2021-22 Middle School Course Description Guide
year. Student scores on the Orleans Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test will not include points for self- reported grades in math, science, English or social studies. These results will serve as an additional data point for placement in 6th grade.
Principals
may also consider additional data points that may be available for individual students.
Students who are non-proficient on the PSSA may receive math support through an additional math class or support within their regular math class.
Mathematics 6 Accelerated Honors
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated the prerequisite skills needed to study math at a high level and a rigorous pace. The curriculum is aligned to provide extensions and enrichment to focus on abstract and complex problem solving.
Mathematics 6 Honors
This course provides students with experiences to further build the foundational concepts necessary for the higher study of math.
It is intended for
students who are continuing the development of their abstract reasoning. Exposure to higher-order problem solving is prevalent within the challenging pace of this course.
Mathematics 6 Grade Level
This course focuses on abstract thinking and provides an introduction through concrete and numeric examples.
The transition to abstract
problem solving occurs at a continuous pace with a focus on supporting a strong foundation of math knowledge.
Math Plus 6 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 (6th Grade)
The sixth grade science curriculum emphasizes the nature of science and the scientific method which facilitates an appropriate vertical alignment from the elementary science program to the
- course offered in WC Cyber Program
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middle school sequence. In accordance with the Pennsylvania
Anchors, the principles of life science are taught. Topics
include
State Standards and Assessment cells,
bacteria, plants, animals,
heredity, and environmental science. The course utilizes guided inquiry laboratory activities and reading strategies. It offers students a variety of opportunities for acquisition of content and skill development that facilitate their understanding of the process of science and prepares them to become actively engaged in their future learning experiences.
Social Studies (6th Grade) World Cultures and Geography
In accordance with Pennsylvania State Standards, the sixth grade World Cultures/Geography classes focus on geography, government, economics, and historical analysis of cultures from regions around the world. Included in the study of each region are a variety of thinking skills, problem solving activities, and analysis of text. As the students engage in interactive and creative opportunities, they become more knowledgeable about our world and its diversity. The units of study include a strong emphasis on map and globe skills, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia/Oceania.
Unified Arts Courses (6th Grade) Art Tis class meets 4 days per 6-day cycle for a semester
The primary focus of this curriculum is to incorporate the elements and principles of art through global study. Emphasizing techniques, tool use, care and safety in the art room, students learn the arts of different cultures through projects utilizing a variety of media. Vocabulary and writing exercises are included in lessons to reinforce new concepts. Ideas learned at the elementary level are reviewed and built upon in the sixth grade.
Computer Science (6th Grade)
Computer Science Fundamentals Tis class meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for 1 quarter Computer Science Fundamentals is the first in
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