Lets go to the bank
The 11th Grade Business Math Class has been practicing with writing checks, deposit slips, register sheets, and reading bank statements. They have been working on a six month simulation project.
Mrs. Christian
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
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
Es la primavera
We have done so much this last month and we are preparing to do so much more for our upcoming celebration in mayo. In all the grades we have been learning about the natives of Latin America. We have been discussing about the Mayan, Aztecs and Incas. We are moving on to discuss about Mexico and how it grew and became the beautiful country that it has become. We will discuss some of its influential people and the battle that took place in Puebla and that will lead into our grand FIESTA Cinco de Mayo.
11- Students are working hard in preparing for their regents. Students are heavily concentrated in studying and sharpening their skills that have acquired in their time in español.
Ms. Purdee
The sounds of singing and music could be heard and the smells of delicious food filled the hallways and classrooms of our school. What an awesome night it was! On Thursday, March 24th the school was filled with over 1,500 adults and children. One parent described it as a “huge party”! Students proudly explained their projects as eager listeners tasted, smelled, and watched.
The students and staff worked very hard and I believe this year was the very best Annual Academic Fair we have ever had. Pre-K focused on plants and they even grew their very own. One Kindergarten studied the planets and the Solar System and even made costumes and performed a play. The other Kindergarten focused on the book “A La Casa de la Mama Provie”. Were she goes door to door to gather food for her recipe. The Kindergartners made recipes and then cooked the dish. First Grade learned about community helpers and chose one to focus on.
Third through Twelfth grades chose their own projects from a variety of subjects such as: Science, History, English, Sports, Math, Bible, etc… Projects ranged from animal dissections to a car made out of recyclables to delicious cupcakes made from scratch. A big thank you goes out to everyone involved from staff to students to parents for making this event a HUGE success!
