Middle School

STAFF

Female 49

Male 51

African American 33

Asian/Pac. Islander 4

Gender

Ethnicity

Hispanic 37

American Indian 0

White 27

5 or less 61

Years of Experience

6 to 10 8

11 or more 31

Regular 31

Compensatory Ed. 0Gifted/Talented 43Special Education 18Average Experience 9 yrs.Teacher by ProgramOther 6 %Master's 27Advanced DegreesDoctorate 4Counselors 0Assistant Principals 2Other Professional Staff 4Educational Aides 4

At the heart of the Continuum is the Learner Profile.

The McReynolds programme aims to help students develop as lifelong learners in the context of the Learner Profile.

Ada Merritt K-8 Center

Intercultural Awareness Communication Holistic Education with a Focus on Global

Issues

FIVE AREAS OF INTERACTION

They provide a framework for learning within and across the subject groups.

They allow connections among the subjects themselves, and between the subjects and real-life issues.

Characteristics of the McReynolds’ Program

The 5 Areas of Interaction: Approaches to Learning Community & Service Environments Health & Social Education Human Ingenuity

MYP AREAS OF INTERACTION

Develop effective study skills Develop critical, coherent, and independent

thought Learn problem solving and decision making

skills Become life-long learners Nurture academic honesty

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Expand focus beyond the classroom Develop responsibility & caring

participation in the local & global community

Have Community Service requirements

Become better informed about life issues

Develop a sense of responsibility for their own well-being

Make informed choices Become aware of related issues & their effects on communities

Study impact of human inventions and creativity

Use personal resources to improve quality of life

Become aware of interdependency with the environments

Take positive responsible action for the future

Accept responsibility for environmental maintenance

Reflect on actions and their impact

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McReynolds’ provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills for middle school students. It engages them in a thorough study of eight disciplines viewed through the lenses of five areas of interaction 

All students:take annual courses in Mathematics, Science,

Social Studies, Language A (Language Arts), Language B (Spanish or Portuguese), Humanities in language A and B

take semester courses in Approaches to Learning (ATL), Technology, Physical Education and Fine arts.

Follow a 4X4 block schedule alternating between periods on A day 1,2,3,4,5 and odd periods 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 on B day

They will have the opportunity to earn High School credits in math, science, and language .

All Middle School students take advanced mathematics courses:Advanced mathematics in grades 6 and 7Algebra 1 in grade 8

Students who excel in mathematics have the opportunity to participate in an accelerated mathematics program, taking Algebra 1 in grade 7 and geometry in grade 8. Criteria for admission into the accelerated track:FCAT scores of 5 in mathematicsTeacher recommendation70% or higher on the placement or baseline testStrong work ethicsGood grades in all subjects

Students with an advanced level of fluency in Spanish have the opportunity to participate in the Program in the MP by taking advanced level Spanish classes:Spanish, language B:

Spanish Language & Literature for International Studies 1 and 2 in grades 6 and 7

Advanced Placement Spanish class in grade 8Spanish Humanities: Spanish Humanities for

International Studies 1, 2, 3 in grades 6-8.

Previous participation in the IS program at the elementary level

Satisfactory grades in core courses Teacher recommendation A score of 80% or higher on the Spanish

Placement Test

Utilization of tools to solve problems, research and produce

Subject Area in IB Three branches

Information Materials Systems

Investigate

Create a Product/Solution

PlanEvaluate

DesignCycle

Invention Convention in grade 6

Science Fair in grade 7 Culminating Project in grade 8

Students: Collect samples of their work

in each Area of Interaction Write a reflection form for

each entry Accumulate work samples

from 6th –8th grades Prepare for High School

McReynolds

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Student Portfolio

Eligible students may participate in a variety of clubs:

Student Council NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) Mentoring Music Art Environment Mathematics Geography Creative Writing

Maintain grades of C or higher in all subjects and in conduct

Maintain acceptable effort grades Follow the schools attendance, punctuality,

uniform and behavior guidelines Complete home learning assignments

regularly and use the student agenda Complete the required Community and

Service hours:10 hours in 6th and 7th grade20 hours in 8th grade

Maintain a portfolio Complete the 8th grade Culminating Project

Become independent and responsible Acquire and maintain good study habits More subjects Home learning in all subjects Mid term and year end exams Block schedule Age related challenges

Making sure the child is attending school regularly and on time

Monitoring the child’s progress through the student agenda, the Grade Book Parent Viewer and communication with the school

Ensuring that students meet the expectations of the Parent/Student Honor Code

Reading, watching or listening to national and international news and discussing their impact

Asking students open-ended questions to allow them to define and express their opinions

Encouraging and assisting your child in becoming more involved in community service and school activities

Visit the school’s website for additional current information: MYP Section