Note: a limited number of students may have different options based on their academic needs
#ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is required for non-native English speakers who test to levels 1-5. For levels 1 & 2 and ESOL class replaces Language Arts. For Levels 3-5, ESOL support is provided via Language Arts.
World Languages (French or Spanish) classes are not recommended for new-to-SHAPE students who are ESOL levels 1 or 2 unless they have previous, formal, instruction in the target language.
Questions? Please contact the SAMS Counselor at: maureen.becker@dodea.edu
To read course descriptions (electives and core classes), when available, visit: https://www.dodea.edu/education/dodea-courses
COURSES: 6th grade
Language Arts 6 or ESOL 1 or 2
Integrated Science I
Social Studies 6: The Eastern Hemisphere
Math 6
Core Wheel (9 weeks each)- PE + Health + Music + Computer Applications A
Study Skills + Research Project
Seminar
+ 1 elective
COURSES: 7th grade
Language Arts 7 or ESOL 1 or 2
Integrated Science II
US History I
Math 7 or Accelerated Math 7/8
Core Wheel (9 weeks each)- PE + Health + Music + Computer Applications B
Seminar
+ 2 electives
COURSES: 8th grade
Language Arts 8 or ESOL 1 or 2
Integrated Science III
US History II
Math 8 or Accelerated Accelerated Math 8/Algebra IC, as appropriate
Core Wheel (9 weeks each)- PE + Health + Pathways to Careers + Art
Seminar
+ 2 electives