to: Geometry

Quiz on Friday, October 7th (Lesson 1.8 - 1.9)

to: Algebra 1

Chapter Test on Friday, October 7th. (Lesson 1-1 - 1-9)

to: Algebra 1

Quiz on Friday, October 5th, (Lesson 1-8 and 1-9)

to: Pre Calculus

Quiz on Friday, October 7th, (Solving Equations)

to: Algebra 2

Quiz on Friday October 7th, (Slopes, and formulas in Writing Equations)

to: All Students

Excuses are harmful because they prevent one from succeeding. When we make excuses and repeat them often enough, they become a belief. The belief then becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. For example, a sales rep discouraged by his poor sales starts to blame the price of his product. "No one wants to buy it because it's too expensive." he says. After repeatedly making this excuse, he begins to believe it is true. The result? Dismal sales. Compare this with a responsible sales rep. After hearing many prospects complain about the high price, he accepts responsibility. "It is my fault they are complaining," the rep says, "for I haven't justified the cost of my product by adequately pointing out its value." Once we accept responsibility, we can evaluate our actions and take corrective measures to find solutions to our problems. Excuses, on the other hand, are like stop signs; they halt our progress.

By refusing to make excuses and embracing responsibility, we reap many rewards. The successes brought by this attitude act as a foundation for self-respect, pride, and confidence. Responsibility breeds competence and power. By living up to our promises and obligations, we win the trust of others. Once we are seen as trustworthy, people will willingly work with us, for our mutual gain. So, you see, making excuses can put the brakes on our progress, while accepting responsibility can lead us to the top.

  • Realize that your success or failure depends on you. It depends on the choices you make. It depends on your attitude. Resolve to start accepting responsibility today. Don't find an excuse, find a way. Don't make excuses, make good. Remember what Winston Churchill said, "Responsibility is the price of greatness."
  • When you make a mistake, accept responsibility; learn from it; and don't repeat it. Use your time for discovering solutions instead of inventing excuses.

 

to: All Students

Learn a new word everyday!

endemic
\en-DEM-ik\ , adjective;

1.Belonging exclusively or confined to a particular place.
2.Natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous.

Corruption has become so endemic  that it is perceived as normal.

 

 

 

to: All Students

PDA scholars are held to the highest of standards and are expected to complete all assignments in a timely manner. Please be reminded of the PDA assignment policy.

Classwork is due at the end of class.

Without an excused absence, late homework is subject to a 20 point penalty after the due date and time up to 24 hours. Assignments not submitted within 24 hours after the due date will receive a grade of zero.


With an excused absence, late assignments are accepted within two days after return.

to: All Students

Homework must be submitted before the next class meeting (2 days following the class period posted), unless alternative instructions are given.

Mr. Parker

to: All Students

Quiz on   World News this Friday Good Luck!!!

to: Cultural Studies

Students please continue to compile information and artifacts from the countries that you have selected to research for this school  year.  The deadline for your First Advisory Country Notebook project  is soon  approaching! 

to: World History

Students please continue to compile information and artifacts from the countries that you have selected to research for this school  year.  The deadline for your First Advisory Country Notebook project  is soon  approaching

to: U.S. History

Ok class, I hope that yesterdays review session was helpful. You you should have a complete and thorough study guide. If you have any questions or comments please do not delay in seeing me. I would advise you to study a small portion of your study guide each day leading to your exam this Friday. Again, see me if you have any questions. Do not wait to seek me out for any questions that you might have.. Have a great day! Coach Goodridge

to: Biology 1

Biology Unit 2 Test on Wednesday, October 5th

 

to: Chemistry

Quiz on Wednesday. Quiz will cover Scientific Notation and Significant figures.

to: U.S. History

Dont get caught off guard!! Your first test is this Friday! I have given you forewarning to begin reviewing the chapter one class notes and powerpoints..We will review today (Monday October 3rd) and create a study guide. Be ready to take notes today!! Coach Goodridge.

to: All Students

For the past two years, PDA has produced Comcast Leadership scholarship winners. This year, we are off to our best start ever and we are expecting our seniors to bring home scholarships across America. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million to high school seniors who demonstrate Leadership, Commitment to Community and Academic Achievement. Since this describes every PDA senior, we expect every senior to apply. Visit www.coca-cola scholars.org to apply online or call 1-800-306-2653 for additional information. Be prepared to provide proof of your application in College Prep Seminar this week. Go Storm!

to: College Prep Seminar

With the first set of admissions deadlines looming, October promises to be a busy month for local high school students preparing to go to college.

Action Plan:

  • Pull Your Applications Together
  • Narrow your list of colleges to approximately five to eight, and review it with your counselor. Get an application and financial aid info from each.
  • Visit as many as possible.
  • Make a master calendar and note: Test dates, fees and deadlines, College application due dates Required financial aid applications and their deadlines
  • Recommendations, transcripts and other necessary materials
  • Your high school's deadlines for application requests, such as your transcript
  • Ask for recommendations.
  • Give each person your resume, a stamped and addressed envelope, and any required forms.
  • Write application essays and ask teachers, family members and friends to read first drafts.

to: College Prep Seminar

College can be intimidating for high school seniors. The rigorous elimination process that many aspiring students endure after applying to colleges often leaves them feeling inadequate and unqualified even after they are accepted into a university. Don’t despair - your college career will be manageable if you make the effort! Students who arrive equipped with an abundance of potential and an eagerness to succeed find that they are more than prepared to handle the challenges that await them at college.

Class structure
Group projects are out and class discussions are in—in college. Some classes will use them, but no where near as much as they were used in high school. The larger the class, the less interactive it tends to be. Small classes typically revolve around some combination of lecturing and group discussions, whereas large classes typically rely solely on lecture

STAY TUNED.........

to: All Students

Our PDA Scholars are off to an outstanding start.

Over 80% would be on the Honor Roll if the quarter ended today and with first-quarter report cards due on November 9th, there is still time for everyone earn Honors status.

Hats off to the following PDA Scholars who have 4.0 GPAs or above thus far (some of whom are uploading assignments on ThinkWave as I write this):

Alexus Davis - 12th grade, Aaron Kennedy-White - 12th grade, Allese Morrison - 12th grade, Emmanuel Orji - 9th grade, Anthony Rivers - 10th grade, Michael Scott - 12th grade and Destinee Tunstall - 11th grade.

3.0 GPA and above scholars include: Essence Brown - 10th grade, Denzel Dolet - 12th grade, Jace Ebanks - 10th grade, Elizabeth Pope - 12th grade, Cleve Stewart - 12th grade, Tyonna Turner - 12 grade, Darian Williams - 10th grade and Jamal Williams - 12th grade.

Our overall GPA is 3.41 - we're shooting for 3.75 by the end of the quarter.

Bring your laptops, have a great weekend, and,

Go Storm!

 

 

 

to: All Students

 

Prioritizing your responsibilities and engagements is very important. Some people do not know how to prioritize and become procrastinators. A "to do list" places items in order of importance. One method is the ABC list. This list is divided into three sections; a, b, or c. The items placed in the A section are those needed to be done that day. The items placed in the B section need completion within the week. The C section items are those things that need to be done within the month. As the B, C items become more pertinent they are bumped up to the A or B list. Try it or come up with your own method, but do it

to: All Students

*Friday September 30th- No school Independant Study day! Please use this time to prepare, prepare and more prepare.

1. Make sure all work and up coming projects are completed.

2. Email any questions or concerns to teachers.

3. Review

Use your time wisely...relax a little as well :).

Enjoy your weekend!

Go Storm!

to: All Students

Prepare:To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion

It's really important to be prepared for class because if you weren't you would suffer academically. If your not prepared for an exam for example it would mean you've not revised or done what is necessary to pass, putting you at a disadvantage, and meaning that you would probably fail the test. If your not prepared in the sense that your always late for class then this would be recorded on your school record which gets shown to universities and colleges, and it could be the difference between being able and what you want to study, or being stuck in something you don't want to do.


Get wise and get prepared people! ;)

 

Next week's theme......."Excuses"

 

 

to: College Prep Seminar

How much am I really going to have to study in college?  I’ve heard people say they hardly ever study, and others who say they do nothing but study…

The simple answer is that at different times in college, you’ll probably do both.  I think most college students take the opportunity to not study when they have the chance, and they also cram for days at a time when they have to – like during finals.  I like the old adage I was told when I went to college – that you should study two hours for every hour you are in class.  If you were enrolled in 15 credit hours and did two hours for each of those hours, you would spend 45 hours a week on school.  That would be roughly equivalent to a full-time job, and that’s just about right.  Of course you need to remember that is just an average, and some classes, and yes, some majors, will dictate more.

to: Ecology

Quiz next Tuesday. Study Student notes pages 18-26

to: SAT Prep

adhere 1.(n.)to stick to something
(We adhered the poster to the wall with tape.)
2.(n.)to follow devoutly
(He adhered to the dictates of his religion without question.)
admonish(v.)to caution, criticize, reprove
(Joe’s mother admonished him not to ruin
his appetite by eating cookies before dinner.)
balk (v.) to stop, block abruptly (Edna’s boss balked at her request for another raise.)
ballad (n.) a love song (Greta’s boyfriend played her a ballad on the guitar during their
walk through the dark woods.)
cacophony (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound (The elementary school
orchestra created a cacophony at the recital.)
cadence (n.) a rhythm, progression of sound (The pianist used the foot pedal to
emphasize the cadence of the sonata.)
daunting (adj.) intimidating, causing one to lose courage (He kept delaying the
daunting act of asking for a promotion.)
dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity (An eager reader, she was dismayed by the dearth of classic
books at the library.)
debacle (n.) a disastrous failure, disruption (The elaborately designed fireworks show
turned into a debacle when the fireworks started firing in random directions.)
debase (v.) to lower the quality or esteem of something (The large raise that he gave
himself debased his motives for running the charity.)
ebullient (adj.) extremely lively, enthusiastic (She became ebullient upon receiving an
acceptance letter from her first-choice college.)
eclectic (adj.) consisting of a diverse variety of elements (That bar attracts an eclectic
crowd: lawyers, artists, circus clowns, and investment bankers.)
fabricate (v.) to make up, invent (When I arrived an hour late to class, I fabricated some
excuse about my car breaking down on the way to school.)
façade 1. (n.) the wall of a building (Meet me in front of the museum’s main façade.) 2.
(n.) a deceptive appearance or attitude (Despite my smiling façade, I am feeling
melancholy.)
garish (adj.) gaudy, in bad taste (Mrs. Watson has poor taste and covers every object in
her house with a garish gold lamé.)
garrulous (adj.) talkative, wordy (Some talk show hosts are so garrulous that their
guests can’t get a word in edgewise.)
genial (adj.) friendly, affable (Although he’s been known to behave like a real jerk, I
would say that my brother is an overall genial guy.)
hallowed (adj.) revered, consecrated (In the hallowed corridors of the cathedral, the
disturbed professor felt himself to be at peace.)
hapless (adj.) unlucky (My poor, hapless family never seems to pick a sunny week to go
on vacation.)
iconoclast (n.) one who attacks common beliefs or institutions (Jane goes to one protest
after another, but she seems to be an iconoclast rather than an activist with a
progressive agenda.)
idiosyncratic (adj.) peculiar to one person; highly individualized (I know you had
trouble with the last test, but because your mistakes were highly idiosyncratic, I’m
going to deny your request that the class be given a new test.)
laceration (n.) a cut, tear (Because he fell off his bike into a rosebush, the paperboy’s skin
was covered with lacerations.)
laconic (adj.) terse in speech or writing (The author’s laconic style has won him many
followers who dislike wordiness.)
maelstrom (n.) a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects (Little did the
explorers know that as they turned the next bend of the calm river a vicious
maelstrom would catch their boat.)
magnanimous (adj.) noble, generous (Although I had already broken most of her
dishes, Jacqueline was magnanimous enough to continue letting me use them.)

 

to: All Students

Congratulations to everyone on your hard work and achievements thus far. Progress reports will be released today and PDA Scholars with 3.5 GPAs and higher will be featured on our school website - www.princetonday.com (we'll return with Scholars of the Week next Friday).

Stay tuned for results of our senior class elections.

Keep up the good work, and,

Go Storm!

to: All Students

In keeping with the theme of the week, students should be prepared to ask questions during the information session and tour at UMBC. Bring a notebook and pen. Have at least 5 thoughtful questions ready. If you need help coming up with a question check out the link below.

http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/Questions%20to%20Ask%20College%20Reps%203E.pdf

Also, it may rain so....BE PREPARED!