Secondary Sisters: 7-12 Perks

With week two finishing up (TGIF people), I would like to pat myself on the back a little bit. Eight days of school and 132 names mastered! That would be first names only, but the last names are slowly learned as I continue to update my gradebook. Go me!

This is the first year I am working at a 7-12 school. I have previously taught at a 9-12 high school, a 5-8 middle school, and a K-12 school (the one in Alaska). I am beginning to dig the 7-12 situation for a few reasons:

One class to prep for. This comes in handy when you are working on a MEd as well.
I am teaching middle school students (my favorite) but get to be involved in high school activities, such as homecoming contents, varsity athletics, and spirit week fun. Love it!
I am part of both the 7th grade team of teachers AND the 7-12 social studies department. This kind of rocks :)

I do miss visiting the “littles” at my K-12 school. Small Eskimo children are just about the cutest thing in this world. I can see myself teaching K-6 students in the future as I work toward becoming a licensed reading specialist (this was a choice inspired my struggling readers in Alaska. So glad I decided to pursue Reading and Literacy Education). But for now, I am loving my 7-12 perks :)

Have a great weekend! What will you be doing? I will be heading to a high school football game tonight in support of my husband (also a teacher and a coach). Friday Night Lights!