Middle School

Literature Objectives:

• Read essays and journals and be able to evaluate their main ideas

• Improve vocabulary skills

• Improve grammar structure

• Write in-class essays in response to a short prompt

• Write effective sentences, paragraphs, essays, and journals

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Mathematics Objectives:

• Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems

• Understand patterns, relations, and functions; represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols

• Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships

• Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement

• Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them

• Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving; solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts

• Recognize reasoning and proof as fundamental aspects of mathematics; make and investigate mathematical conjectures

• Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication

• Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas

• Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

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Life Science Objectives:

• Describe the properties of all living things

• Understand and identify the structure of cells and describe the functions of cellular organelles

• Understand the processes involved in heredity and reproduction of living things

• Understand the theory of natural selection and history of life on earth

• Understand standard Taxonomy of living things and be able to classify living things accordingly

• Know the six kingdoms of living things and the major characteristics of each

• Understand the interactions of all living things both to each other and their environment

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Geography Objectives:

• Describe the major landforms, bodies of water, climates, and resources found throughout the world

• Demonstrate an understanding of geographic influences on historical issues and events

• Have a better understanding and respect for the many cultures and countries of the world

• Use critical thinking skills to analyze social studies information

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World History Objectives:
Roman Empire to
Renaissance

• Interpret and reconstruct chronological relationships

• Analyze cause and effect relationships, including multiple causalities.

• Understand, recognize, and interpret change and continuity over time.

• Understand relationships among events, issues, and developments in different spheres of human activity (i.e. economic, social, political, cultural).

• Develop an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for their world

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Physical Education Objectives:

• Competence in the performance of a range of activities and the ability to analyze these in the context of technical, physiological, and biomechanical implications for the performer

• The ability to invent, compose, and choreograph physical activity in structured, imaginative ways

• The ability to make decisions relating to physical activity while appreciating consequences in both tactical and moral contexts

• An understanding of the principles, rules, and purpose of different categories of activity, and the criteria for mastery of each

• An understanding of the psychological, sociological, aesthetic and biological knowledge relevant to physical education

• An appreciation of the value of participation in selected physical activities as a lifelong endeavor

• An understanding of the principles of fairness and tolerance in interaction with others

• The desire and the capacity to acquire a positive sense of self

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Computer Objectives:

• Type 25 WPM (Words per Minute)

• Start an application and use Windows Explorer and My Computer to manage files and folders

• Be familiar with a Windows operating system

• Maintain the computer through defragging

• Change the sound settings of the computer

• Safely add and remove programs

• Discuss the terminology of computers

• Create, edit, and save a Word document

• Create, edit and save an Excel document

• Create, edit and save PowerPoint presentations

• Use technology ethically and with integrity

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Music:Objectives:

• Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

• Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

• Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments

• Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines

• Reading and notating musics

• Listening to, analyzing, and describing music

• Evaluating music and music performances

• Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

• Understanding music in relation to history and culture