Seventh Grade

Religion    

Students continue to explore Catholicism through study of Christian Scriptures, The Liturgy and worship.  Through prayer, song and actions that express their beliefs, students are called to live out their discipleship among their peers, their families and their school and parish communities. Students attend Mass weekly on Wednesday mornings at 8:15, on Holy Days of Obligation and special Feast days. They actively participate in liturgies.

Language Arts

Students will study of variety of literary devices and themes.  Elements such as plot, theme, setting, characterization, foreshadowing, climax and denoument will be discussed.  The writing process, use of proper grammar and style will also be emphasized.  Quarter goals are set and students read and take computer generated tests on AR books to increase their reading comprehension. 

Quarter goals are set and students read and take computer generated tests on AR books to increase their reading comprehension.

Mathematics

Students in the seventh grade are placed in either of the following courses.  Placement is through teacher recommendation.

Introduction to Pre-Algebra
Students are exposed to the beginning tools of  Algebra.  They will work with variable, expression and equations, integers, equations with inequalities, ratis, proportions and percents.

Pre - Algebra
Students placed in Pre-Algebra study the aforementioned topics.  In
addition, they will explore concepts in Geometry and Statistics.

Science

Students study but are not limited to elements of Life Science such as water quality, the human body, genetics, dissection and Space concepts.  Students conduct laboratory experiments using the Scientific method.  Participation Science Fair is mandatory in grades 3-8.

Social Studies

In Geography, students explore the world through the beauty of its cultural, economic and geographic diversity.  In addition, the study of current events and interpretation of maps, charts and graphs are also taught.

Spanish

Students will be able to communicate both verbally as well as through written forms.  Conjugation of regular verbs, commands, physical descriptions and personality traits, weather, the calendar, gender of nouns, the use of the gerund and the use of the verb “to be”.  In addition, students will explore the cultural and geographic diversity of the 21 countries comprising the Hispanic world

Vocabulary

Students explore vocabulary through spelling, context, accented syllable, synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech.  Emphasis will be on integration of vocabulary.

Students have morning and lunch recesses.  Students in the seventh grade have approximately 40-60 minutes homework every day.

Supplemental Curriculum

Seventh grade students receive instruction in Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education.  They also visit the media center as well as the computer lab.

Art

Students are exposed to elements of drawing, shading and color.  Students keep a portfolio of their work.  They are exposed to varying artistic styles and genres.

Music

Music study focuses on form and tonality and harmonic styles.  An overview of Music history integrating history, language, and culture is taught.  Students explore Classical, Baroque, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Modern styles of music.

Media

Students spend time in the Media Center through conducting basic concepts of titles, authors, subjects and research.  Students can check out books appropriate to their age level.

Physical Education

Students are exposed to fitness assessments, traveling/locomotor skills, Body management/Gymnastics/Dance, Soccer. Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Track, T-ball and individual dual sports such as Golf, Tennis, and Badminton are taught.

Technology

The purpose of the technology laboratory is to integrate the use of technology with the curriculum.  In that light, students spend their “lab time” with the assistance of the Technology Coordinator and their classroom teacher.  Basic elements of word processing, graphing, research and simple publishing are explored.