Mr Adam  

High School Government and Financial Literacy​​​​​​​​

In American Government the students are learning about the structure and inner workings of the United States Congress.  We will take an in-depth look at the rules, practices, election process, responsibilities and supports that our congressional representatives have.  The class is also learning about the inner workings of the constitution starting with the failed Articles of Confederation.  Students will examine cultures and governments from around the world as we follow National Geographic's Paul Salopek on his multi-decades walk from Ethiopia to the southern tip of South America.  Lastly the students will learn about events taking place currently through the completion and presentations of current event sheets. 

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Mr Zach

Middle School and HS Social Studies: 

MS AMERICAN SOCIAL STUDIES:

Our Middle School students are currently learning about the early colonial period in American history. They are discovering why Europeans were leaving their homes to settle in the unknown new world, how native populations dealt with these new arrivals, and why it was seen as so important for European Empires to expand their territory by staking claim to land in the new world.

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MODERN WORLD HISTORY:

Our 9/10th graders are currently learning about the French Revolution. We are examining how the French Revolution, though unsuccessful in providing a true democracy for the French, effectively changed the course of world history. We are taking a look at how the French Revolution gave birth to the idea of “left/right” politics, created the Nation-State, and the idea of nationalism.

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CONTEMPORARY HISTORY:

Our juniors and seniors are currently learning about the beginnings of the Cold War. Students are currently reading about how the United States and Soviet Union went from allies during WWII to major adversaries immediately upon the conclusion of the war. Students will be taught the differences between Communism and Capitalism and how the United States and its allies would triumph over our sworn adversaries.

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Ms. Bella

Middle School and HS English and Language Arts

9/10 Novel Studies:

In our 9th and 10th grade Novel Studies class, students are reading Refugee by Alan Gratz, a powerful novel that follows the journeys of three young refugees from different times and places—Nazi Germany, 1990s Cuba, and present-day Syria. In class, we will focus on developing writing skills, analyzing figurative language used in the novel, and building important vocabulary. This unit encourages empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of global and historical issues through literature.

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11/12 Novel Studies:

In our 11th and 12th grade Novel Studies class, students will begin the semester with a short story unit to explore literary elements and strengthen analytical reading skills. We will then read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, examining its themes of censorship, technology, and individual thought. Along the way, we’ll sharpen our writing and grammar skills, and focus on key ELA standards to help students grow as a reader and writer. There will be meaningful discussions, creative thinking, and making connections between literature and the world around you!

 

Middle School LA:

This semester in Middle School Language Arts, students will focus on building strong writing and grammar skills. Through a variety of writing assignments, they will learn how to organize their ideas clearly and express themselves effectively. Students will also practice revising and editing to improve their work. These skills will help them succeed in future writing tasks across all subjects.

 

High School LA: 

This semester in High School Language Arts, students will work on improving their writing and grammar skills. They will practice organizing ideas, writing clear arguments, and expressing themselves through writing. Students will write different types of essays, like stories, opinion pieces, and creative writing to develop their own style. Grammar and editing will be part of all assignments to help students become better communicators.

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Ms. Katie

HS Intervention Specialist

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Mr. Chris

HS Math and Science

This semester in Pre-Algebra and Algebra, students are beginning Unit 1: Real Numbers. They will explore how real numbers are classified as rational or irrational and understand that every number has a decimal expansion that is either repeating, terminating, or non-repeating and non-terminating. Students will also use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare sizes, locate numbers on a number line, and estimate the value of expressions.

In class, students take notes using their provided math packets, then work together on whiteboards to practice new skills in a collaborative setting. The last 10 minutes of class are reserved for independent practice, giving students time to apply what they have learned on their own. Current lessons include reviewing addition and subtraction of integers, as well as introducing multiplication and division of integers.

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In our High School Biology class, students are exploring cell structure and function, building a foundation for understanding how living organisms grow, survive, and maintain balance. Students are learning that every cell has a membrane that regulates what enters and exits, helping the cell maintain homeostasis. They are also studying how specialized cell parts (organelles) transport materials, build proteins, transform energy, and remove waste. We are also reviewing cell theory and comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, highlighting how life evolved from simple organisms to more complex multicellular ones.

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Ms. Kamille

HS Math and Science

Math – Financial Algebra II A

In Financial Literacy, students are currently working through Unit 2: Employability, where they’re learning essential skills for success in the workplace. Lessons focus on career readiness, communication, teamwork, and professionalism—helping students understand what it takes to not only get a job but to thrive in one.

Through engaging activities, discussions, and real-life scenarios, students are developing the tools to prepare for their future careers, practice employability skills, and connect financial literacy concepts to everyday life and long-term goals.

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Science – Biology in Action

In Biology, students are diving deep into Unit 3: Energy in Cells and Unit 4: Cell Division, Replication, and Evolution. We’re exploring how living things capture and use energy through photosynthesis and cellular respiration, building a foundation for understanding how all organisms survive and grow. Moving forward, students will study Chapter 7: Cell Division and Chapter 8: Evolution, discovering how cells replicate, how traits are inherited, and how species change over time.

To bring science to life, students will also participate in hands-on experiments and investigations that connect directly to these topics—allowing them to observe biological processes, analyze data, and draw real-world connections between energy, life, and change.

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Ms. Grace

MS Intervention Specialist and Character Education

Financial Algebra II B is working on our Informed Consumer unit. We're learning about making purchases, budgeting, and comparting prices. We are also planning a field trip to a Job Fair! Afterwards, we will eat lunch at a local restaurant and use our skills to pay the bill and calculate the tip.

 

Character Education has completed units: Self-Control, Responsible, and Tolerance! We're working hard on our Self-Control Challenge to earn an Escape Room (at school) party. When teachers catch students using self control, they earn a "letter" toward their goal. We had fun taking care of our pet rocks in our Responsibility unit and are getting ready to dive into Trustworthy.

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Ms. Chelsea

4 - 6 Intervention Specialist, core content areas and MS Science

Hi and welcome to our 4-6 elementary class! We are currently working on the following things:

Language arts:  Comprehension from a novel, spelling, and daily skills with sentences and grammar.

Science:  In science we are getting ready to finish our last four units of Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System.  In December/January we will start our unit on Motion, Light, and Sound

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Novel Study group: In Novel studies we are finishing reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.  In December/January we will start our second novel the Island of the Blue Dolphin. We are also working on using the R.A.C.E.S. Method (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Summarize. 

 

7/8th grade science: We are finishing our Physical science unit with our last to lessons on Machines and Engineering. Starting in mid-November we will be working on our Life Science unit.

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Ms. Ariana

Elementary Intervention Specialist, Intensive Learning Center, Literacy Coach - All grades​

Our class has been working on many different things within the classroom. Each month we will be picking an author and doing an author study. In August we focused on Eric Carle- we enjoyed many different read alouds, along with learning about Eric and completing an illustration just like Eric Carle! Every week, we learn about current events through our News2You Program and work on skills such as; writing, comprehension, and sentence building.  Currently in science,  we are working on identifying the steps of the scientific method and learning how to follow the steps of an experiment.  For reading- each student is in an individualized group working on our Science of Reading based curriculum- Reading Mastery.  In math, we are also in groups working through our Math Ladders curriculum. In August and September, we focused on Counting and Cardinality and Operations and Algebraic Thinking.  Our class also continues to work on daily living skills, which include hygiene and cleaning within the classroom.  A favorite for the whole class is our Fun Friday Afternoons where we work on cooking skills or social skills through game play! 

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Ms. Shelby

MS/HS Intervention Specialist, Intensive Learning Center, Transition Specialist

Hello! Our school year is off to a great start in Ms. Shelby's Classroom! Our main focus has been on building routines and establishing classroom expectations. 

Reading: Reintroducing our Reading Mastery program

Math: Solving 1 step +/- problems

Science: Scientific Method

Social Studies: Bill of Rights

VOC: Following a task list

We are also planning for our first community outing of the year to Kroger to shop for our first culinary ingredients!

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Ms. Tara

Art Teacher - all grades

In high school art this quarter, students are continuing to learn about the elements of art. We will first be learning about Texture as well as weaving. Students will learn about the history of weaving and will then be creating their own woven wall hangings. After that, they will learn about Space and Form. In doing so, students will be creating their own Surreal Perspective art. 

 

In ILC art, students will continue to work on strengthening their fine motor skills and independently following steps. Students will work on being able to more independently follow and complete the steps of their daily art projects. This quarter we will continue to create character art as well as some more seasonally themed art.

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Mr. Marty

Physical Education all grades, Health MS/HS

This quarter in PE, we will be learning how to be better teammates and get along. We will work on sharing ideas with each other. Making sure that everyone has a voice. We will work on helping each other and putting our minds together to solve problems. Students will also work on winning and losing. They will understand that it is not about winning or losing but just having fun and participating.  

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