Academics

Curriculum

SIXTH GRADE

Bible: Route 66 (Positive Action for Christ)

Mathematics: Math 6 (ACSI)

English: Discovering Literature (Glencoe); A Beka Grammar; Empowering Writers writing program

Required novels: The Bronze Bow, A Wrinkle in Time, The Phantom Tollbooth, Tales From Shakespeare

History: History of Our World: The Early Ages (Prentice Hall)

Science: Life Science (Prentice Hall)

Physical Education

Distinctives:

School Success course for all students
Concentration on ancient civilizations in history and literature
Emphasis on writing paragraphs to describe and to persuade; character analysis; point of view; personal narrative; research paper; and creative writing
Computer usage
Two electives

SEVENTH GRADE

Bible: Route 66 (Positive Action for Christ)

Math: Math 7 or Pre-Algebra (Prentice Hall)

English: Introducing Literature (Glencoe); A Beka Grammar; Empowering Writers writing program.

Required readings: Little Women; Swiss Family Robinson; The Giver

History: World Studies 7 (Bob Jones)

Science: Earth Science (Prentice Hall)

Physical Education

Distinctives:

Concentration on Middle Ages (600 to 1600) in history and literature
Emphasis on writing narrative paragraphs, personal letter, point of view paper, research paper, and how-to-paper
Latin
Electives

EIGHTH GRADE

Bible: Dynamic Christian Living (Positive Action for Christ); The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel

Math: Algebra I or Pre-Algebra (Pearson/ Prentice Hall)

English: Enjoying Literature (Glencoe); A Beka Grammar; Empowering Writers writing program.

Required readings: Treasure Island, The Devil’s Arithmetic, Scarlet Pimpernel, Much Ado About Nothing

History: The American Journey (Glencoe)

Science: Physical Science (Bob Jones)

Physical Education

Distinctives:

Emphasis on writing paragraphs, narrative, personal letters, five paragraph paper to persuade, research paper, how-to-paper, creative writing
Computer usage
Electives