Testing

This is the first week of a few weeks of testing.  We will take the ACT Aspire on Tuesday and Thursday.  Because of that, we will not have homework on the two nights beforehand.  Actually, I have directed that all students should go to bed 30 to 60 minutes earlier to help to be ready to do well on the test.   Also, a healthy, low-sugar breakfast will help students be able to concentrate better through the morning of testing.  Testing begins at 9 am on both days.  We will have a rotating schedule so there will probably be one class they do not have each of the testing days this week.

In 9th grade, we are reading The Great Gatsby.  Students have reading assigned in class each day and read with their group and discuss what they read.  We discuss as a class as well.  Students should read so well that they could take a comprehension quiz each day, resolving any issues on the day they read.

In tenth grade, we have finished Animal Farm and will begin reading several companion texts to support a deeper understanding.  Both books will be covered on the class final, which will be on May 9.  Tenth graders will complete an in class book report on May 8 about Animal Farm as well.

Have a great week!