Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111 Welcome Back-to-School! If you were unable to attend, send me anthat you have had an opportunity to read these notes! Welcome Back-to-School! If you were unable to attend, send me anthat you have had an opportunity to read these notes! History of the Modern World ABCDF 2009/ Ancient and Medieval World Final Grade Distributions (given in %) Ancient and Medieval World Final Grade Distributions (given in %) Looking Back to 9 th Grade ABCDF 2009/ Modern World Final Grade Distributions (given in %) Modern World Final Grade Distributions (given in %) 1.Monitor course. ( Use our on-line resources) SPA Communications* 2.Monitor homework.* 3. Stay in touch. Whats a Parent to Do? *So that your student doesnt get caught on citizenship matters. Having Difficulty Finding Our Stuff on SPA? Academic Performance rests on many critical factors 70% of surveyed employers cite deficiencies among high school graduates in applied skills: Professionalism Work ethic Punctuality Working productively with others Time management Workload management * *Vaughan, Steve. "Summer jobs aren't so hot." The Virginia Gazette [Williamsburg] 17 June 2009, 4A Is this new? Now called Creativity and innovation Critical thinking and problem solving Communication and collaboration Information (including media and ICT) literacy Flexibility and adaptability Initiative and self-direction Social and cross-cultural skills Productivity and accountability Leadership and responsibility 21 st Century Skills! Devaney, Laura. New resource helps teach 21 st century skills. eSchool News. 18 July, 2008 Little Known Facts 1 Except for holidays and special weekends, homework is assigned daily. Im here after school and happy to monitor and/or help with homework. 80% of genius is just showing up (with homework.) 2 1 As communicated to parents by students 2 Woody Allen with amendment by Mrs. McArthur