NCAA Considering Sweeping Changes to Division 1 Eligibility and Scholarship Rules

Please see link below:

http://chronicle.com/article/NCAA-to-Consider-Sweeping/129483/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

Hornets and Family,

A link for the NCAA Eligibility Center is below.   This website contains wonderful information for our parents, student-athletes, counselors, coaches, etc., and is where you need to go to register for the NCAA.  Make sure you have your transcripts in hand when registering, as they will be required for you to enter some necessary information.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER LINK:

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html

Go Hornets!!

K. Jones
S.E. Hornets Tutoring and Academics

SUMMER BREAK IS ALMOST OVER!!

Hornets and Family,

Just a reminder that Phenix City Schools will be back in session beginning August 10, 2011.  Let's make sure our student-athletes are prepared and excited about the start of another school year.  Get in the habit of posting your child's teachers' names and contact info on your refrigerator. . . . I have magnets if you need them! 

I have attached a link to the Russell County-Phenix City Public Library.  There are some new and exciting things happening at our local libraries.

 http://www.phenixcitylibrary.com/

Go Hornets!!

K. Jones
S.E. Hornets Tutoring and Academics

ACT TEST DATES FOR 2011 - 2012

Hornets and Family,

Below are the 2011 - 2012 ACT Test dates, along with registration deadlines.  Remember:  Preparation is the key!

Test Date                                            Registration Deadline

September 10, 2011                              August 12, 2011
October 22, 2011                                  September 16, 2011
December 10, 2011                               November 4, 2011
February 11, 2012                                 January 13, 2012
April 14, 2012                                       March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012                                          May 4, 2012

If you feel you need individual  tutoring, please contact me in advance.  Go Hornets!

K. Jones
S.E. Hornets Tutoring and Academics

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM DATES AND PRACTICE TESTS

Hornets and Family,

In preparation for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam, I have attached the LINK for the PCBOE Alabama High School Graduation Exam Dates and Practice Tests. 

See below:

http://www.pcboe.net/chs/ahsge.htm

GO HORNETS!


K. Jones
SE Hornets Academics and Tutoring

NCAA ELIGIBILITY VIDEO

Hornets and Family,

Attached you will find a link to the "You Can Play" NCAA Eligibility Video that we viewed in the workshop this evening, along with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

http://www.ihoops.com/classroom/eligibility/#youcanplay

GO HORNETS!

K. Jones
SE Hornets Academics and Tutoring

ACT Practice Tests/Exercises

Hornets and Family,

As we discussed earlier this evening in the SE Hornets' NCAA Eligibility Workshop, it is crucial that you are prepared for the ACT and SAT. 

Attached you will find a LINK to a website that will help you in your preparation for the ACT.  If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me or leave a message at the bottom of this Blog Post.

GO HORNETS!

http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html


K. Jones
SE Hornets Tutoring and Academics

READING PRACTICE EXERCISES

Hornets and Family,

As you know, and as you've heard me say before, Reading skills transfer across, and affect ALL subjects.  So you can review and practice your reading skills, I've attached the following LINK to Reading Practice Exercises that you can access at any time.  This program also gives you feedback concerning what you missed.

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/reading/pot1.htm

Go Hornets and Happy Reading!

K. Jones
SE Hornets Tutoring and Academics

NCAA ELIGIBILITY WORKSHOP for Student-Athletes

Tonight's NCAA Eligibility Workshop for our Hornets student-athletes went extremely well.  We hope everyone found it educational and beneficial.

The Powerpoint Presentation will be emailed to those parents who provided their emails.

GO HORNETS!

K. Jones
SE Hornets Academics

NCAA REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

Hornets and Family,

Don't forget tomorrow evening's Session/Meeting at the NJROTC Building.  We will be discussing in detail NCAA Requirements for Student-Athletes.  You don't want to miss this vital information and learning session.

K. Jones
Hornets Academics

Today's Tutoring Session: Pre-Algebra and Algebra for Middle Grades

Today's Hornets tutoring session went very well.  We covered the following Pre-Algebra and Algebra topics:

1.  Evaluating Variable Expressions
2.  Evaluating Algebraic Equations

Example for Variable Expressions:

Evaluate each using the values given.

8(x - y); use x = 5, and y = 2

Step 1:  substitute values given in place of variables:

8(5 - 2)

Step 2:  Solve Expression:

8(3) = 24

Example for Algebraic Equations:

3x - 4 = 8
     +4   +4
_________
3x    = 12

3x    = 12
 3         3

  x = 4

To solve an equation having a variable with a number in front of it (form ax + b = c), first get the variable term by itself on one side of the equation (equals sign).  To do this, add or subtract b (4 in the above equation).  Then, solve as a one-step equation (divide both sides by the number that is in front of the variable.  This cancels out the number, leaving the variable by itself).  Solve the equation.

Summer Tutoring Schedule

Hi Hornets Players, Family and Friends;

Welcome to our new Southeastern Hornets Educational Blogspot, "The Hornets Sting".  Be sure to check back often for educational tutorial tips, helpful educational lessons and websites.

Below you will find the Southeastern Hornets Summer Tutoring Schedule. . .Go Hornets!

Days and Time:  Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at NJROTC Building (paper and pencil provided)


Date                                          Subject

May 31, 2011 - Writing Skills:  The Essay
June 7, 2011 - Algebra
June 14, 2011 - Intro. to Geometry
June 21, 2-11 - Pre-Algebra for Middle Grades
June 28, 2011 - Life Skill:   Time Management
July 5, 2011 - HOLIDAY - No Tutoring
July 12, 2011 - Intro. to Geometry, Part 2
July 19, 2011 - Middle Grades Writing
July 26, 2011 - NCAA Division 1 College Requirements

Note:  July 12th Session:  NJROTC Building will be closed.  Location TBD.

Any changes to the tutoring schedule will be communicated to SE Hornets Coaches and posted to this blog.


Go Hornets!

K. Jones
SE Hornets Tutoring