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Mrs. Horbal
Mrs. Horbal's Global Studies and Civics
W F KAYNOR HIGH SCHOOL
WATERBURY,   CT   06708
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WELCOME TO MRS. HORBAL'S GLOBAL STUDIES AND CIVICS!!

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MRS. HORBAL


Phone:  (203)596-4302 ext 378
Email:  yavanna.horbal@ct.gov


RELAY FOR LIFE



Relay For Life is a 24-hour team walking event to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  

Team Kaynor Kares is up and running!  Our Relay For Life team is currently 50 members strong!  The Relay is on Saturday, June 7th to Sunday, June 8th (8am-8am).

The Relay is this weekend! Woohoo!!

Details for the day of the Relay went out to the students today!  

Any questions about Relay can be sent to me at kaynorkares@hotmail.com!!!



Course Descriptions


Global Studies:

Global Studies is a full year course that will help students develop research, writing and analytical skills through the study of world regions, cultures and global issues. The areas of study will include the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Europe. In each area, an emphasis will be placed upon regional characteristics, challenges and cultural heritage.

Civics

Civics is a full year required course for graduation.  The focus of this course is to prepare students to participate in exercising their political responsibilities as thoughtful and informed citizens.  Civics provides a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities for being an American citizen and a framework for competent and responsible participation.




GRADING POLICIES
I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE HOMEWORK.  I expect students to complete the assigned work in the alloted time.


10% Homework/Classwork
15% Schema Activators
20% Quizzes
30% Tests & Projects
15% Dialogue Centers/Participation
10% Trimester Assessments





CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS
GLOBAL STUDIES


Cycle 9 (April 21 to May 5)


  
Cycle 10 (May 19 to June 5)


Monday, May 19 - Review for China Test

Tuesday, May 20 - China Test

Wednesday, May 21 (HALF DAY) - Asia Demographic Study

Thursday, May 22 - Chapter 16 Section 1 WS

Friday, May 23 - Chapter 16 Section 1 Quiz and Chapter 16 Section 2 WS

Monday, May 26 - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 27 - Review Ch 16 Sect 2 WS & take quiz

Wednesday, May 28 - Ch 16 Sect 3

Thursday, May 29 - Ch 16 Sect 3

Friday, May 30 - Ch 16 Sect 4 Battle of the Bands II tonight!  Doors open at 5pm!

Monday, June 2 - Review for DWTA III

Tuesday, June 3 - Movie

Wednesday, June 4 - HALF DAY EXAMS ALL GLOBAL STUDIES EXAMS WILL BE TODAY!

Thursday, June 5 - HALF DAY EXAMS


Any student that is absent is reminded to see me ASAP to collect any make-up work.  THIS GOES FOR STUDENTS ABSENT ON THE LAST DAY OF THE ACADEMIC CYCLE AS WELL!!






CIVICS


Cycle 10 (June 6 to June 19)


Friday, June 6 - Complete study guides for Chapter 24 test.  COMPLETE study guides are worth 2 bonus points on the test!

Monday, June 9 - Chapter 24 test.

Tuesday, June 10 - Chapter 25 Section 1 WS

Wednesday, June 11 - Chapter 25 Section 1 Quiz & Ch 25 Section 3 WS

Thursday, June 12 - Chapter 25 Section 3 Quiz

Friday, June 13 - Start National Treasure 2

Monday, June 16 - Continue National Treasure 2

Tuesday, June 17 - HALF DAY EXAMS

Wednesday, June 18 - HALF DAY EXAMS ALL CIVICS EXAMS WILL BE TODAY!

Thursday, June 19 - FULL DAY - Finish National Treasure 2


Carpe Diem! Seize the Day!  Make your lives extraordinary!


Do not confuse motion with progress.  A rocking horse has a lot of motion but makes little progress!
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