English Language Arts 6A

In the first semester of 6th grade Language Arts, students focus on building foundational skills in reading, writing, and communication. They strengthen their reading comprehension by analyzing various texts, identifying main ideas, themes, and supporting details. Writing instruction emphasizes developing clear and organized paragraphs, practicing grammar rules, and enhancing sentence structure. Vocabulary expansion is prioritized through exercises that introduce new words and teach strategies for determining meanings from context. Students also begin exploring literary elements such as plot, characterization, and setting, preparing them to engage more deeply with literature. Overall, the semester aims to establish a solid groundwork in language arts, equipping students with essential skills for academic success and effective communication.

English Language Arts 6B

In the second semester of 6th grade Language Arts, students continue to build upon their foundational skills with a focus on deeper comprehension and more advanced writing tasks. They explore various literary genres in greater detail, analyzing themes, character development, and literary devices such as figurative language. Writing assignments require them to articulate arguments with supporting evidence. Grammar instruction advances to cover more sophisticated topics, while vocabulary development continues through exercises that challenge students to expand their word knowledge and use language effectively. Critical thinking skills are further developed through discussions, debates, and analyzing multiple perspectives in texts. This semester aims to deepen students’ understanding of language arts concepts and prepare them for more rigorous academic challenges in subsequent grades.

English Language Arts 7A

This course presents you with a broad exposure to stories, myths, and novels, as well as to expository (informational) and persuasive writing. It will help you to understand the key concepts and strategies necessary to read and write effectively, whether for pleasure or information. Portfolio activities cultivate the skills of writing and speaking expressively, informatively, and persuasively. Also, a section in each lesson will help to expand and refine your vocabulary skills, and the grammar workshop will provide valuable language review and practice.

English Language Arts 7B

This course presents you with a broad exposure to poetry, Shakespeare, and literary genres, as well as to research and publishing. It will help you to understand the key concepts and strategies necessary to read and write effectively. Portfolio activities cultivate the skills of writing expressively, informatively, and persuasively. Also, a section in each lesson will help to expand and refine your vocabulary skills.

English Language Arts 8A

In a world of words, you will learn how to put words together naturally, express yourself confidently, and explore the world of reading and writing through study and practice. Fifteen hours of reading of nonfiction texts will be required in addition to the course novel. This is the first course in a two-part Eighth-Grade English series

English Language Arts 8B

This course will enhance your vocabulary, writing strategies, argumentative and persuasive techniques in writing and speaking, and ability to analyze literature and media. You will also learn to identify the elements of the research process and incorporate them into your own research papers. This is the second course in a two-part Eighth-Grade English series.

Math 6A

Welcome to the first half of the 6th Grade Math course, designed to build a solid mathematical foundation using our interactive and adaptive curriculum. This semester focuses on fundamental topics such as factors and multiples, operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and more. Students will engage in dynamic lessons, practical activities, and personalized practice to enhance their understanding and problem-solving skills.

Math 6B

Welcome to the second half of the 6th Grade Math course, where we continue to build on the skills and knowledge acquired in the first semester. Utilizing our interactive and adaptive curriculum, this course will cover topics such as variable expressions, solving equations, inequalities, the coordinate plane, two-variable equations, geometry, and introductory statistics. Students will engage in dynamic lessons, practical activities, and personalized practice to deepen their understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

Math 7A

In this course, students will study about number systems, proportional reasoning, and the geometry of scale models. Students will also be given the opportunity to apply these concepts to real-life situations, interpret mathematical results in context of a situation, and reflect on whether the results make sense.

Math 7B

This course is the second part of an introduction to basic math concepts. In this course, we will study fractions, decimals, unit rates, ratios, proportions, percents, integers, algebraic expressions and equations, and inequalities.

Math 8A

In Math 8A, students will learn about the tools for solving equations, transformations of geometric figures, proportional relationships, and the equations for straight lines. In addition, the course will also have students develop twenty-first-century skills in communication as well as the attribute of respect.

Math 8B

In this course, we will study topics such as analyzing triangles and the distance between points, finding the measure of angles formed by a transversal and polygons, using different transformations to move figures on a coordinate plane, determining if figures are similar or congruent using transformations, finding the volume and missing measures of various shapes, and interpreting two-way tables and scatter plots with trend lines.

Pre-Algebra A

This introductory algebra course is designed to bridge the gap from basic math to the abstract concepts. It includes performing the four arithmetic operations using integers and fractions while using the correct order of operations; solving an algebraic equation containing one variable; interpreting a problem situation in order to write and solve an algebraic equation that represents the problem situation.

Pre-Algebra B

In this course, you will learn to solve problems using proportions, fractions, decimals, and percents, solve business and consumer problems, and solve equations and inequalities. You also will learn how to interpret data to make predictions in the outcome of future events and understand and apply geometric relationships. By the end of this course, you will have a stronger understanding of how to apply various mathematical concepts to real-life situations!

Science 6A

Welcome to Science 6A! This semester, students will explore exciting topics through interactive lessons. They will learn the scientific method, conduct experiments, and analyze results. In matter and chemistry, students will discover how different substances interact. They will study force and motion to understand how objects move and explore various forms of energy. Additionally, they will learn about cells, the basic units of life. Join us for a semester of exploration and discovery in Science 6A!

Science 6B

Welcome to Science 6B! This semester, students will explore human anatomy, genetics, ecology, conservation, earth science, and astronomy. They will learn about the body’s systems, how traits are inherited, relationships between living things and their environments, natural features of the planet, and the wonders of the sky. The course will also cover measurement tools and techniques. Join us for a semester of exploration and discovery!

Science 7A

This introductory integrated science course focuses on matter and its organization, cells and the basic building blocks of life, and the basic structure and function of living things. This is the first course in a two-part Seventh-Grade Science series (GSCI 031 and GSCI 033); however, either course may be taken independently of the other.

Science 7B

This continuation of Seventh-Grade Science, Part 1 looks at introductory science principles on a larger scale—it includes a discussion of human body systems, properties and states of matter, Earth’s spheres and natural resources, Earth-related astronomy, and principles of ecology. This is the second course in a two-part seventh-grade science series (GSCI 031 and GSCI 033); however, either course may be taken independently of the other.

Science 8A

In this introduction to integrated physics and chemistry, students will begin their study of the natural world by looking at its smallest parts, atoms; the course will then focus on how objects interact, including discussions of energy, motion, and force. Students will apply the concepts of force, motion, and work in a hands-on, simple-machines lesson. This is the first course in a two-part Eighth-Grade Science series (GSCI 035 and GSCI 037).

Science 8B

Students will look at the systems that shape the earth, including plate tectonics, the rock cycle, erosion, and the atmosphere. This is the second course in a two-part Eighth-Grade Science series. This class includes evolution, Big Bang and similar theories, encouraging family discussions on personal beliefs.

Social Studies 6A

Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies! This course invites students to embark on an exciting journey through world history, cultures, geography, civics, and economics. Designed to broaden perspectives and deepen understanding, students will engage with diverse topics that highlight global connections and historical narratives.

Social Studies 6B

Welcome to the second semester of 6th Grade Social Studies! This continuation of our course invites students to further explore and engage with world history, cultures, geography, civics, and economics. Designed to foster critical thinking and deepen understanding, students will delve into diverse topics that emphasize global connections and historical narratives.

Social Studies 7A

This course will compare historical and cultural events in Europe with the same type of events in the Americas (North, Central, and South) during the same time period; highlights include in-depth discussions on medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Aztecs, the Incas, and the colonial efforts in North America.

Social Studies 7B

This course will compare historical and cultural events in Europe with the same types of events in the Americas during the same time period; highlights include in-depth discussions on the Constitution of the United States of America, the Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, and an examination of the Thirteen Colonies.

Social Studies 8A

This is a survey course emphasizing 18th-century and 19th-century historical events from the age of exploration through the American Revolution; topics will include historical events such as the colonization of America and the Revolutionary War.

Social Studies 8B

This is a survey course of United States history covering the Constitutional Convention to the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Health Education

This course educates students about healthy choices and teaches them how to put those choices into practice in their daily lives.

Introduction to Art

This is a foundational art course that includes the study of art history, art production, and art criticism. The influence of prominent artists and several art movements will be introduced to students. Students also visually express themselves by applying learned production skills to various projects.

Reading Comprehension A

This reading comprehension course covers important pre-, during-, and after-reading techniques; it also includes a look at some of the most common feelings that are found in books and people. Students will read about pure happiness in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, loneliness in The Wizard of Oz, utter surprise in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, love in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and much, much more as they explore 30 excerpts from great literature while learning about reading techniques. This is the first course in a two-part Reading Comprehension series.

Reading Comprehension B

In this reading comprehension course, students will learn more during-reading techniques; those who liked the first course in this series will love this follow-up course that focuses even more on feelings portrayed through literature. They can join in the fun and read amazing fiction in The Adventures of Pinocchio, the magical tales of Harry Potter and his friends, a story of true bravery in Alice in Wonderland, and much, much more. Students will explore excerpts from Newbery Award-winning books and classic literature while focusing on reading techniques. This is the second course in a two-part Reading Comprehension series.

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