Part V: Middle Division Program of Studies
7th GRADE
Religious Studies Language Arts 7 * Language Enrichment Pre-Algebra * Science 7 - Physical Science Applied Engineering 7 Texas History Computer Literacy/Keyboarding Physical Education Electives ** Fine Arts- MD Art, MD Theatre, MD Choir
8th GRADE
Religious Studies Language Arts 8 * Algebra 1 * Science 8 - Environmental Systems U.S. History through 1877 Physical Education Electives **: Drama MD Art Health 8 Applied Engineering 8 Beginning Spanish***
* Math, Science 8, and Language Arts courses have multiple levels; placement is made by the Principal, Director of Admissions, and Enrollment Committee based on entrance exam results, previous report card grades, recommendations, and standardized test scores. ** 7th grade students may choose one (1) elective. 8th grade students may choose 3 electives.
***Completion of Beginning Spanish will provide 8th grade students one high school credit in Modern Languages. Completion of 8th grade Language Arts will provide students with a high school credit in Speech.
Note: In order to ensure a firm foundation in mathematics, seventh grade students who fail Pre-Algebra and eighth grade students who fail Algebra I will be required to repeat the course(s) during the following school year, rather than attending summer school for this purpose.
24 Saint Joseph Academy 2022-2023 Student & Parent Handbook
