COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

6-8 Grade

 WITH BOOK AND SUPPLY LIST

(updated 5/09/2023)

Textbooks are subject to change. To order books, please select the link(s), if applicable, that are underlined and blue under the individual course description. Grace Academy recommends ordering books no earlier than 7/10/2023.

Fees will be totaled per family and included in your Family Folder at Orientation. Fees will be due the first week of school payable to Grace Academy.

6th-8th Classes:

The following courses are 6th – 8th grade level unless otherwise noted. Click on the image or Class Title to read more about the class.

American History

Students will study early American history from a Christian perspective in an effort to understand the foundation and guiding principles of our nation. Students will study an event and the atmosphere in which the event occurred, as well as the impact it had on the future of America.

Art I and II

Students will learn to refine their artwork by learning specific techniques, proper terminology, and self critique.

Bible

In this course, the students will focus primarily on the Old Testament. They will learn the history, literature, culture, and geography of the Bible.

Computer

In the Grace Academy computer lab, students will learn multiple software application so they will gain greater confidence in using Mac computers.

Geography/World Studies

The world in which we live is fascinating, fast-paced, dangerous, and beautiful. Therefore, geography should be exciting! In this class students will study Units 1-3, including Americas, Europe, and Russia.

Health/PE

This class will focus on health education, exposure to sports, learn basic exercises, and traditional PE games.

Math (6th grade – 4 Days)

Units will include: decimals; fractions; rates, proportions, & percents; basic geometry; measurement; operations with rational numbers (including negative numbers); probability and statistics; and simple algebraic expressions.

Music/Worship Team (8-12)

This is an introduction to worship class with emphasis on developing creative and technical skills in the musical production of contemporary worship. Students will learn to perform worship songs in a band format.

Novel Studies/Public Speaking

Students will concentrate on a literature-based curriculum covering various genres including historical fiction, science fiction, Native American Historical fiction, British and American literature.

Photography I

Students will learn the basic function of the camera, camera parts, digital and film terminology, composition and framing. This class is similar to Photography II, however photography assignments will differ.

Photography II

Students will learn the basic function of the camera, camera parts, digital and film terminology, composition and framing. No prerequisite required.

Pre-Algebra (7-8) (4 Days)

This course is the stepping stone to Algebra I. Focus will be on mastering such concepts as operations with real numbers, square roots, the Pythagorean theorem, slope, solving equations and inequalities

Science I (6-7)

Students will use the scientific method, experimentation, group work and projects to study foundations of life science. Students will be introduced to living organisms, heredity, and microbiology.

Science II (6-7)

Students will use the scientific method, experimentation, group work and projects to study concepts in the animal kingdom, nature of the environment, and the structure and function of the human body.

Science III (7–8)

Students will use the scientific method, experimentation, group work and projects to study earth science and physical science.  Students will study the atmosphere, weather patterns and conditions….

Spanish I

This course is designed for students starting the study of the Spanish language for the first time or for those who have had minimal exposure to the language.

Spelling/Grammar

This course will include extensive instruction on grammar concepts that include capitalization, punctuation, sentence types, phrases, clauses, gerunds, appositives, and other grammar concepts.

STEM

This course is designed to encourage and challenge the student to continue to grow in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while working together on hands-on activities

World History

Students will study time from Creation to the late 20th century. The Christian perspective is the thread that connects the past to the present.

Writing I (6–7)

Students will learn to compare and contrast various elements, write a thesis statement, create an outline and write using first and third person.