Middle school students have certainly been “doing” math. 8th graders are working in small groups covering topics from linear regression (both by “eyeballing” the line of best fit and using our graphing calculators) to working with ratios and proportional relationships to evaluating and writing expressions. 7th graders are reviewing for a test covering topics from […]
The 7th grade class is studying the Italian Renaissance time period. Our campus is full of beautiful sculptures including the Pieta. After viewing them and learning about Michelangelo the class used clay to sculpt their own masterpieces. Next we will learn about the amazing renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci!
The 7th grade had an exciting adventure to the Getty Center today. We viewed incredible paintings, detailed sculptures, and gilded furniture. The class also walked the beautiful gardens and enjoyed the fun tram ride. Our history studies will continue on the Middle Ages and then the Renaissance!
The 7th grade class is finishing their study of Jesus’s parables. They read many different parables and discussed the lessons in each one. We are working on spreading God’s message and improving our everyday life.
This week begins our celebration of Catholic school education. The Middle School continues to study the Old Testament, New Testament and Catholic principles. This week’s classes will focus on appreciating our Sacred Heart community!
The 7th grade completed their study of Ancient Japanese culture by creating their own Zen garden. Each garden was designed to provide a calm and peaceful vision of the perfect meditation place. The gardens look amazing!
The 7th grade class read the gospel of MT 2:1-12 about the wise men visiting baby Jesus. After more research about the event we discussed the importance of Epiphany and what it means for us to share our gifts with each other. Last, they wrote a prayer for the new year.
The 7th grade class is studying Ancient Japan. We are learning about their court lifestyle and culture. Part of their time was spent writing poetry. This poetry focused on nature. The Haiku poem format was also used.
Today October 2, 2018 is the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. We discussed in middle school today how wonderful it is to have guardian angels in our life. Many classrooms at SHS pray the Guardian Angel prayer at the end of the school day. The 6th grade colored and decorated an angel. The 8th […]
During our school wide family mass on Friday September 14 we celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. In class the 7th grade discussed the meaning of Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross and what it means for us in our daily lives. We are also studying the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Justinian had […]