7th Grade
Medieval History
Text: My World Interactive
Legacy of the Roman Empire
Feudalism developing in Western Europe
The Catholic Church
Everyday life in medieval towns
Peasant revolts and the weakening of feudalism
The Byzantine Empire
Origins and expansion of Islam
The Crusades
Early West African societies and the Ghana Empire
Islam's influence on West Africa
Imperial China's political development
China's inventions and findings
The fall of Imperial China
Influence of China and Korea on Japan
Japan's Golden Age
The Japanese military society
Mayas, Aztecs and Incas and their accomplishments
The Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Age of Exploration
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Religion - St Mary's Press/Best Are We/Sophia Institute
RELIGION
Weekly Mass, prayer services, Station of the Cross, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Diocesan Standards of Religion Old Testament: Overview of the books (Saints, historical, prophets)
New Testament: Continued teachings of the New Covenant of Jesus; Gospel Studies
Church History of the Roman Catholic Church Preparation
The Four Pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Moral Life and Prayer
Living Stations of the Cross study and performance
The Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
Catholic teachings on social justice
On-going Service in Action: Service Learning Opportunities
Integration of Religion into all areas of instruction
Grading:The grading policy is based on a total point system where each assignment is worth a certain number of points based on the degree of difficulty and importance. The grade at the end of the trimester is based on the percentage of points earned versus the total points possible.Grades are available each week for a student to review.