Exciting times with Excel!

For my computer classes, we will be starting our study of Microsoft Excel. We will learn how to create spread sheets, but we will also be exploring some other fun things that Excel can do.

Projects Due...

Government campaign projects are due next week! A day classes have their project due on November 16 and B day classes have their project due on November 17th.

We will have one more work day for each class before the due date.

Test This Week!

Government classes will have a test this week over the Executive Branch of government. A day classes will have their test on Wednesday and B day classes will have their test on Thursday.

Make sure to study hard for the test!

Government Class...

This week in Government class, we will wrap up our study of the Executive Branch.

Next Monday and Tuesday we will review for the test that is next Wednesday and Thursday.

Also don't forget that projects are due in two weeks!

Getting in the Election Spirit!

Today is Election Day! I want to encourage all of you who are old enough to go out and vote today. These are important elections and the country need to hear your voice.

This week in Class...

This week in government, we are diving into the Electoral College. This will be an interesting and exciting topic!

My computer classes will continue to explore all of the fun things about Microsoft PowerPoint!

Congrats to Volleyball!

A big congratulations goes out to Goodpasture's girls volleyball team! They are on their way to state this Wednesday through Friday. We want to wish them lots of luck!

Because of the game on Wednesday, students will be allowed to leave school (with a signed permission note) after 5th period.

Government Project

This week is an exciting week in government class as well as at Goodpasture. With Homecoming this Friday and floats happening all week, everyone is excited and full of school spirit.

We have been talking this week in Government class about political parties and beginning our study of the executive branch. On Wednesday (for A days) and Thursday (for B days) I am assigning the big project for the semester. In groups, students will be putting together a Presidential campaign. They will pick someone to run for President and then create all of the necessary campaign material. This project will be worth 150 points. Students will have 3 class periods to work on the project at school. There will be some required time outside of class as well. The projects are due on November 16 (for A days) and November 17 (for B days).

I will attach the assignment sheet and the rubric for the project to an email.

I am so excited about this project. It is a big hit with students every year and a fun way to learn more about the executive branch!

PowerPoint Here We Come!

In computer class this week, we are beginning our study of PowerPoint. It is going to be fun to discover all of the cool things that this program can do. On top of having fun with PowerPoint, we will also be learning how to use this program to complete school work in all subjects!

Government Test!

Yesterday and today, we spent time reviewing for our 2nd government test of the year. "A" day classes will take their test tomorrow. "B" day classes will take their test on Friday!

Welcome Back!

I hope that everyone had a fabulous Fall Break. Mine was wonderfully relaxing. As we move more into the month of October, I am realizing that we are about to start a very busy and exciting time in the school year. Tomorrow all of our Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors begin work on Homecoming floats. Then next Friday, we will celebrate Homecoming with a parade, crowning ceremony, and football game. Then the next Friday is the girls powder puff football game. October is going to be a very busy but fun month here at Goodpasture!

Homework for Wed/Thurs

The only government homework for Wed/Thurs is to finish up your bill to law flow charts if they were not completed in class.

Fall Break!!!

Don't forget that Fall Break is this Friday and next Monday. I hope you all enjoy a fabulous time off!

Last Week of the Quarter

I can't believe that we are already at the end of the first 9 weeks. This first quarter has flown by!

In government class, we will be talking about the process that a bill takes to become a law and campaign fundraising in Congress.  We are not having a 9 weeks test. Instead, our unit test over Congress will be at the end of next week. We will spend the first part of next week reviewing.

In computer class, we will be learning how to blog all week!

Don't Forget...

Tuesday is a half day of school! We will be dismissing from school at 10:50.

Taste of Madison will be going on in the high school gym on Tuesday night from 5 to 7. All students will receive a complimentary ticket to the event. 

This week in Computer Class...

This week in computer class, we will be finishing up our study of Microsoft Word. On Monday we will cover the fun activity of Mail Merging! Then on Wednesday, we will begin to create a web page. Friday will be a day to catch up on any assignments that have been missed over the last few weeks.

Next week, we will begin to look at how to create a blog!

This week in Government Class...

We are continuing our study of Congress this week! On Tuesday (A Day) or Wednesday (B Day) we will have a quiz over the basic structure of Congress. This will be a multiple choice, 50 point quiz.

The rest of the week will be spent looking into the powers of Congress. 

Welcome

Hello all!

Welcome to my blog. On this site you will find everything you need to know about my government and computer classes. I will update this blog with assignments and handouts. Please feel free to leave a comment under any post if you have questions.