Eighth Grade Course Descriptions
Seventh Grade Descriptions
BIBLE
Bible 7 (7th Grade) What is the source of personal character? Character is not inherited, it must be developed. Recognizing God’s Word as the only source for true character education, this course introduces a new character trait each week while applying these traits to current events as well as focusing on life experiences common to 7th graders. Students are challenged to dig deeper into God’s Word as they apply each week’s study to their own lives.
ENGLISH
English 7 (7th Grade) English class is designed to build on the foundation begun in elementary school, while preparing the student for more advance high school English studies. The student is taught to master the skills of grammar, and spelling and apply them to writing. Vocabulary is designed to encourage students to know and be able to use an extensive, well-developed vocabulary in order to become an effective communicator. Opportunities are provided to help students develop their skills in reading speed and comprehension and to enrich their personal lives through the memorization of poetry.
MATH
Fundamentals of Math I (7th Grade) Basic Mathematics class is designed to reinforce and further develop basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and English and metric measures. Students are involved in an extensive study of fractions, decimals, ratios/proportions, percent, measurement, graphs/statistics, and plane and solid geometry. Pre-algebra skills are introduced through writing and solving equations and working with integers and the coordinate plane.
SCIENCE
Life Science (7th Grade) A course designed to introduce students to the scientific method, classification, and the use of the microscope. An introduction is also given to the study of plants, insects, the atmosphere, weather, and creation vs. evolution. Students are given information for doing a scientific investigation and are required to do a science research paper and a science project during the first semester. This course is taught for 27 weeks. During the other nine weeks a course designed to teach the basic concepts of personal health and safety is taught. Basic first aid helpful use of drugs, and dangers of drug abuse is also taught.
SOCIAL STUDIES
History of the World in Christian Perspective (7th Grade) This is a 36 week course which takes the student from creation to the 20th century. The rise and fall of nations and individuals as they either rejected or accepted God’s truth is clearly presented. Maps, time lines, terms, review lessons and study questions are the tools used to implement the lessons.
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.