CCS Middle School Class Descriptions
Pre Algebra (Grades 7 - 8)
Mrs. Melody WashingtonAlgebra I Honors (Grade 8)
General Science (Grades 7 - 8)
7th Grade Language Arts
Mrs. Jill Snyder
The purpose of this program is to encourage students to strengthen their communication skills as they study the areas of grammar, vocabulary, spelling, literature, and writing. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice critical thinking skills that have become necessary in today's changing world. They will learn to write different types of documents which will afford confidence in their writing. The students will read varied literature selections during the year and will view dramatic depictions of literature that may enhance learning. Study skills, organizational skills, and research skills will be integrated in the course throughout the year.Writer’s Express Handbook
Sign of the Beaver
Shadow Spinner
Bridge to Terabithia
8th Grade Language Arts
Mrs. Jill Snyder
The purpose of this program is to encourage students to strengthen their communication skills as they study the areas of grammar, vocabulary, spelling, literature, and writing. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice critical thinking skills that have become necessary in today's changing world. They will learn to write different types of documents which will afford confidence in their writing. The students will read varied literature selections during the year and will view dramatic depictions of literature that may enhance learning. Study skills, organizational skills, and research skills will be integrated in the course throughout the year.ABeka’s Vocabulary Spelling Poetry II
Writer’s Express Handbook
Swiss Family Robinson
Carry on Mr. Bowditch
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
History and Geography (Grades 7-8)
Mrs. Tammy Lanzi
This course will cover the time period from the decade before the Civil War to the present. Students will also be exposed to extensive map study of this time period. The course is designed for students to gain a greater understanding of the world as well as the knowledge that, despite differences, people all over the world are created in the image of God. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about an area which interests them by researching cultural or regional groups or events. This course will enable students to understand that the world is comprised of many diverse cultural groups that have made significant contributions to the past and present. The course will cover chapters sixteen to the end of the "American Republic" text from BJU. The Student Activities Book will be used to supplement the text.American Sign Language I (Grade 8)
The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in the language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course. The textbook used will be "The Joy of Signing". Students will receive 1.0 credit in American Sign Language I upon successful completion of the course and objectives. (ASL is not considered a foreign language by most colleges but may be taken in lieu of a foreign language college prep requirement for college admission purposes.)
Ms. Julie Dennen
The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in the language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course. The textbook used will be "Ya Versa Gold" Level I, Heinle and Heinle, Prentice Hall. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Spanish I upon successful completion of the course and objectives.