12th Grade New Testament: We will be looking into the Pauline Epistles and the advice/guidance that Paul gives to the early church, as well as to us as Christians today. We just finished Romans and our understanding of what Christ has done for us leads us into a transformed life – some of these characteristics will be covered in Corinthians, a church that lived in the midst of a sinful culture.
Mr. Prawel
In Government class, we are discussing civil liberties and civil rights. How are we as citizens protected from one another, as well as from the government? What rights do we have should we be accused of a crime? How ‘free’ am I as a citizen, in terms of speech, religion, and expression?
Mr. Prawel
March is the month that tests many things especially discipline and heart. Winter is waning and the end of school getting closer. Students must get recharged out of the winter blues, be persevering at staying on task with schoolwork as well as deal with the usual winter illnesses. March is also an exciting month because of the Academic Fair, March 19th. This is a great time for students to shine who are not always the top of the class academically. It allows creativity and performance skills to blossom. It even benefits those students the most who are willing to work as a team with parent and teachers to study, write about, and present their topic and project of interest. We can all benefit from remembering: Galatians 6:9,”Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” and Ecclesiastes 9:10,”Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.”
Mrs. Vikki Kemp
Math B students continue to strive for excellence. They are currently reviewing tangents and secants.
Mrs. Wong
Physics students have been studying waves using ropes, slinkys, and water. They have come to appreciate the energy of a wave by watching news clips of Tsunamis.
Mrs. Wong
The students just began their second half of senior year by starting Economics. We discussed the fundamentals of economics and how an understanding is so vital to being a citizen in America. After this section the students began a section on one of the most important pieces of economics, money. We have discussed some of the various characteristics that money has, (portability, divisibility, etc.). As an example, I brought in money that I had acquired while traveling abroad; this was a great opportunity for the students to observe what other countries currencies look like. As a project to illustrate their understanding of this topic, each student is designing their own money. They have to explain the various characteristics of their money and then illustrate what their money looks like either through a detailed drawing or a physical representation of the money.
Mr. Fowler
Jesus has ascended, the Holy Spirit has come down, and the disciples have gone out! We are in the midst of the book of Acts – we are tracing the beginning of a small group that will eventually grow into one of the world’s largest religions.
We discussed our national security and the different avenues of foreign policy; the world is much more complicated today due to technology and global interdependence.
Mr. Prawel
As the second quarter winds down, high school students have been busy in the computer lab. The activity ranges from writing papers for classes to last minute printing for assignments that are due. In computer lab, the students have been learning the ins and outs of Google Maps. Google Maps is a program developed by Google to assist people in looking at maps. The most common use of Google Maps is acquiring directions, but there is much more to the program. The student have learned how to use all the special features including the Street View setting which lets users see destinations as if they were standing on the street. Many students found it interesting to see their home or their favorite location around the city. Technology keeps improving and we strive to keep the students knowledge improving as well.
Mr. Miller
In 12th Grade English, we have entered into the Elizabethan Period – The World of Shakespeare. Students have stood up and expressed their very own soliloquies. Their thoughts about their future ambitions were shared out loud. What an interesting time, I even learned something about each student that I never knew before. After knowing them for 2 to 4 years, I never really asked about what their hopes for their future were. We have read through Act One, and thank goodness for students with such great personalities that help with reading out loud and making class a little more exciting.
Miss Quiros