2021-22 Middle School Course Description Guide


includes exponents, scientific notation, linear equations and systems of equations, functions, Pythagorean theorem, geometric transformations, congruence & similarity, and statistics & probability.


Math Plus - 8 Tis course replaces a 2 day Unified Arts class


Math Plus is designed to provide intense, formal math remediation. Students who are recommended to participate will be selected based on need as determined by multiple data. Math Plus is in addition to a student’s core math class.


Science (8th Grade) Science 8 Honors


This science curriculum emphasizes earth and environmental Pennsylvania


sciences and is based on State Science Standards


Assessment Anchors. Topics covered in this course include


The eighth grade curriculum provides a vertical articulation


Science 8 Grade level


This course emphasizes reading strategies along with study and organizational skills and is based on the Pennsylvania State Science Standards and Assessment Anchors. The course emphasizes earth and environmental sciences. Topics covered include water, weather, climate and ecology. The eighth grade curriculum provides a vertical articulation with middle level and high school science and is designed to prepare students for the science PSSA standardized test given in the spring.


Social Studies (8th Grade) U.S. History (1787-1914) Honors


In accordance with Pennsylvania State Standards, students study the American Nation from the first administration of George Washington through the beginning of the First World War (1787-1914). Included


in this


Constitution, Growth of America, Civil War and Reconstruction, Industrial


study are the United States Revolution,


and the Progressive Era. Students are expected to be active school


the and


water, weather, climate and ecology. with middle level and high


science and is designed to prepare students for the science PSSA standardized test given in the spring.


- course offered in WC Cyber Program


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learners who creatively engage with our nation’s history to become more thoughtful citizens. Students are also expected to participate, analyze and draw conclusions from primary source documents. This course is reading and writing intensive. Students should be reading and writing above grade level.


U.S. History (1787-1914) Grade Level


In accordance with Pennsylvania State Standards, students study the American Nation from the first administration the


1914).


beginning of Included


of George Washington through the First World War (1787- this


in


States Constitution, Growth of America, Civil War and Reconstruction, Industrial


study are the United Revolution, and


the Progressive Era. Students are expected to be active learners who creatively engage with our nation’s history to become more thoughtful citizens. Students are also expected to participate, analyze, and draw conclusions from primary source documents.


World Language (8th Grade)


Middle schools will recommend reading or world language for students based on multiple criteria including,


but not limited French 1


Students develop the skills understanding,


speaking, reading


of listening, and


writing


French at a beginner’s level. The course includes vocabulary building, development of basic structural patterns, listening


comprehension French 2


Students continue understanding,


speaking,


their study of listening, reading, and writing,


and explore certain aspects of French culture. The course includes vocabulary building through dialogues, readings and role playing, extension of grammatical structures, and cultural materials. Oral skills are emphasized and evaluated.


Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1. exercises,


instructional games, role playing, and exploration of French culture. Listening and speaking skills are combined with written work for evaluation.


to, standardized


assessments and grades. Students enrolled in Direct Instruction Reading or Reading Plus are not eligible for world language.


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