Dear Student,
For some reason, you have stumbled across this blog. I try to keep it up every day, but as you can tell, the end of the school year somewhat eluded me.
If you are reading this, you are signed up for either my Gifted English II or AP Literature course in the fall. The summer reading assignment for Literature is NOT available on the web; you need to e-mail me at jennifer.hilley@ocps.net to arrange a meeting time to get the packet and take the pre-test if you have not already done so, or you need to go to Guidance to pick up a supplementary copy if you've lost yours but already took the test.
If you are a rising sophomore, however, the summer reading assignment is different than that for the rest of the 10th grade. You need to read the following texts before the first day of school, and be prepared to test on both:
The Stranger by Albert Camus
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Both texts have been ordered, en masse, at Barnes and Noble Booksellers on the corner of Bumby and Colonial Drive. Also, you can acquire both at the public library--and they'll even ship it to your house for free! If you want to buy your own copy but are in need of a bargain, check out www.amazon.com, where I found used copies of each for just over a dollar last week. Don't wait until the last minute, however, as Amazon is known to ship slowly with Marketplace titles. Worst case scenario, e-mail me and I will find a way to get you a copy.
Next year is going to be filled with challenges, but I am looking forward to working with you to meet those challenges head-on. We are going to have an insightful, meaningful, and educational time!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Sophys! Final exams are upon us!
Monday, June 2, 2008: Exams 1,2, and 7. You will have a regular-length school day, featuring two study periods during third and fourth. The first exam will be during the regular first/second period block, followed immediately by my class if you are in third period. Fourth will feature the regular lunch schedule. My classroom will be open all day for immigrants who have no place to go (such as AP Stats, Bio, or Euro kids who are already finished, as the case may be) but there is the distinct possibility that you will be asked to work.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008: Third and Fourth Exams. Today is a half-day; you will be dismissed after the fourth period exam, at approximately 11:55 a.m. There will be a 15 minute break between tests. Bring a number two pencil and a pen for your essays.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008: THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Fifth and Sixth period Exams. Same schedule as Tuesday, plus the sentimental reality that the year is over and you are now officially JUNIORS.
Best wishes to all rising high school students! I'll see you again your senior year!
Monday, June 2, 2008: Exams 1,2, and 7. You will have a regular-length school day, featuring two study periods during third and fourth. The first exam will be during the regular first/second period block, followed immediately by my class if you are in third period. Fourth will feature the regular lunch schedule. My classroom will be open all day for immigrants who have no place to go (such as AP Stats, Bio, or Euro kids who are already finished, as the case may be) but there is the distinct possibility that you will be asked to work.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008: Third and Fourth Exams. Today is a half-day; you will be dismissed after the fourth period exam, at approximately 11:55 a.m. There will be a 15 minute break between tests. Bring a number two pencil and a pen for your essays.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008: THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Fifth and Sixth period Exams. Same schedule as Tuesday, plus the sentimental reality that the year is over and you are now officially JUNIORS.
Best wishes to all rising high school students! I'll see you again your senior year!
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