"Because Barrack Hebrew Academy's Middle School is attached to a high school rather than an elementary school, our students are challenged to do more."

Middle School Curriculum

 

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Core: Interdisciplinary study of a central theme using primary and secondary historical sources, as well as fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama.

Roots of Western civilization

Law and Justice in American Life

American Peoples: Immigrants, African-Americans, Native-Americans

Science

Earth Science

Life Science

Physical Science

Math

Pre-Algebra A

Pre-Algebra B

Algebra 1 Part 1

Pre-Algebra B

Algebra I Part 1

Algebra 1 Part 2

Algebra I-Part 1

Algebra I-Part 2

Geometry

Hebrew

Ulpan I-IV

Ulpan I-IV

Hebrew Literature

Ulpan I-IV

Hebrew Literature

Jewish Studies

Introduction to Judaism

Jewish Family and Family Relationships

The Jewish Community and the Individual

Bible

Introduction to the Torah

Books of Joshua and Judges

Books of Samuel I-II

Computer

Basic computer concepts, software integration, Internet skills

Intermediate computer concepts, software integration, Internet skills

n/a

Physical Education

Physical fitness testing, skill development, lead in games, individual and team sports

Physical fitness testing, continued skill development, rules for games, individual and team sports

Physical fitness testing, individual and team sports, game strategies

Health

Self esteem, puberty, personal health, health careers

First aid, nutrition, drug awareness, environmental health

Sex education, decision making skills, diseases and disorders

Specials

Art

Creative Drama

Art

Public Speaking

Art

History of Drama