ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF STUDIES General Curriculum Information TASIS England embarked on a major curriculum redesign in 2018. The revised Middle School curriculum in Grades 5-8 is a standards-based curriculum, informed primarily by the AERO Plus Standards. The AERO Plus standards comprise the Common Core State Standards for English and Mathematics, the Next Generation Science Standards, and additional standards for other subject areas. Background information and further detail about the AERO standards can be found at: http://www.projectaero.org/. For the most current information about units of study in individual courses, please consult the class page on the LMS, through the Parent Portal. The Quick Reference table below offers an abbreviated overview of the course offerings by grade. Expanded information can be found below the tables.
TASIS ENGLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL 2023-2024 ACADEMIC COURSE OFFERINGS QUICK REFERENCE
GRADE 5 Core ● ● ● ●
English Language Arts Math Science History
Specialized ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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Art Drama Music & Choir Physical Education Innovation and Design Library Spanish French IT Skills Health/PSHE
Support ●
EAL or Learning Support
GRADE 6 Core ● ● ● ● ●
English History Science Math Foreign Language (French, Spanish, or English Language Arts)
Specialized ● ● ● ● ● ●
Art Drama Music (Band or String Ensemble, or General Music & Choir) Physical Education PSHE Innovation and Design
Denotes guided choice required
5
Support ●
EAL or Learning Support