Kindergarten - Grade 5 : Junior High: Grades 6 - 8 : High School - Grades 9 - 12
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: GRADE 6 - GRADE
8
LANGUAGE ARTS & READING
The language arts curriculum includes grammar, spelling, handwriting, and
creative writing. The literary focus is an introduction to a variety of stories
and poems by well-known writes and poets, with a topical emphasis on character.
Students develop writing skills as they apply their knowledge of grammar and
compose many different types of writing projects. Grammar emphasis is on structure,
rules, analysis, correct spelling and expansion of vocabulary.
MATHEMATICS
The Saxon math curriculum is used 6th through 8th grade to ensure students
have appropriate working knowledge of concepts, mathematical vocabulary and
computation skills.
Grade 6: The Saxon math curriculum used in grade 6 takes the working knowledge of concepts, mathematical vocabulary, and computation skills students have mastered in the elementary grades and puts them to use and practice in greater depth including geometry and pre-algebra.
Grade 7 : Saxon Math 8/7 with Pre algebra is a comprehensive math course achieving the following objectives: 1) To secure arithmetic and basic mathematical computations, reasoning, principles, and processes. 2) To develop on problem solving concepts. 3) To extend and strengthen student's vocabulary of mathematical terms. 4) To develop and stimulate a desire for further studies in mathematics.
Grade 8: Saxon Math Algebra 1/2 focuses on introductory algebra topics. This course helps the student transition from concrete concepts of arithmetic to the abstract concepts of algebra. Upon completion of this course the student will have all the necessary mathematical skills to begin Algebra 1.
BIBLE
One of the objectives of Acadia Christian School is
to graduate students with an accurate Christian world view. Bible courses
are fundamental and therefore taught in all grades K-12. A few of the topics
covered include: Joshua and Judges, Paul's Missionary Journeys, Missionary
Unit, Exodus, Life of Christ.
HISTORY
Grade 6: The 6th grade history and geography curriculum sets the foundation that God, the author of time and life, has had a plan for the earth and its people since before Creation. The discovery of the New World, U.S. History and geography, as well as current events are included to give the 6th grade student a balanced world view as well as his/her responsibility as a Christian citizen.
Grade 7: A study of the history of the world beginning with creation, going through the Middle Ages and early church history and ending with the Cold War and an "era of change".
Grade 8: A study of the history of the United States starting with the discovery of America, going through the Civil War and the Reconstruction Period and ending with the decline of the 90s and where America is heading today.
SCIENCE
Grade 6: Science is one revelation of God's power as Creator. 6th grade's science curriculum implements earth science, study of the solar system, atoms and molecules, motion and machines, animal and plant classification and reproduction. By using experimentation, the scientific method, and cooperative group study, students are taught to be good stewards of God's creation.
Grade 7: Life Science is the introductory course to biology. As a survey course it introduces the student to scientific thought and methodology, measurement with the metric system, fundamentals of biochemistry, cell structure and function, classification of living things, and interactions within the organism and the environment of God's world. Basic lab work and data acquisition are emphasized along with proper written and mathematical expression.
Grade 8: Earth and Space Science. This course is divided into the two above portions. Reintroduction to the use of the metric system as a means of measurement in the realm of God's universe is fundamental as well as scientific thought. More careful application of learning techniques and study habits is also emphasized. Areas of study include the universe, solar systems, sun and other stars, asteroids, the atmosphere, weather prediction, rock formations and soils.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLASSES
Spanish, art, chorus, physical education, computer class,
drama, plus a wide variety of private instrumental opportunities.
Curriculum used: ABeka, Bob Jones, and Saxon.
