REQUIRED ELECTIVES

RELIGION

All middle school students at Holy Nativity Episcopal School have a required religion course one day per week, taught by our school chaplain, Fr. Steve Bates, of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. The classes are designed to strengthen the six traits of success: leadership, scholarship, citizenship, fellowship, character, and faith. Students have weekly prayer partners, discuss portions of the Bible, hold conversations on age appropriate topics like bullying, and being a good friend, and occasionally watch videos related to character development and decision-making. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Each middle school grade takes part in a once a week physical education class.  A variety of team and individual sports will be explored throughout the year, with an emphasis on lifelong fitness.  Students also have the opportunity to sign up for additional physically active electives. 

READING

Helping with the greater reading demands and responsibility required of our middle school students, our 6th grade reading classes provide the perfect level of support.  During this class, students will improve their critical reading and organization skills.

INVENTION CONVENTION

All 7th grade students at HNES will participate in Invention Convention.  Invention Convention teachers students problem-identification, problem-solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship as they devise an invention.  This class period will provide students with extra work time and resources to assist them with the development of their projects.

HISTORY FAIR

All 8th grade students at HNES will participate in History Fair.  Students will engage in creative writing, critical thinking, and research as they develop their project.  This class period provides extra time and resources to assist them with the development of their projects.

GEOMETRY  

Our 7th and 8th grade students will take part in a once a week Geometry enrichment class.  This class emphasizes hands-on, discovery methods to develop a deeper understanding of geometric concepts.  This class acts as a helpful supplement to those students taking Honors Geometry and provides a valuable foundation to those who will go on to take Geometry in the future.

DIRECTED STUDY 

A brief directed study period will be provided opposite the Religion Class.  This is a time during which students can work on assignments, study, or read.  All students should bring work to be completed during this time.