Benchmark Test Remediation!!!

Hello Everyone!

Yesterday, students were required to take the MCSD Benchmark Assessment. This assessment is designed to allow students to know how well they would perform on the GA EOC Milestones over certain standards. I am not allowed to know what is on the test prior to giving it, nor can I refuse to enter grades for this Exam. However, I can use it as a teaching tool to ensure that students learn all information necessary to pass the EOC.

However, due to the nature of the test, I assign remediation work to help those that failed the test. I retest students on key standards that were missed. Students are allowed to retake the test three times to get the hughest grade possible.

I have uploaded the test on Canvas. It is available until 6:00 tomorrow afternoon. If you student failed the Benchmark, please make sure they complete this assignment. It is labeled as follows:

Jacobs Remedial Benchmark Assessment English

Welcome ECAC Parents & Students !!!

Welcome ECAC Parents & Students !!!

Hello to my Early College Academy students and parents! Unfortunately, summer has come to a close, and it's time to immerse ourselves in the wonderful world of literature and composition. I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing break, but its time to settle back into the swing of things. I am excited to meet all our upcoming freshman that I have the joy of teaching for the 2015-2016 school year. Also, I am so happy to work with our returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  I am looking forward to all the wonderful activities we will be doing this year in all my classes, which include two new electives. In addition, there has been some important changes this year. 

As you already know, My Big Campus is coming to an end. The school district is currently searching for another resource to use. However, in the meantime, I am reopening my website to help you and your child keep up with student work.

With that being said, I would like to introduce you to my website: msjacobsliteratureclass.com. This website is a helpful resource for you, and has been created to keep you updated on my classroom activities. Please, feel free to comment on the website, and contact me about any concerns in class you may have.

This website is an excellent resource to use to know what your children are doing in my classroom. You may also subscribe to this site and you will receive an update each time a new entry is made! Please, feel free to browse the site and check in at anytime. You may also contact and make comments. Parents are also about to follow this account by filling in the information entitled "Email". It will keep you abreast every time this site is updated. Thank you!

For your child's first grade, they need to comment below!***
*** Remember, this site is being monitored and any inappropriate comments will result in an office referral!

Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome Parents & Students !!!

As you already know, My Big Campus is coming to an end. The school district is currently searching for another resource to use. However, in the meantime, I am reopening my website to help you and your child keep up with student work.

This website is an excellent resource to use to know what your children are doing in my classroom. You may also subscribe to this site and you will receive an update each time a new entry is made! Please, feel free to browse the site and check in at anytime. You may also contact and make comments. 

For your child's first grade, they need to comment below! Remember, this site is being monitored and any inappropriate comments will result in an office referral!

SATURDAY STUDY SESSION!!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!

EOCT PRACTICE SESSION

 THIS SATURDAY MAY, 4, 2013 FROM 9 AM -1PM

ECAC is hosting a EOCT Practice this Saturday from 9-1. Please, bring your child, so they can receive extra practice for the EOCT. Remember the EOCT is only 2 days away on May 7, 2013, and they can use as much practice as then can get!

Parents, you need to provide your children with breakfast, and we will provide the students with lunch! Please, make sure you are at the school promptly at one to pick up your child.  If you have any questions please contact Ms. Willard.

EOCT Next Week!

Please, be aware that we will be taking our EOCT (End of Course Test) next week on May 7th, for my class. Please, make sure your child is practicing on Georgia OAS as well as on Study Island. These websites are helpful for ensuring that your child will pass the test.

Also, make sure that they have a good night's rest, a healthy breakfast, and they have had plenty of test practice!

FYI: For Your Information!

Next week students will begin working on Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet. I am very excited to start this unit! Here are a few things to look forward to as we read:

1. Students will receive a Romeo and Juliet study guide that consist of questions that cover the entire play. Students are responsible for keeping up with this study guide, completing all questions, and turning it in at the end of the unit for a grade. 
2. We are planning a field trip to the Shakespeare Tavern around May 15th for those students who have NO disciplinary problems and who are passing the class. Those who are not passing will be required to stay at the school during that time to complete all make-up work to improve their grade. I will give more details as we move closer to May. 
3. At the end of the unit, we will host a Shakespearean feast that will include medieval food stuffs and medieval dress. We will also watch the movie version of the play. However, this is also a reward for those students who are passing and have no disciplinary problems. All other students will be required to complete make-up work during this time to improve their grades. 
4. Students need to make sure they are completing their study island homework, which has been assigned to them each week and is due by Sunday. 

As always, I will be after school until 4:30 for tutorial everyday except Mondays. Students who are having problems accessing the internet are welcome to stay after school as well to complete any online work.

GA OAS Test

Tomorrow, students will be taking a test on the Georgia Online Assessment System over the standards that we have covered in class. Students need to study tonight and review any literary terms that we have went over. You may view the previous post for an update of literary terms.

If your child is absent from class on Thursday, they may go online and take the test at home. They may go to www.georgiaoas.org. Make sure you disable your pop up blocker, and the test is timed. So make sure your child has atleast 45 minutes to complete the test.  Students log-on information is their GTID# and the password is initpass. If you have any further questions be sure to send me an email.