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COMPUTERS |
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 Our computer program includes two labs, one for grades K-4
and the second for grades 5-8. They are equipped with
personal computers, running on Windows XP, loaded with the
Office Suite along with age appropriate software. All
computers in the complex are networked with internet access.
Students in grade K-3 are introduced to all aspects of the
computer. They are exposed to the history of, hardware, and
software. Keyboarding is introduced and progressively
practiced and utilized in age appropriate projects. In the
Office Suite, Word is utilized in all grades, while Excel is
introduced in grades 3 and 4, and Publisher and PowerPoint
in grade 4. Some specialized software is available for story
writing, math, and reading. Lastly, the internet is used as
additional learning tool for activities and research.
Students in grades 5-8 further their computer/technology
education through the learning of advanced skills in the
Office Suite and internet researching. Internet safety
education is stressed through demonstrations and discussion.
Students create projects which model their learning of
technology and productivity tools. Problem-solving and
decisions-making skills are reinforced throughout the
curriculum.
Overall, the goal is to gain computer skills, a basic
understanding of, and knowledge of technology to exist in a
technological world and support the curriculum throughout
the school.
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GUIDANCE COUNSELOR |
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Counseling, coordinating, consulting
The counselor is available for all students in the school.
Services offered include:
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Developmental classroom guidance lessons
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Small group facilitator for various groups including
friendship and social skills groups
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Coordinator and facilitator of the Rainbows program:
facilitating small groups for children living with
separation, divorce, death, remarriage, and other life
transitions
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Individual counseling provided for children for
various issues including anxiety, anger management,
friendship, grief, self-esteem, etc.
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Consult with faculty: available to meet with faculty
members individually regarding student progress and
concerns, participate in conferences with parents, etc.
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Consult with parents: available to consult with
parents and to make referrals within the community when
necessary
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Work with the Diocesan Safe at Last program, a
mandatory safety program for all children in the Diocese
of Nashville
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Serve as health educator for 7th and 8th grades,
having weekly classes with the students the entire
school year
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RESOURCE PROGRAM
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The faculty of Saint Henry School realizes that every
student has the potential and gifts which God has given
them. To help support areas in which a student may need
extra help, resource instruction may be a component of the
educational program of a child.
The Saint Henry School Resource Program is designed to
support children who are experiencing difficulty in the
regular classroom due to properly identified learning
problems.
The Resource Program is coordinated by the resource teachers
in consultation with the classroom teacher and the child's
parents. It is designed to support the regular classroom
setting through individualized or small group instruction to
students in the areas that have been identified as needing
assistance.
A student must be recommended in consultation with the
classroom teacher, parents, and resource teacher.
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SCHOOL LIBRARY |
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 The Saint Henry School library supports the
school’s objectives by being totally involved in the
teaching/learning process. The library exists to assist the
teacher with the child’s development by means of both
informational and recreational reading, and to assist the
students in learning how to use reference materials to their
best advantage.
It is our special objective to instill in the students a
love for books and the joy of reading.
The library welcomes parent volunteers. Opportunities
include working a bi-weekly morning or afternoon shift,
helping with Read-to-Succeed Day, and helping with the
annual Scholastic Book Fair. Teams of two volunteers each
alternate the weekly shifts. Scheduling is done at the
beginning of the school year. Duties include checking books
in, shelving books, checking books out for the students and
general library duties as time permits. If you are
interested in serving as a substitute during the current
school year or becoming a regular volunteer for next year,
please contact the library staff at 615-352-1328, ext. 234.
LIBRARY STAFF
Patricia McCulloch, Librarian
Audrey Benneyworth, Library Assistant
CONTENTS
LIBRARY GUIDELINES
Each class visits the school library once during a six
day rotation. Students may visit the library
individually or in small groups at any time to research
or to check out books with their teacher’s permission.
LIBRARY CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
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Kindergarten students may check out one book for
one week beginning in late September.
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First grade students may check out one book for
a one-week period and may take the books home during
first semester. Beginning second semester, first
graders may check out two books for the one-week
period.
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Students in grades two through four may check
out two books for the one-week period.
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Students in grade five may check out four books
(one for their reading buddy) for the one-week
period, and students in grades six through eight may check out three
books..
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Students who need books for a longer time period
than one week may renew them with permission from
library staff.
No overdue fees are charged. However, for books
that are lost or damaged, the charge is the price of
a replacement book. These charges are made at the
end of each semester. Report cards are withheld for
students failing to take responsibility for lost or
damaged books at the end of the year.
LIBRARY CLASS SCHEDULES
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TIME |
PERIOD |
DAY 1 |
DAY 2 |
DAY 3 |
DAY 4 |
DAY 5 |
DAY 6 |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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6F
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8S |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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2 |
2B |
3A |
1O 8:50-9:30
9:40-10:20
8:40-9:20 |
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6G
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7S |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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3 |
6H |
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4E |
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4B
5B
4B |
5S |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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4 |
1N 10:20-11:00
11:00-11:40
10:00-10:40 |
2K 10:25-11:10
11:05-11:45
10:00-10:40 |
3Z |
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5W
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7B
3C
7B |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40 |
5 |
1B 11:00-11:40
11:40-12:20
10:40-11:20
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5B
4B
5B |
3C
7B
3C |
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8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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7P |
Enrichment |
8SR |
8B |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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KL
1:30-2:00
1:45-2:15
12:50-1:20 |
KM 1:30-2:00
1:45-2:15
12:50-1:20 |
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KB 1:30-2:00
1:45-2:15
12:50-1:20 |
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A 8:00-8:45
B 9:00-9:40
C 8:00-8:40
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2S* |
4G |
*Reserved for 2S
when Day 1 falls on Monday |
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*When Day 1 falls on
Monday, 2S will have library at 2:20-3:00 on
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A=Regular
Day, B=Mass Day, C=Early Dismissal Day |
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ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM
 The Accelerated Reader Program is an individualized
computer reading management program that encourages
reading, increases reading comprehension and tracks
progress. Students read books at their own
appropriate level and are then tested on their
comprehension of the books by taking the computer
quizzes. Students may take quizzes both in the
Library and in the individual classrooms.
Students in grades one through eight participate in
the Accelerated Reader Program, and Kindergarten
students may participate if their reading skills
become sufficiently well developed. Individual
teachers of reading or literature determine what
role Accelerated Reader testing plays in their
classrooms.
An additional incentive is the awarding of points
for each quiz passed. During the school year
students may use their points earned to purchase
‘coupons’ for a Friday out-of-uniform. At the end of
the school year, awards are given to the boy and
girl who have the highest number of points at each
grade level, and one boy and one girl receive awards
as the overall high point winners.
ACCELERATED READER TEST LISTS (All in PDF
Format)
Alphabetical order by title
Alphabetical order by author
Quiz list by Book Level - all levels
Grade level 0-2.9
Grade level 3-5.9
Grade level 6 and higher
READ-TO-SUCCEED-DAY
 On Read-to-Succeed Day, guest readers come into the
library and read a short selection to all the
students in one grade, then discuss with students
why it is important to read. If you have a contact
or a suggestion for a guest reader, please contact
the library staff. Volunteers are needed to help
provide simple refreshments for the guest readers,
to help greet guests as they arrive at school, to
videotape the readers and to perform various other
tasks during the day.
BOOK FAIR
During the Scholastic Book Fair, volunteers help
with the setup, serve as “sales and advisory” staff
when the students come in to visit the Book Fair and
serve as cashiers when the students make purchases.
Many volunteers are needed to staff the Book Fair.
Please contact the library staff if you would like
to help.
FAVORITE LINKS
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MUSIC
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 Goals of the Saint Henry School music program are
to develop skills to bring a lifetime of recreational and
aesthetic pleasure, as well as develop the students’ aural,
visual, spatial, tactile, and emotional intelligences. We
also strive to develop the students’ spirituality by
expressing prayer through music. The program encourages
students to listen to music and participate in making music.
All students experience music through singing in the
classroom and at mass. The program also strives to let
children experience music through using instruments.
The curriculum for kindergarten through third grade focuses
on singing and learning the very basics of music like
dynamics and simple rhythms. The students also use Orff
instruments and percussion instruments to enhance their
music making experiences.
The fourth grade curriculum carries on the curriculum from
the younger grades but also adds in playing an instrument.
All fourth graders are required to play the recorder. The
fourth grade has two opportunities, Christmas and Spring
Concert, to perform and show off what they have learned on
their recorders.
In 5th through 8th grade, students have an opportunity to
choose an instrument and join the band. There are three
bands at St. Henry. There is the beginning band which is
made up of fifth grade students. There is the intermediate
band which is made up of sixth grade students and then there
is the advanced band which includes seventh and eighth grade
students.
Fifth and sixth grade students, who are not in band, attend
music class. During these years, the curriculum continues
covering singing, and learning basic music reading skills.
The program also teaches music history and some of the
important composers. Students continue to use Orff
instruments and also learn beginning techniques of using
hand bells.
The junior high choir is made up of seventh and eighth
graders who enjoy singing. The choir has the opportunity to
sing at our weekly school masses and prepares for two
concerts throughout the year. The choir joins the band on an
annual field trip to one of the area malls to share their
musical talents with Christmas shoppers.
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION |
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 The physical education program at Saint Henry School is
designed to promote physical fitness, as well as instill
self-confidence in each student. It also enables the
students to become very familiar with various team,
individual and dual sports. The students will learn ways to
combine fitness with fun while gaining knowledge and skills
that will keep them active even into their adult years. The
program also puts great emphasis on the importance of
good-sportsmanship and conducting oneself in a Christian
manner, whether participating in the activity or being a
spectator, both in and out of the school setting.
The curriculum includes: croquet, ultimate frisbee,
basketball, flag football, bocce, soccer, folk dance, speed
stacks, jump rope, softball, kickball and many other games
and activities.
 Our Physical Education teachers are Gwyn Shepard and Jeremy
Dison, who both hold Bachelor degrees in Physical Education
as well as Masters Degrees in Administration and Supervision
and Curriculum Development.
Some links they have found useful are:
http://www.presidentschallenge.org/
http://www.speedstacks.com/
http://www.kidshealth.org/
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SPANISH |
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 The Kindergarten and first grade Spanish program at Saint
Henry School is focused mainly on the areas of listening and
speaking. In the second, third, and fourth grade the
children move more into the other key areas of language
learning,
adding reading and writing. The program is interactive in
that students are asked to use the target language as much
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possible. . I try to involve as many of their senses as
possible- so we do occasional art projects, and listen to
music as
well. They learn greetings, days of the week, colors,
numbers, weather, food, and clothing to name a few. In the
third
and fourth grade students are introduced to more specific
grammar points such as adjective agreement, verb conjugation
and articles. All grades learn prayers in Spanish. Much of
the material in the early grades is taught through songs and
rhymes as well and games and other hands on activities. I
believe that learning about the culture of Spanish speaking
countries is also important, and so I try to weave this
information into my lessons.
USEFUL LINKS:
PRAYERS IN SPANISH
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Padre Nuestro
Padre nuestro,
que estás en el cielo.
Santificado sea tu nombre.
Venga tu reino.
Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día.
Perdona nuestras ofensas,
como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.
No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal.
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Ave María
Dios te salve, María.
Llena eres de gracia.
El Señor es contigo.
Bendita tú eres entre todas las mujeres.
Y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre:
Jesús.
Santa María, Madre de Dios,
ruega por nosotros pecadores,
ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.
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Gloria al Padre
Gloria al Padre, al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo.
Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre,
por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén. |
Ángel de mi guarda
Ángel de mi guarda,
Mi dulce companía
No me desampares
Ni de noche, ni de día.
No me dejes solo
Que me perdería.
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CLASSROOM PAGES - Links will be coming soon
to classroom news |
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Click on the teacher’s name for classroom news |
Kindergarten
KB – Beck
KL – Luton
KM – Millican |
First Grade
1B – Bradley
1N – Nolan
1W – Wesley |
Second Grade
2B – Bradley
2K – Kiser
2S – Sister |
Third Grade
3A – Armour
3B – Biga
3Z – Zepezauer |
Fourth Grade
4B – Blair
4E – Elder
4G – Gaughan |
Fifth Grade
5B – Butner
5S – Sister
5W – Welsh |
Sixth Grade
6F – Forte
6G – Griffith
6H – Hobbs |
Seventh Grade
7K – Knoop
7L – Long
7P – Pilon |
Eighth Grade
8B – Braniff
8S – Smith
8Sr. – Sister |
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CLASS SUPPLY LIST
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HOMEWORK |
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 Time allotment for homework must, of necessity, be flexible.
All children vary in their ability to perform any task.
Parents should provide proper conditions in the home, and,
as far as possible, a specific time span when homework can
be done. Parents are also urged to help the child realize
that study and review assignments are as vital and necessary
as any written work.
Teachers at Saint Henry do not usually assign homework on
weekends; however, it is the prerogative of the individual
teacher if he/she feels the need to assign weekend work at
some time.
Assignment notebooks are required of all students in Grades
2-8. These may be checked at any time by the teacher or the
Principal. Parents are encouraged to review these notebooks
with their children.
Please refer to student handbook for recommended homework
time.
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HONORS/AWARDS |
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Grades 5-8
are eligible for the Honor Roll. Grades for academic
eligibility are required from the following subject
areas: Religion, Language Arts (Reading/Literature;
English Grammar, Spelling), Mathematics, Science/Health
and Social Studies/History. Effort and Conduct grades in
the additional areas of instruction included in Honor
Roll eligibility are: Art, Music, Physical Education,
Computer Science, and Spanish.
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The SHS art students will be taking a journey through the
history of art this academic year. Each grade level will
have the opportunity to work with a wide range of mediums:
clay, calligraphy, casting, painting, carving, and drawing.
