5th-8th Grade
Our middle school program serves 5th-8th grade homeschoolers. The two-day per week option for your advancing student meets Tuesdays AND Wednesdays from 9am-3pm. The one-day per week option allows you to choose either only Tuesdays OR only Wednesdays 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 Tuesday & Wednesday:
- 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 Tuesday:
- 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. Students study science in a chronological fashion loosely aligning with the timeline of our history program for a more wholistic approach to learning. Fifth-eighth grade will cover scientific advancements from 1810-1915.
- Geography- Students will explore the geography of our world focusing on various regions each year. Fall 2026 will begin our look into Asia, Australia, and Oceania using various maps, living books, and engaging activities. For Bible study, we will focus on the time of Christ through to the significance and impact of the early church.
- Spanish- A dedicated Spanish instructor will lead the students on an immersive journey through Spanish language, grammar, and culture.
- Music Appreciation- This class with help grow the students appreciation of music through introduction to theory, exploration of various genres and instruments, and the study of composers.
Classes Offered Wednesday:
- History- For the 2026-2027 school year, we will cover modern world history from the westward expansion of America through to modern times in a Charlotte Mason approach using living books, creative timelines, and engaging projects (world history portion will be covered in class).
- 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.
- 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 - Fix-It! Grammar OR Using Language Well
- 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, Health, Life Skills, Handicrafts, Critical Thinking/Logic, Home Economics, Engineering, etc.
Additional Information:
*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.