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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