Tues.
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8/4/26 |
High School Open House
WELCOME! |
| Fri. |
8/7/26 |
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! (2 hours)
In 1st Period Only:
- Discuss school forms that need to be filled out
- Assign lockers
- Look at and discuss the school website, the bell schedule, and the school handbook
- Watch and discuss videos on school safety and community service hours
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Mon./
Tues. |
8/10/26–
8/11/26 |
FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL!
In Class:
- Introductory letter assigned
- Introduce grammar book
- Grammar work explained
Assigned:
- Work on your introductory letter (due next Wed./Thurs.)
- Grammar: p. 53-56: Ex. 5-6 (Due this Wed./Thurs.)
Complete the grammar work in the EOLang book. See the pages in the right sidebar. Record your answers on paper. As we continue with the grammar work, you can simply add exercises to the same page. You will not have to do each grammar assignment on a separate page. It might help if you keep your work in a separate notebook. We will check work at the beginning of class on Wed./Thurs.
- Finish up the summer reading assignment for Friday
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Wed./
Thurs. |
8/12/26–
8/13/26
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Seating chart day! (Sit where you want to stay)
Due:
- Grammar: p. 53-56: Ex. 5-6
Complete the grammar work in the EOLang book. See the pages in the right sidebar. Record your answers on paper. As we continue with the grammar work, you can simply add exercises to the same page. You will not have to do each grammar assignment on a separate page. It might help if you keep your work in a separate notebook. We will check work at the beginning of class.
- Bring your school laptop to class!
In Class:
- Check grammar
- Begin formatting letters in class
- Discuss summer reading test
Assigned:
- Grammar: p. 58-60: Ex. 7, Rev. A
- Continue working on your introductory letter (due next Fri.)
- Study for the Summer Reading Test 1. Use the Study Guide to help you. Bring your notes to class.
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| Fri. |
8/14/26 |
The following classes will report to listed room today:
5th Period: Room 116
6th Period: Room 100
Due:
In Class:
- Summer Reading Test 1:
LotF Content Test (multiple choice, matching, true-false)
- Check grammar if time.
Assigned:
- No grammar assignment this weekend. :)
- Continue working on your letter. (due next Fri.)
- Study for the second part of the summer reading test. At the beginning of class, I'll have a discussion question for you to answer. Your job will be to answer the question as best you can, using details from the book to support your ideas. You will have 20 minutes to write. You WILL be allowed to use your book on this part of the test. Just your book, not your notes.
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Mon./
Tues. |
8/17/26–
8/18/26 |
Due:
- Study for the second part of the summer reading test. At the beginning of class, I'll have a discussion question for you to answer. Your job will be to answer the question as best you can, using details from the book to support your ideas. You will have 20 minutes to write. You WILL be allowed to use your book on this part of the test. Just your book, not your notes.
In Class:
- Summer Reading Assessment 2: LotF Written Response
You WILL be allowed to use your book on this part of the test. Just your book, not your notes.
- Library video: Watch it here
- Library orientation
Assigned:
- Finish writing your introductory letter so that we can format it in class on Wed./Thurs. (due Fri.)
- Grammar: Verbs: p. 63-66: Ex. 11, 14, 15
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Wed./
Thurs. |
8/19/26–
8/20/26 |
Due:
- Finish writing your introductory letter so that we can format it in class. Bring your laptop!
- Grammar: Verbs: p. 63-66: Ex. 11, 14, 15
In Class:
- Check grammar
- Format letters in class
Assigned:
- Grammar: Adverbs p. 69-72: Ex. 18, 20, 21
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| Fri. |
8/21/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: Adverbs p. 69-72: Ex. 18, 20, 21
In Class:
Assigned:
- Grammar: p. 73-79: Rev. B, Ex. 23, 25
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Mon./
Tues. |
8/24/26–
8/25/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: p. 73-79: Rev. B, Ex. 23, 25
In Class:
- Check grammar. Discuss grammar test.
- Hand out Mythology books
- Begin notes on literary terms: Plot
Assigned:
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Wed./
Thurs. |
8/26/26–
8/27/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: p. 81-84: Ex. 27, Chapter Review Ex. A-C
In Class:
- Check grammar. Discuss grammar test.
- Hand out Mythology questions.
- Begin notes on literary terms: Point-of-View
Assigned:
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| Fri. |
8/28/26 |
Due:
- Study for the grammar test on Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
In Class:
- Grammar Test: Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
Assigned:
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Mon./
Tues. |
8/31/26–
9/1/26 |
Due:
- Read: "The Most Dangerous Game": Access it here. Be ready for a quiz.
- Grammar: p. 93-97: Rev. A, Ex. 7, 8, 9
In Class:
- Take notes on character types
Assigned:
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Wed./
Thurs. |
9/2/26–
9/3/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: p. 98-101: Ex. 11, 12, Rev. B
In Class:
- Check grammar
- Discuss grammar test retakes
- Take notes on Character and Setting
- Discuss "The Most Dangerous Game"
Assigned:
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| Fri. |
9/4/26 |
Due:
In Class:
- Check grammar
- Take notes on setting
- Finish discussing "The Most Dangerous Game"
Assigned:
- Grammar: p. 107-110: Ex. 19, Rev. C, Rev. D, Ex. 20
- Read "The Cask of Amontillado" (Due Tues./Wed.): There will be a quiz
Vocabulary will be included on the quiz: preclude, impunity, immolation, abscond, repose, aperture, subside.
Answer the following questions on your own paper:
(1) What is the climax of the story?
(2) Is the main character static or dynamic? Flat or round?
(3) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
(4) How does the mood change as the setting changes?
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| Mon. |
9/7/26 |
NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY! |
Tues./
Wed. |
9/8/26–
9/9/26 |
Due:
- Grammar: p. 107-110: Ex. 19, Rev. C, Rev. D, Ex. 20
- Read "The Cask of Amontillado" (Due Tues./Wed.): There will be a quiz
Vocabulary will be included on the quiz: preclude, impunity, immolation, abscond, repose, aperture, subside.
Answer the following questions on your own paper:
(1) What is the climax of the story?
(2) Is the main character static or dynamic? Flat or round?
(3) What is the setting of the story? Be sure to describe how it changes.
(4) How does the mood change as the setting changes?
In Class:
Assigned:
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Thurs./
Fri. |
9/10/26–
9/11/26 |
Due:
In Class:
- Check grammar and discuss test.
- Discuss irony, theme, and symbol and apply to the stories we've read.
Assigned:
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Mon./
Tues. |
9/14/26–
9/15/26 |
Due:
In Class:
- Grammar Test: Chapter 2: Parts of the Sentence
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Wed./
Thurs. |
9/16/26–
9/17/26 |
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| Fri. |
9/18/26 |
NO SCHOOL: Admin Day |
Mon./
Tues.
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9/21/26–
9/22/26
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In Class:
- Unit Test Part 1: Literary Terms
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Wed./
Thurs. |
9/23/26–
9/24/26 |
In Class:
- Unit Test Part 2: Literary Analysis
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| Fri. |
9/25/26 |
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| Mon. |
9/28/26 |
PSAT Review Day |
Tues./
Wed. |
9/29/26–
9/30/26 |
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| Thurs. |
10/1/26 |
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| Fri. |
10/2/26 |
NO CLASS!
Spirit Day/Pig-Out
End of Quarter 1 |
| Mon.-Fri. |
10/5/26–
10/9/26 |
FALL BREAK! |
Mon./
Wed.
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10/12/26 &
10/14/26
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| Tues. |
10/13/26 |
ACT/Cert Day |
Thurs./
Fri. |
10/15/26–
10/16/26 |
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Mon./
Tues.
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10/19/26–
10/20/26
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| Wed. |
10/21/26 |
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| Thurs. |
10/22/26 |
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| Fri. |
10/23/26 |
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Mon. |
10/26/26 |
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| Tues. |
10/27/26 |
No Class: PSAT
8-period schedule after the test |
Wed./
Thurs. |
10/28/26–
10/29/26 |
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Fri.
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10/30/26
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| Mon. |
11/2/26 |
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| Tues. |
11/3/26 |
NO SCHOOL: Teacher-Admin Day/Election Day |
Wed./
Thurs. |
11/4/26–
11/5/26 |
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| Fri. |
11/6/26 |
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Mon./
Tues. |
11/9/26–
11/10/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
11/11/26–
11/12/26 |
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| Fri. |
11/13/26
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Mon./
Tues. |
11/16/26–
11/17/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
11/18/26–
11/19/26 |
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| Fri. |
11/20/26 |
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| Mon.-Fri. |
11/23/26–
11/27/26 |
THANKSGIVING BREAK! |
Mon./
Tues. |
11/30/26–
12/1/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
12/2/26–
12/3/26
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| Fri. |
12/4/26
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Mon./
Tues. |
12/7/26–
12/8/26 |
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Wed./
Thurs. |
12/9/26–
12/10/26 |
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| Fri. |
12/11/26
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EXAM SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Mid-Term Review: 1st & 2nd Periods
Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th |
| Mon. |
12/14/26 |
Mid-Term Review: 3rd & 4th Periods
MID-TERM EXAMS: 1st & 2nd Periods
Schedule: 4th, 1st, 3rd, 2nd |
| Tues. |
12/15/26 |
Mid-Term Review: 5th & 6th Periods
MID-TERM EXAMS: 3rd & 4th Periods
Schedule: 5th, 3rd, 6th, 4th |
| Wed. |
12/16/26 |
Mid-Term Review: 7th & 8th Periods
MID-TERM EXAMS: 5th & 6th Periods
Schedule: 8th, 5th, 7th, 6th |
| Thurs. |
12/17/26 |
MID-TERM EXAMS: 7th & 8th Periods
Schedule: 7th, 8th, 3rd, 4th |
| Fri. |
12/18/26 |
LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER (2 hrs.)
MAKE-UP EXAMS
Schedule: 1st, 2nd
HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS BREAK! |