5th-8th Grade
Our middle school program serves 5th-8th grade homeschoolers. This option for your older student meets Wednesdays AND Thursdays from 9am-3pm. There is a one day per week option offered for this age level as well which allows you to choose to attend either Wednesday OR Thursday each week. The program includes math, Bible study, and exposure to beauty subjects on both days. All other classes are offered once each week on their scheduled days. At this level, longer class times are allotted to promote deeper exploration of their studies, allow for more hands-on activities, and encourage engaging conversations, experiments, and projects. Lesson plans are provided for your studies at home, and students at this age, while not required, are strongly encouraged to use curriculum that coincides with our program in order to foster a more unified and comprehensive learning experience. Current classes offered and curriculum choices are listed below.
Classes Offered Wednesday & Thursday:
- Beauty Subject Loop- A loop schedule to explore poetry, hymns, artists, composers, memory verses and more
- Mathematics - Word Problems, Division, Fractions, and Decimals up through Pre-Algebra will be covered using Math-U-See. The Math-U-See placement test can be found HERE.
Classes Offered Wednesday:
- Science- We will explore the beauty of science and nature through living books, interesting experiments, and exciting hands-on opportunities to encourage a love of God's creation. Fifth-sixth will have a focus on the scientists from 1500-1600's and their works. Seventh-eighth grade will cover scientists from the mid-1900's and their works.
- Geography & Bible- Students will explore the geography of our world focusing on various regions each year. Fall 2025 will begin our look into North America using various maps, living books, and engaging activities. For Bible study, we will work our way through the Epistles.
- Book Study & Narration- This is a book club-style class designed to introduce students to various forms of literature and promote healthy and thought-provoking discussions related to these captivating stories. The Charlotte Mason practice of narration (both oral and written) will be covered as well.
- Life Skills- This class will study a variety of skills throughout the year which may include themes such as home economics, etiquette, financial literacy & budgeting, first aide & safety, etc. Official skills list TBA.
Classes Offered Thursday:
- Chapel- A weekly gathering where students will be led in worship through song, teaching, and prayer.
- History- For the 2025-2026 school year, we will travel through early modern history (1550-1850) in a Charlotte Mason approach using living books, creative timelines, and engaging projects (world history portion will be covered in class).
- Writing & Public Speaking- Students will be introduced to the writing techniques and style presented by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Public speaking will also be introduced and practiced in this class.
- Art- Various elements of art will be explored such as line, shape, emphasis, symmetry, perspective, etc. Several art mediums will be incorporated including pencils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, markers, clay, and more.
Recommended for At-Home Study:
- Bible - Master Books Foundations in Faith
- Language Arts/Grammar - Easy Grammar OR Learning Language Arts Through Literature
- Science- Lesson plans continuing their studies on scientists and their works will be sent home weekly
- History- Lesson plans covering the American history portion of the student's modern history studies will be sent home weekly
- Extra Elective Suggestions: Typing, Foreign Language, Health, Life Skills, Handicrafts, Critical Thinking/Logic, Home Economics, Engineering, etc.
Additional Information:
*Only workbooks used on-site are provided by GAA. Please see our detailed list HERE which specifies what is provided by GAA and what must be purchased separately by the parent/caregiver for use at home.