Comprehensive Plan for Skill Sets – Middle School
Year 1 (6th Grade)
Introduction & immersion into the Middle School learning environment
Purpose: Introduction, expectation, essential skills
Environment: Classroom & Community
Focus: Introduction to Life Preparation
Introduction to:
- Curiosity & Discovery
- Problem Solving
- Logical Conclusions
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Mentorship & Leadership Skills
- The Ability to Contribute & to Follow Other Leaders
- Thoughtful Questions, Even When Absolute Answers Are Unavailable
- Task Completion
- Research and Development Techniques
- Search For Truth & Foundational Information
- A High Level of Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Gained Proficiency
- Willingness to Grow
- The Ability to Teach Others & Present Learned Information
- Hands-on & Task Learning
- Willingness to Master Skills & Learned Techniques
- Initiative, Follow Through & Focus
- Awareness of Self & Surroundings
- Interpersonal Skills
- Life Skills
- Defined Mastery
Benchmarks: Specific Skills @80%+ For Completion
- Math 1
- Science 1
- English/Reading/Writing/Spelling 1
- History/Geography/Current Events 1
- General Coursework Introduction 1
- Life Skills 1
- Practical Skills 1
- Worldview 1
- Bible 1
- Communications/Speech/Teaching 1
- Technology Use 1
- Community Connections 1
Year 2 (7th Grade)
Learning development & task intro in the Middle School learning environment
Purpose: Practice & Proficiency
Environment: Classroom & Community
Focus: Introduction to Skill Awareness
Growth Emphasis In:
- Curiosity & Discovery
- Problem Solving
- Logical Conclusions
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Mentorship & Leadership Skills
- The Ability to Contribute & to Follow Other Leaders
- Thoughtful Questions, Even When Absolute Answers Are Unavailable
- Task Completion
- Research and Development Techniques
- Search For Truth & Foundational Information
- A High Level of Communication (Written & Verbal)
- Gained Proficiency
- Willingness to Grow
- The Ability to Teach Others & Present Learned Information
- Hands-on & Task Learning
- Willingness to Master Skills & Learned Techniques
- Initiative, Follow Through & Focus
- Awareness of Self & Surroundings
- Interpersonal Skills
- Life Skills
- Defined Mastery
- Life Application
- Expectation of Excellence
- Organization
- Prioritization
Benchmarks: Specific Skills @80%+ For Completion
- Math 2
- Science 2
- English 2
- History 2
- General Coursework Introduction 2
- Life Skills 2
- Practical Skills 2
- Worldview 2
- Bible 2
- Communications/Speech/Teaching 2
- Technology Use 2
- Community Connections 2
Test Year (Optional Additional Year – 8th Grade)
Students with Low Scores or Academic Performance, or Late Enrollment
Purpose: Practice & Proficiency
Environment: Classroom & Community
Focus: Introduction to Skill Awareness
Growth Emphasis In:
- Missing Foundations
- Program Alignment
- Life Skills
- Environmental Adaptation
- Individualized Learning
- Self Motivation, Tenacity
- Excellence
- Defined Mastery