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- 8th grade update
- 7th grade update
- 8th Grade update
- 7th Grade update
- 6th Grade practice
- 8th grade reminder
- Morning Keyboarding Training
- We Need You!
- 6th Grade Curriculum Update
- 8th Grade Curriculum Update
8th grade update
February 4th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
during the next three weeks. Students’ expectations and goals are differentiated based on skill and experience. Students are assessed twice a week on typing skills (Tuesday and Thursday).
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7th grade update
February 4th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The 7th grade Privates took part in an awesome real-life experience on Monday by demonstrating their banking skills. Special thanks to all the parents who provided miscellaneous items and volunteers. The project could not have occured without all of their support; Mrs. Layde, Mrs. Phlegar, Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Pintro, Mrs. Waleski, Mrs. Birchfield, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Muse, Mrs. Conner, Mr. Chan, Mrs. Susskind, Mrs. Womack, Mrs. Harbin and Mrs. Vilmer.
The Privates will engage in their end of the unit online test on Monday. The helpful review links are found below.
http://www.quia.com/cb/124301.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/281836.html
We will begin the Keyboarding curriculum training on Tuesday, February 8 with an online PreTest and typing PreTest. Students’ expectations and goals are differentiated based on their skill level and experience. Get those typing fingers ready!
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8th Grade update
January 30th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The 8th grade Privates have completed their research, Individual Career Plans (ICP) and future career and college presentations. We will complete an in class review over all the information for the unit and students will complete the online end of the unit test on Wednesday, February 3.
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7th Grade update
January 30th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The 7th grade Privates are to work on completing their “Welcome to Wachovia” packets this weekend. They are due on Monday, February 1 and we will also engage in our end of the unit culminating project “Bank Day.”
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6th Grade practice
January 26th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The 6th grade Privates can download a copy of the tests and practice for test 5 and test 6. The tests cover the letters o and r and a review of Home Row, e and h. Good luck on your practice. Don’t forget to use the timer which is found on the Typing Resource tab of my blog.
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8th grade reminder
January 20th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The 8th grade Privates will present their “Career and College” presentations during class on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. We will review facts pertaining to the “Careers and College” unit on Monday, February 1. Students will complete online end of the unit test on Wednesday, February 3.
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Morning Keyboarding Training
January 20th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The Computer Compound is open each morning after 8 am for those Privates who need to make-up work or just want to get ahead. You will need to let the guards (teachers) at the front entrance know that you are here for “Keyboarding Training.” I look forward to seeing you in the mornings.
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We Need You!
January 20th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
• Party toys (necklaces, bracelets, poppers, dog tags, hacky saks, etc.)
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6th Grade Curriculum Update
January 13th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The 6th Grade Privates have completed their pre-assessments (Keyboarding Pre-test and Typing Pre-test). Students have identified their strengths and weaknesses as it relates to Keyboarding Skills. Students will develop and demonstrate their Keyboarding Skills. Students will compelete typing test on Tuesday and Thursday. Students are encouraged to practice keyboarding skills at home by clicking on the following link; Posted in Uncategorized | | | 0 Comments
8th Grade Curriculum Update
January 13th, 2010 by P. Dean-McGruder, General (GEN)
The students of the 8th Grade Platoon are currently conducting their career and colleges explorations. Students have completed an online assessment and they have identified 2 future careers. Students have compared and contrasted their 2 future career choices. In their research, students have identified the career description, duties, responsibilities, salary/wages, employment trends and college/university facts. Most of the research is conducting online using www.careercruising.com. We have discussed future career decisions as a whole class and students will work on completing their “Individual Career Plans” (ICP) and future career and college presentations.
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