Academics

Junior High (7-8)

The Vanguard School’s junior high builds on the base of knowledge created in the elementary while intentionally preparing our students for the rigors and responsibilities of high school. Direct Instruction methods continue to be used as appropriate while also challenging students to apply information in new contexts and exercise more critical thinking.

The Vanguard School Junior High educates over 200 students on the Corona Campus and has received the John Irwin School of Excellence award.

What Junior High Students Study

English

A comprehensive English class each day covering reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling instruction.

Mathematics

The Saxon math curriculum, with the goal of having every student ready for Algebra I as they leave the eighth grade.

History

An intensive two-year study of American history emphasizing our founding principles and the historical events that put those principles into action.

Science

Seventh graders focus on life science with a unit on earth science near the end of the year. Eighth graders primarily focus on the physical sciences.

Electives

Students choose from art with a strong emphasis on drawing, choir, band, drama, word processing, rocketry, and more.

Athletics & Activities

A wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities help develop the whole person.

Character Education

Character education is a fundamental piece in the development of virtuous students. In the junior high, we overtly discuss character through Encouragement Teams which meet each morning. Additionally, junior high teachers stress the importance of character and are intentional in finding opportunities to highlight virtue in their daily lessons.

In alignment with the rest of our school, we continually emphasize the 5 Keys to Success. We believe that the embodiment of these virtues will help lead students to succeed in their personal lives and academic careers.

Citizenship
Respect
Integrity
Self-discipline
Excellence