Missing Work

Several students have missing work for this 9 weeks. I would like to extend a chance to make up this work. At this point, unless you were absent, you must come and see me during team time for page numbers, questions, etc... I will not answer questions about missing work during class time. Please observe that not all assignments can be made up at this point. Assignments from the date 5/8/10 and on may be made up for credit. Please do not attempt to turn in any assignments that were due before this date.

Please see OnCourse for dates and assignment titles. Also, an assignment list is posted in class (as always) and your friends are the best resource for this makeup work. I will hand back all graded work on the 4th.

Parents, please note that I am sending progress reports home today and tomorrow. Any grade that is lower than a C must be returned with a parent signature.

Have a wonderful rest of the week and a super 4-day weekend!

Special Note

Updated grades, appearing online, will be delayed until Monday afternoon due to complications with OnCourse. Parents should expect to see a class progress report come home on Tuesday (A-Day classes) and Wednesday (B-Day classes). Those with a C or below will be required to have a parent signature.

Students,

I'm sure you will all do very well on the EOC without my praise, however I must say that this year has been a wonderful example of your dedication to Language Arts. English Literature is forever evolving and changing. I am glad to see that those students who have struggled in the past have, hopefully, found an interest in some form of literary analysis. Remember: Literature is a puzzle that offers unlimited answers. It is a process that, although challenging, will eventually give you the ability to judge and critique film, music, and literature from your individual perspective. We study the foundations of these elements in order to utilize them in our daily lives.

Open your minds... clean out the dust... and take a stand when something is important to you!

The Beginning of the End

Students and Parents,

As we are heading into the final few days of school, there are a few reminders I would like to post in order to assure that all students earn the grades they deserve!

1. Assignment Log - An assignment log is currently posted in class with updated assignments. Students, if you have a zero on an assignment currently, please check the log in order to finish this. (Full Credit until Friday and Half Credit until the end of final exams). After the end of final exams NO late work will be accepted unless a documented reason is present.

2. Drama Club has ended and will not resume until next year! Thank you all for your continued support!

3. Parents, you will see completed updates on all grades as early as Saturday evening.

4. Finally, I STILL have not had all students turn in the 50 point district writing revision. Parents, please check oncourse to ensure that your student has completed and turned in this assignment. It is our ONLY test grade besides the final exam this quarter! VERY IMPORTANT!


Other than those issues, please feel free to email me if any questions come up! This is open to students and parents! NO question is a stupid question! stlaurep@duvalschools.org


This has been an amazing year and it has been a pleasure having each and every student in my class! You make teaching something to be proud of!