Monday, April 14, 2008

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
a. compare and contrast different levels of school.
b. understand PA state education law.
c. analyze an educational issue.


Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: Report cards come out tomorrow. How do you think that you did? What will you do over the next two months to make sure you pass all of your classes?

2. Today' Vocabulary:
a. elementary school = grades K-5
b. secondary school = grades 6-12
c. post-secondary school = any training you receive after high school, including college and trade school

3. Today's Notes:
a. Students are required by law to attend school for 180 days per year.

4. Reading and Issue Analysis: "Baltimore to Open Schools for Grades 6-12"
Questions to answer and for discussion:
a. When you see the title of this article, do you think this is a good idea or bad idea? Why?
b. What is the name of this new type of school with grades 6-12?
c. In what grades do most students drop out?
d. What does the word "retain" mean in this article?
e. What is the main advantage of putting grades 6-12 in one school, according to the article?
f. What does the word "factory-size" mean in relation to school?
g. What do you think of putting grades 6-12 together? Could it work? What are the benefits? Drawbacks?

Homework: There is no homework in this class tonight.