Algonquin Middle School

With Mrs. Lunde, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Merk

CLASSES

General Info.• Quarter long courses (~ 9 weeks). • Students rotate to next course on 1st day of

the next quarter. (4 rotations)– Rotations can be found on student schedules.

• There is ample time in class to complete required work.

• Students are expected to use class time wisely & productively to be successful in these classes.

Study Skills (ALL 3 Exploratory Teachers)

• For 6th, 7th, & 8th grade, all during 1st quarter only.– Support students

early in school year– Each year builds

upon the next– Promote skills for

academic success

• Skills include:• Note taking• Organization• Studying• Goal setting • (grades checked

weekly)• Self Advocacy• Speaking

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Art (Mrs. Lunde, rm. 104)

• Exposure to art in History, Society, and Everyday Life.

• Introduced to a variety of different materials throughout term.

• Gain experience designing w/ 2D & 3D mediums.

• Daily Journal or Sketchbook (turned in every other week)– Keep track of bell work– Notes for demonstrations– Art Techniques

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• Word Processing & Spreadsheets– 6th Grade – Introduction– 7th Grade – Cont. Practice w/

More Emphasis – 8th Grade – Project work

similar to high school, college, & career ready activities• Formal block letters, reports,

tables

• Emphasis on developing independent users of technology.

Computer Essentials (Mrs. Nelson, lab 101)

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• Keyboarding – • 6th = Introduction • 7th = Practice • 8th = Expected to reach

D300 goal of 35wpm w/ 97% accuracy.

• Direct practice in class• Online programs (can be

used at home)• Promote correct

keyboarding techniques with your students!

Digital Literacy (Mrs. Merk, lab 106B)

• Students use multiple digital tools to research & create.

• All grade levels learn tips & strategies for:– Online Research– Safe Internet

Research– Being Good Online

Citizens

• Grade levels – 6th= Dynamic Techniques

for Power Point– 7th= Presenting Digitally,

Programming, & Digital Storytelling

– 8th = Focus on Careers & Generating Multimedia Presentations w/ Advanced Technological Skills

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