Wednesday, June 9, 2010

84th CLASS - ETHICAL GUIDANCE LES IX & SUCCESS LES IV

Wednesday, June 9, 2010:
Your skits of advice on topics you brainstormed were presented to D. Hicks' class.
The feedback has been positive from her and students. Congratulations!

All Success Projects were also handed in.
If you missed class, PROJECTS NEED TO BE HANDED IN ASAP.

Monday, June 7, 2010

83rd CLASS - SUCCESS LES III

Monday, June 7, 2010:
Interviews should be complete. Final assignments are due on Wednesday.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

82nd CLASS - SUCCESS LES II

Thursday, June 2, 2010:
We continued with the LES.
The role-model interview answers are due Monday at the beginning of class.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

81st CLASS - SUCCESS LES

Tuesday, June 1, 2010:
Today we stated a new Success LES.

Friday, May 28, 2010

80th CLASS - PEER APPRECIATION

Friday, May 28, 2010:
We did an appreciation activity of peers.

79th CLASS - SPRINGFEST

Wednesday, May 26, 2010:
SPRINGFEST!!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

78th CLASS - SKITS HANDED IN FOR REVIEW

Thursday, May 20, 2010:
All skits and posters were handed in to be reviewed for Secondary 1 presentation consideration.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

77th CLASS - PRESENTATION PRACTICES

Tuesday, May 18, 2010:
We continued practicing presentations and gave groups feedback to improve on.

Friday, May 14, 2010

76th CLASS - PRESENTATION PRACTICES

Friday, May 14, 2010:
We continued practicing the presentations.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

75th CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Wednesday, May 12, 2010:
We had our awards for honour roll.

Monday, May 10, 2010

74th CLASS - HOUSE POSTPONED TILL WEDNESDAY

Reading...

73rd CLASS - ETHICAL GUIDANCE LES V

Thursday, May 6, 2010:
You will be presenting your skits next class.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

72nd CLASS - ETHICAL GUIDANCE LES IV

Tuesday, May 4, 2010:
You continued working on your presentations. We continued working on them during the next period, so all scripts and posters should now be finished.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

71st CLASS - ETHICAL GUIDANCE LES III

Friday, April 30, 2010:
You worked in your groups and handed in your progress about what you want to say for your presentations so I know where you are so far. Reminder that if you miss class to catch up with your group members so you are ready to contribute next class.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

70th CLASS - ETHICAL GUIDANCE LES II

Wednesday, April 28:
All groups continued preparing their presentations for Secondary 1s.

Monday, April 26, 2010

69th CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Today:
Great work with the snow plow, blender, and garbage truck that each house team came up with today!!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

68th CLASS - ETHICAL GUIDANCE LES

Today:
We stared a new LES.
As a class we brainstormed themes of challenges and successes that you have faced through high school so far. In groups of 4-5, you then chose a few of those themes you can comfortably speak to. You began preparing motivational presentations discussing the ethics and advice about your chosen theme(s). We will continue working on it on Monday. The end result will place you as role models who will present your wisdom to our secondary 1 students who look up to you.

Monday, April 19, 2010

67th CLASS - TEACHER EVALUATION

Today:
You evaluated me as your teacher anonymously (no names).
Thank you for your feedback!

Friday, April 16, 2010

66th CLASS - FACEBOOK AWARENESS II

Thursday, April 16, 2010:
Groups presented their ideas about the ethics of surfing the net and what to be aware of when on Facebook and MSN.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

65th CLASS - FACEBOOK AWARENESS

Tuesday, April 13, 2010:
Today we started reading and discussing safety on MSN and Facebook.

Friday, April 9, 2010

64th CLASS - ERC RELIGION ES & HOUSE MEETING

Today:
1) Your ERC Survey Report ESs were due and collected with your interview answers.
2) We had a House Meeting.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

63rd CLASS - ERC RELIGION III: SURVEY REPORT

Today:
You were given a follow up assignment to do using your interview answers from all the people you asked questions to. You had the class to work on it.

THE REPORT IS DUE WITH ALL YOUR QUESTIONS STAPLED TO IT
BEGINNING OF CLASS - THIS FRIDAY.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

62nd CLASS - ERC LES II: RELIGION QUALITATIVE SURVEYS

Today:
You completed a feedback sheet on your Career Day speaker and experience last week.
You worked on your interviewing surveys.

DUE NEXT CLASS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

61st CLASS - ERC LES: RELIGION QUALITATIVE SURVEYS

Today:
As investigators of religion, you received your task.
You began to survey of your peers.
You will need to survey other family members and friends.

All survey questions are due no later than Wednesday, April 7.

Friday, March 26, 2010

60th CLASS - FOLLOW UP ES P. WILSON PRESENTATION

Today:
Follow up ESs were completed from the P. Wilson workshop yesterday.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

59th CLASS - HOUSE CANCELLED - DEAR

Today:
We had a DEAR period.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

58th CLASS - COSTA RICA TRIP

Today:
We discussed the Costa Rica trip taking place next year that you have the chance to fundraise and go on!

THERE IS GOING TO BE AN INFORMATION MEETING FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS ON MARCH 23 @ 19H00 IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

57th CLASS - ALTERNATING DEAR

Today was a DEAR. ERC will be made up during and upcoming scheduled DEAR.

Friday, March 12, 2010

56th CLASS - STI PRESENTATIONS

Today:
You finished your presentations.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

55th CLASS - JOB SHADOW FOLLOW-UP

Today:
We had a whole class discussion on how your job shadows went - likes, dislikes, what you did, learned, etc. There are still a few more people to speak about their days.

Monday, March 8, 2010

54th CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Welcome exchange students! Congratulations to students who have worked very hard to make the honour role!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

53rd CLASS - STI PAMPHLET PRESENTATIONS

Today:
You began presenting your STI pamphlets.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

52nd CLASS - WINTER ACTIVITY DAY

Tuesday, February 25:
You took off to different places for the day!

Friday, February 19, 2010

51st CLASS - DEAR

Alternate - DEAR.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

50th CLASS - DEAR

Alternated. Reading period.

Monday, February 15, 2010

49th CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Thursday, February 11, 2010:
Thanks Student Council for taking the time to celebrate your QHS Teachers!!
It was appreciated. QHS Rocks!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

48th CLASS - DEAR

Today:
We had a DEAR class instead so we can have the computer lab tomorrow and continue on with the Sexuality LES (as promised, before you went on your holiday break).

Friday, February 5, 2010

47th CLASS - CHAT

You wrote nice letters to the sub from last week.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

46th CLASS - RELIGION LES I

Today:
We went to the VCN Room and began a new Religion LES.

Monday, February 1, 2010

44th & 45th CLASSES - DEAR CATCH UP

Thursday, Jan. 28 & Monday, Feb. 1, 2010:
We finsihed catching up on DEAR.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

43rd CLASS - DEAR CATCH UP

Tuesday, January 26, 2010:
We had DEAR to catch up.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

42nd CLASS - PILGRIMAGES VIIII

Today:
We finished the LES. Pages 5, 6, 8, 7, 14 (with a picture you drew), and 15 were completed and all handed in.
If you missed class: Be sure to get that LES into me to be included in the Term 2 marks.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

41st CLASS - PILGRIMAGES VII

P. 14 is due at the beginning of class tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Friday, January 15, 2010

40th CLASS - PILGRIMAGES LES V

Using the resources found on p. 9-12 (they are the last 3 pages in your handout), the Organizer for Research on Pilgrimages on p. 6 needs to completed. It is due the beginning of class Monday, January 18, 2010.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

39th CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Wednesday, January 13, 2010:
All House Members went to different parts of the school to compete in creating the tallest straw building.

Monday, January 11, 2010

38th CLASS - PILGRIMAGES III

Today:
We continued the LES.
For tomorrow: The activity on p. 5 is due at the beginning of class.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

37th CLASS - PILGRIMAGES LES I

Today:
1) Welcome back and Happy New Year!! We reviewed some things to get back on the right track.
2) We took a break from Sexuality and began an LES on Pilgrimages. We will continue with Sexuality once it has been completed.
If you missed class:
See me for the booklet to catch up the tasks.

Monday, December 21, 2009

36TH CLASS - SECRET ELF

Today:
More than 1/2 of you were absent so we finished up on Secret Elf business and made holiday things.
HAVE A GREAT BREAK! DON'T FORGET TO E-MAIL ME YOUR SHORT STORY DRAFTS OVER THE BREAK (BEFORE THIS FRIDAY IF POSSIBLE) SO YOU CAN HAVE FEEDBACK WHEN YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

35TH CLASS - SECRET ELF

Today:
1) You were randomly paired up with another person.
2) You made a card for that person including something nice about her/him inside.
If you missed class:
See me for your person.
Next class Monday, December 21 (Day 4):
Please either make (creativity goes a long way) or buy ($2-no more than $5) a gift for that person to bring to class and give with your card.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

34TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Today we discussed the upcoming events and house members decorated teachers as trees.

Monday, December 14, 2009

33RD CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION VIII

Friday, December 11, 2009:
We finished up the STI section.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

32ND CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION VII

Today:
We continued discussing STIs.

Monday, December 7, 2009

31ST CLASS - DEAR SWITCH

Today:
We switched with DEAR. It was a full read.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

30TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION V

Today:
1) You shared the answers from last class you were comfortable sharing with your peers.
2) You chose 1 pro and 1 con to share with the whole class.
If you missed class:
Catch up by writing some of your friend's ideas down from class.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

30TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Tuesday, December 1, 2009:
We had a house meeting.

Friday, November 27, 2009

29TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION IV

Today:
1) You received a letter to take to your parents/guardians re: the Canadian Test for Basic Skills coming up Wednesday, December 2, 2009.
2) We received a visit from Cycle 1 Leadership students informing us about the free help available online at LEARN.
3) In pairs, you brainstormed your ideas about the pros and cons about the journey from child to teen to young adult.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

28TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCTION III

Wednesday, November 25, 2009:
We finished the PowerPoints.

Monday, November 23, 2009

27TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION II

Today:
We continued viewing the online PowerPoints.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

26TH CLASS - SEXUALITY EDUCATION

Today:
1) We established expected behavior and awareness moving into the theme. We also can utilize our school nurses if there are any questions that can be addressed to them.
2) We began today viewing the PowerPoint about puberty on the website http://www.sexualityandu.ca/ .

Monday, November 16, 2009

25TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Friday, November 13, 2009:
We had a house meeting.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

24TH CLASS - REMEMBRANCE DAY - POSTCARDS FOR PEACE

Today:
1) We read a newspaper that had all kinds of articles from past to present. It was a good reminder of what Rembrance Day is all about.
2) You received a postcard to write a message on that will be sent to soldiers in battle.
Next class Friday, November 13 (Day 10): I will collect any remaining postcards.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

23RD CLASS - READING!

Today:
You were given extra time to read.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

22ND CLASS - RESPECT

Today:
We discussed respect and what it means.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

21ST CLASS - PLANNING FOR SEXUALITY EDUCATION

Today:
1) There was a whole class brainstorm about what you know about sexuality education.
2) Each of you wrote down anonymous and confidential questions that you would like answered either by myself or our nurse during the upcoming LES.
3) This topic will be discussed in more depth in your Science class also.

Friday, October 30, 2009

20TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

Happy Halloween! Check out the school website for pics from the costume contest. Kudos to Student Council :)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

19TH CLASS - TERM 1 SELF-EVALUATION

Today:
You answered many questions and reflected on your progress this term.
You evaluated yourself, then handed it in.
If you missed class: See me for the questions.

Monday, October 26, 2009

18TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES VI

Today:
1) Using all the activities so far, you were asked to choose 1 of the following 2 questions to answer in pairs: a) where have you seen or heard messages to use in the media, or b) why do you think people use?
2) You shared your answers with the rest of the class and handed them in.
If you missed class: Answer 1 of the two above questions, and hand them in to me.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

17TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES III & BIRTHDAYS

Today:
1) We continued the Drug Awareness LES and people finished presenting their situations.
2) We caught up and celebrated birthdays in October.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

16TH CLASS - HEALTH AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

Today
1) We discussed the H1N1 Virus.
2) We reviewed what we have been discussing since the beginning of the year.
3) We watched 2 very important videos found here <-- click on the link.
If you missed class: It is VERY important that you click the link and watch the last 2 videos (Washing Hands and Coughing and Sneezing).

ALL STUDENTS - YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THEM WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMEBER.

Friday, October 16, 2009

15TH CLASS - HOUSE MEETING

It will be interesting to see the ideas the house teams come up with for the music video we make!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

14TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES II

Today:
1) We discussed how our nurse will be able to come in around November.
2) We brainstormed places people are pressured to use drugs.
3) In groups, you chose a place and created a realistic skit that included different responses that you think are useful.
4) Groups presented.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person or myself to discuss the skits presented.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

13TH CLASS - DRUG AWARENESS LES I

Today:
1) We began a new LES.
2) In groups you completed a quiz about the dangers of different drugs.
3) We discussed each drug in more detail. I was impressed with your participation and will take up your ideas and see if it is possible to have our nurse come talk to us more specifically about the biological/neurological effects from different drugs.
If you missed class: See me for the quiz.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

12TH CLASS - REACTIVE/PROACTIVE LES IV - FINAL REFLECTION

Today:
1) We reviewed the final assignment due at the beginning of next class.
2) The ladies went to the library.
3) You worked on your assignment: What are 5 ways you were reactive in the last week? What are 5 ways you were proactive in the last week? What that information, what are 3 realistic goals to set for yourself for this term?
If you missed class: You will need to complete the above assignment.
Next class Thursday, October 8 (Day 6): The assignment is due.

Friday, October 2, 2009

11TH CLASS - REACTIVE/PROACTIVE LES III

Today:
1) You performed some really neat Reactive/Proactive skits. Bravo!
Have a good weekend.
If you missed class: You will have the chance to perform on Tuesday, October 6.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

10TH CLASS - OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE

Today:
1) Official school attendance was taken.
2) You recieved your updated schedule (with any course changes).
3) You read.

Monday, September 28, 2009

9TH CLASS - PROACTIVE/REACTIVE LES II

Today:
We reveiwed the two concepts from last class. You got into groups of 4-5 and created 2 skits: firstly, handling a situation as a reactive person, and secondly, that same situation as a proactive person.
If you missed class:
See if you can join the group of a friend before next class.
Next class Wednesday, September 30 (Day 10): HOUSE Meeting. You will have a few minutes to practice and then perform on Friday, October 2 (Day 2).

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

8TH CLASS - PROACTIVE/REACTIVE LES I

Today:
1) Terry Fox pledge sheets were handed in.
2) We began our Proactive/Reactive LES.
If you missed class: Please ask your "go to" person about the discussion.
There is still need for kleenex boxes.

Monday, September 21, 2009

7TH CLASS - EXAM TIPS LES II

Today:
1) We finished going throught the Exam Tips. Now it is up to you to make your goals for your first upcoming exam, and see how things play out! Good luck. Once you have your exam, you will be able to reflect and evaluate yourself on this LES.
2) Thanks for helping stock up on kleenex.
If you missed class: Continue reading and working on the handout that we started during the 6th Advisory Class.
Next class September 23 (Day 6): Your Terry Fox Run pledge sheets are due.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

6TH CLASS - EXAM TIPS LES

Today: We began the Exam Tips LES.
If you missed class: Be sure to get the handout and complete it before next class.
Next class Monday, September 4 (Day 4): We will continue the LES. Have a good weekend.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

5TH CLASS - FIRST HOUSE MEETING

Today was our first school house meeting! Good luck this year on your house teams!
Reminder: Terry Fox Run permission and pledge sheets need to be returned ASAP and no later than Thursday, September 17. Thanks. There was not time to collect your Time Management LES assignments, so I will next class.

Friday, September 11, 2009

ARE YOU IN CONCENTRATION?

If you are, this blog needs to be checked every day you miss class so you can be ready to go with everything the next class.

4TH CLASS - TIME MANAGEMENT III AND TERRY FOX RUN

Today we:
1) Finished up the Time Management LES. You reflected on how you spent your time, evaluated yourself, and set 3 realistic goals to get into the habit of doing this month.
2) Talked about the Terry Fox Run on September 24 (Day 7), during period 3 we, as a school, will be participating in once again. Click on the link above to learn more; credit to that website for the above picture.
If you missed class: Come see me for the permission form and pledge sheet. Your Time Management LES handout also needs to be fully completed.
Next class Tuesday, September 15 (Day 10): Before we make our way down to the gym, I will be collecting all assignments and permission forms at the beginning of class. If your parent/guardian does not give permission, you need to return that form and your pledge sheet to me.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

3RD CLASS - TIME MANAGEMENT II

Today we: Continued with the Time Management LES.
If you missed class: Using your completed 24-hour documentation, you need to complete up to the middle of the second page of your handout. If you have any questions, see me.
Next class September 11 (Day 9): I trust you will have up to the middle of page 2 completed when I check at the beginning of class. Bring your binder to keep in the class.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

REMINDER - YOUNG LADIES

Please bring your HPV forms to class signed.

Friday, September 4, 2009

2ND CLASS - TIME MANAGEMENT

Today we:
1) Started our Time Management LES. Starting at 6/7 a.m. this morning, you need to document what you did and do every hour, for 24 hours. You need to do this on the blank side of the first page of the booklet you were given. Each hour, you need to write down what you did. You will be able to stop when you wake up tomorrow and put in your time sleeping. Tomorrow, you will stop the same hour you started with today.
2) Went over 4 very important forms for your parents/guardians.
Tuesday, September 8 (Day 5) at the beginning of DEAR: Those forms are due back at the beginning of class.
Wednesday, September 9 (Day 6) at the beginning of ERC: The 24-hour documentation is due at the beginning of class. Do not fill anything else out in the booklet you were given.

Have a good long weekend! Enjoy having Monday off.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

1ST CLASS - COURSE INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Advisory, or more formally, ERC!
You will need your course outline signed as well as any remaining locker combination forms for next class, September 4 - Day 4.
Reminder:
STUDENT ID PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!!
Credit to google pics for the picture to the right.
Also, if you wish to change an option course you are in, you can see Mrs. Hostetler on September 17 and 18 in the guidance office right beside the main office.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

RETURN TO BASE

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