7th Grade
(7B) Sr. Josephine Sullivan, a Sister of Mercy, has been teaching Middle School Math and Religion at SJA since 1985. She earned an NT (National Teacher) from Ireland. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Benedictine College in Alabama and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida Atlantic University. Sister Josephine is FL certified in Elementary Education K-6 and Math 5-9.
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