November 29 - December 3

Hello!  Here is what's going on in my classes this week:

ENG 406-01:  The Shawshank Redemption  movie review/critique is due on Tuesday.  If you haven't yet handed in your On the Beach diary entries, please do so ASAP.  We will be finishing Chapter 5 in On the Beach, and starting Chapter 6.  Also, our next big assignment will be introduced:  the formal speech.  (This will be a little like the rant, but 5-7 minutes long and less-casual.)  We will be presenting this before Christmas, and beginning our research and planning very soon.  In-class presentation dates will be Dec. 17.  There will also be lunchtime presentation opportunities on Dec. 15 and Dec. 17.  You should pick a date this week.  (If one of these times doesn't work for you, try scheduling a different one with me.)

GEO 206-01:  We will be wrapping up our introduction to Native territory.  Before talking more about Nunavut, we will be doing a complex task assignment related to the movie, The Last of the Mohicans.  We'll be watching the movie next Monday and Tuesday in class.  Before the holidays, we will continue working on the territory of Nunavut, and you will receive and have some time to research/plan your next major complex task.  For this task, you must choose an Aboriginal territory in Quebec, Canada, or elsewhere, and you will have to answer a variety of questions related to Competency 1, 2, and 3.  For those who did not do so well on the term 1 complex task, you must read the instructions carefully and make sure to answer the questions as fully as you can.

POP 304-01:  We will be continuing work on our PowerPoint presentations.  The presentations will be after Christmas, but I need the PowerPoint slides finished by December 22.  There will be more guest speakers, a career aptitude test, and you will get back your resumes.

ETH 140-01:  We will be continuing work on creation stories and religion.  Should be fun!

ENT 402-01:  Your "test" will now be a complex task assignment, and it will cover all the basic Economics stuff we've covered in class, such as needs, wants, supply and demand, price, revenue, cost, profit, market research, etc.  This will be due Dec. 21.  This is very important.  I will be adding more video and work in the lab, but we need to have the basics before we continue.

LAW 802-01:  We will be transitioning from Criminal Law to Civil Law.  You will get back your newspaper article homework assignments, plus we will go over questions from Runaway Jury.  There will be a test on Tuesday, December 7.  It will cover searches, warrants, jury selection, police powers, war crimes, and other materials and articles we have done this term.

Everybody, I hope you have a great week.  If you have any problems or questions, please let me know...

Mr. Foster

Week of November 15-19

Hello,

ENG 406-01 - We'll be going over questions from Chapter 4 of On the Beach, and moving on to our next major CT:  a movie review!  If you haven't handed in your diary entries for 3 characters from On the Beach, do so quickly because they were due last Thursday...

POP 302-01 - For those who haven't handed in resumes and cover letters, you need to do so ASAP.  We will continue working on our PowerPoint presentations.  Guest speaker information coming soon...

GEO 206-01 - We will be continuing our unit on Native territory.  Continue to bring texts and workbooks, but we will be working with videos/movies for much of the month, which I hope will make the class a little more interesting/exciting.

ETH 140-01 - After finishing our Remember the Titans questions, we'll be starting our next unit and looking at creation stories from around the world.

ENT 402-01 - We should finish our economics overview this week, and will soon be starting some mock business projects/activities

LAW 802-01 - We will cover trials and pleas, before moving onto a movie activity.  (Which, not coincidentally, deals with a trial!)  Should be fun...

Everyone, have a great week.  If you have questions or problems, please make an effort to let me know!

Mr. Foster

Regular homework/assignment updates from next week on...

Due to marking, entering grades on the computer, and general end of the term insanity, I haven't updated the HW Zone this week.  It will be up and running with new updates by the beginning of next week, so don't worry!  Have a great weekend and take care.

Mr. Foster

The end of the term is near...

Hi everybody.  I hope all of you had a scary - but happy - Halloween.  Speaking of scary, the end of the term is almost upon us.  November 4 (Thursday!) is the final day of Term 1, so if you owe me any work you need to give it to me before then.  After November 4, I will not be accepting any late work.  There have been many opportunities to hand in/present work during the last couple of weeks, so no more excuses!  If you need to give me something, do it ASAP!  See previous posts or check with me if you think you may not have handed something (s) in.  Good luck and have a great week.

Mr. Foster

Week of October 25-29

Hello Everyone!  Hope all of you had a good weekend.  Here is what we have happening this week.

ENG 406-01: Rants!  Everyone has a rant presentation scheduled on one of the following dates:  Tuesday, Oct. 26 (class or lunch), Thursday, Oct. 28 (class), or Friday, Oct. 29 (class).  Most of you have already done this, but you must give me a topic for approval before you present your rant.  Without this, no rant.  Also, the On the Beach newspaper articles assignment is due on Friday, Oct. 29.  The rant and the newspaper articles are very important complex tasks, as they represent our major talk and media competency assignments respectively this term.

GEO 206-01:  Complex tasks related to Metropolises are due on Wednesday, Oct. 27.  These projects are extremely important!  You may use a bristol board, folder, model, or combination of some or all.  As long as you have followed instructions and answered the questions I've asked you to complete, it is up to you!

LAW 802-01:  We have presentations on Wednesday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 29.  Remember to prepare copies of important presentation information for each student and for me.  There will be a test on Tuesday, Nov. 2.  It will cover offences from the presentations, plus defences and charges that we have studied in class.  Be ready!

POP 304-01:  We will be continuing to work on resumes, cover letters, job hunting, and job interviews.  Expect a mixture of paper and computer work.  Guest speakers coming soon...

ETH 140-01:  We will be wrapping up our LES on Social Order and Disobeying the Law.

ENT402-01:  We will continue to discuss/study some basics in economics as preparation for our projects later on in the year.

As always, let me know if you have any questions or problems.  Have a good week.

Mr. Foster

Week of Oct. 12-15

Hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving break.  This is what you should expect this week:

ENG 406-01:  We are continuing with On The Beach, and regular things like notations and silent reading.  Rants will be on Thursday, October 21, Friday, October 22, and Tuesday, October 26.  This is a major complex task, and cannot be missed.  For anyone who is nervous about speaking in front of the class, see me about presenting at lunch on Oct. 22 or Oct. 26.  * New and revised Rant dates:  Tuesday, October 26, Thursday, October 28, and Friday, October 29.  The On The Beach newspaper articles assignment is also due on October 29.

GEO 206-01:  We will be starting out big complex task on Metropolises.  You will have to choose a metropolis, research it, and complete a project.  I will give you some time for research in the lab and a couple of chances to work on this in class; however, you will need to work on this at home.  Instructions will come this week.  As always, if you have problems or questions, please see me!  We will be working on the Metropolis complex task for the next couple of weeks.  Due date: Wednesday, October 27.

LAW 802-01:  You will get back your tests and homework assignments.  Just as important, you will choose groups, a topic, and begin research on your criminal offenses presentation.  We'll also continue looking at the case studies we've been studying.  Should be fun...  Presentations will be on Wednesday, October 27 and Friday, October 29.  Test on Tuesday, November 2.

ETH 140-01:  We will be continuing our LES on Social Order.  Keep on thinking and keep on talking...

POP 304-01:  We will continue working on career exploration and reflection.  We are working on organizing some guest speakers very soon, which we hope you will find interesting.

ENT 402-01:  We will continue to do some basic Economics, as well as get into project planning.  Your "Famous Entrepreneur" essay is due on October 22.  You need to save one copy to your ENT folder and give me a paper/printed copy.

Have a great week.  See you in class...

Mr. Foster

Week of September 27 - October 1

I hope that everyone has had a good weekend.  Here is what to expect for next week.

ENG406-01 - We will be continuing On the Beach.  For those that have not done reader responses on "To Build a Fire" and the "Monkey's Paw", there will be no more chances after this Wednesday, September 29.  (Please remember that ENG 406 is necessary for graduation!)  We will also be starting to work on a rant!  Should be fun...

GEO206-01 - Three page homework assignment is due on Monday, September 27.  Late work will not be accepted.  We will be continuing to study metropolises, with special focus on Montreal, and soon there will be a complex task where you will have to research a different metropolis.  As always, you must bring your workbook and textbook to every class.  There will be a quiz on Thursday, September 30.  It will cover what we've covered so far in unit 1.

POP304-01 - You will be doing a short - 2 minute - oral reflection on your career research so far.  Later this week, I will be checking your POP folders.  In the meantime, you should have plenty of time to continue researching and writing your essays.  Remember that the essay is due on Tuesday, October 5.

LAW802-01 - You will get back your newspaper articles answers on Monday, September 27.  We are going to be examining some cases this week.  You will be assigned a presentation due next month, and there is a test on Friday, October 1, which will cover all notes - board and paper - and articles studied in class.

ENT402-01 - We will be going over some basic Economics on Tuesday, September 28.  We will NOT be going to the lab, so come to 216 and expect to remain there for the duration of the class.  Next Tuesday, October 5 we will have a guest speaker.  Don't forget to continue researching/planning your famous entrepreneur essay...

ETH140-01 - We will be starting the LES I handed out to everyone last class.  By the way, thanks you for your dialogue presentations last week.  They were great!

RES200-01 - As you know, each Resource class will be a mix of English and Math.  You must bring English and Math materials, including a scientific calculator.  If you have certain areas you need individual help with, prepare for it and let me know.

ADV-09 - Terry Fox sheets and money are due Monday, September 27.

Have a great week, and don't forget to see/contact me in advance if you have any questions or problems.

Week of September 20-24

I hope everyone is doing well.  Here is what we'll be doing in class this week, along with information about what is due.  If you have any questions, please see or contact me ASAP!  Take care and have a great week!   Mr. Foster

ENG 406-01:  Well, I have most of your reader responses for "To Build a Fire."  (Which, if you remember, were due last Wednesday.)  If you haven't handed it in yet, please get on it ASAP!  This week we will be preparing our second reader response, a short oral response to "The Monkey's Paw."  Also, we will likely be starting our novel, On The Beach.  If you are behind, get yourself caught up...

GEO 206-01:  I will be collecting your assignment (3 pages) on Monday, September 27 (Day 1), and next week we will be starting our first project.  Make sure you bring your workbook, textbook, and binder to every class.  As is the case with doing homework, assignments, and doing your best in class, not being prepared for class reflects poorly on your attitude to study.  I know you have what it takes to do a good job...

POP 304-01:  Will will be working on our essays this week.  You should be able to do your research and maybe much of your writing in class if you use your time wisely.  The essay will be due on Tuesday, October 5.  On Monday, September 27 (Day 1), I will be meeting with everyone individually for a couple of minutes to get an oral reflection on what you have learned about yourself and careers so far...

LAW 802-02: On Thursday (Day 8) we should be done our basic intro unit to the law, and be moving on to discussing case studies in small groups.  If you did not hand in your homework last Thursday, here are the questions:

1) What is a capital crime?
2) What is a suspended sentence?
3) What country executes the most people each year?
4) What is sharia law?
5) From what we've learned in class about the origins of laws and need for laws, plus what you've read in articles, think of some arguments that people for and against punishments like stoning might make.  You can use examples from the article and think of your own.
6) Are you in favour of capital punishment?  If so, for what crimes?  Also, which method (s) should be used?

All answers should be in full sentences, and your answers for numbers 5) and 6) will require longer answers than the other ones.  Next week there will be a test on what we've learned so far, and you will soon be getting information on your first major assignment. 

ENT 402-01: We will be continuing our self-assessment research and starting our first assignment on Wednesday (Day 7).  We will be heading down to 131, but come to 216 first for attendance.  On October 5 (Day 7) we will have a guest speaker...

ETH 140-01: On Wednesday, you will have a little time to fnish preparing your dialogue roleplays before presenting them.  Presentations do not have to be longer than 2 minutes.  Good luck!  You will also be receiving an introduction to your first LES, which will be due in October.  More details to come...

RES 200-01: Make sure that you keep bringing English and Math binders and work - including calculators - to class.  If you have individual problems, I can help you with them, but there will always be work for you to do if you do not ask me for individual Math or English help.

September 13, 2010 Homework/Class Update

Hi Everyone!  Well, everyone has received class outlines for all of my classes.  Here is a little of what we are doing and have coming up soon in my classes. 

ENG406-01: Reader response for "To Build A Fire" is due Wednesday.  This week we'll be starting notations, a new short story, and continuing with silent reading

GEO206-01: We now have the textbook and workbook, and by the end of this week we will have covered up to around page 10 in the textbook and page 4 or 5 in the workbook.  If you haven't handed in both review map assignments from August 30 and September 2, please do so quickly.  There will be another assignment sheet handed out tomorrow, so make sure you don't fall behind.

LAW802-01: We're still in the intro stages of the law, so we'll continue mainly with notes and current event legal issues articles for now.  On Tuesday morning, you will be expected to meet in groups and discuss the article about stoning in Iran.  Expect a short group presentation next week...

ENT402-02: This week (Day 2) and next week (Day 7) we will be continuing self-assessment on our entrepreneurial potential.  We will be heading to the computer lab, but please come to class first for attendance.

ETH140-01: We will continue to examine moral dilemmas, individually, in pairs, in groups, and as a larger class group.  LES#1 will start next week (Next Day 7).

POP304: We will be wrapping up our first careercruising.com activity, making sure journal entries are coming along alright, checking folders, and, on Thursday (Day 3), giving a short oral report on what you've learned about yourself in class so far...

RES200-01: Remember to bring your Math and English work to each class.  This is required, plus it will help you to improve.

ADV-09: Target setting this week.  Think seriously about mark, attitude to study, and attendance targets for each of your classes.

If you have any questions, or you are not sure about something, please see me.  See you in class and take care of yourselves. 

Mr. Foster 

Week 2

I hope that everybody enjoyed the long weekend.  At some point this week, all of my classes should receive course outlines.  These should explain the courses in more detail that I have already done in class.  Stay tuned for updates regarding homework and assignment due dates.  If you have questions or need help, please see me ASAP!

Good luck this year!

Hello, my name is Mr. Foster.  I hope that everybody at PHS has a great 2010/2011 school year.  I will be teaching POP304-01, LAW802-01, GEO206-01, ENG406-01, ENT402-01, ETH140-01, and RES200-01.  My advisory is ADV-09.  (Go Thor!)  Soon students and parents will be able to check here for due dates or other updates/information about these courses.  Good luck and take care!