X-EIGHTER'S UPDATE
Teaching Minds*Touching Hearts*Transforming Lives*15 Sep 14
What has been done...
Well, its been 3 weeks into the school year. 1st progress reports are due. I have had a chance to meet the parents of my students during Open House. Students have settled down in terms of classes and classroom expectations. I've had a chance to try out new things and utilized emerging technologies in my classes, though, not necessarily new methods or strategies. In particular, I started using Science Interactive Notebooks in my classes, particularly in Physics I, and it has worked wonders to keep students engaged and organized. For AP Chemistry, I did an online teleconference consultation session via anymeeting.com. I look forward to utilizing more of these in the future.
My Classes Online
For updated information on my classes, clicking the button above.
Physics I Updates
We will be wrapping up the unit on 1-D Kinematics and Vectors. Your first major test will be on Sep 23 (A-Day)/Sep 24 (B-Day). Then, we will continue with 2-D Kinematics. Check skyward often to make sure you have all assignments turned in.
AP Chemistry Updates
We will continue on reaction stoichiometry the next two weeks. We will also have our 1st lab this Tuesday, Sep 16, 3-5pm. Guidelines on how to compose your lab notebooks is in my google drive under AP Chemistry Labs. The 1st Lab is on Physical and Chemical Changes-Guided Activity from Carolina Biological.
Class Updates!
Need a REMINDer? Subscribe to your class at Remind and receive class messages via notification, SMS, or email. Don't worry, your phone number will not be shared with me (your teacher) nor anyone else in the class. To subscribe, take note of the class code for your class period.
Class Codes by period
Period 2: @drrphy1p2
Period 3: @drrphy1p3
Period 4: @drrapchep4
Period 5: @drrapchep5
Period 6: @drrphy1p6
Period 7: @drrphy1p7
Period 8: @drrapchep8
Then, choice from the following options:
- Via SMS: Text the class code to (832)353-2473.
- Via notification: Download the Remind app at rmd.me for iSO or Android. It's free! Then enter the class code.
- Via email: Send an email to the following email address:
- Period 2: drrphy1p2@mail.remind.com
- Period 3: drrphy1p3@mail.remind.com
- Period 4: drrapchep4@mail.remind.com
- Period 5: drrapchep5@mail.remind.com
- Period 6: drrphy1p6@mail.remind.com
- Period 7: drrphy1p7@mail.remind.com
- Period 8: drrapchep8@mail.remind.com
HHS National Honor Society Corner
For updated information on HHS NHS, clicking the button above.
Event Information
HHS NHS Membership Dues
Reminder to all current NHS members, membership dues are due on Friday, Sep 19. Please pay your dues to Dr. Ramon at Room X-8.
Amount: $30.00 (Inclusive of Shirt)
Modes of Payment: Cash or check (Payable to HHS Activity Fund; Don't forget to write your name in the Notes or Memo portion of the check)
When?
Friday, Sep 19, 2014, 03:00 PM
Where?
Hightower High School, Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX, United States
Stay Informed!
We want you...to be informed! Subscribe to get HHS NHS 2015 updates and announcements via remind.com. To register, choose from the following options:
- Via SMS: Text @hhsnhsmem to (832)532-8068.
- Via notification: Download the Remind app at rmd.me for iSO or Android. It's free! Then enter @hhsnhsmem.
- Via email: Send an email to the following email address hhsnhsmem@mail.remind.com
Event Information
HHS NHS General Assembly
The 2st General Assembly of HHS NHS Class of 2015 will be held at the HHS Commons. Lots of important information will be decimated and impactful decisions made so don't miss it!
When?
Monday, Oct 6, 2014, 02:30 PM
Where?
Hightower High School, Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX, United States
HHS Science Fair
For updated information on HHS science fair, clicking the button above.
Video tutorials on filling up the Project Approval Form
I will be coming up with video tutorials on how to fill up the Project Approval Forms. Watch out for this.
Stay Informed on HHS Science Fair Happenings
For the latest update on HHS Science Fair, subscribe to the Science Fair Coordinator's Remind and receive messages via notification, SMS, or email. Don't worry, your phone number will not be shared with me nor anyone else. To subscribe, choice from the following options (you call chose more than one):
- Via SMS: Text @hhsscifair to (832)353-2473.
- Via notification: Download the Remind app at rmd.me for iSO or Android. It's free! Then enter @hhsscifair.
- Via email: Send an email to hhsscifair@mail.remind.com
Event Information
PAFs Due to Science Teacher
Project Approval Forms (PAFs) for all students doing science fair this year are due to your science teacher on Oct 9 (for B-Day classes) / Oct 10 (for A-Day classes).
When?
Friday, Oct 10, 2014, 03:00 PM
Where?
Hightower High School, Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX, United States
About Me
Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives
Email: john.ramon@fortbendisd.com
Website: http://goo.gl/235qv
Location: 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX, United States
Phone: (281)634-6470
Twitter: @jgsramon