This week was filled with a variety of activities for Mrs. Mize and Mr. Johnson’s middle school SPARC trip. Students traveled around the Tyler area hearing from many different professionals about how to be a Pro in their respective industries and trades. Following is a break down by day of the activities the students participated […]

The group participating in “Courage and Character on the Battlefield” began their journey with a day analyzing the battle of Gettysburg with former National Park Chief Historian Bob Prosperie.  We then spent a day in D.C. that concluded with a 3 hour in-depth evening tour of the Capitol with Congressman Louie Gohmert.  After a stop […]

Students who participated in Student/Parent led College Trips or Internships during SPARC week were out and about researching and making plans for life after high school. Walking on prospective college campuses and spending time with professionals who work in careers they want to pursue provided students with experiences that gave them insight and answered many […]

In this fun-filled film festival accompanied by fabulous food, students watched classic films, learned life lessons, and shared delicious treats.  We watched Star Wars and discussed literary archetypes and world view; My Fair Lady for gender issues and happy endings; High Noon for decision-making in the face of evil; Empire of the Sun for living through […]

During the service learning trip to the Dominican Republic, students worked on service projects and took Spanish classes at the Doulos Discovery School, an international Christian school located in the mountains of the DR.  Brook Hill students gave backpacks full of school supplies to 64 public school students, identified by their school as the most […]

Mere Masculinity was a week of adventure on Catalina Island in California. Students learned biblical principals of masculinity while also enjoying activities like fishing, hiking, swimming, and catching eels.

Seventh grade students got a real feel for Texas history during their SPARC trip to San Antonio. Students watched an IMAX movie about the battle of the Alamo and then toured its memorial site. They also explored some missions that are still being used as cathedrals today. Of course, a trip to San Antonio would […]

Students in Handmade Scrapbooking communicated their stories by organizing a meaningful presentation of pictures and memorabilia.   Each student chose a theme, learned how to design scrapbook pages, shared their designs with each other, and then revised their designs as needed.  This was accomplished through formal lectures, “hands-on” demonstrations and modeling, and individualized instruction.  The girls […]

Our SPARC trip to Washington D. C. was open to all 8th graders. 25 students and 8 adults went on the trip. Students traveled back in time by touring Mt. Vernon, visiting the nation’s war memorials, and experiencing history and science in the Smithsonian museums. A highlight of the 2015 trip was touring the Pentagon, […]

Our 6th grade SPARC trip, Hill Country Hiking, included a stop at the Waco Mammoth Site where students were able to dig for fossils as well as see the site where many Colombian Mammoth were uncovered and left for all to see.  On the second day students participated in archery, a nature hike, a weather […]

Outdoor Education is a class that teaches the Culture of Hunting, fishing and shooting in the state of Texas. We visited different locations and provide a real East Texas hunting experience for our students as they learned how to fish and shoot safely. This is a great opportunity, especially for those students who did not grow […]

5th graders went to NASA this week for a field trip! Students had the opportunity to explore the facilities and learn about space travel. Students also got to see space shuttles and rockets while also learning about our vast universe!