No excuses
I finally finished grading all of the Unit 6 exams. I must say that they left really impressed with a large majority of you. There were still a few hiccups but nothing major or surprising. My comment on several of your exams was, "Why weren't you doing this the entire semester?". I feel that some of you finally lived up to your potential. However, it is evident to me that you all ways had the ability to do well, but you didn't. If you earned a high grade on this exam please keep pushing yourself for the rest of the year. I really, really, really want to see everyone earn college credit next semester. Everyone in both classes is capable of a B or higher. Everyone!
Readings and reading quizzes won't go away. Doing poorly on those quizzes kept some of you from earning an "A" this past semester. Please don't let that happen next semester. I am about a hair's breath away from increasing the point total to 15 points per quiz. I really don't want to do that but I will if I see a large failure rate on any class's quizzes. This could happen after the next reading quiz or it may never happen.
I sincerely hope that some of you set new goals for next semester. Better time management, actually reading the required readings, taking better notes, and ASKING me for help when you need it. It's been really amazing to have been witness to your growth as students and people. I feel incredibly lucky to be teaching all of you this school year. All 60 of you are special students and I want to help you all reach your fullest potential as learners of history. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
posted by Mr. Carlisle at 4:31 PM
23 Comments:
Yay! Good job everyone!
5:44 PM
I know we've only known each other four weeks and three days, but to me it seems like nine weeks and five days. The first day seemed like a week and the second day seemed like five days. And the third day seemed like a week again and the fourth day seemed like eight days. And the fifth day you went to see your mother and that seemed just like a day, and then you came back and later on the sixth day, in the evening, when we saw each other, that started seeming like two days, so in the evening it seemed like two days spilling over into the next day and that started seeming like four days, so at the end of the sixth day on into the seventh day, it seemed like a total of five days. And the sixth day seemed like a week and a half. I have it written down, but I can show it to you tomorrow if you want to see it.
8:51 PM
hahahahahhah what the heck is mr. caro talking about!?!?!?
but yes, mr. carlisle, i am really happy to be in your class too.
thank you for being a good teacher.
that hang out day at the end of the year should be a blaaaaaaast
8:58 PM
I feel ya Mr. Caro. Days have been weird lately.
Carlisle,
I'm gonna own this class next semester. 3rd period doesn't know what's comin.
9:12 PM
Oh we're definitely all "special" lol.
I actually kind of like history this year. It's more interesting when you shout at us.
9:53 PM
What a dandy snow fiasco we have taking place!
12:44 AM
i know what you mean kyle!
1:37 AM
Hahaha that is Steve Martin, in The Jerk
10:41 AM
Oh man, I just tried to watch Bush's State of the union, what a lying sack of ****. I mean... The no child left behind act a success? That's funny, cause you haven't really funded it for 7 years... The government should have a balanced budget like its people? Hahahha. Hmmm, I wonder how spending trillions on a war forged on lies balances a budget.
What a prick...
Sorry, I'm just sick to my stomach... The lies, the blatant lies, the non statistical backed "facts" that he spews... UGHHHH!!!!
6:31 PM
Tell us how you really feel about the president Kyle. Well, it was his last State of the Union address. You only have 357 more days...
7:27 PM
That was a very sentimental last paragraph there, Carlisle.
:)
I AM SO EXCITED TO LEARN FOR THE NEXT SEMESTER! MAN, AM I EXCITED!
I agree with the OTHER Sarah, it is much much more fun learning history when you shout at us. I love how excited you get! Hahaha
Cool, see you tomorrow. Bye.
7:35 PM
Oh man. I'm in 3rd period tomorrow. That's gonna be weird...
8:00 PM
hahaha chris.
honestly, im going to miss the people who are moving to third period.
oh well, welcome to the club sarah west?
8:15 PM
If Kyle gets to rant about Bush, I get to rant about Ms. Stuart and her lack of organization.
UGH!
9:26 PM
Hahahaha. Well on is the president who's decisions effect millions, and one is a teacher who isn't really lying or stealing or indirectly killing thousands.
357: Days, of a lame duck... Who really doesn't care about you and I... I can't wait to see what he has in store for the people.
.357: a little someone who should be loudly acquainted with his gut.
9:52 PM
Kyle that's risky business! You better stop using logic and thinking things through, that's dangerous!
10:13 PM
Thanks Stephen, for those words of wisdom. I should just stop thinking, too dangerous. I think I'll go watch some Fox news and eat some McDonald's...
Logic will lead to the down fall of man kind... We need to keep it simple; unlogical. Only then shall we experience the true pleasure of a non oppressive government, honest government.
10:18 PM
I'm sayin'! Just listen to what they tell you. I mean, they wouldn't tell you if it wasn't right. That would be downright dishonest! We all know those kooky politicians may slip up every now and then, but they would never ever lie to us. Just do as you're told, Kyle.
10:24 PM
Exactly!
Everyone, listen to this guy. He's a true product of the system... Uuhh I mean.. uhh, Smart, insightful, emancipated individual...
10:29 PM
Aren't they really the same, Kyle? Aren't they really the same?
10:32 PM
Wisdom beyond your years...
10:37 PM
Kyle and Stephen:
Beware of Anne Coulter reading this blog. She might scalp you.
6:16 AM
There is a lot of truth in what is said here. Plus I am tired of people complaining about junk.
NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
'We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be self ev ident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights.'
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legall y acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charita ble people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. (This one is my pet peeve...get an education and go to work....don't expect everyone else to take care of you!)
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who w ere confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
6:57 PM
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