7th Grade
Overview
In Seventh Grade, experience a warm, friendly classroom where students grow in spiritual, academic and social integrity. Throughout the year students experience a variety of activities designed to help them grow. Highlights of the year include electives, science fair, and field trips. In History students learn about God's hand in early American history. In Pre-Algebra students have the opportunity to study topics including graphing, number theory and geometry. In Science students will learn about God's world by studying topics such as cell function, genetics, and body systems. In Language Arts students will be fine tuning their language skills by enjoying quality literature from a Christian Perspective.
Curriculum
Language Arts
Writing
Students will practice writing multi-paragraphed expository, persuasive, and narrative essays complete with thesis statements and effective introductory/concluding paragraphs. In addition, students will broaden their skills by using more sensory vocabulary in their essays and creative writing and by learning how to sentence combine. Students also complete a research paper.
Literature
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table Roger Lancelyn Green
Across Five Aprils Irene Hunt
The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare
Johnny Tremain Esther Forbes
Grammar
English 7 Student Text (Houghton-Mifflin)
Includes grammar and writing units designed to help students learn the usage of English.
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra (Prentice Hall)
Problem solving; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, of integers; percents; ratios; fractions; decimals; Gives students an excellent foundation for algebra studies.
Science
Glencoe Science: Level Green
Topical studies include: interdependence of life, human body systems, basis of life, earth’s atmosphere and beyond, and matter and energy
Social Studies
America, Land I Love, Part I (A Beka)
Opens student's eyes to God's hand in the history of the United States and current events.
Current Events
Spanish I (Firtst semester high school - Holt McDougal)
Spanish I is designed to train students to understand basic speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. This curriculum will provide a balance of vocabulary, basic grammar concepts and culture of Spanish-speaking people and countries.
Bible
Studying God’s Word (Christian Liberty Press)
A chronological study of the book of Acts.
Computer
Keyboarding, Word Processing, Educational Programs, Internet Research, Web Design
Physical Education
Art
Music
General Music, Beginning/Concert Band (optional)