Middle school learning

Every middle school in the Anoka-Hennepin Schools has programming designed to help students feel comfortable throughout their middle school years. Where Everybody Belongs (known as WEB) trains eighth grade student leaders to welcome sixth grade students to the school. WEB student leaders help new students  learn survival skills, including how to use their planners, how to organize their schoolwork and how to get from class to class. They help students learn what it takes to be successful in middle school.

The middle school curriculum is designed to meet the interests and abilities of students:

• Students’  test scores and teacher recommendations are used to assign them to English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science courses that are appropriate for their individual achievement levels.
• Students who perform  significantly above grade level may be assigned to upper level mathematics courses or to advanced mathematics, which offers individually-paced instruction.
• Students whose skills are significantly above grade level in reading and writing may be assigned to Advanced ELA (grades 6, 7, or 8).
• Students who perform significantly above grade level may be assigned by test scores and recommendations to advanced science courses.
• Students performing  below grade level in math and/or reading may be assigned to additional math and/or reading support courses.

Refer to the registration guide for more information including planning chart and frequently asked questions about registration.