Here are the PowerPoints for the Legislative and the Executive branches.

The test will be on Tuesday November 25th (the day before Thanksgiving) for A day classes, and Monday December 1st (the day after Thanksgiving) for 6th period.

I apologize for the awkward testing dates and I understand that they will be difficult for some of you. If you need to take the test EARLY because you will be visiting family please let me know. If you know you will be gone, you must take the test EARLY. Thank you!

Our test review for this unit will not be ‘typical.’

We’re going to use several activities combined together to create an excellent review.

However, if you miss the review day (11/24) it will be more difficult. Here is a copy of what we will do in class.

The test will be on 12/2

Those of you who fell behind, or missed something, may use this also in order to catch up.

Interactive Test Review (.doc format)

In addition, please use the PowerPoints that I have provided on this website! You can find them at this link.

Finally. Take the time to define and understand the following terms and concepts:

Electoral Votes
Session
Trustee
Partisian
Politico
Gerrymandering
Apportionment
Constituents
Veto
Filibuster
Cloture Rule
The hopper
Rules Committee
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
Majority Whip
Majority Leader
Ways and Means Committee
Pork-barreling
Franking privilege
Interest group
Lobbyist
Executive order
Signing statement

Good luck – have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations on another outstanding year for “Rock Drums!”

The Round Rock High School Drumline “Rock Drums,” under the direction of Steve Roeder, competed at the state level “Lone Star Classic” drumline competition in Dallas on Saturday, November 15. For the 2nd year in a row, “Rock Drums” came away with the 1st place trophy out of more than 30 drumlines. They also received the caption awards of “Outstanding Snare Line ” and “Outstanding Cymbal Line” at the contest.

Photo Texas will be on campus on November 17 to 19 to take senior portraits.

Seniors must have their photo taken with this company to appear in the yearbook. Seniors can have pictures taken on campus or at the Photo Texas studio. There is no obligation to buy prints, but the picture must be taken by Photo Texas to be in the yearbook. Photos should be taken as soon as possible to make the yearbook.

For campus appointments, students should come to the journalism room (room 705) to schedule an appointment. Appointments run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.each day. There is a $10 sitting fee. Other more extensive packages are available. Information will be provided when students sign up for their appointment.

Here’s a copy of the test review for the October 28th.

Test 3 Review

Study!!!

Statesman.com has a pretty sweet preview video of the game last Friday night against Cedar Park.

The drumline sounds pretty sweet in the intro! (we have one of the best drumlines in the area, FYI) It’s too bad we didn’t win the football game. Don’t worry though, there is a lot of football yet to be played this season!