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“It is my privilege to congratulate the Class of 2007 as you graduate from Bridgeway Academy. I know this day comes after years of hard work and dedication. I applaud you for your desire to be the best you can.
I also admire your hard work, commitment to excellence, and your recognition of the importance of developing those skills that are necessary to be successful in life.”
Michael F. Easley, Governor of North Carolina
Seventh Grade
Language Arts | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies | Art
A Balanced Literacy Approach
Reading - Grammar - Word Study / Vocabulary - Spelling - Listening - Writing - Speaking
A more formalized approach to our balanced literacy program in language arts continues in our Middle School from sixth through eighth grade. Key, inseparable parts of language development are reading, listening, speaking and writing. Our goals for reading are student independence and ongoing learning as they now learn how to read advanced texts, analyze context clues and utilize higher-level thinking skills through Bloom’s Taxonomy instilling an appreciation of literature, a love of reading and fostering an interest in oral and written communication while gaining confidence in one’s abilities.
Students review prior knowledge of paragraph and essay structure and expand their writing into 5-7 paragraph essays that include descriptive, narrative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, and expository writing. They develop and expand their reading skills through the study of literature, which includes a variety of genres.
Grammar is emphasized and integrated throughout the curriculum and then in context through reading and writing. Dictionary and thesaurus work in book and computer forms, contextual study and word analysis skills are all included in this process. Vocabulary development and spelling are reinforced throughout the school year. An emphasis is placed on an increase in word study, reading vocabulary and the use of effective language, written and orally.
Writing includes paragraph writing, narrative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, expository five-paragraph essays and, by the end of the year, a formal five-page research paper on an aspect of their state’s history.
Your advisor will select one of the following options for your student based on his or her academic needs and ideal learning style:
Language Arts A7-A Biblically based program that incorporates character-building principles into a careful study of grammar, mechanics, writing and literature. Twelve colorful workbooks present material in an independent study, mastery-based format, and teacher’s guides present both enrichment and remedial exercises to enhance the program, including a writing assignment for each unit and websites for additional practice and guidance.
Language Arts AO7-A complete Biblically based curriculum that focuses on the development and integration of communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The 10-workbook student materials in this program function as the learning base, supporting instruction in communication essentials for all students. Includes enrichment activities and opportunities for independent study to allow for individualization based on student needs and interests.
Language Arts E7-A mastery-based program that presents the study of grammar, mechanics, reading and vocabulary in a step-by-step format. Ten workbooks present material in a nondistracting black-and-white format and are ideal for the struggling or distractible student who needs material presented in smaller, more focused chunks.
Language Arts W7-The combination of this student textbook and workbook provides students with a focused look at the basics of English composition. Students combine this composition course with a study of literature, as well as vocabulary and reading comprehension for a complete language arts program.
Seventh-graders are placed in a math program that is suitable to meet their needs and abilities.
Possible placements include the following courses:
Mathematics A7-In this 12 worktext course, students read, write and work with whole and mixed numbers, integers and common fractions. They learn the proper mathematical vocabulary; how to change fractions and decimals to percent; and how to find the number when a percent is known. Students are also introduced to business and consumer arithmetic - profit and loss, commission, discounts, bills and receipts, and invoices with discounts. They will discover business methods needed to function at homekeeping cash and household accounts, budgets, insurance, and the reading of gas and electric meters. They will also learn about banking savings and checking accounts, deposits, interest and loans.
Mathematics AO7-A study of geometry. Students can work independently because lessons explain challenging concepts one at a time. Ten worktexts discuss: geometry, rational numbers, sets and numbers, formulas and ratios, and mathematics in sports.
Additional topics covered are data, stats, graphs and a review of whole numbers, multiplication and division. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions is included in an easy-to-follow, comprehensive format.
Mathematics SX7-Concepts such as arithmetic calculation, measurements, geometry and other skills are reviewed, while new concepts such as pre-algebra, ratios, probability and statistics are introduced as preparation for upper-level mathematics. Lessons contain a warm-up, introduction to new concepts, lesson practice where the new skill is practiced and mixed practice, which is comprised of old and new problems. Kit includes a student text, tests and worksheets book and a solutions manual.
Seventh-grade students are placed in a science program that will meet their needs while preparing them for their future studies in science.
Possible placements include the following courses:
Life Science A7-Focuses on the following life science units: cells - heredity/genes, bacteria/viruses; protists-fungi; and body organization-the skeletal system, the muscular system, skin, and the circulatory and respiratory systems.
General Science AO7-This course, providing an in-depth study of the human anatomy and the Earth in space, covers What Is Science?, Perceiving Things, The Atmosphere, Weather and Climate and Careers in Science. Additional topics covered are weather, scientific discoveries and a detailed look at planets and the solar system.
General Science APL6- Using a hardbound textbook and teacher’s guide, this course provides students with instruction in general science in a conversational format that is enriched with many hands-on experiments and science notebook assignments. The course covers such topics as the Scientific Method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items.
Earth and Space Science W7-This course explores the origins of the universe and focuses on celestial bodies including the sun, the moon, planets, stars and space and includes an in-depth study of all of Earth’s systems, including the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Basic Science Mysteries P7-Readers follow an engaging narrative and plot that requires application of scientific and positive life principles to solve mysteries. The characters practice moral restraint and personal responsibility to help civic officials reduce crime and upgrade community standards. This narrative approach engages students, drawing them through the course with minimum dependence on teachers. The course serves a triple academic purpose: addresses eighth-grade science standards, is applicable as a reading enhancement course and prepares students for assessment exams.
Your advisor will select one of the following options for your student based on his or her academic needs and ideal learning style:
Social Studies A7-Young teens are beginning to think about career choices, but they need guidance. In the first half of the school year, students are introduced to 70 careers and ministries. Students learn what skills and talents are involved in each and what preparation is needed to enter each field. Presented in an enjoyable format, this course encourages students to begin seeking God’s place for them in life. The second half of this level allows for the appropriate state history course.
Social Studies AO7-This history and geography course provides an in-depth study of anthropology and the record of mankind. Students will learn the significance of written history, sociology and documentation methods. Easy-to-understand lessons cover What Is History?, What Is Geography?, anthropology, sociology and U.S. anthropology.
Integrated with mastery-learning techniques, students will also grasp topics about markets, political thinkers, government structure, state financing and social groups. Each lesson contains section objectives, vocabulary words, question and answer sections, and tests.
World Geography W7-Course available for students who did not take world geography in sixth grade. This non-Biblical textbook curriculum includes a student textbook and corresponding workbook that provide instruction and reinforcement activities to help solidify the material. This course provides a current overview of world boundaries, helps students readily visualize other parts of the world with easy-to-read, detailed maps, explains how boundaries change as new nations are formed and gives students an appreciation for other cultures with in-depth country profiles.
Social Studies W7-This second year world history course provides a comprehensive overview of world history, from Renaissance to the 1800s, presents engaging profiles of international historical figures, focuses on essential people, places and events that shaped the world, and includes a concise time line of critical world events. This non-Biblical textbook curriculum includes a student textbook and corresponding workbook that provide instruction and reinforcement activities to help solidify the material. Students will compare civilizations, research projects on the Internet and complete written analyses of various topics studied.
A course designed to introduce junior high school students to the world of art and its techniques: the tools of art, shapes, line variation and shading, texture, the color wheel, landscapes, head shapes, focal points, perspective, flannel boards and lettering. Intended to give students a good understanding of the concepts of art.