Aniyah always puts everyone before herself. Whether it be her siblings at home, friends at school (even giving her lunch money when others didn't have), to giving her teachers a homemade basket, just last week. She has a heart of gold. Mr.Jason her science teacher called a couple weeks ago and had me in one of the best mommy moments ever. From speaking on how she is so caring in class, to being the best writer to being the one who comprehends the easiest and helps out when others do not. Being a child this day and age is by far not easy what so ever. And Aniyah herself has obstacles. And she overcomes them by living day by day and learning from not being selfish.
Grethel is always willing to lend an ear or help in any way possible. Whether it's for a teacher, a scholar or coworker, she shows that she cares for all.
This scholar is highly deserving of this award and she works her best to be a model scholar within the classroom. She helps her peers whenever they are confused or missed a few days of school. Furthermore, she works very hard to complete her work and also be a caring scholar. Her positive attitude helps others feel welcomed and accepted!
She is a true caring teacher who puts her scholars first and wants the best for her scholars inside and outside of the classroom. Whenever she sees a scholar having a hard day, she approaches them to make sure she can help them and try to cheer them up. Furthermore, she is a true caring co-teacher who always asks if I am okay whenever I am sick or having a hard day too. Overall, Odyssey is so lucky to have her in our community and she is very deserving of this award.
Rene is always willing to help out someone in need, he is the kind of person that will give his piece of bread if he sees someone is hungry and can’t afford it, Rene loves to volunteer and help out.
We see him at school being caring and kind in all his interactions. He says hello, smiles at everyone on campus, and really goes above and beyond to make others feel welcome. He takes on challenges of kindness as well! We appreciate you Rene.
I wanna nominate Hailey Ratunil for being such a caring, amazing, passionate, person. She no matter what shows others so much patients and has such a kind, caring soul. Whenever I'm stressing about school shes the first one who'll be there for me to care about what I'm talking about or what I'm stressed about. Hailey is such an amazing scholar as well. Shes shows so much respect to teachers and other scholars. I don't think ill ever find her being disrespectful to teachers or others even though her and another scholar aren't on good terms and when she isn't a big fan of a teacher, she will forever respect that teacher, or when she's at ambassadors and she's meeting a new 6th grader who just joined, Hailey treats them with so much respect, kindness, etc. I could go on and on about how Hailey is the most amazing, compassionate, caring, nice, empathetic, supportive, understanding and, considerate I've ever met.
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