Collegiate Academy Heartbeat
Sunday, December 1, 2019
From the Heart
Team,
Hello December!
It is hard to believe that we begin our countdown of 12 days to Christmas Break, tomorrow! We have two weeks to engage our students and prepare for the end of the semester. Students are successful when they believe they can. i challenge you to recognize something that each student does well and tell them. Connect with your students and create a pathway to success for each one. Please let me know if you think you are going to have anyone fail for the semester. I would like to set up a time this week to visit with you about each student individually. Together we are going to find a pathway to success for every student.
Here is an article I would like you to read before we meet.
How to help students believe in themselves
Finals
Finals will be Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17 with early release both days. There are no exemptions for any high school classes. As I thought about it on the plane this evening, it just seems like the right idea and here's why:
No freshman exemptions in the fall anyway.
Students taking high school classes instead of college classes, should not be able to exempt. ( Physics, Math Models, Env Systems, ELA 3 & 4, Gov, US History) .
Sophomores are taking History 1301, so that would only leave Algebra 2, Geometry, Chemistry, and ELA 2. J
Julie and I agree that all ELA 2 students need to take the final as a benchmark for their STAAR exam.
Now we are down to 3 classes....let's have all students take finals because they are going to be in your class anyway! Feel free to discuss with me if you have concerns.
In the spirit of Christmas and Good Will, please feel free to wear jeans this month and either a college, GCISD, or CA shirt.
The week at a glance:
Wednesday, Principal meeting - I will be out in the morning only
Thursday, Soup Day
Friday, Christmas Party at Robin's
See you in the morning with a grateful heart!
Bobbe
The courage to love unconditionally breaks all barriers.
#PhoenixFierce
Together we will make a difference!
Matthew's Thought for the Week
It's Always Interesting with Cav
Lauren's Learnings
Upcoming Events
December 6 - Christmas Party at Robin's
December 10 - 13 STAAR Testing
December 16 & 17 Finals
December 18 - Teacher Work Day (All Fall Semester Grades Due)
January 6 - Teacher Work Day to prepare for Spring Semester
January 7 - Professional Learning
January 8 - First Day of Spring Semester