Welcome to English 8. There is much work to do as we prepare for the Writing
SOL, which will be given in March 2012, and the Reading SOL
which will be given in May. We will complete a variety of projects during
the school year.
The Accelerated Reader chain link competition between classes is going on
now. Students must complete tests with a score of 85% to obtain a ticket and
a prize from the library. The student will then record his/her name and the
name of the book on a chain link. Once every three weeks, tickets will be
drawn and students who are chosen will be rewarded. At the end of the year
the teacher with the most links in her chain will send eligible students to a
pizza party in the library. Each six weeks students who achieve their goal
will be invited to an ice cream party. Reading always helps students achieve
better in all classes.
The 21st Century Community Learning Center is busy with many activities every
week. Homework Assistance and Tutoring can be arranged Monday through
Thursday of each week. The activity buses are available on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons. Recreation and cultural enrichment activities are
planned each month. Check out the calendar that is sent home each month.