Middle School
Currently Enrolling Middle Grades for Winter 2024!
Class Information
EBodhi Middle Schoolers meet 4 times per week for an hour each time via zoom . The core subjects covered are ELA , Math , Advanced Math, Science and Social Studies.
The classes are taught by general education teachers who are subject matter experts.
Different online learning apps like nearpod, peardeck, white board, Kahoot, Quizzes etc are used to keep the students engaged and motivated.
The group is limited to 8 students and the content covered spans academic grade level 6-8.
The classes are offered in a semester model with 15 weeks of Fall semester and 15 weeks of Winter semester to replicate a school year.
Students have the choices to pick subjects that interest them
The after school online model offers the students a chance to attend school in-person and utilize social opportunities, IEP Services and therapies.
Students who prefer weekends do have the choice of taking some classes on weekends.
A sample week of class will look like this:
Day 1 - Science
Day 2 - ELA
Day 3 - Social Studies
Day 4 - Math
Teacher Information
The teachers use different scaffolding techniques like choices, quizzes with multiple choice questions, options for pre-communication and open communications based on the communication needs of different learners.
Curriculum
Math (grade 5 - 6 level) - SEMESTER 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
In fractions, students will learn how to divide fractions as well as multiplying and dividing mixed numbers.
The unit on decimals will focus on place value, comparing decimals, adding/subtracting decimals, and multiplying/dividing decimals by powers of 10.
In the unit on percents, the focus will be on percent definition, finding percent of simple numbers, special percents, and converting between decimals, fractions and percents. Additionally, using percent to calculate taxes, tips, and commission.
Advanced Math (pre-algebra/Algebra 1) - SEMESTER 2: Solving systems of equations
This unit includes solving advanced equations, data and measurements, and algebra concepts including solving systems of equations and systems of inequalities. Additionally, this course covers solving equations with rational coefficients, compound inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, and proportional relationships with variables.
In data mesaurement we will be working on unit topics such as: unit conversions, dot plots, histograms, stem-and-leaf plots, mean, median, mode, range, IQR, box-and-whisker plots, standard deviation, outliers, skewed data, and biases.
Science - SEMESTER 2: Physical Sciences and Space Science
In physical science, topics covered include science practice, tools, and designing scientific experiments. This course introduces students to a variety of physical science concepts including atomic structures, the periodic table, density, buoyancy, states of matter, energy, motion, force, work, and gravity. Unit also includes an overview of Newton's Law and its applications.
In space science, students are introduced to the field of Astronomy, origin and scale of the universe, and galaxies and the solar system. We will learn about the formation of the Earth, the origin of water on Earth and the formation of moon lunar structures. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the Earth-Sun-Moon system and its role in shaping Earth.
Language Arts - SEMESTER 2: Poetry and Prose
Students will deepen their understanding of language arts, incorporating the study of poetry and poetic devices, short stories, informational text and research writing.
In the poetry unit, students will spend time identifying and understanding poetic devices and analyzing various forms of poetry.
In the short stories unit, students will focus on understanding the elements of a short story, and analyzing and discussing different genres of short stories.
In the informational text and research writing unit, students will learn how to interpret informational text and the skills and strategies needed for gathering information for research and analysis.
Social Studies - SEMESTER 2: World History and Ancient Civilizations
This course will cover key historical periods including Ancient China, Ancient India, and Ancient Greece. Students will explore the cultural, social, and political developments of these civilizations, fostering a foundational understanding of global history. Through readings, discussions, and assignments, we will delve into the significant events and contributions that have shaped the world we live in today.