Curriculum Articulation:
We integrate knowledge across multiple disciplines, including humanities, science, foreign languages, mathematics and an exploration of the fine arts, physical education and design to support holistic development of students.
The document below outlines how our curriculum in the four core subjects of Mathematics, Language & Literature, the Sciences and Individuals & Societies, articulates over three years. The required language options for IB are also articulated.
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Language and Literature |
Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar and Composition Current Required Readings:
Watsons Go to Birmingham Freak the Mighty The Lightning Thief Flush |
Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar and Composition Current Required Readings:
A Long Walk to Water The Cay Illustrated Man Martian Chronicles Lord of the Flies |
Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar and Composition Current Required Readings:
Something Wicked This Way Comes Book Thief Inside Out & Back Again |
Mathematics Pathway I |
Math 7 |
Math 8 |
Algebra I |
Mathematics Pathway II |
Math 8 |
Algebra I |
Honors Geometry |
Individuals and Societies |
Ancient Civilizations |
World History |
Civics and Economics |
Sciences |
Plant Systems; Cell Structure & Function; Body Systems; Earth’s Atmosphere & Water; Energy |
Earth Systems, Cycles influencing Weather and Climate, Reproduction and Growth, and Forces |
Energy Transfer, Atoms and Chemical Reactions, Waves and Information Technology, Diversity of Life, Changing Earth and Human Activity. |
World Language |
American Sign Language, Mandarin or Spanish |