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Community and Connections by Ms. Andres
Confession/Disclaimer: These words just skim the surface of the beautifully complex topic of community and connections at Seven Hills. I believe so many of us in this community could share stories and anecdotes about their time and experiences that would be joyful and fulfilling to read about. However, I began writing this to explain how…
Comic Chats by 8th Grade Jace
In recent student presented Book Chats, comics have been done just as well or if not better than prose books, and I believe we should be able to do comics on every Book Chat. First I will discuss how comics help readers build a deeper connection with the characters as their emotions are more visually displayed…
Brains and Driving: Insights from Mr. Murphy
In middle school, I yearned for the freedom that driving would allow me. I was so eager that my dad took me to an empty parking lot when I was 14 to give me a feel of how the gas and the brake worked (sorry Dad, but I think the statute of limitations has passed…
Learning Languages is Like… by Mr. Vinson
Why do dancers feel the urge to keep dancing, even when there’s nobody watching? I’m not a dancer myself, but I imagine it’s something akin to the feeling my grandfather got by tilling the field with his mule, and then planting, weeding, and harvesting his corn, beans, and okra. He didn’t need to. He was…
My Other Job: Keewaydin Temagami by Mr. Parker
I have been teaching for almost 23 years. I started as a second grade teacher in public school, and after nine years I had the opportunity to move to Seven Hills, and I have never looked back. I love my job, and the boys I get to interact with every day. I always tell people…
Assessing and Tracking Progress in a Math Class by Mr. Kaldawi
Any math teacher will tell you that mathematics is an interconnected web of topics that heavily relies on the fundamentals of previous years. In order to solve systems of equations, some basic knowledge of linearity is required. Linearity links back to rate of change. Rate of change involves knowledge of multiplication facts and long division,…
The Power of Action Research
The International Boys’ School Coalition (IBSC) connects dedicated educators worldwide to discover the best learning practices for boys. As a member of IBSC, Seven Hills faculty have the opportunity to design, implement, evaluate, and report on in-depth action research projects to improve their effectiveness in the classroom and beyond. As previously shared, faculty member Tom…
The 7HS Approach to High School Prep
A boy’s educational experience is a journey that can range from a smooth ride on freshly-paved roads to a bit bumpier on rough roads with potholes, speed bumps, and sometimes even roadblocks. Our school is designed to even out and remove some of those barriers by meeting our boys wherever they are developmentally—social-emotionally, academically, and intellectually. Everyday, we focus…
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