Learning outside the classroom
The 10th grade students have had the opportunity to have the classroom instruction reinforced by taking a trip underground were water solution formed a long and beautiful passage. It has been the site of over 80 wedding ceremonies and was also used as a ballroom in the late 1800’s. The entrance to the cave was accidentally created in 1883.
Our students saw the different materials of rocks and how they glow with natural colorful light in pure darkness.
We have seen once again how God has created all beauty, whether easily seen in the details of nature and in the sky or as we have witnessed in the deep crevices of the earth.
Ms. Farrell
They solved the case
The 9th grade investigation for this lab included evaluating structural and molecular identities of plants, seeds, enzymes, DNA, and amino acids. Seven tests were performed, a hypothesis was made by each student, and a conclusion with evidence needed to be presented. Our students learned how DNA obtains information to form amino acids and produce protein. It is a lab in which they discover information about the substances given, and compare to see which are most similar. Terms which were once confusing such as: simulated electrophoresis gel, and chromatography; were made clear as they performed each task. There were various tools given, several tests performed, some resulting colors from plant extracts, but only one conclusion! Each class did a good job. They solved The Case!
Ms. Farrell
Have a great summer
As the end of school nears we get teary eyed reflecting on the accomplishments of many of our students – especially when making out the end of the year awards we’re glad to see so much progress in so many ways. [They] can do all things through Christ who strengthens [them] Phil 4:13. We hope that you find the last Food for Thought Quotation that we shared with the students meaningful: An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest
It’s the final stretch!
The end of the year finds the Resource Room very busy as students finish all their unfinished work, refresh their study skills, do preps for tests, and work on review sheets. Diligence is finally taking over for some of the students. Many have improved in study habits and the self-managing skills that will make test taking go a little smoother.
International Students
Our International Students have added so much to the class’s exposure to different cultures and the challenges of improving conversational English skills. Some of our students even tried to learn some words and phrases in Chinese, Korean and Tagalong. The international students have become more involved with computer assisted instruction language skill building activities, which they seemed to enjoy. They also improved their pronunciation skills, vocabulary and increased their knowledge about the United States.
Poetry
Students were able to create poetry for National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day. Their poetry was insightful, humorous, beautiful, and thought provoking. Their work printed on cheerful spring colored paper adorned our decorated classroom door. Some of the students wrote:
Lord Jesus
By Domenica Amoroso 8B International Student
Loveable
Old but young
Righteous
Different from everyone
Joyous
Even when I’m sleeping He is taking care of me
Savior
Understanding
Supportive and Special
Eternity
by Jamie Santana 9W
To see a movie in a grin of sand
An know what others cannot
Trying to hold infinity in the palm of your hands
Having eternity within an hour
Have a Blessed Summer
What a year. Researching, building, and playing games… oh my! I have enjoyed working with all the students and groups this year. I pray that you all have a safe and blessed summer.
Mr. Penland
Risk
As students learned about different cultures, the question was – What to do with that knowledge now? Let’s dominate the cultures. Students learned how to play the game Risk. Risk is a game of total world domination. This game was a little easier to learn than that of the Passport to Culture. This game was much more difficult to master. Which person should you ally with? Or – When should you break that alliance? and also, Which territory can I afford to lose to strengthen another territory? All of these questions needed to be answered while strategizing a winning game plan. 47? 47? I don’t think you can have that many armies on one territory! This was one of the best phrases said during all of the games.
Mr. Penla
Passport to Culture
Some groups have recently learned a new game called Passport to Culture. This game teaches many customs and traditions of cultures all over the world. What is the correct time to arrive at a dinner party in Paraguay? A) 30 minutes prior to time. B) Exactly on the time. Or C) 30 minutes after invited time. This question and many others stumped the groups that played. I answered that correctly! is one of the many exclamations that could be heard during every game. Jubilation would erupt once someone had finally acquired all the passport stamps to win.
Mr. Penland
Party Time
Students shifted their attention to pasa-tiempos and el camping with summer arriving just around the corner. They learned about the many fun things done when families go out camping. Finally, we planned and had our closing year parties in Spanish.
Mr. Hernandez