Global History at Evangel not only allowed students to explore the past, but equipped students to become critical and analytical thinkers. Our sessions enabled students to ask appropriate essential questions allowing thought-provoking discussions amongst students and peers. This resulted in healthy discussions of debate from all walks of life, culture, beliefs, and lifestyles in order to create well-rounded individuals to make ethical choices in their own lives.
Mr. Keeks
This year, ninth grade students studied Greek, Shakespearean, French, 20th Century American and 20th Century British Literature. We read classics like Antigone, Romeo and Juliet, Les Miserables, The Pearl, and The Hobbit. Some highlights included learning about the tragic hero, debating virtue ethics versus the Bible, and writing a Regents-level Critical Lens Essay using the following quotation: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort or convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” (M. L. King, Jr.)
Mrs. Foster
Shark Tank Meets High School Entrepreneurs
High School students created their own businesses. Our young entrepreneurs opened up a variety of creative businesses. From barber shops to book stores, from coffee shops to restaurants and more! It was interesting to see students take a hobby, interest, or something they were truly passionate about and turn it into a dream career. Once they had a carefully thought out business plan they designed a PowerPoint Presentation where they were able to approach the “sharks” (their classmates) in order to propose an investment from them.
Mr. Torres
It’s over?
The school year is over? Wow, how quickly it has come to an end. It’s been an interesting year teaching a bright group of international students from China and Korea. HS Intermediate English was our focus. Reading short stories, folk tales, anecdotes, how to read non-fiction, fiction, what reading strategies to use to understand the text, were some of the genres and concepts covered. I enjoyed this. What was most exciting for me were the many moments when the students reached the place were they were able to convey their opinions, and ideas in English. When they made connections with the text, their culture, their families, etc. and gained the confidence to express it was wonderful to experience. It was a great year discovering how very much alike we are. I remember a story on the life of Bruce Lee. Each text is introduced before reading, so when asked if they were familiar with this person, or if they had ever heard of him, I got some nods and a Yes or two. When we were finished reading the introduction, I added that he was my cousin. When this tid-bit of information was met with their laugther, I knew that they understood. Mrs. Hernandez
Anatomy, DNA, Regents Oh my!
What a year. Students were instructed to be able to pass the regents. The students performed many labs with the intent of learning. One of the most fun labs was when students were designing a baby. Wow, the students were laughing the entire lab. We also dissected a few animals: frog, earthworm, and a crayfish. Some students learned that dissection is not as bad as they thought it would be. While discussing DNA bases (guanine, cytosine, adenine, and thymine) we learned that making a mnemonic would help to remember which bases go together. Gary Coleman is where iT’s At. Guanine and cytosine combine while Thymine and Adenine combine. Living environment had a great year with many things that students had to learn.
Mr. Penland
Typing Skills
Students focused on how to do research and search for reliable sources. They also did typing drills that targeted aspects and skills that they will use in college.
Mr. B
Amazing Grace
The last quarter has been a whirlwind of work winding down to when summer releases students back to their countries of origin.
In 7th, 8th, and 9th grades the students finished the nonfiction unit studying Amazing Grace, the True Story along with the lyrics to Amazing Grace. It was a creative way to use reading strategies to compare texts, learn new vocabulary, and explore changes in people as well as society. Students observed what happens historically when people give their hearts and lives over to God and become new creations and they gained a better understanding of the importance of sharing the testimonies of the dynamic lives of Godly men/women who change the world for good. After such an intense study we lightened up with descriptive writing about personal events such as the 8th grade trip to Dorney Park. Many students were able to not only use more sophisticated vocabulary than before, but also used descriptive metaphors to bring the reader into the experience.
Mrs. Kemp
Students were involved in heavy discussions of many historical issues to help improve their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students would often debate on social issues on specific topics in history which enhanced further discussions in the class. But more importantly we approached these social issues from a Christian perspective.
Mr. Keeks
We had a wonderful Spring Program. Elementary students danced to Shout to the Lord, with streamers. The middle school danced to Go Fast, and high school danced and ministered the songs that they did in Hawaii. The high school electives also danced to I’m Free.
Mrs. Rosario
Lets Get Fit
Students had fun doing relay races with obstacle courses. They also did their annual physical fitness test. At the end of the school year we had a field day at the park.
Mrs. Rosario