Religion:
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Formal
and informal instruction includes the study of salvation history beginning
with Adam and Eve and ending with the institution of the sacraments, the Holy
Bible, formation in prayer life and living a life of grace.
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Reading:
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Children's
classics in literature including My Side of the Mountain, The
Railway Children, and The Door in the Wall focusing on literary
devices and forms, setting, characterization, etc.
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Grammar:
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Study
of the parts of speech; gathering and organizing information for oral and
written reports, writing research reports writing persuasive letters and
stories; mechanics and correct usage.
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Mathematics:
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Present
more complex work with multiplication, division, decimals, fractions,
percents, and geometry. Individualized
Accelerated Math program.
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Science:
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Study
of general science including classification, matter, weather, human body
systems, the earth's crust, force, and energy.
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Texas History:
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Begin
study of the Spanish explorers of the New World. Study the history of Texas. Map skills are further developed.
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Spanish:
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Refine
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students study the cultures within the
Spanish-speaking world.
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Handwriting:
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Practice
in well-formed cursive handwriting continues.
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Music:
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Participation
in band or choir.
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Art:
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Using
various mediums the students create works that imitate different periods in
art including Impressionism, Pointalism and Cubism.
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Physical Education:
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Students
participate in group sports such as soccer, basketball and softball. Development of sport-specific skills and
movement are emphasized.
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Technology:
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Build speed with keyboarding skills. Expand
Microsoft Word functions and commands. Write a research paper using Microsoft
Word. Learn basics functions and commands for Excel spreadsheets and
PowerPoint. Creat a PowerPoint project.
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