elementary/Middle School

Middle school math prepares students for advanced math classes. Mastering basic math skills in middle school is important because it helps students prepare for more difficult concepts in high school. Math is a series of building blocks, so a solid math foundation encourages continued academic growth.

This section will focus on those math skills that middle school students need to master: Basic Math & Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Word Problems and Geometry.

Science is everywhere! As a middle school student, learning science is very important. Science is where students learn the critical thinking skills they need in every subject.

This section highlights life science, earth science and physical science activities and experiments that can show the fun side of learning science. Science Careers that are in demand are also highlighted.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to code or program a robot? This summer, the Principal's Scholars Program would like to give students an opportunity to develop their science, technology, engineering and math skills as they apply the engineering design process to solve problems.

Do you have a love of reading? Are you interested in having a discussion about a book you have read? Join the Principal's Scholars Reading Club!

This month, the Reading Club will be listening to the audio book and discussing "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée.

In "A Good Kind of Trouble", the students will meet a lovable main character we can feel sorry for, and then cheer her on through win after the win. Author Lisa Moore Ramée vividly evokes how terrible it feels when the principal gets on your case, you get stuck with an undesirable lab partner, or the boy you have a crush on likes your best friend.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? In middle school, students should begin refining their career exploration to match their interests and abilities. Middle school is not too early to encourage students to look at career paths and explore the possibilities that may still be years away. Now is the time to create a path to college and career success.

If students have questions about their future career aspirations, this section will assist them with Career Planning, their Career Search, introduce them to STEM/STEAM Careers that are on the rise