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Middle School Curriculum
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6th GRADE
Social Science - U.S. Constitution, Pennsylvania History, U.S. History I
English - Concentration on Reading Comprehension, Literary Analysis, and Composition Skills, using the same text series as the High School.
Mathematics - Math 6, Pre-Algebra
Science - Earth Sciences
Religion - Old Testament
Computer Science - Introduction to computer use in academic and business contexts: Focus on building keyboard skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Music - In class, students develop an appreciation for music of various eras and composers. After school, students may join the band or choral group.
Art - Studio Art: color theory, perspective, lettering, design, and crafts are explored in a hands-on fashion.
Physical Education - Instruction is offered in major team sports as well as individual sporting events. Classes also offer development of character by teaching fairness, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
Field Education - Field education focuses on day trips to resources in the Philadelphia area, with annual trips to New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston.
School Retreat - Each year the Middle School conducts a retreat to the Malvern Retreat House. There they participate in activities that help cultivate their spirituality.
7th GRADE
Social Science - U.S. History II, Geography I
English - Concentration on Reading Comprehension, Literary Analysis, and Composition Skills, using the same text series as the High School.
Mathematics - Pre-Algebra, Algebra I
Science - Life Sciences
Foreign Language - Latin I
Religion - Jesus & New Testament
Computer Science - Introduction to computer use in academic and business contexts: Focus on Graphics and Microsoft "Publisher" .
Music - In class, students develop an appreciation for music of various eras and composers. After school, students may join the band or choral group.
Art - Studio Art: color theory, perspective, lettering, design, and crafts are explored in a hands-on fashion.
Physical Education - Instruction is offered in major team sports as well as individual sporting events. Classes also offer development of character by teaching fairness, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
Field Education - Field education focuses on day trips to resources in the Philadelphia area, with annual trips to New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston.
School Retreat - Each year the Middle School conducts a retreat to the Malvern Retreat House. There they participate in activities that help cultivate their spirituality.
8th GRADE
Social Science - Geography II
English - Concentration on Reading Comprehension, Literary Analysis, and Composition Skills, using the same text series as the High School.
Mathematics - Algebra I, Advanced Algebra
Science - Physical Science
Foreign Language - Latin II
Religion - Sacraments & Worship
Computer Science - Introduction to computer use in academic and business contexts: Focus on Web page development through the use of HTML, Frontpage and JAVA Script.
Music - In class, students develop an appreciation for music of various eras and composers. After school, students may join the band or choral group.
Art - Studio Art: color theory, perspective, lettering, design, and crafts are explored in a hands-on fashion.
Physical Education - Instruction is offered in major team sports as well as individual sporting events. Classes also offer development of character by teaching fairness, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
Field Education - Field education focuses on day trips to resources in the Philadelphia area, with annual trips to New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston.
School Retreat - Each year the Middle School conducts a retreat to the Malvern Retreat House. There they participate in activities that help cultivate their spirituality.