"My meaning simply is, that whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do well; that whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself to completely; that in great aims and in small, I have always been thoroughly in earnest. ."
from
David Copperfield by
Charles Dickens
Welcome to Eighth Grade Pre Advanced Placement Language Arts. One of our goals at Lake Dallas Middle School is to prepare our students for success after graduation. Pre Advanced Placement courses are designed to prepare the Eighth Grade student for higher learning. Studies have shown that students who complete PreAP and AP courses are:
More likely to exercise leadership
More likely to graduate with a double major
More likely to specialize in stringent majors
Twice as likely to go into advance study
Perform significantly better than cohorts who did not take Pre AP and AP courses
Increase scores on nationally accepted exams (SAT, ACT, CLEPT, TASP
More likely to complete more college course work in 4 years
My name is Wanda Sanders. My favorite pastime is, of course, reading. This love of literature led me to pursue a career where I could share this love with young people. I have degrees from The University of Houston and The University of North Texas. My teaching certifications are in English, Speech Communication, and Computer Technology Applications. I have taught AP and Pre AP English for twelve years at the high school level and am excited as I begin my second year teaching eighth grade.
I also love the new technology that we have available to us and enjoy painting, creating greeting cards, cooking and studying Mayan Archeology. I have a degree in English Literature with a focus on British Literature, a minor in Speech Communication, and a certification in Computer Technology Applications. I am a Master Teacher for the Intel Corporation and have taught computer classes at local colleges.
I know that this year will be an exceptional one, and I look forward to working closely with parents and students in order to instill that love of learning and motivation that is necessary to success.
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