Curriculum 5-8

Curriculum Scope

Subject Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Chapel Scripture Reading, Dailey Devotional, Singing and Guest Speakers
Bible Westminster Confession of Faith, memorization notebook selected Scripture passages, creeds, Lord’s Prayer, etc. Christian Studies II, III from Memoria Press
Saxon Math 76 87 Algebra 1/2 Algebra 1 or 2
Language Arts
Grammar Shurley Grammar Warringer’s Grammar
Hand-writing Italic Book F Italic Book G Reinforcement of Italic
Spelling Spelling Workout – Modern Curriculum Press No Formal spelling lessons – Tests on vocabulary lists
Composition Excellence in Writing Book Reports, compositions, essays, poems in varied meters and letter writing
Worldly Wise Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 Book 5
Literature Historical fiction, short stories, poetry, some selections complement history and science Various classic prose and poetry: Dickens, Longfellow, Homer, etc.
History / Geography Year 1: Ancient Civilizations: Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans
Year 2: Middle Ages
Year 1: American History: Colonial Period through 1900
Year 2: World Geography
Science Year 1: Chemistry, Cell Biology, Botany
Year 2: Physics, Human Anatomy, Energy
Year 1: Exploring Creation with General Science
Year 2: Exploring Creation with Physical Science
Drama One dramatic presentation in addition to traditional performances
such as the Christmas Pageant and at Open House
Music Advanced Recorder 5th – 6th Music Theory, Composition, Harmony and 2 part singing
Logic X X Formal Logic alternate years
Foreign Language Year 1: Latin I Year 1: Latin II X
Art Art elements and projects using various material. Various styles of art and artists
complement the historical period under study.
Physical Education Development of basic fine and large motor skills and sportsmanship