CURRICULUM - Middle School


 

The middle school program at Our Lady of the Elms challenges girls with an exciting and rigorous curriculum. Our courses for seventh and eighth graders help prepare them for high school and beyond. The opportunity to take a wider variety of classes invites the students to broaden their horizons and increases their desire to learn. Teachers at Our Lady of the Elms are enthusiastic about their subjects.

 

They ensure that our students receive current and relevant instruction while encouraging them to have fun learning. In addition, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens enhances the traditional curriculum for Elms Middle School students. Activities to demonstrate and develop each of the habits are spread over the 7th and 8th grade years during homeroom periods.

 

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Grade 7

Language Arts
Algebra Readiness**
        Problem Solving
        Computation

Science
        Environmental Science
        Life Science
        Earth Science

Social Studies
         World Studies from 1000 B.C. to 1750:
                Ancient Civilizations through

                the First Global Age

Theology
        Creed and Prayer

Spanish or French
       (Equivalent to the first semester of High School Language I)

Physical Education+

Art*

Life Skills*
        Sewing
        Cooking

Music
        Choir
        Orchestra

Dance

Computer*

+ = Semester Course
* = Quarter Course

Grade 8

Language Arts

Pre- Algebra or Algebra I**

Science
        Earth Science
        Physical Science
        Chemistry

Social Studies
        U.S. Studies
from 1607 to 1877: 
             Colonization through

             Reconstruction

Theology
        Liturgy and Morality

Reading:   Library and Study Skills
OR
Spanish or French
       (Equivalent to the first semester of High School Language I)

Physical Education+

Health*

Art*

Music
        Choir
        Orchestra

Dance

Computer*

 

+ = Semester Course
* = Quarter Course

**Acceleration in math is possible for qualifying students.