C.R.E.O.
9th Grade Expectations
Formal Emails
College
Miscellaneous
100

What does the acronym C.R.E.O stand for? 

Community, Resilience, Excellence, and Optimism  

100

What are the 2 expectations for the end of class? 

Pack up, place everything in the appropriate tabs, and sit until the bell rings/teacher dismisses you

100

What are the 5 elements to a formal email?

Subject, Greeting, Body Info, Closing, Signature 

100

What are the 5 types of degrees you could earn in college? 

Associates 

Bachelors

Masters 

Professional

Doctorate 

100

Who is the Dean of College? (My manager) 

Mrs. Calderon! 

200

What is an example of earning a merit for community?

Active student participation when no one else wants to 

200

List 3 transition movements students should raise their hand for in the classroom?

Grab a tissue, sharpen a pencil, throw something away, stand in the back, etc... 

200

Give 3 examples  of a formal greeting... 


Dear, 

Good morning, 

Hello, 

200

What are the 3 location settings colleges/universities can be in & describe what they mean! 

Rural- further away from the city 

Suburban- near a city 

Urban - in a city 

200

How many Great Lakes are there? 

List some them? For Bonus points 

Five Great Lakes 


Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario 

300

What is an example of earning a merit for resilience ?

Being absent for a while but still coming to class and asking questions. 

300

What are the 6 materials students should have in all their classes? 

AM or PM binder, agenda, pencil, highlighter, ID, calculator (math) 

300

Give 3 examples of a formal closing...

Sincerely, 

Thank you, 

Best regards, 

300

What are two other post-secondary plans students can we talked about in class that students choose to do after high school? 

Military 

Trade-school 

300

What egg-laying mammal has a paddle-shaped tail, a sleek body covered in dense fur, a wide, flat bill, and big webbed feet?


Platypus 

400

What is an example of earning a merit for excellence?

Moving on to the next task without being prompted. 

400

During class, when can you NOT go to the bathroom?

Never in the first/last 10 min  

Never ask during whole group instruction. 

400

Write a sample email to Ms. Almaguer concerning your failing grade....

Answers may vary 

400

How many students are there at a small, medium, and large school? Bonus points if you could give an example of a school. 

Small- less than 2,000

Medium- 2,000-15,000

Large more than 15,000

400

What are the two outermost colors on the upper and lower ends of a rainbow?

Red & Violet 

500

What is an example of earning a merit for optimism?

Having a positive attitude or mindset in all your classes. 

500

How can students earn a merit during the entry process in Freshman Seminar?

Only materials on desk & students are working on their Do Now before the bell IN complete sentences.

500

Who would you write a formal email to? 

Who would you write an informal email to?

List 3 for each

Teachers, staff, principal


Friends, family, peers 

500

Where did Ms. Almaguer go to college?

What location setting is it considered?

What size is the college? 

Where is it located? 

All 4 questions must be correct for full points! 

St. Olaf College 

Rural 

Medium 

Northfield, MN 

500

What kinds of fish are Marlin and Dory from Finding Nemo?

Clownfish & Blue tang