7TH - 10TH GRADE

Fayette Christian Upper School offers both traditional and innovative educational opportunities within the context of a biblical worldview. We address the individual needs of our students and maintain an active learning environment. Our desire is to prepare students to be lifelong learners who love learning new concepts about the world and God. Partnering with parents and churches to develop this firm foundation of a Christ-centered worldview is vital. These upper school years are key in developing students’ God-given talents and abilities.

Students in upper school establish a foundation not only of knowledge, but also of study skills and habits that will serve them well throughout their time at Fayette Christian School and beyond. Classroom experiences and extracurricular activities build up well-rounded students who are prepared to serve Jesus through their giftings.

Our upper school program provides a strong foundation in the disciplines of Bible, math, reading, writing, grammar, history, and science. Students in Upper School also have an opportunity to be involved in various activities such as yearbook, choir, speech/debate, and more.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

7TH GRADE

• Literature - students advance in vocabulary, and explore different themes, genres, and cultural representations.
• Writing and Grammar - students enhance sentence structure and patterns, clause structure, sentence errors, writing process, proofreading, paragraph development, organization and unity, argumentative/article/informative/narrative writing.
• Arithmetic - in the form of general math or Pre-Algebra, students dive deep into decimals, integers, numerical and algebraic expressions.
• Bible- students study and recognize the big story of Creation, Fall, and Redemption in the Old Testament through individual narratives.
• Life Science- students learn the structures and functions of living things such as plants, animals, and human beings.
• World Studies- students will strengthen their knowledge of social studies by analyzing maps, timelines, and current events.
• Health and Wellness and Fine Arts options

8TH GRADE

• Literature - students continue in advanced vocabulary, and explore different genres, themes, and cultural representations.
• Writing and Grammar- students enhance in six traits of writing, proofreading, writing different types of paragraphs, working with new verb tenses
• Arithmetic - in the form of Pre-Algebra- expressions, equations, percents, functions, statistics and probability, exponents, polynomial operations, radicals, quadratic equations and functions
• Bible- students follow the unified story of the Bible established in with a special focus on the life of Christ.
• Earth Science- students study major theories in earth science, guided by biblical and scientific principles.
• American Republic Studies- students survey the major events that have shaped American history, paying special attention to cultural shifts and influences.
• Health and Wellness and Fine Arts options

9TH GRADE

• Literature - students compare texts, evaluate author’s purposes, and compare what they read to a biblical worldview framework as they engage with these selections.
• Writing and Grammar- students continue in six traits of writing, proofreading, writing different types of paragraphs, working with new verb tenses
• Arithmetic - in the form of Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1- expressions, equations, percents, functions, statistics and probability, exponents, polynomial operations, radicals, quadratic equations and functions
• Bible- students dive deep into a study of Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation.
• Physical Science- students are introduced to chemistry and physics, equipping them to be student scientists.
• Cultural Geography- students will study the seven continents and the people who live on them so that they can begin to understand the different nations and their cultures.
• Health and Wellness and Fine Arts options

10TH GRADE

• Literature - students advance in literary analysis skills by exploring imaginative comparison, sound and syntax, allusion and symbol, and irony. 10th grade Literature covers folktale, epic, essay, short story, poetry, and drama.
• Writing and Grammar - students focus on grammar skills and strategies in writing, speaking, and listening so they can write compelling essays grounded in a biblical worldview.
• Arithmetic - in the form of  Algebra 1 (students learn expressions, equations, percents, functions, statistics and probability, exponents, polynomial operations, radicals, quadratic equations and functions) or Geometry (students learn a balanced approach, including traditional geometric proofs and modern, real-world mathematics problems). 
• Bible- students learn how to formulate doctrinal positions according to biblical teaching and apply those positions to their own lives.
• World History- students learn pivotal events like the Renaissance, Reformation, revolutions, world wars, and modern global shifts, while examining how geography, politics, and economics have shaped the human story.
• Biology- students learn  to ethically engage in biological inquiry and to recognize life’s design, homeostasis, and conservation from a biblical worldview.
• Health and Wellness and Fine Arts options