Middle School

Our middle school faith-based liberal arts curriculum teaches literacy through research-based instruction in grammar, written expression and handwriting. Students gain mathematical analytical skills and science acumen through weekly essentials and labs, instruction to the Spanish language, music and art appreciation, as well as teamwork through athletic programming.

Sixth Grade

English Language Arts: Students engage with novels like Wonder, Number the Stars, and Tuck Everlasting, alongside short stories and poetry. Emphasis is on literary analysis, writing narrative, persuasive, and informative essays, and grammar skills using Prentice Hall Grammar and Writing (2008) and Voyages Exercises in English.
Social Studies: Explores the history from Early Humans to the modern world, focusing on culture, geography, and history of civilizations. Skills in map reading, use of primary and secondary sources, and writing are emphasized.
Religion: Studies the Old Testament to understand salvation history, examining biblical books of Law, History, Wisdom, and Prophets. Weekly reflections on Sunday Mass readings are included. Our school partners with Wake Forest University's Lam Museum of Anthropology to provide hands-on access to authentic artifacts, enriching their study of ancient civilizations.
Science: Integrated science curriculum covering matter, technology, astronomy, ecology, and physical science. Utilizes the iScience (2016) series by McGraw Hill, interactive notebooks, and hands-on labs.

Seventh Grade

English Language Arts: Continues development of reading and writing skills through novels, articles, and poetry. Focuses on analyzing, comparing/contrasting, and evaluating texts. Emphasis on persuasive writing and preparation for the spring Diocesan Writing Assessment.
Social Studies: Studies the culture and history of countries within regions, exploring the five themes of Geography: Place, Location, Region, Human Interaction, and Movement. Emphasis on map reading, use of primary and secondary sources, and writing. Students participate in Model UN.
Religion: Focuses on the New Testament, exploring the life of Jesus Christ and the early Church. Emphasis on understanding the teachings of Jesus and their application in daily life.
Science: Continues development of scientific inquiry skills through experiments and projects. Topics include biology, chemistry, and physics.

Eighth Grade

English Language Arts: Exposure to various literary genres including short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on grammar, mechanics of English, and vocabulary. Writing instruction includes descriptive, informative, narrative, persuasive, and creative writing styles.
Social Studies: Explores the history of the United States from the Colonial Period through the end of the twentieth century. Emphasis on the formation of government and democracy. Students participate in Model UN.
Religion: Studies the tradition, mystery, and witness of the Catholic faith. Emphasis on Christian service, including spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Students present a Wax Museum of Saints and the Living Stations of the Cross.
Science: Curriculum includes chemistry, earth science, and physical science. Utilizes the iScience (2016) series by McGraw Hill, interactive notebooks, and hands-on labs. Students complete a major STREAM project.