Language Arts

Literature: novels, short stories, plays, poetry, verbal responses and written analyses • Comprehension: structural features of informational materials, word analysis, fluency and systematic vocabulary development • Writing: poetry, creative writing, literature response, memoirs, expository compositions, persuasive essays, summaries of articles/book and research • Language conventions • Focused, coherent oral presentations

Math

Yavneh offers multiple levels of mathematics instruction in middle school. Seventh graders may be placed in General Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra or Geometry.

Science

Life Science: viruses and cells: cell processes, diversity of life, classifying living things, plant characteristics, animals: classifications, genetics, heredity and evolution, bird/mammal behavior, marine science research • Earth Science: earth and life history, ecology/ecosystems • Human body: components and systems:, digestion/nutrients, respiration/excretion, circulation, nervous, endocrine, reproduction and growth, physical principles in living systems, joints in the body compared to machines, the heart as a machine • Human sexuality

Social Studies

World History and Geography: Medieval and early-modern times • Major civilizations: Rome, Islamic empire, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asian civilizations; China, Japan • Europe After the Roman Empire, Renaissance, Reformation • Age of Exploration to Asia and Americas, Europe 1600-1789, The Enlightenment • Current Events

Prayer

Students explore theological concepts • Structure and themes of the daily prayer service • Forming personal connections to the Tefilah experience • Kabbalat Shabbat • Liturgy for Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot

Hebrew

Yavneh offers multiple levels of Hebrew instruction, from beginning to advanced, across middle school grade levels. Standard grade 7 level curriculum includes: Conjugating five verb types into past, present, and future tense • Conjugating prepositions • Continued strengthening of writing skills • Classical and modern literary texts

Judaic Studies

In-depth study of Joshua, Shoftim (Judges), Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs and Ruth • Students study the Mishnah and Rabbinic commentaries • History: Second Temple period, Talmudic period, Middle Ages, Golden Age of Spain, the Holocaust • Students learn about the four holy cities of Israel • Students examine the historical context, meaning and spirit of the Chagim (holidays) • Students explore Jewish identity, ritual and comparative Judaism • Students discuss the Jewish concept of Messiah • Strengthening students’ connection to Israel through study, discussion, and activities based on the geography, current events and culture of the State of Israel • Tzedakah, g’milut hasadim, ethics and values