Assignments


 * 1. Create an email address! 30 points Due 11/1/2011**
 * You may use any free email service that you choose (yahoo, gmail, etc.) Yahoo is easier because it will not ask you for an alternate email or phone number to confirm the account.
 * WRITE DOWN YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD! Please do not lose it.
 * Send Ms. Ziegler a test email. rkziegler06@yahoo.com
 * The majority of your assignments will be submitted via email.


 * 2. Community Service Exploration 40 points Due 11/8/2011**
 * Make a list of 4 potential activities/places that you could do your community service at.
 * list the advantages and disadvantages of each activity.
 * Research a contact person for each activity and list his or her information
 * email to Ms. Ziegler
 * This has been graded. Click to access the file. [[file:Devonte Senior Seminar exploration project.docx]]


 * 3. Resume 50 points Draft Due 12/9/2011**
 * Write an Objective statement. What do hope to accomplish with this resume? What is the goal?
 * Example: To help others by working in a healthcare setting
 * Make a list of ALL of your past employment (jobs) or volunteer positions.
 * For each, you will need:
 * The dates (month and year) that you worked/volunteered
 * The address and phone number of the business
 * The name of a Supervisor or someone in charge who can verify that you worked there
 * A short (1 or 2 sentences) description of what you did at each business
 * The name, address, and phone number of your school. Include the name of the principal.

When you have gathered this information, bring it to your teacher. We will then work on putting together the resume.

 * This has been graded. Click to access the file. [[file:Devonte Resume.doc]]


 * 4. Most Influenced 50 points Draft Due 4/16/2012 Final Copy Due 4/20/2012**
 * This essay is written to tell colleges who or what inspired you. This gives them a picture of who you are as a person.
 * Background
 * Who or what is important to you? Give a little information or background about the person or thing.
 * Description
 * Use Specific Details and examples of what that person has done that makes him or her important or why that thing is important.
 * Conclusion
 * ENd the essay by asking for help. Words to use to convey your tone are: although, help me, society will benefit, financial aid, scholarships, work study programs, or grants.