Tiger time is a our instructional schedule that

fosters student creativity and allows interpersonal time

between student and teacher, improved academics and

the opportunity for students to further investigate and

explore content material.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME

Walker-Grant Middle School is a candidate schools for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme

and pursing authorization as an IB World School.

Repeated exposure to each area in MYP:

Language and Literature (English)

Mathematics

Individuals and Societies (History)

Sciences

Language Acquisition (World/Foreign Language)

Physical and Health Education

Arts

Design

IB MYP Program

Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts)

Design Component

World Language Carousel

IB MYP Program

Fine Arts (Visual OR Performing Arts)

Design Component

World Language (part I)

IB MYP Program

Fine Arts (Visual OR Performing Arts)

Design Component

World Language (high school credit)

All students will have the following core classes:

English 6: English 6, Advanced English, Honors English

Math: Math 6 or Enriched Math 6

US History 6: 1865-Present

Science 6:Earth Science

All students will have the following core classes:

English 7: English, Adv. English, Honors English

Math: Math 7, Enriched Math 7, Algebra

Civics

Science 7: Life Science

All students will have the following core classes:

English 8: English, Advanced English, Honors English

Math: Math 8, Algebra, Geometry

World Geography

Science 8: Physical Science

Orientation for Grade 6 students only

◦ August 31st

Orientation for Grades 6-8

Two week transition period (with support)

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