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. Francisco Verdu, holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and sociology minoring in International Studies at the University Complutensis in Madrid, a Master in Human Resources, Labor and Organizations and Certifications in International Business at UCLA in California. He was a speaker at the World Spirituality Convention in Barcelona, 2012 presenting the topic “Spirituality and the Camino de Santiago”, attended the UNWTO International Congress in Tourism and Pilgrimages in Santiago de Compostela in 2014, and has volunteered for many years as a member of a catholic organization in Madrid, London and Los Angeles.
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, IXL
• Social Studies – Civics, Economics and Law Studies
• 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, 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
• 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
• Theater Visit
• Gumbo Limbo
SUMMER PREPARATION
• Reading List