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Newton County Schools > Departments > Curriculum & Instruction > Middle HomeWell-nighNews Press Releases Scholars of the Week News on Infectious Diseases Administration Accountability Strategic Plan Budget SPLOST Test Reports AdvancED Accreditation Accolades School Improvement Plans Quality Assurance Process Annual Reports NCSS Non-Discrimination Policy District Improvement Plan Contact Us Central Office Department Service Center Directory School Directory School Webpages CalendarsWell-nighNewton County Conducting Research in NCSS School Safety Board of Education Board Members District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Meetings Agendas Minutes & Videos Public Participation Legislative Priorities Mission Statement NCSS Policy Manual DepartmentsMerchantry& Administration Benefits SPLOST Budget Curriculum & Instruction Elementary MiddleUpperGifted English Language Learners CTAE Extra Curricular ASAP Federal Programs/Title I Homeless Program Human Resources Certification Contact HR Salary Schedules Student Teaching Substitutes and AESOP Info Transfer Process Family Medical Leave Employee Handbooks Facilities Procurement Public Relations Golden Pass Partners in Education Teacher of the Year Open Records Requests Educator Hall of Fame School Food Services Menus Special Education Student Services PBIS Project AWARE Superintendent's Office Technology & Media Services Technology Plan Teach for Tomorrow Conference VIEWPath & Safari Montage Instructional Technology Testing ACT ITBS AP SAT Georgia Milestones Assessments Transportation My Stop App Publications School Handbooks Strategic Plan Parents Make Difference (Elem) Parents Still Make Diff. 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Middle schools provide a underpass between elementary school and upper school. Teaching how subjects interrelate and how those immuration stupefy everyday life is just one of the goals of the middle school concept. This education philosophy focuses sustentation on the whole child by using team teaching, worldwide planning time, and coordination of subject matter to heighten learning. The middle school curriculum offers a wide range of courses from essential nuts to wide studies. The mathematics program follows the challenging Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) curriculum, introducing students to geometry, algebra and statistics. Grammar and literature are taught together in the language arts class. Instruction emphasizes total language minutiae including grammar, composition, writing, spelling, reading, listening, and speaking, all pursuit the Georgia Performance Standards curriculum. The science curriculum follows the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE), which undeniability for Earth Science to be taught in 6th grade, Life Science in 7th grade and Physical Science in 8th grade. Skills of observation, experimentation, wringer and scientific inquiry are emphasized. Students receive health instruction through the Physical Education department including fitness, personal hygiene, nutrition, human growth and development, and the harmful effects of smoking, drug vituperate and alcohol. In social studies, students learn well-nigh the variegated continents and countries, including their geography, natural resources, political and economic systems, language, and cultures. Eighth graders study the State of Georgia in detail. This study includes its geography and history, local and state governments, industry, business, and education, as well as the proud heritage of Newton County. The social studies curriculum provides a vital understanding of the nature of man and society. Academically gifted students who meet state eligibility requirements may enroll in the Quest program. Quest classes are taught on an wide level in science, language arts and math, if teacher resources are available. Middle schools ensure that students receive five hours of academics daily while moreover developing individual skills through exposure to band, chorus, art, foreign languages, physical education, and technology in connections classes. Instructional technology is integrated throughout lessons both inside and outside of the classroom. Curriculum fairs and contests indulge students to compete with other schools and districts in such areas as science, social studies, composition, and oratorical competitions. The middle schools moreover offer extra-curricular clubs as well as interscholastic and intramural sports. Progress reports are sent out each 4 ½ weeks. Report Cards are sent home at the end of each semester. Teachers schedule two conferences during the school year on early release days to discuss each student's progress with his/her parents. Other conferences are scheduled as necessary. Parents are strongly encouraged to use Student Track, the system’s online grade tracking program, whereby parents can wangle their student’s grades, ubiety and willpower from any computer unfluctuating to the internet. Contact: Dr. Nikkita Warfield Director of Secondary Education 770-787-1330 Ext. 1124 Dr. Darrel Daniel Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator 770-787-1330 ext. 1122 Kimberly Cole Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist 770-787-1330 ext. 1223 Teresa Broadwater Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist 770-787-1330 ext. 1220 Michael C. Poor Mathematics Content Specialist 770-787-1330 ext. 4358   Search News Infinite Campus  Canvas Bus Route/Sch. Zone My Stop   My Payments Plus Menus  Calendars Free/Red. 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