Logic

Logic

Once a student has filled their mind with a bounty of information during the grammar stage, they are ready for the logic stage. During the middle school years, students have the ability to reason abstractly and use logic. As students are exposed to ideas, they can make connections and determine why events happen as they do. Students are now expected to think critically and begin to create written work that can support a thesis statement.

Curriculum

Below is a list of curricula that is utilized in the classes at GCA. Teachers at GCA seek to integrate subjects and teach students the love of learning. As such, teachers will bring concepts from different academic domains into their classes to help students create a robust picture. Furthermore, when teachers realize there is an area of strength or an area of weakness, the teacher will take that into consideration and utilize teacher created resources or other curricula.

Of note, this list is not exhaustive but it does shed light on some of the books/ programs GCA will use. In July, parents are provided a list of the exact books needed for the upcoming school year.

Mathematics

Math Mammoth

Science

General Science

Linguistics

Diagramming the Scriptures

Grammar for the Well Trained Mind

Spell to Write and Read

Writing

Institute for Excellence in Writing resources

Writing and Rhetoric

Literature

Specific selections for each reading group are announced during the school year

History

GCA goes through a 4-year rotation for students in first through eighth grade. Students will study each time period twice.

Bible/ Devotions

Bible

Answer In Genesis

Each morning students have a time of prayer, worship, and personal devotions using the One Year Bible for Children or the One Year Bible for Kids depending on reading level.

Art

Students will study art corresponding to their history studies using the Veritas Press Art History program and teacher created resources

Logic

Introductory Logic

Art of the Argument

Latin

Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press

Memory Work

Selected Biblical passages

Selected poetry