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Connect the Blocks

September 02, 2014

On Friday in Mrs. Mize’s Math 7 class, students used interconnecting blocks to learn about the area of rectangles and squares. Students were able to build rectangles and squares using different numbers of blocks. The activity called for the students to first count the total number of blocks used, then use multiplication of the rows […]

Leadership in the Middle

August 29, 2014

From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: This year, it’s already moving at a rapid pace in the middle at 91èÏÈÉú! We have 120 students, grades 6-8, who will learn how to live daily through strong curriculum, peer interactions, self-discovery and my personal favorite, strong godly teachers. Our faculty has […]

8th Grade Measurement Lab

August 29, 2014

Rather than reviewing measurement tools with a class lecture, eighth graders participated in a rotation lab where they measured  mass with a triple beam balance, volume with  a graduated cylinder, weight with a spring scale and temperature with a thermometer.  Students were expected to use the tool correctly and know the correct unit of measure […]

Destiny Quest Treasure Hunt in the Library!

August 28, 2014

First through fifth grade students along with teachers searched for treasure this week in the Lower School Library.They learned how to use the online catalog, Destiny Quest, to locate books in the library. Teachers were given a challenge to locate two books. Students were allowed to help but teachers had to find the exact location. The […]

Kindergarten Students Explore Five Senses with Pickles!

August 28, 2014

Kindergarten Classes are studying the five senses and exploring their sense of taste with a pickle taste test. Students tried dill, extreme sour, sweet and bread and butter pickles.  Some were super sour!!

7th Grade Begins Study of Texas History

August 27, 2014

Our 7th grade humanities students are learning about Texas history this year, and to start the year off on the right foot, Mrs. Haynie took her classes to the American Freedom Museum. Students began in the Hall of Presidents where they learned about our past leaders in the White House who hailed from this great state. […]

Student Board of Directors Reception

August 27, 2014

Texas Bank and Trust held a reception in honor of their new inductees to their Student Board of Directors. Some of our awesome students attended the reception on Tuesday night. We’re so proud of these students, and some of our faculty even showed up to give their support!  

“C” is for Cookie

August 25, 2014

Last Friday, our PreK students got quite the treat! Cathy Cook brought cookies for the letter “c” to both Mrs Bell’s and Mrs Chesley’s PreK classes! What a yummy way to learn about the letter “C”!

Buoyancy in Physics

August 25, 2014

In AP Physics 2, students are exploring the properties of fluids by measuring the density and buoyant force of an object submersed in water. Just another way we’re illustrating abstract theories and ideas in real life labs!

Reading in the Lower School Library

August 22, 2014

Prekindergarten Readers in the Library! James rushed into library to show off a lost tooth! “I pulled it myself!”

6th Grade Skits in Humanities

August 22, 2014

  Mr. Roquemore’s 6th grade class reviewed chapters from their summer reading assignment, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in class this week. Each group was assigned a chapter and asked to write a one minute skit highlighting important events in their chapter. After writing and practicing, each group was asked to perform […]