1. MOVE UP TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
MATH AND SCIENCE

2. MATH CURRICULUM 6th Grade Place value
Operations with fractions and decimals
Expressions and equations
Integers
Data and statistics
Ratios, Percent and Percent Applications
Measurement and Geometry

3. MATH CURRICULUM 7th Grade Integers (now involved in equations)
Expressions and equations with multiple steps
Inequalities
Decimals (Scientific notation)
Ratios and percent
2 and 3 Dimensional Geometry
Probability
Functions (intro into algebraic thinking)

4. MATH CURRICULUM 8th Grade Rational and real numbers/exponents
Expressions, Equations, Inequalities (dealing with exponents, multistep, variables on both sides)
Polynomials and factoring
Linear functions and inequalities, solving systems of equations
Ratio and Proportion
Percent Applications
Patterns and non-linear functions

5. Honors Math Accelerated program;
5th – covers 5th and 6th grade level Math.
6th – covers 7th grade level Math.
7th – covers 8th grade level Math
8th – covers Algebra I curriculum.
Focus on STEM projects, which include Lab Reports, Power Point Presentations, and the use of Chromebooks, IPads, and recording software.
Criteria for entrance into program is on the School website.

6. SCIENCE CURRICULUM PROPERTIES OF MATTER SOLUTES AND SOLUBILITY
WEATHERING AND EROSION
WATERSHEDS
SIMPLE MACHINES
CELLULAR ORGANIZATION
GENES AND PROTEINS
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
ECOSYSTEMS
ATOMIC STRUCTURE
ACIDS AND BASES

7. LAB LEARNER
Lab Learner is a lab based science curriculum. Students take notes from a Lab Learner power point presentation and occasional supplemental information and apply that knowledge in a laboratory experiment. Students record information in a Student Data Record, which is assessed.
Report card grades are determined from:
Student Data Record from Lab Investigations
Quizzes
Performance Assessments
Various other assignments such as study cards,
posters, graphs, and charts

8. Middle School Skills
Students learn and practice skills that will help them transition successfully into High School.
Organization
Time Management
Note Taking
Team Building
Project Pacing
Solid Study Skills
Close Reading
Student Etiquette

9. QUESTIONS? What is MSP? How do I contact my teacher?
How important is it to be organized?
How do I ask for help?
Where do I find assignments?
How do I get homework when I’m absent?
Will I have more than one test in a day?
Should I use a binder? 8 pocket folder?
What is a Behavior Report?
How do I remember my class schedule?
When do I go to my locker?

10. Contact information
Sue Brunner (Science)
Alyssa Polselli (Math, Science)
Mary Welsh (Honors Math)
Michelle Mattioni (Math, ELA, Religion)