Philosophy of Education

Parents/Guardians:

     I want you to have a full appreciation of what your children and I will accomplish in the classroom this year; therefore, I would like you to know my philosophy of education.

     * I believe children deserve respect
     * I believe children should not be humiliated, hurt, or embarrassed intentionally
     * I believe children's self-esteem should be nurtured tenderly
     * I believe that if I am willing to say, "I am sorry," when I make a mistake, I do not have to be afraid of making a mistake, and the students will learn the same.
     * I want all children to enjoy the learning process, and I want to help them to develop their own motivation for learning.  I hope to do my best to encourage your child to succeed in their attempts to learn.
     
     Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have this year.  I am looking forward to an exciting and challenging year!

Mrs. Schwinger

WELCOME!

Promise me you'll always remember:  you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

Christopher Robin to Winnie-the-Pooh

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLASTIC OLYMPICS TEAM FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE AT THE 38TH ANNUAL MSGR. McCORRISTIN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY'S COMPETITION!!!  OUR MEDALISTS WERE:

     Joel Bodon- First Place History
     Geovanny Herrera- Second Place History
     Daniel Montero- First Place Religion
     Rossini Leroy- Second Place Religion
     Antwan Lopez- Second Place Science

Dear Parents/Guardians:

     Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!  My name is Mrs. Schwinger and I have the privilege of teaching your children Social Studies and 8B Religion this year.  Social Studies is a broad course that will include the following areas:  history, geography, sociology, psychology, and current events.  The students will learn numerous facts this year, as well as an understanding of the culture and events that shape our society.

     In order for the students to properly learn, I ask that they do the following:
     * come to class prepared with textbooks, notebooks, and pens
     * complete all homework assignments
     * do the assigned reading in preparation for class discussions
     * read a daily newspaper or watch the nightly news to remain aware of current events
     * respect each other and property
     * come to tutoring, if necessary, on Wednesdays from 2:20-3:20 (no 1/2 days)
     * always ask questions if something does not make sense
     * keep their notebooks clean and organized
     * keeps all maps and handouts in their binders specifically for social studies

JANUARY

1- Happy New Year!
1-5 Christmas Break--No School
6- School Resumes
7-17 STAR Testing
15- Scholastic Olympics 2:30-5:30
15- Fr. Albert Missionary Visit- 9AM
17- Middle School Dance, 6-8PM
20- No School- Dr. Martin Luther KIng, Jr. Day
22- Pretzel Day
23- Graduation Pictures; Student Athletes Assembly
24- Progress Reports
27- Catholic Schools Week Open House, 8:30-10:00
28- Catholic Schools Week Mass, 9AM
29- 12:10 dismissal


 

We Live Our Faith As Members of the Church Vol. II


Unit II- Who Are Our Ancestors in Faith?
 

Chapter 10- Christians of the High Middle Ages (A.D. 1046-1305)

     * the Church fights to recover the Holy Land
     * the Church struggles with corruption
     * fearing heresy, the Church launches the Inquisition
     * friars witness to Christ

Chapter 11- The Church in Crisis and Change (A.D. 1305-1517)

     * the faith of the Church is shaken by the Black Death
     * the Church faces setbacks int he understanding of the Catholic faith
     * the Church's leadership suffers as a result of the Great Schism of the West
     * the Renaissance and humanism influence the life of the Church

Chapter 12- People of Reform and Renewal (A.D. 1517-1648)

     * abuses and scandals weaken the Church
     * the Church faces the Protestant Reformation
     * a spirit of reform sweeps Europe
     * the Church responds with the Counter-Reformation


Unit III-  How Can the Church's Heritage Give Us Hope?


Chapter 13- Keeping Faith in a Changing World (A.D. 1648-1789

     * the Church evangelizes the world
     * Catholics and Protestants yearn for religious freedom
     * religious freedom advances
     * the Enlightenment presents new challenges to Christian faith

Chapter 14- Depending on God in Times of Fear (A.D. 1789-1814)

     * the Church lacks defenses against the Enlightenment
     * revolution brings about diviision within the Church in France
     * turmoil in the French Church unleashes the Reign of Terror
     * government unrest disrupts the Church

Chapter 15- Teaching Others About Christ (A.D. 1814-1914)

     * new revolutions affect the Church
     * the Church promotes justice in the modern world
     * efforts to spread the Gospel grow
     * Catholicism grows with the United States

Chapter 16- Renewing Our Relationship with Christ (A.D. 1861-present)

     * the Catholic Church grows in a diverse nation
     * the world feels the effects of World War I and the Depression
     * after World War II, the Iron Curtain falls across Europe
     * the Second Vatican Council renews the life of the Church

Chapter 17- Showing Concern for Future Generations
   
     * Church leaders continue to call for justice and peace
     * the pope calls the Church to worldwide fellowship and reconciliation
     * Catholics are called to defend life and faith
     * Catholics are called to witness to teh truth and to change the world

Chapter 18- Transforming the World Through Faith

     * we are nourished by participation int he liturgy
     * we are a community committed to justice
     * we respect and defend the sacredness of all human life
     * we treasure and proclaim the rich legacy of faith

Unit IV- What Does It Mean to Be Catholic?


Chapter 19- Caring for the Whole Human Family

     * the risen Christ shares his life and mission with the Church
     * the Church must continue the work of Christ on earth
     * Catholic social teachings guide the Church in continuing Jesus' work
     * the Church lives out the demands of justice and peace

Chapter 20- Seeking God's Life and Love As the Church

     * Jesus encourages us to put God at the center of our lives
     * as the Church we are the seed and the beginning of God's Kingdom on earth
     * through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ helps the Church to live out her mission
     * Christ's lasting presence in the Church is revealed in many ways

Chapter 21- Living As the Body of Christ

     * the Church is the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit
     * the Church is the People of God
     * the Church is one and holy
     * the Church is catholic and apostolic

Chapter 22- Witnessing to Our Relationship with Christ

     * the risen Christ is always present
     * in the sacraments the tisen Christ shares God's life with the Church
     * prayer and the liturgy nourish your relationship with God
     * the Church witnesses to Christ by praying at all times

Chapter 23- Growing in Faith Together

     * Jesus chose the Apostles to lead the Church
     * the pope and bishops are the successors of the Apostles
     * within the Church there are many ways of serving
     * within our parishes we continue Jesus' mission

Chapter 24- Belonging to the Communion of Saints

     * Jesus Christ calls all of us into communion with his Father
     * together all faithful members of the Church are joined the communion of saints
     * Mary is our greatest saint and the perfect example of discipleship
     * we are the Pilgrim People of God

    


 

Discovering Our Past:  A History of the United States


Chapter 26 The Depression and the New Deal

Students will know:

     * the effect the Great Depression had on the United States
     * the effect of Roosevelt's first 100 days in office
     * how the New Deal affected areas of American life
     * why the Depression was difficult for Americans
     * why the 1930s was considered a golden age in entertainment and the arts
     * why Roosevelt's New Deal programs began to face growing opposition
     * the programs introduced by the Second New Deal
     * why the Second New Deal was challenged by the Supreme Court


Chapter 27 America and World War II

     * learn why totalitarian dictatorship gained power after World War I
     * find out how Germany, Italy, and Japan embarked on a path of military conquest
     * discover how the United States tried to remain neutral in a new world conflict
     * understand how World War II began in Europe
     * understand how the United States prepared for war and strengthened its ties with the Allies
     * discover why the United States finally entered World War II
     * learn how, after many early setbacks, the Allies began to turn the tide of battle in North Africa and the Pacific
     * find out how the United States built its military and converted its economy to meet wartime needs
     * learn how American women contributed to the war effort
     * discover how World War II affected Japanese Americans and other groups of people at home
     * learn how the Allies were finally able to defeat Germany
     * discover how a powerful new weapon brought the war in the Pacific to a close
     * explore the horrors of the Holocaust
     * understand the consequences faced by captured enemy leaders


Chapter 28- The Cold War Era

     * explain how the friendships among the Allies broke down after the war
     * discover how the United States tried to limit the spread of communism
     * learn about three new international organizations
     * understand how the events of 1949 shook America's confidence
     * identify the problems of the postwar economy
     * explain the effects of a changing society on the lives of Americans during the 1950s
     * contrast life in the suburbs with life in the cities
     * explain how the situation in Korea became the Korean War, the first military conflict of the Cold War
     * describe how the Korean War ended
     * explain how the Cold War led a Red Scare in the United States
     * explain how the Cold War turned into an arms race
     * describe how the Cold War divided the emerging countries in Asia and Africa
     * explain how communism gained influence in Latin America
     * explain why Cuba became a crisis spot during the Cold War


Chapter 29- The Civil Rights Era

     * learn how the campaign for civil rights picked up pace after World War II
     * discover how the Supreme Court outlawed segregation in the nation's schools
     * find out why African Americans boycotted the buses in Montgomery, Alabama
     * describe how the United States Supreme Court took on a more activist role under Chief Justice Earl Warren
     * discover the domestic goals of President Kennedy
     * find out how President Johnson's Great Society increased the social role of the federal government
     * explore Martin Luther King's use of nonviolent protest to gain equal rights
     * find out how new federal legislation helped protect civil rights
     * understand why the civil rights movement broke up into several groups
     * analyze the achievements and failures of the civil rights movement
     * discover the gains made by the women's movement
     * find out how Mexican Americans struggled to win equal treatment
     * explore how Native Americans, older Americans, and the disabled sought fairer treatment
   

    



    



 

Week of January 19, 2020

Monday, January 20- No School- Dr. Martin Luther KIng Day!
Grade 8 Gym class tomorrow for this week only!

Tuesday, January 21
SS 8- Chapter 26, lesson 1 questions' South America Geography test on 1/28 for 8B and 1/29 for 8A
SS 7- No homework, in class movie on Civil Rights
Religion 8B- TIME Magazine project due on Thursday; Liturgical Test tomorrow

Wednesday, January 22
SS 8- Chapter 26, lesson 2 questins
SS 7- No homework, in class movie on Civil Rights
Religion 8B- TIME Magazine project due tomorrow

Thursday, January 23 (Graduation picture day)
SS 8- no homework
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework

Friday, January 24
SS 8- no homework
SS 7- Civics quiz on Tuesday
Religion 8B- no homework
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Week of January 12, 2020

Monday, January 13
SS 8- GeographyTest tomorrow- Which State?
SS 7- Geography Test tomorrow- Which State?
Religion 8B- Liturgical Test on January 22

Tuesday, January 14
SS 8- complete in class assignment following test
SS 7- complete in class assignemnt following test
Religion 8B- Chapter 11 Test

Wednesday, January 15
No homework---Scholastic Olympic Competition

Thursday, January 16
SS 8- South America geography due Tuesday
SS 7- ho homework
Religion 8B- Liturgical Test on January 22

Friday, January 17
SS 8- no homework
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- Liturgical Test on Wednesday

Reminder:  Gym day for eighth grade is Tuesday, January 21--next week only!
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Week of January 5, 2020

Monday, January 6
SS 8-Geography Test, Which State? on Tuesday, January 14
SS 7-Geography Test, Which State? on Tuesday, January 14
Religion 8B-Armor of God, in class project due on Thursday

Tuesday, January 7
SS 8-Flapper project, in class project due on Friday; Central America Geography due tomorrow
SS 7-no homework
Religion 8B-in class project due Thursday

Wednesday, January 8
SS 8-geography test on Tuesday; in class project due on Friday
SS 7-geography test on Tuesday; Declaration of Independence worksheet
Religion 8B- no homework, in class project due tomorrow

Thursday, January 9
SS 8-geography test on Tuesday
SS 7-geography test on Tuesday
Religion 8B- no homework

Friday, January 10
SS 8- geography test on Tuesday
SS 7- geography test on Tuesday
Religion 8B- Chapter 10 test