FLIGHT - American Literature & Composition Mr. Wright Portable 903!

How is “FLIGHT” different from “regular” language arts? All work is completed in class Start class essays – then do group/partner essays – then do individual essays Different readings 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

BOOKS

THE GOALS OF FLIGHT American Lit. & Comp. 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 College Success Foundation Application December 5: ASVAB November 2-3: College Fair http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/fallncf/pages/seattle.aspx October 10: PSAT (free) Career Center Dates / College Visits https://sites.google.com/a/auburn.wednet.edu/college-and-career-center-ccc-arhs/?scrlybrkr=2c051a50 November 15: Planning and paying for College/FAFSA, AHS 6-8 PM February 6: Greater Auburn Career Fair, AHS, 6-8 PM March ?: Free SAT for juniors

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