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:

  • 1 year experience teaching English and Religion for 8th grade at St. Gabriel the Archangel School
  • 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. At St. Gabriel the Archangel, he continues to coach students in Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, and Governor's Cup. 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 works as a Physician Assistant in the Louisville Area. They currently have no children, but are planning for some in the near future. They are both current members of St. Gabriel Parish.

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: (Some links are under revision and may not work..)

English & Religion Syllabi (2009-2010)

Archbishop Letter Guidelines

Confirmation Saint Report - Project Guidelines

Confirmation Saint Report - Information Sheet

Confirmation Saint Report - Sample Title Page & Works Cited Guidelines

Confirmation Saint Report - Student Examples (2008-2009)

Confirmation Saint Report - Grading Rubric

Origins of Advent / Christmas Traditions - Grading Rubric

Jesse Tree Symbols & Related Scripture Readings

Abstinence Education Initiative Program Outline

Stations of the Cross - Project Guidelines

Stations of the Cross - Grading Rubric

How to use Movie Maker on Windows

Vocabulary Set #1

Vocabulary Set #2

Vocabulary Set #3

Vocabulary Set #4

Vocabulary Set #5

Vocabulary Set #7

Vocabulary Set #8

Vocabulary Set #9

Vocabulary Set #10

Vocabulary Set #11

Vocabulary Set #12

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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.



4th Quarter Assignments

Week of March 1st:
  • Monday: 
    • English - Finish 'Alphabet Poem II' if not completed during class 
    • Religion - Introduction to Windows Movie Maker
  • Tuesday:
    • English - Finsih 'I love.. Poem' if not completed during class
    • Religion - Read pg. 73-80 in COL Book and copy/answer questions (1-10 & 1-8) on pg. 80
  • Wednesday: 
  • Thursday: [Conferences]
  • Friday: [No School - Conference Break]
Week of March 8th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - Finish 'Thinking Back Poem' if not completed during class
    • Religion - (8H & 8F only) Discussion of the epistiles and the Jewish persecution of early Christianity
  • Tuesday:
    • English - Finish 'Conversation Poem' if not completed during class
    • Religion - (8O only) Discussion of the epistiles and the Jewish persecution of early Christianity
  • Wednesday: 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - Present 'Conversation Poems' to the rest of the class
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
      • Stations of the Cross: Mrs. Fulk's Homeroom
Week of March 15th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
      • Stations of the Cross: Mrs. Olgin's Homeroom
Week of March 22nd:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Vocabulary Quiz on words 1-10 in Vocabulary List #11
    • Religion - Video presentation of "The Silent Witness"
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - Finish video presentation of "The Silent Witness"
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - Discussion of "The Silent Witness"
      • Stations of the Cross: Mixed Homerooms
Week of March 29th: [Holy Week]
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Vocabulary Quiz on words 11-20 in Vocabulary List #11
    • Religion - Stations of the Cross Project Presentations
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - [Seder Meal] Discussion of the importance of Passover to the Last Supper
      • Stations of the Cross Project Presentations
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - [Good Friday] 
      • Stations of the Cross Project Presentations
Week of April 5th: [Spring Break!]

 Week of April 12th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Vocabulary Quiz on words 1-10 in Vocabulary List #12
    • Religion - 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
Week of April 19th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Vocabulary Quiz on words 11-20 in Vocabulary List #12
    • Religion - 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
Week of April 26th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Vocabulary Quiz on words 1-10 in Vocabulary List #13
    • Religion - 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: [No School - Oaks Day]
Week of May 3rd: [Washington DC Trip!]

Week of May 10th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Vocabulary Quiz on words 11-20 in Vocabulary List #13
    • Religion - 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
Week of May 17th:
  • Monday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Tuesday:
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • English - Cummulative Vocabulary Test #2 on Vocabulary Lists #10, #11, #12, & #13
    • Religion - 
  • Thursday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • English - 
    • Religion - 
Week of May 24th:
  • Monday:
  • Tuesday: [8th Grade Graduation]
  • Wednesday: 
  • Thursday: 
  • Friday: [Last Day of School / 11:00 Dismissal]
[End of Mr. Huelsman's grading period for the quarter.]

Note on Power School
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Please remember when you log on to Power School, to check your child’s grades, to do so as YOU and NOT as your child.  Power School lets us know when you log-on and check your child’s grades.  This way we know you are staying informed.  If you have misplaced your personal log-in information, please contact Mrs. Kremer at skremer@stgabriel.net .  She will be happy to forward that information to you.  As always, thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us educate your child.

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Other Links:

President Obama's Address to School Students*

(* = Due to the controversy that has resulted in the media over this speech, it will not be shown during class. I am making it available for parents to view and discuss it together with their sons/daughters as an optional activity.)


Stations of the Cross Project Examples:

The Nativity Story (2006)

High School Placement Test:

English/Vocabulary Websites

Rosary Prayers / Mysteries of the Rosary:

Saint Research Websites:

Humanitarian Sites:

  • Free Rice (Students build vocabulary skills while supporting sponsors that donate food to the poor)
  • Free Poverty (Students build geography skills while supporting sponsors that donate water to the poor)
  • The Hunger Site (Click on the site daily to help feed the poor)

Puzzle & Game Sites:

Quick Recall / Academic Team Sites:

Governor's Cup Sites:

Future Problem Solving Sites:

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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