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	6th Grade Curriculum Mr. Hickey

Reading	Comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking of the following: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood and The Arabian Knights.
Spelling	Spelling involves the words from the Carden spelling workbook covers antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, parts of speech, verb conjugations and dictionary marks.
Language and Composition	Sentence analysis includes diagramming, grammar, vowel controls, pronunciation, verb tense, vocabulary, and punctuation. Students develop their writing skills through the use of Carden composition patterns. These patterns teach proper sequence and help organize the students’ thoughts.
Geography	Map skills. South America and Asia.
Mathematics	Saxon Math curriculum includes: Fractions, Measurement, Percentages, Decimals, Graphing, Rate, Ratio, Proportion, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Solving for Unknowns, Story Problems and Patterns.
Science	Harcourt Earth Science: The study of the earth and environments.
History	Harcourt Cultural history of man: Pre-history to the age of exploration.
Computer	Students learn computer technology including keyboarding, power point, web design, and spread sheets.
French	Formalized course in French grammar, vocabulary, and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Art, Music and PE	Art: Classical artists are studied. Students work with texture, color, and design with projects of various mediums. Music: Theory and singing are twice weekly, with emphasis on performance skills and poise. Appreciation of the classic composers and American music is stressed. PE: involves structured games, a rigorous exercise program, and mile run. The students strive for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Sportsmanship is stressed.

	7th Grade Curriculum Mr. Strobel

Reading	Comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking of the following: The Odyssey, Treasure Island, and The Last of the Mohicans
Spelling	Spelling involves the words from the Carden spelling workbook covers antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, parts of speech, verb conjugations and dictionary marks.
Language and Composition	Sentence analysis includes diagramming, grammar, vowel controls, pronunciation, verb tense, vocabulary, and punctuation, Weekly compositions on current events.
Geography	Map skills. Review of continents and United States.
Mathematics	Saxon Math Pre-Algebra: Discussion, critical thinking, note-taking, practice and review are emphasized. Includes ratio, proportion, graphs, graphing coordinates, measurement, powers, roots, bases, percent, solving for unknowns, absolute value equations and graphs, inequality equations and graphs.
Science	Harcourt Biology: Cells, genetics, plants and animals, the human body systems.
History	McDougal-Littell History. Ancient civilizations: Egypt, Babylonia, Crete, Assyria, Greece, Persia. Rise and fall of the Roman Empire. The Middle Ages.
Computer	Students learn computer technology including keyboarding, power point, web design, and spread sheets.
French	Formalized course in French grammar, vocabulary, and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Art, Music and PE	Art: Classical artists are studied. Students work with texture, color, and design with projects of various mediums. Music: Theory and singing are twice weekly, with emphasis on performance skills and poise. Appreciation of the classic composers and American music is stressed. PE: involves structured games, a rigorous exercise program, and mile run. The students strive for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Sportsmanship is stressed.

	8th Grade Curriculum Mr. Strobel

Reading	Comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking of the following: Huckleberry Finn, King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, The Man Without a Country and The Lay of the Last Minstrel.
Spelling	Spelling involves the words from the Carden spelling workbook covers antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, parts of speech, verb conjugations and dictionary marks.
Language and Composition	Sentence analysis includes diagramming, grammar, vowel controls, pronunciation, verb tense, vocabulary, and punctuation, Weekly compositions on current events. Students learn basic forensics and public speaking including persuasive, narrative, and demonstration speeches.
Geography	Map skills. The study of Africa and Australia.
Mathematics	Saxon Math Algebra 1: Introduction to graphing, polynomials, factoring, functions, Pythagorean Theorem, quadratic equation, basic probability/statistics, matrices.
Science	Hardcort Introduction to Physics: Why things work the way they do.
History	McDougal-Littell Study of U.S. History from Reconstruction through the 20th Century
Computer	Students learn computer technology including keyboarding, power point, web design, and spread sheets.
French	Formalized course in French grammar, vocabulary, and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Art, Music and PE	Art: Classical artists are studied. Students work with texture, color, and design with projects of various mediums. Music: Theory and singing are twice weekly, with emphasis on performance skills and poise. Appreciation of the classic composers and American music is stressed. PE: involves structured games, a rigorous exercise program, and mile run. The students strive for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Sportsmanship is stressed.

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