International School of Zug and Luzern: Middle School Curriculum

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Our Middle School aims to provide a stimulating, enjoyable and comprehensive subject based programme that will equip students with the skills and attitude to succeed in high school and beyond.

Grades 6, 7 and 8" are a natural and distinct three years in student development -it is the time in which students begin to assume responsibility for their learning.

Teachers and students work closely together for academic progress and to provide social and personal support.

Middle School Curriculum

Our Middle School programme offers students an international framework of academic challenge and life skills appropriate to this stage of adolescence. The subject- based programme is an excellent preparation for high school and life-long learning. In addition to a full range of subjects, all students take part in a one-week field trip, major stage production and a wide range of other activities. Math, science, humanities, English and languages (German & French) art, music, musical instrument, drama, community service, design technology, information technology and physical education are part of the compulsory curriculum for all students in grade 6,7 & 8. Student council, sport teams, choir, yearbook and our out-reach initiatives in Nepal and Ghana are just some of the opportunities in which our students can become involved, develop leadership skills and ‘make a difference'.

The International School of Zug and Luzern models its curriculum on the IB MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme). Our programme consists of thorough study of the various disciplines while accentuating their interrelatedness. Community service is an integral part of the middle school and students will participate in projects both in school and in the wider community. The MYP programme uses five perspectives known as the Areas of Interaction to design curricula, forge links across subjects and to encourage the development of the ‘whole student'.

The perspectives are; Approaches to Learning ( organisation, research and study skills), Community Service, Health and Social Education, Environments and Human Ingenuity (human creativity)

English

The study of English in the Middle School provides a wide range of literature and writing opportunities for the students.
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Mathematics

The Middle School Mathematics Programme is designed to give students an appreciation of the relevance and power of the subject. Aims and objectives include understanding of mathematical reasoning and processes; the ability to apply mathematics and to evaluate the significance of the results; the ability to develop flexible strategies for problems in which solutions are not obvious; and the acquisition of mathematical intuition.
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Science

The study of science aims to provide the student with a body of knowledge and an understanding of the scientific approach to investigation. Our goal is for students to learn to formulate hypotheses, design and carry out experiments to test these hypotheses and to evaluate the results.
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Humanities
Through the study of humanities students learn to:
- Communicate and analyse historical knowledge and geographical information
- Appreciate their own and other people's past and traditions
- Develop an understanding of the ways in which environments change through physical as well as human action
- Develop an understanding of how local changes may affect human lives globally
- Consider a range of points of view and detect bias
- Develop a sense of curiosity, imagination and critical thinking skills
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German

The school draws students from over thirty-five nationalities. Approximately twenty-five percent speak German/Swiss German as their mother tongue. Within this framework, all students study German unless they are in EAL (English as an additional language).
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French

The French programme is set out to enable students to increase their ability to communicate effectively in French.
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Personal, Social and Health Education
Young adolescents need a supportive learning environment in order to understand themselves and their current and future roles in society. In addition to the daily support that is an integral part of the middle school, one period per week is set aside for activities usually within the homeroom group. Time is devoted to Read more
Physical Education

Physical Education plays an important role in the development of the student. The aim of the programme is to educate students to want to lead physically active lives.
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Creative Arts

The arts make a contribution to education that reaches beyond their intrinsic value. Because each arts discipline appeals to different senses and expresses itself through different media, each adds to a special richness to the learning environment.
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Information Technology/ Design Technology

Students have access to both our computer lab and a class set of laptop computers on a trolley. All classrooms have computers linked to our central server - enabling students to access their files from all parts of the school.
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