We have so much parent involvement. The teachers are being honored as a team because of their team concept approach to teaching. They describe their teaching style as creative, innovative, crazy and experimental. Some of the boys were apprehensive at first, but they all loved it. Showing students how what they learn applies to life is a point of emphasis for the middle school team.
Students learn how to balance a checkbook and live on a budget.
The teachers were surprised to discover that their honor was a first for a Catholic school. We teach social awareness and how to live the gospel. A commitment to service learning is an extension of faith, said Annoye. Students painted the wheel chair ramp of a blind woman who lives up the road. In November, the kids learned about social awareness through first, second and third world meals.