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GRADE 7REQUIRED COURSESEnglish/Language Arts 7 (0417) Pending Board ApprovalEnglish/Language Arts 7 promotes students’ abilities to construct meaning from various texts. Studentslearn how their sensory experiences contribute to the reading process. Logical and creative thinking isencouraged to help students understand written text, to more effectively communicate, to actively listen,and to evaluate and apply knowledge in a variety of genres of writing.English/Language Arts 7 Composition (0418) Pending Board ApprovalEnglish/Language Arts 7 Composition develops students’ writing skills. Students utilize the five stages ofthe writing process and explore various genres of writing including narrative, persuasive and researchwriting. Course material is linked to English Language Arts 7, is delivered on alternating days, and pairswith Number Sense and Operations.NOTE: Resources Offered for Gifted and Talented Education (ROGATE) replaces English/Language Arts7 Composition for students who qualify.Additional Required Courses (dependent upon established entrance criteria)Language Arts SkillsLanguage Arts Skills reinforces basic reading and writing skills through focused instruction. Thecourse utilizes diagnostic materials, individualized instruction, and small group activities to helpstudents improve their skills. Required placement in this course is determined in part by students’scores on state assessments. Placement is based upon dual measures including performance on theNew Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK 5) and a regional diagnostic assessmentadministered in early spring. Students are scheduled for this course in place of an elective.English Language Services (ELS)English Language Services supports non-English speaking students in their acquisition of the Englishlanguage. Students are identified through the WIDA ACCESS placement test. Students who qualifyfor ELS are scheduled for this in place of an elective or the English/Language Arts course.Mathematics 7 (0302) Pending Board ApprovalMathematics 7 develops students’ problem solving skills and ability to reason and communicateproficiently in mathematics. Topics include similarity, ratio, proportions, percents, and three-dimensionalgeometry. Algebra topics include tables, graphs, equations, integers and rational numbers and theirproperties, as well as solving, writing, and applying linear equations to real world problem situations.Number Sense and Operations (0635) Pending Board ApprovalNumber Sense and Operations further refines students’ utility of mathematical operations includingfractions, decimals, and percents. Number Sense and Operations is delivered on alternating days andpairs with English/Language Arts 7 Composition.NOTE: Resources Offered for Gifted and Talented Education (ROGATE) replaces Number Sense andOperations for students who qualify.3
Additional Required Courses (dependent upon established entrance criteria)Math SkillsMath Skills reinforces basic mathematical concepts through focused instruction. The course usesdiagnostic materials, individualized instruction, and small group activities to help students improvetheir skills. Required placement in this course is determined in part by students’ scores on stateassessments. Placement is based upon dual measures including performance on the New JerseyAssessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK 5) and a regional diagnostic assessment administeredin early spring. Students are scheduled for this course in place of an elective.Science (0501)Science 7 develops students’ understanding of the relevance of science through an inquiry-basedapproach. Life science concepts of experimental design, microbiology, genetics, ecosystem interactions,and the evolution of species are explored via hands-on activities, analysis, and the integration oftechnology. Students develop the skills to make evidence-based decisions on societal and personalconcerns.Global Studies (0202) Pending Board Approval (This course replaces Geography 7)Global Studies explores the major economic and cultural characteristics of the Earth’s continents andstudents will engage in current events discussions. In addition, students will study the various physicaland cultural areas of the earth.Health and Physical Education (0902/0907)or Health and Adapted Physical Education (0905)Health and Physical Education addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of the student. TheHealth curriculum addresses wellness including positive responses to group and peer pressure, diseaseprevention, and other major health concerns. In Physical Education, students participate in activities,sports, and Presidential Physical Fitness tests. Students take three (3) quarters of physical education andone (1) quarter of health. Students with special needs are scheduled for Adapted Physical Educationwhich enables them to participate in team and individual activities with support. Students learn skills thatpromote lifelong fitness through weight training, stretching, strength and endurance training.Tech Connect (0714)Tech Connect advances students’ knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Students gain proficiency inWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer. Networking, desktop publishing, and digital and videoimaging are also explored. Student proficiency is assessed via the NJ Technology Assessment forProficiency and Integration (NJ TAP-IN). Tech Connect is delivered on alternating days and pairs withWorld Language.World Language (Select One)World Language courses in Middle School require a two year sequence. In 7 th grade, the WorldLanguage classes meet every other day for the entire year and complete one-quarter of a Level Icurriculum. The remaining three-quarters are taught in 8 th grade. With the successful completion of 7 thand 8 th grade courses, students are prepared for Level II language study in 9 th grade. Students selectChinese, French, or Spanish, and are introduced to basic vocabulary, grammatical structure andpronunciation. World Language is delivered on alternating days and pairs with Tech Connect.4
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