Catholic Formation
This course focuses on the revelation of the Catholic faith from the moment of creation through salvation history and into the founding of the early Church.  The students will gain a basic knowledge of major biblical themes such as Creation, Fall, Redemption, and such figures as Abraham, Joseph, Moses and John the Baptist.  Students will also study and reflect upon the life and ministry of Jesus and the teachings of the apostles.

Language Arts
A sound knowledge of grammar, the ability to read, analyze and appreciate good literature, and the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing comprise the foundation of the English Language Arts program. In all grades, essential skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for:
• Information and understanding
• Literary response and expression
• Analysis and evaluation
• Communication and social interaction

Pre-Algebra
Students have achieved solid knowledge and skills in arithmetic and will be introduced to abstract concepts in mathematics.  At the end of the course students will demonstrate their ability and readiness to make meaningful connections among numbers, variables, equations, graphs, and patterns.  Thus, they will be prepared to study Algebra I in grade 8.

Life Science
During this year-long course, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of:
• The diversity and classification of living things
• The relationships, energy flows, cycles of matter and human influences within ecosystems
• Ways in which human activities affect Earth
• The nature of the human body including body systems
• The importance of health and the nature of disease
• The interdependence of Earth’s species for survival

U.S. History Part II
In this comprehensive second U.S. History course, students will study the period from the Civil War to the latter part of the 20th Century. Geography, Civics, and U.S. government are integrated components of study.

Latin
Students in this class will read, translate, and understand Latin prose and poetry.  Students will learn to identify, describe, evaluate, and produce Latin forms and grammatical structures.  At the same time as they are learning to produce, read and translate Latin, students should engage in identifying forms and in explaining the functions of those forms within a sentence.  Language standards are divided into forms standards and syntax standards.

Introduction to Visual Arts
This course is a survey of visual arts.  The curriculum is designed to expand basic understanding of the arts and of their importance in our cultural and social development.  Topics may include painting, drawing, sculpture, and art history.

Introduction to Performing Arts
This course is a survey of the performing arts.  The curriculum is designed to expose students to the basics of both performing and appreciating the arts.  Topics may include acting techniques, chorus, and stage productions.

Introduction to Technology
This course is an introduction to office applications using Microsoft Office XP.  Topics may include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher.

Physical Education
The emphasis in this course is on increased fitness in the areas of cardio vascular endurance, flexibility and agility.  Topics may include team and lifetime sports such as football, floor hockey, softball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, basketball and soccer.