Academics

6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are scheduled for an 8-period day.

Students with Exceptionalities and Gifted students participate in classes designated by their IEPs.

Grading Scale:

6th Grade students receive letter grades.

All other students:

A - 93-100

B - 85-92

C - 75-84

D - 67-74

F - 0-66

Course Offerings by Grade

All 7th grade students take a 2-hour block of English/language arts, math or Acceleration to Algebra*, science, social studies, physical education, and two electives for possible high school credit. All 7th graders will take IBCA (Introduction to Business Computer Applications) and will choose another elective. Elective choices include: art, chorus, band, agriculture, and study skills. Students in need of interventions will be scheduled for study skills.

*Students must qualify to take Acceleration to Algebra.

8th Grade

All 8th grade students take a 2-hour block of English/language arts, Pre-Algebra or Algebra I*, science, social studies, physical education, and two electives for possible high school credit. All 8th graders will take Quest for Success and will choose another elective. Elective choices include: art, chorus, band, agriculture, and study skills. Students in need of interventions will be scheduled for study skills.

*Students must qualify to take Algebra I.