The transition from elementary to middle school can be a time of nervousness and anxiety. Most students have mixed emotions, so the LU staff dedicates time and energy to help make it a smooth transition. The following information will help students and families with the transition.
The goal of this page is to provide vital information regarding middle school core subjects, supply lists, and other relevant information. It is important for every student and parent to go through the handbook and print and sign the Student/Parent Handbook 2020-2021 Acknowledgement Form , which is available in the link below: http://luprepschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Student-Parent-handbook-2019-20-update-Jan-27.pdf Student/Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form - [Click] Any further questions, do not hesitate to contact: Preeti Notani, ([email protected]) Middle School Coordinator, Head of Science Mark Beland, ([email protected]) Dean of Academics, College Counselor Danny Fleming, ([email protected]) Dean of Students, Head of Middle and High School Learning Unlimited Preparatory School Laptop/Tablet/e-Reader Usage Program
http://luprepschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/LUPS-Laptop-Tablet-e-Reader-Usage-Policy-2017-2018.pdf Middle School students are allowed to bring their digital devices and need to follow the protocol mentioned in the document above. Grading Scale and Grade Point Average
LUPS has an excellent track record with student performance and they are ranked for university purposes only. Our grading scale is weighted based on the rigorous coursework available to the students. Students at LUPS have the opportunity to take standard, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses. UNIFORM INFORMATION
Uniform Policy and Violation Rules - See Student-Parent-Handbook (pages: 59-64) [Click on link above] Uniforms can be purchase from the following stores: * Penny's Department Store in Philipsburg * 0 - 14 in Bush Road
|
Grade 6 Math Course Outline
Grade 6 Science Course Outline
The Curriculum Life Science is the study of living things. Topics covered include life characteristics, cells, heredity, life over time, diversity of organisms and ecosystems. The main emphasis of this course is to introduce students to a wide range of life science vocabulary, concepts, skills and activities that will instill a life-long interest in science. Course work will involve article readings, assignments, hands-on experiments and activities, quizzes, tests, journal writing, and in-school and at-home projects. Students acquire fundamental concepts and principles in biological sciences using scientific inquiry and problem solving skills. Laboratory sections provide for hands on experiences and are an integral learning accompaniment to this and any science course. Labs should occur at approximately the rate of one per month. Other learning activities include videos, computer internet studies, anatomical models, charts and specimens for dissection. Major Units 1. Life Structure and Functions 2. Bacteria and Plants 3.Animals 4.Human Body Systems 5. Interactions of Life Grade 6 Social Studies
To understand today's world, we must learn about its past. This Social Studies class will help students to discover the wonders of the ancient world, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The curriculum is scalfolded around Units 1 through 4 from the texbook "History of Our World". The course will commence with the introduction to different strategies and academic tools used to aquire skills speific to the subject of social studies Students can expect to be graded on key vocabulary, chapter content,participation, projects and 3 essays spread out in the course of the year. Most tests and quizes will be in digital format, so students are required to have access to laptop/electronic device with internet capabilities. More detailed descrption of the material covered, helpful links,assignements and exams for the 4 quarters of the academic year as well as weekly and daily pacing of the course could be found bellow. |