{"id":3879,"date":"2020-04-30T17:11:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T21:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/?page_id=3879"},"modified":"2020-05-20T15:07:31","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T19:07:31","slug":"jms-7th-grade-curriculum-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/academics\/counseling-center\/2022-2023-oar\/jms-7th-grade-curriculum-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"JMS 7th Grade Curriculum Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-0\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<h2 class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Jefferson Middle School<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Grade <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">CURRICULUM GUIDE <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">20<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">20<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">2021<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7th Grade Curriculum Overview and Picking Academics\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0tgFt8dgUZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>To see the full playlist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLBX9jG90vAUmr3dqcu_OXUCyWrc4XGA2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To see the PDF version of this guide in a new tab, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/05\/JMS-7th-Grade-Curriculum-Guide-with-video-links-2020-2021-1b.pdf\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-0\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">****************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">**********<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">**********<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">SEVENTH GRADE <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">REQUIRED <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">COURSES<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">English-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade English Language Arts\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JDkvdhWa40w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students read a range of literature in order to improve comprehension, learn grammar through <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">literature, develop their vocabularies, and encourage their appreciation of superior writing. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Standards <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">emphasize the connection between reading and writing and f<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ocus on developing the student\u2019s ability to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">fully comprehend complex text including making connections, learning to cite evidence, and recognizing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">inconsistent or flawed reasoning. The reading\/writing connection will be strengthened as students learn <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">to ap<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ply critical reading skills when writing arguments, informative\/explanatory essays, and narratives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced English<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade English Language Arts Advanced\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8EXqvKfj7MQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced English proceeds at a more challenging <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">pace. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Sixth<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade teachers will recommend students for this <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">course<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Mathematics<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hAhXaX-fPJs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students review and expand their knowledge of the operations of whole and rational numbers <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">by applying these operations to simple algebraic processes. Later, their ability to perform operations <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">with <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">fractions and decimals is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">advanced through a more the<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">oretical approach using the properties of numbers, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">algebraic processes and word problems. Percent and proportion problems are also covered. <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced Math<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Math Advanced\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q9HBJSCfqWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced math <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">proceeds at an accelerated pace. It is a pre<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">algebra course. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students begin <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">eigh<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade math with an introduction to Algebra. Students evaluate algebraic expressions, solve one<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">two<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">step equations, solve and graph inequalities, and graph functions. Instruction also includes areas such as <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">integers, geometry, rational numbers, anal<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">yzing data, problem solving, perimeter, and area. All computational <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">skills, such as operations with fractions, decimals, and percents, are reviewed throughout the course. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Sixth<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade teachers recommend students for this <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">course<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Algebra<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Algebra\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BkhU5k4_svk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Algebra <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is a cou<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">rse for students showing innate talent and advanced mathematic skills. It is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">designed for students who have mastered arithmetic skills and who intend to pursue a four<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">or five<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">year <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8220;advanced track&#8221; math curriculum in high school. Students in Algebra are <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">expected to maintain an average <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade of &#8220;B&#8221;. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">If students maintain a \u201cB\u201d or above they are eligible to receive a high school math credit. This will <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">not count as one of the four math classes required for graduation. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Sixth<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade teachers recommend <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">students for this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">World History and Geography: The Middle Ages to the Exploration of the Americas-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Social Studies\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N8seMd-I9Kk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Seventh grade students will explore the social, cultural, geographical, political and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">technological changes that occurred after <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">the fall of the Roman Empire and in Medieval Europe. Students will <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">also study the period from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century, including the Southwest Asia and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Northern Africa, West Africa, China, and Japan, but with a heavier emphasis on western c<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ivilization in Europe <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">during the Renaissance. Students will compare and contrast the history and geography of civilizations that <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">were developing concurrently throughout these continents during medieval times. They will examine the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">growth in economic intera<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ctions among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and commodities. Students will analyze geography\u2019s influence on the development of these civilizations as <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">they continue their study. Seventh grade students will end the yea<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">r by examining the Meso<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">American and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Andean civilizations, and the age of European explorations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Science<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Science\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/erOHN68fSZQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Seventh grade science covers aspects of physical, life, and earth science.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Physical science concepts <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">include atomic structure, states of matter, substances and mixtures, and the periodic table.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Cell structure, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">heredity, photosynthesis and respiration, an<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">d human body systems are key topics addressed in life <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">science.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Earth science concentrates on the atmosphere and human activities that affect climate.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Inquiry and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">technology are embedded throughout the curriculum.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Seventh grade science is designed as a l<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">aboratory <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">enhanced course to offer students a variety of \u201chands <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">on\u201d experiences. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Physical Education<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade PE\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z1F5KeX__vs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The physical education program is an instructional class that teaches students the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">fundamentals of team sports, the importance of regular physical fitness, and lifetime wellness activities.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Emphasis <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is placed on activities that condition students in phy<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">sical strength and endurance as well as the development of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">coordination and physical skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students are required to have a set of physical education clothes for <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">participation.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Required PE clothes consist of mid<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">thigh length shorts with an elastic band <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or drawstring, a solid <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">white, solid gray, solid royal blue, solid yellow, OR any Jefferson Eagles t<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">shirt, athletic socks, and a pair of tennis <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">shoes.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Per JMS dress code, no spandex\/compression leggings, pants, or capris are allowed to be worn in PE <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">class<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">es.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students also have the opportunity to have their own PE locker, which requires a combination <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">lock.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students are required to participate and dress out in proper physical education clothes.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students must <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">have a written note from a physician to be excu<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">sed from PE.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">****************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">**********<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">**********<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">Courses Alternating with <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">grade P. E. classes:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Art<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7th Grade Art examples\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B6PghSEwTf8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students learn about the elements and principles of design through analyzing famous artwork as well as <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">their own art. Students will be required to complete a still<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">life drawing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">demonstrating their observational skills <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and their understanding of how the elements and principles are used in their drawing.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">STEM (<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Bridge Design<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">)<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">This class will learn to utilize the 9 step <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">design process as the students will be <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">challenged to solve problems. The problem solving system along with hands on projects like the balsa bridge <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and tower will <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">be <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">our projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Career Exploration-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Career Exploration Rotation\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s0ZqpV5X6ZM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Creativity for Careers <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is designed to assist students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in practicing creative skills <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">necessary to excel in future coursework and occupations.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students will learn about existing high school, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">college, and career pathways, and how to successfully transition into them.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">In Oak Ridge schools we are <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">implementing Pro<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ject<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Based Learning (PBL) as an engaging instructional approach for learning these 21st <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">century career skills. This course will emphasize academic learning goals and competencies that focus <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">specifically on exercising creativity in careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Computer <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Applications<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Computer Apps\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/33Dn1d3TAiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade classes will rotate through the computer class for one nine week period. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">During the nine weeks students will learn to manipulate the following programs: MS Word, Excel, and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">PowerPoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\"><strong>STEM<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade STEM\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XkBAg-OEp7E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students will spend the 9 weeks designing and building a balsa wood tress bridge, utilizing design principles and construction techniques essential in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">*********************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">*****************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">***********<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">************<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">SEVENTH GRADE ELECTIVE COURSE<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">S<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">**Attention: Elective courses are ONLY available if a student is not in the RTI (Response to Intervention) <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">program for Reading or Math. If a student is placed in RTI, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">they will be removed from their elective until <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">they have shown growth in the supported subject area. Should you have any questions concerning RTI, a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">student\u2019s placement, or how a student can move out of RTI, please contact Stephanie Hope or John Smith <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">at 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">65<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">425<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">9301. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Art- Year Long<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7th Grade Art examples Year Class\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LR0tyZoAY0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Art 7 includes art production, aesthetics, criticism, and art history. Students will also have the opportunity to broaden their appreciation for visual art through a trip a local museum during the school year. Students exhibit their work in local, regional, and national exhibits and competitions. The year-long class is divided into media units: drawing, painting, sculpture, computer graphics, commercial art and printmaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Band<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cGYNShTPeHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students with a year or more of Band experience will prepare a wide variety of band music for evening <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">concerts, school assemblies, ball games, festivals, and competitions. Through these experiences, students will <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">continue to develop <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">their musicianship skills. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">In addition to a band method book, each student is required to have black dress pants, black socks, and black dress <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">shoes to complete the band uniform.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Percussionists must have a prescribed set of mallets and accessories.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">As <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">p<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">art of the course grade, students are expected to attend all scheduled band events<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students have the opportunity <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to participate in East Tennessee School Band clinics, solo<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ensemble and concert festivals as well as an out of town <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">competition performance.T<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">he band instructor\u2019s recommendation is required to take this course. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Seventh <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">graders with no prior <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">band experience that are interested in joining band should contact the band director.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Chorus<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Chorus\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BM3no4lr-xA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The primary focus of Chorus 7 is performing choral music <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in concert. Students will learn the basics of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">singing in the traditional choral method, including reading and interpreting choral music notation, developing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">breath control, singing scales, sight<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">singing, harmonizing, expanding vocal range, and maintainin<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">g vocal health<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">As <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">part of the course grade, students are expected to perform in concerts, some of which occur outside of school <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">hours<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. All choir students are required to have black dress shoes; boys also need black dress pants<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">A few <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">previously worn girls\u2019 sh<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">oes are available to borrow<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Project Lead the Way (PLTW)\/Aeronautics<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Project Lead the Way (PLTW)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lqn-_2rE9Y0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Aeronautics\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nIkmlNx_Oh4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Combined class incorporating coding, math, science, engineering, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and flying skills with multiple types of drones and model airplanes.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students will learn about f<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">light safety <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">requirements for flying Unmanned Aerial Systems and Vehicles and eventually design, build, and 3D print <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">their own drones. Students will also fly various types of drones ranging from entry level drones the advanced <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">drones. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Computerd Aided Drafting (CAD) will be a major <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">point of emphasis with students building foundational skills for 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Grade <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">PLTW. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Stud<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ents that take PLTW\/Aeronautics <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in the 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade and PLTW in 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade can earn 1 high <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">school credit with completion of an EOC (High School Level End of Course Exam)<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Career Exploration<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Career Year Long\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mk8QQZtLuP0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">This class can only be taken once in 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Career Exploration <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is designed to assist students in discovering their persona<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">l strengths and abilities, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">understanding the opportunities available to help them excel in different career areas. Students will develop <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">technical career skills such as resume building and oral\/written communications. Upon completion of this <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">course, studen<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ts will know and exhibit a wide range of soft skills such as teamwork, creative thinking, and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">problem solving. Students will take a deeper dive into exploring high school, college, and career pathways, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and how to successfully transition into them. This cou<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">rse utilizes <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Project<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Based Learning (PBL) as an <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">engaging instructional approach, placing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">equal emphasis on academic learning goals and the soft skills that <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">employers across all industries have identified as essential for career success.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Orchestra<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zIH_f6lj7dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Orchestra 7 is for students with some prior string instrument experience. Students learn bowing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">techniques, vibrato, shifting, good sound production, and proper intonation. Students play in perform<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ances at <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">school and in area concerts. Orchestra students participate in East Tennessee school orchestra events as well as <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">travel to an out<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">of<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">state orchestra competition. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">*<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The orchestra director&#8217;s recommendation is required for this class. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Introduction to Business and Marketing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7\/8-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade Introduction to Business and Marketing\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O3qma6P9pok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Real Life Application elective that focuses on every day skills that are needed to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">succeed in the business world. Students will recognize the need to set goals and w<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ill pursue those goals in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">their virtual world from getting their first job to retirement. Students will learn to fill out forms, apply for a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">job, and balance a checkbook. Students will gain an understanding of credit in activities such as buying a car <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">an<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">d a home. Students will experience the need for creating and maintaining a budget using basic accounting <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">skills. Students will study supply &amp; demand, free enterprise, technological <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">a<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">wareness, technical writing, not <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">taking, and basic communication skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">High school credit is available for this course now upon successful <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">completion of an end of course assessment. Students may only earn one credit for this course either as a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grader.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">World Languages- French or Spanish<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade French\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zortZER1pQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Spanish\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mEeAXYA2WqE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students are able to enroll in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Spanish 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">French 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">for the 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade years, provided <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">they are in strong academic standing and have received a teacher recommendation. The Level 1 course begins in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade and finishes at the end of the 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade year*. While this course spans two academic year<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">s, it is the same <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">course and curriculum as Level 1 Spanish or French at Oak Ridge High School. This two<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">year program is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">designed for younger students to master Level 1 proficiency at a slower pace, while maintaining the rigors of a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">high school course. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">At the end of the 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade year, students will take an End<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">of<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Course exam. Passing the EOC exam and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">maintaining an A or B in the class will enable students to earn a high school Level 1 credit in Spanish or <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">French**. Choosing to accept credit is opti<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">onal. If the student declines credit, the student will still be able <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to advance to the next language level at Oak Ridge High School, provided he\/she has the recommendation <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">of his\/her World Language teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">*Students are unable to enroll in 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade Sp<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">anish or French if they were not previously enrolled in the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade Spanish or French class. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">**Students need 2 high school language credits, of the same language as a graduation requirement. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">are highly encourage <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to take more than 2 years of a language, especially if they are planning on attending <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">college.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Study Hall<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade Study Hall Core Focus\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Dk0fvX8FZI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Study Hall is design<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ed to teach students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">various academic skills necessary <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">for success at the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">middle <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">sch<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ool <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">level. Students can receive help <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in organization, note<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">taking, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">planning study time, active study strategies, and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade averaging. They are encouraged to take increasing personal responsibility for their own learning. Small <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grou<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">p setting allows for <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">individual problem solving and trouble<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">shoot<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ing with <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">everyday academic o<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">bstacles. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">S<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">tuden<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ts are <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">enrolled based on greatest academic need<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Geographic Information Systems-<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS 7th Grade Geographic Information Systems (GIS)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5MRe2LJr72E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Starting this year, a new GIS course is being offered. This class will provide students in learning how geospatial technologies are used in multiple STEM career fields and occupations. Careers in this field are projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations with future job prospects likely to be excellent. Specifically, students will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools; such as, Google: Tours, My Maps, and Spreadsheets and ArcGIS Online, considered the world\u2019s GIS leader, to create interactive digital maps. During the third grading period, students will create an original ArcGIS Online \u2018Story Map\u2019 that can be entered into the Tennessee Story Mapping Competition. In the past, JMS students have won this competition and received national recognition for their maps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-1\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*********************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*******************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">***<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">CLASSES RECOMMENDED BY TEACHER FOR EXTRA SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">RTI <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">(Response to Intervention) <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is a multi<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">tier approach to the early identification and support of students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">with learning needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 1- <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">The Whole Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">In the general education classroom; the teacher measures everyone\u2019s skills. This is known as a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">universal <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">screening <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">that is given 3 times a year to the whole school (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to determine the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">students that fall at the 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">percentile or below for extra Tier 1 support<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">. If your child falls at or below <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">t<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">he 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">percentile your child will be placed in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 class in the areas of Math or English to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">provide more support because they are performing below their grade level. The screening helps the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">teacher work with students in small groups based on their <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">skill levels. The school will let you know if <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">your child is struggling and will update you on his\/her RTI progress. In some schools, the majority of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">students need Tier 1 instructional support because their reading and math skills are not at grade level. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">D<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">uring the intervention, the RTI team monitors students\u2019 progress to see who might need additional <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">support. Many students respond successfully to Tier 1 support and achieve grade<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">level expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 2- <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Small Group Interventions (25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">11<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">pe<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">rcentile)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade RTI Reading\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iudldKpqnJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th Grade RTI Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jE0qx4mhvF8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">If your child isn\u2019t making adequate progress in Tier 1, he\/she will start to receive more targeted help. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">This is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in addition <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to the regular classroom instruction (Tier 1), not a replacement for it. Tier 2 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">interventions take place <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">every <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">day <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">during <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">a designated period and students won\u2019t miss any core instruction in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">the classroom. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">During these extra help sessions, he\/she will be taught in small groups using a different method than in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 1 because the first method wasn\u2019t successful. The teacher may also ask <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">you to work with your child <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">at home on certain skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The school will monitor your child\u2019s progress so it\u2019s clear whether the Tier 2 intervention is helping <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">through 4 \u00bd week progress reports sent by the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 3: Intensive Interventions (at or below <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">10<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-4\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Typically, only a small percentage of the class will require Tier 3 support. In many schools, though, that <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">number is much higher. If your child needs Tier 3 support, it will be tailored to his\/her needs. Every day <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">he\/she will receive one<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">on<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">one instruction or work in very small groups.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Your child will continue to spend most of the day in the general education classroom. If he\/she doesn\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">make adequate progress in Tier 3, it\u2019s likely that the school will recommend <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">an evaluation for special <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">education services<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Core Focus<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">(English or Math) This class <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">for those students that score <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">close to the 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">percentile or the teacher <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">has identified will benefit from extra support with current core classes. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">will be able to work on <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">homework intermittently during the week and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">may need re<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">teaching of Tier 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jefferson Middle School 7th Grade CURRICULUM GUIDE 2020&#8211;2021 To see the full playlist, click here. 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