StJPII Admissions Packet

Admissions Packet St. John Paul II Catholic School

St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students spiritually and academically to succeed in life and to do God's will.

Registration / Application Information for 2021 / 2022 Tour and Open House dates are available at www.jp2.org Jan. 31 - Feb. 6

Catholic Schools Week

OCTOBER 1 FEBRUAY 9

Rolling Online applications available

FEBRUARY 12 FEBRUARY 15

Test time letters go out

FEBRUARY 20

Online applications and required paperwork must be submitted to test/screen on February dates Pre-Kinder - Screening date for children with complete files Kinder – 7th Grades - Testing for children with complete files

MARCH 12

DECISION LETTERS MAILED - Students that receive a “Provisional Acceptance” letter will be required to attend StJPII’s Summer Enrichment Program June 7– 25, 2021.

MARCH 31

New Family tuition and contracts are due

ST. JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL MISSION St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students Spiritually and academically To succeed in life and to do God's will.

ST. JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL VISION Our vision for the future of St. John Paul II Catholic School is To continue to offer an exceptional Catholic education To all families who desire one for their children.

Academic excellence, quality extra-curricular programs, And a strong Catholic spiritual program Remain the focus for the future of the school.

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By September 1 of the current year, the child must be four (4) years of age to enroll in Pre-kindergarten, five (5) years old to enroll in Kindergarten, and six (6) years old to enter First Grade.

All Pre-K and Kindergarten students must be fully toilet-trained. No pull-ups or diapers will be allowed.

When all other enrollment criteria are equal, Catholic applicants and/or children of alumni will be accepted over non-Catholic applicants, and Christian applicants will be given priority over non-Christian applicants.

Passing grades of “C” (78%) or better in all subjects are required for the last 3 academic years.

Prior standardized test scores in the 60th percentile or higher (for First Grade through Eighth Grade) are required for the last three academic years in all subject areas.

Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade applicants must score in the 75th percentile or higher on St. John Paul II Catholic School entrance screening. Second through Eighth Grade applicants must score in the 60th percentile or higher on the entrance exam and demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through their responses to certain parts of the exam.

Behavior and conduct ratings of satisfactory or better on both report cards and teacher recommendations are required.

If the Admissions Committee is undecided, the applicant may be asked to meet with the administration or the teachers for an interview.

Upon acceptance to St. John Paul II, Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade students MUST re-test annually and meet appropriate percentiles of 75 or above to advance to the next grade.

Students that receive a “Provisional Acceptance” letter are required to attend StJPII’s Summer Enrichment Program June 7 – 25, 2021.

Be not afraid…

In January 2017, the Board of Directors, along with the administration, teachers, staff, and a group of parents updated the strategic plan for St. John Paul II Catholic School.

While many ideas came to light and were implemented, one item in particular stood out – the need for a school motto to clearly proclaim to the world precisely what our school believes, teaches, and is at the heart of our community.

The school motto had to be foundational; it would not only inspire our students and families but motivate them. Our community would know exactly where we stand, as we knew where our patron stood. The motto had to guide our students as they enter the world from this foundation with prayer, confident in the knowledge that Jesus had come to save them and, through them, the world.

At his Inauguration Mass, Pope St. John Paul II laid out the central message of his pontificate: “Do not be afraid. Open, I say open wide the doors for Christ. To His saving power open the boundaries of states, economic and political systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization, and development.”

Later, the pope said again at World Youth Day in 1993: “This is no time to be ashamed of the Gospel. It is the time to preach it…. Do not be afraid to break out of comfortable and routine modes of living in order to take up the challenge of making Christ known in the modern metropolis.”

And finally: “Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch…. I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”

Thus, at the heart of Pope St. John Paul II’s message is this progression: Be not afraid … Open wide the doors for Christ … Engage the world as confident Catholics.

After study, much prayer, and many months of discernment, the motto unmistakably revealed itself to us from our patron:

Be not afraid…

What does this mean for our students and for our families? As children begin their journey at our school, everything is new and sometimes uncertain. We can point to the motto and share our patron’s message, encouraging newcomers to leave fear at the door because here is a safe space for them to learn, grow, and transform.

Throughout elementary school, a child grows in knowledge and discipline but is also discovering who he or she is and will become. We will point to the motto and share the message to be confident in their faith and education, that they could be better than they can ever imagine.

As these children transition to young adulthood, they face new challenges, both mental and physical, in modern culture and at school. Exams, friendships, and new responsibilities all present obstacles. We will point to the motto and share our patron’s message – to students and their parents – that there is no need to fear. Christ will be their strength.

Our teachers and staff will help children, all unique individuals with diverse needs, and in those hours when we wonder how to make the difference, we will read the motto and be energized to implement our patron’s message.

Our motto is “Be not afraid…” rather than simply “Be not afraid.” We add the ellipsis intentionally because Christ’s message, revealed through all of Sacred Scripture, remains the same as challenges change throughout our lives.

Be not afraid…to live your faith.

Be not afraid…to be kind to all your classmates.

Be not afraid…to say “I don’t know” and ask for help.

Be not afraid…of challenges, embrace them.

Be not afraid…to be confident Catholics.

Be not afraid…to have a giving heart.

Be not afraid…because Christ is with you forever.

In his biography of Pope St. John Paul II “Witness to Hope”, George Weigel summed up what one commentator said about Pope St. John Paul II: He was a man utterly without fear. … It is an unmistakably Christian fearlessness. In Christian faith, fear is not eliminated but transformed, through a profound personal encounter with Christ and his Cross – the place where all human fear was offered by the Son to the Father, setting us all free from fear.

Pope St. John Paul II ended his inaugural homily with this, applicable to all of us, and explaining what his thesis was, and is: So often today, man does not know that which is in him, in the depths of his mind and heart. So often he is uncertain about the meaning of his life on this earth. He is assailed by doubt, a doubt which turns into despair. We ask you, therefore, we beg you with humility and with trust, let Christ speak to man.

He alone has words of life, yes, of life eternal.

Let our motto, which is not only our patron’s message but Christ’s, be the guiding light by which our community fearlessly pursues education, fearlessly pursues faith, and fearlessly pursues its full potential in Christ.

Curriculum Close-Ups (2 pages per grade level)

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Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum Close-Up Elementary School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about PreK, e-mail PreK@jp2.org

English Language Arts

Apply background knowledge to understand settings, problems and characters Understand that readers gain information from both pictures and print Understand and learn new content by reading fiction and nonfiction texts Develop early literacy skills such as directionality and one-to-one correspondence Recognize letters, letter features and sounds Recognize and name letters and words in the environment

Mathematics Understand the meanings, uses and representations of numbers Select and create appropriate graphical representations of collected or given data Sequence familiar events in time Understand patterns and functions Investigate characteristics and properties of two- and three- dimensional geographic shapes Become familiar with standard measuring tools and their uses; begin to understand the concept of measurement Solve and create number stories using concrete models; explore part-whole relationships

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Science Observe weather using senses and simple tools Observe and record changes in season Investigate farm animals and habitats Understand and describe stages of simple cycles such as plants and water Communicate observations made about different kinds of materials, orally and through illustrations

Social Studies Understand their roles and responsibilities of being a good citizen Understand that people have basic needs and wants Recognize and describe how families have both similar and different characteristics Identify and demonstrate safe practices in the home and classroom

Religion Learn and recite Catholic prayers and demonstrate reverence during prayer and Mass Recognize God’s love for us through our caring family Discover the beauty of God’s creations Recognize that Bible stories tell us about Jesus and can teach us to be kind, loving and helpful Develop an understanding of the liturgical year

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music and Movement

Technology Framework

Spanish Hola!

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

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Kindergarten Curriculum Close-Up

English Language Arts Elementary School Leadership

Understand and talk about the purpose of print in reading

Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org

Recognize initial, medial and final phonemes in a word

Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org

Understand and distinguish between consonant and

Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Distinguish and talk about the differences in uppercase and lowercase forms vowels Recognize and identify onset and rime Develop emergent reading skills such as blending, monitoring for accuracy and recognizing high-frequency words in text

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about Kindergarten e-mail K@jp2.org

Mathematics Develop an understanding of counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s Utilize manipulatives, number lines, and mental arithmetic to solve single-digit addition and subtraction;Â demonstrate appropriate fluency for facts within 10 Know and compare the value of pennies, nickels and dimes Extend, describe and create visual representations of patterns Develop the ability to identify and show time to the hour Use nonstandard tools and techniques to estimate and compare weight/length and identify standard measuring tools 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr Houston, TX 77077

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Science Discover and explore landforms, bodies of water and valleys Gain an understanding of the environment using the five senses Develop an understanding of the life cycles of water, plants and butterflies Distinguish similarities and differences among animals and their habitats Explore simple machines using forces such as push and pull Categorize and sort objects based on physical attributes

Social Studies Study important members of their community and their roles Recognize national patriotic holidays and the contributions of important people in history Explore national holidays and customs as well as family customs and traditions Understand the qualities and attributes of being good citizens of their classroom and school Discover the concept of change over time and learn to distinguish among events in the past, events now and things to come using a timeline Gain an understanding of place and location using simple maps and globes

Religion Develop an understanding of creation and its importance Learn about the liturgical seasons Read, recall and learn daily prayers Living out our faith through bible stories Understand the parts of Mass and practicing reverence

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music and Movement

Technology

Physical Education

Technology Framework

Spanish Hola!

Hola!

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

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First Grade English Language Arts Elementary School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Curriculum Close-Up

Gain an understanding of basic sentence structure including nouns, verbs and adjectives Use a variety of strategies such as rereading, predicting, questioning and contextualizing to support reading comprehension Read and retell familiar stories Utilize a variety of decoding strategies to word-solve and improve accuracy and fluency Identify an increasing number of words by sight Use reading and writing for various purposes

Mathematics Numeration 0- 100; one-digit and two-digit addition and subtraction using a variety of strategies Demonstrate an understanding of telling and showing time to the nearest half and quarter hour on an analog clock Read, write and model with manipulatives whole numbers up to 1, 000 and identify places in such numbers and the values of the digits in those places Use manipulatives and drawings to model halves, thirds,

Learn more about 1st Grade e-mail 1@jp2.org

and fourths as equal parts of a collection or region Know and compare the value of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar bills and make exchanges between coins Collect and organize data to create tally charts, tables, bar graphs and line plots

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Science Becoming a scientist through scientific investigation; collecting and organizing data Explore living and nonliving organisms using our five senses Understand how organisms and environments are related Classify objects by properties and changes in materials caused by heating and cooling Explore energy and movement through force, motion, energy, light and heat Investigate natural changes that occur in our world during various periods of time

Social Studies Understand the purpose for rules and laws in the home, school and community Begin to utilize basic geographic skills of using simple maps, globes and cardinal directions to locate places while also discovering physical features on the Earth’s surface Explore select national, state and community holidays, symbols, customs and celebrations as commemorations of important group values Practice with a daily calendar as a way to learn more about sequence of events and chronology Identify contributions of key people in history and consider how their lives changed ours Understand how basic human needs are met, needs and wants and the value of work

Religion Learn that we use prayer to participate in church family celebrations Actively participate in the Mass by using proper prayers, responses and acclamations Recognize Jesus and His teachings as the foundation of the church Discover the meaning of the trinity Mary and the Communion of Saints Discover and learn about St. John Paul II and how we can apply his teachings to our lives

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Technology

Physical Education

Technology Framework

Spanish Hola!

Art

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

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Second Grade Curriculum Close-Up

English Language Arts Elementary School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about 2nd Grade e-mail 2@jp2.org

Understand the writing process and write for varied audiences and purposes including personal narratives and friendly letters Recognize parts of speech and develop an understanding of sentence structure; apply capitalization and punctuation with increasing accuracy Develop reading comprehension focusing on main idea and details, compare and contrast, story elements, inferencing and cause and effect Apply knowledge of word patterns and rules when spelling across content areas Build vocabulary including multiple meaning words, alphabetizing, synonyms/antonyms, using a glossary and dictionary and context clues Increase reading fluency, accuracy, expression, appropriate phrasing by monitoring reading and applying a variety of decoding strategies

Mathematics Use standard, word and expanded forms to represent numbers up to 1,200 Recall basic facts to add and subtract within 20 with automaticity Read and write time to the nearest one-minute increment using analog and digital clocks Determine the value of a collection of coins up to one dollar Add up to four two-digit numbers and subtract two-digit numbers using mental strategies and algorithms based on knowledge of place value and properties of operations Classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms) and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr Houston, TX 77077

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Science Classify matter by physical properties, including shape, relative mass, relative temperature, texture, flexibility and whether material is a solid or a liquid Observe and describe rocks by size, texture and color Measure, record and graph weather, precipitation and cloud coverage in order to identify patterns in the data Observe and identify how magnets are used in everyday life Identify factors in the environment, including temperature and precipitation, that affect growth and behavior such as migration, hibernation and dormancy of living things Observe, record and compare how the physical characteristics of plants help them meet their basic needs

Social Studies Explain how people, events and technology have influenced local communities, including the contributions of historical figures Identify various national, ethnic and cultural celebrations and compare various ethnic and cultural celebrations in their community Identify continents and oceans and explain the difference between continent and countries using map skills and globes Describe citizenship and the traits and responsibilities of a good citizen Identify the three branches of government and explain their functions Describe the different types of communities (rural, urban, suburban) and how the type of community influences how people live Explain economic terms like goods, services, producers and consumers

Religion Jesus teaches about God’s love; Holy Trinity and Seven Sacraments Jesus teaches the commandments; the great commandment The church meets Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation; Act of Contrition Jesus gives the gift of Himself in the Eucharist; Mass parts Jesus gives His Spirit to the church; saints The Mystery of Jesus Christ is expressed in the liturgical life of the church; Pope, Mary, liturgical calendar

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Spanish Hola!

Technology

Physical Education

Art

Technology Framework

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

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Third Grade Curriculum Close-Up

English Language Arts Elementary School Leadership

Identify key ideas and details in literature and continue to develop reading, fluency and comprehension

Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org

Utilize reading strategies to acquire and use new

Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org

consistently

Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

vocabulary in reading and writing Recognize and apply spelling rules and patterns Develop writing craft across genres including narrative, persuasive and information Explore a variety of literary genres and text features Utilize oral and written conventions in handwriting (both in print and cursive); apply rules of capitalization

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

and punctuation

Mathematics Demonstrate automaticity with multiplication and division facts of whole numbers Addition and subtraction with regrouping (including multi-step word problems) Find and represent equivalent names for fractions;

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comparing fractions Identify, describe, model and compare plane and solid figures Identify place value to the hundred thousands (representation, comparison and rounding) Describe and use strategies to measure perimeter and area 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr Houston, TX 77077

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Science

Engage in describing, classifying and predicting changes in the states of matter by measuring, testing and recording their physical properties Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking and answering questions, making inferences and selecting and using equipment or technology needed to solve a specific problem in the natural world Explore the characteristics of the sun, the location of the planets in the solar system, including the sun, Earth, and moon relationship Investigate different environmental interactions and how environmental conditions affect populations within an ecosystem Explore different forms of energy including mechanical, light, sound and heat/thermal in everyday life Observe, measure and record weather changes and describe how the sun affects the water cycle

Social Studies Investigate common characteristics of communities past and present, concepts of time and chronology and how individuals, events and ideas have influenced the history of communities Explore how humans adapt to variations in the physical environment Understand the free enterprise system and how businesses operate within the free enterprise system Learn about the structure and functions of each level of government Understand characteristics of good citizenship through looking at historical and contemporary figures and the impact of individual and group decisions on communities Discover ethnic and cultural celebrations, the role of heroes in shaping culture and importance of writers and artists to our cultural heritage

Religion The Mysteries of the Rosary Devotions to Our Blessed Mother Sacraments Vocations and religious lives, godly men and women Worship and prayer We Live (holiness, commandments of love, love of neighbor, moral choices)

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Technology

Physical Education

Technology Framework

Spanish Hola!

Art

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

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Fourth Grade Curriculum Close-Up

English Language Arts Elementary School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about 4th Grade e-mail 4@jp2.org

Make inferences about text Use textual evidence to support understanding Use the context of the sentence to determine meaning of unfamiliar words Read grade-level text with fluency and comprehension Use elements of the writing process to compose text Use appropriate capitalization, punctuation and grammar in speaking and compositions

Mathematics Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators also determining if two given fractions are equivalent Represent the product of 2 two-digit numbers using arrays, area models or equations, including perfect squares through 15 by 15 Represent the quotient of up to a four-digit whole number divided by a one-digit whole number using arrays, area models and the standard algorithm Determine the approximate measures of angles in degrees to the nearest whole number using a protractor Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers Solve one- and two-step problems using data in whole number, decimal and fraction form in a frequency table, dot plot or stem-and-leaf plot

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Science Properties of matter comparing a variety of mixtures, including solutions Differentiate between conductors and insulators of thermal and electrical energy Examine properties of soils, capacity to retain water and ability to support the growth of plants Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, seasons and observe the moon over time Investigate that most producers need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make their own food, while consumers are dependent on other organisms for food Explore and describe examples of traits that are inherited from parents to offspring

Social Studies Introduce the five themes of geography Specific study of natural regions of Texas and U.S. Exploring natural resources of specific regions A study of the lifestyles and cultures of people in our region and relationship to others A cursory study of the history of Texas, to include: Native American groups, European explorers, Catholic missions, Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas and annexation of Texas Importance of current events, government, cultures, technology and the effect on world’s population

Religion Use scripture to learn lessons, reflect and live by in our daily lives Explore and explain Catholic traditions using the creeds Use the Liturgical calendar to guide lessons in meaningful progression Study of the Ten Commandments Study of the Beatitudes Memorize the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Spanish Hola!

Technology

Physical Education

Art

Technology Framework

SOAR

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

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Fifth Grade English Language Arts Elementary School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Ryan Schwab Assistant Principal, PreK-5th RSchwab@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Jennifer Quinlan Counselor, PreK-5th Jquinlan@jp2.org Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about 5th Grade e-mail 5@jp2.org

Curriculum Close-Up

Use a range of spelling strategies to compose and decompose multisyllable words when reading and writing Apply knowledge of grammar and mechanics with consistency and increasing accuracy Cycle through the writing process including planning, organizing, drafting, editing and publishing when writing across genres such as information, narrative and persuasive Study authors as mentors, analyzing craft and voice as a way to learn and enrich writing across genres Share and express complex ideas when reading and analyzing texts in Literature Circles Utilize comprehension strategies such as inferencing, visualizing, activating and connecting, asking questions and summarizing to gain a deeper understanding of sophisticated texts Notice and name features specific to various genres and apply when writing across genres

Mathematics

Compare and order rational numbers, fractions and mixed numbers using strategies and describing the process Multiply and divide whole number and decimals; express remainders as whole numbers or fractions; describe problemsolving strategies and process Identify prime and composite numbers; factor numbers; and find prime factorizations Use numerical expressions to find and represent equivalent fractions, decimals and percents; use multiplication and division to find fractions in the simplest form; convert between fractions and mixed numbers Use ordinate pairs of numbers to name, locate and plot points in all four quadrants of a coordinate grid Collect and analyze data analysis and create graphic displays including bar graphs, line graphs, dot plot, stem, leaf plot and scatterplot

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Science Analyze, evaluate and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning and experimental and observational testing Investigate the day and night cycle as well as the interactions between the Sun, Moon and Earth; collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change Investigate the structure of matter and the changes or transformations that take place within those structures; learn about properties and behaviors of substances and how things go together and how they can be taken apart Understand physical science concepts of force and motion with in-depth experiences using the scientific method and engineering practices Explore the elements that make up an ecosystem, including how organisms gain energy for survival Understand that human body systems have basic structures, functions and needs

Social Studies Historical eras and events including the Colonial period and the American Revolution Explore regions of the United States and demonstrate an understanding of the influence of geographical features Our national government; identifying important leaders and their impact on our country Symbols, traditions and landmarks that represent America Identify notable accomplishments in the fields of science and technology The characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system

Religion

Understand that Jesus is the prime sacrament and the source of all sacraments The church celebrates the redemptive act of Jesus Christ through the Seven Sacraments Jesus Christ is encountered through the Sacraments of Initiation The healing and forgiving powers of Jesus Christ is encountered through the Sacraments of Healing The church continues Jesus Christ’s ministry of love and service through the sacraments at the service of communion The rich traditions of the church give witness to the mission of Jesus Christ

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Spanish Hola!

Technology

Physical Education

Art

Technology Framework

SOAR

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

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Sixth Grade Curriculum Close-Up Middle School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Mike Weinman Assistant Principal, 6th-8th Mweinman@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Betty Costantini Counselor, 6th-8th Grade Bcostantini@jp2.org

Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about 6th Grade e-mail 6@jp2.org

Theology

Become familiar with the people of salvation history in both the Old and New Testaments Understand selected Old Testament stories Understand God, revelation and faith Understand Catholic moral teaching

Literature and Language Arts Evaluate, synthesize and present ideas and information Learn how to use increasingly complex oral and written conventions of the English language in speaking and writing Read increasingly complex text with fluency and comprehension, including science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction and short story Analyze, infer and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical and contemporary texts Provide evidence from text to support understanding of textual analysis and inference Use elements of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, reviewing/revising, editing and publishing Produce a variety of written texts, including personal narrative, persuasion, letter writing and essay Expand the use of grammar and sentence construction Determine meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek or other linguistic roots

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Mathematics Apply mathematical thinking and problem solving Represent and compare rational numbers Utilize rational number operations Demonstrate proportional reasoning Understand expressions, equations, and inequalities Use algebraic representations Practice geometry and measurement Perform data analysis

Earth Science Explore Earth's system, compositional/mechanical layers and plate tectonics Classify rocks by processes and formation Reinforce science process skills and the scientific method in preparation for classroom labs Study human impact on the environment Organization of our solar system, the role of gravity and space exploration

Social Studies Study people and places in the contemporary world Look at ways of organizing governments and economic systems Compare aspects of culture such as language and religion Examine the influence of individual people and groups of people on past and current events Categorize geographic features for map memorization

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Spanish

Technology

Physical Education

Art

Band

Chorale/Theatre Arts

SOAR

Technology Framework

Hola!

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

to be a future saint!

Seventh Grade Theology Middle School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Mike Weinman Assistant Principal, 6th-8th Mweinman@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Betty Costantini Counselor, 6th-8th Grade Bcostantini@jp2.org

Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

Learn more about 7th Grade e-mail 7@jp2.org

Curriculum Close-Up

Understand the basics of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body using Genesis 1, 2 and 3 Get to know the life of Jesus through the Gospels Understand roles of scripture, tradition and the sacraments Learn the depths of the greatest commandments: to love God above all and to love neighbor Recognize ways we experience the Holy Spirit at work in our lives

Literature and Language Arts Evaluate, synthesize and present ideas and information Learn how to use increasingly complex oral and written conventions of the English language in speaking and writing Read increasingly complex text with fluency and comprehension, including historical fiction, contemporary realistic fiction, fantasy fiction, mystery and poetry Analyze, infer and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical and contemporary texts Provide evidence from text to support understanding Use elements of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, reviewing/revising, editing and publishing Expand the use of increasingly abstract grammar and sentence construction Determine meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek or other linguistic roots Expand writing to include personal narrative, literary analysis, persuasive essay and a historically based research project 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr Houston, TX 77077

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Mathematics

Pre Algebra- Honors

Apply mathematical thinking and problem solving Use rational number representations and operations Demonstrate proportional reasoning Calculate probability Understand equations and inequalities Practice geometry and measurement Perform data analysis

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Life Science

Apply mathematical thinking and problem solving Use rational and irrational number representations and operations Demonstrate proportional reasoning Calculate probability Understand equations and inequalities Practice two-dimensional and threedimensional geometry and measurement Solve the pythagorean theorem Perform data analysis

Use an inquiry approach to acquire knowledge that will serve as an introduction to biology Participate in lab work, simulations and project-based learning Build an organism from the cellular level upward in order to better understand life Discuss adaptation and evolution theories Employ concept maps to facilitate organism comparison/branching

Texas History Learn geography of Texas, including implications on resources and population density Practice critical thinking within the context of learning about the history of the state of Texas from earliest beginnings to Reconstruction Explore Texas government from Republic to statehood Incorporate chapter projects including letters, skits, reflections, research, map activities and reader's theater

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Spanish

Technology

Physical Education

Art

Band

Chorale/Theatre Arts

Journalism/SOAR

Technology Framework

Hola!

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!

St. John Paul II Catholic School

to be a future saint!

Eighth Grade Theology Middle School Leadership Rebecca Bogard Principal Rbogard@jp2.org Mike Weinman Assistant Principal, 6th-8th Mweinman@jp2.org Suzy de Leon Dean of Curriculum, PreK-8th Sdeleon@jp2.org

Office Personnel Betty Costantini Counselor, 6th-8th Grade Bcostantini@jp2.org

Kathy Rieder Admissions Director Admissions@jp2.org

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Analyze personality types and implications on perceptions of God Recognize and understand our salvation history Comprehend parts of the Mass: Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of Eucharist Understand how grace of God comes to fruition through sacraments Learn how to respect their body and God-given dignity Understand our responsibility for all of God's creation Recognize ways we experience the Holy Spirit at work in our lives

Literature and Language Arts Evaluate, synthesize, and present ideas and information in a variety of publishing and oral formats Use increasingly complex oral and written conventions of the English language in speaking and writing Read increasingly complex text with fluency and comprehension, specifically memoir, classic American literature, mythology, poetry and drama Produce literary response to illustrate deeper understanding of text Provide evidence from text to support understanding Determine meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek or other linguistic roots Use elements of the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, reviewing/revising, editing and publishing Expand the use of increasingly abstract grammar and sentence construction Write memoir and personal essay as means to better understand formation of personal values and beliefs Engage in the creative writing a fictional narrative, focusing on producing clear characterization, setting and motive Produce research in a multiple genre format 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr Houston, TX 77077

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Foundations of Algebra

Alegbra I- Honors

Solve equations and expressions Complete transformations of figures on graphs Analyze angles and triangles or Calculate volume and similar solids Graph and write linear equations Solve systems of linear equations Use functions Perform data analysis and displays Utilize exponents and scientific notation Solve the pythagorean theorem

Solve linear equations and inequalities Graph and write linear equations Solve systems of linear equations Use exponential functions and sequences Utilize polynomial equations and factoring Graph quadratic functions Solve quadratic equations Calculate radical functions and equations Perform data analysis and displays

Integrated Physics and Chemistry Lead students to an understanding of basic scientific principles and develop an interest as well as enjoyment in science Engage in hands-on laboratory work, mathematical reasoning, guided and independent inquiry, problem solving and reflective discussions Focus on basic chemistry topics including properties of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical formulas, changes in matter, chemical and nuclear reactions and solutions Apply physics concepts such as motion, force, work, power, simple machines, various forms of energy, transfer of thermal energy, energy transformations and waves.

Incorporate math calculation skills to collect data with TI-84 Plus, temperature probes and link cables

United States History Identify reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America Recognize origins of the American government system as observed throughout Washington D.C. trip Identify significant individuals, events, and issues from Exploration to Reconstruction Understand citizenship skills, roles and responsibilities, including digital citizenship

Auxiliary Classes Library

Music

Spanish Hola!

Technology

Physical Education

Art

Band

Chorale/Theatre Arts

Journalism/SOAR

Technology Framework

All students utilize technology in the classrooms with filtered access to the Internet. All technology apps/software is accessed through Classlink. Classlink is a single sign-on platform that allows students to access school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library research resources, and more!