​GRADES 6-8 - SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

In the middle school years, students begin to more aggressively study Latin and writing skills become even further refined and developed. In 8th grade, students will begin their formal study of logic in preparation for the high school years. Students will complete a chronological study of history and a thorough study of the sciences. Also, students usually begin their study of pre-algebra in the middle school years in preparation for the higher maths. A Scope and Sequence form is available below for you to print.

SIXTH GRADE             SEVENTH GRADE            EIGHTH GRADE

Grammar

• Rod & Staff English 6

Writing

• Excellence in Writing (IEW) Unit 3-9
• Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs

Latin

• Latin for Children, Classical Academic Press

History

• Middle Ages: Discovering Our Past and literature

Science

• Biology for the Logic Stage

Math

• Saxon 

Art & Music Appreciation

• Romantic

Grammar

• Rod & Staff 7 English 7

Writing

• IEW Unit 3-9 and Persuasive Essay
• Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs

Latin

• Latin Alive! Classical Academic Press

History

• Early Modern: History of US and literature

Science

• Active ​Chemistry

Math

• Saxon

Art & Music Appreciation

• Modern 20th Century

Grammar

• Rod & Staff  English 8

Writing

• IEW Unit 7-9 and Interview
• Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs
  

Latin

• Latin Alive! Academic Press

History

• Late Modern: History of US and literature

Science

• Astronomy and Physical Science

Math

• Saxon

Logic

• Intro to Logical Fallacies

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*Math placement is contingent upon a student's readiness as determined by the parent and Math Department Chair