​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
  • Art Appreciation, Meet the Masters Program - Rousseau, Hopper, Martinez, Klimt & Michelangelo
Music
  • 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
  • Principles of Mathematics
​Art
  • Van Gogh, Cassatt, Mondrian, Picasso, and Monet
Music
  • 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
  • Principles of Mathematics
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