Be sure to check Power School for grading updates. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at jquinlan@mystjohns.org
Be sure to check the HOMEWORK link in Google Classroom for daily and weekly homework assignments, and special notes/reminders. Feel free to email me at jquinlan@mystjohns.org if you have any questions or concerns.
We utilize the Chosen Religion text in 7th grade to help prepare the students for Confirmation.
Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation is a twenty-four-lesson program that prepares students both intellectually and spiritually to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, and to become lifelong disciples of Christ. All too often we see teens drift away from the Church after Confirmation. Chosen seeks to reverse this trend by winning over the hearts of teens at a critical time in their lives and keeping them firmly planted within the faith community of the Church. We use Chosen as a two-year curriculum, beginning in 7th grade and completing in 8th grade.
We will also be utilizing materials from Ascension Press, Loyola Press, Dynamic Catholic, and other resources to fully integrate our faith into their daily lives.
The students also fully participate at weekly Masses and middle school retreats.
The 7th grade Literature course is taught by Mrs. Trisilla.
Please see Mrs. Trisilla's page for pertinent information.
7th grade Language Arts curriculum is designed to develop the students’ grasp of proper grammar and to develop their writing skills. Students will practice using grammar in their everyday writing by applying concepts taught. Students will learn expository, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and research writing. Research papers will be taught in connection with science: students will develop a science fair project based on their research. Classes will also engage in learning how to deliver speeches in the areas of persuasion, demonstration, opinion, and fact-based presentations. Students will be assessed using formal and informal assessments using tests, quizzes, participation, and writing projects.
The focus of the 7th grade science curriculum is taught by Mrs. SekoguchiTrisilla
Please see Mrs. Trissila's page for more detailed information.
Pre-Algebra I and Pre-Algebra II are taught by Mr. Quinlan. Qualification for Pre-Algebra II is based on iReady test scores, as well as skills demonstrated in class. Glencoe’s Pre-Algebra text is used for both courses. Students in Pre-Algebra I are taught basic algebraic concepts and their applications to real-life situations, and a Geometry unit is taught in the second trimester. In addition, we use iReady and a skills practice warm-up exercise to provide the students with additional support.
7th Grade Social Studies is taught by Mrs. Sekoguchi.
Please see Mrs. Sekoguchi's page for pertinent information.
6th Grade Social Studies is taught by Mrs. Sekoguchi
Please see Mrs. Sekoguchi's page for pertinent information
8th Grade Social Studies is taught by Mrs. Sekoguchi
Please see Mrs. Sekoguchi's page for pertinent information.