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Silver Lakes Middle
A STEM Magnet School
2015 - 2016
Course Offerings Guide
Grades 6 - 8
Alison Trautmann-Lopez
Principal
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Silver Lakes Middle School
STEM Magnet
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to our 2015-2016 Curriculum Guide. This guide will assist you in
selecting your courses for the upcoming school year.
We are very proud of our curriculum program and will continue to have high
expectations while fostering a warm and caring environment to enhance learning
for all. We challenge you to set high expectations for yourself and follow it
through with hard work and dedication. In doing this, you will ensure a bright
future ahead.
Please review the enclosed information together as a family and consult with your
guidance counselor, teachers and/or administrators. We are here to help you in
your journey of learning.
Have a fun and successful 2015-2016 school year!
Sincerely,
Alison Trautmann-Lopez
Principal
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Table of Contents
Leadership Team…………………………………………………………………………….….5
Silver Lakes Middle School Registration Information …………………………….................6
Course Requirements..…………...……………..……………………………………………….7
STEMology ….....……………………………………………………………………………..….8
Enrichment Courses …………………………………………………..……………………………...……….11
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Leadership Team
ADMINISTRATION
Jeff Williams, Assistant Principal
Clarissa Coddington, Assistant Principal
Masharie Powell, Assistant Principal
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Jillian Mostal, Guidance Director
Tamela Starks, Guidance Counselor
Teresa Haupert, ESE Specialist
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
Akeesha Rawls, Reading Chairperson
D’Andrea Brown, Math Chairperson
Michele Lewis, Language Arts Chairperson
Joshua Jamieson, Social Studies Chairperson
Ernst Alexis, Science Chairperson
Timothy Gore, Unified Arts Chairperson
SUPPORT STAFF
Leslyn Poitier, Reading Coach
D’Andrea Brown, Math Coach
STEM MAGNET SUPPORT STAFF
Timothy Gore, Magnet Coordinator
Renette Hawthorne, Science Theme Teacher
Jonathan Pace, Math Theme Teacher
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MISSION STATEMENT
Silver Lakes Middle magnet school will ensure that all students, achieve success while preparing them for
college, to meet tomorrow’s global challenges in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
within a safe and civil environment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
This curriculum guide has been prepared to assist Silver Lakes Middle School students and their parents
with course selections for the 2015-2016 school year. Please carefully read the information contained in
this guide.
We believe that the students’ years at Silver Lakes Middle School will provide them with successful and
positive experiences. Students will encounter many opportunities for academic, physical, social, and
emotional growth. They will not only enhance their present skills and abilities, but also be better
prepared for success in the next grade as well as future endeavors.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1. A guidance counselor and/or teacher will provide instructions and a course selection sheet to students.
2. The teachers will initial the appropriate courses.
3. The parent must sign the course selection sheet.
4. The student must sign the course selection sheet.
5. ALL course selections are subject to change based upon availability.
NOTE: All information in this booklet is subject to change based upon The Florida Department of
Education and The School Board of Broward County directives.
SILVER LAKES COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Silver Lakes Middle School is on a 4-by-4 block schedule. All students are registered for a total of eight classes.
Four classes meet each day for a 90 minute block of time. Classes alternate daily based upon an even/odd schedule.
All students will take language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and reading.
Students who score Level 3, 4, or 5 in both reading and math will have three enrichment classes.
Students who score Level 3 or higher in reading and Level 1 or 2 in math will take 90 minutes of math
daily and will have two enrichment classes.
Students who score Level 3 or higher in math and Level 1 or 2 in reading will take 90 minutes of reading
daily and will have two enrichment classes.
Students who score Level 1 or 2 in both reading and math will take 90 minutes of reading and math daily
and will have one enrichment class.
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ADVANCED ACADEMIC PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS Students scoring Level 4 or higher on the FCAT are recommended for advanced classes.
If a parent wishes to choose a more rigorous academic path for their child, a parent
may waive the school’s recommendation by completing the necessary paperwork PRIOR to scheduling.
Students on waivers WILL remain in the class until the
end of the first semester (18 weeks).
SILVER LAKES ACADEMIC COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses are available to Silver Lakes Middle School students:
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Language Arts Language Arts Language Arts LA 6 Regular LA 7 Regular LA 8 Regular
LA 6 Advanced LA 7 Advanced LA 8 Advanced
LA 6 Gifted LA 7 Gifted LA 8 Gifted
LA 6 ESOL LA 7 ESOL LA 8 ESOL
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Math 6 Intensive Math 7 Intensive Math 8 Intensive
Math 6 Regular Math 7 Regular Math 8 Regular
Math 6 Advanced Math 7 Advanced Math 8 Advanced
GEM 6 GEM 7 Algebra Honors I
GEM 8
Science Science Science Science 6 Regular Science 7 Regular Science 8 Regular
Science 6 Advanced Science 7 Advanced Science 8 Advanced
Science 6 Gifted Science 7 Gifted Science 8 Gifted
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies (World History) (Civics) (U.S. History)
SS 6 Regular SS 7 Regular SS 8 Regular
SS 6 Advanced SS 7 Advanced SS 8 Advanced
SS 6 Gifted SS 7 Gifted SS 8 Gifted
Reading Reading Reading Rdg. 6 Intensive Rdg. 7 Intensive Rdg. 8 Intensive
Rdg. 6 Regular Rdg. 7 Regular Rdg. 8 Regular
Rdg. 6 Advanced Rdg. 7 Advanced Rdg. 8 Advanced
Rdg. 6 ESOL Rdg. 7 ESOL Rdg. 8 ESOL
*Note: Students in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) will have classes designated in accordance with their Individual
Education Plan (IEP).
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Science Academy
6th Grade: STEMology I
Robotics & Solar Engineering This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of engineering and simple machines. Students will work
with the LEGO Mindstorms to learn how to build robots, program them using the latest programming software, and
complete challenges to apply real world applications to the use of robots. Students will also be exposed to IMACS Robotics, a new online robotics curriculum. Students that participate in this elective will also be involved in the
Florida Lego League (FLL) Robotics Competition.
Environmental Engineering: Go Green! The objective of Environmental Engineering is to learn about stewardship in a global society working on recycling
and waste management, the fundamentals of solar and other alternative energies, and how to apply them to the real
world. Vernier Probeware will be used in this course to teach students data collection and graphing. The students in this elective will be working on maintaining the school’s recycling program, the butterfly/bird garden and start a
vegetable and hydroponic garden in the upcoming year.
7th Grade: STEMology II
FORENSICS: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS The objective of this elective class is to experiment with the fundamentals of forensic science. Students will have the opportunity to do real crime scene investigations with blood splatter patterns, DNA and collect evidence and analyze
data to draw conclusions based on credible evidence. The course will include the latest advances in Biomedical
Engineering and prepare students for the next unit of Cells Alive.
CELLS ALIVE: GENETIC ENGINEERING
This course will work with the basics of Genetic Engineering including biology, and the understanding
of nature. Topics covered will include cloning, the latest research on how environmental factors can
affect your genes as well as looking at cures, vaccinations, and preventing pandemics in a global society.
8th Grade: STEMology III
Natural Disasters
Civil Engineering The objective of this course to expose students to the fundamentals of Civil Engineering. The course
will offer students an opportunity to learn about natural disasters and their impact on society. Students
will be building sustainable model infrastructures such as highways, bridges, dams, buildings, etc. to
sustain the forces of Mother Nature. Students will also compete to develop green civil engineering
innovation in their collaborative project.
Phun Physics
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering This course teaches various concepts of mechanical engineering to support the 8th grade curriculum.
Students will work with force, mass and acceleration and how they play a role in potential and kinetic
energy. Students will have the opportunity to learn about roller coasters, circuits and common modes of
transportation such as trains, planes and automobiles. The course will also touch upon creating and
converting renewable energy. Students will participate in their year three internship project based on
the fundamentals they have learned in their three years as STEM students.
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Engineering Academy
6th Grade
MISSION POSSIBLE The objective of this course is to explore the categories of work performed
today and in future technological worlds. Laboratory experiences revolve
around electronics, computers, the technology system of communication, and
aerospace engineering. Students will explore the prerequisites and special
careers in our technological environment. The content may include, but not be
limited to, the organization and functions of a technological world,
occupations, problem solving, leadership and evolving technologies.
7th Grade
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to explore the area
of production technology and its associated careers. Students will be given the
opportunity to solve technological problems using a variety of tools, materials,
processes and systems while gaining an understanding of the effects of
production technology on our everyday lives.
8th Grade
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (H.S. CREDIT) This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically
oriented experiences in the study of the applications of technology and its
effects upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. Students will use
teaming concepts to study various engineering technologies. This course
satisfies the computer requirement needed for graduation.
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Computer Applications Academy
6th Grade
ICOMPUTE
The objective of this course is to teach students the fundamentals of technology
and 21st century skills to be to compete in a global society. Students are
surrounded by technology and are expected to know how to use upon entering
high school such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and iMovie, Garage
Band, Google Sketch Up, podcasting, etc. This course is designed to teach
students technology operations and concepts, constructing and demonstrating
knowledge using the technology, communication and collaboration along with
the fundamentals of digital citizenship through exciting project-based learning.
7th Grade
ICOMPUTE II This course is designed to provide instruction in advanced keyboarding,
advanced word processing, advanced hardware, advanced Internet, intermediate
spreadsheet, introductory digital design, and soft skills for business
applications. These competencies provide the skills necessary to ensure
increased productivity and efficient utilization of equipment.
8th Grade
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (H.S.
CREDIT & MICROSOFT INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION) This course provides an introduction to information technology concepts and
careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people,
and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information
technology career research; operating systems and software application;
electronic communication including email and Internet services; basic HTML,
DHMTL, and XML commands; emerging technologies; and web page design.
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Additional Enrichment Course Offerings
HABLA ESPANOL INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH
This course is intended for non-Spanish speaking students. The objective of this
course is to introduce students to the Spanish language and culture and prepare them
for success in Spanish I.
SPANISH I High school level course for credit
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Spanish language. The
emphasis is on oral communication and everyday expressions. The content may
include, but not be limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking, introduction
to reading, writing, fundamentals of grammar and culture. Placement
recommendation: “B” average in reading and language arts, Level 4 or higher on the
FCAT Reading SSS. Instructor’s approval required.
SPANISH II High school level course for credit
The objective of this course is to reinforce and enhance previously acquired skills in
Spanish. The content may include, but not be limited to, further development of
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, grammatical concepts and a broader
understanding of the Spanish culture. Prerequisite: Spanish I credit and
instructor’s approval required.
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Additional Enrichment Course Offering
BEGINNING BAND BAND The objective of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills on
wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of middle
school band literature.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION TELEVISION PRODUCTION
The objective of this course is to provide the opportunity to develop the necessary
skills to create both live television productions and professional video edited features.
Content may include public speaking, writing and critical thinking skills through
investigative journalism techniques, and the use and care of media-related technology,
including, but not limited to, computer video-editing software, audio mixing devices,
and live video editing techniques. Application process and instructor’s approval
required.
BOOKWORMS LIBRARY/MEDIA
The objective of this course is to provide instruction in the production of nonprint
media. Content includes, but is not limited to techniques and skills for production of
nonprint media for academic and creative expression and production activities in
various media.
GLEE Do you like to sing and dance? Are you a Gleek? If so, this course is for you. Learn
the basics of singing and dancing, Broadway style, in this fun-filled enrichment
course.
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION The objective of this course is to develop competence and understanding of strategies
in games/sports, gymnastics, dance, individual and developmental activities, develop
critical thinking skills, develop group leadership and group membership, develop
competitive and cooperative skills and improve and/or maintain health-related fitness.
The content may include, but not be limited to, safety practices, assessment of health
related fitness, knowledge and application of offensive and defensive strategies in
activities which include throwing and catching, body management, striking with the
body and striking objects, development and application of competitive and cooperative
skills and fitness activities.
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The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Patricia Good, Chair
Donna Korn, Vice Chair Robin Bartleman
Laurie Rich Levinson Ann Murray
Abby M. Freedman Dr. Rosalind Osgood
Nora Rupert
Robert W. Runcie Superintendent of Schools
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in
discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion
or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may
call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY)
754-321-2158.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY)
754-321-2158.
www.browardschools.com