Middle School Curriculum Overview Introduction Curriculum Overview Middle School Introduction District 196 offers students a comprehensive educational program, with high academic standards and expectations. The districtwide middle school curriculum described on the following pages ensures students in grades 6-8 will meet the same basic learning goals at each of the district's six middle schools. An Enhanced Learning Program that combines critical and creative thinking skills with regular classroom activities for gifted and talented students.
Teachers modify curriculum to meet the needs of advanced learners.
Basic skills programs , which provide tutoring for students who have difficulty with language, reading or math. Chemical abuse prevention programs that help students, in partnership with parents and the community, develop the capacity to make informed decisions about important factors in their lives, including the use of chemicals. Sixth grade students receive 26 weekly lessons taught by selected high school seniors trained in group facilitation, and chemical abuse prevention philosophy and strategies. Our district supports local healthy communities initiatives aimed at enhancing developmental assets for our youth.