7th Grade

(7A) Ms. Lisa Chiles, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from Florida Atlantic University. She is certified in Grades 6 through 12 English.

(7B) Mr. Andre Marin holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Cultural Anthropology with a concentration in Sustainable Food Systems from The City University of New York. Mr. Marin is fluent in four languages and looks forward to instilling in his students a lifelong curiosity about history, cross-cultural understanding, and geography, as well as helping them explore and expand upon their ideas.

FAITH FORMATION HIGHLIGHTS

• New Testament
• Social Justice
• Bible Timeline
• The Creed
• Family Life
• AIDS Education
• Stewardship
• Class Mass and Retreat
• Spiritual EDGE

MAJOR FOCUSES OF SEVENTH GRADE

• The Writing Process:
–   6 Writing Traits – Composition “ Boot Camp”
–   Reading – Response to Literature; Use of Literary Techniques
–  English – A Grammatical Approach
–   Cross Curriculum – Analytical, Informational, Creative and Persuasive
• Reading – Comprehension, Accelerated Reading Program
• English – Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
• Spelling & Vocabulary – Vocabulary in Context, Spelling Strategies
• Math – Glencoe Accelerated Math, Mathletics, IXL
• Social Studies – Civics, social awareness, diversity
• Spanish – Conversation through grammar, vocabulary, and culture
• Physical Education – Major focus: refining skills in sports
• Enrichment Classes – Throughout the year, using alternating six-week schedules, the students are schooled and participate in Debate, Class Newsletter, Aero-Hydroponics, Graphic Design (creation of logos and applying concept to a 3D object), Youth Toastmasters (Public Speaking), Book Club, and Book Club for Spanish Heritage Speakers for students who meet the criteria.

MAJOR PROJECTS OF SEVENTH GRADE

• Service Hours
• Class Mass and Retreat
• Toy and Food Drives
• All Around the World Day
• That’s Not Fair Program
• Family Faith & Fun Day
• Science Fair (Exploratory Project)
• Cow Eye Dissection

SUBJECTS, TEXTBOOKS & CURRICULUM

• Religion – New Testament – Sadlier
• English – Elements of Language 1st Course – Holt, Rinehart, Winston
• Reading – Elements of Literature 1st Course – Holt, Rinehart, Winston
• Spelling & Vocabulary – Vocabulary Workshop Level B – Sadlier Oxford
• Science – Science Level Green – Glencoe
• Social Studies – Civics, Government, and Economics in Action – Prentice Hall
• Spanish – 1A iExprésate! – Holt, Q-Talk
• Art – Color Theory, Artists: Michelangelo, Chagall and various styles
• Physical Education – the introduction of strength training that can be performed at home with everyday materials
• Media – Public Speaking, Literary Terminology, Citing Sources

TECHNOLOGY

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Keynote, Pages, iMovie
• iPads for all students and access to numerous educational iPad apps
• Responders
• SMART Boards in all classrooms
• SMART Tables
• Accelerated Reading Program
• Mathletics.com
• Q-Talk (Spanish, French)

COMPETITIONS

• National Spelling Bee
• National Geography Bee
• Writing, Math & Art – per Diocese

FIELD TRIPS

•  In-House Science
•  Theatre Visit
•  Gumbo Limbo

SUMMER PREPARATION

•  Mathletics.com
• Reading List