Our 7th & 8th Grade Curriculum & Learning Model
Pathfinders (7th & 8th)
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
STAR Diagnostic Assessment
Administered 3 times per year
Tracks individual growth in Reading & Math
Supports data-driven instruction and student goal setting
Math
Courseware, ACE PACE MATH, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry
Science and Social Studies
Approach: Courseware + Project-Based Learning
Online, interactive curriculum tailored to interests & academic themes
Topics selected collaboratively by teachers and students
Prepares learners for middle and high school scientific thinking
Emphasis on inquiry, experimentation, and presentation
Engaging social studies framework with multimedia content
Focus on history, geography, government, and current events
Encourages critical thinking and global awareness
Includes both digital and print resources
Reading & Writing
Programs: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Close Readers, WriteShop
Selected based on individual reading readiness and fluency levels
Emphasizes reading comprehension, annotation, text analysis, and constructed responses
Paired writing assignments support literary response, opinion writing, and research skills
Electives: Foreign Language & Career Exploration
Delivered through Edmentum Online Learning Courseware
Students explore language, culture, and career pathways
Prepares students with 21st-century skills & digital literacy
Independent, interest-based, and teacher-supported
Personalized Learning
Every child learns at their own pace.
Mastery-Based Growth
Students don’t move on until they fully understand a concept.
Real-World Application
Learning is hands-on and engaging.
Global Awareness
Students become curious, culturally aware leaders.
2 Choice Electives and Leadership/Entrepreneurship Capstone
Lighthouse Learning students can customize their education by selecting ACE electives that match their interests, strengths, and future goals. These electives provide self-paced mastery learning, ensuring students fully grasp each concept before progressing.