READING/ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (RELA)
The St. Martha Catholic School student will understand and use elements of the writing process to compose texts such as personal narratives, expository and persuasive essays, research reports, creative writing, poetry, and both formal and informal letters. They will compose cross-curricular writing projects explaining scientific topics. Students will produce finished writing projects utilizing MLA format. They will also practice proper listening and speaking techniques. Students will use conventions to be able to write complete sentences with subject/verb agreement, correct punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and parts of speech. They will practice editing skills on a daily basis and become proficient editors of their own work and that of others. Students will increase their vocabulary with weekly vocabulary exercises and tests. They will understand and master the English language including the following parts of speech:
Literature
MATH
The primary focus for students in Middle School Mathematics: Grade 7 at St. Martha Catholic School is as follows:SCIENCE
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston follows the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and we implement an integrated science program utilizing McGraw-Hill’s I-Science textbook.
SOCIAL STUDIES
In this class, we will be examining the many components of the history of the state of Texas. This course will begin by developing students’ map skills and how to read/interpret historical documents. The course will then proceed to examine native cultures of Texas, Spanish exploration, and a comprehensive study of Texas History through WWII.