For students entering Campbell Hall's 7th grade in the fall of 2011

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Course Content

Grammar / Study Skills

Designed to focus on the basic study skills unique to the Humanities Program (English and History), including:

  • Note-taking
  • Time management
  • Outlining
  • Setting up a notebook
  • Flash cards
  • Calendars
  • Study strategies for tests and quizzes
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Mathematics

Designed to focus on the critical thinking skills integral to the 7th grade mathematics program. Subject matter includes practice with varied mathematical concepts as students explore:

  • Patterns
  • Numeration
  • Probability
  • Permutation
  • Creative logic
  • Mental math
  • Relationships and sequencing
  • Problem solving strategies

Computer Applications

Designed to focus on the technical skills required to complete assignments and class work in the 7th grade. Within a hands-on environment, students explore:

  • The Campbell Hall e-mail system
  • The Junior High and Homework Web Pages
  • Working with files and folders
  • Editing and formatting techniques
  • Changing document appearance
  • Tabs, tables, and columns
  • Margins, toolbars, and shortcuts
  • Entering, copying, and moving data
  • Using formulas and functions
  • Creating and modifying charts
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Science

Designed to focus on the basic science skills that are needed for 7th grade Life Science. Students will take a hands-on approach to solving basic problems relating to the Life Science curriculum. Subject matter and lab activities include:

  • Scientific Method
  • Metric Measurements
  • Microscope Work
  • Classification of Plants and Animals
  • Plant and Animal Cells
  • Human Body
  • Basic Problem Solving
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