Seventh Grade Overview
Seventh grade takes a leap into new opportunities for growth and development. Students build essential communication and collaboration, scientific inquiry, and analytical skills. They practice mathematical and analytical problem-solving and learn to take healthy risks in solving real-world engineering problems. Personal responsibility, study skills, and ethical behavior are also taught in seventh grade.
The spiritual aspect of instruction is paramount in what we do. Students participate in weekly chapels and receive daily Bible instruction. Students develop their personal understanding of God, personal character, and explore their purpose in life.
School traditions are loved by students: Fall retreat, social events, weekly chapel, and Spirit week are some of the endearing traditions. Students participate in exciting electives, musical clubs, engineering clubs, and sports. Seventh grade is a time of increasing expectations and independence as we prepare students for high school.
Seventh Grade Teachers
Our students are blessed with incredible educators who have the high distinction of many years of teaching in middle school along with advanced degrees. Preparing for high school academics and independence is a high priority for our teachers, and they feel called to be exemplary educators. Our staff comes from diverse and prominent teaching backgrounds that equip them with the tools necessary to meet the needs of each of our students.
Our teachers focus not only on the exemplary academics and the spiritual development of each student but also on their social and emotional development. Our teachers diligently work to support each of our students in their scholarly and personal endeavors as it helps shape and mold them into thriving members of our community.
Core Classes
Biblical Studies
NCA Middle School has selected a curriculum called Walking in Truth. Seventh-grade
lessons include a foundation of biblical studies with such topics as "Freedom in Christ" and
"Life in Christ," as well as an introduction to "Competing Worldviews" such as Islam and
the "Naturalist View." The text identifies its goal as helping "students develop a cohesive
Christian worldview through which they can interpret the world around them and respond
to it biblically in both their thoughts and actions.
World History/Washington State History
The emphasis of seventh grade history begins with the Medieval era, moving toward the
Enlightenment. Throughout this course we will be studying how God has been at work in
shaping human history and the ways in which we have fallen short of God’s ideals for us as
we explore interactions within and between the ancient Americas, Europe, and the Middle
East primarily, as well as other parts of the globe.
The second semester is a brief review of Washington State History which meets Washington State graduation requirements for 7th – 12th grades. This is equivalent to a one-semester course of instruction in state geography, Native Americans of Washington State, exploration, the fur trade and mission eras, territorial history and on through statehood and 20th century state history. The course concludes with an exploration of the Washington State government.
Language Arts
The middle school language arts program is designed to inspire life-long readers and for students to become confident communicators. Students work with a variety of written forms, developing their own voice and style. We endeavor to equip students with clear writing skills and the ability to express themselves in an articulate manner.
Mathematics
Students are placed in math courses based upon teacher recommendations, placement
exams, MAP scores, current achievement and motivation, and mastery of prerequisite
concepts. Students in any honors or advanced math course must maintain an 80% (B-) each
semester. Each grade level builds upon previous learning in which mathematical concepts are distributed throughout the year for better retention and math mastery. Students will be placed in Seventh Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, or Algebra 1.
Science
Students will study Earth Science and Growth and Development. The study of Earth Science focuses on all things that control and affect our planet. Our study this year includes a diverse number of topics such as weather in the atmosphere, minerals and rocks in the geosphere, plate tectonics, Earth's surface systems, the distribution of natural resources, and so much more!
During the middle school years, students develop physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
Social relationships become more emphasized as students work to figure out their role
among their peers and work to find their purpose. Students receive age-appropriate
instruction on the changes they will encounter as they grow including Cognitive, Social,
Physical, and Emotional changes.
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