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MIDDLE SCHOOL Division

The middle school curriculum reinforces basic subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while fostering practical skills and creativity through technology, physical education, and arts classes. Students develop logical thinking and problem-solving abilities through fundamental concepts and exercises. They acquire broad knowledge and enhance their understanding of society and culture.

Literature

  • Read essays and journals and be able to evaluate their main ideas
  • Improve vocabulary skills
  • Improve grammar structure
  • Write in-class essays in response to a short prompt
  • Write effective sentences, paragraphs, essays, and journals

Mathematics

  • Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems
  • Understand patterns, relations, and functions; represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols
  • Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships
  • Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement
  • Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them
  • Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving; solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts
  • Recognize reasoning and proof as fundamental aspects of mathematics; make and investigate mathematical conjectures
  • Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication
  • Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas
  • Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

Life Science

  • Describe the properties of all living things
  • Understand and identify the structure of cells and describe the functions of cellular organelles
  • Understand the processes involved in heredity and reproduction of living things
  • Understand the theory of natural selection and history of life on earth
  • Understand standard Taxonomy of living things and be able to classify living things accordingly
  • Know the six kingdoms of living things and the major characteristics of each
  • Understand the interactions of all living things both to each other and their environment

Geography

  • Describe the major landforms, bodies of water, climates, and resources found throughout the world
  • Demonstrate an understanding of geographic influences on historical issues and events
  • Have a better understanding and respect for the many cultures and countries of the world
  • Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information

World History

  • Interpret and reconstruct chronological relationships
  • Analyze cause and effect relationships, including multiple causalities
  • Understand, recognize, and interpret change and continuity over time
  • Understand relationships among events, issues, and developments in different spheres of human activity (i.e. economic, social, political, cultural)
  • Develop an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for their world

Physical Education

  • Competence in the performance of a range of activities and the ability to analyze these in the context of technical, physiological, and biomechanical implications for the performer
  • The ability to invent, compose, and choreograph physical activity in structured, imaginative ways
  • The ability to make decisions relating to physical activity while appreciating consequences in both tactical and moral contexts
  • An understanding of the principles, rules, and purpose of different categories of activity, and the criteria for mastery of each
  • An understanding of the psychological, sociological, aesthetic and biological knowledge relevant to physical education
  • An appreciation of the value of participation in selected physical activities as a lifelong endeavor
  • An understanding of the principles of fairness and tolerance in interaction with others
  • The desire and the capacity to acquire a positive sense of self

Computer

  • Type 25 WPM (Words per Minute)
  • Start an application and use Windows Explorer and My Computer to manage files and folders
  • Be familiar with a Windows operating system
  • Maintain the computer through defragging
  • Change the sound settings of the computer
  • Safely add and remove programs
  • Discuss the terminology of computers
  • Create, edit, and save a Word document
  • Create, edit and save an Excel document
  • Create, edit and save PowerPoint presentations
  • Use technology ethically and with integrity

Music

  • Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
  • Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
  • Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments
  • Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines
  • Reading and notating musics
  • Listening to, analyzing, and describing music
  • Evaluating music and music performances
  • Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
  • Understanding music in relation to history and culture