Revere Public SchoolsTheme-Driven Middle Schools

Garfield MS of Science and Technology

Rumney Marsh Academy for Classical Studies

Revere Middle School for the Arts

Commencing 2006-2007

Information

Garfield Middle School of Science and Technology

Mrs. Patricia Massa, Principal

Garfield Middle School of Science and Technology

Students will be offered the opportunity to explore electives in the disciplines of science and technology. Using emerging technologies, students will survey courses in the study of distance learning, engineering, robotics and computer aided design to build foundational skills for future high school level courses.

Garfield Middle School of Science and Technology

Students attending this school will demonstrate mastery of skills through science fairs,competitions, technology applications, experimentation and other performance-based activities.

Experiential education may include visits to:

Museum of Science

NE Aquarium

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Biogen/Idec

Garfield Middle School of Science and Technology

Students will have the opportunity to read about famous scientists, trailblazers in technology, as well as science fiction authors. In class and summer reading may include:

Harry Potter Series

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Music of the Dolphins

Smart Dog

The Last Lobo

Rumney Marsh Academy at Beachmont School until completion of new building (2007)

Mr. William Carey, III Principal

Rumney Marsh Academy

Students attending this school will delve deeper into classical studies, including the study of foreign language. Course options will include the study of history, writing, journalism, as well as advanced topics in math and science. Elective courses may include the study of Latin, Spanish, Debate, Journalism, Global Studies, Mythology, Poetry, Language and Linguistics.

Rumney Marsh Academyat Beachmont School until new building construction

completion (anticipated date- 2007)

Students attending this school will demonstrate mastery of skills through debate, public speaking, journal and newspaper articles, television productions, exhibitions and other performance-based activities.

Experiential education may include visits to:

Massachusetts State House

Boston Globe

JFK Library

Channel 2/ PBS

Rumney Marsh Academy at Beachmont School until new building construction

completion (anticipated date- 2007)

Students will have the opportunity to read about famous political figures, orators, journalists, historical leaders, as well as classical literature. In class and summer reading may include:

The Life of Julius Caesar

Robinson Crusoe

Treasure Island

Benjamin Franklin

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Revere Middle School for the Arts

Mr. Christopher Malone

Principal

Revere Middle School for the Arts

Students will

Students attending this school will experience dance, drama, art and music as electives.

Potential courses include Creative Expression through Dance, American Folk Dance, Vocal and Instrumental Classes, Theater, Puppetry, Drawing, Painting and Cultural Crafts.

Revere Middle School for the Arts

Students attending this school will demonstrate mastery of skills through theatrical performances, musical recitals, art exhibitions, and other performance-based activities.

Experiential education may include visits to:

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Museum of Fine Arts

North Shore Music Theater

Wang Center

Revere Middle School for the Arts

Students will have the opportunity to read about famous artists, musicians, dancers, and dramatists. In class and summer reading may include:

Claude Monet

Mozart

The History of Theater

Dancing with Degas

The Middle School Academic Core Curriculum

Each school will offer the same academic core curriculum of Mathematics, English, Science,and Social Studies. This curriculum will form the common foundation of knowledge for all students.

Choosing the Theme-driven School

Students in grade five and six will create an “Application Portfolio” during school time consisting of six components:Table of Contents

Personal Statement (completed in March)

Project 1 (by end of January)

Student Reflection of Project 1

Project 2 (by end of February)

Student Reflection of Project 2

Choosing the Theme-Driven School

The Portfolio will be part of the application process to the theme-driven school of their choice. Students will be placed in the program of their choice, as long as there are available seats.

If conflicts arise, the portfolio will become a critical, deciding factor for admission.

Sample Middle School Student Schedule

Period 1: English Language Arts/Reading Period 2:Mathematics Period 3: Social Studies/History Period 4: Science Period 5: Targeted Instruction Period (TIP) for students

who need additional targeted instruction in ELA, Math, ELL, SPED or enrichment

Period 6: Themed Elective Classes Period 7: Encore classes (Physical Education,

Guidance, Health, etc.)