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St. Joseph Regional Junior High School builds a solid foundation in academics for the adolescent by addressing the increased need for organization, personal responsibility and study skills. The program is designed to meet the individual needs of our students and prepare them for the challenges they will face as they enter high school. Upon graduation, our students move on to a variety of educational institutions including public, private, Catholic and boarding schools.

English: Academic Writing:  This is a typical example of 8th grade student work, created after instruction in the formula for writing a response-to-text essay, one of two academic essay types used throughout a student’s education, the other essay type being the essay of literary analysis.             Heroism Unraveled    The primary theme of Maximum Ride: The Final Warning is heroism. Through this book, James Patterson is trying to say that being a hero takes more than just saving yourself.    A passage that supports this thesis is found on page 89, which says, "I didn't know what was waiting for us, but I was ready to find out." In saying this, the author is showing that one must have a great deal of courage to be a true hero, and a true hero must overcome [his] fears in order to save others as well as himself/herself. An example of this form of heroism is a soldier fighting in the war in Iraq. These brave soldiers must think of our country before thinking of themselves and fight for our lives even if it means giving theirs. Thinking of yourself before others can definitely serve as a challenge, whether it be for soldiers or for me in my everyday life... (by A. Mark) Spanish: Eva Peron Eva Peron visited the 8th grade Spanish class. Eva (Laura Irizarry) spoke about her childhood in Buenos Aires and about her husband, Juan Peron, and her life as Argentina's First Lady. The students learned a lot about her rags-to-riches life, a life that was turned into musicals and movies. Social Studies: Civil War Projects The last image is of an 8th grade student in Union Civil War garb. The project is part of a Civil War unit in 8th Grade United States History. Spanish: Cinco de Mayo In the images found above, Mrs. Hamel's Spanish classes celebrate Cinco de Mayo by smashing the customary pinata. In addition, during class on May 5th, students sample traditional Spanish foods, all part of the integration of culture with the learning of a world language. Art: Monogram Magic Students prepared a work of art using their initials in a unique design. English 7: Letters to Veterans Learning proper letter writing protocols, students in Mr. K's English 7 classes write letters to veterans, expressing thanks for their service to all of us. In return, veterans write letters back to students. Science Seventh graders investigate the PH of vinegar, lemon juice, and hydrochloric acid, part of a unit on organic molecules. Math-Science-Art: Balloons The image depicts the launching of student-made hot air balloons, the end of a cross-curriculum unit that incorporates math, science, and art. English: Hometown Challenge Every month English 8 convenes a town meeting called Hometowns to solve problems or learning challenges. The purpose is to learn about working with other people to create solutions that require knowledge, reasoning, and creativity in real life situations we face or will face in life. English 8: "Grammar Rocks" Project

St. Joseph is the only Manchester-based Catholic school focused exclusively on the education of 7th and 8th grade students. The adolescent is encouraged to explore his or her interests within a structured curriculum designed to develop well-rounded individuals. Course offerings cover a wide range of disciplines, including:

Small class sizes allow teachers to concentrate on the individual. Teachers work closely with parents to ensure that every child’s needs are addressed in the most appropriate manner. Homework is also posted on the ‘homework hotline’, giving both parents and students another tool to ensure academic success at St. Joseph Regional. Our academic programs allow the flexibility to educate the individual and to prepare students for positions of leadership in an ever-changing global community.

The majority of the teaching and administrative staff have over fifteen years of experience in the education profession, and many hold advanced degrees. Beyond education and experience, our faculty and staff are devoted to St. Joseph and its mission of providing the very best educational experience for all of our students.

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St. Joseph Regional Jr. High School
148 Belmont Street
Manchester, NH 03103
603-624-4811