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Bible
This course for sixth-grade students features inductive Bible study methods. Students will learn to apply these biblical lessons to their lives as they learn to be courageous within the framework of the character and leadership program: The Protectors Freedom from Bullying: Courage, Character, and Leadership for Life.
English
This course uses the Shurley English curriculum and promotes student literacy through a logical, sequential, and systematic review and practice of grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing. Analytical thinking is encouraged and practiced through both independent and group literature studies, as well as targeted comprehension strategies through the Mosdos Pearl curriculum. Writing focuses on narrative, informative, descriptive, and argument, which enable students to build skills in order to be successful in middle school and high school.
Math
Math is required each year of middle school. Placement tests and teacher recommendations will be used to place students at appropriate levels.
This course uses Carnegie Learning Math Solution to implement our math curriculum. The Carnegie Learning instructional resources were developed using both a scientific understanding of how people learn and a real-world understanding of how to apply that science to mathematics instructional materials. The Carnegie Learning Math Solution includes two elements: a consumable textbook and the MATHia software. These work in concert to take into account the variety of ways in which students learn and leverage different strategies students need to learn math. In this course, you will connect ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division, extend your understanding of number and operation to the system of rational numbers, use expressions and equations to solve problems, and develop an understanding of statistical thinking.
Science
Science 6 reveals the incredible intricacies of cells and organisms, matter and energy, astronomy, heredity, the nervous system, and the immune system through exciting, but manageable science experiments and science projects taught from a Christian worldview.
History
This course uses Heritage Studies, a Christian curriculum by Bob Jones. This course is an introduction to world civilizations. Students study the geography, culture, government, archaeology, religion, and history of ancient peoples from Mesopotamia through the Middle Ages.
Fine Arts
Strings or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Agritopia campus. Band or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Greenfield and Val Vista campus.
Electives
Bible
This two-year course examines the foundations of the Christian faith by using questions from New City Catechism, verse-by-verse inductive study methods, lecture and class discussion. This course will yield both an understanding of Christian beliefs as well as an improved ability for self-study in God’s Word. Quarterly benchmarks will demonstrate an understanding of foundational Christian beliefs and Scriptural observations. One-half of the curriculum will be taught each school year and will alternate every other year. Curriculum: New City Catechism by Timothy Keller; Living by the Book: the art and science of reading the Bible by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks.
English
Through 7th Grade English Language Arts, students examine the elements of literature through short stories, poetry, and novels as they explore text complexity. Students are encouraged to increase their critical thinking skills through reflective writing and discussion of texts, both literature and informative writing. Composition concentrates on analytical informative writing complemented with personal narratives, descriptive writing, research, and persuasive essays to include a variety of shorter and longer assignments. Vocabulary and grammar skills are taught within literature units.
Honors English is available. Students in the honors program need a high level of responsibility and motivation to be successful and will be qualified based on the following criteria: Teacher recommendation of student’s maturity, work ethic, 6th grade English scores, CTP scores, and parent permission to take honors.
Math
Math is required each year of middle school. Placement tests and teacher recommendations will be used to place students at appropriate levels.
Science
This Life Science lab course discusses such topics as taxonomy, cell function, and life cycles, genetics, biblical creationism vs. evolution, microbiology, plant biology, the animal kingdom, ecosystems, and human anatomy. A semester long Science Fair Project is required from each student. All subjects are taught from a Christian Worldview.
History
This course uses American Republic, 4rd ed. (BJU Press), and takes students through the unfolding history of the United States of America. The course begins with the discovery of the new world and traces the flow of American history up to the present day. There is a distinctive emphasis on our national core values of freedom, individualism, and equality. All content is rich in a Christian worldview and enables students to understand the historical roots and significance of the nation they live in.
Fine Arts
Strings or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Agritopia campus. Band or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Greenfield and Val Vista campus.
Electives
Bible
This two-year course examines the foundations of the Christian faith by using questions from New City Catechism, verse-by-verse inductive study methods, lecture and class discussion. This course will yield both an understanding of Christian beliefs as well as an improved ability for self-study in God’s Word. Quarterly benchmarks will demonstrate an understanding of foundational Christian beliefs and Scriptural observations. One-half of the curriculum will be taught each school year and will alternate every other year. Curriculum: New City Catechism by Timothy Keller; Living by the Book: the art and science of reading the Bible by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks.
English
Through 8th Grade English Language Arts, students examine the elements of literature through short stories, poetry, and novels as they explore text complexity. Students are encouraged to increase their critical thinking skills through reflective writing and discussion of texts, both literature and informative writing. Composition concentrates on persuasive writing complemented with personal narratives, descriptive writing, research, and informative essays to include a variety of shorter and longer assignments. Vocabulary and grammar skills are taught within literature units. Composition concentrates on analytical informative writing complemented with personal narratives, descriptive writing, research, and persuasive essays to include a variety of shorter and longer assignments. Vocabulary and grammar skills are taught within literature units.
Honors English is available. Students in the honors program need a high level of responsibility and motivation to be successful and will be qualified based on the following criteria: Teacher recommendation of student’s maturity, work ethic, 6th grade English scores, CTP scores, and parent permission to take honors.
Math
Math is required each year of middle school. Placement tests and teacher recommendations will be used to place students at appropriate levels.
Science
Earth Science provides an essential foundation for subsequent science courses, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. It builds a foundation of basic knowledge of creation and how earth’s various processes work. A semester long Science Fair Project is required from each student. We teach our Earth Science classes from a Christian Worldview.
History
This course uses American Republic, 4rd ed. (BJU Press), and takes students through the unfolding history of the United States of America. The course begins with the discovery of the new world and traces the flow of American history up to the present day. There is a distinctive emphasis on our national core values of freedom, individualism, and equality. All content is rich in a Christian worldview and enables students to understand the historical roots and significance of the nation they live in.
Fine Arts
Strings or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Agritopia campus. Band or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Greenfield and Val Vista campus.
Electives
Bible
This course for sixth-grade students features inductive Bible study methods. Students will learn to apply these biblical lessons to their lives as they learn to be courageous within the framework of the character and leadership program: The Protectors Freedom from Bullying: Courage, Character, and Leadership for Life.
English
This course uses the Shurley English curriculum and promotes student literacy through a logical, sequential, and systematic review and practice of grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing. Analytical thinking is encouraged and practiced through both independent and group literature studies, as well as targeted comprehension strategies through the Mosdos Pearl curriculum. Writing focuses on narrative, informative, descriptive, and argument, which enable students to build skills in order to be successful in middle school and high school.
Math
Math is required each year of middle school. Placement tests and teacher recommendations will be used to place students at appropriate levels.
This course uses Carnegie Learning Math Solution to implement our math curriculum. The Carnegie Learning instructional resources were developed using both a scientific understanding of how people learn and a real-world understanding of how to apply that science to mathematics instructional materials. The Carnegie Learning Math Solution includes two elements: a consumable textbook and the MATHia software. These work in concert to take into account the variety of ways in which students learn and leverage different strategies students need to learn math. In this course, you will connect ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division, extend your understanding of number and operation to the system of rational numbers, use expressions and equations to solve problems, and develop an understanding of statistical thinking.
Science
Science 6 reveals the incredible intricacies of cells and organisms, matter and energy, astronomy, heredity, the nervous system, and the immune system through exciting, but manageable science experiments and science projects taught from a Christian worldview.
History
This course uses Heritage Studies, a Christian curriculum by Bob Jones. This course is an introduction to world civilizations. Students study the geography, culture, government, archaeology, religion, and history of ancient peoples from Mesopotamia through the Middle Ages.
Fine Arts
Strings or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Agritopia campus. Band or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Greenfield and Val Vista campus.
Electives
Bible
This two-year course examines the foundations of the Christian faith by using questions from New City Catechism, verse-by-verse inductive study methods, lecture and class discussion. This course will yield both an understanding of Christian beliefs as well as an improved ability for self-study in God’s Word. Quarterly benchmarks will demonstrate an understanding of foundational Christian beliefs and Scriptural observations. One-half of the curriculum will be taught each school year and will alternate every other year. Curriculum: New City Catechism by Timothy Keller; Living by the Book: the art and science of reading the Bible by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks.
English
Through 7th Grade English Language Arts, students examine the elements of literature through short stories, poetry, and novels as they explore text complexity. Students are encouraged to increase their critical thinking skills through reflective writing and discussion of texts, both literature and informative writing. Composition concentrates on analytical informative writing complemented with personal narratives, descriptive writing, research, and persuasive essays to include a variety of shorter and longer assignments. Vocabulary and grammar skills are taught within literature units.
Honors English is available. Students in the honors program need a high level of responsibility and motivation to be successful and will be qualified based on the following criteria: Teacher recommendation of student’s maturity, work ethic, 6th grade English scores, CTP scores, and parent permission to take honors.
Math
Math is required each year of middle school. Placement tests and teacher recommendations will be used to place students at appropriate levels.
Science
This Life Science lab course discusses such topics as taxonomy, cell function, and life cycles, genetics, biblical creationism vs. evolution, microbiology, plant biology, the animal kingdom, ecosystems, and human anatomy. A semester long Science Fair Project is required from each student. All subjects are taught from a Christian Worldview.
History
This course uses American Republic, 4rd ed. (BJU Press), and takes students through the unfolding history of the United States of America. The course begins with the discovery of the new world and traces the flow of American history up to the present day. There is a distinctive emphasis on our national core values of freedom, individualism, and equality. All content is rich in a Christian worldview and enables students to understand the historical roots and significance of the nation they live in.
Fine Arts
Strings or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Agritopia campus. Band or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Greenfield and Val Vista campus.
Electives
Bible
This two-year course examines the foundations of the Christian faith by using questions from New City Catechism, verse-by-verse inductive study methods, lecture and class discussion. This course will yield both an understanding of Christian beliefs as well as an improved ability for self-study in God’s Word. Quarterly benchmarks will demonstrate an understanding of foundational Christian beliefs and Scriptural observations. One-half of the curriculum will be taught each school year and will alternate every other year. Curriculum: New City Catechism by Timothy Keller; Living by the Book: the art and science of reading the Bible by Howard G. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks.
English
Through 8th Grade English Language Arts, students examine the elements of literature through short stories, poetry, and novels as they explore text complexity. Students are encouraged to increase their critical thinking skills through reflective writing and discussion of texts, both literature and informative writing. Composition concentrates on persuasive writing complemented with personal narratives, descriptive writing, research, and informative essays to include a variety of shorter and longer assignments. Vocabulary and grammar skills are taught within literature units. Composition concentrates on analytical informative writing complemented with personal narratives, descriptive writing, research, and persuasive essays to include a variety of shorter and longer assignments. Vocabulary and grammar skills are taught within literature units.
Honors English is available. Students in the honors program need a high level of responsibility and motivation to be successful and will be qualified based on the following criteria: Teacher recommendation of student’s maturity, work ethic, 6th grade English scores, CTP scores, and parent permission to take honors.
Math
Math is required each year of middle school. Placement tests and teacher recommendations will be used to place students at appropriate levels.
Science
Earth Science provides an essential foundation for subsequent science courses, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. It builds a foundation of basic knowledge of creation and how earth’s various processes work. A semester long Science Fair Project is required from each student. We teach our Earth Science classes from a Christian Worldview.
History
This course uses American Republic, 4rd ed. (BJU Press), and takes students through the unfolding history of the United States of America. The course begins with the discovery of the new world and traces the flow of American history up to the present day. There is a distinctive emphasis on our national core values of freedom, individualism, and equality. All content is rich in a Christian worldview and enables students to understand the historical roots and significance of the nation they live in.
Fine Arts
Strings or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Agritopia campus. Band or Choir is required in Grades 6- 8th at the Greenfield and Val Vista campus.
Electives
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Tuition covers ALL classroom supplies, as well as instruments, for Grades 1-3 only.
Most supplies are included in tuition for Grades 4-12, except for the following items:
Math Calculators
Pre-Algebra: Casio FX-300ES, Casio FX-115ES or TI-30XIIS
Algebra 1 and higher: TI-84
P.E. Combination Locks
High School: It is highly recommended to purchase a combination lock for locker rooms. It is the students’ responsibility if items are lost.
7th & 8th Grade: Students are issued school purchased combination locks and asked only to use them for their assigned lockers. We do not allow students to use their personal locks on their P.E. lockers.
Bibles (Translations):
High School: Students should purchase their own Bible. ESV is suggested, but NASB is also perfectly acceptable.
Other Grades: Bibles are provided.
Instrument Rentals:
Required for Strings, Orchestra, Band, Guitar, and Keyboarding Classes
Middle School Zippered Binders:
Students are encouraged to use 2-inch zipper binders.
All other supplies are provided.
