Specialty Classes
Computer Class
Teacher: Mrs. Joyce Roberts
- Special teaching Certification by the Diocese of Fort Worth
- Pensacola College
- 10th year at HFCS
- 5 years as teacher's aide
- 5 years teaching technology
Philosophy: These children of God are the future of the world; therefore we must inspire them to always be Christ centered doing their best. A good teacher is dedicated to developing the student intellectually, spiritually and morally.
Special Projects and Activities During The Year:
Computer Lab Curriculum Highlights
First Grade
- Educational games: helping to also learn computer navigation skills
- Introduce keyboarding
Second Grade
- Introduce Microsoft Word and applications
- Introduce Information Literacy (Internet Research)
- Continue building keyboarding skills
Third Grade
- Continue building keyboarding skills and Information Literacy
- Expand Microsoft Word knowledge
- Introduce Microsoft Publisher creating a card
Fourth Grade
- Begin typing short sentences in keyboarding
- Expand Information Literacy skills
- Introduce Microsoft PowerPoint creating a 4 slide presentation
Fifth Grade
- Begin keyboarding for improved speed of 20 wpm
- Introduce Microsoft Excel creating charts
- Learn the rules of Netiquette
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
Sixth Grade
- Continue keyboarding for improved speed
- Learn Microsoft Office terminology
- Learn Internet terminology
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft Publisher-create a brochure
Seventh Grade
- Continue keyboarding for improved speed of 25 wpm
- Learn important people in the History of Computers
- Learn and create a timeline of the History of Computers
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft PowerPoint-create a presentation on a decade
- Microsoft Publisher-create a 13th birthday invitation
Eighth Grade
- Continue keyboarding for improved speed
- Expand knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
- Microsoft Publisher-create an HFCS school brochure
- Microsoft PowerPoint-Create an "All About Me" presentation
Physical Education
Teacher: Ms. Janice Barker
- Certification 6-12
- BS, Kinesiology with a minor in Education and History, UNT
- Associate of Science, TCJC
- 17 years of teaching experience
Philosophy: Ms. Barker feels it is important to incorporate Christian philosophy in all teaching areas.
Special Projects and Activities During The Year:
K-3rd Grade
- Gross and Fine Motor Movements
- Coordination skills
- Basic Game concepts
- Presidential Fitness
- Bowling
- Dance
4th-8th Grade
- Sports skills including Volleyball, Basketball
- Life skills including Bowling, Badminton, Presidential Fitness, Jump Rope
- Social Skills including Dance, Health, Family Relations, Teamwork
- New skills introduced this year-Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga with YMCA instructors coming in for demonstrations
Art/Dance
Teacher: Mrs. Anna Marie Brittain
- BA in English from TCU
- Former TCU
- 15 years dance teaching experience
Philosophy: I believe that every child is a gift from God. Through a nurturing classroom environment, I strive to inspire my students' God-given creativity through interesting projects and art history lessons. In dance, I provide the students with an atmosphere that is filled with positive reinforcement to build self esteem and encourage a life-long love for music, dance and physical fitness.
Highlights of Art Class:
- Virtual tours on the Starboard of the Lascaux Cave Paintings in France and other relevant sights, such as museums and architectural masterpieces
- Exposure to many great artists and genres from countries around the world.
- Multiple opportunities to participate in art contest.
Highlights of the Dance Class
- Lessons in both ballet and jazz weekly
- Students gain a full understanding of the French terms used in ballet
- Spring performance opportunities at the recital and talent show.
Spanish
Teacher: Mrs. Lourdes Medrano, K-8th Grade
- Special Instructor Certificate issued by Diocese for Spanish.
- Completed two courses toward teaching degree at Columbia College-Fort Worth.
- National Catholic Educational Association teaching workshops from 2002-2004.
- 1st year teaching Spanish at Holy Family Catholic School.
- 4 years teaching Spanish in Diocesan school
Philosophy: Ms. Medrano believes that every child should learn a second language. She enjoys teaching and wants to make learning Spanish an enjoyable experience.
Special Projects and Activities During the Year:
In May, around Cinco de Mayo, Holy Family will celebrate with a Fiesta Day. This celebration includes Mass, some parts of which are in Spanish, treats and activities led by the Spanish teacher.
Music
Teacher: Mrs. Linda Gangolf
- Mid-America Christian University, now located in Oklahoma City
- dual major in Music and Bible/Theology
- 8th year to teach K-8 music at Holy Family
Philosophy: I absolutely love the freedom we have at Holy Family to express our faith through music. I'm thankful for a school that strongly supports Fine Arts!
- K-5th grades have a wonderful opportunity to tell the real Christmas story at our Christmas musical in December.
- The upper level classes combine to present the highlight of our Junior High musical year in a Spring Program held in May.
