At the junior high level, English Language Arts integrates literature and writing with speaking and listening skills. Students are guided to become active readers, writers, and learners able to think in a critical and creative manner. In literature, units range from theme based short stories, to poetry, to novel based units with informational reading strategies used throughout. All units are focused on developing critical thinking and text analysis allowing students to personally and socially connect with great literature. English Language Arts also emphasizes interdisciplinary writing, research, and presentation to build students’ abilities to effectively articulate ideas and build their own voice.

Our science instruction stretches from earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics to the rules and properties that govern each different field. Through the use of interactive laboratories, students will learn the process in which scientific thinkers seek to uncover mysteries in the universe and develop their own skills of inquiry and observation. At the end of the school year, students will gain confidence in their abilities and grasp of scientific knowledge to be prepared to interact with a continually advancing society.

The junior high continues to participate in the weekly Mass with rotating responsibilities of altar serving, writing petitions, lectoring, and singing in the choir. Our religious studies begin with a focus on the Old Testament and the revelation with who God is and his covenant with his people, then continuing to understand God and the blessed Trinity, focusing on Jesus as our Lord and Savior. In eighth grade the students will be preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation by growing in their understanding of the Holy Spirit and service to their community.