Daniel's Principled Thinking and Teacher Feedback
I wanted to take a moment to highlight Daniel's exceptional approach to his learning. He has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a principled thinker showing integrity, responsibility, and respect for others in all his academic endeavors. Daniel thoughtfully considers different perspectives and approaches challenges with a fair and well-reasoned mindset.
Moreover, feedback from his teachers further underscores his commitment to growth. They have noted that Daniel not only listens to constructive feedback with an open mind but also applies it thoughtfully, using it to refine his understanding and skills. This ability to reflect and improve makes him an exemplary student and a role model for others.
Daniel is consistently paying attention and following expectations during our class, where a lot of excitement is usually happening. He follows routines and sets a great example for those around him, and upholds the Odyssey standards! He is great at keeping himself and others accountable if necessary without drawing attention to any negativity or causing any drama. As a teacher, I greatly appreciate Daniel being a pillar of creativity, calm, responsibility, and Principlism in my classroom!
Denise is not only kind and thoughtful she also try’s to find multiple ways for everyone to get what they want and be fair to her peers and try’s her best in all her classes by being able to communicate and find fair ways for everyone
Armani is always there for others, even when they haven’t treated him well. He remains a respectful and principled scholar, even when no one is watching. His bright personality encourages those around him to be kind and positive. In class, Armani is actively engaged in discussions, asks thoughtful questions, and supports his peers when they’re struggling. He treats all of his friends with kindness and maintains positive relationships with everyone. This is why I’m nominating Armani—he truly deserves this recognition.
I want to nominate Elies Avila for also being principled by treating students with respect and doing what's right for example anytime in Spanish and I need help with anything he is also there to help me and help me understand what is going on. In science anytime Mrs. Corah is busy doing something he is always on task and taking responsibility for talking or not working but that rarely even happens! He is also honest and stands up for what is right
I’d like to nominate Olivia for her qualities of honesty, fairness, and sense of justice. She is truthful and encourages her friends and peers to do the same, creating a trusting environment. Olivia is fair and makes sure all voices are heard, showing respect to all. She encourages others and is always looking for ways to spark laughter or encourage a friend. When conflicts arise, she handles them with care, focusing on resolution and not feeding into negativity. She strives to guide others to do what’s right, she leans on her values and faith often. She is seen as a listener to her peers and friends, they find it easy to confide in her. Her actions inspire her peers to act with integrity and make her a role model in 7th grade!!
Don't forget PE Uniforms!
During one semester of the school year, scholars will have Physical Education (PE) classes. They will need to bring uniforms for changing and a combination lock for their lockers. Scholars start dressing out Monday!!!
It is a great idea to grab a combination locker this summer and have scholars practice unlocking and locking them!
Language and Literature
Wit and Wisdom is our Language and Literature curriculum designed for K-8 scholars, developed by Great Minds. It focuses on building knowledge through the integration of rich content, rigorous reading and writing activities, and thought-provoking discussions. The program emphasizes understanding and analyzing high-quality texts across various genres, encouraging scholars to think deeply and critically. Wit and Wisdom aims to develop scholars' vocabulary, comprehension, and analytical skills.
Math
Great Minds Eureka Math² is an advanced math curriculum designed to provide a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Developed by Great Minds, this program builds on the original Eureka Math curriculum, offering enhanced features such as more engaging problem-solving activities, digital resources, and adaptive learning tools. Eureka Math² emphasizes a coherent and sequential approach to math instruction, ensuring scholars develop a strong foundation and progressively build their skills. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of math.
Science
OpenSciEd is an innovative science curriculum designed for middle scholars, providing open-source, high-quality science education resources. Developed through a collaboration of educators, scientists, and curriculum developers, OpenSciEd aims to make science education engaging and accessible to all scholars. The program emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, encouraging scholars to explore scientific concepts through experiments, real-world problem-solving, and interactive activities. OpenSciEd aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), promoting deep understanding and application of scientific principles across disciplines.
Spanish
SAVVAS Spanish Curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to learning Spanish for scholars at various educational levels. Designed to build language proficiency and cultural awareness, this curriculum includes a variety of engaging resources such as interactive activities, authentic texts, and multimedia content. The program focuses on developing essential skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while also incorporating cultural insights to enhance scholars' global understanding. SAVVAS Spanish Curriculum is structured to support differentiated learning, making it suitable for diverse classroom needs.
Leadership
IB Design Cycle is a structured method used in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to guide project development. It includes four stages: inquiring and analyzing, developing ideas, creating the solution, and evaluating. This process promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
In a Leadership Class, scholars can use the IB Design Cycle to tackle leadership challenges by:
- Inquiring and Analyzing: Researching leadership issues.
- Developing Ideas: Planning strategies.
- Creating the Solution: Implementing projects.
- Evaluating: Reflecting on results.
This approach helps scholars systematically enhance their leadership skills through real-world applications.
All Classes are MYP
Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6th-8th Grade provides a challenging and comprehensive framework designed to foster critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and communication skills. It includes eight subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition(Mandarin/Spanish), Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. The MYP encourages scholars to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, promoting holistic learning, personal development, and preparation for higher education.
Note this is the reason for the certain electives we offer to align with MYP.
Junior High Admin Team Emails
Ms. Small, Assistant Principal
This email address goes to the admin team: jhadmin@topamail.com
2024-2025 School Supply Lists
At the end of the year, we polled the teachers to make sure that the correct supplies were purchased. The 1 inch binders will be staying in their classrooms, they won't be carrying them in their backpack.
6th Grade School Supply List for 2024-2025 School Year
