Employ different writing strategies in order to compose written material for multiple purposes (themes, research, analyze literary works, persuasive, and informative).
Proofread; edit for usage, mechanics, spelling, and complete final copy of written materials.
Follow written and oral directions.
Critically examine and interpret a broad variety of media sources.
Read and evaluate written material in order to develop opinions.
Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.
Compare and contrast given information.
Recognize the interrelatedness of various literary forms (fiction, nonfiction, fairy tales, poetry, and reality/fantasy).
Summarize a written passage.
Math
The student will be able to:
Develop strategies for solving real-life problems by gathering data, using patterns, and making generalizations.
Successfully read a word problem and determine the proper mathematical operations needed to solve it.
Demonstrate an understanding of fractions, percents, integers, and irrational numbers.
Apply the order of operations for computation and estimation of real numbers.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic geometric terms, concepts, and applications (perimeter, area, volume, symmetry, congruent, diameter, and circumference) in real-life situations.
Measure in both standard and metric systems by using correct manipulatives with the appropriate selection of labeling units.
Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data for graphs and understand the laws of probability.
Demonstrate an understanding of ratios, proportions, and percents and their application in problem-solving situations.
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of algebraic concepts and processes (variables, notations, order of operations) to solve for an unknown.
Use calculators and computers as tools for solving problems.
Science
The student will be able to:
Compare and assess scientific observations.
Complete experiments utilizing the scientific method to record/analyze results.
Use scientific manipulatives to investigate the diversity of life, including singular and multiple organisms.
Identify non-living and living essential elements and their interrelatedness.
Interpret and demonstrate knowledge of scientific laws (gravity, magnetism, and air pressure) and the properties of each which affect the universe.
Social Studies
The student will be able to:
Be aware of past and current events of the western world.
Study ancient and present day civilizations of the western world and compare and contrast how the past has influenced the present day world.
Study western culture's historical people and events.
Identify how physical features influenced the cultural development of the western world.
Understand and respect cultural differences.
Interpret information and data from various sources (maps, graphs, tables, and charts).
Develop the skills necessary to cooperate in groups.
Health
The student will be able to:
Identify communicable diseases and their prevention, transmission, and treatment.
Evaluate the forces that influence the decision making for life-long wellness.
dentify substance abuse and the ramifications of it on the abusers, the family, and the community.
Understand the correlation among physical, emotional and mental well being.
Art
The student will be able to:
Research a work of art, artist, or particular style of art in regard to time period and culture.
Identify media, techniques, elements, and principles of design utilized within a specific work of art.
Utilize creative problem solving with various two-dimensional media (painting, printmaking, drawing, and computer graphics).
Demonstrate knowledge of drawing techniques using two-point perspective.
Explore three-dimensional form by creating expressive works through various media.
Identify and continue to use specific color schemes.
Use technology to explore and create artwork.
Demonstrate responsibility in the use, care, and clean up of materials.
Develop a sense of pride and self-satisfaction by creating works of art to the best of his/her ability.
Participate in a class critique of their own and others work.
Music
The student will be able to:
Appreciate and enjoy a variety of musical styles.
Listen to and identify music from four different style/historical periods and identify two composers from each.
Listen to and identify music of at least three American composers.
Perform pentatonic, major, and minor tonalities.
Classify voice types into soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and changing voice.
Determine melodic contour and identify steps, leaps, and repeats.
Identify unison and harmony parts (visually and aurally).
Recognize and place an instrument within its proper family.
Read musical notation in treble and bass clef.
Demonstrate basic skills through a public program.
Computers
The student will be able to:
Master toolbar use of cut, copy, paste, underline, center, font and page set-up.
Continue development of keyboarding skills for speed and accuracy.
Use word processor to merge text and graphics from two sources.
Reinforce Internet skills.
Utilize software designed to develop and reinforce content area skills, completing Cornerstone B.
Create and maintain a simple web page.
Music/Band
The student will be able to:
Properly assemble and maintain their instrument.
Demonstrate proper playing technique to achieve tone production, tone control, and intonation.
Read and perform basic music notation.
Perform both the pulse and division of beat.
Perform in unison and in harmony with the ensemble.
Perform beginning level rhythms and percussion rudiments.
Perform notes from various keys and the concert B flat scale.
Perform various articulations.
Perform music with expression.
Perform as an ensemble with proper etiquette for the public.
