The Abeka middle school curriculum offers a traditional, teacher-directed approach to education, emphasizing a biblical worldview and a spiral learning method. This means that concepts are introduced at a basic level and then revisited and deepened throughout the curriculum and across different subjects, reinforcing learning. Abeka provides comprehensive, full-year curriculum options for grades 6-8, with full-grade kits or subject-specific kits available for both homeschooling and classroom settings. Abeka’s curriculum is rooted in a traditional educational philosophy, where the teacher plays a central role in guiding students through the material. The middle and high school curriculum is strategically designed to inspire, challenge, and engage students every day through classroom conversation, meaningful reading and writing. BJU Press’s middle school curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on developing critical thinking and independent study skills while integrating a biblical worldview into all subjects. It emphasizes active learning, academic rigor, and the use of technology to enhance learning. The curriculum is designed to help students succeed in whatever the Lord calls them to do, both academically and in life.
FCA is committed to high academic standards. Here are the links for the curricula scope and sequence.
Course: Bible
Curriculum: Abeka
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: 1st Semester- The Kings of Israel They will study Israel’s United Kingdom from the suffering under King Saul to the blessings under Kings David and Solomon. The second half of the course covers the Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Complete with timelines and review questions for each section, this study outline guides students through the history of Israel while he gleans spiritual lessons applicable today.
2nd Semester: Exodus – This curriculum focuses on key events from the book, such as the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt, the ten plagues, the Exodus from Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the construction of the Tabernacle. The materials emphasize themes of God’s power, His covenant with Israel, and His promise to dwell among His people.
Life of Christ – offers a comprehensive biblically-centered study of Jesus’ life for students, from His birth to His ascension, focusing on spiritual principles for Christian living and growing in Christlikeness. Abeka’s curriculum is designed to guide students to a personal knowledge of Christ and inspire them to follow His example.
Monthly Memory Verse: Students are given a passage of approximately 10 – 12 scripture verses each month to memorize. The passage is divided into weekly segments and students should study and memorize each assigned segment of scripture for a test at the end of each week. Students will be prepared for a test at the end of the month to show that they have memorized the entire monthly passage.
Course: English
Curriculum: Abeka
Credits: 1 Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Language Arts Discover how art and literature work together to communicate throughout time. Abeka’s refreshed sixth grade reading curriculum explores the works and the lives of renowned authors and artists throughout different literary time periods. Students will analyze the works of celebrated authors for a deeper look into literature that will help equip them not only for the next grade, but also for a lifetime of literary learning.
Course: Math
Curriculum: Abeka
Credit: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: The Arithmetic 6 work-text includes practice problems and review exercises to help each student master important arithmetic skills and concepts. Almost daily story problems and frequent problem-solving strategies are featured, providing practical application for real-life situations. Students will learn fractions, decimals, proportions, percents, prime factoring, algebraic equations, measurement, basic geometry, and beginning banking.
Course: Social Studies/History
Curriculum: Bob Jones
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Heritage Studies Developing a Christian worldview of ancient civilizations (Creation to AD 1500)
BJU’s Heritage Studies focuses on World History I from a Christian worldview, emphasizing the biblical themes of creation, fall, and redemption as a lens for understanding antient civilizations and their influences. The curriculum covers a vast historical period, starting with ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt and moving through ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, and the early Middle Ages in Europe. It incorporates hands-on learning, critical thinking activities, maps, charts, primary source analysis, and essay writing to help students develop social studies skills and a robust Christian worldview.
Course: Physical Education (P.E.)
Credit: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Students who participate in school sanctioned sports take this time to practice with their teams in the sport they are involved in: basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, golf, etc. Other students choose to participate in P.E. activities: Badminton, Corn Toss, or other activities.
Badminton and Corn Toss tournaments are held throughout the year during the P.E. class. All students participate with a team and play for the FCA Championship. These alternative team sports and activities give all the students an opportunity to participate in being active, participate on a team, practice sportsmanship, and have fun with their peers.
Elective Curriculum: A Space to Create Art
Credit: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: A Space to Create Art provides art curriculum and lessons for middle school students focusing on engaging and inspiring creativity through a scaffolded approach to the creative process. The course includes topics such as Introduction to Art, Drawing, and Visual Art with hands-on projects using mediums like graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, oil pastel, ink, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Resources include detailed lesson plans, demonstrations, worksheets on elements and principles of art, student self-evaluations, and culminating portfolio and exhibition guidelines.
Course: Bible
Curriculum: Abeka
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: 1st Semester- The Kings of Israel They will study Israel’s United Kingdom from the suffering under King Saul to the blessings under Kings David and Solomon. The second half of the course covers the Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Complete with timelines and review questions for each section, this study outline guides students through the history of Israel while he gleans spiritual lessons applicable today.
2nd Semester: Exodus – This curriculum focuses on key events from the book, such as the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt, the ten plagues, the Exodus from Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the construction of the Tabernacle. The materials emphasize themes of God’s power, His covenant with Israel, and His promise to dwell among His people.
Life of Christ – offers a comprehensive biblically-centered study of Jesus’ life for students, from His birth to His ascension, focusing on spiritual principles for Christian living and growing in Christlikeness. Abeka’s curriculum is designed to guide students to a personal knowledge of Christ and inspire them to follow His example.
Monthly Memory Verse: Students are given a passage of approximately 10 – 12 scripture verses each month to memorize. The passage is divided into weekly segments and students should study and memorize each assigned segment of scripture for a test at the end of each week. Students will be prepared for a test at the end of the month to show that they have memorized the entire monthly passage.
Course: English
Curriculum: Abeka
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Grammar & Composition Grammar and Composition I’s purpose is to emphasize the orderly structure of our language and to train students to use the English language effectively and promotes standards of correct grammar and usage, equipping students with the tools they need to become effective communicators in both speaking and writing. Students will learn to recognize the different parts of speech, fit these parts of speech together to form sentences, paragraphs, and compositions. They will also learn to develop complete and orderly thoughts and to communicate those thoughts clearly and concisely, so that they can use God’s gift of language effectively.
Course: Math
Credit: 1
Curriculum: Abeka
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Intermediate Mathematics gives a strong review of all arithmetic concepts with practical application to daily life. Instruction in plane and solid geometry, probability and statistics, and algebra (four units) provides the foundation students need to enjoy success in future mathematics courses. Practice and review problems in each lesson give sufficient opportunity for students to develop and maintain their skills while learning to work quickly and accurately. Word problems and problem-solving strategies throughout the text ensure that students can apply their mathematical skills to everyday situations and encourage students to connect varying types of mathematical knowledge.
Course: Science
Curriculum: Bob Jones
Credits: 1 (7 & 8 counts as 1 high school credit)
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Order & Design This life science text begins with the more complex plant world and human anatomy and physiology. Evolutionary hypotheses are discussed and discarded as unscientific. Similarities between man and animals are explored and proved to be the result of a common Designer, laying a biblical foundation of origins. A look at the complexity of the “simple” cell, the basis of all life, emphasizes the hand of the Creator in its design. A study of ecology shows God’s providential design in the relationships between living things and their environments
Description: 8th ENGLISH: Grammar & Composition Two vital abilities, the ability to express one’s ideas creatively as well as correctly and the ability to comprehend and interpret the written word skillfully, are built upon the elements which are included in English 8. Grammar and Composition II builds upon the skills learned in earlier grammar studies providing foundational practice of proper grammar and developing the basic composition skills used in outlining, summarizing, describing, researching, and creative writing. Students will also be introduced to new grammar rules and new writing techniques that will allow them to expand their writing skills.
Course: Bible
Curriculum: Abeka
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: 1st Semester- The Kings of Israel They will study Israel’s United Kingdom from the suffering under King Saul to the blessings under Kings David and Solomon. The second half of the course covers the Divided Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the return of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Complete with timelines and review questions for each section, this study outline guides students through the history of Israel while he gleans spiritual lessons applicable today.
2nd Semester: Exodus – This curriculum focuses on key events from the book, such as the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt, the ten plagues, the Exodus from Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the construction of the Tabernacle. The materials emphasize themes of God’s power, His covenant with Israel, and His promise to dwell among His people.
Life of Christ – offers a comprehensive biblically-centered study of Jesus’ life for students, from His birth to His ascension, focusing on spiritual principles for Christian living and growing in Christlikeness. Abeka’s curriculum is designed to guide students to a personal knowledge of Christ and inspire them to follow His example.
Monthly Memory Verse: Students are given a passage of approximately 10 – 12 scripture verses each month to memorize. The passage is divided into weekly segments and students should study and memorize each assigned segment of scripture for a test at the end of each week. Students will be prepared for a test at the end of the month to show that they have memorized the entire monthly passage.
Course: English
Curriculum: Abeka
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: 8th ENGLISH: Grammar & Composition Two vital abilities, the ability to express one’s ideas creatively as well as correctly and the ability to comprehend and interpret the written word skillfully, are built upon the elements which are included in English 8. Grammar and Composition II builds upon the skills learned in earlier grammar studies providing foundational practice of proper grammar and developing the basic composition skills used in outlining, summarizing, describing, researching, and creative writing. Students will also be introduced to new grammar rules and new writing techniques that will allow them to expand their writing skills.
Course: Math
Credit: 1
Curriculum: Pre Algebra – Glencoe (Scope and Sequence)
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: 8th Math: Intermediate Mathematics This program covers algebraic expressions and equations, functions, geometry, including the Pythagorean theorem, and statistics and probability. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and real-world applications to prepare students for high school mathematics. The course aims to develop students’ understanding and fluency in these areas through structured units and various learning tools, preparing them for more complex mathematical concepts in high school.
Course: Science
Curriculum: 7 – 8 Bob Jones
Credits: counts as 1 high school credit
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description Earth Science Biblical Worldview Shaping, General Science, Physical Science: Matter, Physical Science: Motion, Physical Science: Energy, General Earth and Space Science, Earth and Space Science: The Geosphere, Earth and Space Science: The Hydrosphere, Earth and Space Science: The Atmosphere, Earth and Space Science: The Cosmos, Engineering Design: STEM
Course: Social Studies/History
Curriculum: Bob Jones
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: American Republic American Republic prepares students to become discerning citizens who learn from the successes and failures of the past to make wise decisions for today. Students survey the major events that have shaped American history, paying special attention to cultural shifts and influences. Starting with the discovery of the New World, the text traces the path of American history up to the present day. In addition to a historical account, American Republic demonstrates the distinctiveness of American values, and government, and emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating United States history.
Course: Physical Education (P.E.)
Credit: 1
Pre-Requisite(s): none
Description: Students who participate in school sanctioned sports take this time to practice with their teams in