Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies
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Programming Updates

9/4/2017

 
As Peirce continues to grow, our model for programming grows as well. Please note the following changes for the 2017-2018 School Year:
  • A selected group of students in 7th grade have been invited to take Algebra with 8th grade Peirce students during their 7th grade year. Those students who pass the Algebra exam as 7th grade students will be eligible to take Geometry during their 8th grade year at Senn. 
  • We are very fortunate to expand our Specialized Programs in Middle School! This year, we are able to add dance in 6th-8th grades, continuing the K-5 program already in place. We are at the beginning stages of exploring an elective model which would allow students to choose an art form that they would like to focus on for a longer period of time. Students will start the year rotating to classes on a Day 1-4 schedule (6th and 7th grades) and Day 1-3 schedule (8th grade)
  • Students in K-5 will now receive Art instruction for a full year of programming. Spanish, Dance and PE will continue to be offered for a full year. Music will remain on a similar schedule to last year - taught for approximately 3 quarters per grade level.
  • Technology will be infused throughout the curriculum, Ms. Andrade will not have a separate technology class, but will be able to support the integration of technology into the curriculum. Ms. Andrade will also be able to support the implementation of our Makers Space.
  • Library will continue to be a resource center for staff to bring their students to for research. Library will not be taught as a class but used as a support to both the PYP and MYP programs.

MYP (6th-8th grade) classes will be assigned as the following on a daily basis:
  • Language & Literature - graded on CPS report card as Chicago Reading Framework, taught daily.
  • Individuals & Society - graded on CPS report card as Social Science, taught daily.
  • Mathematics - graded on CPS report card as Mathematics, taught daily.
  • Design & Science - this year will be integrated and graded on CPS report card as Science, taught daily.

MYP (6th-8th grade) classes will be assigned as the following on a rotation basis:
  • Language Acquisition - graded on CPS report card as Spanish, students will be leveled by Spanish proficiency.
  • Arts - graded on CPS report card as Art, Dance and Music.
  • Physical Health and Education - graded on CPS report card as Physical Education and Health Education.

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 Helen C. Peirce
School of  International Studies
1423 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago IL, 60660
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  • Home
  • News
  • About
    • Our History
    • Mission & Vision
    • Continuous Improvement Workplan
    • Principal's Corner
    • Enrollment Information
    • Policies & Forms
    • Branding Guidelines
    • Support Peirce
    • Garden
  • Students
    • Classroom Websites
    • Sports
    • Student of the Month
  • Parents
    • Parent Communications
    • New to Peirce
    • Student Door Entry Assignments
    • Before & After School Programs
    • Restorative Practices
    • Counseling Department
    • Case Management
    • Parent Organizations
    • Volunteer Opportunties
    • Local School Council (LSC)
  • Staff Directory
    • Key Contacts
  • Academics
    • International Baccalaureate >
      • IB Primary Years Programme
      • IB Middle Years Programme
      • IB Learner Profile
    • Ready to Learn - Pre K
    • Art
    • Bilingual Program
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Dance
    • Spanish
    • Technology
  • Calendar