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The Nexus boys, grades 4-8th will use the Sadlier Math program to foster students’ conceptual understanding and skill development in math and strengthen students’ metacognitive development and promote learning with abundant real-world problem solving and applications related to STEAM.
Admitted 9th grade students will take either Algebra I or Geometry using the Calvert curriculum, In Algebra, they will explore basic algebraic fundamentals such as evaluating, creating, solving and graphing linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions. Geometry focuses on the skills and methods of linear, quadratic, coordinate, and plane geometry. In it, students will gain solid experience with geometric calculations and coordinate plane graphing, methods of formal proof, and techniques of construction. |
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The Nexus boys, grades 4-8th will use the Sadlier ELA, Grammar, and Vocabulary program. We will use an integrated approach to engage students in their own learning. The program is based on national English language arts standards and is a comprehensive research-based program to improve student’s learning and outcomes.
Admitted 9th grade students will take English I, using the Calvert curriculum.Students will engage in in-depth analysis of increasingly more complex literature, view that literature from its historical perspective, and connect it to other arts. They will write literary analyses, logical arguments, informational/explanatory texts, narratives, and focused research projects. These writing tasks will be both formal and informal. Additionally, they will engage in speaking and listening activities that use and incorporate media and technology. As a result of the reading, writing, speaking, and listening students will do in this course, they will grow their vocabulary and their understanding of how to communicate effectively by making skillful choices when expressing themselves with language. |
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Nexus 4th-8th graders will use Calvert Science to develops students' observation skills of the physical universe. Students will study a wide range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, life science, space, physical science, and nature.
Admitted 9th grade Nexus students will take either Integrated Physics and Chemistry or Biology. Integrated Physics and Chemistry is a physical science course designed for high school students needing an entry-level science course covering basic concepts found in chemistry and physics. Topics included in this course are matter, motion and forces, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, and waves. Throughout the course, students will have opportunities to observe simulations, investigate ideas, and solve problems, both hands on and online. Biology is intended to expose students to the designs and patterns of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. In preceding years, students should have developed a foundational understanding of life sciences. Expanding on that, this Biology course will incorporate more abstract knowledge. The student’s understanding should encompass both the micro and macro aspects of life, and this biology course includes both. The major concepts covered are taxonomy, the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and function, genetics, microbiology, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, and ecology and the environment. Students at this level should show development in their understanding of scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments and projects that seek to develop a deeper conceptual meaning for students and that actively engage them. The continued exposure of science concepts and scientific inquiry will serve to improve the students’ skills and understanding. |
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Nexus 4th-8th graders will use Calvert History & Geography to offer students a comprehensive look at the past and the world around them today, including citizenship, economics, and social studies.
Admitted 9th grade Nexus students will take World Geography. The students will be taken on a journey around the world in which they will learn about the physical and human geography of various regions. They will study the history of each region and examine the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of the world in which you live. Students will also learn about the tools and technologies of geography such as globes, maps, charts, and global information systems. Students will also gain practice in writing and note-taking. They will be asked to create graphic organizers, conduct research, analyze information, and write essays on topics such as current events, energy resources, and national parks. |
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Only the admitted 9th grade Nexus students will Spanish I from the Calvert curriculum. Spanish I is an entry level high school foreign language course that explores the Spanish language through communication, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities. Course materials support students as they work to gain a basic proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish, and in cultural competency.
Throughout the course, students also compare and contrast cultural aspects of Hispanic countries and the United States. Calvert Spanish I introduces students to the mechanics of the Spanish language, acquaints them with the culture differences. of Hispanic countries, and helps them gain a keen awareness of their own culture |