to: All Students

                                              Focusing on the Positive

You and I have the option of looking at the things that happen in our life as positive or negative. It is all in our perspective. Sometimes it takes a lot of effort to find the positive in a situation. However, if you look at it in the right perspective and carefully break it down; you will be able to find something positive. Sometimes we have to learn some painful lessons from things we do, decisions we make, mistakes we make or what we think is random things happening to us. When we start to blame everything bad that happens on everyone else or even on ourselves; we will not find the positive that can come from the life lesson. It takes a high level of maturity to find the good when it looks like everything going on is bad. It takes a focused and destiny minded person to find the positive lessons that come our way. If you desire a positive, peaceful, happy, growing, learning, positive, restful, insightful, and destiny filled life; then you have to have the right perspective on life. A person of destiny has to have the right perspective on life or they will never be able to live their destiny. Take a step back and look at things from the positive perspective!

 

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  • Black History Month began as "Negro History Week," which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a month-long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

 

  • 1964, After 10 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. The bill prohibited any state or local government or public facility from denying access to anyone because of race or ethnic origin. It further gave the U.S. Attorney General the power to bring school desegregation law suits.

 

 "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because some day in life you will have been all these." 

George Washington Carver
1864 - 1943

to: All Students


"Focus on your potential instead of your limitations."
 

to: All Students

"You must remain focused on your journey to greatness".

Learning how to focus and get something done is about more than just good grades — it's the foundation for success in life. Mastering the skills of getting organized, staying focused, and seeing work through to the end will help in just about everything you do.

to: All Students

What Story Does Your Personal Data Tell?

Facebook has swelled to an estimated 845 million users, who typically share everything from their last name to their favorite movies — even phone numbers and e-mails. What users may not realize is that advertisers then use this information to customize what ads appear on a user’s page. What sort of impression do you think advertisers and companies might have of you, based on how you use Facebook and search engines like Google?
 

to: All Students

SCHOLARS, be mentally tough. Be physically and mentally prepared to accept all your academic, athletic and life challenges. There is no excuse for lack of effort and preperation.

"Nothing is so common as the wish to be remakable"- William Shakspeare

to: All Students

SCHOLARS, it is your responsibility to check Thinkwave on a daily basis. Oftentimes your teachers will post notes and assignments that were not given in class. You must always be a responsible and pro-active student. Stay focused!

to: U.S. History

AMERICAN HISTORY SCHOLARS..you have an extension on your homework assignment. Turn in on Thinkwave no later than Sunday at 7pm for a grade.

to: All Students

Scholars you will be granted an extension on your Black History research assignment listed in Thinkwave. The assignment should be submitted by email no later than February 12, 2012
If you have not received your guide for your Black History project please see Mr. Wills by the end of the day,
 

to: All Students

This a reminder that there will be a News Quiz on 2-10-12

to: All Students

The Unit  exam for the US. Government course has been rescheduled until Friday February 10, 2012. The exam will be given prior to the weekly News Quiz

 

Good Luck

to: All Students

POTENTIAL-that is, but not yet achieved. Scholars, please take all the necessary steps to reach all of your full potential. You can accolmplish anything that you want to with focus and determination. Do not let anything stand in the way of your dreams.

to: All Students

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18


In a day where drama is glorified we as followers of Christ must put forth an extra effort to live at peace.  We can be peace makers by overlooking the pettiness of others or ignoring unkind words. Peace can often be restored just by asking for forgiveness even during those times that we don’t feel at fault. Remember, saying you’re sorry doesn’t mean you’re wrong just that you value peace over your ego.

Ask God to help you be the peace maker in your family .
 

to: All Students

No pharmacy has enough medicine to kill a single germ or ease a single pain unless you take the medicine.

to: Cultural Studies

Good morning class. Remember class, I will be out today. You should be preparing for your Black History Assignments on Friday. You should also provide a critical review of the film called Ditch Digger's Daughters. You should all be prepared to discuss it on Friday.

to: All Students

“The day you take complete responsibility for yourself, the day you stop making any excuses, that's the day you start to the top.”

to: U.S. History

Be prepared to discuss your assignment on the Kentucky Resolutions. Also your upcoming essay questions the Articles of Confederation as well as the relationship between the United States and France during the 1790's.

to: All Students

Kudos to my Ecology class that presented power point presentations on the world’s most deadly natural disasters.  Presentations covered everything from the Yellow River Flood in China to the San Francisco earthquake fires. Special recognition is given to Elizabeth Pope for her presentation on Haiti which was both moving and informative.  I am so proud of my seniors. Keep up the hard work! 

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BEGIN - to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished...

Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there... 

"GREAT" is the art of "BEGINNING":, but "GREATER" is the art of "ENDING".

NOTE:  Make sure you will check all your work at Thinkwave... STOP MAKING EXCUSES.... 

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Research has shown that keeping a diary helps soothe teenage angst. Now, researchers are saying that keeping a blog is even better therapy for the overwhelmed teenager. What do you do when you’re stressed out? Do you keep a blog? If so, does blogging seem to improve your mood or help you relax? If not, why not?

to: All Students

Should the Dropout Age Be Raised?

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In his State of the Union Address President Obama called for every state to raise the dropout age to 18, the first time that Washington has gotten directly involved in an issue that has traditionally been decided by individual states. Do you think more states should require students to stay in school until they turn eighteen? Why or why not?

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Your next News Quiz will be given on 2-3-12

 

Good Luck!!!

to: All Students

World History Students ! Study for your Unit Exam that will be given  on 2-3-12

 

Study! Study! Study!

to: U.S. Government

Students Please remeber to study for your unit exams, that will be given on 2-3-12

 

Study Hard!!! Good Luck

to: All Students

SCHOLARS, remember, how you deal with adversity will shape your lives. Stay focused on all of your dreams and asperations. Do not let anything disrupt the focus you have on anything that you want to accomplish!

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Science Scholars,


The Science Fair is right around the corner!

Your blank science display board is due on Monday, February 6, 2012. At this point you should have begun the experimentation portion and be working on your data table. Remember to keep a log as you go along and stay on track!!!
 

 

to: U.S. Government

Final News Quiz of the  quarter today!  Good Luck

to: World History

Student's should begin reading the books for their Book Review's

to: World History

Final News Quiz of the quarter today! Good Luck!!!!1

to: Cultural Studies

Good afternoon Cultural Studies Scholars, I wanted to let you know that due to the delay because of the inclement weather; we will have the quiz on Wednesday, January 25th. Please prepare yourself accordingly.

Thanks and I will see you on Wednesday.

Dr. Glasper