Mathematics Overview
Curriculum: Savvas Realize
6th - 6th grade level math
7th - 7th grade level and advanced
8th - 8th grade level and Algebra
Homework:
Given almost every day. Students may time to get started on their work in class.
Students should practice math facts and review notes every night.
Assessments
All grades will have a quiz (formative) periodically. This is to show me what they know and what we need to work on next.
Tests (Summative) will be at the end of every chapter. Students must do corrections on a separate sheet of paper, listing where they found the answer in their book, on all assessments. Assessments must be signed by a parent/guardian.
I am available during recess if any students need extra help.
Religion Overview
Curriculum: Blest Are We
6th - Old Testament
7th - New Testament
8th - Church History
Homework
Students will have a different prayer to memorize each month.
Rosary and Meditation
Every Friday we will go to the chapel to say the Rosary and/or have time for quiet prayer
Service Hours
10 hours of service by May
Students need to try to complete service in at least 3 categories:
Community, Parish, School Family
Record:
Number of hours
Description of service
What they have learned about themselves as a result of your service.
Description of the impact they had on either family, school, parish, or community.
Is there anything they would do differently?
Students can NOT receive a reward for service (Example: money for babysitting or a casual pass) If students receive a reward they may NOT count it as service hours.
Retreat
All students 6th - 8th grade will have a retreat by the end of the year. I am working with the youth director to plan each retreat.
Assessments
Students will have a test (Summative) at the end of each chapter. Students must do corrections on a separate sheet of paper, listing where they found the answer in their book, on all assessments. Assessments must be signed by a parent/guardian.