6th-8th Junior High

CURRICULUM:

Religion

• Weekly Mass in the Church
• Altar Serving
• Faith Family Leaders
• Spiritual Retreats
• Service Projects
• Student-planned Liturgy Services with Student Cantors
• Eucharistic Adoration, Penance Services, Rosaries, Stations of
  the Cross
• RCL Benziger Family Life Program
• Sadlier We Believe Catholic Identity Edition Religion Curriculum*

Mathematics

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards
• Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Foundational Skill Review
• Differentiated Instruction
• High School Placement Test Preparation
• Two distinct levels of Math Instruction
• Course work in 8th grade “Advanced Math” is Algebra 1
• Houghton Mifflin Big Ideas Mathematics Program

Spanish

• Immerses students in authentic Spanish language and cultural experiences
• Teacher-led instruction through text, video, audio, and online learning
• Meets ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
• Pearson Auténtico 2018 Comprehensive Spanish Curriculum

English Language Arts

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards
• Literature Studies include Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry
• Curriculum integration with Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar
• In-Depth Novel Studies
• Language Conventions and Clarity
• High School Placement Test Preparation
• Differentiated instruction
• Two levels of ELA Instruction – Grade Level and Honors Prep (8)
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar and Literature series

Science

• Curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards
• Studies include Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences
• Scientific Inquiry
• Hands on Investigation and Experimentation
• 6th & 7th Grade Science Camps
• Science Fair
• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment
• Amplify Science Integrated NGSS Science Curriculum
• Brainstorm STEM Program

Social Studies

• Curriculum aligned to California State Standards
• Studies include Ancient Civilizations, World History, and U.S. History
• Distinguish among Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment
• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment
• Houghton Mifflin Into Social Studies 2019 (6)*
• Houghton Mifflin Social Studies 2018 (7, 8)*

Enrichment Elective Wheel

• Public Speaking Through Performing Arts (7)
• Current Events (7)
• Art (7)
• Logic (8)
• Advanced Mythology (8)
• Video Journalism/SBS TV (8)

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Academic Decathlon
• Technology integrated throughout curriculum - 1:1 Chromebooks
• Physical Education Classes
• Two Times Per Week
• Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Program
• After School Clubs: Robotics Competition Team, Community Service Outreach, Drama, Choir
• Geography Bee
• Walk Through Ancient Times - Grade 6
• Washington D.C. Trip -Grade 8
• Channel Islands Extended Field Study Trip - Grade 7
• Science Camp – Grade 6
• Student Government
• Service Outreach Programs
• Altar Servers
• Student Campus Ministry
• Student-led Prayer Service Assemblies

*Curriculum approved by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange – designed to be mission driven (does not align with California FAIR Act requirements)

Homework Guidelines - Grades 6, 7, 8

School-Wide Learning Expectations Grades 3-8

SLE Rubric Grades 3-8

Junior High Back-to-School Night 2020 Presentation

Supply Lists

Summer Assignments

5th to 6th Grade Reading Assignment

6th to 7th Grade Reading Assignment

7th to 8th Grade Reading Assignment

Directions for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades Summer Math Assignments 2021

5th to 6th Grade Math Assignment

6th to 7th Grade Math Assignment

7th to 8th Grade Math Assignment

Student Technology for Junior High
Students in grades 6-8 purchase Chromebooks through St. Bonaventure School for educational use.

Please select the file below to read the Chromebook Agreement for the current school year.  The attached signature page must be filled in and signed by student and parent at the beginning of each school year.

Chromebook Agreement
Parent Student Email Letter
Guidelines for your School Email