The curriculum is modified to challenge the abilities of our GATE students, including those who are GATE identified and students who have been recognized by their teachers as high achieving. 7th Grade World History Seminar offers the same course outline as 7th Grade World History with instruction and activities designed to meet the needs of our Seminar students. The class is aligned with the state framework and standards and includes components in fitness, skill building activities and knowledge such as sports and health. Students participate in a variety of activities that involve problem solving techniques and cooperative skills. Physical education is designed to contribute to the mental, physical, social and emotional growth of each child.
Teachers emphasize sportsmanship, fair play, physical fitness and social interaction.
In the Resource Specialist Program, academic support is given to students who receive instruction in the regular education classroom for the majority of the school day. Those students who qualify for the Special Day Class Program receive instruction from special education teachers in Reading, English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. A variety of teaching strategies are utilized to accommodate the different learning needs of these students. This one-year advanced band class is offered to 7th graders with one or more years experience on the instrument selected to play in Band. The one-year course is located in the Jostens Reading Lab and uses the Jostens computer program which allows students to work at their own pace and at their individual level.