A DISTINCTIVE JUNIOR HIGH EXPERIENCE
Since
1963, the junior high experience at St. Perpetua School has been
characterized
by its rigorous academic expectations within a collaborative environment
where students
and teachers work together to maximize each student’s learning. We
recognize that middle school is a time of unique developmental change in
adolescents. Our nurturing environment encourages students not only to
think for
themselves, but also to think about the people and places that comprise
their
surrounding environment. Guided by St. Perpetua School’s inclusive,
values-driven
philosophy, students learn to build and nurture friendships and teacher
relationships,
gain confidence, and flourish as learners and leaders.
Renovated within the past ten years, the school’s state of the art facilities include new
classrooms, a new science and art lab, multi-media technology center, library and
research center, break-out rooms for team discussion and small group instruction,
counseling office, catering kitchen, faculty lounge, outdoor amphitheater, Garden of
Learning and shaded outdoor lunch areas. We have recently built a beautiful staircase
connecting the lower campus and church with the upper play lot and parish office.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
A solid academic foundation is paramount to student success. Our top-notch faculty
strives to provide a comprehensive, relevant and challenging curriculum, preparing
students to enter higher education with competence and confidence. Throughout the
program students are encouraged to accept challenges and explore new ideas. The
presence of multiple intelligences is valued, and a variety of teaching strategies to
demonstrate this value are employed.
MATHEMATICS
The objective of St. Perpetua's Math program is to ensure that all students
master the basic concepts, comprehend the material, apply what they have
learned and complete all steps necessary in solving mathematical problems.
Students will work individually, with partners, and in groups. There will be a
variety of activities and projects such as working with hands on manipulatives,
unraveling problem-solving challenges, writing math assignments, doing
presentations and completing computer-math linked projects to meet the different
student learning styles. Grading is based on homework, formal assessments,
binder organization, class participation and projects.
The goal of the St. Perpetua Math program is to provide all students with the
standard math curriculum in preparation for the various high school math levels.
Rather than marching students through the curriculum in lockstep, instruction is
modified to meet students' varying readiness levels and learning preferences.