District        Program of Studies 2009-2010 Print Versions (pdf) • Elementary • Grade 5 • Middle School • 2010-2011 High School    Policy of Non-Discrimination     HOME	Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools	Programs - Middle School 2009 - 2010 (approved 8/27/09)
	Grades 6 - 8 Welcome to our middle schools! The Scotch Plains-Fanwood middle school program is based upon the concept that each child should be provided with learning opportunities commensurate with his/her abilities and talents. It is the belief of the middle school staffs that each child should develop the basic skills and acquire the broad, general understanding and the knowledge that are necessary for effective citizenship. We recognize the importance in fulfilling the above ideals and the need for cooperation between the home and school. It is by this close cooperation that both the home and school can reinforce each other in helping students to understand and assimilate the basic values of our democratic society. Educational planning is a very significant part of your school life. You might compare it to a road map. It serves as a guide while you are in school, and, by using it, you may better reach your goals; however, there will be different routes for each individual student. You should thoroughly understand the content of the elective subjects you would like to take as well as those that are required. This Program of Studies has been prepared especially for the parents and students of our middle schools. We have included important information about the curriculum and the operation of our schools. Examine this information carefully before making program selections. Should you have questions, please confer with your counselor. Parent conferences concerning individual programs may be arranged by contacting the Guidance Office at your child's school. Terrill Middle School Guidance Office: 322-5220 Park Middle School Guidance Office: 322-5085 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM SIXTH GRADE: Required Subjects Length Times / Week Language Arts Year 5 Reading Year 5 Mathematics Year 5 Earth Science Year 5 Social Studies Year 5 * Physical Education / Health Year 5 Industrial Technology Education 9 weeks 2 Art 9 weeks 2 General Music 9 weeks 2 Information Technologies 9 weeks 2 World Language: select from. . French Italian Spanish Year 3 ** Math Basic Skills Year 2 (minimum) ** Language Arts Literacy Basic Skills - Reaching, Achieving, Succeeding Year 2 (minimum) Elective Subjects Length Times / Week *** Band Year 2 *** Chorus Year 2 Instrumental Techniques Year 1 ** Gifted / Talented Program (QUEST) * Students enrolled in band or chorus will attend physical education three times per week. All other students will attend five times per week. ** For eligible students per district established criteria. *** Band students interested in taking chorus also will be scheduled for band one day per week and chorus one day per week. NOTE: Grade 6 uses a team format involving mathematics, science, social studies and language arts. All 6th grade students will participate in a weekly advisory program. SEVENTH GRADE: Required Subjects Length Times / Week English Year 5 Mathematics Year 5 Life Science Year 5 U.S. History Year 5 World Language: . French Italian Spanish Year 5 * Physical Education / Health Year 5 Art 18 weeks Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle Industrial Technology Education 18 weeks Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle Information Technologies Writing Lab I Year Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle ** Math Basic Skills - Reaching , Achieving, Succeeding Year Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle ** Language Arts Literacy Basic Skills - Reaching , Achieving, Succeeding Year Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle Elective Subjects Length Times / Week *** Band Year 2 *** Chorus Year 2 Jazz Band Before school Instrumental Techniques Year 1 ** Gifted / Talented Program (QUEST) * Students enrolled in band or chorus will attend physical education three times per week. All other students will attend five times per week. ** For eligible students per district established criteria. *** Band students interested in taking chorus also will be scheduled for chorus class one day of each week in lieu of an exploratory class. NOTE: Grades 7 uses a team format involving mathematics, science, social studies and language arts. All 7th grade students will participate in a weekly advisory program. EIGHTH GRADE: Required Subjects Length Times / Week English Year 5 Mathematics Year 5 Physical Science Year 5 World Cultures Year 5 * Physical Education / Health Year 5 Information Technologies Writing Lab II Year Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle World Language: . French German Italian Spanish Year 5 Art 18 weeks Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle Industrial Technology Education 18 weeks Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle ** Math Basic Skills - Reaching , Achieving, Succeeding Year Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle ** Language Arts Literacy Basic Skills - Reaching , Achieving, Succeeding Year Meets every 3 days on a 6-day cycle Elective Subjects Length Times / Week *** Band Year 2 *** Chorus Year 2 Jazz Band Year Before school Instrumental Techniques Year 1 ** Gifted / Talented Program (QUEST) * Students enrolled in band or chorus will attend physical education three times per week. All other students will attend five times per week. ** For eligible students per district established criteria. *** Band students interested in taking chorus also will be scheduled for chorus class one day of each week in lieu of an exploratory class. NOTE: All 8th grade students will participate in a weekly advisory program. Middle School Programs Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Advisory Art World Languages Music Information Technology Industrial Technology Physical Education Health Education Gifted & Talented (QUEST) Library / Media Study Skills Counseling Services Speech Therapy English Language Learners District-Wide Testing Special Education Basic Skills Resource Center Program Elementary Preschool-4 Elementary Grade 5 Middle School Grades 6-8 High School Grades 9-12   TOP OF PAGE