| 8:30 - 10:50 a.m. |
Humanities (a two period block) –
an integrated language arts and social studies curriculum that
serves as a “home base” for students. The humanities
classes are a mixed age group of 5th / 6th or 7th / 8th graders.
PE instruction will also be provided during this time block
as scheduled by the teacher. |
| 10:55 - 11:35 a.m. |
Foreign Language – all students are
required to take a foreign language class or a reading class
if they are below grade level. We offer French I and II; German
Foundations; Spanish I and II; and World Languages, a class
that explores language families and linguistics. Other languages
will be added. |
| 12:05 - 1:10 p.m. |
Math – students are assessed for their
proficiency and are placed at the level that matches their ability.
Offering a range from Math 5 to Geometry. |
| 1:15 - 2:20 p.m. |
Science / Writers Workshop – 5th and
6th graders attend science three days a week to fulfill the
science core curriculum. Two days a week, they attend a writers
workshop class. 7th grade science is one semester; students
take Life Skills for the other semester.
8th grade science is for the entire year.
|
| 2:25 - 3:30 p.m. |
Over the course of 4 years, all students
must complete music, performance arts (dance/drama), and visual
arts Foundations I. As the students progress in their competencies,
they are able to select which art form they would like to explore
at greater depth. |
| Fridays |
On Fridays, foreign language and lunch are not scheduled.
Classes run 45 minutes. School is dismissed at 12:40. |
