Mr. Van Horn
What branch of the military did Mr. Van Horn serve in - Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines?
Army
What subject did Ms. Brown study in college?
Mechanical engineering
What 2 subjects does Mr. Evans teach?
Mr Evans teaches Biology and Driver's Ed
How many units are there in English 9 and Honors English 9 this semester?
There are 5 units this semester
On what date does the first semester of this school year end?
December 16, 2022
You can redo all your portfolios in PE for half credit, full credit, or no credit?
full credit
What types of Live Lesson recordings does Ms. Brown have on her website?
Mini Lessons on a topic, Virtual Nerd arithmetic sequence videos, and quiz and test recordings
In Mr. Evans' biology classes, if you want more detailed instructions on every lesson, head on over to what site?
ClassCraft
What are the 2 options for the updated Unit 3 portfolio assignment in English 9?
Updated Assignment Options:
1. Progress Learning - watch the 14 videos & complete the practice questions
2. CommonLit - read the 4 short articles & complete the practice questions
What are the DMV requirements for students to get their driver's permit and license?
The DMV requires that anyone under the age of 18 submit a Certification of Attendance
when applying for an instruction permit or driver's license.
Where do you find the information for every Portfolio Drop Box assignment?
All the information for every Portfolio Drop Box is always found in the lesson prior to the Drop Box.
What is the assignment for Unit 3 Lesson 8 Unit 3 Sample Work?
The Sample Work assignment is the Progress Learning Assignment on Literal Equations
What are the 3 options for Biology Sample Work?
1. You can turn in TWO pages of notes from your science Journal. These can be handwritten, or TYPED. You can upload your notes directly to the sample work drop box, or you can webmail/text them to Mr. Evans. 2. Watch ALL of the Pre-Recorded Lessons on the lesson introduction pages. These Pre-Recorded Lesson are located on the Quest Objectives on CLASSCRAFT. Each Pre-Recorded Lesson has a multiple choice question at the end. You must submit the answers for all of the multiple choice questions for the Unit. 3. Every Unit has a short activity on the Lesson Slide just PRIOR to the Sample Work Lesson. It is usually a picture, with 3 Questions to answer. You may complete and submit this activity as well for Sample Work Credit.
The English textbooks are linked in the lessons and also posted as a link in the Resources on Ms. Sussman's website. What are the names of the 3 textbooks used in English this year?
Pathways (literature), Writing With Power (grammar), and The Essential Guide to Language, Writing, & Literature (writing)
If you are enrolled in Algebra this year, what state test will you be required to take?
EOC Algebra (end of course)
Each unit in PE contains one of these. They are useful to review before each quiz. What are they?
Podcasts for each unit
Option 1:The Unit 4 Portfolio is a compilation of ACT problems that come from algebra and math number sense. Option 2: U4 PORTFOLIO are corrections on your U4 Sample Work
What are the options for the Biology Unit 5 portfolio?
Option 1: Conduct an experiment at home
Your experiment does not need to be complicated but you need to show the steps of the scientific method.
Option 2: Evaluate an experiment and it's data
Analyze the data from the "5 Second Rule Experiment" and fill in the corresponding worksheet.
Option 3: Complete worksheet on the scientific method and data analysis.
Option 4: the portfolio in the Pearson lessons
How can you raise your grade in English?
To raise your grade on a portfolio or draft, revise the portfolio based on the feedback and suggestions provided on the dropbox. Then send Ms. Sussman your updated portfolio with your changes by webmail.
To raise your grade on a quiz, send Ms. Sussman a webmail and she will assign some practice work for you to complete in the Progress Learning website or some worksheets that will help you work on that skill or vocabulary.
Not listed on the website, but also allowed, Ms. Sussman will reset the language quiz and you may take it again after you study and take notes on the unit.
How many in-house clubs (run and taught by an NCA teacher) does NCA offer this year?
7 They include:
Aspiring Writers Club, Future Business Leaders,
Art & Culture Club, GSA, Multicultural Club,
NCA Crushers, Student Body Government
What do you need to do to to get 15 points on the PE portfolios?
You need to include the 2 questions completed and the completed Form, which could be a Fitness Log, Activity Tracker, or Goal Plan.
What are the 2 options for Essential Skills #2 and how do you submit it?
Option 1: CLUE GAME - SOLVE THE MYSTERY
Option 2:DAY OF THE DEAD - COLOR BY NUMBERS
Submit to the Unit 2 Sample Work Dropbox
What should you do first to raise your grade in Biology and why?
Sample Work and Portfolios are the MAIN thing that determine your grade. If you want to raise your grade...completing these assignments is the FIRST and BEST thing you can do for an immediate impact.
HOW ARE TESTS CHANGED IN ENGLISH 9?
You are only required to COMPLETE THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS on the UNIT TESTS. You may leave the ESSAY SECTION BLANK.
How can you find any teacher's website address using the NCA High School website?
On the high school website, go to the Staff Directory dropdown menu and select how you want to search for the teacher. You can search by subject or in the entire school staff directory. If the teacher is part of the Administration, Leadership Counseling, Registrar, or Onboarding; you can also search under those listings in the dropdown menu.