Make Wise Choices
In Bible this year, 11th and 12th graders learned about variety of topics from their three teachers. Most recently, they delved into the study of the Old Testament, focusing particularly on the book of Genesis and fitting familiar stories about Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the Patriarchs into their historical contexts. In the end of the year, students participated in a special unit called Navigator (11) and Excel (12), during which they discussed how to make choices that glorify God in our hearts, bodies, and minds.
Miss Mitchell
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
Gender Roles
We have been researching gender roles in society over the past month. Each senior chose one of the following topics to make a visual presentation about: changes in gender roles over the last 100 years, gender biases, or individuals who have made a significant impact on society’s gender roles. They created posters, Power Points, etc. using the information they discovered. I was very impressed with the variety of presentation knowledge and how thought provoking their information was for the rest of the class.
Miss Stahler
Modern Physics
Seniors spent this semester studying modern physics. They learned about quarks, the nature of light, and the early models of the atom. They then began their regents review. They were amazed at how easy mechanics looked the second time around.
Mrs. Wong
Independent Study
Calculus students were amazing this year. Students completed an independent study. They had a minimum goal to reach each week, but they far exceeded that goal. Some students worked at an extremely fast pace because they wanted to learn as much material as possible before they entered college. Other students elected to work at a slower pace and to complete extra problems to make sure that they understood all the new concepts presented this year. All students learned how to use a math text as a resource and to take ownership of their own learning. They practiced skills that will serve them well in college.
Mrs. Wong
Don’t be Sheeple
Since September, our high school seniors have constantly engaged and wrestled with concepts of American Govt. and comparing it’s ideologies to biblical based principals in understanding our American’s governmental foundations. I have emphasized through lessons and real-life experiences the theme: Don’t be Sheeple, Be People. This overarching theme is essential and cherished to these students in preparing them for college in order to distinguish between things of this world to the principals of God.
Mr. Keeks
Our Brain and Senses
We have been studying what psychology is and how it affects the body. The students have learned about our brain and senses, our perceptions and nature vs. nuture theory. This year I am teaching in a flipped classroom so the students will copy vocabulary and examples into their notes for HW (kind of pre reading for the next day’s lesson). In class the next day, they will watch a mini lesson of how to and practice the application in front of me. This has been helpful in not only the student understanding during homework/classwork, but in starting up math conversations during class about what to do and why. Currently, we are studying how we learn. Today we talked about making good decisions and judgements.
Miss Stahler
Fun in Lab
Physics students have used their lab time to understand their physical world. They used a marble launcher and a few calculations to predict where a target should be placed. They tried to mix up their directions in the vector lab to stump the other groups – they did not succeed. All teams were able to reach the finish. They have explored the need for seat belts as well as why air bags are needed to prevent injury.
Mrs. Wong
Algebra 2
Seniors have been reviewing for their algebra 2 regents. They have realized the benefit of advanced math classes as they reviewed for college exams and planned for college financing.
Mrs. Wong