Students will study Bible stories and other Biblical writings so they can grow in knowledge, wisdom, sensitivity and creativity. The Bible is the record of God’s acts and words. It helps us come to know Him, our world, and ourselves. Students will study characters and events so they can understand Bible themes and the literary, cultural, geographical, historical and linguistic dimensions of the Bible.

6th Grade- Old Testament:  Creation to the rule of the Kings
7th Grade- Old Testament:  The Kings and Prophets, Exile and Preparation for Messiah                                                                                     
8th Grade- New Testament: Christ’s ministry and the Early Church

History students will study people living in different times and places, from ancient history to present. Students will study how God’s hand effects the world and how the responses of people and nations to God effects history. Students will study characters and events so they can understand and interpret events, issues and developments within and across eras.

6th Grade - Ancient World History
7th Grade - Modern World History
8th Grade - American History
Core Curriculum Overview

Science focuses on the relationship between evidence and explanation in light of God’s sovereignty. Students learn and apply scientific truth from a Biblical perspective.

6th Grade – Physical Science: matter, force and motion, energy

7th Grade – Life Science: living systems, reproduction, ecosystems, diversity/adaptation

8th Grade – Earth Science: Earth’s surface, Earth’s waters, weather/climate, astronomy

Math is based on the fact that we live in an orderly and predictable world created by God. Students will learn foundational mathematical concepts and will develop problem-solving skills.

         6th Grade – Math 6
         7th Grade – Math 7
         8th Grade – Pre-Algebra

Language Arts    

READING teaches students to identify ideas, points of view, and plot elements. Students will learn to differentiate fact and opinion, and will learn new words. 7th and 8th graders will study themes, foreshadowing, bias and flashback, and will use Latin vocabulary developments. Students will use the WRITING process to create descriptive, narrative, and expository compositions and will apply their skills to practical documents.

Sample Reading Selections:     

        6th Grade                    7th Grade                8th Grade
 The Door in the Wall               Sounder             Jonny Tremain
  A Father’s Promise            Treasure Island     Anne Frank (abridged)
     Tom Sawyer            Walk Two Moons         Julie of the Wolves
   Tuck Everlasting         A Separate Peace      Old Man by the Sea
The Lion, the Witch &              Holes                    Hatchet 
 The Wardrobe                                          A Day No Pigs Would Die

 
Expressive Arts uses various outlets of media, such as music, poetry, art, and drama to stimulate thinking, understanding and growth in response to the world God has given us. The arts nurture meaningful communication and a co-operative appreciation of others.