LOGIC SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
Students in the seventh and eighth grades are considered to be in the logic stage of a classical education. Veritas' Logic School is where students continue to develop their understanding of subjects while beginning to apply the principles of logic across our curriculum. They take a separate class in formal logic to further their foundation in this core skill. Music and studio art continue for all students in seventh and eighth grades.
LOGIC SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Seventh Grade
Humane Letters: “Journey” literature such as The Hobbit, Pilgrim’s Progress, Kidnapped, Endurance, and poetry; the history of the Pacific Northwest; mapping the world from memory
Math: Pre-Algebra
Science: Life Science (precursor to Biology)
Theology: First half of the Old Testament; in-depth study of Proverbs
Latin: Conversational Latin; more in-depth study of Latin grammar
Field Trips: 2-day Oregon Trail, Columbia Maritime Museum, Astoria, World Forestry Center, and Silver Falls State Park
Eighth Grade
Humane Letters: Forms of government and economic systems, American History from our founding to the Civil War; reading of American literature set in historical periods, such as Johnny Tremain, Tom Sawyer, and Across Five Aprils.
Math: Algebra
Science: Physical Science (precursor to Chemistry and Physics)
Logic: The art and science of reasoning well with categorical syllogisms and avoiding informal fallacies
Theology: New Testament Survey; overview of the New Testament, the Gospels, Acts, Galatians, Ephesians, and introduction to Revelation; an in-depth read of the Gospel of John.
Latin: Reading and telling Latin stories; discussion of the history of Rome.
Field Trips: Annual Washington DC trip, including: Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol, the White House, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and the Smithsonian Museum.
