Curriculum & Programs
Regents for all
M. S. 180 scholars begin their Regents for All journey in grade 7 with the Living Environment Regents. Eighth graders continue this track by sitting for the Earth Science, Algebra 1, U.S. History and Spanish Proficiency Exams. As we strive for "excellence and opportunity" these courses are offered to all students who attend Middle School 180.
Science
MS 180 is a true steam school, offering all students the opportunity to be deeply immersed in rigorous hands-on investigations. Launching in 6th grade with coding and robotics, students will be immersed in a 3 year curriculum that culminates with an opportunity for all students to gain accelerated high school credit (living environment and earth science).
Arts Department
In Visual Arts class students learn about warm and cool colors and create art such as watercolor paintings. They learn that artists can use certain colors to create emotions in art. Students are actively engaged in the art making process by using a variety of art materials while creating personal touches in their art.
History
Students are introduced to History in sixth grade, where they examine various topics through literacy skilled texts/tasks. As students enter the seventh, they participate in a two-year U.S. History Regents track curriculum, where they are exposed to Colonialism through present day American History. Students prepare for the NYS U.S. History Regents by engaging in rich historical discussions using a variety of sources.
Illustrative mathematics
Our math curriculum is all about building knowledge - not just skills. Building deep, lasting understanding rather than just memorizing. Knowledge about the real world, rather than hypothetical scenarios. Knowledge through consistent core skill development, rather than reinventing the wheel with each lesson. And the knowledge that builds upon itself for richer connections throughout the learning process. Every child has unlimited potential and is capable of greatness.
ENGLISH Language Arts
Literacy curriculum engages students in both traditional texts and interactive multimedia to increase student capacity. Our standards-based curriculum allows students to research and explore literature and non-fiction through integrated reading and writing. All learners are exposed to culturally responsive texts and have multiple opportunities to pine through their interests. Each instructional year becomes more complex as students advance through the grades.
Spanish
Grade 8 students begin their study of a second language. Classes focus on foundations within reading, writing and listening to a second language. Students conclude this class with taking the NYS Spanish Proficiency exam.