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		<title>Atlas Curriculum Search Website</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to find out what is taught in each grade level at FMCS? do you want to see how we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ATLAS-copy1.jpg"></a><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ATLAS-copy.jpg"></a><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/atlas-2-copy.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/atlas-2-copy2.jpg"></a></strong><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ATLAS-CURRICULUM.jpg"></a><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/NEW-ATLAS-SITE-copy.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-863" title="NEW ATLAS SITE copy" src="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/NEW-ATLAS-SITE-copy-619x239.jpg" alt="NEW ATLAS SITE copy" width="619" height="239" /></a>Would you like to find out what is taught in each grade level at FMCS? do you want to see how we are working on aligning with our state&#8217;s standards? Welcome to our new &#8220;curriculum map&#8221; website provided by Rubicon Atlas.</p>
<p><strong>BEFORE YOU GO THE SITE</strong>: FMCS teachers have been working very hard for many years uploading and updating information for each subject and each grade level. Not every subject and level is complete&#8230;yet. (Overall as a school, Bible will appear in 2011; teachers are still working on other subject areas) <strong>This will never be a finished product &#8211; it is ALWAYS updating every year if we want to provide the best for your children.</strong></p>
<p>Please be sure to read the directions so that you understand these are not lessons plans, they are maps that will help you see the road to learning at FMCS &#8211; the content, skills, and the very important, faith integration,  that takes place. FMCS would like to thank former Principal, Shelton Gwaltney and Assistant Principal, Denise Encarnacion &#8211; they helped us get this process started in 2004.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of Mapping (From the <a href="http://www.rubicon.com/AtlasCurriculumMapping_What_is_Mapping.html">Rubicon Atlas Site</a>)</strong></p>
<p>Atlas allows educators to look through the macro lens at a student&#8217;s learning experience and build on what students have learned in previous years to prepare them for future classes and achievement.</p>
<p>Using Atlas, curricular information can be assembled and used by curriculum decision makers to:</p>
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<li>Determine what is taught, as it actually occurs in the classroom.</li>
<li>Understand how students are being taught.</li>
<li>Make appropriate, immediate modifications to the curriculum.</li>
<li>Determine &#8220;why&#8221; certain performance results have been achieved.</li>
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<p>Atlas can also allow parents a larger view of what their children are experiencing in the classroom and the requirements needed to excel. It has the capability to enable community leaders and board members to see how schools are planning students&#8217; educational careers and what support is needed to ensure success.</p>
<p><strong>TO GO TO THE FMCS PUBLIC SITE, </strong><a href="http://fmcs-fl-public.rubiconatlas.org"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Academics and Fine Arts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of our commitment to the strongest academic program possible, we endeavor to utilize the best curriculum available. When [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><span><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/soccer_pic.jpg"></a><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/s_1841.jpg"></a><a href="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pencils.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-65" title="pencils" src="http://fmcs-fl.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pencils.jpg" alt="pencils" width="648" height="250" /></a>As part of our commitment to the strongest academic program possible, we endeavor to utilize the best curriculum available. When possible, Christian publishers are used, but in some cases other types of curriculum are better in development and quality.  The following list gives the publishers of the texts for our classes:</span></span></p>
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<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Bible </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Bible Lessons for Youth, ACSI, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Positive Action for Christ</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Math </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Abeka, Scott Foresman, Glencoe</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Science </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Bob Jones Univ. Press, Glencoe</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Language Arts </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Scott Foresman, EMC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Reading</span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Scott Foresman </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Social Studies </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Abeka, Harcourt Brace, Bob Jones University</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Spelling </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Assoc. Christian Schools International/Scott Foresman </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Handwriting </span></td>
<td valign="top">Handwriting Without Tears</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Computer</td>
<td valign="top">Keyboarding/ Digital Imaging/PowerPoint</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Additional Elementary specials have included: </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Music, Art, physical education, library, morning recess, computer instruction, Spanish, and specialized science demonstrations.<strong>FMCS students can take music lessons through the <a href="http://swflcaa.com/">Southwest Florida Creative Arts Academy</a></strong></span></td>
</tr>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>Middle School Curriculum &#8211; Grades 6-8 <small>(subject to change)</small></strong><br />
<span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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<td width="25%" valign="top"><span><strong>Grade 6</strong> </span></td>
<td width="25%" valign="top"><span><strong>Grade 7</strong> </span></td>
<td width="25%" valign="top"><span><strong>Grade 8</strong> </span></td>
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<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Bible </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Bible </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Bible </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Language Arts </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Language Arts/ Honors Language Arts</span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Language Arts<span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;">/ Honors Language Arts</span></span></td>
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<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Math </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Pre-Alg/Math </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Pre Algebra/Algebra </span></td>
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<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>History </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Geography/Honors Geography</span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Am. History/ Honors Am History</span></td>
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<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Science </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Life Science/Honors Science</span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Earth Science<span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;">/Honors Science</span></span></td>
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<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Physical Education </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Physical Education </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Physical Education </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Spanish </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Spanish </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Spanish </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Electives</td>
<td valign="top"><span>Electives </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Electives </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p>*Electives include yearbook, drama, computer, teacher aide, study hall, Photoshop, chorus and art.<br />
* Each middle school student is required to have a New International Version (NIV) Bible.</p>
<p><strong>More program highlights:</strong></p>
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<tr>
<td width="25%" valign="top"><a href="http://www.renlearn.com/am/">Accelerated Math</a>/ Accelerated Reader</td>
<td width="50%" valign="top">For students in grades 2nd thru 8th in math; K-5th for reader</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Leadership Academy</td>
<td valign="top">Training today&#8217;s leaders in our <a href="http://www.fmcs-fl.com/1site/njhs.asp">National Junior Honor Society</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><a href="http://www.kidspirittherapy.com/">Kidspirit</a></td>
<td valign="top">Partnership on-campus to help children who need speech and/or occupational therapy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Science Fair</td>
<td valign="top">Students in grades 6-8 &#8211; on campus fair and participation in <a href="http://www.edisonfairs.net/time_schedule.htm">Edison Regional</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><a href="http://www.hwtears.com/">Handwriting Without Tears</a></td>
<td valign="top">Grades PK-5th</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Keyboarding through Florida Virtual School</td>
<td valign="top">Grades 6-8</td>
</tr>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>Curriculum Textbooks</strong><br />
<span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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<tr>
<td width="25%" valign="top"><span><strong>Textbooks</strong> </span></td>
<td width="50%" valign="top"><span><strong>Publisher/Author</strong> </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Bible </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Summit Ministries, Positive Action for Christ, Bob Jones</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Math </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Glencoe, Scott Foresman </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Science </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Bob Jones Univ. Press, Glencoe </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Social Studies </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Bob Jones Univ. Press, Glencoe, Harcourt Brace </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>English </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>EMC Paradigm </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top"><span>Spanish </span></td>
<td valign="top"><span>Glencoe</span></td>
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