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Middle School Program
The Pinnacle
will encourage and provide growth in basic skills and follow the
Core-Knowledge Sequence. We
have evaluated many publishers and have found that Core Knowledge, Houghtin
Mifflin, Step Up To Writing, Soar to Success and Saxon
math, to name a few, are programs we utilize to accomplish the Core
Knowledge Sequence.
Curriculum Guidelines
The Pinnacle will continually evaluate the curriculum and related
methods and materials based on the following criteria:
1. Curriculum written from a Core-Knowledge approach
2. Curriculum conventional in nature, utilizing proven advances in education
3. Curriculum teacher-centered, allowing the teacher to exercise personal
judgment in applying the curriculum, methods, and materials.
With the above in mind, The Pinnacle will use curriculum methods and materials
with the following stresses:
1. Reading and Language Arts: Reading, penmanship, composition and writing,
phonics, speaking, listening, grammar, persuasion, literature, library skills.
2. Mathematics: Problem-solving, application and computational skills.
3. Spelling: An emphasis on spelling generalizations to word families and word
lists.
4. Handwriting: Introduced through a cursive program in Kindergarten.
5. Grammar and Writing: Grammatical terms, concepts and rules with writing
and presentation of ideas.
6. Science: The use of a “hands on” approach as well as training
in science concepts and terms.
7. Social Studies: American and World Civilizations and geography.
8. Languages: Spanish and others as available.
9. Music: Traditional music and music appreciation.
10. Physical Ed.: Set a firm foundation for a life-long physical fitness program.
11. Art: Emphasis will be placed on art history as outlined in the Core-Knowledge.
Grading
Scale
6th Through 8th Grade
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| A
(90-100) |
Exceptional
Achievement |
B (80-89) |
Above
Average Achievement |
| C
(70-79) |
Average
Achievement |
| D
(60-69) |
Below
Average Achievement |
| F
(below 60) |
Unsatisfactory
achievement |
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GPA
Scale
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A+
= 4.3
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A
= 4.0
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A-
= 3.66
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B+
= 3.3
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B
= 3.0
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B-
= 2.66
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C+
= 2.3
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C
= 2.0
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C-
= 1.66
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D+
= 1.66
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D
= 1.0
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D-
= 0.66
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All
F's = 0
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