Survey

Dedication Survey

Please use the link to vote for the staff member you would like to dedicate the yearbook to.

12/5 Announcements

• The Talent Show is canceled for December 5.  The Talent Show will be moved to March.
• Are you interested in traveling to Japan during the Summer of 2021?  There will be an interest meeting on December 12 from 6-7 P.M. in Cobra Hall.  Interested students and parents are welcome to attend! Students who will have not graduated in May 2021 are eligible to attend the trip.
• The application for Duke University Summer Session 2020 is now open.  Earn college credit alongside academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer College for High School Students. If you are a student currently in grades 10 – 12 and are at least 16-years-old or older, you are eligible to apply.  See https://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/ for more information.
• The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership development program that amplifies youth voice and action. See https://bezosscholars.org/ for more information.
• Students will need to turn in laptops and chargers on December 9.  Students will be able to use laptops during the day, but will not be able to take laptops home after December 9.
• The missing work deadline is Friday, December 13.  No assignments will be accepted after this.  This means that makeup time needs to be completed by December 13 as well.
• Exams start on Monday, December 16.
• 12/16 = History
• 12/17 = English
• 12/18 = Math
• 12/19 = Science

surveys

Yearbook Superlatives 

Mental Health Day 

Mental Health Survey

Please answer survey honestly. 

This is anonymous. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe37Ycz5UZ6vmbu3Jy6he5NQ9pB1tCF9sC2UmTJQknkw9OMzQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Announcement 11/7

Announcements for November 7, 2019

• CCCC is open on Monday, November 11th, but LEC is not.  Students with seated college classes are expected to attend and get their own transportation.  Students are also expected to turn in any assignments due that day as usual. If students rely solely on the bus then they will need to reach out to their instructor in advance and alert the instructor of the situation.
• Get your yearbook before the price increases.  It will increase to $40.00 after November 15.  
• The winners for the Teen Health Survey are Jackson Carter ($10 Starbucks gift card) and Amira Johnson ($50 Visa gift card).  Congratulations!
• Seniors are reminded that Senior Fees are due on December 3.
• 11th, 12th and 13th Grade Students are eligible to apply for the National Youth Speak program.  The deadline to apply is November 15. See Mr. Testa with additional questions.
• The Talent Show will be at 6 pm in the Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 5th. Students who would like to be in the Talent Show should sign up for an audition time slot by Mrs. Sanders's door. The top 3 acts will win prize money!

Solo Practice

Novelty

act.org

In the world today, newness is highly valued. Social media apps constantly update to make sure you’re shown the newest information or posts from those you follow. Many of the products we purchase today are purposefully created with short lifespans to encourage consumers to continue to get the newest, up-to-date versions. Subscription services for music and video make it possible to continuously listen to and watch new media. Novelty is generally seen as a positive characteristic, but what are we losing by constantly focusing on the new? Given its increasing prevalence, it is worth examining the implications and meaning of the growing emphasis on novelty in our lives.

Perspective One: Change is the only constant in life, and to ignore this is to grow rigid and stagnate.  More exposure to new ideas and ways of thinking can only lead to progress for society and for humanity as a whole.

Perspective Two: By exclusively focusing on the new, we lose sight of what we already know. Instead of ignoring the old, we should be focusing more past accomplishments and errors. The only way to move forward is to heed the lessons of the past.

Perspective Three: Information, products, and ways of thinking should only be valued if they are useful and reliable, not just because they are new and exciting. New does not automatically equal improved.

Write a unified, coherent essay about the increasing value assigned to novelty.

Surveys 10/28

Competition Club Survey: https://forms.gle/DdqUFA4ujKD4DdXR9

Prom Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfij5qfw9HJVn5NmpfekiYt4FaZyC7CDUgPlHCYPs1lpgn21w/viewform?usp=sf_link

EF Tours Survey (summer 2021!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM4wQkmhc4wGQgbkfXww9_PFTQE6m2BoIe-cDeHgObCuXUxg/viewform?usp=sf_link 

10/24 Announcements

• Students are reminded that they will be riding LEC buses home on Friday afternoon.  Bus numbers have been placed on the Bus Info board outside Ms. Derr's office.
• SAC will be selling Candy Grams from Friday, October 11 to Friday, October 25. Candy Grams are $4, $5, and $7 ($7 to get out of AVID/ACT on Halloween). This Friday (tomorrow) is the last day to buy Candy Grams!
• SAC is hosting an Activity Night in the gym Friday, November 1 from 3:30-5:30 where we will watch A Quiet Place and play games.  See Mrs. Sanders or Mrs. Testa for tickets or more info for both.  You can buy tickets as late as 3:30 on November 1.
• Spirit Week is next week!  Advisories will earn points for participation!
• Monday (10/28) = Meme Day
• Tuesday (10/29) = Through the Time Tuesday (Decade Day)
• Wednesday (10/30) = Squad Day
• Thursday (10/31) = Costume Day
• Friday (11/1) = Pajama Day (I Woke Up Like This)
• A drawing for those who turned in their Teen Health Survey form has been done.  The winners are: Nathaniel Rodriguez who will receive a Tumbler and $10 gift card and Isaac Alvarado who will receive a $50 VISA gift card.  Please see Mrs. Talley to receive. There will be another drawing next week for those who have turned in their form. Please turn in asap if not already done so.
• The PTSO is selling shirts and sweatshirts.  Orders are due by October 27, 2019.  See leeearlycollege.com for order forms and more information.
• A Trunk or Treat is happening at the Civic Center on October 30 from 5 - 7.  There will be games, crafts, and candy.
• The shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are due November 6, 2019.
• Do you play a musical instrument or sing?  Are you looking to join an ensemble?  CCCC has a music group that you are invited to join.  Rehearsals are weekly on Wednesdays from 3-4. Contact Lauren Winkens (lwinkins@cccc.edu) for more information.
• Dance Club meets every Wednesday from 2:46 - 4 in Ms. Regan’s room.  See Kelis for more details!
• Cheer is meeting on Thursdays from 3-4 in CCCC’s gym.  Newcomers are welcome. See Ms. Bradian if you have any questions.

Sample Essay Examples and Evaluation

October 22, 2019

ACT Writing Rubric

As a class, we will go over the rubric and writing expectations in What the Graders are Grading.

Pages 368-369.

Then, read through sample essays to see how the scoring works.

Sample Essay Link

You should read through all of the samples to see the difference between each score. 

Eventually, you will be giving peer feedback on your samples essays. 

10/17/19 Announcements

Announcements for October 17, 2019

• McTeacher Night is happening at the Spring Lane McDonald's on Thursday, October 17th from 5-8 PM. Come support and raise money for LEC!
• The SPEAK group that meets with Ms. Bowen WILL NOT meet this Thursday, 10/17.
• SAC will be selling Candy Grams from Friday, October 11 to Friday, October 25. Candy Grams are $4, $5, and $7 ($7 to get out of AVID/ACT on Halloween). 
• Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 18, 2019.  Speak with your advisor to sign up for a time.
• The PTSO is selling shirts and sweatshirts.  Orders are due by October 27, 2019.  See leeearlycollege.com for order forms and more information.
• A Trunk or Treat is happening at the Civic Center on October 30 from 5 - 7.  There will be games, crafts, and candy.
• SAC is hosting an Activity Night in the gym Friday, November 1 from 3:30-5:30 where we will watch A Quiet Place and play games.  See Mrs. Sanders or Mrs. Testa for tickets or more info for both.
• The shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are due November 6, 2019.
• Do you play a musical instrument or sing?  Are you looking to join an ensemble?  CCCC has a music group that you are invited to join.  Rehearsals are weekly on Wednesdays from 3-4. Contact Lauren Winkens (lwinkins@cccc.edu) for more information.
• Reminder!  Parents can learn about a health study that our ninth and eleventh graders are eligible for.  In order to participate in the programs students have to have permission form a parent.  Parents can indicate whether their student has permission to participate by clicking on the link www.teenhealthresearch.com
• Dance Club meets every Wednesday from 2:46 - 4 in Ms. Regan’s room.  See Kelis for more details!
• For those in Science Olympiad, mandatory meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 3 - 4 PM in Ms. Penwell's room. Non-mandatory meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Non-mandatory meetings can be used as getting extra help or having questions about Science Olympiad competitions answered. During Ms. Penwell's planning period for every Tuesday can be used as another source unless said otherwise. If you are not able to make it to certain meetings, please let Mack, Trey, Audrey, Shelly, or Ms. Penwell know. Hope to see you there!
• For those in Beta Club, meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 3 - 3:30 PM. For the upper-classmen, if you have any friends or classmates who are in Beta, but do not attend, encourage them to participate! If anyone needs a volunteer sheet, extras are in Ms. Bradian's room. Beta Picture Day is October 22nd. Please attend the meetings as they hold important information for events Beta volunteers at and plans. If you have any questions, contact Angel Uy, Danna Lagunas, Suzy Brito, Noemi Perez, Audrey Thomas, Vanessa Garcia, or Ms. Bradian. Hope to see you all there!
• Math Club meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 2:55 PM - 3:25/30 PM. Math Club meetings are held in Mrs. Sanders' room. Math club is for everyone, those who enjoy math or those who struggle with math. If anyone who is interested or knows anyone is interested, participation is encouraged! Stop by Mrs. Sanders' room to receive your math sheet and join Math Club on Remind @lecmathc or text @lecmathc to 81010. Hope to see you there! If there are any questions, please contact Jennifer Huynh, Audrey Thomas, or Mrs. Sanders.
• Sports Club meetings are held on Wednesdays at the CCCC Gym from 3 - 4 PM. Everyone is welcome to join, for those who want to learn a new sport to those who want to play sports games. Free Sports Days are once a month, choose your own sport! If you are interested or someone you know has interest, participation is encouraged! Stop by the CC Gym on Wednesday and add Sports Club on Remind @lecspo or text @lecspo to 81010. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Audrey Thomas, Colin Gaines, Tristian Williams, or Mr. Gorer.

Peer Feedback and Sample Essays

October 14, 2019

Exchange essays with another person or group.

Evaluate their essay using the writing rubric.

Include a plus and delta and pass back the rubric when you are finished.

When you are finished with peer editing, read through sample essays.

Sample Essay Link

You should read through all of the samples to see the difference between each score. 

Don't forget the final exam is on Thursday, October 17.

Get to class ASAP so you can have as much as the 40 minutes to work as possible.

Spirit Week Survey

Use the link above to vote on days for spirit week. 

Picture Retakes

Sign Up for Retakes

Use the link to sign up for a time if you are interested in having your picture retaken.

Retakes are on Friday, October 18 from 8:30-noon.

What Makes A Good Essay

September 25, 2019

Cracking The ACT

We will read a few parts from chapter 23.

What the Graders are Grading

Putting it all Together

Other Things to Keep in Mind

Based on that information, use the writing rubric to evaluate a partners essay.

Club Interest Survey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoPTCODOS8KdpHdlVS7dsbJMN8q_DbLKAJGweR7nCjVyyQaA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Writing Final

August 22, 2019

Today you will take the final for the writing portion.

You will have exactly forty minutes to read, brainstorm, and respond to the prompt.

Please record your essay on a lined sheet of paper. 

Good luck!

Final Practice

August 21, 2019

Reflect on your original sample essay.

What is one area that you would like to improve?

Based on that area (intro, argumentative paragraph, counterclaim paragraph, conclusion), practice creating a response to the following prompt: 

Essay Sample

You will have 15 minutes to write.

Then, compare your paragraph to the example provided.

Review the steps they took to create that paragraph.

As you are working, I will meet with you individually to provide feedback.

Tomorrow you will take the benchmark for this course. 

Cracking the ACT: Body Paragraph and Conclusion

August 15, 2019

Body Paragraph

Read the sample paragraph on page 375.

Then, reflect on your paragraph, creating a plus and delta.

The Counterclaim 

Read through Body Paragraphs, Part II: Attacking the Other Position.

Use the next ten minutes to create your own example.

Conclusions

Read through conclusions on page 378.

Use the remaining class time to create the conclusion.

NEXT THURSDAY you will take the benchmark for this class.

You will be responding to a prompt as if it is the real ACT.

If there is anything you would like to cover on Wednesday to help you prepare, please let me know.

Cracking ACT: Intro and Body Paragraphs

August 14, 2019

On page 373, we will go over introductions.

Take 10 minutes to create an introduction with a partner.

Then compare your introduction to the one page 374.  

Identify both a plus and delta.

On page 374, read the information on body paragraphs.

With your partner, construct a body paragraph based on the same topic. 

Eventually, we will compare your body paragraph to the sample. 

Cracking the ACT

August 13, 2019

Turn in your original and edited copy of your essay, along with your two rubrics.

Cracking the ACT: 

As a class, we will read through pages 366-370.

On page 370, we will complete the key words and phrases activity.

Additionally, brainstorm reasons for both sides.

On page 373, we will go over introductions.

Take 10 minutes to create an introduction with a partner.

Then compare your introduction to the one page 374.  

Finally, we will review the body paragraphs to support position. 

Editing

August 12, 2019

Take out your writing rubrics from last week. 

Based on your peers feedback, edit your essay to strengthen the ideas and analysis, development and support, organization, and language.

Once you are done editing, return your essay and rubric to your peer.

They will reevaluate your essay, making new marks on the rubric in a different color. 

ACT Writing Rubric

August 8, 2019

ACT Writing Rubric

As a class, we will go over the writing expectations.

Then, find a partner and evaluate them on the four different categories.
You must complete TWO peer edits. 

Circle the appropriate score and provide them with a plus and delta.

Once you are finished, return the essay and rubric to your partner. 

Finally, once you have your rubric, reflect on your score. 

Determine three different ways that you could improve your score.

We will use those suggestions to revise your original essay. 

Sample Essay Practice

August 7, 2019

Sample Writing Prompt

Use the link to read and respond to the prompt. 

You will be given the entire class time to craft your first sample essay.

Tomorrow, we will peer review the essays and grade them based on the ACT rubric.