ENGLISH CURRICULUM GOALS:
The student will:
- recognize and apply in
writing subjects in unusual order and complements (indirect object,
subject complements- predicate nouns, predicate adjectives)
- identify and describe
nouns (predicate nouns, direct object, indirect object, object of a
preposition) correctly in writing
- identify and apply
pronouns (reflexive, intensive, interrogatives, demonstrative,
pronoun-antecedent agreement, indefinite) correctly in writing
- define verbs as transitive
or intransitive and identify the principal parts of verbs correctly in
sentences (principle parts of verbs, progressive form, perfect tenses)
- recognize other words used
as adjectives in writing, and identify predicate adjectives in sentences
- identify and apply adverbs
in sentences and recognize double negatives
- identify and properly use
prepositions, prepositional phrases, conjunctions, and interjections
- apply rules for using
parentheses, dashes, apostrophes, and punctuating titles correctly in
writing
- use of technology to apply
the writing process using outline, revising, proofreading, editing, and
final copy
MATH CURRICULUM
GOALS
The student will:
- expand
whole numbers using exponential place values; multiply by three digit
numbers and zero; divide by 2 and 3 digit numbers and zero representing
the remainder as a fraction; simplify in horizontal form; simplifying
using order of operations.
- estimate
in the four operations using front end with the set of whole numbers and
decimals, and round decimals to a variety of place values.
- read
and write decimals numerals, compare three digit decimals, apply
operations to simplify expressions, and word problems, set expressions in
horizontal form, apply Order of Operations using only two of the steps and
one quantity, and apply short cuts to multiplication and division.
- identify
the parts of a fraction and read it three ways, find equivalent fractions, use prime
factorization using expanded form and exponential form of primes, to find
Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common factor, convert fractions from
one type to another.
- simplify
fractions through the four operations in horizontal form.
- find
range, mean, median, and mode of data, and interpret graphs from media
sources
READING/LITERATURE CURRICULUM GOALS
The student will:
- use
word relationships and structural analysis to increase vocabulary.
- apply
reference and study skills to all subject areas.
- identify
and apply literally and inferential comprehension skills.
- recognize
various literary genres and their characteristics.
- read
independently for information.
- apply
pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension with preview and prediction
using evidence.
- apply
post-reading skills to demonstrate comprehension of text.
- identify
relationships between main ideas and supporting details.
- draw
conclusions and summarize grade level literature.
- define
literary forms: climax, and resolution.
- use
technology to do author research.
RELIGION CURRICULUM
GOALS
The student will:
1. examine the two
creation stories and how they apply to us today
2. identify the
Patriarchs, Prophets, and Kings of the Old Testament and describe their
contributions to the growth of our faith
3. describe the
meaning of “covenant” in human experience and the special meaning of “covenant”
between God and His people
4. apply Catholic
Social Teaching through the lessons of Scripture
5. explain how
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Covenant
6. locate various
stories and Books of the Bible
7. interpret
various stories of the Bible
8. utilize and
develop multiple forms of prayer: formal, spontaneous, prayer service, scripture,
and spiritual reflection SCIENCE CURRICULUM GOALS:
The student
will:
1. explain how
producers, consumers, and decomposers interact
2. describe a food
web and an energy pyramid
3. explain how
environmental changes affect an ecosystem
4. classify
animals-vertebrates and invertebrates and discuss their diversity within each
category
5. introduce body
systems
6. describe main features
of land and water biomes
7. recognize the
levels of classification
8. name and
describe the important characteristics of kingdoms into which all organisms are
groups
9. compare and
contrast autotrophs and heterotrophs
10. learn to
navigate the science textbook on the computer to supplement the lessons SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GOALS
The student will:
- locate
and describe geographic places using absolute and relative location
- locate
major cities and nations of the world using various political maps
- understand
the historical roots of major world migration patterns and cultural foundations
- describe
characteristics of different cultures, including languages, religions, and
ethnic background
- identify
how government and economic systems affect every day life of citizens
around the world
- explain
how supply and demand influence movement of goods and services in a free market
economy
- compare
and contrast the Mayan, Incan, and Aztec cultures
- analyze
ancient river civilizations found in Africa
and Asia
- distinguish
between the Roman Empire and Greek
civilization
- use
the internet to create a product using multiple resources
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