Curriculum

English / Math / Science / Social Studies / Foreign Language / Theology / Academy Non-Core Classes / Counseling

English

• Grammar: Systematic instruction on parts of speech
• Writing: Sentence Paragraph 5-paragraph paper
• Vocabulary: Vocabulary Workshop
• Reading: Emphasize short stories Learn Elements of a novel Biographies Non-Fiction/Essays Poetry Mythology
• A variety of novels will be read as a group and individually.
• Presentations
• Study Skills: Outlining Note Taking Mind Mapping Organizational Skills

Back to top of page.

Math

• Students will be given a math placement test in the late spring to determine their correct math placement.
• Integrated Math will be offered to everyone with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students may be enrolled in the appropriate high school class as indicated by the placement test.

Back to top of page.

Science

Grade 7

• Students learn to describe interactions of matter and energy Develop scientific inquiry skills Apply math skills to evaluate and analyze variables and data Draw conclusions Recognize the effect of technology Will study ecosystems, organisms and photosynthesis

Grade 8

• Explore Space Draw conclusions about changes of the Earth’s surface Study motion of objects in the Universe Study matter Study environmental changes and the extinction of species

Back to top of page.

Social Studies

Grade 7

• World Studies from 1000 B.C. to 1750: Ancient Civilizations through the First Global Age
• Students learn that its geographic setting, culture of the people, economic conditions, government conditions and citizen action shape each historic event

Grade 8

• U.S. Studies from 1607 to 1877: Colonization Through Reconstruction
• While studying historical events in United States’ history, students will consider its geographic settings, economic implications, developments in government and the role of the citizen
• Jackdaws Source Materials Catalogue

Back to top of page.

Foreign Language

Grade 7

• Exploratory Language Approach
  Each quarter, students are introduced to a new language Languages available are French, German, Latin and Spanish Emphasis on basic listening and speaking
• Vocabulary: Greetings, numbers, alphabet, family, foods, clothing, sports Question words
  Grammar: Subject Pronouns Basic regular verbs Making Questions Negatives
• Culture: Geography Family Life Schools Foods Recreation

Grade 8

• Students would choose one foreign language to study for a complete year and be included in the high school class
• *Exception would be for the first year when the 8th grade will follow the same exploratory course as the 7th grade

Back to top of page.

Theology

• Students will return to their home parish for confirmation classes

Grade 7:

• Liturgy and Worship An age appropriate introduction to Liturgy and the Sacramental life of the church

Grade 8:

• Church History
  • Students become familiar with the basic divisions, major events, and key personalities in the history of the church
• There will be age appropriate retreats and Christian service opportunities

Back to top of page.

Non-Core Classes

All Academy students will have the opportunity to have specialized instruction in the following:

• Band (elective) Art Physical Education Computer Classes

Academy Sports

• Students will participate in CYO sports with opportunities for intramurals and club sports
• football, cross country, track and basketball teams will participate in the CYO league
• Students may play with their own parish teams

Academy Clubs, Activities and Organizations (The number of activities offered depends on the level of interest)

• Chess
• Field Trips
• Newspaper
• Bowling
• Dances
• Video Yearbook
• Intramurals
• Jr. Honor Society (Beta)
• Fun Nights
• TV-4
• Destination Imagination
• Spelling Bee
• Juggling
• Power of the Pen
• Geography Bee
• Student Council
• Math Counts
• Science Fair

Back to top of page.

Counseling

• There will be a Big Brother program to aid in the new school transition process.

Back to top of page.