7th Grade

Religion

The New Testament introduces students to the culture of Jesus and his times.  They are introduced to the questions people have asked over the ages.  This course will help them appreciate the present day Catholic understanding of Scripture and give them the tools to avoid fundamentalist leanings that distort real Catholic doctrine and Scripture itself.

Fully Alive helps parents impart to their children a Christian vision of sexuality, personal relationships, and the right use of human freedom. 

Math:

This course will develop computational, procedural, and problem-solving skills to provide a foundation for further study in mathematics.  It will further offer opportunities for students to experience a number of different learning strategies for problem solving.

Pre-Algebra II (Honors)

Students explore the concepts of ratios, rates, and percents, including applying proportional reasoning to solve problems and to evaluate percent. While learning to solve two-step equations, they also learn to identify and solve inequalities. Students are introduced to graphing in the coordinate plane, also using graphs to model and solve equations. Introduction to the measurement of geometric figures with emphasis on discovering and exploring their properties occurs at this level. Students learn to find the area and the volume of many figures by using formulas. Students also learn to work with square roots, right triangles, the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric ratios. 

English

This Middle School English class reviews grammar terms and concepts presented in the previous grades. The writing focus is on sentence structure and paragraphing. Both formal and creative writing are explored as students utilize the writing process to generate drafts, edit, revise, and hand in final drafts.

Honors English

This Middle School English class reviews grammar terms and concepts presented in the previous grades. Students will review grammar quicker and more in depth. The writing focus is on sentence structure and paragraphing. Both formal and creative writing are explored as students utilize the writing process to generate drafts, edit, revise, and hand in final drafts. 

Reading

Students will explore the world of reading through four novels in various genres.  They will be encouraged to appreciate novels as pieces of literature.

Life Science

This is a general course on the study of Life Science.  The course covers the many aspects of Life Science, and gives the student an idea of how they relate to their lives and the environment. 

Geography

Students will learn about the basic themes of geography as well as the human and physical geography of North America, Central America, South America, and Europe. 

Technology Literacy

The students will continue to improve their technology skills according to the Michigan Educational Technology Standards.  This course continues the development and reinforcement of proper keyboarding techniques.  The students learn to utilize Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as an educational tool.  They also explore the other productivity applications of Microsoft Office 2010.  The students are introduced to various troubleshooting issues that they can resolve without help.  Internet research strategies are touched upon in preparation for the next level taken in 8th grade.  They will create many multimedia presentations as an assessment of their technology skills. 

World Languages

French I: This class continues the concepts taught in the 6th Language class.  The adventure of learning about a different language and culture is expanded.  More emphasis is placed on vocabulary retention, understanding grammar points and spelling.  Classroom activities incorporate the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.  Every lesson introduces a note of culture.

Spanish I This class continues the concepts taught in the 6th Language class.  The adventure of learning about a different language and culture is expanded.  More emphasis is placed on vocabulary retention, understanding grammar points and spelling.  Classroom activities incorporate the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.  Every lesson introduces a note of culture. 

Electives:

  • Art: This year, middle school art students will be learning about diverse cultures, artists, and art movements through critiquing and creating specific characteristics in a variety of artworks. Students will experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques in creating two and three-dimensional works of art. Students will be following specific guidelines yet strongly encouraged to express their own unique, creative style. Each lesson will be related to the elements and principles of design as well as the National Art Education Standards.  
  • Band: This class is for students who are interested in playing in band.  Many of the students in this class will have already played in 4th and 5th grade but the class is open to everyone. 
  • Choir: This class will continue the singing experiences began in elementary school.  Students will improve their singing skills with daily singing, emphasizing proper vocal technique.  Music theory, notation, history and interpretation will be integrated and applied in each lesson.  Students will sing at weekly mass and perform in one or more concert(s).  This class may be taken multiple times throughout middle school. 
  • Drama: This is an introductory course to Drama and it will go over the basics of acting, in addition to learning about non-acting jobs involved in presenting plays. 
  • Physical Education: Students will receive a sequential educational program that provides students with the knowledge, skills, fitness, and attitudes necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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