6th Grade Curriculum

Religion 
Students receive strong Catholic formation through the Faith and Life series, Sacred Scripture, the Baltimore Catechism, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Instruction covers the Ten Commandments, the Mass (including the Traditional Latin Mass), Scripture from Genesis through the New Testament, typology, the Beatitudes, virtue formation, Lectio Divina, and Marian devotion through the Rosary. Students learn and pray many traditional prayers, including the Pater Noster, Memorare, Hail Holy Queen, and Regina Coeli.

Mathematics
Using Sadlier Math, students study fractions and decimals, equations and inequalities, ratios and percent, coordinate planes, graphing, measurement, and area.

Science
Through Earth Science, students explore rocks and minerals, astronomy, Earth’s atmosphere, landforms, weathering and erosion, plate tectonics, natural resources, and the geologic time scale.

History & Geography
Students study Ancient History, focusing on Egypt, Greece, and Rome, while developing geographic literacy.

Literature
Students read classic works that form the moral imagination, including The Iliad, The Aeneid for Boys and Girls, The Bronze Bow, The Hobbit, Heroes, Gods, and Monsters, and The Magician’s Nephew.

7th Grade Curriculum

Religion 
Students receive robust Catholic formation through the Faith and Life series, Sacred Scripture, the Baltimore Catechism, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with additional instruction in Theology of the Body and Church History. Studies focus on Revelation and the Incarnation, the Seven Sacraments, apologetics, and Marian devotion, including The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis de Montfort and The Story of Our Lady of Fatima. Students practice Lectio Divina, study the ontology of prayer, and learn many traditional prayers.

Mathematics
Using Prentice Hall Mathematics, students study algebraic expressions, integers, equations and inequalities, fractions, ratios and proportions, geometry, area and volume, transformations, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

Science (Nature Studies)
Through Glencoe Life Science, students study the scientific method, measurement and graphing, ecology and the environment, classification of living organisms, cell structure and function, genetics and heredity, and human anatomy and body systems.

History
Students study the rise of Christendom, from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation, using Light to the Nations and the lives of medieval saints.

Literature
Students read and discuss classic works that form the moral imagination, including Beowulf, The Hobbit, stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood, selections from The Lord of the Rings, and The Tempest by Shakespeare. Reading emphasizes comprehension, analysis, and appreciation of great works.

8th Grade Curriculum

Religion
Students receive comprehensive Catholic formation through Faith and Life, Sacred Scripture, the Baltimore Catechism, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Instruction includes preparation for Confirmation, study of the Rosary using The Secret of the Rosary, and a deep exploration of the Holy Eucharist through Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Additional focus areas include Church hierarchy, sacramental life, papal infallibility, encyclicals, Catholic morality (including the Principle of Double Effect), Theology of the Body, Church History, apologetics, Lectio Divina, and the ontology of prayer. Students master a rich collection of traditional prayers and grow in their understanding of living the faith in the world.

Mathematics
Using Prentice Hall Algebra I, students study variables, rational numbers, linear relationships, functions, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, exponential functions, and graphing.

Science (Nature Studies)
Through Glencoe Life Science, students learn the scientific method, measurement, and graphing while studying ecology, classification of organisms, cell structure and function, heredity and genetics, and human anatomy and body systems.

History
Using resources from the Catholic Textbook Project, students study history through a Catholic worldview, emphasizing the development of civilization, culture, and the Church.

Literature
Students engage deeply with classic prose, poetry, and nonfiction. Readings include novels, short stories, foundational American documents, and selections from the Catechism. Instruction emphasizes figurative language, character development, authorial intent, narrative purpose, and audience. Literature is approached as a forum for moral understanding, discussion, debate, and writing, helping students analyze ideas across historical and contemporary contexts.