Sixth Grade Language Arts

This course is roughly divided into the areas of literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary. There is substantial overlap between these areas. In literature, we will be exploring several genres of literature, including, short stories, narratives, non-fiction works, and poetry. We will be reading a book together as a class each quarter. Each student will also be responsible for reading a book on his/her own each quarter. In composition, we will be investigating the characteristics of good sentence, paragraph, and essay structure and how to write for various audiences and purposes. In grammar, we will be learning more about good sentence structure, parts of speech, and punctuation rules. Finally, in vocabulary, approximately bi-weekly, a group of twenty words will be introduced, which will guide lessons in gaining meaning and working on spelling conventions.

Sixth Grade World History

This course explores the interactions of five strands of social studies in world history since the fall of Rome to present day current events. Through lectures, discussions, and projects, it invites students to investigate the strands of geography, economics, civics, history, and social, cultural, religious, and world perspectives. Topics fall roughly under four thematic units: the Medieval World; Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions; a World in Opposition; and New Nations and a New Century.

Seventh Grade World History

This course explores the interactions of five strands of social studies in world history since the fall of Rome to present day current events. Through lectures, discussions, and projects, it invites students to investigate the strands of geography, economics, civics, history, and social, cultural, religious, and world perspectives. Topics fall roughly under four thematic units: the Medieval World; Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions; a World in Opposition; and New Nations and a New Century.

Eighth Grade United States History

This course explores the interactions of five strands of social studies in United States history since Reconstruction to present day current events. Through lectures, discussions, and projects, it invites students to investigate the strands of geography, economics, civics, history, and social, cultural, religious, and world perspectives. Topics fall roughly under five thematic units: Reshaping the Nation, 1858-1914; Reform, Expansion, and War, 1865-1914; Turbulent Decades, 1919-1945; Turning Points, 1945-1975; and Modern America, 1968-present.