Parents and Students,
The final quarter test (which will always be the cumulative vocabulary test) is now moved to Thursday, October 4th for the sake of PSAT testing for sophomores and juniors. If you need to get your grade's vocabulary words, click on your grade level to the left of the navigation bar. I suggest that you use the quizlet.com app to help prepare you for your vocabulary test. You need to have your in-class flash cards by Wednesday, October 5th. The test will evaluate your knowledge on context clues and correct spelling.
For more information about the PSATs, please browse through the collegeboard.org website. Students have prepared for the basics of the test, such as reviewing critical reading, math, and writing skills. In English class, students will take a timed practice test before the PSATs for the critical reading and writing skills portion of the test. These sections will be graded in class. However, the math section will be given to students at their own discretion. It is highly recommended that students take the math portions over fall break. In order to time yourself, here is a link to the countdown clock used in class.
For fall break, sophomores and juniors are expected to take another take-home prep PSAT test. Seniors are to read a short story pertaining to their Irish Literature unit with discussion questions.
Finally, Quarter 1 at ACAA officially ends on October 19th. However, I am ending my quarter units this Thursday with the quarter end final grades in PowerSchool by Sunday, October 7th. If you have any questions, please e-mail me.
Final grades BEFORE the Quarter 1 break will be posted in my classroom on Thursday, October 4th.
Good luck on your studies, and I hope everyone has a relaxing fall break!!!
Ms. Tomasik
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