Middle School 2019- 2020

LMP’s Unique Middle School Focus

•Focus on building self-esteem and providing a supportive,nurturing environment for social and emotional growth

•Our 21st century programs meet students where they are byregularly incorporating technology into the curriculum

•Develop a strong foundation in Math, Reading, and Writing

•Emphasize development of high level critical thinking andanalysis skills

Technology in Middle SchoolBring Your Own Device Program

• Students are required to bring a laptop to schoolevery day.

•Technology reinforces face-to-face instruction in orderto enhance the learning experience.

•Students will develop the skills needed tobecome proficient in technology.

MakerSpace• Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, or STEAM are obtainable, real world, and hands-on.

• Students participate in cross-curricular STEAM activities.

• State of the art technology such as a 3D printer, laser cutter, and Clear Touch interactive board

• Ideas become reality using various materials and tools.

• Collaboration, innovation, and discoveries are physical and virtual possibilities.

Griffin Connect

• Griffin Connect is a website used by the LMP community to enhance communication.

• Teachers use Griffin Connect to post weekly lesson plans and assignments. Weekly plans will be posted

to Griffin Connect for the upcoming week by 5:00pm each Sunday.

• Teachers also use Griffin Connect for posting grades and attendance. Assignments will be promptly

graded and posted to Griffin Connect.

To ensure a collaborative and student-centered experience, Lake Mary Prep uses

Griffin Connect: lakemaryprep.myschoolapp.com

6th Grade Schedule1.Math 1, Math 2, or Pre-Algebra2.Earth Science3.English 64.Geography/World Cultures5.World Language Trimester Wheel: Chinese, French, Spanish

6.Writing Skills7.Electives (two choices)8.Thursday: Advisory Groups

7th Grade Schedule1. Math 2, Pre-Algebra, or Algebra 12. Life Science3. English 74. World History/Civics5. Foreign Language: Chinese 1A, French 1A, Spanish 1A6. Writing Skills7. Electives (two choices)8. Thursday: Advisory Groups

8th Grade Schedule1. Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1*, Geometry*2. Physical Science3. English 84. American History5. Foreign Language: Chinese 1B, French 1B, Spanish 1B6. Elective (two choices)7. Physical Education/Health*8. Thursday: Advisory Groups* - High School Credit

Language Arts Program Starting in middle school, the English department at Lake Mary Preparatory School prepares students through critical reading, writing, thinking, and speaking using literature and non-fiction texts from a variety of disciplines. We are committed to engaging our students with classics, modern works, non-fiction, and high-interest pieces. Sixth-grade students transition into middle school through Pearsonʼs My Prospectives and Sadlierʼs Vocabulary Workshop programs. These resources promote student-centered learning through whole-class, small-group, interactive, and independent learning. Students build literacy skills including how to close read and annotate for increased comprehension, identify character/plot evolution, extend and utilize elevated vocabulary, research, and write analytically

Writing ProgramLake Mary Prep’s Middle School Writing 6 and 7 courses provide students with opportunities to develop their skills as writers, supplemental to the Language Arts 6 and 7 curriculum. The Writing 6 course focuses on the understanding and application of the six steps of the writing process: prewriting, writing, revising, evaluating, editing, and publishing. Students apply their knowledge of language (vocabulary and mechanics) to a variety of writing assignments and projects, many of which are cross-curricular, to strengthen their skills in writing and critical thinking. Student achievement is measured through a variety of formative and summative assessments that consist of individual writing assignments, group writing assignments, creative projects, oral and visual presentations, technology-based projects, and a final writing portfolio. The Writing 7 course emphasizes non- fiction critical writing, including MLA formatting, research, outlining, thesis development, and use of textual evidence as support. Parenthetical citations and bibliographies are also mastered. Skills developed in our writing program are used across curriculum throughout middle and upper school.

Skills Emphasized:

•Writing Mechanics:Understanding of spelling,capitalization, punctuationand usage conventions

•Writing Concepts andSkills:Understanding of thecomponents of effectivewritten composition

Math ProgramResearch shows that students develop essential quantitative and algebraic reasoning skills at different paces. Therefore, rather than offering grade level classes, Lake Mary Prep’s Middle School offers non-grade specific mathematics courses. This allows students to begin their mathematics track according to what is developmentally appropriate for each individual. A hallmark of our middle school math program is our emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, and algebraic readiness.

Skills Emphasized: • Conceptual understanding of mathematics,

application of mathematical knowledge tosolve problems, and the ability to computeor estimate solutions

• The ability to communicate in the languageof mathematics

• The ability to analyze mathematicalconcepts and principles, to makegeneralizations, and to compare quantitiesmathematically

• Development of problem solving andoperations skills with variables, equationsand algebraic geometry

Course 1 Course 2 Pre-Algebra

Social Studies ProgramThe objectives of the Social Studies program in the Middle School are to facilitate the understanding of good citizenship and the importance of active involvement in the global community, while preparing the students thoroughly for the rigors of Upper School. These objectives are accomplished through the study of World Cultures, Geography, U.S. Civics, and U.S. History in grades 6 through 8. Study is enhanced with a focus on critical thinking and analysis, a vigorous writing program, and implementation of technology.

6th Grade: World Cultures

7th Grade: World Geography & Civics

8th Grade: American History

Science ProgramLake Mary Prep’s Middle School Science courses offer students the opportunity to develop as active and engaged scientists. Learning essential science skills with an emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is an important part of the middle school. Frequent science lab opportunities provide an environment for students to perform experiments, collect, and record data enabling the development of critical thinking and analysis skills. Students develop an understanding of the scientific process necessary to reflect insightfully on their hypotheses and make essential cause and effect connections. Student achievement is measured through a variety of assessments that consist of lab experiences, group work, research writing, data analysis, and technology based projects.

World Language Skills Emphasized:

• Interpretive Listening• Interpretive Reading

• Interpersonal Communication• Presentational Speaking• Presentational Writing

• Culture• Connections• Comparisons• Communities

6th Grade – Trimester World Language Wheel - Chinese, French, Spanish 7th Grade – Chinese 1A, French 1A, or Spanish 1A

8th Grade – Chinese 1B, French 1B, Spanish 1B (HS Credit)

Middle School Electives•iDance•Drama• Art• Band• Orchestra•TV Production•Physical Education•Graphic Design•Photography•Debate•Chorus•Robotics•Coding

Advisory ProgramAt Lake Mary Prep, we believe that advisory classes and character development are both

important aspects of an adolescent’s social and emotional development. Due to this strong belief, our Middle School students participate in weekly advisory classes. These classes,

held every Thursday, focus on the character development of our students. Topics in our advisory include: respect, conflict resolution, bullying, coping with peer pressure, adolescent changes,

and more. Additionally, we emphasize time management, organizational skills, and goal setting.

What sets LMP apart from other schools is the one-on-one support we offer our students both academically and socially. This support comes from our teachers and administrators. Our

advisory class environment, which is informal, fosters these student faculty relationships. In the Middle School, student led conferences are developed with each student and his/her advisor. The goals set during these conferences encompass all aspects of each child.

Other MS Info…•Daily Schedule•Free After School Office Hours– MTRF•Extra Curricular Activities•NJHS•Student Government•Summer Work•Study Skills Camp•Homecoming, Winter Week, & other School SpiritEvents

Daily Schedule

Class Trips Pathfinder Trip

During this three-day, two-night program our Sixth Grade students study Florida’s ecology and their relationship with the natural environment. Students take part in multiple activities designed to increase critical thinking and the ability to make healthy choices, strengthen bonds of friendships, trust and mutual respect, learn conflict resolution, appreciate diversity, stimulate responsibility and increase positive self-esteem. Students participate in a variety of team-building activities that foster a strong sense of friendship and unity.

Everglades Trip6th grade earth science classes will study the environment while language arts will be reading The Talking Earth. In conjunction with this, Mrs. Karnbach and Mrs. Riddle plan a field trip to The Everglades Youth Conservation Camp located in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area which is in the northern tip of the Everglades in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is operated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The purpose of this field trip is to provide hands on activities in order to instill an appreciation for the ecosystems of southeast Florida represented in The Talking Earth, while building an understanding of the conditions encountered by the main character, Billie Wind. During our two day stay, students will explore and learn about the different ecosystems and organisms through hands on activities, scientific field observations, and hikes led by an experienced guide familiar with the Seminole history of the area

Middle School AthleticsFall Sports:

Bowling Cross Country

Golf Football

Swimming Volleyball

Winter Sports: Basketball

Girls Weightlifting

Soccer

Spring Sports: Archery Baseball

Boys Weightlifting

Lacrosse Tennis

Track and Field Softball

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