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Middle School Academics & Activities

Academics

Horizon Christian Middle School primarily encompasses the 7th and 8th grades and also allows the development of a "hybrid" 6th grade class that is incorporated into MS academics and activities. HCMS is proud to include a wide range of talents, interests and abilities amongst the teachers, specialists and education aides. Our program seeks to first foster followers of Christ, grow future leaders and nurture each student spiritually, physically, emotionally and academically.

 

At HCMS we believe in a well-rounded education. In addition to the multi-level core subjects, we also offer electives in technology, music, leadership, publications, athletics, art and more.  Throughout the program curriculum the fundamentals of Multiple Intelligence Theory are emphasized as we believe that every Horizon student is talented and gifted and every learning style and gifting should be realized, explored and enhanced.

Middle School Text Curriculum
Mathematics 7th Grade:Transition Math: Integrated Mathematics: University Chicago School Math Project.  Pre- Algebra: Pre- Algebra Prentice Hall or Pre-Algebra: Tools For a Change, Prentice Hall
Mathematics 8th Grade:  Algebra: Prentice Hall
English Grammar and Composition 7th & 8th Grades:  Houghton Mifflin English
Science 7th Grade:  Life Science: an Introduction to Biology, Bob Jones University Press
Science 8th Grade:  Earth Science: an Introduction to Natural Science, Bob Jones University Press
History 7th Grade:  World Studies, Bob Jones
History 8th Grade:  American Republic, Bob Jones
English Literature 7th Grade:  Novel Studies- The Bronze Bow Plays- Joan of Arc, Sir Gawain and the Green Nights, Short Stories, Poetry
English Literature 8th Grade:  Novel studies- The Miracle Worker, Pilgrim's Progress, Hinds Feet in High Places, Biblical Allegories, Literature from articles, Bible, 7th & 8th grade textbooks
Bible 7th Grade:  Bible Truths: A, NIV Study Bible 
Bible 8th Grade:  Bible Truths: B, NIV Study Bible 
Grounding in spiritual truths about the following important areas of life: 
  • Spiritual Birth- Salvation
  • Growth- the study of God's Word
  • Breath- the power of prayer
  • Communication- sharing Christ with the lost
  • Behavior- daily living based on Biblical principals
7th & 8th Grade 9 Week Courses:
Speech 7th Grade: Let's Talk, Basic Speech Techniques, Gary C. Collins Publishing Co.
Speech 8th Grade: Debate (No assigned text at this time.)
Health 7th Grade: Total Health, Talking About Life's Change, ACSI, Susan Boe
Health 8th Grade: Teen Health Course 3, Glencoe
PE: (No text assigned)
Computer Ed: (No text assigned)

Activities

HCMS is kicking off the fall sports program with cross country, volleyball, and soccer. Join in the fun either by playing or cheering on your Horizon Hawks!  Check with Coach Hines or Coach Conrad for details on how to join a team or help coach a team. Winter and Spring sports include: girls volleyball, co-ed soccer, boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls track and field.

Middle school students can participate in a number of after school activities including Drama Hawks and Robotics.  The Drama Hawk's produced The Wizard of Oz in 2011 and is preparing for Annie Jr. in spring of 2012.

Participation in robotics begins in 5th grade with preparation for competion during the middle school years.  Horizon Christian Middle School's award winning 7th/8th grade robotics team "The Robo Hawks" won 2nd place at the Mentor Graphics qualifying tournament of the First Lego League.  The team members, all of which are 13 years old, go on to gocmpete for the state championship in January 2012. The 6th grade team, "The Germ Busters" won the "Best Project Award" at the Mentor Graphics competation. 

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