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Middle School
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STAFF
Female 49
Male 51
African American 33
Asian/Pac. Islander 4
Gender
Ethnicity
Hispanic 37
American Indian 0
White 27
5 or less 61
Years of Experience
6 to 10 8
11 or more 31
Regular 31
Compensatory Ed. 0Gifted/Talented 43Special Education 18Average Experience 9 yrs.Teacher by ProgramOther 6 %Master's 27Advanced DegreesDoctorate 4Counselors 0Assistant Principals 2Other Professional Staff 4Educational Aides 4
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At the heart of the Continuum is the Learner Profile.
The McReynolds programme aims to help students develop as lifelong learners in the context of the Learner Profile.
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
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Intercultural Awareness Communication Holistic Education with a Focus on Global
Issues
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FIVE AREAS OF INTERACTION
They provide a framework for learning within and across the subject groups.
They allow connections among the subjects themselves, and between the subjects and real-life issues.
Characteristics of the McReynolds’ Program
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The 5 Areas of Interaction: Approaches to Learning Community & Service Environments Health & Social Education Human Ingenuity
MYP AREAS OF INTERACTION
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Develop effective study skills Develop critical, coherent, and independent
thought Learn problem solving and decision making
skills Become life-long learners Nurture academic honesty
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
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Expand focus beyond the classroom Develop responsibility & caring
participation in the local & global community
Have Community Service requirements
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Become better informed about life issues
Develop a sense of responsibility for their own well-being
Make informed choices Become aware of related issues & their effects on communities
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Study impact of human inventions and creativity
Use personal resources to improve quality of life
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Become aware of interdependency with the environments
Take positive responsible action for the future
Accept responsibility for environmental maintenance
Reflect on actions and their impact
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
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McReynolds’ provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills for middle school students. It engages them in a thorough study of eight disciplines viewed through the lenses of five areas of interaction
All students:take annual courses in Mathematics, Science,
Social Studies, Language A (Language Arts), Language B (Spanish or Portuguese), Humanities in language A and B
take semester courses in Approaches to Learning (ATL), Technology, Physical Education and Fine arts.
Follow a 4X4 block schedule alternating between periods on A day 1,2,3,4,5 and odd periods 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 on B day
They will have the opportunity to earn High School credits in math, science, and language .
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All Middle School students take advanced mathematics courses:Advanced mathematics in grades 6 and 7Algebra 1 in grade 8
Students who excel in mathematics have the opportunity to participate in an accelerated mathematics program, taking Algebra 1 in grade 7 and geometry in grade 8. Criteria for admission into the accelerated track:FCAT scores of 5 in mathematicsTeacher recommendation70% or higher on the placement or baseline testStrong work ethicsGood grades in all subjects
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Students with an advanced level of fluency in Spanish have the opportunity to participate in the Program in the MP by taking advanced level Spanish classes:Spanish, language B:
Spanish Language & Literature for International Studies 1 and 2 in grades 6 and 7
Advanced Placement Spanish class in grade 8Spanish Humanities: Spanish Humanities for
International Studies 1, 2, 3 in grades 6-8.
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Previous participation in the IS program at the elementary level
Satisfactory grades in core courses Teacher recommendation A score of 80% or higher on the Spanish
Placement Test
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Utilization of tools to solve problems, research and produce
Subject Area in IB Three branches
Information Materials Systems
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Investigate
Create a Product/Solution
PlanEvaluate
DesignCycle
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Invention Convention in grade 6
Science Fair in grade 7 Culminating Project in grade 8
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Students: Collect samples of their work
in each Area of Interaction Write a reflection form for
each entry Accumulate work samples
from 6th –8th grades Prepare for High School
McReynolds
6-8 Center
Student Portfolio
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Eligible students may participate in a variety of clubs:
Student Council NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) Mentoring Music Art Environment Mathematics Geography Creative Writing
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Maintain grades of C or higher in all subjects and in conduct
Maintain acceptable effort grades Follow the schools attendance, punctuality,
uniform and behavior guidelines Complete home learning assignments
regularly and use the student agenda Complete the required Community and
Service hours:10 hours in 6th and 7th grade20 hours in 8th grade
Maintain a portfolio Complete the 8th grade Culminating Project
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Become independent and responsible Acquire and maintain good study habits More subjects Home learning in all subjects Mid term and year end exams Block schedule Age related challenges
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Making sure the child is attending school regularly and on time
Monitoring the child’s progress through the student agenda, the Grade Book Parent Viewer and communication with the school
Ensuring that students meet the expectations of the Parent/Student Honor Code
Reading, watching or listening to national and international news and discussing their impact
Asking students open-ended questions to allow them to define and express their opinions
Encouraging and assisting your child in becoming more involved in community service and school activities
Visit the school’s website for additional current information: MYP Section