Developing Strength in Writing, Mathematics, and the Arts
At SciCore Academy, our fifth- through eighth-grade students are offered a varied course of study in a wide range of subjects, with a focus on science, writing, and mathematics education. The middle school division at our school in Hightstown, New Jersey, teaches many important subjects, ranging from public speaking, American and world history, and geography, to foreign languages, and the appreciation and history of the fine arts.
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Writing & Speaking Well
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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.
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Understanding Mathematics
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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 or Pre-Calculus, sequences, estimating, ratios and proportion, patterns and functions, and algebraic expressions.
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Fine Arts
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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.
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Pre-AP Courses Now Offered!
Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, SciCore will offer pre-AP course content for Geometry and Statistics, Algebra 1, and Chemistry and Biology. These Pre-AP programs have been created through the College Board to better prepare students for AP courses. Like the high school AP courses, there is no lottery or preliminary requirement for students to take these courses, except for parental/guardian approval. It should be noted that completion of pre-AP classes does not qualify middle school students to take AP courses or AP exams at SciCore Academy. Only high school students are permitted to take AP level courses and exams.
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Practical Learning
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:
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English
Mathematics
5th Grade Science
Art and Music
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Spanish
Word Processing
History & Geography
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Sixth Grade Courses:
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English (Grammar + Diagramming, Composition, Reading, Speech)
Spanish
Mathematics (Saxon 76)
Art and Music
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6th Grade Science, with Laboratory (Bio I, Chem I, Earth Science I)
Programming
U.S. History & Geography
Physical Education
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Seventh Grade Courses:
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English (Grammar + Diagramming, Composition, Reading, Speech)
Spanish
Mathematics (Pre-Algebra or Algebra)
Pre-AP Algebra 1
Programming
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7th Grade Science, with Laboratory (Chem II, Electronics I, Mechanics I)
Pre-AP Chemistry
Music, Art, and Public Speaking
History of the Ancient World
Physical Education
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Eighth Grade Courses:
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English (Composition, Classical Literature)
Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 or Geometry
Pre-AP Geometry and Statistics
8th Grade Science with Laboratory (Earth Science II, Electronics II, Biology II, Mechanics II)
Pre-AP Biology
Programming
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World Geography & History
Spanish
Physical Education
Music, Art, & Public Speaking
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