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Junior High School:
ART
Grade 7
In 7th grade art, we take what the children have learned in
1-6th grades and expand their skill levels. We cover line, shape,
color, form, texture, value and space. We use the text book,
Exploring Visual Design. Through the text, we are also introduced
to many modern artists and shown examples of their work. Through
this we are also introduced to many different cultures! Emphasis is
on drawing but we will introduce water color, clay, printmaking and
other media.
ART
Grade 8
During 8th grade art, we take the skills we sharpened in 7th
grade, such as shading and knowledge of 1 and 2 point perspective,
and use these to work with the Principles of Design. Those are
Balance, Unity, Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Movement and Rhythm.
We will be using the 2nd half of the textbook we used last year,
Exploring Visual Design.
We will try to do more with design and more 3-d work this year! We
will continue to explore media, including calligraphy with pen and
ink, and printmaking, clay and charcoal with pastel.
ENGLISH
Grade 7
The focus in seventh grade English is threefold: literature,
grammar, and composition. In literature the students read and study
a variety of genres including fantasy, mythology, fairy tales,
poetry, short stories, and Shakespeare. Grammar is taught daily for
15 minutes, and the students are quizzed on Fridays. The emphasis is
on the students’ learning the essentials of grammar through
repetition and application. Finally students complete a variety of
writing assignments, both creative and expository.
ENGLISH
Grade 8
The focus in eighth grade English is threefold: literature, grammar,
and compostion. In literature the students read and study a variety
of genres including mythology, Classical literature, poetry, fiction
and nonfiction, short stories, and Shakespeare. Grammar is taught
daily for 15 minutes, and the students are quizzed on Fridays. The
emphasis is on the students’ learning the essentials of grammar
through repetition and application. Finally students complete a
variety of writing assignments, both creative and expository.
HISTORY,
TENNESSEE
Grade 7
Tennessee History is the study of our state from early settlement of
America to present day events in Tennessee.
HISTORY,
AMERICAN
Grade 8
American History is the study of our country from prehistoric
settlement to modern events in our state.
MATH
The Junior High math classes at Fayette Academy use the Saxon 8/7
and Algebra ½ text books. These courses focus on introducing
students to algebra concepts. During these two pivotal years, the
young learners begin a transition from concrete concepts of
arithmetic to the abstract concepts of algebra.
SCIENCE
Grade 7
7th Grade Science is a study of Life Science which
includes cell anatomy and physiology, genetics, Human body
systems, Scientific method, and Metric System conversions.
SCIENCE
Grade 8
8th Grade
Science is a study of Earth Science which includes the Scientific
Method, Metric system conversions, weather, plate tectonics,
earthquakes & volcanoes, astronomy, oceanography, atmosphere, and
Ecology.
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