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OVERVIEW
Objective: To facilitate optimal learning for all students so they may achieve to their highest potential through providing a structured yet nurturing environment that allows for academic, spiritual, social, and physical growth.
Structure: 40 minute core classes
Core Classes: ELA, Literature, Math, Religion, Social Studies, Science
Additional Instruction: Students will choose two elective classes per quarter
Religion: Prepare for and receive the sacrament Confirmation
English Language Arts
- Short Stories
- Figurative Language
- Four Novels
- Informational Text
- Elements of Fiction
- Grammar: Parts of Speech, Diagramming, Narrative writing, Journal writing, Research Paper
Math
- ALEKS
- Ratios
- Proportional Relationships
- Number Systems
- Expressions and Equations
- Geometry
- Statistics and Probability
Social Studies
- World Civilizations
- Note Taking
- Short Essays
- Research Paper
- Current Events
- Thinking Historical
- Political Cartoons
- Primary Source Use
Science
- Metric System/Scientific Measurement
- Scientific Exploration
- Molecules to Organisms
- Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics
- Heredity: Inheritance and variation in traits
- Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity as well as Catholic teaching
- Project Based Learning
- Student Research and Investigation
- Debate
- Collaborative Learning
Religion
- Prepare for and receive the sacrament of Confirmation
Activities
- Field trip to Kansas Learning Center for Health
- Field trip to IHM Sisters
- Field trip to Museum of World Treasures