Language studies emphasize the conventions of English. Composition includes development of paragraphs and multi-paragraph essays through the writing process as well as instruction in capitalization and punctuation. Literature studies encourage an appreciation of the short story, novel, poetry, and drama. In 8th Grade students study language, composition, and literature. Language emphasizes parts of speech and more complex sentence structures.
Composition studies culminate in the writing of multi-paragraph papers.
Literature studies are designed to develop appreciation and knowledge of the short story, novel, poetry, and drama. In 6th Grade students study life, earth, and physical science. Laboratory investigation of the science process and techniques will be stressed. 7th Graders study Life Science with an integration of chemistry, physics and earth science. Concepts, which are found in common with other sciences, will emphasized in themes covering topics on environmental interactions, systems and structures, energy, and changes over time.