Make Your Mark
Welcome to middle school!
Starting middle school is a time of great excitement, growth and discovery. Most students look forward to middle school because it means they are growing up and gaining independence. We recognize this and work hard to make sure your student will feel comfortable making connections with other students and staff and navigating a larger school building. We want students to feel at home when they join our schools in the fall.
IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Where Everybody Belongs
Every middle school in the Anoka-Hennepin school district has programming designed to help students feel comfortable throughout their middle school years. Where Everybody Belongs [ known as WEB ] trains eighth grade student leaders to welcome sixth grade students to the school. WEB leaders help new students learn skills such as how to build relationships with others, how to organize their schoolwork, and how to get from class to class. They help students learn about what it takes to be successful in middle school.
Helping all students succeed
• English Language Development [ ELD ] courses are available for students who are learning English.
• Special Education services are available for students with special needs.
• Before and after school programs are available for students who need help with homework or help understanding their coursework.
• A variety of support staff is available to meet social and emotional needs of students.
Curriculum
The middle school curriculum is designed to meet the interests and abilities of students. Student test scores and teacher recommendations are used to assign students to mathematics courses that are appropriate for their individual achievement levels.
• Students who have advanced skills and are interested in reading, writing, and language may register for Advanced ELA [ grades 6, 7, or 8 ].
• Students who perform significantly above grade level in mathematics may be assigned to an upper-level mathematics course which can offer individually-paced instruction and they may earn high school credit.
• Students with strong reading, math, analytical and problem-solving skills may choose to register for Advanced Science [ grades 6, 7, or 8 ].
• Students performing below grade level in math and / or reading may be assigned to additional math and / or reading support courses.
Advisement Periods
The advisement period is similar to a homeroom. A group of students meet daily with a teacher or other staff member who is their advisor. A variety of activities are planned during this period:
• Teachers monitor student academic progress.
• Students have time for reading, academic enrichment, academic intervention, social emotional activities, and career exploration.
4 Middle School Registration Guide