Sacred Heart Catholic School: Middle School
In three short years students go from 6th grade to high school. Our alumni are among the ranks that have made perfect ACT scores, top in their class, and overall good members of our community.
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At Sacred Heart of Jesus, we understand that 6th - 8th is not your typical Junior High levels. We work to create an environment that builds student readiness for High School.
Middle School at Sacred Heart of Jesus is a time of change, growth and maturation; designed to challenge students and to broaden their perspective on our world.
6th Grade:
Transition year
Emphasis on independence
Teachers foster a learning environment that aides many new concepts and experiences
Religion continues steps towards confirmation
Reading becomes more novel based
English focuses on writing skills
Mathematics begins their entry into Algebra
Science is exploratory
Early civilizations are studied in Social Studies
7th Grade:
Adjustment year
Greater emphasis on independence
Teachers continue to foster a learning environment that aides many new concepts and experiences
Religion year one of two in preparation for Confirmation
Reading: novel based
English focuses on writing skills
Mastering of pre-Algebra concepts
Detailed focus on Life and Earth Science
Geography
8th Grade:
Adjustment year
Greater emphasis on independence
Teachers continue to foster a learning environment that aides many new concepts and experiences
Second year of Confirmation preparation
Reading: novel based
English: Composition and word usage
Continued mastering of pre-Algebra concepts and Algebra I offered
Detailed focus on Physical Science
World History