First Quarter Update

A warm welcome to all the seventh graders beginning their first year in the junior high. This is an exciting crossroads in your academic career. Your focus will now begin to shift to the important preparations for high school.

Here in 7A, you will be studying English grammar, spelling, and literature. Learning from the wonderful writings of established authors and analyzing their craft. Together we will be reading creative fictional works (poems, short stories, tall tales, myths, plays, and novels) and nonfictional works (reports, articles, biographies, and autobiographies). These works will help you hone your communication skills, as models of good writing. Along with spelling and grammar practice and tests, you will be well on your way to future successes in high school and beyond.

Here, too, I want you to feel the importance of coming together as a class, supporting each other and encouraging each other, as Jesus has asked. You are also surrounded by a strong support team of teachers who care deeply about you. Please know that all of us are to help you through the next two exciting years of junior high. Welcome to the Class of 2012!