What You Need To Know!
May 7, 2025Please remember that the final day for seniors to submit
assignments is May 15, 2025, and for non-seniors, May 22, 2025.
April 23, 2025- This course has no midterm or end-of-course exams.
April 21, 2025🎯 Academic Success
- Review
and Organize Notes
Go through the notes and materials from each subject. Summarize key
points—this will help with final exam prep and future reference.
- Meet
with Teachers
Ask about any missing assignments, upcoming deadlines, or tips for finals.
This shows initiative and may help improve your grade.
- Set
a Study Schedule
Create a realistic plan leading up to finals. Break study time into
manageable chunks and prioritize subjects based on difficulty and
importance.
- Form
Study Groups
Studying with classmates can make learning more effective and
engaging—just ensure the group stays focused.
🧠 Mental and
Emotional Wellness
- Practice
Stress Management
Get enough sleep, take breaks, and use techniques like deep breathing or
journaling to stay balanced.
- Reflect
on Your Year
Think about what you’ve learned academically and personally. What worked
well? What would you change next year?
📚 Planning Ahead
- Write
Your Resume or Portfolio
Record achievements, volunteer work, and extracurriculars. This is helpful
for college applications, jobs, or scholarships.
- Explore
Summer Opportunities
Look for internships, summer courses, volunteer roles, or part-time jobs.
These experiences boost your resume and help you grow.
- Set
Goals for Next Year
Whether it’s improving a grade, joining a new club, or preparing for
college tests, having goals gives you direction.
April 16, 2025
I have mapped out the remaining assignments for the semester. They are as follows:
Unit
Dropped
Complete*
11
Entire Unit Dropped
Entire Unit Dropped
12
U12L11
U12L12
U12L13
Quick Checks,
Practice, and Unit Test
13
U13L7
U13L8
U13L11
U12L13
U13L14
Quick Check
Quizzes
March 25, 2025Welcome back! I hope you had a safe and fun spring break. We are still working in Unit 9 Cybersecurity. We will begin Unit 10, "Impacts of Computing," in Connexus on March 31, 2025.
March 24, 2025We are starting our Cybersecurity Unit on March 24, 2025. Most assignments will be completed in CodeHS. Please read each Lesson Introduction Page carefully for instructions. The Cybersecurity assignment begins with Unit 9 Introduction and ends in Unit 9, Lesson 9. To streamline the process, you are not required to complete the CodeHS assignment verification process, which means you do not need to return to Connexus to complete the True/False assessment.
The following lessons have been removed from Unit 9:
- Lesson 9: Cybersecurity Apply
- Lesson 10: Cybersecurity Review
- Lesson 11: Cybersecurity Unit Test
March 17 - 21, 2025
Please remember that the final day for seniors to submit
assignments is May 15, 2025, and for non-seniors, May 22, 2025.
- This course has no midterm or end-of-course exams.
🎯 Academic Success
- Review
and Organize Notes
Go through the notes and materials from each subject. Summarize key points—this will help with final exam prep and future reference. - Meet
with Teachers
Ask about any missing assignments, upcoming deadlines, or tips for finals. This shows initiative and may help improve your grade. - Set
a Study Schedule
Create a realistic plan leading up to finals. Break study time into manageable chunks and prioritize subjects based on difficulty and importance. - Form
Study Groups
Studying with classmates can make learning more effective and engaging—just ensure the group stays focused.
🧠 Mental and
Emotional Wellness
- Practice
Stress Management
Get enough sleep, take breaks, and use techniques like deep breathing or journaling to stay balanced. - Reflect
on Your Year
Think about what you’ve learned academically and personally. What worked well? What would you change next year?
📚 Planning Ahead
- Write
Your Resume or Portfolio
Record achievements, volunteer work, and extracurriculars. This is helpful for college applications, jobs, or scholarships. - Explore
Summer Opportunities
Look for internships, summer courses, volunteer roles, or part-time jobs. These experiences boost your resume and help you grow. - Set
Goals for Next Year
Whether it’s improving a grade, joining a new club, or preparing for college tests, having goals gives you direction.
|
Unit |
Dropped |
Complete* |
|
11 |
Entire Unit Dropped |
Entire Unit Dropped |
|
12 |
U12L11 U12L12 U12L13 |
Quick Checks,
Practice, and Unit Test |
|
13 |
U13L7 U13L8 U13L11 U12L13 U13L14 |
Quick Check
Quizzes |
We are starting our Cybersecurity Unit on March 24, 2025. Most assignments will be completed in CodeHS. Please read each Lesson Introduction Page carefully for instructions. The Cybersecurity assignment begins with Unit 9 Introduction and ends in Unit 9, Lesson 9. To streamline the process, you are not required to complete the CodeHS assignment verification process, which means you do not need to return to Connexus to complete the True/False assessment.
The following lessons have been removed from Unit 9:
- Lesson 9: Cybersecurity Apply
- Lesson 10: Cybersecurity Review
- Lesson 11: Cybersecurity Unit Test
We will be out for spring break during the above dates. I hope you have a safe and fun break!
March 5, 2025The 3 extra credit points have been added for students who completed the CodeHs Survey.
February 26, 2025Do you want to earn 3 extra credit points! Complete the following brief survey on the CodeHs assignment process. Click here to access the survey. To earn the 3 extra credit points, the survey must be completed by Friday, February 28, 2025. Extra credit points will be added to your lowest test, quick check, CodeHs, or portfolio grade.
February 25, 2025
The following lessons have been dropped from Unit 8:- U8L6: Reliability and Scalability
- U8L8: Network Communication and Organization Apply
- U8L9: Network Communication and Organization Review
- U8L10: Network Communication and Organization Unit Test
February 13, 2025The majority of Unit 6 lessons will be completed in Conexus. These assignments will not include a Lesson Introduction Page. I will update this entry with a table specifying which lessons will be completed in Conexus, which will be completed in CodeHs, and which will be removed from Unit 6.
February 8, 2025The following lessons have been dropped from Unit 5:- U5L7: Collaborative Group Program Writing
- U5L8: Using Industry-Standards Tools
- U5L9: Collaboration Prompt
- U5L10: Collaboration Discussion
- U5L13: Software Licenses
- U5L14: Intermediate Programming Apply
- U5L15: Intermediate Programming Review
- U5L16: Intermediate Programming Unit Test
February 6, 2025Check out the
"Black History Celebration" by clicking on the Black History
Celebration blog tag.
February 2, 2025***Very Important*** CodeHS Grading
January 31, 2025---Important
- U8L6: Reliability and Scalability
- U8L8: Network Communication and Organization Apply
- U8L9: Network Communication and Organization Review
- U8L10: Network Communication and Organization Unit Test
- U5L7: Collaborative Group Program Writing
- U5L8: Using Industry-Standards Tools
- U5L9: Collaboration Prompt
- U5L10: Collaboration Discussion
- U5L13: Software Licenses
- U5L14: Intermediate Programming Apply
- U5L15: Intermediate Programming Review
- U5L16: Intermediate Programming Unit Test
Check out the "Black History Celebration" by clicking on the Black History Celebration blog tag.
This lesson was locked in CodeHs but is now open. Please complete Unit 3 Lesson 8.
January 29, 2025Time flies!! Unit 4 is already upon us. Students should complete Pearson Unit 4, Lessons 1-4 (Pearson lessons that include Quick Checks). The remaining lessons in Unit 4 will be completed using CodeHS. Lesson Introduction pages and detailed assignment instructions will be added 1/30/25.
January 27, 2025
The following CodeHS assignments are now past due. A temporary zero has been recorded in your grade book if you have not completed the assignments below. However, you are still able to submit the assignments for grading. If you mark a CodeHS assignment as complete but have not finished it, a grade adjustment will be made to accurately reflect the work you have or have not submitted.
The table below shows the past due CodeHs lesson module names, lesson names, assignment dates, and assignment due dates.
|
CodeHs Module |
CodeHs Assignments & Name |
Points Available |
Assignment Date |
Due Date |
|
Basic
Python and Console Interaction: Printing in Python |
Login
to Clever and CodeHs |
0 |
1/15/2025 |
1/22/2025 |
|
Basic Python
and Console Interaction: Printing in Python: Printing in Python |
Printing in Python
Video, Printing in Python Check for Understanding Quiz, and Example: Hello,
World! |
4 |
1/16/2025 |
1/22/2025 |
|
Basic
Python and Console Interaction: Printing in Python |
Printing
Multiple Lines, Introduce Yourself, Fix This Program |
11 |
1/16/2025 |
1/22/2025 |
|
Basic
Python and Console Interaction: Variables and Types |
Variables and Types
videos, Check for Understanding Quiz,
Variables in Action, Variable Types, Variable Naming |
6 |
1/17/2025 |
1/24/2025 |
|
Basic
Python and Console Interaction: Variables and Types |
Make
some variables, Undefined Variables |
10 |
1/17/2025 |
1/24/2025 |
The Computing Systems Unit Test is now past due. If you haven't completed this assignment a temporary zero has been entered into your grade book. You may still submit this assignment.
January 21, 2025Please go to the "How To Video Tutorial" Tab on this blog and watch the "How to Verify The Completion of CodeHs Assignment(s)." This video is also linked to the Unit 3 Lesson Introduction Pages.
January 17, 2025
This is a friendly reminder that we will use CodeHS for instructional content and assignments in Unit 3. Follow these video instructions and log into Clever and then CodeHs. All lessons in Unit 3 have been modified. It is critically important that you read each Lesson Introduction page for assignment instructions.
January 16, 2025 ****Important****
Assignments for Unit 3 will be completed in CodeHS. Review each Lesson Introduction page in Connexus, watch the instructional videos on logging into Clever and CodeHS (videos are located on Lesson Introduction Pages and on the How To Video Tutorial on this Blog, and learn how to navigate the CodeHS platform. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the grade books in CodeHS and Connexus.
January 14, 2025
Unit 2 Lesson 10 has been dropped. You are not required to complete this lesson.
January 9, 2025
If you
missed the live lesson drop-in with Ms. Davis on 1/8/25, click the Live Lesson
Schedule and Recording tab to view the live lesson drop-in video
recording.
Click here to access and complete the 3-point Extra Credit Introduction to Programming
Scavenger Hunt. Please note that the final day to submit this activity is
January 13, 2025. Once completed, kindly send it to me via Webmail.
***January 8-10, 2025***
Hello caretakers, learning coaches, and students!
We will continue to use the
Renaissance STAR Benchmark Assessment as our universal screener for students in
grades 9, 10, and 11. This assessment will be administered in spring. Students
will complete the STAR Benchmark Assessment in their homeroom teacher's live
lesson room. The assessment dates and homeroom teachers' live lesson link have
been added to your students' Planner. The screening results will be
examined alongside other student data to identify students needing more
intensive targeted instruction in math and reading.
To prepare to take the Renaissance
STAR Benchmark Assessments, your student will need:
- a computer
- your student's username and password
- headphones or speakers
- scratch paper
- pencil
You are welcome to watch this video (scroll down to see the video)
which will provide you with an overview of Renaissance STAR Assessments before
testing. Students mustn't be provided with assistance when answering
questions, their webcam is on throughout test administration, and your student
is in a distraction-free environment. The data will be used to ensure your
student receives personalized instructional support.
If you have any questions, please
reach out.
Thank you!
****Winter
Renaissance STAR Test Dates***
- January 8 - STAR Math
- January 9 - STAR Reading
- January 10 - STAR Make-Ups
January 7, 2025
- Read the Lesson Introduction Pages before
completing a lesson. If you have any questions, please email me.
- Mark all completed lessons, activities, or lessons that have been skipped as complete.
