Literature

Other supplementary materials will be provided.

Supplies:
Blue or black pen (erasable preferred), red pen, notebook paper, spiral or composition note book, three-ring binder, one packet of 5-tab dividers

Course Description:
Students will be exposed to a variety of genres in literature including the novel, short story, essay, poetry, and drama. They will not only learn the characteristics of each genre, but they will also learn how to think analytically and critically about the selections they read. Thematically, the seventh-grade year will focus on Texas literature, Victorian English drama, classical and modern mythologies, fantasy and science fiction.

Faith-Based Objectives:
* Fall Semester: Critical evaluation of issues and biblical truth through Texas literature and Victorian English drama.
* Spring Semester: Critical evaluation of issues and biblical truth through classical and modern mythologies, fantasy and science fiction.

Course Objectives:
* Genre Studies: Students will read a variety of novels, short stories, essays, poetry, drama, and mythology
* Interpretive Analysis Expansion: Students will take selection tests and write literary analyses of the literature.
* Literary Study Development: Students are required on an ongoing basis to demonstrate familiarity with standard literary terms through testing and application.

Grammar

Textbook and Supplementary Materials:
Grammar and Composition, Heath, First Course (Turquoise Cover)
Vocabulary Workshop, Sadlier-Oxford, Level B

Supplementary materials at teacher’s discretion.

Supplies:
Blue or black pen (erasable preferred), red pen, notebook paper, spiral or composition note book, three-ring binder, one packet of 5-tab dividers

Course Description:
Students in English class are given the tools needed to effectively communicate both orally and through written means. Emphasis to structure and form is given to grammar, spelling, mechanics, and the development of sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students will be required to write in a variety of forms, prove and elaborate on a thesis, and present their work orally both within the classroom and in a larger middle-school coffeehouse setting. In preparation for high school and college entrance exams, emphasis is also placed on systematic vocabulary development.

Faith-Based Objectives:
* Fall Semester: Communicating God’s truth effectively in a Christ-like manner.
* Spring Semester: Learning more about God as Creator through creative expression.

Course Objectives:
* Parts of Speech review and usage
* Mechanics of composition
* Essays: Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive, Expository, and Research Writing
* Creative Writing
* Timed Writing

Math-Book II

Textbook:
Passport 2- McDougal Littell

Course Description:
In this course, students will learn the properties of mathematics and how to use them in real life situations. They will also learn basic formulas and in depth use of decimals and fractions.

Faith Based Objectives:
* Fall Semester: Through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ we have been blessed with an ability to think critically and gain a slight understanding of how God created our world with the use of Algebra and Geometry.
* Spring Semester: The students will learn that our abilities to problem solve, reason, and interpret basic Mathematical functions are a blessing from God.

Course Objectives:
Students will develop problem solving skills, reasoning, and the ability to make connections in conjunction with algebraic processes. They will be asked to explain, justify, verify, interpret, draw, graph, and label – in short, to develop critical thinking skills.

Supplies:
pencils, red pen, loose leaf notebook paper, small binder, 1 spiral notebook for notes.

Math- Pre-Algebra

Textbook:
Passport 3- McDougal Littell.

Course Description:
In this course, students will learn basic algebraic methods and how to use them in real life situations.

Faith Based Objectives:
* Fall Semester: Through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ we have been blessed with an ability to think critically and gain a slight understanding of how God created our world with the use of Algebra and Geometry.
* Spring Semester: The students will learn that our abilities to problem solve, reason, and interpret basic Mathematical functions are a blessing from God.

Course Objectives:
Students will develop problem solving skills, reasoning, and the ability to make connections in conjunction with algebraic processes. They will be asked to explain, justify, verify, interpret, draw, and label – in short, to critically think all the time.

Supplies:
pencils, red pen, loose leaf notebook paper, small binder, 1 spiral notebook for notes.

Science

Textbook:
Prentice Hall

Supplies:
1” 3-ring binder, 5 dividers, ink pen, pencil, highlighter, goggles

Course Description:
The student will conduct field and laboratory investigations using: safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices; the scientific method, critical thinking and problem solving; the appropriate tools, methods, and safety procedures. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 - processes

The student will learn that there is a relationship between force and motion; that complex interactions occur between matter and energy; and that substances have physical and chemical properties. 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 - physical

The student will learn that the equilibrium of a system may change; that there is a relationship between organisms and the environment; the components of our solar system; and that natural events and human actions can alter Earth’s systems.7.5, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14 - earth

The student will learn the relationship between structure and function in living systems; that species can change through generations and the instructions for traits are contained in the genetic material of an organism; and that the responses of organisms are caused by internal or external stimuli.7.9, 7.10, 7.11 - life

Faith Based Objective:
Understand that God made the world and the universe we live in.

Course Objectives:
The student will demonstrate:
* The safe and appropriate use of tools and methods during laboratory investigations.
* Critical thinking and problem solving skills during scientific investigations.
* Understanding of the relationships between force and motion, the physical and chemical properties of matter, and the complex interactions between matter and energy.
* Understanding of the equilibrium of a system, specifically Earth systems, and how it can be affected by the environment, natural events, and human actions.
* Understanding of the relationship between structure and function in living systems, that species can change through generations and how this happens, that internal or external stimuli can cause responses and how.

Texas History

Textbook and Supplementary Materials:
Texas & Texans, Glencoe

Supplies:
Red notebook, two tab dividers, college ruled paper, blue or black ink pens, and a red ink pen. A floppy disc is helpful during projects so that the student can work on this at school and home.

Course Description:
Students will study Texas History from the early Native American societies through the 20th century. Students will witness the people, events, and issues that shaped each era. They will also study the geography of Texas and its’ impact on history and culture. They will also study Texas government and what it means to be a citizen of Texas.

Faith Based Objective:
* Fall Semester: The student will appreciate the diversity of the Texas experience.
* Spring Semester: The student will understand the privileges and rights of Texas citizenship as a blessing from God.

Course Objectives:
* The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history.
* The student will use geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
* The student understands the geography of Texas and its’ impact on history and culture.
* The student understands the economic changes throughout Texas history and our interdependence with the United States and the world.
* The student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution.
* The student understands the rights and responsibilities as Texas citizens.
* The student understands the concept of diversity within Texas.
* The student applies critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills from a variety of sources in written, oral, and visual forms.