<p>6 th grade Teachers: o Core Studies: Middle School  ELA: Claire Jagla  English Language Arts  Science: Shannon Laine  Language acquisition is phonics-based, rich in grammar and strengthened through a language-  Social Studies: Victoria Margolin rich environment of vocabulary development and reading great books both individually as  Math: Catherine Neilson well as in a carefully crafted guided-reading program.   Mathematics th 7 Grade Teachers:  Math is taught with attention to the key steps of skill and knowledge needed to progress to the  ELA: Jasmine Casey next level. Math builds on itself, and a strong foundation in math numeracy is absolutely  Science: Amanda Maass essential for success in later grades and in college.  Advanced learning is promoted with the  Social Studies: Tony Bedel integration of exercises such as mathematical word problems that excite and motivate scholars  Math: Alex (Vazquez) Garcia to think creatively using new skills.  o Speci  als  Science Teach  Teachers: ers:  Through an exciting partnership with the  SpEd ELA: Museum of Science, our program is hands-on,  Physical allowing scholars to learn various concepts Dacia Sigler Education: through museum visits, experiments, texts, and natural observation. Sarah Yuna  SpEd  The scientific method is discovered by the Math: Dan scholar through repetition, and safety is  Fine Arts: explicitly taught. Scholars learn the history of McGrath science through replicating simple classic Heather experiments. Phillips  ELA  Learning  Technology Specialist:  Social Studies : Kathryn Jon Yukevich &  History is taught chronologically and across cultures, following the Texas State standards. Alexandria  Howeth  This classical curriculum brings the discoveries Udeh and wonders of the globe together, recognizing  Math the rich contributions of all peoples.   Spanish: Learning  Karen Specialist:  Technology- 1 semester Ferreira Irene  Technology is a computer based class teaching Forrester scholars the fundamental skills, such as typing and creating Word documents.   Fine Arts- 1 semester  This course will engage scholars in sequential learning experiences that will encompass art.  Scholars will be able to express themselves by creating their own personal art pieces.   Physical Education- 1 semester  Physical Education is a state requirement to teach scholars how to maintain fitness and how to perform the necessary skills to participate in activities.  In addition, scholars will study the basics of nutrition.   Spanish- 1 semester  Spanish is a state requirement course for scholars to build a foundation on a foreign language.  Scholars will engage in a Spanish course each semester which will allow them to experience the culture and language through learning how to create conversations, form independent ideas, and practice writing. </p>