Monday, February 28, 2011

Weekly Update!

This week's agenda -

Wednesday -
  • IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - There is a test on digestion, circulation, and respiration: 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4.
Thursday -
  • IB Math, HL and Further Math (Mr. Bobbitt) - There will be a test on differential equations.
  • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The "Who Am I?" essay is due [if a poem, must be at least 20 lines]. Read up to page 51 in Beloved.
Friday -
  • IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The dissolved oxygen lab is due, as well as the revised isopod lab.
  • IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There will be a vocabulary quiz.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Weekly Update!

The AMC math competition, held at UWF, is this Wednesday, the 23rd. Attendance is free and lunch is provided by UWF to all competitors--if you are interested, contact Mrs. Li.

The final deadline for the TOK Paper is March 7.
The final deadline for the History IA is February 28.

This week's agenda -

Monday -
  • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The calorimetry lab was supposed to be due, but I have not seen any evidence of anyone pooling data...
  • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Read through Chapter 6 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. 5 text cards for Section I (Chapters 1 - 3) are due; if you did one in class on Friday, you need only turn in 4. There is a quiz on Chapters 4 - 6.
  • IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The Paper II essay is due [choose one prompt of the four prompt choices, 250 words minimum]
  • IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The "Effect of Alcohol on Biological Membranes" lab is due. Remember to bring water in for the productivity lab.
  • IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - Bring your copy of Children of Cain to class.
Tuesday -
  • IB English (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Five text cards for Chapters 7 - 10 are due.
Wednesday -
  • IB English (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Five text cards for Chapters 11 - 13 are due.
Friday -
  • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Thermochemistry, with the A.S. and IB Challenge questions due.
  • IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There is a vocabulary quiz.
  • IB English (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a quiz and text cards for Chapteres 14 - 20 are due.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Weekly Update!

    The final deadline for the TOK Paper is March 7.

    This week's agenda -

    Monday -
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Bring Their Eyes Were Watching God to class today, as there is a guest lecture by Ms. Pamela Bordelon.
    • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Periodicity--all related worksheets are due, including the propagated error problems [which shall be covered in the test].
    • IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - The rough draft of the IA is due.
    • IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There is a vocabulary quiz on "El Mundo Profesional."
    • IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The transformation lab is due.
    Friday -
    • IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The "Effect of Alcohol on Biological Membranes" lab is due.

    Sunday, February 6, 2011

    Weekly Update!

    There will be a Study Skills Session this Wednesday, the 9th, after school in the Media Center. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, contact Julie. Everyone is welcome to attend!

    This week's agenda -

    Monday -
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Quiz on Part 6 of Crime and Punishment. Groups responsible for presenting Part 6 will present today.
    • IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - The final draft of the TOK Essay is due.
    • IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - Remember to bring your copy of Children of Cain to class.
    Tuesday -
    • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The design lab is due.
    Wednesday -
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a multiple-choice test on Crime and Punishment.
    Thursday -
    • IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - Reproduction Test: Topics 6.6 and 11.4. Assessment statements are due, as per usual.

    Saturday, January 29, 2011

    World Lit Papers Submission Guidelines

    English, World Literature Paper Submission, Guidelines

    Weekly Update!

    Several important due dates on the horizon for seniors:
    • World Literature Papers must be submitted by February 1, following the manuscript requirements as distributed by Mrs. Gordon. They must be submitted electronically to turnitin.com by February 21. If anyone needs the submissions guidelines, click here.
    • The next draft [as close to final as possible] for the TOK Essay is due on February 7.
    • The History IA rough draft is due on February 11.
    This week's agenda -

    Monday -
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Quiz on Parts 4 and 5 of Crime and Punishment. Groups responsible for presenting Part 1 will present today.
    • IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - There is a quiz on Chapter 11: Arts.
    Tuesday -
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The 4 paper copies [2 of each] of World Lit Papers are due. Remember to follow the proper submission guidelines.
    • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The lipids lab is due.
    Wednesday -
    • IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - There is a test on Genetics, Topics 4 and 10. Assessment statements are due, as always.
    • IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The essay about Trópico de Sangre, the movie we watched about the Mirabal sisters, is due. Minimum word count: 250. FOR 1ST PERIOD.
    Thursday -
    • IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The essay about Trópico de Sangre, the movie we watched about the Mirabal sisters, is due. Minimum word count: 250
    Friday -
    • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Topic 2: Atomic Structure. All worksheets, in addition to the assessment statements and IB Challenge questions, are due.

    Sunday, January 23, 2011

    Weekly Update!

    Many thanks to Zachary Decker for his contribution of Pre-IB Chem vocabulary and Integrated Science chapter outlines!

    Seniors, remember that Mr. Butcher expects an updated TOK essay draft to be completed by February 7. Additionally, midyear reports can now be requested from Ms. Marzluff by filling out the appropriate request form in her office.

    Donate old AP/IB/etc. guides to National Honor Society--on Tuesday, these will be sold to underclassmen at a discount price, with all proceeds going to Relay for Life. Bring any donations to Mrs. Bidwell's room.

    This week's agenda -

    Monday -
    • IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - Assignment: What are five qualities that make something art? What forms of art would fit such criteria?
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a quiz on Part 2 of Crime and Punishment.
    Thursday -
    • IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The enzymes worksheet packet is due.
    • IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a quiz on Part 3 of Crime and Punishment.
    Friday -
    • IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - IA topic proposals are due: remember to submit your three top choices and pledge your submission.