Middle Years
ABOUT OUR MYP PROGRAM
- Identities and Relationships
- Orientation in Space and Time
- Personal and Cultural Expression
- Scientific and Technical Innovation
- Globalization and Sustainability
- Fairness and Development
- EXPLORATIONS
Identities and Relationships
Orientation in Space and Time
What is the meaning of “where” and “when”? Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives.
Personal and Cultural Expression
Scientific and Technical Innovation
How do we understand the world in which we live? Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs
Globalization and Sustainability
How is everything connected? Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness; the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment.
Fairness and Development
EXPLORATIONS
Our middle school students all participate in a program that we call “Explorations.” This program utilizes a block of time every Friday to bring together students, teachers, and community volunteers and engage our students in the exploration of any number of experiences outside the normal school curriculum. These include service-oriented, educational, artistic, or recreational explorations. Our primary educational goal is to increase our students’ exposure to needs in our community (service) and latent talents or skills they might have, and do so in a way that engages their interests. Equally important is the social connections this program nurtures, bringing together students across three grades and connecting them with adults who share their interests or can introduce them to subjects they are passionate about. During the third quarter, most middle school students participate in our Wintermeister exploration, spending Friday afternoon skiing or riding at Mt. Bachelor.
Our exploration program is unique to our MYP program. Each quarter, students are provided with a list of different programs. The goal of these explorations is to enrich students experience and get them involved in the community. Some of our Explorations are: DIY, Italian, animal care, mindfulness/yoga and band!
Each exploration is volunteer run. If you have a hobby or and interest you would like to share with our students, please contact Anna Harris aharris@sevenpeaksschool.org.
WINTERMEISTER IS ONE OF THE CHOICES FOR EXPLORATIONS FOR OUR MYP STUDENTS - SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WINTERMEISTER
2023-2024 Wintermeister General Information
- Details To Know
- Season Pass/Ticket Information
- What Parents need to do each week
- Departure and Return Times
- Poor weather conditions on Mt Bachelor
Details To Know
What is Wintermeister?
Wintermeister is one of the highlights within the elective program at Seven Peaks, providing our middle school students the opportunity to ski or snowboard on Friday afternoons. Our goal is to foster mature behavior, safety, accountability, and community while enjoying an exciting sport in the outdoors at our local mountain.
When and where does Wintermeister take place?
Wintermeister takes place on Fridays at Mt. Bachelor beginning January, 2024.
Student Gear
Students will bring all their snow gear (ski/snowboard clothing, helmet, skis, boots, snowboard, goggles, gloves, season pass, etc) to school each Friday for Wintermeister. There will be racks outside the commons for poles, skis, & snowboards. Students can store their boots & clothing in the commons. When students are released for lunch at 11:45, they will eat lunch & dress for the mountain. Students will line up outside by the buses, ready to load around noon. Staff will check students in as they load the buses. No ski boots allowed on the bus.
When we arrive at the mountain, students can change into ski boots outside the bus, grab their gear and head to the slopes with their riding partners. Students in group ski/snowboard will gather together before leaving the bus area and walk to the chairlift as a group.
Ski Bibs
Students will be wearing our new SPS Wintermeister bibs this year. We will make arrangements for students to receive bibs before January 13th. Students are borrowing bibs and will need to return them at the end of Wintermeister. There will be a $30 fee for lost bibs. Students are required to wear bibs at all times on the mountain, even in the lodge, over their top layer of clothing. If a student does not wear a school bib they will be excluded from the next week of Wintermeister.
Option to get to the mountain: Bus
Students must ride the bus to the mountain. Students are expected to have eaten lunch & be dressed in snow gear to load the bus around noon.
Options to return to SPS: Bus or parent driver
Students have the option to ride home from the mountain with a parent driver. Parents need to let us know this information on the weekly google doc. Parents must check out with Sam between 3:45-4:00 pm. Bus riders should head to the bus by 3:45pm for a 4:00 pm departure. Students will return to SPS parking lot by approximately 4:30pm.
What is the cost?
We will not know the exact cost until we have a final participant count. We anticipate the cost to be around $350 per student. No refunds for weather cancellation or if your student misses a day.
Season Pass/Ticket Information
Your student will need to have a season pass. Price for a youth pass is $368 (age 6-12) and teen season pass is $548 (age 13-18). Please visit www.mtbachelor.com to purchase a season pass or get more information.
What Parents need to do each week
Parents please complete the google survey sent out each week to let us know:
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If your student will be attending Wintermeister that week
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How your student will get down the mountain, options: bus or parent driver
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Student name & grade
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If your student will free-ride or group ski
Group Ski Options (Chaperoned ski/ride)
You will be receiving a google form each week to let us know if your student will be participating in Wintermeister that day. On the form, you will also let us know if your student will be in GroupSki/Ride or Free Ski/Ride. Group ski/ride is a great option for your student if they are not familiar with the mountain. Your student will stay with a chaperone & peers throughout the day and gain familiarity with the mountain. Group ski/snowboard is not a lesson. If your student signs up to be in free ski/ride, they will be free to ski/ride the mountain with a buddy. Students are never allowed to ski/ride alone.
Cell Phone Policy
Students are allowed to use their cell phones on the mountain to stay in touch with each other, to call for help in an emergency or to take photos & videos. Phones are not to be used on the bus or in the lodge for gaming & entertainment purposes.
Lodge Access
We discourage students from taking extended breaks in the lodge. Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for inclement weather. If your student will not be able to ski/snowboard for the majority of the 3 hours, please reconsider signing your student up for Wintermeister. Students must leave all bags and items they do not need on the bus.
Ski Snowboard Boundary
Students are not allowed to ski the backside, hike to the summit, or hike the cone regardless of their experience. Students in free ski/snowboard are expected to be familiar with the mountain and stay on runs within their ability.
Parent & Staff Involvement
We will have approximately 85 students participating in Wintermeister. We rely on both teachers and parents to be present and available on the trails, slopes, and in the lodges. Chaperones are expected to both model ideal behavior and help hold students accountable to our SPS Code of Conduct through active supervision at the ski area.
Departure and Return Times
Poor weather conditions on Mt Bachelor
On occasion it may be necessary to cancel skiing/snowboarding due to safety or extreme weather conditions on Mt. Bachelor. We monitor the weather closely every Friday and do our best to make a final decision by 10:00am. We will use the SPS app and email to inform you in the event we cancel Wintermeister. Please plan for and anticipate skiing in less than ideal skiing conditions as we will only cancel under quite severe circumstances. Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately.
Parent Expectations:
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Follow all safety guidelines. E.g., do not consume alcohol during the event, obey all traffic laws, practice good driving habits in adverse conditions, provide active supervision, and hold students accountable to SPS behavior standards.
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If your student is a beginning skier/snowboarder or needs a skills tune-up, plan to support him/her with lessons before Wintermeister starts. Go to Mt. Bachelor’s website for more info https://www.mtbachelor.com.
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Help keep student time in the lodge to a minimum.
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Model expectations and active supervision while in the lodge or on the mountain.
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Communicate with SPS Administration regarding any behavior issues.
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Remind students to meet the bus & drivers by 3:45pm to depart the mountain by 4:00pm.
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If driving a student down, check out with Sam Adams at 3:45.
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Review and understand Expectations and Safety Procedures as stated in this document.
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Parents are required to sign in their student every week on the Wintermeister Google Sign Up form. Failure to sign up will result in your student not being a part of Wintermeister that day.
Student Expectations:
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Students pick a group of similar level skiers and always stick together.
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Model good SPS behavior and represent the school and your family in a positive way at all times.
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Provide your own money/snacks/drinks.
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Wear the SPS issued ski bib and a helmet at all times on the mountain.
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Meet the bus/parent by 3:45pm.
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Review and understand Expectations and Safety Procedures as stated in this document.
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Observe any and all additional rules implemented during Wintermeister by SPS in response to safety or behavioral concerns.
Observe Mt. Bachelor’s 7 Point Responsibility Code:
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Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
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People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
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You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
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Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
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Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
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Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
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Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Please contact Emily Fridae with any questions. efridae@sevenpeaksschool.org Thank you!
6th Grade
Core Curriculum
Language & Literature: Students will work on improving vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in fiction and non fiction texts and explore literary analysis of fictional themes, character traits/character development, and author’s point of view utilizing text evidence. Selected literature will make many connections to the I & S subject matter. They write for different purposes that include research reports, persuasive letters and speeches, personal narratives, poetry, fantasy narratives, and literary analysis essays. Many media options beside traditional writing are used to communicate ideas, including google slides, podcasts, imovies, and art.
Science: During 6th grade science, the students will explore what it means to be a scientist throughout the Middle Years Program. We focus on hands-on science, developing testable questions, collecting data, and evaluating the validity of sources and quality of data. Students are encouraged to follow their curiosity and find their own answers. Outdoor Learning is an essential ingredient for connecting science concepts to real-world experiences.
Individuals & Societies: We start the year in a unit that focuses on developing map skills and connecting how they relate to our orientation in space and time. Students also learn about ancient civilizations in the eastern hemisphere; Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece and Rome. Special attention is given to scientific and technological innovations developed in those civilizations and how they impact us today. The year ends with a cross curricular unit taught simultaneously in science and L & L that addresses globalization and sustainability issues; the goal is to understand what it means to be a global citizen.
Math: In sixth grade, students move beyond math facts to discover a greater variety in the number system. Students learn to convert fractions, decimals, and percentages. They multiply and divide portions and include negative numbers into their computations. Students begin to write expressions to represent unknown quantities and learn to solve simple equations. Students explore geometry by calculating area, perimeter, and volume. We connect visual representations of data to our science concepts, creating a variety of graphs. Students will also discover that statistics can help them communicate a message with their data.
Specials
Performing Arts: The program will often align the Language Arts and Individual & Societies units. 6th Grade students will have an introduction to Shakespeare and adapt one of his plays. They will also create and give performances that explore Greek literature and conflict in history.
Design: 6th Grade is the first year of the Middle Years Program. The first quarter will be spent learning and refreshing the students’ skills with the tools found in the design lab. During the second through fourth quarters, they will be using these skills to go through the design thinking process while integrating knowledge from other subject areas, such as using measurement skills from math class, problem solving issues discussed in humanities, and creating solutions to needs found within their day to day life.
Band: Sixth grade band continues with their progress in method book one and playing concert repertoire to their ability. Students enjoy the success of playing concert music for an audience. We strive to advance all students to be confident players on their instruments while playing through Method Book One with the goal of starting Method Book Two.
This group will explore more styles of concert music and extend their level of play from Grade 1 to Grade 1 1⁄2 concert pieces.
Students are always so proud of their progress through learning, playing and performing. Students need to be able to support each other and work together as a group to be a successful ensemble. We will also include new students to the program with help of advanced musicians.
Spanish: Students will progress through the three levels during middle school. Completing level 3 will prepare students to successfully transistion to Spanish 2 or 3 in high school. The course objectives align with National Forgein Language Standards and Bend-LaPine secondary programs.
PE: Strength and Conditioning II Fitness for Life (Weight lifting, circuit training, aerobics, yoga II, power walking, Jogging and Cross Country Running)
Team Sports II: (Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee)
In-door Games II: (Team Handball, In-door Soccer, In-door Football, International Kickball and Wiffleball)
Individual Sports II: (Pickle ball, Badminton, Golf, Tennis, Archery, Racquetball, Croquet, Bocce, Project Adventure II and Horseshoes)
Action
These are a few examples of the types of action projects done in 6th grade:
Language & Literature: Students will write personal narratives exploring their identities and relationships, design comic books using vocabulary words, and create fantasy stories that demonstrate personal and cultural expression. They participate in weekly Word Wednesdays and Book Clubs throughout the school year. Kids have a chance to bond during whole class field trips such as our 2 day overnight at Camp Tamarack, and during many Friday SEL activities.
Science: We kick off our year together with “How Strong is an Egg?” Students are given a problem that too many eggs are breaking during transport, and they need to design a test to determine how to best protect the eggs as they travel. Students design their own investigations to gather evidence for their proposed design solution for the engineers of egg transport materials.
Our Moon Project occurs later in the year when we are studying cycles. Students spend a month observing the moon and its patterns, drawing sketches, and recording quantitative data and qualitative data. Ultimately, students create a model of the moon and all of its phases to share with the class. The creativity is endless!
Individuals & Societies: Students create fictional maps, make comparisons across civilizations, and present individual research projects.
Math: The “Bottle Flip Challenge” is a fun and interactive way to collect data and explore concepts of statistics and graphing data. Students try to flip a water bottle completely before it lands on the desk, which is not an easy task! They record their successful attempts per bottle and discover the average among students. Ultimately, they graph the levels of success across all bottles attempted to discover the best bottle for flipping.
The “Design a Park Project” combines the concepts of geometry, ratios, and multiplying fractions altogether. Students create a blueprint using shapes to create the park of their dreams, including any feature that would serve the community. They ensure the plans are realistic by calculating the area and perimeter of each shape, including fractions. Finally, students must justify the value of their park for the local community to fellow classmates.
Class Experiences
These are a few examples of the class experiences done in 6th grade:
Science: Sixth graders raise Rainbow Trout in the classroom from eggs to fry. They monitor the water temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen to ensure the living conditions support healthy fish. We take several field trips to the Deschutes River to test the water quality for wild fish, then to Shevlin Pond, where we release our trout babies. Students have the opportunity to try fishing for their own trout during our visit to the Metolius in the Spring.
Individuals & Societies: Students particularly enjoy Greek Day in the spring where they perform plays and experience various Greek foods. After learning about the lack of clean water in other countries they have the opportunity to to run a 5k to sponsor building a well in a third world country.
Math: In the design lab, we use our math skills to build boxes for design lab supplies! Students will practice the skills of measuring, converting, and calculating the surface area. They will apply what they have learned about geometry to designing solutions for an authentic problem that benefits all students at Seven Peaks.
7th Grade
Core Curriculum
Science: Through a broad range of in-class and student-centered activities, Seventh Grade Science covers the basics of Chemistry, Scientific Method, and Cellular Biology/Genetics with a focus on critical thinking and problem solving and connecting scientific knowledge to everyday real-world applications. The overarching theme for the year is “Identity: what makes something unique”
Individuals & Societies: Concept-based inquiry empowers students to prompt their own learning and gives them the flexibility to make connections to their local, regional, global experiences. I strive to have a student-centred approach that allows for an inviting and warm atmosphere that promotes communication, open-mindedness, critical thinking, reflection, and global understandings across various subject matters. I encourage my students to be self-driven inquirers and empower them to express themselves as individuals and to collaborate with their peers. Through this approach, students are more engaged and gain more depth in their understandings by inviting each student to make connections and gain multiple perspectives in their surrounding global community.
Language & Literature: In 7th-grade L&L, students study how perspective shapes meaning across a range of genres and styles of writing. We also consider the many elements that produce a perspective (context, history, culture, identity).
Math: Students progress into pre- algebra building their skills of operations, solving equations, probability, proportions, lines, and graphs.
Specials
Visual Arts: Quarter 1: An exploration into art mediums, techniques, artists and genres (both historical and modern). 2D Art - Drawing Fundamentals- Elements and Principles of Design 3D Art - Ceramics - Empty Bowls Community Service
Quarter 2: 2D Art - Collage/Mixed Media 2D/3D Art - Figure Drawing/Wire Sculpture 3D Art - Ceramic Sculpture - Creating Characters - Career exploration
Quarter 3: 2D Art - Painting - Pointillism - Impressionism/Post-Impressionism 3D Art - Fused Glass - Themed Art Show Piece
Quarter 4: 2D Art - Altered Books or Copper Relief 2D/3D Art - Linoleum Block Prints - Printmaking Historical & Modern day
Performing Arts: The program will often align the Language Arts and Individual & Societies units. 6th Grade students will have an introduction to Shakespeare and adapt one of his plays. They will also create and give performances that explore Greek literature and conflict in history.
Design: The first quarter of 7th grade design will be spent learning and refreshing the students’ skills with the tools found in the design lab, and going deeper within the digital programs used for the Laser Cutter and 3D printer. During the second through fourth quarters, they will be using these skills to go through the design thinking process while integrating knowledge from other subject areas, such as integrated units around National History Day, performing arts stage needs, and creating solutions to needs found within their day to day life.
Band: Seventh grade band is a complete ensemble with great instrumentation. Students continue to learn their instruments and are ready to move to book 2 and more complex concert music. These students are committed to their instruments and love the achievements they hear in class and at concerts. This group should advance playing Grade 1 1⁄2 to Grade 2 literature. Students are always so proud of their progress through learning, playing and performing. I hope to be able to take this ensemble to contest in the spring. Students need to be able to support each other and work together as a group to be a successful ensemble. We will also include new students to the program with help of advanced musicians.
Spanish: Students will progress through the three levels during middle school. Completing level 3 will prepare students to successfully transistion to Spanish 2 or 3 in high school. The course objectives align with National Forgein Language Standards and Bend-LaPine secondary programs.
PE: Strength and Conditioning II Fitness for Life (Weight lifting, circuit training, aerobics, yoga II, power walking, Jogging and Cross Country Running)
Team Sports II: (Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee)
In-door Games II: (Team Handball, In-door Soccer, In-door Football, International Kickball and Wiffleball)
Individual Sports II: (Pickle ball, Badminton, Golf, Tennis, Archery, Racquetball, Croquet, Bocce, Project Adventure II and Horseshoes)
Action
These are a few examples of the types of action projects done in 7th grade:
Science: Students will participate in projects such as Stop-motion animation creation and constructing a mobile to represent their individual identity.
Individuals & Societies: Students in Individuals & Societies will participate in many action projects that are driven by their own inquires while navigating The Middle Year’s Program. Such exemplars of this framework will include the opportunity to explore Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences during our National History Day exploration in the New Year!
Language & Literature: Our inquiry begins with portraits and S.E, Hinson’s The Outsiders, develops with our interdisciplinary unit exploring creativity and constraint through podcasts, climaxes with student’s original research in National History Day, and concludes with Nnedi Okorafor’s Akata Witch.
Math: Students will use their math knowledge in 7th grade to make blueprints, create a carnival game, research a UN sustainability goal and predict a world trend, and enjoy pi day!
Class Experiences
These are a few examples of the class experiences done in 7th grade:
Science: Students also participate in supporting experiences such as presenting their own experimental data in a grade level Science Fair where students must demonstrate their thought process and defend their conclusions based on the evidence presented.
Individuals & Societies: One of our highlighted experiences is participating in the Oregon Historical Society. This trip/experience is a student-directed, project-based, interdisciplinary learning program that invites students to interpret a historical event that connects to the annual theme by creating a website, paper, performance, exhibit, or documentary. We are hoping to all physically attend this event in April 2022
Another highlighted experience is the Model United Nations Program. This is a widely practised program across the globe in IB schools that is “student-led” learning by informing our students about the world and developing the skills such as research, position papers, public speaking and problem-solving.
Language & Literature: Students whose National History Day projects are selected to compete at the state-level competition will travel to Portland, Oregon to showcase their projects for consideration for the national competition.
In an interdisciplinary unit with Science, students will read Andy Weir’s The Martian, exploring narrative structures in L&L and the science behind Weir’s fiction in Science. Students will have the option of creating their own research based work of fiction or nonfiction, conducting research to support their creation.
8th Grade
Core Curriculum
Science: Using a variety of student-driven, design-thinking activities, Eighth Grade Science students explore the basics of Newtonian Physics, Wave properties, Human Sensory Systems, and Planetary Geology. Using science based novels they delve deeper into the Periodic Table of the Elements and Scientific Ethics with a focus on critical thinking and connecting scientific knowledge to everyday real-world events both past and present. The overarching theme for the year is “Change: how do changes to a system affect its performance?”
Individuals & Societies: Concept-based inquiry empowers students to prompt their own learning and gives them the flexibility to make connections to their local, regional, global experiences. I strive to have a student-centred approach that allows for an inviting and warm atmosphere that promotes communication, open-mindedness, critical thinking, reflection, and global understandings across various subject matters. I encourage my students to be self-driven inquirers and empower them to express themselves as individuals and to collaborate with their peers. Through this approach, students are more engaged and gain more depth in their understandings by inviting each student to make connections and gain multiple perspectives in their surrounding global community.
Language & Literature: In 8th-grade L&L, students take up difficult debatable questions that shape the world: we begin by exploring the limits of ambition through our reading of Shakespeare’s Macbeth; consider the limits of communication through our reading of Anne Frank’s diary and other Jewish holocaust writing; take up global conflict and resolution through Model UN position papers; and conclude by reflecting on the ethics of continuing to consume works of art by controversial artists.
Math: Students begin learning algebra, including lines, solving for variables, exponential functions, through quadratic functions.
Specials
Visual Arts: Quarter 1: An exploration into art mediums, techniques, artists & genres (both historical & modern). 2D Art - Drawing Fundamentals- Elements & Principles of Design 3D Art - Ceramics - Empty Bowls Community Service Project
Quarter 2: 2D Art - Painting - Modern Expressionism 2D Art - Collage - Self Portraits - Modern Art
Quarter 3: 2D Art - Drawing/Mixed Media - Perspective Drawing historical and modern achievements 2D Art - Drawing/Mixed Media - Hero Portraits - Artist focus: Chuck Close - Modern Art
Quarter 4: 2D/3D Art - Themed Art Show Piece 3D - Independant Ceramic Project
Performing Arts: The program will often align the Language Arts and Individual & Societies units. 6th Grade students will have an introduction to Shakespeare and adapt one of his plays. They will also create and give performances that explore Greek literature and conflict in history.
Design: The first quarter of 8th grade design will be spent learning and refreshing the students’ skills with the tools found in the design lab, and practicing more independence with digital design programs/machines and power tools. During the second through fourth quarters, they will be using these skills to go through the design thinking process while integrating knowledge from other subject areas, such as science standards around sketching and designing to scale, math concepts around measurement and geometry, performing art productions, and creating solutions to needs found within their day to day life.
Band: Eighth grade band continues with their progress in method book 2 and playing concert repertoire to their ability. We strive to advance all students to be confident players on their instruments while playing in their method book and concert music.
This group will explore different styles of concert music and extend their level of play from
Grade 1 1⁄2 to Grade 2 and beyond. Students will continue to become better musicians through class work and practice at home.
Students are always so proud of their progress through learning, playing and performing. Students need to be able to support each other and work together as a group to be a successful ensemble. We will also include new students to the program with the help of advanced musicians.
Spanish: Students will progress through the three levels during middle school. Completing level 3 will prepare students to successfully transistion to Spanish 2 or 3 in high school. The course objectives align with National Forgein Language Standards and Bend-LaPine secondary programs.
PE: Strength and Conditioning II Fitness for Life (Weight lifting, circuit training, aerobics, yoga II, power walking, Jogging and Cross Country Running)
Team Sports II: (Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee)
In-door Games II: (Team Handball, In-door Soccer, In-door Football, International Kickball and Wiffleball)
Individual Sports II: (Pickle ball, Badminton, Golf, Tennis, Archery, Racquetball, Croquet, Bocce, Project Adventure II and Horseshoes)
Action
These are a few examples of the types of action projects done in 8th grade:
Science: Students will participate in projects such as building water bottle rockets and Newton-Scooters in demonstration of Newton’s 3 laws of motion.
Individuals & Societies: Students in Individuals & Societies will participate in many action projects that are driven by their own inquires while navigating The Middle Year’s Program. Such exemplars of this framework will include the opportunity to explore Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences during our National History Day exploration in the New Year!
Language & Literature: In an interdisciplinary Model UN unit (L&L and I&S), students are challenged to take up the greatest issues facing our global community today by representing the perspective of our assigned country. All students then submit a position paper and participate at the MUN conference, held April 7-9 in Eugene, OR.
Math: Students will use their math skills to predict linear trends related to world issues, find solutions to real life quadaries (economics of gas consumption), model bridges, and enjoy Pi day.
Class Experiences
These are a few examples of the class experiences done in 8th grade:
Science: Students participate in supporting experiences such as presenting a mini-lesson on a scientific concept of their choosing to another grade level as a final demonstration of their knowledge.
Individuals & Societies: One of our highlighted experiences is participating in the Oregon Historical Society. This trip/experience is a student-directed, project-based, interdisciplinary learning program that invites students to interpret a historical event that connects to the annual theme by creating a website, paper, performance, exhibit, or documentary. We are hoping to all physically attend this event in April 2022
Another highlighted experience is the Model United Nations Program. This is a widely practised program across the globe in IB schools that is “student-led” learning by informing our students about the world and developing the skills such as research, position papers, public speaking and problem-solving.
Language & Literature: As theater is a communal art, students will bring Macbeth to life through in-class theatrical readings, as well as a live performance of a modernized interpretation of the play by the 8th-grade Performing Arts students late fall.
SEVEN PEAKS SCHOOL MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM OF INQUIRY (POI)
The Middle Years Program (MYP) is for ages 11 to 16. The program is designed to create learners who apply their knowledge to real-world situations. Our program is organized around six global contexts. The teachers also ensure that state and national standards are also worked into the curriculum through the lens of the global contexts. The curriculum is made up of 8 subject groups listed below, providing a balanced education.
• Language & Literature
• Design
• Language Acquisition
• Science
• Physical health & Education
• Math
• Individuals & Societies
• Arts
The MYP framework provides structures for students to learn in an inquiry based environment. Inquiry-based learning emphasizes teaching methods that incorporate students’ individual knowledge and interests. It gives each student a seat at the table to construct their own meaning that is relevant to themselves and take ownership of their learning.
View the 6th grade curriculum matrix here.
View the 7th grade curriculum matrix here.
View the 8th grade curriculum matrix here.
Throughout the MYP program (grades 6th-8th) students will look at each global context in all 8 subject areas.
TRAVEL IN MIDDLE YEARS
WORLD LEADERSHIP SCHOOL 2023: BLOGS & PHOTOS
Check out our MYP student photos, stories and updates from our World Leadership School trips. Link here.
SEVEN PEAKS AND WORLD LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
As an IB World School, the Seven Peaks MYP incorporates a travel component that rounds out our comprehensive approach to inquiry based learning. The travel program is designed to complement the skills learned in the classroom through an immersive travel experience each of the three years in middle school, culminating with an international trip in the spring of the 8th grade year. Rather than stand-alone trips, each trip is thoughtfully crafted to be an integral part of the curricular progression for each of the three years.
Seven Peaks has partnered with World Leadership School so that the trips are led by educators experienced with travel and learning in each of the locations visited. Seven Peaks faculty accompany the students to provide the continuity in instruction and relationships necessary for a seamless learning experience from school to destination and then back to school again.