What a GRAND day it will be for the…
CLASS OF 2012! It is with great delight that I remind you your graduation has been moved to the Landmark Theater in Richmond, Virginia. I am so proud of your continued support and positive attitudes!
The time remains the same, 1:00 in the afternoon. I ask that you arrive no later than 12:00 so we can begin the line up process. I will provide further direction for you at graduation practice, which is Thursday, May 31, 2012. It will be held at 2:00 and we will meet in the gym at GHS. Please see the below announcement from the wonderful ladies in our Guidance Department.
“The graduation venue has changed from the Arthur Ashe Center to the Landmark Theater. Due to the air conditioning issues, the Ashe Center is no longer available to us. However, the Landmark Theater has been secured for graduation exercises on June 1st at 1:00 p.m., the same date and time as originally scheduled.
Thanks for your continued support of our graduating seniors. We look forward to seeing you at the Landmark Theater to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2012.
The address for Richmond’s Landmark Theater is 6 N. Laurel Street, Richmond, VA. Phone numbers are 804-646-0546 or 804-646-4213.”
AP Testing Resources
Please, click here for our testing information at GHS!
See below for two great opportunities for review. Remember I will be in the LMC or E160 all day to help you review, with the exception of 3rd block.
Cram for the Exam on C-SPAN
Tune in this Saturday, May 12 from 9:15 -10:00am ET as teachers Dan Larsen and Andrew Conneen from Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois help A.P. Government and Politics students around the country prepare for next Tuesday’s exam.
Dan and Andrew will discuss the exam, preview sample questions, and explain what students should be studying. They will also be responding to student telephone calls, so encourage your class to call in with their questions.
You and your students can also watch previous Cram for the Exam programs in the C-SPAN Video Library.
Click here to watch the 2011 review.
Click here to watch the 2010 review.
Click here to watch the 2009 review.
More opportunities for review-
AP EXAM Information
Breakfast will be provided for you starting at 7:30 in E160. Please, get a good night’s rest! I am proud of you and know you will do your best.
Exam Dates for Government
In Moodle you will find two review materials. These are additional resources to help enhance what we have done in class. Below is a screenshot of what you need to study for the exam. The exam will consist of two sections. Section I will be 60 multiple choice questions that encompass the entire year’s material. The second piece will be 40 multiple choice questions, dealing strictly with the Constitution.
Day Two, Block Two-Our exam, Parts I and II, will be in the LMC, Thursday, May 3, 2012. You will need to continue to meet in the LMC until the end of the year. We will be preparing for the Senior Project.
Day One, Block One and Four-Our exam will be in the LMC as well. However, Part II will be on Friday, May 4. Part I, will be the following Tuesday, May 8. You too will need to continue to meet in the LMC until the end of the year. We will be preparing for the Senior Project.
It’s Time to Skype with the NRC
So just what exactly does a federal agency do? What agencies have regulatory power (quasi-judicial and legislative)? This Friday Mr. Scott Burnell, from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be at GHS, virtually, to discuss the role of the NRC and help us review the aforementioned.
We are excited to have him and thankful for his time!
A special thank you to Ms. Cantor for helping to arrange this opportunity and assisting with Skype. Also, thanks to News 2 and Gummy for covering the event!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nrcgov/6982166401/sizes/z/in/photostream/
American Pickers Contest
Thanks to Mr. Covington for sharing this-Enjoy!
“Pick and Tell: American Pickers Student Contest HISTORY invites students in grades 5-8 to search for and tell us about the unique historical items in your communities. What collectibles or interesting items have you discovered? What did you pick?
Enter the Pick and Tell contest for a chance to win up to $10,000 in scholarship prizing and a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the American Pickers!
To Get Started: Visit us online at http://www.history.com/classroom to find official contest rules, submission forms, and more!
Would you like a Pick and Tell poster for your classroom? Email your name and address to classroom@aetn.com and we’ll send one your way (limited availability).”
Happy Spring Break
Enjoy the break with your family and friends. Be safe!
Come back ready to finish strong. You can do it!
Photo courtesy of Ms. K-Thanks!
Medal of Honor
Great link for teachers to use and even students-
http://www.cmohedu.org/default.aspx
