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Academics   >   Seventh Grade

Seventh grade is a year of growth and expanded learning opportunities.  In Religion, students study Jesus’ life, the church, and the sacraments.  In the fourth quarter, they begin preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation, which they will receive in the eighth grade.  Family Life, also presented in the fourth quarter, is based on seven age-appropriate key themes of Catholic Education and their foundation in Scripture and Church teachings.  Seventh grade also prepares and hosts the All Saints Day Mass with their “buddy class,” the third grade. Seventh graders have opportunities for service within the school and the community.

The seventh grade curriculum follows the California State Standards for Life Science, Social Studies, Pre-Algebra, and Language Arts. Literature and Social Studies are taught by our eighth grade teacher, Mrs. Kuhr.  Students will read several novels, in addition to utilizing the textbook for short stories, and in-depth discussion of different genres. Social Studies takes  students from the Greek and Roman civilizations, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and the Reformation in Europe, to the birth and spread of Islam and Buddhism. The course also includes an overview of China and Japan, and a look at the civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas in the Western Hemisphere.

English class includes the study of grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and writing.  We have adopted the Step Up to Writing program for writing instruction.

Seventh grade students have the opportunity to participate in speech tournaments. They are more active on the Student Council and begin thinking about options for offices as future eighth-graders.