Junior High Curriculum

They are encouraged to make their own lives

reflect the beliefs and commitment of the Church community. 

They participate in personal prayer, Mass and the sacraments.

Family dynamics, morality and values are covered in the Family Life curriculum.

Life Science in Grade 7 stresses cellular structure,

DNA, the animal kingdom, genetics and evolution. 

In Grade 8, Physical and Chemical Science are taught on a level

designed to prepare children for the modern high school curriculum. 

Experiments, understanding graphs and charts and applying formulas

are used along with textbook materials.

The Social Studies classes give students a broad view

of the people and events that have contributed to the creations

and the operation of United States democracy.

Students have to understand the

who, where, why, how and what of world events.

Internet enriched lessons aim to make students capable of critical thought.

Students at this level are taught Pre-Algebra and Algebra. 

They are grouped according to ability.  In Pre-Algebra, they learn fractions, decimals, percent, integers, equations, inequalities, Geometry and number theory.  Integers, all operations with variables and exponents, graphing linear equations, factoring and solving quadratic formula are taught in Algebra.

Language Arts and Reading are taught during separate class periods. 

The aim of Language Arts is to develop writing skills based on an advanced understanding of English Grammar and organizational principles. 

Reading several novels in both classes exposes students to inferential

thought and vocabulary improvement.