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Brooklyn Center MIDDLE School 2015 – 2016 Registration Guide Grades 6 – 8 BROOKLYN CENTER ISD 286 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE & ARTS MAGNET COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 6500 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Main Office: 763-561-2120 REGISTRATION CONTACTS: Mrs. Hillestad, Guidance Counselor (L-Z) 763-561-2120 x2156 Ms. McNally, Guidance Counselor (A-K) 763-561-2120 x2150 Mrs. Gabrick Guidance Secretary, 763-561-2120 x2154 Dr. Jarva, Principal 763-561-2120 x2000 Mrs. Pena, IB MYP & DP Coordinator 763-561-2120 x2451

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Brooklyn Center

MIDDLE School

2015 – 2016 Registration Guide

Grades 6 – 8

BROOKLYN CENTER ISD 286 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE & ARTS MAGNET COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

6500 Humboldt Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Main Office: 763-561-2120

REGISTRATION CONTACTS:

Mrs. Hillestad, Guidance Counselor (L-Z) 763-561-2120 x2156 Ms. McNally, Guidance Counselor (A-K) 763-561-2120 x2150

Mrs. Gabrick Guidance Secretary, 763-561-2120 x2154 Dr. Jarva, Principal 763-561-2120 x2000

Mrs. Pena, IB MYP & DP Coordinator 763-561-2120 x2451

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Introduction to Registration Guide (Welcome)…………………………………………1 IB (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME)………………………..2

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS 6TH Grade Required Classes……………………………………………………………..3-4 7th Grade Required Classes………………………………………………………….......5-6 6th & 7th Grade World Language……………………..…………………………………..4&6 8th Grade Required Classes………………………………………………………………7-8 8th Grade World Language………………………………………………………………..8 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Electives-Arts……………………………………………………...9 AVID…………………………………………………………………………………….......10 English Language Learners (EL)……………………………………………………….11-12 Special Education……………………………………………………………………….....13

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Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year! To BCS Middle School Students: Students are encouraged to take the course selection and registration process very seriously. If questions arise, speak to teachers or connect with your counselor. Don't register for "any old course". But, don't limit yourself either. Branch out and take courses which offer you new knowledge and opportunities. We are excited to be offering courses to our students which align with International Baccalaureate as well as many opportunities in the Arts Magnet. You only go to middle school once, so try to make the most of your opportunities. Set goals and have high expectations of yourself. What you do and what you accomplish in school will affect you the rest of your life. Good luck! To the Parents of BCMS Students: Please work with your student(s) as they make class selections. Parents are a child’s most influential teacher. The influence parents have upon their children's attitude toward school and education is immeasurable. It is our hope that all parents take an active role in the educational process their students are involved in. Encouraging good study habits; supervising homework sessions at home; checking on class progress; attending parent/teacher conferences; connecting with teachers and the counselor when there are questions; and simply taking a day to day interest in each student's school experience will help them immensely. It is important that parents be involved in the registration process. They should know what classes their child has registered for. If parents have questions, they should contact the counselor. Take into consideration a student's interests, abilities and future goals as together, parent and child, consider the course selections.

Brooklyn Center Secondary strives to serve all of its students.

The staff and administration work toward helping each student succeed. However, the key to student success still rests with each parent.

Together we can help each student achieve and experience success.

Thank you for your help and assistance.

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THE IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME (Grades 6-10)

The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge and encourages students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and to the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding, and global engagement; qualities that are essential for life in the 21st century. It builds upon the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and prepares students to meet the academic challenges of the IB Diploma Programme (DP). At Brooklyn Center Arts and IB World School, all students take part in the MYP through the tenth grade. The IB Middle Years Programme consists of eight subject areas where learning is approached through the lens of different global contexts. Successful completion of all elements of the program results in an IB Middle Years Programme Certificate that is a required prerequisite for the IB Diploma Track.

Students are required to take one course in each of the eight subject areas each year of the MYP. Students in grades 6-10 must select one course each in:

• Language and Literature (English) • Language Acquisition (World Language) • Individuals and Societies (Humanities) • Sciences • Mathematics • Arts (Visual/Performing) • Design (Technology) • Physical and Health Education

Course options for each subject are indicated on student registration forms. Some courses are year long while others are semester-based or every-other-day. In 10th grade, all students will also complete the MYP Personal Project, which is an in-depth, independent study of a topic of choice. Projects are graded externally by IB and presented during the spring Personal Project Exhibition and then recorded on the student’s transcript.

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6th GRADE REQUIRED CLASSES (Year 1: 6th Grade) IB-MYP LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 6A & 6B – full year Major Outcomes: To be able to meet the requirements of the MN state standards for 6th grade in grammar and language, speaking and listening, writing, media literacy, reading fiction and reading nonfiction texts. Instructional Focus: The English Language-including various aspects of grammar, writing, reading, note taking, research, speaking and drama. Projects, activities, etc: Students will complete a fictional short story, a research paper, presentations on poetry and take part in a drama production. Book options include: A Wrinkle in Time, Across Five Aprils, Tangerine and various short stories and writings. IB-MYP MATH 6A & 6B – full year (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will meet the state standards for MN in 6th grade mathematics. This will encourage and enable students to develop an understanding of the principles and nature of mathematics, enjoy mathematics and to develop curiosity as well as an appreciation of its elegance and power, develop logical, critical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem solving, apply and transfer skills to a wide range of situations, develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to pursue further studies in mathematics and appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other areas of knowledge. Instructional Focus: The students will discover, learn about, and understand mathematics through functions and real world aspects. This encourages the students to explore mathematics in a more global, holistic, and meaningful way. Projects, activities, etc: Students will work in both groups and individually in one or more of the following: pogils, performance projects, written assignments, research projects, note taking and practice problems. They also will be completing an IB cross curriculum project with 6th grade science. IB-MYP SCIENCE 6A & 6B – full year (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will meet the state standards for MN is physical science. Includes: scientific method, lab safety/tools, matter, forces, motion, energy, and simple machines. Instructional Focus: Students will learn more how physical science explains how the natural world around us functions. Students will learn scientific inquiry and skills. Projects, activities, etc.: Students will work in both groups and individual in one or more of the following: labs,

performance projects, written assignments, research

projects, written assignments, and note taking. IB-MYP INDIVIDUALS & SOCIEITIES 6A &6B – full year (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State standards for Minnesota History (16,000 B.C. – Present). First semester will focus on early civilizations, American Indian culture, the fur trade and war (Dakota War and Civil War). Second semester will focus on Minnesota’s industry and growth, immigration, the Great Depression, WWI and WWII and Civil Rights. All historical events will focus on Minnesota’s involvement. Instructional Focus: Students will learn more about themselves, their background, and their surroundings, as they learn about the history of their state. They will also be introduced to and put into practice economic, geography and civic concepts. Projects, activities, etc.: Data-Based Question Project, Newspaper article, iPad activities (digital text), written assignments, quizzes, tests, etc IB-MYP PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6 – full year, every other day (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Awareness of all three standard based assessments: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Understand the importance of living and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle which will be assessed by fitness testing throughout the school year. Understand and develop the necessary skills to be proficient in both individual and team activities. Instructional Focus: Introduction to rules and safety. Individual skill development. Pre/Post assessment of knowledge and skill which involves both individual and team sport activities. Projects, activities, etc.: Sport-specific work packets Fees: T shirt and Lock Fee

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IB-MYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION-6TH GRADE FRENCH – full year, every other day (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will be able to speak, listen, read, and write about topics such as free time activities, school, and food. Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and some reading in French Projects, activities, etc.: Paired/group activities/communicative activities such as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Reading for understanding, Listening for understanding, Lectures, Video clips, French music. IB-MYP LANAGUAGE AQUISTIONS -6TH GRADE SPANISH – full year, every other day (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will learn about countries and cultures where Spanish is spoken and will be able to speak and write about themselves, friends, and families, as well as use and understand basic Spanish expressions. Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and some reading in Spanish Projects, activities, etc.: Paired/group activities/communicative activities such as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Total

Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Reading for understanding, Listening for understanding, Lectures, Video clips, Spanish music. TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 6 – 1 Semester Major Outcomes: Tech app 6 will prepare students for their middle and high school years, with a focus on proficiency in unitizing various multimedia, technology and productivity software programs. Instructional Focus: Students will focus on developing basic computer skills as well as knowledge of programs on and offline. Students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Projects/Programs: Students will work in various multimedia programs, such as Photoshop, Garageband and Imovie. Students will cover basic computer skills such as typing, Google drive, website design and presentations. IB-MYP ARTS 6 – 1 Semester (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will use the art elements and principles to develop artistic and technical skills using a variety of artistic mediums and techniques. In addition, they will analyze and interpret visual art through its historical, cultural, and social context.

Instructional Focus: The focus will be on studying and developing artistic techniques and knowledge in a variety of 2-dimensional mediums. The students will study and practice the foundations of making art.

Projects, activities, etc.: Drawing and painting techniques will be explored in this class as a foundation for higher level art classes.

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7th GRADE REQUIRED CLASSES IB_MYP LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 7 A & 7B – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: To be able to meet the requirements on the MN state standards for 7th grade. Instruction Focus: Explore the writing process beginning with prewriting skills and culminating with the publication of written works. Publish written works for descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive writing, poetry and a mini-research paper. Demonstrate understanding of literature, grammar, composition and vocabulary material through written and oral forms. Learn vocabulary skills in their writing. Explore a variety of reading genre through guided reading projects and relate them to their writing. Participate in group/individual projects designed to emphasize important material through literary themes. Practice and develop critical thinking skills through written and oral forms. Projects, activities, etc.: A variety of projects and presentations related to the language arts curriculum. Books include: Edgar Allan Poe's short stories, Perfect, Birchbark House, Freak the Mighty, Max the Mighty, The Outsiders, Anne Frank and Me, and others. IB-MYP MATH 7A & 7B - full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will work with decimals, fractions, and integers to improve their number sense. They will also be introduced to functions. Instructional Focus: Group work, lecture, note taking, and individual work IB-MYP LIFE SCIENCE 7A &7B – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will meet the state standards for MN in life science. Includes: cells, genetics, human body systems, organization and classification of organisms and how organisms rely on each other. They will also have the opportunity to examine how humans impact the living world around them. Instructional Focus: The purpose of this course is to provide students with greater knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles, which govern our world. All concepts are accompanied by inquiry based experiments and activities designed to expand skills in data processing, communication, problem solving, and lab techniques. Projects, activities, etc.: Students will work in both groups and individual in one or more of the following: labs, performance projects, written assignments, research projects, written assignments, and note taking.

IB-MYP INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES 7A & 7B – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State Social Studies Standards for United States Studies (1800 to Present). Instructional Focus: Students learn about people, issues, and events of significance to the United States from 1800 to the current era of globalization. History serves as the lead discipline, with additional emphasis on citizenship, economics, geography, and government. Projects, activities, etc.: Primary and secondary source analysis, other written assignments, group and individual projects, interactive notebooks. IB-MYP FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 7 (FCS) – 1 semester (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: The student will learn basic nutrition, cooking and sewing skills. Instructional Focus: During the first half of the semester, the student will learn about food/kitchen safety, equipment, basic nutrition and making healthy food choices. Lab experiences will teach students basic food preparation skills. During the second half of the semester, the student will learn basic sewing skills, working with a needle and thread, and experience a lot of lab time working on sewing projects. Projects, activities, etc.: For the foods section, six to seven labs making (and eating!) tasty and nutritious foods; for the sewing section, a pin cushion and a cartoon pillow. Fees: $20.00 IB-MYP PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7 – full year, every other day (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: Awareness of all three standard based assessments: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Understand the importance of living and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle which will be assessed by fitness testing throughout the school year. Understand and develop the necessary skills to be proficient in both individual and team activities. Instructional Focus: Introduction to rules and safety. Individual skill development. Pre/Post assessment of knowledge and skill which involves both individual and team sport activities. Projects, activities, etc.: Sport-specific work packets Fees: T shirt and Lock Fee

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IB-MYP ARTS 7-1 Semester (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will use the art elements and principles to develop artistic and technical skills using a variety of artistic mediums and techniques. In addition, they will analyze and interpret visual art through its historical, cultural, and social context.

Instructional Focus: The focus will be on studying and developing artistic techniques and knowledge in a variety of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional mediums. The students will study and practice the foundations of making art.

Projects, activities, etc.: Drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture techniques will be explored in this class as a foundation for higher level art classes.

IB-MYP LANGUAGE AQUISITION- 7TH GRADE FRENCH – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes Students will learn about countries and cultures where French is spoken and will be able to speak and write about themselves, friends, and families, as well as use and understand basic French expressions. Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and some reading in French Projects, activities, etc.: Paired/group activities/communicative activities such as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Reading for understanding, Listening for understanding, Lectures, Video clips, French music. IB-MYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: MYP Spanish – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will learn about countries and cultures where Spanish is spoken and will be able to speak and write about themselves, friends, and families, as well as use and understand basic Spanish expressions. Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and some reading in Spanish Projects, activities, etc.: Paired/group activities/communicative activities such as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Reading for understanding, Listening for understanding, Lectures, Video clips, Spanish music.

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8th GRADE REQUIRED CLASSES IB-MYP LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 8A & 8B – full year (Year 3: 8th Grade) Major Outcomes: English 8 will expand upon the fundamental skills of the literary arts introduced in English 7. A large part of the curriculum is designed to strengthen skills needed to pass the MCA-II exam which is given to all Minnesota 8th grade students in April. Instructional Focus: Instruction will focus on the Minnesota standards for 8th grade English/Language Arts. The core standards that will be taught include: Analyzing various parts of literature, Expanding vocabulary, Inferring and drawing conclusions, Responding to a wide-variety of literature, Paraphrasing and summarizing, Determining author’s point of view and intent. Projects, activities, etc.: Projects and activities will include reading, writing, independent work, and classroom discussion. IB-MYP MATH 8A & 8B – full year (Year 3: 8th Grade) Prerequisites: Math 7A & 7B Major Outcomes: Students will reinforce the topics from Math 7A & 7B. They will also be introduced to topics such as variables, solving equations and inequalities, working with exponents, and an introduction to Algebra. Instructional Focus: Group work, lecture, note taking, and individual work. IB-MYP EARTH SCIENCE 8A & 8B – full year (Year 3: 8th Grade) Prerequisites: Life Science 7A & 7B Major Outcomes: The use of scientific processes to study the patterns of natural events and to solve problems. Instructional Focus: Students will spend time in each of the four areas of Earth Science: Astronomy, Oceanography, Meteorology and Geology. Projects, activities, etc.: Rock and mineral identification, weather station models, astronomy and research papers.

IB-MYP INDIVIDUALS & SOCITIES 8A & 8B – full year (Year 3: 8th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State standards for Global Studies. Students will develop an understanding of an reflect on the causes and consequences of historical and contemporary events through interdisciplinary learning. Instructional Focus: Students will work toward proficiency in the use and application of a variety of geographic and historical skills. This course will place special emphasis on map skills, cause and effect, timelines, and historical/geographic perspectives. Projects, activities, etc.: Debates, Socratic seminars, problem-based learning, data based questions, collaborative learning and Cornell notes. IB-MYP PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 – full year, every other day (Year 3: 8th Grade) Major Outcomes: Awareness of all three standard based assessments: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Understand the importance of living and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle which will be assessed by fitness testing throughout the school year. Understand and develop the necessary skills to be proficient in both individual and team activities. Instructional Focus: Introduction to rules and safety. Individual skill development. Pre/Post assessment of knowledge and skill which involves both individual and team sport activities. Projects, activities, etc.: Sport-specific work packets Fees: T shirt and Lock Fee IB-MYP DESIGN 8 – 1 semester (Year 3: 8th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will learn how to use the design cycle in planning out projects. This includes storyboarding/sketching/and writing. Students will learn to use Adobe Photoshop, illustrator and Premier. Instructional Focus: To develop the child’s critical thinking and planning skills. Teach programs and skills that could be used in the workforce. Projects: 4 picture story, media center posters, self composite, storyboard a full commercial, stop motion, movie trailer to commercial, video story.

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IB-MYP HEALTH 8 – 1 semester (Year 3: 8th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will study topics such as fitness planning, nutrition, STI’s and other communicable diseases. They will also develop a healthy decision making process to guide them throught the decisions of adolescence. Instructional Focus: Lecture, small group work, discussions and lab work. Projects, activities, etc.: Lab projects and small group activities.

IB-MYP LANGUAGE AQUISITION- 8TH GRADE FRENCH – full year (Year 3: 8th Grade) Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed French 1A in 7th grade Major Outcomes: Students will be able to speak, listen, read, and write about topics such as free time activities, school, and food. Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and some reading in French Projects, activities, etc.: Paired/group activities/communicative activities such as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Reading for understanding, Listening for understanding, Lectures, Video clips, French music. IB-MYP LANGUAGE AQUISITION -8TH GRADE SPANISH – full year (Year 3: 8th Grade) Major Outcomes: Students will learn about countries and cultures where Spanish is spoken and will be able to speak and write about themselves, friends, and families, as well as use and understand basic Spanish expressions. Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and some reading in Spanish Projects, activities, etc.: Paired/group activities/communicative activities such as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Reading for understanding, Listening for understanding, Lectures, Video clips, Spanish music.

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6th, 7th and 8th GRADE ELECTIVES - ARTS IB- MYP BEGINNING BAND – full year, every other day (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Seventh and eighth grade students with no prior instrumental music experience. Major Outcomes: To study instrumental techniques, fundamentals of music theory, sight-reading and musical comprehension. Instructional Focus: To develop musical understanding, appreciation, playing techniques, and musicianship skills that will serve as a foundation for continued study in instrumental music. Projects, activities, etc.: Individual lessons, concerts and performances, and participation in a mentorship program with the University of Minnesota. IB-MYP INTERMEDIATE BAND – full year, every other day (Year 3: 8th Grade) Intended Audience: Seventh and eighth grade students that have at least one year of instrumental music experience and/or successfully completed beginning band. Major Outcomes: To study instrumental techniques, fundamentals of music theory, sight-reading and musical comprehension. Instructional Focus: This course extends the instrumental music experience to include a wide variety of music literature that will be studied and performed in a major concert each term. Advanced music theory and reading are covered in addition to the involvement in an individual lesson experience to develop personal music understanding, appreciation, playing techniques, and musicianship. Projects, activities, etc.: Individual lessons, concerts and performances, and participation in a mentorship program with the University of Minnesota. MIDDLE SCHOOL WOMEN’S CHOIR – full year, every other day Intended Audience: Girls in Grades 6,7 & 8 Major Outcomes: Students in the Middle School Women’s Choir will develop their individual and ensemble singing skills through the rehearsal and performance of classical, contemporary, and popular music. Activities will prepare middle school students for more advanced study in high school. Instructional Focus: Vocal technique, basic music skills, music sight-reading. Projects, activities, etc.: Daily rehearsal, theory exercises, required evening concert performances. MIDDLE SCHOOL MEN’S CHOIR – full year, every other day Intended Audience: Boys in Grades 6,7 & 8 Major Outcomes: Students in the Middle School Men’s Choir will develop their individual and ensemble singing skills through the rehearsal and performance of classical, contemporary, and popular music. Activities will prepare middle school students for

more advanced study in high school. Instructional Focus: Vocal technique, basic music skills, music sight-reading. Projects, activities, etc.: Daily rehearsal, theory exercises, required evening concert performances. IB-MYP MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE 6 – full year, every other day (Year 1: 6th Grade) Major Outcomes: Using story telling, improv, monologue creation, scene work, and performing a full length play students will start to explore the beginnings of theatre.

Instructional Focus: Group work, theatre games, improv games, writing, and performance. These techniques will facilitate students’ expression about themselves and their views on the world.

Projects: Story telling, Improv short form, monologue and character creation, scene work, and play production.

MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATRE 7/8 – full year, every other day Major Outcomes: Students will work together and gain a better understanding of theatre using; Improv long form and short form, Theatre history, scene work, monologues, play writing and production.

Instructional Focus: Group work, theatre games, improv games, writing, research and performance. These techniques will facilitate students’ expression about themselves and their views on the world.

Projects, activities, etc.: Theatre history group project, Improv, monologues, scene work, play writing and production.

Note: If you have taken this class in 7th grade some projects might be repeated in 8th grade.

IB-MYP MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE– full year, every other day (Year 1: Grades 6, 7 & 8) Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of beginning dance

Major Outcomes: Students will further develop their performance and choreography skills in various dance genres (such as ballet, modern, African, Latin, etc.) They will also begin to focus more on their own choreography and development as an artist.

Instructional Focus: Students will focus on utilizing their dance technique and composition skills for project ideas and for personal expression.

Projects, activities, etc.: Dance technique, choreography, small and large group performances

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AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination, better known as AVID is an elective class offered at BCHS for grades 7-12. AVID focuses on developing skill sets that will assist students with the rest of their daily course work and prepare them for college. AVID students are encouraged to take challenging classes that push their mental capacity with the supports of the elective class. Some of the skills emphasized in AVID include, Note taking, organization, reading comprehension, the writing process, public speaking, ACT Prep, and small group collaboration. AVID students receive tutors during their regular class time twice a week and work together to come to a solution.

In addition to the classroom benefits, AVID students also have the opportunity to take various college visits, attend

conferences, participate in community service, and hear from a variety of guest speakers regarding college and careers. AVID offers students an opportunity to build community and be successful in advanced course work.

AVID students must apply to be in the AVID class and maintain satisfactory progress in their other coursework

and extracurricular activities. AVID students can remain in AVID from 7th-12th grade and may be eligible for certain scholarships in college

based on their participation If you are interested in knowing more about AVID please feel free to contact, Andrea Kemink at

[email protected] or 763-561-2128. http://www.avid.org

http://bchs.brooklyncenterschools.org

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English Language Learners (EL) The EL program at BCMS serves the needs of students who need further development of their proficiency in Standard American English for social and academic purposes. The program provides language services that will prepare students for mainstream classes and support their academic success. Any student whose native language is not Standard American English will be given placement tests upon registration. The EL staff creates a schedule for students based on placement test results, transcripts, and other relevant academic information. Placement in classes, whether EL or mainstream, is determined by:

• English proficiency on placement tests, as demonstrated in EL classes and/or mainstream classes, and standardized tests. (In general, at least a Level 3 reading score on the Test of Emerging Academic English is required for placement in mainstream core academic classes, such as science, social studies, and English.)

• Academic history (completed courses) • Teacher feedback and recommendations

IB-MYP EL VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT 1 – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites: Beginning – Level 1

Major Outcomes: Students will develop basic vocabulary and communicative competencies in English.

Instructional Focus: Instruction will focus on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and communication practice. Although speaking and listening skills are the primary focus, reading and writing are also stressed.

Projects, activities, etc.: Students will participate in class discussions, practice dialogues, and work with leveled reading materials. Students learning will be assessed through a variety of differentiated assessments.

IB-MYP EL LITERACY – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7- 12

Prerequisites: Beginning – Level 1

Major Outcomes: Students will develop basic skills in reading and writing.

Instructional Focus: Students will learn basic vocabulary specific to different readings, as well as practice grammar elements. Students will demonstrate their learning to literature through writing.

Projects, activities, etc.: Students will read leveled texts. Students will be given opportunities to write, focusing on sentence structure. Students learning will be assessed through a variety of differentiated assessments.

IB-MYP EL SCIENCE – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites: Students who are developing (level 2) in reading and writing

Major Outcomes: Students will be prepared to continue on to mainstream science.

Instructional Focus: • General science concepts • Vocabulary and application of terms • Preparation for mainstream science through note taking, bell work, concept maps, summaries, main ideas, technical reading and writing

Projects, activities, etc.: learning concepts through art projects, videos and experiments

IB-MYP EL BASIC SKILLS MATH – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites/Selection Process: Beginning (Level 1)

Major Outcomes: Students will be able to perform basic math computations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students will develop literacy skills and acquire math vocabulary.

Instructional Focus: Acquisition of both basic math skills and literacy in math. Additional focus will be on vocabulary specific to mathematics.

Projects, activities, etc.: Time both in class and outside of class to practice computations, reading, and problem solving.

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IB-MYP EL PRE-ALGEBRA – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites: EL Basic Skills Math

Major Outcomes: Students will become proficient in algebraic concepts while strengthening prerequisite math skills.

Instructional Focus: Introduction of integers and algebraic concepts to develop algebraic thinking skills. Instruction will provide opportunities to access basic math skills incorporating remediation and intervention activities.

Projects, activities, etc.: Time inside and outside of class to work on exercises that practice algebraic concepts and problem solving. Formative and summative assessments will be used to assess student learning.

IB-MYP EL HUMANITIES – full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites/Selection Process: Beginning (Level 1)

Major Outcomes: Students will become proficient in concepts related to world and United States Geography, as well as concepts related to responsibilities within various communities.

Instructional Focus: General geography concepts including map reading, landforms, continents and oceans, as well as familiarity with the 50 United States. General concepts include communities, time and routines, transportation, and producing and providing goods. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary and application of terms associated with content area.

Projects, activities, etc.: Preparation for mainstream humanities classes through map, graphs, chart reading interventions and communities. Students will be researching and learning to use the Internet to create projects associated with content area and vocabulary application. ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) Intended Audience: Grade 6-8 Students who are developing (Levels 2-3) in reading & writing Prerequisites: Language levels 2 – 3 Major Outcomes: Students will develop skills across the four language domains (reading, writing, speaking, listening) focusing on cognitive academic language proficiency. Instructional Focus: Instruction will focus on the academic language skills needed for content area classes. Projects, activities, etc.: Presentations, writing of a variety of text types of formal and informal writing, reading and analysis of texts, discussions and debates.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION IB-MYP TRANSITION AND STUDY SKILLS – I semester or full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12 Prerequisites/Selection Process: Per student IEP

Major outcomes: Completion of IEP goals and objectives, completion of general education class work, and improvement of study skills

Instructional Focus: Individual IEP goals and objectives are addressed in the areas of post-secondary training and learning, employment, community living, recreation and leisure, and home-living skills. Learning strategies for reading, math, studying, and test taking are reinforced. General education curriculum is reinforced.

Projects, activities, etc.: Daily planner completion, verbal practice, controlled practice, independent practice, daily/weekly/long-term projects, general education homework completion

IB-MYP MATH ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT PREPARATION – I semester or full year (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12 Prerequisites/Selection Process: Per student IEP, most significant cognitive disabilities

Major outcomes: Exposure to the concepts of number sense, computation and operation, patterns, algebraic thinking, data and statistics, probability, spatial sense, geometry, and measurement

Instructional Focus: Lessons are aligned with grade level content standards, and are reduced in breadth, depth, and complexity.

Projects, activities, etc.: Demonstrations, drill exercises, modeling, and tests IB-MYP LANGUAGE A I – Semester 1 (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites/Selection Process: Per student IEP and Scantron testing.

Major Outcomes: Comprehension skills for reading. Phonics and sight words. Vocabulary and spelling.

Instructional Focus: Increasing reading levels and comprehension skills.

Projects, activities, etc.: Reading as a group, 1:1 reading with teacher. Using a movie and comparing to written language.

IB-MYP LANGUAGE A II – Semester 2 (Year 2: 7th Grade) Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12

Prerequisites/Selection Process: Per student IEP and Scantron testing.

Major Outcomes: Phonics and sight words, vocabulary and spelling.

Instructional Focus: Writing skills, grammar and reading

Projects, activities, etc.: Writing a resume and five-paragraph essay

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