January 22, 2013 - April 26, 2013 Quarterly Report

Grading Key: Effort & Skills

4 - Advanced E - Excellent U - Unsatisfactory

3 - Proficient G - Good X - Not Applicable

2 - Approaching S - Satisfactory

1 - Below N - Needs to Improve

Days of Instruction: 69

Math: Text used: New York Math A Semesters 1 & 2 by Merv Edwards,Review of Mathematical Foundations. Topics covered: Products of Powers, Powers of Powers and of Products, Quotients of Powers, Zero and Negative Exponents, Scientific Notation, Simplifying Polynomials, Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial, Recognizing Solutions of Open Sentences, Solving Equations x + b = c, Solving Equations: ax = c; x/a = c, Language of Algebra, Word Problems, Variables on Each Side, Solving Equations: Parentheses, Solving Equations: Decimals and Fractions. Review: Chapters 3-4. 2(S) 50 hrs

English: English Composition 1 at HVCC (doing well in the class, but has not yet received a final grade) Text used:Text used: The Norton Sampler Seventh Edition; Short Essays for Composition by Thomas Cooley. 40 hrs of English class time & approximately 30 hrs of spent on homework & reading assignments - semester ends May 10th. 3(G) 70 hrs

Physics - Texts used and referenced throughout this past quarter: Barron's Review Course Series Let's Review: Physics The Physical Setting Third Edition by Miriam A. Lazar, M.S.and Barron's Regents Exams and Answers: Physics The Physical Setting. Waves & Sound: Definition of Wave Motion, Types of Waves, Characteristics of Periodic Waves, Speed of a Wave, Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Standing Waves, Resonance, Beats, Diffraction, Doppler Effect. Light & Geometric Shapes:Polarization of Light, Speed of Light, Visible Light, Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction and Interference of Light. 2(S) 50 hrs

Global History & Geography: Text Used: Barron's Review Course Series Let's Review: Global History and Georgraphy Fourth Edition by Mark Willner, M.S., Mary Martin, B. Ed., Jerry Weiner, Ph. D., David Moore, M. Ed., and George Hero, M.A. Topics Covered: Global Connections and Interactions in the 21st Century: World Issues, Population Issues and Their Impact, Population Growth in Developed and Developing Nations, World Hunger, Education - A Growing Gap, Economic Development and World Trade, Global Power-The Gap Between Rich and Poor, Resource and Energy Management, Globalization, Tradition and Modernization- Finding a Balance, Changing Political Power Structures, The Superpowers, The Developing World, Arms Control, Terrorism as a Political Weapon, Environmental Issues, Human Rights, Technology, Transportation and Communication, Space Exploration, Mutual Impact and Influence: Euro-America and Africa-Asia. Time includes topics covered as well as network news coverage, watching documentaries on Netflix & InDemand and other internet sources. 2(S) 60 hrs

Music: Keyboard 4(E) 20 hrs

Physical Education: Elliptical, Resistance Training, Daily exercise 4(E) 30 hrs

Teacher Comments: Computer Science was not continued this semester. Jacob is registered for three courses for the fall semester at HVCC: English Composition 2, Western Civilization and the World 1, and Basic Math with Study Skills. He would like to complete the 24-Hour Credit Program at some point within the next year or so. He also would like to pursue the Web Design and WWW Programming at HVCC.

Submitted 2013 by Daniela