8th Grade Newton Derby

"What better way to study physics than building and racing pinewood derby cars?" thought Mrs. Krista Huezo, Jr. High Science Teacher. She began what has now become an eagerly anticipated physics lesson at High Point Academy. Each spring the 8th grade students are focused on designing and building the winning pinewood car.  Design doesn’t always …

Creativity and Resilience Presentation to Junior High

By Colleen Zeiss Georgie Wisen-Vincent from the Center for Connection and Play Strong in Pasadena spoke to the junior high students about the importance of creativity and resilience on Tuesday, April 16th.  Ms. Wisen-Vincent presented information about the way the brain functions, pointing out the integral role of creative play in the developing brain. A hands-on and …

Boys and Girls Track & Field 2019

By Sonya Stromberg We had a great final two meets of the season,  starting on the road last week and  ending with the big finale home meet this past Tuesday.  In case you weren’t there in person, here’s what you missed: Boys and Girls Track & Field @ The Clairbourn Meet… The Eagles B-Team traveled …

Jr. High 3rd Quarter Enrichment Gallery Walks

By Colleen Zeiss This last week of the third quarter, the junior high celebrated with its third set of Enrichment Gallery Walks. This is a time for students to visit the other classrooms and witness the work of their peers and celebrate each other’s achievements. On Tuesday, March 19th, the popular enrichment class Card Sharks …

The Momo Challenge – The latest internet hoax to (NOT) worry about!

By Jason Moore, Director of Technology and Innovation When I first heard of the Momo Challenge I was a little worried as my little four-year-old watches You Tube Kids, and I was aghast at the thought of this weird character popping up in his favorite videos and giving him nightmares. Facebook posts, Tweets, and even …

Letters to Our 8th Graders

By Colleen Zeiss This week is a big one for our 8th graders. Catholic high schools send out decision letters on Friday, March 1st. The students and their families will receive emails on Friday night and the letters over the weekend. Understandably, the students are anxiously awaiting these decisions. Although we know our wonderful 8th …

HPA Fifth Graders Create a Celebration in a Bag

By Norma Richman Ronald McDonald House Residents Treated to a Party In the most comprehensive Community Engagement project yet, Mr. Woodward’s and Mrs. Harris’s fifth grade class planned and implemented an event that took four months to complete. It all started with brainstorming ideas for a service project that would benefit the residents of Ronald …

HPA 8th Grade Dance at Maranatha

By Colleen Zeiss On Friday, February 8th, the High Point Student Service Team and 8th Grade hosted its annual dance at Maranatha High School. This year’s theme was “Under the Stars.” The students dressed up for the semi-formal event and enjoyed the delicious buffet catered by Maranatha’s chef: taquitos, popcorn chicken, tater tots, homemade Rice …

A Loss for the Hometown but a Win for Those in Need

By Norma Richman High Point’s Third Graders Make the Largest Haul Yet In the Super Bowl’s lowest scoring game to date, the Patriots routed the Rams 13-3.  Not only was this a low scoring competition, there was not even a touchdown on the score board until the third quarter. The big winners, despite hometown disappointment, …

The Challenging and Exciting Evolution of a Language Program

Teachers are taught to teach. They are given concepts, tools, and behavioral advice and then placed in a classroom to begin experiencing the actual process of teaching. They cling to those tools knowing there are years of research behind them. Professional development allows teachers to acquire new and updated tools as the years pass. What …