7th & 8th grade

Students in 7th and 8th grade must have one semester of PE during those two years

(presuming two semesters were completed in 6th grade).

*apply basic concepts of wellness

*maintain an adequate level of physical fitness

*perform a variety of physical activities

*practice appropriate social skills in a physical education setting

*have fun!

Students will also take part in the Presidential Fitness Test in the spring

semester. Students in 7th and 8th grade are required

to dress out daily. Proper dress-out clothing consists of blue shorts, gold, white, or previous sport spirit t-shirt, socks, and

tennis shoes.

Athletic PE class is offered only to 7th and 8th graders. This class will be different from regular PE classes. Concentration will

be on specific sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, and track. During a particular sport, the class will consist of drills, conditioning, and skills specific to that sport. Students will be required to

dress out and work out daily. If a student becomes ineligible for a sport, he/she will

still be required to dress out and work out. Students may choose by semester.

7th & 8th grade concert band traditionally presents

Christmas and end-of-year concerts, plays at several pep

rallies, performs with the Kelly High School Band at a football

game, and participates in other events as they arise.

St. Anne is the only private school band in Southeast Texas that regularly competes in UIL competitions with public school

students and whose students are selected to play in the

All-Region Band.

Students are required to either rent or purchase their

own instrument. There is a $40 band fee.

Good leaders are made, not

born. Come prepare yourself for life

with the skills to lead others!

Get up and get moving...few pencils

required!

Personal Challenge Accepted! Achieve goals using the SMART principle

All-accepting environment...come on out of your shell with us!

Public speaking...Let's give a toast.

Express yourself with open

discussions.

Projects for motivation and social justice--let's find a cause and do something!

Quotes and reflection time.

This course is for students that are

interested in three dimensional modeling

and printing. Students use Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

skills to create objects in Tinkercad.

Assignments consists of projects for

Catholic Schools Week, keychains, coffee

cups, family member objects, and

Playdough cookie cutters for our PreK3

class where they will enjoy collaborating

with them on using their new cookie

cutters. Students also have the opportunity

to print their creations using our two state-

of-the-art Dremel 3D40 Printers. This

course would be beneficial for any student

with an interest in careers related to

engineering, architecture, robotics

and the like.

Students will practice and master their keyboard-ing skills using Learning.com software. Research and safe search skills will be learned along with courses in digital literacy and cyber safety. In depth courses learning spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing using Microsoft and Google products will be taught along with using Google Drive for saving in the Cloud. Additionally, students will learn digital storytelling while using iPad minis to complete movie trailers about their favorite novel. Students will also learn programming and coding with a software called Scratch and Tynker. This course will focus on student collaboration and creativity using the tools that will prepare them for high school and college.

7thgrade

This course is designed to provide students with additional learning time

and instruction that aligns with the 7th grade curriculum. Students will be

taught to assimilate large amounts of text, prepare study materials that

match their specific learning style, and review for upcoming tests. The

elective will be an active, participatory class that reviews concepts al-

ready taught utilizing varying teaching methods. Students will be placed

in this class based on teacher or administrative recommendation.

8th grade—Same as above but aligns with 8th grade curriculum.

7th/8th Grade

Students’ singing and aural skills will be

developed in order to best facilitate the

highest level of music literacy and

performance, and also to bring the most

enjoyment from the music experience.

Students will be exposed to and perform

music from a multitude of genres, time

periods, cultures, languages, and themes

including but not limited to: religious, folk,

pop, rock, indie, art songs, cannons, and

patriotic music. This group is the top singing

group at St. Anne and will also participate in

mass, religious events, and other

performances such as a Christmas concert,

a spring concert, and/or a musical.

Junior High art students have the

opportunity to experience hands-on

studio projects while practicing the

elements and principles of design

each morning for a semester.

clay projects, pinch/coil pots paper mache, themed water color, pigments acrylics on canvas oil pastel art history projects sculptures

A two semester minimum of Fine Arts

is required by completion of eighth grade.

Spanish I will be offered to 8th grade students who are serious about earning a high school credit.

Requirement: students must have a yearly average of 86 or better in both English and literature.

Students will take Spanish I for the entire year.

Students will have the opportunity to take the MKCHS Spanish placement test at the end of the year to place out of Spanish I at Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School.