Prompt: Write a summary of one of the books you have read for IR this year. Explain the book's theme and give your view of that message. Would you recommend this book to other 9th graders? Why or why not?
The length should be 3-4 paragraphs.
Please publish your assignment as a note on this post.
Monday, September 20, 2010
12th Grade: Article Assignment for 9/24
12th Graders: Please attach a NOTE to this blog with your completed yearbook article based on High School Friendship Night.
Your article should be interesting, descriptive, and use sensory details to make readers feel as if they were there!
2-3 paragraphs please.
Remember, this article will be graded! The best one will also appear in the OCSI Yearbook.
Your article should be interesting, descriptive, and use sensory details to make readers feel as if they were there!
2-3 paragraphs please.
Remember, this article will be graded! The best one will also appear in the OCSI Yearbook.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Typhoon Day!
Hello Students! Enjoy your day off today, and stay safe during Typhoon Kompasu!
For 9th and 12th grade students: Remember your Journals are due Friday (3 pages). You can also work on IR.
For College Writing: Please start/continue drafting your "Lifeline" essays.
See you tomorrow!
For 9th and 12th grade students: Remember your Journals are due Friday (3 pages). You can also work on IR.
For College Writing: Please start/continue drafting your "Lifeline" essays.
See you tomorrow!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Open House tonight!
Dear Parents,
Please join us at 7:15 p.m. in the Cafeteria for Open House! After a brief meeting there, you'll have the opportunity to follow your child's schedule and meet all of their teachers.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Allen Rowe
Please join us at 7:15 p.m. in the Cafeteria for Open House! After a brief meeting there, you'll have the opportunity to follow your child's schedule and meet all of their teachers.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Allen Rowe
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Welcome back for the 2010-2011 School Year!
Dear Students and Parents,
I am looking forward to seeing you again this year for English 9, British Literature, and/or College Writing!
I hope you are having a great summer! Don't forget to work on summer reading! Remember, that's a total of three books -- the book from the nonfiction list, the book from the fiction list, and the class book (for 9th -- Animal Farm and for 12th -- The Tale of Two Cities ). The assignments will be collected the first week of school. You can also expect for the class-assigned book to be testing within the first few days of class.
Please contact me IN ADVANCE through e-mail if you need help on your assignments or want to make a special request for a specific book.
School supplies for English class:
--A4-sized binder with A4 Loose leaf paper for all assignments, except for journal.
--B5 or A4 Notebook for journal: must be consistently used. (Obviously, if and when the notebook is full, you’ll buy a new one, but don’t change notebooks every week.)
--NEW: 3 highlighters -- yellow, blue, and green.
--Pens/pencils.
--IR book, or another novel as assigned by the teacher.
(12th Homeroom Students: Two boxes of kleenex
(College Writing Students: One box of index cards and one box of sticky-notes, if desired -- otherwise, you may tear paper to fulfill these requirement, as long as it's neat.)
See you in August!
Ms. Rowe
allen.rowe@ocsi.org
I am looking forward to seeing you again this year for English 9, British Literature, and/or College Writing!
I hope you are having a great summer! Don't forget to work on summer reading! Remember, that's a total of three books -- the book from the nonfiction list, the book from the fiction list, and the class book (for 9th -- Animal Farm and for 12th -- The Tale of Two Cities ). The assignments will be collected the first week of school. You can also expect for the class-assigned book to be testing within the first few days of class.
Please contact me IN ADVANCE through e-mail if you need help on your assignments or want to make a special request for a specific book.
School supplies for English class:
--A4-sized binder with A4 Loose leaf paper for all assignments, except for journal.
--B5 or A4 Notebook for journal: must be consistently used. (Obviously, if and when the notebook is full, you’ll buy a new one, but don’t change notebooks every week.)
--NEW: 3 highlighters -- yellow, blue, and green.
--Pens/pencils.
--IR book, or another novel as assigned by the teacher.
(12th Homeroom Students: Two boxes of kleenex
(College Writing Students: One box of index cards and one box of sticky-notes, if desired -- otherwise, you may tear paper to fulfill these requirement, as long as it's neat.)
See you in August!
Ms. Rowe
allen.rowe@ocsi.org
Monday, January 4, 2010
J-Term Sociology Information
J-Term: Sociology Class Syllabus
Class Name: Sociology
Hour: Periods 3-4, 10:20am-12:05 pm; Periods 5-6, 1:10-3:00 p.m.
The best time for parents to call me is: 958-3000, from 8-3. Please set up an appointment to see and speak to me.
Course description: Sociology is an introductory course in the area of behavioral science. The course reviews the ways cultures and social groups affect human behavior through social status, institutions, and changes in society. Students identify and apply sociological principles and the scientific method to various aspects of their lives and society.
Class Activities: Class activities are designed to develop the students’ understanding of sociology and their communication skills. These activities include but are not limited to: reading in class (independently and in groups), writing to examine and explain their thoughts, working actively both individually and with others, viewing and analyzing media, and demonstrating their understanding through tests and projects.
You will need the following materials for this class:
-- A4 or B5 Loose leaf paper for all assignments, except for journal.
-- B5 or A4 Notebook for journal: must be consistently used. (English Students: Using your regular journal is fine.)
-- Pens/pencils.
-- IR book
-- Assigned textbook copy of Sociology: The Study of Human Relationships: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2005.
Your grade will be based on the following:
Your grade will be determined based on the total number of points earned, from points available, in a given category.
--40% Tests (three quizzes at 50 points each; one exam at 150 points)
--25% Assignments (classwork, homework, participation)
--20% Journals (four entries: to be collected each Friday)
--15% J-Term Project and Presentation (to be displayed at the J-Term performance)
An important note on J-Term:
Remember, you are completing the responsibilities for 78 class periods (the equivalent of ONE FULL SEMESTER for which you will receive ½ credit) in a month. You are basically participating in a double-block academic class, which actually is a faster speed than what you will be expected to maintain in college. Take your assignments seriously and stay organized!
SCHEDULE FOR SOCIOLOGY:
Please note: The schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday, 1/5/2010 – Introduction to Sociology and Culture
Wednesday, 1/6/2010 – Culture and Social Structure
Thursday, 1/7/2010 – Culture and Social Structure
Friday, 1/8/2010 – The Individual in Society; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Monday, 1/11/2010 – The Individual in Society
Tuesday, 1/12/2010 – The Individual in Society
Wednesday, 1/13/2010 – Social Inequality
Thursday, 1/14/2010 – Social Inequality
Friday, 1/15/2010 – Social Inequality; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Tuesday, 1/19/2010 – Social Inequality
Wednesday, 1/20/2010 – Social Inequality
Thursday, 1/21/2010 – Social Institutions
Friday, 1/22/2010 – Social Institutions; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Monday, 1/25/2010 – Social Institutions
Tuesday, 1/26/2010 – Social Institutions;
Wednesday, 1/27/2010 – Social Institutions
Thursday, 1/28/2010 – The Changing Social World
Friday, 1/29/2010 – The Changing Social World; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Monday, 2/1/2010– The Changing Social World; PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS due
Tuesday, 2/2/2010 – EXAM today; Last day of J-Term
IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME: My e-mail address is ALRowe1742@yahoo.com. Outside of school, this is the easiest way to contact me. Please put YOUR NAME AND CLASS in the subject box. E-mails that do not follow this set-up may not be recognized by my computer and deleted. I try to respond to all e-mails within 2 days (48 hours) You may also call the school office (958-3000) to set up an appointment.
Class Name: Sociology
Hour: Periods 3-4, 10:20am-12:05 pm; Periods 5-6, 1:10-3:00 p.m.
The best time for parents to call me is: 958-3000, from 8-3. Please set up an appointment to see and speak to me.
Course description: Sociology is an introductory course in the area of behavioral science. The course reviews the ways cultures and social groups affect human behavior through social status, institutions, and changes in society. Students identify and apply sociological principles and the scientific method to various aspects of their lives and society.
Class Activities: Class activities are designed to develop the students’ understanding of sociology and their communication skills. These activities include but are not limited to: reading in class (independently and in groups), writing to examine and explain their thoughts, working actively both individually and with others, viewing and analyzing media, and demonstrating their understanding through tests and projects.
You will need the following materials for this class:
-- A4 or B5 Loose leaf paper for all assignments, except for journal.
-- B5 or A4 Notebook for journal: must be consistently used. (English Students: Using your regular journal is fine.)
-- Pens/pencils.
-- IR book
-- Assigned textbook copy of Sociology: The Study of Human Relationships: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2005.
Your grade will be based on the following:
Your grade will be determined based on the total number of points earned, from points available, in a given category.
--40% Tests (three quizzes at 50 points each; one exam at 150 points)
--25% Assignments (classwork, homework, participation)
--20% Journals (four entries: to be collected each Friday)
--15% J-Term Project and Presentation (to be displayed at the J-Term performance)
An important note on J-Term:
Remember, you are completing the responsibilities for 78 class periods (the equivalent of ONE FULL SEMESTER for which you will receive ½ credit) in a month. You are basically participating in a double-block academic class, which actually is a faster speed than what you will be expected to maintain in college. Take your assignments seriously and stay organized!
SCHEDULE FOR SOCIOLOGY:
Please note: The schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday, 1/5/2010 – Introduction to Sociology and Culture
Wednesday, 1/6/2010 – Culture and Social Structure
Thursday, 1/7/2010 – Culture and Social Structure
Friday, 1/8/2010 – The Individual in Society; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Monday, 1/11/2010 – The Individual in Society
Tuesday, 1/12/2010 – The Individual in Society
Wednesday, 1/13/2010 – Social Inequality
Thursday, 1/14/2010 – Social Inequality
Friday, 1/15/2010 – Social Inequality; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Tuesday, 1/19/2010 – Social Inequality
Wednesday, 1/20/2010 – Social Inequality
Thursday, 1/21/2010 – Social Institutions
Friday, 1/22/2010 – Social Institutions; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Monday, 1/25/2010 – Social Institutions
Tuesday, 1/26/2010 – Social Institutions;
Wednesday, 1/27/2010 – Social Institutions
Thursday, 1/28/2010 – The Changing Social World
Friday, 1/29/2010 – The Changing Social World; JOURNALS due; QUIZ today
Monday, 2/1/2010– The Changing Social World; PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS due
Tuesday, 2/2/2010 – EXAM today; Last day of J-Term
IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME: My e-mail address is ALRowe1742@yahoo.com. Outside of school, this is the easiest way to contact me. Please put YOUR NAME AND CLASS in the subject box. E-mails that do not follow this set-up may not be recognized by my computer and deleted. I try to respond to all e-mails within 2 days (48 hours) You may also call the school office (958-3000) to set up an appointment.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
End of First Quarter!
Dear Parents of OCSI High School Students,
The first quarter at OCSI this year ends next week -- on Friday, 10/16!
First quarter report cards will be available to parents on Parent Teacher Conference Day, which will be held Friday, 10/30. Additional information about these important meetings will be sent home with your child over the next few weeks.
Also, your family is invited to College Night in the cafeteria at OCSI on Tuesday, October 13th, at 7:00 p.m. Our counselor, Elizabeth Lofland, will be covering issues such as academic credits, preparation for college, and financial aid.
Please make plans to join us for these events!
Thank you,
Allen Rowe
ALRowe1742@yahoo.com
allen.rowe@ocsi.org
The first quarter at OCSI this year ends next week -- on Friday, 10/16!
First quarter report cards will be available to parents on Parent Teacher Conference Day, which will be held Friday, 10/30. Additional information about these important meetings will be sent home with your child over the next few weeks.
Also, your family is invited to College Night in the cafeteria at OCSI on Tuesday, October 13th, at 7:00 p.m. Our counselor, Elizabeth Lofland, will be covering issues such as academic credits, preparation for college, and financial aid.
Please make plans to join us for these events!
Thank you,
Allen Rowe
ALRowe1742@yahoo.com
allen.rowe@ocsi.org
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