3507 Trimmier Road, Killeen, TX, USA
Hill Country Arts Academics Grades Sixth - EIghth
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade
Geography and Culture, Year 1 of 2
🌍 Around the World: A Two-Year Journey in Geography & Culture
Explore continents, communities, and creativity across two enriching academic years! This dynamic humanities program guides students through an in-depth study of global cultures, geography, and history—connecting academic inquiry with artistic expression and hands-on learning.
✈️ Year One: Eastern Horizons
Students will discover the fascinating landscapes and rich histories of Asia, Africa, and Australia, examining:
- Key geographical regions and cultural traditions
- Ancient civilizations and influential movements
- Folklore, visual arts, and storytelling practices
- Integrated mapping, writing, and creative projects
Drama, music, and visual art activities bring each region to life while reinforcing research and presentation skills.
🗺️ Year Two: Western Wonders
The second year spotlights Europe, North America, South America, and Antarctica, highlighting:
- Foundational ideas in government, philosophy, and innovation
- Regional customs and landmark events
- Historical patterns and modern global connections
- Continued project-based learning through the arts
Students deepen their understanding of how geography shapes communities while drawing connections between past and present through collaborative projects and performances.
📝 Structured Writing & Grammar (Grade 6) This course combines Writing With Skill Level 2 by Peace Hill Press with the Easy Grammar series to help students develop advanced writing and grammar skills. Students learn how to write with structure, clarity, and purpose while mastering grammar rules that support strong communication.
Using a step-by-step approach, students practice outlining, summarizing, dictation, and original composition. Grammar instruction focuses on sentence variety, modifiers, and punctuation, reinforcing skills through direct application in writing assignments. Writing is integrated with the “Eastern Horizons” humanities curriculum, allowing students to explore Asia, Africa, and Australia through storytelling, folklore, and visual arts.
In this class, students will:
- 📝 Write structured paragraphs, essays, and original compositions
- 📚 Practice grammar rules including sentence structure, modifiers, and punctuation
- ✍️ Learn how to outline and summarize nonfiction texts
- 🌍 Connect writing to geography, history, and the arts
This course supports clear communication, analytical thinking, and creative expression—preparing students for more advanced writing and research in middle school.
Science G:
Science G students will dive deep into life science, ranging from tiny DNA to how cells work together, organism reproduction, natural selection, and large ecosystems. The spine of the literature is "Super Simple Biology," a comprehensive showcase of science and technology. Integrated with "Super Simple Biology" are three other books that dive further into the subjects: "The Usborne Complete Book of the Human Body," "All in a Drop," and "Heroes of the Environment." Weekly experiments support the readings, ranging from extracting DNA, analyzing genetic traits, simulating organism relationships in ecology, and more.
Math - Zeta Level:
Zeta extends the student’s concept of place value to the right of the decimal point. Students learn to complete core operations with decimals. The connection between fractions and decimals is presented
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade
Geography and Culture, Year 2 of 2:
🌍 Around the World: A Two-Year Journey in Geography & Culture
Explore continents, communities, and creativity across two enriching academic years! This dynamic humanities program guides students through an in-depth study of global cultures, geography, and history—connecting academic inquiry with artistic expression and hands-on learning.
✈️ Year One: Eastern Horizons
Students will discover the fascinating landscapes and rich histories of Asia, Africa, and Australia, examining:
- Key geographical regions and cultural traditions
- Ancient civilizations and influential movements
- Folklore, visual arts, and storytelling practices
- Integrated mapping, writing, and creative projects
Drama, music, and visual art activities bring each region to life while reinforcing research and presentation skills.
🗺️ Year Two: Western Wonders
The second year spotlights Europe, North America, South America, and Antarctica, highlighting:
- Foundational ideas in government, philosophy, and innovation
- Regional customs and landmark events
- Historical patterns and modern global connections
- Continued project-based learning through the arts
Students deepen their understanding of how geography shapes communities while drawing connections between past and present through collaborative projects and performances.
📝 Structured Writing & Grammar (Grade 7) This course combines Writing With Skill Level 3 by Peace Hill Press with the Easy Grammar series to guide students into advanced writing and grammar mastery. Students refine their ability to write with clarity, structure, and analytical depth while continuing to build grammar skills that support precise communication.
Through outlining, summarizing, dictation, and original composition, students learn to write across multiple genres—including narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive styles. Grammar instruction focuses on complex sentence structures, punctuation, and usage, with direct application in writing assignments. Writing is integrated with the “Western Wonders” humanities curriculum, allowing students to explore Europe, the Americas, and Antarctica through historical texts, government ideas, and cultural traditions.
In this class, students will:
- 📝 Compose multi-paragraph essays and original works
- 📚 Master grammar concepts including complex sentences, modifiers, and punctuation
- ✍️ Analyze and summarize nonfiction texts with structure and clarity
- 🌍 Connect writing to geography, philosophy, and the arts
This course prepares students for high-level academic writing and research, supporting critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary exploration.
Science H: Conservation, Robotics, and Technology:
Gain perspective on today's hottest career markets: Robotics, Conservation, Energy, Engineering (Dams and Canals), and Technology. Each week is capped with an experiment ranging from
building solar robots to windmills to dams.
Pre-Algebra:
Pre-Algebra teaches basic rules of solving equations using the associative, commutative, and other properties. Simple operations with polynomials are demonstrated with place-value blocks for conceptual understanding before being taught conventionally. Geometry concepts include surface area, volume, and the Pythagorean theorem
Prealgebra (Advanced) This course provides a comprehensive foundation for algebra by formalizing the rules of arithmetic and extending them to more advanced concepts. Topics include number theory, algebra, geometry, counting, statistics, and probability. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging and challenging activities. (For Students completing Advanced Elementary Math Program this class can be taken in Sixth or Seventh Grade)
Middle School Introduction to Number Theory (Advanced) This course introduces students to the fascinating world of number theory, focusing on the properties and relationships of integers. Inspired by innovative approaches like those in advanced problem-solving curricula, students explore topics such as prime numbers, divisibility, modular arithmetic, and linear congruences. The course emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to develop number sense and apply mathematical concepts to challenging problems.
Through engaging activities, students learn to analyze patterns, solve complex equations, and approach problems creatively. This course is ideal for middle school students seeking to deepen their understanding of mathematics and prepare for advanced studies or math competitions.
Eighth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
American History:
Live the thrilling story of America, from before Columbus to modern times. Cheer on patriots who stood for freedom and justice and evaluate America's missteps with open eyes. Move chronologically to discover fascinating empires before Columbus. See why Benedict Arnold became a traitor. Meet the founding fathers who dared to create a constitution that has become the model for countries around the world. Walk with courageous Sacajawea as she navigates the adventure of a lifetime. Survive WWII with a Japanese American family in a California internment camp. See the daily struggles of normal African Americans who courageously changed history through the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Meet Americans who lived such different lives: former slaves who established a new town in Canada, teenagers who fought in the Civil War, miners who searched for gold in the Idaho Territory, Chinese immigrants who tunneled through mountains, Irish immigrants who survived the Great Depression, and more.
Literature and Language Arts:
Read great classics like "To Kill a Mockingbird," "The Call of the Wild," and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." These literary treasures will enhance writing abilities, vocabulary, cultural literacy, and love of learning. They'll stimulate thinking by encounters interesting ideas, characters, and situations. The Language Arts portion corresponds closely with the literature, offering a complete writing program that develops critical thinking skills, literary analysis, and creative writing. Students will compose various writing assignments, including narrative, argumentative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive. A 4-week research project and various reporting assignments (similar to a periodical) will be completed. Each writing assignment concludes with a series of evaluation questions for the parent to analyze the quality of the student’s finished work.
Science - Physics, Electromagnetism, and Waves:
Science lessons review concepts from the reading assignments in The Story of Science. Weekly, step-by-step, photographed instructions for lab experiments correlate to the science concept of the week. Consumable Lab Activity Sheets are provided for the student to record their results.
Math - Algebra 1:
Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics challenges students by building an in-depth knowledge of core algebraic topics. This rigorous course allows students to work more independently and provides resources so students can get themselves “unstuck” when they need help
Introduction to Algebra (Advanced)This course offers an in-depth exploration of foundational algebraic concepts. Students will study topics such as exponents, radicals, linear equations, inequalities, ratios, systems of equations, factoring quadratics, complex numbers, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. The course also introduces graphing, functions, polynomials, and logarithms. It emphasizes analytical thinking and provides a strong basis for future mathematical study.