The history of the State of Texas is the social studies unit for the seventh grade. The present structure of the Texas government is addressed, as are current events. In eighth grade, students study American history since 1865, focusing not just on facts but their interpretation. Proper note-taking and study skills are emphasized. In addition, a pilot laptop program has been initiated with these students, integrating technology into the curriculum.
Seventh graders take one quarter each of world geography, theology, art, and drama .
Eighth graders are required to take one semester of art. Among the electives offered at this level are drama, journalism and computer. Our foreign language curriculum prepares students for further study in high school. Those who have taken Spanish in the Lower School and continue in the Middle School usually qualify to enter third year Spanish in the ninth grade. For those beginning Spanish or Latin as they enter Middle School, the seventh and eighth years are the equivalent of one year at the high school level.