Grade 7

During seventh grade, students are expected to take and pass the Maryland functional tests in mathematics, reading, and writing. Coursework in English and mathematics is designed to enable them to achieve this important step in preparing for high school. The social studies program emphasizes the geography and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Highlights of seventh grade science are the units on the human body, chemistry and the Chesapeake Bay.

Sample Content Standards

                                                                                     
  Reading/ Language Arts       Social Studies                 Mathmatics                  Sciences

How You Can Help

• Be sure your son/daughter attends school regularly and is on time.
• Be sure your son/daughter eats breakfast and comes to school ready to learn.
• Encourage your son/daughter to listen and follow directions. Discuss worldwide current events.
• Learn and help your son/daughter use the Internet to locate information from other countries (check the library for Internet use if needed).
• Help your son/daughter read materials in textbooks if needed.
• Discuss healthy behaviors with your son/daughter (e.g., nutrition, exercise, avoidance of drugs and risky behaviors).
• Encourage your son/daughter to watch TV programs about the human body.
• Help your son/daughter calculate percents and use decimals (e.g., money, measurement).
• Check your son/daughter's homework frequently.
• Help your son/daughter plan a service-learning activity