CCharacteristics of the Middle School

Middle School Vocabulary

Academic Classes – Middle school students take language arts, literacy, mathematics, reading, science, and social studies classes.

Band/Orchestra – An instrumental music class offered through the connections program for interested students at all grade levels.  All sixth grade students have the opportunity to attend a band and an orchestra orientation during the first two weeks of school and have the opportunity to make a decision regarding these programs. 

Commons – Many middle schools have a commons area for each grade level.  The commons is a large area that is used for lunch, team meetings, activities, speakers, etc. 

Connections Classes – Connections classes vary at different schools, but they do include art, business education, general music, family and consumer science, technology education, instrumental music, speech/drama, and health.  All middle school students are required to have a 9-week health class  Band, orchestra, and chorus students take one or two connections classes each year.    

Grading Scale – The grading scale in middle school is based on point averages. 

A = 100% - 90%

B =   89% - 80%

C =   79% - 74%

D =   73% - 70%

F  =   69% and below.

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