| Middle School Curriculum (grades 5, 6, 7 & 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, Latin, and 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.
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