Middle School Curriculum (Grades 5-8)
Fifth through eighth grade students are offered a varied course of study in the subjects of writing, public speaking, mathematics, general science, American and world history, geography, foreign languages, and the appreciation and history of the fine arts.
Fundamental to a child’s education is the ability to write and speak clearly and with proper usage. Therefore, student assignments in all courses will serve to reinforce written and verbal communication skills.
Students will also be encouraged to develop logical thinking and good habits of organization. This will be of special value in the subjects of history, geography and the sciences, where students are expected to master substantial amounts of core knowledge.
Knowledge of mathematics, “the queen of the sciences”, is of paramount importance in all professions. SciCore Academy provides a solid grounding in fundamental mathematical concepts through the technique of incremental problem-solving. Students understanding is continually reinforced through an upward spiral of problem sets designed to cover topics such as manipulating fractions and signed numbers, multi-part word problems, introductory geometry, sequences, estimating, ratios and proportion, patterns and functions, and algebraic expressions.
A well-rounded student should gain an appreciation of the great achievements in the area of fine arts. Courses in art history, drawing, music appreciation, and choral singing, are designed to impart to students both cultural literacy and aesthetic sensitivity.
Consistent with SciCore’s philosophy of learning through practical experience, middle school students are offered classes in drawing, drafting, industrial arts, and science laboratory. These classes develop manual dexterity and an understanding of the principles of artistic and engineering design.
Fifth Grade Courses
English
Mathematics
5th Grade Science
Art and Music
Greek or Italian
Karate
Typing & Word Processing
History & Geography
Sixth Grade Courses
English (Grammar + Diagramming, Composition, Reading, Speech)
Greek or Italian
Mathematics (Saxon 76)
6th Grade Science, with Laboratory (Bio I, Chem I, Earth Science I)
Art and Music
Programming
U.S. History & Geography
Physical Education and Karate
Seventh Grade Courses
English (Grammar + Diagramming, Composition, Reading, Speech)
Greek or Italian
Mathematics (Pre-Algebra or Algebra)
7th Grade Science, with Laboratory (Chem II, Electronics I, Mechanics I)
Music, Art, and Public Speaking
Programming
History of the Ancient World
Physical Education
Eighth Grade Courses
English (Composition, Classical Literature)
Algebra 1 or 2
8th Grade Science, with Laboratory (Earth Science II, Electronics II, Biology II, Mechanics II)
Programming.
World Geography & History
Greek, Italian, or Chinese
Physical Education and Karate
Music, Art, and Public Speaking