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Intermediate School - Academic Curriculum
Courses labeled as "General" are for students identified in need of Learning Support.
Participation in courses labeled as "Advanced" is governed by established criteria.
Courses Offered:

English 7
Advanced English 7
English 8
Advanced English 8
Science 7
Advanced Science 7
Science 8
Advanced Science 8
Physical Science 8
Math 7
Pre Algebra 7
Advanced Math 7
Math 8
Pre Algebra 8
Algebra 1
Advanced Math 8
Social Studies 7
Social Studies 8
Spanish I
7 Family and Consumer Science
Tech Ed. Art 7
Boys Physical Education 7
Girls Physical Education 7
Boys Physical Education 8
Girls Physical Education 8

 Boys Health 8
Girls Health 8
Reading 7
Reading 8
Band 7
Band 8
Chorus 7
Chorus 8
Music Appreciation 7
General English 7
General English 8
General Science 7
General Science 8
General Math 7
General Math 8
General Social Studies 7
General Social Studies 8
General Reading 7
General Reading 8
General Health 8
Academic Curriculum - 7th Grade



1. English 7, Advanced English 7, or General English 7 (All English courses are 5 days/week)

2. Social Studies 7, or General Social Studies 7 (All Social Studies courses are 5 days/week)

3. Science 7, Advanced Science 7, or General Science 7 (All Science courses are 5 days/week)

4. Math 7, Pre Algebra 7, Advanced Math 7, or General Math 7 (All Math courses are 5 days/week)

5. Reading 7, or General Reading 7 (All Reading courses are 5 days/week)

6. Tech Ed. (1 report period, 5 days/week)

7. Family and Consumer Science (1 report period, 5 days/week)

8. Art (1 report period, 5 days/week)

9. Keyboarding (1 report period, 5 days/week)

10. Physical Education 7 (2 days/week)

11. Band 7 (5 days/week), Chorus 7 (5 days/week), or Music Appreciation (3 days/week)
Academic Curriculum - 8th Grade

1. English 8, Advanced English 8, or General English 8 (All English courses are 5 days/week)

2. Social Studies 8, or General Social Studies 8 (All Social Studies courses are 5 days/week)

3. Science 8, Advanced Science 8, Physical Science 8, or General Science 8 (All Science courses are 5 days/week)

4. Math 8, Pre Algebra 8, Advanced Math 8, Algebra I, or General Math 8 (All Math courses are 5 days/week)

5. Spanish I or Reading 8, or General Reading 8 (All Spanish I and Reading courses are 5 days/week)

6. Physical Education (2days/week)

7. Health 8, or General Health 8 (All Health courses are 3 days/week)

8. Band 8 (5 days/week), or Chorus 8 (5 days/week)
Criteria for "Advanced" Classes


1. Classes titled as "Advanced" are offered in both 7th and 8th grade. The areas in which they are offered are Mathematics, Science, and English.

2. Those students identified as meeting the criteria through standardized test scores, placement exams, earned subject grades as well as school psychologist and teacher recommendation may be enrolled.

3. The maximum number of students permitted in each section of a class designated as "Advanced" is 15.

4. The maximum number of 15 students per class will be exceeded if there are more than 15 students who fit criteria 2.
Intermediate School Activity Period

  1. Student usage of the library. (Monday thru Friday)
  2. Peer tutoring program in the cafeteria. (Monday thru Thursday)
  3. Support classes for mainstreamed Learning Support students. (Monday thru Friday)
  4. Team meetings for the Student Assistance Program. (Friday)
  5. Student store in the cafeteria. (Tuesday, Thursday)
  6. Remedial help and test make-up for students scheduled on an "as needed" basis by individual teachers. (Monday thru Friday)
  7. Vocal ensemble rehearsal. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  8. Jazz band rehearsal. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  9. Make-up of missed Vocal lessons. (Monday), Instrumental (Friday).
  10. Gym class make-up. (Wednesday)
  11. Fitness Club. (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
  12. Student Council meeting. (Every other Friday)
  13. School newspaper staff meetings. (Thursday)
  14. National Math League Contest. (As needed)
  15. Math Counts team practice. (As needed)
  16. Honor Roll Breakfasts. (Three times/year)
  17. Guitar Club. (Friday)
  18. Keyboarding make-up. (Tuesday)
  19. Team Read. (Monday)

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