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At Western Middle School, students at each grade level are divided into two equal teams. Each team is made up of four core teachers in English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Accelerated classes are available for students who are working above grade level.

We are committed to full inclusion for students receiving special education and English Language Learner services. Support is provided through closely supervised study time, modified programs, and instructional assistance to help all students succeed.

Students participate in our Middle School Orientation Program as fifth graders. Eighth grade students participate in our High School Orientation Program to gain understanding of High School graduation and diploma requirements.

 

 

Sixth and Seventh Grade

  • The school year is divided into two semester (four 9-week terms).

  • Students in sixth and seventh grade are required to take a full school year of each of the four core subject classes

    • English/Language Arts

    • Social Studies

    • Math

    • Science

  • Students in sixth and seventh grade are required to take the following encore classes:

    • Family and Consumer Science (FACS) – 6 weeks

    • Art – 6 weeks

    • Business Information Technology (BIT) – 6 weeks

    • Physical Education/Health – 1 semester 

  • Optional elective classes include enrollment in one of the following:

    • Band – 2 semesters

    • Choir – 2 semesters

    • Core Subject Extensions – 9 weeks each

 

 

Eighth Grade

  • The school year is divided into two semester (four 9-week terms).

  • Students in eighth grade are required to take a full school year of each of the four core subject classes

    • English/Language Arts

    • Social Studies

    • Math

    • Science

  • Students in eighth grade are requied to take one semester of Physical Education/Health.

  • Optional elective classes include the following:

    • Six weeks each = 1 semester: Family and Consumer Science (FACS), Art, Business Information Technology (BIT)

    • Marching Band – 1 semester 

    • Band – 2 semesters 

    • Choir – 2 semesters

    • Core Subject Extensions – 9 weeks each 

  •  Elective options available to 8th grade students for high school credit include:

    • Spanish (per selection/enrollment requirements) – 2 semesters

    • French (per selection/enrollment requirements) – 2 semesters

    • Algebra I (per selection/enrollment requirements) – 2 semesters

    • Preparing for College and Careers – 1 semester

    • Computer Foundations for the Digital Age – 1 semester

    • Intorduction to Art – 1 semester 

 

 

Academic Advising

If you have questions about course offerings or student schedules, please contact our middle school counselor:

Chylene Price
Middle School Counselor
cprice@western.k12.in.us
765-883-5566