Seventh and Eighth Class
These course offerings are geared toward students estimated to be in the seventh or eighth grade level. Emphasis is placed on individual growth as assignment length and difficulty are tailored appropriately to age and ability.
Mathematics with Pre Algebra builds upon the many concepts already learned in more complex ways. Students focus on proportional relationships to solve real-world problems, they will apply the properties of operations to rational numbers and begin to work through algebraic concepts like variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities.
Religion: Art & Civilization 7/8 is a religion and history course that presents world history through the lens of the art and material culture representative of major peoples, groups, and ages. The many expressions of man's search for the Creator are highlighted as are the beliefs and practices characteristic of each culture (the natural cultures in the time period usually called ancient, from about 1000 BC to 100 AD), including the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean, near-eastern, Roman, Indian, and Chinese). Scripture is used as the regulator, the divine revelation (and its Supernatural culture) which gives meaning to all human striving.
Physical Science: The Visible World 7/8 is a Physical Science course that explores the world around us, which is created, ordered, and good, by investigating light and sound, states of matter, force and motion, and energy. Reinforced is the truth that God created all things to show forth His glory and to communicate it.
Literature 7/8 presents various level-appropriate literary works, including novels, short stories, and poetry. This course also serves as a composition course as academic writing is introduced, along with the skill of quoting material integration and parenthetical citation. Students learn to connect literature to broader societal and historical contexts. This includes analyzing themes, characters, and structures within texts, as well as comparing different works. Grade-level appropriate vocabulary is continually emphasized as students learn to interact with and articulate their own ideas and the written ideas of others.
Latin 1A is a beginning Latin course for middle school aged students. No prior Latin experience is necessary. It introduces students to the primary elements of the Latin language, focusing on core grammar rules and vocabulary, while developing skills that allow them to translate Latin sentences. This includes weekly practice with Latin pronunciation, noun declensions, verb conjugations, and sentence construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to read Latin at a fundamental level and understand many of the prayers of the Church in Latin. Students who successfully complete Latin 1A and 1B may begin with Latin 2 in High School.
Hybrid Format
Seventh and Eighth Class offerings are presented in a hybrid format to students both on-campus and online. On-campus students meet at the Saint Mary Magdalen Center at 511 Kearsarge Mountain Rd in Warner, New Hampshire. Students attending online will need a computer or laptop, a wired headset, and internet bandwidth of at least 10 Mbps. You may need more if you plan to have multiple students attending online classes simultaneously.
Two-Day and Four-Day Schedules
All courses have the option of a Monday/Wednesday or a Monday through Thursday schedule. New content is introduced during the Monday/Wednesday meetings. The expectation for students who choose the Monday/Wednesday option is that students work at home on Tuesday/Thursday for consistency and to complete weekly assignments. Students who enroll in the Monday through Thursday schedule use Tuesdays and Thursdays to work with guided instruction to complete their weekly assignments on campus or online with the guidance of the instructor. The four-day option is great for the primary educator who would like to be relatively hands-off with the instruction of the subject.
Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to cancel the class based on enrollment numbers. Enrollees who withdraw before the end of the second week of classes will receive a refund minus a 3% payment charge. Enrollees who withdraw after the first two weeks of class will forfeit a refund. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and to remove a student permanently from a course who is disruptive and/or interferes with the safety, well-being, or educational experience of other students.
Payment Plans can be arranged by choosing the "Pay by Check" or the "Pay by EFA" options at Checkout. Then, use the Contact Form to request and arrange a payment schedule. A deposit is necessary to reserve your course seats.