Our School
Meadow Green Academy’s unwavering commitment to individualized learning and accelerated programming is enhanced through small class sizes and ongoing, individual student assessments. Students enjoy a rich educational experience in a caring and nurturing environment, built on dynamic Christian values. With a strong focus on academics, Meadow Green Academy offers a comprehensive blend of the best in traditional education while incorporating the latest technology and teaching methods. The core curriculum at Meadow Green Academy prioritizes reading, writing and mathematics, with a view to developing a solid, educational foundation. An emphasis on advanced learning in the areas of computers, science and languages, challenges students to maximize their potential. At Meadow Green Academy, we believe that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders and students are encouraged to develop a global perspective and concern for others around the world.
Academic Philosophy
We believe that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. With a strong and deliberate focus on excellent academics, Meadow Green Academy offers a comprehensive blend of the best in traditional education and modern pedagogy, while using current technologies.
The core curriculum at Meadow Green Academy prioritizes reading, writing and mathematics, in order to develop a strong educational foundation. An emphasis on advanced learning in the areas of computers, sciences and languages, challenges students to maximize their potential in the classroom and the world at large.
Meadow Green Academy’s unwavering commitment to individual enrichment and accelerated programming is enhanced through small class sizes and ongoing, individual student assessments. Students enjoy a rich educational experience in a caring and nurturing environment, built on strong, Christian values.
At Meadow Green Academy, we are motivated to cultivate courageous, principled individuals who will impact their world for good. Students are therefore encouraged to develop a global perspective and they are given the opportunity to participate in various conferences and outreach programs. These experiences deepen the students’ understanding of their relationship and responsibility to others, around the world.
Grade 7 – 8
Our Grade 7 and Grade 8 programs represent an exciting time of transition and development. Students gain independenceand see their responsibilities increase in preparation for high school. Our program is consolidated to reinforce skills introduced in previous grades.
Language Arts
In Language Arts, the focus is on oral communication skills, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, written language, and grammar. A variety of fiction and nonfiction materials are studied in small groups and students develop an appreciation of literature and the ability to understand, dissect, and respond to various comprehension and analytical questions. Emphasis is also placed on explaining the interpretation of written work, and supporting it with evidence. Literary concepts such as character, plot, setting, theme, symbolism, and imagery are explored. Students generate, gather and organize their ideas to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. A wide variety of writing experiences include opinion pieces, short stories, essays and expository writing.
Mathematics
The Mathematics program is organized into specific topics to ensure the incremental development of each skill. The program emphasizes the importance of process, proper format, analytical thinking, and sequencing in daily work. Along with fractions, decimals, ratios, percent, integers, geometry and measurement, students study probability and statistics. Algebra is introduced. Students are challenged to participate at an advanced level, but additional help including remedial classes is available to those who need it.
Science
In Science, students acquire a broad scientific literacy and technological capacity which they apply to a wide range of situations. They learn to identify and analyze problems, and explore and test solutions in a variety of contexts. Inn Grade 7, topics include: ecosystems; mixtures; heat; structural strength and stability; and the earth’s crust. In Grade 8, topics include: fluids; mechanical efficiency; optics; water systems; cell, tissue and organ systems; and chemistry. By participating in various classroom investigations, completing research projects, and competing in a science fair, students develop the skills and strategies required for scientific inquiry and technological design.
