Middle School Curriculum

Middle school is about more than just preparing students for high school and college. Our goal is to provide our students in 5th through 8th grades a safe environment in which to learn as they begin to move from childhood into adolescence. We strive to create a community that promotes curiosity, fosters creativity, and encourages self-discipline. Our goal is to inspire life-long learning through dynamic instruction and interaction with the students. All FBA teachers are certified in their subject areas and regularly take part in continuing education opportunities to improve classroom instruction.

FIFTH GRADE

Bible	Advanced Math I
English	Science
Advanced Math I	Elective *
United States History
Physical Education/Athletics
Literature

• Sign of the Beaver, Elizabeth George Speare; Number the Stars, Lois Lowry; Caddie Woodlawn, Carol Ryrie Brink

SIXTH GRADE

Bible	Advanced Math II
English	Elective *
Earth Science
World History
Literature

• Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O' Dell; The Devil's Arithmetic, Jane Yolen; Catherine, Called Birdy, Karen Cushman

SEVENTH GRADE

Bible	Advanced Math III or Pre-Algebra
English	Life Science
Texas History	Elective *
Physical Education/Athletics	Life Science
Literature

• Crispin: The Cross of Lead, Avi; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain; A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens; Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson

EIGHTH GRADE

Bible	Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
English	Integrated Physics & Chemistry
Physical Education/Athletics	Elective *
United States History
Literature

• The Hobbitt, J.R.R. Tolkien; The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom; To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee; Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare

* Middle School electives include art, band, choir, and Spanish.