Random Facts
Who founded Saint Augustine, FL?
Pedro Menendez
What are Mr. Morrow's three Golden Rules?
Respect, Order, and Responsibility
Who said, "The study of history is the best medicine for a sick mind; for in history you have a record..."
Livy
What must students do for all exams?
Circle or box their answers
Who said, "In reading great literature I became a thousand men and yet remain myself...."
C.S. Lewis
Where and when was the first Mass celebrated in Florida?
Saint Augustine, FL, on September 8, 1565
What is respect the outward expression and disposition of?
Charity
In the pacing guide, what is the title of Unit 2?
The New World
What is the policy for corrections?
50% credit back and 4 business days to complete
What is the 5th book we plan on reading in Literature class this year?
Treasure Island
What year did Saint Thomas More Academy start?
2011
What does St. Augustine define peace as?
The tranquility of order
How has history been passed down to us from times of old?
Stories and parables
What must students do for homework?
All odd problems and show your work
How have we passed down literature for centuries and the lesson within their lines?
Stories
What is the birthdate of Mr. Morrow?
June 24, 1996
What is a synonym for responsibility?
Reliable/ Trustworthy/ Accountable/ Answerable
What is the definition of history?
The unfolding of the providential plan uniting divine power and human freedom
What is one real-world example of mathematics? (It is a Science)
Physics or Astronomy
What does The Little Prince say grown-ups always say and are worried about?
Matters of consequence
What do the three roosters on the school flag represent?
The three crows of the rooster when Saint Peter denied Our Lord
Why are procedures and guidelines important for mankind?
They help man, who has a fallen nature, have boundaries that keep him in line to serve his ultimate end better: the beatific vision (Love and serve God).
What is history nothing more than?
The study of the unfolding of God’s Providential plan for human beings
Name two of the four ways mathematics lays the foundation for the intellectual life:
1. Frees the student from the grip of skepticism
2. Prepares the mind to think clearly and expands the ability to know
3. Opens the mind in wonder to the beauty and order of God's universe
4. Helps the mind analyze the natural world
Why do we study language arts?
To have an instinct for the True, the Good, and the Beautiful