Classical Languages

Latin I: All junior high scholars will be enrolled in a Latin course in which they will be introduced to the great classical language of Latin. Scholars will learn why so much emphasis was placed on this language by the Founding Fathers. They will learn how Latin can improve their knowledge of English, improve SAT scores, and act as a springboard into the learning of other Foreign Languages (especially French and Spanish), Math, Science, Medicine, Literature and many other subjects. Scholars will learn the alphabet, vocabulary, roots and other components of this language. This course will prepare scholars to read, write and understand this great language.

Latin II: A brief review of Latin I and then second year skills such as translating stories, poems and passages will be added.

Mathematics

Each student is placed in a math class based on the score of their entrance placement exam. On the first day of class, another assessment is given to help determine if the placement is the right place for the student. If a change is recommended, scholars and parents are contacted and schedules are changed. We do our best to place the scholars in the math class that is most appropriate to their individual skill level. If parents or scholars feel the placement is not a good fit, feel free to contact the teacher. Jr. High level math courses are as follows:

General Math

General Math: This is the 7^th grade math class. The curriculum is based on the AZ state 7^th grade math standards found at https://www.azed.gov/azccrs/mathstandards/. The course includes a study of various graphic displays including stem and leaf plots and scatterplots, linear functions, solving multi-step equations, geometry and integers.

Textbook: Holt McDougal Mathematics-Grade 7

Requirements: Scientific Calculator

Pre-Algebra

This course is for 7^th and 8^th grade scholars. The curriculum is based on the AZ state math standards for both 7^th and 8^th grade. These can be found at https://www.azed.gov/azccrs/mathstandards/ . The course includes a study of various graphic displays including box and whisker plots and scatterplots, linear functions, solving multi-step equations, geometry and integers.

Textbook: Holt McDougal Mathematics-Grade 8

Requirements: Scientific Calculator

Algebra I

Algebra I: Scholars enrolled in this course will learn problem solving approaches, thinking and algebraic skills necessary for future mathematics courses and other disciplines. It includes a study of real number systems, linear equations, linear inequalities, exponential functions, quadratic equations, and statistics. Scholars must show mastery of Algebra 1 before advancing to Geometry.

Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra or Placement Test (It is rare for 7^th graders to test into Algebra I)

Textbook: Holt McDougal Algebra I

Requirements: Graphing Calculator

Reading and Writing  All 7th and 8th graders will be enrolled in yearly English classes.7th and 8th grade English classes offer challenging curriculums focused on literature, grammar, speaking, and writing skills. The studies of classic literature from a variety of genres include critical thinking and follow up writing experiences. The composition program emphasizes writing as a process: prewriting, rough drafts, revising, editing, and publishing of final copies. Scholars will write friendly and business letters, five-paragraph expository essays, literary analysis essays, personal narrative essays, creative narrative essays, and persuasive essays. Writing is scored according to a rubric based on traits of good writing, and scholars will learn how to critique their own writing. Scholars will also write responses to literature, nonfiction and poetry, and will write their own poetry. The focus in grammar is on parts of speech, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure.

Elective Courses

All scholars are encouraged to expand and improve their talents. We encourage scholars to take an interest in and involve themselves in music, art and sports. All 7^th grade scholars need to be enrolled in a full year of choir or a band or orchestra class; all 8^th grade scholars need to be enrolled in at least one semester of a Fine Arts course. 8^th grade scholars are also required to take one semester of Keyboarding, a course where they learn typing and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Scholars are also encouraged to develop their physical abilities. All junior high scholars are required to take at least one semester of a P.E. class each year. Heritage Academy offers P.E. classes and competitive team sports which include after school programs.

Junior High Course Electives

6th Grade Electives	7 & 8th Grade Electives
MUSIC:	FINE ARTS:
Beginning Choir	Beginning Choir
JH Choir*	JH Choir*
Beginning Orchestra	Rhapsody Choir*^
Intermediate Orchestra*	Beginning Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra*	Intermediate Orchestra*
Beginning Band	Advanced Orchestra*
Intermediate Band*	Beginning Band
Piano Lab I or Piano Lab II*	Intermediate Band*
	Piano Lab 1 or Piano Lab II*
Non-Competitive Physical Education:	Art
Boys or Girls PE	Drama
Dance 1, Dance II*, or Dance III*	Advanced Drama*
Kenpo I or Kenpo II^	Non-Competitive Physical Education:
Pilates	Boys or Girls PE
Swim Class	Dance I, Dance II*, or Dance III*
COMPETITIVE SPORTS:	Kenpo I, Kenpo II^, or Kenpo III^
Cross Country	Pilates
Boys Baseball or Girls Softball	Jr. High Girls Volleyball
Co-ed Soccer, Girls Soccer, or Boys Soccer	Jr. High Baseball
Boys Volleyball or Girls Volleyball	Jr. High Softball
Swim Team	Pilates
JH Wrestling	Swim Class
Boys Basketball or Girls Basketball	COMPETITIVE SPORTS:
7v7 Football, Tackle Football, or Flag Football	Cross Country
Track and Field	Boys Baseball or Girls Softball
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES:	Co-ed Soccer, Girls Soccer, or Boys Soccer
Art	Boys Volleyball or Girls Volleyball
Children’s Literature	Swim Team
Creative Writing	JH Wrestling
Drama	7v7 Football, Tackle Football, or Flag Football
Advanced Drama*

*Indicates and audition/teacher recommendation is required.

^Indicated prerequisites are required.