Sixth Grade
Welcome to middle school! My name is Jason Penwell and I am the home room 6th grade teacher here at The Madeleine School. I am entering my fourth year here and am very excited for what will be a challenging and rewarding school year. I have spent 18 years in Catholic schools as a student and a teacher culminating with my graduation from Central Catholic High School and The University of Portland. It is with great honor and pride that I call The Madeleine community my home.
Sixth grade is the first leg in the final three chapters of elementary school here at The Madeleine School. This is the year when students really get a taste of the responsibilities and routines that are expected of them as they make their way toward high school. It is our goal to prepare every 6th grade student academically, socially, and spiritually during this formative and important school year. Students will study ancient civilizations in history, nature and life in science, fractions and statistics in math, and the origins of our covenant with God in religion. Note taking, effective test preparation, and classic literature are also emphasized throughout the year.