Faith Christian School February Newsletter

Middle and Upper School (9th - 12th Grade)

Middle School Literature Middle School students journey through The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, beginning in fourth grade and continuing through seventh. Through reading and discussion, students explore themes such as courage, redemption, faith, and the nature of good and evil, making meaningful connections between literature and biblical truth.

8th Grade Science Mrs. DeMott’s 8th grade Physical Science students made elephant toothpaste - a fun way to demonstrate chemical reactions! Lab days are always a favorite day in physical science class! Thank you Mrs. DeMott for incorporating fun into learning!

Marine Science: Wallops Island Sophomore and junior students travel to Chincoteague Bay Field Station on Wallops Island for an advanced marine science experience, concluding with a visit to NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. Students will continue building on this study in their biology and chemistry classes. Senior Thesis The Senior Thesis Program is the capstone of Faith’s Christian classical education. Beginning in junior year, students research and write a thesis on a debatable topic of interest. This process culminates in a formal presentation and defense before an audience. This January, seniors participated in Thesis Marathon Day, spending focused time writing and revising with faculty advisors available for guidance.

9th Grade Geometry Ninth grade geometry students go beyond memorizing formulas. Using compass and ruler, they learn to construct and prove geometric principles, developing logical thinking and imagination. Through geometry, students see order, beauty, and wisdom in God’s creation and

grow in disciplined reasoning. 11th Grade Chemistry

To better understand the uniqueness of elements, eleventh-grade chemistry students conduct flame tests, observing how different metals produce distinct flame colors when heated. The lab highlights both the order and beauty found in God’s creation.

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