Open House

1. Essential Online Resources

• blog - apushta.blogspot.com
• daily agendas, course resources, assignments
• eBackpack
• www.thorntonacademy.ebackpack.com
• mobile app (iPad, iPhone)
• all assignments are submitted via eBackpack
• see me for your parent code 

2. Goals for the class

• Improve English skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening skills
• Foundational understanding of US History and Geography
• Awareness of current events/issues
• Prepare students for mainstream history courses

 3. Email: brandon.parise@gmail.com