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1 24-13 curriculum night 7th grade
The document provides information about course offerings for 7th grade students at Sperreng Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year. It outlines the core classes required of all students as well as challenge, exploratory, elective, and specialized classes. Sample 7th grade schedules are also presented. The document encourages students and parents to discuss course selections with teachers and return recommendation forms by January 31st.
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- 1. SPERRENG MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHT 7th Grade Thursday, January 24, 2013
- 2. Goals Understand the components of the 7th grade schedule Highlight features of the middle school program Discuss specific course offerings with department representatives
- 3. Understanding 7th GradeCourses Core Challenge Exploratory Elective Specialized
- 4. Core Classes Mandatory courses in which all students must participate to meet state standards English Language Arts (ELA) Mathematics Science Social Studies Health and Fitness
- 5. Challenge Classes Core courses offering advanced learners* an opportunity to explore greater depths of content knowledge and critical thinking skills English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Challenge Appeal Form *Challenge criteria-Advanced MAP score, reading on grade level or higher, demonstrate high achievement in content area, successful completion of math pre-requisite course
- 6. Exploratory Classes Semester-long alternating day courses offering opportunity to discover and explore specialized interests, aptitudes, and abilities in the fine and practical arts Art Digital Literacy Drama General Music Keyboarding Family and Consumer Sciences Technology Education
- 7. Elective Classes Year-long daily or alternating day student-selected courses offering opportunity to pursue special activities and interests Modern Languages-French, German, Spanish Pre-requisite for 8th grade ML for high school credit Must maintain a grade of “C-” or better to continue in program Suggested for students who may wish to participate in AP/IB programs and 2 years of ML is required by most college programs Band Choir Orchestra
- 8. 7th Grade Modern Language Students will concentrate on oral and written communication, through the use of dialogues and practical drills. They will learn to apply basic grammar through reading, writing, and speaking. Students will be assessed with high school level materials. Students need to be self-motivated in order to be successful in this class. French, German, & Spanish (Choose one of the three languages) Academic Elective Class Every other day for a year Earn High School Credit* *upon successful completion of the program
- 9. Specialized Classes Intervention Classes-course offerings designed to provide supplemental small group instruction for students who may have gaps in understanding of essential reading or mathematic skills IEP/Resource Classes-course offerings designed to meet student learning needs as indicated in the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) LEAP-course offering designed for gifted students providing enrichment, extension, and curriculum explorations
- 10. 7th Grade Schedule Considerations 7 period day = 5 core + 2 explo/elective All 7th grade students participate in 5 core courses Students have 2 periods in which to participate in exploratory, elective, and intervention courses Exploratory, elective, and intervention courses vary from semester-long to year-long and daily to alternating day
- 11. The 7th Grade Schedule SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1. English Language Arts 1. English Language Arts 2. Mathematics 2. Mathematics 3. Science 3. Science 4. Social Studies 4. Social Studies 5. Health and Fitness 5. Health and Fitness 6. A Day Explo/Elective 6. A Day Explo/Elective B Day Explo/Elective B Day Explo/Elective 7. A Day Explo/Elective 7. A Day Explo/Elective B Day Explo/Elective B Day Explo/Elective
- 12. Sample 7th GradeSchedules Band and Modern Language Explo and Intervention 1. English Language Arts 1. English Language Arts 2. Mathematics 2. Mathematics 3. Science 3. Science 4. Social Studies 4. Social Studies 5. Health and Fitness 5. Health and Fitness 6. Band 6. A-Reading/B-Tech Ed. (Semester 1) 7. A-French/B-FACS (Semester 1) A-Reading/B-Drama (Semester 2) A-French/B-Art (Semester 2) 7. A-Dig. Lit./B-Art (Semester 1) A-Keyboard/B-Music (Semester 2)
- 13. Next Steps Teachers- Complete course recommendations for each student based upon multiple data sources Counselors- Present course offerings to students in team meetings Students & Parents- Visit with teachers and make elective course selections, and return recommendation form to school to Social Studies teacher by January 31, 2013
- 14. Did your childrecently get a new device? Did you know you can download BOOKS for FREE from our elibrary? No late fees, huge selection, 24 hour access, works with any device. The Library Media Specialist, Ms. Sears, will be available in the little gym to show you how.
- 15. Questions? Please feel freeto visit department representatives in the small gym for answers to curriculum questions.
Editor's Notes
- #2 Introductions
- #6 Explain that we recently wrote 7th grade challenge curriculumHighlight criteria that was used in course recommendations
- #7 MS philosophy of exploratory is to offer exposure to both fine and practical arts so that students have an opportunity to discover different aptitudes (doing this at 6th and 7th grade levels)In 8th grade students will have an opportunity to “elect” more courses
- #8 Students may elect to participate in Modern Language but must maintain a C- for continued participation in 8th gradeThis is part of a two year program providing students with HS credit at the end of their 8th grade yearIf you would like to further discuss AP/IB talk to Mr. Mueller
- #12 Highlight that students have the ability to take 8 different exploratory classes each year (unless taking a daily or year long course)
- #13 Review the impact of each schedule-daily elective, year long elective, etc.