Mrs. Kathy Snyder graduated from Albright College with a B.A. degree in Secondary Education and History. She was involved in numerous sports and was named Outstanding Senior Athlete. Mrs. Snyder has been teaching for 17 years, the past 11 years of which have been at La Salle Academy. Previously, she taught 7th, 8th, and 10th grade social studies in the Daniel Boone School District. Mrs. Snyder holds an Instructional II Certification. She is a member of NCEA and was named in Who's Who Among American Teachers.

Mrs. Snyder is La Salle Academy's Social Studies Coordinator and monitors La Salle's History Fair. She coordinates the National Geography Bee and mock presidential elections. Mrs. Snyder serves on the Diocese of Allentown Middle School Committee.

Fun Activities in Seventh Grade:

Seventh grade is an important year because students start to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation which they receive in eighth grade.

Seventh grade students utilize the science lab to perform experiments, create slides to examine under microscopes, and build models of cells. They learn more about the scientific method by participating in the Science Fair and visiting a science center. In addition, the students visit the Renaissance Fair to experience history. They develop public speaking skills by participating in the Declamation Contest.

SEVENTH GRADE CURRICULUM