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Accelerated Math, Advanced Language Arts, Advanced Science (8th Grade), and Gifted and Talented programming @ Sierra Middle School
Accelerated Math, Advanced Language Arts, Advanced Science (8th Grade), and Gifted and Talented programming @ Sierra Middle School
Sierra Middle School provides Accelerated Math, Advanced Language Arts, Advanced Science, and Advanced US History opportunities for all students. Readiness for advanced learning opportunities in math, language arts, History, and/or science is determined in conjunction with the sending school and is based on a body of evidence including standardized test scores, classroom performance, student interest, and teacher recommendation.
Sierra Middle School provides Accelerated Math, Advanced Language Arts, Advanced Science, and Advanced US History opportunities for all students. Readiness for advanced learning opportunities in math, language arts, History, and/or science is determined in conjunction with the sending school and is based on a body of evidence including standardized test scores, classroom performance, student interest, and teacher recommendation.
In 7th grade, advanced math students may be ready to enroll in Accelerated Math 7 or Algebra I. Both of these math levels are available at Sierra Middle School, however enrollment into Algebra I requires a placement test offered by Sierra in the Spring. We also offer Advanced Language Arts 7 on every 7th-grade team based on student performance and teacher recommendation.
In 7th grade, advanced math students may be ready to enroll in Accelerated Math 7 or Algebra I. Both of these math levels are available at Sierra Middle School, however enrollment into Algebra I requires a placement test offered by Sierra in the Spring. We also offer Advanced Language Arts 7 on every 7th-grade team based on student performance and teacher recommendation.
For 8th grade, advanced math students may be in Algebra I or Geometry. Advanced Language Arts 8 is offered at Sierra on every 8th-grade team.
For 8th grade, advanced math students may be in Algebra I or Geometry. Advanced Language Arts 8 is offered at Sierra on every 8th-grade team.
For 8th grade, Advanced US History is offered to students interested in taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The course is a rigorous AP preparatory class. Student readiness is determined by a body of evidence that includes i-Ready reading scores, current grades, classroom participation, teacher recommendations, student interest, and parent permission.
For 8th grade, Advanced US History is offered to students interested in taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. The course is a rigorous AP preparatory class. Student readiness is determined by a body of evidence that includes i-Ready reading scores, current grades, classroom participation, teacher recommendations, student interest, and parent permission.
New Sierra Middle School Students
New Sierra Middle School Students
If you will be new to Sierra as an incoming 7th or 8th grader and have questions about Accelerated Math, Advanced Language Arts, Advanced Science, or Advanced US History placement, please contact your child's Sierra counselor.
If you will be new to Sierra as an incoming 7th or 8th grader and have questions about Accelerated Math, Advanced Language Arts, Advanced Science, or Advanced US History placement, please contact your child's Sierra counselor.
Current Sierra Middle School Students
Current Sierra Middle School Students
If you are currently a student at Sierra Middle School and you have questions about Accelerated Math, Advanced LA, or Advanced Science please make sure you discuss your options with your core teachers, your counselor and your parents.
If you are currently a student at Sierra Middle School and you have questions about Accelerated Math, Advanced LA, or Advanced Science please make sure you discuss your options with your core teachers, your counselor and your parents.
Gifted and Talented Students
Gifted and Talented Students
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