Junior High Math

Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year. Problems, problems, problems - we'll be surrounded by them. They will challenge us to apply our skills to real world situations.

If you have any questions, the best way to contact me is: jkeller@stmaryeg.org

October 13th- October 17th

 6th grade math books are now available on line. Go to www.classzone.com and click on your textbook. Click on the online book option. The activation code for this book is 2648470-10. Then follow the directions for setting up a student account. Parents, please do this with your child.

8th grade books are on line.Go to www.classzone.com and find your book. Click on the online book option. The activation code for the 8th grade book is 2648470-20. Follow the directions for creating a student account. Parents, please do this with your child.

7th grade students have been given instructions for accessing the online book. Parents, please set up the account with your child.

Attention all grades

When you are absent, it is very important that YOU take  responsibility for handing in work that was missed during your absence.

 6th grade

Chapter 2 topics this week include more practice with dividing decimals and measuring in the metric system. There will be a weekly quiz on Friday (summative). Students should always be prepared for homework quizzes which are not announced in advance.

LOOKING AHEAD: The chapter 2 test will be Tuesday, Oct. 21st.

  Please take time to register for the online book with your student. Just go to www.classzone .com and follow the directions for finding our textbook. Then click on online book. The website also has review, practice, and enrichment activities as well as tutorials and practice quizzes & tests.

   8th grade Algebra

 Group acegi: As we begin chapter 3, our topics include solving one step, two step and multistep equations. There will be a quiz on Friday (summative).  Students should always be prepared for homework quizzes which are not announced in advance.

Group bdfhj: Monday will be a review day for the chapter test on Tuesday. Our first topics in chapter three include solving one and two step equations.

I strongly suggest that the students use classzone.com. It is a wonderful resource for review and practice.

  6-34 Homeroom

 We'll use homeroom time this week for silent reading and study hall. Students should always have a book for silent reading with them.

An Overview of Junior High Religion:  The middle school religion program supplies a foundation of faith and morals by following a natural sequence.  In 6th grade, students are made more aware of our Old Testament roots as chosen people of God.  This properly sets them up to appreciate Jesus the Messiah which is the focus of 7th grade New Testament study.  8th grade recognizes that we are in the era of the Holy Spirit and the growth of the Church from Pentecost to now is considered.  This curriculum, along with liturgy, prayer, and service helps students mature in many dimensions. 

You, as parents, are the primary religion teachers for your children.  Your zeal for knowing the Lord through scripture and prayer and your expression of faith through charity and service make strong impressions as your children become young adults.