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9th Grade Pre-AP English Reading List
Teacher – Ms. Lipstraw

Please read the following short stories and be ready to discuss and write. Both of these stories can be found online at the websites provided.

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/webtexts/hour/

The Interlopers by Saki http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Inte.shtml

CHS implements new program “Because I Made A Difference” - Importance of letting others know that they have made a difference and the value of relationships

We have ribbons that we are giving the students to highlight special people in their lives. The plan is to give a ribbon that says “Because I Made A Difference” to someone that they want to highlight. They tell that person why they have made a difference in their lives and ask them to wear the ribbon. The ribbon is, of course, orange and black and will give people the opportunity to discuss what the ribbon is all about. It is a special way to relive that moment. They are also given an extra ribbon and asked to give that ribbon to someone in their life that has made a difference.

Who YOU are makes a difference

You CAN make a difference

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Rachel's Challenge

Rachel's Challenge, a program promoting kindness and compassion, was presented to CHS students, staff, and community members on September 10. Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999.

Approximately 200 students joined the "Friends of Rachel" Club in an effort to start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion throughout the school and community.

Goals:

Make all students new to Commerce High School feel welcome
Diversify Lunch - add students to lunch routine and be aware of students eating alone and take care of them
Kindness Cards - FOR will routinely write cards to students or staff who are in need or to uplift
Participate in school, community, state, and national service