Ms. Maureen Lynch is the eighth grade homeroom teacher. In the third marking period eighth graders will be studying the following topics:

Religion: Church History--Middle Ages ; Confirmation Preparation; Second Step Program

Math: Geometry; solving equations and inequalities (taught by Mrs. Torres)

Grammar: Adverbs, adjectives, participles, gerunds

Writing: Expository writing. Poetry--limericks, cinquains, lyric poetry

Literature: Collection: Tales of Strange and Mysterious

Social Studies: George Washington to the Civil War (taught by Ms. Moser)

Science: Earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals

Project: Earth Day Preparation

PHILOSOPHY:
We teach Jesus Christ.
We provide a loving and stable environment.
We strive toward Christian values.
We invoke family and community.
We integrate the arts and technology.
We utilize community resources.
We emphasize basic skills.
We envision a world where women and men live peace-filled and productive lives.
We desire that students will grow in respect form themselves and others, learn to handle differences in a non-violent way, and become productive citizens in the world community.