Be prepared for an Act II quiz on Macbeth on Monday, Dec. 1st.
I hope everyone has a relaxing holiday full of many blessings:)
Ms. S
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Counseling Office Newsletter
WHITEHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIOR & SENIOR NEWS BULLETIN-11/13/08
A. TJC SPRING REGISTRATION:
1. TJC Spring Registration for classes taken at TJC:
Nov. 10 – Jan. 4; Payment deadline: Jan. 5 @ 6:00pm
TJC Website: www.tjc.edu/onlineschedule to view classes or pick up a TJC Spring Registration Guide in the Counselors’ office.
Late Registration: Jan. 12-13, by alphabet (see Spring Registration Guide)
Seniors already taking classes at TJC in the Fall need: Unofficial copy of their transcript; and a TJC Dual Credit Permission Form signed by their HS Counselor and Parent.
Seniors taking classes at TJC for the first time also need to complete a TJC Admissions Application, and have passing THEA scores or be THEA Exempt.
2. TJC Spring Registration for classes taken at WHS:
Jan. 7, 8:30-11:30 @ WHS (Payment due by January 6)
3. Dual Credit Fees: 3 credit hour classes (Eng 1302; Eng 2333; Govt 2305; Econ 2301, French): $304.00
4 credit hour class (Math 2412 College Pre-Cal): $397.00
Installment Plan Available:
$304: 1st Payment-$177; 2nd & 3rd Payments: $76 ea.
$397: 1st Payment-$223.50; 2nd & 3rd Payments: $99.25 ea.
B. COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
For High School Students and Parents
Monday, Feb. 2, 09 @ 6:30pm in the Cafeteria
presented by TJC Financial Aid Office representative
C. WHS WEBSITE: www.whitehouseisd.org
Click on High School Campus; then Counselors Corner to find updated Newsletters and Scholarships/College visit days.
D. SENIORS AWARDS NIGHT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
Seniors need to bring documentation of any academic scholarships offered them to the counselors’ office in the spring so that these can be recognized at the Senior Awards Night Program on Thursday, May 21, 09. More details of the Awards Program will be available in the spring.
E. SAT and ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND TEST DATES:
SAT: Register by December 26 for the January 24 test
www.collegeboard.com
ACT: Register by January 6 for the February 7 test
www.actstudent.org
JUNIOR & SENIOR NEWS BULLETIN-11/13/08
A. TJC SPRING REGISTRATION:
1. TJC Spring Registration for classes taken at TJC:
Nov. 10 – Jan. 4; Payment deadline: Jan. 5 @ 6:00pm
TJC Website: www.tjc.edu/onlineschedule to view classes or pick up a TJC Spring Registration Guide in the Counselors’ office.
Late Registration: Jan. 12-13, by alphabet (see Spring Registration Guide)
Seniors already taking classes at TJC in the Fall need: Unofficial copy of their transcript; and a TJC Dual Credit Permission Form signed by their HS Counselor and Parent.
Seniors taking classes at TJC for the first time also need to complete a TJC Admissions Application, and have passing THEA scores or be THEA Exempt.
2. TJC Spring Registration for classes taken at WHS:
Jan. 7, 8:30-11:30 @ WHS (Payment due by January 6)
3. Dual Credit Fees: 3 credit hour classes (Eng 1302; Eng 2333; Govt 2305; Econ 2301, French): $304.00
4 credit hour class (Math 2412 College Pre-Cal): $397.00
Installment Plan Available:
$304: 1st Payment-$177; 2nd & 3rd Payments: $76 ea.
$397: 1st Payment-$223.50; 2nd & 3rd Payments: $99.25 ea.
B. COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
For High School Students and Parents
Monday, Feb. 2, 09 @ 6:30pm in the Cafeteria
presented by TJC Financial Aid Office representative
C. WHS WEBSITE: www.whitehouseisd.org
Click on High School Campus; then Counselors Corner to find updated Newsletters and Scholarships/College visit days.
D. SENIORS AWARDS NIGHT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
Seniors need to bring documentation of any academic scholarships offered them to the counselors’ office in the spring so that these can be recognized at the Senior Awards Night Program on Thursday, May 21, 09. More details of the Awards Program will be available in the spring.
E. SAT and ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND TEST DATES:
SAT: Register by December 26 for the January 24 test
www.collegeboard.com
ACT: Register by January 6 for the February 7 test
www.actstudent.org
Monday, November 10, 2008
Extra Credit
Want extra credit?
Attend one performance of WHS Theater Department’s
Bye, Bye, Birdie.
Attach a half page review of the play to a program and turn it in no later than November 19th.
Performances are:
Tuesday, November 11th 7 PM
Saturday, November 15th 7 PM
Sunday, November 16th 2 PM
Tuesday, November 18th 7 PM
Cost is $5.00 for students, and $7.00 for adults
Attend one performance of WHS Theater Department’s
Bye, Bye, Birdie.
Attach a half page review of the play to a program and turn it in no later than November 19th.
Performances are:
Tuesday, November 11th 7 PM
Saturday, November 15th 7 PM
Sunday, November 16th 2 PM
Tuesday, November 18th 7 PM
Cost is $5.00 for students, and $7.00 for adults
Macbeth Notes
Macbeth
Shakespearean Drama:
1. Extensively developed characters
2. Borrowed from other sources: Macbeth comes from Holinshed’s Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
3. Shakespeare uses Aristotle’s unities:
Time, place, action
Dramatic Structure:
Act I – Exposition, exciting force (starts the action
Act II – Rising action
Act III – Climax – plot makes a definitive change
Act IV – Falling action
Act V-Moment of final suspense when protagonist feels he will not be defeated, then catastrophe, and denouement (unraveling of plot details).
Style Elements:
Notice use of nemesis( an opponent who cannot be beaten or overcome)– making the punishment fit the crime
In Greek mythology, nemesis refers to the goddess of retribution, justice, or vengeance.
Shakespeare’s style:
Includes all classes of people, presents information realistically
Fine character portrayal
Universal themes
Supernatural= prophecy
Classic Tragic Character:
A man who is greatly admired in his powers and opportunities
Actions involve the well being of others in his society
The play’s plot will show him working to achieve a goal that is very dear to him
His actions involve choices.
Character (continued):
His tragedy is brought about by an error in judgment that sets off a chain of circumstances he did not or could not foresee and cannot be halted.
His destiny’s danger may be the result of enemies, or a supernatural force.
As the tragedy ends, he is bitter, burned out, and desparate.
The Supernatural in Macbeth:
Witches:
Foretell the future, appear at unusual times in the text
Ghosts:
Images of frightful prophecy or imaginings of the mind of someone who is distressed.
Interpretation of the aforementioned is complex and not always helpful to characters.
Themes:
Appearance vs. reality
Power corrupts
Motifs (recurring images):
Weaponry
Blood
Storms
(Make a list of others as we read the play).
Shakespearean Drama:
1. Extensively developed characters
2. Borrowed from other sources: Macbeth comes from Holinshed’s Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
3. Shakespeare uses Aristotle’s unities:
Time, place, action
Dramatic Structure:
Act I – Exposition, exciting force (starts the action
Act II – Rising action
Act III – Climax – plot makes a definitive change
Act IV – Falling action
Act V-Moment of final suspense when protagonist feels he will not be defeated, then catastrophe, and denouement (unraveling of plot details).
Style Elements:
Notice use of nemesis( an opponent who cannot be beaten or overcome)– making the punishment fit the crime
In Greek mythology, nemesis refers to the goddess of retribution, justice, or vengeance.
Shakespeare’s style:
Includes all classes of people, presents information realistically
Fine character portrayal
Universal themes
Supernatural= prophecy
Classic Tragic Character:
A man who is greatly admired in his powers and opportunities
Actions involve the well being of others in his society
The play’s plot will show him working to achieve a goal that is very dear to him
His actions involve choices.
Character (continued):
His tragedy is brought about by an error in judgment that sets off a chain of circumstances he did not or could not foresee and cannot be halted.
His destiny’s danger may be the result of enemies, or a supernatural force.
As the tragedy ends, he is bitter, burned out, and desparate.
The Supernatural in Macbeth:
Witches:
Foretell the future, appear at unusual times in the text
Ghosts:
Images of frightful prophecy or imaginings of the mind of someone who is distressed.
Interpretation of the aforementioned is complex and not always helpful to characters.
Themes:
Appearance vs. reality
Power corrupts
Motifs (recurring images):
Weaponry
Blood
Storms
(Make a list of others as we read the play).
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
End of the 6 weeks due dates
Seniors:
As the second 6 weeks draws to an imminent close, be apprised of the following items to study/due dates.
1. The Pardoner's Tale worksheet is due at the beginning of class on Oct. 30.
2. The Open Note quiz for Canterbury Tales General Prologue will be on Friday, Oct. 31. You are allowed to use notes that you took during classroom presentations, and individual notes that you added to the salmon sheet while reading p. 101-120 in your text. You will NOT be allowed to use study guides such as: Cliff Notes, Spark Notes or the like.
NOTE: A final copy of your vita, plus a rough draft is due on Friday, October 31st.
4. Your six weeks test is on Tuesday, November 4th and covers the following:
*All medieval period notes and handouts
*The General Prologue p. 101-120
*Pardoner's Tale p. 125
*Wife of Bath tale (from a class set of handouts).
The test is scantron, so please bring your own #2 pencil. You may not use any notes on the 6 weeks test.
As the second 6 weeks draws to an imminent close, be apprised of the following items to study/due dates.
1. The Pardoner's Tale worksheet is due at the beginning of class on Oct. 30.
2. The Open Note quiz for Canterbury Tales General Prologue will be on Friday, Oct. 31. You are allowed to use notes that you took during classroom presentations, and individual notes that you added to the salmon sheet while reading p. 101-120 in your text. You will NOT be allowed to use study guides such as: Cliff Notes, Spark Notes or the like.
NOTE: A final copy of your vita, plus a rough draft is due on Friday, October 31st.
4. Your six weeks test is on Tuesday, November 4th and covers the following:
*All medieval period notes and handouts
*The General Prologue p. 101-120
*Pardoner's Tale p. 125
*Wife of Bath tale (from a class set of handouts).
The test is scantron, so please bring your own #2 pencil. You may not use any notes on the 6 weeks test.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Six Weeks Test
Your 6 weeks test is Tuesday, November 4th.
Study the following:
1. All Medieval Period notes and handouts
2. The General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales p. 101-120 in your text
3. The Pardoner's Tale in your text
4. The Wife of Bath's tale - from handouts and study guide
THE TEST IS SCANTRON, SO PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PENCIL.
Study the following:
1. All Medieval Period notes and handouts
2. The General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales p. 101-120 in your text
3. The Pardoner's Tale in your text
4. The Wife of Bath's tale - from handouts and study guide
THE TEST IS SCANTRON, SO PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PENCIL.
Senior Vita Due Oct. 31 **TEST GRADE**
Please turn in a rough draft, and a typed final copy.
Senior Vita
A vita, Latin for “life, is a summary of your high school academic life. Do not include items prior to your high school career. This important document is used for college applications and scholarship committees. You will need to keep a copy for yourself so you can update it as events/awards occur this year. I will give your counselor a copy for your file.
The format is similar to a job resume. Start with your name, address, city, state, zip, phone number centered.
Next, discuss your Graduation Endorsements (DAP, Recommended, etc).
The next section is for your GPA.
Include your class rank and standardized college entrance exam scores.
List your Honors and Awards next (academic and extra-curricular).
Then, list your extra-curricular activities. List them like this (Varsity Football 4
years). Include your senior year if you plan to stay in the activity.
Community Service goes next. (This does not include any court ordered
community service projects).
The next section is your work experience with the most recent stated first.
It should look like:
August 2007 to Present Certified Cashier at Brookshire Grocery Company
Summer 2006 Mowed lawns in my neighborhood.
The last section is for your expected college(s). This may include more than one
institution since you are still in the process of making up your mind.
You can also include military service or technical school, if that is a part o of your future plans.
Senior Vita
A vita, Latin for “life, is a summary of your high school academic life. Do not include items prior to your high school career. This important document is used for college applications and scholarship committees. You will need to keep a copy for yourself so you can update it as events/awards occur this year. I will give your counselor a copy for your file.
The format is similar to a job resume. Start with your name, address, city, state, zip, phone number centered.
Next, discuss your Graduation Endorsements (DAP, Recommended, etc).
The next section is for your GPA.
Include your class rank and standardized college entrance exam scores.
List your Honors and Awards next (academic and extra-curricular).
Then, list your extra-curricular activities. List them like this (Varsity Football 4
years). Include your senior year if you plan to stay in the activity.
Community Service goes next. (This does not include any court ordered
community service projects).
The next section is your work experience with the most recent stated first.
It should look like:
August 2007 to Present Certified Cashier at Brookshire Grocery Company
Summer 2006 Mowed lawns in my neighborhood.
The last section is for your expected college(s). This may include more than one
institution since you are still in the process of making up your mind.
You can also include military service or technical school, if that is a part o of your future plans.
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