HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 8/20/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: These are assignments that you should be doing whether we have homework or not. There is a level of expectation that requires you as the student to claim some responsibility for your academic career.

I. Study Chapter 1 notes and outline.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.

V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

*NOTE: The following assignments should be completed prior to the next class meeting or by the posted due date. Please read all standards and directions when completing.

I. Type a Goals Objective Summary for the 1st Session. Read the following for assignment specifications:

Task: Type a detailed Personal Goals Objective Summary for the 1st Session. The summary must be no less than one page/double space (you may exceed this if you wish). Please use 12 point Times New Roman font.

Your summary MUST include achievable goals, as well as some evidence of a plan that you will use in order to accomplish them. Please have a parent/guardian read, sign and date the summary before you return to class. DUE 8/21/07.

Objective: Students should be able to successfully create a well written, well organized, and well edited paper. [STANDARDS: JW1, 2, 3]

II. Get the following items signed and returned: 1. Curriculum paper 2. Course Orientation Notes paper. DUE 8/21/07.

III. Start obtaining all assigned materials. Please see the cource curriculum paper for a detailed list. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE OBTAINED BY 8/27/07.

IV. Obtain one (1) recent news article. This article must be recent (i.e. no older than one week). It must be clipped...PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE CLASS; WHOLE PAGES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT. DUE 8/21/07