Academics

Curriculum: Middle School

The Middle School curriculum has been carefully designed with the adolescent in mind. The curriculum is structured and challenging, yet students are actively involved in the learning process through class discussions, experiments, and field trips. Our dedicated and nurturing faculty provides an excellent learning environment and the curriculum enables the student to progressively develop independently and critically, all in preparation for their transition to the Upper School.

The St. David's standard course of study includes English, math, history, science, and foreign language. Each student is offered a variety of electives, from choir to computer, as well as numerous after-school activities.

Fundamental skills include, but are not limited to:

Study and test preparation
Research and problem solving
Essay and creative writing
Language development
Time management
Music appreciation
Dramatic acting
Athletic training

5th Grade Course of Study

Subject	Standard College Prep	Advanced / Honors*
English	English 5	English 5 Honors
Math	Math 5	Math 5 Honors
History	World Geography 5
Science	General Science
Language	Language Arts 5
Physical Education	P.E. 5
Fine Arts	Beginning Band Voice and the Stage 5 Art 5
Computer	Computer 5

6th Grade Course of Study

Subject	Standard College Prep	Advanced / Honors*
English	English 6	English 6 Honors
Math	Math 6	Math 6 Honors Pre-Algebra (Adv.)
History	World Cultures 6
Science	Life Science
Language	Life Long Learning: Media Studies, Health, Grammar in Action, Writing and Roots
Physical Education	P.E. 6
Fine Arts / Electives	Beginning Band Intermediate Band Voice and the Stage 6 Art 6

7th Grade Course of Study

Subject	Standard College Prep	Advanced / Honors*
English	English 7	English 7 Honors
Math	Math 7 Pre-Algebra	Pre-Algebra (Hon.) Algebra I (Adv.)
History	US History 7 Bible Survey
Science	Earth Science
Language	Intro. to Classical Languages Latin I
Physical Education	See Middle School curriculum guide note under PE department
Electives (Choose total of 4 semesters)	Concert Band Computer electives English electives History electives Science electives Fine Arts electives

8th Grade Course of Study

Subject	Standard College Prep	Advanced / Honors*
English	English 8	English 8 Honors
Math	Pre-Algebra	Algebra I (Hon.) Geometry 8 (Adv.)
History	U.S. History 8
Science	Physical Science
Language	Latin I Latin II French I Spanish I
Physical Education	See Middle School Curriculum Guide note under PE department
Electives (Choose total of 4 semesters)	Spanish I French I Concert Band Wind Ensemble Computer electives English electives History electives Science electives Fine Arts electives	French II

* Advanced coursework is designed as a year or more ahead of the standard course. Honors courses have the same basic content as the standard course, but with assignments and reading requirements at a more challenging level and accelerated pace.