This year the 7th graders learned how to make podcasts. They select a podcast type, wrote scripts, interviewed people, and edited their podcast with the goal of creating an engaging story. These are just a few of the amazing podcast that they produced.
The Effects of a Four-Day School Week
Many people at St. Philip’s have talked about how long the week feels, so what would happen if we made it shorter? This podcast takes a look at the pros and cons of a four-day school week and investigates the realities shorting the school week. With a special interview with Principal Ramirez, this podcast will get you wondering if you really want to only attend school for four days a week!
Understanding Kids: Fashion Trends
Welcome to episode one of Understanding Kids where 7th grade students explore things that parents might not understand about kids. In this episode, fashion trends are explored. What are they? Where do they come from? What do parents think about these trends? You might be surprised by the truth!
Do What You Wish: Ben Bulatao; Famous for Editing
For many 1st generation immigrants, the pressure to have prestigious jobs is real! Parents want their children to make it big in America and often push them to become doctors or lawyers. Listen to six-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee and one-time Eddie Award nominee Ben Bulato describes his experience with finding his unique job and the reasons he pursued it despite his parent’s objections.
Make a Difference: Issues with Homelessness
You may know about homelessness but you may not know how it affects our city, country, and world. Join us today as we interview Dr. William Tierney who led an 18-month research project that documented the experiences of homeless youth in the Los Angeles school system. He was able to develop research-driven policies on how to improve access to education for homeless youth. Listen to find out ways that you can make a difference with this serious topic.
Social Media and the Life of a Junior High Student
We reached out to local pediatrician Mary Ellen McCormick to find out the effects of social media on the adolescent. She shares how social media affects academic habits and social qualities. We even discovered that there are some positive effects of social media. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of social media.
Exploring the Past: D-Day
How does one battle affect the world? With special insight from our Social Studies teacher, Mr. Weyermuller, we will explore how D-Day was a turning point in World War II and a military success. In this podcast, we discuss exactly what D-Day was and why it should be remembered today.
The Falcon's Fables 