2013 Middle School Curriculum Guide - Wantagh School

Electronics:
By constructing various electrical circuits, students will gain hands on knowledge about
safety and the basic principles of electricity. Included in these experiments are the wiring of a
switch and dimmer as well as working with computer controlled ―Lego’s‖. Students will also
select an electrical device that they will build and take home.
Video Arts (One Semester Elective Course)
½ HS credit
Video Arts will give students the opportunity to grasp the associations and similarities
between the communication systems of video and computer graphics through hands on
experiences in video arts productions. Students will develop a portfolio of storyboards that will
be used as the scripts for their video productions. Students will film, edit, superimpose
computer-generated graphics onto video, and add sound tracks to produce their own video
production.
STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAM
Grade 6
State Assessment in English Language Arts
State Assessment in Mathematics
Grade 7
State Assessment in English Language Arts
State Assessment in Mathematics
Grade 8
State Assessment in English Language Arts
State Assessment in Mathematics
State Assessment in Science
State Assessment in Social Studies
Foreign Language Proficiency Exam*
Algebra Regents Exam*
Physical Setting: Earth Science Regents Exam*
*Selected students only
SPECIAL SERVICES
GRADES 6-8
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - ESL
Instruction in English as a Second Language is offered to all students whose native
language is not English and who need support in order to function effectively in the regular
classroom. Beginning and continued participation in the program is based on parent and/or
teacher recommendation, standardized test scores and individual assessment.