初中校园

School begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:50 PM. Extended Care is available as late as 6:30 PM. 了解更多关于延长护理的信息.

FCS provides a progressive, research-supported education that reflects a biblical worldview. Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD), 基于研究的模型, supports instruction across content areas that is rich in high level vocabulary, 促进元认知, encourages gradual release of responsibility, 体现了21世纪的学习. The GLAD model emphasizes solving one’s problems, respecting others, and making good choices. Metacognitive learners are able to think about their own learning: 这有道理吗?? 我做得怎么样?? 我在哪些方面做得好? 我能做得更好吗?

FCS provides a support system for students to build relationships with each other and staff, 和在一起, we establish a community of compassion. 咨询小组每周开会两次, 在初中, 小组是男女同校的, 混合等级和大小范围, 平均12名学生. 咨询 focuses on relationship building, 学术支持, and creating an even richer learning environment.

大学 planning at FCS formally begins in grade 8. All eighth-grade students attend two college preparation workshops during the spring semester, 由大学辅导员指导. 在这些研讨会上, students are introduced to foundational skills and planning required in the college application process, such as the importance of course selection, 学习技巧, and understanding a high school transcript. 

All eighth-grade students also meet individually with a college counselor in preparation for high school. Students receive information about how to best prepare for high school and work with the counselor to create an individual four-year course plan. Parents are encouraged to make appointments with the counselor in the summer to discuss their child’s course plan and any future plans and questions. The specialized course Applied 大学 & Career Readiness (ACCR) is also incorporated into eighth-graders' class schedules.

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A series of computer-adaptive assessments that measure what students know and what they are ready to learn, the Measure of 学术 Progress (MAP) assessment is administered three times per year to measure student longitudinal growth. FCS students at each grade level scored above the Norm Grade Level Mean RIT score in each subject. The Norm Grade Level Mean RIT is the average score for students in the same grade as that student, across the country who took the MAP assessment for that content area. 了解更多有关MAP的资料.

Eligibility for a math course is based on both ability and performance. Highly qualified students may be offered a place in an advanced course.

Any student who wishes to show a higher level of organization, put in more study and research time in a content area, and do work at an above-average level can earn honors credit by earning a grade of A in regular coursework as well as completing special assignments. The value of special assignments is in the opportunity to conduct independent work, 时间管理的技巧在哪里, 韧性, independent application of prior learning, and independent engagement with content are required. They are also a challenge to students who are inspired by having to achieve a next step.

FCS参加了 Johns Hopkins 英才青年中心 (哭). CTY requirements identify advanced academic talent in young people and develop that talent so students maintain high academic standards for themselves throughout their school years. Participation in CTY can open up new resources and a new peer network for academically minded young people worldwide. Participation is highly encouraged at FCS.

美国第六，第七 & Eighth Grade Council (USSE) is made up of three peer-elected representatives per grade. The USSE works with the Student Activities Director throughout the year to plan activities for the junior high student body.

从秋天开始, grades 7 and 8 visit Mount Hermon Camp for team-building fun; grade 6 students visit in the spring for science camp. 场游戏, 圣诞节保龄球活动, 篮球比赛, and other social events are hosted by USSE at lunch and during evenings. Students find Spring Spirit Week one of the most memorable times of year. The junior high end-of-the-year party is held at Rockin’ Jump. The year ends with the eighth-grade trip to the Tolerance Museum, 迪斯尼乐园, 和加州冒险.

The Junior High Warriors compete in west division of the Bay Area Christian School Athletic League (BASCAL). FCS has an opportunity to compete for a league playoff championship after each eight-week season.

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Music arts at the junior high level include advanced handbell choir, 男童音乐会合唱团, 女孩的赞美诗, 和乐队. Music and drama students collaborate to bring professional-level Broadway musicals and classic plays to our stage. Choral and instrumental groups tour, perform, and compete at a variety of venues.

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整个学年, students are encouraged to create or join a club that reflects their interests. Clubs include Impact (a service club), math, and roblox. Students meet in their club advisor’s room to serve, share, and learn from each other.