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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Law Enforcement Torch Run

On Friday, June 10, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be passing in front of the High School. The torch will proceed past the Intermediate School and be handed off near the gas station on Hackensack Street. We are encouraging students to participate in this event. The cost to participate is $20 (minimum), which includes a tee shirt for the participant. 

The run will take place in the morning hours (around 10 AM) and is for a short period of time. A signed permission slip and the monetary donation must be returned to the Main Office by May 25, 2016.

A permission slip can be obtained in Guidance, the Main Office, or from a PE teacher. 


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Web 2.0: Adding RSS Feeds to Your Blog

On your blog, you must add 3 unique RSS URL feeds to display on your blog as a side gadget only. Unique means 3 different URLs. You can't choose 3 from the same page.



Due before class ends on May 10

TV P&C: Junior Reflection Video

Juniors: 

Not to leave you out, your task if to complete a course reflection video. In this video each junior bust appear on camera and talk about the following:

  1. Their best videos of the year
  2. The best moments of the class or with classmates
  3. When you become a senior, what will you miss from the class.4
  4. What new courses you are taking next year.
  5. What your career plans are to date.
This video is due May 19. It will be 1 complete video with all juniors in it. Each junior should speak for at least 2 minutes. Make the video more casual and not a formal interview.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Web 2.0: Do Now, Gandhi, May 3

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi 


What things ignite your desire to help make this world a better place? Really think about this. How can your life goals not only fulfill your own needs but contribute to the community. Use your own blog.

TV P&C: DO NOW May 3

Each student must appear and complete a short news worthy video this week. Please comment on this post with what you are going to go.

Friday, April 29, 2016

TV P&C: April 29, 2016

All students must create and share an outline of Module 69A and 69B. This is to be done individually and students are not to share their work.

A Test will follow next week.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Tech Lit: Flyer Sample, Pros & Cons


  • I will send out groups of 3
  • Your job is to go to the location I specify and take at a minimum of 5 pictures of various flyers you find in the halls
  • Once you come back, post the flyers to your blog
    • Along with the flyer image, include the following
      • What the flyer was advertising
      • The Good/Bad (Pros & Cons) of the flyer
      • What you would do differently if you were to design the flyer
      • Any other information you want to include

    TV P&C: Individual Senior Special

    Click here for the details.

    Due Dates:
    May 6- Full Script
    May 18- Final Video due from each senior. Can turn in earlier. Minus 1 grade for each day late.

    Monday, April 25, 2016

    Tech Lit: Creating a Business Card


    1. Homework: Bring in a sample business card: Due 4/26
    2. Click here for the project on creating your own

    Wednesday, April 20, 2016

    TV P&C: April 20, 2016

    Please read and outline Module 68. Must be placed in your Google Drive folder.

    Tuesday, April 19, 2016

    AWD: Frames Test

    • Page HTM 282/283
    • Follow all steps, except
      • No printing
      • Save to the correct folder on your laptop: Project06\InTheLab folder