Middle School Life

Middle School Academics

Middle School provides a transition between elementary and high school. Studentsare encouraged to develop all facets of themselves through academics, service projects,extracurricular activities, and athletics. The sixth grade class works in semi self-contained classrooms to introduce them to the responsibilities of lockers, class changes, and the demands of more than one teacher. By the time they are in seventh grade, the students are able to transition smoothly through their eight period day.

Grade 6 Course Offerings

Social Studies: Culture and Geography of South America and Africa
Religion: Examination of the Old Testament
Science: Life Science
Mathematics 6 or Mathematics 7*
Art
Physical Education/Health
Language Arts: Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature, Writing,
Spelling, Computer

Grade 7 Course Offerings

Social Studies: Culture and Geography of Europe & Asia
Religion: Jesus' Early Ministry-From His Birth through His Resurrection
Science: Physical Science
Mathematics 7 or Algebra I*
Art
Physical Education/Health
Language Arts: Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature, Writing,
Spelling, Computer

Grade 8 Course Offerings

Social Studies: Survey of American Studies from Exploration until Today
Religion: History of the Catholic Church
Science: Earth Science**
Mathematics: Algebra I*/** or Algebra I Part 1
Foreign Language**: Latin, French, Spanish
Art
Physical Education/Health
English 8: Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature, Writing

The ACRE Test for Religious Education is administered to the eighth grade students .

*Academically eligible math students are challenged through
acceleration to the next grade level.
**High school credit given pending successful completion.The Terra Nova Standardized Test is administered to the seventh grade
students.

Middle and High School Extra Curricular Activities and Athletics
Whether your interest lies in service organizations, performing arts, academic clubs or athletics, Holy Cross offers many opportunities for our students to fulfill that requirement.

In 2007, twenty-three percent of our students in grades 8-10 were members of the National Junior Honor Society. Thirty-nine percent of the high school students are members of the National Honor Society.