Students are transitioning from elementary school to middle school, which often means more responsibility and a more challenging curriculum. Here is an overview of what they can expect:

Core Subjects

1. Mathematics:

   • Ratios and proportional relationships

   • Basic algebraic concepts (variables and expressions)

   • Operations with fractions, decimals, and percentages

   • Introduction to negative numbers

   • Geometry (area, surface area, and volume)

   • Data analysis and statistics (mean, median, mode, and range)

2. English Language Arts:

   • Reading and analyzing various genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama)

   • Writing skills (narrative, expository, persuasive essays)

   • Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary development

   • Reading comprehension and critical thinking

   • Research projects and presentation skills

3. Science:

   • Earth science (rocks, minerals, weather, and climate)

   • Life science (cells, ecosystems, and biodiversity)

   • Physical science (matter, energy, and forces)

   • Introduction to scientific inquiry and experimentation

   • Emphasis on the scientific method

4. Social Studies:

   • Ancient civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome)

   • Geography skills (maps, globes, and spatial understanding)

   • Early American history (pre-Columbian times to early settlements)

   • Basic economics principles

   • Civics and government foundations