1. Basic American Literature & Composition
Mr. Wright
Portable Land!

2. How is “basic” different from “regular” language arts?
All work is completed in class
Start from paragraphs then build to full essays
Some reading assignments are adapted
Lots of work time
Lots of individual attention and conferencing

3. What Kids Learn in BAL SPRINGBOARD curriculum Research based
Supports Common Core (National Standards)
Meets educational goals articulated by business/industry/colleges

4. Springboard Unit #1 Survey on the American Dream/paper
Primary/secondary sources
Argumentative writing
Poems / essays / editorials / play / short story/music / film
Sentence structure
Early American movements

5. 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)

6. Writing Persuasive / argumentation / analysis
Preparation for community and technical colleges
Reading/understanding/responding to research
Work portfolio & Career Fair
Senior Portfolio assignments

7. Grades & Parent Contact
Skyward / Family Access
Skyward / Student Access
8 progress reports a year
Phone calls if grades go under 70%
Grade conferences with each student
via my teacher webpage

8. Other . . .
Extra credit
Late work
Electronics policy
Attendance

9. Preparing for the Senior Year

10. 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

11. Important Testing Dates
October: Free PSAT (October 16th)
Free ARHS on April 16th
SAT Prep
ARHS prep classes
satonlinecourse.org
ASVAB: November 19th and April 1st

12. More Dates Nov. 8-9 College Fair
October 16: PSAT (free)
October 23rd: College Night for AMHS, 7 PM
January 16th: Financial Aid Night, ARHS 7 PM
February 6th: Beyond High School Night
April 16: Free SAT for juniors
April: Greater Auburn Career Conference

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