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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 8 Algebra Geometry

Math 80 minutes every day!

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Lang. Arts 6

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Lang. Arts 8

Accel. Lang.Arts 7

Accel. Lang.Arts 8

Language Arts 80 minutes every day!

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Everyone will have a summer reading assignment.ALL students need to read a minimum of TWO books

over the summer and fill out the document associated with that assignment.

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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 Hemisphere Native American

Civilizations Genocide

Personal Finance Literacy

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Western Hemisphere Native American

Civilizations Genocide Personal Finance Literacy (PFL)

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Physical Education will be part of the elective rotation

Physical 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 LiteracyCritical Thinking & ReasoningCollaborationInventionSelf DirectionInformation LiteracyProblem Solving

6 Areas of STEM: Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing, Communication, Alternative Energy, Bio Technology17

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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, clay19

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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 Music Play 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.32

Space ExplorationLip Sync BattleArtistic ExpressionGardeningRube Goldberg MachinesUltimate FrisbeeIgnite NewtonTeam Sports

DuctivitiesPiñata MakingYogaT-Shirt DesignZentangleFair ShakeHistory Of FilmArchery

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Newton Website

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March 12-17:

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April 2nd:April 6th:

April 21-30:

August 10:August 13:

Registration information presentedto students at their elementary schoolsIncoming Parent Night 7:00-9:00 PM Instrument Screening Night 5:30-7:00 PM

Incoming 6th grade students visit NMS for tours & registrationApril 21st - Lenski,April 28th - Franklin and Sandburg April 30th- PeabodyLocker set upFirst Day of School!

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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