Academics

WELCOME TO THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR AT ST. MARY NATIVITY!

Seventh Grade Homeroom/Language Arts

For seventh grade language arts, the students will be graded in three areas: reading, spelling and writing (English). The first novel the students will read is Kateri Tekakwitha: Mohawk Maiden. I will be reading aloud The Mailbox by Audrey Shafer. I have leveled students as to their spelling ability and weekly tests will be given on THURSDAYS. Language Arts centers will be used to evaluate students’ language arts skills. Incorporation of these centers will be gradual so as to insure proper procedure of their use. Independent reading will be required and time in school will be given for this as book reports will be assigned each trimester. This trimester, your son/ daughter will be reading either a historical fiction or realistic fiction book independently and addition to the class novel and read aloud novel. Students will be assessed on their comprehension, writing, grammar skills, and word meaning and usage.

Jr. High Religion

As the Religion teacher for the upper grades, I have tried to incorporate some fun and unique ways to reinforce our faith and our responsibility of spreading the Gospel. We will reflect on a Scripture reading from Sunday’s Mass. We will listen to modern songs that have a religious influence. Saints will be discussed and explored weekly. Catholic prayers will be memorized. I also plan on incorporating activities, stories, and videos to celebrate the Diocesan Year of the Eucharist.

Fifth Grade Religion- the focus for this level is an in depth study of the Sacraments. We will begin our textbook studies with Creation.

Sixth Grade Religion- concentrates on the Old Testament and the major stories from that part of Scripture and our Hebrew heritage. We will begin with a study of Abraham and God’s covenant with him.

Seventh Grade Religion- concentrates on the New Testament and the life of Jesus. This class will begin with examining the differences and similarities of the Gospels. Then the class will move into Jesus’ birth.

Eighth Grade Religion- the emphasis is the study of the Catholic Church: its Tradition and Truth. The study will begin as the Church did- with the apostles.