Middle School at Carolina Hybrid

We recognize that Middle School is a huge time of transition.  Our Middle School program for grades 6th-8th is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, seeking to boost student confidence and prepare students to handle more responsibility in life. Our upper school schedule for 2026/2027 will be available soon.

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 Math Courses

  • Math 6 establishes a strong understanding of math skills necessary to build a foundation for Algebra and Geometry. It introduces the students to concepts that build their confidence in working with decimals, ratios, percentages, integers, and fractions. We will learn together the order of the incredible world God designed to work so perfectly together.

    Prerequisites:

    • 5th grade math

    Materials:

    • Grade 6-A Color Worktext, Math Mammoth (2022) — ISBN: 9781954358065

    • Grade 6-B Color Worktext, Math Mammoth (2022) — ISBN: 9781954358072

    • Pencils

    • Paper for in-class work

    • Compass/protractor (provided by CHA)

    • Whiteboard and dry erase markers

  • Math 7 is the exciting mathematical study which fully prepares a student for the next course in algebra. This course includes mastery-based study in the areas of the basics of algebra, integers, ratios, proportions, percent, geometry, probability, and statistics in addition to the advanced topics of linear equations and the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will be introduced to ideas first, then improve upon understanding through regular exercises.

    Prerequisites:

    • 6th grade math

    Materials:

    • Grade 7-A Color Worktext, Math Mammoth — ISBN: 9781942715245 (Required)

    • Grade 7-B Color Worktext, Math Mammoth — ISBN: 9781942715252 (Required)

    • Pencils

    • Paper for in-class work

    • Whiteboard and dry erase markers

  • This course develops a deeper understanding of arithmetic, geometric, and statistical concepts as well as expanding upon abstract algebra material. Math 8 is a mastery-based course and will cover topics from the real number system operations to linear functions to an introduction in Geometry. The main purpose of this course is to build strong foundational skills to help students succeed in future math courses. The math concepts in this course will be taught first, and will build understanding through regular and rigorous practice.

    Prerequisites:

    • C or D in Math 7 or Pre-Algebra

    Materials:

    • All Things Algebra – PRE-ALGEBRA Curriculum by Gina Wilson (purchased and printed through CHA)

    • Notebook paper

    • Pencils and colored pencils

    • Basic calculator (when allowed)

 Science Courses

  • This general science course is the study of numerous scientists beginning in ancient Greece and proceeding through the 1990s. Scientists such as Archimedes, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, George Washington Carver, Einstein, and others, as well as the discoveries made by each one and their impact on science and life today, will be studied and discussed. The course also includes many experiments to demonstrate and test these scientists’ claims and discoveries. Students will receive introductions to biology, chemistry, and physics through the material.

    Prerequisites:

    • Elementary Science

    Materials:

    • A History of Science Pack by Rebecca Berg Manor, published by Beautiful Feet Books (includes all related books; rented from CHA)

    • 1-inch binder with 4 dividers

    • Notebook and printer paper

    Additional Materials:

    • Internet access or library access for research

  • The main goal of this course is to create joy in God’s creation and to prepare students for next-level science courses. Through reading and activities, students will become familiar with terms and processes that equip them with skills needed for critical thinking in high school. They will understand the importance of a Christian worldview, observe the world through the lens of creation, and gain an understanding of a loving God who cares for us so greatly that He has designed life and the world to meet our needs and reveal the beauty around us.

    Prerequisites:

    • Elementary Science

    Materials:

    • The Mystery of Science by Karri J. Iverson, published by Bright Ideas Press

    • Notebook and paper

    • Access to a computer for research and a printer to produce a physical copy of the lab assignments

  • This course establishes a strong understanding of physical science. It introduces students to the foundational concepts of high school physics, including how to follow an accurate lab write-up. Real-life projects built by the student make scientific principles tangible and concrete.

    Materials:

    • Advanced Physical Science Kit by John W.R. Grunder, published by Exploration Education

    • Access to a computer for the online student text

    • Household supplies such as a low-melt glue gun, batteries, scissors, etc. (a list of necessary supplies is provided in the textbook)

    Credit:

    • 1 High School Credit

    • May be taken for Honors credit by completing honors work and projects

 History Courses

  • This course covers world history from the Wars of the Roses (1455) to Isaac Watts (1707) with an emphasis on the Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration. This course will teach students to use analytical skills to identify and understand cause and effect throughout history. Assignments may include teacher-created resources, videos, and in-class activities. Tests will also be given regularly.

    Prerequisites:

    • Ability to read 2–3 pages in a textbook at a time

    • Ability to complete most work independently, with occasional help from a parent

    Materials:

    • The Mystery of History Volume III: The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations Student Reader, by Linda Lacour Hobar

    • Access to a computer or other device to watch instructional videos (some YouTube access required)

    • Three-ring binder, paper, and various art supplies

    • Access to a printer each week

  • This course covers world history from the early 1700s to the global War on Terror, with emphasis on the Age of Revolutions, Age of Imperialism, World Wars, and the Cold War. This course will teach students to use analytical skills to identify and understand cause and effect throughout history. Assignments may include teacher-created resources, videos, and in-class activities. Tests will also be given regularly.

    Prerequisites:

    • Ability to read 2–3 pages in a textbook at a time

    • Ability to complete most work independently, with occasional help from a parent

    Materials:

    • The Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times Student Reader, by Linda Lacour Hobar

    • Access to a computer or other device to watch instructional videos (some YouTube access required)

    • Three-ring binder, paper, and various art supplies

    • Access to a printer each week

  • This 8th-grade US History course explores American civilization from pre-colonial times through the modern era from a Biblical worldview. Using America the Beautiful by Notgrass as our foundation, students will study people, places, landmarks, and significant events in US history.

    Students will engage through textbook study, focused lectures with fill-in-the-blank notes, historical simulations, short creative projects, and fun review games. This multi-faceted approach helps students connect with history and each other in meaningful ways while building analytical and communication skills rooted in a Christian perspective.

    Prerequisites:

    • Ability to keep up with weekly reading assignments (1–2 hours total per week)

    Materials:

    • America the Beautiful Part 1, ISBN 978-1-60999-141-8 (first semester)

    • America the Beautiful Part 2, ISBN 978-1-60999-142-5 (second semester)

    • We the People textbook, ISBN 978-1-60999-146-3

    • Lesson Review workbook, ISBN 978-1-60999-140-1

    • Map Study workbook, ISBN 978-1-60999-144-9

    • Pencil, colored pencils, notebook paper, and a three-ring binder

    • Supplemental readings, primary sources, and materials for simulations and projects (provided by instructor)

 English Courses

  • Students will continue cultivating a love for reading and analyzing literature by studying eight literary works in various genres. Students will also study Fundamentals of Literature, which includes conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure, and tone.

    Prerequisites:

    • None

    Materials:

    • The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis, published by HarperCollins — ISBN: 9780064471060

    • The Green Ember by S.D. Smith, published by Story Warren — ISBN: 9781951305215

    • The Apprentice by Pilar Molina Llorente, published by Square Fish — ISBN: 9780374404321

    • The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, published by Puffin Books — ISBN: 9780142401200

    • The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood, published by Penguin Books — ISBN: 9780141305950

    • I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Treviño, published by Square Fish — ISBN: 9780312380052

    • The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, published by Sandpiper — ISBN: 9780547550299

    • Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, published by Puffin Books — ISBN: 9780141321622

    • Access to a computer for written assignments

    • Binder for ELA with notebook paper and dividers (shared with Grammar and Composition)

  • From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style. Students will learn how to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose essays. Students will also learn sentence structure rules and the parts of speech. Vocabulary will be expanded through the use of flashcards, in-class reviews, and incorporation of new words into compositions.

    Prerequisites:

    • None

    Materials:

    • Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen, published by the Institute for Excellence in Writing — ISBN: 9781623413118

    • Growing with Grammar, Level 6 by Tamela Davis, published by JacKris (includes Student Manual, Student Workbook, Student Workbook Answer Key, and Student Tests)

    • Binder for ELA (one binder for grammar, composition, vocabulary, and literature)

    • Access to a computer for take-home writing assignments

    • Access to an online dictionary and thesaurus for writing assignments

    • Additional materials:

      • 5-tab notebook dividers

      • Notebook paper

      • Card case holder (4" x 6")

      • Standard stapler

  • Students will read and discuss a variety of texts to further develop critical reading skills. Textual comprehension will be assessed through literary analysis essays, journaling, and student presentations.

    Prerequisites:

    • None

    Materials:

    • Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson — ISBN: 9780553212600

    • Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes — ISBN: 9780547614328

    • Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates — ISBN: 9780140341584

    • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens — ISBN: 9780553212440

    • The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett — ISBN: 9780064401883

    • The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling — ISBN: 9780141325293

    • Number the Stars by Lois Lowry — ISBN: 9780547577098

    • Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis — ISBN: 9780064471077

    • Binder with tab dividers and notebook paper (shared with Grammar and Writing)

    • Pencils, colored pencils, and pens

    • Access to a computer, printer, stapler, and hole punch

  • The overall objective of this course is to build and strengthen writing skills including persuasive argumentation, thesis defense, expository writing, and storytelling. Coursework is divided between focused grammar and writing instruction.

    Prerequisites:

    • None

    Materials:

    • Composition One: Invention and Persuasion by Dr. Ronald L. Pitcock, Dr. Jennifer Workman Pitcock, Dr. Rayshelle Dietrich, Jennifer Collender, Michael G. Eatmon, published by Veritas Press

    • Growing with Grammar: Level 7 Student Manual, JacKris Publishing

    • Growing with Grammar: Level 7 Student Workbook, JacKris Publishing

    • Binder with tab dividers and notebook paper (shared with Literature)

    • Pencils, colored pencils, and pens

    • Access to a computer, printer, stapler, and hole punch

  • Students will continue cultivating a love for reading and analyzing literature by studying eight literary works in various genres.

    Prerequisites:

    • None

    Materials:

    • Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Latham, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt — ISBN: 9780618250745

    • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, published by Aladdin Paperbacks — ISBN: 9780689842245

    • Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt, published by Berkley — ISBN: 9780425102411

    • Little Britches: Father & I Were Ranchers by Ralph Moody, published by University of Nebraska Press — ISBN: 9780803281783

    • Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, published by Bantam, Doubleday and Dell — ISBN: 9780553213133

    • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Ballantine Books — ISBN: 9780345339683

    • The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, published by Little, Brown and Company — ISBN: 9780316003957

    • The Story of My Life by Helen Keller — ISBN: 9798712701209

    • Notebook for in-class writing assignments

    • Access to a computer for take-home writing assignments

  • Students will develop foundational writing skills and will apply them, seeking to engage their readers. Students will also learn sentence structure rules, the parts of speech, and punctuation to enhance and strengthen their writing.

    Prerequisites:

    • None

    Materials:

    • Composition Two: Analysis & Interpretation, published by Veritas Press — ISBN: 9781951200664

    • Growing with Grammar, Level 8 by Tamela Davis, published by JacKris (includes Student Manual, Student Workbook, Student Workbook Answer Key, and Student Tests)

    • Notebook for in-class writing assignments

    • Access to a computer for take-home writing assignments

Elective Courses

  • This course provides an opportunity for students to consider a worldview built on a Biblical foundation by pondering crucial questions related to faith in Christ. Utilizing scripture, stories, and creative activities, students will thoughtfully engage with the truths set before them. In order to strengthen students’ confidence as they take on more difficult academic loads and to teach them discernment and responsibility as they interact with the digital world, students will also learn study skills and study digital citizenship. This course is part of a three-year rotation examining the biblical worldview of God and Truth, Self-Image, and Servanthood.

  • This course provides an opportunity for students to consider a worldview built on a Biblical foundation by pondering crucial questions related to faith in Christ. Utilizing scripture, stories, and creative activities, students will thoughtfully engage with the truths set before them. In order to strengthen students’ confidence as they take on more difficult academic loads and to teach them discernment and responsibility as they interact with the digital world, students will also learn study skills and study digital citizenship. This course is part of a three-year rotation examining the biblical worldview of God and Truth, Self-Image, and Servanthood.

  • This course provides an opportunity for students to consider a worldview built on a Biblical foundation by pondering crucial questions related to faith in Christ. Utilizing scripture, stories, and creative activities, students will thoughtfully engage with the truths set before them. In order to strengthen students’ confidence as they take on more difficult academic loads and to teach them discernment and responsibility as they interact with the digital world, students will also learn study skills and study digital citizenship. This course is part of a three-year rotation examining the biblical worldview of God and Truth, Self-Image, and Servanthood.

Options + Tuition

The following options are available on their own or may be combined. Many students are here for our hybrid program and enrichment day.

  • Available for Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade.

    Two full-day, core academic days: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-3:30

    Tuition: $3000 per year, $200 enrollment fee, plus curriculum & supplies fee.

  • Enrichment is offered to our hybrid students or homeschool students. There are options available for kindergarten - 7th grade.

    • Four Rotations: 8:30-12:30

      • Tuition: $800 + $150 enrollment fee.

  • A la carte classes are offered for 6th-12th grade. All middle and high school classes may be taken as a single course. We also offer lunch and study hall options to best fit your student’s schedule.

    Tuition: $450 per class, $50 enrollment fee, $10 support fee, plus curriculum.

    The enrollment fee is capped at $250.

  • We offer a Math and Grammar + Writing Bootcamp to 5th-8th grade students who would benefit from a focused time in either or both of these areas. This is like a group tutoring opportunity, open to CHA students or homeschool students in the community.

    Each Wednesday

    • Math - 8:30-10:30

    • Grammar + Writing - 10:30-12:30

    Tuition: $30 per week + $50 enrollment fee

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Contact Us

Physical Address

First Baptist Church, Anderson

307 S. Manning Street

Anderson, SC 29624

Contact

carolinahybridacademy@gmail.com

864-375-5662