Author Archives: Mr. Smith's English Class

Attention Creative Writing Students:  The deadline for submitting graphic novel projects without penalty has been extended to Tuesday May 29th at 7:15am. Note: Submissions beyond the extended deadline will be penalized retroactively at the maximum rate of -40% per the … Continue reading →

Attention all Bridge Academy Seniors, the deadline for submitting final Portfolios and Independent Reading Projects (I.R.P.) is Friday May 18th. If you will be absent for any reason on this day, you must submit your work ahead of time, via email, … Continue reading →

Hi Folks – Just a friendly reminder that parent/teacher conferences are being held at 6:30pm on Thursday evening.  I will be located in the 2nd floor cafeteria for anyone interested in joining us for this event.  Bonus!  As always, your … Continue reading →

Dear parents, guardians, & other concerned parties – In the event you have questions about your student’s progress in my course, and have not been able to gather appropriate information from previous discussions with your child, I invite you to … Continue reading →

Attention Creative Writing Students! Following is a breakout of anticipated deadlines and activities related to your children’s literature projects.  As usual, no extension will be given without advance permission of at least two days prior to due dates, as well … Continue reading →

Attention Bridge Academy Students!  Your portfolio responses for the second semester are due next Wednesday [April 4th].  Portfolios will count for 100 points – a test grade – toward your 3rd quarter average. As a reminder, portfolios will also count … Continue reading →

Attention students! Following is a list of deadlines for our fiction writing projects.  If you will be unable to meet any of the deadlines for reasons beyond your control, you must communicate with me at least one class prior to the … Continue reading →

Attention E-block Creative Writing class:  Memoir-style essay projects are due this Thursday (March 1st).  If you are absent during our normal class meeting, please email your final draft directly to me. Looking forward to seeing the final product everyone’s hard work.  … Continue reading →

BRIDGE ACADEMY COURSES January 18th – Bridge Academy: Portfolio Projects Due January 20th – All Classwork Due Today; No Extensions or Exceptions January 23rd – Day 1: Portfolio Presentations to Faculty; Absence Will Impact Project Grade January 24th – YMCA Class … Continue reading →

December 6, 2011 Dear Parents and Guardians of Bridge Academy Students – In an effort to mitigate any potential confusion or concern about your student’s pending progress report, I wanted to clarify some of the potential reasons that your son … Continue reading →