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Middle School: Values

The curriculum for the course differs somewhat from term to term, depending on the students represented in the groups which are assembled from the 7th and 8th grades on a rotational basis. Co-taught by a school counselor and school nurse, the class meets twice a week and is required for one term each by students enrolled in seventh and eighth grades.  Topics covered include time management, dealing with anger, stress and depression, issues of tolerance, alcohol and other drugs, and human sexuality.  The course provides both information and the opportunity to look at, and refine, one’s personal values system in particular as it relates to making life choices and decisions.

Academic Seminar

Academic Seminar is a one-term, pass/fail course designed to teach students study skills and good academic habits in the context of their current academic courses. Class time consists of direct instruction of academic strategies, one-on-one planning, and independent work with teacher check in. For the first half of the term, the class focuses on strategies, and lessons are integrated into the requirements of the students’ course work.  During the second half of the term, students focus on meeting individual goals with teacher guidance, support, and instruction. The course specifically addresses skills such as note taking, time management, organization, project planning, paper planning, test preparation and test taking, active studying, and active reading. The overall goal is that students will see an improvement in their academic performance and understand how that improvement is connected to specific changes they have made to their approach to their class work.  Enrollment is limited to students referred by parents or faculty or students who express an interest in the course on their own.

Career Seminar & Internship Placement

This course is designed to prepare and assist students in career exploration as well as internship placement. Students will take part in all areas of career exploration including: skills evaluation, personal/career inventory, abilities and personality testing, resumes, cover letter, interviews, job shadowing/internship, and the completion of a portfolio.