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Las Cruces Catholic School
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Academic Curriculum:
The school provides a curriculum which is a blend of core studies and innovative programs which encourage creativity in and dedication to learning. Enrichment classes in music, physical education, Spanish language and culture, computer technology, and library science round out each child's program.
All subjects are taught in accordance with the curriculum that has been outlined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
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Grade 6
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Grade 7
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Grade 8
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RELIGION
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Old Testament scriptures,
Church as God's people. |
Who is Jesus?
How to live Jesus law of love.
Hope and the significance of His passion, death and resurrection.
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Church: history character, future, beliefs and worship.
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ENGLISH
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Writing process-system, purpose, structure;
Creation of different essay types and book reports;
Study skill;
Parts of speech; Mechanics;
Vocabulary building.
At the 6th grade level.
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Writing process-system, purpose, structure;
Parts of speech;
Mechanics; Vocabulary building. Creation of different essay types and book reports;
Study skills.
At the 7th grade level.
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Writing process-system, purpose, structure;
Writing of different essay types, book reports;
Study skills;
Parts of speech; mechanics; Vocabulary building.
At the 8th grade level.
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READING
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World Literature; Literary genre-Short story,
Non-fiction,
Drama,
Poetry,
Novel; Comprehension Skills;
Literary terminology and analysis.
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New Mexico Literature;
Literary genre-Short story,
Non-fiction,
Drama,
Poetry,
Novel; Comprehension Skills; Literary terminology and analysis.
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United States Literature; Literary genre-Short story,
Non-fiction,
Drama,
Poetry,
Novel; Yearbook;
Research Paper; Comprehension;
Literary terminology and analysis.
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MATH
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Applications of Whole numbers,
Fractions,
Decimals,
Percents,
Ratios,
Percents,
Algebra,
Geometry,
Graphing.
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Applications of Whole numbers, Fractions,
Decimals,
Percents,
Ratios Proportions,
Geometry & Simple Algebra, Scientific notation, exponents,
Roots and graphing.
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Algebra/Pre-Algebra Expressions, Equations Integers,
Radicals,
Inequalities.
Factoring,
Polynomials,
Graphing,
Quadratic equations.
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SCIENCE
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GENERAL SCIENCE Life Science-cells, changes, structures
Physical Science-matter/ changes/energy
Earth Science-Astronomy,
Geology.
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LIFE SCIENCE
characteristics,
Sturctures,
Simple Organisms,
Plants,
Animal biology,
Human Anatomy,
Ecology.
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EARTH SCIENCE
Universe,
Earth's composition, Structure,
Activity,
History,
Resource Management.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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Political/Physical Geography of 7 Continents,
World History,
Study of various cultures,
Cultural Geography,
NM History,
Current events, etc.
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Western Hemisphere Cultural Geography,
New Mexico History and Government,
Current events.
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Eastern Hemisphere Cultural Geography,
US History-from discovery to present, Current Events.
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All middle school students take Physical Education/Health, Religion and Christion Service which is taught in the homeroom. Elective choices are: Spanish, Choral Music and Computers. (Parents will have an opportunity to review the Family Life Curriculum and the Internet Policy, and MUST give their signed permission for each.)
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