Create a PowerPoint Presentation about Linear Equations (Cartesian Coordinate System, sketching the graph of an equation, graphing an equation, identifying equations of a lines, Slope Rate of Change, Graphing using the slope-intercept form, and writing equations of a line).

Due Date: October 31, 2011

"Now is the time. Needs are great, but your possibilities are greater."

PDA Scholars... Mark you Calendars ! ! !

Test Review . . .

25th of October (Tuesday) - Keyboarding, Computer Application, Computer Science, and Accounting

26th of October (Wednesday) - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus, and Calculus

Final Test (1st Quarter)

27th of October (Thursday) - Keyboarding, Computer Application, Computer Science, and Accounting

28th of October (Friday) - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus, and Calculus

Some call them dreamers. I call them possibility-thinkers. They are problem solving, solution oriented people, who refuse to settle for the way things are. They seem to have endless possibilities.

What about human beings flying? "Not possible," everyone argued, "besides, we don't have wings." But just enough solution oriented people continued to pursue the idea. As big and heavy as it is, it can still get off the ground, climb to 35,000 feet, and cruise at around 600 miles an hour. Years ago someone had a dream, a vision, and focused on looking for solutions. And today, we just go online and book a flight.

All through history men and women have dared to dream, dared to think outside of the box. These determined people believed that there was another way, a better way, or in some cases, a brand new way.

If we really believe that we are God's children and that He is our Father, why not look to Him for solutions and possibilities? One key in shifting to that kind of thinking is to stop asking, "why?" and start asking, "how?"

Ask God how to overcome the situations you are faced with. Then keep looking for solutions. What may look impossible to you is never impossible for God.

God promised us to give us the desires of our heart. He also promised to light our path. When one is discouraged and sitting by the road, there is no path to illuminate.

So, look up, get up, and start moving forward. You don't have wings, but you can still fly. What else can you dare to do? With God, you have endless possibilities.

SCHOLARS, be prepared for your exam on Wednsday. I hope that the study guide we worked on in our last class session will be helpful. If you missed class please reach out to your classmates to insure that you have all of the study materials..Good luck and study hard. Do not try to cram for this test..Also please continue to view thinkwave as I have posted an extra credit assignment if you choose to participate..If you have any questions please seek me out as soon as possible.

Every new day begins with possibilities. Ronald Reagan

This week's theme:

"Possibilities"

• the state or fact of being possible
• something possible

Good is not good when better is expected! Scholars, make an earnest effort to indefatigability commit and apply yourself to, being better. We believe in your capabities, but it means nothing if you don't. Forge ahead in all that you do, expecting greatness to be the inevitable harvest. Go Storm!

"Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner

"This week at Princeton Day our theme was "motivation", or shall I say  "whats YOUR motivation"?. Each day I shared with our scholars motivational thoughts and quotes, our scholars were asked the question, "what's your motivation"? Their answers ranged from their future , family, self and helping others, some shared that their past is a strong motivator.  I too, begin to think  "what's my motivation"?, what drives me to do and make the choices I make each day  While many things, people, and sayings come to mind, some are personal and some not so much, but what drives me everyday is God's word. God's promises are true and real. His words give me life, strength, and a peace the surpasses all human understanding. I am inspired and driven to live the life that God planned for me to live!  Encourging others, setting goals and reaching them are motivators in my life as well, and even when I fall short as I do,  I am still motivated to try again!

What is the worst that could happen if we motivate ourselves, that we gain wisdom, that we become excited and inspired, or that we actually grow an become the man and or women God intended us to be.  Self-motivation is motivator, sometimes we must be our own cheerleader. How can one motivate others if you can not inspire or motivate yourself!

As the week comes to an end, my pray is that something was gain,  that you had an "aha moment, but above all I pray that you are motivated! I would like to leave you with one of my favorite quotes.....

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

PDA scholars and family! BE MOTIVATED!

Would you rather be the most popular kid in school or the smartest kid in school?

Just wanna share for everybody . . .  

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life...

Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.

You will never leave where you are, until you decide where you'd rather be.

Your aspirations are your possibilities.

SCHOLARS, we will have a review session and create a study guide for your chapter two exam which will be on October 26th. Please be ready to take notes today. You should be prepared to create video notes as well as hand written ones. Please take your academic process seriously as I know that some of you were not happy with your last quiz scores. Come to class prepared today!

Wanted to update you with the latest on all things PDA ...

Weekly Theme Update

We wrapped a great week on the theme of Motivation and are "storming" into next week where we will explore the theme of Possibilities.

Get Down to Business Friday Update

All of our scholars who showed-up to school today and who were dressed-for-success went to a free business lunch today.

We saw suits, dresses, ties and every level of business attire this morning and are pleased that so many scholars gave their best while showing true PDA school spirit.

Next weeks Dress Friday - Celebrity Look-A-Likes

Report Cards

First-quarter report cards will be released on November 9 and all final tests, assignments and extra-credit are due by midnight on November 8th (Monday night/Tuesday morning).

Surprise Announcement

Stay tuned for a special announcement coming live, next Monday. We have been working hard to make this announcement a reality and it allow us to offer an even higher level of service to our Scholars and their families.

Scholars of the Week

And now, for our weekly update of PDA Scholars who continue to amaze and achieve at the highest level.

College Prep Seminar: Alexus Davis, Allese Morrison, Aaron Kennedy-White, Breanna Savoy, Michael Scott, Cleve Stewart, Destinee Tunstall

Computer Science: Jace Ebanks, Aaron Kennedy-White, Allese Morrison, Elizabeth Pope, Anthony Rivers, Breanna Savoy, Cleve Stewart, Destinee Tunstall

English: Emannuel Orji, Phillip Roy, II, Gerald Rodriguez, Cleve Stewart

Mathematics: Jace Ebanks, Aaron Kennedy-White, Anthony RIvers, Gerald Rodriguez, Breanna Savoy, Michael Scott

Science: Jace Ebanks, Aaron Kennedy-White, Elizabeth Pope, Anthony RIvers, Destinee Tunstall

Social Studies: Emannuel Orji

U.S. History: Anthony Rivers

Girls Basketball

Please make it a point to come out and support the Lady Storm this weekend as they square-off against local rival Riverdale Baptist.

The game tips at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Capital Sports Complex.

Have a great weekend and,

Go Storm!

Character Traits

Motivation is a powerful tool for success. The degree to which you can remain motivated and continue to make forward progress determines whether you realize the life goals that you establish. But the reward for being motivated isn’t just raw goal accomplishment. The accompanying benefits of being motivated are numerous - and they can change your life.

When you fully understand these benefits of motivation, you can make motivating yourself a lifelong habit. Take a look at the following motivating traits and choose which ones (or all) can help you:

1. Creativity: Motivated people think more clearly. They focus more intellectual resources on their current project, and the result is more creativity.

2. Energy: People who are motivated actually need less sleep - not because they’re on a constant adrenaline rush but because they possess a genuine, energizing excitement.

3. Flexibility: Motivated folks have discovered that flexibility is a developed skill that doesn’t depend on circumstances. When their circumstances change, they’re more open to bending to deal with the situation rather than being rigid about an outcome.

More to come tomorrow...stay tuned!

What's Your Motivation?

Which is more important? (a) a student who wants to do well in school (b) or the student has the ability to do well in school? What are your thoughts?

POTENTIAL: that is, but not yet achieved....

Scholars, always remember that you must operate in the spirit of excellence in everything you do. Be humble yet hungry to accomplish every goal that you have.

SCHOLARS, a word of encouragement to you: Nothing in life that is worth having will come easily. Please accept the academic and athletic challenge that you are facing. It will not be easy even for the most gifted scholar or talented athlete. It is not about the destination but more importantly it is about the journey and the processes that you have to endure to accomplish your goals! Remember to work dilligently at your task and always do it in the SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE!!

Motivational Monday! Let's make it happen!

Motivation is one of the most important keys to success. When there is lack of motivation you either get no results, or only mediocre results, whereas when there is motivation you attain greater and better results and achievements. Compare a student who lacks motivation and who hardly studies, to a student who is highly motivated, and who devotes many hours to his studies; they will get absolutely different grades.

The question is what to do when interest and enthusiasm wanes? How to persevere when there isn't enough willpower and self-discipline? The program or goal might seems worthwhile, but there isn't enough inner strength to pursue them. Self-defeating habits, negative programming, and lack of inner strength stand in one's way. You need to keep your desire and inner flame alive and focused on your goal. So what can you do about it?

# Devote 10 minutes a day to reading and thinking about the benefits of what you want to do or accomplish.

# Read every day about people who achieved success by being tenacious and persistent.

# Every day, find a quiet place, and for several minutes visualize yourself acting with enthusiasm and motivation.

# Every success requires dedication, time, perseverance and tenacity. This means that you should not give up quickly. There is a well known story about a gold prospector, who, after digging to some depth did not find anything, gave up and went away. Then someone else came, and after digging just a few inches more, struck gold. You need to be patient and persistent, even if you see no progress, because success might be just a few inches away.

# Never condider what you are doing as drudgery. With some thinking and some changes you can turn it into a pleasurable activity.

# Once you decide about anything, go on with it, even after you lose enthusiasm and desire. Don't give up, even if what you are doing seems to be like a burden and drudgery. Don't give up, even if you feel bored. Just keep telling yourself about the benefits of what you are doing, and keep thinking and visualizing how it will be like after accomplishing what you have set to do.

Remember, this is your own life, and you are responsible for it. Why succumb to laziness and negative programming? This might not be easy, and there might be obstacles on the way. Yet, keep thinking about how happy you would be after achieving success, and how your life would change, if you disregard laziness, negative thoughts, negative programming and the fear of hard and sustained work. You need to keep your mind on the goal, no matter what!

Be and stay Motivated!

The number of college admissions officials using Facebook to learn more about an applicant has quadrupled in the past year, underscoring the effect social media has on U.S. culture and academic life, a survey shows. Googling is nearly as prevalent...

Nearly a quarter (24%) of admissions officials at 359 selective colleges say they used Facebook, up from 6% the previous year, and 20% used Google to help evaluate an applicant...

Is it ok for college admissions officers to search for you on social websites?

Agree or Disagree and why?

CLASS OF 2012!

Ready! Set! Smile!

PDA is preparing for senior pictures on October 19th!

Your portrait day is approaching, this is one of those senior memorable moments, so make it special! Your senior pictures will be with you for the rest of your life, so come with your best smile, best look and most fabulous poses!

Some of the best ideas for senior portrait poses come from you! Let your creativity reign and imagine the impossible!

"We do not remember days; we remember moments."

In a democratic society, should felons retain the right to vote?
 

Mark Your Calendars ...

*   College Fair Field Trip - This Tuesday, October 18th

*   Senior Portraits - This Wednesday, October 19th

*   Dress for Success, "Get Down to Business Dress Day" - This Friday, October 21st

This week's theme - "What's Your Motivation?"

Scholar's of the Week

Several of our scholars had banner weeks, earning honors for the first time the school year and doing so in multiple disciplines.

Congratulations to our latest round of Scholar's of the Week!

College Prep Seminar: Destinee Tunstall - 11th grade

Computer Science: Aaron Kennedy-White - 12th grade, Allese Morrison - 12th grade, Anthony Rivers - 10th grade

English: Gerald Rodriguez - 11th grade, Malcolm Smith - 10th grade

Mathematics: Jace Ebanks - 10th grade, Elizabeth Pope - 12th grade, Anthony Rivers - 10th grades, Gerald Rodriguez - 11th grade, Phillip Roy, II - 10th grade, Michael Scott - 12th grade, Cleve Stewart - 12th grade 

Science: Elizabeth Pope - 12th grade, Gerald Rodriguez - 11th grade, Malcolm Smith - 10th grade

Social Studies: Gerald Rodriguez - 11th grade

U.S. History: Malcolm Smith - 10th grade

Last week's ThinkWave Award winner was Cleve Stewart (who was uploading assignments at 1:00 a.m. last night).

Spirit Wear

We are pleased to share that our attractive collection of PDA Under-Armour branded tee-shirts and hoodies is finally available.

Check back later this week on our school website, www.princetonday.com for pictures and information on how you can get the latest PDA gear available while supporting our athletic program.

The weekly theme at Princeton Day this week is...."What's your motivation? Think about it what drives you to want to perform or do your best in every area of your life?  What makes you want to get up each morning come to school and give it your best?

Motivation is a driving force. In order to accomplish anything, you need a driving force, otherwise nothing will happen. A wish is not strong enough to make you take action. A wish is a weak desire. Only a strong desire can drive forward, to act and accomplish aims and goals.

In order to get motivated, you need to know exactly what it is that you want, to possess a strong desire, and to be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish your goal.

Motivation is the powerful engine that moves you towards success and accomplishments in every area.

Today I choose to.............

Be Happy

Be Encourged

Be Excited

Smile

Laugh

Help someone

Be a good friend, daughter, sister, aunt

Be the best, accepting nothing less

Love

Forgive and move on

Look defeat in the face and perservere

Be faithful

Be patient

Be unique

Listen

Be fair

"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."

Due to the field trip next Tuesday, Ecology presentations will be done on Thursday. Please note the change in length below.

Create a Power Point presentation on your assigned organism. Power point must be a minimum of 10 slides and a maximum of 15. Presentation will be between 4 and 7 minutes and include the following:
• Pictures of the organism
• Where does the organism live?
• How does it fit into its community?
• What resources does it exploit?
• What are its contributions and impacts?
• Is the organism on the threatened or endangered list? If so where do they fall on the list, what caused them to be there and what if any is being done about it?

Biology Scholars,

Mark your calendars! Unit 3 is full of cellular excitement.

Quiz-Monday Oct. 17th - Cell Structures
Quiz-Friday Oct. 21st- Osmosis & Diffusion

(Not so Pop) Quiz- Wednesday Nov 2nd  Cellular Respiration
Test Review -Friday- Nov. 4th
Test-Monday  Nov. 7th
 

We’ll soon be wrapping up our unit on Drug addiction and abuse.  Please use your review packets to focus your studying. Unit test is Friday October 21st.

Scholars,  please  review thinkwave! The directions  for your First Advisory country notebook assignment have been posted! Remember  your notebooks are due on October 31, 2011

Good Luck on the News Quiz

Scholars,  please  review thinkwave! The directions  for your First Advisory country notebook assignment have been posted! Remember  your notebooks are due on October 31, 2011

Scholars good luck on the news quiz

Create a PowerPoint Presentation on Solving Quadratic Equations by giving examples on Factoring, Taking Square Roots on both sides, Completing the Square and using the Quadratic Formula.

Due Date: October 24, 2011.