Jr. High Name Plates | Finally was able to display all the student name plates that we created in the beginning of the year. The name plates recognized the origins and stories of our students' given names, preferred names and nicknames.
Officially Done! 8th graders smiling big after finishing the HS Entrance exam today. We are so proud of all of our 8th graders!!
Understanding Emotions | We have a fishbowl of emotions to talk about the different ways we express ourselves when we are feeling disappointed, hurt, excited, etc.
Choices in the Holocaust | 6th grade students reviewed case studies of teachers as the Nazi's rose to power. Students analyzed their choices to help or not help their students and connected it to the role of teachers and education in today's society.
In Pursuit of Dreams | As part of our integrated unit through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 5th graders began imagining the future and the possibilities it holds.
Order in the Court! | 8th graders engaged in a moot court simulation of the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case to develop and analyze arguments around freedom of expression in schools.
Gender Identity | 7th graders took on a culminating project looking at how gender norms and expectations have been shaped by history and society. Students are creating paper dolls that show how today's society shapes gender identity for them individually and shapes our values as a nation.
Jr. High Team Builder | What a way to go into the fall break! 6th, 7th, & 8th graders enjoyed bowling, dodgeball, and other fun little team activities to continue to build community and have fun doing it!
