Upper School (Grades 5-8)

In these upper school years, we work to nurture a strong work-ethic and exceptional sense of character by recognizing the Image of God in every human. We hold students to a very high standard with exposure to Algebra 1 concepts by the end of 8th grade, reading, analyzing, and writing about high level texts, exploring the way the world works through both science and social studies, as well as enrichment through the specials that are offered.

Reading/Literature:

  • A variety of novel studies at each level help the students to explore and analyze author’s purpose and literary devices to develop deep analysis of the texts.

English:

  • 5th – 8th Grade: Voyages in English
  • 5th – 8th Grade: Vocabulary Workshop

Math:

  • 5th Grade: Reveal Mathematics Grade 5
  • 6th Grade: Reveal Mathematics Course 1
  • 7th Grade: Reveal Mathematics Accelerated
  • 8th Grade: Reveal Mathematics Algebra 1

Science:

  • 5th Grade: Scientific Method & Scientific Writing; Inspire Science: Space Science
  • 6th Grade: Inspire Science: Earth Science
  • 7th Grade: Inspire Science: Life Science
  • 8th Grade: Inspire Science: Physical Science

Social Studies:

  • 5th Grade: An overview of American History that provides students with context for the country and continent we call home.
  • 6th Grade: World History and Geography Part 1: Pearson My World History Grade 6; Scholastic News
  • 7th Grade: World History and Geography Part 2: McGraw Hill Discovering Our Past; Junior Scholastic
  • 8th Grade: American History and Civics: Texts: US History and We the People; Additional Resources: National Constitution Center, Battlefields.org, Center for Civic Education, and iCivics; Junior Scholastic

Religion:

  • Regularly leading Prayer Services and Monthly Rosary for the school community
  • Specific Saint Studies
  • Bible Skills Studies
  • Blessed Are We Textbooks

Specials:

  • Spanish: Twice a week for 5th and 6th Grade; four times a week for 7th and 8th Grade
  • Computers/Technology once a week
  • Art once a week
  • Gym once a week
  • Music once a week