Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Wednesday, May 7
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
Make sure you have completed everything through yesterday's assignment listed on the blog. I will be doing spot checks today, so make sure you are working on your simulation packet.
1) I will review and make sure everyone is up to date and understands what is going on.
2) Continue working on your simulation packet.
You are going to have to READ EVERYTHING ON EACH PAGE IN ORDER TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO. PLEASE READ AND APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW!!
You will need to read all the information at the top of each section so you understand the background of what you are doing.
Pg. 4-6 (numbers1-4 and 1-11 will all be written on Form 2.8) Skip the THINK IT THROUGH
3) yesterday's assignment: You need to complete pages 3-6 (top of page)
Today's new assignment:
Complete pages 6-14 (stop when you get to the Think it through. That would be October 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17,18 and 19.
Make sure you have completed everything through yesterday's assignment listed on the blog. I will be doing spot checks today, so make sure you are working on your simulation packet.
1) I will review and make sure everyone is up to date and understands what is going on.
2) Continue working on your simulation packet.
You are going to have to READ EVERYTHING ON EACH PAGE IN ORDER TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO. PLEASE READ AND APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW!!
You will need to read all the information at the top of each section so you understand the background of what you are doing.
Pg. 4-6 (numbers1-4 and 1-11 will all be written on Form 2.8) Skip the THINK IT THROUGH
3) yesterday's assignment: You need to complete pages 3-6 (top of page)
Today's new assignment:
Complete pages 6-14 (stop when you get to the Think it through. That would be October 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17,18 and 19.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Tuesday, May 6
REMEMBER GUYS I AM NOT HERE TODAY!
I EXPECT YOU TO WORK ALL PERIOD LONG ON THE ASSGINMENTS I HAVE LISTED BELOW. PLEASE DON'T LET ME DOWN.
For Those absent on Monday:
1) Ask Ashlee where your simulation packets are (2nd shelf of grey aluminum book shelf)
2) Read the blog post for Monday, May 5
3) Complete the assignments listed on Monday's blog
4) Begin working on the simulation packet. If you aren't sure where to begin, ask for help.
TUESDAY, MAY 6:
1) Get out your simulation packet
2) Get out the Instructions & Forms book
3) Get out something to write with (IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS IN PENCIL, YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO DO SO)
4) Read the Special Topic section on page 2: How a Budget Puts You in Control
5) Go to your blog. Blog post title: How a Budget Puts You in Control
Post to your blog --> Type a two-sentence to four-sentence summary of the Special Topic section on page 2: How a Budget Puts You in Control.
6) Finish form 1 (we started it together on page 3)
7) Begin working on the rest of the packet, starting on page 4. You are going to have to READ EVERYTHING ON EACH PAGE IN ORDER TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO. PLEASE READ AND APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW!! You will need to read all the information at the top of each section so you understand the background of what you are doing.
Pg. 4-6 (numbers1-4 and 1-11 will all be written on Form 2.
8) Skip the THINK IT THROUGH
10) Read the bottome of page 6 and top of bpage 7. This explains what you will be doing to recorde Ryan's transactions. You will need the Financial Record book and the Checkbook and Register to work pages 7 - 10 (transactions for October 1, 2nd and 3rd). USE A PENCIL TO DO EVERYTHING IN THIS PACKET, IT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF TROUBLE IN THE LONG RUN.
REMEMBER YOU CAN USE THE CUTTING BOARD, LOCATED ON THE SMALL TEACHER DESK TO CUT YOUR FORMS.
I EXPECT YOU TO WORK ALL PERIOD LONG ON THE ASSGINMENTS I HAVE LISTED BELOW. PLEASE DON'T LET ME DOWN.
For Those absent on Monday:
1) Ask Ashlee where your simulation packets are (2nd shelf of grey aluminum book shelf)
2) Read the blog post for Monday, May 5
3) Complete the assignments listed on Monday's blog
4) Begin working on the simulation packet. If you aren't sure where to begin, ask for help.
TUESDAY, MAY 6:
1) Get out your simulation packet
2) Get out the Instructions & Forms book
3) Get out something to write with (IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS IN PENCIL, YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO DO SO)
4) Read the Special Topic section on page 2: How a Budget Puts You in Control
5) Go to your blog. Blog post title: How a Budget Puts You in Control
Post to your blog --> Type a two-sentence to four-sentence summary of the Special Topic section on page 2: How a Budget Puts You in Control.
6) Finish form 1 (we started it together on page 3)
7) Begin working on the rest of the packet, starting on page 4. You are going to have to READ EVERYTHING ON EACH PAGE IN ORDER TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO. PLEASE READ AND APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW!! You will need to read all the information at the top of each section so you understand the background of what you are doing.
Pg. 4-6 (numbers1-4 and 1-11 will all be written on Form 2.
8) Skip the THINK IT THROUGH
9) You need to complete pages 3-6 (top of page)
10) Read the bottome of page 6 and top of bpage 7. This explains what you will be doing to recorde Ryan's transactions. You will need the Financial Record book and the Checkbook and Register to work pages 7 - 10 (transactions for October 1, 2nd and 3rd). USE A PENCIL TO DO EVERYTHING IN THIS PACKET, IT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF TROUBLE IN THE LONG RUN.
REMEMBER YOU CAN USE THE CUTTING BOARD, LOCATED ON THE SMALL TEACHER DESK TO CUT YOUR FORMS.
Monday, May 5
Happy Cinco de May!
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) (1st 10 minutes) Post your weekly work schedule to your blog. (THIS IS A DAILY GRADE)
Title of blog post should be: Work Schedule #34
2) Get out something to write with and you will need a sheet of paper to write on
3) Discuss and setup for Simulation Packet
Review writing a check.
This simulation requires 18-22 hours to complete (we don't have all of that class time), so there may be times when I will assign for you to work on this simulation packet outside of class.
You will be required to bring this packet to class EVERY SINGLE DAY. If you don't bring it to class, it will be a zero each day you don't bring it.
TOMORROW:
You must bring your simulation packe to class, you will be working on it all period. You will also be leaving it in class for a daily grade check.
Schedule for the next few weeks:
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) (1st 10 minutes) Post your weekly work schedule to your blog. (THIS IS A DAILY GRADE)
Title of blog post should be: Work Schedule #34
2) Get out something to write with and you will need a sheet of paper to write on
3) Discuss and setup for Simulation Packet
Review writing a check.
This simulation requires 18-22 hours to complete (we don't have all of that class time), so there may be times when I will assign for you to work on this simulation packet outside of class.
You will be required to bring this packet to class EVERY SINGLE DAY. If you don't bring it to class, it will be a zero each day you don't bring it.
TOMORROW:
You must bring your simulation packe to class, you will be working on it all period. You will also be leaving it in class for a daily grade check.
Schedule for the next few weeks:
- May 5th-16th we will work on a simulation packet that you will have 2 weeks to complete.
- May 19th - 23rd we will do resumes and job employment stuff you will need for the future (Simulation packets will be do no later than May 21st)
- May 27th - 30th we will FINALIZE ALL OF OUR PAPER WORK (calculate all work hours: must = 540 for full credit) and BE DONE FOR THE YEAR. (VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE ARE HERE EVERY DAY THIS WEEK!)
- Semester Exam will be the average of all of your Employer evaluations. Unless yall would rather take a test???
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Thursday-Monday (April 24, 25 & 28)
I have your folders. We will update them the week after TAKS when we get on regular schedule.
Thursday, April 24:
* You will be working on a packet that reviews Chapter 21. Please do the best you can and complete the whole worksheet. You may need to use your textbooks to help you fill it out correctly. The book will help you.
* The sub will be passing out the worksheet packets to you.
* Worksheet is due by the end of the period today.
* The sub will also give you your "pass" that I sent to the teachers for excused absences next week.
Friday, April 25:
* You will be reading an article about car insurance and typing a summary.
* The sub will be passing out the articles to you. DO NOT write on the articles.
* You will be typing a summary in WORD about the important points and what you learned from the article.
* Double Space your document and full justify your document
* It must be printed out and turned in to the 3rd period turn in tray by the end of the period today.
* Turn your article handout back in to the sub at the end of the period today.
Monday, April 28:
* post your weekly schedule on your blog. It is week #33.
Be sure to title your blog post Week #33 Work Schedule.
* You are going to do a worksheet packet.
* You can write on this paper.
* To complete the 1st page, use the handout that is directly behind the first page.
* Fill in the Resume worksheet (page 3) with your real information. You can put information from 9th-12th grade. You can list awards, honors, and activities that you have done inside and outside of school.
* There is an example of a resume stapled directly behind the Resume Worksheet
* The last page, poses some questions to you. I would like for you to answer the questions that last page in the space provided for you. It is a good time to reflect and write down your thoughts and feelings.
* This packet must be completed by the end of the period today. Place your packet in the 3rd period turn in tray at the end of the peirod TODAY (whether done or not done). Something is better than nothing.
You will receive a daily grade and a test grade for each assignment, each day.
Email me at elizabeth.crownover@manorisd.net if you have any questions. I will be checking it from time to time.
Thursday, April 24:
* You will be working on a packet that reviews Chapter 21. Please do the best you can and complete the whole worksheet. You may need to use your textbooks to help you fill it out correctly. The book will help you.
* The sub will be passing out the worksheet packets to you.
* Worksheet is due by the end of the period today.
* The sub will also give you your "pass" that I sent to the teachers for excused absences next week.
Friday, April 25:
* You will be reading an article about car insurance and typing a summary.
* The sub will be passing out the articles to you. DO NOT write on the articles.
* You will be typing a summary in WORD about the important points and what you learned from the article.
* Double Space your document and full justify your document
* It must be printed out and turned in to the 3rd period turn in tray by the end of the period today.
* Turn your article handout back in to the sub at the end of the period today.
Monday, April 28:
* post your weekly schedule on your blog. It is week #33.
Be sure to title your blog post Week #33 Work Schedule.
* You are going to do a worksheet packet.
* You can write on this paper.
* To complete the 1st page, use the handout that is directly behind the first page.
* Fill in the Resume worksheet (page 3) with your real information. You can put information from 9th-12th grade. You can list awards, honors, and activities that you have done inside and outside of school.
* There is an example of a resume stapled directly behind the Resume Worksheet
* The last page, poses some questions to you. I would like for you to answer the questions that last page in the space provided for you. It is a good time to reflect and write down your thoughts and feelings.
* This packet must be completed by the end of the period today. Place your packet in the 3rd period turn in tray at the end of the peirod TODAY (whether done or not done). Something is better than nothing.
You will receive a daily grade and a test grade for each assignment, each day.
Email me at elizabeth.crownover@manorisd.net if you have any questions. I will be checking it from time to time.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday, April 21
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Post this weeks work schedule on your blog. This will be the first grade of the 6th six weeks.
This is work week # 32. Be sure to post something.
2) 5th Six Weeks Time Sheet is DUE TOMORROW (worth = 3 grades)
3) Discuss the next few days. Get information about Wednesday and next weeks TAKS testing.
MUST DOs FOR TODAY:
4) Those of you who have not done your taxes for a grade (you will work with me for a few minutes to complete that task.
5) Those absent on Friday need to go to my blog posting for the 18th and complete the work that was assigned (Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 worksheets)
6) If you have completed everything, study and go over how to fill out a W-4 form and to complete your taxes.
TEST OF TAX PREPARTION AND FILLING OUT A W-4 FORM TOMORROW!!
1) Post this weeks work schedule on your blog. This will be the first grade of the 6th six weeks.
This is work week # 32. Be sure to post something.
2) 5th Six Weeks Time Sheet is DUE TOMORROW (worth = 3 grades)
3) Discuss the next few days. Get information about Wednesday and next weeks TAKS testing.
MUST DOs FOR TODAY:
4) Those of you who have not done your taxes for a grade (you will work with me for a few minutes to complete that task.
5) Those absent on Friday need to go to my blog posting for the 18th and complete the work that was assigned (Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 worksheets)
6) If you have completed everything, study and go over how to fill out a W-4 form and to complete your taxes.
TEST OF TAX PREPARTION AND FILLING OUT A W-4 FORM TOMORROW!!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
April 18
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- I am so very sorry about this guys. Madison is just not well. I have got to take her in to the doctor and let them look at her. I am really, really worried about her. I am so sorry about this.
- The taxes assignment will not count on the 5th six weeks since there are several of you who have not completed it yet. We will still take a test over how to complete your taxes and a W-4 form on Tuesday, April 22nd.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
I have a couple of assignments I would like for you to work on today. I would like for you to complete them. They don't take very long at all. Once you are done with these two assignments you can have free time.
* Click on link Chapter 20 - Managing Your Money: Internet Activity
Print out both pages. Complete both pages of the activity except for the Extension Exercise.
* Click on link Chapter 21 - Banking and Credit: Internet Activity
Print out both pages. Complete both pages of the activity except for the Extension Exercise.
* Staple all 4 pages together. Put your name on it, and place it in the 3rd period turn in tray.
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT 5 WEEKS: Please read the following information about the next two weeks. You will need to make some decisions about coming to school and I will need to know Tuesday, April 22nd so that I can prepare the excused absence emails.
- Monday, April 21 - catch up Taxes and other assignments
- Tuesday, April 22 - preparing taxes TEST and prep for the next few days
- Wednesday, April 23 - TAKS tutorials until 12:30 pm; classes 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th (I will need to know what each of you plan to do that day)
- Thursday, April 24 - I will be gone (out of the country), you will work on Chapter 22 (last chapter we will do)
- Friday, April 25 - I will be gone (out of the country), you will work on Chapter 22
- Monday, April 28 - I will be gone (out of the country), you will work on Chapter 22 (chapter work must be completed and turned in OR zeroes will be given {no ifs, ands, or buts) - this will be a regular school day
TAKS BEGINS (check with your teachers for assignments you may miss)
- Tuesday, April 29 - TAKS testing during 1ST – 5TH periods, then we will have 6th & 7th (Those not taking TAKS will be EXCUSED ALL DAY-it's not worth coming in for 1 class period) (try to work all day)
- Wednesday, April 30 - TAKS testing during 1ST – 5TH periods, then we will have 6th & 7th (Those not taking TAKS will be EXCUSED ALL DAY (try to work all day)
- Thursday, May 1 - TAKS testing during 1ST – 4TH periods, then we will have 5th, 6th & 7th (Those not taking TAKS will be EXCUSED ALL DAY (try to work all day) (IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH 5TH & 6TH PERIODS, THEN YOU MIGHT WANT TO COME IN TODAY BUT IT'S UP TO YOU.)
- Friday, May 2 - TAKS testing during 1ST – 3RD periods, then we will have 4th, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (3rd period EVERYONE IS EXCUSED - GO HOME OR TO WORK) (If your 1st and 2nd period teachers plan to do something that day then you might want to come in; however, Those not taking TAKS will be EXCUSED ALL DAY (I would try to work all day)!
May 5th-16th we will work on a simulation packet that you will have 2 weeks to complete.
May 19th - 23rd we will do resumes and job employment stuff you will need for the future
May 27th - 30th we will FINALIZE ALL OF OUR PAPER WORK (calculate all work hours: must = 540 for full credit) and BE DONE FOR THE YEAR.
Please everyone communicate with me through the blog, leaving me comments. Leaving me messages on my phone or emailing me at elizabeth.crownover@manorisd.net if you have any questions about what our schedule is or what we are doing in school. Some of you have really gotten laxed about calling me when you are not going to be at school.
I need evaluations from Rueben, Ira, Jessica, Esther. If you have it, put it in the 3rd period turn in tray and I will come get it this weekend. If you don't have it, YOU BETTER BRING IT TO ME, 1ST THING - BEFORE 1ST PERIOD, ON MONDAY!!
EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. PLEASE COMPLETE THE WORK ASSIGNED FOR TODAY. HAVE A SUPER DUPER WEEKEND. CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Tuesday, April 15
Sorry I have to be out today, but, yes Madison is sick again. You will understand one day.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) post your weekly schedule to your blog today = DAILY GRADE - THIS IS WEEK #31
2) FINISH up your Chapter 21 work - it must be finished and posted to your blog TODAY. NO MORE TIME
3) Look back on yesterday's blog post for Wednesday's schedule. You must post a comment to MY BLOG - TODAY'S POST: TELLING ME WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO ON WEDNESDAY. I will be sending the excuse email by 2pm today, so if you want to be excused from classes on Wednesday, you will post a comment to my blog TODAY!!!
4) If you have finished Chapter 21, then take the Chapter 21 practice test at the following link. Be sure to print out your test, once you complete the test. http://www.glencoe.com/qe/qe55.php?qi=1460
5) Complete the Weekly Challenge listed below.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE --> THE LAST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS - HELP FEED THE HUNGRY!! Who will be the top score this week????? http://www.freerice.com/ Screenshot your results to your blog! :0) Win a candybar of your choice!!!!
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) post your weekly schedule to your blog today = DAILY GRADE - THIS IS WEEK #31
2) FINISH up your Chapter 21 work - it must be finished and posted to your blog TODAY. NO MORE TIME
3) Look back on yesterday's blog post for Wednesday's schedule. You must post a comment to MY BLOG - TODAY'S POST: TELLING ME WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO ON WEDNESDAY. I will be sending the excuse email by 2pm today, so if you want to be excused from classes on Wednesday, you will post a comment to my blog TODAY!!!
4) If you have finished Chapter 21, then take the Chapter 21 practice test at the following link. Be sure to print out your test, once you complete the test. http://www.glencoe.com/qe/qe55.php?qi=1460
5) Complete the Weekly Challenge listed below.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE --> THE LAST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS - HELP FEED THE HUNGRY!! Who will be the top score this week????? http://www.freerice.com/ Screenshot your results to your blog! :0) Win a candybar of your choice!!!!
Monday, April 14
DO NOT GO TO YOUR COMPUTER!
GRAB A PENCIL AND A TAX CHART AND A 1040 EZ FORM from the back table.
HAVE A SEAT IN A DESK
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) complete taxes project (test next week - you will complete a tax return (random numbers)
2) post your weekly schedule to your blog today (if we have time) THIS IS WEEK #31
2) if time, FINISH up your Chapter 21 work.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
- We only have TAKS tutorials on Wednesday this week. It will like last week, but meeting classes 1, 2, & 3. Obviously we will not have class 3rd period.
- It will look like this:
TAKS tutorials 8:50 am - 12:30 pm
Halls A, C, & D will go to lunch at 12:30 pm then to class until 1:40 pm
Halls B, E, F and everyone else will go to 4th period at 12:30 pm - 1:05 and then lunchuntil 1:40 pm
5th period beginning at 1:45 pm
Think about what you want to do on Wednesday, with classes etc. and then tell me tomorrow during class so that I can make my excuse email.
Please get your evaluations in by Friday.
Please get your pay check stubs and pay check stubs record sheets ALL UP TO DATE!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Thursday, April 10
I have your folders here today. Make sure you are updating as needed.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) I want you to finish Chapter 21 work- TODAY. Make sure everything is posted to the blog.
There are still many of you who did not post your work schedule on your blog on Monday. That is a zero. OR if not working, posting what your status is- remember i give a grade for the work schedule post each week).
Therefore, I don't know where you are and when you are working, if I wanted to come see you. If you don't remember how to post to your blog, please come see me. Some of you haven't posted anything to your blog since February. This is not good.
2) If you are completely done with chapter 21 work, posted to the blog, please come see me. I have something for you to do for me.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ALL HERE TOMORROW. WE WILL BE DOING TAXES USING YOUR INFORMATION. BE HERE.
I must talk to Julio and Lucero today at some point.
MAKE WISE DECISIONS.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) I want you to finish Chapter 21 work- TODAY. Make sure everything is posted to the blog.
There are still many of you who did not post your work schedule on your blog on Monday. That is a zero. OR if not working, posting what your status is- remember i give a grade for the work schedule post each week).
Therefore, I don't know where you are and when you are working, if I wanted to come see you. If you don't remember how to post to your blog, please come see me. Some of you haven't posted anything to your blog since February. This is not good.
2) If you are completely done with chapter 21 work, posted to the blog, please come see me. I have something for you to do for me.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ALL HERE TOMORROW. WE WILL BE DOING TAXES USING YOUR INFORMATION. BE HERE.
I must talk to Julio and Lucero today at some point.
MAKE WISE DECISIONS.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Turesday, April 8
As of today we will have TAKS tutorials tomorrow from 8:42 - 12:30 pm. We are meeting 4th period by halls. A, C, & D wings will go to lunch at 12:30 pm then have 4th period. B, E, F & everyone else will go to lunch at 1:05 after haven been in 4th period since 12:30 pm. 5th period will begin at 1:40.
I will get everyone excused for this day if you want the extra work time. Or you can come and do what is planned for the seniors that day. "Asset" testing for those who haven't taken it. AP classes are having "seminars" (you are supposed to go to those). ????? for everyone else.
I need to know today what you are doing and how you are going to spend your time off if you plan not to come to school. (WE WILL DISCUSS THIS ALTOGETHER)
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) Finish the TAX packet
2) Work on your Chapter 21 work
See my blog - posting on March 31st for details on what all you must complete.
Chapter 21 work is going to be due by Thursday, end of the period. If you need to check out a book, to work on it tomorrow, you are more than welcome to do so.
Have a great day.
I will get everyone excused for this day if you want the extra work time. Or you can come and do what is planned for the seniors that day. "Asset" testing for those who haven't taken it. AP classes are having "seminars" (you are supposed to go to those). ????? for everyone else.
I need to know today what you are doing and how you are going to spend your time off if you plan not to come to school. (WE WILL DISCUSS THIS ALTOGETHER)
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) Finish the TAX packet
2) Work on your Chapter 21 work
See my blog - posting on March 31st for details on what all you must complete.
Chapter 21 work is going to be due by Thursday, end of the period. If you need to check out a book, to work on it tomorrow, you are more than welcome to do so.
Have a great day.
Monday, April 7
If you aren't done with Chapter 21 in the textbook, that is ok. I will give you time this week to finish that.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Post this weeks work schedule to your blog. This is work week #30.
There are only 7 weeks left that you can earn work hours. For some of you, YOU NEED A WHOLE LOT.
The week of April 21st is TAKS. I do not know what the schedule will be. But if you have passed TAKS and you need lots of work hours that Mon-Thursday would be a great time for you to get out there and make some extra hours. I will be excusing your absences that week, but do not know exactly what the schedule will be.
2) Finish TAX packet.
3) If time complete Chapter 21 work. It's listed below.
See post on March 31st for specific assignment.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Post this weeks work schedule to your blog. This is work week #30.
There are only 7 weeks left that you can earn work hours. For some of you, YOU NEED A WHOLE LOT.
The week of April 21st is TAKS. I do not know what the schedule will be. But if you have passed TAKS and you need lots of work hours that Mon-Thursday would be a great time for you to get out there and make some extra hours. I will be excusing your absences that week, but do not know exactly what the schedule will be.
2) Finish TAX packet.
3) If time complete Chapter 21 work. It's listed below.
See post on March 31st for specific assignment.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, March 31
Sorry I am out. Madison ran fever all weekend and I have to take her to the doctor. Hopefully I will be back tomorrow.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
* I have your folders. Sorry. But if you brought pay check stubs or W-2 forms, you can still run a copy and place it in the 3rd period turn in tray. I will get it from there.
* Post your weekly schedule to your blog, before you do anything else.
Post title --> Week#29 Weekly Schedule (Sun. 3/30 - Sat. 4/5 (make sure you are listing the dates.
1) Begin working on Chapter 21 work
2) When you have finished, place a comment on my blog to today's post and let me know you are done and ready for grading.
3) You will have a total of 5-6 different blog postings for Chapter 21.
Note: If you do not title your posts as I have instructed you will have points taken off. Pay close attention to the directions listed in this blop post.
MAJOR BONUS POINTS FOR ANY ONE AND EVERYONE WHO COMPLETES ALL OF THE CHAPTER 21 WORK TODAY!!! IT CAN BE DONE.
The following is what I want you to complete for chapter 21:
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
* I have your folders. Sorry. But if you brought pay check stubs or W-2 forms, you can still run a copy and place it in the 3rd period turn in tray. I will get it from there.
* Post your weekly schedule to your blog, before you do anything else.
Post title --> Week#29 Weekly Schedule (Sun. 3/30 - Sat. 4/5 (make sure you are listing the dates.
1) Begin working on Chapter 21 work
2) When you have finished, place a comment on my blog to today's post and let me know you are done and ready for grading.
3) You will have a total of 5-6 different blog postings for Chapter 21.
Note: If you do not title your posts as I have instructed you will have points taken off. Pay close attention to the directions listed in this blop post.
MAJOR BONUS POINTS FOR ANY ONE AND EVERYONE WHO COMPLETES ALL OF THE CHAPTER 21 WORK TODAY!!! IT CAN BE DONE.
The following is what I want you to complete for chapter 21:
- Outline/Summary of Chapter 21 (Post to blog or print out from Word. Make sure you cover every single section of the chapter.
- Title for summary post would be --> Chapter 21 Summary
- Complete the Section 21.1 Review on page 422 and post it to your blog. Just do question 1-2. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 21.1
- Complete the Section 21.2 Review on page 427 and post it to your blog. Just do questions 1-3. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 21.2
- Complete the Section 21.3 Review on page 432 and post it to your blog. Just do questions 1-3. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 21.3
- Post to your blog the chapter vocabulary and their definitions. After each definition, I want you to write a sentence using the term correctly.
- Title for vocabulary summary --> Chapter 21 Vocab
- Complete the Recalling Key Concepts and post to your blog. You must write it all out so that you have the question and answer or the full statement. DO NOT just write, 2. c; 3. a, so on and so forth. (questions 2-6)
- Title for Recalling Key Concepts post --> Chapter 21 Key Concepts
- Complete number 11. Math Calculate Interest. You must post this in your blog. You must show all your work and state how you came up with the answer.
- Title for math post --> Basic Math
All of Chapter 21 work will be due WEDNESDAY. No late work accepted. We may go to a performance tomorrow, so you will only 2 days to get this done, so you better work quickly.
HAVE A GOOD DAY. MAKE WISE DECISIONS. REMEMBER I AM STILL TAKING OUT EVALUATION FORMS. SO BE READY FOR THAT.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Thursday, March 27
I am still missing a lot of: pay check stubs, W-2 forms, pay check record sheet, Weekly Work Hours sheet. I NEED THIS ASAP.
I brought your folders today. They are on the tables in the center of room near my desk.
Each week you receive grades for:
* posting your weekly schedule to your blog or telling me what your status is
* coming to school or calling me if going to be out
* following school rules and abiding by the Professional Development guidelines as stated in your DCP manual
* TAKS tutorials day next week (we need to discuss)
TODAY:
1) one presentation left
2) discuss from yesterday
3) discuss of opportunities I give you
4) TAX PACKET AND DISCUSSION
I brought your folders today. They are on the tables in the center of room near my desk.
Each week you receive grades for:
* posting your weekly schedule to your blog or telling me what your status is
* coming to school or calling me if going to be out
* following school rules and abiding by the Professional Development guidelines as stated in your DCP manual
* TAKS tutorials day next week (we need to discuss)
TODAY:
1) one presentation left
2) discuss from yesterday
3) discuss of opportunities I give you
4) TAX PACKET AND DISCUSSION
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Tuesday, March 25
If you have not turned in pay check stubs, W-2 forms, pay check record sheet, Weekly Work Hours sheet - you MUST GET THOSE TURNED IN ASAP. I AM MISSING A LOT.
You receive a grade each week for the following items:
* posting your weekly schedule to your blog
* coming to school or calling me if going to be out; following school rules and abiding by the Professional Development guidelines as stated in your DCP manual
Grades are terrible - i have so much missing work.
Tomorrow you do not have to come to school at all unless you need to go to TAKS tutorials, AP seminars, or are planning on going on that field trip. Your absences will be school related and will not count against you.
Today we will be working on the TAX packet. Make sure you have something to write with. We will do this all together.
Thursday - Friday we will be doing our TAXES all together. MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS HERE! I WILL NOT REPEAT THIS ASSIGNMENT.
EVERYONE MUST BE HERE ON MONDAY AS WELL; BECAUSE I WILL BE INTRODUCING A PROJECT THAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON THE NEXT TWO WEEKS - IN CLASS!!!
You receive a grade each week for the following items:
* posting your weekly schedule to your blog
* coming to school or calling me if going to be out; following school rules and abiding by the Professional Development guidelines as stated in your DCP manual
Grades are terrible - i have so much missing work.
Tomorrow you do not have to come to school at all unless you need to go to TAKS tutorials, AP seminars, or are planning on going on that field trip. Your absences will be school related and will not count against you.
Today we will be working on the TAX packet. Make sure you have something to write with. We will do this all together.
Thursday - Friday we will be doing our TAXES all together. MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS HERE! I WILL NOT REPEAT THIS ASSIGNMENT.
EVERYONE MUST BE HERE ON MONDAY AS WELL; BECAUSE I WILL BE INTRODUCING A PROJECT THAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON THE NEXT TWO WEEKS - IN CLASS!!!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 19
You have 10 minutes to finish up yesterday's assignments. Make sure you have both posts made to your blog at the end of 10 minutes.
We will start presentations in about 15 minutes or so.
Make sure you are prepared and know what to do and say. I suggest you look over the presentation rubric (link) listed in yesterday's post.
We will start presentations in about 15 minutes or so.
Make sure you are prepared and know what to do and say. I suggest you look over the presentation rubric (link) listed in yesterday's post.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Tuesday, March 18
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
* Self-Evaluation
* Interest inventory - to discover what types of jobs/careers would be best for you
* Demonstrate Appropriate audience ettiquette (on Wednesday/Thursday)
NOTE: Is anyone concerned that you received an I for your 4th six weeks grade?
1) Warm-Up: update your check stub record sheet (some of you are missing a bunch); update your weekly time sheets (4th six weeks time sheets better be in your folder - it was due on Feb. 25th)
2) CLICK HERE --> http://www.careercruising.com/
Username: manorhs
Password: manortx
Complete the following steps:
4) Evaluating yourself on your project.
Check out these links for project grading rubrics.
My Job Poster Presentation Rubric (What I will be looking for tomorrow during presentations. Order for presentations will be on a voluntary basis first, then if no one volunteers, I will start picking people.)
My Job Poster Product Grading Rubric (DOWNLOAD THIS RUBRIC; SAVE TO YOUR SERVER) Evaluate your poster product. Reduce the document to 50%. Screenshot and post to your blog. Title the blog post: Poster Self Evaluation
* Self-Evaluation
* Interest inventory - to discover what types of jobs/careers would be best for you
* Demonstrate Appropriate audience ettiquette (on Wednesday/Thursday)
NOTE: Is anyone concerned that you received an I for your 4th six weeks grade?
1) Warm-Up: update your check stub record sheet (some of you are missing a bunch); update your weekly time sheets (4th six weeks time sheets better be in your folder - it was due on Feb. 25th)
2) CLICK HERE --> http://www.careercruising.com/
Username: manorhs
Password: manortx
Complete the following steps:
- Click Career Matchmaker
- Type in your First and Last Name
- Click Start
- Answer each of the questions (how you honestly feel; this is an excellent tool for everyone)
- POST YOUR CAREER MATCHMAKER RESULTS TO YOUR BLOG! (screenshot the top 10 results)
- Find out the following information about your top two results and include that information in your post:
1) The job match
2) The entry level salary and the top end salary level
3) How much and what type of education is required
First 6 done, show me and you will get a hug!! (chocolate)
4) Evaluating yourself on your project.
Check out these links for project grading rubrics.
My Job Poster Presentation Rubric (What I will be looking for tomorrow during presentations. Order for presentations will be on a voluntary basis first, then if no one volunteers, I will start picking people.)
My Job Poster Product Grading Rubric (DOWNLOAD THIS RUBRIC; SAVE TO YOUR SERVER) Evaluate your poster product. Reduce the document to 50%. Screenshot and post to your blog. Title the blog post: Poster Self Evaluation
Monday, March 17
Welcome Back and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I hope everyone had a super break. I hope you were all able to make some extra money.
We will take a slow start back, becuase if yall are like me, my mind is still on break.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) Job Poster's are due TODAY! Bring them to me. (points will be taken off for every day it is late)
2) Post your weekly work schedule for this week on your blog. Title post: Week #27 Work Schedule
3) Update your Weekly Time Sheet (we are in 5th six weeks, so you should be recording your hours on the 5th six weeks time sheet handout) {if you have not completed 4th six weeks, you better get that done ASAP}
4) Discuss giving Presentations (wed/thur).
5) Possible video tomorrow.
Have a great day. I am going to be out visiting a lot this week and next.
I hope everyone had a super break. I hope you were all able to make some extra money.
We will take a slow start back, becuase if yall are like me, my mind is still on break.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) Job Poster's are due TODAY! Bring them to me. (points will be taken off for every day it is late)
2) Post your weekly work schedule for this week on your blog. Title post: Week #27 Work Schedule
3) Update your Weekly Time Sheet (we are in 5th six weeks, so you should be recording your hours on the 5th six weeks time sheet handout) {if you have not completed 4th six weeks, you better get that done ASAP}
4) Discuss giving Presentations (wed/thur).
5) Possible video tomorrow.
Have a great day. I am going to be out visiting a lot this week and next.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Thursday, March 6
Student expectations:
1) do better on test
2) observe business practices and identify good ones and bad ones in a movie
Today's Activities:
1) Get a textbook and take to your desk
2) Get out any Chapter 20 or 23 notes you may have
3) Log on to your blog
4) I have papers to return
5) Retest (I will explain)
6) Movie after retest
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1320610.html
1) do better on test
2) observe business practices and identify good ones and bad ones in a movie
Today's Activities:
1) Get a textbook and take to your desk
2) Get out any Chapter 20 or 23 notes you may have
3) Log on to your blog
4) I have papers to return
5) Retest (I will explain)
6) Movie after retest
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1320610.html
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tuesday, March 4
MAKE UP DAY!
Some of you owe me a lot of stuff. I have several of you that I need to talk to. I want to provide you some time to work on your "POSTER PROJECTS".
Whether you have your pictures, posters, etc here, you can start planning out how you will be laying out your pictures, what you will be writing for the picture captions. REMEMBER YOUR POSTER PROJECTS ARE DUE MARCH 17TH. THAT IS THE MONDAY WE GET BACK FROM SPRING BREAK. DON'T FORGET THEM. YOU HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT THIS ASSIGNMENT IF YOU WANT TO PASS IT.
I will get you your passes for tomorrow, by the end of the period today.
People I must see today:
Leticia
Andrew (for 2 things)
Danielle
German
Reuben
Tangie
Joyce
Have a good day. Make wise decisions today, tomorrow, and the next day.
Some of you owe me a lot of stuff. I have several of you that I need to talk to. I want to provide you some time to work on your "POSTER PROJECTS".
ASK YOURSELF: HAVE I TURNED IN MY 4TH SIX WEEKS TIME SHEET?
Whether you have your pictures, posters, etc here, you can start planning out how you will be laying out your pictures, what you will be writing for the picture captions. REMEMBER YOUR POSTER PROJECTS ARE DUE MARCH 17TH. THAT IS THE MONDAY WE GET BACK FROM SPRING BREAK. DON'T FORGET THEM. YOU HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT THIS ASSIGNMENT IF YOU WANT TO PASS IT.
I will get you your passes for tomorrow, by the end of the period today.
People I must see today:
Leticia
Andrew (for 2 things)
Danielle
German
Reuben
Tangie
Joyce
Have a good day. Make wise decisions today, tomorrow, and the next day.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Monday, March 3
Today's Activities:
1) Post your weekly schedule to your blog Week #26 (daily grade)
2) If you are unemployed, you need to do a new post and tell me where all you have been looking for employment and what you are doing to get re-employed. (daily grade)
3) If you have W-2 form you need to copy or pay check stubs that need to be copied, do so in the first 10 minutes.
4) Update your pay check stub record sheet
5) Need to figure out what all worked, didn't work from last week.
6) Continue working on the Tax worksheet packet all together.
1) Post your weekly schedule to your blog Week #26 (daily grade)
2) If you are unemployed, you need to do a new post and tell me where all you have been looking for employment and what you are doing to get re-employed. (daily grade)
3) If you have W-2 form you need to copy or pay check stubs that need to be copied, do so in the first 10 minutes.
4) Update your pay check stub record sheet
5) Need to figure out what all worked, didn't work from last week.
6) Continue working on the Tax worksheet packet all together.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Friday, February 29
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
- To be on task all period
- To complete the assignments listed
- Illustrate your understanding of Chapter 20 and Chapter 23
1) You will be taking your Chapter 20/Chapter 23 test.
2) I expect you not to cheat. The sub will be watching you very closely.
3) You may not use any notes or your neighbor. I expect you to be quiet until all students are finished taking their test so everyone has a quiet testing environment.
4) After you complete your exam, make sure you click the SUBMIT button when you are finished taking the test.
5) Once you are done, if you don't owe me any other work, you may have free time.
The test is located at this link --> http://www.quia.com/quiz/1320610.html
Your username is: yourfirstnamelastname727 (no spaces)
Your password is: your lunch code
The secret word is: leap year (with a space)
Good Luck!
The sub has a list of usernames and passwords if you are having problems logging in.
Have a great weekend. Make wise decisions.
Remember if you are having problems at work, if you are going to be out of school, you must call me and let me know. Not communicating with me will dramatically affect your grades.
My cell 496-8887 My room 278-4842
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thursday, February 28
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
Answers to Chapter 20 Recalling Key Concepts so you can study tonight for your test:
2. The first step in planning your budget is to (c) identify your financial goals.
3. You should file your bills (b) as you receive or pay them.
4. One way to help yourself stay within your budget is to (a) track your spending.
5. Personal changes that affect your finances include (b) adopting a child.
6. Inflation, recession, and unemployment are all examples of (a) economic change.
7. You can usually receive free or low-cost help for financial problems from (c) government publications.
Answers to Chapter 23 Recalling Key Concepts so you can study tonight for your test:
2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good tax system? (c) taxes are collected at the beginning of each year
3. You'll have to pay additional income tax if (a) your employer withholds too little tax
4. Social Security taxes are paid by (c) both workers and employers
5. Which one of the following benefits is not part of Social Security? (a) workers' compensation
6. One reason why the Social Security system is in trouble is that (b) the birthrate is declining
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
Chapter 20 and Chapter 23 Test will be on Friday.
Today you will review and complete an activity.
Tomorrow you will take your Chapter 20 and Chapter 23 Test and then you can have some free time.
ACTIVITY #1: (this shouldn't take you more than 20-30 minutes)
Complete the following items as listed below, in the order listed below.
- To be on task all period
- To complete the assignments listed
- Prepare yourselves for your exam
- I will more than likely be out the rest of the week.
- So my expectations of you are high!! Please don't disappoint me.
Answers to Chapter 20 Recalling Key Concepts so you can study tonight for your test:
2. The first step in planning your budget is to (c) identify your financial goals.
3. You should file your bills (b) as you receive or pay them.
4. One way to help yourself stay within your budget is to (a) track your spending.
5. Personal changes that affect your finances include (b) adopting a child.
6. Inflation, recession, and unemployment are all examples of (a) economic change.
7. You can usually receive free or low-cost help for financial problems from (c) government publications.
Answers to Chapter 23 Recalling Key Concepts so you can study tonight for your test:
2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good tax system? (c) taxes are collected at the beginning of each year
3. You'll have to pay additional income tax if (a) your employer withholds too little tax
4. Social Security taxes are paid by (c) both workers and employers
5. Which one of the following benefits is not part of Social Security? (a) workers' compensation
6. One reason why the Social Security system is in trouble is that (b) the birthrate is declining
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
Chapter 20 and Chapter 23 Test will be on Friday.
Today you will review and complete an activity.
Tomorrow you will take your Chapter 20 and Chapter 23 Test and then you can have some free time.
ACTIVITY #1: (this shouldn't take you more than 20-30 minutes)
Complete the following items as listed below, in the order listed below.
- You need to click on this link --> http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/practices.shtml
- A website will open.
- Locate Chapter 23.
- Find the link to the business that is listed under Chapter 23.
- DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK TO THAT BUSINESS; IT WON'T TAKE YOU TO THAE ACTUAL WEBSITE. Instead, copy the link and paste it in the address bar of a new Internet Explorer window.
- You will need to click on the Community Tab.
- In another Internet Explorer Window, pull up your blog and Log on to it.
- You will be making a new post. The title of this new post is --> Ch. 23 Creative Business Practices
- Then scroll down to find the section of this blog post titled Ch. 23 Creative Business Practices, copy and paste the questions in to your new blog post.
- Then read the website information under the Community Tab and answer the questions you just copied and pasted in to your new blog post.
- This post must be published to your blog TODAY. I will be grading them later tonight.
ACTIVITIES #2 & 3:
Complete the following items as listed below, in the order listed below.
- I want you to study Chapter 23 for about 10-15 minutes by playing Rags to Riches --> http://www.quia.com/rr/316357.html
- Once you have gotten to $1,000,000 at least once I want you to click on this link --> http://www.glencoe.com/qe/qe55.php?qi=1459 and study Chapter 20 for about 10 minutes.
NOTES:
- The test is 50 questions. Each question will be worth 2 points. I do not want anyone to fail this exam. THEREFORE, YOU ALL BETTER STUDY!!!
- Adrianna - you will not be resposible for the Chapter 20 questions on the test, but if you do study it and take the Chapter 20 porition of the test, I will give you bonus points.
- I have your folders with me. If you have not turned in your 4th Six Weeks time sheet you need to do that today!
- Remember for every day it is late, it is 10 points off. You can place it in the 3rd period turn in box.
- STUDY FOR THIS EXAM. DON'T WASTE YOUR CLASS PERIOD TODAY!!
- Remember to make wise decisions.
Have a great day.
Ch. 23 Creative Business Practices
Copy the following questions. Paste them to your new blog post and answer each of the questions.
1. Why is this company closed on Sunday's?
2. When did the founder make the decision to close on Sunday's?
3. What does the founder's son (the bald man that comes out and talks) like to say why they close on Sunday's? (hint: watch the video; if it doesn't work in the lab be sure to tell me that in your post)
4. How long has this company been in business?
5. Other than serving fresh and delicious food, what else does their mission state that they strive to do.
6. Is this company a franchise?
Click on the Cows tab and answer the following questions.
- Why cows?
- When did this campaign begin?
- What is this company's slogan?
Bonus: Look at the slide show and tell me which poster is your favorite. Be sure to include what it says.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Wednesday, February 27
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
- To be on task all period
- To complete the assignments listed
- Prepare yourselves for your exam
- I will more than likely be out the rest of the week. So my expectations of you are high!! Please don't disappoint me.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
Chapter 20 and Chapter 23 Test will be on Friday. Today and tomorrow you will review and complete an activity.
- You need to click on this link --> http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/pdf/icchap23.pdf
- A PDF file will open. You need to print it out. Get it off the printer, write your name on it and complete it. WORKSHEET IS DUE TODAY BY THE END OF THE PERIOD. Do everything but the Extension Exercise.
- Once you turn your completed worksheet in to the 3rd period turn in box, I want you to study Chapter 20 for about 10 minutes by playing Rags to Riches --> http://www.quia.com/rr/316011.html
- Once you have gotten to $1,000,000 at least once I want you to click on this link --> http://www.glencoe.com/qe/qe55.php?qi=1462 and study Chapter 23 for about 10 minutes.
- Once you have completed the worksheet, studied Chapter 23 and Chapter 20 for a total of 20 minutes, if you have any time left you may have free time. But if you do everything correctly you should use every minute of this class period to complete numbers 1-4 above. Adrianna - you will not be resposible for the Chapter 20 questions on the test, but if you do study it and take the Chapter 20 porition of the test, I will give you bonus points.
I have your folders with me. If you have not turned in your 4th Six Weeks time sheet you need to do that today! Remember for every day it is late, it is 10 points off. You can place it in the 3rd period turn in box.
Be good and be productive. Remember to make wise decisions.
Have a great day.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Tuesday, February 26
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
* By now you should know that whether I tell you, or post it in a blog every Monday or Tuesday (which ever is the first day of the week) you are to post to your blog, in a new post~titled Week# Weekly Schedule (actually put the correct week #) and then post what your weekly work schedule is for that week. If you don't know what your schedule is, create the new post, title it the correct title and then tell me that you do not know what your schedule is. Then on the next day look for a comment to be posted to your blog from me. If you are absent on the first day of the week, then post your schedule the very same day you return to school.
* If you do not understand the above stated expectation, then please come see me and I will verbally explain it.
Then list your schedule for this week. If you don't know it, then you have got to put something in the post letting me know when you will get your schedule and then check for comments to that post the next day.
2) I must have your 4th six weeks Weekly Time Sheet TODAY. Today it is a 100%; 10 points off for every day it is late.
3) Go to this link Go to this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078676266/student_view0/unit6/chapter23/
Click on Interactive Activities Play the game.
Simply match the word with the definition. It's basically concentration.
Play several times until you get through all of the definitions. Your daily participation grade will be based on whether or not you complete this activitity and how long you play for. I should see you playing this at some point this period on your computer.
4) Click on this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078676266/student_view0/unit6/chapter20/practice_tests.html
Take the practice test. Take it as many times as you can; trying to increase your score each time Print out page one of one ONLY, put your name on it and turn it in to your class period tray.
This is DUE TODAY
5) chapter 23 Worksheet packets ~ we will all complete together as a class.
* By now you should know that whether I tell you, or post it in a blog every Monday or Tuesday (which ever is the first day of the week) you are to post to your blog, in a new post~titled Week# Weekly Schedule (actually put the correct week #) and then post what your weekly work schedule is for that week. If you don't know what your schedule is, create the new post, title it the correct title and then tell me that you do not know what your schedule is. Then on the next day look for a comment to be posted to your blog from me. If you are absent on the first day of the week, then post your schedule the very same day you return to school.
* If you do not understand the above stated expectation, then please come see me and I will verbally explain it.
* There are still too many of you being absent and not letting me know. I take off 25 points for your Professional Development grade for the week. If it persists from week to week, I increase the deduction made. You must call me if you are going to be absent. And some of you HAVE GOT TO STOP BEING ABSENT. If yall were my employees, many of you would have already been fired.
Items 1, 2, 3, & 4 listed below must be completed within the first 20 minutes of class. We will be working all together on some work after that 20 minutes. Be ready.
1) New Post -->titled: Week #25 Work ScheduleThen list your schedule for this week. If you don't know it, then you have got to put something in the post letting me know when you will get your schedule and then check for comments to that post the next day.
2) I must have your 4th six weeks Weekly Time Sheet TODAY. Today it is a 100%; 10 points off for every day it is late.
3) Go to this link Go to this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078676266/student_view0/unit6/chapter23/
Click on Interactive Activities Play the game.
Simply match the word with the definition. It's basically concentration.
Play several times until you get through all of the definitions. Your daily participation grade will be based on whether or not you complete this activitity and how long you play for. I should see you playing this at some point this period on your computer.
4) Click on this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078676266/student_view0/unit6/chapter20/practice_tests.html
Take the practice test. Take it as many times as you can; trying to increase your score each time Print out page one of one ONLY, put your name on it and turn it in to your class period tray.
This is DUE TODAY
5) chapter 23 Worksheet packets ~ we will all complete together as a class.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday, February 22
TODAY IS THE END OF THE SIX WEEKS. I HOPE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING IN YOUR FOLDER UP TO DATE AND ALL OF YOUR WORK TURNED IN.
Your weekly time sheet for 4th six weeks will be due on Monday, February 25th. Make sure you have it with you and it is complete. I am going to start taking 10 points off of each assignment each day it is late.
You need to make sure you are being responsible and getting ALL of your school work and your work, work done by the deadlines.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Complete Chapter 23 Assignments (these are due today)
2) See Thursday, February 21 blog post for specific assignments, titles, directions, etc, for Chapter 23.
Have a great weekend. Make wise decisions and choose responsibly.
Your weekly time sheet for 4th six weeks will be due on Monday, February 25th. Make sure you have it with you and it is complete. I am going to start taking 10 points off of each assignment each day it is late.
You need to make sure you are being responsible and getting ALL of your school work and your work, work done by the deadlines.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Complete Chapter 23 Assignments (these are due today)
2) See Thursday, February 21 blog post for specific assignments, titles, directions, etc, for Chapter 23.
Have a great weekend. Make wise decisions and choose responsibly.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thursday, February 21
I am missing pay check stubs, evaluations, w-2 forms from many of you. I am going to be bugging each of you today.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) Continue working on Chapter 23 work
2) When you have finished, place a comment on my blog to today's post and let me know you are done and ready for grading.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) Continue working on Chapter 23 work
2) When you have finished, place a comment on my blog to today's post and let me know you are done and ready for grading.
- You will have a total of 5-6 different blog postings for Chapter 23.
- The following is what I want you to complete for chapter 23:
- Outline/Summary of Chapter 23 (Post to blog or print out from Word. Make sure you cover every single section of the chapter.
- Title for summary post would be --> Chapter 23 Summary
- Complete the Section 23.1 Review on page 469 and post it to your blog. Just do question 1-3. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 23.1
- Complete the Section 23.2 Review on page 474 and post it to your blog. Just do questions 1-3. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 23.2
- Post to your blog the chapter vocabulary and their definitions. After each definition, I want you to write a sentence using the term correctly.
- Title for vocabulary summary --> Chapter 23 Vocab
- Complete the Recalling Key Concepts and post to your blog. You must write it all out so that you have the question and answer or the full statement. DO NOT just write, 2. c; 3. a, so on and so forth.
- Title for Recalling Key Concepts post --> Chapter 23 Key Concepts
- Complete number 11. Basic Skills Math. You must post this in your blog. You must show all your work and state how you came up with the answer.
- Title for math post --> Basic Math
All of Chapter 23 work will be due TOMORROW. No late work accepted. We will do some worksheets and test over Chapter 23 next week along with completing the our taxes. Make sure you use all of your in class time wisely. Work all period.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
February 20-22
I DO NOT HAVE EVERYONE'S W-2 FORMS. YOUR GRADES ARE GOING TO BE AFFECTED BY NOT GETTING THESE IN. AS WELL AS YOUR PAY CHECK STUBS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO YOU TO GET YOU TO TURN THIS STUFF IN. Some of you need not be surprised when you get your report cards.
If you were absent yesterday, please come see me ASAP so I can give you the project handouts you missed.
Everything we do from this point forward will go on 5th six weeks grades.
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
1) I want to complete chapter 23 and discuss chapter 23 before we actually complete our taxes together.
2) You will have a total of 5-6 different blog postings for Chapter 23.
The following is what I want you to complete for chapter 23:
- Outline/Summary of Chapter 23 (Post to blog or print out from Word. Make sure you cover every single section of the chapter.
- Title for summary post would be --> Chapter 23 Summary
- Complete the Section 23.1 Review on page 469 and post it to your blog. Just do question 1-3. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 23.1
- Complete the Section 23.2 Review on page 474 and post it to your blog. Just do questions 1-3. You must type the question and the answer to each of the section review questions.
- Title for section review post --> Review 23.2
- Post to your blog the chapter vocabulary and their definitions. After each definition, I want you to write a sentence using the term correctly.
- Title for vocabulary summary --> Chapter 23 Vocab
- Complete the Recalling Key Concepts and post to your blog. You must write it all out so that you have the question and answer or the full statement. DO NOT just write, 2. c; 3. a, so on and so forth.
- Title for Recalling Key Concepts post --> Chapter 23 Key Concepts
- Complete number 11. Basic Skills Math. You must post this in your blog. You must show all your work and state how you came up with the answer.
- Title for math post --> Basic Math
All of Chapter 23 work will be due on Friday, Feb. 22nd. No late work accepted. We will do some worksheets and test over Chapter 23 next week along with completing the our taxes.
Make sure you use all of your in class time wisely. Work all period.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thursday, February 14
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
If you leave school before 6th period and you got a card for flowers, you can go pick them up in the AG building on your way out. Otherwise you need to wait until 6th period to get them.
I am sorry I am gone again. Motherly duties arose again this morning.
Don't forget, I must have a copy of your W-2 forms tomorrow, no matter what. We will do taxes next Tuesday/Wednesday and it will count as 5 grades in the 50% portion of your six weeks average. So get those in. If you have yours today, just put it in the turn in tray.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
1) I feel certain that everyone is up to date now and that you have all of your Chapter 20 work turned in or posted to your blog.
I would like for you to do some more study on Chapter 20, there is a series of websites and activities I want you to go to for practice
2) Go to this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-
If you leave school before 6th period and you got a card for flowers, you can go pick them up in the AG building on your way out. Otherwise you need to wait until 6th period to get them.
I am sorry I am gone again. Motherly duties arose again this morning.
Don't forget, I must have a copy of your W-2 forms tomorrow, no matter what. We will do taxes next Tuesday/Wednesday and it will count as 5 grades in the 50% portion of your six weeks average. So get those in. If you have yours today, just put it in the turn in tray.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
1) I feel certain that everyone is up to date now and that you have all of your Chapter 20 work turned in or posted to your blog.
I would like for you to do some more study on Chapter 20, there is a series of websites and activities I want you to go to for practice
2) Go to this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-
- Click on Interactive Activities
- Play the game. Simply drag the word number to the correct definition. Keep playing until you get all of them correct.
3) Click on this link http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078676266/student_view0/unit6/chapter20/practice_tests.html
- Take the practice test
- Take it as many times as you can; trying to increase your score each time
- Print out page one of one ONLY, put your name on it and turn it in to your class period tray
- DUE TODAY
4) Make a NEW POST: title it MY CAREER (Due today)
- In this post I want you to tell me the following things and answer the following questions.
- If you had to pick a career today, what you want to do for the rest of your life job wise
- What would your 2nd and 3rd choice be?
- Have you researched these careers/jobs in any way?
- Why do you think you would like to do this as a career/job?
- Anything else you can tell me about your career choices that you think I need to know.
- Have you created a resume of your skills to date?
Have a great day.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Monday, February 11
I walked out of the house without your folders again today. We will update your accumulation folders tomorrow.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
1) New Post: title it --> Week #23 Work Schedule
Post your weekly work schedule for this week
2) Catch up day.
* In addition, if your pay check stubs and record sheest are not completely up-to-date by the end of this week, you will not PASS THE SIX WEEKS. I must have all of that complete and up to date in your accum folder.
* Some of you are being very lazy about this task and you just can't be lazy anymore!!! Grades are going to be severly affected by this.
GET EVERYTHING FINISHED AND UP-TO-DATE.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
1) New Post: title it --> Week #23 Work Schedule
Post your weekly work schedule for this week
2) Catch up day.
- Make sure you have all Chapter 20 assignments posted to your blog.
- Make sure you turn in Chapter 20 worksheet packets
- ALL OF CHAPTER 20 ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE TODAY!! POSTED TO BLOG AND TURNED IN TO TURN IN TRAY.
TOMORROW:
- we will go over Chapter 20 assignments
- BEGIN TO prepare for test over Chapter 20 information on Thursday, Feb. 14th.
- I will also introduce and start with you a simulation packet that we will be working on for several weeks to complete. You will be required to bring it to class with you every single day, becuase you will not know when I will have you work on it in class or not.
IMPORTNAT ANNOUNCEMENT:
- We will complete taxes all together next Tuesday.
- This project will count as 1/2 of 50% of your overall six weeks average.
- I must have a copy of your W-2 by the end of THIS week, Friday.
- You will not pass this project, if I do not have a copy of ALL OF YOUR 2007 W-2 FORMS.
* In addition, if your pay check stubs and record sheest are not completely up-to-date by the end of this week, you will not PASS THE SIX WEEKS. I must have all of that complete and up to date in your accum folder.
* Some of you are being very lazy about this task and you just can't be lazy anymore!!! Grades are going to be severly affected by this.
GET EVERYTHING FINISHED AND UP-TO-DATE.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursday, February 7
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
If you don't get all of these assignments completed, turned in to the tray or posted to your blog they will be considered late and points will be taken off!
1) You have until the end of the period on Thursday to complete Chapter 20 Assignments and get them turned in or posted to your blog (which ever is appropriate).
This is what you should complete for Chapter 20 -->
* Brief overview - outline of chapter 20 (Some of you do not have enough information covered on your blogs. Please outline/summarize the ENTIRE CHAPTER. (SCREENSHOT AND POSTED TO BLOG OR PRINTED OUT AND TURNED IN, you decide).
*If you post overview --> Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Overview
* New Blog post: title Chapter 20 Vocabulary - Type the words on page 414 and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog.
* Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 414. Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Recalling Key Concepts. Type the question and answer. (Type it in Word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.)
* Chapter 20 packet you should have gotten from you the sub yesterday, in order to complete and turn in by the end of the period tomorrow.
Added Assignment to be completed by the end of the period today:
1) In a new post; titled Advice on Budgeting Money
You are helping a friend learn how to budget money. Write in a new post the directions for how to estimate income and expenses. You should then set up a budget. Be sure to include a list of typical expenses and tell how to keep records to track expenses. Be very specific. Proofread your entry. Make sure it makes sense to the reader.
2) In a new post; titled Calculate Income and Expenses
Read the paragraph below. In the new post specifically type out how you would figure the problems (show your work and BOLD your answers)
"George has been keeping track of his income and expenses. His total income for four months was $600.00, and his flexible expenses were $350.00 What were George's average monthly income and his average monthly flexible expenses?"
Everythin must be complete today; as I don't think yall will come to 3rd period tomorrow.
If you don't get all of these assignments completed, turned in to the tray or posted to your blog they will be considered late and points will be taken off!
1) You have until the end of the period on Thursday to complete Chapter 20 Assignments and get them turned in or posted to your blog (which ever is appropriate).
This is what you should complete for Chapter 20 -->
* Brief overview - outline of chapter 20 (Some of you do not have enough information covered on your blogs. Please outline/summarize the ENTIRE CHAPTER. (SCREENSHOT AND POSTED TO BLOG OR PRINTED OUT AND TURNED IN, you decide).
*If you post overview --> Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Overview
* New Blog post: title Chapter 20 Vocabulary - Type the words on page 414 and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog.
* Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 414. Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Recalling Key Concepts. Type the question and answer. (Type it in Word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.)
* Chapter 20 packet you should have gotten from you the sub yesterday, in order to complete and turn in by the end of the period tomorrow.
Added Assignment to be completed by the end of the period today:
1) In a new post; titled Advice on Budgeting Money
You are helping a friend learn how to budget money. Write in a new post the directions for how to estimate income and expenses. You should then set up a budget. Be sure to include a list of typical expenses and tell how to keep records to track expenses. Be very specific. Proofread your entry. Make sure it makes sense to the reader.
2) In a new post; titled Calculate Income and Expenses
Read the paragraph below. In the new post specifically type out how you would figure the problems (show your work and BOLD your answers)
"George has been keeping track of his income and expenses. His total income for four months was $600.00, and his flexible expenses were $350.00 What were George's average monthly income and his average monthly flexible expenses?"
Everythin must be complete today; as I don't think yall will come to 3rd period tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Wednesday, February 6
Announcements:
* Guys some of you have really slacked off on your daily work. That is unacceptable. You have been working on Chapter 20 for 2 days now and there aren't many of you with postings to your blogs with Chapter 20 information.
* You need to begin to check your blogs for comments each day. I may send you some messages regarding your work. Make sure you respond to me by commenting on my page and correcting anything that I tell you to correct about your work.
* At this point there are several of you not passing at this time due to lack of work and not making the best of decisions.
* I will remind you one last time and give each of you this information one last time. If you are going to be absent during the school day or going to be tardy for any reason YOU must call me by 9:00 am to tell me why. If it is not for a legitmate reason or I find out you missed school and went to work your grade will suffer dramatically. There are too many of you with too many absences! THIS MUST STOP! Remember you are to treat me like you do your employer. Remember most jobs have a policy of no call, no show = BEING FIRED!!
My cell number is 496-8887
My classroom number is 278-4842
Leave a message if I do not answer the phone. Both numbers have voicemail.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
You have until the end of the period on Thursday to complete Chapter 20 Assignments and get them turned in or posted to your blog (which ever is appropriate).
This is what you should complete for Chapter 20 -->
* Brief overview - outline of chapter 20 (Some of you do not have enough information covered on your blogs. Please outline/summarize the ENTIRE CHAPTER.
(SCREENSHOT AND POSTED TO BLOG OR PRINTED OUT AND TURNED IN, you decide).
*If you post overview --> Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Overview
* New Blog post: title Chapter 20 Vocabulary - Type the words on page 414. and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog.
* Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 414. Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Recalling Key Concepts. Type the question and answer. (Type it in Word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.)
* Chapter 20 packet you should have gotten from you the sub yesterday, in order to complete and turn in by the end of the period tomorrow.
*Note: I will be adding another assignment tomorrow so, you better work quietly and very quickly to get everything that is due tomorrow at the end of class completed and updated by
Have a good day.
* Guys some of you have really slacked off on your daily work. That is unacceptable. You have been working on Chapter 20 for 2 days now and there aren't many of you with postings to your blogs with Chapter 20 information.
* You need to begin to check your blogs for comments each day. I may send you some messages regarding your work. Make sure you respond to me by commenting on my page and correcting anything that I tell you to correct about your work.
* At this point there are several of you not passing at this time due to lack of work and not making the best of decisions.
* I will remind you one last time and give each of you this information one last time. If you are going to be absent during the school day or going to be tardy for any reason YOU must call me by 9:00 am to tell me why. If it is not for a legitmate reason or I find out you missed school and went to work your grade will suffer dramatically. There are too many of you with too many absences! THIS MUST STOP! Remember you are to treat me like you do your employer. Remember most jobs have a policy of no call, no show = BEING FIRED!!
My cell number is 496-8887
My classroom number is 278-4842
Leave a message if I do not answer the phone. Both numbers have voicemail.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
You have until the end of the period on Thursday to complete Chapter 20 Assignments and get them turned in or posted to your blog (which ever is appropriate).
This is what you should complete for Chapter 20 -->
* Brief overview - outline of chapter 20 (Some of you do not have enough information covered on your blogs. Please outline/summarize the ENTIRE CHAPTER.
(SCREENSHOT AND POSTED TO BLOG OR PRINTED OUT AND TURNED IN, you decide).
*If you post overview --> Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Overview
* New Blog post: title Chapter 20 Vocabulary - Type the words on page 414. and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog.
* Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 414. Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Recalling Key Concepts. Type the question and answer. (Type it in Word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.)
* Chapter 20 packet you should have gotten from you the sub yesterday, in order to complete and turn in by the end of the period tomorrow.
*Note: I will be adding another assignment tomorrow so, you better work quietly and very quickly to get everything that is due tomorrow at the end of class completed and updated by
Have a good day.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Tuesday, February 5
Today's Activities:
1) New Post--> title it: Week #22 Work Schedule
Please list your work hours for this week. 2/3-2/9
2) Continue to work on assignments from yesterday.
1) New Post--> title it: Week #22 Work Schedule
Please list your work hours for this week. 2/3-2/9
2) Continue to work on assignments from yesterday.
For Adriana
Adriana Florencio
Because you are second year I do not want you to do the Chapter 20 work.
I have 3 alternative assignments I want you to do.
Please get those assignments from the sub.
Thanks. Have a good day.
Because you are second year I do not want you to do the Chapter 20 work.
I have 3 alternative assignments I want you to do.
Please get those assignments from the sub.
Thanks. Have a good day.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Monday, February 4
TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
I want you to work on Chapter 20 today.
Tomorrow I want to start a simulatiomn paket with everyone. But I will have to do some instruction on that one.
Do not worry about updating your folders today. We will do that tomorrow.
You need your textbook.
You have until the end of the period on Wednesday to complete Chapter 20 information.
This is what you should complete for Chapter 20 -->
I want you to work on Chapter 20 today.
Tomorrow I want to start a simulatiomn paket with everyone. But I will have to do some instruction on that one.
Do not worry about updating your folders today. We will do that tomorrow.
You need your textbook.
You have until the end of the period on Wednesday to complete Chapter 20 information.
This is what you should complete for Chapter 20 -->
- Brief overview - outline of chapter 20 (typed in word) (SCREENSHOT AND POSTED TO BLOG OR PRINTED OUT AND TURNED IN, you decide). Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Overview
- New Blog post: title Chapter 20 Vocabulary - Type the words on page 414. and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog.
- Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 414. Title your blog post: Ch. 20 Recalling Key Concepts. Type the question and answer. (Type it in Word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.)
- If you complete all of 1, 2, & 3 above, then go to the sub and ask for a worksheet packet and begin working on that worksheet packet.
Everything for chapter 20 is due by the end of period on Wednesday, because even if I take classtime tomorrow you should have time today to get most of this done today.
Have a super day. Make wise decisions. I will see you tomorrow.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Friday, February 1
Wow, can you believe it is February already??
Announcements:
* I will not be here on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week. The sub will be in charge. I will leave you plenty of work to stay busy all period every day. Be prepared and be on your best behavior for the sub. If I get a good report for all 4 days, I will treat yall to some goodies the following week.
Today's Assignments:
1) Study for your test for a few minutes
I want to discuss next week a little.
2) We will take Chapter 19 test in Quia
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1247818.html
3) I want it to be quiet until everyone is finished.
4) After test, you can have some free time.
Have a great weekend! Make wise decisions!
Announcements:
* I will not be here on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week. The sub will be in charge. I will leave you plenty of work to stay busy all period every day. Be prepared and be on your best behavior for the sub. If I get a good report for all 4 days, I will treat yall to some goodies the following week.
Today's Assignments:
1) Study for your test for a few minutes
I want to discuss next week a little.
2) We will take Chapter 19 test in Quia
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1247818.html
3) I want it to be quiet until everyone is finished.
4) After test, you can have some free time.
Have a great weekend! Make wise decisions!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Thursday, January 31
To do today:
1) come get your folder from me and update your documents.
If I am missing pay check stubs from you STILL, if I do not have that complete by the end of the six weeks, YOU WILL NOT PASS!
2) I have a Chpater 19 review sheet for you to work on. Due at the beginning the period tomorrow before taking test.
3) I will return printed work so you can study for the exam WHICH WILL BE TOMORROW!!
4) If you do not have internet at home, you have my permission to check out your textbook over night or you can print your blog information to take home to study.
I want this to be a study hall/catch up day, for EVERYONE!!
Have a great day.
1) come get your folder from me and update your documents.
If I am missing pay check stubs from you STILL, if I do not have that complete by the end of the six weeks, YOU WILL NOT PASS!
2) I have a Chpater 19 review sheet for you to work on. Due at the beginning the period tomorrow before taking test.
3) I will return printed work so you can study for the exam WHICH WILL BE TOMORROW!!
4) If you do not have internet at home, you have my permission to check out your textbook over night or you can print your blog information to take home to study.
I want this to be a study hall/catch up day, for EVERYONE!!
Have a great day.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tuesday, January 29
Announcements:
* Your grades are higher on your progress report, because I have a lot of stuff not in the gradebook yet. I will notify you of the change very soon.
* You lose 25 points on your weekly Professional Development grade (10% of your average) each time you are absent and do not call me or notify me in some way.
* I brought your folders back today. Please update your folders as needed. If you have gotten paid, make sure you update your pay check record sheet and attach a copy of that new pay check stub. (Ashlee please see me about this)
* Please update your weekly schedule sheet with the hours you have worked up to today.
* Please update your weekly schedule post from yesterday if it has changed or you now know what your schedule is.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
1) Finish up Chapter 19 assignments
2) If you are finished, leave a comment on my blog under this date and tell me "I am finished with Chapter 19 and am ready for you to grade my items."
Agenda for today:1) I left your folders at home. So we will have to update those tomorrow.2) Create New Post. title it: Week# 21 Work Schedule3) Finish all chapter 19 assignments given last week. Make sure everything that was supposed to be posted is posted. If you were to print something out, make sure you do that and turn it in today.4) Complete the following assignment today:go to the following link http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/tests.shtmlClick on the Chapter 19 link.Take test.Print out test once you complete.Put your name on it and turn in to turn in tray.
* Your grades are higher on your progress report, because I have a lot of stuff not in the gradebook yet. I will notify you of the change very soon.
* You lose 25 points on your weekly Professional Development grade (10% of your average) each time you are absent and do not call me or notify me in some way.
* I brought your folders back today. Please update your folders as needed. If you have gotten paid, make sure you update your pay check record sheet and attach a copy of that new pay check stub. (Ashlee please see me about this)
* Please update your weekly schedule sheet with the hours you have worked up to today.
* Please update your weekly schedule post from yesterday if it has changed or you now know what your schedule is.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS:
1) Finish up Chapter 19 assignments
2) If you are finished, leave a comment on my blog under this date and tell me "I am finished with Chapter 19 and am ready for you to grade my items."
This is what you should have completed for Chapter 19 -->
- Brief overview - outline of chapter 19 (typed in word) (SCREENSHOT AND POSTED TO BLOG OR PRINTED OUT AND TURNED IN) Title your blog post: Ch. 19 Overview
- New Blog post: title Chapter 19 Vocabulary - Type the words on page 394. and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog.
- Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 394. Type the question and answer. (Type it in Word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.) Title your blog post: Ch. 19 Recalling Key Concepts
- Complete the following practice test: go to the following link http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/tests.shtml Click on the Chapter 19 link. Take test. Print out test once you complete. Put your name on it and turn in to turn in tray. ( I only received this from 6 people.) If you are one of those 6 people, take the practice test again to try and increase your score in preparation for Chapter 19 test.
3) If you are finished with everything, you may have a little free time. but make sure you have EVERYTHING FINISHED AND UP TO DATE.
Notes:
I have got to get yalls files and grades completely up to date. So I will be working on that the next couple of days.
We will take Chapter 19 test on Thursday and begin Chapter 20 tomorrow.
Agenda for today:1) I left your folders at home. So we will have to update those tomorrow.2) Create New Post. title it: Week# 21 Work Schedule3) Finish all chapter 19 assignments given last week. Make sure everything that was supposed to be posted is posted. If you were to print something out, make sure you do that and turn it in today.4) Complete the following assignment today:go to the following link http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/tests.shtmlClick on the Chapter 19 link.Take test.Print out test once you complete.Put your name on it and turn in to turn in tray.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Monday, January 28
Agenda for today:
1) I left your folders at home. So we will have to update those tomorrow.
2) Create New Post. title it: Week# 21 Work Schedule
3) Finish all chapter 19 assignments given last week. Make sure everything that was supposed to be posted is posted. If you were to print something out, make sure you do that and turn it in today.
4) Complete the following assignment today:
go to the following link http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/tests.shtml
Click on the Chapter 19 link.
Take test.
Print out test once you complete.
Put your name on it and turn in to turn in tray.
1) I left your folders at home. So we will have to update those tomorrow.
2) Create New Post. title it: Week# 21 Work Schedule
3) Finish all chapter 19 assignments given last week. Make sure everything that was supposed to be posted is posted. If you were to print something out, make sure you do that and turn it in today.
4) Complete the following assignment today:
go to the following link http://www.glencoe.com/sec/careers/swow/student/tests.shtml
Click on the Chapter 19 link.
Take test.
Print out test once you complete.
Put your name on it and turn in to turn in tray.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Friday, January 25
Announcement:
If you leave your textbook out at your computer station at the end of the period, I will take points off of your Professional development grade. You have to put your textbook back on the cabinet as you are leaving or just before. I want the room to be orderly every day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Today's Assignment:
If you leave your textbook out at your computer station at the end of the period, I will take points off of your Professional development grade. You have to put your textbook back on the cabinet as you are leaving or just before. I want the room to be orderly every day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Today's Assignment:
Finish Chapter 19 assignments.
100 point bonus for everyone who finishes all requirements today!!
Requirements for Chapter 19 due by the end of the period on Monday, January 28
- Brief overview - outline of chapter 19 (typed in word)
- New Blog post: title Chapter 19 Vocabulary Type the words and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog. Terms are on page 394.
- Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 394.
- Type the question and answer. (Type it in word and then take a screenshot from Print Preview and post it to your blog.)
Thursday, January 24
Warm-up: make sure your folder is up to date. Make sure you have your pay check stubs in there and recorded on the record sheet. Make sure your weekly time sheets are up to date.
Class time:
We will begin Chapter 19.
You will be doing some work and posting it to your blog and other work you will be typing in word.
Requirements for Chapter 19 due by the end of the period on Monday, January 28
1) Brief overview - outline of chapter 19 (typed in word)
2) New Blog post: title Chapter 19 Vocabulary
Type the words and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog. Terms are on page 394.
3) Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 394. Type the question and answer. (Type it in word and then screenshot it and post it to your blog.)
Class time:
We will begin Chapter 19.
You will be doing some work and posting it to your blog and other work you will be typing in word.
Requirements for Chapter 19 due by the end of the period on Monday, January 28
1) Brief overview - outline of chapter 19 (typed in word)
2) New Blog post: title Chapter 19 Vocabulary
Type the words and their definition in a new blog post and post to your blog. Terms are on page 394.
3) Complete the Recalling Key Concepts on page 394. Type the question and answer. (Type it in word and then screenshot it and post it to your blog.)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Wednesday, January 23
You are going to be ginnea pigs for me today. I will explain.
If you did not get your schedule posted yesterday or all your paper work updated in your folder, you have to get that done TODAY!!!
If you did not get your schedule posted yesterday or all your paper work updated in your folder, you have to get that done TODAY!!!
Friday, January 18, 2008
January 18
Textbooks (if you have your textbook at home or in your locker; PLEASE BRING IT BACK TO ME ASAP!!!)
Today's Agenda
1) Post weekly schedule to blog (requirements listed below)
Today's Agenda
1) Post weekly schedule to blog (requirements listed below)
- title blog post (Weekly Schedule Jan 6-Jan13th)
- List what you worked this week and if you know any of your schedule next week, go ahead and list that for me too.
- Remember I want you to list it as follows:
- Sun 1/6 - 4pm - 8:30 pm
- Mon 1/7 - no work
- Tues 1/8 - 6pm - 10:30 pm
2) Update your Weekly Six Sheets through yesterday's date. Make sure your 4th Six Weeks Time Sheet paper is in your folder by the end of the period today. I will be grading this weekend.
3) Discuss pay check record sheets (filling out correctly)
4) Begin Unit on Economics and money
MAKE SURE YOU ARE CALLING ME WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE TO SCHOOL OR HAVE TO MISS FOR WHATEVER REASON! YOu lose 25 points off your Professional Development grade each week, each time you do not let me know.
ALSO REMEMBER THAT IF YOU MISS SCHOOL YOU CANNOT GO TO WORK THAT AFTERNOON!!!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Wednesday, January 9
I need some time. I do not want to do what I had planned yesterday, since I will not see you tomorrow. I need to get things set up for next week, because of testing, and that requires me to explain some stuff to you as well has get some information from each of you.
Therefore, I will take up about 15 minutes of your time and then the rest of the period I want you to make sure you completed everything you were to complete yesterday. All folders must be complete by the end of the period on Friday.
I will not see any of you tomorrow. I need to give some of you passes to get out tomorrow. (I will explain.
New students, you need to make sure you have a blog set up and then send me a comment today telling me what your blog url is.
I will give more information orally during class.
Therefore, I will take up about 15 minutes of your time and then the rest of the period I want you to make sure you completed everything you were to complete yesterday. All folders must be complete by the end of the period on Friday.
I will not see any of you tomorrow. I need to give some of you passes to get out tomorrow. (I will explain.
New students, you need to make sure you have a blog set up and then send me a comment today telling me what your blog url is.
I will give more information orally during class.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I hope everyone had a great break and made lots of money.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Log on, check out blog for assignments
2) Update folders with the following items:
I hope everyone had a great break and made lots of money.
TODAY'S AGENDA:
1) Log on, check out blog for assignments
2) Update folders with the following items:
- pay check stub copies
- update your pay check stub record sheet
- complete 3rd six weeks time sheet (MUST BE TURNED IN TO FOLDER, NO LATER THAN THURSDAY)
- make sure you have a 4th six weeks time sheet
- fill in the first week (1st line) of the 4th six weeks time sheet
- begin the second week (2nd line) if you have worked Sun or Mon of this week
- 1st six weeks & 2nd six weeks time sheets, if missing from folder
3) New Post to your blog (title it: Week 18 Work Schedule)
Then list your weekly work schedule for this week Sun 1/6 - Sat 1/12
4) We have new students that we will all need to help orient with our forms, procedures, creating a blog, posting to the blog etc. I will need everyone's help in with this task.
5) Slow start back, so we can get files up to date and everyone back on the same page.
NOTE: 4th Six Weeks time sheet will be due on February 25th
Tomorrow: We will go over the last 8 columns of the six weeks time sheet documents and the pay check stub record sheet (I need to clarify a few things). If you have not brought in your pay check stub copies, or are missing a bunch; please make sure you have those with you tomorrow in class.
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