Middle School
The following academic courses will be offered to seventh through eighth grades.
Literature Analysis
Various Authors & Pieces of Literature from short stories to poetry, from traditional novels to graphic novels. Students will be challenged to critique literary elements and themes while providing engaging insight on how literature both affects and reflects culture. Thursday Only Class.
The reading list is HERE!
History
Notgrass: From Adam To Us - Race through history in 30 weeks, from Creation in Eden to the AI Microchips of Taiwan, students will discover mankind's past is both guided by God and marred by our unified heart problem as seen through the lens of a biblical worldview. Thursday Only Class.
The above textbooks, plus student review, quiz, and test booklets are required for this class.
Science
Apologia: Physical Science - Guiding students through God’s physical laws of creation while covering chemistry, physics, earth science, and research concepts on topics including matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, motion, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, Earth’s structure, and the atmosphere. Students will also explore the roles of chemistry and physics in life sciences with labs and hands-on projects providing an immersive, practical learning experience throughout the course.
Thursdays: Labs/Experiments
Tuesdays: Concept Review
The above textbooks are required for this class; however, the mp3 audiobook is available online via MySchoolWorx.
Writing & Grammar
The Write Foundation: Sentence To Paragraph - Students begin by integrating grammar into their sentences to produce descriptive and vivid expressions. Their vocabulary expands as they discover and employ lively words that creatively convey their thoughts. Concurrently, students learn to structure their ideas into paragraphs through the writing process: brainstorming, outlining, drafting, editing, and producing a final copy. They study and apply this process while continuously refining their sentence-writing abilities, leading them to effortlessly craft engaging and well-written paragraphs. Tuesday Only Class.
Bible
Block 1 | Book Study
Block 2 | Narrative Study
Block 3 | Book Study
Block 4 | Cultural Study
This is the tentative schedule of studies for the 25/26 school year and may be subject to change. Tuesday Only Class.
Coding & Robotics (Elective Hour)
ISA is proud to offer an Beginner-Intermediate Level course to coding using C++, Java Script, HTML, and Python coding logic. Text-based coding will build and strengthen their understanding of sequencing, conditionals, variables, and more, while increasing their confidence in these languages using Ozaria Coding Platform and Code Combat
Students will engage in at-home coding practice with homework and suggested projects creating, refining, and engaging with apps. While learning the logic of coding, students will apply these skills to robotic engines and electronic components throughout the semester.
A laptop with keyboard is required for this class. It can be Mac, Windows, Chromebook, or iPad; it just has to have a keyboard as typing-text-code is a critical component of this course. As a natural byproduct, the students will learn to type better. Semester 1 Only.
Tuesday Only Class.
Financial Literacy (Elective Hour)
RamseyEducation: Foundations in Personal Finance - Educating your student about personal finance doesn't need to be intricate. All you require is a homeschool curriculum designed to streamline the process, offering comprehensive resources tailored to the homeschool environment, empowering your teen with the necessary tools for financial literacy. Semester 2 Only.
Tuesday Only Class.
Health & Nutrition (Elective Hour)
Apologia: Health & Nutrition - This comprehensive health and nutrition curriculum guides your student through the physical, nutritional, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of growing into a healthy adult. The course respectfully addresses important topics such as mental illness, sexual reproduction, and biological sex as it pertain to our gender roles, all presented through the lens of a Biblical worldview. Semester 1 Only.
Tuesday Only Class.