9/29 & 9/30

Today students worked to complete the handwritten journals #1-4 for the "Collision at Cajamarca - The Incan Perspective" assignment. All 4 entries must be complete for the Peer Edit Lesson in the next class.

9/25 & 9/26

Today the students began an integrated assignment with the Global Studies course. Students are reading "Guns, Germs & Steel" in G.S. and are learning about the "Collision at Cajamarca" from the Spanish Perspective. In Focus we will be discussing the importance of learning about issues from more than one perspective to become better aware of the entire issue. Students completed an activity called "Philosophical Chairs" to begin this process.

The Assignment "The Collision at Cajamarca - The Incan Perspective" was passed out and explained.

Extra Credit #3

Ski/Snowboard Club Logo - Extra Credit Opportunity

Mr. Bost, the Hood House Focus Teacher, is also the Ski/Snowboard Club Advisor. He is looking for ideas for the the 2008-2009 Ski/Snowboard Club Logo. If you are an artistic person and like to draw, this extra credit opportunity is for you. In order to receive extra credit, you must follow these guidelines:

1. Logo includes "REYNOLDS" or "RAIDERS"
2. Logo includes "SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB"
3. Logo includes RHS Colors (Black/Silver/Green/White)
4. Logo includes a "SKIER" and a "SNOWBOARDER"
5. Logo must be turned in to your Focus Teacher by 10/31/08

*Only serious submissions will be considered for extra credit*

Extra Credit #2

BLOG COMMENT - EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

The first 20 people from each house (20 from Hood(FULL), 20 from Adams (15 left), 20 from Jefferson (19 left), 20 from St. Helens(FULL) to post a comment to this entry will receive extra credit.

When posting a comment, you will need to click on the "comments" link below this entry and enter the following information: 1. Full Name 2. Focus Period 3. Focus House. You will than be asked to enter a word verification code. Enter the letters exactly as you see them. Finally, choose "Anonymous" an identity and than publish your comment. You will NOT see you comment until it has been approved by the Blog Administrator, so check back to be sure your comment was received.

9/23 & 9/24

Today the students worked on Goal Setting as the beginning step of the Self Assessment/Skill Development Unit. We learned about a specific Goal Setting Format called G-P-A or Goal-Plan-Action. Each student practiced this method by writting 1 personal goal and than completed an in-class assignment by writing an Academic/School Related goal that was hung on the wall with each of their classmates goals for the period. These Academic/School related goals have a timeline-deadline for completion of 10/23/08 which is the end of the 1st Progress Report Period. At that time, all of the goals will be read aloud and if acheived, moved to the Goal Success board that is posted in the classroom. If you were absent, please see your teacher to make sure your G-P-A Goal gets up on the wall.

Extra Credit #1

CD ABOUT ME - EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

As an addition to this most recent assignment, students will have an opportunity to extend their learning by demonstrating further understanding of the material through the following steps.

1. Students will select 1 song from their SONG LIST and write a 5 paragraph Informative Essay to expand on the explanation of why this song was included on the list and how it is meaningful to them. The Essay must be typed and double spaced.

2. Students will Read/Present their Informative Essay aloud to the class.

EXTRA CREDIT #1 IS DUE NO LATER THAN

Hood House - 9/23 A Day & 9/24 B Day
Adams House - TBA
Jefferson House - 9/25 A Day & 9/26 B Day
St. Helens House - 9/25 A Day & 9/26 B Day

9/19 & 9/22

Assignment for 9/19 & 9/22. If you were absent, please click on the document below, print a copy, complete and return to your Focus teacher. Assignment Due 9/23 (A Day) & 9/24 (B Day).

9/17 & 9/18

The Hello Raider Freshman assignment allows the students to introduce themselves to their fellow classmates. In addition, their photos and biographies will be hung in the Focus rooms, so the entire Freshman class will have an opportunity to see and read about their fellow Raider Freshman.

If you were absent for any part of this assignment, you will need to see your Focus Teacher to make sure you complete ALL 3 parts to the assignment. 1. Photo 2. Written Biography 3. Read Biography and Hang Photo in class.

9/15 & 9/16

Today students reviewed the Student Code of Conduct. This document is provided to each student and should be used as a resource for questions regarding student issues at RHS.

Students also began writing the "Hello Raiders" biography. This writing assignment will be used with the "Hello Raiders" photo that was taken last week.

The signed Focus Syllabus is due today 9/15 (A Day) 9/16 (B day)

9/11 & 9/12

Assignment for 9/11 & 12. If you were absent, please click on the document below, print a copy, complete and return to your Focus teacher.

9/9 & 9/10

Assignment for 9/9 & 10. If you were absent, please click on the document below, print a copy, complete and return to your Focus teacher.

Parent Assist

Parent Assist is up and running. Please be aware that grades are NOT updated daily. If you feel that you need more information than is posted on Parent Assist, please contact the teacher directly.

Please contact Mary Lou Raney to obtain a USERNAME & PASSWORD.
marylou_raney@reynolds.k12.or.us