Basic American Literature & Composition Mr. Wright Portable Land!

How is “basic” different from “regular” language arts? All work is completed in class Start class essays – then do group/partner essays – then do individual essays Some reading assignments are adapted Lots of work time Lots of individual attention and conferencing

What Kids Learn in BAL Writing (lots of it!) Research 4-5 Books Auburn Career Fair, GCC, Renton Tech Some Senior Portfolio work

THE GOALS OF BALS High school graduation (credit/tests) Options for the senior year (College Writing, Individualized Reading, etc.) Options after high school (2 year, 4 year, military, apprenticeships)

Grades Communication Skyward / Family Access Phone calls under 80% Email progress reports 8 progress reports mailed home November-parent/teacher conferences Remind.com Email/call me!

Contact Information Email – through my teacher website Call – we have a message system (252) 804-5154, extension 7903 Homework: Posted on my website at http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Domain/1426 Homework text reminders, text… @649e958 to (253) 693-2857

Preparing for the Senior Year

What Juniors Can Do Now Work on Senior Portfolio Think about 4 post-high school options Attend Career Center presentations Attend Beyond High School Night Attend Greater Auburn Career Conference

Important Dates October 5: ASVAB October 21-22: College Fair http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/fallncf/pages/seattle.aspx October 19: PSAT (free) October 31: Tacoma College Fair http://www.pugetsound.edu/news-and-events/events-calendar/details/tacoma-college-fair/2014-10-30/ Career Center Dates / College Visits http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Page/14433 January 18: Planning for College @ AHS, 6-8 PM November 16: Paying for College/FAFSA, AHS 6-8 PM February 5th: Greater Auburn Career Fair, AHS, 6-8 PM April 2: Free SAT for juniors

Involvement Sports Activities Out-of-school activities Volunteer Pick a few things and do them well.