ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL
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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Letter From The Principal
    • Letter From The Pastor
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • Board Of Education
    • Volunteer >
      • Becoming A Volunteer
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Careers
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Enrollment Process
    • Non-Discrimination Policy
    • Tuition
    • Financial Aid
    • Visit Us
  • Academics
    • What Sets Us Apart
    • Early Childhood
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
    • Blue Ribbon
    • STEM
    • Middle States Accreditation
  • Student Life
    • WINGS Extended Care
    • Athletics >
      • Basketball
      • Cheerleading
      • Golf
      • Middle School Soccer
      • Soccer Shots
      • Track >
        • Directions
      • Volleyball
    • Activities >
      • Band
      • Boy Scouts
      • Cub Scouts
      • Girl Scouts
      • Snapology
      • Science Explorers
    • Voice & Piano Lessons
    • Summer Camp
    • Wellness Policy
    • School Live Streams
  • MySJA
    • Rediker Portal
    • Classroom Pages >
      • Early Childhood >
        • Pre4A - Mrs. Beeghley Homework >
          • Pre4A - Mrs. Beeghley Classroom Page
        • Pre4B - Mrs. White Homework >
          • Pre4B - Mrs. White Classroom Page
        • Pre4C - Mrs. Brennan Homework >
          • Pre4C - Mrs. Brennan Classroom Page
        • KA - Mrs. Lively Homework >
          • KA - Mrs. Lively Classroom Page
        • KB - Mrs. Stake Homework >
          • KB - Mrs. Stake Classroom Page
        • KC - Miss. Rugalla's Homework >
          • KC - Miss. Rugalla's Classroom Page
      • Elementary >
        • 1A - Mrs. Fausey Homework >
          • 1A - Mrs. Fausey Classroom Page
        • 1B - Mrs. Miskinis Homework >
          • 1B - Mrs. Miskinis Classroom Page
        • 1C - Mrs. Lausch Homework >
          • 1C - Mrs. Lausch Classroom Page
        • 2A - Sister Jo Ann Homework >
          • 2A - Sister Jo Ann Classroom Page
        • 2B - Miss. Buszta Homework >
          • 2B - Miss. Buszta Classroom Page
        • 3A - Mrs. Kline Homework >
          • 3A - Mrs. Kline Classroom Page
        • 3B - Mrs. Chardo Homework >
          • 3B - Mrs. Chardo Classroom Page
        • 4A - Ms. Spaeder Homework >
          • 4A - Ms. Spaeder Classroom Page
        • 4B - Mrs. Severs Homework >
          • 4B - Mrs. Severs Classroom Page
        • 5A - Mrs. Waning's Homework >
          • 5A - Mrs. Waning's Classroom Page
        • 5B - Mrs. Waverka Homework >
          • 5B - Mrs. Waverka Classroom Page
      • Middle School >
        • 6A - Mrs. LaGrelius Homework >
          • 6A - Mrs. LaGrelius Classroom Page
        • 6B - Mrs. Denisco's Homework Page >
          • 6B - Mrs. Denisco's Classroom Page
        • 7A - Mrs. Gensemer Homework >
          • 7th - Mrs. Gensemer Classroom Page
        • 7B - Mr. Bogrette Homework >
          • 7B - Mr. Bogrette Classroom Page
        • 8A - Mr. Brennan's Homework Page >
          • 8A - Mr. Brennan's Classroom Page
        • 8B - Mrs. Smoker's Homework Page >
          • 8B - Mrs. Smoker's Classroom Page
        • Religion - Sr. Eileen Homework >
          • Religion - Sr. Eileen Classroom Page
      • Specials >
        • Library - Mrs. Murphy
        • Art - Mrs. Mindy Homework >
          • Art - Mrs. Mindy Classroom Page
        • Music - Mrs. Stoltzfus Homework Page >
          • Music - Mrs. Stoltzfus Classroom Page
        • PE Mr. Lawler Homework Page >
          • PE Mr. Lawler Classroom Page
        • Technology Miss. Ringenbach Homework Page >
          • Technology Miss Ringenbach Classroom Page
        • Instructional Support - Mrs. Bonn
      • CAIU >
        • CAIU-ANPS Mrs. Beveridge, Reading & Math
        • School Counselor
    • Guidelines >
      • Handbook
      • Extended Absence Form
      • Snow Day
      • Evacuation Information
      • Wellness Policy
      • Bully Prevention
      • Non-Discrimination Policy
      • Uniforms >
        • Uniforms - Flynn & O'Hara
        • Uniforms - Lands End
    • PTO >
      • PTO Calendar of Events
      • PTO Individual Events >
        • Halloween Parade
        • Trunk or Treat
        • Spaghetti Dinner
        • Chicken dinner
        • PTO International Faire
        • Egg Hunt
      • PTO Board
      • Get Involved
      • PTO Reimbursement
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Homeroom Parents HQ
      • Dinner for Dollars
      • Dinner for Daughters
      • Seasonal Activities
    • Photo Galleries
  • Support SJA
    • Annual Fund
    • Signature Events >
      • Race For Education >
        • Donate to Race for Education
      • Night of Knights Gala >
        • Night of Knights Gallery
    • Make a Payment/Donation
    • Planned Giving and Endowment
    • Grants
    • No Cost Fundraising
    • Sponsor a Child
    • EITC
    • Donate Your PA Tax Dollars (SPE)
    • Alumni Relations
    • March Madness Winners
  • Quicklinks
    • Wish List 2022-23
    • Payments & Donations
    • Lunch Menu
    • Calendar
    • Friday Family Folder
    • SCRIP
    • Spirit Wear
    • Parish
    • Bus Information
  • Staff Forms
    • Supply Order Form
    • Book Order Form
    • Maintenance / Technology Request

Middle School Program

Our Strengths

Great Programs...Lifetime Skills

  • Catholic Teachings
  • Academic Standards
  • Nurturing Family Environment
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Dedicated Teachers
  • Safe Surroundings
  • IOWA Scores
  • Positive Atmosphere
  • Middle States Accreditation
4 Square Writing Programs | Helps students to focus their writing to become better writers

Cornell Notes | A method used to help students organize their notes in a sequential order

Second Step | Students learn protective skills to make good decisions

Here's Looking at You | A drug and alcohol intervention program

DARE | This program gives students the life skills to avoid involvement with drugs, gangs, and violence

Small Class Findings

The data from the American Educational Research Association's annual meeting shows that small classes are more engaging places for students because they're able to have a more personal connection with the teachers. Teachers spend more time on direct instruction and less on classroom management.

Students in small classes are high achievers, have high attendance rates, strong discipline, positive standards of behavior, and school pride

Did You Know...

  • Most SJA students place in advanced classes in high school
  • High school teachers look forward to having our students because they are so well prepared
  • We updated our middle school classrooms with new carpet, paint and a flat screen TV
  • Our students receive many compliments because they demonstrate outstanding behavior in the community
  • Middle school students mentor the younger students creating leadership roles

Middle School Curriculum

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Religion | Old Testament, prophets, early history of the Church, parts of Mass, review of Sacraments, prayers

Language Arts | 5 paragraph expository essay, persuasive piece, narrative piece, sentence parts, phrases and clauses, modifiers, diagramming, various literature genres, identify main idea and supporting facts, literary elements, poetry, analyze drama

Social Studies | geographical terminology, studies of countries by physical, historical, and cultural themes, government and economic structures, current events

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Religion | New Testament, parts of the Mass, review of Sacraments, gifts of the Holy Spirit, preparation for Confirmation, service projects

Language Arts | narrative piece, persuasive piece, 5 paragraph expository essay, word agreement, modifiers, punctuation, verb types, noun types, conjunctions and interjections, various literature genres, characteristics of poetic form, identify types of conflict, identify characters' actions and motives

Social Studies | early American history, new colonies, foundation and settlement of our nation, government and economic structures


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Language Arts | narrative piece, persuasive piece, 5 paragraph expository essay, types of adjectives, types of adverbs, sentence types and parts, word agreement, various literature genres, read and understand essential content of information tests, sound techniques and figurative language, analyze drama

Social Studies | US history from Civil War to present day, economic, social, and technological innovations, current events

Math | variable expressions, order of operations, inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, ratios, rational and irrational numbers, positive and negative integers, angles, percents, linear functions

Science | plate tectonics, environmental issues, stars, water cycle, body systems, genetics, evolution, classification of animals, chemistry, energy, matter, sound, light, electricity, force


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1525 Sand Hill Road | Hummelstown, PA 17036
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