Hello students,

I am very proud of everyone coming out to do the Terry Fox Run today! I hope you guys had fun running in the auditorium. Your motivation was inspiring, despite the rain.

To my Grade 7 French:
I expect you to finish the work that you started today for the next class. Please submit one copy per group at the beginning of class. I will not accept any work afterwards.

To my Grade 11 Physics:
I noticed today, during the test, that a lot of you struggled with the final question. We will review the test in great detail after I finish correcting it. If the results are unfavourable as a class, we will review the material in more detail, and strive to do better next time.

To my Grade 12 Math:
Please finish pgs. 127 & 128 all the questions. I will be collecting your work tomorrow.

Have fun and love Math!

Hello students

If you are interested on joining the WE day concert, there are a few things you must do to be ready. You must write a paragraph explaining how you would help St. Jude’s Academy, and local and global communities. Please submit to Ms. Kerr or Mr Palumbo. You must also be a part of the WE club.

To my Grade 11 Physics

Good luck for the test tomorrow, I am sure you all we do well.  You guys have prepared all year for this moment (I know the year has only begun, but the statement is still true.) The test will only cover kinematics, which I know you are all aware of.

To my Grades 11 and 12 Math

Another test down, congrats on your future success. Please take a well deserved mental break (not the ones in Physics, you guys have to study). I noticed that some of you were sick, try to get some rest. Your physical health is just as important as the knowledge you get from me. So try to not push yourselves too hard, that’s my job.

Have fun and love Math!

Hello students

Today we prepared for the up and coming test for Physics Grade 11, Math Grade 11, and Math Grade 12.  Good luck to all of you. You have to study hard and have showed me that you guys are ready. I will consider your sample questions while writing your test.

To my grade 7 French

Today we did a formative test on French verbs conjugation. I realize that the experience was a bit tough for some. However, now you know my expectations during test assessments. I hope this experience will steel your resolve to do better in my class. You guys are a smart and capable bunch; it is time to show that your work is on par with your intelligence.  

Hello students

Good luck to our DECA students who are going out and showing the world what St Jude’s Academy can do.  Due to their absences, most of the classes that are schedule for today were modified. The students that remained had a chance to review their work. No new material was covered so those that were absent did not lose any educational learning.

Have fun and love Math

Hello students

Hope you guys had fun and learned a lot about planning your up and coming future. Selecting a university is an important decision that will affect your life for the foreseeable future. I hope that the field trip has edified you in your future endeavours and you got a lot of free stuff.

To my grade 7 French

Please practice the verbs - you will be tested on your knowledge next class. You will be tested on avoir, etre, er, ir, and re conjugation in a sentence format. (In a fill in the blank format). Study well students.

Have fun and love Math

Hello students

Good luck to the mock trial participants, hopefully you beat your opponents to the ground. Please don’t forget if you want to be part of the rock band, please sign up. The signup sheet is on the myp message board.

To my Grade 12 Physics

We reviewed your lab experiment, and where we can improve on the methodology and approach. Also we had begun working on dynamics, and the various elements within.

To my Grade 11 Math

We discussed which day we are going to have the math test, which will be on the Wednesday, and the Physics will be on Thursday so that there will be no conflict with both tests.

To my Grade 12 Math

Today we worked on math problems base on IROC and AROC.  The test for that class is going to be on Wednesday. Therefore if you have any questions, please let me know.

To my Grade 8 French

Today we talked about French as a culture and not just a class. We learned about the Franco- Ontarian Flag and listened to some French songs. Remember that you guys must translate and describe what the song means to you.

Have fun and love Math

Hello students

Today we talked about how to write a proper lab report. Please use this knowledge to the best of your abilities to create a successful report in the future. Also I would like to extend a hello to two new students, to Lucas whom has joined the purple homeroom and Ali whom has joined my Grade 11 Math and Physics classes.

To my Grade 11 Physics

Today we started the review for the test that will be based on the materials of chapter one. The test will be on day seven, so it should be on the Thursday. All questions will be addressed for the next class so please have some prepared. Anything in chapter 1 is fair game for testing, so please be prepared.

To my Grade 11 Math

Today we worked on multiplying and dividing rational expressions. Please remember to mention the impossibilities. Please note that we are coming near the end of this chapter, and as a result the test for chapter two will be happening soon. We will discuss the date next class.

To my Grade 12 Math

Today we learn how to interpret graphs into real life events and vice versa. Please share your creation with other students and compare your graphs.

To my Grade 7 French

Today we worked on pronouns. It is important that you guys have a clear understanding of which pronoun replaces which noun. We will be using that skill very often throughout the year. You guys must take better care of your books, you are responsible for them Do not lose them or take someone else’s book.

Have fun and love Math

Hello students,

Let me begin by reminding my homeroom students that it was our day to clean up. Ms Sy (rival home room) was doing duty today and said that none of my guys cleaned. As a result, we lose 8 points….that puts at negative -3… Come on guys we can do better!

To my Grade 11 Math

Today we worked on simplifying rational functions. Try to remember that you are looking for common factors between the numerator and the denominator, to simplify out. Don’t forget the values that are not possible. Homework is p.112 even numbers.

To my Grade 12 Math

Today we took a harder look at estimating the instantaneous rate of change and the meaning of the values. For some reason I gave you guys a mere one question to work on p.92 #3.  It took the most of you the entire class to work on it. For those who are not finished, please do so.

To my Grade 12 Physics 

Hopefully you guys have figured out how to solve the problem that has been given to you. The lab report will be due at the beginning of the next class. Thus, you have two days to complete the report, I do not accept excuses. If you fail to hand it in at that time I will not grade it. It is your responsibility, no exceptions.

Hello students, parents and guardians

Today we had a Terry Fox presentation to encourage our student body to start fundraising against cancer. Please help in any way you can in this endeavour.

To my Grade 12 Math

Today we looked at how to estimate the instantaneous rate of change. Please remember that I will be picking up your homework tomorrow; therefore, make sure to have it completed for me to review. 

Homework is page 85 # 1,3,7

To my Grade 7 French

Today we worked on our presentations. The students came up with the name of their restaurants, slogans and their signature dishes. Make sure you complete the next two pages of the photocopies I gave you.

To my Grade 11 Math

Today we reviewed factoring; we went over the various type of factoring with polynomial numbers. For homework, I want you to do Page 107 #2,5,6,7,9

To my Grade 11 Physics

Today we looked gravity and it effects and affects on objects. Remember that gravity is 9.8 m/s/s. If you did not finish the work in class please finish it for next class.

Have fun and love math

Hello Students, Parents and guardians

Today was the barbecue; I hope everyone had lots of fun interacting with the various members of the staff. It was a great pleasure to meet you all. Looking forward to any communication you may need to have with me. In the future, feel free to email me at klee-guide@stjudesacademy.com . Unless you are one of my students come, see me live. My classroom is always open for your questions, problems, advice or praise.

For my Physics grade 11

Today we worked on the five main equations of motion and how it applies to various problems. We will expand on this knowledge next class.

For my French grade 7

Today we worked on common words used in a classroom setting. I expect you guys to no longer use those English words in the classroom. Show me that you can excel in the French language. Don’t forget to do the first two pages in the hand out (no more than that please).

For my Math grade 12

We are now learning about AROC and how we determine the slope of a curved line at any given point. Most of you were done your work in class, for does that weren’t please finish in time for tomorrow.

Have fun and love Math

Hello students, parents and guardians,

I am excited to meet those who are coming to the barbecue tomorrow. Feel free to speak to me about any questions you may have concerning the Math, Physics, and French courses that I am teaching.

To my Math Grades 11 and 12

Hope you all did well in you first test of the year. You should be all proud of the hard work that you have done in preparation for the test. We will be starting new material tomorrow, so please take a moment and relax.  You deserve it. 

To my Physics Grade 12

No relaxation for you, please finish the questions on p. 40 #1 to 4. Remember that the mass of an object has no bearing on the acceleration during free fall. Work together.

Have fun and love Math,

-Mr.Lee-Guide 

Hello students,

To my Math grade 12 and grade 11 classes, Good luck for the test tomorrow!

To my homeroom team purple, be ready to take down Ms Sy (soon to be last place homeroom team orange). We will be playing a game called Codenames, for all of our homeroom points. Please remember to bring in your orders for the barbecue and key FOB tomorrow for me to see.

For my French class

Don’t forget to come and see me as soon as possible with your finished work. This way you and your team can pick which positions your team gets in the presentations. Just as a reminder,  you must answer question on page five and define les mots-cles.

Happy Eid to those who celebrate, Happy Monday to everyone else!

Just a few announcements, we are having a  welcome back barbecue on September 15th, The form for the event is with our students and/or sent via an email. Please fill in the form and hand it in by September 14th.

For my Grade 12 Math
We worked on piecewise functions and inverse functions. Tomorrow we will be reviewing the unit in preparation for the test on Wednesday. Make sure you prep with questions.

For my Grade 11 Math
We worked on graphing functions using transformations. Tomorrow we will be reviewing the unit in preparation for the test on Wednesday. Please make sure you prep with questions.

For my Grade 12 Physics
We reviewed trigonometric equations and how they apply to Physics. Please complete pg 29 #1-12 for Wednesday.

Have fun and love Math

-Mr.Lee-Guide

Hello students
Hope you had a fun Spirit Dress Up Day! I know I did, with my purple Batman shirt. The purple homeroom ROCKS! Mister Pebbles, our purple rock mascot, felt ignored today. So please take the time to say hello.

For my Grade 11 Physics:
We worked on definition of Physics and  elements of the kinematic unit. We focused on the difference between distance and displacement, vector and scalar.

For my Grade 11 Math:
We explored transformations of parent functions, the affect that variables can have on the function. Do not forget the homework question on page 60.

For my Grade 12 Math
We completed the table of the parent functions that you are going to use through out the year. Then we worked on parent functions and the transformations that can be applied to it. Homework will be page 35 #1-13 odds.

For my Grade 7 French
Today we worked on the verb etre in present tense as a refresher from the previous year. We will be working on  some more sentence structures in the next few classes.

Have a great weekend, and love Math (French too),

- Mr. Lee-Guide

Hello students, parents and guardians

Just a reminder that there is pizza available in the cafeteria for 2 dollars a slice. Some of our students need combination locks for their lockers. Parents please make sure that the lock they are using are not key locks. Students make sure that your homeroom teachers are aware of your combination.


For grade 11 Math

Today we talked about function notation, how to write functions. What are parent functions, with a few examples, and how to determine the domain and range of a function.
Homework for today consists of p.35 question 1-3, 9, 12, 14.


For grade 12 Math

Today we talked about absolute functions, and the properties of graph of functions. For homework, please complete the function table on page 25


For grade 12 Physics

Today we talked about kinematics, Newton’s laws and the five key equations for uniformly Accelerated Motion. Don't forget to finish Practice question 1-6 AS A TEAM for next class.


Have fun and love math!

Mr. Lee-Guide

Welcome all students to the first day of classes. Today we went over rules and classroom expectations.

Grade 11 Functions:
Today we went over the definitions of functions, domain, range, and relation. We also discussed examples of functions and relations.
Homework: Pg. 10 Questions 1-14. Due tomorrow.

Grade 12 Advanced Functions
Today we reviewed the definition of functions, and some classifications of functions.
Homework: Pg. 11 Questions 1-13. Due tomorrow.

Grade 11 Physics
Sorry we didn't get a lot of time today, due to homeroom activities and orientation, but rest assured, we will be diving into Physics on Friday!
Homework: no homework tonight!

Grade 7 French
Today we discussed global context, and IB learning goals. We also practiced our oral French.
Homework: no homework tonight!

It was so nice meeting you all today. I hope we can all learn a lot from each other this academic year. I hope you all had a great first day!

See you next class,

-Mr. Lee-Guide