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8.1  Multiplication Properties of Exponents

           Section 8.1 Notes

           8.1 Practice B  (Due 2/04/10)

           8.1 Practice C  (Due 2/05/10)

8.2  Zero and Negative Exponents

           Section 8.2 Notes

           8.2 Practice B  (Due 2/08/10)

8.3  Division Properties of Exponents

           Section 8.3 Notes

           8.3 Practice B  (Due 2/09/10)

8.4  Scientific Notation

           Section 8.4 Notes

           8.4 Practice B

8.5  Exponential Growth Functions

           Section 8.5 Notes

           8.5 Practice B

8.6  Exponential Decay Functions

           Section 8.6 Notes

           8.6 Practice B

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The sweet melodies and dulcet tones which emanated from the chorus room during mid-term exams were not accompanied by the voices of the room’s typical occupants; for those couple days a new class had taken up residence within it’s soundproofed walls: AP US History.

Those who enroll in Mr. Peterson’s AP US class have come to expect the unprecedented results of his often theatrical and always challenging research projects, and his midterm was nothing less. The class of more than 30 students were treated to a couple hours of each others musical talents.

Each student was required to select and research one song of the Antebellum Era (the years from the start of the 19th century to 1861, the start of the Civil War). They must then perform their own rendition of the song in period attire.

Songs ranged from the well known, like “Blow the Man Down” and “The Arkansas Traveler”(otherwise known as “Baby Bumble Bee”), to the more obscure, including old tavern songs and presidential campaign anthems alike. There were heartbreaking laments and spirituals like “Poor Old Slave” and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, and even show tunes such as “St. Clare to Little Eva in Heaven” from Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Teachers and staff perhaps drawn by musical magnetism began to appear at the sessions, some even aiding students with their performances. Mr. Graves, RHS choral instructor, and Mr. Tuerk, an English teacher, both stopped by to lend their hands and varied musical talents, as well as Principal Olsen, who dabbles with the skins and accompanied an AP US student and violinist with her performance (see picture above).

Mr. Peterson related many times throughout how very impressed he was with the way each student had met the challenging assignment head on, especially when he had been so close to canceling the project earlier on this school year. Fittingly, every student seemed to strive to make the most of this opportunity to stretch creatively in their classroom, stealing their courage to sing and speak without shyness in front of their peers, and even picking up some new skills, with one student going so far as to learn to play harmonica to complete the assignment. This is representative of the unique versatility that presents in RHS students and classrooms.

Story contributed by Sam Lucci, 11th grader at RHS

On Wednesday, January 27, Rutland High School staff and students donned a hat for a good cause. The RHS chapter of the Green Mountain Teen Institute (RHS Special Educator Meaghan Marsh leads GMTI) organized the fundraiser – $1 for the privilege of wearing a hat – in order to help the relief efforts in earthquake-stricken Haiti. In total, the efforts raised over $500. GMTI will combine this money with similar fundraisers held across the district this week and next. RHS Special Educator Alison Remy will present one large check to the charity Hearts with Haiti, an organization with which she is associated from her volunteer efforts in Haiti in past years.

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On January 8th, 2010, Howe Center Campus held their annual half-year graduation. Seniors who have fulfilled all the graduation requirements as of their first semester may opt to graduate early.   In recognition of these students’ hard-work and dedication (graduating early is no easy task), the  Rutland High School’s Alternative Education Program (AEP)  offers a small, intimate ceremony where family and friends celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments.  

As midyear graduates still receive their diploma in June, our ceremony not only acknowledges the graduates’ hard-work , but also recognizes those people who continually support our students.  During the ceremony, the graduates present planted ivies to the person they believe has supported them most in life and education.

FACULTY

ART
Fred Lower
Darren Spafford
Kylie Wolgamott (Click here for the Art Club site)

DRAMA
Cathy Archer
Ron Lurvey

MUSIC
Brent Barnett – Bands (Click here for the RHS Band site)
Dan Graves – Choral
Jennifer Hart – “Unpredictables”
Peter Miller – Orchestras, Fine Arts Supervisor

All State Medical Form

February 2 A Far Cry, String Ensemble

12:10-12:45  Performance, Q and A (RHS Theater)

1:15-1:45  Masterclass (Advanced Orchestra) on stage

February 25 Noe Inui, violin

12:10-12:45  Performance, Q and A (RHS Theater)

1:15-1:45  Masterclass (Orchestra in attendance)

March 10-11 Gene Milford, composer/arranger

Dr. Milford will be working with the RHS Symphonic Band in preparation for the world premiere of his composition “Four Vermont Prints.”  The band will present the first performance at the March 11 Music In Our Schools Month Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in Keefe Gymnasium.

April 9 Boston Trio, Killington Music Festival

12:10-12:45  Performance (RHS Theater)

1:15-1:45  Masterclass (Advanced Orchestra)