In this course, students will:

• Read and analyze a variety of works, both fiction and nonfiction, including drama, poetry, essay and short story
• Explore and create various forms of writing, including responses to literature, personal narrative, persuasive essay, cause-and-effect essay and poetry utilizing the Writing Process and, when appropriate, Modern Language Association (MLA) style and research skills.
• Develop vocabulary through systematic study using the Vocabulary Workshop series and through the study of literature Improve grammar usage and skills
    

Materials:

McDougal Littell: The Language of Literature: Grade 7
Language Network
Sadlier-Oxford: Vocabulary Workshop: Level B
Additional Novel Selections

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Prerequisite: Language Arts 6

In this course, students will:

• Read and analyze a variety of works, both fiction and nonfiction, including drama, poetry, essay and short story
• Explore and create various forms of writing, including responses to literature, personal narrative, persuasive essay, cause-and-effect essay and poetry utilizing the Writing Process and, when appropriate, Modern Language Association (MLA) style and research skills.
• Develop vocabulary through systematic study using the Vocabulary Workshop series and through the study of literature Improve grammar usage and skills

Students will be expected to complete all class assignments and to have a solid understanding of the course material. Students will also be expected to read additional outside resources, to engage in writing assignments utilizing higher order thinking skills and to conduct developmentally appropriate research.
 

Materials:

McDougal Littell: The Language of Literature: Grade 7
Language Network
Sadlier-Oxford: Vocabulary Workshop: Level B
Additional Novel Selections

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: Advanced

Prerequisite: 85% or above in Language Arts 6 or teacher recommendation

This course is designed to bring the below level 7th grade student up to grade level by addressing those skills necessary for success in the next level of mathematics. Content includes expressing numbers in equivalent forms, comparing numbers, order of operations, percents, factors, common factors, multiples, ratio and proportion, problem solving, rates, estimation strategies, measurement conversions, estimation and problem solving, calculation of length, perimeter, area, volume, angles, two and three dimensional shapes, ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, patterns, number sense, expressions, equations and inequalities, graphs and tables, data analysis and probability. The course will be aligned to the Pennsylvania 7th Grade Assessment Anchors and eligible content. Upon completion of this course the student will be prepared for Pre-Algebra Concepts and Strategies.
   

Materials:

Holt: Middle School Mathematics, Course 2

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: Developmental

Prerequisite: 73% or lower in Math 6

This course is designed to prepare the on level 7th grade student for success in the next level of mathematics. Content includes number sense and algebraic thinking, review of fractions, operations with fractions, mixed numbers and decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, integers, properties of geometric figures, area and the Pythagorean Theorem, probability and data analysis, volume and surface area and an introduction to linear functions. The course will be aligned to the Pennsylvania 7th Grade Assessment Anchors and eligible content. Upon completion of this course the student will be prepared for Pre-Algebra.
       

Materials:

Holt: Middle School Mathematics, Course 3

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Prerequisite: Between 74% and 86% in Math 6

This course is designed for the academically talented middle school student who has demonstrated an aptitude for the accelerated study of mathematics. This course will develop concepts aligned to the Pennsylvania Mathematics Anchors and eligible content for seventh and eighth grade as well as 8th grade Standards. Content includes variables, expressions, integers, equations, multi-step equations, inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers and equations, ratio, proportion, probability, percents, linear functions, real numbers, right triangles, measurement, area, volume, data analysis and probability, polynomials and non-linear functions, angle relationships and transformations. Students will be introduced to the graphing calculator. Upon completion of this course students will be ready for Algebra 1.
   

Materials:

Holt: Pre-Algebra

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: Advanced

Prerequisite: 87% or better in Math 6, recommendation of teacher and strong PSSA Math score

In this course, students will learn about the foundational themes of geography, the formation and documentation of the historical accounts of ancient civilization, and a cursory survey of the United States and Canada.

• During the First Marking Period, students will examine the Five Themes of Geography and how these themes interact with both local and global level experiences. In addition to learning basic map skills, students will understand the geographic principles that impact their lives in relation to the earth and the weather. Students will also be able to display an understanding of how human interaction and cultural influences impact the human story and how people interact and engage with one another.
• During the Second Marking Period, students will look at the history of the human story by studying the respective histories of Ancient Civilization as empires and civilizations evolved around the world.
• During the Third Marking Period, students will examine the impact of change upon civilization in terms of trade, culture, religious influences, politics and military missions, as well as the impact of technology upon the world.
• During the Fourth Marking Period, students will examine the geography, history and culture of the United States and Canada. In addition, the influence of the United States and Canada upon the affairs of North America as well as the global impact of these world powers will be examined.
• Students will master the Pennsylvania mandated Standards in relation to Geography, History, Civics, Government and Economics for the respective grade level of this course.
     

Materials:

Prentice Hall: Foundations of Geography
Prentice Hall: The Ancient World
Prentice Hall: Medieval Times to Today
Prentice Hall: The United States and Canada

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 4 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 70-90% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

In this course, students will learn about the foundational themes of geography, the formation and documentation of the historical accounts of ancient civilization, the historical impact of the medieval era up to today and a cursory survey of the United States and Canada.

• During the First Marking Period students will examine the Five Themes of Geography and how these themes interact with both local and global level experiences. In addition to learning basic map skills, students will understand the geographic principles that impact their lives in relation to the earth and the weather. Students will also be able to display an understanding of how human interaction and cultural influences impact the human story and how people interact and engage with one another.
• During the Second Marking Period students will look at the history of the human story by studying the respective histories of Ancient Civilization as empires and civilizations evolved around the world.
• During the Third Marking Period students will examine the impact of change upon civilization in terms of trade, culture, religious influences, politics, military missions, as well as the impact of technology upon the world.
• During the Fourth Marking Period students will examine the geography, history and culture of the United States and Canada. In addition, the influence of the United States and Canada upon the affairs of North America as well as the global impact of these world powers will be examined.
• Students will master the Pennsylvania mandated Standards in relation to Geography, History, Civics, Government and Economics for the respective grade level of this course.

Students will be expected to complete all class assignments and to have a solid understanding of the course material. Students will also be expected to read additional outside resources, to engage in writing assignments utilizing higher order thinking skills and to conduct developmentally appropriate research.
       

Materials:

Prentice Hall: Foundations of Geography
Prentice Hall: The Ancient World
Prentice Hall: Medieval Times to Today
Prentice Hall: The United States and Canada

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 4 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 70-90% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: Advanced

Prerequisite: 85% or higher in previous Social Studies course or teacher recommendation

In this course, students will:

• Investigate the foundations of scientific research, science inquiry and scientific experimentation. Students will incorporate math skills while analyzing the complexities of scientific experimental design.
• Examine cell process and use of energy. Students will analyze and predict genetic patterns of inheritance and present results.
• Explore ecosystems, biomes and interactions within various populations.
• Analyze living things by classifying and differentiating among characteristics.
• Identify systems within the human body, and examine the means at which homeostasis is maintained.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to identify questions, which can be answered through proper means of scientific research
• Be able to properly design and conduct scientific investigation
• Think critically and logically to draw relationships, and form opinions on various issues regarding science and technology in society
• Be able to identify structure and functions of various living systems and identify homeostatic connections and cycles
         

Materials:

Prentice Hall: Life Science – Science Explorer

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Students will explore:

• Explore, develop and be challenged in the exploration of the fundamentals of art, critical theory and art history
• Be engaged in various studio projects that integrate history, theory and critical analysis throughout the year
• Experience an in-depth study of the elements of art and principles of design, art movements, time periods and famous artists
• Be introduced to or review charcoal drawing, water colors, collage, paper mache sculpture, color field study and clay modeling techniques
• Develop their abilities to make critical judgments about art using their appreciation and influences of various styles of art
         

Materials:

Art Kit
Educational Websites
Teacher Developed Material

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 2 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 10-30% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

In this course, students will:

• Learn the basic skills and knowledge to express musical ideas and concepts
• Compare the principles of art to the principles of music in a “Related Arts” unit
• Study the music of different cultures of the world such as Australian, Indian and Native American music
• Study the different instrument families of the orchestra
• Understand the development of jazz music and its historical significance to American history
         

Materials:

Jazz, Ken Burns (film)
www.pbs.org/jazz
Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary
The Internet Public Library

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 2 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 10-30% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

In this course, students will:

• Discover and use word processing software, e-mail basics, presentation software and much more
• Explore the Internet, learn safe guidelines for Internet use, use search engines efficiently and evaluate the validity of Internet sources
• Learn to type using an interactive online program
• Delve into the world of communication technology, exploring past inventions and how modern technologies work, as well as their effects on our world
         

Materials:

Learning.com
Brainpop.com
HowSuffWorks.com
TypingMaster.com
EBSCO

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 2 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 10-30% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

After successfully completing the course students should be able to comprehend the basic principles from the following Health Units:

• Nutrition
  • Leading A Healthful Life
  • Nutrition and Health
• Self-Esteem
  • Body Image
  • Self Concept
• Living A Drug Free Life
  • Using the SMART Decision Making Model
  • Realizing Short and Long Term Consequences
• Body Systems I
  • Skeletal, Muscular and Nervous Systems
  • Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease
  • Common Communicable Diseases
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Common Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Heart Disease, Cancer, and Allergies

In addition, Physical Education skills that are addressed and upon completion of the course should be understood include:

• Components of Fitness
• Social Dance
• Target Heart Rate and Fitness Zone
• Training in Sport and Physical Activity
• Movement Skills
• Physical Activities that Promote Health and Fitness
          

Materials:

Glencoe: Teen Health, Course 2
www.teenhealth.com
Other Educational Websites

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

In this course, students will:

• Be introduced to the Spanish language
• Learn vocabulary and phrases to express themselves on the subjects of friendship, school, sports, food and leisure activities
• Discover the culture of Spanish-speaking countries
• Practice beginning grammar concepts through interactive games and activities
• Develop necessary skills to listen, read, write and speak at a basic level

Students will be expected to record their voices.
          

Materials:

Holt: Spanish 1A
Interactive websites
Workbook Activities

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

In this course, students will:

• Begin to look at the mechanics of the Spanish language
• Learn vocabulary and phrases to express themselves on topics related to vacationing, family life, clothing and home
• Discover in-depth various Spanish speaking countries and places
• Acquire necessary grammar skills and concepts to be able to read, write and listen
• Appreciate the cultural complexity of the language through interactive websites

Students will be expected to record their voices.
         

Materials:

Holt: Spanish 1B
Interactive websites
Workbook Activities

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 5 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 90-100% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Prerequisite: Middle School Spanish A

This is an introductory level French class. Students can expect 2-4 lessons per week and should plan to spend roughly 2 hours a week on the course. Students will learn how to record their voice and will be expected to do frequent recordings.

In this course, students will:

• Learn basic structures and vocabulary to be able to describe themselves and others
• Learn about French culture and the country of France
• Learn about areas in the world where French is spoken
         

Materials:

McDougall Littell: Discovering French 1A, Première Partie
Zut.org
Take Home Tutor CD

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

In this course, students will:

This is an introductory level French class. Students can expect 3-5 lessons per week. Students will make voice recordings for submission.

In this course, students will:

• Build upon structures taught in French Middle A
• Learn basic grammar concepts such as conjugating verbs
• Be able to express what they and others do
• Learn about various regions of France
         

Materials:

McDougall Littell: Discovering French 1A, Première Partie
Zut.org
Take Home Tutor CD

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 3 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 30-70% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Prerequisite: Middle School French A