CURRICULUM GUIDE
The recommended course of study for all middle-grade students will include three years of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies; required courses in physical education, career and education planning, and recommended electives.
ABF ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
6th Grade
Welcome to Middle School!
- Use your school planner to keep track of class assignments and school calendars. There are a lot of changes when entering middle school and it can seem overwhelming at first.
- Get to know your teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Know what your teachers expect in every class. You have to put in the effort to earn good grades. If you are being lazy and not completing assignments, your teachers won’t meet you halfway. YOU have to work hard to meet their expectations and succeed.
- Review the student code of conduct to become familiar with school policies and procedures. You don’t want to get in trouble and have the incident placed on your academic record. Make sure you follow ALL school rules, both in and out of the classroom.
- Set high academic goals and maintain them. The habits you create today are the goals that you achieve tomorrow. Getting good grades must continue until you graduate from high school.
- Review your report card every 9 weeks and share this information with your parents. Report cards give you and your parents an idea of your content mastery in each class. Each nine-week grade adds up to receiving your final grade in each course. Use progress reports to determine where you need assistance.
- Get into the School Spirit!
7th Grade
You’re halfway through middle school!
- Review the student code of conduct so that you are aware of your responsibilities. You don’t want to get in trouble and have the incident placed on your academic record. Make sure you follow ALL school rules, both in and out of the classroom.
- Set high academic goals and maintain them. As you acclimate into the middle school setting, it’s important to make sure you are taking ownership of your classwork and homework assignments. This will make the difference between earning good grades and bad grades.
- Develop good time management, organizational, test-taking, and note-taking skills. The use of our school agenda will help keep you organized and on track for being a successful student. Make sure to take detailed notes in class so that you have plenty of information to study at home.
- Speak with your administrator about high school courses and programs. You can begin to take high school courses as early as 8th grade. These courses include Algebra 1, Physical Science, Biology, Geometry, and Foreign Language.
8th Grade
Get Ready for High School!
- Review the student code of conduct so that you are aware of your responsibilities. You don’t want to get in trouble and have the incident placed on your academic record. Make sure you follow ALL school rules, both in and out of the classroom.
- See an administrator about requirements for promotion to 9th grade and become familiar with high school requirements. High school requirements can be started during 8th grade when eligible.
- Review your report card every 9 weeks and share this information with your parents. Remember, your grades determine the courses you can select for the following school year and are especially important when attempting to boost your high school GPA.
- Speak to your teachers if you need help in your classes. If you feel overwhelmed with your current courses or the thought of starting high school, see your counselor for time management and/or study techniques.
- Participate in summer programs. Keep in mind that you can begin community service as early as the summer going into Freshmen Year.