Classroom Pages Kindergarten - Grade 8
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten program at Saint Gabriel School is a full academic and social program with recess, nap time (for the first half of the year until December), and also a snack time in the morning. In kindergarten we introduce and practice new skills using modern technology. We then extend these skills through small groups centers and hands on learning.
The Kindergarten's academic program is aligned with the Common Core Standards in the State of Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford's guidelines and requirements. The Kindergarten's curriculum includes the following: Religion/Family Life, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Gym, Music, Spanish and Computer Science. The Kindergarten religion program recognizes the uniqueness of each child and instills a sense of belonging to family, home, school, church and community.
The Kindergarten Language arts program provides a multi sensory approach. A daily class meeting reinforces oral language, grammar, math and a sense of community at school. We also meet weekly with the 3rd grade class. These are called are "Book Buddies." Our buddies help the kindergartners practice a new reading skill or read to the younger students.
The Kindergarten Math program develops number skills and concepts using a multi-sensory approach. We try to integrate math, reading, and science when possible.
The Kindergarten Social Studies program expands the child's world to include the people in their family, school and community.
The Kindergarten program also includes 40 minutes a week for each of the following specials: Art, Physical Education, Music, Library and 15 minutes of Spanish.
Teacher: Mrs. Plucker
Webpage link for Mrs. Plucker
The Kindergarten program at Saint Gabriel School is a full academic and social program with recess, nap time (for the first half of the year until December), and also a snack time in the morning. In kindergarten we introduce and practice new skills using modern technology. We then extend these skills through small groups centers and hands on learning.
The Kindergarten's academic program is aligned with the Common Core Standards in the State of Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford's guidelines and requirements. The Kindergarten's curriculum includes the following: Religion/Family Life, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Gym, Music, Spanish and Computer Science. The Kindergarten religion program recognizes the uniqueness of each child and instills a sense of belonging to family, home, school, church and community.
The Kindergarten Language arts program provides a multi sensory approach. A daily class meeting reinforces oral language, grammar, math and a sense of community at school. We also meet weekly with the 3rd grade class. These are called are "Book Buddies." Our buddies help the kindergartners practice a new reading skill or read to the younger students.
The Kindergarten Math program develops number skills and concepts using a multi-sensory approach. We try to integrate math, reading, and science when possible.
The Kindergarten Social Studies program expands the child's world to include the people in their family, school and community.
The Kindergarten program also includes 40 minutes a week for each of the following specials: Art, Physical Education, Music, Library and 15 minutes of Spanish.
Teacher: Mrs. Plucker
Webpage link for Mrs. Plucker
First Grade
The first grade academic program is based on the State of Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford guidelines and requirements. The first grade curriculum includes the following: Handwriting, Religion, Reading, Language Arts/English, Spelling, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health, Phonics, Writing (stories), Art, Gym, Music, Chorus and Computer Science. The first grade program also includes 40 minutes a week for each of the following specials: Art, Gym, Music, Library, and Spanish.
Teacher: Mrs. Goodstein
Webpage link for Ms Goodstein
The first grade academic program is based on the State of Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford guidelines and requirements. The first grade curriculum includes the following: Handwriting, Religion, Reading, Language Arts/English, Spelling, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health, Phonics, Writing (stories), Art, Gym, Music, Chorus and Computer Science. The first grade program also includes 40 minutes a week for each of the following specials: Art, Gym, Music, Library, and Spanish.
Teacher: Mrs. Goodstein
Webpage link for Ms Goodstein
Second Grade
Second Grade is a classroom community based upon respect for self and others. Students grow in independence as they learn to be responsible and accountable for their learning.
It is also a year filled with spiritual growth as students participate in the preparation of receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. They are paired up with a Sixth Grader “Guardian Angel” to attend mass and work on projects together, allowing students to grow both spiritually and socially.
Academic subjects studied in the Second Grade include Reading, Mathematics, Science/Health, Social Studies, Religion, Phonics, Handwriting, Written Language and Oral Language. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum through use of the Reading and Math textbook publishers’ websites, an interactive whiteboard, and use of the Computer Lab to complete thematic projects using the Windows Applications Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.
The Second Grade curriculum is also enhanced by visiting “Specials” classes for 40 minutes per week. These classes include Library, Physical Education, Art, Music, Chorus and Spanish.
Teacher: Mrs. Nunes
Second Grade is a classroom community based upon respect for self and others. Students grow in independence as they learn to be responsible and accountable for their learning.
It is also a year filled with spiritual growth as students participate in the preparation of receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. They are paired up with a Sixth Grader “Guardian Angel” to attend mass and work on projects together, allowing students to grow both spiritually and socially.
Academic subjects studied in the Second Grade include Reading, Mathematics, Science/Health, Social Studies, Religion, Phonics, Handwriting, Written Language and Oral Language. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum through use of the Reading and Math textbook publishers’ websites, an interactive whiteboard, and use of the Computer Lab to complete thematic projects using the Windows Applications Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.
The Second Grade curriculum is also enhanced by visiting “Specials” classes for 40 minutes per week. These classes include Library, Physical Education, Art, Music, Chorus and Spanish.
Teacher: Mrs. Nunes
Third Grade
Third grade is a pivotal year. We are gearing up for the Iowa exams in the spring. Therefore, in language arts we will be concentrating on reading comprehension, the writing process, oral and written language, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics. In mathematics we will focus on number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra concepts, geometry, measurement, data interpretation and fractions. Religion, social studies, science and health as well as cursive writing will also be taught. Technology will be integrated into all core curriculum areas.
Forty minutes per week will be allotted for each of the following specialty classes: Spanish, library, gym, art, chorus, music, and coding.
Teacher: Mrs. Pranaitis
Webpage link for Mrs. Pranaitis
Third grade is a pivotal year. We are gearing up for the Iowa exams in the spring. Therefore, in language arts we will be concentrating on reading comprehension, the writing process, oral and written language, spelling, vocabulary, and phonics. In mathematics we will focus on number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra concepts, geometry, measurement, data interpretation and fractions. Religion, social studies, science and health as well as cursive writing will also be taught. Technology will be integrated into all core curriculum areas.
Forty minutes per week will be allotted for each of the following specialty classes: Spanish, library, gym, art, chorus, music, and coding.
Teacher: Mrs. Pranaitis
Webpage link for Mrs. Pranaitis
Fourth Grade
The fourth grade curriculum includes the following: Religion/Family Life, Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, Gym, Music & Chorus, Spanish, and Computer Science.
The following is a list of the subject areas studies in fourth grade:
Daily Practice and Instruction in the following areas:
Webpage link for Mrs Schuler
The fourth grade curriculum includes the following: Religion/Family Life, Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, Gym, Music & Chorus, Spanish, and Computer Science.
The following is a list of the subject areas studies in fourth grade:
- Social Studies: We will study the regions and states of the United States of America as well as Connecticut history.
- Reading: We will learn and read numerous fiction and nonfiction texts building on student vocabulary and comprehension. We will participate in book projects.
- Writing: Using the writing process we will create expository, narrative and poetry original works.
- Math: We will strengthen computation and build on problem solving skills. Students will be introduced to algebraic equations and expressions and work with fractions, decimals, money and more!
- Religion: We will participate in Mass, discover our character, and build on our relationship with God. We will also have Family Life.
- Science: We will enjoy Earth Science topics and discoveries!
Daily Practice and Instruction in the following areas:
- Spelling
- Handwriting
- Courtesy & Behavior
- Team building
Webpage link for Mrs Schuler
Fifth Grade
This is a year of change with lots of physical, emotional and mental changes. With the support of those around them, including families and friends, students will be prepared for the next step, Middle School.
Here are the subjects in 5th grade and the topics covered.
Thanks for visiting,
Miss Knowles
Webpage link for Miss Knowles
This is a year of change with lots of physical, emotional and mental changes. With the support of those around them, including families and friends, students will be prepared for the next step, Middle School.
Here are the subjects in 5th grade and the topics covered.
- Religion: Memorizing prayers, the 10 Commandments, and learning to read from the Bible
- Math: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions and decimals
- Social Studies: U.S. History and a president project
- Science: Cells (plant and animal), Matter, Sound, Heat , Light, Puberty
- Reading: We begin with Tuck Everlasting. Then we use the text book. Students will use the book to work on reading comprehension skill such as questioning, inferring and generalizing. We read another novel to analyze setting, characters, and themes.
- Language Arts: This includes both written and oral language. Presentation and reading aloud are a part of oral language. Written language includes essays, short answers, grammar, and spelling.
Thanks for visiting,
Miss Knowles
Webpage link for Miss Knowles
Sixth Grade
Six Grade Saint Gabriel School - Homeroom Teacher - Miss Rosa
Subject areas:
Social Studies - Mr. Conlin
Math - Mrs. Willard
Language Arts - Mr. Conlin
Science/Health and Religion/Family Life - Miss Rosa
Spanish - Mrs. Aliberti
Literature and Vocabulary - Mrs. Schloat
Religion and Family Life
The series Christ, Our Life (Loyola Press) introduces students to the Old Testament and the stories about the development of our faith from the beginning. Students learn ways to be disciples of Christ and ways to go out to others and spread the word of God using bible scripture and stories. Student work of hand-outs, quizzes, and creative applications are utilized for assessment.
Family Life focuses on the gifts from God that we must recognize and appreciate throughout our lives, from our families, to appreciating ourselves, to changes with new birth, and changes with age and finally, being part of the communities we encounter.
Social Studies
World History McDougal-Littell Copyright 2006
Grade Six Social Studies will have students focusing on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, Greece,Asia and the Middle Ages.
Students will be expected to learn geographic and historical concepts as they apply to ancient civilizations. Special emphasis will be placed on map interpretation and critical thinking skills.
Math
Envisions Math 2.0 Copyright 2017
Math Class meets daily
Subjects covered
Math Lab
Math Lab meets once a week, during this time we take a practical, hands-on approach to math as we relate previously learned mathematical concepts to the real world applications. This is accomplished through the use of a variety of tool and software including the computer lab, iPads, laptops, Lego software as well as building and programming their own robots.
Language Arts
Voyages in English, Loyola Press, 2011 and Everyday Spelling Pearson Copyright 2008
The 6th grade language arts program:
This program covers reading (one of two sections), writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. The program follows Archdiocesan curriculum as well as State of Connecticut guidelines.
Oral presentation skills will also be emphasized including creative and poetic projects.
This class emphasizes writing skills, and is geared toward the student's strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on the process of writing.
Science
Earth Science from Glencoe Copyright 2008
The sixth grade studies Earth Science, which includes the Structure of Earth, Plate Tectonics, Geological features, Atmosphere and Weather, Astronomy and Oceans. Hands-on and virtual labs, written work and test are used to assess student learning.
Science takes places four times per week. Projects, labs and tests are utilized to evaluate learning.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program. The site is KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both National Standards and Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons will focus on Mental Health, Physical Health and Social Health in various areas throughout the year. In 6th grade the areas include building Self-esteem, and dealing with stress. The influence of media and technology on health, promoting healthy living and reducing health risks, utilizing communication skills and becoming positive role models, are part of the 6th grade Health curriculum. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes.
Health will generally take place on Fridays.
Spanish
Descubre el español con Santillana (2011 SANtillana USA publishing Co. ebook)
Spanish meets four times per week in Grade 6. It includes an introduction to basic vocabulary and the creation of simple sentences. Reading and Translating terms using a Spanish/English dictionary is introduced. Culture and discussion is encouraged.
Literature/Vocabulary
Timeless Voices Timeless Themes - (Copper Edition) Prentice Hall, Copyright 2000
Vocabulary Workshop - (Level A) Sadlier - Oxford, Copyright 2005
The basal reader is used to introduce students to the oral tradition; myths, fables, legends. Students then create their own original folk tales: including illustrations. Vocabulary focus is on expanding students' vocabulary; synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary in context.
In addition, Sixth Grade Students will be reading and exploring these five works of Literature:
Webpage link for Mr. Conlin
Webpage link for Mrs. Willard
Webpage link for Miss Rosa
Webpage link for Mrs. Schloat
Six Grade Saint Gabriel School - Homeroom Teacher - Miss Rosa
Subject areas:
Social Studies - Mr. Conlin
Math - Mrs. Willard
Language Arts - Mr. Conlin
Science/Health and Religion/Family Life - Miss Rosa
Spanish - Mrs. Aliberti
Literature and Vocabulary - Mrs. Schloat
Religion and Family Life
The series Christ, Our Life (Loyola Press) introduces students to the Old Testament and the stories about the development of our faith from the beginning. Students learn ways to be disciples of Christ and ways to go out to others and spread the word of God using bible scripture and stories. Student work of hand-outs, quizzes, and creative applications are utilized for assessment.
Family Life focuses on the gifts from God that we must recognize and appreciate throughout our lives, from our families, to appreciating ourselves, to changes with new birth, and changes with age and finally, being part of the communities we encounter.
Social Studies
World History McDougal-Littell Copyright 2006
Grade Six Social Studies will have students focusing on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, Greece,Asia and the Middle Ages.
Students will be expected to learn geographic and historical concepts as they apply to ancient civilizations. Special emphasis will be placed on map interpretation and critical thinking skills.
Math
Envisions Math 2.0 Copyright 2017
Math Class meets daily
Subjects covered
- Using Positive Rational Numbers
- Integers and Rational Numbers
- Numeric and Algebraic Expressions
- Represent and Solve Equations and Inequalities
- Understand and Use Ration and Rate
- Understand and Use Percent
- Tools of Geometry
- Area, Surface Area, and Volume
- Display, Describe and Summarize Data
Math Lab
Math Lab meets once a week, during this time we take a practical, hands-on approach to math as we relate previously learned mathematical concepts to the real world applications. This is accomplished through the use of a variety of tool and software including the computer lab, iPads, laptops, Lego software as well as building and programming their own robots.
Language Arts
Voyages in English, Loyola Press, 2011 and Everyday Spelling Pearson Copyright 2008
The 6th grade language arts program:
This program covers reading (one of two sections), writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. The program follows Archdiocesan curriculum as well as State of Connecticut guidelines.
Oral presentation skills will also be emphasized including creative and poetic projects.
This class emphasizes writing skills, and is geared toward the student's strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on the process of writing.
Science
Earth Science from Glencoe Copyright 2008
The sixth grade studies Earth Science, which includes the Structure of Earth, Plate Tectonics, Geological features, Atmosphere and Weather, Astronomy and Oceans. Hands-on and virtual labs, written work and test are used to assess student learning.
Science takes places four times per week. Projects, labs and tests are utilized to evaluate learning.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program. The site is KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both National Standards and Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons will focus on Mental Health, Physical Health and Social Health in various areas throughout the year. In 6th grade the areas include building Self-esteem, and dealing with stress. The influence of media and technology on health, promoting healthy living and reducing health risks, utilizing communication skills and becoming positive role models, are part of the 6th grade Health curriculum. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes.
Health will generally take place on Fridays.
Spanish
Descubre el español con Santillana (2011 SANtillana USA publishing Co. ebook)
Spanish meets four times per week in Grade 6. It includes an introduction to basic vocabulary and the creation of simple sentences. Reading and Translating terms using a Spanish/English dictionary is introduced. Culture and discussion is encouraged.
Literature/Vocabulary
Timeless Voices Timeless Themes - (Copper Edition) Prentice Hall, Copyright 2000
Vocabulary Workshop - (Level A) Sadlier - Oxford, Copyright 2005
The basal reader is used to introduce students to the oral tradition; myths, fables, legends. Students then create their own original folk tales: including illustrations. Vocabulary focus is on expanding students' vocabulary; synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary in context.
In addition, Sixth Grade Students will be reading and exploring these five works of Literature:
- Summer Reading – Crash by Jerry Spinelli (1996)
- A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park (2010)
- I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda (2015)
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1911)
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1987)
Webpage link for Mr. Conlin
Webpage link for Mrs. Willard
Webpage link for Miss Rosa
Webpage link for Mrs. Schloat
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade Saint Gabriel School - Mrs. Willard is the Homeroom Teacher
Subject Areas:
Religion, and Family Life - Mrs. Schloat
Math - Mrs. Willard
Language Arts - Mrs. Schloat
Science and Health - Miss Rosa
Spanish - Mrs. Aliberti
Social Studies - Mr. Conlin
Literature and Vocabulary - Mrs. Schloat
Literature/Vocabulary
Timeless Voices Timeless Themes - (Bronze Edition) Prentice Hall, Copyright 2000
Vocabulary Workshop - (Level B) Sadlier-Oxford, Copyright 2005
The Basal Reader is used for examples of biographies, short stories, and plays.
In addition, Seventh Grade Students will be reading and exploring these four works of Literature:
Voyages in English, Loyola Press, Copyright 2011
Students will write both an autobiography and biography. They will complete research papers which will require the use of both primary and/or secondary sources. From research papers, students will extract major facts and present them to the rest of their class in oral presentations. With a focus on writing, students will learn paragraph composition including: descriptive, persuasive, and narrative paragraphs. They will also demonstrate their writing abilities in short essays, not only in English, but also reading tests.
Grammar mechanics will be fine-tuned with a focus on punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, parts of speech, and diagramming simple sentences.
Students will create original poetry and short stories.
Vocabulary and dictionary usage are emphasized in Reading and Language Arts (English) through specialized vocabulary and word lists, which are derived from each novel read.
Math
The 7th grade math is divided into two levels, "A" and "B", in order to focus more on each individual's needs and obtain a better "one on one" learning environment.
Math Group A - Pre-Algebra
Math meets daily
Mathematics Course 3 Prentice Hall &Copyright 2008
Subjects covered
Math meets daily
Mathematics Course 2 Prentice Hall Copyright 2008
Subjects covered:
Math Lab meets once a week
A practical, hands-on approach to math. Relating mathematical concepts to the "real world" applications.
Subjects covered:
Seventh grade studies Life Science with a focus on cells, levels of organization, reproduction, heredity, adaptions, survival, relationships and interactions within ecosystems.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program. The site is KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both National Standards and the Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, and related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons focus on Mental Health, Physical Health and Social Health in various areas throughout the year. In 7th grade these areas include Fitness, Nutrition and Diet and Adolescence, and related body systems. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes.
Health will generally take place on Fridays.
Spanish - 'iExpresate! Spanish 1A - Holt, Rinehart & Winston Copyright 2008
The program builds on the vocabulary verbs and their tenses and develops reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to participate verbally and in groups to enhance oral speaking skills. Also ties in culture from various Spanish - speaking countries.
Religion/Family Life - 'Religion - Blest are We: The Story of Jesus Copyright 2012
This course meets five days a week. In seventh grade religion we will focus on the human life of Jesus Christ. We primarily deal with the New Testament; especially parables, prayers, sacraments, and Jesus teaching others through example. We will also do a unit on the Family Life. This focuses on family communication and the teenager's responsibility to make good choices. Topics include gender stereotyping, the dangers of alcohol and drugs and the proper use of God's gift of sexuality. The Lures unit includes the impact of technology on today's youth; in addition to standard lures practices.
Geography - World Geography Prentice Hall Copyright 2009
This course meets two times per week. The course is designed so that the students will meet the Geography for Life: National Geography Standards.
In grade 7, the following areas are covered:
The physical and human geography, which includes climate and vegetation, population and culture, Political and economic systems and resources and land use.
United States
Canada
American History - Call to Freedom Beginnings to 1877 Holt Copyright 2003
This course meets four times per week. Subjects studied are United States History from the colonization of the New World to the Civil War. Students will develop historical thinking skills, as well as knowledge of the people and the events that have made us the Nation we are today. The class will touch on many skills, including map skills, reading and comprehension skills,
language arts, and critical thinking skills.
The following areas will be covered:
Webpage link for Mr. Conlin
Webpage for Mrs. Willard
Webpage link for Miss Rosa
Webpage link for Mrs. Schloat
Seventh Grade Saint Gabriel School - Mrs. Willard is the Homeroom Teacher
Subject Areas:
Religion, and Family Life - Mrs. Schloat
Math - Mrs. Willard
Language Arts - Mrs. Schloat
Science and Health - Miss Rosa
Spanish - Mrs. Aliberti
Social Studies - Mr. Conlin
Literature and Vocabulary - Mrs. Schloat
Literature/Vocabulary
Timeless Voices Timeless Themes - (Bronze Edition) Prentice Hall, Copyright 2000
Vocabulary Workshop - (Level B) Sadlier-Oxford, Copyright 2005
The Basal Reader is used for examples of biographies, short stories, and plays.
In addition, Seventh Grade Students will be reading and exploring these four works of Literature:
- Summer Reading - I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda (2015)
- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (1958)
- Night by Elie Wiese (1956)
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960)
- The Giver by Lois Lowry (1993)
Voyages in English, Loyola Press, Copyright 2011
Students will write both an autobiography and biography. They will complete research papers which will require the use of both primary and/or secondary sources. From research papers, students will extract major facts and present them to the rest of their class in oral presentations. With a focus on writing, students will learn paragraph composition including: descriptive, persuasive, and narrative paragraphs. They will also demonstrate their writing abilities in short essays, not only in English, but also reading tests.
Grammar mechanics will be fine-tuned with a focus on punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, parts of speech, and diagramming simple sentences.
Students will create original poetry and short stories.
Vocabulary and dictionary usage are emphasized in Reading and Language Arts (English) through specialized vocabulary and word lists, which are derived from each novel read.
Math
The 7th grade math is divided into two levels, "A" and "B", in order to focus more on each individual's needs and obtain a better "one on one" learning environment.
Math Group A - Pre-Algebra
Math meets daily
Mathematics Course 3 Prentice Hall &Copyright 2008
Subjects covered
- Algebra: Integers and Algebraic Expressions
- Rational Numbers
- Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane
- Applications of Proportions
- Applications of Percent
- Algebra: Equations and Inequalities
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Using Graphs to Analyze Data
- Probability
- Algebra: Functions
- Algebra: Polynomials and Properties of Exponents
Math meets daily
Mathematics Course 2 Prentice Hall Copyright 2008
Subjects covered:
- Decimals and Integers
- Exponents. Factors, and Fractions
- Operations With Fractions
- Equations and Inequalities
- Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
- Percents
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Patterns and Rules
- Graphing in the Coordinate Plane
- Displaying and Analyzing Data
- Using Probability
Math Lab meets once a week
A practical, hands-on approach to math. Relating mathematical concepts to the "real world" applications.
Subjects covered:
- Address Budgeting and Finance
- Use the Computer Lab
- Lego League
Seventh grade studies Life Science with a focus on cells, levels of organization, reproduction, heredity, adaptions, survival, relationships and interactions within ecosystems.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program. The site is KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both National Standards and the Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, and related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons focus on Mental Health, Physical Health and Social Health in various areas throughout the year. In 7th grade these areas include Fitness, Nutrition and Diet and Adolescence, and related body systems. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes.
Health will generally take place on Fridays.
Spanish - 'iExpresate! Spanish 1A - Holt, Rinehart & Winston Copyright 2008
The program builds on the vocabulary verbs and their tenses and develops reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to participate verbally and in groups to enhance oral speaking skills. Also ties in culture from various Spanish - speaking countries.
Religion/Family Life - 'Religion - Blest are We: The Story of Jesus Copyright 2012
This course meets five days a week. In seventh grade religion we will focus on the human life of Jesus Christ. We primarily deal with the New Testament; especially parables, prayers, sacraments, and Jesus teaching others through example. We will also do a unit on the Family Life. This focuses on family communication and the teenager's responsibility to make good choices. Topics include gender stereotyping, the dangers of alcohol and drugs and the proper use of God's gift of sexuality. The Lures unit includes the impact of technology on today's youth; in addition to standard lures practices.
Geography - World Geography Prentice Hall Copyright 2009
This course meets two times per week. The course is designed so that the students will meet the Geography for Life: National Geography Standards.
In grade 7, the following areas are covered:
The physical and human geography, which includes climate and vegetation, population and culture, Political and economic systems and resources and land use.
United States
Canada
American History - Call to Freedom Beginnings to 1877 Holt Copyright 2003
This course meets four times per week. Subjects studied are United States History from the colonization of the New World to the Civil War. Students will develop historical thinking skills, as well as knowledge of the people and the events that have made us the Nation we are today. The class will touch on many skills, including map skills, reading and comprehension skills,
language arts, and critical thinking skills.
The following areas will be covered:
- Colonization of the Americans
- Life in the English Colonies
- The War for Independence
- Governing the new nation
- Civil War and Reconstruction
Webpage link for Mr. Conlin
Webpage for Mrs. Willard
Webpage link for Miss Rosa
Webpage link for Mrs. Schloat
Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade Saint Gabriel School - Mr. Conlin is the Homeroom Teacher
Subject Areas:
Religion, and Family, History - Mr. Conlin
Math - Mrs. Willard
Language Arts - Mrs. Schloat
Science, and Health - Miss Rosa
Literature and Vocabulary - Mrs. Schloat
Spanish - Mrs. Aliberti
Language Arts:
Voyages in English Copyright 2011
The students will spend time preparing for the high school entrance exam during the first part of the year. Eighth graders will review the mechanics of grammar, continue diagramming sentences and perfect proper sentence structure. Students will complete an in-depth research paper during this final year of Middle School. They will use a greater number of sources for validation of their research. Students will conduct oral presentations without notes. Eighth graders will demonstrate in-depth essay writing and compose spontaneous essays on reflective topics. They will explore poetry va reading, memorization, and original compositions.
Literature/Vocabulary
The Language of Literature, McDougal Littell, 2000
Vocabulary Workshop, (Level C) Sadlier-Oxford, 2005
In addition, Eighth Grade Students will be reading and exploring these four works of Literature:
Religion/Family Life
Blest are We RCL Benzinger, 2008
This course meets five days a week. In eighth grade religion we will focus on the history of the Church. The class will take a detailed look at how the followers of Jesus approach the ultimate questions of life, including how Catholics are guided by moral and sacramental vision. We will also be looking at Church history through the personalities of many of our great Catholic teachers including St. Thomas Aquinas. The text is designed to serve as a transition from grade school to high school religious education. The lessons in the text will also allow us to reaffirm our shared faith as the students prepare for high school with all of its joys and sorrows, highs, and lows, and opportunities and pitfalls. We will also continue the Family Life series and once again prepare our students to make the right decisions in the future.Geography
World Geography Prentice Hall Copyright 2009
This course meets two times per week. The course is designed so that the students will meet the Geography for Life: National Geography Standards.In grade 8, the following areas are covered:
History
United States History : Beginnings to 1877
United States History : Civil War to the Present
Holt-McDougal, 2012
This course meets four times per week. We study United States History from the Civil War to the present day. Students will develop a knowledge of the people and the events that have made us the Nation we are today. The class will
touch on many skills, including map skills, reading and comprehension skills, and language arts and critical thinking skills.
The following areas will be covered:
Math
The 8th grade math is divided into two levels, "A" and "B", in order to focus more on each individual's needs and obtain a better "one on one" learning environment.
Math Group A - Algebra
Math meets daily
Algebra 1 Prentice Hall Copyright 2009
Subjects covered:
Math Group B - Pre-Algebra
Math meets daily
Pre-Algebra Prentice Hall Copyright 2007
Subjects covered:
Math Lab
Both classes, Algebra and Pre-ALgebra meet together once a week to have Math Lab. During this time, we relate previously learned mathematical concepts to real world applications through the use of art and technology. This is accomplished through the use of a variety of tools and software including the computer lab, iPads, laptops, Lego Mindstorm as well as building and programming their own robots. This practical hands-on approach allows our students the opportunity to see and experience how much math is utilized in everyday life.
Science
Intro to Physical Science from Glencoe Copyright 2008
The 8th will learn Physical Science. Studies include physical and chemical properties of matter, chemical reactions, Energy including sound, light, mechanical motion, forces and waves. Labs, virtual labs , homework and test are used to assess student learning.
Science meets four times per week.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program. The site is KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both the National Standards and the Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, and related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons focus on Mental Health, Physical Health and Social Health in various areas throughout the year. In 8th grade these areas include dealing in relationships, and learning about personal health and ways to avoid or deal with certain types of diseases. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes.
Health will generally meet on Fridays.
Spanish
Espanol Santillana 2017. Santillana Publishing Company (2017).
Students advance their verb skills using more tenses such as future and preterite, and increase vocabulary for more involved reading and writing. Group work is used to build peer learning and create a sense of community. Culture and background information of various Spanish - speaking countries is studied as well.
Webpage link for Mr. Conlin
Webpage for Mrs. Willard
Webpage link for Miss Rosa
Webpage link for Mrs. Schloat
Eighth Grade Saint Gabriel School - Mr. Conlin is the Homeroom Teacher
Subject Areas:
Religion, and Family, History - Mr. Conlin
Math - Mrs. Willard
Language Arts - Mrs. Schloat
Science, and Health - Miss Rosa
Literature and Vocabulary - Mrs. Schloat
Spanish - Mrs. Aliberti
Language Arts:
Voyages in English Copyright 2011
The students will spend time preparing for the high school entrance exam during the first part of the year. Eighth graders will review the mechanics of grammar, continue diagramming sentences and perfect proper sentence structure. Students will complete an in-depth research paper during this final year of Middle School. They will use a greater number of sources for validation of their research. Students will conduct oral presentations without notes. Eighth graders will demonstrate in-depth essay writing and compose spontaneous essays on reflective topics. They will explore poetry va reading, memorization, and original compositions.
Literature/Vocabulary
The Language of Literature, McDougal Littell, 2000
Vocabulary Workshop, (Level C) Sadlier-Oxford, 2005
In addition, Eighth Grade Students will be reading and exploring these four works of Literature:
- Summer Reading – I Killed the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora (2014)
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1852)
- The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (1967)
- 1984 by George Orwell (1949)
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1597)
- I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda (2015)
Religion/Family Life
Blest are We RCL Benzinger, 2008
This course meets five days a week. In eighth grade religion we will focus on the history of the Church. The class will take a detailed look at how the followers of Jesus approach the ultimate questions of life, including how Catholics are guided by moral and sacramental vision. We will also be looking at Church history through the personalities of many of our great Catholic teachers including St. Thomas Aquinas. The text is designed to serve as a transition from grade school to high school religious education. The lessons in the text will also allow us to reaffirm our shared faith as the students prepare for high school with all of its joys and sorrows, highs, and lows, and opportunities and pitfalls. We will also continue the Family Life series and once again prepare our students to make the right decisions in the future.Geography
World Geography Prentice Hall Copyright 2009
This course meets two times per week. The course is designed so that the students will meet the Geography for Life: National Geography Standards.In grade 8, the following areas are covered:
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- Latin America
History
United States History : Beginnings to 1877
United States History : Civil War to the Present
Holt-McDougal, 2012
This course meets four times per week. We study United States History from the Civil War to the present day. Students will develop a knowledge of the people and the events that have made us the Nation we are today. The class will
touch on many skills, including map skills, reading and comprehension skills, and language arts and critical thinking skills.
The following areas will be covered:
- Reconstruction
- The Industrial Age
- Gilded Age
- The Reform movement and the Progressive Movement
- Expansion overseas and World War I
- Great Depression
- World War II and the Cold War
- The 60's, 70's and beyond
Math
The 8th grade math is divided into two levels, "A" and "B", in order to focus more on each individual's needs and obtain a better "one on one" learning environment.
Math Group A - Algebra
Math meets daily
Algebra 1 Prentice Hall Copyright 2009
Subjects covered:
- Variables, Function Patterns, and Graphs
- Rational Numbers
- Solving Equations
- Solving Inequalities
- Graphs and Functions
- Linear Equations and Their Graphs
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Exponents and Exponential Functions
- Polynomials and Factoring
- Quadratic Equations and Functions
- Radical Expressions and Equations
- Rational Expressions and Functions
Math Group B - Pre-Algebra
Math meets daily
Pre-Algebra Prentice Hall Copyright 2007
Subjects covered:
- Integers and Algebraic Expressions
- Solving One-Step Equations and Inequalities
- Decimal and Equations
- Factors, Fractions, and Exponents
- Operations with Fractions
- Ratios, Proportions, and Percent
- Solving Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Functions and Graphing
- Spatial Thinking
- Area and Volume
- Right Triangles in Algebra
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Nonlinear Functions and Polynomials
Math Lab
Both classes, Algebra and Pre-ALgebra meet together once a week to have Math Lab. During this time, we relate previously learned mathematical concepts to real world applications through the use of art and technology. This is accomplished through the use of a variety of tools and software including the computer lab, iPads, laptops, Lego Mindstorm as well as building and programming their own robots. This practical hands-on approach allows our students the opportunity to see and experience how much math is utilized in everyday life.
Science
Intro to Physical Science from Glencoe Copyright 2008
The 8th will learn Physical Science. Studies include physical and chemical properties of matter, chemical reactions, Energy including sound, light, mechanical motion, forces and waves. Labs, virtual labs , homework and test are used to assess student learning.
Science meets four times per week.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program. The site is KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both the National Standards and the Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, and related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons focus on Mental Health, Physical Health and Social Health in various areas throughout the year. In 8th grade these areas include dealing in relationships, and learning about personal health and ways to avoid or deal with certain types of diseases. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes.
Health will generally meet on Fridays.
Spanish
Espanol Santillana 2017. Santillana Publishing Company (2017).
Students advance their verb skills using more tenses such as future and preterite, and increase vocabulary for more involved reading and writing. Group work is used to build peer learning and create a sense of community. Culture and background information of various Spanish - speaking countries is studied as well.
Webpage link for Mr. Conlin
Webpage for Mrs. Willard
Webpage link for Miss Rosa
Webpage link for Mrs. Schloat
