Middle Division Program of Studies

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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 * Science8-EnvironmentalSystems U.S. History through 1877 Physical Education Electives **:

Drama MD Art Health 8 Applied Engineering 8 Beginning Spanish***

*Math,Science8,andLanguageArtscourseshavemultiplelevels;placementismadebythePrincipal, 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.

***Completionof BeginningSpanishwillprovide8thgradestudentsonehighschoolcreditinModern Languages.Completionof 8thgradeLanguageArtswillprovidestudentswithahighschoolcreditin 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 schoolforthispurpose.