Middle School Course Requirements
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<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Course</strong> <strong>Requirements</strong><br />
We believe it is important for middle school students to learn skills in context. In particular, we<br />
teach critical thinking and study skills in each discipline rather than teaching them individually.<br />
At Sandia Prep, we want our students to discover the connections between subjects and to use<br />
these discoveries to explore and understand the world around them.<br />
Our middle school is a lively place where students develop close relationships with teachers and<br />
with their fellow students. We believe this web of relationships makes it possible for our students<br />
to take risks in a variety of areas. They can learn where their talents lie and develop the skills they<br />
need to grow intellectually and academically.<br />
Sixth and Seventh Grade Rotations<br />
The sixth and seventh grade rotation cycle allows students to sample many courses in one year to<br />
begin to know their own talents and interests, or to find new ones. Classes rotate every quarter.<br />
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Subject 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade<br />
English<br />
English 6 English 7 English 8<br />
Mathematics<br />
Foundations of<br />
Mathematics<br />
Pre-Algebra<br />
Algebra 1<br />
Science<br />
General Lab Science<br />
Life Science<br />
Physical Science<br />
History<br />
World Cultures<br />
& Geography<br />
New Mexico History<br />
& the Americas<br />
U.S. History<br />
Art and Technology<br />
Rotation<br />
Visual Arts, Performing Arts,<br />
Engineering & Computer<br />
Science, AND Digital Media<br />
& Communications<br />
3D Design, Drama,<br />
Photography, AND<br />
Digital Media<br />
Full year-long elective<br />
(See Electives below)<br />
Modern Language<br />
French OR Spanish OR<br />
Heritage Spanish<br />
French 1A OR Spanish 1A<br />
OR Heritage Spanish<br />
French 1B OR Spanish 1B<br />
OR Heritage Spanish<br />
Physical Education<br />
6th Grade P.E. 7th Grade P.E. 8th Grade P.E.<br />
Electives<br />
Chorus, Guitar, Jazz<br />
Band, Study Hall, OR<br />
DareDevil Design<br />
Chorus, Guitar, Jazz<br />
Band, Study Hall, OR<br />
DareDevil Design<br />
Chorus, Guitar, Jazz Band, Study<br />
Hall, Digital Media, Visual Arts,<br />
Experiential Outdoor Leadership,<br />
Introduction to Theater, OR<br />
Problem Solving in Engineering<br />
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