Middle School Proposal for Community School District 1 New York City Department of Education
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How will Modern SpacesMiddle School define success for our graduates?
KNOWLEDGE Graduates will have explored a variety of content areas during their learning journey. Learners will be prepared to enter High School with knowledge of:
Basic Literacy and Numeracy, including Scientific and Social Literacies
Mathematical Mindset
Design Thinking Process
Digital Literacy
SKILLS Graduates will be armed with skills that translate to many areas of life beyond the classroom. Learners will be prepared to enter High School with skills to:
Explore their Curiosity and Ask Questions
Think Creatively and Flexibly
Collaborate with others
Develop a Learning Support Network
Communicate with varied audiences
LEADERSHIP Graduates will explore many opportunities to take on leadership roles. Learners will lead:
Their Community (School, Local, and/or Global)
Interpersonally
Reflectively
Grade 8 Portfolio and Defense
PORTFOLIO CONTENTS By the end of the 8th grade year of study, all students will have a portfolio of their work. Each student is expected to defend their work with a reflection and description of their learning journey throughout Middle School. Each portfolio will include: