1.) This is an 18 week class. But you are taking it as a summer class, and are consequently squishing it into 5 weeks. Therefore, you will need to commit to spending at least 3-4 solid hours of work on this class a day. With busy summer schedules, you will need to manage your time wisely if you wish to finish the summer term successfully. If you are taking more than 1 class, prepare to commit ANOTHER 3-4 hours on each class you are enrolled in per day.
2.) Remember, your teachers are not available on campus during summer term. You can reach me by phone, message center, or email. Please also remember that I try my hardest to answer all questions within 24 hours, but that it is unlikely that I will be able to work in that time frame over the weekends.
3.) If you have a question, you need to get it answered as soon as possible. Remember, you only have 5 weeks to finish your work. Do not waste your time, or wait until later to ask your questions. Ask them as they come up.
4.) You have 5 opportunities to take each test. Please note that the LAST score you submit will be the one entered into the gradebook. The system does NOT take the best score out of five. Once you earn a grade that you are satisfied with, move on.
5.) Hit the ground running. If you haven't already done so, take 20 minutes to organize yourself. Write in an agenda, or a planner. Mark assignments on your calendars. Print out the course schedule (available on the left hand menu column, under "Schedule & Syllabus"). Divide up your assignments so that you are tackling a few every day. Ask your family for help if you find yourself overwhelmed. You need to have a plan to get through these next five weeks- and now is the best time to make one.
For those of you who are ready to take the Exams remember you only get one chance! The passcodes (cap sensitive) are as follows:
American History: Lincoln, Washington
Economics: m$n$y
American Government: Obama09
Good Luck!
Mr. Ellsberg
