The students in 11th grade Algebra 2 are relieved not to take the Math Regents this year. They started the year strong by reviewing Algebra and learning how to work out solutions by hand. It was a pleasure to hear many “I remember doing this”.
September is one of my favorite months of the year. Some obvious reasons why, might be because I get to see my returning students, I get to meet new ones, and I get to set the tone for the rest of the year. These are among the main reasons I anticipate the start of the school year, but there is yet another reason I like September. And that reason is the “Fitness Test.” The Fitness Test is a New York State Test that measures student’s muscular strength and endurance. For one week, students have “Fitness Test Training,” where they are given a card with specific workouts and are expected to complete that card by the end of the class. For many students this card is an immovable mountain. They see what I expect of them and say, “Mr. Wong are you serious? Mr. Wong this is a joke right? Mr. Wong you’re a funny guy?” The truth is that I do have high expectations of my students and I take pride in pushing them further then they believed they could go. The conversations for the next couple of days are as follows, “I’m so sore, how about you? I cannot believe I actually finished ever thing on that card. Mr. Wong I have not worked out like that in months.” Little do they know that that’s music to my ears. It is not until the following week that they begin to realize the fruits of their labor. They understand why they were pushed so hard and how easy the Fitness Test actually is.
Hi, my name is Norma Pascualini and I am a new teacher here at Evangel. I feel very blessed to be given the opportunity to be a part of this great ministry. I hope to positively influence my students, not just academically, but also spiritually. My prayer is that together we would all grow in every area of our lives, as Christ would have us.I am a graduate of Jimmy Swaggert Bible College and have taught extensively in different areas of ministry. I have participated in a lot of missions work abroad, specifically in Spanish speaking countries. I also recently completed an intensive 2 year leadership course in Spanish designed to minister more effectively to God’s people and the world.
I am currently teaching 6th and 7th Grade Bible courses and 6th , 9th and 11th Spanish. We will be discovering new and exciting things this school year, in Bible as well as in Spanish and I will do my best to make it interesting and challenging for my students.
Evangel Christian School
National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society
Induction and Recognition Ceremony
May 29, 2008 7:00pm
This was a beautiful candlelighting ceremony where we recognized 30 NHS members and inducted 9 new NHS members. There were 16 NJHS members that were recognized and 26 new NJHS members were inducted. The four High School Officers each read about one of the four characteristics that represent the National Honor Society. All new inductees were pinned. 12th and 8th grade officers received Honor Cords, and all seniors received Honor Stoles to be worn at gradauation. The members and new inductees pledged to always honor the Truth of God. Candles were then lit by Seniors and all members marched down the aisle. We are very proud of all of our members.
Each group must work on a project in which they reach out to the community. NJHS raised money for autism and actually got to meet the little girl they raised money to help. NHS raised money to purchase clothes and toys and delivered them to a single mother’s shelter. Each group was truly blessed to be able to reach out and share God’s love.
2008-academic-banquet-invitation
June 24 – 7:00pm Grades 6-12
What an incredible evening with over 360 in attendance. What a great time we had honoring our students academic achievements. Each year we center our Banquet around a theme. This year our theme was “Finding a pearl of great price”. The Fellowship Hall was”decked our” in an underwater theme. It looked fantastic! Students need only achieve Honor Roll status for one quarter to be honored. It was Italian night as we feasted on all types of pasta: Stuffed Shells, Pasta Primavera, Lasagne, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Baked Ziti, Pasta and Broccoli, Tri Color Pasta Salad and Rolls. Mmmmm Good! 127 Trophies were given out in 6 different categories. Pastor addressed us and spurred us onward. He also shared that we would begin to build the new High School in the Spring. A cheer went up from the crowd and all glory was given to the Lord.
The eleventh graders were very anxious about their class. They were studying Spanish literature from its beginning to the present. From beginning to end, this class was a struggle but we had fun. When we were reading about the clash of two worlds and the writing of the time from both the Spaniards and the people in the New World the class had to act out the encounter. The students prepared for days. They were in costumes; they had dialogs and were armed with props and chocolate “gold” coins (we still don’t know why someone ate them). The results were magnificent and hilarious.
■ Participate in Volunteer/Internship Program (preferably in a company/organization/agency that would expose student to their field of interest).
■ Prepare for the October SAT I – Reasoning Test
Note: The following are suggestions to help students improve SAT scores — enroll in a Prep Course of choice – i.e. Princeton/Kaplan, purchase and study the “The Official SAT Study Guide, inquire about free SAT Prep Courses.
Note: NYC Local Libraries sometimes offer FREE SAT Prep Courses.
■ Plan to attend School Open Houses.
■ Request Admission Applications from schools of interest.
■ Identify required supplemental documents to be included with Admission Applications – (i.e. SAT IIs – Subject Tests, Essay, Letters of Recommendation, Interview, Portfolio, Audition Demo, etc.).
Note: Students are able to submit online applications to most schools. Requesting hard copy applications before applying will help students become familiar with the admission application before actually applying. It will also give insight as to the types of short answer questions/essays students will need to include with their applications.
■ Begin to prepare application responses (i.e. short answer questions and essays).
■ Plan to register for the October SAT – the registration deadline for this SAT is in early September.
■ Select at least TWO teachers you plan on requesting letters of recommendation from. Note: You will be requesting letters from these two teachers in early September.I believe – with you – that the Lord has great plans for your child. I am excited to be a part of those plans and delighted to support you all in this endeavor.
It has been a pleasure assisting your child in the college preparation process over the last several months. I understand that this process can be overwhelming for the child and the parent. As such, I would like to provide you with a brief report on what we have covered in Junior Seminar – to date. In addition, I have included a list of tasks that your child should accomplish this summer in preparation for their transition into college.JUNIOR SEMINAR REPORT
– Students have taken a Career Exploration Assessment – a tool to help students identify and explore various occupations and to develop effective strategies to realize their career goals. Students have also completed a “My College Options” survey that has provided results on schools that have matched student profiles.
– Students have taken the March or May SAT I, or are planning to take the June SAT I – Reasoning Test.
– Students have created a COLLEGE BOARD account (administers of the PSAT & SAT) that allows students to create personal profiles and explore various schools that match their preferences. Students are able to research schools throughout the nation and determine if schools offer programs of study that are of interest to them. This resource also provides students with key information on admission facts and requirements. Students are also able to register for SATs and view score reports via this website. Website: collegeboard.com
– Students have created a FASTWEB account (scholarship search engine) that allows students to set-up a personal profile and receive scholarship opportunity updates that match their profile. Website: Fastweb.com
– Students have received information on various schools (NYC, NYS, and out-of -state schools) and Summer Institutes that college/universities offer.
– The City University of New York (CUNY) and the State University of New York (SUNY) have sent representatives to speak – to our juniors – on the various schools and programs offered at CUNY & SUNY.
– Students had the opportunity to visit NYACK College (Rockland Campus) in April. Students were informed of the programs of study offered at NYACK College and were given a tour of the campus. In addition, students attended a Financial Aid Seminar that addressed the types of Financial Aid available and how/when to apply.
– Students interested in the Culinary Arts visited the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
11th grade has finished going through the 1900’s war, peace, depression, prosperity and change. We have seen how history has set the stage for the present.