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Skiatook Middle School
Note to Parents:
Thank you for choosing Newman Middle School for your child’s education. We are very excited about changes that are taking place at our school. This packet has a list of tentative courses being offered for the 2008-2009 school year. Please take some time and discuss the various options available to your child. We are a firm believer that it takes everyone; Parents, Students, and Staff to be successful. Thank you again for your support of our school!
Steven D. Cantrell Principal
Read the Course Description Booklet carefully and ask any questions you have that might help you in your decision/selection process. People who might have the answers to your questions are: § your counselor § your parents/guardians § your teachers § your administrators § other students
CHOOSE CAREFULLY The master schedule is built from your requests. If you do not select a class now, it may not be available as a choice later. If not enough students’ sign up for a specific class, it may not be offered. This is especially true of elective courses.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO FOLLOW 1. Look over the course offerings. 2. Read the course descriptions 3. Select the courses you will want and alternates for your electives. 4. Make sure your present teacher initials your requests for Math. * For accelerated classes, you must complete the required application and recommendation form. 5. Have your parent/guardian sign your registration sheet. 6. Submit the completed original form on time.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES
Special Education is a vital part of our program. Placement in any special education class requires a specific legal process and an identified need. Team-taught classes are offered in reading, language arts, social studies and science. In addition, a learning lab class is used as academic support for students in special education classes. Inquiries regarding the appropriate inclusion in this program should be directed to the grade level counselor or principal.
. If you have any questions please feel free to call our counseling office (918)-396-2307 ext 102.
SIXTH GRADE
Sixth grade students will be scheduled into a core academic block and elective periods and lunch. The academic block will include English, reading, social studies, science and math. Students may choose their remaining two classes from the electives described in this booklet. This booklet outlines courses available to students at Newman Middle School. In it you will find descriptions of the following required core classes:
Explorations I or II Language Arts Math Reading Science Social Studies
In addition to these required classes, you will have the opportunity to take elective classes
Sixth Grade Required Subjects: Explorations: Physical Education/Life Skills Careers/Visual Arts Language Arts Math Reading Science Social Studies
Sixth Grade Yearlong Electives: 6th Grade Choir 6th Grade Band Humanities I– Includes a 9 weeks rotation of the following courses: Introduction to Chinese Culture Introduction to Spanish Keyboarding Music Appreciation
GRADE 6 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Explorations I or II
I Physical Education/Life Skills (one semester each)
Physical Education - A variety of fitness activities and sports will be taught. The foundation of all programs is development of personal skills including classroom leadership, cooperation with others, respect for self, classmates and teachers, and self-discipline. Students are required to dress out and participate daily.
Life Skills – The goal of the Life Skills class is to familiarize students with every day issues they encounter and addresses ways with they can effectively handle situations. Topics to be covered include: the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, stress management, conflict resolution, nutrition, and social issues in the news.
II Careers/Visual Arts (one semester each)
Careers – J.A. Biztown curriculum is taught in careers in preparation for an all-day field trip. Students complete a career assessment and inventory as well as learn about college and technical training. An end-of-the-term research paper over an individual career is required.
Language Arts
Grammar skills, reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary skills are maintained and enhanced. Literature study (reading) includes all genres, including the novel, and focuses on literary elements and techniques. Reading for enjoyment is emphasized and encouraged. Writing will be integrated with the study of literature, focusing on paragraph development, revising, proofreading, and editing.
Math
The concepts and skills taught in this course include algebraic reasoning and expressions, and the continued development of number sense with the study of fractions, geometry, measurement, and statistics. These concepts will be taught in depth using a variety of methods and applications so that all students have accessibility to and an understanding of these concepts.
Advanced Math
The units of study include: algebraic concepts, common fractions, statistics, decimal operations, geometry and measurement. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of real-life problem solving that requires the use of reasoning, communications, and logic. Students investigate mathematical concepts through a variety of experiences. This revised curriculum is based on preparing as many students as possible for Algebra I by eighth grade. Students will be required to produce interdisciplinary projects that involve them in hands-on application of skills and concepts learned each quarter.
GRADE 6 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Reading
Students will expand vocabulary by applying knowledge of word context, word origin, and root words. Comprehension strategies will include discussion of questions posed to enhance both factual and higher-level thinking. Students will also develop literal understanding through fiction and nonfiction by making inferences, drawing conclusions, and interpreting a wide variety of genres.
Science
This course is based on principles and concepts of physical, Earth/space, and life sciences. Students investigate the transfer of energy and physical properties of matter, structure and function in living systems, populations, and ecosystems, structures of the Earth, the water cycle, and the Sun’s energy.
Social Studies
This course combines both World Cultures and World Geography focusing on the Eastern Hemisphere. In this course students will study the culture, history and the physical geography of regions found in the Eastern Hemisphere from ancient times to modern. Students will investigate and examine the basic concepts and characteristics common in the politics, economics and history of the regions as well as analyze the physical geography that affects the region.
SEVENTH GRADE
Seventh grade students will be scheduled into a core academic block, two elective periods and lunch. The academic block will include language arts, world geography, life science and math. Students may choose their remaining two classes from the electives described in this booklet.
This booklet outlines courses available to students at Newman Middle School. In it you will find descriptions of classes you might be taking during the year along with descriptions of the following required core classes:
Language Arts Math Reading Science Social Studies - Geography
In addition to these required classes, you will have the opportunity to take electives.
If you have any questions please feel free to call our counseling office (918)-396-2307 ext 102.
Seventh Grade Required Subjects: Language Arts Math Reading Science Social Studies - Geography
Year Long Electives: 7th Grade Choir 7th Grade Band Athletics Cheerleading Health/PE Humanities II – includes a 9 weeks rotation of the following courses: Consumer Economics Character Education Introduction to Chinese Language Speech Newspaper Visual Arts I
Semester Electives: Graphic Arts/Creative Writing Spanish/ Computer Basics GRADE 7 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Language Arts
Students will apply a variety of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and respond to text. They will express ideas effectively in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students will conduct research and organize information. They will demonstrate listening and speaking skills and will interpret, evaluate, and compose visual messages.
Advanced Language Arts
This course is an extension of Language Arts 2. Students will be required to evaluate and analyze different literary genres including short story, novel, drama, poetry, and nonfiction, with an emphasis on writing. Paragraphs, essays, research papers, and literary analysis papers will be written. Students will give presentations that effectively demonstrate both speaking and listening skills.
Math
Students will work with the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as they relate to whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers. The class also covers other concepts, such as ratio and proportion, averages, percentages, statistics, equations, geometry, probability, and graphing in the coordinate plane. Problem solving will also be emphasized throughout the year.
Pre-Algebra
This course is designed for students to learn about the fundamentals of math and to introduce and practice concepts in beginning algebra. Problem solving is emphasized. Topics include fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, integral exponents, integral roots, Pythagorean theorem, bar graphs, broken line graphs, graphing linear equations in a coordinate plane, overall average, basic use of the graphing calculator, inequalities, percentage, variables, equations, area, volume, perimeter, negative numbers, surface area, distributive property, and beginning algebra problems in context.
Reading
The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms. Some of the strategies students will practice are preview, assessing prior knowledge, vocabulary development, and graphic organizers.
Advanced Reading
This course is based on novels and/or Great Books. As students evaluate and analyze events, character traits, conflicts and literary elements, higher-level thinking is practiced. Students interact with the text by using strategies including note taking, listening for a purpose, evaluation, and responding creatively.
GRADE 7 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Science
This course is based on principles and concepts of physical, Earth/space, and life sciences. In studying physical science students investigate properties and physical changes in matter. In studying earth/space science students explore the structures of the Earth system, its atmosphere, weather, and climate. In studying life science, students examine structure and function in living systems, and the reproduction, heredity, behavior, and regulations of organisms.
Grade 7-Advanced Science
This course is an extension of Grade 7 Science. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for physical science in the eighth grade. There is a required project at the end of each quarter.
Social Studies
This course combines both World Cultures and World Geography focusing on the Western Hemisphere. In this course students will study the culture, history and the physical geography of regions found in the Western Hemisphere from ancient times to modern. Students will investigate and examine the basic concepts and characteristics common in the politics, economics and history of the regions as well as analyze the physical geography that affects the region.
Advanced Social Studies
This course will extend the World Geography Western Hemisphere course by requiring students to interpret and make inferences about nature and history of ancient through modern peoples through archeology, as well as to analyze problems and issues from a geographic perspective. Students will also be required to research, develop, and present quarterly projects that demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.
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EIGHTH GRADE
Eighth grade students will be scheduled into a core academic block, two elective periods and lunch. The academic block will include language arts, world geography, life science and math. Students may choose their remaining two classes from the electives described in this booklet.
This booklet outlines courses available to students at Newman Middle School. In it you will find descriptions of classes you might be taking during the year along with descriptions of the following required core classes:
Language Arts Math Reading Science Social Studies
In addition to these required classes, you will have the opportunity to take electives.
If you have any questions please feel free to call our counseling office (918)-396-2307 ext 102.
Eighth Grade Required Subjects: Language Arts Math Reading Science Social Studies
Eighth Grade Electives: 8th Grade Choir 8th Grade Band Agriculture Explorations Athletics Cheerleading Chinese I* Drama Health/PE Spanish I* Visual Arts I Visual Arts II Yearbook
GRADE 8 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Language Arts
This course includes the study of literature, grammar, composition, and development of research skills. Students will develop composition skills throughout the year by writing in a variety of forms for varied purposes and audiences. The course integrates basic grammar and vocabulary study using higher level thinking skills.
Advanced Language Arts
In this course, students will practice critical thinking, grammar, composition and literary analysis skills, will write for a variety of purposes, and use a variety of modes. Grammar skills will be taught through literature and composition. Students will analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources to conduct research using the Modern Language Association (MLA) format.
Math
This course uses an integrated approach to the teaching of mathematics and includes basic topics from Algebra I, geometry, statistics, physical science, earth science, and life science. This approach enables students to see the practical applications of mathematics skills and to understand the importance of math in discovering accurate, data-driven scientific conclusions.
Algebra I*
This course is standards-based and embraces the use of technology to support and advance mathematical content. That content includes: number sense, algebraic operations, polynomials, exponents, expressions, functions and relations, linear functions and slope, geometry measurement and formulas, data analysis, statistics and probability, tables, graphs, charts and scatter plots. Real-world applications and problem solving is the foundation applied to the teaching and learning of Algebra I. Visual and physical models, calculators, and other technologies are recommended when appropriate and should be used to enhance both instruction and assessment.
*Students will earn 1 unit of high school credit upon successful completion of this course.
Reading
In this course students will apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and respond to text. Students will analyze and explain elements of fiction, summarize and make generalizations, analyze characters, determine themes, and participate in discussion by speaking and listening. Students will respond to literature in written and spoken form.
GRADE 8 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Advanced Reading
In this course the curriculum of novels and/or Great Books. Students will apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, appreciate, and respond to text, orally and in writing. Word study and vocabulary development are included, as well as instruction in various study skills. A cultural literacy component increases comprehension through classical word origins
Science
This course is based on principles and concepts of physical, Earth/space, and life sciences. In physical science, students investigate the properties and chemical changes in matter, motions, and forces. In life science, topics are diversity and adaptations of organisms. In Earth science, students gain understanding in the areas of structures and forces of the Earth and solar system, and Earth’s history.
Physical Science*
This course is based on principles and concepts of astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. Through the study of physical science, a better understanding of the methods of scientific investigation will be developed. A major focus is the development of the awareness of the interrelation of matter and energy and of the laws that govern their relationship. Skills in the use of symbolisms of mathematical and chemical equations basic to scientific thinking are emphasized.
*Students will earn 1 unit of high school credit upon successful completion of this course.
Social Studies
The focus of this course is the French and Indian War through the Civil War and Reconstruction era (1760-1877). However, for the 8th grade criterion-referenced test on “History, Constitution and Government of the United States,” the period is 1760-1860, or from approximately George III’s succession to the British throne to the election of Abraham Lincoln as president. Students will describe and analyze the major causes and effects, key events, and important personalities of the American experience. Citizenship skills will focus upon the development and understanding of constitutional government in the United States.
Advanced Social Studies
This course is an extension of US History & Government and incorporates strategies that encourage students to formulate questions and to draw inferences from a variety of teaching materials and methods. Students will read, think and discuss carefully, critically, and analyze historical texts, primary documents, and literature. Quarterly projects will be required.
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