2021 - littleton public schools
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2021
It’s a journey between elementary and high school… a time of change for kids- and their families- that includes discovery:● of knowledge● of themselves● of the people around them and how they fit in
Middle CollegeHigh School LifeElementary
Newton’s teachers and administrators
GET middle schoolers and know how
to GUIDE their journey.
At Newton, our mission is to help ALL students grow and succeed by making important discoveries about academics, themselves and their community- inside and outside of Newton.
Academic Excellence
Community Pride
Individual Growth
DISCOVERY
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Math 6
Math 7
Math 7
Math 8
Math 8
Algebra
Math 9 Algebra Geometry
Math 80 minutes every day!
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Lang. Arts 6
Lang. Arts 7
Lang. Arts 8
Accel. Lang.Arts 7
Accel. Lang.Arts 8
Language Arts 80 minutes every day!7
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Nature of ScienceLab ProceduresScientific Method
Classification (5 Kingdoms)Ecology (how life on earth interacts)Renewable and Non-renewable sourcesConstructive and Destructive forces on Earth (focusing on rock cycle)Chemistry
Solid/liquid/gasDensityParts of an atom
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Western HemisphereNative American Civilizations
Genocide Personal Finance Literacy
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Western HemisphereNative American Civilizations Genocide
Personal Finance Literacy (PFL)
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Physical Education will be part of the elective rotationPhysical Fitness and Health are Lifetime Goals
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Track and Field
ArcheryThe Upper Limit (Climbing Wall)VolleyballBasketballFlag FootballFitness LabHealth (Nutrition, Heart Rates, 5 Components of Physical Fitness)
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STEM (Science—Technology—Engineering—Math)21st Century Skills & Technology Literacy
Critical Thinking & ReasoningCollaborationInventionSelf DirectionInformation LiteracyProblem Solving
6 Areas of STEM: Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing, Communication, Alternative Energy, Bio Technology16
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Intro to 2 & 3 Dimensional Art TheoryPlanningProcessEvaluation
Understanding the elements of art & designHow to view, understand, & interpret a piece of artworkIntroduction to the process of critiqueUse of various media and projects to practice and enhance fine motor skills
Collographs, weaving, painting techniques, clay18
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Learning How to SingUsing your voiceFollowing a piece of musicSinging in 2 & 3 part harmonyFundamental of music theoryPerformance preparation, audience awareness & concert etiquette
Basic Acting SkillsUsing your voice, face, and bodyPortraying a characterImprovisation, pantomime & storytellingDramatic interpretation
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Focus 1—Culture
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Geography of the Spanish speaking world & its impact on our language and cultureImportance of learning other languages in today’s worldExploring cultural diversity and its importance
Focus 2—The LanguageBasic Vocabulary & Grammar
Dates,Weather, Seasons, Colors, Numbers, Alphabet,PronunciationBasic expressions of likes, dislikes, school and family related phrases
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Read & Write MusicPlay a brass, woodwind, string or percussion instrumentUse music technologyPerform music from various time periods and genresPerformance opportunities
Large group—band, orchestraSolos and small ensembles
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Monday(Odd)
Tuesday(Even)
Wednesday(All)
Thursday(Even)
Friday(Odd)
1 – Lang Arts 2 – Lang Arts 1 – Lang Arts 2 – Lang Arts
2 – Lang Arts 1 – Lang Arts
3 – Social Studies 4 – Science
3 – SocialStudies
4 – Science4 – Science
3 – Social Studies
5 – Math 6 – Math5 – Math6 – Math 6 – Math 5 – Math
7 – PE/Health 8 – Band 7 – PE/Health8 – Band 7 – PE/Health 8 – Band
Study Hall Study Hall Homeroom Study Hall Knight Time
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Intervention (Mondays,Tuesdays, Thursdays) targeted to specific student need. Timely and focused. OR Study Hall
Flexible schedule that changes quickly to allow for teachers to quickly respond to student needs!Enrichment (Fridays) based on student suggested topics ranging from Create a Comic Book and Debate to Yoga and Archery.30
Space ExplorationLip Sync BattleArtistic ExpressionGardeningRube Goldberg MachinesUltimate FrisbeeIgnite NewtonTeam Sports
DuctivitiesPiñata MakingYogaT-Shirt DesignZentangleFair ShakeHistory Of FilmArchery
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Sports:Fall- TrackWinter- Basketball, wrestlingSpring- Girls’ volleyball
Clubs and other activities: ArtWEB NJHSJazz BandIf you want to create your own- go for it!
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