Reynolds Focus Blog

1/6 & 1/7

2009-01-06T09:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome back and Happy New Year. We are finally back to a normal "A/B Day" rotation. We are taking on many different activities over the next 3 weeks in Focus Class. Each House will be on a slightly different schedule, so I will do my best to keep you informed.

Hood & Jefferson: Students will be completing the State or Oregon Reading Test. The new graduation requirements for the Class of 2012 require a minimum score of 236 on the Reading Test. This is NOT a timed test so students are encouraged to take their time and answer each question. Students will be taking this test on-line and will receive their score as soon as they complete the test. If they fall below 236, they will have an opportunity to retake this test several time throughout their 4 years at RHS.

Helens & Adams: Students will begin the book, Teenagers Preparing for the Real World. This book is used as an introduction to the Career Pathway & College Exploration Unit.

Extra Credit #6

2008-12-08T10:11:00.000-08:00

Extra Credit Opportunity - Season of Giving Challenge

Each year Reynolds High School gives back to those in need during the holiday season. Students and staff are asked to make donations in any of the following ways:

Hygiene Items
Nonperishable Food Items
New or gently used Toys
New or gently used Clothing
New Socks
Giving Tree Star

Each year in Focus Class we offer a challenge to our students to see which "House" can bring the most items in for donation. Each Focus teacher will provide Extra Credit as means to motivate and reward our students for their thoughtful donations. Students are asked to give their donations directly to their Focus teacher instead of to the RHS Giving collection area. Each item will be counted individually and a total tally will be kept for each House. On Wednesday next week, we will recognize the winning house and transfer the Focus donations to the RHS Season of Giving collection area.

12/5 & 12/8

2008-12-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

Today students will continue working on their "Without Fail" speeches. Students should have developed a rough draft and will be working to create note cards and a visual aid to assist them in their speeches. Speeches will take place 12/9 & 12/10.

12/3 & 12/4

2008-12-03T10:04:00.000-08:00

Today students began work on thier "Without Fail Speeches" Students will need to follow the directions provided on the attached sheet. Speeches will be given 12/9 & 12/10.

12/1 & 12/2

2008-12-01T10:44:00.000-08:00

Today, HOOD HOUSE students will be taking the Jekyll & Hyde Re-test. Students that are not pleased with their grade may take the re-test, those that are comfortable with their grade do not have to take the re-test.

HOOD HOUSE students will be checking in their Rough Draft outlines for the "Without Fail" Speeches and working on developing the contect to meet the speech quidelines.

Adams, St. Helens, & Jefferson students are finishing Jekyll & Hyde book today.

11/24 & 11/25

2008-11-24T07:58:00.000-08:00

Today all students from all houses will be visited by The LINK Crew members to do some activities and talk about their High School Experience thus far. The LINK Crew is a group of upperclassmen that volunteer their time to Mentor our Freshman Focus students and meet several times throughout the year to talk about high school related issues.

HOOD HOUSE RE-TEST INFO

2008-11-21T12:01:00.000-08:00

RE-TEST INFORMATION

Re-test dates for the Jekyll & Hyde Test are as follows:
(A) Day: Dec 1st in class
(B) Day: Dec 2nd in class

Students who wish to improve their score on the test will have ONE re-test opportunity. Students will be able to improve their score by a 1/2 point increase per additional point earned. [Example: Test 1: 40/80, Re-test: 80/80, Final Grade = 60/80]

11/20 & 11/21

2008-11-19T09:30:00.001-08:00

Today the (HOOD) students will be taking the Jekyll & Hyde Test. Students reviewed last class with Mr. Bost and should be studying at home. The test will have 3 sections (Sequencing w/ fill in the blank, Vocabulary, and Short Answer) The test is worth 100 points. Students also have an opportunity to get J&H Extra Credit by completing EC #5 by Thursday at 8am.

(ADAMS, ST. HELENS, and JEFFERSON) students will continue reading J&H in Section 2 (Chapters 6-8).

11/18 & 11/19

2008-11-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

Today the Hood House students will be reviewing for the Jekyll & Hyde Test.

Adams, St. Helens, and Jefferson are reading Jekyll & Hyde and preparing for the Section 1 (Chapter 1-5 Test).

11/14 & 11/17

2008-11-14T11:59:00.000-08:00

Today students will be reading Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. As they read, students should record and define vocabulary that is unfamiliar to them. At the end of each chapter, students will complete a Chapter Summary Assignment to restate the importance of the chapters plot points and character interactions.
(Hood House will complete the last chapters 9 & 10 by the end of the Period)

Extra Credit #5

2008-11-13T09:15:00.000-08:00

Jekyll & Hyde The Musical - Extra Credit Opportunity

In order for students to receive Extra Credit for #5, they must follow the steps listed below.

1. Identify 10 differences between Jekyll & Hyde the Book and The Musical
2. E-mail the list of 10 differences to your Focus Teacher's School E-mail address
3. Place your Full Name and Focus Period in the Subject Line
4. Send your E-mail before 8am on 11/20/2008

11/12 & 11/13

2008-11-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

Today students will be attending the Reynolds High School Musical Performance of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Students in morning Focus periods (1, 2, and 4) will attend Wed. morning from 9-11:30am, and afternoon studetns (5, 6 and 7) will attend Thurs. afternoon from 12-2:30pm.

11/7 & 11/10

2008-11-07T09:04:00.000-08:00

Today students will begin reading the next chapter in Dr. Jeklyy & Mr. Hyde. As they read, students should record and define vocabulary that is unfamiliar to them. At the end of each chapter, students will complete a Chapter Summary Assignment to restate the importance of the chapters plot points and character interactions.
(Hood House will complete Chapters 6-8 and turn in by the end of the Period)

11/5 & 11/6

2008-11-05T08:14:00.000-08:00

11/3 & 11/4

2008-11-03T08:11:00.000-08:00

Students will return to reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde today. Students will review the chapters we read prior to the Explore Test throught the use of 2 activities. First, students will create a Character Graphic Organizer to display who each main character is and how they are connected to each other in the story. Finally, students will work as a group to place the main events in proper sequence for each chapter that we have covered thus far.

10/30 & 10/31

2008-10-30T13:22:00.000-07:00

Today students will have the Activities Director at RHS visiting class to introduce the students to "The Extra Mile" organization. Students will learn about the value and benefit of volunteering their time in the community and how they can be recognized and rewarded through "The Extra Mile" organization.

Students will also be finishing any sections of the Expolre test during the LAST make up day.

10/28 & 10/29

2008-10-28T13:20:00.000-07:00

Today the students in Focus class will be watching a video titled: "Teen Files - Surviving High School." Students that have not completed all sections of the Explore Test will be attending the Explore Make up session during the video.

10/23 & 10/27

2008-10-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Students will taking the EXPLORE TEST today. Each student will complete 4 Academic and several survey sections over the next 3 class periods. Each academic section is timed at 30 minutes per section. The survey sections will be used to gather data about interests and careers.

Today students will complete:
English & Math

Extra Credit #4

2008-10-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

ACTIVITIES FAIR - EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

Students that attend Parent Teacher Conference will have an opportunity to complete Extra Credit #4. Posted below are the guidelines for Extra Credit #4.

1. Browse the Activities Fair Tables During Conferences
2. Choose (5) Clubs to gather the following information about and record on paper

Club Name
Club Advisor
Purpose of the Club
What type of RHS student can/should join this club?
What is the cost, if any, to join the club?
When does the club meet or participate in events?

3. Extra Credit #4 is due Mon 10/27/08 (B-Day) and 10/28/08 (A Day)

10/21 & 10/22

2008-10-21T10:54:00.000-07:00

10/16 & 10/20

2008-10-16T10:52:00.000-07:00

Students will begin the EXPLORE TEST today. Each student will complete 4 Academic and several survey sections over the next 3 class periods. Each academic section is timed at 30 minutes per section. The survey sections will be used to gather data about interests and careers.

Today students will complete:
Reading & Science

10/14 & 10/15

2008-10-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

Today student will being reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in preparation to see the RHS Student play in November. Students will be given a list of Vocabulary and are to record additional Vocabulary that is unfamiliar to them as they read. Students will complete Chapters 3-5 today and the Chapter Summary Assignment for the each. Vocabulary and Chapter Summary Assignments for Chapters 1-5 are due today.

10/9 & 10/13

2008-10-09T08:37:00.000-07:00

Today student will being reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in preparation to see the RHS Student play in November. Students will be given a list of Vocabulary and are to record additional Vocabulary that is unfamiliar to them as they read. Students will complete Chapters 1 & 2 today and the Chapter Summary Assignment for both.

10/7 & 10/8

2008-10-07T08:35:00.000-07:00

Today students completed a Practice Timed State Reading Test to prepare for the EXPLORE TEST. ALL Freshman will be taking the the 4 Sections of the EXPLORE TEST beginning on 10/16 (A Day) and 10/20 (B Day).

10/3 & 10/6

2008-10-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

Today students used the Peer Editing skills they learned during the last lesson to Peer Edit their Cajamarca Journals Assignments. Each student completed 2 Peer Edits and had their own journals edited twice. After this process, each student had class time to type their final drafts of the Cajamarca Journals.

10/1 & 10/2

2008-10-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

Today the students will receive a brief lesson on the Peer Editing Process and complete notes and practice samples to demonstrate those skills. If you were absent, please ask your classmates to help you complete the attached Notes Page. Once you complete the Notes, you will be able to edit the Sample. Identify 2 Complements, 2 Suggestions, and as many Corrections as you can find on the Sample.

9/29 & 9/30

2008-09-30T10:44:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-26T07:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-25T11:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-24T08:29:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-19T06:32:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-15T20:46:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-11T08:45:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-09T17:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-09T15:38:00.000-07:00

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