BB 08-29-2025

BRADFORD BULLETIN

VOLUME XVIII, ISSUE 8

Aug 29, 2025

 

FROM THE OFFICE

IMPORTANT NOTES:  

  • House Competition:  Zipcast Word of the Week – Monday, 9/15/25.  Students should listen to Zipcast before school and tell us the Word of the Week as they get out of the car to earn points for their house.  It is so easy to sign up!  Just text BANC to 833-409-4823.  You will receive a text with the Zipcast the first school day each week so you can just click on the link in the text to listen.  It is easy and convenient!
  • Hot Lunch:  Our Seniors are raising money for their class trip!  They are offered on Thursdays and orders are due SUNDAY NIGHTS.   Quick Tips:
      • 1. If you are new: Create your account here, using the school password BA5. Choose your own username and password.
      • 2. Everyone: Create / update a profile for each student. You will select their homeroom teachers for the year.
      • 3. Order your lunches!  Make sure you go all the way through the checkout process.  

 

LOWER SCHOOL IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • FROM MRS. MITCHELL:  We would love to have parents join us on Thursdays at the Lower School carport at 7:50AM for 5-10 minutes of prayer time, when you are available.  Please join us from home, work or during your commute if you can’t be here in person. Our verse to pray through this coming week is Proverbs 13:3, “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”  A classical and Christian education emphasizes the importance of words.  May we be faithful to grow in wisdom and self-control as we speak.

 

UPPER SCHOOL IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Parents, if your son or daughter has joined a Bradford Academy athletics team this Fall (Varsity Girls Tennis, Varsity Girls Volleyball, Varsity Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls & Boys Cross Country, MS Girls & Boys Cross Country or MS Boys Soccer), pay their season fee before Tuesday, September 2nd. You can pay online, using this link, or you can write a check to Bradford Academy for $125 and turn it in at the Lower school or Upper school office. Thank you to the many families who have already submitted their season payment this past week! Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

 

UPCOMING

 

NEXT WEEK:

  • Mon, 9/1 – Labor Day – No School
  • Tues, 9/2 – 3:30 – Varsity Boys Soccer – HOME
  • Wed, 9/3 – 4:00 – Varsity Girls Volleyball – HOME
  • Thurs, 9/4 – 
    • 8:00am – First Thursday Coffee and Conversation with Mr. Johnston – at Traveling Addiction
    • 4:30 Varsity Girls Tennis – away

 

IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

 

  • Thurs, 9/11 – 8:00am – TK Scarf Ceremony, coffee and donuts for parents
  • Mon, 9/15 – HOUSE COMPETITION:  ZIPCAST Word of the Week!
  • Fri, 9/26 – Last day of Q1
  • Mon, 9/29 – Fri, 10/3 – FALL BREAK
  • Week of 10/6:  Intensive Short Term – 9th – 12th grades
  • Tues, 10/7:  3rd / 4th grade Running Club begins
  • Wed, 10/8:  3:15 – 10th grade Meeting:  Preview 11th and 12th grade at Bradford
  • Wed, 10/15:  Parent – Teacher Conferences (No school for students)
  • Thurs, 10/16:  School Pictures at Lower School
  • Fri, 10/17:  
    • School Pictures at Upper School
    • 5:30 – Leiden House Social
  • Sat, 10/18:  5:30 – Plymouth House Social
  • Fri, 10/24:
    • XC – State Championships
    • 5:30 – Austerfield House Social
  • Sat, 10/25:  5:30 – Scrooby House Social
  • Thurs, 10/30:  11th Grade – College Info Night (for students and parents)
  • Fri, 10/31:  Greek Olympics at Lower School

FROM THE TEACHER’S DESK

GRAMMAR SCHOOL

 

TK students had an exciting week at school. Students continued to work on systems and routines this week and are becoming more used to the routine. A highlight of the week was going on a treasure hunt in the forest. At the end of the hunt we found a box with a large yellow X and we knew we had found the treasure! We opened it up and found the Bible. It was an exciting time as we talked about how the Bible is so important and we should treasure it always. Students learned that the Bible is all true and that it is God’s Word. Next week we will begin learning about Creation. In math this week students were introduced to pattern blocks. We identified the different shapes and colors and made designs with them. We also graphed the number of boys and girls in our classrooms. The results are more boys than girls in both classes! Students continued practicing greeting one another and shaking hands, followed along to songs using wood pieces and were introduced to Mat Man. Make sure to check out the TK photo album for a picture of Mat Man built on our rug. We will begin centers next week. This week we did practice centers to get ready for the next week. Students rotated between books, blocks, dress up and a kitchen/house center. Show & tell was another highlight of the week. We enjoyed getting to know your families through the pictures sent. 

Lower School Art (Mrs. Knight)

3rd & 4th
  • In this week’s class students learned about the basic elements of art (dot, circle, line). We learned that these can vary widely and also form a pattern. After organizing our memory work in our new sketchbooks, we decorated the covers of our sketchbooks by playing a game of drawing a card with one of the elements of art. Each student chose how to place that element on his/her cover, and we began coloring them with our brand new markers. They look wonderful. We will be looking for these basic elements as we observe God’s world, great artwork, and create our own compositions. 

Lower School PE (Mrs. Bennington)

K-4th

  • Students did a great job in PE this week reviewing the expectations for class. Students practiced procedures by completing several directional games. We spent a lot of time talking about how 1Corinthians 13:4-8 applies to PE and how we can show love to one another through our actions and our words. 

Lower School Music (Mrs. Bennington)

K-4th 

  • Students did a great job in music this week reviewing the expectations for class and practicing procedures. Students worked hard on our school song, “Non Nobis”. We worked on the melody line and the new ending to the song. We discussed the importance of our school song and how God should get the glory for all that we do. We also spent time learning the “Doxology” and the first verse of “And Can It Be”. 

Kindergarten (Mrs. Rivera and Miss Burdeshaw)

This Week: Our kindergarten scholars had yet another great week at Bradford! In math, we learned how to sort by size and how to problem solve using the four step process: listen, plan, write, and check. In phonics, we reviewed the phonograms a, c, d, g, o, and qu, and started practicing our clock face cursive letters. In history, we reviewed the creation story, the creation song, and introduced our BC history facts song. In art, we worked on our days of creation craft, which the students are excited to bring home next week. Next week in Science, we will introduce our unit on the five senses; specifically the sense of sight. We are thankful to the Lord for such a wonderful quarter so far!

Memory Work: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a and review

1st Grade (Mrs. Cantaffa & Mrs. Smith)

This Week: 
  • We had a rich and encouraging week in first grade! In math, we continued diving into Chapter 1 of Sadlier Math, focusing on Lesson 1-5: Related Addition Facts. Students explored how sums can be written in different orders (for example, 3 + 4 = 7 and 4 + 3 = 7), using tools like number lines, counters, dominos, and counting cubes to reinforce the concept. The children are also practicing with fact sheets to help them build fluency and confidence before our upcoming test. In phonics, we are reviewing single-letter sounds while also introducing new phonograms such as sh, th, oo, ee, and er. Spelling is in full swing as we are in week two of our three-week spelling list, and the students are showing steady progress. We also enjoyed reading Alfred the King together, which tied beautifully into our art project this week where the class made crowns inspired by the story. In handwriting, the students have been working hard to refine their cursive letter formation, taking care to write neatly and consistently. In grammar, we continued learning the differences between common and proper nouns, and the children are getting excited whenever they spot proper names in their reading and writing. Finally, in history, we began Leif the Lucky, which is already capturing the students’ imagination with its adventurous tales from the past. It has been a joy watching the children grow in their confidence, curiosity, and creativity this week, and I am grateful for your support as we partner together in their learning.

 

Memory Work:  Proverbs 12:15

2nd Grade (Miss Verroi & Mrs. Eng)

This Week: 

Our memory verse and history lesson taught us the importance of living by faith and obeying God.  The reading level of our newest book, Tornado, has increased and some students are struggling a bit.  As we work toward fluency in classroom reading, it will be immensely helpful if you will continue to read with your child at home.  In Latin we learned to ask each other “What is your name?”  To assist you in Latin review, all of the Latin vocabulary is listed in the black folder. In math we are learning to add within 20 and strategies to find the answer for facts that are not yet memorized.  These strategies include count on to add, doubles and near doubles, and make ten. We use manipulatives to help the students visualize the facts and will start with fact drills next week.  Second graders enjoy many writing assignments including both copy work and dictation along with composing original sentences.  Our first dictation was a paragraph of many of our recent spelling words and after enjoying the poem A Psalm of Life the students copied the first and last stanzas.  We have had a great start to 2nd grade and the students are working hard and growing in wisdom and knowledge.  

3rd Grade (Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Meredith)

This Week

Third-grade dove into the world of the Greeks and the Trojans. After reading the first three chapters of The Trojan Horse, students began forming opinions on what really caused the Greeks to go to war. Was it because the Trojans took Helen, their beloved queen, or was it because they were tired of paying tolls to cross the Aegean Sea? They also wanted to know why the Trojans  would be foolish enough to accept the strange parting gift of a  large wooden horse from their enemies, especially after being at war for so long!  In math, we learned about rounding to the nearest ten and hundred. We tested the best strategies for determining all the possible combinations for a given set of numbers, and looked for patterns as we worked. Using a key word outline (KWO), students retold a piece of expository writing in their own words using only their KWO’s.  Each day, your students dig deeper into God’s words, such as 1 Corinthians 10:31, and discover just how orderly this magnificent world in which we live really is. Rest up, we have a wonderful year ahead!

Upcoming Memory Work: Proverbs 25:28

4th Grade (Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Rankin) 

This Week

We had a full and exciting week of learning together! In Math, we built on our knowledge of place value to explore concepts such as rounding and comparing numbers. We also practiced using strategies like tables to organize information, which makes it easier to compare and understand data. Science was especially exciting as we discovered that inside each little seed is a dormant baby plant, just waiting to be awakened. We learned that seeds can remain dormant for many years—some even for thousands! Scientists were able to germinate beans found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb that were over 3,000 years old, and they grew into full bean plants. This reminded us again of God’s provision, even through something as small as seeds, which provide essential nutrients like protein for us to enjoy. Each student has now begun germinating their own bean seed and is checking in daily on its progress. In History, we were introduced to the Barbarians and Vikings—fierce warriors who raided and plundered lands. Their actions contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the eventual formation of the Germanic Kingdoms. It has been a fun and busy week of learning. We hope you enjoy the long weekend ahead and are able to spend it resting and making memories with your family.

Upcoming  Memory Work:

Philippians 4:6-7; Catechism#87

 

LOGIC SCHOOL

Mrs. Bennington

5th-6th Band
  • Students did a great job this week working on how to read a wide variety of pitches and rhythms. Sixth grade students did a great job reviewing material learned last year and new students were given a chance to catch up. Fifth grade students started playing their mouthpieces this week. Students were making very strong, consistent, and correct sounds by the end of class on Thursday. Please continue to encourage your child to practice at home. 
7th-8th Band
  • Students did a great job this week working on how to read a wide variety of pitches and rhythms. Students also worked on breathing and using air to support their sound. We worked on following key signatures and spent time on our concert Bb and F scales.  Students did well on their Concert F scale test. Please continue to encourage your child to practice at home. 

Mrs. Johnston

5th – 8th Choir
  • 5th Choir learned about Solfeggio and how to apply it to reading music. We used Solfeggio to help us learn the melody of Doxology.
  • 6th Choir refreshed their Solfeggio skills and have expanded to reading other parts they don’t usually sing. We also worked on exercising independence in our parts.
  • 7th/8th Choir focused on strengthening Solfeggio skills. We worked on singing our parts strong and independently from one another – being responsible for our own parts rather than relying on others to carry our sections.

Miss Stevenson 

5th-8th Girls’ PE
  • Middle school girls had the opportunity to work on improving their mile time this week!

 

5th Grade (Mrs. LaTour and Miss Johnston) 

This Week
  • We had a full week of learning! In history class we continued with our study about explorers. This week we studied Christopher Columbus. We read about his journey as well as looked at some maps that showed the course he took to the New World. We had our first math test this week. The kids were careful and took their time working through it. In Latin, we talked about the dative case as well as the 3rd declension neuter I-stem endings. We have continued to read about Bilbo’s adventures and narrow escapes in The Hobbit and the students have enjoyed reading as different characters. Mrs. James and I are thrilled with how they are adjusting to the new campus and are diving into the community around them. 

Memory Work: Romans 12:3-4

Upcoming:

Mrs. Knight

5th Art
  • In our two art classes this week, students reviewed the basic elements of art (dot, circle, line) and played a game where we drew a card that revealed what we would add to the cover of our new sketchbooks. Students then chose how to use that element and in what sort of size and pattern. We included our names in a unique font and then colored them. They look wonderful. We will be seeking to look for these elements as we observe God’s world and great works of art as well as when we create our own compositions. Additionally, we learned about the life of our first artist of the quarter Raphael, studying his School of Athens painting. 

6th Grade (Mrs. McDorman and Miss Stevenson)

6th Reading and Literature
  • We are continuing to work our way through Sign of the Beaver. 
6th Grammar and Writing
  • Students are working on writing the rough draft of their personal narrative essays. These papers may be handwritten, but we would encourage students to begin learning how to type since future major essays will be required to be typed. 
6th Bible
  • We are continuing to work our way through the gospel of Matthew. 
6th History
  • In History this week we learned about the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
6th Science
  • Students had their first vocabulary quiz in Science this week. Scientific Method projects are due on Tuesday, September 16. 
6th Logic
  • In Logic this week we discussed the importance of learning to listen and learning opposing viewpoints. 

Mrs. Crotts

6th Math
  • 6th graders concluded the Chapter 1 review and also  took the Chapter 1 test before heading into Chapter 2.

Mrs. Wright

6th Latin
  • The 6th grade Latin classes are finishing up chapter one this week.  They have taken their end of the chapter test and are beginning to make necessary corrections as needed.  

Mrs. Palmer

6th Art
  • Students took a quiz this week on our artist of the quarter, Raphael. We talked at length about grayscale and how to obtain the range of value on a grayscale. We also spent time learning about our next medium of charcoal. Our first project will be a still life shoe drawing in which we implement the use of grayscale in charcoal. 

Dr. Wright

7th Omnibus
  • We examined Genesis 6-9, seeing that the Bible’s account of the Flood portrays it as a re-creation which parallels Genesis 1-2.  Students have completed their first drafts of a simple research paper comparing and contrasting The Gilgamesh Epic with the Bible.  As part of that research paper, they will be using parenthetical citations.  We have discussed the importance of using citations in order to delineate our own work from the work of others.

Mrs. Frueh

7th Science
  • This week’s classes included a thorough review of the scientific method, including how to distinguish between an independent and dependent variable, as well as the difference between an experimental group and a control group. We put our knowledge to the test by analyzing the experiments carried out by Dr. Christiaan Eijkman in the Dutch East Indies. These experiments earned him the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1929 for the discovery of the true cause of beriberi, a nerve disorder that affected many people in southeast Asia in the late 19th century. Ask your student if they can describe the results of Dr. Eijkman’s experiments and how it has influenced the food industry today.
7th Pre-Algebra
  • This week was all about reviewing concepts learned in previous years of math class, including place value, factors, divisibility, and geometric definitions.  We also practiced solving for the unknown in various types of problems, including both whole number problems and decimal problems. The students learned that the commutative properties of addition and multiplication make it much easier to solve for the unknown in these types of problems than it is in subtraction or division problems.  We will take our second cumulative test next Wednesday.

Mrs. Palmer 

7th Art
  • Students took their first artist of the quarter quiz on Raphael. We spent this past week learning about how lines can create characters, emotions and animations. Students began creating their own comic strips. I am looking forward to seeing what they create!

Mrs. Wright

7th Latin
  •   The 7th grade Latin classes are finishing up chapter one this week.  They have taken their end of the chapter test and are beginning to make necessary corrections as needed.
7th Logic
  •   The 7th grade Logic class continued in their study and discussion of the Ad Fontem fallacies.  This week they were introduced to the Ad Hominem Circumstantial and Tu Quoque. 

Dr. Wright

8th Omnibus 
  • Literature:  Students are finishing their time with Eusebius’s Church History, and should receive their Athanasius books next week.  Ask your student about our in-class reenactment of the martyrdom of Polycarp. 
  • History:   We continue to learn about the early Church, Constantine, and the Council of Nicaea. 
  • Composition:  Students received back their simple persuasive essays with my comments, and began a reflection exercise on early Christians.  

Mrs. Wright

8th Latin
  • The 8th grade Latin classes are finishing up chapter one this week.  They have taken their end of the chapter test and are beginning to make necessary corrections as needed.

Mrs. Frueh

8th Science
  • Our focus this week was on the importance of math in the field of science. We learned how to use the density formula to compare the densities of various objects. We also explored the topic of significant figures. While this is a difficult concept to both understand and master, it is an important one for maintaining honesty and integrity in scientific research. Ask your student if they can explain the importance of significant figures in data analysis and what rules help us to determine the number of significant figures that are allowed when data is reported.
8th Algebra I
  • We spent time this week learning about the Domain of Real Numbers. The students are becoming well-practiced at identifying the various subsets of numbers within the Domain of Real Numbers. Ask your student if they can explain to you the difference between a rational and an irrational number.

Mrs. Palmer 

8th Art
  • Students took their first art history quiz on Raphael this week. We also studied color nuance and color theory. We talked about looking for the amazing differences in color within this wonderful world that God has created. Students also began their first project, famous paintings made from scraps of magazines. 

Mr. Crotts

8th Logic
  • We are learning that definitions can clear up ambiguity, give clarity to vague words, be used persuasively, explain theoretical terms, increase our vocabulary, and show relationships.

RHETORIC SCHOOL

From the COLLEGE COUNSELING Office:

9th-12th:

Seniors

Seniors and their parents were invited to Senior Info Night Tuesday evening.  It was a good start to the school year hearing about the events ahead–college applications, scholarships, thesis, the junior/senior gala, and senior trip fundraising. 

  • Seniors will take a mini class Thursday, September 4, Tuesday, September 11, Tuesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 18 at 2:15 PM-2:45 PM to develop resumes and undergo the interview process with the guidance of Dr. Mike Meredith and Mr. Rick Vogel. It promises to be funny and helpful as these gentlemen conduct a mock interview and present a faux resume in need of editing; the class concludes with each senior presenting a resume as well as dressing up for success and going through an interview with one of them.
  • ACC College Fair is scheduled for September 22 during the school day. This is an opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from various colleges such as Elon, Ole Miss, Liberty University, NC State, etc.
  • Seniors should sign up at College Board for the SAT and ACT for Fall or Spring dates.
  • Seniors should begin to narrow college choices and visits and also begin the application process.  An initial step is to speak with teachers, coaches, and bosses to request recommendation letters.  Share your Activities List with them.These can be submitted by paper or through the Common App and online.  The second step will be to write application essays stating why he/she would be a great fit for a particular college.
  • Seniors should also focus on scholarship applications and deadlines.
  • Seniors &/or their parents should arrange a College Counselor meeting.

 

JUNIORS

  • ACC College Fair is scheduled for September 22 during the school day. This is an opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from various colleges–Elon, Ole Miss, Liberty University, NC State, etc.
  • Junior/Senior Preview Day is scheduled for October 8 from 3 PM-4 PM in Room 305.
  • Juniors take the PSAT at BCA on October 9 from 8 AM-12 noon.
  • Junior Info Night will be October 30 from 5 PM-6 PM in Room 305.
  • Juniors are required to take the ACT to receive the NC Opportunity Scholarship. Register at College Board.  
  • Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT for the first time in the spring.
  • Add to your Activity List for activities/jobs/hobbies/awards during 9th-12th grade years.

 

SOPHOMORES

  • ACC College Fair is scheduled for September 22 during the school day. This is an opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from various colleges–Elon, Ole Miss, Liberty University, NC State, etc.
  • ACC Librarian, Rebekah Scott will address 10th Graders about online research for papers and scholarships on September 24 from 9:25 AM-10:00 AM.
  • Junior/Senior Preview Day is scheduled for October 8 from 3 PM-4 PM in Room 305.
  • Add to the Activity List for activities/jobs/hobbies/awards during 9th-12th grade years.

 

FRESHMAN

  • ACC Librarian, Rebekah Scott will address 9th Graders about online research for papers and scholarships on September 23 from 10 AM-10:45 AM.
  • Begin your Activity List for activities/jobs/hobbies/awards during 9th-12th grade years.

Mrs. Palmer 

9th Spanish 
  • We spent this past week learning about the verb “ser,” Spanish pronouns and new vocabulary. Students took their first vocabulary quiz. Ask your student about “the ser song” and have them sing it for you!

Coach Johnston

Dr. Byrd 

9th Grade Bible Survey
  • This week we have been studying the book of Exodus. We have seen the great deliverance of the Lord through the Red Sea. We have also seen how easily the people complained and murmured. But God was very gracious.
  • Students are preparing for the test next Friday on the Intro Lecture through the book of Exodus.
  • No Verse test this week
  • Students are reading chapter 4 in their textbook on Exodus. 
9th History
  • Students considered the motivations, results and justifications of Spain’s conquest of the New World. They took their first geography quiz and enjoyed a battle reenactment that pitted the Spanish Conquistadors against the mighty Aztec empire – and this time the Aztecs won!

Ms. Oldham

9th Rhetoric I
  • Students have been doing very well in Rhetoric this year. I am pleased to see their eagerness and excitement to learn. 

Mrs. Frueh

9th Biology
  • The students had the opportunity to learn about the life and legacy of Carolus Linnaeus, the “Father of Taxonomy”. We learned about his system of binomial nomenclature and the system of classification that he built off of the use of dichotomous keys. The students then had the opportunity to classify 15 different organisms using a dichotomous key. We ended the week with a unit exam.
9th Geometry
  • We wrapped up our first unit this week with a few lessons on measuring, adding, and classifying angles. We also learned about the importance of not making assumptions about geometric drawings, but instead looking for specific markings of angle size and congruency. We will take our first cumulative test next Wednesday.

Mrs. Crotts

9th Literature
  • 9th Graders learned more about Pilgrim’s Progress author John Bunyan through a documentary.  They began the outline and rough draft for an essay about why Christians suffer after conversion.  Also, students established their Typing Club accounts to begin practicing typing as part of their IST Technology skill work. 

Mrs. Fairchild 

9th – 11th Art Foundations
  • We have started to dive into painting by practicing some basic watercolor techniques and we have even pushed into some more advanced skills in an effort to give them more techniques to use in their upcoming projects. The students were given their own art supply box fully equipped with brushes, palette, paints, palette knives and many other tools. Art box organization and tool management will be factored into their grade. Part of being a good artist is maintaining their supplies well so that when they need a certain tool while they are painting they can easily and quickly access whatever is needed. Be sure to ask your student about some of the most unusual tools they are using in their class and how they are used.

Mrs. Bennington

9th-11th Band 
  •  Students did a great job this week working on how to read a wide variety of key signatures and rhythms. Students also worked on breathing and using air to support their sound. We spent a lot of time on the Circle of 4th/5ths and students started to learn how to transpose several pieces, including, “Non Nobis”. Students also learned a warm-up routine that can be student led at the start of class. Last, students did a great job on their Concert Bb scale test. Please continue to encourage your child to practice at home. 

Mrs. Johnston

9th-11th Chorus
  • Bradford Chorale worked this week on chord identifications and chord progressions. We covered the Major Scale pattern and then worked to identify the Major I, IV, and V Chords within different keys. Chorale also focused on being able to sing each others’ parts regardless of where “normal” is for individuals. The students are becoming more comfortable sight-singing, and are doing quite well in their independent parts.

Dr. James

10th Chemistry
  • This week we began discussions of measurement, including unit conversions and the use of significant digits. 
  • Next week we will continue our discussion of measurement, including density and the importance of sample size, and the students will take their second test of Q1. 

Mrs. Palmer 

10th Spanish
  • We spent much of the last week reviewing past grammar concepts and past vocabulary. Students took their first vocabulary quiz. We also spent time this past week speaking in the target language.  

Mrs. Byrd

10th Algebra II
  • We concluded our Algebra Basics unit this week and began a study of linear functions.  Our first topics were a review of function notation and learning to distinguish between functions and relations.

Mrs. Crotts

10th Literature
  • These students presented their five favorite fables from Aesop’s Fables.  They took a quiz on the Roman and Greek gods and representative symbols.  Next, to further study wisdom literature they took notes from study Bibles to learn of the authors, setting and purpose of the Old Testament book of Proverbs.  Next week they will write an essay rough draft about comparing and contrasting Aesop’s Fables and Proverbs.

Miss Oldham

10th Rhetoric II
  •  Students did wonderfully on their first speeches of the year and I am excited to continue to see them grow in confidence. This week we discussed the rhetorical triangle and the rhetorical appeals. 

Coach Johnston

10th History
  • Students considered many of the signs of civilization and the significance of geography in shaping culture and civilization. We moved into the Ancient Near East and briefly reflected on some of the lessons we can learn from the Hammurabi Law Codes. We will move on quickly to the study of Israel’s patriarchs next.

Dr. Smith

10th Historical Theology 
  • Students have been learning about the importance and difficulty of defining the terms “theology” and “Christian” as well as deciding what constitutes “historical” work. They learned about the “Fact/Value” divide that controls the thinking of most people in Western culture, and how this influences how people define all the terms they use. We have also begun working at understanding what the Bible says about a Christian view of history.
11th Precalculus
  • We’ve wrapped up our first block of material – a review of function basics.  We began our next topic – inverse functions, composite functions, and an intro to polynomial functions.  Our first test is planned for next week.

Miss Oldham

11th Literature
  • Students wrapped up Augustine’s City of God and will begin Dante’s Divine Comedy next week. 

Dr. Smith

11th NT Greek
  • Students are increasing vocabulary and learning about the four cases of nouns, how to decline them and how to understand how they are used within NT Greek sentences. They are in the process of learning the 8 noun rules that govern NT Greek.

Mr. Webster

11th History
  •  This week we discussed the fall of the Roman Empire. I tried showing the students how this was a wonderful example of how sacred and secular history are not distinct, for Scripture seems to predict the fall of this very empire (Dan. 2). The students also worked together for their upcoming debate on the alliance of church and state. 

Dr. Smith

11th-12th Apologetics
  • Students are learning about the organic union between apologetics, evangelism and discipleship. They are learning about the organic nature of the gospel. They are learning about how the gospel is not merely for non-Christians who have never heard the gospel or have yet to come to Christ for salvation, but also for the Christian. In turn, they are also learning that apologetics is not merely for the purpose of answering the objections raised against Christian faith by the non-Christian, but for the Christians maturation.  

Coach Johnston

12th History
  • Students concluded our discussion on the primary reasons for the American Revolutionary War. They took their first geography quiz and helped 9th grade history come alive by participating in a water balloon battle reenactment between Spanish Conquistadors and Aztecs Indians. We have begun to discuss the Revolutionary War itself and will dig further into that material next week.

Ms. Oldham

12th Literature
  •   Students are continuing through Paradise Lost. They also have an independent book they should be reading as well. 
12th Rhetoric III
  • The research is flowing and the seniors are meeting with mentors. Please be in prayer for them as they continue to work through their topics and that they come to strong conclusions. 

Mrs. Byrd

12th Calculus
  • Students have learned the concept of a limit and how to find limits from graphs, from tables, and from equations.  We have moved onto the concept of continuity.  We are learning how to find discontinuities visually and algebraically using our three part definition.