Welcome to Mrs. Holibaugh's English Class page

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    Go to mrsholibaughsclassroom or      and check us out!

     

     

     

     

     
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    Did someone say AP SEMINAR?????

    Yassssss!!!!  A lil' bit about AP Seminar:

    Course Overview

    AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn to investigate a problem or issue, analyze arguments, compare different perspectives, synthesize information from multiple sources, and work alone and in a group to communicate their ideas.

     

    AP Seminar Course Content Students explore the complexities of one or more themes by making connections within, between, and/or among multiple cross-curricular areas and by exploring multiple perspectives and lenses (e.g., cultural and social, artistic and philosophical, political and historical, environmental, economic, scientific, futuristic, ethical) related to those themes. Teachers have the flexibility to choose one or more appropriate themes that allow for deep interdisciplinary exploration based on: ■ Concepts or issues from other AP courses ■ Student interests ■ Local and/or civic issues ■ Academic problems or questions ■ Global or international topics Exploring different points of view and making connections across disciplines are fundamental components of the AP Seminar experience. Students consider each topic through a variety of lenses and from multiple perspectives, many of which are divergent or competing. Analyzing topics through multiple lenses aids in interdisciplinary understanding and helps students gain a rich appreciation for the complexity of important issues.

     

    AP Seminar Assessment Structure
    Students are assessed with two through-course performance tasks and one end-of-course exam. All three assessments are summative and will be used to calculate a final AP score (using the 1–5 scale) for AP Seminar.


    Format of Assessment
    Team Project and Presentation | 20%
    ■ Individual Research Report
    ■ Team Multimedia Presentation and Oral Defense


    Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation | 35%
    ■ Individual Written Argument
    ■ Individual Multimedia Presentation
    ■ Oral Defense


    End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours) | 45%
    ■ Analyzing an argument (3 short-answer questions); suggested
    time 30 minutes
    ■ Synthesizing and creating an evidence-based argument (1
    essay question); suggested time 90 minutes

     

     
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    Mrs. Holibaugh's AP Seminar Summer Assignment 2025

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    Before beginning your AP Seminar Summer Assignment, kindly:

     1. Follow the instructional link how to annotate and read the suggestions on annotating text.

    Your annotating should look like this  mn or thisp 

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    Next, discover your AP Seminar Summer Assignment 2025 here.

    You will need these necessary sources, too! 

    Print out the articles for purposes of annotating (making notes on the text)

     for a submission grade in September.

    1. "Seventy Miles in Hell" Atlantic Monthly article excerpt by Caitlin Dickerson
    2. The academic journal article "Medicine's collision with false hope" by Marleen Eijkholt
    3. View the multimedia video “Admiral William McRaven Speech | One Person Can Change The World: The Power of Hope”

     
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  • "Wisdom is the prinicple thing, therefore get wisdom."

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    Word of Wisdom - "Wisdom is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her."

    What is wisdom defined?  Why is it above all else?  Why is it referrred to in the above quote as a "her"?  Why is the Word of Wisdom and not the Words of Wisdom? Hmmm...
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    Did someone say keyboarding!??  Yes!!! I need to improve my speed and so do you.

    Keyboarding is an essential skill, click here to find out why.

    So let's use typing.com and when you sign in through the clever portal on the Saunder's wesite (far right ribbon) your work will be logged.  There are various modalities such as keyboard testing, lessons, digital literacy and coding.

    Begin by taking a typing test. Write down where you presently are now, in terms of speed and accuracy and set a goal for where you want to be e.g. 50 wpm.

    You improve by practicing the keyboard LESSONS (not the test) You will re-take the typing test much later down the road

    You can also practice Digital Literacy and Coding, both useful for employment. Try to practice everyday and so will I!

    https://www.typing.com/student/login

    Log in with clever of microsoft (school log in)

    ***Need to spend at least 10 minutes a session to earn credit.

     

     

    How's your typing skills coming along???

    Look who else is improving their keyboarding?

     

     

     

     
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Phone: (914) 376-8150

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Degrees and Certifications:

NYS Certification, School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) NYS Certification, ELA Secondary Education 7-12 NYS Certification, Students with Disabilities- English University of South Florida Business Management BA Mercy College School Administration and Supervision, MA Mercy College Secondary Education MA

Mrs. Wendy Holibaugh

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite car:  Honda HRV

Favorite books: The Bible, Just Mercy, Be Not Far From Me, Long Way Down, Clap When You Land, Monster, Speak

Favorite coffee: Cappuccino - Xtra hot!

Favorite authors: Elizabeth Acevedo, Toni Morrison, Bryan Stevenson, Zora Neale Hurston, Dave Ramsey

Favorite teams: Still...the Golden State Warriors...don't judge me, and the NY Yankees

Favorite athletes: Steph Curry, Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone | Biography, Competitions, Wins ...

Favorite hobby: Taking boot camp classes at Fusion House, White Plains, NY

Best friends: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Three grown children:  Shannon, Joshua and Eddie

Four grands:  Dwain Jr - 13 years old, Kaylee 9 years old, Rylee Olivia 5 yrs old and Jace - 2 yrs old

 

 

  • Just Mercy

    by Bryan Stevenson Year Published: 2009

    My all-time favorite!  A very compelling and meaningful story about one man's journey in changing the legal system for the young, mentally ill and innocent.  An important read for any age. 

    My favorite Stevenson quotes are:

    "The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned." and

    "Proximity has taught me some basic and humbling truths, including this vital lesson: Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done."

    I wholeheartedly agree. 

     

     

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