Mr. Christopher Huelsman

chuelsman@stgabriel.net 



Education Experience Biography
Homework Important Documents Other Links

      

Teaching Assistant:

Mrs. Carol Hills

chills@stgabriel.net

Education: 

  • Master in Education, University of Louisville
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Kentucky
  • Graduate from St. Xavier High School

Experience:

  • 6 years experience teaching Science and Literature for 7th – 8th grade at St. Athanasius School.

Biography:

Mr. Christopher Huelsman was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Ascension elementary school and St. Xavier high school. In college, Mr. Huelsman studied education and received his B.A. from the University of Kentucky. It was also there that he met his future wife, Shannon, while attending one of many Catholic Newman Center functions. After graduation, Mr. Huelsman worked for half a year as a full-time substitute science teacher for Tates Creek high school in Lexington before beginning at St. Athanasius back in Louisville. During his time at St. Athanasius, Mr. Huelsman earned his M.Ed. at the University of Louisville, taught for the Broadening Education for Today’s Students program (B.E.T.S.), and moderated for Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, Governor’s Cup, Newspaper Club, and Video Game Club. In his free time, Mr. Huelsman enjoys traveling, eating out at local places, playing the Wii, and surfing the Internet. He is also an avid Kentucky fan. (GO CATS!)

Mr. Huelsman is happily married to Shannon Huelsman, who recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. They currently have no children, but are planning for some in the near future. They are both current members of St. Gabriel Parish.

Mr. Huelsman is very excited to be starting at St. Gabriel and hopes that working for his aunt will only strengthen the Christian family image that this school community has long established. When asked about his thoughts on Catholic education and life, Mr. Huelsman replied, “Our Catholic faith is a fundamental link to our past, present, and future community. To this end, it is important that we actively participate in the traditions of our faith and constantly continue to educate ourselves and others in our Catholic values. If we as a community can accomplish these goals then we will have truly given a great gift to today’s youth.” On a lighter note, he added, “The secret to life is learning to see and appreciate the little things that God gives you every day; and when you put your faith and trust in God, all things are possible!”

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Important Documents:

English & Religion Syllabi

Vocabulary Set #1

Vocabulary Set #2

Confirmation Saint Report Guidelines

Vocabulary Set #3

Saint Report - Title Sample Page & Works Cited Guidelines

Archbishop Letter Guidelines

Vocabulary Set #4

Vocabulary Set #5

Vocabulary Set #6

Jesse Tree Symbols & Related Scripture Readings

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Homework:

Homework is available online as a courtesy and is given to students in class.   Students are responsible for homework even if it is not listed on the web.


2nd Quarter Assignments
Week of October 13th:
  • Monday: No School
  • Tuesday: 
    • Religion: Confirmation Folders Due
  • Wednesday: No Assignment
  • Thursday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf, answer the following: pg.89 #(15-25) & pg.91 #(20-30)
  • Friday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf, answer the following: pg.93 #(25-35), pg.94 #(50-60), & pg.96 #(9-18)
    • Religion: Open Note Quiz on Confirmation Packet #6: Experiencing God's Love in the Church
Week of October 20th:
  • Monday: No Assignment
  • Tuesday: 
    • English: Vocabulary Quiz on words 1-10 in Vocabulary Set #4
    • English: Complete Vocabulary WS
  • Wednesday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf, answer the following: pg.99 #(23-35)
  • Thursday: No Assignment
  • Friday: No Assignment
Week of October 27th:
  • Monday: No Assignment
  • Tuesday: 
  • Wednesday: No Assignment
  • Thursday: No Assignment
  • Friday: 
    • Religion: (Due Monday) Finish Final Draft of Archbishop Letter
Week of November 3rd:
  • Monday: 
    • English: (Due Wednesday) On loose-leaf, answer the following review questions: pg.102 #(1-10, 19-30, 64-82)
  • Tuesday: Prayer Day
  • Wednesday: 
    • English: Study for Grammar Test Unit 2: Nouns, Appositives, & The Raven
  • Thursday: 
    • English: Test on Grammar Unit 2: Nouns, Appositives, & The Raven
  • Friday: 
    • Religion: Quiz on Symbols of the Church

Week of November 10th:

  • Monday: 
    • Religion (8F & 8O only)
      • Using your Bible, look up the following passages that are listed in your Confirmation packet:
        Jeremiah 1:4-10
        Matthew 5:1-11
        Matthew 3:13-17
        Acts 2:1-4
        John 6:47-58
      • In your notebook, answer the discussion questions that appear after each passage in your packet. Make sure to restate the question and answer in complete sentences.
      • When you are finished, read Exodus 3:1-12 and answer the following questions:
            - How is the Burning Bush similar to the Holy Spirit?
            - Why does God want Moses to represent Him?
    • English: (8O only) 
      • Read the following short stories out of your English book starting on pg.114
        1. "An Introduction to Greek Mythology"
        2. "Icarus and Daedalus"
        3. "Greek Gods and Mortals"
      • On loose-leaf paper, answer the three questions at the end of each story. Restate the question in your answer and answer in complete sentences.
      • In addition write down every proper noun in all three stories and write a brief description/definition of each on your paper.
  • Tuesday: 
    • English: Complete Vocabulary WS
  • Wednesday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf, answer the following: pg.147 #(19-28) & pg.149 (9-18)
    • Religion (8H only)
      • Using your Bible, look up the following passages that are listed in your Confirmation packet:
        Jeremiah 1:4-10
        Matthew 5:1-11
        Matthew 3:13-17
        Acts 2:1-4
        John 6:47-58
      • In your notebook, answer the discussion questions that appear after each passage in your packet. Make sure to restate the question and answer in complete sentences.
      • When you are finished, read Exodus 3:1-12 and answer the following questions:
            - How is the Burning Bush similar to the Holy Spirit?
            - Why does God want Moses to represent Him?
  • Thursday: 
    • English: (8F only) 
      • Read the following short stories out of your English book starting on pg.114
        1. "An Introduction to Greek Mythology"
        2. "Icarus and Daedalus"
        3. "Greek Gods and Mortals"
      • On loose-leaf paper, answer the three questions at the end of each story. Restate the question in your answer and answer in complete sentences.
      • In addition write down every proper noun in all three stories and write a brief description/definition of each on your paper.
  • Friday: No Assignment

Week of November 17th:

  • Monday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf, answer the following review questions: pg.152 #(16-36).
      • For questions 16-24, please create a chart that shows the following for each word: Present Tense, Past Tense, Future Tense, Present Participle, Past Participle
  • Tuesday: 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English: Finish HSPT questions if not completed in class.
  • Thursday: No Assignment
  • Friday: Field Trip to Trinity to watch: "Thread that Runs so True"
    • Religion: Confirmation mantels should be completed by this date.
    • English: Element Baby Book pgs. 1, 4, & 7 Due (See Ms. Fulk's Element Baby Book Assignment for details)

Week of November 24th:

  • Monday: No Assignment
  • Tuesday: Field Trip to the Speed Art Museum
  • Wednesday: No School
  • Thursday: Thanksgiving Day
    • Religion: Give thanks to God for something good in your life
  • Friday: No School

Week of December 1st:

  • Monday: No Assignment
  • Tuesday: 
    • English: Vocabulary Quiz on words 1-10 in Vocabulary Set #6
    • English: Complete Vocabulary WS 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf paper, please answer: #(1-16) on pg. 156 & #(9-16) on pg. 159
      • Create a grid similar to the ones you did for practice.
  • Thursday: 
    • English: On loose-leaf paper, please answer: #(9-18) on pg. 161 & #(1-10) on pg. 179
    • Religion: Research the origins/legends/symbolisms of your selected "Advent/Christmas Tradition"
  • Friday: No Assignment

Week of December 8th:

  • Monday: 
    • English: (8H & 8F only) On loose-leaf paper, please answer: #(8-18) on pg. 163 & #(19-29) on pg. 166
  • Tuesday: 
  • Wednesday: Reconciliation Service @ 9:30
    • English: (8O only) On loose-leaf paper, please answer: #(8-18) on pg. 163 & #(19-29) on pg. 166
  • Thursday: No Assignments
  • Friday: 
    • Religion: Finish powerpoint persentation for selected "Advent/Christmas Tradition"

Week of December 15th:

  • Monday: 
    • Religion: Quiz on Jesse Tree Symbols, The Nativity Story, and Advent Wreath Prayers
    • English: (8O & 8F only) On loose-leaf paper, please answer: #(9-16) on pg. 196 & #(10-18) on pg. 200
  • Tuesday: 
    • Religion: Powerpoint presentations in class on selected "Advent/Christmas Tradition"
    • English: On loose-leaf paper, please answer: #(1-40 & 47-54) on pg. 183
  • Wednesday: 
    • Religion: Powerpoint presentations in class on selected "Advent/Christmas Tradition"
  • Thursday: 
    • English: Test on Grammar Unit 3
  • Friday: 11:00 Dismissal 
    • [End of Mr. Huelsman's grading period for the quarter.]

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Other Links:

High School Placement Test

Saint Research Websites:

Humanitarian Sites:

  • Free Rice (Students build vocabulary skills while helping feed the poor)
  • The Hunger Site (Click on the site daily to help feed the poor)

Puzzle & Game Sites:

Quick Recall / Governor's Cup Sites:

Other links coming soon....

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Please feel free to contact me via email, send a note with your child, or leave a message at the school office: (502) 239-5535 ext#232.  I will respond to your message as soon as possible.

Mr. Christopher Huelsman - chuelsman@stgabriel.net