This course is designed to address California’s 6th grade Common Core Standards for English Language Arts . The individual
performance standards at these grade levels define competencies for 6th grade and will gauge the degree to which a student has met
the overall content standards. Instruction will attend to the skills and concepts necessary for mastery of reading informational and
literary text, writing, speaking and listening; and language.
Adopted curricular materials: CA StudySync 6, McGraw-Hill Education

This course is designed to address California’s 7th grade Common Core Standards for English Language Arts . The individual
performance standards at these grade levels define competencies for 7th grade and will gauge the degree to which a student has met
the overall content standards. Instruction will attend to the skills and concepts necessary for mastery of reading informational and
literary text, writing, speaking and listening; and language.
Adopted curricular materials: CA StudySync 7, McGraw-Hill Education

This course is designed to address California’s 8th grade Common Core Standards for English Language Arts . The individual
performance standards at these grade levels define competencies for 8th grade and will gauge the degree to which a student has met
the overall content standards. Instruction will attend to the skills and concepts necessary for mastery of reading informational and
literary text, writing, speaking and listening; and language.
Adopted curricular materials: CA StudySync 8, McGraw-Hill Education

Students in sixth-grade world history and geography classrooms learn about the earliest humans, the development of tolls, the foraging
way of life, agriculture, and the emergence of civilizations in Egypt, ancient Israel, the Indus River Valley, China, and the Mediterranean
basin. Although teachers should keep the focus on ancient events and problems, this course gives students the opportunity to grapple
with geography, environmental issues, political systems and power structures, and civic engagement with fundamental ideas about
citizenship, freedom, morality, and law, which also exist in the modern world. Students practice history as an interpretive discipline.
They read written primary sources and secondary sources, investigate visual primary sources, and learn how to analyze multiple points
of view, cite evidence from sources, and make claims in writing and speaking based on that evidence.
Students practice history as an interpretive discipline. They read written primary sources and secondary sources, investigate visual
primary sources, and learn how to analyze multiple points of view, cite evidence from sources, and make claims in writing and speaking
based on that evidence.
Adopted curricular materials: National Geographic World History

The 7th grade course study begins with the medieval and early modern periods. It provides students with opportunities to study the rise
and fall of empires(China, Japan, Islam, etc), the diffusion of religions and languages, and significant movements of people, ideas and
products. During these periods , the regions of the world became more and more interconnected. Although societies were distinct from
each other, there were more exchanges of people, products and ideas in each century. For this reason, world history during the
medieval and early modern periods can be a bewildering catalog of names, places, and events that impacted individual societies, while
the larger patterns that affected the world are lost. Students practice history as an interpretive discipline. They read written primary
sources and secondary sources, investigate visual primary sources, and learn how to analyze multiple points of view, cite evidence
from sources, and make claims in writing and speaking based on that evidence.
Adopted curricular materials: National Geographic Medieval and Early Modern Times

The eighth-grade course of study begins with an intensive review of the major ideas, issues, and events that shaped the founding of the
nation. In their study of this era, students will view American history through the lens of people trying- and are still trying- to fulfill the
promise of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Throughout their eighth-grade United States history and geography
course, students will confront the themes of freedom , equality, and liberty and their changing definitions over time. This course will
explore the geography of place, movement, and region, starting with the Atlantic seaboard and then American westward expansion and
economic development, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and finally industrialization. Students practice history as an interpretive
discipline. They read written primary sources and secondary sources, investigate visual primary sources, and learn how to analyze
multiple points of view, cite evidence from sources, and make claims in writing and speaking based on that evidence.
Adopted curricular martials: National Geographic U.S. History

This class covers California State Standards at the 6th grade level and prepares students for Math 7. Main concepts of instruction
include: understanding ratio, unit rate, and using ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems; interpreting and computing quotients of
fractions; computing fluently with multi-digit numbers, common factors and multiples; applying and extending the understanding of
arithmetic to algebraic expressions; solving one-variable equations and inequalities; representing and analyzing quantitative
relationships between dependent and independent variables; finding area; finding and solving mathematical problems involving area,
surface area and volume; developing the understanding of statistical variability; and summarizing and describing distributions.
Adopted curricular materials:  CA Amplify Desmos Math 

Note: Multiple measures of assessment will be used to determine appropriate math placement for the following year. Details will be
shared with students and families in the spring.

This class covers California State Standards at the 6th and 7th grade level and prepares students for Math 8/Algebra. The first
semester of Math 6, the instructional concepts include: understanding ratio, unit rate, and using ratio and rate reasoning to solve
problems; interpreting and computing quotients of fractions; computing fluently with multi-digit numbers, common factors and multiples;
applying and extending the understanding of numbers to the system of rational numbers; writing and extending understanding of
arithmetic to algebraic expressions; solving one-variable equations and inequalities; representing and analyzing quantitative
relationships between dependent and independent variables; finding area and solving mathematical problems involving area, surface
area, and volume developing understanding of statistical variability; and summarizing and describing distributions. The second
semester of Math 7, the instructional concepts include; analyzing proportional relationships and using them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems; applying and extending previous understandings of operation with fractions in adding, subtracting, multiplying,
and dividing rational numbers; using properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions; solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations; drawing, constructing and describing geometrical figures and the
relationships between them; solving real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume;
using random sampling to draw inferences about a population; drawing informal comparative inferences about two populations;
investigating chance processes and developing, using, evaluating probability models, and integer operations.
Adopted curricular materials:  CA Amplify Desmos Math 

This class covers California State Standards 7th-grade content standards and prepares students for Math 8, which includes algebra
skills. The main concepts of instruction include: analyzing proportional relationships and using them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems; applying and extending previous understandings of operations with fractions in adding, subtracting, multiplying
and dividing rational numbers; using properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions; solving real-life and mathematical
problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations; drawing, constructing, and describing geometrical figures and the
relationships between them; solving real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area,and volume;
using random sampling to draw inferences about a population; drawing informal comparative inferences about two populations;
investigating chance processes and developing, using, and evaluating probability models.
Adopted curricular materials:  CA Amplify Desmos Math 

Note: Students will be placed in an advanced math class if they pass the placement test for the class given - given at the end of the
school year. Qualified students will be scheduled into an advanced class.

This class covers California State Standards 7th- and 8th-grade content standards and prepares students for integrated I. The main
concepts of instruction include: applying and extending the understanding of operations with fractions in adding; subtracting, dividing
and multiplying rational numbers; understanding that irrational numbers exist and how to approximate them by rational numbers; using
properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions; working with radicals and integer exponents; solving real-life mathematical
problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations; working with radical and integer exponents; understanding
connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations; analyzing and solving linear equations and pairs of
simultaneous linear equations; using random sampling to draw inferences about a population; drawing informal comparative inferences
about two populations; investigating chance processes and developing, using evaluating probability models; conducting and describing
geometrical figures and the relationships between them; understanding congruence and similarity using physical models,
transparencies, or geometry software; and solving real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface, and
volume.
Adopted curricular materials:  CA Amplify Desmos Math 

Develops students’ understanding of algebra, geometry, functions, and statistics as preparation for high school mathematics. Topics
include rational and irrational numbers, linear equations and systems, transformations, congruence and similarity, the Pythagorean
Theorem, volume of solids, and data analysis with scatter plots. The course emphasizes problem solving, reasoning, and applying
mathematics to real-world situations.
Adopted curricular materials:  CA Amplify Desmos Math 

Introduces students to key concepts in algebra, geometry, and statistics through an integrated approach. Students explore linear and
exponential relationships, equations, inequalities, transformations, and data analysis while developing problem-solving, reasoning, and
communication skills. The course emphasizes real-world applications and connections across mathematical topics, providing a strong
foundation for Integrated Math II and III.

Note: This middle school course is equivalent to a high school course. It is important to note that this course will appear as an
informational footnote on a student’s high school transcript. The footnote will display the latter grade earned but will not count toward
graduation credit and will not be included in a student’s high school Grade Point Average (GPA). The course may not be removed from
the student’s permanent transcript per California Education Code 49066.
Adopted curricular materials:  CA Amplify Desmos Math 

This course is the study and practice of the science and art of human movement. Through physical education, individuals learn the
motor skills necessary for everyday living, as well as those needed for a lifetime of physical activity. Within the physical education
program, students will be introduced to a variety of these lifetime activities. They will develop and maintain sound physiological
functions through vigorous muscular activity and will increase their appreciation of movement while developing greater physical
self-awareness.
Adopted curricular materials: No textbook assigned

This course is the study and practice of the science and art of human movement. Through physical education, individuals learn to
perform the motor skills necessary in everyday living, as well as the skills needed for a lifetime of physical activity. Within the physical
education program, students will be introduced to a variety of these lifetime activities. They will develop and maintain sound
physiological functions through vigorous muscular activity and will increase their appreciation of movement while developing greater
physical self-awareness. Grade 7 students must take the Physical Fitness Test.
Adopted curricular materials: No textbook assigned

This course is the study and practice of the science and art of human movement. Through physical education, individuals learn to
perform the motor skills necessary in everyday living, as well as the skills needed for a lifetime of physical activity. Within the physical
education program, students will be introduced to a variety of these lifetime activities. They will develop and maintain sound
physiological functions through vigorous muscular activity and will increase their appreciation of movement while developing greater
physical self-awareness.
Adopted curricular materials: No textbook assigned

Science 6 is a year-long, integrated science course aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) using
the Preferred Integrated Model. This inquiry-based course engages students in exploring real-world phenomena through hands-on
investigations and critical thinking. Using a three-dimensional learning model that integrates Science and Engineering Practices,
Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas, students explore the complex interactions between organisms and Earth’s
systems, and how these interactions affect both natural environments and human communities.

The course is structured around four major units: Systems and Subsystems in Earth and Life Sciences(Understanding how living and
nonliving systems interact), Earth System Interactions Cause Weather (Investigating the processes that drive weather pattern), Causes
and Effects of Regional Climates (Exploring factors that influence climate across different regions), and Effects of Global Warming on
Living Systems (Examining environmental changes and their impact on ecosystems)
Adopted curricular materials: McGraw-Hill, CA Inspire Science

Science 7 is a year-long, integrated science course designed in alignment with the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA
NGSS) using the Preferred Integrated Model. The course emphasizes inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to explore scientific
phenomena through observation, hands-on activities, and problem-solving. Using a three-dimensional learning approach—combining
Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas—students explore how natural Earth
processes and human activities drive the flow of energy and cycling of matter through Earth’s systems.

The curriculum is organized into four key units: Organisms and Nonliving Things Are Made of Atoms – Introduction to atomic structure
and the composition of matter), Matter Cycles and Energy Flows Through Organisms and Rocks (Exploring ecosystems, energy
transfer, and geologic processes), Natural Processes and Human Activities Shape Earth’s Resources and Ecosystems (Investigating
Earth systems and the impact of human activity), Sustaining Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing World (Examining
environmental challenges and solutions for sustainability)
Adopted curricular materials: McGraw-Hill, CA Inspire Science

8th Grade Science is a year-long, inquiry-based course designed around the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS)
using the Preferred Integrated Model. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the exploration of real-world
phenomena through a three-dimensional approach that integrates Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and
Disciplinary Core Ideas.

Students investigate how Earth’s systems change over time and across different scales, both locally and globally. The curriculum is
organized into four thematic units: Objects Move, and Collide – Motion, forces, and collisions, Noncontact Forces Influence Phenomena
(Gravitational, magnetic, and electric forces), Evolution Explains Life’s Unity and Diversity(Biological evolution and diversity of life),
Sustaining Local and Global Biodiversity (Ecosystems, human impact, and conservation).
Adopted curricular materials: McGraw-Hill, CA Inspire Science