One of our writing activities asked graduating seniors to share something helpful for new students entering Evangel. This was what Siting Li from China thought students should know.
1. Have respect for authority
2. Don’t be a victim of fads
3. Do not draw negative attention
4. Do well in academics
5. Create a set of goals
6. Learn to take responsibility
7. See things in other people’s perspective
8. Plan for after high school
Ms. Hampton
The students also wrote poems for national “Poem in Your Pocket Day.” For many, their work included family, their experiences at Evangel and plans for the future. They read the poems “If” by Rudyard Kipling and “ Hold Fast the Dream” by Langston Hughes.
My Family by Xinyao Liu 10th grade
We talk
We laugh
We cry
But we are family
And we do it all together
For as a family
We do it all as one
You hurt one
You hurt all
And as a family unity
We will all stand tall
For we are family
A family full of strength
A family full of love
Mom by Angelina Tang 11th Grade
Mom, my beautiful Mom
Mom, my great Mom
Mom, my virtuous Mom
I Love you Mom
Mom is like sunshine coming into my heart
Mom is like a light making my road right
Mom is like a book teaching me to be a good girl
I Love you Mom
You are Special!
High School Intermediate Literature allows students to challenge and stretch their personal and global critical thinking. Within the classroom students explore a variety of genres, working through units on research, American folklore, and literature studies. This year students were able to successfully accomplish extensive and multi-layered research components, which included conversing with native English speakers during Academic Fair night. As well, high school students enhanced their formal writing by compiling character analysis essays after reading American classic novels. It has been clear that the international students at Evangel Christian School strive to reach for greater levels of academic success.
Ms. Hampton
The American Government class is designed to teach students about the various forms of government and to understand the formation of the American government and its constitution. During this class the students learned about their own rights and responsibilities as citizens. The Economics portion is used to inform students of the different forms of economic systems and how they function, as well as the relationship between economics, business and government. During the government semester the students were given the chance to combine the knowledge learned about the government systems and their own creativity to create their own government. In economics the students were able to participate in the Stock Market Game and create divers and profitable portfolios as well as apply economic principles when creating a business plan.
Miss Kemp
Global History at Evangel not only allowed students to explore the past, but equipped students to become critical and analytical thinkers. Our sessions enabled students to ask appropriate essential questions allowing thought-provoking discussions amongst students and peers. This resulted in healthy discussions of debate from all walks of life, culture, beliefs, and lifestyles in order to create well-rounded individuals to make ethical choices in their own lives.
Mr. Keeks
This year 11 and 12th grade English class focused on American Literature and British Literature. Both grades were reading novels in different eras, but one of values that I wanted to instill in both grade levels was the importance of writing. I had students keep a reading journal which allowed them to respond to the different literature we were reading. I assigned several tasks to the students in these journals that allowed them to explore the different types of writing styles that can be used to respond to literature like essays, creative writing and answering analytical questions. It was a pleasure to see students not only become better writers, but grow as critical thinkers and be able to apply the skills they learned in my class to their other classes as well.
Miss Diaz
Forensics Science is a very hands on class. Some of the focus areas of this course are: crime scene investigation, the nature of evidence, patterns and impressions, forensics biology, forensics chemistry and legal aspects of forensic science. The highlights in class this year for the students were learning to lift and dust fingerprints and solve a mock crime using the information collected from the prints. As well as learning to recreate possible crime scenes based on different blood spatter patterns.
Miss Kemp
This year, tenth grade students studied the English Restoration & Neoclassicism, Victorian England, Realism, and Naturalism. We read classics like King Lear, Robinson Crusoe, Oliver Twist, and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Some highlights included discussion of paradoxes, debating the stations of life and nature versus nurture, and writing a Regents-level Critical Lens Essay using the following quotation: “It is the responsibility of the writer to expose our grievous faults and failures and to hold up to the light our dark and dangerous dreams for the purpose of improvement.” (John Steinbeck)
Mrs. Foster
This year, ninth grade students studied Greek, Shakespearean, French, 20th Century American and 20th Century British Literature. We read classics like Antigone, Romeo and Juliet, Les Miserables, The Pearl, and The Hobbit. Some highlights included learning about the tragic hero, debating virtue ethics versus the Bible, and writing a Regents-level Critical Lens Essay using the following quotation: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort or convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” (M. L. King, Jr.)
Mrs. Foster
Shark Tank Meets High School Entrepreneurs
High School students created their own businesses. Our young entrepreneurs opened up a variety of creative businesses. From barber shops to book stores, from coffee shops to restaurants and more! It was interesting to see students take a hobby, interest, or something they were truly passionate about and turn it into a dream career. Once they had a carefully thought out business plan they designed a PowerPoint Presentation where they were able to approach the “sharks” (their classmates) in order to propose an investment from them.
Mr. Torres
It’s June already where has the year gone. As I look back over this past year I feel that we have accomplished much in 2nd grade. Besides working on math strategies, becoming fluent readers, discovering about New York City history, sprouting and planting seeds, what stands out most in my mind is how much second grade has matured. They began to reason and concentrate on specific tasks independently. Most of all they began to show each other compassion. They worked hard at helping and supporting each other. We all learned this through bible stories and much prayer that: “I Can Do All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me” Philippians 4:13
Ms. Calma