810-982-7906, Extension 2   ♦   1429 Ballentine  ♦   Port Huron, Michigan 48060     
 

Mrs. Laura Booth

Grade 7 

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Major Grade Level Objectives 

 Religion
Students will learn:
  • Church History
  • Faith Formation
  • Peace Building
  • Sacramental Preparation
  • Beatitudes
  • School/Home/Community Service
  • Devotional Development
  • Prayer
Social Studies
Students will study:
  • The Eastern Hemisphere including the history, geography, economics, culture, and current events of this region.
  • Map Skills
Language Arts (taught by Mrs. Friend)
Students will:
  • further develop writing skills using a five step writing process.
  • use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation in speaking and writing.
  • develop and expand upon their unique writing voice.
  • recognize, compare, contrast and anal size different genre of literature to improve comprehension.
  • understand elements of literature such as plot, theme, conflict, characterization, etc.
  • gain an understanding of the importance of a life long love of learning and reading.
  • learn to better understand and appreciate themselves and others as they relate to the world around them.
Pre-Algebra  (taught by Mrs. Friend)
Students will:
  • evaluate, write and simplify variable expressions.
  • perform operations on integers.
  •  solve and graph linear equations and inequalities.
  • simplify, compare and perform operations with fractions.
  • multiply and divide powers.
  • find ratios and unit rates and solve proportions.
  • find a percent of a number and solve percent problems.
  • find and interpret slopes of lines.
  •  solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem.
  • find area and perimeter of geometric figures.
  • analyze data and find probabilities of events.
 
Science  (Taught by Mrs. Ellis)
Students will learn:
  • Atmosphere
  • Astronomy
  • Structures and Functions
  • Waves, Sound and Light
 

 Parental Involvement
   
Parents are welcome in the classroom at any time.  Parents who possess knowledge or expertise about a particular culture, country ore region of the world are invited to share their information with the class.

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Biography

Education:  1988 - Bachelor of Science in Education
30 Graduate credits
Wayne State University

Experience:   McCormick Catholic Academy, Port Huron - 5 years
                    St. Joseph School, Port Huron, Principal and Teacher - 8 years
                    St. Christopher School, Marysville - 4 years
 

 

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