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Dear students and families:

Welcome to the 2019-20 student registration booklet.

This course guide contains information about the multitude of

classes available to Clinton Middle College and Career Acad-

emy students to move you into the next stage of your aca-

demic progress. Here you will find everything from required

courses to special career courses and technical classes or the

arts. Each will move you through middle school, high school

graduation, and beyond.

Course decisions that students make this year will impact

future course choices and help determine which academic

programs are available to these students in high school. At

first glance, the information in this booklet may appear over-

whelming; please be assured that it will become more famil-

iar as you develop your academic goals and begin to consider

plans for high school.

Please take time to review the courses outlined in this

catalog, focusing specifically on your grade level and the re-

quirements for your school year. In many cases there are pre-

requisites you must complete before moving on in a program.

You will see a variety of courses at various levels, such as

Advanced English and Pre-Algebra, that you might consider.

We encourage students and their guardians to work with our

school counselors, Ms. Kerry Patterson and Samantha Wil-

liams, as you make a plan to reach your academic goals. We

believe two-way communication is vital to the success of our

students, and we encourage you to take advantage of the in-

formation presented here. Knowing what we have to offer at

CMCCA is key!

Our school is proud of the courses, programs, and oppor-

tunities we have to offer to make each student a well-rounded

individual, focused not only on academics, but also fine arts,

athletics, community, and future careers. Think about your

long-term goals, and let us assist you in making the choices

that will help you soar!

Every student, every day!

Mrs. RaeAnn Owens,

Principal

Mrs. Michele Brummett,

Asst. Principal

Mr. Rodney Mann,

Asst. Principal

Welcome

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CLINTON MIDDLE COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY 110 N. Hicks Street, Clinton, TN 37716

Phone: 865-457-3451 Fax: 865-457-9486 www.cms.acs.ac

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General Information Registering a Student or Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Grading Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Skyward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Academic Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Honor Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Student Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Advisory Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TA Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hawk Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Homeroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Explore to Soar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Credit Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Saturday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Summer School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Promotion/Retention Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PBIS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chromebooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Complaint Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TipTxt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Field Trips/Events Criteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Bell Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Important Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Table of Contents

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General Information

1. Registering a Student or Students: If your child is currently a student in any Anderson County

school, registration is not necessary. Those entering the county for the first time will need to bring the fol-

lowing documents to the school’s main office to register their child(ren):

A. Photo ID

B. Proof of address (current utility bill, etc.)

C. Up-to-date immunization form

D. Copy of child’s social security card

E. Copy of child’s birth certificate

F. Copy of any court/custody/504/special education papers

G. Completed hard copy of registration form with current information

2. Arrival/Dismissal Procedures:

Morning Procedures: School doors open at 7:30 a.m. Students should not be dropped off

earlier than 7:30. Between 7:30 and 7:45, all students will report to the auditorium. At 7:45, students are

dismissed to grade-level areas. Students arriving after that time should report directly to their grade-level

areas (6th Grade to gym; 7th Grade to cafeteria; 8th Grade to auditorium). Buses drop off at the front of

the building on Hicks Street. Car-rider drop-off is in the rear of the school between the traffic cones. For

the safety of all students, the flow of traffic for student drop-off is one way — from West Broad onto

Marshall (toward Clinton Elementary School). DRIVERS MAY NOT DROP STUDENTS OFF IN THE

OTHER LANE BECAUSE THERE IS NO CROSSWALK. Rear doors are locked at 8:20. Students

arriving after the tardy bell should be dropped off in the front of the school and check in with the office.

Afternoon Procedures: At 3:40, students who walk or are car r iders will be dismissed from

the front of the building on Hicks Street. Please have a plan in place every morning regarding afternoon

pickup of your student. Marshall Street is closed to cars during school dismissal and used for bus pickup

only. Bus dismissal begins at 3:45. Students will be notified whether their bus location is in the front or

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Contact Us

110 N Hicks St Clinton, TN 37716

Front Office: 865.457.3451

Fax: 865.457.9486

Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Administration Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Website: http://www.cms.acs.ac Twitter: @cmshawks

Instagram: @cmshawkpride

Facebook: facebook.com/cms.hawks

http://www.cms.acs.ac/

rear of school. Please ensure your child knows which bus they ride each day. This information can

be found by calling the Office of Transportation at 865-457-7789.

PLEASE NOTE: Traffic laws state that cars may not pass school buses loading or un-

loading children. Additionally, the car-rider lanes are no-pass zones. Wednesday dismissal of car

riders and walkers is 2:13, and bus dismissal is 2:15. All dismissal procedures listed above remain

the same throughout the week.

3. Communication: The staff at CMCCA str ives to keep parents and families informed about

student grades, school activities, community events, discipline issues, and classroom news. Our

primary means of communication are e-mail and phone calls. Providing the school with current,

working email addresses and phone numbers (as well as home addresses) ensures that families will

be kept informed of timely and pertinent information regarding all areas of the academic life of

your middle school child(ren). Please notify our school secretary of any changes or updates to your

information.

4. Grading Scale: Anderson County Schools uses the following universal grading scale:

5. Skyward: CMCCA strongly encourages students and families to take responsibility for

academic success by continually monitoring grades and attendance through daily checks on the

school district’s online software called Skyward. Families and students have separate accounts and

can access their account on the school district’s website, www.acs.ac. Families who need or have

forgotten their Login ID and/or Password should contact the main office.

6. Academic Eligibility: Students involved in clubs and spor ts have specific behavior and aca-

demic standards set by CMCCA staff and administration. Classroom teachers, the athletic director,

and coaches will all collaborate to determine the eligibility of the students who represent our

school in the wider community. It is the responsibility of both students and families to work with

teachers and coaches to ensure that proper grades and behavior meet these guidelines.

7. Honor Roll: Students earning all As (4.0 GPA) or all As and Bs (3.0-4.0 GPA) in core aca-

demic classes in each of the 9-week grading periods will earn the distinction of High Honors or

Honors.

General Information

A 100-93 4.0

B 92-85 3.0-3.9

C 84-75 2.0-2.9

D 74-70 1.0-1.9

F 69-0 0.0-0.9

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General Information

8. Student Celebrations: Every quar ter , we celebrate student successes in leadership, be-

havior, attendance, and multiple academic areas. To reward these accomplishments, students’

names are entered into drawings for various prizes throughout the year.

9. Advisory Program: Clinton Middle College and Career Academy will implement an ad-

visory period on Wednesdays for the 2019-20 school year. The advisory program is designed to

provide students with the opportunity to become acquainted with a teacher advisor. During the

advisory program, themes such as responsibility, generosity, perseverance, study skills, bullying,

character education, etc., will be explored. The students will be involved in activities that support

those themes and encourage positive character traits.

10. Teacher’s Assistant Program: In an effor t to provide real-world job experience, students

who are academically eligible can apply and interview to be placed in the TA Program. Student

TAs support teachers by performing tasks such as classroom organization, errand running, record

keeping, peer tutoring, and other clerical work. This program seeks to mimic the actual job pro-

cess of applying, interviewing, getting references, and understanding consequences of inadequate

job performance in the actual workplace. This is one semester-long appointment and takes the

place of one Related Arts class.

11. Hawk Time/RTI: This 30 minutes of each day serves multiple purposes for our students,

providing them with resources, remediation, and enrichment activities to ensure student success.

Student placement into Hawk Time will be based on quarterly benchmark screenings. As per our

grading scale, students must maintain a 75 or higher to ensure participation in enrichment activi-

ties. Student choice will be a factor in determining enrichment placements.

12. Homeroom: Students will have a 10-minute homeroom every day. Homeroom will provide

students the opportunity to stay informed of the happenings at CMCCA. This time will used for

paperwork, distribution of information, and money collection when needed.

13. Explore to Soar: This exploratory program, unique to middle-level education, gives stu-

dents an opportunity to explore areas of interest beyond the traditional academic classes. The goal

of the program is that each child will benefit from having been exposed to a skill or hobby, which

they can continue to pursue outside of the school walls. Tutoring and homework assistance are

also offered. These sessions are offered in the morning and afternoon, with snacks and breakfast

or supper provided.

14. Tutoring: CMCCA str ives to suppor t every student in every subject. For any student

needing help, their grade-level team will work to create an individualized plan to maximize suc-

cess. Families are encouraged to work with staff and administration at CMCCA to determine the

best course of action for their student.

15. Credit Recovery: Students not earning a passing grade in core academic classes will be

required to participate in our school’s credit recovery program to earn the points needed to pass

the course(s) failed during the 2018-19 school year. Students will receive credit for attendance

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General Information

and the work completed. Families will be notified of student failure every nine weeks to ensure

student improvement and success. Sessions will be held before or after school at specified times.

Families will choose the session that best fits their schedule, as this program is mandatory.

16. Saturday School: Students failing multiple courses and/or students who fail to follow

through with credit recovery responsibilities will be required to complete Saturday School ses-

sions to recover a failing grade. Administration will work with families to ensure that this manda-

tory policy is followed.

17. Summer School: Students who fail to meet the requirements of Credit Recovery and

Saturday School may be required to attend Summer School to recover failing grades. Parents and

guardians will be notified if their child’s attendance is required. Failure to attend could result in

retention.

18. Retention Policy: Student retention is determined on a case by case basis based on An-

derson County Schools polices. Factors used to identify students for retention include:

the student’s ability to perform at the current grade level;

the results of local or state assessments, if applicable;

the overall academic achievement of the student;

reasons deemed necessary by the director of schools/designee;

attendance;

social and emotional maturity.

19. Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS) System: CMCCA uses software

called the PBIS System to manage student behavior — both positive and negative. Students who

meet or exceed classroom and building behavior expectations receive “positives,” which can be

redeemed throughout the school year in various ways. Inappropriate student behavior is also

tracked with this program through “minors,” an electronic write-up of the behavior. A culmina-

tion of minors will result in a progression of consequences including phone calls home, loss of

privileges, suspension, or expulsion.

20. Chromebooks: Anderson County Schools is a 1-to-1 district. In an effort to maximize stu-

dents success, all students will be provided with a Chromebook, which will be used for class

work, remediation, and standardized testing. Students will have the option of storing their

Chromebook at school or taking it home. A $30 comprehensive insurance fee is available this

year. This fee will cover any accidental damages to the device for the entire school year. Schol-

arships are available for 7th and 8th grade students who wish to take their Chromebook home but

cannot pay the fee. More specific guidelines and expectations of Chromebook use will be re-

viewed during scheduled meetings at the school.

21. Complaint Process: CMCCA asks families to follow specific procedures set by the

school when issuing a concern. First, identify the adult most knowledgeable about the concern

needing addressed (i.e., coach, bus driver, teacher) and contact this person directly. If no resolu-

tion can be agreed upon at this level, move up the chain of command within the building. For ex-

ample, speak to your student’s teacher before contacting team leaders and administrators. Most

conflicts can be resolved in this first step.

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22. TipTxt: CMCCA staff works daily to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Your

support and partnership is a critical part of these efforts. CMCCA uses TipTxt – an easy, confi-

dential tool that uses two-way texting to report incidents or suspicious activity related to bully-

ing or anything that may impact the safety of our students and school community. The system is

operated by notifications through Blackboard Connect. Using TipTxt, students can report unsafe

behavior confidentially with no fear of retaliation or embarrassment that they might feel talking

in person. To report concerns anonymously, simply text all pertinent information to 865-240-

0916. Please be specific in you text by providing as many details as possible: who, when, what

where, why, and how.

Important Notes:

TipTxt is not a replacement for emergency services and will be monitored dur-

ing regular school days and hours. If someone is in immediate danger or if a

matter is an emergency, call 911.

Talk with your child and tell them that by using TipTxt, they can do something

to help if they witness (or experience) a bullying incident, suspicious or crimi-

nal activity, or if they simply need to talk to someone about a stressful issue that

affects their ability to concentrate at school.

TipTxt is an enhancement to our existing policies and procedures already in ef-

fect for anti-bully efforts, safety, and security reporting. These can be viewed

on the Anderson County website at www.acs.ac. Posters and instruction about how and when to use TipTxt will be shared with

students at school.

It is against Anderson County School Board policy to provide false information

and make false accusations. (6.304)

Your cell phone provider’s standard message and data rates apply for text mes-

saging.

23. Teams: All students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 will be assigned to a team of teachers. These

teams offer families a point of contact and a base for conflict resolution. Teachers from the four

core academic classes (math, science, social studies, and English) get to know all students in a

grade level and work to provide a support network across all classrooms. Through these teams,

students will be involved in a variety of team-building activities throughout the year that will

enhance learning and foster grade-level, school, and community spirit. These teams are designed

to provide a support system and a sense of camaraderie.

24. Field Trip/Event Criteria: CMCCA has set the cr iter ia for field tr ips and events stu-

dents will be participating in throughout the school year. Students must meet the set criteria in

order to be able to attend the field trip or event. The criteria resets each nine weeks in order to

offer each student the ability to participate, however this does not include end of year overnight

trips or 8th grade formal. Prior to students attending trips or events, ALL outstanding balances

owed to other commitments; library, fundraisers, Chromebooks, etc. must be paid in full. Other

field trip opportunities will arise and CMCCA will set the criteria for the trips on a case by case

basis. CMCCA administration reserves the right to make the final decision about student field

trip/event attendance if deemed necessary. (cont’d on next page)

General Information

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http://www.acs.ac

Field Trip/Event Criteria (cont’d):

1st Nine Weeks: Students must have excellent behavior. Students may attend trips or events

as long as they have not had In-school Suspension (ISS) or Out of School Suspension (OSS)

in the first nine weeks. 2nd Nine Weeks: Students must have excellent behavior and academics. Students may at-

tend trips or events as long as they have not had ISS or OSS in the 2nd nine weeks. They

must also maintain a 75 or above in ALL classes. 3rd Nine Weeks: Students must have excellent behavior and academics. Students may attend

trips or events as long as they have not had ISS, OSS or a Major Referral in the 3rd nine

weeks. They must also maintain a 75 or above in ALL classes. 4th Nine Weeks: Students must have excellent behavior. Students may attend trips or events

as long as they have maintained excellent behavior while completing state testing and have

not had OSS during the 4th nine weeks. School Year: Students must have excellent behavior. Students may attend end of year over-

night trips or events, such as 8th grade formal, as long as they have not had OSS after the first

nine weeks.

General Information

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Bell Schedule

2019-20 Bell Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

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6th Grade 7th Grade 8th grade Related Arts

Morning Duty 7:45-8:15

FIRST BELL 8:15

Tardy Bell 8:18

Homeroom 8:18-8:25

1st Period 8:26-

9:09

1st Period 8:26-

9:09 PLAN

1st Period 8:26-

9:09

1st Period 8:26-

9:09 Grade-7

2nd Period 9:11-

9:54 PLAN

2nd Period 9:11-

9:54

2nd Period 9:11-

9:54

2nd Period 9:11-

9:54 Grade-6

3rd Period 9:56-

10:39

3rd Period 9:56-

10:39

3rd Period 9:54-

10:39 PLAN

3rd Period 9:56-

10:39 Grade-8

4th Period RTI

10:41-11:14

4th Period RTI

10:41-11:14

4th Period RTI

10:41-11:14

4th Period RTI

10:41-11:14

LUNCH 11:15-

11:40

5th Period 11:16-

12:01

5th Period 11:16-

12:00

11:15-1:15

PLAN/ LUNCH

DUTY/ LUNCH

5th Period 11:42-

12:28

LUNCH 12:02-

12:27

6th Period 12:02-

12:47

6th Period 12:30-

1:15

6th Period 12:29-

1:15

LUNCH 12:49-

1:15

7th Period 1:20-

2:04

7th Period 1:20-

2:04 PLAN

7th Period 1:20-

2:04

7th Period 1:20-

2:04 Grade-7

8th Period 2:06-

2:49 PLAN

8th Period 2:06-

2:49

8th Period 2:06-

2:49

8th Period 2:06-

2:49 Grade-6

9th period 2:51-

3:34

9th period 2:51-

3:34

9th period 2:51-

3:34 PLAN

9th period 2:51-

3:34 Grade-8

Homeroom 3:35- 3:40

3:40 Walker/Car Rider Bell

3:43 Bus Rider/Athletics/After School Activities Bell

Bell Schedule

2019-20 Bell Schedule: Wednesday

10.

Morning Duty 7:45-8:15

FIRST BELL 8:15

Tardy Bell 8:18

Homeroom 8:18-8:25

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th grade Related Arts

1st Period 8:25-

8:55

1st Period 8:25-

8:55 PLAN

1st Period 8:25-

8:55

1st Period 8:25-

8:55 7th Grade

2nd Period 8:56- 2nd Period 8:56- 2nd Period 8:56- 2nd Period 8:56-

3rd Period 9:27-

9:59

3rd Period 9:27-

9:59

3rd Period 9:27-

9:59 PLAN

3rd Period 9:27-

9:59 8th Grade

4th Period Advi-

sory 9:59-10:58

4th Period Advi-

sory 9:59-10:58

4th Period Advi-

sory 9:59-10:58

4th Period Advi-

sory 9:59-10:58

LUNCH 10:59-

11:29

5th Period 10:59-

11:29

5th Period 10:59-

11:29

10:59-12:31

PLAN LUNCH

DUTY LUNCH

5th Period 11:30-

12:00

LUNCH 11:30-

12:00

6th Period 11:30-

12:00

6th Period 12:01-

12:31

6th Period 12:01-

12:31

LUNCH 12:01-

12:31

7th Period 12:32-

1:02

7th Period 12:32

-1:02 PLAN

7th Period 12:32-

1:02

7th Period 12:32-

1:02 7th Grade

8th Period 1:03-

1:33 PLAN

8th Period 1:03-

1:33

8th Period 1:03-

1:33

8th Period 1:03-

1:33 6th Grade

9th period 1:34-

2:05

9th period 1:34-

2:05

9th period 1:34-

2:05 PLAN

9th period 1:34-

2:05 8th Grade

Homeroom 2:05 - 2:10

2:10 Walker/Car Rider Bell

2:13 Bus Rider/Athletics/After School Activities Bell

Important Dates

11.

Course Descriptions — English Language Arts (ELA)

➤ English Language Arts 6

(Full year course; required)

Students taking this course will further under-

stand the relationship among reading, writing,

speaking, and listening and how this connects

with other subject areas as well as real-life ex-

periences. This class will focus on fluent read-

ing, understanding texts, and responding to

texts. Through multiple genres (informational

text, novels, short stories, poetry, drama), stu-

dents will focus on comprehension strategies,

acquiring vocabulary, and making connections

among ideas, texts, cross-curricular subjects,

and future plans (college and/or career). Stu-

dents will use standard English to cite evidence

and integrate knowledge and ideas creating ef-

fective written responses in a variety of writing

styles, purposes, and audiences.



Students taking this course will build on the

foundations of English Language Arts 6, to fur-

ther their understanding of the academic rela-

tionship among reading, writing, speaking, and

listening and how this connects with other sub-

ject areas as well as real-life experiences. This

class will focus on fluent reading, understand-

ing texts, responding to texts, and analyzing

meaning of integrated ideas. Through exposure

to multiple genres (informational text, novels,

short stories, poetry, drama), students will work

toward a more independent use of comprehen-

sion strategies, acquiring vocabulary, and mak-

ing connections among ideas, texts, cross-

curricular subjects, and future plans (college

and/or career). Students will use standard Eng-

lish to cite evidence and integrate knowledge

and ideas creating effective written responses in

a variety of writing styles, purposes, and audi-

ences.



Students taking this course will build on the

foundations of English Language Arts 7, to fur-

ther their understanding of the academic rela-

tionship among reading, writing, speaking, and

listening and how this connects with other sub-

ject areas as well as real-life experiences. This

class will continue to focus on reading fluently,

understanding texts, responding to texts, and

synthesizing meaning of integrated ideas and

themes. Through exposure to multiple genres

(informational text, novels, short stories, poetry,

drama), students will use comprehension strate-

gies, acquiring vocabulary, make connections

among ideas, texts, cross-curricular subjects,

and future plans (college and/or career) contin-

uing to develop the skills of a life-long learner.

Students will use standard English to cite evi-

dence and integrate knowledge and ideas creat-

ing effective written responses in a variety of

writing styles, purposes, and audiences.

(Advanced ELA Grade 8 is available and en-

rollment in this class is dependent on previous

year’s data and teacher recommendations.)

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Course Descriptions — Math

Grade 6

➤ Foundations of Mathematics 6

(Full year course)

Sixth grade math is a more in-depth

continuation of many of the Tennessee state

standards introduced in the fifth grade. The

general ideas that are thoroughly covered are

number and operations, measurement, data

analysis and probability, algebra, and geometry.

Students will be expected to accurately com-

pute, explain processes, and model different

algorithms. Homework is an integral compo-

nent of the class.


(Full year course)

Foundations of Mathematics 7 is de-

signed to help students improve their computa-

tional and problem-solving skills. Topics stud-

ied in this course will fall into the categories of

the number system, ratios and proportional rela-

tionships, expressions and equations, geometry,

and statistics and probability.

Grade 8

➤ Algebra I

(Full year course)

In Algebra I, students will build upon

Pre-Algebra concepts as well as develop skills

necessary for success in upper level math and

science courses. Students will learn to approach

and solve problems following a logical, orga-

nized and justified sequence of steps. Course-

work will involve class work such as participa-

tion in discussions, note-taking, practice prob-

lems and group work as well as daily home-

work assignments and online TCAP practice.

Course content includes the study of real num-

bers, expressions, linear equations and inequali-

ties, functions, polynomial operations, coordi-

nate geometry, data analysis and probability.

Students in Algebra I will take the 8th Grade

TCAP Math Assessment in the spring and the

Algebra I Exam in May.

Prerequisites: Final grade of an A or

a B in 7th Grade Pre-Algebra and recommenda-

tion of 7th Grade Pre-Algebra teacher.


(Full year course)

Foundations of Mathematics 8 is de-

signed to help students improve their computa-

tional and problem-solving skills. Topics stud-

ied in this course will fall into the categories of

the number system, expressions and equations,

functions, geometry, and statistics and probabil-

ity. Students successfully completing this

course will be prepared to study Foundations of

Pre-Algebra and Foundations of Algebra 1A in

grade nine.

13.

Course Descriptions — Science

Grade 6

➤ Life Science


The theme for sixth grade science is

how energy, found in multiple systems and

scales, is driving ecosystems, Earth’s natural

resources, and Earth processes. In turn, oceans,

weather, and climate help determine character-

istics of ecosystems. Additionally, students will

use scientific processes and tools as they navi-

gate the curriculum using inquiry-based meth-

ods. The appropriate use of technology is an

integral part of this course.

➤ Grade 7

Physical Science


The theme for seventh grade science is

how matter and reactions are the basis for life

science, particularly the molecules that make up

life and their hierarchy to organ systems and

heredity; and biogeochemical cycles. Earth and

space science standards are addressed from a

perspective based on matter and reactions. Ad-

ditionally, students will use scientific processes

and tools as they navigate the curriculum using

inquiry-based methods. The appropriate use of

technology is an integral part of this course.

➤ Grade 8

Earth Science


The themes for science in eighth grade

are how forces and motion drive objects in our

solar systems, move lithospheric plates, and

how nature’s driving forces of geology impact

ecosystems via environmental selection for a

species. This content utilizes core ideas from

sixth and seventh grade. Additionally, students

will use scientific processes and tools as they

navigate the curriculum using inquiry-based

methods. The appropriate use of technology is

an integral part of this course.

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Course Descriptions — Social Studies

Grade 6

➤ World History Part 1


This course will focus on the history of the an-

cient world through an in-depth study of eight

civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, In-

dia, Africa, Israel, Greece, and Rome. Course-

work centers around identifying and analyzing

the common characteristics of societies: gov-

ernment, geography, religion, achievements,

politics, economics, and social structure. After

mastering how to identify these characteristics,

students will apply the themes while examining

the major civilizations of the ancient world.

Students will also be able to compare and con-

trast civilizations and identify commonalities

across the different societies. The ultimate goal

is for students to gain a sense of empathy for

other races, ethnicities, religions, as well as to

introduce students to the study of World Histo-

ry and Geography.

➤ Grade 7

World History Part 2


In this course, students will continue their study

of World History where sixth grade ended. The

focus will be on the story of Western Civiliza-

tion and the rise and fall of major empires from

500-1500 CE, with an emphasis on power

structures, world religions, and the interplay

between geography and civilization. Students

will be learning about four of the world’s major

religions in depth: Judaism, Buddhism, Christi-

anity, and Islam. Topics of study include the

Byzantine Empire, The Rise of Islam, the Mid-

dle Ages in Europe, the Renaissance and Refor-

mation, the Age of Exploration, the Empires of

Ghana and Mali in Africa, the Mongol Con-

quest of China, and Feudal Japan. The course

will include the use of primary documents, vid-

eos, map activities, literature, and writing. Stu-

dents will be expected to apply what they have

learned to compare and contrast, show cause

and effect, and use higher-level skills to infer,

state and support opinions, show connections,

and draw conclusions. The goal of this course is

to gain an understanding of the power structures

in our world, and further develop analytical

skills.

➤ Grade 8

American History


This course presents a chronological survey of

American History from early exploration and

colonization to the post-Civil War and Recon-

struction period. Topics students will cover in-

clude: Exploration and Colonization, The

American Revolution, The United States Con-

stitution, The Early Republic and the War of

1812, Jacksonian Democracy, Manifest Desti-

ny, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War,

and Reconstruction. Course work will include

higher-level reading and writing assignments,

evaluating credibility of sources of information,

examining multiple perspectives through prima-

ry/secondary source analysis, and utilizing criti-

cal thinking and problem-solving skills. The

goal of this course is for students to understand

the formation and progression of the United

States of America, as well as to analyze the sto-

ry of America from multiple perspectives.

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Course Descriptions — Related Arts

➤ Art:

6th Grade– quarter-long

7th and 8th Grade– semester-long

Students in this course will obtain foundational

knowledge of a series of different artistic medi-

ums. Both 2D and 3D works will be explored,

and students will be asked to complete a num-

ber of projects that follow detailed steps, famil-

iarizing them with techniques that will be used

in higher level art classes. This course is for-

matted in a way that reflects high school art

classes, and is designed to give students a look

into what high school art electives entail. Grad-

ing in this course focuses on project completion

and time management skills more so than the

aesthetic quality of the work, which becomes a

larger focus in higher level classes.

➤ Band:

All Grades—Year Long

The CMS Band offers students the opportunity

to participate in an instrumental music program

with wind and percussion instruments. This is a

performance-based class with students partici-

pating in daily rehearsals, in-school and even-

ing concerts, some athletic events, and festivals

throughout the school year.

➤ Career Exploration:



Career Exploration is an introductory course

designed to assist students in (a) discovering

their personal strengths and abilities, (b) under-

standing opportunities available to them in dif-

ferent career areas, and (c) practicing skills nec-

essary to excel in the workforce and in postsec-

ondary learning. Upon completion of this

course, proficient students will know and exhib-

it soft skills (e.g. teamwork, creative thinking,

and problem solving), as well as more technical

skills (e.g. resume building and written commu-

nications) related to career exploration and ex-

perience. Students will also learn about and be

exposed to existing CTE pathways and elective

focus options within a high school setting and

will learn how to successfully transition into a

district recognized career academy or program

of study.

➤ Chorus:

All Grades—Year Long

The CMS Choir offers the opportunity to partic-

ipate in a vocal music program dedicated to the

pursuit of excellence in music through perfor-

mance. Students will learn basic singing skills,

how to work with others towards a common

goal, how to read music, and concert etiquette.

This is a performance-based class with students

participating in daily rehearsals, in-school and

evening concerts, and festivals during the

school year.

➤ Culinary Arts:



Culinary Arts will introduce students to the

foundational knowledge and skills to pursue

careers in the culinary field as a personal chef,

caterer, executive chef, and food and beverage

manager. The course covers topics and labs in

kitchen safety and sanitation, food service ca-

reers, nutrition, recipe basics, kitchen tools and

equipment, and kitchen staples. Students will

also participate in preparing food and catering

school and community events.

➤ Digital Arts, Design, and Coding:



This course is an introduction for students inter-

ested in art and design professions. The primary

aim for this course is to build a strong under-

standing of design and the design process. Stu-

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Course Descriptions — Related Arts (cont.)

➤ Intro to Engineering:

6th Grade—quarter long

7th and 9th Grade—semester long

The focus of Technology Education for middle

school is to introduce students to the world of

invention and innovation along with the Engi-

neering Design Process. They will examine the

impacts of invention and innovation on society

and solve problems through research, design,

and experimentation in one or more of the areas

of Engineering and Technology. Students will

work individually and in groups to investigate

solutions to technological problems, using re-

search, data collection, design, prototype devel-

opment, and working models. Invention and

Innovation reinforces the areas of math, sci-

ence, social studies, and language arts through

practical application and/or hands on activities.

At the end of this course, students will be able

to evaluate products and systems that they en-

counter in their daily lives and choose appropri-

ate technologies to solve a variety of tasks. Stu-

dents will be able to produce a functional in-

vention or innovation.

➤ Language Arts Intervention:

(length varies based on mastery of skill)

This class provides supports for students who

need a more focused skill set in language arts

(reading and/or writing). These classes are in

addition to the general curriculum language arts

classes offered in each grade level. (Tier 3 and

SpEd)

➤ Math Intervention:

(length varies based on mastery of skill)

This class provides supports for students who

need a more focused skill set in math. These

classes are in addition to the general curriculum

math classes offered in each grade level. (Tier 3

and SpEd)

➤ Physical Education:

6th Grade—quarter long

7th and 9th Grade—semester long

The Physical Education program provides each

student with the opportunity to participate in a

comprehensive program consisting of skill de-

velopment, team sports, and physical fitness

activities in order to promote lifelong health.

The students receive instruction in rules, skills,

and strategies associated with the different

sports, as well as learning experiences involv-

ing physical conditioning activities. The pro-

gram promotes the spirit of cooperation, leader-

ship, fair-play, and friendly competition.

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2019-20 Parent/Student Acknowledgment Form

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Clinton Middle College and Career Academy strives to communicate

its plans, policies, and procedures to students and families in a clear

and timely manner. Please take the time to review the information in

this document and be aware of its contents. Please sign and return this

page to your CMCCA student’s homeroom teacher.

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