Middle School AnnouncementPosted: 05/01/2015 - by Charlie NarmiTo All Saint Albert Families and Supporters Dear Friends… Two years ago we moved our 6th grade classrooms to closer proximity to the Junior High Wing. This allowed 6th grade students who are high ability learners in math to attend 7th, or in some instances, 8th grade math classes. This past year our 6th graders had art classes in the Jr/Sr High Art Room with the Jr/Sr High Art teacher – and – had a supplement to their Religion class from our High School Theology Department. These moves allow our 6th graders a higher level of independence and demonstrated that our 6th graders are much closer academically and socially to Junior High students than they are to Elementary students. As Mrs. Jensen, Mr. Schweitzer and I began planning for the 2015-2016 school year we identified several more opportunities for our 6th grade students. As we worked to position these students and create a schedule, it became clear that reorganizing to a middle school concept would enhance academic offerings for our 6th grade students - and - create efficiencies in scheduling and classrooms for all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. We announced this move to our 5th grade parents and students earlier in April. Student and parent meetings were held this past week to discuss plans and receive feedback on a wide variety of issues ranging from curriculum to uniforms to dances. Over the next year you will see changes as we “re-badge” our junior high as Saint Albert Catholic Middle School. On May 12, 2015 at 5:30 (just prior to the Elementary Spring Concert) we will hold Middle School 101. This event is an opportunity for any Middle School parents to visit with teachers and administrators about how our Middle School will operate next Fall. Below are a few notes/details. Thank you for your continued support of Saint Albert Catholic School.~Joe~ HISTORY CURRENT DISCUSSION RATIONALE Joseph Connolly (Class of '75) President Saint Albert Catholic Schools (712) 329-9000 Extension 1 Follow saintalbertprez on Twitter for updates from Joe -ARCHIVES- |
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