Social Science // Mr. Rose // 2008-2009

Welcome to your 2008-2009 social studies class! Some of you will be joining me for your senior class in government and economics, while others will explore U.S. history with me. For my 12th graders, your time in class will be spent examining various themes related to systems of government, American democracy, election processes, and the principles of economics from both a macro- and a microeconomic scale. You will be asked to look through many different lenses, all in an effort to broaden your understanding of the world around you.

My 11th graders will experience a very special junior year. You will sit ringside to witness one of the greatest political spectacles known to man - a presidential election. We will integrate the election process into every facet of our studies in an effort to bring the elctoral process and U.S. history alive for all of us.

No matter which class you are enrolled in, please be sure to keep yourself up-to-date by visiting the class web site on a daily basis. By doing so you will be able to access a wide array of resources that are keyed directly to the assignments that you will have.

Our overarching goal this year is to acquire the foundational knowledge necessary to make informed decisions. The final results of our efforts wil serve to insure the preservation of the public good, while building our understanding of an increasingly interdependent world.

Questions? Comments? Ideas?

> I can be reached directly between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. via phone at 408.535.6300 ext. 355.

> If you need to reach me after hours, please feel free to contact me by leaving voicemail at 408.772.7279.

> I will respond as quickly as possible to email sent to or

Now a note about expectations, namely mine. We are required to share a space for up to nearly 60-minutes each school day. This means I must demand that you observe essential rules including, but not limited to the following.

1. No eating or drinking in class.

2. Expect to lose your cell phone, iPod, or other inferior personal entertainment device to me, after I have discovered it, or your peers have turned you in for their standard reward. You can attempt to negotiate return of your contraband with the fine staff in Student Services at your leisure.

3. Come to class prepared because we don’t have time to worry about your lack of paper, pens, pencils, textbook, or notebook.

4. Protect that textbook because if you don’t you may very well pay for any damage or loss. Failure to do so will result in some serious consequences as pertains to receiving your diploma.

5. Success in my class is based on your understanding and adherence to two words - RESPECT & EFFORT - without your daily application of these two characteristics you will have a very difficult time earning a passing grade. The greatest sign of maturity and intellect is your willingness and ability to help your peers in such a way as to encourage their success.

6. Failure to bring your notebook, or text, when required, and subsequently asking permission to retrieve either or both items from your locker, will result in a loss of up to 25 points per incident.

7. The quickest way to achieve a failing grade in my class is to not attend or to be habitually tardy - just don’t do it! Get to class on time, ready to work, and be willing to participate in a constructive fashion.

8. Please spare me anything less than your best effort because it simply results in a waste of your time and my time. This is your opportunity to prepare yourself for what’s to come - the real world - so take advantage of this time wisely.

CLASSES
Period 1 - Economics/Government
Period 2 - Economics/Government
Period 3 - Prep
Period 4 - U.S. History
Period 5 - Economics/Government
Period 6 - Economics/Government

Your class syllabus is available from the class web site, and you will also be provided a hardcopy for reference.

For the complete class web site, please click on the link below...

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FOR PARENTS: Welcome Letter

My Dearest Seniors:

An exciting adventure awaits you this year. There is only one more sheltered year left of your youth to prepare yourself for the coming future. I know that your seniorits is in full swing, but further education, adulthood, and college are right around the corner. I know that you all are capable of great things and feel that I must do whatever I can in the time remaining to encourage, enlighten, and push you both academically and personally. That being said, this is a challenging class that will make you stretch and grow. For some of you it will be easier than for others, just know that if you try your best and ask lots of questions I will do anything in my power to help you realize your greatness.

Good Luck!
Ms. Thomas

~Class Website~

Academic Background
SDSU: BA- English
Chapman U: Credential
SJSU: MA-Instructional Tech.

Thursday, November 20th

Thursday, November 20th

STUDENT NOTES
Attention all students attending the Homecoming Dance tomorrow night, make sure you bring your I.D. with you. If you are bringing a guest who does not attend Lincoln, make sure they have their own school I.D. or a drivers license with them. Students without I.D. will not be allowed in.

Speaking of the homecoming dance, it’s tomorrow night. The price of a single ticket is $25 with ASB and $30 without. Couples are $35 with ASB and $40 without. Today is the last day to purchase tickets… they will not be sold at the door.

Another bus has been added to the Disneyland All-Night Graduation Party. To reserve your space on the bus, please submit your $75 dollar deposit to the Career Center by Friday, December 5. Don’t be left out!

Big Bone T-shirts are on sale for $15. They won’t last long, so pick up yours today.

The Little Bone Rally is today during lunch… and the Little Bone Game is today at 5:00. Show your Lincoln pride and support the at the rally and at the game.

CAREER CENTER

CCOC Students who plan to attend CCOC 2nd semester need to turn in their paperwork to the Career Center. Sophomores can also attend CCOC next semester; contact the Career Center for the inside scoop.

Seniors! Nov. & Dec. Scholarship deadlines are slowly approaching. Stop by the Career Center or check on PrepHQ for more information on scholarships. If you are applying to a private college, you MUST submit all required forms to Ms. Sakamoto by today! This means: The Common Application’s Secondary School Report, or any Counselor Evaluation. UC and CSU applications are also due soon! Drop by the Career Center for questions or for help in completing your applications.

CLUBS

Good news sophomores: our class T-shirts are finally in; be sure to pick yours up in room 52 today.

Attention all Freshman! Your class t-shirts will be on sale from today through next Wednesday. Order them for only $12 each in room 53.

Seniors, this is the last week of the class skit practices. Please come after 6th period today. Also bring $5 for shirts for the skit.

The Republican’s club will be meeting in room 18 during lunch today for their first meeting. If you have any questions you can ask Ms. Campion or Hilary Powers.

SPORTS

There will be a Girls Tennis meeting today at 2:30 on the tennis courts.

Wednesday, November 19th

Wednesday, November 19th

STUDENT NOTES
Attention all students attending the Homecoming Dance, make sure you bring your I.D. with you. If you are bringing a guest who does not attend Lincoln, make sure they have their own school I.D. or drivers license with them. Students without an I.D. card will not be allowed in. Homecoming tickets will be sold during lunch and after school today and Thursday. Tickets will not be sold on Friday.

Attention all students: Hoods and knit caps can only be worn outside when the temperature is below 60 degrees, and they cannot be worn in the main building hallways or in classrooms at all. During the day when the temperature rises above 60, please remove your caps and hoods. Caps and hats with brims cannot be worn on campus ever.

Big Bone T-shirts are on sale for $15 in room 2 during lunch and after school.

The Little Bone Game is here this tomorrow at 5:00. Show your Lincoln pride and support the team as they keep the Bone home. The Little Bone rally is tomorrow during lunch in the gym.

Spirit week is here! Today is Workout Wednesday, and Thursday is Blue and Gold Day. Wear your school spirit and have some fun!

We need student volunteers for this week’s Little Bone game, and you can earn double the community service hours for your time. Contact Mr. Roark if you are interested.

CAREER CENTER

CCOC Students who plan to attend CCOC 2nd semester need to turn in their paperwork to the Career Center.

Seniors! Nov. & Dec. Scholarship deadlines are slowly approaching. Stop by the Career Center or check on PrepHQ for more information on scholarships. If you are applying to a private college, you MUST submit all required forms to Ms. Sakamoto by tomorrow! This means: The Common Application’s Secondary School Report, or any Counselor Evaluation. UC and CSU applications are also due soon! Come see Mr. Mora or Ms. Sakamoto for help on your application.

CLUBS

Attention all NHS members. There will be a meeting at lunch today in room P112, and don’t forget your dues!

FOOD LOVERS! Finger foods and dips are the theme for today’s Food Lovers Club meeting. Be ready to share your favorites today in room 57 at lunch!

Good news sophomores! our class T-shirts are finally in, be sure to pick yours up in room 52 today.

Attention all Freshman! Your class t-shirts will be on sale from today through next Wednesday. Order them for only $12 each in room 53.

Seniors! this is the last week of the class skit practices. Please come after 6th period on Thursday. Also bring $5 for shirts for the skit.

GSA will meet in the boiler room today at lunch. Be there!

Interested in entertainment and games? Come join the Gaming Club today at lunch for a meeting.

The Republican’s club will be meeting in room 18 during lunch on Thursday, the 20th for their first meeting. If you have any questions you can ask Ms. Campion or Hilary Powers.

SPORTS

There will be a Girls Tennis meeting Thursday, November 20th at 2:30 on the tennis courts.

Tuesday, November 18th

Tuesday, November 18th

STUDENT NOTES
Attention all students: Hoods and knit caps can only be worn outside when the temperature is below 60 degrees, and they cannot be worn in the main building hallways or in classrooms at all. During the day when the temperature rises above 60, please remove your caps and hoods. Caps and hats with brims cannot be worn on campus ever.

The Homecoming dance is this Friday: a single ticket is $25 with ASB and $30 without; couples are $35 with ASB and $40 without.

Big Bone T-shirts are on sale for $15. They won’t last long, so pick up yours today in room 2 during lunch and afterschool.

Spirit week is here! Today is 60’s Hippie Tuesday, followed by Workout Wednesday, and Thursday is Blue and Gold Day. Wear your school spirit and have some fun!

We need student volunteers for this week’s Little Bone game, and you can earn double the community service hours for your time. Contact Mr. Roark if you are interested.

CAREER CENTER

Sophomores: you can attend CCOC next semester--contact the Career Center for details. Current CCOC Students who plan to attend CCOC next semester need to turn in their paperwork to the Career Center.

Seniors! Nov. & Dec. Scholarship deadlines are slowly approaching. Stop by the Career Center or check on PrepHQ for more information on scholarships. Also, UC and CSU applications are due soon! Come see Mr. Mora or Ms. Sakamoto for help on your application.

Seniors, if you are applying to a private college, you MUST submit all required forms to Ms. Sakamoto by Thursday! This means: The Common Application’s Secondary School Report, or any Counselor Evaluation.

CLUBS

There will be a mandatory O Ambassadors club meeting today during lunch. You must attend if you are or want to be a member.

Attention all NHS members. There will be a meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room P112, and don’t forget your dues!

FOOD LOVERS! Finger foods and dips are the theme for this week’s Food Lovers Club meeting. Be ready to share your favorites on Wednesday in room 57 at lunch! Oh yes! And the t-shirts are IN. See you Wednesday!

Sophomore skit practice today after 7th period. We will be meeting in the quad, all sophomores are invited.

Good news sophomores! our class T-shirts are finally in, be sure to pick yours up in room 52 today.

All freshmen who are in the homecoming performance meet in room 53 during Advisory today.

Attention all Freshman! Your class t-shirts will be on sale from today through next Wednesday. Order them for only $12 each in room 53.

Seniors! this is the last week of the class skit practices. Please come after 6th period today Nov. 18 and Thursday Nov. 20. Also bring $5 for shirts for the skit. Thanks and we’ll see you all there.

SPORTS

There will be a Girls Tennis meeting Thursday, November 20th at 2:30 on the tennis courts.

The Little Bone Game is here this Thursday at 5:00. Show your Lincoln pride and support the team as they keep the Bone home.

Monday, November 17th

Monday, November 17th

STUDENT NOTES
Planning on going to the Homecoming Dance? If so, make sure you fulfill your Saturday School or AIM obligations before the day of the dance or we will not allow you to attend. Even if you have already purchased a ticket, you will not be allowed in. Contact any administrator if you have questions.

Homecoming dance tickets will be on sale at lunch and after school through Thursday. The price of a single ticket is $25 with ASB and $30 without. Couples are $35 with ASB and $40 without. Tickets will not be sold on Friday.

Big Bone T-shirts are on sale for $15. They won’t last long, so pick up yours today.

CAREER CENTER

CCOC Students who plan to attend CCOC 2nd semester need to turn in their paperwork to the Career Center.

Seniors! Nov. & Dec. Scholarship deadlines are slowly approaching. Stop by the Career Center or check on PrepHQ for more information on scholarships.

CLUBS

There will be a mandatory O Ambassadors club meeting on Tuesday the 18th during lunch. You must attend if you are or want to be a member.

Attention all National Honor Society members: there will be a meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room P112, and don’t forget your dues!

FOOD LOVERS! Finger foods and dips are the theme for this week’s Food Lovers Club meeting. Be ready to share your favorites on Wednesday in room 57 at lunch! Oh yes… the t-shirts are in. See you on Wednesday!

Hey Sophomores! do you want to be on top? If so be sure to meet in the quad after school tomorrow, Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 for practice. Bring a good attitude and be prepared to have fun.

Attention all Freshman! Your class t-shirts will be on sale from today through next Wednesday. Order them for only $12 each in room 53. there is also a homcoming skit practice today after school. If you want to have fun you’ll be there!

Seniors! this is the last week of the class skit practices. Please come after 6th period on tuesday Nov. 18 and Thursday nov. 20. Also bring $5 for shirts for the skit. Thanks and we’ll see you all there.

SPORTS

Girls Tennis meeting Thursday, November 20th at 2:30 on the tennis courts.

Friday, November 14th

Friday, November 14th

STUDENT NOTES
The Performing Arts Pancake Breakfast is tomorrow, November 15 in the gym. Drop by for a great breakfast and terrific entertainment provided by our talented Performing Arts students. The doors open at 8:05, and all proceeds support the P.A. department.

Attention all students: Hoods and knit caps can only be worn outside when the temperature is below 60 degrees, and they cannot be worn
in the main building hallways or in classrooms at all. During the day when the temperature rises above 60, please remove your caps and hoods. Caps and hats with brims cannot be worn on campus at all.

Planning on going to the Homecoming Dance? If so, make sure you fulfill your Saturday School or AIM obligations before the day of the dance or we will not allow you to attend. This is the last Saturday to fulfill your Saturday School obligation… if you do not attend, don’t bother buying a homecoming ticket. If you’ve already purchased one, you won’t be allowed in.

Speaking of the homecoming dance, it’s next Friday night. It’s the biggest dance of the year… don’t miss it. Purchase your ticket at lunch in the school bank. The price goes up by $5.00 on each ticket next week.

Big Bone T-shirts are on sale for $15. They won’t last long, so pick up yours today.

The next French Society film is today starting right after period 7 in P104. The film is “He loves me he loves me not”. It’s been described as “a creepy little thriller” and “a dazzling diversion with dark undertones”. Come and judge for yourself. We’re providing a lot of chocolatey treats to sweeten this experience. The cost is $1.00.

CAREER CENTER

CLUBS
The Jefferson’s Awards Club will be offering community service opportunities throughtout the year. Our first event will be at Sacred Heart on Sunday the 16th. Come reserve your spot ASAP as space is limited. Stop by room 9 to sign up.

All Viking Club members please meet in room A in the basement today at lunch for an important meeting.

Attention all sophomores: If you are interested in being a part of this years class skit, Americas next Top Model, please join us Tuesday Nov. 18th afterschool in the quad 3:30 - 4:30. Don’t miss out on the fun… and you could be a star!

There will be a mandatory O Ambassadors club meeting on Tuesday the 18th during lunch. All members, and those interested in joining, please attend.

SPORTS
Girls Tennis meeting Thursday, November 20th 2:30 on the tennis courts.

Thursday, November 13thThursday, November 13th

Thursday, November 13th

STUDENT NOTES
Attention all students: Hoods and knit caps can only be worn outside when the temperature is below 60 degrees, and they cannot be worn
in the main building hallways or in classrooms at all. During the day when the temperature rises above 60, please remove your caps and hoods. Caps and hats with brims are strictly forbidden.

Planning on going to the Homecoming Dance? If so, make sure you fulfill your Saturday School or AIM obligations before the day of the dance or we will not allow you to attend. Even if you have already purchased a ticket, you will not be allowed in. Contact any administrator if you have questions. This is the last Saturday for you to fulfill your obligation before the dance.

Speaking of the homecoming dance, it’s next Friday night. The price of a single ticket is $20 with ASB and $25 without. Couples are $30 with ASB and $35 without. The price will continue to go up next week by $5.00.

Big Bone T-shirts are on sale for $15. They won’t last long, so pick up yours today.

The Performing Arts Pancake Breakfast is this on Saturday, November 15 in the gym. Drop by for a great breakfast and terrific entertainment provided by our Performing Arts students. Doors open at 8:00am.

The next French Society film is this Friday starting right after period 7 in P104. The film is “He loves me he loves me not”. It’s been described as “a creepy little thriller” and “a dazzling diversion with dark undertones”. Come and judge for yourself. We’re providing a lot of chocolatey treats to sweeten this experience. The cost is $1.00.

There is an Executive Council meeting today in the Gallery during Advisory period. All ASB/Class officers, and Commissioners must attend.

Tonight is our Music Booster Meeting. The general meeting starts at 7:30 and we look forward to seeing all the parents of performing students. Come hear the last minute details about the pancake breakfast ( which is Saturday, November 15), tour information and winter concert details. We look forward to seeing you!

CAREER CENTER
Sign up in the Career Center for the following college presentations:
Nov 13-CSU Eastbay
Nov 13-Mission College
Nov. 24- The U.S. Navel Academy

Attention all NAHS members, if anyone would like to help with the Christmas Tree decorations, stop by room 52 for some ornaments to take home to paint.

Hey all NAHS members, there’s a work meeting today at lunch. See you there!

Juniors: T-shirt are here. If you purchased one, or if you would like to purchase one, drop by room 18 at brunch. Also, Juniors, practice today after school from 3:30-5. We will be learning our closing dance.

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Calendars

Social Studies 2008-2009

Social Science // Mr. Rose // 2008-2009

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Ms. Thomas’ 2008-2009 Senior English Page

~Class Website~

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