Homework for Feb 29

9th grade:
Write a critical lens essay using the prompt distributed in class on Thursday, and using "Romeo and Juliet" and either The Cotillion or "A Raisin in the Sun."

10th grade:
Compile statistics, using the internet, on the following questions:
How many robberies have occurred to NYC HS students since 2000?
How many cell phones have been stolen from NYC HS students since 2000?
How many violent assaults have occurred to NYC HS students since 2000?
How many NYC high schools have metal detectors?
How many NYC high schools do not have metal detectors?

Come up with one additional question of your own to find out statistics for. We will be compiling these statistics into a chart to help write a persuasive essay on the cell phone ban in New York City public schools.