Academics

Topics:

What do middle school schedules look like?

Key Points:

  • You will no longer only have one classroom teacher.
  • Some classes meet everyday, all year long (math, ELA, social studies, science).
  • Other classes meet on a semester basis (Quarters 1 & 2, Quarters 3 & 4).
  • Some classes will meet on alternate days (ACE or BDF).

What classes are required in middle school?

  • English Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Math
  • Technology
  • Home and Career Skills
  • Physical Education
  • Health Education,
  • The Arts: Art and Music
  • Library
  • Language (Spanish or Italian)
  • Career Development and Occupational Studies

How are grades different in elementary and middle school?

Elementary School

  • Trimester Grades
  • Behaviors: Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
  • Rubric Grading (1-4)

Middle School

  • Quarter Grades
  • 1%-100% Scale
  • Grade Point Average

What do middle school report cards look like?

How do the state tests affect my child?

Academic Supports and Strategies

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