November CAHSEE

Are you taking the CAHSEE in November? The November administration of the CAHSEE is for 11th and 12th graders who have yet to pass one or both portions of the California High School Exit Exam.

If you are going to take it this November, your best chance of passing is to start preparing NOW. 

If you need to pass the English portion:

• Open the CDE released test questions. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/documents/ela08rtq.pdf
• You can print them out or view them on screen
• Spend 20 minutes EVERY DAY working through some English questions.
• Check your work. (The answers are at the end of each section.)
• Make sure you understand the correct answer and would answer the same type of question correctly if you see it on the test.
• If you aren't sure about the answer, make a note of it and we will go over it at our next meeting, or call me and we can go over it over the phone

If you need to pass the Math portion:

• Open the CDE released test questions. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/documents/math08rtq.pdf
• You can print them out or view them on screen
• Spend 20 minutes EVERY DAY working through some Math questions.
• Check your work. (The answers are at the end of each section.)
• Make sure you understand the correct answer and would answer the same type of question correctly if you see it on the test.
• If you aren't sure about the answer, make a note of it and we will go over it at our next meeting, or call me and we can go over it over the phone

November CAHSEE

English: Tuesday, November 5

Math: Wednesday, November 6

9:30 a.m.

Community Presbyterian-Vallejo 

2800 Georgia St., Vallejo, CA

You can also:
Go to one of the tutoring centers to get some help, call the homework hotline, or schedule an online tutoring session with me. 

High School Juniors - Apply for the FBI Teen Academy

What is the FBI Teen Academy? 
The FBI Teen Academy exposes high school juniors to the FBI’s careers, values, and priorities; introduces the types of cases the FBI investigates; improves awareness of the hidden dangers of social media, online communication and more; inspires a desire for physical fitness; and encourages maintenance of a healthy lifestyle free of crime, drugs, gangs and violence. After attending, students are better prepared to serve as role models in their academic and social communities. Empowered with greater awareness of the challenges that face our community as a whole, students are encouraged to openly share their experiences and gained knowledge with their peers, offering support and guidance to those who may be facing challenging issues.

When is the Teen Academy offered? 
The Sacramento FBI will host two FBI Teen Academies for high school juniors this year: Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. Please encourage all high school juniors to apply to attend the next class at our headquarters that will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

How does a student apply for the Academy? 
Completed application packages with original signatures are accepted at Sacramento FBI headquarters by post or hand delivery during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.) until the Friday, October 25, 2013, 4:30 p.m. deadline. Faxed, emailed and late applications will not be accepted.

An application package can be downloaded here. If you refer a student to the Sacramento FBI Teen Academy, please make sure that such is noted on the application.

Students, parents/guardians, and schools will receive email notification of the review panel’s decision no later than the close of business on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Students selected for the class will also receive additional information regarding what to expect and how to prepare for the day within their congratulatory email.

Important! There are sections on the application that must be filled out by the student, a parent/guardian, and a school official. In addition, the student must submit a typed essay. Please see the application for full details and instructions.