UPCOMING DATES (AS OF 1/8/07)

TESTS/QUIZZES

1/11 [B]: Quiz-Course Orientation Notes

??? [A or B]: POP Quiz-Course Orientation Notes

NOTE: The key to performing well on this quiz is to study the notes and handouts given to you on the first day of the class.

Current Event Quizzes

1/11 [B]: CEQ #1

1/19 [B]: CEQ #2

1/26 [A]: CEQ #3

Chapter Tests/Quizzes

1/17 [B]: Quiz-Chapter 1 Vocabulary

1/22 [A]: Test-Chapter 1 (Topics/Vocabulary)

NOTE: In order to perform well on this test it will be imperative that you study all dates and vocabulary terms associated with this chapter.

1/25 [B]: Quiz-Chapter 2 Vocabulary

2/2 [B]: Term/Session Exam

NOTE: There will not be a Chapter 2 test; instead your knowledge of the chapter topics will be assessed on this exam.

FILM VIEWING DATES

1/11 [A]: Active Viewing-"Soldiers without Swords" (Part 1)

1/16 [B]: Active Viewing-"Soldiers without Swords" (Part 2)

1/17 [A]: Active Viewing-"Soldiers without Swords" (Part 3...if necessary)

1/26 [A]: Active Viewing-"Shattered Glass" (Part 1)

1/29 [A]: Active Viewing-"Shattered Glass" (Part 2)

1/30 [A]: Active Viewing-"Shattered Glass" (Part 3...if necessary)

NOTE: Dates are subject to change. Students must have parent permission slip signed in order to view films. A supplemental essay assignment will take the place of the viewing if slip is not returned on the first day of viewing.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT DATES

1/9 [B]: Assignment-Goals Objective Summary (First Session)

1/18 [A]: Essay-Contributions of the Black Press (In-Class Essay)

1/19 [B]: Essay-Contributions of the Black Press (Typing Day)

1/31 [B]: Essay-Media Ethics and Penalties (In-Class Essay)

2/1 [A]: Essay-Media Ethics and Penalties (Typing Day #1)

2/2 [B]: Essay-Media Ethics and Penalties (Proofreading/Typing Day #2)

GENERAL INFORMATION DATES

2/6 [B], 2/7 [A]: FCAT SSS WRTING

2/26 [A], 2/27 [B]: FCAT SSS

NOTE: Thes dates will affect 9th and 10th graders.

SERVICE INTERRUPTION DATES

1/12: WEATHER DAY (NO SCHOOL)

1/15: MLK HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL)

2/19: PRESIDENT'S DAY (NO SCHOOL)

3/16: TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

3/19-23: SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)