In all of our programs, we embody the core values at HCA. Once you are here, you become forever family. With faith in our unwavering Father, we equip your child to pursue Jesus daily.  Your child will walk through our doors every morning feeling the unconditional love of Christ, and our HCA staff.   In unity, we believe it is important to collaborate together to reach your whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.  Through leading by example, we encourage your son or daughter to approach every situation with grace and integrity.  Our high standard of excellence in integrated academics motivates your child to challenge himself or herself to demonstrate diligence in every aspect of their lives and beyond their time at HCA.

These are the texts that our students use. However, middle school is about much more than academics!
 
Middle school is a time of opportunity and exploration...
With that in mind, Heritage has a unique middle school experience that encourages them to mature in a Christ-centered environment while engaging with the world around them using the most up-to-date educational resources.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math...
Heritage Christian Academy is uniquely situated in the heart of the most technologically advanced cities in the US.  As such, our middle school program concentrates on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).  Students are able to explore scientific principles in our state-of-the-art science lab, design and construct robots as part of our robotics program and use various tools and technologies as part of their daily curriculum.

Identifying God's Calling & Giftings...
Middle school is a time of change, a time of identifying God’s calling and giftings on our lives.  Heritage offers a wide array of electives to students, encouraging students to try new things.  From culinary to media/journalism to drama to finance, students are free to explore a wide range of exciting opportunities.  

Beginnings are important...
Beginnings are important.  Beginnings set the tone and pace for the rest of the year.  That is why we start each school year with a retreat called Fall Away. Guest speakers and song leaders make this a truly enriching experience, and activities make it fun.  However, endings are important too. That is why we also have an overnight retreat in the spring called Spring Here.  Once again, it is a time for students to develop in relationship with each other and God.

Life is meant to be adventurous...
We believe that life is meant to be adventurous.  That is why Heritage continues to offer traveling opportunities to its middle school students.  From Eastern Washington to Washington D.C., students get opportunities to interact with the world around them, learning about what it means to be a good citizen and steward of the earth.

Language Arts: Excellence In Writing & Sadlier

• Note Taking & Outline
• Summarizing from Notes
• Summarizing Narrative Stories
• Summarizing References
• Writing from Pictures
• Library Research Reports – MLA
• Creative Writing with Structure
• Writing Dress-Ups
• Sentence Openers
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Traits of Writing
• Literature: Identifying Themes, Plot, Character Development, Conflict, and Climax.
• Poetry/Prose Memorization
• Speech Delivery
• Literature Studies

Science: Bob Jones

• Earthquakes and Volcanoes
• Weathering and Erosion
• Natural Resources
• Cells and Classification
• Animal Classification
• Plant Classification
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Motion and Machines
• Stars and the Solar System
• Plant and Animal Reproduction
• Heredity and Genetics
• Nervous System
• Immune System

Math
Into Math

• Number systems and operations
  • Integer concepts
  • Rational number concepts
  • Fraction division
  • Fluency with multi-digit decimal operations
• Ratio and rate reasoning
  • Ratios and rates
  • Apply ratios and rates to measurements
  • Understand and apply percent
• Expressions, equations, and inequalities
  • Numerical and algebraic expressions
  • Solve problems using equations and inequalities
  • Real-world relationships between variables
• Relationships in geometry
  • Polygons and the coordinate plane
  • Area of triangles and special quadrilaterals
  • Surface area and volume
• Data collection and analysis
  • Data collection and displays
  • Measures of center
  • Variable and data distribution

History & Geography
Bob Jones
Heritage Studies 6

• Map skills
• Climate; natural resources
• Topography
• World history events
• Empires and kingdoms
• Trade
• Currency
• Religion and philosophy
• Culture

Electives
A variety of selections is offered each semester, including PE, health, graphic design and coding, Spanish, drama, art, worship team and more!

History & Geography
Washington State History
The Washington Journey

• Settlement of the Northwest
• Missionaries & Fur traders
• Political history
• Geography
• Washington Statehood
• Significant historical events in the U.S. & how Washington was affected (i.e. The Great Depression, World War I & II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, etc.)
• Industry
• Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest
• Modern Washington: Washington government & The state economy

Bob Jones: World Studies

• Geography: Influence of geography on the development of civilizations.
• History: Chronological and cultural approach to world studies.
• Government: Comparative world governments in history.
• Economics: Comparative economics historically and geographically.
• Religion: Historical comparison of world religions (especially Islam) to Christianity.
• Culture: Arts; sciences; ways of life in the past and present.

English: Excellence In Writing, Sadlier

• Note Taking & Outline
• Summarizing from Notes
• Summarizing Narrative Stories
• Summarizing References
• Writing from Pictures
• Library Research Reports – MLA
• Creative Writing with Structure
• Formal Essays: Persuasive and Expository
• Formal Critiques
• Writing Dress-Ups
• Sentence Openers
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Traits of Writing
• Literature: Identifying Themes, Plot, Character Development, Conflict, and Climax.
• Poetry/Prose Memorization
• Speech Delivery
• Literature Studies

Math
Into Math

• Proportional relationships
  • Identify and represent proportional relationships
  • Proportional reasoning with percents
• Rational number operations
  • Add and subtract rational numbers
  • Multiply and divide rational numbers
  • Solve multi-step problems with rational numbers
• Model with expressions, equations, and inequalities
  • Solve problems using expressions and equations
  • Solve problems using inequalities
• Geometry
  • Draw and analyze two-dimensional figures
  • Analyze figures to find circumference and area
  • Analyze surface area and volume
• Sampling and data analysis
  • Proportional reasoning with samples
  • Use statistics and graphs to compare data
• Probability
  • Understand and apply experimental probability

Science: Life Science, Bob Jones

• Foundations of Life Science
• Heredity and the Origin of Life
• Microbiology and Plant Biology
• The Animal Kingdom
• Interactions in the Environment
• The Complex Design of the Human Body

Electives
A variety of selections is offered each semester, including PE, health, graphic design and coding.

History & Geography
Bob Jones
The American Republic
Geography: Geographic development of the United States through land acquisition.

• History: Introduction to the history of America.
• Government: Republican form of government under the Constitution.
• Economics: Development and effects of inventions and industries; successes and problems of the free market.
• Religion: Influence of Christianity on American history; influences of religious diversity.
• Culture: Interaction of people, ideas, and cultures in America.

English: Excellence in Writing, Sadlier & Bob Jones

• Note Taking & Outline
• Summarizing from Notes
• Summarizing Narrative Stories
• Summarizing References
• Writing from Pictures
• Library Research Reports – MLA
• Creative Writing with Structure
• Formal Essays: Persuasive and Expository
• Formal Critiques
• Writing Dress-Ups
• Sentence Openers
• Writing Decorations
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Analogies
• Literature: Interpreting Themes, Plot, Character Development, Conflict, and Climax.
• Poetry/Prose Memorization
• Speech Writing and Delivery
• Literature Studies
• Writing and Grammar and conventions

Math
Into Math

• Transformational geometry
  • Transformations and congruence
  • Transformations and similarity
• Linear equations and applications
  • Solve linear equations
  • Angle relationships
• Relationships and functions
  • Proportional relationships
  • Understand and analyze functions
  • Systems of linear equations
• Statistics and probability
  • Scatterplots
  • Two-way tables
• Real numbers and the Pythagorean theorem
• Exponents, scientific notation, and volume

Science: Earth Science, Bob Jones

• Introduction to Earth Science
• The Restless Earth
• Earth’s Rocky Materials
• The Water World
• The Atmosphere
• The Heaven

Electives
A variety of selections is offered each semester, including PE, health, graphic design and coding, Spanish, drama, art, worship team and more!