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Social Studies Dept. Leader Room 212 e-mail me at jsmith@essex.k12.va.us Senior Class Co-Sponsor
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SCHEDULE Government: Local Government A.P.U.S.History: SOL Test Review A.P.Government: State Governmment For the week of: May 14-18, 2012
Time will pass. Will you?
Are you working on your 2nd Semester goals? Have you paid your class dues yet? You must pay your class dues before the day of graduation practice!
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 Papa, Geema, and grandchildren Jonathan, Christopher and Alexis
This is Sara, the newest grandchild in our family born September 17, 2010 Updated picture of Sara coming soon!
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Government-
Monday-1st=discuss the structure of local government; 4A=test on state government; discuss the structure of local government Homework: None Tuesday-1st=discuss local government services; 3B=discuss the structure of local government Homework: None Wednesday-1st=discuss the challenges of urban growth; 4A=discuss local government services Homework: None Thursday-1st=Review for test on Local Government; 3B=discuss local government services Homework: 1st = study for test on Local Government Friday-1st=Test on Local Government and complete current events; 4A=discuss the challenges of urban growth and complete current events Homework: None *Things are subject to change during the week if the day's objectives are not completed on that day*
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Information about the present topic: The Structure of Local Government Essex County Government Local Government Services The Challenges of Urban Growth
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vocabulary for present topic: Use the term sheets and review (study) guides we go over in class to help you study for this test.
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A.P.U.S.History-
Monday-SOL Review Homework: Study for SOL Test Tuesday-No Class Homework: None Wednesday-SOL Review Homework: Study for SOL Test Thursday-No Class Homework: None Friday-Video and quiz Homework: None
*Things are subject to change if the day's objectives are not completed on that day*
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Information about the present topic: The SOL Test for U.S. History covers Pre-Columbus to Present Day The SOL Test for U.S. History will be Friday, May 18, 2012. I will let you know in class which computer lab you will be in to take the SOL Test
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A.P.Government and Politics: Monday-No Class Homework: None Tuesday-Video and quiz; discuss state government Homework: None Wednesday-No Class Homework: None Thursday-Video and quiz; discuss state government Homework: None Friday-No Class Homework: None Things are subject to change if the day's objectives are not met on that day*
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Information and vocabulary about the present topic: The A.P.Government and Politics Exam will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the morning. The exam consists of: --60 multiple choice questions (45 minutes) --4 Free Response Essays (100 minutes) The exam covers the following: --Constitutional Underpinnings --Political Beliefs and Behaviors --Political Parties, Interest Groups, Media --National Institutions (3 branches of government including the Bureaucracy) --Public Policy --Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Please bring several pencils and blue or black ink pens to the exam. Do not bring your cell phone with you whether it is turned off or not! This is a difficult exam so you need to study and start now! Don't wait until the last minute.
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Important dates- May 12-Prom May 15-A.P. Government Exam May 18-U.S. History SOL Test The week of May 14-18, 2012 is SOL Test Week
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Senior Information- Senior Class dues are $20.00. Please pay them as soon as possible. You must have 9th, 10th and 11th grade dues paid before graduation. You can pay me or Mrs. Gray. Seniors you must have dues paid before graduation practice on June 8, 2012 ! Seniors must have all financial obligations paid before graduation
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Class Schedule 2011-2012 1st Block (A-B)-Government 2nd Block (A-B)-Planning 3rd Block (A)-A.P.History 3rd Block (B)-Government 4th Block (A)-Government 4th Block (B) A.P.Govt. |
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Current Events- Violence in Syria continues Republican side of the U.S. Senate race in Virginia heats up Tappahannock Town Council incumbents win their seats
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A.P.Government Exam is Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the morning U.S.History SOL Test is Friday, May 18, 2012
Start preparing for these tests now! |
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