Monday, August 31, 2009
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back, Vikings! This website will start updating soon. Please email me if you have any questions.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Required Class Texts 2009-2010
The following is a complete list of the required class texts for each class. Clicking on the title of the text will take you to the Amazon.com page where you can order the text. For more information, check the class syllabus.
9th grade Composition
Holt Textbook-Literature & Language Arts 3rd Course
ISBN-10: 0030564948
ISBN-13: 978-0030564949
Writers INC
ISBN-10: 0669471860
ISBN-13: 978-0669471861
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN-10: 1580492533
ISBN-13: 978-1580492539
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN-10: 0446607258
ISBN-13: 978-0446607254
Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
ISBN-10: 0140177396
ISBN-13: 978-0140177398
Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
ISBN-10: 0399501487
ISBN-13: 978-0399501487
10th grade World Literature
Holt Textbook-Literature & Language Arts 4th Course
ISBN-10: 0030564964
ISBN-13: 978-0030564963
Writers INC
ISBN-10: 0669471860
ISBN-13: 978-0669471861
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book Two
ISBN-10: 1580492541
ISBN-13: 978-1580492546
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN-10: 0446607258
ISBN-13: 978-0446607254
Things Fall Apart
By Chinua Achebe
ISBN-10: 0385474547
ISBN-13: 978-0385474542
Siddhartha
By Hermann Hesse
ISBN-10: 081120068X
ISBN-13: 978-0811200684
The Joy Luck Club
By Amy Tan
ISBN-10: 0143038095
ISBN-13: 978-0143038092
Academic Skills*
Writers INC
ISBN-10: 0669471860
ISBN-13: 978-0669471861
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN-10: 1580492533
ISBN-13: 978-1580492539
*note: The required texts for Academic Skills class are already required for 9th grade English Composition class. You should not need to purchase them twice.
9th grade Composition
Holt Textbook-Literature & Language Arts 3rd Course
ISBN-10: 0030564948
ISBN-13: 978-0030564949
Writers INC
ISBN-10: 0669471860
ISBN-13: 978-0669471861
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN-10: 1580492533
ISBN-13: 978-1580492539
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN-10: 0446607258
ISBN-13: 978-0446607254
Of Mice and Men
By John Steinbeck
ISBN-10: 0140177396
ISBN-13: 978-0140177398
Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
ISBN-10: 0399501487
ISBN-13: 978-0399501487
10th grade World Literature
Holt Textbook-Literature & Language Arts 4th Course
ISBN-10: 0030564964
ISBN-13: 978-0030564963
Writers INC
ISBN-10: 0669471860
ISBN-13: 978-0669471861
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book Two
ISBN-10: 1580492541
ISBN-13: 978-1580492546
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
By Edith Hamilton
ISBN-10: 0446607258
ISBN-13: 978-0446607254
Things Fall Apart
By Chinua Achebe
ISBN-10: 0385474547
ISBN-13: 978-0385474542
Siddhartha
By Hermann Hesse
ISBN-10: 081120068X
ISBN-13: 978-0811200684
The Joy Luck Club
By Amy Tan
ISBN-10: 0143038095
ISBN-13: 978-0143038092
Academic Skills*
Writers INC
ISBN-10: 0669471860
ISBN-13: 978-0669471861
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book One
ISBN-10: 1580492533
ISBN-13: 978-1580492539
*note: The required texts for Academic Skills class are already required for 9th grade English Composition class. You should not need to purchase them twice.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
School Starts Soon...
Hey there everyone! School starts soon, and I am incredibly excited to see both the new faces and the 9th grade crew from last year back for round two. Huzzah!
If you're an incoming 9th or 10th grader at St. Bernard High School, here are some important things to remember:
1. This Saturday, August 22nd, you have an opportunity to earn student service volunteer hours at the Jet to Jetty run at Dockweiler State Beach (right where Imperial Highway runs into the beach). St. Bernard will have a tent up, and we want you to be there! Mr. Power will be there, and so will In-N-Out Burger. For more information, contact Ms. LeBouf at the school website.
2. On Tuesday, August 25th, 9th and 10th graders pick up their Fall schedules at the school from 9am-1pm. For more information, see the school website.
3. On Thursday, August 27th, the class of 2013 (9th graders) and all transfer students have their new student orientation session from 7:45am-1:45pm. The 9th graders will also be taking school pictures, so look spiffy!
4. On Thursday, August 27th, the families of new students get an opportunity to meet the new principal and chow down -- the Freshmen Family BBQ is the same day as the orientation.
5. Monday, August 31st, is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Make sure you have your summer assignment completed and ready to turn in. If you have any questions about what you need to bring, please email me (see my email address on the right side of this blog page).
6. Welcome Week begins the following Tuesday (no School Monday, Sept 7 for Labor Day) on September 8th. Welcome back, everyone!
If you're an incoming 9th or 10th grader at St. Bernard High School, here are some important things to remember:
1. This Saturday, August 22nd, you have an opportunity to earn student service volunteer hours at the Jet to Jetty run at Dockweiler State Beach (right where Imperial Highway runs into the beach). St. Bernard will have a tent up, and we want you to be there! Mr. Power will be there, and so will In-N-Out Burger. For more information, contact Ms. LeBouf at the school website.
2. On Tuesday, August 25th, 9th and 10th graders pick up their Fall schedules at the school from 9am-1pm. For more information, see the school website.
3. On Thursday, August 27th, the class of 2013 (9th graders) and all transfer students have their new student orientation session from 7:45am-1:45pm. The 9th graders will also be taking school pictures, so look spiffy!
4. On Thursday, August 27th, the families of new students get an opportunity to meet the new principal and chow down -- the Freshmen Family BBQ is the same day as the orientation.
5. Monday, August 31st, is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Make sure you have your summer assignment completed and ready to turn in. If you have any questions about what you need to bring, please email me (see my email address on the right side of this blog page).
6. Welcome Week begins the following Tuesday (no School Monday, Sept 7 for Labor Day) on September 8th. Welcome back, everyone!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Mr. Power's Classroom Expectations & Rules
1. Students are to enter the classroom calmly and quietly and go immediately to their assigned seats. You are to sit at a 90 degree angle to your desk with your feet on the floor and with good posture (spine relatively straight).
2. Students are to be in their seats and be prepared to work when the bell rings. If you are not in your seat with your materials when the bell rings, you are tardy. Be working on the assignment on the board as soon as the bell stops ringing.
3. Students are to show respect at all times and in all manners toward themselves, others, and staff. This includes all verbal and non-verbal forms of communication including body language, facial expression, and tone of voice.
4. Students are to be on task AT ALL TIMES and to work to the best of their ability. This means you are to be working on whatever assignment is given with all of your concentration. If you are finished with an assignment early, you may read or sit quietly and wait for others. There is no talking in my class except to address the academic issue at hand.
5. There is absolutely no gum, food, drink, candy, make-up, mirror, electronic device or any other distraction allowed in my class. Any of these visible will be immediately confiscated and picked up after school. Do not even give the appearance of chewing or it will be deemed that you are doing so. Class time is for learning.
6. Students are to be prepared with all papers, pens, pencils, books, and any other materials required for class. Never bother me about sharpening your pencil, needing paper, throwing out trash, or any other trivial matter during class. Students must have their binders and all past class work with them at all times. Class time is for learning.
7. You are to raise your hand to get permission to speak. Raising your hand does not give you permission to speak, it just lets me know you want to speak. You are never to leave your seat without first raising your hand and receiving permission.
8. If you need to use the restroom you may do so by turning in one of your bathroom passes. The pass must be filled out and ready before you raise your hand, or you will not be allowed to go. You may not use another student’s pass. If you have no more passes and it is an emergency, you may go but must make up the time for fifteen minutes after school.
9. I do not argue with students. If you are told to move your seat or are given any other direction you are to do so immediately and without complaint. If you feel this or any other direction is unreasonable you may arrange to discuss it with your counselor or me after school or arrange a parent conference on your own time. Otherwise, follow all directions immediately and without complaining. Class time is for learning.
10. When the bell rings, you are to remain in your seat until dismissed. You are responsible to clean any trash in your area whether it is yours or not. Keep all trash with you until the bell rings and throw it out on your way out of the classroom. When any announcements are being made over the loudspeaker, you are to remain silent and listen to what is being said.
11. I do not give warnings. This is your warning. Any violation of these rules will be met immediately with a 15 minute detention to be served immediately after school and/or other consequences such as copying the rules, a parent conference, a meeting with the Dean or suspension from school.
12. If you do not come to detention, you will be assigned Dean’s detention. I will call or email your parents, and you will have to copy the class rules. You will also still have to serve your original detention plus another detention. More than one missed detention will eventually lead to Saturday detention and then suspension from school. None of these consequences absolve you from detention. No matter what other consequence you receive, you will have to make up the 15 minute detention.
2. Students are to be in their seats and be prepared to work when the bell rings. If you are not in your seat with your materials when the bell rings, you are tardy. Be working on the assignment on the board as soon as the bell stops ringing.
3. Students are to show respect at all times and in all manners toward themselves, others, and staff. This includes all verbal and non-verbal forms of communication including body language, facial expression, and tone of voice.
4. Students are to be on task AT ALL TIMES and to work to the best of their ability. This means you are to be working on whatever assignment is given with all of your concentration. If you are finished with an assignment early, you may read or sit quietly and wait for others. There is no talking in my class except to address the academic issue at hand.
5. There is absolutely no gum, food, drink, candy, make-up, mirror, electronic device or any other distraction allowed in my class. Any of these visible will be immediately confiscated and picked up after school. Do not even give the appearance of chewing or it will be deemed that you are doing so. Class time is for learning.
6. Students are to be prepared with all papers, pens, pencils, books, and any other materials required for class. Never bother me about sharpening your pencil, needing paper, throwing out trash, or any other trivial matter during class. Students must have their binders and all past class work with them at all times. Class time is for learning.
7. You are to raise your hand to get permission to speak. Raising your hand does not give you permission to speak, it just lets me know you want to speak. You are never to leave your seat without first raising your hand and receiving permission.
8. If you need to use the restroom you may do so by turning in one of your bathroom passes. The pass must be filled out and ready before you raise your hand, or you will not be allowed to go. You may not use another student’s pass. If you have no more passes and it is an emergency, you may go but must make up the time for fifteen minutes after school.
9. I do not argue with students. If you are told to move your seat or are given any other direction you are to do so immediately and without complaint. If you feel this or any other direction is unreasonable you may arrange to discuss it with your counselor or me after school or arrange a parent conference on your own time. Otherwise, follow all directions immediately and without complaining. Class time is for learning.
10. When the bell rings, you are to remain in your seat until dismissed. You are responsible to clean any trash in your area whether it is yours or not. Keep all trash with you until the bell rings and throw it out on your way out of the classroom. When any announcements are being made over the loudspeaker, you are to remain silent and listen to what is being said.
11. I do not give warnings. This is your warning. Any violation of these rules will be met immediately with a 15 minute detention to be served immediately after school and/or other consequences such as copying the rules, a parent conference, a meeting with the Dean or suspension from school.
12. If you do not come to detention, you will be assigned Dean’s detention. I will call or email your parents, and you will have to copy the class rules. You will also still have to serve your original detention plus another detention. More than one missed detention will eventually lead to Saturday detention and then suspension from school. None of these consequences absolve you from detention. No matter what other consequence you receive, you will have to make up the 15 minute detention.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
It's Summer time!
Congratulations to all students on finishing your courses. Have a wonderful summer, and I'll see you again next year!
*remember to have the summer assignment completed by the first day of school in August 2009.
*remember to have the summer assignment completed by the first day of school in August 2009.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tuesday-Thursday, 6/9-11/09.
Composition
1. Vocabulary study guide, and fill in the study guide.
*remember to bring ALL Lord of the Flies journals the day of the final.
World Literature
1. Study for the final! You can do this by:
--Filling in the study guide
--Collecting any notes or old essays you'd like to use on the final
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Final Schedule
Wednesday - periods 1 & 2
Thursday - periods 3 & 4
Friday - periods 5 & 6
1. Vocabulary study guide, and fill in the study guide.
*remember to bring ALL Lord of the Flies journals the day of the final.
World Literature
1. Study for the final! You can do this by:
--Filling in the study guide
--Collecting any notes or old essays you'd like to use on the final
*****************************
Final Schedule
Wednesday - periods 1 & 2
Thursday - periods 3 & 4
Friday - periods 5 & 6
Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday, 6/8/09.
Composition
1. Vocabulary study guide, and fill in the study guide.
2. Bonus point essays are due tomorrow (typed, of course!). Remember, these essays are mandatory (required) if you are in danger of failing the course (D/F grades) and optional for bonus points if you are not.
Bonus point essay options:
Mask essay
Fire essay
Critical lens essay
"The Scarlet Ibis" & LOTF essay
*remember to bring ALL Lord of the Flies journals the day of the final.
World Literature
1. Study for the final! You can do this by:
--Filling in the study guide
--Collecting any notes or old essays you'd like to use on the final
Final Schedule
Wednesday - periods 1 & 2
Thursday - periods 3 & 4
Friday - periods 5 & 6
1. Vocabulary study guide, and fill in the study guide.
2. Bonus point essays are due tomorrow (typed, of course!). Remember, these essays are mandatory (required) if you are in danger of failing the course (D/F grades) and optional for bonus points if you are not.
Bonus point essay options:
Mask essay
Fire essay
Critical lens essay
"The Scarlet Ibis" & LOTF essay
*remember to bring ALL Lord of the Flies journals the day of the final.
World Literature
1. Study for the final! You can do this by:
--Filling in the study guide
--Collecting any notes or old essays you'd like to use on the final
Final Schedule
Wednesday - periods 1 & 2
Thursday - periods 3 & 4
Friday - periods 5 & 6
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thursday, 6/3/09.
Composition
1. Vocabulary study guide.
2. Bonus point essays are due on Tuesday (typed, of course!). Remember, these essays are mandatory (required) if you are in danger of failing the course (D/F grades) and optional for bonus points if you are not.
Bonus point essay options:
Mask essay
Fire essay
Critical lens essay
"The Scarlet Ibis" & LOTF essay
*remember to bring ALL Lord of the Flies journals next week.
World Literature
1. Study for the final by filling in the study guide handed out in class today.
2. Full The Joy Luck Club essays are due (typed) on Monday. Remember, the essays are mandatory if you are in danger of failing the course (D/F grades) and optional for bonus points if you are not.
1. Vocabulary study guide.
2. Bonus point essays are due on Tuesday (typed, of course!). Remember, these essays are mandatory (required) if you are in danger of failing the course (D/F grades) and optional for bonus points if you are not.
Bonus point essay options:
Mask essay
Fire essay
Critical lens essay
"The Scarlet Ibis" & LOTF essay
*remember to bring ALL Lord of the Flies journals next week.
World Literature
1. Study for the final by filling in the study guide handed out in class today.
2. Full The Joy Luck Club essays are due (typed) on Monday. Remember, the essays are mandatory if you are in danger of failing the course (D/F grades) and optional for bonus points if you are not.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wednesday, 6/3/09.
Composition
1. Essays on The Lord of the Flies are due tomorrow. Essays must be:
-typed in Times New Roman 12 point font
-double-spaced
-complete
-stapled to all planning sheets (final drafts on top)
1. If you are doing the full The Joy Luck Club essay, it is due on Monday.
1. Essays on The Lord of the Flies are due tomorrow. Essays must be:
-typed in Times New Roman 12 point font
-double-spaced
-complete
-stapled to all planning sheets (final drafts on top)
Essays due tomorrow!
World Literature1. If you are doing the full The Joy Luck Club essay, it is due on Monday.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, 6/2/09.
Composition
1. Continue working on the Lord of the Flies essay: Get CDs for your paper, and start writing the CM for them.
World Literature
1. Essay introductions for The Joy Luck Club are due tomorrow, TYPED.
1. Continue working on the Lord of the Flies essay: Get CDs for your paper, and start writing the CM for them.
World Literature
1. Essay introductions for The Joy Luck Club are due tomorrow, TYPED.
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