Posted in February 6, 2012 ¬ 9:26 pmh.Nikki Marchmon-BoykinComments Off
Greetings!
Kent Scholars
Last week we had the opportunity to view the movie Red Tails. To say that we are all in awe of and inspired by what these men accomplished, in spite of the challenges they faced, is an understatement! We are better for having been exposed to their story and to them we give much respect!
This week, Kent Scholars should meet with their Faculty Mentor for a general check and to share what life lessons and insights that they gained from viewing Red Tails.
American History and Literature from the African American Perspective
History –1920s
Literature- To Kill A Mockingbird
Daily Focus/Homework (American History from the African American Perspective)
2/6/12 The Birth Of A Nation; The KKK
2/7/12 1920s Notes: Republicans (Warren G Harding and Calvin Coolidge); BoomTimes of the Modern Age
2/8/12 1920s Notes: NAACP, Marcus Garvey, Pan-Africanism
Homework: Washington DuBois Garvey Chart
2/9/12 1920s Notes: A Philip Randolph; Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
2/10/12 1920s Notes: Harlem Renaissance & The Jazz Age; Sports
Have a great week!
Posted in January 30, 2012 ¬ 9:38 amh.Nikki Marchmon-BoykinComments Off
Greetings!
Kent Scholars
Things were so hectic last week that not only did I forget to wish you a happy 2nd semester, I entirely forgot to do the blog! So having said that… let’s start over! HAPPY 2nd SEMESTER!! By now I hope we have settled into our new schedules and classes and are ready to continue the work of excellence, scholarship and leadership!
This week, Kent Scholars should meet with their Faculty Mentor to discuss their grades and set their academic/co-curricular goals for the 3rd 9 weeks!
American History and Literature from the African American Perspective
History –World War I
Literature- The Great Gatsby/To Kill A Mockingbird
Daily Focus/Homework (American History from the African American Perspective)
1/30/12 World War I
1/31/12 World War I
2/1/12 World War I
2/2/12 World War I
2/3/12 Red Tails @ Kent Theater
Red Tails Reflection
Have a great week!
Posted in January 10, 2012 ¬ 3:11 pmh.Nikki Marchmon-BoykinComments Off
Greetings!
Kent Scholars
This week Kent Scholars will meet with their Faculty Mentors to discuss the break and preparing for the end of the nine weeks/semester. Emphasis shoud be placed on turning in any outstanding work so that grades are not negatively impacted by incomplete work and studying for exams. Also, the 2nd 9 weeks report should be completed and Google Docs so that I can prepare them to send to parents next week.
American History and Literature from the African American Perspective
History – Imperialism
Literature - The Great Gatsby
Daily Focus/Homework (American History from the African American Perspective)
1/9/12 Cause and Effect of the Spanish-American War
1/10/12 African American Soldiers and the Spanish-American War
1/11/12 Open Door Policy
1/12/12 Should the United States be Imperialistic?
1/13/12 Spanish-American War Reduction
Have a great week!
Posted in January 3, 2012 ¬ 3:10 pmh.Nikki Marchmon-BoykinComments Off
Greetings and Happy New Year!
Welcome back! I am writing this with the hope that everyone had a festive and restful break!
Kent Scholars
This week Kent Scholars will meet with their Faculty Mentors to discuss the break and preparing for the end of the nine weeks/semester. Emphasis shoud be placed on turning in any outstanding work so that grades are not negatively impacted by incomplete work.
Ancestry.com
Kent Scholars Faculty Mentors who are interested in geneology may also want to talk to their Kent Scholar about what they have learned about their family history as well as get a brief tutorial on how to use Ancestry.com. Fortunately, we have FREE ACCESS to Ancestry.com at Roosevelt and at our local public libraries!
ACT News You Can Use
Check the newest ACT newsletter to get information on the FAFSA, college planning and seniors finishing strong! http://www.act.org/news/use/email/0112.html
American History and Literature from the African American Perspective
History – Imperialism
Literature - The Great Gatsby
Daily Focus/Homework (American History from the African American Perspective)
1/3/12 My American Experience Geneology Research using Ancestry.com with Guest Instructor Mrs. Kristen Pool (Kent Free Library)
1/4/12 The three factors that fueled Imperialism
1/5/12 Map Work (U.S. Imperialism in Latin America)
1/6/12 PLAN Test Results with Mrs. Rutzky
Have a great week!
Posted in December 9, 2011 ¬ 2:33 pmh.Nikki Marchmon-BoykinComments Off
Greetings!
Kent Scholars
This week Kent Scholars will meet with their Faculty Mentors to discuss their interim grades and any challenges and/or concerns as move forward in the grading period toward the end of the semester.
American History and Literature from the African American Perspective
History – Progressive Era II/Imperialism
Literature - Transcendentalism
Daily Focus/Homework (American History from the African American Perspective)
12/5/11 Progressive Era I Test Review
12/6/11 Progressive Era I Test
12/7/11 Race and the Progressive Movement/The Black Elite
12/8/11 The Black Elite
12/9/11 Progressive Presidents
12/12/11 Progressive Presidents
12/13/11 Progressive Era II Test
12/14/11 Imperialism
12/15/11 Imperialism
12/16/11 Imperialism
ACT News You Can Use
http://www.act.org/news/use/email/1211.htm
I would like to take this time to wish everyone in the Kent Scholars Program Family a happy and safe holiday season! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy New Year!
