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2021
It’s a journey between elementary and high school… a time of change for kids- and their families- that includes discovery:● of knowledge● of themselves● of the people around them and how they fit in
Middle CollegeHigh School LifeElementary
Newton’s teachers and administrators
GET middle schoolers and know how
to GUIDE their journey.
At Newton, our mission is to help ALL students grow and succeed by making important discoveries about academics, themselves and their community- inside and outside of Newton.
Academic Excellence
Community Pride
Individual Growth
DISCOVERY
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Math 6
Math 7
Math 7
Math 8
Math 8
Algebra
Math 8 Algebra Geometry
Math 80 minutes every day!
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Lang. Arts 6
Lang. Arts 7
Lang. Arts 8
Accel. Lang.Arts 7
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Language Arts 80 minutes every day!
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Everyone will have a summer reading assignment.ALL students need to read a minimum of TWO books
over the summer and fill out the document associated with that assignment.
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Nature of ScienceLab ProceduresScientific Method
Classification (5 Kingdoms)Ecology (how life on earth interacts)Renewable and Non-renewable sourcesConstructive and Destructive forces on Earth (focusing on rock cycle)Chemistry
Solid/liquid/gasDensityParts of an atom
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Western Hemisphere Native American
Civilizations Genocide
Personal Finance Literacy
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Western Hemisphere Native American
Civilizations Genocide Personal Finance Literacy (PFL)
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Physical Education will be part of the elective rotation
Physical Fitness and Health are Lifetime Goals
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Track and Field
ArcheryThe Upper Limit (Climbing Wall)VolleyballBasketballFlag FootballFitness LabHealth (Nutrition, Heart Rates, 5 Components of Physical Fitness)
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STEM (Science—Technology—Engineering—Math)
21st Century Skills & Technology LiteracyCritical Thinking & ReasoningCollaborationInventionSelf DirectionInformation LiteracyProblem Solving
6 Areas of STEM: Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing, Communication, Alternative Energy, Bio Technology17
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Intro to 2 & 3 Dimensional Art TheoryPlanningProcessEvaluation
Understanding the elements of art & designHow to view, understand, & interpret a piece of artworkIntroduction to the process of critiqueUse of various media and projects to practice and enhance fine motor skills
Collographs, weaving, painting techniques, clay19
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Learning How to SingUsing your voiceFollowing a piece of musicSinging in 2 & 3 part harmonyFundamental of music theoryPerformance preparation, audience awareness & concert etiquette
Basic Acting SkillsUsing your voice, face, and bodyPortraying a characterImprovisation, pantomime & storytellingDramatic interpretation
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Focus 1—Culture
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Geography of the Spanish speaking world & its impact on our language and cultureImportance of learning other languages in today’s worldExploring cultural diversity and its importance
Focus 2—The LanguageBasic Vocabulary & Grammar
Dates,Weather, Seasons, Colors, Numbers, Alphabet,PronunciationBasic expressions of likes, dislikes, school and family related phrases
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Read & Write Music Play a brass, woodwind, string or
percussion instrumentUse music technologyPerform music from various time periods and genresPerformance opportunities
Large group—band, orchestraSolos and small ensembles
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Monday(Odd)
Tuesday(Even)
Wednesday(All)
Thursday(Even)
Friday(Odd)
1 – Lang Arts 2 – Lang Arts 1 – Lang Arts 2 – Lang Arts
2 – Lang Arts 1 – Lang Arts
3 – Social Studies 4 – Science
3 – SocialStudies
4 – Science4 – Science
3 – Social Studies
5 – Math 6 – Math5 – Math6 – Math 6 – Math 5 – Math
7 – PE/Health 8 – Band 7 – PE/Health8 – Band 7 – PE/Health 8 – Band
Study Hall Study Hall Homeroom Study Hall Knight Time
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Intervention (Mondays,Tuesdays, Thursdays) targeted to specific student need. Timely and focused. OR Study Hall
Flexible schedule that changes quickly to allow for teachers to quickly respond to student needs!Enrichment (Fridays) based on student suggested topics ranging from Create a Comic Book and Debate to Yoga and Archery.32
Space ExplorationLip Sync BattleArtistic ExpressionGardeningRube Goldberg MachinesUltimate FrisbeeIgnite NewtonTeam Sports
DuctivitiesPiñata MakingYogaT-Shirt DesignZentangleFair ShakeHistory Of FilmArchery
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March 12-17:
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April 2nd:April 6th:
April 21-30:
August 10:August 13:
Registration information presentedto students at their elementary schoolsIncoming Parent Night 7:00-9:00 PM Instrument Screening Night 5:30-7:00 PM
Incoming 6th grade students visit NMS for tours & registrationApril 21st - Lenski,April 28th - Franklin and Sandburg April 30th- PeabodyLocker set upFirst Day of School!
Sports:Fall- TrackWinter- Basketball, wrestlingSpring- Girls’ volleyball
Clubs and other activities: ArtWEB NJHSJazz BandIf you want to create your own- go for it!
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