Religion Morality: Explore the Ten Commandments Explore the Beatitudes Use learnings to discuss positive moral attitudes essential for Catholics in today's society Family Life: Learn Christian perspective of relationships Learn Christian perspective of sexuality Learn Christian perspective of living a chaste life Church History: Explores the growth of Christianity Introduced to accomplishments of men and women of faith through the centuries

Standard Math Focuses on algebraic reasoning Prepares students for high school math with rigorous content in: Pre-algebra Geometry Strategies for problem solving Addresses NCTM and process standards Strategies for test taking

 

Algebra Focuses on grade 9 algebra Teaches algebra through: Integration Application Connections Explores the following: Polynomials Rational numbers Linear equations Quadratic equation Exponential function Special emphasis on graphing

	Literature Exposure to various literature forms Practice writing: Short stories Poetry Reads and discusses four novels
	English Learn the skills of language arts: Sentence structure Parts of speech Punctuation Creative writing activities using the above skills Read and discuss at least one Shakespeare play
	History Traces U.S. history from the Civil War period up to World War II Special emphasis on the Civil War era Special emphasis on World War I era
	Geography The five themes of geography are continued as we travel to Europe, Asia, Africa and all point in between Learn the physical, political and social aspects of each continent and country

 

Physical Science Explores the following physical sciences: Energy Motion Matter Waves Atomic structure Strong mathematical connection with the math curriculum Emphasizes scientific method to go along with the Invention Convention

 

	Computer Science Increase keyboard skills Increase word processing skills Learn about data base entry Learn about spreadsheets Introduction to  Power Point Acceptable uses of the Internet Legal issues Guided access to the Internet to research and accomplish assignments Remote networking allows electronic interchange between classrooms Laptop computers are used for most of the course work
	Foreign Language Spanish for the entire year Introduction to  Vocabulary Verb conjugation Legal issues Emphasis on  Pronunciation Spelling Identification of vocabulary words Facilitate the transition into high school foreign language programs
	Art Explore visual arts through the following media: Acrylic paints Watercolor Pastel Charcoal Pen Ink Paper folding Projects are created with the following history of the media: Study of the art history Famous artist for this medium Styles that will be emulated Projects will be displayed at the annual Celebration of the Arts

 

Library Can take books out

 

Music Basic music theory Sight reading techniques Simple harmonies through: Singing in rounds Canons Two and three part harmonies Perform at Christmas Lessons and Carols Perform at the Celebration of the Arts

 

Physical Education Develop skills in team sports Learn teamwork development