How to Sign up to Receive Text Message Reminders About Tests, Quizzes, Homework

Want to receive text messages about upcoming tests and quizzes?  Need a reminder about a homework assignment?  Click on the following link for quick and easy instructions on how to sign up for English 3 text messages through Remind 101 from Ms. Senter.  This is a GREAT resource for parents and students!

http://pdfs.remind101.com/invite?class_code=mssenter3&class_name=English+3&phone_number=%28914%29+368-0248&user_signature=Ms.+Senter

College and Career Readiness

As a high school student, it's never too soon to start thinking about and making plans for your future.  The following links will hopefully provide answers to questions you may have about college and career planning.  Unable to find what you are looking for?  Feel free to talk to me or send me a question via email, and I will do my best to help you find the information you need!  Your guidance counselor is another great resource to help you gather valuable information about college and career readiness.

www.schoolguides.com

www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.org

http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/fafsasimplification/

http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans

Common Core

Not sure what the Common Core is all about?  The following link provides an explanation of the new Common Core and also provides links to the standards students and parents can expect to see being covered in class.

http://www.corestandards.org

26 Reasons to Read!

"I hate reading!"  "Reading is so boring!"  "Ugh, why do we have to read so much?" "There are too many other things I would rather do besides read a book!"

Sound familiar?  Then read on to find out why reading is such an important life-long skill and to learn about some startling statistics and facts about reading!

I've also included several links to popular books for teens/young adults!

http://www.brevardcounty.us/docs/Files/26reasontoread.pdf

http://schools.natlib.govt.nz/creating-readers/creating-reading-culture/engaging-teens-reading

http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/facts.htm

http://raisingbookworms.com/resources/reading-and-literacy-statistics/

http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/articles/teenagers-and-reading.htm

http://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157795366/your-favorites-100-best-ever-teen-novels

http://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/teen