Tiger time is a our instructional schedule that
fosters student creativity and allows interpersonal time
between student and teacher, improved academics and
the opportunity for students to further investigate and
explore content material.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME
Walker-Grant Middle School is a candidate schools for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme
and pursing authorization as an IB World School.
Repeated exposure to each area in MYP:
Language and Literature (English)
Mathematics
Individuals and Societies (History)
Sciences
Language Acquisition (World/Foreign Language)
Physical and Health Education
Arts
Design
IB MYP Program
Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts)
Design Component
World Language Carousel
IB MYP Program
Fine Arts (Visual OR Performing Arts)
Design Component
World Language (part I)
IB MYP Program
Fine Arts (Visual OR Performing Arts)
Design Component
World Language (high school credit)
All students will have the following core classes:
English 6: English 6, Advanced English, Honors English
Math: Math 6 or Enriched Math 6
US History 6: 1865-Present
Science 6:Earth Science
All students will have the following core classes:
English 7: English, Adv. English, Honors English
Math: Math 7, Enriched Math 7, Algebra
Civics
Science 7: Life Science
All students will have the following core classes:
English 8: English, Advanced English, Honors English
Math: Math 8, Algebra, Geometry
World Geography
Science 8: Physical Science
Orientation for Grade 6 students only
◦ August 31st
Orientation for Grades 6-8
Two week transition period (with support)
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