MIDDLE SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth Grade

At Manheim Christian School, our Middle School students are nurtured in Christ-centered education to pursue academic excellence across a variety of disciplines. In math, students use lectures, small group work and technology to study a variety of necessary or advanced concepts. Our English Language Arts classes continue exploration of foundational concepts in literature, grammar, and spelling. Comprehension, analysis, and writing are integrated into literature units to increase proficiency, readiness for further education and love of reading. Students will learn geography and US history in-depth, and study science with hands-on activities. Additional Bible classes encourage students to grow deeper in their knowledge of Scripture and faith in Jesus Christ with a variety of service opportunities.

Primary

Intermediate

Middle School

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade

Specials

FIFTH GRADE

FIFTH GRADE









Curriculum

LANGUAGE ARTS
myView Literacy (Savvas Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Level A, Year 2)

Includes: spelling tests, grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing

Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship








MATH
Maneuvering the Middle (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on fractions and decimals

Math fact mastery, daily concept review, problem solving













SCIENCE
Inspire Science Curriculum with Biblical Integration

Emphasis on life, earth and physical sciences

Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects













SOCIAL STUDIES
Kids Discover American States and Regions (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

Emphasis on USA Geography and Landscapes.

Regions of the U.S – The Northeast, The Southeast, The Midwest, The Southwest, The West

Learning the States and Capitals/State Research Project





















BIBLE
Learning Content - Early Old Testament: As a class, we walk through the Bible chronologically, starting at creation and ending this year with the Judges and Ruth.

Bible Memorization: Throughout the year, students will work on memorizing James 2:14-26 and Hebrews 10:8-18 in their family's preferred Bible translation.

Bible Reading: Students will complete a Bible journal, reading and reflecting on the books of Matthew, Philemon, and 2 John.











Knowledge fest – state project

Weekly middle school electives





Special Projects and Events























Pennsylvania State Capitol Tour & The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg (combined field trip with 6th grade on alternating years)

Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitors Center – museum, film, cyclorama, Cemetery Ridge Trail Hike (combined field trip with 6th grade on alternating years)
 
Service Project

Typical Field Trips












Melissa Nolt
8th Grade Homeroom
MS Math (grades 6-8)

Ben Armstrong
MS Bible and Chapel
5th Grade Math

Lauren Reyes
6th Grade Homeroom
MS Language Arts (grades 6-8)

Rodney Zimmerman
7th Grade Homeroom
MS Science & Pre-Algebra

Chris Stutzman
5th Grade Homeroom
MS Social Studies, 5th Grade LA

SIXTH GRADE

SIXTH GRADE

Curriculum

MATH
Maneuvering the Middle (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on ratios and proportions, the number system, expressions and equations, geometry, and statistics and probability

Includes: building fluency with operations using fractions, decimals, percents and integers, introducing expressions and equations, and reviewing area, volume, and statistics








SCIENCE
Earth & Space Science (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on Earth Sciences

Includes: rocks and minerals, geological changes, earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and climate, and water resources

Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects










SOCIAL STUDIES
Discovering World Geography – The Western Hemisphere (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on the Western Hemisphere

Learning about the geography, history, economies, government, people and cultures of North America, South America, and Europe

BIBLE
Learning Content - Early Old Testament: As a class, we walk through the Bible chronologically, starting at creation and ending this year with the Judges and Ruth.

Bible Memorization: Throughout the year, students will work on memorizing James 2:14-26 and Hebrews 10:8-18 in their family's preferred Bible translation.

Bible Reading: Students will complete a Bible journal, reading and reflecting on the books of Mark, Ephesians, Titus, and 1 John.
















Knowledge Fest – students research a work of literature, write a report, and create a presentation

Weekly middle school electives








Special Projects and Events









Pennsylvania State Capitol Tour & The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg (combined field trip with 5th grade on alternating years)

Gettysburg National Military Park and Visitors Center – museum, film, cyclorama, Cemetery Ridge Trail Hike (combined field trip with 5th grade on alternating years)

Service Project

Typical Field Trips








































Knowledge Fest – students research a work of literature, write a report, and create a presentation






















LANGUAGE ARTS 
myPerspectives (Savvas Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Level B, Year 1)

Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship

Includes: spelling tests, grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing










Melissa Nolt
8th Grade Homeroom
MS Math (grades 6-8)

Ben Armstrong
MS Bible and Chapel
5th Grade Math

Lauren Reyes
6th Grade Homeroom
MS Language Arts (grades 6-8)

Rodney Zimmerman
7th Grade Homeroom
MS Science & Pre-Algebra

Chris Stutzman
5th Grade Homeroom
MS Social Studies, 5th Grade LA

SEVENTH GRADE

SEVENTH GRADE

LANGUAGE ARTS 
myPerspectives (Savva Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Level B, Year 2)

Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship

Includes: spelling tests, grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing

Curriculum

















MATH
Maneuvering the Middle (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on preparation for algebra

Includes: review of ratios and proportions, percents, integers, rational numbers, along with building on knowledge of algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and introducing new concepts relating to geometry and probability & statistics













SCIENCE
Life Science (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on Biology

Includes: cells, reproduction, genetics, theories of creation, bacteria and viruses, protists and fungi, plants, animals, human body systems, interactions of life

Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects




















SOCIAL STUDIES
Discovering World Geography – The Eastern Hemisphere (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on the Eastern Hemisphere

Includes learning about the geography, history, economies, government, people and cultures of Asia, The Caucasus, Siberian Russia, Africa, New Zealand, Oceania, and Antarctica







BIBLE
Learning Content: Early Old Testament. As a class, we walk through the Bible chronologically, starting at creation and ending this year with the Judges and Ruth.

Bible Memorization: Throughout the year, students will work on memorizing James 2:14-26 and Hebrews 10:8-18 in their family's preferred Bible translation.

Bible Reading: Students will complete a Bible journal, reading and reflecting on the books of Luke and 1 Timothy.
































Knowledge Fest – students research and present a science fair project

Weekly Middle School electives

Special Projects and Events





Knowledge Fest – students research and present a science fair project










Philadelphia (combined field trip with 8th grade on alternating years)

Bible Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC (combined field trip with 8th grade on alternating years)

Service project

Typical Field Trips











Melissa Nolt
8th Grade Homeroom
MS Math (grades 6-8)

Ben Armstrong
MS Bible and Chapel
5th Grade Math

Lauren Reyes
6th Grade Homeroom
MS Language Arts (grades 6-8)

Rodney Zimmerman
7th Grade Homeroom
MS Science & Pre-Algebra

Chris Stutzman
5th Grade Homeroom
MS Social Studies, 5th Grade LA

EIGHTH GRADE

EIGHTH GRADE

LANGUAGE ARTS 
myPerspectives (Savvas Learning Company), Institute for Excellence in Writing (Bible-based lessons)

Emphasis on independent reading and cursive penmanship

Includes: grammar, vocabulary, literary studies, and writing

Curriculum














MATH
Pre-Algebra or Algebra I (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on solving for variables

Includes: algebraic expressions, equations, linear functions and inequalities, systems of equations, exponential, quadratic and rational functions, geometry, statistics, probability













SCIENCE
Physical Science (McGraw Hill)

Emphasis on Physics and Chemistry

Includes: motion and forces, simple machines, energy, states of matter, properties of matter, interactions of matter, waves, electricity, and magnetism

Experimentation, hands-on learning, and STEM focused projects





















SOCIAL STUDIES
Discovering Our Past – A History of the United States Early Years (McGraw Hill); The American Story: The Beginnings (Wallbuilder Press)

Emphasis on United States History with a providential view

Includes learning about The First Americans, Exploring the Americas, Colonial America, The American Revolution, The Constitution, The Federalist Era, The Jefferson Era, The Jackson Era, Manifest Destiny and The Civil War








BIBLE
Learning Content - Christian Living: We will work through a curriculum called Dynamic Christian Living. According to their website, "students will find an introduction to Christian doctrine, including basic approaches to salvation, prayer, and Bible study. Students can learn to live out their love for God and share Him with others."

Bible Memorization: Throughout the year, students will work on memorizing Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 119:9-16, and James 5:7-18 in their family's preferred Bible translation.

Bible Reading: Students will complete a Bible journal, reading and reflecting on the books of John, Colossians, and James





































8th Grade Retreat – 2 days away to grow closer as a class spiritually, socially, and emotionally

Speech meet – students perform a prepared monologue in front of an audience

Weekly middle school electives

Special Projects and Events














Philadelphia (combined field trip with 7th grade on alternating years)

Bible Museum and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC (combined field trip with 7th grade on alternating years)

Service project

Typical Field Trips











Middle school Teachers:

Melissa Nolt
8th Grade Homeroom
MS Math (grades 6-8)

Ben Armstrong
MS Bible and Chapel
5th Grade Math

Lauren Reyes
6th Grade Homeroom
MS Language Arts (grades 6-8)

Rodney Zimmerman
7th Grade Homeroom
MS Science & Pre-Algebra

Chris Stutzman
5th Grade Homeroom
MS Social Studies, 5th Grade LA










MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Manheim Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered environment where students develop Biblical principles while receiving a quality education.