Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of the 4th Amendment & an expectation of privacy...scripted trial...no written HW.

Government & Law
Big ideas...scripted trial...no written HW.

Have a fantastic holiday!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Mr. McNeil show...in-class work with three cases dealing with the 4th Amendment.

Geography
Big ideas...EUROPEAN MAP TEST!...if you don't do well you can schedule a time with Mr. Thurston for a make-up between today and the last day of the unit...German food day!!...bonus game if there is time.

US History
Big ideas...discussions of the 1963 March on Washington, The Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the assassination of MLK.


Have a fantastic holiday! 

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Mr. McNeil show...FRQ work...HW = 4th Amendment scenarios - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Mr. McNeil show...in-class work with three cases dealing with the 4th Amendment.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...HW discussion...finished the 1st Amendment...activity and discussion of the 2nd Amendment...HW = be sure to know your SSN for Mr. McNeil for next class!

Geography
Big ideas...note check quiz (must be made up)...practice map test...project workday...HW = STUDY FOR YOUR MAP TEST!!

US History
Big ideas...discussion of events in Birmingham...viewing of Children's' March including 24 questions (must be made up)...HW = primary source questions see Mr. Thurston for more explanation - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...debate debrief...finished the 1st Amendment...activity and discussion of the 2nd Amendment..HW = watch the FRQ video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_uwlpv-kQ  and rewrite your Chapter 14 FRQ, we'll be scoring it together on Monday AND writing an FRQ in class after Mr. McNeil has finished.

Government & Law
Big ideas...HW discussion...finished the 1st Amendment...activity and discussion of the 2nd Amendment...HW = be sure to know your SSN for Mr. McNeil for next class!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Flag Burning Structured Academic Controversy...freedom of expression discussion...HW = expression scenarios - due next class

Geography
Big ideas...notes on Mediterranean Europe...European music activity...note-check quiz...HW = prepare for Friday's project workday AND PRACTICE FOR YOUR LIZARDPOINT EUROPEAN MAP TEST THAT WILL BE NEXT TUESDAY!!!

US HISTORY
Big ideas...quick intros of unsung civil rights heroes...notes on the big events of the civil rights era...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Chapter 14 work collected...Flag Burning Structured Academic Controversy...freedom of expression discussion...HW = expression scenarios - due next class...ALSO: optional assignment = watch the Republican debate tonight and fill out the analysis sheet.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Flag Burning Structured Academic Controversy...freedom of expression discussion...HW = expression scenarios - due next class...ALSO: optional assignment = watch the Republican debate tonight and fill out the analysis sheet.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished discussing the establishment clause...discussion and activities on the free exercise clause...OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT - watch the Republican debate tomorrow night and fill out the analysis sheet.

Geography
Big ideas...discussion of bodies of water in Europe...peninsula worksheet...Rick Steeves clip...no written HW

US History
Big ideas...viewing of A Time for Justice - MUST BE MADE UP IF YOU MISS IT...HW = Civil Rights martyrs research - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...finished discussing the establishment clause...discussion and activities on the free exercise clause...be sure to complete your Chapter 14 work for Tuesday!

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished discussing the establishment clause...discussion and activities on the free exercise clause...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to Unit Four...discussion of the Establishment Clause...HW = Making Connections, The Bill of Rights in Art - Due next class.

World Geography
Big ideas...notes on European landforms...practice strict country test...collected the numbered location HW...HW = Unit Atlas Activity 4-B and Vocabulary Activity 11 - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...Intro to civil rights...Brown v Board short film...HW = reading and questions - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...intro to Unit Four...discussion of the Establishment Clause...HW = Chapter 14 MC & FRQ - due Tuesday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to Unit Four...discussion of the Establishment Clause...HW = Making Connections, The Bill of Rights in Art - Due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...exam - see Mr. Thurston about make-up...no written HW

Geography
Big ideas...introduction to Europe...Rick Steves in Paris...ANOTHER European country map...HW = finish the country map and complete map activity 4-B - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...intergroup monopoly activity...intro to the next unit...HW = Read the hand-out and write a one page paper in favor or against affirmative action. Include the three best arguments from the reading, and attack one of the opponent’s arguments. Due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...exam with FRQ - see Mr. Thurston about make-up...no written HW, but you can start reading Chapter 14 - the next unit will cover 14 and then 13.

Government & Law
Big ideas...exam - see Mr. Thurston about make-up...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Moot Court...Online test next class!

World Geography
Big ideas...Mid-term project workday!

US History
Big ideas...unit exam...no written HW

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Moot Court...NEXT CLASS = EXAM - 50 AP STYLE MC AND AN FRQ.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Moot Court...Online test next class!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Moot Court intro & workday...Anderson v. Springfield next class!!

Geography
Big ideas...RUSSIA TEST...HW = Europe map - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...finished the unit by discussing the Civil War on the home front...TEST NEXT CLASS!!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Moot Court intro & workday...Anderson v. Springfield next class!!

Government & Law
Big ideas...Moot Court intro & workday...Anderson v. Springfield next class!!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...SCOTUS nomination process..in-class work that must be made up...no written HW

Geography
Big ideas...mid-term project intro...review game...lizardpoint pretest...RUSSIA TEST ON WEDNESDAY!!

US History
Big ideas...discussions on the strategies, advantages, and major battles of the Civil War...HW = Civil War map - due next class, and you should begin getting ready for a test on FRIDAY.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...SCOTUS nomination process...AP IC activities...clips of hearings...no written HW.

Government & Law
Big ideas...SCOTUS nomination process..in-class work that must be made up...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of Originalism v. Living Constitution...film conversation between Justice Breyer and Justice Scalia...group work on three cases and interpretation analysis...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...Russian Chicken "food for thought"...harvest festivals around the world...team bonus-point game...no written HW.

US History
Big ideas...history of Thanksgiving activity & film...bonus-oint game...no written HW.

Have a great Thanksgiving break!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of Originalism v. Living Constitution...film conversation between Justice Breyer and Justice Scalia...group work on three cases and interpretation analysis...HW = Chapter 12 MC - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of Originalism v. Living Constitution...film conversation between Justice Breyer and Justice Scalia...group work on three cases and interpretation analysis...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...student speech quiz...discussion of stare decisis...discussion of oral arguments...listened to part of Morse v. Frederick...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...discussion of historic Russian expansion and beginning discussion of culture...HW = food worksheet - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...discussions of the Election of 1860, comparing the North & South, important battles...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...student speech quiz...discussion of stare decisis...discussion of oral arguments...listened to part of Morse v. Frederick...no written HW.

Government & Law
Big ideas...student speech quiz...discussion of stare decisis...discussion of oral arguments...listened to part of Morse v. Frederick...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...granting cert discussion and in-class activity...HW = Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier - due next class

Geography
Big ideas...Russian folktales activity - started in class but may be taken home to finish - this is worth 50 points, so do a great job!

US History
Big ideas...discussion of the Election of 1960 and Southern reaction...comparison essay on the differences between the North and the South - DUE NEXT CLASS!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...granting cert discussion and in-class activity...HW = Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...granting cert discussion and in-class activity...HW = Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...meet the justices discussion...14th Amendment & incorporation discussion...HW = Bethel v Fraser case brief - due next class.

Geography
 Big ideas...note-check quiz (must be made up)...discussion of Russia human-interaction geography...short film on Chernobyl incident...HW = Chernobyl reading and questions - due next class!

US History
Big ideas...discussions of the steps toward the Civil War...HW = Points 2 Ponder using a reading about the reasons the North decided to engage in the war - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...article review activity (if time)...meet the justices discussion...14th Amendment & incorporation discussion...HW = Bethel v Fraser case brief - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...meet the justices discussion...14th Amendment & incorporation discussion...HW = Bethel v Fraser case brief - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...case brief discussion...Chapter 12 FRQ activity...SCOTUS group article review activity - be prepared to present next class.

Government & Law
Case brief discussion...in-class presidential candidate activity...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to the federal judiciary...SCOTUS overview...case briefing overview...HW = brief Tinker v Des Moines - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...notes on rivers and resources of Russia...HW = "Skillbuilder Map" and Review Boxes Sheet - both due next class.

US History
Big ideas..."Pressure on the Orange Wedge" activity (must be made up)...notes on events leading to the Civil War...HW = Guided Reading 1-4  due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...intro to the federal judiciary...SCOTUS overview...case briefing overview...HW = finish reading chapter 12 & brief Tinker v Des Moines - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to the federal judiciary...SCOTUS overview...case briefing overview...HW = brief Tinker v Des Moines - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...How well do you know the Supreme Court activity...discussion of the organization of the federal court system...HW = Supreme Court Webquest - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...finished the notes on regions and landforms of Russia...began a Russia web quest - go here to begin answering the questions: https://sites.google.com/site/russiawebquest1/

US History
Big ideas...finished the notes on the Revolution...as an intro to the Civil War we watched the beginning of Ken Burns documentary...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...exam and FRQ debrief...How well do you know the Supreme Court activity...discussion of the organization of the federal court system...HW = start reading Chapter 12.

Government & Law
Big ideas...How well do you know the Supreme Court activity...discussion of the organization of the federal court system...HW = Supreme Court Webquest - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Unit Two exam!

Geography
Big ideas...intro to the new unit: Russia...Visiting Russia film...no written HW.

US History
Big ideas...intro to the American Revolution...HW = Agitators reading and questions - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...showing of Money Talks...TEST NEXT CLASS!

Geography
Big ideas...Russia map activity...HW = RUSSIA READING WORKSHEET - DUE NEXT CLASS>

US History
Big ideas...intro to the next unit...declare your independence writing activity...HW = INTERPRETING "COMMON SENSE" - DUE NEXT CLASS.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Chapter 7 MC & FRQs collected and discussed...finished the unit...TEST ON WEDNESDAY.

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished discussing interest groups...TEST NEXT CLASS.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to interest groups...in-class activity...no written HW, but start getting ready for your test next Thursday!

Geography
Big ideas...unit exam!

US History
Big ideas...unit exam

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...intro to interest groups...interest group gallery walk...Chap. 7 MC & FRQs due next class!

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to interest groups...interest group gallery walk...no written HW, but start getting ready for your test next week.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished info on elections/voting...jigsaw activity using HW...Electoral College discussion...no written HW...Begin preparing for a test next Thursday!!

Geography
Big ideas...finished the unit by discussing the regions of Canada...review game in groups...TEST NEXT CLASS - STUDY!

US History
Big ideas...finished the unit by discussing Johnson's Great Society...partner activity about the pros and cons of the program...TEST NEXT CLASS!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...finished info on elections/voting...sharing of articles and positions...Electoral College discussion...HW = Chapter 7 MC & FRQ - due on MONDAY...look for a unit exam next Wednesday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...finished info on elections/voting...jigsaw activity using HW...Electoral College discussion...no written HW...Begin preparing for a test next Wednesday!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussions of elections and voting...HW = "Understanding the Electoral College" assignment - read the handout, complete the map and questions 1-7 on analyzing data - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...finished the last note sheet...film on Canada's diversity...HW = Canada mapping activity and you should begin preparing for a unit test on Friday!

US History
Big ideas...New Deal Chart discussion...no written HW, but you should begin preparing for a test on Friday!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Chapter Six FRQ debrief...discussion of elections and voting...Assignment = one of two different pro/con articles on voting - in a 1-2 page position paper explain the important arguments for each side and then discuss YOUR opinion - due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussions of elections and voting...HW = "Understanding the Electoral College" assignment - read the handout, complete the map and questions 1-7 on analyzing data - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas..debate debrief...discussion of running a campaign...HW = Electoral Process reading and questions - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...US STATE MAP TEST!...discussion of culture in Canada...HW = Enrichment 5 - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of causes and effects of the Great Depression...HW = New Deal chart - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Chapter Six work collected...debate debrief...discussion of running a campaign and voting restrictions...no written HW.

Government & Law
Big ideas..debate debrief...discussion of running a campaign and voting restrictions...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of presidential caucus and primary system...HW =  optional Democratic debate worksheet - Tuesday night, 8:30, CNN

Geography
Big ideas...regions of the US discussion...NBA Expansion activity - due next class - ALSO: STATE MAP TEST NEXT CLASS - PRACTICE!!

US History
Big ideas...discussion of the progressive presidents...HW = Vocab Activity 22 - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of presidential caucus and primary system...HW = Chapter 6 MC & FRQs - due next class...ALSO: optional Democratic debate worksheet - Tuesday night, 8:30, CNN.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of presidential caucus and primary system...HW =  optional Democratic debate worksheet - Tuesday night, 8:30, CNN.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of party eras in American history and the impact of third parties...online exploration of third parties...HW = voter demographics assignment - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas..."Pick a State" activity...map practice on www.lizardpoint.com ...HW = Enrichment Activity 5 - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of federal political reforms...social & economic reforms...and the weaknesses and legacy of the era...HW = "Problems of Youth" activity and read from 555 to the end of the chapter about the three progressive presidents - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of party eras in American history and the impact of third parties...online exploration of third parties...HW = Chapter 6 MC & FRQs - due next Wednesday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of party eras in American history and the impact of third parties...online exploration of third parties...HW = voter demographics assignment - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of functions of a political party, party identification, organization and eras...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...intro to the North America unit..."Pick-A-State" activity next class.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of muckrakers and political progressive reforms...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...scoring of Chapter 5 MC and FRQs...discussion of functions of a political party, party identification, organization and eras...no HW, but in-class essay on Friday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of functions of a political party, party identification, organization and eras...HW = everyone must have a big idea for Friday!

ALL STUDENTS: Mr. Thurston will be in Washington DC on Thursday and Friday - if you miss either of those days be sure to see him ASAP on Monday!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to unit two...online spectrum tests...HW = liberal/conservative quotes assignment AND everyone MUST have a big idea for Thursday! - due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...Unit One Exam!...EVERYONE MUST HAVE A BIG IDEA FOR NEXT CLASS!

US History
Big ideas...intro to the next unit..."Would You Help Them" activity...HW = guided reading 18-1 - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...intro to unit two...online spectrum tests...HW: Chapter Five MC & FRQs due on Wednesday!

Government & Law
Big ideas...intro to unit two...online spectrum tests...HW = liberal/conservative quotes assignment - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Unit One Exam!...no written HW.

Geography
Big ideas...finished the unit with a discussion of political and economic geography...NEXT CLASS YOUR DIFFUSION PROJECT IS DUE AND YOU WILL TAKE THE UNIT ONE EXAM!

US History
Unit exam...no written HW

Black Day

APGOPO
Unit One Exam!...there is no written homework, but the Chapter Five multiple choice and FRQs will be due next WEDNESDAY.

Government & Law
Unit One Exam!...big ideas if time.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...HW collected...finished discussing the unit...TEST NEXT CLASS.

Geography
Big ideas...discussions of population geography...HW = Diffusion Project - due Tuesday!

US History
Big Ideas...In-class activity on modern immigration policy (must be made up!)...finished the unit...TEST NEXT CLASS!

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...FRQ on federalism...finished discussing the first unit...TEST NEXT CLASS.


Government & Law
Big ideas...HW collected...finished discussing the unit...TEST NEXT CLASS.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...federalism film...continued discussion of the kinds of federalism...HW = read the federalism article and answer the seven questions ON SEPARATE PAPER - due next class...Unit One exam next Thursday.

Geography
Big ideas...webquest exchange...introduction to culture/language/religions

US History
Big ideas...discussions of restrictions to immigration...TEST ON FRIDAY!! START STUDYING! 

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...federalism film...continued discussion of the kinds of federalism...HW = prepare for next Tuesday's FRQ...Unit One exam next Thursday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...federalism film...continued discussion of the kinds of federalism...HW = read the federalism article and answer the seven questions ON SEPARATE PAPER - due next class...Unit One exam next Thursday. 

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the classifying amendments HW...sanctuary city debate activity...intro to last part of the unit: Federalism...no written HW

Geography
Big ideas...intro to the study of culture...culture webquest - must be made up - get the note sheet from Mr. and go here: http://mscase.webs.com/worldcultures.htm

US History
Big ideas...discussion of application activity...opposition to immigration activity...no written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...grading of Chapter Two MC & FRQs...sanctuary city debate activity...intro to last part of the unit: Federalism...no written HW, but try to watch the Republican debate on CNN tonight!

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the classifying amendments HW...sanctuary city debate activity...intro to last part of the unit: Federalism...no written HW, but try to watch the Republican debate on CNN tonight!

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Federalist Papers group work and presentations...discussion of the amending process...HW = classifying the amendments - due next class

Geography
Big ideas...more discussion about the earth and of climate & weather...HW = Climate v Weather - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...discussion of the Ellis Island Experience...HW = immigration application activity - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...Federalist Papers group work and presentations...discussion of the amending process...HW = Chapter Two MC and FRQs due next class.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Federalist Papers group work and presentations...discussion of the amending process...HW = classifying the amendments - due next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the Philadelphia Convention, including the issues debated and the writing of the Constitution...HW = Federalist Papers questions and preparation for group work next class.

Geography
Big ideas...asteroid assignment collected...note sheet on the "spheres" and on landforms...note check (must be made up if you missed class)...film on mountain building.

US History
Big ideas...9/11 discussion and watched NBC's coverage that day. No written HW.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussion of the Philadelphia Convention, including the issues debated and the writing of the Constitution...HW = Federalist Papers questions and preparation for group work next class...also assume that the multiple choice and FRQs from Chapter Two will be due next Wednesday.

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussion of the Philadelphia Convention, including the issues debated and the writing of the Constitution...HW = Federalist Papers questions and preparation for group work next class.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...Bowling Alone assignment collected...road to Philadelphia discussion...no written HW.

Geography

Big ideas...finished discussion of maps...make your own map assignment (must be made up)...discussion of the Earth...HW = Asteroid Hit reading and questions - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...HW graded and collected...discussion of the kinds of immigration and time periods of immigration growth...HW = political cartoon activity - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...quick discussion of last FRQ...quick discussion of elite theory HW and assignment collected...road to Philadelphia discussion...state of nature activity...no written HW.

Government & Law
Big ideas...Bowling Alone assignment collected...road to Philadelphia discussion...no written HW.

Orange Day

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussions of government in America, political activism, how policies are made, and democratic theory. HW: Read the passage from Bowling Alone and answer the "points 2 ponder" questions. Due next class.

Geography
Big ideas...discussion of the grid system...crossword puzzle on the 5 themes and the grid...atlas work using longitude and latitude...HW = Longitude & Latitude Worksheet - due next class.

US History
Big ideas...finished discussion of the Constitution...in-class Bill of Rights quiz (must be made up!)...finished discussion of the early part of history...HW = Mexico & Hurricane Katrina assignment - due next class.

Black Day

APGOPO
Big ideas...discussions of government in America, political activism, how policies are made, and democratic theory. HW: Read the excerpt from The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills. Describe the three groups of elite leaders that he believes controls America and the problems that creates. Assess the validity of his concerns - is he right?

Government & Law
Big ideas...discussions of government in America, political activism, how policies are made, and democratic theory. HW: Read the passage from Bowling Alone and answer the "points 2 ponder" questions.

Orange Day - 9/2

Period One - Govt & Law

Big ideas...political philosophy group work and discussion...no written HW.

Period Two - Geography

Big ideas...notes on five themes of geography...in-class activity on the themes (must be made up!)...HW = CROSSWORD PUZZLE - DUE NEXT CLASS!

Period Three - US History

Big ideas...group work with your HW...early history discussions...Constitution discussion...no written HW.

9/1 - Black Day

Period 3 - APGOPO

Big ideas...much discussion about the AP Exam...wrote and scored FRQs in class...HW = write the second FRQ from Chapter One, due next class.

Period 4 - Govt & Law

Big ideas...political philosophy group work and discussion...no written HW.

Orange Day - 8/31

Period One - Government & Law

Expectations explained - assignment types - units of study - big ideas - HW = write a half-page answer to this question: What is the purpose of the American political and legal systems? Do not research - just think and write what you believe.

Period Two - Geography

Expectations explained - assignment types - units of study - big ideas - notebooks handed out.

Period Three - US History

Expectations explained - assignment types - units of study - big ideas - books handed out - HW:— Skim through the first four units of your textbook. Pages 12-410. For each Chapter (1-12) pick out the top three single events. So you should have 36 total events. An event should NOT be something huge like the Civil War, but perhaps a significant battle of that war.

Black Day - 8/28

Period Three - APGOPO

Expectations explained - assignment types - units of study - HW = read chapter one and complete the multiple choice on pages 24 & 25 - due next class.

Period Four - Govt & Law

Expectations explained - assignment types - units of study - big ideas - HW = write a half-page answer to this question: What is the purpose of the American political and legal systems? Do not research - just think and write what you believe.

Orange Day - 8/27

All periods met - began to go over expectations - books handed out to APGOPO and US History - WELCOME BACK!

Freshman orientation - 8/26

Period One: Govt & Law
No class - freshman orientation

Period Two: Geography
Intro and beginnings of the expectations - welcome new students!

Period Three: US History
No class - freshman orientation