Grades 6-8

• Classical Grammar
  • Daily Grammar Practice
  • Harvey’s Elementary Grammar (Grade 6)
  • Harvey’s Revised Grammar (Grade 7-8)
• Composition
  • Progymnasmata
    • Chreia and Maxim (6th)
    • Refutation & Confirmation (7th)
    • Common Topic (8th)

Grade 6-8

• Classical Novels, Poetry, and Psalms
• Read Aloud, Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion

Grades 6-8

• Story of the Church
  • Ancient Israel (Grade 6)
  • The Early Church (Grade 7)
  • The Ecumenical Councils and Byzantium
• Students will be taught the who, what, where, and when of history, thus giving a broad survey of the great stories of history, of which they are an integral part
• Timeline Journal
• Geography will be taught concurrently so students understand place, location, and time
• Read Aloud, Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion

Grades 6-7

• Mathematics is taught hands-on and visually using a geometric approach
  • With use of tools such as drawing board, T-square, triangles, compass, and goniometer, students explore fractions, area, ratios, angles, the Pythagorean theorem, and square roots
  • Circles, pi, arcs, along with reflections, rotations, and symmetry are taught all the while practicing arithmetic, fractions, and decimals. Some algebraic concepts are introduced
  • The history of mathematics is woven throughout the lessons. Daily card games are included. Students work independently
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching

Grade 8

• Algebra I
• Right Start Math Level 8—for students who are not ready for Algebra I

Grades 6-8

• General Principles
  • Fostering Wonder and Imagination
  • Science Biographies, Natural History, Oceanography (Grade 6)
  • Nature Writings, Living Science Readers (Botany, Astronomy, Chemistry, Weather) (Grade 7)
  • Nature Writings, Living Science Readers, Botany, Astronomy, Chemistry, Molecules
• Nature Journal
  • Students continue to develop their observation skills
  • Students build upon what is most familiar to broader, bigger observations.
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching

Grade 6

• Greek (Continuation)
  • Alphabet, Vocabulary, Basic Grammar
  • Koine
    • Emphasis on Biblical/Liturgical Greek
• Latin (Continuation)
  • Alphabet, Vocabulary, Basic Grammar
• Prayers (as in 4-5)
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching

Grades 7-8

• Greek and Latin
• Vocabulary, Grammar, and Translation
• Prayers (as in 6)
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching

Grade 6

• Elements of Music
• Elements of Art Studio
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching

Grades 7-8

• Choir
• Orchestra
• Iconography
• Art Studio
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching

Grades 6-8

• Physical Health Through Play
  • Running
  • Calisthenics
  • Group Activities
  • Strength Conditioning
• Narration, Imitation, Repetition, Discussion, Lecturing, Coaching