Middle School Curriculum and Grade Level Distinctives

Departmentalized and differentiated Math, English, Literature, and History classes

Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards with mobile iPad, document camera & personal computer Chromebooks for research, word processing, Google Slides & access to educational websites

Oral Presentations:

• Greek Myth Presentations
• Debates
• Informative Speech

Major Writing Projects:

• Research Reports
• Summaries
• Persuasive Essay
• Greek Myth Narratives

Interactive Science Laboratory:

• Required to participate in STEM EXPO

Field trips:

• Shadow Day, LACMA, Getty Center, Skirball Museum
• Ancient Antiquities Tour
• AstroCamp [3 days/2 nights]
• Christmas Ball
• Dance Classes
• Etiquette Classes

Literature & English:

• Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program
• Literature Read Alouds
• Literature Circles
• Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Skills

Math:

• 6th Grade Progress in Mathematics or 7th Grade Fundamentals of Pre-Algebra, Lone Star Learning Problem of the Day, Mountain Math, ST Mind Math on Chromebooks and more

History/Social Studies/Geography:

• The Ancient World – project-based Interactive Curriculum

Science:

• Earth’s Structure & Surface, Water & Atmosphere, Astronomy

Bible:

• The Life of Christ, Memory Verses, Daily Devotions, Heartwork

Enrichment Classes:

• PE, Library, Spanish, Computers, Music/Dance, Mandarin Chinese (optional)

Departmentalized with departmentalized and differentiated Math, English, Science, and History classes (positioning for AP Track in high School)

Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards, mobile iPad connection, document camera, & personal MacBook laptops for research, word processing, PowerPoint, & access to educational websites, drafting & design, digital media editing, video production, etc.

Oral Presentations:

• Biographical Presentation, Persuasive Speech, Debates, Communications Course

Major Writing Projects:

• Research Reports, Argument Essays, Responses to Literature, Travel Brochure
• Interactive Science Laboratory:
• Pond Water Microscope Investigation,
• Mitosis Project, Frog & Eye Dissections,
• Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO

Field trips:

• Winter Camp Overnight, Medieval Times, Community Outreach
• Catalina Marine Institute Overnight

English:

• Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program, Literature Read Alouds, Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Skills

Math:

• 7th Grade Pre-Algebra or High School Algebra I

History/Social Studies/Geography:

• Medieval World History – project-based Interactive Curriculum, Current Events

Science:

• Life Science & Hands-on Investigations, Creation Science

Bible:

• Biblical Worldview, Daily Devotions, Small Group Discipleship

Information Media Technology [IMT]:

• Computer Applications, Media Literacy, Drafting & Design

Spanish:

• High School Spanish 1A

Life Skills:

• Strategies for Life, Communications, Dave Ramsey’s Introduction to Personal Finance

Physical Education:

• General PE or After-school Sports Team [basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball, soccer]

Electives:

• Musical Arts (guitar, percussion, voice), Media Arts (video production, digital photography), Creative Arts (architecture, fashion design, sculpture), Domestic Arts (fine arts, cooking, calligraphy, cake decorating)

Departmentalized with departmentalized and differentiated Math, English, Science, and History classes (positioning for AP Track in high School)

Technology-rich classroom with Interactive Whiteboards, mobile iPad connection, document camera, & personal MacBook laptops for research, word processing, PowerPoint, & access to educational websites, drafting & design, digital media editing, video production, etc.

Oral Presentations:

• Biographical Presentation, Persuasive Speech, Debates, Communications Course
• Major Writing Projects:
• Research Reports
• Propaganda Project
• Argument Essay
• Responses to Literature
• Resume’

Interactive Science Laboratory:

• Operation Egg Drop, Atomic Model Project, Satellite Mapping, Opportunity to participate in STEM EXPO

Field trips:

• Winter Camp Overnight
• Medieval Times
• Community Outreach
• Disneyland Overnight

English:

• Novel Studies & Accelerated Reader Library Program, Literature Read Alouds, Emphasis on Building Exceptional Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Skills

Math:

• High School Algebra I or Geometry

History/Social Studies/Geography:

• United States History – project-based Interactive Curriculum, Current Events

Science:

• Physical Science & Hands-on Investigations, Creation Science

Bible:

• Biblical Worldview, Daily Devotions, Small Group Discipleship

Information Media Technology [IMT]:

• Technology Education: Learning by Design, Business Communications

Spanish:

• High School Spanish 1B

Life Skills:

• Strategies for Life, Communications, Dave Ramsey’s Introduction to Personal Finance

Physical Education:

• General PE or After-school Sports Team [basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball, soccer]

Electives:

• Musical Arts (guitar, percussion, voice), Media Arts (video production, digital photography), Creative Arts (architecture, fashion design, sculpture), Domestic Arts (fine arts, cooking, calligraphy, cake decorating)