Sixth graders will learn through Scripture, prayer, discussion and reflection about their Catholic faith. The religion curriculum is integrated throughout the entire school day.
Students will:
The goal of the sixth grade Language Arts curriculum is to improve students’ writing, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar proficiency. Our hope is to insure that our students are knowledgeable and trained in the use of language so that they may be prepared not only for higher academic requirements, but in communicating with others in their personal lives.
Students will:
Reading
The overall goal of sixth grade reading is to develop their proficiency and reading comprehension skills by utilizing various types of literature through the lens of different genres, novels and informational text.
6th Grade Literature Plus
Literature Plus is an enriched reading curriculum for high performing students, based on a matrix of scores. It provides a small-group setting conducive to unique learning opportunities such as student-directed learning activities, enriched discussions, extended project based assessments, additional expression through writing and collaborative classwork.
6th grade Literature Plus will cover:
Through the use of McGraw-Hill mathematics, our sixth grade math program is “grounded in the belief that all students should learn important mathematical concepts and processes with understanding.” The algebraic approach is a major thrust during the year.
The mathematical concepts covered in sixth grade are:
Sixth grade science primarily covers a variety of topics in earth science, using the text Exploring Earth Science (Prentice Hall). Topics we cover include:
Special activities include learning about mummification, using the engineering process to solve a problem, build parachutes, and violent weather safety.
Sixth Graders will use the textbook Journey Across Time by Glencoe and will be introduced to:
Art
All students will be taught the language of the arts through understanding the sensory elements and expressive qualities; understanding the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts.
Through creating and performing all students will understand how works of art are produced. Students will learn about the processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the visual arts. Students will apply skills and knowledge necessary to create visual arts.
Students will understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present. Students will analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life. Students will understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and everyday life.
Music
All students will be given the opportunity to perform on stage in the school musical.
In sixth grade students will have the opportunity to perform in band concerts and march in parades.
Sixth grade music students will:
6th grade, 7th grade, and 8 grade Spanish students will have class twice a week. Students will work on listening, reading, and writing comprehension, as well as on vocabulary and grammar structures in the target language.
6th grade themes include:
Students will:
Technology is incorporated with class curriculum and infused as a tool throughout. Teachers and students will use the SMARTBoard for demonstrations and interactive learning. During sixth grade the students will be introduced to and master the following skills:
Sixth graders will be assigned homework as needed for practice and reinforcement as well as completion of special projects. On average, sixth grade students can up to an hour of homework daily. This average will vary with individual students, based upon their learning style and needs.
In seventh grade students will read and learn more about the life of Christ. By studying His life, students will better understand the tenets of the Catholic faith.
Students will:
The goal of the seventh grade Language Arts curriculum is to improve students’ writing, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar proficiency. Our hope is to insure that our students are knowledgeable and trained in the use of language so that they may be prepared not only for higher academic requirements, but in communicating with others in their personal lives.
Students will:
Reading
The overall goal of seventh grade reading is to develop their proficiency and reading comprehension skills by utilizing various types of literature through the lens of genres and novels.
Writers’ Workshop
Writer’s Workshop is an enriched language arts curriculum. In grade seven, Writers’ Workshop students will hone their prewriting strategy skills bases on specific audiences and/or purposes. They will revise their work using collaboration, conferencing, and self-evaluation. They will edit for language conventions such as syntax, and word usage.
Students will develop skills in writing for various formats, including expressive and informational pieces and business letters.
In grade seven students will also improve their writing skills to explain and inform. They will continue to learn, entertain, and describe through writing, as well as begin writing to persuade analyze, and transact business.
Students will be challenged with an extensive vocabulary program and will extend their vocabulary lessons with antonyms and synonyms. Students will integrate vocabulary into their creative writing.
Students will also review grammar elements and learn verbals- infinitives, participles and gerunds. They will also learn how to diagram verbals.
Students will complete a research paper and a persuasive essay along with many other writing projects. They will be asked to write a critical analysis and to formulate appropriate oral responses. In grade seven students will continue asking questions to investigate a topic. They will also enhance their ability to access information from a variety of sources as well as improve their skill in conducting independent research and summarizing the information they gather.
Literature Plus
Literature Plus is an enriched reading curriculum. Our seventh grade Literature program themes include:
7th Grade Pre-Algebra
Using a McDougal-Littell Pre-Algebra or Algebra Readiness, our pre-algebra philosophy is to provide a solid foundation in algebra, geometry, and problem solving. To ensure success in more advanced courses, students are provided with numerous worked out examples, note taking strategies, organizational skills, and technological support while concentrating on the algebraic approach.
The mathematical concepts covered in a pre-algebra class are:
7th Grade Algebra One
Using a McDougal Littell Algebra One textbook, our algebra one philosophy is to provide a solid foundation in algebra, geometry, and problem solving. It is organized around families of functions with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. To ensure success in more advanced courses, students are provided with numerous worked out examples, note taking strategies, organizational skills, and technological support while concentrating on the algebraic approach.
The mathematical concepts covered in an algebra one class are:
Seventh grade science primarily covers a variety of topics in life science and biology, using the text Exploring Life Science (Prentice Hall). We cover:
We take an annual three day outdoor education trip in the fall to Timber-lee, a Christian camp in southern Wisconsin, and prepare with a review of glaciation and the chemistry of leaf colors. When we look at architecture and engineering principles, we do a model building and research project.
Seventh grade students embark on a study of world geography using the textbook World Geography Building a Global Perspective (Prentice Hall).
Students will study:
Art
All students will be taught the language of the arts through understanding the sensory elements and expressive qualities; understanding the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts.
Through creating and performing all students will understand how works of art are produced. Students will learn about the processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the visual arts. Students will apply skills and knowledge necessary to create visual arts.
Students will understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present. Students will analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life. Students will understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and everyday life.
Music
All students will be given the opportunity to perform on stage in the school musical.
In seventh grade students will have the opportunity to perform in band concerts and march in parades.
Seventh grade music students will learn:
6th grade, 7th grade, and 8 grade Spanish students will have class twice a week. Students will work on listening, reading, and writing comprehension, as well as on vocabulary and grammar structures in the target language.
Students will:
Technology is incorporated with class curriculum and infused as a tool throughout. Teachers and students will use the SMARTBoard for demonstrations and interactive learning. During seventh grade the students will be introduced to and master the following skills:
Seventh graders will be assigned homework as needed for practice and reinforcement as well as completion of special projects. On an average seventh grade students can expect over an hour of homework daily. This average will vary with individual students, based upon their learning style and needs.
The goals of the curriculum are to form Catholics who appreciate: the Teachings, Tradition and History of the Church, who are growing in the understanding of the Paschal Mystery, who serve others in their needs and who are people of prayer.
Students will:
The goal of the eighth grade Language Arts curriculum is to improve students’ writing, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar proficiency. Our hope is to insure that our students are knowledgeable and trained in the use of language so that they may be prepared not only for higher academic requirements, but in communicating with others in their personal lives.
Students will:
Reading
The overall goal of eighth grade reading is to continue to develop proficiency and reading comprehension skills, with a strong focus on critical thinking, by utilizing various types of literature through the lens of genres including novels, plays, poetry, and non-fiction.
Writers’ Workshop
Writers’ Workshop is an enriched language arts curriculum. The goal of the eighth grade Writer’s Workshop curriculum is to improve students’ writing, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar proficiency in a small-group setting. Our hope is to insure that our students are knowledgeable and challenged in the use of language so that they may be prepared not only for Honors English courses in high school, but in communicating with others in their personal lives.
The students will do all that is required of the standard Language Arts curriculum in addition to the following unique opportunities:
Literature Plus
The goal of Literature Plus is to provide a small group setting, conducive to unique learning opportunities for students. Students take advantage of increased student-directed learning, greater independence, enriched discussion and debate, as well as rigorous reader response.
Students will:
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
Using a McDougal-Littell Pre-Algebra textbook, our pre-algebra philosophy is to provide a solid foundation in algebra, geometry, and problem solving. To ensure success in more advanced courses, students are provided with numerous worked out examples, note taking strategies, organizational skills, and technological support while concentrating on the algebraic approach.
The mathematical concepts covered in a pre-algebra class are:
8th Grade Algebra One
Using a McDougal Littell Algebra One textbook, our Algebra One philosophy is to further develop those concepts covered in pre-algebra. It is organized around families of functions with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. To ensure success in more advanced courses, students are provided with numerous worked out examples, note taking strategies, organizational skills, and technological support while concentrating on the algebraic approach.
The mathematical concepts covered in an Algebra One class are:
The focus of eighth grade science is general physical science (chemistry and physics), using two texts, Exploring Physical Science (Prentice Hall), and Introductory Physical Science (Science Curriculum Inc.)
Topics covered include:
During the year, students develop computer research, teamwork and critical thinking skills by working in groups on an online research problem. Students also develop their science literacy throughout the year by critiquing news media reports on science topics. Regular lab reports are an integral part of the experiments conducted in eighth grade. We build on our work in human physiology from seventh grade by dissecting frogs and sharks, and compare them to humans.
Eighth grade social studies prepare students for their role as informed citizens with a thorough knowledge of United States civics and history using the textbook American Journey (Glencoe). Learned map skills will be emphasized throughout. Students will participate in the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest
Students will study:
Art
All students will be taught the language of the arts through understanding the sensory elements and expressive qualities; understanding the similarities, distinctions and connections in and among the arts.
Through creating and performing all students will understand how works of art are produced. Students will learn about the processes, traditional tools and modern technologies used in the visual arts. Students will apply skills and knowledge necessary to create visual arts.
Students will understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present. Students will analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life. Students will understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and everyday life.
Music
All students will be given the opportunity to perform on stage in the school musical.
In eighth grade students will have the opportunity to perform in band concerts and march in parades.
Music students will:
6th grade, 7th grade, and 8 grade Spanish students will have class twice a week. Students will work on listening, reading, and writing comprehension, as well as on vocabulary and grammar structures in the target language.
8th grade themes include
Students will:
Technology is incorporated with class curriculum and infused as a tool throughout. Teachers and students will use SMARTBoard for demonstrations and interactive learning. During eighth grade the students will be introduced to and master the following skills:
Eighth graders will be assigned homework as needed for practice and reinforcement as well as completion of special projects. On an average eighth grade students can expect over and hour of homework daily. This average will vary with individual students, based upon their learning style and needs.