Curriculum 6th-8th Grade

Junior high at St. Bonaventure Catholic School prepares students in 6th-8th grade for high school and beyond through a rigorous, faith-centered academic program. With a focus on critical thinking, personal responsibility, and leadership, students deepen their skills in literature, writing, advanced math, science, social studies, and religion. We offer Honors English Language Arts, a dedicated STEAM program featuring robotics, app programming, and coding, as well as learning support to meet individual student needs. Enrichment in Spanish, music, art, physical education, and library continues to support well-rounded growth, while extended field study trips offer real-world learning experiences.

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Junior High Curriculum for 6th-8th Grade

Religion

  • Weekly Class Mass in the Church     

  • Altar Serving

  • Faith Family Leaders

  • Spiritual Retreats

  • Service Projects

  • Student planned Liturgy Services with Student Cantors

  • Eucharistic Adoration, Penance Services, Rosaries, Stations of the Cross

  • Loyola Press - Growing with God

  • Sadlier We Believe Catholic Identity Edition Religion Curriculum*

Mathematics

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, and Foundational Skill Review

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • High School Placement Test Preparation

  • Two distinct Levels of Math Instruction

  • Course work in 8th grade “Advanced Math” is Algebra 1 or Geometry

  • Savvas Envision Mathematics Program

Spanish

  • Immerses students in authentic Spanish language and cultural experiences

  • Teacher-led instruction through text, video, audio, and online learning

  • Meets ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages

  • Comprehensive Spanish Curriculum

English Language Arts

  • Persuasive, Expository and Narrative Writing

  • Curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards

  • Literature Studies include Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry

  • Curriculum integration with Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar

  • In-Depth Novel Studies

  • Language Conventions and Clarity

  • High School Placement Test Preparation

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • Prentice Hall Language Arts Program

  • Sadlier Achieve Vocabulary (5-8)

  • Simple Solutions Workshop Reading Comprehension (5-8)

Science

  • Curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards

  • Integrated Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences

  • Scientific Inquiry

  • Hands on Investigation and Experimentation

  • Science Fair (7 & 8)

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • NGSS Science Curriculum

  • Freckle/Mystery Science

Social Studies

  • Meets mission-driven national standards approved by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange

  • Studies include Communities, California History, and American History

  • Multiple field study experiences

  • Differentiated instruction for Remediation and Enrichment

  • Walk through Ancient Times (6th)

  • Houghton-Mifflin Into Social Studies 2019 (6)*

  • Houghton-Mifflin Into Social Studies 2018 (7, 8)*

  • Simple Solutions Social Studies Curriculum (6-8)Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social Emotional Learning

  • Friendzy - Biblical, Comprehensive, Evidence-Based SEL Schoolwide Curriculum

Enrichment Opportunities

  • Academic Decathlon (TBD)

  • Technology integrated throughout

  • Physical education courses twice weekly

  • Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Program

  • Geography School Clubs (TBD)

  • Walk Through Ancient Times (grade 6)

  • Student Government

  • Service Outreach Programs

  • Liturgical Service - Altar Serving and Student Lectors

  • Student Campus Ministry

  • After-School Athletics Program

  • Daily Student-Led Prayer Service Assemblies

  • Public Speaking

updated 08/2024