SECONDARY PREP (Grades 6-8)

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Our secondary prep program encompasses a rich blend of subjects with an emphasis on puzzling and reasoning. 

Humanities

Our integrated Humanities course includes Bible, History and Literature. Students rotate through a four-year cycle of Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern and Modern history and literature. In Bible, they read large sections of scripture and participate in guided discussion. Instruction in Logic and Grammar are woven throughout. Through classical teaching methods and Socratic dialogue, students begin to understand, develop and practice critical thinking and judicious discernment.

Language

Introductory Latin students learn vocabulary and grammatical concepts using the “middle method” which leads more quickly to proficiency in speaking, writing and even thinking in the target language. 

Mathematics

Our Mathematics program places high priority on the skills of observation, inquiry and reasoning. Students at every level are guided into new skills of discovery and problem-solving as they together engage with challenging real-world problems. While a typical sequence at this level moves students from higher levels of Singapore Math through to Algebra 1, our program is intentionally flexible to ensure students are placed at the level that fits their needs.

Science

Our Science program begins with wonder, integrates math, writing, and history, employs a mastery-learning approach and affirms Jesus Christ as the center of all things. Secondary Prep students rotate through Life Science, Earth Science and Physical Science.

Art & Music

Just as God has given the Arts in order to reveal something of himself for our joy, so he calls us in imitation of himself, to develop and deploy our artistic abilities for his glory and the delight of all who experience them. Christ Academy’s Fine Arts program offers two days of Choir/Music and two days of Art/Art Appreciation each week.