Taxes
Our Business Math Class consists of 11th Graders. They have been working on a unit study on reading and filling out 1040EZ tax forms. Within the study they were learning and practicing the importance of earning a living. The purpose of taxes was investigated. Students were engaged with taxes such as: social security, FICA, property tax, medical, etc.
Mrs. Christian
Skills for the future
8th-12 grades are finished with Adobe Illustrator. The quiz is all we have left. Even if they don’t use graphic design in their careers, the students will have a basic know-how that they can build on later.
Mr. Boyd
Did you know…
8th-12 grade are continuing an in depth unit of study with Adobe Illustrator. The lessons are going wonderfully, and the students love being able to dive in to the program and to do new things.
Mr. Boyd
Adobe Illustrator
8th-12 grade began an in depth unit of study with Adobe Illustrator. The lessons will follow a tutorial format, with the teacher showing the new skill and the students copying. This culminated with a quiz in May so the students could show all that they learned.
Mr. Boyd
Getting ready for the Regents
The students have been preparing for the Regents by enjoying days with Mrs. Jean-Pierre’s Advanced Spanish class working on conversational Spanish. Imagine the shock when we told the students that they could talk in class but it must only be in Spanish. I am so proud of my students they have been working really hard completing their assignments.
Mrs. Purdee
Getting ready for the Regents
The students have been preparing for the Regents by enjoying days with Mrs. Jean-Pierre’s Advanced Spanish class working on conversational Spanish. Imagine the shock when we told the students that they could talk in class but it must only be in Spanish. They also enjoyed a wonderful trip to Arepas Café in Astoria. They had an opportunity to fellowship in Español and try Venezuelan food.
Mrs. Purdee
Latin America
May was wonderful time for the students in Spanish class as we were finishing our textbooks and preparing for finals and or Regents. Students had the opportunity to learn more about the geography of Latin America. They also learned fun facts from each country and tried some new dishes they had to prepare for themselves. Keep up the great work 9th graders
Mrs. Purdee
National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society
On Tuesday, May 31st, we conducted our national Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Ceremony. This ceremony is beautiful as students carry during the processional and recessional. We are very proud to have inducted so many new new members to NHS and NJHS. We welcomed back NHS and NJHS members from last year. Both Societies worked very hard on their service project, raising money through bake sales and other means. Students were delighted to take what they had raised to the different institutions. What a blessing to be able to bless others. Please see Galleries for some great pictures of NHS and NJHS traveling to give what they had raised.
Here is a little history about the National Honor Society and the criteria for selection:
When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, the hope was to create an organization that would recognize and encourage high school students’ academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The National Junior Honor Society was founded shortly thereafter-in 1929 to recognize middle school students in the same areas. Now, over 80 years later, these Societies have become prestigious organizations with outstanding faculty members and students from the school community. Their reputation for excellence is the result of years of commitment on the part of everyone involved. Membership is thus both an honor and a commitment.
The NHS and NJHS recognize outstanding high school and middle school students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The National Association of Secondary School Principals proudly sponsors these Societies.
For the selection of Members to the NHS and NJHS Chapters:
* Members must maintain a cumulative overall 85% average or higher for two consecutive semesters with 80% as the lowest grade in all subjects.
* Members must be in good behavioral standing.
* Members must demonstrate outstanding performance in areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
* The selection of each Member shall be reviewed and approved by the this School’s Administration and Faculty each school year.
Please click on the links below to view our NHS and NJHS Program.
2011 bulletin inside
2011 outside bulletin
Please go to “Galleries” for some wonderful piictures of this beautiful ceremony.
Cinco de Mayo
While Don Quijote continues his adventures travelling the world with his squire, we begin our trip following the journey of a lad named Lazarillo de Tormes, a novel written in 1554. We will also be traveling to Mexico, a country that has in no doubt influenced ours, specifically in the US culinary arts. Tacos will be prepared and shared as we celebrate the rich and beautiful culture of Mexico. Journey with us into the city of Puebla, where we’ll celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the celebration of Mexico’s independence, rather the famous and victorious battle of Puebla.
Mrs. J-P
Flan
It is to no surprise that our favorite dessert recipe is: Flan
We have learned how to express ourselves using the imperatives à giving commands that vary depending on relationships and formalities. For example, while we may respectfully ask our parents to please eat, we may command our pets, or familiar friends by saying eat!
And eat we did… as recipe upon recipe we have shared our favorite foods and how to cook them. A packet of recipes was also created to be sent to a company that will convert our packets to actual books that would serve as a memento to all that we have learned.
Mrs. J-P