End of Quarter 1

Hello.

We are less than two weeks away from the end of the first quarter. (I can't believe how fast it's gone bye!) Students should make sure that they have turned in all of their missing assignments. Here's a quick update on each class.

Psychology: Psychology classes are going well. The students are currently working on group presentations over the impact of drugs on consiousness. Presentations are scheduled for Wednesday (10/24). Students should also be keeping dream diaries for six days...these will be checked on Wednesday as well. The next test over biopsychology and altered states of consciousness is on Friday.

World History Standard: The class just took a test over Greece Part I on Friday. Students are reminded to retake tests on which they score below an 80. Greece part II begins tomorrow. Students will have a test over this at the end of next week.

Honors: The honors classes have a test over Greece Part I tomorrow. I have attached a review sheet to the assignment page for that class on my web site (ramscholars.pbwiki.com). There is an optional review session in my room today at 2:20. The students will have the test over Greece Part II on November 2.

Progress Reports

Progress Reports were filled out last week and mailed over the weekend. One of the nice things about these reports is that it provides parents and students with information regarding the student's grade before the end of the quarter. There is still plenty of time for your student to improve his/her grade. I suggest the following.

-Hand in missing assignments. Every missing assignment is averaged in to the student's grade as a zero...these can add up fast.

-Retake exams. (NOT AVAILABLE FOR HONORS CLASSES). I allow students who score below an 80 one week to retake exams. This is a great opportunity for student who have had difficulty on a test.

-See me for extra help. Although I am available each morning and most afternoons for extra help very few students take advantage of this opportunity.