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By: Rylee Simonson
As we start the new school year, we are entering a new chapter in our lives. The new students might be nervous starting at a new school, but being a Patriot is fun! The Patriot atmosphere is one of a kind. We are a family and our faculty can agree. Members of our faculty wanted to start the year with a few words of encouragement and pieces of advice to help you start your year off right.
-Dr. Patriot
Advice From Our Faculty
Mrs. Fabacher
1. What are some words of encouragement for all the new students that might be nervous starting the new school year?
Be yourself, Believe in yourself, and always put God first.
2. How do you feel about starting the new school year?
Excited and thankful for another year to teach
3. What are you most excited for in the new school year?
Getting my students involved with the Ochsner outreach education program
4. How long have you been teaching here, at John Curtis Christian?
9 years
5. What's a fun fact you might want your new students to know?
My favorite Halloween Movie “Hocus Pocus”
Mrs. Perniciaro
1. What are some words of encouragement for all the new students that might be nervous starting the new school year?
We have all experienced something new in our lives so reaching out to a teacher or administrator would be a great resource to help new students. I came to Curtis as a junior in high school and there was one girl who reached out to me when I started. 36 years later and we are still best friends. So, I always try to make connections between new students and returning students to help with the transition. I love watching the friendships that are being made throughout the year and hopefully a lifetime.
2. How do you feel about starting the new school year?
I am always excited to begin a new school year. I love seeing my students from previous years and welcoming new students into our Patriot family.
3. What are you most excited for in the new school year?
I am so excited to get more students involved in our 1st lunch Spirit Club meetings and growing our student section at games. I am also super stoked about our jccs_jesusimpact social media page. I love how our students are embracing God and letting everyone know it!
4. How long have you been teaching here, at John Curtis Christian?
I have been teaching at Curtis for 26 with 21 years teaching 5th and 6th grade and 5 at the high school teaching 7th and 8th grade math.
5. What's a fun fact you might want your new students to know?
I have a long history with the Curtis family. My uncle, Doug Brignac, graduated from Curtis in 1975 and participated in football, basketball and track. I, myself, graduated from John Curtis in 1989, my daughter Meredith in 2017, and my son Matthew in 2018.
Mrs. Guedry
1. What are some words of encouragement for all the new students that might be nervous starting the new school year?
Do your best and always know everyone at John Curtis is here to help you. Try new things and get involved.
2. How do you feel about starting the new school year?
I am very excited to start this year. I love my students and miss them over the summer.
3. What are you most excited for in the new school year?
I am excited to teach Civics this year to some students I have taught for two years. I am also happy to teach 7th , 8th and 9th grade. I love to watch the students grow throughout the years.
4. How long have you been teaching here, at John Curtis Christian?
I have been teaching at John Curtis for 13 amazing years.
5. What's a fun fact you might want your new students to know?
I love to travel. Disney is my obsession and I have two children that both attended Curtis.
Coach Richie
1. What are some words of encouragement for all the new students that might be nervous starting the new school year?
I would recommend joining a club, attending FCA meetings, playing a sport so they can connect with other students and begin to feel at home.
2. What is one thing you might want the new students to know about, that they don't already know about our school year?
We are not just a football school. We compete and excel in science fair competitions and offer many dual enrollment opportunities.
3. What are you most excited for in the new school year?
Each year brings new challenges and opportunities to grow as well as seeing the progress students make from year to year.
4. How long have you been teaching here, at John Curtis Christian?
I believe I am in my 10th year teaching and coaching at Curtis.
5. What's a fun fact you might want your new students to know?
Most teachers are older than the internet.
Coach Lance
1. What are some words of encouragement for all the new students that might be nervous starting the new school year?
You are not alone. Each year we have an influx of new students to the high school. It is very common to have a difficult time finding your niche. There are a lot of students who are in the same boat. I encourage you to get involved (clubs, band, sports) and meet fellow students.
2. What is one thing you might want the new students to know about that they don't already know about our school?
Go to FCA. FCA is the fellowship of Christian athletes but is available to all students. It is a great place to hear about Jesus as well as spending time with classmates outside of class.
3. What are you most excited for in the new school year?
I am excited to see the growth in our students. I am definitely looking forward to seeing where our seniors decide to go after graduation.
4. How long have you been teaching here, at John Curtis Christian?
I started in 2004.
5. What's a fun fact you might want your new students to know?
This was not always the location of school. JCCS started on Carrollton Ave.
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