Middle School

Bible

Middle School is using a new bible curriculum from Christian Schools International. Students are taught how to use the Bible to make wise choices in their daily lives. They also make comparisons of the consequences of following or not following God’s World to make their choices.

Students are also taught how tot use the Bible, memorizing the order of the books of the Bible, the importance of prayer in building a relationship with God, the main types of prayer, and when to pray. All of these mini-lessons are related back to the main theme of using and following God’s Word in our own personal lives.

Eighth grade is studying “A Light to the Gentiles”
Seventh Grade is studying “The Day of the Lord”
Sixth Grade is studying “The House of Israel”

Health

6th Grade

Choosing Good Health is designed for a nine-week study. The curriculum places special emphasis on the study of the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. Children become familiar with major health concerns such as drug abuse and the deadly disease AIDS, discovering the physical, mental, social, and spiritual effects of these problems on the individual and on a nation. A proper attitude toward safety is stressed, teaching personal responsibility for safe behavior. The students learn to recognize symptoms requiring basic first-aid procedures for minor injuries. Children learn that health choices made in early years influence their level of health for the rest of their lives

7th Grade

A Healthier You teaches students about the wonders of the bodies God has given them and inspires them to establish good health practices in their daily lives. The text includes in-depth studies of the endocrine system and how it affects mental and emotional health, the skeletal system and skin and how they affect personal appearance, and the nervous system and how it is affected by drugs. These major health concerns of today’s teens are all presented from a Christian perspective.

8th Grade

Let’s Be Healthy is to teach students the wonders of their bodies God has given them and to stimulate them to establish good health practices which affect total wellness. The text, which challenges young people to keep themselves pure and to live happy, positive, healthy lives, provides in-depth studies of the anatomy and physiology of several of the major body systems, including the muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and lymphatic systems. Also included is an overview of diseases and the ways by which the body’s immune system combats them. These major health concerns of today’s teens area ll presented from a Christian viewpoint. A practical guide to safety and first aid follows, with application questions to help students determine logical solutions to emergency situations. The text concludes with emphasis on developing a consistent walk with the Lord and appropriate Christian attitudes.

Physical Education

The physical education program at Layton Christian Academy is to improve physical fitness, increase knowledge and skills in lifetime sports, develop awareness of health practices, and develop character.

Students need to demonstrate certain skills in physical education. These skills include:

1. Exhibit a physically active lifestyle
2. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
3. Demonstrate understanding, respect. and cooperation with classmates in physical activity settings
4. Understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenges, self-expression, and social interaction.

Language Arts

Layton Christian Academy vies the study of English critical to the formation of the students. Students explore great literature, effective writing, challenging vocabulary and spelling, and precise grammar. Students in the middle school have two periods a day of language arts.

The English program focuses on the following goals which drive the design for curriculum for each grade level. These goals are for the students to:

1.  Demonstrate a love of reading. Students will solidify their ability to comprehend and enjoy books with increasing levels of difficulty and complexity. The Accelerated Reading Program is used in middle school
2. Show age appropriate competence in various forms of oral and written communication
3. Demonstrate correct use of grammar
4. Understand and use effective and appropriate vocabulary

Layton Christian Academy has a summer reading program that requires each student to read tow novels in the summer. The first book is a required novel. The second book is a novel of their choice.

Math

6th and 7th Grade

Application and Concepts Course 1, Course 2 and Course 3 textbooks are used with the sixth and seventh graders depending on their level of math. This is a three-course middle school series intended to bridge the gap from elementary mathematics to Algebra 1. The program is designed to motivate the students, enable them to see the usefulness of mathematics in the world around them, enhance their fluency in the language of mathematics, and prepare them for success in algebra and geometry. (Glencoe) Glencoe is very thorough and provides the following additional resources:

1. 1. Hands-on Labs and Mini Labs
2. Cooperative Learning Activities
3.  Math Games and Family Activities
4. School to Career and Problem Solving Activities
5. Chapter Projects
6. Technology – Graphing Calculators, Technology Labs, Mind Jogger Video Quizzes

8th Grade

Students at LCA have to show proficiency each year before they will be advanced to the next level of math. 8th Grade – Glencoe Algebra I is used for our eighth grade students. Students in eighth grade either take Algebra I and then are scheduled to take Geometry in ninth grade or they take Algebra I in Two Years (cover half the material in 8th grade and half in 9th grade). This textbook strengthens student understanding and provides the tools students need to succeed. This textbook features the following items:

1. Foldable, What You’ll Learn and Why It’s Important Sections
2. Study Guide and Review
3. Reading and Writing in Mathematics and Standardized Test Preparation

Science

6th Grade Science – General Science

The 6th grade text explores science as a limited means of seeing God’s design in nature. Topics of study include the earth, cells and organisms, matter and energy, astronomy, heredity, and the nervous and immune system.

7th Grade Science – Life Science

The focus of seventh grade science is the study of God’s living creation. The five living kingdoms-Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plant and Animal-are included, as well as units on the Human Body and Creation. The course begins with an introduction to the scientific method and related practices in the recording of information. The first unit covers basic cellular structure and processes. Cellular study is continued in an in depth look at the plant kingdom. Photosynthesis and plant reproduction are emphasized. A brief unit on creation and evolution contrasts the false theories of evolution with the biblical support for creation. Information about the small kingdoms of monera, protista, and fungi forms another unit. The animal kingdom study is separated into a consideration of vertebrates and invertebrates. A unit on the systems of the human body concludes the course. An optional study of human reproduction is included in the teacher’s text. This seventh grade course provides a comprehensive study of living organisms and their direct creation by God

8th Grade Science – The Physical World

God is presented as God of the Universe in this engaging science course. The text helps students to see God’s design even in the smallest properties of matter and chemistry. Elementary physics, energy, mechanics, wave theory and optics are all covered. Physical sciences and the scientific method are introduced as well. The text includes introductory chemistry, introductory physics, and the metric system in preparation for upper-level laboratory courses.

History

6th Grade History – Heritage Studies

Students gain a thorough understanding of history with Heritage Studies. Geography, allignment with Bible truths, relevant world history, government, economics and culture are all presented to help better understand the humanity’s heritage. Through this study, students will learn to sequence events, summarize data, make predictions, identify sources of information, work with graphs and formulate opinions. Heritage Studies 6: To Know the Past, examines the land, people and cultures of ancient Egypt, Israel, China, Greece, Africa, Rome, the Mayans and more.

7th Grade History – World Studies

World Cultures introduces the student to a variety of cultures in the world from the Middle Ages to present day cultures. This course involves 1) cultural study, which includes governments, economics systems, religions, society, thought and education, and arts and crafts; 2) geography, including location, climate, topography, natural resources, and the influence of geography on culture; and 3) history, providing the student with a story about each culture. The student will obtain an understanding of how different cultures developed and the interdependence involved in the development and advancement of cultures. The students also have a quarter of Utah History where they will gain an understanding and appreciation of Utah’s geography and history.

8th Grade History – The American Republic

American Republic Curriculum presents the chronological development of the United States from a spiritual perspective. The principles of our heritage are underscored by appropriate applications and activities. This course lays out a foundational understanding of the events and policies that have shaped this country – from colonial times to the 21st century.

Computer Technology

LCA offers a full range of computer technology educational opportunities for students from Kindergarten through high school. We have two full computer labs with thirty-one student workstations each, one for elementary students and the other for middle school and high school students.

Our computers run the latest productivity software in the form of Microsoft Office 2003 Professional. Younger students are introduced to computers at a very basic level. Guided internet safety and awareness training is conducted at all age levels. Keyboarding skills are developed from as early as the third grade, along with internet research skills and other related abilities.

High school students receive in-depth training in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database management, and web page design. Seniors take Concurrent Enrollment courses for both high school credit and college credit through Weber State University.

Electives

Art

Geography Bee Prep

History Fair Prep

Student Council

Teen Living

Home Economics

Newspaper and Media Specialist

MacBook Development

Science Fair Prep

Sign Language – Beginner

Sign Language – Intermediate

Spanish – Beginner

Spanish – Intermediate/Advanced

Speech and Debate

Study Skills

Teachers Aid