Curriculum
Genesis students engage in a challenging and enriching curriculum specifically designed for the academically talented middle school student. Genesis places emphasis on our Catholic faith, academic rigor, critical thinking, and the development of each individual student. Students learn the skills needed to achieve academic excellence in an environment which fosters social and personal growth, Genesis students follow an accelerated course of study in all academic areas with an emphasis placed on differentiated instruction in a cooperative learning environment.
Course of Study: 6th Grade
List of 10 items.
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Art
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Latin, Spanish, or Italian
Choose language for three year course of study -
Literature 6
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Mathematics 6
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Music Appreciation
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Physical Education
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Religion
Hebrew Scriptures -
STEM 6
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World History 6
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Writing 6
Course of Study: 7th Grade
List of 10 items.
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American History 1
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Art
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Latin 1, Spanish 1, or Italian 1
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Literature 7
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Mathematics 7
Pre-Algebra -
Music Appreciation
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Physical Education
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Religion
Jesus of History, Christ of Faith -
Science
Living Envirionment (NYS Regents Course) -
Writing 7
Course of Study : 8th Grade
List of 10 items.
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American History 2
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Art
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English Language Arts 8
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Enriched Mathematics Lab
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Latin 2, Spanish 2, or Italian 2
*Italian 2 beginning in Sept 2019 -
Mathematics 8
Integrated Algebra 1 (NYS Regents Course) -
Music Appreciation
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Physical Education
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Religion
Teaching of Catholic Social Justice -
STEM 8
Established in 1957, Xaverian is one of thirteen schools nationwide sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.