Summer School - Blog 1 - How do College Freshmen Perceive the Differences between High School and College

Read the following report by Drew Appleby, Ph. D.  Perceptions Report.
Respond in an education format your opinion on the report.  In addtion to your own response, make a comment on one classmate's response.

Blog Assignment - January 10-14

The latest literary controversary surrounds the use of the "n" word in the literary classic Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.  Read the following New York Times article and discuss your own perspective.  Remember to sign off with your full name and class period.

Blog Assignment - Nov. 15-23

Should an employer be able to fire an employee for disparaging, insubordinate remarks made on social networking sites like Facebook?  Some people feel that slanderous talk about a company should be relegated to open, non-electronic forums and should not be posted on sites like Facebook.  Read the following article about a woman who is now suing her company stating that her 1st amendments rights were violated by her wrongful termination.  Facebook Firing

Blog Assignment - Nov.1 - Nov.5

We will be reading Lord of the Flies for the next two and a half weeks.  There are several themes that we will be discussing including but not limited to - loss of civilization, innate human evil, and loss of innocence.  What modern-day news events could relate with any of these themes?

Blog Assignment for Oct. 25-29

How do you feel about tattoos in the workplace?  Read the following article posted on CNN about this controversial topic and then comment on the article while weighing in with your own opinion.  In addition to your own blog posting, remember to comment on at least one classmate's blog posting. 

Blog Assignment for Oct. 18-Oct. 22

Welcome Back!  We've gone two weeks without a blog and so much has happened in the world.  At the forefront of world news is the rescue of the Chilean miners.  It's so refreshing to watch news that is positive and isn't in some way connected to tragedy, scandal or horror.  What is your reaction to the rescue?  Did you happen to watch any of it live?  How do you think the miners' lives will change as a result of this event?  I'm curious to know your opinions.   Make sure you are also responding to ONE of your classmate's responses. 

Bonus Blog Assignment for Oct. 4 - Oct. 8

This week's assignment is not required.  However, if you choose to do this blog, you will have 5 points added to your next vocabulary quiz.  In your opinion, what are some POSITIVE changes that could be made at our high school to make it even better than it already is?  Make sure you are being constructive with your suggestions and advice.  Think about academics, extra-curricular activities, relationships between students, relationships between students and teachers/staff, lunch room, class periods, class schedules, etc... Be creative and try to think outside the box.  Maybe you've heard of something at another school that works.  Write it down and together, let's make Cy-Woods like Snapple - "The best stuff just got better."