10th Anniversary of Columbine

Last week was the tenth anniversary of Columbine murders. As we continue our unit on Anne Frank, notice the similarities of hate and discrimination.

My favorite quotes from this video are from the Principal, "The world breaks everyone then we are stronger in broken places." I also liked when he said, "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."

It's a good time to reflect on the ideas in Rachel's Challenge where their mission is to our reach as many people as possible with the message of kindness and compassion.

Your assignment is to click on the links above, watch the video below and post your comments (your thoughts on these issues) in at least THREE COMPLETE & WELL-WRITTEN sentences no later than Friday at 3:30 pm.

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Why do we study the Holocaust?

The history of the Holocaust represents one of the most extensively documented subjects for examination of basic moral issues. The hope is that through our study of the Holocaust, you will come to realize that silence and indifference to the suffering of others and the infringement of civil rights in any society is a problem. The Holocaust was not an accident in history -- it occurred because individuals, organizations, and governments made choices which not only legalized discrimination, but which allowed prejudice, hatred, and ultimately, mass murder to occur.

Studying Anne Frank’s story will help you to understand the results of prejudice, racism, and stereotyping in any society. Hopefully you will think about the use and abuse of power, and the role and responsibilities of individuals, organizations, and nations when confronted with civil rights violations and/or policies of genocide. The repetition of human tragedies in the world today reminds us that we must be vigilant and learn lessons of the Holocaust again and again.

Your assignment is to write at least THREE COMPLETE and WELL-WRITTEN sentences about what we can do in schools to educate people about the perils of discrimination. Your comments must be made by Friday, 4/24 at 3:30 pm.

High School Electives

On Wednesday, April 15th, the CCHS Guidance Counselors will be in our classroom to register you for your 9th grade courses. We've talked about required courses and electives. What electives are you interested in? Click here for a list of electives for 9th graders? Did you know that a whole new world of electives opens up for you in 10th grade? Click here for a list of electives available to 10th - 12th graders.


Your assignment is to write at least 4 COMPLETE AND WELL-WRITTEN sentences about electives. You can write about the electives you are interested in, the ones you hope to be taking, the ones you would like to know more about and/or the ones you don't want to take at all. Your comment is due no later than Friday, April 17th at 3:30 pm.