Middle School (6-8 grade)
Middle School students explore disciplines in greater depth and with more refined skills. Independent learning is encouraged as students hone their study skills in preparation for high school. These classes have weekly reading and writing assignments, long-term projects and more frequent exams. Classes require the purchase of textbooks and supplementary materials.
Science Explorers III
Tuesday, 12:30-3:00
This course is a continuation of Science Explorers II. Students need not have taken the previous course to enroll. Topics will include Earth Science, Electricity and Magnetism, and Environmental Science using the Holt Short-Course Series. In-class demonstrations and some lab work required. Teacher: Kim Torquato
Medieval History
Wednesday, 9:30-12:00
Join us on a remarkable journey as we study the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the early Renaissance. Special focus will be on the formation of the European nations as we know them today as well as the rise of Christianity and Islam. We will take a peek at the Orient through the Silk Trade Route and other communications. Students will be required to maintain a time line. A reading list of relevant literature will be provided. Teacher: Vanessa Fiori
Literature and Writing
Wednesday, 12:30-3:00
This course will complement the study of Medieval History by requiring students to read literature applicable to understanding the medieval time period; King Arthur’s Tales, Shahnameh, and more. Students will build writing skills through the use of literary study and Institute for Writing Excellence techniques. Teacher: Vanessa Fiori
American Art
Thursday, 9:30-12:00
Join us on a journey of exploring American Artists and their styles. We will travel through different time periods and visit the lives of American artists, learning about what influenced their style. Students will acquire art appreciation skills as they learn to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate the artist’s work. The student’s will demonstrate their knowledge of skills, concepts, principles, and techniques used by American artists in studio art projects. Teacher: Patricia Melton
The Art of Interpretive Speech & Literature
Thursday, 12:30-3:00
Poetry, Shakespeare and much more. Students will learn to interpret the written word and perform it by memory and through recitation skills. Lots of memory work, reading assignments and some written work. Students will take several field trips to observe speech competitions of the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association). Teacher: Vanessa Fiori