Wednesday, June 16, 2021
- Its Wellness WednesdayToday's tip: Fight back against procrastinationDo you ever find yourself putting off getting started on homework, projects or an important task? In those moments, can you find ANYTHING else to do (even clean your room?)Well, you are in good company! Researchers at DePaul University found that more than 80% of us procrastinate some of the time. And, its not always easy to find your way back to the task, is it? It's also not a matter of time management or laziness!The trick, of course, is to find what works for YOU, to get unstuck.Here are some ideas:1. Talk about it! Being able to share your concerns with people you trust can help keep you accountable.2. Reflect on your past patterns and find 1 thing to do differently: If you are someone who historically waits till the last day to open the assignment and get started.. make a small change by opening it up 2 or 3 days before its due.3. Be Kind to yourself: Procrastination is not a character flaw. Its a way we navigate things that may be hard or cognitively taxing for example. Recognizing negative self talk and changing it with something kind (like what you would say to a friend) can help4. Get some help getting started: If you are writing a paper, for example, ask for help with prompts, an outline or talk out your thesis, for example.5. Reward yourself: Yep, tried and true strategy here.. Plan a get together with friends or something that will help you celebrate victory!6. Jump RIGHT in! Motivation follows Action, or so the saying goes.Need more ideas? Reach out to teachers, counselors or other trusted adults. We are here to help!
- We have three new one-time Alternative Learning Program elective course offerings (Unlike our Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish courses, they will not satisfy world language requirements for colleges).The ALP courses are:
The History of Rock’N’Roll-ALP
Credits: [2]
Prerequisite: None
Teacher: Frank Vaissiere
This course will study the history of Rock’N’Roll and the social changes it did bring about in the past 70 years. Students will examine the early musical styles that led to the creation of Rock’N’Roll of the 1950s, the British Invasion of the 1960s, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, New Wave, Goth Rock, Grunge, and other styles of the twenty-first century. The course will have an emphasis on societal, political, cultural, and sartorial contexts and on the music itself. Students will develop active listening skills and the ability to discuss Rock music through readings assignments, group discussions, oral presentations, writings essays, and tests.
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______________________________ _____ Conversational Italian-ALP
Credits: [2]
Prerequisite: None
Teacher: Frank Vaissiere
This course meets the needs of high school students, 9-12, beginning the study of Italian. Emphasis is on developing oral proficiency and listening comprehension. Reading and writing skills will be addressed in introductory activities to reinforce oral and listening skills. Cultural aspects of the language will be introduced on an ongoing basis. Homework is to be expected daily.
