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
ReadingComprehension, 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
ReadingElements 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 Educationthe 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