艺术课程强调个人成长，给学生探索的机会, 在一个非竞争的工作室氛围中表达和发展他们的创造性才能. 介绍了一系列的艺术媒体、技术和评估技能、概念和词汇. 鼓励学生了解与历史和文化相关的视觉艺术, and to appreciate self-expression and non-verbal communication as an integral part of the human experience.

Grade 6 Art

• 可能包括2D设计，绘图，绘画，拼贴，粘土，3D媒体

Grade 7 Art

• 可能包括2D设计，版画，3D设计，雕塑/组装，视频，绘图

Grade 8 Art

• May include drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, assemblage, 3D media

了解艺术课程在 Senior School.

Grades 6-8 Athletics & Activities

At the Middle School, 赌博软件坚信，在运动场上和舞台上学到的技能和经验在生活中可以和学术成就一样重要. 赌博软件的体育和活动的联合课程为每个学生提供了包括竞争性团队运动的选择, non-competitive group sports, drama and art opportunities, as well as opportunities in math and science competitions. Every student chooses one activity in each of the three terms, 其中至少有一个选项是“移动”选项.

In athletic options, 学生由教师和外部教练指导, with the goal of providing the student with the fundamental skills and strategies of that particular sport. 学生应该为每一次练习做好准备，并充分参与每一天的练习, whether practice or a game.

 

在这些下午的活动中学到的教训包括有尊严地赢和输, grace and character. 教练们强调体育精神、毅力、团队精神和合作的重要性. Opportunities for leadership are available to all students within every team.

General competition guidelines:

• 参加竞争性活动的六年级学生每周可以有一场比赛
• Students in seventh and eighth grades will have no more than two games per week

View a list of athletics & activities

Skill-building activities:

• Demonstrate competency in the fundamental skills used in each sport/activity
• Demonstrate continued development and understanding of a particular sport/activity at each grade level
• Exhibit self-discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork, 了解每一项运动中每个人的价值
• 了解自律的价值, sportsmanship and teamwork can be applied in daily life, not only on a playing field
• 理解竞争的挑战

 

Learn about athletics at the Senior School.

 

 

随着个人设备在社会中的整合和普及, understanding the languages and program design at their core becomes more crucial. 中学计算机科学是一个让学生对他们手机背后的编码和开发有更多了解的平台, apps, and games. 学生们专注于计算思维, 介绍机器人技术和编写计算机程序解决问题. 在一个欢迎创造力的环境中, tinkering, and play, students build iteratively and with an artistic eye to reach a finished product. 从围绕一门课程编写驱动Sphero机器人的代码，到在Scratch中学习程序设计, Code.org, and TinkerCAD, students develop tools to assist, entertain and enrich.

 

Grade 6 Computer Science

在介绍中学技术之后, sixth-grade students venture into the world of robotics and computational thinking using Sphero robots, tape mazes, and their imaginations. After learning to solve problems using decomposition and pattern recognition, students pivot to a unit on game design using Scratch. Originally developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab, Scratch通过模块和事件让学生早期接触编程概念. 在这一年的最后，科学和计算机科学课程在火星漫游者单元上合作.  学生们将在赌博软件的3D打印实验室中使用TinkerCAD了解乐高头脑风暴机器人平台和为他们的漫游者设计组件.  

Resources include:

• 麻省理工学院媒体实验室开发的Scratch编程语言
• Sphero app-enabled robotic ball
• TinkerCAD 3D design software
• FlashForge 3D printers

Grade 7 Computer Science

To begin the year, 七年级的学生将学习解决问题的本质，以及如何将计算机集成到这个过程中.  然后他们将转向计算机编程和应用程序设计.  帮助引入条件语句等编程元素, functions, and variables, students will develop web apps in Javascript using Code.org's Applab. Then, students end the unit by developing a mobile app in Javascript that solves a real-world problem for a peer.  Mini-units in the Spring will also cover topics about digital privacy and safety in an increasingly online world. To end the year, 学生们通过使用Micro:bit和蜂鸟微控制器来开发摇摇欲坠的机器人，从而获得了电路和机器人技术的速成班. 

Resources include:

• Sphero Robotics and Lightning Lab
• Code.org计算机科学原理课程
• Code.org AppLab
• 微:比特和蜂鸟微控制器

Grade 8 Computer Science

The Form II year takes a closer look at the process of problem-solving with a problem-based curriculum (PBL). 在这一年的开始，学生们将设计一个机器人来解决他们家庭中的一个问题. They will also take a look at how algorithms and computational thinking can help throughout the design process.  然后，赌博软件转向数据素养单元，让学生们看看他们的公共数据(包括有意的和无意的)如何影响他们的生活.  然后，学生们将在设计团队中为六年级学生创建一个web应用程序，以帮助提高数据意识. To end the year, 学生们将使用乐高头脑风暴机器人和3D打印技术来解决现实世界中的搜索和救援任务. 他们的任务是设计和打印机器人的机动能力和提取设备，以帮助在恶劣环境中救援灾民. 

Resources include:

• Lego Mindstorms Robotics Kit
• 微:比特和蜂鸟微控制器
• TinkerCAD 3D design software
• FlashForge 3D printers

了解计算机科学课程 Senior School.

该中学的英语课程使用指导性问题来帮助学生培养批判性思考者，同时为文学打下坚实的基础, 写作和英语语言的结构. 学生阅读各种各样的作者和形式, including myths, fairy tales, poetry, short stories, memoirs, plays and novels. 通过写作和修改，学生学会在正式的段落和文章中表达观点. They also work on creative writing projects in poetry, fiction and memoir, 通过独立阅读培养自己的文学品味. 语法和词汇在所有三年的项目中教授.

Grade 6 English

In sixth grade English, 学生扩展自己作为作家, 读者和思想家们花了一年的时间来探究“什么是身份”这个问题?” Writing assignments, literature choices and vocabulary are all matched to this essential question. 学生通过非正式写作、诗歌以及正式的文学写作来练习写作和修改. Students write multi-paragraph essays after instruction on the components of effective introductions, body paragraphs and conclusions. They learn how to extract convincing examples from a text, how to write analysis that explains their importance, 以及如何得出结论，将观点应用到更大的背景中. As readers, sixth graders identify the literary elements of plot, setting, theme and characterization in multiple genres and become familiar with figurative language such as metaphor, simile, imagery, hyperbole and personification. They learn to think of books as carefully crafted artworks, discussing techniques such as foreshadowing and their effects on readers.  As part of the writing process, 学生通过创建播客和iMovie预告片等多媒体项目来探索他们对指定文本的想法. 课外核心阅读可以让学生探索和拓展自己的文学品味, and teachers match texts to individual students’ needs. 词汇教学在引入新词的同时，强调在恰当的语境中使用词义准确的词语. Class texts have included A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat, The Giver by Lois Lowry, poetry by Emily Dickinson, 以及来自不同文化传统和时代的神话和童话.

Skill-building activities:

• 写一篇正式的文章，包括引言、正文和结论
• Writing poetry and fiction
• Free writing to generate ideas for writing and for discussion
• Revising to improve content
• Proofreading to improve mechanics
• Discussing literature on metaphorical and literal levels, either in small groups, 读书会或者更大的班级
• 辨别和使用八个词性
• Working effectively with others
• Preparing for discussions, quizzes, tests, and presentations

Grade 7 English

Empathy, the ability to share and understand the feelings of others is one of humanity’s greatest strengths. Literature is inherently empathetic; it allows us to step into another person’s shoes and experience his or her life first-hand. In Form 1 English, we will delve into the importance of empathy and the conditions under which it is encouraged or diminished. 

通过赌博软件对共情文本的研究, 学生将通过解读文本以获得更深层的含义，并研究各种文学技巧的使用，来建立他们的精读和文学分析技能. As for writing, 学生将发展对自己作为作者的理解，并提高必要的修改技能，以创建精心设计和有见解的提交. 创造性和叙述性的写作作业也将允许学生将他们的课外兴趣和个人经验带入课堂. 语法和词汇教学将直接与写作联系在一起, as students will be expected to regularly apply grammar skills and new vocabulary terms to their own writing.

While in class, students will frequently engage in reader’s theater, gallery walks, Socratic Seminars, 以及其他结构化的课堂讨论, 通过参与，让他们在学习中扮演积极的角色, empathetic listeners, and critical thinkers. 创意项目将帮助学生建立与其他学科和现实生活的联系. 每月选择一篇核心阅读文本，让学生享受最喜欢的类型, challenge themselves, and explore new areas of interest. 

Class texts have included The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Refugee by Alan Gratz, The Pearl by John Steinbeck, Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds, and a drama unit featuring works by Shakespeare and Dickens. 

Skill-building activities:

• 写作正式的分析段落
• Writing formal multi-paragraph analytical essays that defend a thesis statement
• 引用恰当的证据来证明一个论点
• 结合文学和修辞技巧的创造性写作
• 修改以完善内容和机制
• 通过日常词汇学习来积累词汇
• 辨别句子结构中词性的各种功能
• Identifying and using clauses and punctuation in various sentence types
• 注释文本以记录个人的回答，提出问题，并分析更深层的含义
• 准备讨论和苏格拉底研讨会
• Studying for quizzes and tests

Grade 8 English

In eighth grade English, 学生通过提问来考察文学和世界，从而锻炼批判性思维, “What is justice?” Formal and informal writing assignments as well as the literature selections answer this essential question. 学生们在撰写成熟的分析性文章的同时，也磨练了他们的正式写作技巧. They acquire mastery of the five-paragraph form as well as other organizational structures for writing. 学生们从不同的文本中收集证据, 他们继续在正式工作中加强分析, discussing symbolism, authors’ choices, 以及历史和传记背景. 作为读者，八年级学生经常练习合作讨论. Through frequent Socratic Seminars, 学生考虑不同的观点，并学会以多维的方式考察文学. Students all participate in projects that provide authentic audiences and require a direct engagement in society. 从采访大屠杀幸存者到阅读当前全球冲突的证词, students see the literature discourse as part of a larger social context. 每个八年级学生在一年中至少独立完成九篇课文, 这种阅读的自主性让学生能够探索新的文化和体裁. 词汇教学向学生介绍古典词根，为他们迎接新的学术挑战做好准备. Class texts may include: It’s Trevor Noah by Trevor Noah, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Night by Elie Wiesel, and Maus by Art Spiegelman.

Skill-building activities:

• 撰写和编辑正式的分析性文章
• Creative writing through short memoir pieces or poetic forms such as sonnets
• Peer editing and teacher-conferencing with drafting
• Grammar instruction to elevate tone and style in writing
• Crafting evidence-based inferences when discussing literature
• 通过从属句和复合句进行句子组合
• 在讨论和小组阅读中培养积极倾听的技巧
• Increasing stamina and engagement with independent reading

了解英语课程 Senior School.

Middle School students participate in health class for one semester every year. 该项目提供最新的信息，以支持学生做出健康的选择，影响他们的身体, 心理/情感和社交健康. 课程设置与每个年级的学生年龄相适应，帮助学生学习如何做出更好的决定，以及如何有效地与他人沟通这些决定. 鼓励学生提高健康素养，以推广健康的生活方式.

Grade 6 Health

Sixth graders have health classes twice per seven-day cycle for one semester. Topics covered include:

• Introduction to health and wellness
• The Health Triangle
• Basic nutrition concepts
• Tobacco
• Peer pressure

Skill-building activities:

• 学习促进健康和预防疾病的概念
• Demonstrating the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• 练习增进健康的行为，以减少健康风险
• 分析文化、媒体、技术等因素对健康的影响
• Demonstrating the ability to use communication skills, 制定目标和决策以增进健康
• Advocating for personal, family and community health

Grade 7 Health

7年级在一个学期内，每7天上3次健康课. Topics covered include:

• Review of health concepts
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Illegal drugs
• Addiction and the nervous system

Skill-building activities:

• 学习促进健康和预防疾病的概念
• Demonstrating the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• 练习增进健康的行为，以减少健康风险
• 分析文化、媒体、技术等因素对健康的影响
• Demonstrating the ability to use communication skills, 制定目标和决策以增进健康
• Advocating for personal, family and community health

Grade 8 Health

8年级在一个学期内，每7天上3次健康课. Topics covered include:

• Advanced nutrition concepts related to sports performance
• Body Image and the effects of media
• Eating disorders
• Male and female anatomy
• Teen relationships
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• HIV

Skill-building activities:

• 学习促进健康和预防疾病的概念
• Demonstrating the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• 练习增进健康的行为，以减少健康风险
• 分析文化、媒体、技术等因素对健康的影响
• Demonstrating the ability to use communication skills, 制定目标和决策以增进健康
• Advocating for personal, family and community health

了解健康课程 Senior School.

中学的图书馆项目包括各种技能和活动:

• 利用图书馆在本地和远程提供的资源和机会的知识满足个人和教育需求.
• Locating, interpreting and using information for identified projects, reports, 多媒体展示及其他作品.
• Demonstrating proficiency with both print and non-print resources and emerging information technologies.
• 在收集和使用资料时遵守道德标准.
• 在所有形式的信息中应用新闻素养技能.
• 在学术课程中应用研究技能，独立地或与他人合作.
• Exhibiting an appreciation of literature personally and as part of the human and cultural experience.

Grade 6 Library

研究是六年级图书馆课程不可或缺的一部分. Through the collaboration of the library and classroom, students learn to identify, locate, access, 评估和使用特定于学术学科的信息. Students use Destiny Quest, the library catalog, 和其他读者咨询网站搜索, review and recommend books. Specific information skills such as defining research topics, using note cards, 引用资源和评估网站是研究的关键组成部分. 学生通过核心阅读获得文学鉴赏能力, book talks, genre studies, borrowing, annual book fair and author visits. Students use multiple literacies and technologies to create and share projects.

Grade 7 Library

Research continues to be an integral part of the seventh grade library program. 图书馆和教室的持续合作使学生能够建立在先前的信息搜集技能的基础上. Specific information research skills such as evaluating sources of information for bias and credibility, executing database searches, using footnotes and citations, 识别剽窃和建立参考书目都是建立在以前学习的技能上的. 学生被介绍到GoodReads, 一个读者咨询网站，促进书籍的分享和讨论. Students’ appreciation of literature is further enriched through projects, annual book fair, author visits and genre studies.

Grade 8 Library

八年级图书馆的目标是让学生更独立地利用图书馆进行研究和阅读. Guided review of research skills and available resources, both print and non-print, 为学生在图书馆和教室之间进行自主的图书馆工作做准备. Specific skills such as sophisticated search strategies, website evaluation, 数据库检索和引用以及合理使用信息支持课堂学习. 在中学的最后一年，赌博软件鼓励学生通过阅读更具挑战性的小说和非小说类书籍来拓展自己的阅读能力. This is executed through the use of teacher and student recommendations, GoodReads advisory website, 多图书馆借阅和项目，促进和审查文献.

Learn more about SSA's libraries.

The Middle School mathematics curriculum engages students with the how and why of mathematical procedures, and instructs them in several important principles:

• 运用数学话语的语言
• 利用数学作为建模和解决问题的工具
• Using mathematical skills, concepts and procedures in situations that simulate real-world applications
• Becoming proficient in the use of complementary technology

提供两个数学系的课程. Most students take Grade 6 Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. 高等数学的学生可能会在六年级根据分级测试进入初级代数, followed by Algebra 1 and Geometry. 快速学习数学的学生可以选择学习独立的数学课程.

Grade 6 Math

In sixth grade math, 学生利用数学方法对数学过程如何以及为什么起作用形成理解 Math in Focus: Singapore Math curriculum. 学生学习掌握整数的算术运算, decimals, fractions and percents. 他们学习和应用包括质因数分解在内的数论, GCF, LCM, square roots and square numbers, and are introduced to positive and negative integers. From the beginning of the course, students use algebraic approaches to solve equations, inequalities and word problems, 同时学习几何的基础知识, 如测量线段和角度, 找到多边形的周长和/或面积, 找到棱柱和圆柱体的体积.

Skill-building activities:

• All skills are developed using the concrete-to-pictorial-to-abstract method
• 掌握整数、小数、分数、百分数的算术运算
• Applying techniques of number theory
• Learning and using algebraic problem-solving approaches
• 熟悉正整数和负整数及其算术运算
• Learning basic geometric principles
• 学习周长，面积和体积的公式

Resources include:

• Math in Focus - Course I, Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt

Grades 6-7 Pre-Algebra

初级代数学生继续发展他们的数学能力通过 Math in Focus program by building and extending the skills learned in sixth grade math. 学生们学习更复杂的表达式和有符号的方程. 他们发展了识别模式和结构以及逻辑推理解决应用题所需的技能. Students study special angles such as vertical and alternate-interior angles, and are introduced to probability.

Skill-building activities:

• 发展简化多步表达式和求解多步方程的能力
• 学习正比例的知识
• 学习几何原理.

Resources include:

• Math in Focus - Course 2, Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt

Grades 7-8 Algebra I

In Algebra I, 学生运用简化表达式和解方程的能力，探索多项式和因式分解的二次表达式和方程. 他们学习在笛卡尔坐标平面上作图的概念, functions and systems of equations. 学生也要学习运用指数和根号的规则.

• Performing operations with signed numbers, including simplifying numeric and algebraic expressions
• 用各种方法解线性方程和线性方程组并画出图形，并从图形中解释信息
• 因式分解二次方程，并利用因式分解求解二次方程和代数方程
• 用代数方法建立和解决应用题
• 运用技术解决问题，进行实验，解释结果，验证结论

Resources include:

• Algebra I: A Common Core Curriculum, by Big Ideas Learning

Grade 8 Geometry

By introducing students to the principles of logical reasoning in geometry, 学生发展他们的演绎和归纳推理技能. 学生学习提供非正式的理由和论点，以及两栏证明和段落证明.

Skill-building activities:

• Reasoning and proving fundamental aspects of mathematics
• 分析二维和三维图形，包括它们的一致性和相似性
• Calculating areas and volumes
• 欣赏几何作为一个演绎系统

Resources include:

• Geometry, Holt McDougall Larson

学习数学课程 Senior School.

Grades 6-8 Music

中学音乐课程强调个人成长，并为所有学生提供理解的机会, 参与并享受音乐艺术是一生的经历. 对音乐创作过程和自我表达的研究可以培养自信心，培养对音乐历史和文化方面的鉴赏能力. All students take music classes in grades 6-8 and can choose a large ensemble participation class (Concert Band, Chorus, String/Keyboards) or General Music (music appreciation for non-performers). In addition, students may choose to audition for smaller performance ensembles (Jazz Band, Core Choir, Select Strings).

Middle School Concert Band

Middle School band emphasizes instrumental performance and ensemble playing. 学习、排练和表演适合年龄的古典和当代音乐. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系, 欣赏音乐的自我表达，将其作为人类体验不可或缺的一部分.

学生必须拥有自己的乐队乐器，并具备基本的阅读笔记的能力. 他们需要在课外练习音乐，因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in school concerts and the graduation ceremony are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 获得对他/她的乐器组的功能的认识，个人和更大的合奏
• Maintaining a discipline of practice outside of school
• Warming up
• 练习动态控制和发音
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School Chorus

中学合唱队强调声乐表演和多声部合奏演唱. 大量的古典和当代音乐被研究、排练和表演. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

之前的正式培训是不需要的, but at a minimum, 学生应该能够匹配钢琴演奏的音高, and sing a major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do). 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in rehearsals and concerts are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 调唱，和声和调合
• Developing an awareness of his/her individual function within a vocal group and in relation to the larger choir
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• Listening for interplay between and among mixed parts
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

中学弦乐/键盘合奏

弦乐/键盘合奏让学生体验小提琴, viola, 大提琴或低音提琴作为弦乐合奏练习和表演. Students should have their own instrument and possess basic note-reading skills. 因为很少有弦乐器的完整补充来完成一个完整的合奏, 键盘合成器用于提供额外的弦音(键盘演奏者也被要求演奏选定的钢琴部分). 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

This ensemble performs classical and contemporary music and occasionally a jazz-for-strings composition. 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Full participation in rehearsals and concerts is required.

Skill-building activities:

• 培养对他/她在乐器组中的个人功能以及与整体的关系的意识
• Applying proper instrument technique
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习乐团演奏,音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School General Music

General music coursework involves the basic components of rhythm, melody, harmony and musical form. 学生发展分析和讨论各种音乐体裁的技能和词汇, through class participation, musical listening, ear training, in-class singing, 乐器演奏与合作学习. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

Skill-building activities:

• Gaining music appreciation from hands-on experience
• Identifying dynamic changes, meter signature, syncopation
• 通过识别声乐和器乐音色来培养关键的听力技能, orchestral families
• 了解音乐史的发展
• 学习旋律的结构:大调和小调, melodic contour, phrases, monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic textures
• Understanding harmony: identifying tonal and atonal music, blues scale, harmonic textures, dorian and mixolydian modes
• Identifying repetition and contrast in dynamics, tempo and articulation
• Identifying verse-refrain (AB), theme and variations, subject and episode, arch, rondo, sonata-allegro, augmentation and improvisation

Resources include:

• Share the Music, McGraw Hill

了解艺术课程在 Senior School.

Grades 6-8 Physical Education

中学体育教学力求达到学生各能力水平，直接激发学生的心理运动能力, cognitive and affective growth. 该计划鼓励学生采取定期的体育活动作为保持身体健康的一种手段和通往全面健康的途径. 学生接触到各种各样的发展适当的课程，包括个人和团队体育活动, rhythm and dance activities, 有氧和力量训练活动, lifetime activities, cooperative group activities and outdoor adventure activities. The objective of the physical education program closely follows national physical education standards.

All students have one semester of PE classes and one semester of health classes. Sixth graders have PE two times per seven-day cycle, 而七、八年级的学生每学期要上三次体育课.

Skill-building activities:

• Gain competency in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
• 了解运动的概念, principles, strategies and tactics as applied to the learning of physical activities
• 了解定期参加体育活动的重要性
• 达到和保持可促进健康的身体素质
• Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings
• 了解体育活动对健康的价值, enjoyment, challenge, 自我表达和/或社会互动

了解体育项目在 Senior School.

科学课程让学生接触到他们周围世界的各种话题, through a mixture of classroom, 实验室和实地考察经验.

• In Earth Science, students explore factors that influence the global environment.
• In Life Science, 学生获得对组织和相互作用的生物体在他们的直接世界.
• In Environmental Science, 学生探索自然和非自然过程的影响, 以及地球物理成分之间的相互作用, on the environment.
• 在八年级学习几何的学生可以选择学习九年级的物理课程，而不是环境科学课程. 学生将有机会探索几个基本的物理概念，并增加他们的实验设计知识, motion and energy.

In all three years of the program, students develop written and verbal communication skills through reading, interpretation of data, and organizational and analytical-thinking activities. Computation, 解方程和绘图也是课程中重要的数学应用.

Grade 6 Earth Science

The sixth grade earth science course integrates reading, writing and thinking skills with scientific inquiry. Students conduct scientific investigations through laboratory experimentation, library research and field trips. 课程信息以翻转课堂的形式呈现，并通过课堂上的实践实验活动加强. 主题包括:科学的本质, minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils, geologic time, weather and pollution.

Skill-building activities:

• 阅读课本的一部分并做笔记
• 将课堂讨论与现实世界的例子和问题联系起来
• Studying and preparing for tests
• 用实验解决问题
• 在实验室小组中进行实验
• 通过科学调查提出问题来回答
• 在书面交流中使用科学语言
• Using the Internet and library resources to conduct research

Resources include:

• Earth and Space: Science (McGraw Hill 2019)

Grade 7 Life Science

The seventh grade life science course covers a wide range of topics and skills in the field of biology. 学生在使用科学方法进行实验的同时了解实验室设备和安全规程. 同时也介绍了细胞的组成部分, 孟德尔遗传学的原理和人体的组织层次. Students review a description of the human body systems and their functions, 同时，赌博软件还将了解六大分类领域以及科学家们用来对生物进行分类的工具.

Skill-building activities:

• 识别并安全使用实验室设备
• 学习实验报告的正确格式
• Constructing and interpreting graphs
• Writing comparison/contrast answers
• 解决概率和遗传问题
• 学习猫头鹰球，花，动物的解剖技术
• 创建并读取一个二分类键
• 根据原著写一篇研究论文

Resources include:

• Biology，斯蒂芬·诺维奇，霍尔特，莱因哈特和温斯顿2012

Grade 8 Environmental Science

八年级环境科学课程向学生介绍环境科学的一些基本概念. 学生们开始反思自己是如何影响环境的，以及如何减少自己的生态足迹. Topics include human interaction with the environment, tools and techniques for studying environmental science, the biosphere, the cycles of the ecosystems, pollution and energy usage. Students incorporate reading, 写作和思考技巧融入科学调查和传统家庭作业. 课程信息通过讲座呈现, PowerPoint presentations, projects, 演示和实践实验室活动.

Skill-building activities:

• 识别并安全使用实验室设备
• Constructing and interpreting graphs
• 阅读课本的部分内容并做笔记
• 将课堂讨论与现实世界的例子和问题联系起来
• 循序渐进的实验室程序
• Working in a lab or research group with specified roles
• 分析实验数据，构建合理的结论
• Using the Internet and library resources to conduct research

Resources include:

• Environmental Science霍顿米弗林Hardcourt出版公司., 2013

 

Grade 8 Physics 1

The eighth grade Physics 1 course places an emphasis on designing and executing well-controlled experiments, 收集一致的数据，培养分析技能, 解释和解释数据. 学生将利用牛顿力学的基本物理原理，建立和使用模型来解释自然世界中发生的现象. 研究主题包括匀速运动，加速运动，牛顿定律和能量.

Skill Building Activities:

• Designing experiments keeping dependent and independent variables in mind
• Using Vernier sensors to record data
• 分析和解释实验数据
• 在合作实验室环境下工作
• 根据实验数据撰写相关分析和结论
• 将运动和能量的概念应用到现实世界的场景中.

Resources include:

• Physics 1 Workbook

了解科学课程 Senior School.

The Middle School social studies curriculum helps students develop historical knowledge using inquiry, critical thinking, 决策能力和人际交往能力. Students cultivate an appreciation for cultural differences, historical periods, and continuity and change, while also exploring the concepts and practices of civic life. 通过各种活动，培养学生的阅读、写作、组织和分析能力.

六年级社会课:世界史

The sixth grade world history course focuses on the geography, history and cultures of Asia, Africa and Latin America. 该计划进一步分为各个单元，涵盖适合世界每个地区的主题. 每个单元都以地理介绍开始，强调位置, place, environment, movement and regions. 随后的课程集中于社会研究的六个主题中的任何一个:历史, geography, sociology, economics, political science and technology. In addition, students explore native cultures and religions of Asia, Africa and the Americas, and examine and analyze significant historical events that shaped modernity. 阅读、写作、思考和计算机技能在每个单元都有练习. 课程的目标是使学生熟悉非西方文化，并使他们熟悉人类经验的新的和不同的观点.

Skill-building activities:

• Investigating change, continuity, and resistance to change in cultures, governments, economic systems and social processes in different eras
• Exploring the relationship between belief systems and cultures in order to make comparisons and influences
• Developing critical reading skills to identify main ideas, frame of reference, fact and opinion, and bias
• Developing writing, artistic, speaking, 通过论文写作提高研究技能, 媒体技巧和跨学科的合作项目
• 培养历史和社会科学信息库，以认识过去和现在的相关联系
• Using technology for interdisciplinary research and projects

Resources include:

• 多种来源，包括互联网, videos, newspapers, magazines, novels, poems and historical fiction

Grade 7 Social Studies: U.S. History to the 20th Century

七年级的历史是以几个基本问题为指导的, 比如人们为什么移动以及人们如何影响周围环境, 学生们将探索从前殖民时代到19世纪晚期的美国历史. 本课程研究历史事件和概念之间的关系, and considers the events that shape history by viewing them from the geographic, social, political and economic perspectives.

Skill-building activities:

• Using independent research and cooperative problem-solving to form connections between the past and the present
• Integrating social studies skills and content with skills developed in English, art, science and math courses
• 以各种形式表达思想，包括艺术的、口头的和书面的形式
• Using technology for interdisciplinary research and projects

Resources include:

• 我的世界互动:美国历史，戴维森，詹姆斯·韦斯特，斯托夫，迈克尔·B. Bertolet, Jennifer L., Pearson Education, Inc. New York, New York. 2019.
• 大量的视频，dvd，地图，主要来源，报纸和杂志文章，以及互联网

Grade 8 Social Studies: U.S. History: The Modern Era

这门课程探讨了赌博软件美国身份、文化、自由和社会正义的重大问题. The primary goal of the course is to study the historical, economic, political, 以及美国从20世纪初到现代发生的技术变革. Eighth grade students examine the effects of the Civil War, the consequences of imperialism, World War I, and the years between the wars. Students also analyze World War II and its aftermath, particularly the Cold War, Civil Rights movement, Korea and Vietnam Wars, terrorism, and contemporary social problems. 这门课程比较了资本主义等各种意识形态体系, socialism, and communism, from autocratic to democratic, along with the evolution of U.S. foreign policies in dealing with the challenges of the 20th and 21st centuries. Using current and historical events, 学生探索现代联邦政府的责任和外交和国内政策决策模式.

Skill-building activities:

• 参与个人和小组学习活动，如研讨会和模拟
• 参与提供反思框架的活动, and encourage students to think critically about their experiences through exposure to a variety of viewpoints
• 评估政府和决策者的决策
• 运用探究开发历史社会科学知识, critical thinking, 决策能力和人际交往能力
• Exploring the concepts and practices of civic virtues and citizen responsibility
• Developing reading, writing, research, organizational and analytical skills

Resources include:

• 我的世界互动:美国历史，戴维森，詹姆斯·韦斯特，斯托夫，迈克尔·B. Bertolet, Jennifer L., Pearson Education, Inc. New York, New York. 2019.
• 大量的视频，dvd，地图，主要来源，报纸和杂志文章，以及互联网

了解历史课程 Senior School.

Grade 6 Study Skills

所有六年级学生都参加学习技能课程，学习和组织技能得到发展和加强. Students explore individual strengths and weaknesses, determine their learning styles and discover strategies for success in their academic and arts courses. Topics include preparing a nightly individualized study plan, specific study techniques, time management, active listening, reading textbooks, taking notes, highlighting, reviewing notes, test preparation, concentration, use of library and online sources, 管理家庭作业和自我倡导技能.

Resources include:

• The Middle School Student's Guide to Ruling the World, Susan Mulcaire
• SOAR Study Skills, Susan Woodcock Kruger
• Learning to Learn, Gloria Frender

中学世界语言课程包括拉丁语、西班牙语和汉语课程. 所有的学生将培养理解每种语言的语法和句法的技能. 该课程帮助学生建立每种语言的词汇，并与英语单词衍生词或同源词建立联系.

• 在拉丁语中，学生们可以培养正确阅读和写作的能力.
• 在西班牙语和汉语教学中，学生的听说读写能力得到了提高.

As they learn each language, students explore the geography, 汉语和西班牙语国家的历史和习俗, along with the Roman influence on Western civilization, including mythology.

Grade 6 Spanish, Latin and Chinese

在六年级，所有学生都要上三个月的西班牙语、拉丁语和普通话课程. In each class, 学生学习语言的基础, 在西班牙语和汉语中，口语和听力以及写作都很重要. At the end of sixth grade, students choose from one of the three languages to pursue for the next two years as seventh and eighth graders.

Skill-building activities:

• Speaking and listening
• Written communication
• Grammar and syntax

Grade 7 Latin

七年级的拉丁语继续介绍罗马人的语言和文化. 学生获得了广泛的拉丁语词汇，并学习了许多相关的英语衍生词. 分析技巧得到了严格的培养, 因为拉丁语为欧洲语言的语法逻辑提供了理想的基础. 学生们还通过大型项目主题单元(如神话和历史)探索罗马文化及其影响. 拉丁语的学习为学生学习其他语言提供了宝贵的基础, including English, 以及对古代历史因素的把握，这些因素继续定义着赌博软件自己的文明.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习拉丁语的语法和句法
• 熟悉语法术语和学习一门语言所需的技能
• Expanding English vocabulary by learning words that are derived from Latin
• 通过项目、阅读和课堂讨论培养历史和文化传承意识

 

Grade 7 Spanish

In seventh grade Spanish, 目的是让学生熟悉各种西班牙语国家的语言和文化. Students practice vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, which will aid them in building their Spanish speaking and listening skills. 单位涵盖全年，如问候、日常、家庭、学校等.这两种课程相辅相成，确保学生能熟练掌握西班牙语.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习词汇和语法结构
• 应用和识别各种动词的变化
• Developing writing and oral skills
• Discussing and comparing different Spanish cultures

Resources include:

• Vistas, 5th edition, 2016, Vista Higher Learning

Grade 7 Chinese

七年级汉语课程的重点是向学生介绍汉语普通话和现代中国文化. Students study basic, practical vocabulary, grammar, culture and pronunciation. This course helps students build basic speaking and listening skills while introducing Chinese characters. 学生学会表达自己，并就与自己的经历和日常生活密切相关的话题与他人交流. The units cover familiar topics such as introductions, home and family, classroom activity, shopping and numbers. 成功完成本课程后, students are proficient in the pinyin phonetic alphabet, 能背出大约60个部首和70个汉字, and able to recognize more than 200 Chinese characters. 这门课还向学生介绍了包括食物在内的中国文化元素, calligraphy, poetry, music, movies, painting and crafts.

Skill-building activities:

• 介绍并讨论与日常活动相关的词汇和语法结构
• 通过整合跨学科合作和协作来加强文化, such as computer, art and library research.
• 配对对话情境、音频活动、口语评估和项目
• 写自传，写小品
• Discuss and compare different aspects of Chinese culture

Grade 8 Latin

八年级的拉丁语学生学习高级语法和句法. Complex linguistic concepts and rhetorical devices are studied in detail. 通过翻译部分拉丁散文和创造大量的组成部分的语言, students see Latin as a means of communicating narratives, thoughts and ideas. In addition, our ongoing study of Roman culture embraces themes crucial to an adequate understanding of the modern world.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习拉丁语的语法和句法
• 熟悉语法术语和学习一门语言所需的技能
• 通过学习源自拉丁语的词汇来扩展和丰富英语词汇
• 通过项目、阅读和课堂讨论培养历史和文化传承意识

Grade 8 Spanish

In eighth grade Spanish, 学生们继续熟悉各种西班牙语国家提供的语言和文化. Students practice vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, which will aid them in building their Spanish speaking and listening skills.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习词汇和语法结构
• 应用和识别各种动词的变化
• Developing writing and oral skills
• Discussing and comparing different Spanish cultures
• Practicing short dialogues and engaging in conversations

Resources include:

• Vistas, 5th edition, 2016, Vista Higher Learning 

Grade 8 Chinese

In eighth grade Chinese, 学生们继续学习普通话和现代中国文化. Students study basic, practical vocabulary, grammar, culture, and pronunciation. The course helps students build basic speaking and listening skills while introducing Chinese characters. 学生学会表达自己，并就与自己的经历和日常生活密切相关的话题与他人交流. The units cover familiar topics such as introductions, home, and family, classroom activity, shopping, and numbers. 成功完成本课程后, students are proficient in the pinyin phonetic alphabet, 能背出大约100个部首和100个汉字, and able to recognize more than 400 Chinese characters. This class also exposes students to elements of Chinese culture including food, calligraphy, poetry, music, movies, painting, and crafts.

Skill-building activities:

• 介绍并讨论与日常活动相关的词汇和语法结构
• 通过整合跨学科合作和协作来加强文化, such as computer, art, and library research.
• 配对对话情境、音频活动、口语评估和项目
• 写自传，写小品
• Discuss and compare different aspects of Chinese culture

了解世界语言课程 Senior School.

In sixth grade, 在中学过渡期间, students receive care and guidance in the sixth grade wing, 有专门的顾问和老师帮助确保他们的成功.

Grade 6 Art

• 可能包括2D设计，绘图，绘画，拼贴，粘土，3D媒体

Grades 6-8 Athletics & Activities

At the Middle School, 赌博软件坚信，在运动场上和舞台上学到的技能和经验在生活中可以和学术成就一样重要. 赌博软件的体育和活动的联合课程为每个学生提供了包括竞争性团队运动的选择, non-competitive group sports, drama and art opportunities, as well as opportunities in math and science competitions. Every student chooses one activity in each of the three terms, 其中至少有一个选项是“移动”选项.

In athletic options, 学生由教师和外部教练指导, with the goal of providing the student with the fundamental skills and strategies of that particular sport. 学生应该为每一次练习做好准备，并充分参与每一天的练习, whether practice or a game.

 

在这些下午的活动中学到的教训包括有尊严地赢和输, grace and character. 教练们强调体育精神、毅力、团队精神和合作的重要性. Opportunities for leadership are available to all students within every team.

General competition guidelines:

• 参加竞争性活动的六年级学生每周可以有一场比赛
• Students in seventh and eighth grades will have no more than two games per week

View a list of athletics & activities

Skill-building activities:

• Demonstrate competency in the fundamental skills used in each sport/activity
• Demonstrate continued development and understanding of a particular sport/activity at each grade level
• Exhibit self-discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork, 了解每一项运动中每个人的价值
• 了解自律的价值, sportsmanship and teamwork can be applied in daily life, not only on a playing field
• 理解竞争的挑战

 

Learn about athletics at the Senior School.

 

Grade 6 Computer Science

在介绍中学技术之后, sixth-grade students venture into the world of robotics and computational thinking using Sphero robots, tape mazes, and their imaginations. After learning to solve problems using decomposition and pattern recognition, students pivot to a unit on game design using Scratch. Originally developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab, Scratch通过模块和事件让学生早期接触编程概念. 在这一年的最后，科学和计算机科学课程在火星漫游者单元上合作.  学生们将在赌博软件的3D打印实验室中使用TinkerCAD了解乐高头脑风暴机器人平台和为他们的漫游者设计组件.  

Resources include:

• 麻省理工学院媒体实验室开发的Scratch编程语言
• Sphero app-enabled robotic ball
• TinkerCAD 3D design software
• FlashForge 3D printers

Grade 6 English

In sixth grade English, 学生扩展自己作为作家, 读者和思想家们花了一年的时间来探究“什么是身份”这个问题?” Writing assignments, literature choices and vocabulary are all matched to this essential question. 学生通过非正式写作、诗歌以及正式的文学写作来练习写作和修改. Students write multi-paragraph essays after instruction on the components of effective introductions, body paragraphs and conclusions. They learn how to extract convincing examples from a text, how to write analysis that explains their importance, 以及如何得出结论，将观点应用到更大的背景中. As readers, sixth graders identify the literary elements of plot, setting, theme and characterization in multiple genres and become familiar with figurative language such as metaphor, simile, imagery, hyperbole and personification. They learn to think of books as carefully crafted artworks, discussing techniques such as foreshadowing and their effects on readers.  As part of the writing process, 学生通过创建播客和iMovie预告片等多媒体项目来探索他们对指定文本的想法. 课外核心阅读可以让学生探索和拓展自己的文学品味, and teachers match texts to individual students’ needs. 词汇教学在引入新词的同时，强调在恰当的语境中使用词义准确的词语. Class texts have included A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat, The Giver by Lois Lowry, poetry by Emily Dickinson, 以及来自不同文化传统和时代的神话和童话.

Skill-building activities:

• 写一篇正式的文章，包括引言、正文和结论
• Writing poetry and fiction
• Free writing to generate ideas for writing and for discussion
• Revising to improve content
• Proofreading to improve mechanics
• Discussing literature on metaphorical and literal levels, either in small groups, 读书会或者更大的班级
• 辨别和使用八个词性
• Working effectively with others
• Preparing for discussions, quizzes, tests, and presentations

Grade 6 Health

Sixth graders have health classes twice per seven-day cycle for one semester. Topics covered include:

• Introduction to health and wellness
• The Health Triangle
• Basic nutrition concepts
• Tobacco
• Peer pressure

Skill-building activities:

• 学习促进健康和预防疾病的概念
• Demonstrating the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• 练习增进健康的行为，以减少健康风险
• 分析文化、媒体、技术等因素对健康的影响
• Demonstrating the ability to use communication skills, 制定目标和决策以增进健康
• Advocating for personal, family and community health

Grade 6 Library

研究是六年级图书馆课程不可或缺的一部分. Through the collaboration of the library and classroom, students learn to identify, locate, access, 评估和使用特定于学术学科的信息. Students use Destiny Quest, the library catalog, 和其他读者咨询网站搜索, review and recommend books. Specific information skills such as defining research topics, using note cards, 引用资源和评估网站是研究的关键组成部分. 学生通过核心阅读获得文学鉴赏能力, book talks, genre studies, borrowing, annual book fair and author visits. Students use multiple literacies and technologies to create and share projects.

Grade 6 Math

In sixth grade math, 学生利用数学方法对数学过程如何以及为什么起作用形成理解 Math in Focus: Singapore Math curriculum. 学生学习掌握整数的算术运算, decimals, fractions and percents. 他们学习和应用包括质因数分解在内的数论, GCF, LCM, square roots and square numbers, and are introduced to positive and negative integers. From the beginning of the course, students use algebraic approaches to solve equations, inequalities and word problems, 同时学习几何的基础知识, 如测量线段和角度, 找到多边形的周长和/或面积, 找到棱柱和圆柱体的体积.

Skill-building activities:

• All skills are developed using the concrete-to-pictorial-to-abstract method
• 掌握整数、小数、分数、百分数的算术运算
• Applying techniques of number theory
• Learning and using algebraic problem-solving approaches
• 熟悉正整数和负整数及其算术运算
• Learning basic geometric principles
• 学习周长，面积和体积的公式

Resources include:

• Math in Focus - Course I, Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt

Grades 6-8 Music

中学音乐课程强调个人成长，并为所有学生提供理解的机会, 参与并享受音乐艺术是一生的经历. 对音乐创作过程和自我表达的研究可以培养自信心，培养对音乐历史和文化方面的鉴赏能力. All students take music classes in grades 6-8 and can choose a large ensemble participation class (Concert Band, Chorus, String/Keyboards) or General Music (music appreciation for non-performers). In addition, students may choose to audition for smaller performance ensembles (Jazz Band, Core Choir, Select Strings).

Middle School Concert Band

Middle School band emphasizes instrumental performance and ensemble playing. 学习、排练和表演适合年龄的古典和当代音乐. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系, 欣赏音乐的自我表达，将其作为人类体验不可或缺的一部分.

学生必须拥有自己的乐队乐器，并具备基本的阅读笔记的能力. 他们需要在课外练习音乐，因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in school concerts and the graduation ceremony are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 获得对他/她的乐器组的功能的认识，个人和更大的合奏
• Maintaining a discipline of practice outside of school
• Warming up
• 练习动态控制和发音
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School Chorus

中学合唱队强调声乐表演和多声部合奏演唱. 大量的古典和当代音乐被研究、排练和表演. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

之前的正式培训是不需要的, but at a minimum, 学生应该能够匹配钢琴演奏的音高, and sing a major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do). 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in rehearsals and concerts are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 调唱，和声和调合
• Developing an awareness of his/her individual function within a vocal group and in relation to the larger choir
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• Listening for interplay between and among mixed parts
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

中学弦乐/键盘合奏

弦乐/键盘合奏让学生体验小提琴, viola, 大提琴或低音提琴作为弦乐合奏练习和表演. Students should have their own instrument and possess basic note-reading skills. 因为很少有弦乐器的完整补充来完成一个完整的合奏, 键盘合成器用于提供额外的弦音(键盘演奏者也被要求演奏选定的钢琴部分). 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

This ensemble performs classical and contemporary music and occasionally a jazz-for-strings composition. 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Full participation in rehearsals and concerts is required.

Skill-building activities:

• 培养对他/她在乐器组中的个人功能以及与整体的关系的意识
• Applying proper instrument technique
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习乐团演奏,音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School General Music

General music coursework involves the basic components of rhythm, melody, harmony and musical form. 学生发展分析和讨论各种音乐体裁的技能和词汇, through class participation, musical listening, ear training, in-class singing, 乐器演奏与合作学习. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

Skill-building activities:

• Gaining music appreciation from hands-on experience
• Identifying dynamic changes, meter signature, syncopation
• 通过识别声乐和器乐音色来培养关键的听力技能, orchestral families
• 了解音乐史的发展
• 学习旋律的结构:大调和小调, melodic contour, phrases, monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic textures
• Understanding harmony: identifying tonal and atonal music, blues scale, harmonic textures, dorian and mixolydian modes
• Identifying repetition and contrast in dynamics, tempo and articulation
• Identifying verse-refrain (AB), theme and variations, subject and episode, arch, rondo, sonata-allegro, augmentation and improvisation

Resources include:

• Share the Music, McGraw Hill

Grades 6-8 Physical Education

中学体育教学力求达到学生各能力水平，直接激发学生的心理运动能力, cognitive and affective growth. 该计划鼓励学生采取定期的体育活动作为保持身体健康的一种手段和通往全面健康的途径. 学生接触到各种各样的发展适当的课程，包括个人和团队体育活动, rhythm and dance activities, 有氧和力量训练活动, lifetime activities, cooperative group activities and outdoor adventure activities. The objective of the physical education program closely follows national physical education standards.

All students have one semester of PE classes and one semester of health classes. Sixth graders have PE two times per seven-day cycle, 而七、八年级的学生每学期要上三次体育课.

Skill-building activities:

• Gain competency in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
• 了解运动的概念, principles, strategies and tactics as applied to the learning of physical activities
• 了解定期参加体育活动的重要性
• 达到和保持可促进健康的身体素质
• Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings
• 了解体育活动对健康的价值, enjoyment, challenge, 自我表达和/或社会互动

Grade 6 Earth Science

The sixth grade earth science course integrates reading, writing and thinking skills with scientific inquiry. Students conduct scientific investigations through laboratory experimentation, library research and field trips. 课程信息以翻转课堂的形式呈现，并通过课堂上的实践实验活动加强. 主题包括:科学的本质, minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils, geologic time, weather and pollution.

Skill-building activities:

• 阅读课本的一部分并做笔记
• 将课堂讨论与现实世界的例子和问题联系起来
• Studying and preparing for tests
• 用实验解决问题
• 在实验室小组中进行实验
• 通过科学调查提出问题来回答
• 在书面交流中使用科学语言
• Using the Internet and library resources to conduct research

Resources include:

• Earth and Space: Science (McGraw Hill 2019)

Grade 6 Study Skills

所有六年级学生都参加学习技能课程，学习和组织技能得到发展和加强. Students explore individual strengths and weaknesses, determine their learning styles and discover strategies for success in their academic and arts courses. Topics include preparing a nightly individualized study plan, specific study techniques, time management, active listening, reading textbooks, taking notes, highlighting, reviewing notes, test preparation, concentration, use of library and online sources, 管理家庭作业和自我倡导技能.

Resources include:

• The Middle School Student's Guide to Ruling the World, Susan Mulcaire
• SOAR Study Skills, Susan Woodcock Kruger
• Learning to Learn, Gloria Frender

六年级社会课:世界史

The sixth grade world history course focuses on the geography, history and cultures of Asia, Africa and Latin America. 该计划进一步分为各个单元，涵盖适合世界每个地区的主题. 每个单元都以地理介绍开始，强调位置, place, environment, movement and regions. 随后的课程集中于社会研究的六个主题中的任何一个:历史, geography, sociology, economics, political science and technology. In addition, students explore native cultures and religions of Asia, Africa and the Americas, and examine and analyze significant historical events that shaped modernity. 阅读、写作、思考和计算机技能在每个单元都有练习. 课程的目标是使学生熟悉非西方文化，并使他们熟悉人类经验的新的和不同的观点.

Skill-building activities:

• Investigating change, continuity, and resistance to change in cultures, governments, economic systems and social processes in different eras
• Exploring the relationship between belief systems and cultures in order to make comparisons and influences
• Developing critical reading skills to identify main ideas, frame of reference, fact and opinion, and bias
• Developing writing, artistic, speaking, 通过论文写作提高研究技能, 媒体技巧和跨学科的合作项目
• 培养历史和社会科学信息库，以认识过去和现在的相关联系
• Using technology for interdisciplinary research and projects

Resources include:

• 多种来源，包括互联网, videos, newspapers, magazines, novels, poems and historical fiction

Grade 6 Spanish, Latin and Chinese

在六年级，所有学生都要上三个月的西班牙语、拉丁语和普通话课程. In each class, 学生学习语言的基础, 在西班牙语和汉语中，口语和听力以及写作都很重要. At the end of sixth grade, students choose from one of the three languages to pursue for the next two years as seventh and eighth graders.

Skill-building activities:

• Speaking and listening
• Written communication
• Grammar and syntax

In seventh grade, 学生面临新的学术挑战和责任，同时每天与指导老师会面，帮助他们成功地走出六年级的过渡时期.

Grade 7 Art

• 可能包括2D设计，版画，3D设计，雕塑/组装，视频，绘图

Grades 6-8 Athletics & Activities

At the Middle School, 赌博软件坚信，在运动场上和舞台上学到的技能和经验在生活中可以和学术成就一样重要. 赌博软件的体育和活动的联合课程为每个学生提供了包括竞争性团队运动的选择, non-competitive group sports, drama and art opportunities, as well as opportunities in math and science competitions. Every student chooses one activity in each of the three terms, 其中至少有一个选项是“移动”选项.

In athletic options, 学生由教师和外部教练指导, with the goal of providing the student with the fundamental skills and strategies of that particular sport. 学生应该为每一次练习做好准备，并充分参与每一天的练习, whether practice or a game.

 

在这些下午的活动中学到的教训包括有尊严地赢和输, grace and character. 教练们强调体育精神、毅力、团队精神和合作的重要性. Opportunities for leadership are available to all students within every team.

General competition guidelines:

• 参加竞争性活动的六年级学生每周可以有一场比赛
• Students in seventh and eighth grades will have no more than two games per week

View a list of athletics & activities

Skill-building activities:

• Demonstrate competency in the fundamental skills used in each sport/activity
• Demonstrate continued development and understanding of a particular sport/activity at each grade level
• Exhibit self-discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork, 了解每一项运动中每个人的价值
• 了解自律的价值, sportsmanship and teamwork can be applied in daily life, not only on a playing field
• 理解竞争的挑战

 

Learn about athletics at the Senior School.

 

Grade 7 Computer Science

To begin the year, 七年级的学生将学习解决问题的本质，以及如何将计算机集成到这个过程中.  然后他们将转向计算机编程和应用程序设计.  帮助引入条件语句等编程元素, functions, and variables, students will develop web apps in Javascript using Code.org's Applab. Then, students end the unit by developing a mobile app in Javascript that solves a real-world problem for a peer.  Mini-units in the Spring will also cover topics about digital privacy and safety in an increasingly online world. To end the year, 学生们通过使用Micro:bit和蜂鸟微控制器来开发摇摇欲坠的机器人，从而获得了电路和机器人技术的速成班. 

Resources include:

• Sphero Robotics and Lightning Lab
• Code.org计算机科学原理课程
• Code.org AppLab
• 微:比特和蜂鸟微控制器

Grade 7 English

Empathy, the ability to share and understand the feelings of others is one of humanity’s greatest strengths. Literature is inherently empathetic; it allows us to step into another person’s shoes and experience his or her life first-hand. In Form 1 English, we will delve into the importance of empathy and the conditions under which it is encouraged or diminished. 

通过赌博软件对共情文本的研究, 学生将通过解读文本以获得更深层的含义，并研究各种文学技巧的使用，来建立他们的精读和文学分析技能. As for writing, 学生将发展对自己作为作者的理解，并提高必要的修改技能，以创建精心设计和有见解的提交. 创造性和叙述性的写作作业也将允许学生将他们的课外兴趣和个人经验带入课堂. 语法和词汇教学将直接与写作联系在一起, as students will be expected to regularly apply grammar skills and new vocabulary terms to their own writing.

While in class, students will frequently engage in reader’s theater, gallery walks, Socratic Seminars, 以及其他结构化的课堂讨论, 通过参与，让他们在学习中扮演积极的角色, empathetic listeners, and critical thinkers. 创意项目将帮助学生建立与其他学科和现实生活的联系. 每月选择一篇核心阅读文本，让学生享受最喜欢的类型, challenge themselves, and explore new areas of interest. 

Class texts have included The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Refugee by Alan Gratz, The Pearl by John Steinbeck, Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds, and a drama unit featuring works by Shakespeare and Dickens. 

Skill-building activities:

• 写作正式的分析段落
• Writing formal multi-paragraph analytical essays that defend a thesis statement
• 引用恰当的证据来证明一个论点
• 结合文学和修辞技巧的创造性写作
• 修改以完善内容和机制
• 通过日常词汇学习来积累词汇
• 辨别句子结构中词性的各种功能
• Identifying and using clauses and punctuation in various sentence types
• 注释文本以记录个人的回答，提出问题，并分析更深层的含义
• 准备讨论和苏格拉底研讨会
• Studying for quizzes and tests

Grade 7 Health

7年级在一个学期内，每7天上3次健康课. Topics covered include:

• Review of health concepts
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Illegal drugs
• Addiction and the nervous system

Skill-building activities:

• 学习促进健康和预防疾病的概念
• Demonstrating the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• 练习增进健康的行为，以减少健康风险
• 分析文化、媒体、技术等因素对健康的影响
• Demonstrating the ability to use communication skills, 制定目标和决策以增进健康
• Advocating for personal, family and community health

Grade 7 Library

Research continues to be an integral part of the seventh grade library program. 图书馆和教室的持续合作使学生能够建立在先前的信息搜集技能的基础上. Specific information research skills such as evaluating sources of information for bias and credibility, executing database searches, using footnotes and citations, 识别剽窃和建立参考书目都是建立在以前学习的技能上的. 学生被介绍到GoodReads, 一个读者咨询网站，促进书籍的分享和讨论. Students’ appreciation of literature is further enriched through projects, annual book fair, author visits and genre studies.

Grades 6-7 Pre-Algebra

初级代数学生继续发展他们的数学能力通过 Math in Focus program by building and extending the skills learned in sixth grade math. 学生们学习更复杂的表达式和有符号的方程. 他们发展了识别模式和结构以及逻辑推理解决应用题所需的技能. Students study special angles such as vertical and alternate-interior angles, and are introduced to probability.

Skill-building activities:

• 发展简化多步表达式和求解多步方程的能力
• 学习正比例的知识
• 学习几何原理.

Resources include:

• Math in Focus - Course 2, Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt

Grades 7-8 Algebra I

In Algebra I, 学生运用简化表达式和解方程的能力，探索多项式和因式分解的二次表达式和方程. 他们学习在笛卡尔坐标平面上作图的概念, functions and systems of equations. 学生也要学习运用指数和根号的规则.

• Performing operations with signed numbers, including simplifying numeric and algebraic expressions
• 用各种方法解线性方程和线性方程组并画出图形，并从图形中解释信息
• 因式分解二次方程，并利用因式分解求解二次方程和代数方程
• 用代数方法建立和解决应用题
• 运用技术解决问题，进行实验，解释结果，验证结论

Resources include:

• Algebra I: A Common Core Curriculum, by Big Ideas Learning

Grades 6-8 Music

中学音乐课程强调个人成长，并为所有学生提供理解的机会, 参与并享受音乐艺术是一生的经历. 对音乐创作过程和自我表达的研究可以培养自信心，培养对音乐历史和文化方面的鉴赏能力. All students take music classes in grades 6-8 and can choose a large ensemble participation class (Concert Band, Chorus, String/Keyboards) or General Music (music appreciation for non-performers). In addition, students may choose to audition for smaller performance ensembles (Jazz Band, Core Choir, Select Strings).

Middle School Concert Band

Middle School band emphasizes instrumental performance and ensemble playing. 学习、排练和表演适合年龄的古典和当代音乐. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系, 欣赏音乐的自我表达，将其作为人类体验不可或缺的一部分.

学生必须拥有自己的乐队乐器，并具备基本的阅读笔记的能力. 他们需要在课外练习音乐，因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in school concerts and the graduation ceremony are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 获得对他/她的乐器组的功能的认识，个人和更大的合奏
• Maintaining a discipline of practice outside of school
• Warming up
• 练习动态控制和发音
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School Chorus

中学合唱队强调声乐表演和多声部合奏演唱. 大量的古典和当代音乐被研究、排练和表演. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

之前的正式培训是不需要的, but at a minimum, 学生应该能够匹配钢琴演奏的音高, and sing a major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do). 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in rehearsals and concerts are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 调唱，和声和调合
• Developing an awareness of his/her individual function within a vocal group and in relation to the larger choir
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• Listening for interplay between and among mixed parts
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

中学弦乐/键盘合奏

弦乐/键盘合奏让学生体验小提琴, viola, 大提琴或低音提琴作为弦乐合奏练习和表演. Students should have their own instrument and possess basic note-reading skills. 因为很少有弦乐器的完整补充来完成一个完整的合奏, 键盘合成器用于提供额外的弦音(键盘演奏者也被要求演奏选定的钢琴部分). 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

This ensemble performs classical and contemporary music and occasionally a jazz-for-strings composition. 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Full participation in rehearsals and concerts is required.

Skill-building activities:

• 培养对他/她在乐器组中的个人功能以及与整体的关系的意识
• Applying proper instrument technique
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习乐团演奏,音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School General Music

General music coursework involves the basic components of rhythm, melody, harmony and musical form. 学生发展分析和讨论各种音乐体裁的技能和词汇, through class participation, musical listening, ear training, in-class singing, 乐器演奏与合作学习. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

Skill-building activities:

• Gaining music appreciation from hands-on experience
• Identifying dynamic changes, meter signature, syncopation
• 通过识别声乐和器乐音色来培养关键的听力技能, orchestral families
• 了解音乐史的发展
• 学习旋律的结构:大调和小调, melodic contour, phrases, monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic textures
• Understanding harmony: identifying tonal and atonal music, blues scale, harmonic textures, dorian and mixolydian modes
• Identifying repetition and contrast in dynamics, tempo and articulation
• Identifying verse-refrain (AB), theme and variations, subject and episode, arch, rondo, sonata-allegro, augmentation and improvisation

Resources include:

• Share the Music, McGraw Hill

Grades 6-8 Physical Education

中学体育教学力求达到学生各能力水平，直接激发学生的心理运动能力, cognitive and affective growth. 该计划鼓励学生采取定期的体育活动作为保持身体健康的一种手段和通往全面健康的途径. 学生接触到各种各样的发展适当的课程，包括个人和团队体育活动, rhythm and dance activities, 有氧和力量训练活动, lifetime activities, cooperative group activities and outdoor adventure activities. The objective of the physical education program closely follows national physical education standards.

All students have one semester of PE classes and one semester of health classes. Sixth graders have PE two times per seven-day cycle, 而七、八年级的学生每学期要上三次体育课.

Skill-building activities:

• Gain competency in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
• 了解运动的概念, principles, strategies and tactics as applied to the learning of physical activities
• 了解定期参加体育活动的重要性
• 达到和保持可促进健康的身体素质
• Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings
• 了解体育活动对健康的价值, enjoyment, challenge, 自我表达和/或社会互动

Grade 7 Life Science

The seventh grade life science course covers a wide range of topics and skills in the field of biology. 学生在使用科学方法进行实验的同时了解实验室设备和安全规程. 同时也介绍了细胞的组成部分, 孟德尔遗传学的原理和人体的组织层次. Students review a description of the human body systems and their functions, 同时，赌博软件还将了解六大分类领域以及科学家们用来对生物进行分类的工具.

Skill-building activities:

• 识别并安全使用实验室设备
• 学习实验报告的正确格式
• Constructing and interpreting graphs
• Writing comparison/contrast answers
• 解决概率和遗传问题
• 学习猫头鹰球，花，动物的解剖技术
• 创建并读取一个二分类键
• 根据原著写一篇研究论文

Resources include:

• Biology，斯蒂芬·诺维奇，霍尔特，莱因哈特和温斯顿2012

Grade 7 Social Studies: U.S. History to the 20th Century

七年级的历史是以几个基本问题为指导的, 比如人们为什么移动以及人们如何影响周围环境, 学生们将探索从前殖民时代到19世纪晚期的美国历史. 本课程研究历史事件和概念之间的关系, and considers the events that shape history by viewing them from the geographic, social, political and economic perspectives.

Skill-building activities:

• Using independent research and cooperative problem-solving to form connections between the past and the present
• Integrating social studies skills and content with skills developed in English, art, science and math courses
• 以各种形式表达思想，包括艺术的、口头的和书面的形式
• Using technology for interdisciplinary research and projects

Resources include:

• 我的世界互动:美国历史，戴维森，詹姆斯·韦斯特，斯托夫，迈克尔·B. Bertolet, Jennifer L., Pearson Education, Inc. New York, New York. 2019.
• 大量的视频，dvd，地图，主要来源，报纸和杂志文章，以及互联网

Grade 7 Latin

七年级的拉丁语继续介绍罗马人的语言和文化. 学生获得了广泛的拉丁语词汇，并学习了许多相关的英语衍生词. 分析技巧得到了严格的培养, 因为拉丁语为欧洲语言的语法逻辑提供了理想的基础. 学生们还通过大型项目主题单元(如神话和历史)探索罗马文化及其影响. 拉丁语的学习为学生学习其他语言提供了宝贵的基础, including English, 以及对古代历史因素的把握，这些因素继续定义着赌博软件自己的文明.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习拉丁语的语法和句法
• 熟悉语法术语和学习一门语言所需的技能
• Expanding English vocabulary by learning words that are derived from Latin
• 通过项目、阅读和课堂讨论培养历史和文化传承意识

 

Grade 7 Spanish

In seventh grade Spanish, 目的是让学生熟悉各种西班牙语国家的语言和文化. Students practice vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, which will aid them in building their Spanish speaking and listening skills. 单位涵盖全年，如问候、日常、家庭、学校等.这两种课程相辅相成，确保学生能熟练掌握西班牙语.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习词汇和语法结构
• 应用和识别各种动词的变化
• Developing writing and oral skills
• Discussing and comparing different Spanish cultures

Resources include:

• Vistas, 5th edition, 2016, Vista Higher Learning

Grade 7 Chinese

七年级汉语课程的重点是向学生介绍汉语普通话和现代中国文化. Students study basic, practical vocabulary, grammar, culture and pronunciation. This course helps students build basic speaking and listening skills while introducing Chinese characters. 学生学会表达自己，并就与自己的经历和日常生活密切相关的话题与他人交流. The units cover familiar topics such as introductions, home and family, classroom activity, shopping and numbers. 成功完成本课程后, students are proficient in the pinyin phonetic alphabet, 能背出大约60个部首和70个汉字, and able to recognize more than 200 Chinese characters. 这门课还向学生介绍了包括食物在内的中国文化元素, calligraphy, poetry, music, movies, painting and crafts.

Skill-building activities:

• 介绍并讨论与日常活动相关的词汇和语法结构
• 通过整合跨学科合作和协作来加强文化, such as computer, art and library research.
• 配对对话情境、音频活动、口语评估和项目
• 写自传，写小品
• Discuss and compare different aspects of Chinese culture

In eighth grade, students begin to prepare for their move to the Senior School. 他们定期与顾问和老师见面，并逐渐成熟和专注.

Grade 8 Art

• May include drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, assemblage, 3D media

Grades 6-8 Athletics & Activities

At the Middle School, 赌博软件坚信，在运动场上和舞台上学到的技能和经验在生活中可以和学术成就一样重要. 赌博软件的体育和活动的联合课程为每个学生提供了包括竞争性团队运动的选择, non-competitive group sports, drama and art opportunities, as well as opportunities in math and science competitions. Every student chooses one activity in each of the three terms, 其中至少有一个选项是“移动”选项.

In athletic options, 学生由教师和外部教练指导, with the goal of providing the student with the fundamental skills and strategies of that particular sport. 学生应该为每一次练习做好准备，并充分参与每一天的练习, whether practice or a game.

 

在这些下午的活动中学到的教训包括有尊严地赢和输, grace and character. 教练们强调体育精神、毅力、团队精神和合作的重要性. Opportunities for leadership are available to all students within every team.

General competition guidelines:

• 参加竞争性活动的六年级学生每周可以有一场比赛
• Students in seventh and eighth grades will have no more than two games per week

View a list of athletics & activities

Skill-building activities:

• Demonstrate competency in the fundamental skills used in each sport/activity
• Demonstrate continued development and understanding of a particular sport/activity at each grade level
• Exhibit self-discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork, 了解每一项运动中每个人的价值
• 了解自律的价值, sportsmanship and teamwork can be applied in daily life, not only on a playing field
• 理解竞争的挑战

 

Learn about athletics at the Senior School.

 

Grade 8 Computer Science

The Form II year takes a closer look at the process of problem-solving with a problem-based curriculum (PBL). 在这一年的开始，学生们将设计一个机器人来解决他们家庭中的一个问题. They will also take a look at how algorithms and computational thinking can help throughout the design process.  然后，赌博软件转向数据素养单元，让学生们看看他们的公共数据(包括有意的和无意的)如何影响他们的生活.  然后，学生们将在设计团队中为六年级学生创建一个web应用程序，以帮助提高数据意识. To end the year, 学生们将使用乐高头脑风暴机器人和3D打印技术来解决现实世界中的搜索和救援任务. 他们的任务是设计和打印机器人的机动能力和提取设备，以帮助在恶劣环境中救援灾民. 

Resources include:

• Lego Mindstorms Robotics Kit
• 微:比特和蜂鸟微控制器
• TinkerCAD 3D design software
• FlashForge 3D printers

Grade 8 English

In eighth grade English, 学生通过提问来考察文学和世界，从而锻炼批判性思维, “What is justice?” Formal and informal writing assignments as well as the literature selections answer this essential question. 学生们在撰写成熟的分析性文章的同时，也磨练了他们的正式写作技巧. They acquire mastery of the five-paragraph form as well as other organizational structures for writing. 学生们从不同的文本中收集证据, 他们继续在正式工作中加强分析, discussing symbolism, authors’ choices, 以及历史和传记背景. 作为读者，八年级学生经常练习合作讨论. Through frequent Socratic Seminars, 学生考虑不同的观点，并学会以多维的方式考察文学. Students all participate in projects that provide authentic audiences and require a direct engagement in society. 从采访大屠杀幸存者到阅读当前全球冲突的证词, students see the literature discourse as part of a larger social context. 每个八年级学生在一年中至少独立完成九篇课文, 这种阅读的自主性让学生能够探索新的文化和体裁. 词汇教学向学生介绍古典词根，为他们迎接新的学术挑战做好准备. Class texts may include: It’s Trevor Noah by Trevor Noah, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Night by Elie Wiesel, and Maus by Art Spiegelman.

Skill-building activities:

• 撰写和编辑正式的分析性文章
• Creative writing through short memoir pieces or poetic forms such as sonnets
• Peer editing and teacher-conferencing with drafting
• Grammar instruction to elevate tone and style in writing
• Crafting evidence-based inferences when discussing literature
• 通过从属句和复合句进行句子组合
• 在讨论和小组阅读中培养积极倾听的技巧
• Increasing stamina and engagement with independent reading

Grade 8 Health

8年级在一个学期内，每7天上3次健康课. Topics covered include:

• Advanced nutrition concepts related to sports performance
• Body Image and the effects of media
• Eating disorders
• Male and female anatomy
• Teen relationships
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• HIV

Skill-building activities:

• 学习促进健康和预防疾病的概念
• Demonstrating the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services
• 练习增进健康的行为，以减少健康风险
• 分析文化、媒体、技术等因素对健康的影响
• Demonstrating the ability to use communication skills, 制定目标和决策以增进健康
• Advocating for personal, family and community health

Grade 8 Library

八年级图书馆的目标是让学生更独立地利用图书馆进行研究和阅读. Guided review of research skills and available resources, both print and non-print, 为学生在图书馆和教室之间进行自主的图书馆工作做准备. Specific skills such as sophisticated search strategies, website evaluation, 数据库检索和引用以及合理使用信息支持课堂学习. 在中学的最后一年，赌博软件鼓励学生通过阅读更具挑战性的小说和非小说类书籍来拓展自己的阅读能力. This is executed through the use of teacher and student recommendations, GoodReads advisory website, 多图书馆借阅和项目，促进和审查文献.

Grades 7-8 Algebra I

In Algebra I, 学生运用简化表达式和解方程的能力，探索多项式和因式分解的二次表达式和方程. 他们学习在笛卡尔坐标平面上作图的概念, functions and systems of equations. 学生也要学习运用指数和根号的规则.

• Performing operations with signed numbers, including simplifying numeric and algebraic expressions
• 用各种方法解线性方程和线性方程组并画出图形，并从图形中解释信息
• 因式分解二次方程，并利用因式分解求解二次方程和代数方程
• 用代数方法建立和解决应用题
• 运用技术解决问题，进行实验，解释结果，验证结论

Resources include:

• Algebra I: A Common Core Curriculum, by Big Ideas Learning

Grade 8 Geometry

By introducing students to the principles of logical reasoning in geometry, 学生发展他们的演绎和归纳推理技能. 学生学习提供非正式的理由和论点，以及两栏证明和段落证明.

Skill-building activities:

• Reasoning and proving fundamental aspects of mathematics
• 分析二维和三维图形，包括它们的一致性和相似性
• Calculating areas and volumes
• 欣赏几何作为一个演绎系统

Resources include:

• Geometry, Holt McDougall Larson

Grades 6-8 Music

中学音乐课程强调个人成长，并为所有学生提供理解的机会, 参与并享受音乐艺术是一生的经历. 对音乐创作过程和自我表达的研究可以培养自信心，培养对音乐历史和文化方面的鉴赏能力. All students take music classes in grades 6-8 and can choose a large ensemble participation class (Concert Band, Chorus, String/Keyboards) or General Music (music appreciation for non-performers). In addition, students may choose to audition for smaller performance ensembles (Jazz Band, Core Choir, Select Strings).

Middle School Concert Band

Middle School band emphasizes instrumental performance and ensemble playing. 学习、排练和表演适合年龄的古典和当代音乐. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系, 欣赏音乐的自我表达，将其作为人类体验不可或缺的一部分.

学生必须拥有自己的乐队乐器，并具备基本的阅读笔记的能力. 他们需要在课外练习音乐，因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in school concerts and the graduation ceremony are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 获得对他/她的乐器组的功能的认识，个人和更大的合奏
• Maintaining a discipline of practice outside of school
• Warming up
• 练习动态控制和发音
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School Chorus

中学合唱队强调声乐表演和多声部合奏演唱. 大量的古典和当代音乐被研究、排练和表演. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

之前的正式培训是不需要的, but at a minimum, 学生应该能够匹配钢琴演奏的音高, and sing a major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do). 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Participation in rehearsals and concerts are required.

Skill-building activities:

• 调唱，和声和调合
• Developing an awareness of his/her individual function within a vocal group and in relation to the larger choir
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• Listening for interplay between and among mixed parts
• 练习大型合奏进步，音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

中学弦乐/键盘合奏

弦乐/键盘合奏让学生体验小提琴, viola, 大提琴或低音提琴作为弦乐合奏练习和表演. Students should have their own instrument and possess basic note-reading skills. 因为很少有弦乐器的完整补充来完成一个完整的合奏, 键盘合成器用于提供额外的弦音(键盘演奏者也被要求演奏选定的钢琴部分). 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

This ensemble performs classical and contemporary music and occasionally a jazz-for-strings composition. 学生们应该在课外练习音乐, 因为他们的成绩将反映他们在每个评分阶段和整个学年的进步水平. Full participation in rehearsals and concerts is required.

Skill-building activities:

• 培养对他/她在乐器组中的个人功能以及与整体的关系的意识
• Applying proper instrument technique
• 阅读和解释乐谱
• Executing rhythmic and tempo indications accurately
• Interpreting dynamics and paying attention to proper phrasing
• 通过手势或指挥棒的音乐指示
• 练习乐团演奏,音乐才能
• Building performance experience, technique and etiquette

Middle School General Music

General music coursework involves the basic components of rhythm, melody, harmony and musical form. 学生发展分析和讨论各种音乐体裁的技能和词汇, through class participation, musical listening, ear training, in-class singing, 乐器演奏与合作学习. 鼓励学生理解音乐与历史的关系，并欣赏音乐的自我表达作为人类经验的一个组成部分.

Skill-building activities:

• Gaining music appreciation from hands-on experience
• Identifying dynamic changes, meter signature, syncopation
• 通过识别声乐和器乐音色来培养关键的听力技能, orchestral families
• 了解音乐史的发展
• 学习旋律的结构:大调和小调, melodic contour, phrases, monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic textures
• Understanding harmony: identifying tonal and atonal music, blues scale, harmonic textures, dorian and mixolydian modes
• Identifying repetition and contrast in dynamics, tempo and articulation
• Identifying verse-refrain (AB), theme and variations, subject and episode, arch, rondo, sonata-allegro, augmentation and improvisation

Resources include:

• Share the Music, McGraw Hill

Grades 6-8 Physical Education

中学体育教学力求达到学生各能力水平，直接激发学生的心理运动能力, cognitive and affective growth. 该计划鼓励学生采取定期的体育活动作为保持身体健康的一种手段和通往全面健康的途径. 学生接触到各种各样的发展适当的课程，包括个人和团队体育活动, rhythm and dance activities, 有氧和力量训练活动, lifetime activities, cooperative group activities and outdoor adventure activities. The objective of the physical education program closely follows national physical education standards.

All students have one semester of PE classes and one semester of health classes. Sixth graders have PE two times per seven-day cycle, 而七、八年级的学生每学期要上三次体育课.

Skill-building activities:

• Gain competency in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
• 了解运动的概念, principles, strategies and tactics as applied to the learning of physical activities
• 了解定期参加体育活动的重要性
• 达到和保持可促进健康的身体素质
• Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings
• 了解体育活动对健康的价值, enjoyment, challenge, 自我表达和/或社会互动

Grade 8 Environmental Science

八年级环境科学课程向学生介绍环境科学的一些基本概念. 学生们开始反思自己是如何影响环境的，以及如何减少自己的生态足迹. Topics include human interaction with the environment, tools and techniques for studying environmental science, the biosphere, the cycles of the ecosystems, pollution and energy usage. Students incorporate reading, 写作和思考技巧融入科学调查和传统家庭作业. 课程信息通过讲座呈现, PowerPoint presentations, projects, 演示和实践实验室活动.

Skill-building activities:

• 识别并安全使用实验室设备
• Constructing and interpreting graphs
• 阅读课本的部分内容并做笔记
• 将课堂讨论与现实世界的例子和问题联系起来
• 循序渐进的实验室程序
• Working in a lab or research group with specified roles
• 分析实验数据，构建合理的结论
• Using the Internet and library resources to conduct research

Resources include:

• Environmental Science霍顿米弗林Hardcourt出版公司., 2013

 

Grade 8 Physics 1

The eighth grade Physics 1 course places an emphasis on designing and executing well-controlled experiments, 收集一致的数据，培养分析技能, 解释和解释数据. 学生将利用牛顿力学的基本物理原理，建立和使用模型来解释自然世界中发生的现象. 研究主题包括匀速运动，加速运动，牛顿定律和能量.

Skill Building Activities:

• Designing experiments keeping dependent and independent variables in mind
• Using Vernier sensors to record data
• 分析和解释实验数据
• 在合作实验室环境下工作
• 根据实验数据撰写相关分析和结论
• 将运动和能量的概念应用到现实世界的场景中.

Resources include:

• Physics 1 Workbook

Grade 8 Social Studies: U.S. History: The Modern Era

这门课程探讨了赌博软件美国身份、文化、自由和社会正义的重大问题. The primary goal of the course is to study the historical, economic, political, 以及美国从20世纪初到现代发生的技术变革. Eighth grade students examine the effects of the Civil War, the consequences of imperialism, World War I, and the years between the wars. Students also analyze World War II and its aftermath, particularly the Cold War, Civil Rights movement, Korea and Vietnam Wars, terrorism, and contemporary social problems. 这门课程比较了资本主义等各种意识形态体系, socialism, and communism, from autocratic to democratic, along with the evolution of U.S. foreign policies in dealing with the challenges of the 20th and 21st centuries. Using current and historical events, 学生探索现代联邦政府的责任和外交和国内政策决策模式.

Skill-building activities:

• 参与个人和小组学习活动，如研讨会和模拟
• 参与提供反思框架的活动, and encourage students to think critically about their experiences through exposure to a variety of viewpoints
• 评估政府和决策者的决策
• 运用探究开发历史社会科学知识, critical thinking, 决策能力和人际交往能力
• Exploring the concepts and practices of civic virtues and citizen responsibility
• Developing reading, writing, research, organizational and analytical skills

Resources include:

• 我的世界互动:美国历史，戴维森，詹姆斯·韦斯特，斯托夫，迈克尔·B. Bertolet, Jennifer L., Pearson Education, Inc. New York, New York. 2019.
• 大量的视频，dvd，地图，主要来源，报纸和杂志文章，以及互联网

Grade 8 Latin

八年级的拉丁语学生学习高级语法和句法. Complex linguistic concepts and rhetorical devices are studied in detail. 通过翻译部分拉丁散文和创造大量的组成部分的语言, students see Latin as a means of communicating narratives, thoughts and ideas. In addition, our ongoing study of Roman culture embraces themes crucial to an adequate understanding of the modern world.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习拉丁语的语法和句法
• 熟悉语法术语和学习一门语言所需的技能
• 通过学习源自拉丁语的词汇来扩展和丰富英语词汇
• 通过项目、阅读和课堂讨论培养历史和文化传承意识

Grade 8 Spanish

In eighth grade Spanish, 学生们继续熟悉各种西班牙语国家提供的语言和文化. Students practice vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, which will aid them in building their Spanish speaking and listening skills.

Skill-building activities:

• 学习词汇和语法结构
• 应用和识别各种动词的变化
• Developing writing and oral skills
• Discussing and comparing different Spanish cultures
• Practicing short dialogues and engaging in conversations

Resources include:

• Vistas, 5th edition, 2016, Vista Higher Learning 

Grade 8 Chinese

In eighth grade Chinese, 学生们继续学习普通话和现代中国文化. Students study basic, practical vocabulary, grammar, culture, and pronunciation. The course helps students build basic speaking and listening skills while introducing Chinese characters. 学生学会表达自己，并就与自己的经历和日常生活密切相关的话题与他人交流. The units cover familiar topics such as introductions, home, and family, classroom activity, shopping, and numbers. 成功完成本课程后, students are proficient in the pinyin phonetic alphabet, 能背出大约100个部首和100个汉字, and able to recognize more than 400 Chinese characters. This class also exposes students to elements of Chinese culture including food, calligraphy, poetry, music, movies, painting, and crafts.

Skill-building activities:

• 介绍并讨论与日常活动相关的词汇和语法结构
• 通过整合跨学科合作和协作来加强文化, such as computer, art, and library research.
• 配对对话情境、音频活动、口语评估和项目
• 写自传，写小品
• Discuss and compare different aspects of Chinese culture