Middle School
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Middle SchoolHOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL
Middle School includes 6th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade. The focus for these students is taking the knowledge and skills they've learned and learning to apply them in new and advanced ways. There is a strong commitment to helping these students prepare for high school.
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Studying the past, to prepare for the futureHISTORY
Our history curriculum provides multiple opportunities for cross curricular teaching. Students are able to apply skills and information from history to their other classes. Our assessments not only focus on traditional assessment by also focus on student expression and choice projects. This allows students to show their knowledge in a method that they feel the most comfortable. 8th graders travel to Gettysburg Battlefield and the United States Holocaust Museum. Classes combine field trips, technology, current events, outside sources and the textbook during the school year.
- 6th and 7th grade focuses on Ancient World History
- 8th grade focuses on United States History from the Civil War
"The only thing new in the world is the history you don't know."
– Harry S. Truman
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Sharing the gifts of the written wordLANGUAGE ARTS
Our literature classes are divided into two sections for each grade. This division allows for small group instruction and also the ability to cover the same curriculum but go at the pace best suited for the students in the smaller classes. Each grade level reads at least one novel that is the same for both groups and is not in the textbook. In 7th grade the small groups also read a second novel. The 8th grade curriculum does not have a textbook. We base our year on novels, plays and short stories. Our choices for novels and plays may change, but all meet the standards set forth by our curriculum.
- Combination of the Prentice Hall series and outside novels and plays
- Focus on cross curricular writing projects with English curriculum
- Vocabulary skills are focused upon using vocabulary from the texts in class to help students understand and use the language
"That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Everything around you is numbersMATHEMATICS
Our math teachers provide top-notch standards-based instruction in each class. Each grade is divided into two or three levels per class. The smaller groups allow teachers to pace curriculum to provide rigor and meet the variety of student’s needs and learning styles. Our textbooks have a web-based component which has proven very useful and convenient. Teachers supplement the curriculum from other sources, both print and web-based, and actively engage in hands-on learning, with the view to making learning math as relevant and enjoyable as possible for the 21st century learner.Math Enrichment class is a part of Holy Redeemer’s middle school math curriculum. This course utilizes the STEM skills students learn in their assigned math (and science) class as well as additional concepts to be investigated in class. Students explore math concepts through hands-on projects, application, and problem solving. These projects incorporate real world math skills, and students work individually, with partners, or in small groups throughout the year.
- Small group instruction. Each grade is divided into two or three levels per class.
- Excellent coverage of the curriculum using a combination of resources – Text, web-based material, and hands-on instruction.
- The Advanced class starts Pre-Algebra in 6th grade and completes Algebra I in 8th grade, positioning students to test out of High School Algebra I classes.
"The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics."
– Paul Halmos
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The Power of Faith takes flightRELIGIONStudents discover many aspects of our Catholic faith. They gain knowledge of our relationship with God and our salvation history. Each year our students increase their knowledge and build on their understanding of how God reveals Himself to us. We cover God's Laws of Love - The Ten Commandments, the sacraments, and different types of prayer. Students learn about the liturgy of the Mass and the importance of the Eucharist. They learn details about our Hebrew history in the Old Testament and connect that learning to the life and teachings of Jesus and His apostles in the New Testament. Our curriculum concludes with teaching about the history of our Church today and how to become a witness to faith.
“We all have a vocation. We believe that God has placed us in this life to fill a special need that no one else can accomplish.”
– St. Francis de Sales
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The study of God's creationSCIENCE
Our middle school science program adheres to rigorous Archdiocese of Washington academic standards. Students explore God's creation by reading scientific texts, watching educational media, and completing hands-on labs. Students build an accurate knowledge base of science topics and also apply what they've learned to solve real world problems. 6th grade focuses on Earth and Space Science, 7th grade focuses on Life Science, and 8th grade focuses on Physical Science. Students also learn to write about science and integrate math with science in preparation for high school.
"Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.”
– Carl Sagan
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Preparation for High School
A large part of our senior year at Holy Redeemer is preparing our graduates for high school. Each fall our local Catholic high schools visit our school to speak to the 7th and 8th graders. During the spring of the 7th grade year students take a practice High School Placement test. The High School Placement test (HSPT) is given each fall to 8th graders who are applying to a local Catholic high school. Every 8th grader applying to a Catholic high school has opportunities to spend a day at their possible choices. These days give our students a chance to experience a day in high school. Our administration also offers the opportunity to participate in mock interviews so that students are prepared for their admissions visit and interview. We are so proud of how our administration and staff work closely with our students to help them prepare for high school, scholarship opportunities and the world beyond Holy Redeemer School.
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Middle School Staff
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Mrs. Julie Witzgalljulie.witzgallholy-redeemer.org6th Grade Homeroom, 6-8 Gr Language Arts -
Ms. Jennifer Ellerjennifer.ellerholy-redeemer.org8th Gr Homeroom, 6-8 Gr Social Studies, 7-8 Gr Literature, Middle School Coordinator -
Mr. Joseph Limarzijoseph.limarziholy-redeemer.org7TH GR HOMEROOM, 4-8 GR MATH, TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR -
Dr. Vibha Sazawalvibha.sazawalholy-redeemer.org6-8 Gr Math and Science -
Mrs. Elizabeth Scribnerelizabeth.scribnerholy-redeemer.org4-8 Gr Religion Teacher, Testing Coordinator -
Sra. Hannah McLeodhannah.mcleodholy-redeemer.orgSpanish Teacher
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