Curriculum Overview

Fifth grade:
Fifth grade is a transition year between the self-contained classrooms of the Lower School, and the department-lead classes for the Upper School. Fifth grade students have two core faculty members who teach math, language arts, and social studies. Specialty teachers teach computer, science, physical education, Spanish or French, art, music, library and an option for instrumental music (small group instruction), band, orchestra and chorus. Fifth grade traditionally travels to a Ligonier, PA, science/nature reserve.

Sixth grade:
The curriculum includes math, English, computer, world history, earth science, physical education, French or Spanish, art, music, library, health and an option for instrumental music (small group instruction), band, orchestra and chorus.

Seventh grade:
The curriculum includes pre-algebra, English, computer, U.S. history, physical science, physical education,Latin, Spanish or French, art, Bible and Theology, and an option for instrumental music (small group instruction), band, orchestra and chorus.

Eighth grade:
The curriculum includes elementary algebra or algebra I, English, computer, U.S. history, life science, physical education, Latin, French or Spanish, art, Comparative Religions, and an option for instrumental music (small group instruction), band, and orchestra, as well as chorus.