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MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The New Morning academic curriculum meets and exceeds all the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education.

Language Arts 
Reading instruction is integrated into the curriculum. Basic reading skills are addressed on an individual basis. Writing activities may include creative stories, journal entries and written reports. Before final copies are produced, students are taught to focus on composition, spelling, punctuation and word usage. Students are also exposed to grammar fundamentals via group instruction. Grammar skills are applied in student writing assignments.

Mathematics 
Students progress at their own levels in mathematics, mastering basic whole number operations, fractions, decimals, integers and percentages. Geometry and measurement skills are pursued through hands-on activities.  Students often complete an Algebra I class in eighth grade allowing them to start high school in an Algebra II class.

The ability to apply math skills is paramount. Students prepare, shop and figure unit costs for periodic cooking activities. They also maintain a student checking account and use computer spreadsheets to solve problems.

Social Studies 
A three-year cycle of social studies topics assures a balanced study of geography, history and current events, meeting or exceeding information presented to local middle school students.

Computer Skills
Students use the computer for skill reinforcement, keyboarding, word processing and information gathering. Many students prepare rough drafts of writing assignments using the computer. Some student projects require use of spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher.

Special Classes
Students meet regularly to explore science , Spanish , art , music , computers and physical education.

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