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Homework Assignments We are unable to access this website through the server at school. I will update this page and assignments as soon as these problems are corrected. For the week of May 12 to May 16 all assignments are subject to change updated May 9
The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be in July, I believe, sponsored by the Masonic lodge. Please support them the way you've helped us this year. We had 23 successful donors this time. A BIG THANK YOU to all who donated. Several people had low iron this time, so start eating those veggies! 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. JAG DAY Results 2007 Look below for portfolio projects from this year's Geometry class.
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Pre Calculus
Algebra I	worksheet for test review	worksheet for test review	set 103, page 437 Senior Exams	Test & Senior Exams	set 104, page 441
Geometry	page 426 page 433 # 2 -54 evens	page 441 # 2 - 46 evens	page 448 # 2 - 54 evens	page 456 # 2 - 46 evens	portfolio projects due - measurement reports
Statistics	page 262 - 48 even		Senior Exams	Senior Exams
General Math	field trip	page 271	page 274	page 275	page 277

Tip: To understand any subject, you have to ASK questions. Don't let peer pressure or fear of embarrassment keep you from understanding the material and doing the best you can do.

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.

Blood Donor Frequently Asked Questions

Blood Facts Sheet from American Red Cross

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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 General Math 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.