Middle School :))!

Science (Fall)

100

Often called the "brain" or control center of the cell, this organelle holds the DNA.

Nucleus

200

Plant cells have these two structures that animal cells do not.

cell wall and chloroplasts

300

This process copies regular body cells, making two identical twins of the original cell.

Mitosis!

400

These branch-like structures receive incoming messages from other neurons.

Dendrites

500

This is the main function of the large intestine.

absorbing water

Who do I ask?

100

I am not sure what my homework is for my math class. Where can I find out what is it?

Canvas. Visit the Weekly Overview and/or the Agenda view on Canvas. 

200

I don't know where to sit at lunch! Who can I talk to? 

Mr. Shron

300

I have questions on an assignment, who do I ask?

Teacher (Office Hours)

400

I want to start a gaming club, who do I talk to?

Mr. Welch

500

I want to get more involved with leadership! Who do I talk to? 

Mr. Welch, Mr. Polsky, Mrs. Shron, and/or Mr. Harrison

Where do I go?

100

I'm done eating lunch, where can I hang out? (more than one correct answer)

Sports on Bernstien Patio, Beyer Center, the fountain courtyard or cafeteria 

200

I want a lock for my locker, where should I go?

The Middle School Office to talk to Mrs. Fallet-Lax.

300

My laptop died and I don't have a charger. Where should I go? 

Technology Department 

400

I forgot to put my cell phone in my locker, and it went off during class! The teacher took it - how do I get it back? 

Your parents need to pick it up from Mr. Welch's office after carline. 

500

I need to print in color! Where do I go? 

Beyer Center 

What should I do?

100

I want a snack from the Spirit Store, when can I shop?

During lunch, during afternoon break, or after school (if participating in an after school activity...not if you are supposed to go to car line).

200

I signed up for robotics, but I was put in orchestra! What should I do? 

Have your parents fill out a Course Request Change Form on the Middle School Tile. You can also reach out to Mrs. Kushner. 

300

We are working on a group project, and my friends won't let me do anything! That's unfair! What should I do first? 

Teacher, Dr. Palma & Mr. Shron

400

One of my classes is really hard. What do I do? 

1. Office hours

2. Talk to Mrs. Kushner 

500

I have too many study halls on my schedule! What other offerings can I join during period 7? 

Robotics, Engineering, and PE Electives like swim and net games.

Science (Spring)

100

This is a characteristic or behavior that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment, like a cactus storing water or a tiger having stripes.

Adaptation

200

This term describes body parts in different animals that have a similar structure but different functions—like a human arm, a cat's leg, and a whale's flipper—proving they share a common ancestor.

Homologous Structures

300

This is the primary source of energy for almost all food chains on Earth.

SUN

400

If a trait always shows up when present (like brown eyes usually beating blue eyes), it is called this kind of trait.

What is absorbing water from digesting food?

500

These organisms, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead material and return nutrients to the soil.

Decomposers