What You Need To Know! 

May 7, 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 end-of-course exam

• Business Plan Project Point System 

• The point system for the Business Plan Project includes an 18-point curve, meaning all students are awarded 18 points out of the 50 available for the assignment.

  • If you have completed your business plan, the 18 points are already included in your project score.

  • If you have not yet completed the project, I have added 18 curve points to your grade book for this assignment. 

  • Once you complete the project, any additional points earned will be added to your total.

  Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification.

April 28th - May 1, 2025

I will be out of the office for state testing April 28th through May 1st. We will not have a live lesson session on April 30th. 

April 23, 2025

The Entrepreneurship Business Plan Project is now past due. Students who have not completed this assignment have received a temporary zero in their grade books. However, students may still complete it for full credit. The remaining semester's live lesson sessions will be dedicated to helping students complete any or all incomplete assignments. These sessions will be required for students who need to attend. I will send email reminders of the days I will hold required live lesson sessions and add these times to students' planners. 

Temporary zeros have also been entered into the grade book of students who have not completed the Unit 11 Lesson 12 Flashcard Quiz. 

There is no end-of-course exam for this class. 

April 21, 2025

🎯 Academic Success

1. 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.
2. Meet with Teachers
   Ask about any missing assignments, upcoming deadlines, or tips for finals. This shows initiative and may help improve your grade.
3. 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.
4. Form Study Groups
   Studying with classmates can make learning more effective and engaging—just ensure the group stays focused.

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🧠 Mental and Emotional Wellness

5. Practice Stress Management
   Get enough sleep, take breaks, and use techniques like deep breathing or journaling to stay balanced.
6. Reflect on Your Year
   Think about what you’ve learned academically and personally. What worked well? What would you change next year?

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📚 Planning Ahead

7. Write Your Resume or Portfolio
   Record achievements, volunteer work, and extracurriculars. This is helpful for college applications, jobs, or scholarships.
8. Explore Summer Opportunities
   Look for internships, summer courses, volunteer roles, or part-time jobs. These experiences boost your resume and help you grow.
9. 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 all remaining assignments for this semester. They are as follows: 

Unit	Dropped	Complete*
11	U11L7 U11L8 U11L9 U11L10 U11L11	U11L12: Flashcard Quiz
12	U12L7 U12L8 U12L9 U12L10	U12L11: Flashcard Quiz
13	U13L1 U13L2 U13L3 U12L4	U13L10: Flashcard Quiz
14	Entire Unit Dropped	Entire Unit Dropped
15	Entire Unit Dropped	Entire Unit Dropped
16	U16L7 U16L9 U16L10 U16L11 U16L12 U16L13	Complete U16L8 Activity 1

April 3, 2025

The following lessons have been dropped from Unit 11:

U11L7: Critical Thinking Questions

U11L8: Activity 1

U11L9: Activity 2

U11L10: Activity 3

U11L11: Activity 4

March 25, 2025

Welcome back! I hope you had a safe and fun spring break. As we continue to work on the Business Plan Entrepreneurship project, I want to provide a Pacing Guide. The guide includes the Connexus assignment location, information found on the assignment lesson introduction pages, the date the assignment was given, and the date a temporary zero will be entered if the assignment sections are incomplete. Please let me know if you have any questions. Click here to see the pacing guide.

March 17 - 21, 2025

We will be out for spring break during the above dates. I hope you have a safe and fun break!

***March 7 - 14, 2025***

We will complete The Business Plan Entrepreneurship Project over the next 2-3 weeks. To see the instructional Business Plan video, go to the "How To Video Tutorial" tab on this blog. This video is also on the Unit 9 Lesson Introduction Page. 

February 16, 2025

Important:  Unit 2 Lesson 8 portfolio assignment is weighted 60% of your overall course grade.  I have modified this assignment and you may use one of the below PowerPoint templates to create your employee training presentation. You may also choose a software application of your choice. You are not required to produce a video. Webmail me your completed assignment. 

• Workplace Dress Code PowerPoint Template
• Effective Workplace Communication Skills 
• Positive Work Attitudes and Behavior Template

February 13, 2025

Reviewing the class grade book indicates that several students have not completed the Unit 2 Lesson 8 Training Video assignment. Since this assignment is past due, a temporary grade of zero has been recorded for those who have not submitted it. Please watch the video below for helpful tips on completing this assignment. 

February 6, 2025

The following lessons have been dropped from Unit 5:

• U5L7: Critical Thinking Questions
• U5L7: Activity 1
• U5L8: Activity 2

You should complete the U5L10 Flashcard Quiz

February 5, 2025

Check out the "Black History Celebration" by clicking on the Black History Celebration blog tag.

February 4, 2025

The following activities have been dropped from Unit 4:

• U4L7: Critical Thinking Question
• U4L8: Activity 1
• U4L10: Flashcard Quiz 
• Complete U4L9 Activity 1

*** Important*** February 3, 2025

A temporary zero has been recorded in your grade book if you haven't completed the Unit 2 Lesson 8 Training Video. You may still submit this assignment by sending it to me via webmail.

***Important****January 27, 2025

A temporary zero has been recorded in your grade book if you haven't completed the Entrepreneurial Self Assessment assignments. You may still submit these assignments. Webmail me once you complete them, and I will update your grade.

January 27, 2025

Unit 3 has been modified. The following assignments have been dropped.

• U3L7: Critical Thinking Questions
• U3L8: Activity 1
• U3L9: Activity 2

***January 17, 2025***

This is a friendly reminder that if you haven't completed the U1L8 Entrepreneurial Self Assessment, you cannot move onto the U1L12 Flashcard Quiz. Go to the course outline, click on Unit 1 Lesson 8, and read the Lesson Introduction Page for instructions on how to complete the Entrepreneurial Self Assessment. 

January 17, 2025

Unit 2 Lesson 8 has been modified. New assignment instructions are on the U2L8 Lesson Introduction Page. 

January 10, 2025

The following lessons have been dropped from Unit 2. 

• U2L7: Critical Thinking Question
• U2L9: Activity 2
• U2L10: Flashcard Quiz

January 10, 2025

Unit 1 Lesson 9 has been modified. Please read the Lesson Introduction Page before completing this assignment. The following assignments have been dropped from Unit 1.

• U1L10-Activity 1
• U2L11- Activity 2
• U1L12- Activity 3

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 Entrepreneurship 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 8, 2025****

I am excited to invite you to a special live lesson session with Ms. Davis! We will play games and you can earn 3 extra credit points on your first test and quiz.  

Date: 01/08/25

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Live Lesson Link: https://www.connexus.com/external/singleSignOn/launch.aspx?staticId=liveLessonClass&extClassId=10312

January 7, 2025

• Read the Lesson Introduction Pages before completing a lesson. If you have any questions, please email me. 
• Be sure to mark the Podcast in your lesson as complete. If the Podcast is not marked complete, your lesson completion amount will be incorrect. 
• Whether you choose to listen to the Podcast or not, make sure you mark the Podcast as completed in your lesson. If the Podcast is not marked completed, your lesson completion amount will be incorrect.