MATH 5

In this StudyForge-based curriculum, students will continue their study of mathematics. During the year, Math 5 students will explore, learn, and practice such concepts as using a variety of operations with fractions, solving one step equations, characteristics of geometric shapes, area, perimeter, time, graphing, probability, and financial calculations. Math 5 includes 10 chapters with 3-5 lessons each. Each lesson includes teaching videos and practice questions. At the end of each chapter, students will complete a mastery assignment project and submit all chapter notes and work before taking an online test to assess their knowledge acquisition. All work and assessments are available and are submitted online. No text is required.

Teacher: Miss McNulty

SCIENCE 5

Science 5 is divided into four curriculum areas which the students will explore throughout the year. In biology, students will learn different organ systems, symptoms, and the things that go wrong with those systems. Our earth science unit delves into the many resources God has given us, what we do with them, and how we can use them wisely. The scientific method plays a large role in the chemistry unit, which defines solutions and how to separate them. In the Science 5 physics unit, we look at force and compound machines. Students are asked how they can use these things to make things such as chores easier! All work, projects, and assessments are available and are submitted online. No text is required.

Teacher: Miss McNulty

SOCIALS 5

American History is the theme of our Socials 5 class, from the late 1700’s through the early 2000’s. Students will investigate events such as the fight for independence, timelines of various inventions, WWI, WWII, the space race, and the war on terror from a Biblical perspective. Students will research historical figures and cultures relating to the events and topics introduced. All work, projects, and assessments are available and are submitted online. No text is required.

Teacher: Miss McNulty

ENGLISH 5

English 5 is a language arts class which focuses on reading strategies to develop better readers, improve comprehension, and help the students engage with elements of a story. Throughout the year, students will work to become better writers creatively and structurally. We will practice story structure and research techniques. Students will also read, study, and think about a variety of genres, from non-fiction to poetry. All work, projects, and assessments are available and are submitted online. Students will need to borrow or purchase two novels for study in this course.

Teacher: Miss McNulty

Electives:

ART II Visual Arts
(Optional Add-on or Stand-Alone Course)

Separate from the 5th Grade Core, the ART II is a visual arts, middle grade elective course.  In this course, we will explore a variety of artistic styles, purposes, techniques, and skills.  Students will be introduced to the basic elements of art such as line, texture, color, shape, and value.  They will also learn various techniques for producing art works of their own using mediums such as watercolor, textiles, collage, etc. This class will include Masterpiece Studies, where we explore and mimic the work of great artists, Technique Projects, where we work on developing a particular artistic skill, and Art just for Fun, with projects that are intended to maintain engagement and enthusiasm.  Students will be responsible for obtaining all class materials, including various art supplies (Full list will be provided to each family before class starts.)  This class may be taken as a stand-alone course or paired with our Middle School Core (at a tuition discount).  Students in this course may opt to receive a grade or simply audit the course. All work, projects, and assessments for the course are submitted online. Art II is a bi-monthly, 15 week course. Course availability subject to enrollment.

Teacher: Miss Leonard

MUSIC II Beginner Music and Ukulele Basics
(Optional Add-on or Stand Alone Course)

Music II is a continuation of the Middle Grades Music Course; however, no prerequisites are required for this class. In this class, students will learn to play the soprano or concert ukulele.  Both strumming and melody picking will be covered during the class. Students will learn basic music theory such as identifying rhythms, reading notes on the treble staff, and strum patterns for ukulele. Music history will also be included with the study of composers and historical periods of music. Students will be required to practice their instrument each week. Students will be required to purchase a soprano or concert ukulele, purchased from a reputable music store (Mrs. Coffey will be happy to guide and/or assist you in your purchase), a ukulele tuner or tuner app, a metronome or metronome app, and a textbook (TBA).   This class may be taken as a stand-alone course or paired with our Middle School Core (at a tuition discount).  Students in this course may opt to receive a grade or simply audit the course. All work, projects, and assessments for the course are submitted online. Music I is a bi-monthly, 15 week course.

Teacher: Mrs Coffey