The spiritual development of our students is central to our school's mission. Our middle school religion curriculum includes the areas of study such as sacred scripture, 教会历史和传统, 礼仪和圣餐, 美德, 正义, 学说, 圣礼, 和精神. Additionally, we focus on morality, respect for life, community service 和 the importance of prayer.

Specific areas of study at each grade level include:

六年级: 基督教的《彩乐园应用下载》.

七年级: New Testament 和 preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

八年级: 十诫与道德.

超越宗教课程, 我们的学生积极参与祷告, 学校仪式, 撤退, 祈祷, 和 a wide variety of service projects throughout the year. We aim to actively create a mutually supportive environment that fosters a love for God, love for one another 和 a desire to serve the greater community.

The language arts curriculum for middle school includes rigorous coursework in both writing 和 literature:

Writing skills are honed through extensive work on grammar 和 usage, 词性和句子结构. Students are tasked to 应用 these skills within a variety of writing styles (autobiographical, 描述性的, 研究, 有说服力的, 比较与对比, creative writing 和 诗歌) 和 approaches (timed writing, 论文, MLA格式和大纲).

Literature classes deliver exp和ed reading 和 vocabulary skills, as well as underst和ing of literary elements such as plot construction, 描述, 主题, 背景和象征意义. Students are exposed to a wide range of literature, 包括神话, 小说, 诗歌, 短篇小说和纪实小说, with both independent 和 group reading assignments.

Language arts skills are further advanced by interdisciplinary teaming 和 研究-based presentations throughout 中学.

There are two main paths students typically follow:

Most students begin 6th grade on the middle path, 上六年级数学课, followed by Introduction to Pre-Algebra in 7th grade, 和 finishing middle school with an Introduction to Algebra 1 in 8th grade. These students will likely take Algebra 1 in 9th grade.

其他学生在六年级修高等数学, moving into Pre-Algebra in 7th 和 Algebra 1 Honors in 8th grade, typically followed by Algebra 2 or Geometry in high school.

Student placements in 中学 math are made with careful consideration of previous test scores, 成绩, 从以前的老师那里获得信息. Although most students remain on the same path from 6th through 8th grade, 学生可以根据需要移动. We are extremely proud of our exceptional math program 和 its ability to meet the needs of all our students, 让他们为高中做好准备.

六年级:

六年级的科学重点是 地球科学. The 地球科学 curriculum builds on the natural curiosity of students. By connecting them to the beauty of geological history, 世界各地令人惊叹的地貌, 海洋和空气的本质, 还有彩乐园应用下载宇宙的最新发现, the curriculum gives students an opportunity to relate to their everyday world. Students will explore topics such as the fundamentals of geology, 海洋学, 气象学, 和 astronomy; Earth’s minerals 和 rocks; Earth’s interior; plate tectonics, 地震, 火山, 和 the 运动s of continents; geology 和 the fossil record; the oceans 和 the atmosphere; the solar system 和 the universe. Lesson assignments help students discover how scientists investigate the science of our planet.

七年级:

七年级的科学重点是 生命科学. The 生命科学 program invites students to investigate the world of living things—at levels both large 和 small—by reading, 观察, 和 experimenting with aspects of life on Earth. Students explore an amazing variety of organisms, the complex workings of the cell 和 cell biology, the relationship between living things 和 their environments, 和 discoveries in the world of modern 遗传学. 学生们讨论诸如生态学之类的话题, 微生物, 动物, 植物, 细胞, 动物, 物种, 适应, 遗传, 遗传学, 以及地球上生命的历史. Lesson activities 和 assignments help students discover how scientists investigate the living world.

八年级:

八年级的科学重点是 物理科学. The 物理科学 program introduces students to many aspects of the physical world, focusing first on chemistry 和 then on physics. The course provides an overview of the physical world 和 gives students tools 和 concepts to think clearly about matter, 原子, 分子, 化学反应, 运动, 力, 动力, 工作和机器, 能源, 波, 电, 光, 以及化学和物理的其他方面. 在其他科目中, students study the structure of 原子; the elements 和 the Periodic Table; 化学反应; 力s, 包括重力, 运动, 加速度, 和 mass; 和 能源, 包括光, 热, 电, 和磁.

The following courses will focus on critical thinking, problem solving, 和 analytical skills.

六年级:

The 6th grade year is a study of ancient World History. Students study the development of world civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere, beginning with Early Humankind 和 the Neolithic Revolution through the development of the first major civilizations. All units include an examination of the impact of religion, 经济学, 政治, 以及发展中国家的社会史. Students study the development 和 changes of complex civilizations. Emphasis is placed on the fact that many of the civilizations developed concurrently 和 impacted each other.

七年级:

Students begin the school year learning about the world’s geography, 重点是东半球. Students will learn to interpret the world through the five 主题s of geography: place, 位置, 人类环境交互, 运动, 和地区. 结果是, students will examine the major regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, 和 break each down into its physical 和 human characteristics, 重点放在它的文化上.

在这一年的第二学期, Civics is introduced 和 students will study the ins 和 outs of the United States government. Major topics covered by the course include the foundational documents on the government, 我们代议制民主的基础, 以及我们的法律制度. Students will explore 和 develop life skills that are key to being a flourishing member of American society, 包括个人理财, 公民参与, 政治反思, 遵循天主教教义.

八年级:

Students study the history of the United States from the age of exploration 和 colonization to the end of Reconstruction in 1877. This course allows students to take a closer look at a particular segment of history 和 gives them a different perspective than other social studies courses. Students will examine the full scope of Early American history including the American Revolution 和 writing of the 宪法, 共和国早期和杰克逊时代, 西进运动, 和 the rise of sectionalism before the course culminates with the Civil War 和 Reconstruction. Students will also examine the Rights 和 Responsibilities as Citizens as laid out by the U.S. 宪法.

Created to inspire 和 encourage bright young minds, electives are also wonderful springboards for exploring new interests 和 应用ing learning in unique ways.

中学 students in each grade level have the opportunity to take up to two electives offered in a school year; as well as the opportunity to repeat some of their favorites. The curriculum is built to grow 和 exp和 with the students who are passionate to be challenged if they want to take a class twice.

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