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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Norwin Middle School operates on a team concept. Students are divided into three (3) teams in both seventh and eighth grades. The 7th grade teams are composed of five (5) core subject teachers in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Reading. There are four (4) person teams in 8th grade composed of four (4) core subject teachers in the areas of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Practical applications of the curriculum and the development of critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized. Other subject areas include Art, Music (General Music, Band, or Chorus), Industrial Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Physical Education/Health, Communications, Computer Applications, and World Languages, consisting of Spanish, French, and German. Students have the opportunity to participate in many clubs and activities sponsored by the faculty.

COURSE DESIGN GRADE 7	GRADE 8
Year Courses  Pre-Algebra or Algebra  Life Science or Biological Studies  Reading or Literary Studies  Global Studies  Language Arts  Study Hall (ungraded)	Year Courses  Algebra A, Algebra, or Geometry  Integrated Science  Language Arts or English Studies  US/PA Studies or American Studies  World Language (French, German, or Spanish)
Semester Courses  Health and Physical Education  Music (Band, Chorus, General Music, or Orchestra)	Semester Courses  Health and Physical Education  Communications I  Computer Applications  Music (Band, Chorus, General Music, or Orchestra)
Nine-Weeks (9)/Quarter Courses  Art  Family and Consumer Science  Computer Applications  Industrial Technology	Nine-Weeks (9)/Quarter Courses  Art  Family and Consumer Science  Industrial Technology  Study Hall (ungraded)