Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.

1. Is the University of Michigan the best college?
2. What novels might we read during the school year?
3. What is the best part of 8th-grade literature and English?
4. Is it true that there is an independent page requirement?
5. What supplies will I need for class?
6. What can I do to prepare for your class over the summer?
7. Who made the 2009 JV Basketball Team?
8. When is basketball practice?

Is the University of Michigan the best college?

Silly question.  Of course it is!

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What novels might we read during the school year?

Possible texts include The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Shabanu by S.F. 
Staples, 
Daniel's Story by Carol Matas, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, and a 
mythology book by either Edith Hamilton or Mary Pope Osborne.

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What is the best part of 8th-grade literature and English?

Obviously, YOU are the best part of my class!  Hopefully, you will also 
enjoy 
job interviews, the Shakespeare Festival, writing essays (tee hee!), and a 
mythology banquet.  
Certainly everyone also enjoys preparing for the ISAT tests!  (tee hee)

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Is it true that there is an independent page requirement?

Yes.  For the first quarter, eighth graders are required to read 500 pages 
of 
outside reading.  By the end of the year, the independent reading goal will 
climb as high as 2,000 pages.  Higher goals will be available for incentive 
trips.

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What supplies will I need for class?

I ask each student to donate a ream of paper and three pencils.  You will 
also need to have a four different colored highlighters, blue or black 
ink pens, and a folder for English & a folder for literature. A journal will
be supplied in class.  You should always have an independent reading book 
with you.  A good attitude and a willingness to learn are also appreciated.

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What can I do to prepare for your class over the summer?

Read, read, read, read. :)

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Who made the 2009 JV Basketball Team?

Congratulations to everyone who tried out for the junior varsity basketball
team.  I am very proud of your efforts, and I hope that if you did not make
the team this year, you will keep working on your skills and try-out again
next year.

Our first practice is tomorrow (Friday, October 23) from 3:30-5 PM.  There
will be a 5 PM bus. You will receive a calendar of practices and games at that
time.

Congratulations to the following members of the JV Basketball Team 
   (names are listed alphabetically - my apologies if I misspelled your name!)

Anna M
Cailen 
Christan Fajardo
Jeannette 
Luci 
Maddie 
Natalie Aleman
Natalie Yousif
Nicole Wheeler
Samer
Sylvia 
Tiffany 
Yasmin

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When is basketball practice?

Basketball practice for J.V.:

Monday, 10/26: Practice, 3:30-5 PM
Tuesday, 10/27: Practice, 3:30-5 PM
Wednesday, 10/28:  Practice, 3:30-5 PM
Thursday, 10/39: Game
Friday, 10/30:  No practice - PTA Masquerade Dance in gym

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