Language Arts
Our Language Arts course encourages students to delve into literary analysis and close reading of various texts, including short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and informational texts. The focus is on interpreting literary works and analyzing informational texts, all while honing oral and written communication skills in standard English.
Students are encouraged to interpret literature and understand how the cultural context of a literary work contributes to its themes and ideas. Analysis of language, structure, and the various elements of information media helps students develop the information literacy skills they will need for academic success and navigating the world. Our emphasis on goal-setting, reflection, and self-monitoring helps students become metacognitive learners. The course includes discussion activities that engage students while creating a sense of community.
Algebra
Our Algebra course prepares students for more advanced studies in algebra. Students solve linear equations and systems of equations, work with radical and integer exponents, and gain a conceptual understanding of functions and models. The course also emphasizes the Pythagorean theorem and explores similarity and congruence to prepare students for more advanced study in geometry, including the quantifying, scaling and alteration of shapes within a plane.
Math
Grade 8 Math prepares students for more advanced algebra by introducing linear equations and systems of equations, as well as exponents, functions, and modeling. These ideas will be integrated with a deeper understanding of geometry and real-world problems.
Physical Science
Our Physical Science course provides an overview of the physical world, equipping students with the tools and concepts to think clearly about matter, atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, motion, force, momentum, work, machines, energy, waves, electricity, light, and other aspects of chemistry and physics.
World History
Our Intermediate World History A course provides a sweeping overview of human history from prehistoric times to the fourteenth century. It is chronologically structured and weaves in geographical concepts as they naturally occur in the historical narrative. Students explore the earliest hunter-gatherers and farmers and the four river valley civilizations. After a brief unit on writing, we will study the origins of Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism in their historical contexts.
Art
In the Art course for 7th grade, students delve deeper into the fundamental concepts of art, understanding the purpose of natural history museums, and evaluating various art forms. The course, which spans one semester, takes students on a journey through the art history of the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
They learn to identify and discuss the formal elements, principles of design, and stylistic characteristics found in artworks from various world regions using relevant terminology. The course content is supplemented with hands-on activities, discussions, written assignments, and objective assessments. This approach not only enhances their understanding of art but also helps them appreciate the historical and cultural contexts of the artworks they study.
Spotlight on Music
Our Spotlight on Music program promotes successful music learning as students continue to explore and build on their foundational skills. The program includes enriching musical experiences that help students understand music concepts. Students will enjoy a vast quality of musical experience through interactive learning activities like focused listening, singing, dancing, and playing instruments like the recorder. Spotlight on Music provides opportunities for students to make meaningful connections with math, language arts, science, social studies, and other subjects.
Health & Physical Education
In our eighth-grade Physical Education course, students are exposed to various physical activities and fitness concepts that contribute to their overall physical activity level. The course gives students fitness knowledge and skills that can be incorporated into their lives now and in the future. They will learn about heart rate, fitness testing, goal setting, flexibility, aerobic/anaerobic exercise, strength training, and both individual and team athletics.
Business, Computers, and Information Technology
Our Business, Computers, and Information Technology course provides students with real-life instruction of various societal experiences they will encounter later in life. Topics covered include budgeting, entrepreneurship, coding, Microsoft Office Suite, management, digital citizenship, and the basics of information technology.
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