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Sunday, October 19, 2008
HS Camp
From October 8th-10th, the high school students and faculty had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful island of Tokashiki! The pictures below share a little bit of the story:
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First Quarter Events!
Dear Parents and High School Students,
You are invited to OCSI for two dates over the next few weeks where you can receive important information about your child's education!
A week from today, on Friday, October 24th, Mrs. Hadley will be leading College Information Night! This session will begin at 7 p.m. in the OCSI Cafeteria. Please come and bring your child for information on college choices and preparing for college!
On Friday, October 31st, we will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences for first quarter report cards. We encourage you and your child to meet with the teachers in the cafeteria from 8:30-12 noon, and from 1:00-4:00 pm, on that day.
I look forward to seeing many of you then!
You are invited to OCSI for two dates over the next few weeks where you can receive important information about your child's education!
A week from today, on Friday, October 24th, Mrs. Hadley will be leading College Information Night! This session will begin at 7 p.m. in the OCSI Cafeteria. Please come and bring your child for information on college choices and preparing for college!
On Friday, October 31st, we will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences for first quarter report cards. We encourage you and your child to meet with the teachers in the cafeteria from 8:30-12 noon, and from 1:00-4:00 pm, on that day.
I look forward to seeing many of you then!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Welcome back, students!
Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 28th, from 7:15-8:30 pm for Secondary Students and Families.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Summer Reading Program 2008
OCSI Middle and High School students are required to read THREE books over the summer in order to build their reading and independent work skills. Research shows that consistent reading over the school breaks is necessary for students to stay academically on target with their peers. Schools in the US offer similar opportunities to their students during secondary school, and we want our students to have that same advantage.
The three books will consist of:
1) A book assigned to the grade as a whole
2) A fiction book to choose from a list
3) A non-fiction book to choose from a list
n OCSI will issue the book that the whole class is assigned during the last week of school (if already registered for the upcoming school year) or at the point that registration is complete (if after the last week of school) to each student.
The issued books are as follows:
Incoming 6th graders: The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Incoming 7th graders: Bridge to Terabithia
Incoming 8th graders: The Bronze Bow
Incoming 9th graders: Animal Farm
Incoming 10th graders: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Incoming 11th graders: A Light in the Forest
Incoming 12th graders: A Tale of Two Cities
n Students are responsible for securing the second and third books (one from the fiction list, and one from the nonfiction list). They may secure the books in one of the following ways:
-- Purchasing through Scholastic Book Clubs, prior to summer vacation.
-- Purchasing through personal means, such as Amazon.com.
-- Borrowing the books from the OCSI Library.
The OCSI Library will be open during the summer for limited hours. Please watch the OCSI Secondary school website for details: http://ocsi.org/secondary.html
n Students are advised to read the books from the fiction and non-fiction list FIRST, for the following reasons:
-- The fiction and non-fiction books, because students may read different selections, will most likely NOT be tested with an objective test. Students will be required to complete an alternative assignment (a project, a speech, a discussion with the teacher, a book report, a signed statement, etc) in order to show that they have completed these books, as determined by the individual teacher.
-- Students should be prepared for a test on the class-assigned book immediately after fall semester starts in August. Students should read this book closest to the start of school so that it is fresh in their memory.
n On the class assigned book, students will be required to complete and turn in an assignment when they return their books and take their tests. The assignments are designed to help the students to become more familiar with the reading material on their tests.
Students Entering Grades 6/7/8
For EACH chapter of your book, complete ONE of the following activities:
1) Write a paragraph summarizing the plot.
2) Draw and label a picture that shows the plot.
Students Entering Grades 9 and 10
Complete each of the following activities as you read your book:
--Make a list of the characters. Who are they? What parts do they play in the plot of the story?
--In at least a paragraph, describe the setting (where and when the story takes place). How important is it? Does it help set a mood?
--In a minimum of three paragraphs, respond to the following questions: What's the plot? Tell what the problem or goal is and how the main character is trying to solve/achieve it.
-- In a minimum of three paragraphs, analyze the theme(s). What message or lesson is the author trying to get across?
Students Entering Grades 11 and 12
Your tests will be a combination of objective questions (multiple choice/true-false/matching/quote identification, etc) and subjective questions (short answer/essay, etc). Prepare accordingly.
It’s your choice how to address your study plan. Your assignment (to be turned in) is to develop at least two pages of work that have served as your study guide for this book.
The three books will consist of:
1) A book assigned to the grade as a whole
2) A fiction book to choose from a list
3) A non-fiction book to choose from a list
n OCSI will issue the book that the whole class is assigned during the last week of school (if already registered for the upcoming school year) or at the point that registration is complete (if after the last week of school) to each student.
The issued books are as follows:
Incoming 6th graders: The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Incoming 7th graders: Bridge to Terabithia
Incoming 8th graders: The Bronze Bow
Incoming 9th graders: Animal Farm
Incoming 10th graders: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Incoming 11th graders: A Light in the Forest
Incoming 12th graders: A Tale of Two Cities
n Students are responsible for securing the second and third books (one from the fiction list, and one from the nonfiction list). They may secure the books in one of the following ways:
-- Purchasing through Scholastic Book Clubs, prior to summer vacation.
-- Purchasing through personal means, such as Amazon.com.
-- Borrowing the books from the OCSI Library.
The OCSI Library will be open during the summer for limited hours. Please watch the OCSI Secondary school website for details: http://ocsi.org/secondary.html
n Students are advised to read the books from the fiction and non-fiction list FIRST, for the following reasons:
-- The fiction and non-fiction books, because students may read different selections, will most likely NOT be tested with an objective test. Students will be required to complete an alternative assignment (a project, a speech, a discussion with the teacher, a book report, a signed statement, etc) in order to show that they have completed these books, as determined by the individual teacher.
-- Students should be prepared for a test on the class-assigned book immediately after fall semester starts in August. Students should read this book closest to the start of school so that it is fresh in their memory.
n On the class assigned book, students will be required to complete and turn in an assignment when they return their books and take their tests. The assignments are designed to help the students to become more familiar with the reading material on their tests.
Students Entering Grades 6/7/8
For EACH chapter of your book, complete ONE of the following activities:
1) Write a paragraph summarizing the plot.
2) Draw and label a picture that shows the plot.
Students Entering Grades 9 and 10
Complete each of the following activities as you read your book:
--Make a list of the characters. Who are they? What parts do they play in the plot of the story?
--In at least a paragraph, describe the setting (where and when the story takes place). How important is it? Does it help set a mood?
--In a minimum of three paragraphs, respond to the following questions: What's the plot? Tell what the problem or goal is and how the main character is trying to solve/achieve it.
-- In a minimum of three paragraphs, analyze the theme(s). What message or lesson is the author trying to get across?
Students Entering Grades 11 and 12
Your tests will be a combination of objective questions (multiple choice/true-false/matching/quote identification, etc) and subjective questions (short answer/essay, etc). Prepare accordingly.
It’s your choice how to address your study plan. Your assignment (to be turned in) is to develop at least two pages of work that have served as your study guide for this book.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Summer job opportunities!
OCSI is looking for high school students to help with both the OCSI Summer School Program (June and July) and the Active English Program (July and August). Interested students can apply for either one or for both of the sessions.
These are paid positions.
Please see Mrs. Robison or Mrs. Turley for an application or more information.
The last day to apply is June 3rd.
These are paid positions.
Please see Mrs. Robison or Mrs. Turley for an application or more information.
The last day to apply is June 3rd.
Monday, April 14, 2008
ATTENTION 9th Graders!
As you are looking through the websites for TKM, please leave a comment about either the Scottsboro Boys Trial or the student help site so that I know you read through them.
Thank you!
There's a story about the attached picture: "The sculpture standing in Guanajuato City reminds us, however, of the hero's extraordinary capabilities. He dares to act on his own, without waiting for orders. . He is a man of creativity, transferring to the battlefield the experience acquired at the mines. He risks his own life to save his countrymen. He is a man of initiative, single-handed taking the offensive and leading his people to victory." (http://www.mexonline.com/amigonews/sbc01.htm)
Thank you!
There's a story about the attached picture: "The sculpture standing in Guanajuato City reminds us, however, of the hero's extraordinary capabilities. He dares to act on his own, without waiting for orders. . He is a man of creativity, transferring to the battlefield the experience acquired at the mines. He risks his own life to save his countrymen. He is a man of initiative, single-handed taking the offensive and leading his people to victory." (http://www.mexonline.com/amigonews/sbc01.htm)
Friday, April 11, 2008
Helpful Sites for 9th Grade
As you know, we're reading To Kill a Mockingbird this quarter. You are expected to keep up with the class reading by doing the daily homework assignments and independently checking to be sure you understand the reading.
A few websites that may help you with this endeavor:
"Student Survival Guide" with chapter summaries and vocabulary used in each chapter explained: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/
"The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys" contains more information about the court case that inspired Harper Lee to write her novel: http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/scottsb.htm
A few websites that may help you with this endeavor:
"Student Survival Guide" with chapter summaries and vocabulary used in each chapter explained: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/
"The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys" contains more information about the court case that inspired Harper Lee to write her novel: http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/scottsb.htm
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Romantic Period -- In-class poetry projects
We are studying the Romantic Period in 12th Grade British Literature. In order to take a closer look at the poetry from the time period, each student analyzed one poem and represented their analysis visually. The pictures show a few samples of what they came up with -- I have a very creative bunch!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
12th Grade Extra Credit Option
We will be reading part of Frankenstein in class on Monday. You may read the complete Frankenstein text for extra credit (worth one test grade) for either 3rd or 4th quarter.
In order for this grade to count, after you finish the reading, you must pass a test with an 80% or higher.
Deadlines:
On or before Wednesday, 4/2, for 3rd quarter
On or before Wednesday, 4/16, for 4th quarter
In order for this grade to count, after you finish the reading, you must pass a test with an 80% or higher.
Deadlines:
On or before Wednesday, 4/2, for 3rd quarter
On or before Wednesday, 4/16, for 4th quarter
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Upcoming Events and Various Information
1) This week, each student received a Dress Code Survey. This is for parents to read and fill out. The administration will take into consideration your views when deciding Dress Code policies for 2008-2009. Please return these as soon as possible.
2) Progress Reports will go home this Friday, 3/7, for students who have earned a C- or below in any of their classes.
3) Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Friday, 3/14. Secondary teachers will be in the cafeteria all day (from 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4:30 pm). Parents and their high school students are invited to come and speak with students! I look forward to seeing you there.
4) The Annual OCSI Bazaar will be held on Saturday, March 29th. We are still looking for parents or high school student volunteers to help the day of the Bazaar. Please let your homeroom teacher know if you are available.
2) Progress Reports will go home this Friday, 3/7, for students who have earned a C- or below in any of their classes.
3) Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Friday, 3/14. Secondary teachers will be in the cafeteria all day (from 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4:30 pm). Parents and their high school students are invited to come and speak with students! I look forward to seeing you there.
4) The Annual OCSI Bazaar will be held on Saturday, March 29th. We are still looking for parents or high school student volunteers to help the day of the Bazaar. Please let your homeroom teacher know if you are available.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Book by Book Study Guide for The Odyssey
9th Grade, this link is for you!
http://www.leasttern.com/HighSchool/odyssey/OdysseySG.html
http://www.leasttern.com/HighSchool/odyssey/OdysseySG.html
Monday, January 21, 2008
Psychology HW -- 1/25/08
Instructions:
1) Link to the Myers-Briggs Personality Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
2) Write down the four-letter code you’re given.
3) Comment here and share your four-letter code.
4) Next, go to http://www.typelogic.com/ to look up more information on your type.
5) Print the information on your type and bring it with you to class on Monday.
1) Link to the Myers-Briggs Personality Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
2) Write down the four-letter code you’re given.
3) Comment here and share your four-letter code.
4) Next, go to http://www.typelogic.com/ to look up more information on your type.
5) Print the information on your type and bring it with you to class on Monday.
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