tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57541692011-12-18T03:08:06.200-05:00... a journey through the world of senior-year English at Bridgeton (NJ) High School and, in particular, the A7 classroom of D. L. Price and his studentsDavid Pricenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932651679054512004-05-07T08:24:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:49:52.483-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Well it appears there will be no person-to-person information about our change to High Schools That Work this month. The administration has decided not to hold a meeting English teachers had requested for Monday. Instead, the proposal will be unveiled at a June 9 afternoon inservice for all BHS teachers. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY Completed our examination

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932595528106342004-05-06T23:23:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:47:12.903-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Teachers here are abuzz with talk of what changes next year's endorsement of the national High Schools That Work program will bring to BHS. Maybe a scheduled English meeting with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Felton-Montgomery will shed some light on the issue. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY We began exploring an excerpt from Miguel de Cervantes' Spanish classic

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932476171024922004-05-05T20:21:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:45:21.420-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE A staff meeting today - an surprise - it wasn't extended. Maybe it had something to do with it being Teacher's Appreciation Day. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY Completed the excerpt from Candide. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Continued our in-class reading of August Wilson's play Two Trains Running. COMMUNICATIONS BREAKDOWN Long-running romantic-comedy series The

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932396641101432004-05-04T22:19:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:40:54.060-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Tales continue to surface about inappropriate behavior on the senior trip. At least one senior will not be participating in commencement and others may miss out as well. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY We began exploring an excerpt from Voltaire's classic satire Candide. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Continued our in-class reading of August Wilson's play Two Trains

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932306932957052004-05-03T20:18:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:37:08.513-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We welcomed back both the seniors from their class trip to Disney World and mef from my four-day New York city break. Back to work and the six-week rush to graduation. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY Students chose their personality for their saturation research paper examining one of Time magazine's 100 Most Significant People of the 20th Century. LIGHT MY (

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932162957630592004-04-30T09:16:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:26:22.686-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Day two (of four) of my New York City theater break. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY Completed showing the American Film video about the 100 greatest American films LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Completed showing Lean on Me. COMMUNICATIONS BREAKDOWN In a widely publicized episode of ABC's comedy Ellen, TV character Ellen Morgan, played by Ellen DeGeneres, announced

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932111329351992004-04-29T20:15:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:26:52.716-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Turn about is fair play. With all my seniors on their class trip, I decided to use my two personal for a four-day break in New York City. So a substitute will have my classses today and tomorrow while I Big Apple it. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY Continued showing the American Film video about the 100 greatest American films LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083932061053938172004-04-28T21:14:00.000-04:002004-05-08T11:22:50.466-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE The final day for Terra Nova testing. I was only supposed to substitute by I got to give the test all three days. Lucky me. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY Continued showing the American Film video about the 100 greatest American films. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Continued showing Lean on Me. COMMUNICATIONS BREAKDOWN On this day in 1926 Harper Lee was born in

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083931648550760252004-04-27T20:07:00.000-04:002004-05-15T08:54:47.970-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Day two of Terra Nova testing. Sometimes it seems all we do is administer standardized tests with little time for teaching. FOR (YOUR) HONORS EYES ONLY With classes virtually empty for the senior trip, we began showing the American Film Institute's video highlighting the 100 greatest American Films of all-time. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Attendance down due

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1083011393397772142004-04-26T16:29:00.000-04:002004-04-26T16:32:56.560-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It was a special schedule today to accomodate administering the Terra Nova standardized skills test to all 9th and 10th graders. Given the disrupted schedule, the day went reasonably well. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY It was a temporary goodbye for many students here as they will miss the next four days for the Senior Class trip to Disney World in Florida.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082933498861437932004-04-23T18:51:00.000-04:002004-04-25T22:18:13.890-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Tonight there will be a scholarship dance at the local Marino Center to raise money for scholarships in memory of former BHS teachers Pete Saulin and Paul Kuntz, former BHS athletic booster James Camarote, and Salvy Blandino, longtime local sports activist and father of current athletic director Joe Blandino. Anyone reading this blog who wishes to contribute to

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082933447075184052004-04-22T18:50:00.000-04:002004-04-25T22:11:22.106-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE At today's staff meeting, math teacher Ian Cornette was announced at this year's BHS Teacher of the Year. Ian teaches many of my students and they say he is fabulous. So it appears that this was one well-deserved accolade. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Students began viewing the American Film Institute's special 100 Years, 100 Films, which presents excerpts from

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082933396974233292004-04-21T18:49:00.000-04:002004-04-25T21:03:21.543-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE There appears to be a battle brewing over the ratings used for teachers in the Bridgeton district. Currently there are four category assessments - distinguished (D), proficient (P), basic (B), and unsatisfactory (U). The Bridgeton Education Association, which represents teachers here, has maintained that only U's had to be rebutted as unacceptable to appear on

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082933376564756382004-04-20T18:49:00.000-04:002004-04-25T20:54:47.903-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Big news that will definitely impact BHS. The county vocational technical school is planning to become a fulltime facility. This means students who now attend BHS part-time will be enrolled in the countywide school. What happens at BHS isn't known, but the county change is sure to prompt changes here. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY No class today. Wiped out by

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082933350063212332004-04-19T18:49:00.000-04:002004-04-25T20:47:41.153-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Today was the announcement of an end of an educational era for me - the last teacher who taught me when I was a student at BHS is retiring in June. John Neron, my former chemistry teacher, is leaving the BHS family along with his wife Donna, currently a physics teacher here. Donna suffered a stroke last week and will also not be returning. The Nerons will

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082217035137999512004-04-16T20:50:00.000-04:002004-04-25T18:45:15.186-04:00

There's Something Happening Here Some additional news for the Affirmative Action workshop I attended yesterday. The Bridgeton school district is considering a detailed policy outlining acceptable behavior between students and teachers. Some of the points are no brainers - like no dating. Other areas aren't as easy such as never giving any student a ride home for any reason or accepting any

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1082216965666091262004-04-15T23:49:00.000-04:002004-04-25T18:31:01.060-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE I wasn't in class today as I attended an Affirmative Action workshop for the Bridgeton district. Among the topics of discussion were the criteria for a hostile working environment and a protcol for disclosing federally protected records to the victims of harrassment and bullying. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Under the guidance of a substitute, students worked on

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1081818516805129602004-04-08T22:17:00.000-04:002004-04-19T10:49:38.983-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It's finally here - the long-awaited Easter break. See all of you next Thursday. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We took a challenging online test for Death of a Salesman. Even working together as a class, the scores were not strong. Period 3 answered 65 percent of the questions correctly. Period 7 answered 78 percent of the questions correctly. Both scores

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1081818481799814762004-04-07T20:47:00.000-04:002004-04-19T10:45:36.123-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE A department meeting today for time to work on self evaluations and the PIP (professional improvement plan). All in all, an aftrenoon devoted to paperwork which has virtually nothing to do with teaching. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We explored writing assignments prompted by our study of Death of a Salesman. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We completed our

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1081818389791953652004-04-06T21:30:00.000-04:002004-04-19T10:41:08.153-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE As expected, the Board of Education approved the new teachers' contract. No more salary hassles for three years. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We completed our reading of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We began reading D. H. Lawrence's short story "The Rocking Horse Winner." COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN British Writer Oscar Wilde

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1081208826743463372004-04-05T19:47:00.000-04:002004-04-12T21:54:43.686-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE By a margin of more than 12-1, teachers here supported a new three-year salary contract that calls for a starting salary of $40,000 in the third year of the pact. The top salary for a regular teacher then will be $66,000. Now the school board must also approve the pact. That vote could come as early as tomorrow. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Continued reading

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080999898682334102004-04-02T22:38:00.000-05:002004-04-05T19:30:33.733-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE A first meeting was held today with juniors interested in enrolling in BHS' first-ever Advanced Placement English. The new course will be extremely rigorous. After hearing all the demands, some students said they would probably opt to remain in the Honors class. Keep posted for further updates on the new program. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Continued Act II

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080999835667703872004-04-01T20:43:00.000-05:002004-04-05T19:28:14.000-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Superintendent Dr. Victor Gilson began an extremely ambitious program today to meet individually with all 947 employees of the Bridgeton district to determine their thoughts and suggestions on four district goals. The goals are: -- improve student achievement as measured by standardized tests, report card grades, and student behavior. -- improve safety for

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080784678990021852004-03-31T20:57:00.000-05:002004-04-05T19:26:07.810-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Principal Irv Marshall is scheduled to meet with our Language Arts department tomorrow and it is expected he will unveil initial plans for a proposal to institute the High Schools That Work reform model program here. I'm sure Mr. Marshall will get a chilly reception. Or as Ricky Ricardo used to tell his TV wife Lucille Ball "Luceee, you got some splainin' to do.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080784637354627102004-03-30T20:57:00.000-05:002004-04-05T19:24:34.233-04:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Someone once said the only constant in life is change. Whoever that was, they definitely captured life here at BHS. Late last school year, in an effort to curb lateness, the administration decided to offer a special room - B-6 - to hold students who were late for class. Teachers (called for the purposes of their new duty, sweepers) were to escort the students

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080575553869757012004-03-29T10:52:00.000-05:002004-04-03T09:33:21.826-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Two of our Honors seniors, Ashley Wuzzardo and Sarah Blizzard, departed today for a one-month student exchange stay in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Here's wishing Ashley and Sarah the best of trips. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Still studying the demise of Willy Loman in Act I of Arthur Miller's study of the failed American Dream, Death of a Salesman. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080398958628840142004-03-26T21:49:00.000-05:002004-03-27T10:05:23.076-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Great news on the contract front. It seems negotiators for the teachers and the school board have reached a tentative agreement on a salary and laguage guide for this year. A meeting is scheduled for next week to unveil the details. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY The tragic tale of Willy Loman and his family continues with our study of Arthur Miller's Death of a

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080226313453862422004-03-25T09:51:00.000-05:002004-03-27T10:06:53.513-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Today's focus was the Chef D talent show. More than 300 students filled the auditorium to see BHS students strut their stuff. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We began our study of Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We compared John Updike's poem "Ex-Basketball Player" with the lyrics to the Bruce Springsteen composition "Glory

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080131275798864022004-03-24T10:27:00.000-05:002004-03-27T10:08:51.640-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Here's an interesting story about issues that affect BHS and other high schools across the country from the Washington Post by staff writer S. Mitra Kalita. Lilly Ware Dunn, a sophomore, knew that Brad Workman, her friend's boyfriend and a senior, didn't like her. She just didn't know why. Still, they would pass each other in the hallways of George C. Marshall

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080064559406376862004-03-23T12:55:00.000-05:002004-03-24T14:06:28.340-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Students are buying tickets for the Chef D talent show which is scheduled for 9th and 10th periods Thursday. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We completed our look at the excerpt from Faust by Goethe. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We finished compiling notes for a persuasive essay from our reading of John Tunis' article "Ain't God Been Good to Indiana." COMMUNICATION

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1080064486977193182004-03-22T14:54:00.000-05:002004-03-24T14:16:21.936-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Superintendent Dr. Victor Gilson has scheduled five-minute meetings with staff members at BHS. Of course, the memo sent everyone questioning the meaning of the session. Guess we will just have to wait until April 1 to find out. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We began a look at an excerpt from Goethe's Faust, the oft-told tale of someone who sells his soul to the

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079708048141509022004-03-19T13:30:00.000-05:002004-03-19T13:53:05.340-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Today was BHS's annual career fair. Speakers throughout the building and large group presentations in the gym. Speaking of careers, here is an interesting Canadian site that offers links and information on career choice. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We completed our study of Guy de Maupassant's "The Jewels." LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We continued our reading

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079707986156257272004-03-18T21:53:00.000-05:002004-03-19T13:30:47.296-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We held a student schoolwide Paideia seminar on an analysis of the lyrics of the song "Where is the Love?" by the rap group Black Eyes Peas. This was the first time students had selected the text and authored the questions. Obviously opinions about the seminar varied, but many students seemed to enjoy the contemporary text and discussion. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079568323151991132004-03-17T19:05:00.000-05:002004-03-19T13:36:37.936-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE There was a staff meeting today and we were officially introduced to our new supervisor for special education, Meredith Fiori. Here's wishing Meredith good luck in tough job. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We completed our study of Leo Tolstoy's "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" and began reading Selma Lagerlof's "The Rat Trap." Reading a short story by a Swedish

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079487294232693612004-03-16T20:34:00.000-05:002004-03-19T13:09:04.780-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Obviously, dancing is popular with students here at BHS. But apparently not everyone in the scholastic world appreciates modern dance trends, as evidenced by this story from Bend, Oregon. Dirty dancing may pack 'em in at the movie theaters, but at Bend High School, it's enough to shut down a school dance. Last Saturday night's Sadie Hawkins dance was cut off

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079487255613218372004-03-15T20:34:00.000-05:002004-03-16T21:28:43.796-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE This year, the English department has been plagued with an increase in its mouse population, a situation which has caused much discomfort and some audible shrieks of displeasure from ardently anti-rodent students and teachers. I guess the following Associated Press story proves that we are not alone, at least. (AP) - Anthony Williams spends his days combing

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079191662463331042004-03-12T22:27:00.000-05:002004-03-13T10:45:56.860-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE BHS was the scene today of one of its more attended activities - the annual slam dunk and three-point basketball shooting contest. As usual, there were controversies about ticket sales, but the 9th/10th period event seemed to okay. (I was covering parts of two classes for teachers who were judges so I can't rate the contests from first-hand knowledge). FOR YOUR

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1079048865622227562004-03-11T18:47:00.000-05:002004-03-11T18:50:33.076-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We had promised some updates on the new dual credit senior English class BHS is holding with Cumberland County College. With the midway semester point approaching, initial reports about the program are encouraging. Nineteen of the 21 students enrolled are still in the class and Professor John Lore says he has pleasantly surprised with students' writing ability.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078963337097845112004-03-10T19:02:00.000-05:002004-03-10T19:23:32.873-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE In today's world of education, it seems teachers sometimes do the strangest things. Here's a case in point story out of Washington, DC, courtesy of the Associated Press An elementary school teacher was suspended last week after school officials learned that he showed students excerpts from the movie "The Passion of the Christ." Ronald Anthony, who teaches at

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078878980110736212004-03-09T19:36:00.000-05:002004-03-09T19:53:32.153-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Bridgeton High School is considering a plan that would allow students to choose several new ways to get credit toward graduation next year. Among those options just approved by the state are: - interdisciplinary theme-based programs - independent study - student exchange programs - distance learning opportunities - internships and - community service While the

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078773613586885252004-03-08T14:20:00.000-05:002004-03-09T19:29:52.530-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Finally good news on the contract front. It appears negotiators for the teachers and the school board have reached the basis for an agreement which would mean that teachers here soon may no longer be working without a contract. BEA negotiators are crediting Superintendent Dr. Vicotor Gilson and Human Resources Director James Dunkins with diligence in ending the

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078586643795386492004-03-05T22:24:00.000-05:002004-03-06T11:32:53.593-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE As expected, students reacted vociferously to the announced ban on the issuing of passes to lockers. The problem is too many students abuse that privilege and wander around the halls creating disturbances. Of course, students argued that the ban was yet another attempt to make BHS "like a prison." Ironically, while students are complaining about too much

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078446555868164532004-03-04T19:29:00.000-05:002004-03-04T20:08:28.670-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We completed the three days of state-mandated testing with the second day of language arts assessment. Both students and teachers are glad the testing is over and we can get back to a more normal schedule. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Death reigned supreme as students finished Othello today. Next up, an intensive discussion of the themes of the tragedy. LIGHT

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078446509702653672004-03-03T19:45:00.000-05:002004-03-04T20:07:59.796-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Day two of state testing and day one of language arts assessment. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We continued through the final scenes of Act V of Othello. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE More informal discussions with the handful of seniors in class because of revised schedules for state testing. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN On this date in 1931, "The Star Spangled

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078270024282322982004-03-02T18:27:00.000-05:002004-03-02T19:09:31.246-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We began the 2004 state testing with the mathematics exam. Most students indicated that the two-plus-hour test was difficult. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY For us it was the first scene of Act V of Othello with the stabbing of both Rodrigo and Cassio. The violence today just hints at the violence yet to come before the tragedy concludes. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP)

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1078269981179907592004-03-01T18:26:00.000-05:002004-03-02T19:00:44.670-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Last minute preparations were underway for the three-day state testing period, which begins tomorrow. Guaranteed that no matter how well planned, there will be some surprises. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We completed Act IV of Othello with Othello denouncing the faithful Desdemona to her face as a whore. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We concluded our study of

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077977577056905522004-02-27T20:12:00.000-05:002004-02-28T11:17:09.920-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE This evening found a new use for BHS. The gym area became an evacuation site for about 100 city residents forced from their Laurel, Pearl, Cohansey, and Washington Street homes when police found potentially explosive materials in a N. Laurel Street residence during a drug bust. The story had a happy ending. The materials were safely detonated and the residents

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077977493935828012004-02-26T21:11:00.000-05:002004-02-28T11:16:54.233-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE More bad news on the contract issue here. A final meeting aimed at avoiding the lengthy process of fact-finding to resolve the dispute between the Bridgeton Education Association and the school board failed last night. Negotiatiors for the two sides entered the session with 13 items in dispute and were only able to tentatively agree on one. The BEA represents

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077977413938679102004-02-25T22:10:00.000-05:002004-02-28T11:16:34.903-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It was a second day of the Language Arts portion of the off-site HSPA Institute. Today we had 25 juniors for instruction. Again, the students were hard workers and behaved magnificiently. Here's hoping they perform as well on the state-manadated graduation test next week. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Continuing Act III of Othello, students encountered the

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077977335501262322004-02-24T21:08:00.000-05:002004-02-28T11:20:08.763-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We conducted the HSPA Language Arts Instititute today at the Gia's Catering Hall. Thirty-two juniors received intensified instruction in the four areas of the state-mandated test - persusaive reading, narrative reading, persuasive essay wriring and picture prompt creations - as well as test taking tips in general. The students were extremely well behaved and

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077576798105665842004-02-23T17:53:00.000-05:002004-02-28T09:08:48.450-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We had a special assembly for 9th and 10th graders today sponsored by the Power 99 rap radio station out of Philadelphia. While the idea might have sounded nice, the behavior of the students headed back to classes after the auditorium program was abominable. And, although I had senior classes and didn't attend, I understand some of the program's content was

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077403612252616322004-02-20T21:46:00.000-05:002004-02-22T09:54:23.890-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE In another effort supposedly designed to improve test scores, administrators have ordered all teachers to analyze their grade distribution statistics for the seond marking period. I fear there is only one certain outcome of this unwelcome mandate - more justifiable grumbling about yet more unnecessary paperwork. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY With me absent (a

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077403526436348762004-02-19T17:45:00.000-05:002004-02-22T09:42:54.716-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE The school is preparing for the state HSPA test, which will be administered to all BHS juniors during the first week of March. I will be involved in the HSPA Institute planning workshop tomorrow, which means a substitute for my students right in the middle of Shakespeare. The Institute will offer students intensified training in HSPA skills and is set for next

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077153127088223272004-02-18T20:12:00.000-05:002004-02-18T21:08:44.326-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE A staff meeting was held today to analyze the results of last year's state test. Obviously, as one of New Jersey's poorest districts, our findings were not encouraging, especially in light of the unrealistic mandates of President Bush's No Child Left Behind mandate. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We were joined today by two Swedish exchange students, Isabella

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1077153034829623422004-02-17T18:10:00.000-05:002004-02-18T21:04:43.390-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE As expected, much of the regular meeting of the Bridgeton Education Association (BEA) was devoted to explaining possible actions aimed at trying to end the contact stalement between the teachers and the city school board. The next negotiating meeting is scheduled for the end of this month. Here's hoping for an agreement. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076683920639630332004-02-12T18:52:00.000-05:002004-02-18T06:59:25.686-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Everyone was getting set today for our four-day Presidents Day extended weekend. Breaks are always appreciated. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We began Othello today with Iago and Rodrigo warning Brabantio that Othello has abscounded with his daughter Desdemona. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We finished Act III of The Tempest with Antonio convincing Sebastian to

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076683857504625282004-02-11T21:50:00.000-05:002004-02-17T13:39:31.106-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It looks like the contract dispute between the teachers and the school board may be escalating. A parley between the two sides this week was called off and the Bridgeton Education Association (BEA), which represents the teachers, has scheduled an action meeting for tomorrow to discuss what actions to take in light of the stalemate. Teachers have been working

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076683799336879392004-02-10T09:49:00.000-05:002004-02-17T13:41:10.543-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE I guess you could call it a command performance. I was asked to repeat my Padeia workshop on rubrics to the History Department. To view three informative sites on rubrics, you can check the links in the Jan. 30 entry in this blog. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We assigned projects to explore the theme of the individual and the society which we have been examining

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076683688924584692004-02-09T21:48:00.000-05:002004-02-18T07:05:18.686-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Once again, I must admit I have been negligent. I should check the email link on this blog regularly, but I haven't been. A reader (yes, believe it or not there are some of you out there) let me know I hadn't responded to her email. In the future, I will try to be more diligent in responding to posted emails. It's infuriating to send a message and get no

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076164207340732112004-02-06T21:30:00.000-05:002004-02-07T10:10:28.013-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE The winter weather continues to have an impact here. Ice caused yet another 90-minute delayed opening. Also, during third period, portions of BHS suffered a short blackout, but power was restored and the shortened day continued. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY In light of all the controversy surrounding this week's Super Bowl halftime show and singer Janet

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076029408190227772004-02-05T20:03:00.000-05:002004-02-05T22:24:41.746-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE This education business can sure produce strange stories. Here is one for the archives from The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. A second-grader's one-day suspension from Sunnyside Elementary in Stanton Heights left her parents with one question: What the hell? Brandy McKenith, 7, of Stanton Heights, was home from school Tuesday after being suspended a day earlier

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076029332068160752004-02-04T20:02:00.000-05:002004-02-18T07:10:02.793-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It was a schoolwide Paideia seminar today. The subject was math, which of course causes shivers for all of us numbers-phobic English teachers. Of course, I know math teachers feel equally uncomfortable conducting seminars in their "dreads" such as poetry or fable. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Since I was at Jim Camarote's funeral today (for background see the

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1076029032568229582004-02-03T22:57:00.000-05:002004-02-05T21:24:59.170-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE For those of you planning to attend Cumberland County College and who aren't in our new dual credit English program at BHS here is some writing news you need: It's the policy of the English faculty that no paper containing a sentence fragment, run-on, or comma splice will receive a grade higher than C. In English 101, introductory and concluding paragraphs must

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1075746296009518982004-02-02T13:24:00.000-05:002004-02-05T20:57:29.373-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE I lost a great friend and Bridgeton High School lost one of its biggest sports supporters late last week when James Anthony Camarote died Friday evening at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeton, Jim, who was 56, had lived in Upper Deerfield Township with his wife Lynda (who is employed at Indian Avenue

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1075487089096214482004-01-30T13:24:00.000-05:002004-01-31T12:18:04.763-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE With all the snow closings this week, the afterschool workshop on rubrics that I am presenting for our Paideia people has been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday (weather permitting). Here are three good web sites to help with understanding and using rubrics in the classroom: 1. Creating Rubrics 2. Rubistar 3. Rubric Maker FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1075487031556951942004-01-29T13:23:00.000-05:002004-01-31T10:01:38.560-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Back to school after a second snow closing this week. At first, yesterday was to be a delayed opening, but on a second look at road conditions, our superintendent decided to cancel classes. The snow closings are greeted with mixed responses here. Some teachers, such as myself, love the days off. Others prefer no snow days and an earlier June out. The same

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1075486892071722792004-01-27T13:21:00.000-05:002004-01-31T09:46:23.500-05:00

THERE's SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Winter is here. Monday was a snow day closing. Today was a 90-minute delayed opening. As expected, the wintry weather caused cancellations and schedule adjustments. Our new English 101 dual credit course with Cumberland County College debuted today with 21 students. The class, which is serving as a pilot for the entire county, will definitely prove interesting

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074877706288866382004-01-23T12:08:00.000-05:002004-01-23T12:18:39.483-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Midterm exams are finished for my senior classes and we recorded a historic first - for the first time in more than 20 years all students were present to take the midterms. This means no makeups, no incompletes. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY No exams. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Midterm exams for periods 9 and 10. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN Salvador Dalí, Spanish

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074782350694989312004-01-22T09:39:00.000-05:002004-01-22T10:36:06.576-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Midterm exams continue. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY No exams. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE Period 5 had its exam today. It marked the first time all year that all 26 students were in class at the same time. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN On this day, fifteen years apart, Arthur Miller's The Crucible (1953) and Thornton Wilder's Our Town (1938) premiered.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074782221586783402004-01-21T20:37:00.000-05:002004-01-22T10:42:27.500-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Midterm exams continue. Today periods 4 and 7. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Periods 7 had its exam today. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE No exams. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN White Noise by Don DeLillo received the American Book Award on this day in 1985. There is no better short description of the book than DeLillo's: "It's about fear, death, and technology. A

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074782141417132652004-01-20T21:35:00.000-05:002004-01-22T10:35:17.810-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Midterm exams continue. Today - periods 3 and 6. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Period 3 had its midterm. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE No midterms. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN This was a big day in U.S. record stores in 1964 as the first album by The Beatles was released. The LP, Meet the Beatles, became a huge success and was #1 on the charts by February 15, 1964.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074358282183658592004-01-16T11:51:00.000-05:002004-01-22T09:34:29.890-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Midterms began today, with students taking their 2nd period test and then attending half-hour classes for the rest of their subjects. The kids were, to use the common educational vernacular, completely off the wall. Their behavior was so obnoxious and bizzare that many teachers are convinced we should have no classes following midterm exams, but should instead

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074358213362150622004-01-15T11:50:00.000-05:002004-01-22T09:31:01.890-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Many seniors received exciting news today - they passed the state exam in reading, writing, and math on their second try. For those students, it is no more SRA tests and Saturday classes. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We read two articles dealing with the video version of Pink Floyd's The Wall which we will view clips of after midterms. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP)

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074133501366172412004-01-14T21:25:00.000-05:002004-01-14T22:03:49.483-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE BHS received its long-awaited 3rd assistant principal today. Orville Harris started his new position one day after being approved by the school board. Mr. Harris replaces Steve Lynch, who became principal of the Quarter Mile Lane School in September. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Class attendance was down due to a student government meeting, but that didn't stop

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074050723116404342004-01-13T22:25:00.000-05:002004-01-14T22:03:39.420-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Plans are moving ahead for the dual credit English program in which students will get BHS and Cumberland County College credits. Right now, students are anxious to know exactly who will be in the program and how it will affect their current schedule. The guidance department is working on the switches and students will be notified as soon as possible. FOR YOUR

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074050662974260262004-01-12T22:24:00.000-05:002004-01-14T22:03:19.343-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE There was extremely positive news on the BHS academic front today. Of the 42 seniors tested for the soon-to-be-in-place Cumberland County College dual credit English program, 23 students, or more than 50 percent, scored in the range to be placed in a college-level English composition class. The class is scheduled to start on Jan. 26 and run until May.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074050593805627972004-01-09T22:23:00.000-05:002004-01-14T22:03:04.920-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Our midterm examination schedule has been released and exams will start on Friday, Jan. 16th and end on Friday, Jan. 23rd. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Completed Act III of Ibsen's A Doll's House by reading about Nora leaving Helmer and the children. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We viewed "The Eye of the Beholder" episode from The Twilight Zone. As always,

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1074050516465511072004-01-08T22:21:00.000-05:002004-01-14T22:10:09.606-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE A debate continues around B6, the room where late-to-class students are housed for the period they are late. Proponents of the room say the hallways are much clearer than ever and problem students act out in B6, not in an active classroom with other working students. Opponents say B6 and its accompanying sweeping operations have actually increased lateness as

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1073521073640757462004-01-07T19:17:00.000-05:002004-01-07T19:31:44.560-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE At our staff meeting, superintendent Vic Gilson introduced our new assistant superintendent Dr. Patricia Montgomery. Dr. Montgomery's low key remarks seemed to be well received by the majority of the staff. As one member put it, she "reminds me of a caring aunt." FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We began reading Act III of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. LIGHT MY

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1073414185893485592004-01-06T13:36:00.000-05:002004-01-07T19:37:33.826-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Often times when we read a book we really like, we want to know more about the author who wrote it. Here is an author site where you can find links to selected writers FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Students finalized their preparations for their conflict task rotation projects for their latest novel readings, which came from a list of 100 books recommended for

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1073355448812407792004-01-05T21:17:00.000-05:002004-01-07T19:40:29.543-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE One of the big local stories in any new year (and today marks our first day of school in 2004) is the birth of the area's first baby of the year. But today's Bridgeton newspaper had a story on births that should give all of us pause. Seventy-four percent of the children born to city resident between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003 were born out of wedlock. That

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1073355349647369792003-12-23T21:15:00.000-05:002004-01-05T21:55:26.436-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Well it's finally here - that long awaited break for Christmas. No school until January 5th. But just in case you get grade withdrawal over the holiday, here's a fun Christmas quiz you can take. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY In honor of the holiday, we watched episodes from the new Christmas with The Simpsons DVD including "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1073355289165988582003-12-22T21:14:00.000-05:002004-01-05T22:12:58.793-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Tomorrow, members of the Latin American Club will travel the hallways of BHS, engaging in their annual holiday songfest. If you're not sure of the exact words to Feliz Navidad or selected other Christmas carols, here is a seasonal song site that can help. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We completed Act II of Ibsen's A Doll's House by taking a comprehension check

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1073355187394097682003-12-19T21:13:00.000-05:002004-01-05T22:26:10.000-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE We had a pep rally in the gym for our winter sports teams. Members of the boys and girls basketball teams, the boys and girls winter track squads, the girls basketball cheerleaders and our first ever co-ed wrestling team were highlighted. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY It was a continued reading of Act II of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP)

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071768669984307422003-12-18T12:31:00.000-05:002003-12-18T14:31:12.280-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE While some say this is the season to be jolly, at BHS the days just before the Christmas break can be downright disruptive. Woundup students and stress-driven teachers don't make for a good holiday mix. Maybe we all need to step back and remember the words of Dr. Seuss, whose How the Grinch Stole Christmas first aired on this date in 1966. "It came without

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071672106130406172003-12-17T09:41:00.000-05:002003-12-18T15:59:44.750-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE More tragic news on the Bridgeton violence front. A former BHS student was shot following an argument on N. Laurel Street yesterday. Police said this was the 12th shooting incident in the city since school started this year. Hopefully, authorities will work diligently to curb this alarming rise before such tragedies spill into our schools. FOR YOUR (HONORS)

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071672052911679452003-12-16T21:38:00.000-05:002003-12-17T15:54:53.216-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE As anyone who knows BHS computer guru John Neron well knows, Mr. Neron is a devout science fiction aficionado. Therfore, when it came time to name BHS computer network, it's not surprising that Neron chose the name HAL, a tribute to the nasty computer featured in Arthur Clarke's tale 2001: A Space Oddysey. Considering today is Clarke's 86th birthday, it is a

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071494363504512822003-12-15T16:19:00.000-05:002003-12-15T16:20:04.043-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Another meeting for the committee to examine discipline procedures at BHS. The committee members were responsible for reading Classroom Management That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Every Teacher. While it would be hard to argue against any of the findings of the book (they are all supported by common sense and even one day of experience in the classroom)

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071494293379153342003-12-12T20:18:00.000-05:002003-12-15T16:19:06.966-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It was our first whole school Paideia for the year. The subject was a poem by Countee Cullen. The theme was similar to John Donne's "Meditation 17," more commonly called "No Man Is an Island.." As usual, results were mixed. One senior called it the worst seminar of his experience, but others indicated that they did get something out of it. FOR YOUR (HONORS)

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071494225767594382003-12-11T20:17:00.000-05:002003-12-15T16:18:50.950-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE You know it's Christmas time at BHS when the Visual and Performing Arts Department puts on its annual holiday concert which is set for tonight. Our music and art students are extremely talented and always offer excellent performances and exhibits. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY As preparation for an examination of Chinua Achebe's short story "Marriage Is a Private

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071494137591043342003-12-10T20:15:00.000-05:002003-12-15T16:18:33.780-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE This is a reprint from the Bridgeton Evening News outlining our new proposed program with Cumberland County College. Twenty Bridgeton High School seniors currently taking college preparatory English classes will be given the opportunity to take a college-credit course at the school beginning next month, it was announced at Tuesday's board of education meeting.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1071494085514917552003-12-09T20:12:00.000-05:002003-12-15T16:18:13.623-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE The SAT test scheduled for last Saturday at Cumberland Regional High School that was postponed by snow has been rescheduled for Dec. 20. All students planning to to attend a four-year college or university should take the SAT in their senior year. This is among the last chances for taking the three-plus-hour test at a local testing site before colleges begin

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1070890198924744982003-12-08T08:29:00.000-05:002003-12-08T12:34:07.763-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE For those of us who are worried about the future of education, here is an alarming excerpt from this week's Time magazine. Temper tantrums are nothing new in kindergarten and first grade, but the behavior of a 6-year-old girl this fall at a school in Fort Worth, Texas, had even the most experienced staff members wanting to run for cover. Asked to put a toy away,

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1070644380405529062003-12-05T12:13:00.000-05:002003-12-05T12:29:57.903-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE It was the first snow of the year for BHS. Many students and teachers were late, but there weren't enough flakes to call off school, however. More snow promised for Saturday, which threatens our Saturday program. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We are reading the short story "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Latin Amercian

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1070576097456166902003-12-04T17:14:00.000-05:002003-12-05T07:33:28.310-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE With the rush of the Christmas season underway, making the best use of increasingly limited time becomes even more critical for those of us at BHS. Here are some simple suggestions for time management. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Today's task was selecting a novel or play for indepependent reading in Decemebr from ARCO's Reading Lists for College-Bound Students.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1070499414863930472003-12-03T19:56:00.000-05:002003-12-03T21:06:06.543-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE All across the country, teachers are expressing great concern about the impact of President George Bush's No Child Left Behind education law. Now a New York Times report says that Houston's educational progress, which served as a major cornerstone of Bush's plan, may have been reported incorrectly. You can click here to learn more about the controversial plan.

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1070390713409520882003-12-02T13:45:00.000-05:002003-12-03T21:07:14.653-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Superintendent Dr. Victor Gilson held a meeting today after school with administrators and teachers to discuss the feeling that there is growing disrespect from a growing number of students toward all authority at BHS. Here's hoping a solution can be found before the situation becomes intolerable. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY We examined Alastair Reid's poem "

David Pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754169.post-1070390583980342672003-12-01T19:43:00.000-05:002003-12-03T21:03:49.030-05:00

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Well, we are back from Thanksgiving, stuffed with turkey but back nonetheless. Now its a three-and-a-half week run to the Christmas break and Santa's arrival. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY In class today, senior Scott Stoddard pointed out that an epsiode of The Simpsons featured the Kafka Cafe (named for the author of "The Metamorphosis" which we read earlier this

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THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE Today was dress like your favorite teacher day. John Clark decided to dress as me, although as he put it "a much younger and more handsome" me. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY Students today participated in my 18-year tradition of writing thank you notes to staff members who had helped them in some way. The assignment is not original with me; I borrowed it from a

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THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE There's still a half-day to go before the break, but most of us are focusing on the turkey holiday. Click here to learn more about the origins of Thanksgiving. FOR YOUR (HONORS) EYES ONLY A final in-class day for college admissions editing. All editing now will have to be done outside of class. LIGHT MY (COLLEGE PREP) FIRE We watched a National Museum of Art

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