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Martin Luther King Jr. Tech Academy

Integrity, Achievement, Excellence

Academics

Basic COURSE of STUDY

Basic COURSE of STUDY

All students have 6 periods of classes per school day.

  • Core classes are English/Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics (MTH), Science (SCI), History (HSS), and Physical Education (PE).

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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
Integrated - Physical Science Focus

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

Overview of the Mathematics (MTH) grades 6-8 standards:
Instructional Staff:
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

Specialty Programs

Specialty Programs

Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

For students in grades 7 and 8.
 
Learn more HERE

Honors

ELD

Special Education

There are two programs for Specialized Academic Instruction available to students with IEPs. 
  1. RSP Program = 1 period of Curriculum Support and push-in support in ELA & Math core classes

  2. SDC Program = 5 periods of core classes taught by a special education teacher
 
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 Department Chair
OPEN Room 31 ext.22631   SDC - Grade 7
OPEN Room 33 ext.22633  
SDC - Grade 8
       
 
Dr. Johnson Room L1 ext.22686 homer.johnson@trusd.net
School Psychologist
Ms. Yethipathi Room L2 ext.22687 swetha.yethipathi@trusd.net
Speech & Language
OPEN Health Office    
District Nurse
Required Assessments

Required Assessments

District Benchmarks

Intervention Diagnostics

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).

GPA Awards

Attendance Awards

Intervention Awards