Fifth Grade at MCS begins in depth studies of the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles and the book of Revalation. Fifth grade mathematics brings the study of geometry along with the review of all previously learned math principles. Our Bible, reading, science and english are Bob Jones curriculums while A Beka provides our mathematics, writing and social studies. The geography and cultures of Europe and their relationship to the new world are the focus of social studies while european and American history are incorporated into the subject matter. Our Sixth Graders at MCS spend much time reading the classics of American Literature such as Little Women, Call it Courage and Treasure Island.
Emphasis is placed on comprehension and on building a foundation of literary form.
Painting with words, proper forms of paragraphing and avoiding irrelavent information are included. Our Bible, reading, spelling, science and english are Bob Jones curriculum while our mathematics, writing and social studies are by A Beka Books. This year's Bible curriculum focuses on the Old Testament including the study of the pentateuch, the books of history and poetry and the major and minor prophets. Mathematics introduces percentages and reading and constructing graphs along with a review of all basic and geometric principles. Social studies covers the Western Hemisphere bginning with a survey of North, Cental, and South America.