Seventh Grade Course Descriptions
Eighth Grade Descriptions
BIBLE
Bible 8 (8th Grade) What does it take to survive junior high? This unique course sets the pace for confronting life with Bible-based values as well as encouraging student to extend themselves beyond merely surviving to thriving in the midst of everyday challenges and overwhelming experiences. With an in-depth study of the life of an Old Testament and New Testament person, students will learn the true meaning of Romans 8:37 “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
ENGLISH
English 8 (8th Grade) Eighth grade grammar aides the student to master the eight parts of speech and to apply them in writing and speaking. Preparing the student for more advanced high school English studies, a strong foundation is laid by doing weekly spelling and vocabulary lessons, along with reading daily literature stories. Throughout the year, the student will receive writing experience through a variety of assignment such as outlines, descriptions, book reports and a research paper.
MATH
Pre-Algebra (8th Grade) Pre-Algebra class is designed to review basic mathematics skills, give a strong emphasis to basic skills necessary for algebra, introduce square roots, special triangles, trigonometry and functions and further develop understanding of graphs, statistics, probability, and geometry.
SCIENCE
Physical Science (8th Grade) This is an 18 weeks course that introduces students to the basic concepts of matter and motion through the study of the universe, solids, liquids, heat, birds, magnetism, and electricity. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and labs. A science project is required during the first semester. During the second semester a course introducing the concepts of physical fitness, nutrition, diseases that attack the body, safety, and spiritual growth is taught.
SOCIAL STUDIES
America, Land I Love (8th Grade) This course presents the history and geography of the United States from a Christian perspective. Display maps, flashcards, time-lines, chapter reviews, tests, and quizzes reinforce the interesting narrative approach of the curriculum.
ROTATION COURSES
Music/Drama (6th-8th Grade, one nine-weeks) Music theory, history, and drama is studied in this combined class for one nine-week period. Students study and perform a musical drama at the end of each nine-weeks.
Physical Education (6th-8th Grade, one nine-weeks) One nine-weeks of Physical Education including rules, drills, and play of team and individual sports including: basketball, football, softball, volleyball, team handball, soccer, swimming, and tennis. Conditioning and flexibility are a part of every class; ending the nine-weeks with the President’s Fitness Challenge. Sportsmanship and team work are a top priority.
Computer (6th-8th Grade, one nine-weeks) A general survey of the basic computer skills; hands-on experience with the computer for the purpose of familiarity, understanding the computer as a tool. A strong emphasis on developing keyboarding skills.
Art (6th-8th Grade, one nine-weeks) A nine-weeks course where students are taught one and two point perspective, basic drawing skills and techniques, and correct use of art tools and materials. Materials include oil pastel, clay, watercolor, tempera paints, crayons and colored pencils. Each student is encouraged to develop any artistic abilities they may have.