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
• RCL Benziger Faith First Legacy Edition and Family Life series

Mathematics

• Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards
• Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Foundational Skill Review
• Differentiated and leveled instruction for Remediation and Enrichment
• High School Placement Test Preparation
• Two distinct levels of instruction with advanced finishing Algebra in 8th grade 
• Big Ideas Learning Big Ideas Math series 

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
• Language Conventions and Clarity
• High School Placement Test Preparation
• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar and Literature series

Science

• Amplify Science  curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards
• Studies include Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences
• STEM integration with Robotics Class
• Scientific Inquiry
• Hands on Investigation and Experimentation
• 6th & 7th Grade Science Camps
• Science Fair
• Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

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
• Glencoe Discovering Our Past series

Enrichment Opportunities

• Technology integrated throughout curriculum
• Auténtico Spanish program
• Physical education classes 2 times per week
• Music classes in grade 6
• Meet the Masters art program
• Multi-disciplinary fine arts integration
• Field study experiences
• Geography Bee
• Extended Day Care with Homework Club
• Eucharistic Adoration
• Service projects in all grades
• Monthly all-school devotional morning assemblies
• Student planned liturgy services and student cantors
• Altar servers
• Academic Chess
• Art Club
• Drama Club
• Instrumental Music Program
• LEGO Classes (Gr. 6)
• St. Bonaventure Church Children's Choir (Gr. 6)
• Strings

Homework Guidelines - Grades 6, 7, 8

School-Wide Learning Expectations Grades 3-8

SLE Rubric Grades 3-8

Junior High Supply List 2018-2019

Junior High Back-to-School Night Presentation

7th & 8th Grade Summer Reading Assignment 2018

Directions for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades Summer Math Assignments 2018:

6th Grade Math Assignment

7th Grade Math Assignment

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 2018-2019
Parent Student Email Letter
Guidelines for your School Email

7th Grade Jet Propulsion Laboratory Field Study Trip

• September 25, 2018 - depart 7:15 a.m., return before school is out

• Chaperones may sign up at the junior high Back to School Night

7th Grade Channel Islands Extended Field Study Trip

• October 9-11, 2018.
• LEAD Enrollment Booklet 
• Channel Islands Registration Form
• Channel Islands Itinerary
• Daily Dress for Channel Islands
• Channel Islands Packing List

8th Grade Washington D.C. Extended Field Study Trip  

• April 10-18, 2019
• Enrollment Booklet 2018-2019
• Registration Form 2019
• St. Bonaventure School DC to NYC 2019 Itinerary
• DC Trip Packing List 2018-2019

For the 7th grade Channel Islands and the 8th grade Washington DC trip, all payment and monetary questions go directly to our tour company, Lead USA:

Marie Martin 
858-674-6979 
http://dev.leaddiscoveryusa.com/ 
marie@leaddiscoveryusa.com 
LEAD USA 
16870 W. Bernardo Drive Suite #400 
San Diego, CA 92127     

All other questions please contact Mrs. Kustura at  kkustura@stbonaventureschool.org or Mrs. Jakubowski at  djakubowski@stbonaventureschool.org.