Junior High – 6th Grade

Language Arts

Includes literature, poetry memorization, vocabulary, the mechanics of grammar and writing, and connecting writing with other subjects such as history and science.  Students will further develop their knowledge and command of literary devices and tools and incorporate these into their personal writing.

• IEW
• Grammar- Growing with Grammar 6
• The Grammar of Spelling, Spelling City
• Select novels and literature instruction

History/Geography/Bible

History and geography studies will focus upon a rotating schedule of 4 time periods. Texts employing a strong narrative method are used in each grade, as well as biography and historical fiction novels to engage students in a meaningful way with our rich and eventful past.  Students will present research projects and papers, memorize geography, and compile a projects.  Lively Socratic discussions will aid students in making connections between historical events and a Biblical worldview. Students memorize Scripture using Seeds Family Worship CDs. Samples of our curriculum include:

• Story of the World
• The History of U.S.
• Map Trek
• Veritas Press History Timeline Cards
• Historical fiction selections

Science

Art

Our curriculum utilizes creative instruction to help every student develop a love for art and a healthy self-image in a way that emphasizes the value and talent of each child. Students will move through units that explore the main elements of art: texture, form, space, shape, color, value and line, while navigating through artwork of some of history’s masters.

Logic

This course is designed to teach logic and critical thinking skills. Students will engage in lively Socratic discussions after reading chapters in order to solve thinking problems, analyze opposing viewpoints, analyze evidence and sources, how to list reasons you believe something and much more.

Spanish

Our Spanish program teaches comprehension of the language for reading purposes and encourages a wide range of approaches to language learning.

Latin

Our Latin program teaches comprehension of the Latin language for reading purposes and encourages a wide range of approaches to language learning. Samples of curriculum include Cambridge, Oxford, and Latin for Children.

Math

Students will learn math in their appropriate placement level of Saxon Math.

Study Hall

Study hall is available if your student requires additional study time for any subject.  This would take the place of an elective.

Junior High – 7th/8th Grades

Language Arts

Includes literature, poetry memorization, vocabulary, the mechanics of grammar and writing, and connecting writing with other subjects such as history and science.  Students will further develop their knowledge and command of literary devices and tools and incorporate these into their personal writing.

• Write-Shop I or II:  An Incremental Writing Program
• Novel selections
• Grammar 

History/Geography/Bible

History and geography studies will focus upon a rotating schedule of 4 time periods. Texts employing a strong narrative method are used in each grade, as well as biography and historical fiction novels to engage students in a meaningful way with our rich and eventful past.  Students will present research projects and papers, memorize geography, and compile a projects.  Lively Socratic discussions will aid students in making connections between historical events and a Biblical worldview. Students memorize Scripture using Seeds Family Worship CDs. Samples of our curriculum include:

• Story of the World
• The History of U.S.
• Map Trek
• Veritas Press History Timeline Cards
• Historical fiction selections

Life Science

The course provides a thorough overview of the life sciences. Activity pages with color illustrations and photographs are included in the back of the student text. Objectives are listed at the beginning of each section, and self quizzes and regular review questions are at the end of each chapter. There is increased emphasis on Bible integration as well as career features, increased compliance with national and state science standards, enhanced appendices on classification and biomes, and an expanded glossary and index.

• Life Science – Science Shepherd

Physical Science

Topics covered include types of matter, energy, order and design in creation, forces and fields, measurement, motion, sound and light, electricity and magnetism, and the nature of scientific knowledge. This text leads Christian students to study and think as stewards of God’s good creation.

• Novare Physical Science

Spanish

Our Spanish program teaches comprehension of the Latin language for reading purposes and encourages a wide range of approaches to language learning.

Latin

Our Latin program teaches comprehension of the Latin language for reading purposes and encourages a wide range of approaches to language learning. Samples of curriculum are Cambridge, Oxford, Latin Alive.

 Math

Students will learn math in their appropriate placement level of Saxon math through Pre-Algebra, and will study Algebra or Geometry using McDougal Littell.

Study Hall

Study hall is available if your student requires additional study time for any subject.  This would take the place of an elective.

Sample Electives – Art, Logic, Computer Skills, Life Skills

Art

Our curriculum utilizes creative instruction to help every student develop a love for art and a healthy self-image in a way that emphasizes the value and talent of each individual. Students will move through units that explore the main elements of art: texture, form, space, shape, color, value and line, while navigating through artwork of some of history’s masters.

 Logic

This course will welcome students into the fascinating realm of formal, deductive logic. Formal logic studies how an argument is put together—the form or structure of an argument. It is intended to emphasize the practical and real-world application of soundly structured, deductive logic. Using methods such as Socratic dialogue, ample discussion, and integration of other subjects, it teaches the ways in which students learn best.  Samples texts include The Discovery of Deduction: An Introduction to Formal Logic and Traditional Logic by Memoria Press.