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Curriculum




The Franklin Middle School Course Selections comply with the Fairfax County Program of Studies and the requirements of the Virginia State Department of Education.  All students are expected to be enrolled in a full-day eight period program.

Consider your current interests and future goals when selecting courses for next year. Plan carefully and talk with your parents/guardians, counselors, and teachers. They can all help you make wise decisions about courses for next year.

Non-core classes offer both an opportunity for enrichment and interest exploration. Plan carefully for a selection of different non-core courses during your two years in middle school.

The courses listed include the course title, pertinent grade level(s), duration of the class, and a brief synopsis of what each course will cover.

French I, Spanish I, and Algebra I are high school credit courses offered in the eighth grade. Enrollment in these courses requires teacher recommendation. Final grades will count toward high school graduation, grade point average (GPA), and class rank.

All offerings are subject to adequate enrollment and staffing. If a course must be canceled, a substitute will be selected according to the preference order numbered on the course selection sheet. In some cases, it may be necessary to discuss the change with the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) involved.

Seventh Grade

REQUIRED COURSES:

English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health/Physical Education
 

Full Year Courses:

Band
Percussion Ensemble

Chorus
Orchestra
Basic Skills
Mathematics Tutorial
Reading

Semester Courses:

Introductory Art
Introduction to Foreign Language
Inventions and Innovations
Teen Living
Speech and Drama
 


EIGHTH GRADE

REQUIRED COURSES:

English
Mathematics or Algebra I
Science
Civics
Health/Physical Education
 

Full Year Courses

Band
Percussion Ensemble
Chorus
Orchestra
French I
Spanish I
Literary Arts: Journalism

Literary Arts: Creative Writing
Basic Skills

Mathematics Tutorial
Reading

Semester Courses

Intermediate Art
Advanced Theatre Arts
Teen Living/Family and Consumer Sciences
Technological Systems

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A Virginia School to Watch
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Questions or comments to Joan.Carboni@fcps.edu
This page last updated on 01/08/07