Religion:
The focus of the 7th grade religious curriculum is the Story of Jesus as told in the New Testament. Students will explore Jesus’s birth, celebrate scripture, and deepen in their understanding of the Catholic faith. Areas of focus for 7th grade Religion include:
the mystery of the Incarnation
the meaning of the Kingdom
the Christian life
the Paschal mystery
the Good News
community service projects
liturgical and prayer services
encourage strong Catholic values
Language Arts:
7th grade Language Arts examines literature through a more critical lens, and also continues to develop spelling, vocabulary and writing. Areas of development include:
fiction
nonfiction
short stories
poetry
drama
The curriculum in 7th grade Language Arts also includes class study of novels, in-class and out of class independent reading, and journaling.
Math:
7th grade mathematics coursework will include practice exercises, quizzes, chapter tests, and homework. Some project work will be assigned throughout the year. The areas of focus in 7th grade math includes:
statistics and the real world application of whole numbers
connecting arithmetic to algebra
decimals (all operations learned in previous years)
measurement (US customary and metric)
patterns and number theory
fractions (all operations)
geometry of polygons
integers
ratios, proportions, and percent
solids and measurement
probability
Science:
The 7th grade focus is Life Science. Students will identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation and carry out investigations. Students will use diverse ways to learn about the natural world including, but not limited to laboratory work, investigations, and field study. Areas of specific focus in 7th grade Science include:
biomes
plant and animal interactions
the human body
systems of the human body
cells
plants
life cycles
growth phases
the animal kingdom
birds
fish
mammals
reptiles
invertebrates
amphibians
Social Studies:
The 7th grade Social Studies course includes the following topics and themes:
ancient India
ancient China
ancient Greece and Rome
regional civilizations
the Age of Encounter
Europe in the Middle Ages
the Renaissance and Reformation
revolution and empires
The course also covers current events, including oral reports given by students. Various enrichment activities will be a part of the class as well.
Extended Programs:
Physical Education
Health
Computer Skills
Music
Art