SKINNY:
May 18th:  Today in class we finished our study of civil rights and civil liberties.  The quiz is tomorrow.  The final exam will be broken into three parts.  We will complete it on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. 

May 19th:  Civil Rights and Liberties Quiz;  Exam Review

May 22nd:  Final Exam, Part I

May 23rd:  Final Exam, Part II

May 24th:  Final Exam, Part III


BLOCK:
May 18th - Today we finished our study of American Government.  Be sure to get the notes from a friend.  It is recommended that you think about the similarities and differences between interest groups and political parties. 

May 19th
Both blocks:  
Chapter 16-19 Quiz
Discussed how to vote

7/8 block:
Exam Review
Political ideology quiz

May 22nd
3/4 Block - Exam Review;  Political Ideology Quiz
7/8 Block - Final Exam, Part I

May 23rd
3/4 Block - Final Exam, Part I
7/8 Block - Final Exam, Part II

May 24th
3/4 Block - Final Exam, Part II
7/8 Block - No class 

SKINNY:  Today in class we took notes on the rights of the accused and started our study of civil rights.  There is no homework.

BLOCK:  Today in class we took notes/discussed voting.  Be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

SKINNY:  Today in class we finished our study of the First Amendment.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

BLOCK:  Today in class we took notes on the functions of parties AND identified/discussed nomination methods.  Be sure to get the notes from a friend.   

SKINNY:  If you were absent, be sure to turn in the restrictions on speech assignment.  Also - Be sure to complete the Supreme Court Case chart (Monday folder).

BLOCK:  If you were absent you missed the Judicial Branch Test.  Please make arrangements to make up the test.  You also missed the beginning of the last unit.  Be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

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SKINNY:  Today in class we discussed Free Exercise restrictions and took notes on Speech and Press.  We also started an assignment on Speech/Press restrictions.  Be sure to get it from the Friday folder.  There is also an extra credit assignment in the folder. 

Reminders:
Quiz next week.
Notebook checks will be next week.

BLOCK:  Today in class we watched a video about activism and restraint, and we discussed the difference between the two philosophies.  We also received information for notebook checks and extra credit. 
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH TEST IS MONDAY.  Notebook checks will be next week. 

SKINNY:  Today we discussed the Establishment Clause cases from yesterday, took notes on the Lemon Test, and identified limits on Free Exercise.

BLOCK:  Today in class we finished our notes on the Judicial Branch.  We also read an article about judicial activism and restraint AND answered questions about the article.  The test is MONDAY.

SKINNY:  Today in class we discussed Freedom of Religion Supreme Court Cases

BLOCK:  Today in class we took notes on the Supreme Court.  If you were absent:
1.  Get the notes from a friend. 
2.  Read pages 332-334.
3.  Create a Flow Chart of how cases get to the Supreme Court and how cases are decided. 
The judicial branch test will be either Friday or Monday. 

SKINNY:  Today in class we identified forms of participation AND took notes on Freedom of Religion.

BLOCK:  If you were absent, turn in your HW assignment and get the notes from a friend.  

SKINNY:  Today in class we identified ways to lose citizenship AND rights and responsibilities of citizens.  We also took notes on civil rights/liberties.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

BLOCK:  If you were absent today, you missed the Executive Branch Test.  Please make arrangements to make-up the test.  Also, complete the judicial branch assignment which is in the Monday folder. 

SKINNY:  Today in class we completed the Citizenship Test.   :)

BLOCK:  Today in class we finished our study of the Executive Branch.  If you were absent, please get the notes from a friend. The test is on Monday.