Pushing Off the Starting Block

Welcome to Simon A. Sanchez High School, SY 2013-2014, everyone! While the first week has sped by and the second week is kicking off to a quick start, we're continually familiarizing ourselves with the campus grounds, block scheduling, graduation requirements, the teachers and their personalities, and our classmates. If that isn't overwhelming enough, we have much to look forward to in English 9! But never fear, that's why this blog is ever near. At least once a week, I'll be posting the week's agendas, assignments, announcements, reminders, and events among other news to help us all keep up with the class. Just remember, you need to do your part, too. Essentially, I anticipate spending a great school year with you all in English 9. Let's stay RAPT and make this year positively unforgettable!

Aug 19 - 20

1. Bell Work #1: *Journal Entry #1 (As best as you can, describe your teacher(s) from when you were in the third grade. Write about her/his appearances, mannerisms, and quirks with as much detail as possible. What did you like about her/him? What did you dislike? - at least 2 paragraphs in length)
2. Rules & Expectations -- R.A.P.T. = wrapped!
3. Your Expectations -- What kind of teacher do you want? / What kind of student should you be?

Aug 21 - 22

1. Bell Work: *Quiz #1 (Ms. Sabangan's English 9 Rules)
2. Getting to Know You -- "Speeduction" / Two Truths & a Lie

Aug 23 & 26

1. Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test, Form S, Level 7/9
2. School Mission -- What is the purpose? And how do you memorize it?
3. HW: Study for *Quiz #2 (School Mission Statement) to be taken on Aug. 27 (123 classes) and Aug. 28 (456 classes)

[*Plain bold text with an asterisk indicates graded work. Pay attention to these!]

Reminder:
Students, leave all hoodies and pull-over jackets at home and away from school premises (unless you'd like them to find a new home . . . in the Main Office).


Keep up the good work everyone,
Ms. Sabangan