The sixth grade science curriculum emphasizes and assesses the core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts of the Pennsylvania STEELS standards. Using a phenomenon-based approach to learning, students explore the principles of life science while also investigating some earth & space science, physical science, and environmental science concepts and skills. Primary core ideas include the nature of science and investigation, cells and heredity, kingdoms of life, and environmental science. The course includes multidimensional laboratory activities, design thinking, and literacy strategies. Students have a variety of opportunities to explore ideas, develop scientific skills, and make connections to other disciplines and fields of study of the natural world. Through their course experiences, students actively pose questions and make observations, develop explanations and understanding of scientific concepts and processes, and prepare for future learning opportunities.

World Cultures and Geography 

In World Cultures & Geography, 6th grade students will study the world by studying the regions of North America, Latin America & the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.  Students will learn about the government, geography, and economic systems of our global societies, in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Standards.  In each region, students will engage in a historical analysis to understand our modern world.

The seventh grade science curriculum emphasizes and assesses the core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts of the Pennsylvania STEELS standards. Using a phenomenon-based approach to learning, students explore the principles of chemistry, physics, and physical science while also investigating some earth & space science, life science, and environmental science concepts and skills. Primary core ideas include forces, motion, energy, chemical interactions, and wave properties. The course includes multidimensional laboratory activities, design thinking, and literacy strategies. Students have a variety of opportunities to explore ideas, develop scientific skills, and make connections to other disciplines and fields of study. Through their course experiences, students actively pose questions and make observations, develop explanations and understanding of scientific concepts and processes, and further prepare for future learning opportunities.

American History to 1787

Seventh grade American History studies the peopling of the Americas through the Articles of Confederation. Students will study the geography, economics, history and governmental structures that existed in American society during this time period. 

The eighth-grade science curriculum emphasizes and assesses the core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts of the Pennsylvania STEELS standards. Using a phenomenon-based approach to learning, students explore the principles of earth science while also investigating some physical science, life science, and environmental science concepts and skills. Primary core ideas include Earth’s history, rocks and minerals, natural selection, plate tectonics, weather and climate, natural resources and hazards, and human impacts on Earth’s systems. The course includes multidimensional laboratory activities, design thinking, and literacy strategies. Students have a variety of opportunities to explore ideas, develop scientific skills, and make connections to other disciplines and fields of study. Science 8 is offered at both grade level and honors levels.

U.S. History (1787-1914)

Eighth grade American History studies the Constitutional Era (1787) up to the Progressive Period (1914). Students will study the geography, economics, history and governmental structures that existed in American society during this time period. This course is offered at both the Grade Level and Honors Level.