Academics
Basic COURSE of STUDY
Basic COURSE of STUDY
Basic COURSE of STUDY
All students have 6 periods of classes per school day.
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Core classes are English/Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics (MTH), Science (SCI), History (HSS), and Physical Education (PE).
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Electives class offerings are AVID 7, AVID 8, AVID Excel, Beginning Band, Beginning Choir, Beginning Art, CTE - Computer Science, CTE - Digital Media, Leadership, and World Language - Spanish. Most electives last the full school year.
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Specialty Programs include Honors ELA, SCI, & HSS courses for 8th grade, Honors MTH courses for 7th & 8th grade, and the Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for 7th & 8th grade.
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Special Education services include a Curriciulum Support elective for the RSP program, and Transitional Academic Program core classes for the SDC program for grades 7 & 8.
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English Language Development services include English Language Development (ELD) courses for 7th & 8th graders and in-class language supports from all instructional staff.
Core Courses |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
1. English/Language Arts |
1 year required | 1 year required |
2. Mathematics |
1 year required | 1 year required |
3. Science |
Integrated - Life Science Focus
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Integrated - Physical Science Focus
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4. History/Social Science |
World History | US History |
5. Physical Education |
Movement & Health | Movement & Health |
Instructional Departments
Instructional Departments
ELA
Overview of the English Language Arts (ELA) grades 6-8 standards:
Instructional Staff:
| Ms. Gilliken | Room 81 | ext. 22681 | ELA 7, ELA 8 | Department Chair |
| Rachel Andreae | Room 30 | ext. 22630 | ELA 7, ELA 8 | |
| Simmi Singh | Room 58 | ext. 22658 | ELA 7, ELA 8 | |
| Open | Room 31 | ext. 22631 | ELA 7 Essentials | SDC program |
| Ms. King | Room 32 | ext. 22632 | ELA 7 & ELA 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
| Open | Room 33 | ext. 22633 | ELA 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
Math
| Mr. Vue | Room 51 | ext. 22651 | MTH 7, MTH 8 | Department Chair |
| Mr. Uppal | Room 57 | ext. 22657 | MTH 7, MTH 8 | |
| Ninad Bhatt | Room 52 | ext. 22652 | MTH 7, MTH 8 | |
| Open | Room 31 | ext. 22631 | MTH 7 Essentials | SDC program |
| Ms. King | Room 32 | ext. 22632 | MTH 7 & MTH 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
| Open | Room 33 | ext. 22633 | MTH 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
Science
Overview of the Science (SCI) grades 6-8 standards:
Instructional Staff:
| Mr. Dash | Room 80 | ext. 22680 | SCI 7, SCI 8 | Department Chair |
| Ms. Kaur | Room 35 | ext. 22690 | SCI 7, SCI 8 | |
| Mr. Brantingham | Room 34 | ext. 22634 | SCI 7, SCI 8 | |
| Open | Room 31 | ext. 22631 | SCI 7 Essentials | SDC program |
| Ms. King | Room 32 | ext. 22632 | SCI 7 & SCI 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
| Open | Room 33 | ext. 22633 | SCI 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
History
Overview of the History/Social Science (HSS) grades 6-8 standards:
Instructional Staff:
| OPEN | Room 81 | ext. 22681 | History 7, History 8 | Department Chair |
| Mr. Mondragon | Room 30 | ext. 22630 | History 7, History 8 | |
| Ms. Competente | Room ?? | ext. 226?? | History 7, History 8 | AVID |
| Mr. Hicks | Room ?? | ext. 226?? | History 7, History 8 | AVID |
| Open | Room 31 | ext. 22631 | History 7 Essentials | SDC program |
| Ms. King | Room 32 | ext. 22632 | HSS 7 & HSS 8 Essentials | SDC Program |
| Open | Room 33 | ext. 22633 | History 7 Essential8 | SDC Program |
PE
Background
Physical education instructional programs provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to establish and sustain physical activity as a key component of their lifestyle, as children, adolescents, and adults.
The PE model content standards adopted by the State Board of Education involve five overarching standards in kindergarten through grade eight and three overarching standards in grades nine through twelve, including eight required content areas that provide a developmentally appropriate, standards-based sequence of instruction.
PE instruction provides students with essential skills and knowledge through a broadly-based curriculum that is age-appropriate and links learning experiences in a sequential and articulated manner.
Education Code
EC Section 51220 states that, "The adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, shall offer courses in the following areas of study: (d) Physical education, with emphasis given to physical activities that are conducive to health and to vigor of body and mind, as required by Section 51222."
Notwithstanding EC Section 51223(a), “All pupils, except pupils excused or exempted pursuant to Section 51241, shall be required to attend upon the courses of physical education for a total period of time of not less than 400 minutes each 10 schooldays” (EC Section 51222[a]).
Each LEA needs to establish a PE dress policy for its district. It is appropriate for students to change their clothes for hygiene, safety, and movement efficiency purposes.
EC Section 49066(c) states that a student's grade cannot be adversely affected if the failure to wear appropriate apparel arises from circumstances beyond the control of the student.
Instructional Staff:
| Mr. Sauvage | Big Gym | ext. 226?? | PE 7, PE 7/8, PE 8 | Department Chair |
| OPEN | Small Gym | ext. 226?? | PE 7, PE 7/8, PE 8 | |
| Ms. Bodge | Small Gym | ext. 226?? | PE 7, PE 7/8, PE 8 | mornings only |
Electives
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Specialty Programs
Specialty Programs
Dual Language Immersion (DLI)
Learn more HERE about the TRUSD Dual Language Immersion programs.
For students in grades 7 and 8.
Interested in program, speak with the School Counselor or Ms. Jones
| 25-26 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
| Period 1 | DLI Spanish 8 - Jones | |
| Period 2 | DLI History 7 - Mondragon | DLI Science 8 - Brantingham |
| Period 3 | DLI Spanish I - Jones | |
| Period 4 | DLI English 8 - Gilliken | |
| Period 5 | DLI ELA 7 - Gilliken | |
| Period 6 | DLI Science 7 - Brantingham | DLI History 8 - Mondragon |
> Taught in SPANISH = Spanish and History courses
> Taught in ENGLISH with Spanish supports = ELA and Science courses
Honors
Math - grade 7 & 8
ELA, Science, & History - grade 8 only
| 25-26 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
| Period 1 | Accelerated Math 7 - Uppal | Science 8 Honors - Kaur |
| Period 2 | History 8 Honors - Reynoso | |
| Period 3 | English 8 Honors - Gilliken | |
| Period 4 | ||
| Period 5 | Integrated Math I - Vue | |
| Period 6 |
- Requires teacher recommendation and documented readiness for content.
See the school counselor if interested.
ELD
English Language Development (ELD) classes are designed for students that have been identified as multi-language learners based on their Home Language Survey (HLS).
Students take the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment in CA) each year until reclassified. Students will received embedded language supports in all core classes and take an elective class to further support English language development.
| 25-26 | Jones | Alazawi | Open |
| Period 1 | Academic ELD - 7/8 | Academic ELD - 7/8 | |
| Period 2 | ELD 1 - 7/8 | ||
| Period 3 | ELD 2 - 7/8 | ||
| Period 4 | |||
| Period 5 | ELD 1A - 7/8 | ELD 1 - 7/8 | Academic ELD - 7/8 |
| Period 6 | ELD 1B - 7/8 | ELD 2 - 7/8 | Academic ELD - 7/8 |
Special Education
There are two programs for Specialized Academic Instruction available to students with IEPs.
RSP Program = 1 period of Curriculum Support and push-in support in ELA & Math core classes
| 2526 RSP | Johnson | Perez | OPEN |
| Period 1 | Curriculum Support 8 | Curriculum Suport 8 | |
| Period 2 | Curriculum Support 7 | Curriculum Support 7 | |
| Period 3 | Curriculum SUpport 7 | Curriculum Support 8 | |
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| Period 6 |
SDC Program = 5 periods of core classes taught by a special education teacher
| 2526 SDC | Open | Ms. King |
| Period 1 | Math 7 Essentials | Math 8 Essentials |
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| Period 3 | ELA 7 Essentials | ELA 8 Essentials |
| Period 4 | Science 7 Essentials | Science 8 Essentials |
| Period 5 | Math 7 Essentials | Math 8 Essentials |
| Period 6 | ELA 7 Essentials | ELA 8 Essentials |
In addition, many DIS services are also provide on site.
- Speech & Language Therapy
- ERMS/Counseling
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Adaptive PE
- Vision or Deaf/Hard of Hearing consultations
| Mr. Perez | Room 55 | ext.22654 | daniel.perez@trusd.net | RSP, Department Chair |
| Ms. Johnson | Room 59 | ext.22659 | lynette.johnson@trusd.net | RSP |
| OPEN | Room | ext.22655 | RSP | |
| Ms. King | Room 32 | ext.22632 | catherine.king@trusd.net | SDC - Grade 8 |
| OPEN | Room 31 | ext.22631 | SDC - Grade 7 | |
| OPEN | Room 33 | ext.22633 | ||
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| Dr. Johnson | Room L1 | ext.22686 | homer.johnson@trusd.net |
School Psychologist
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| Ms. Yethipathi | Room L2 | ext.22687 | swetha.yethipathi@trusd.net |
Speech & Language
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| OPEN | Health Office |
District Nurse
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Required Assessments
Required Assessments
District Benchmarks
| Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | |
| ELA | October | Decemeber | ||
| Math | November | February | ||
| History | ||||
| Science | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| ELD |
Intervention Diagnostics
| Beginning of Year | Middle of Year | End of Year | |
| iReady Reading | August | December | May (optional) |
| SWUN Math | August | ||
State Tests
Quarterly Awards
Quarterly Awards
Principal's Award
Student earns a 4.00 GPA and has perfect attendance (no absences or lates for any reason).
