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Experience the 8th-grade events at Belen Jesuit through reflection and action, focusing on conduct and progress. Learn about course selection, dismissal procedures, and the significance of the St. Ignatius prayer. Student behavior is evaluated with specific conduct descriptions. Get ready for upcoming events like the Middle School Skit, Semi-Formal, Pin Ceremony, and Gradventure. Take note of important dates and requirements outlined. Make informed choices for course selection with guidance from teachers, parents, and counselors.
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8th Grade - March Assembly Invocation Experience Reflection Action Conduct and Progress Report 8th grade events Course Selection Dismissal
Prayer of St. Ignatius • Lord Jesus, • Teach me to be generous. • Teach me to serve you as you deserve: • To give and not to count the cost, • To fight and not to heed the wounds, • To toil and not to seek for rest, • To labor and not to seek reward, • Except that of knowing that I do your will. • Nuestra Señora de Belén: • ¡REZA POR NOSOTROS!
Announcements • Celebrate Excellence- • TOMBOLA! • REACCREDITATION BY ADVANCED
Ignatian Paradigm • Experience – • Reflection – • Action -
School environment • Do your best always! • Ask for help if you do not know or understand • Weigh all your options • Use proper judgment • Make the right decision • Honesty always! • Classroom discipline • Cafeteria and hallway conduct
Proposed Conduct Description 6 = Exemplifies expectations. • Behavior improves the learning experience • Always courteous, generous, stands out in constructive ways • Genuinely concerned for the welfare of others • Constructive even in disagreements with others • Takes action to correct inappropriate situations
7= Meets expectations. • Treats people and property with respect • Punctual and prepared when class begins • Pays attention and follows instructions well • Remains in control even if excited or frustrated • Is honest, takes responsibility for his own actions and learns from his mistakes
8 = Approaches expectations, needs improvement. • Has difficulty following instructions or paying attention • Lacks punctuality, grooming, proper uniform or other requirements • Frequently restless or talks out of turn • Does not show concern or desire to help others • Does not accept responsibility for his actions, blames others for mistakes or misbehaviors
9 = Disrupts learning environment, referred to the Administration. • Behavior disrespectful to others or to property • Frequently interrupts class without justification • Draws negative attention to himself • Dishonest, uncooperative, or argumentative behavior • Loses temper, can be spiteful, vindictive, or intimidating
Wednesday, May 2nd – First ever 8th grade Middle School Skit! • Each homeroom has maximum of 5 minutes for scene. Up to 2 homerooms can work together. • Include 6th , 7th , 8th grade happenings • Must have scene approved by Dean of Students by March 21st. • Rehearse during homeroom at your pace. • Run-through rehearsals at Roca week of April 23rd
Special Lunch • Wednesday, May 2nd – • 8th grade lunch • Middle School teachers • Cosculluela during your lunch period
Friday, May 4th – 8th Grade Semi-Formal • Confirm your attendance by turning in check • Semi formal attire means a sport coat and tie or a suit.
Thursday, May 10th - Pin Ceremony • Send digital photographs to pinceremonypictures@belenjesuit.org by April 18th • Photographs should display group activities in class as well as extra-curricular. • Confirm your attendance with your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, April 4th • Check payable to Belen Jesuit for $40 includes student and 4 guests ($5 extra guest) • On May 10th, students report before 6:30 p.m. • Use the tickets for guests • A reception will follow the ceremony.
Friday, May 11th – No classes for 8th grade students and Gradventure! • Gradventure is an event for qualifying 8th graders at Universal from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. • eligibility for participation relies on conduct approval from Dean of Students • eligible students must complete the permission slip, attach check for *$115 made payable to Belen Jesuit and turn in to Homeroom teacher by Wednesday, April 4th. • students wear Belen polo, jeans, tennis shoes and arrive at Belen at 10:30 a.m. • you may also bring iPod and pillow for the bus ride and extra money for snacks • buses return to Belen at approximately 4 a.m.
Course Selection • Speak with: yourself your teacher your parents your counselor • Make choices and sign. • Turn in to your counselor on time!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND YOUR TIME!