Joy
This month we studied our Character trait – JOY!. We learned that Joy is not based on outward circumstances but rather on an inward relationship with Jesus. Joy brings meaning to the word Christmas. We also wrote poems to express the joy that Jesus brings to our lives. It was awesome to see the young people share their poems during the Christmas program.
Mr. Lopez
Joy
We studied Joy, this month, which was fitting seeing how it was the holiday season. We looked at the life of Mary and the joy Jesus must have brought to her life. We also wrote poems to express the joy that Jesus brings to our lives. It was awesome to see some of the young people share their poems during the Christmas program.
Mr. Lopez
How We Received Our Bible
We studied how we got our Bible. How it was handed down through the ages. The Bible is a trustworthy book that has a unique claim on our lives. We are learning to love our Bible and the Great God who is revealed in it. It is God’s love letter to us! Thank You Lord that we have Your word to read and to study!
Mr. Lopez
Nehemiah
We studied the life of Nehemiah this month. Nehemiah’s life has a lot to teach us. Nehemiah was true a leader and he was full of compassion, caring for the needs of others. He is a great example of a servant leader. A servant leader leads by example and is willing to get their hands dirty. Our ultimate example is JESUS!
Mr. Lopez
Hope and a Future
We studied God’s purpose and plan for our lives. We learned that we are unique and designed with a purpose. It’s important that our young people know there life has hope. The absence of hope is the presence of depression. There are a lot of young people walking around aimlessly, but we know that “God has given us a Hope and a Future!” Praise the Lord!
Mr. Lopez
Our Restless Earth
Earthquakes are one of the earths most destructive forces, this has been our recent study. Students are learning about earthquakes – how they occur, in what regions they are most likely to happen and why, how to locate the point of origin, and what type of structures are affected and most susceptible to damage when they occur. While we are all terribly affected by the tragic lost of life and devastation that has occurred in Haiti by the recent Earthquake, this has provided an opportunity for our class to come alive through much prayer, compassion and research.
Mrs. Alvarado
Photosynthesis
This month we have been studying a process which completely supports the entire earth – Photosynthesis – How plants use (light energy) sunlight and water to produce carbohydrates (food/energy) and oxygen. Energy is produced in the form of Glucose (sugar) and oxygen an important product produced by plants, an essential part of different organisms existence. Students are now very familiar with the chemical equation for photosynthesis and also have participated in different lab activities where they have had the opportunity to see photosynthesis in action. Using live evergreens we were able to trap the oxygen being released during the process. They will soon be learning the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Mrs. Alvarado
Physics
The seniors have investigated momentum using bumper cars. They were able to see and measure the effects of collisions. They have also studied circular motion. They had a great time swinging a rubber stopper above their heads in order to collect the data necessary to calculate tangential speed.
Mrs. Wong
Chemistry
The juniors have been studying covalent bonds. They have looked at some of the unique properties of water. They have also used their understanding of polar and nonpolar bonds to separate the dyes found in markers.
Mrs. Wong
Math Class
How fast will your investment increase? How fast will your car depreciate? These were questions that the class explored using exponential growth and decay models.
Mrs. Wong