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The vision of Palestine High School is to create an atmosphere where learning is a way of life, where students develop a work ethic and a sense of responsibility that will serve them well in any endeavor they pursue, and where success is measured against potential.

Mr Catt - 1962

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For the week of May 3 to May 7, 2010

all assignments are subject to change

updated May 5, 2010

Homework Assignments

Hutsonville-Palestine baseball schedule and results 2010

Homecoming pictures 2008

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is being hosted by the Student Senate on May 17

Time to brag a little.

At Saturday's drive hosted by the Masonic Lodge, I gave my 72nd pint!

If I can do it, so can you.

Remember, if you donate blood then you can earn your student a homework exemption from my class good for one day of no homework.

Save a life, Give Blood.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who donated the last time.

Thanks again, and remember:

Please Donate Blood; It's quick, it's easy and it makes you feel good!

If you aren't sure about the need for donations, or what you should know before donating,

check out this information from the American Red Cross.

Blood donor frequently asked questions from the American Red Cross

Blood facts from the American Red Cross

Blood donor information from the American Red Cross - iron

Blood donor guidelines from the American Red Cross page 1

Blood donor guidelines from the American Red Cross page 2

JAG DAY Results 2007

JAG DAY Results 2008

JAG DAY Results 2009

Jag Day was very exciting this year. Just when it looked like the Juniors were going to run away with the title, the Seniors charged back and won in a tie-breaker.

Look below for portfolio projects from this year's Geometry class.

Geometry Portfolio Project Assignments

Project 1 - due 8/31/09: scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 3 - due 9/28/09 scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 4 - due 10/5/09 : scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 6 - due 11/2/09: scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 7 - due 11/16/09: scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 9 - due 11/30/09: scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 10 - due 12/7/09: scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Project 11 - due 1/5/10: scoring rubric and assignment sheet

Illinois State Math Standards

These were adopted by the State a few years ago and are the basis for the PSAE test given to the Juniors every year. The five math goals shown here are an attempt to spell out exactly what your child is supposed to be learning. Included with the goals themselves are explanations of what they mean and statements that break down the goals into smaller bite size pieces. So, when they say "Why do we have to learn this?" The answer now is "Because the State says so."

To see the Goals and explanatory statements click here.

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Attention 2006 PGS Graduates

The state of Illinois has changed the graduation requirements beginning with your Freshman class. Starting with your class, in order to graduate from high school in the state of Illinois, every student must PASS three years of math, including Algebra I and a course with a "significant amount of geometry content."

Parents

What can you do to help your student succeed?

First, recognize that success isn't measured by an A or B on a grade card. If your son or daughter has given their absolute best effort and has learned the material to the best of their ability, then they have succeeded.

Second, recognize that high school classes are going to be difficult at times. As the athletes have said for years "No pain, no gain". If your student is breezing through a class, then its probably not a high enough level for them and by taking it, they really aren't gaining much in their preparation for college or even just life after high school.

Third, in a math class, HOMEWORK is critical! Most students that fail my math classes have made a choice to fail by not doing their homework. Again, like the athletes, you have to practice the basic skills sometime before you can be expected to use them. Homework is your chance to practice the fundamentals, to get help, to ask questions, and then when the "game" rolls around on Friday's test, you have the opportunity to show off what you've learned. So, to succeed, you must do your homework EVERY DAY.

Fourth, in my Algebra I, Pre Calculus and Geometry classes, in the week before a test, your student will receive at least one worksheet as homework to prepare for the test. These worksheets are virtually identical to the test. Question formats are the same with just the numbers being changed in the problem. Make ABSOLUTELY sure your student does the worksheet. We will go over every problem in class and they have the chance to see them worked out on the chalkboard and to ask questions about them. If a student can't do problem 7 on the worksheet, then they definitely should be asking for help because problem 7 on the test is going to be EXACTLY like that.