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Canfield offers an academic focus based on the team concept. Students are placed on a team for the four core classes which provides curriculum integration and close supervision for all students and their needs. High academic standards and student expectations are the basis of our quality education program. We work to create diligent, enthusiastic learners who enjoy the educational process.
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Curriculum
The focus of this LA class is on reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, writing, and listening/speaking/viewing skills. Reading: The general reading class focuses on literature appreciation, comprehension, fluency, independent reading, and elements of literature. Math: The following units are taught in 6th grade Math: problem solving, estimation, rounding, graphing, add/subtract decimals, multiplying decimals, circumference, dividing decimals, Algebra, GCF LCM, patterns, number sense, add/subtract fractions, elapsed time, multiply/divide fractions, extend pattern, Geometry, angles, ratio/proportion, convert, fractions/decimals/percent, and area perimeter. For qualifiers, acceleration is offered. Science: The following units are taught in 6th grade Science: scientific inquiry, classification, cells, human body, chemistry - - structure and function of matter, energy and resources, motion and energy, earth science, astronomy, and water resources. Social Studies: The following units are taught in 6th grade Social Studies: map skills, archaeology, current events, Ancient Southwest Asia, Ancient Near East, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Reading Recovery: Those who are reading below grade level are required to take this class. Students are placed in this reading class based on their ISAT reading scores. In this class, students work on the following objectives: word meaning, literary comprehension, interpretive comprehension, evaluative comprehension, and fluency. Special Education: Canfield Middle School's special education program is designed with inclusion, as
its primary focus. Most students supported by this program are placed in regular education classes where additional supervision and support is provided. The success in this model has been evident for many years. Serviced students are an integral part of the entire Canfield community. While accommodations are made on an individual basis, the academic success is obvious and the personal benefits in terms of self-esteem, self-confidence and other social skills are reinforced.
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