Classroom Spotlights
High School Government - The class is learning about how opinions are shaped in the political process and how government responds. We are also learning about different cultures and governments from around the world. We continue to deep dive into our founding documents.
History of Sports Through Film - The next 2 films deal with African American stories from the civil rights era, as we celebrate Black History Month. The films are Remember the Titans and Glory Road.
Financial Literacy - The class is learning about different lifestyles they can live financially and the types of jobs/careers they will need to support that lifestyle. We are learning the basics of investing and are working on a budget simulation so they can learn real world skills and responsibility.
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Middle School World Social Studies:
The Middle School students are in the middle of learning about the Ancient Romans and are examining how ancient civilizations have influenced our great nation and provide us with lessons for the future. Students will also see how governments can work but also how governments can be gradually weakened to the point where government no longer functions.
High School American History:
The High School history class is in the middle of learning about the Industrial period, how the United States went from a backwoods agrarian society to a modern, urban, industrial powerhouse. From there the students will see how the United States not only became and economic superpower, but will see how the events of WWI and WWII turned our young nation into a leading world military superpower.
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11/12:
In our Grade 11 and 12 Novel Studies class, we’ve just wrapped up The Great Gatsby, exploring its themes, characters, and historical context. For the remainder of the year, we'll shift our focus to reading short stories, examining various literary styles and genres. As we analyze these stories, we’ll work on honing our writing skills, focusing on clear expression, structure, and creativity. This will help strengthen our ability to craft well-rounded and thoughtful responses in both our essays and creative pieces.
7/8 Novel Studies:
In our 7th and 8th grade Novel Studies class, we’re almost finished reading Hoot, where we've explored themes of environmentalism and friendship. After finishing the novel, we will shift to studying both nonfiction and fiction short stories, broadening our understanding of different writing styles. Throughout this exploration, students will focus on improving their figurative language skills and writing techniques. . This will help them become more confident and effective writers and readers as we finish the year.
9/10
In our 9th and 10th grade Novel Studies class, we have officially finished reading Of Mice and Men and have now begun exploring the short story “Examination Day”. For the rest of the semester, we will examine a variety of short stories from different genres and time periods. We will also interpret nonfiction articles, focusing on identifying the main idea, supporting details, and textual evidence. This will strengthen students' reading comprehension, writing skills, and understanding of key English concepts.
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7/8 Language Arts
In our 7th and 8th grade Language Arts class, we are focusing on improving our writing skills through opinion, research, and argumentative essays. Students will write a research essay about endangered species, which ties into the themes of environmentalism from our Hoot Novel Studies class. This assignment will help students practice gathering information, forming strong arguments, and supporting their points with evidence.
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Ms. Grace
Physical Science: Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of Physical Science, where curiosity is your superpower and every day is a new quest! In this epic journey, we’ll explore the mysteries of matter, the wonders of energy, and the magic of forces that make our world tick.
Highlights include:
- Elemental Escapades: Uncover the secrets of the periodic table and find out which elements are total rock stars in the science world.
Financial Algebra:
Welcome to Financial Algebra! During quarter two, we will cover employability including how to get a job, how to find a job that suits you, and how to read a pay stub!
We're also busy helping to plan and budget our schoolwide Thanksgiving Feast!
We will also be using a program called Digitability, which is an online practice banking program. We will pay bills, run payroll, earn bonuses, and make purchases.
Character Education
Because of our student's social deficits, character concepts must be taught explicitly and systematically. each of the character traits we cover represents a very real challenge for our students as they prepare for independent life.
The program has been designed specifically for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by educators and therapists with experience specifically in this area to address common deficits and learning differences. It utilizes direct instruction, visual mapping, repeated practice, challenges, and data tracking.
Quarter 2 focuses on the four parts of respect: self control, hard work, flexibility, and tolerance!
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Ms. Katie
​For the first quarter of geometry we are focusing on the basics. We will start the year with an Algebra review, then move onto unit one "Points, Lines, and Planes". We will also work on Distance and Midpoint Formula, ending the quarter with Intro to Angles: Angles Relationship. ​
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Ms. Desi
Physical anatomy: For the second semester, We are working on understanding the immune system, upper respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and the heart. In the second semester we are focusing on notes as well as labs and digging deeper into these subjects. The students will be doing projects as well throughout this semester.
Middle School science: For the second semester, we are working on diving deeper into earth science, physical science, and life science. The first semester we focused on the facts about each section and the vocabulary. This semester we are going to be working on diving deeper doing worksheets and labs to back up what they learned the first semester.
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Ms. Chelsea
4th - 6th grades
Language arts - We are continuing to work on creating strong sentences! We just began working on creating paragraphs and the different types (narrative, opinion, etc.,)
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Science: In quarter 3 we are learning about to finish Earth's surface. We will begin Electricity, Heat, and Matter starting with learning about What is Matter?
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Social Studies: We are currently finishing up our unit on Economics and about to stat our own classroom economy! We will begin learning about the Government!
6/7th math:
In math we are currently in three different groups based on where our needs are at.
6th grade group: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and then moving into integers and the coordinate plane
7th grade group: Geometry
8th grade science: We are currently in our third week of our Life Science unit. We are currently learning about genetics and heredity. Once we complete this unit, we are going to being our Earth-Space Science Unit.
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Ms. Shelby
In Middle/High School ILC
In math we are focusing on plotting data on line graphs and 2 step addition and subtraction problems. Math Ladders groups have moved onto Operations and Algebraic Thinking .
In science we are working on a unit for Motion, Speed and Distance.
In social studies we are learning about maps and landforms. We have also been working in material related to Black History Month for February.
In VOC we are focusing on money management. We are planning for our upcoming Kroger trip and continue to work on independence and work skills daily!
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Ms. Ariana
In 203, we have been exploring Timelines and famous African Americans. We just finished a science unit on using our 5 senses in completing experiments and using simple tools to complete data. In our second semester, we have added a vocational class and students have been working on life skills such as vacuuming, hygiene, wiping down tables, and sweeping.
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Ms. Tara
Art classes are working on the Elements of Art this semester. So far, we have learned about line, color and contrast. Currently the students are working on the complementary colors and soon we will be exploring portraiture and warm and cool colors.
Journalism class is back this semester and will be creating the Tiger Times! We are working on a fun newsletter and video broadcast. Coming up this month, students will be showing you how to make pie as well as stained glass window art.
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Mr. Marty
In physical education, we will be working on cardio endurance and change of direction. Our objectives and goals will be to build cardio and help grow our change of direction. This will include relay races, voice command games like “Red Light, Green Light” and different variations of tag.
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