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Royal Palm Charter School’s Middle School Program

Royal Palm Charter School’s Middle School Program. Continuing to challenge students while paying attention to the individual needs of each child. Advanced Core Classes. Language Arts Algebra 1 (EOC exam for high school credit) Science Civics Electives: Spanish 1 (high school credit) PE

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Royal Palm Charter School’s Middle School Program

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  1. Royal Palm Charter School’sMiddle School Program Continuing to challenge students while paying attention to the individual needs of each child.

  2. Advanced Core Classes • Language Arts • Algebra 1 (EOC exam for high school credit) • Science • Civics Electives: • Spanish 1 (high school credit) • PE • Prep Class

  3. Schedule

  4. Language Arts • Novel-based Curriculum (2 per 9 weeks) • The Giver - A Wrinkle in Time • Tangerine - Adventures of Tom Sawyer • E-Readers for novels • Grammar lessons • Focus on developing vocabulary – including Latin/Greek roots

  5. Algebra 1 Honors • Saxon Curriculum • High school credit upon completion of course/End of Course Exam • Study Hall option Mon/Wed/Thurs until 3:30pm to assist students • STEM approach – Science/Algebra will be blocked together in order to encourage the integration of curriculum

  6. Science • Following BPS scope and sequence for Advanced Program • Topics include: Practice of Science, Forms of Energy/Transformation, Interdependence, Earth Structures, Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms, Heredity and Reproduction • Adding Core Knowledge curriculum • Topics include: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonds/Reactions, History of the Earth/Evolution • Utilizing Discovery Education online curriculum/ Core Knowledge

  7. Civics • Following BPS scope and sequence for World Cultures Civics Transition Unit • Topics include: Western Europe, Africa and Asia, Europe: War and Change, Government • Adding Core Knowledge curriculum • Topics include: WWI, The Russian Revolution, America from the Twenties to New Deal, WWII and Geography of the United States • Utilizing Discovery Education’s online curriculum and Core Knowledge curriculum

  8. “Electives” • Spanish 1 -7th grade • Spanish 2 -8th grade • McGraw Hill Asi se Dice curriculum • PE • Prep class – focus on high school prep skills including typing, notetaking, organization, research writing, speeches,

  9. Week-long Study Trip • As part of the Spanish program students will learn about the Geography and culture of Spanish countries – including Costa Rica. • We will work to raise funds, draft sponsor letters, keep a spreadsheet of funds raised • The trip will take place the summer after 8th grade • Participating through Discovery Education Student Adventures www.discoverystudentadventures.com

  10. After School Activities • National Junior Honor Society • Peer Mentoring • Student Council • In addition to Study Hall, clubs will continue to be offered

  11. Technology • Science/Math classroom will have a true SmartBoard • Student Response Systems will be used in all classes • Personal laptop/e-reader • Instruction in software and uses • Online interactive assignments • Classrooms will have a table/chair setup to accommodate two students per table with the students’ books/computers set up

  12. Applications now being accepted Call 723-0650 for more information

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