- Cameron Middle School
- Subjects and Specials
Subjects and Departments
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ELA
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Languages
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
Specials
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Art
Art
The art room at Cameron is a place where every student can be successful and every student is an artist.
Students will be completing numerous projects in class. Projects are assessed using a self-grading rubric that will be given out before projects begin. All projects need to be complete before the term ends. Students may come into art class during lunch, after school, or bring materials home. Projects are worth 80% of the total grade.
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Drama
Drama
Each trimester students are able to come to the Drama room and learn through play. Every class focuses on a different Drama idea and we use hands-on, active, engagement to learn. Some of the topics include: Theater Etiquette, Improvisation and Musical Theater. All you need to bring to class is your creativity and willingness to try new things.
Mrs. Teri Shea
Teri is the Drama Teacher & Director/Choreographer at Cameron Middle School. She teaches 6th, 7th and 8th grade drama as well as directing two main stage, all school productions. She is excited to lead this adventure with all of the students at Cameron Middle School this year. Teri has been directing and choreographing for more than 25 years. She has worked at many schools, summer camps and community theatres. She has also worked as the choreographer for the Framingham High School Drama Company. Some of her favorite shows are; Once on This Island, Little Shop of Horrors, Into the Woods, Hairspray, Working, Honk and The Wiz. When she is not at a rehearsal, Teri is a wife and mother to three kids, has a dog and enjoys visiting Cape Cod to relax.
Here is a link to the Cameron Drama Website. It can be found on the Cameron Middle School Website under "Clubs". This website also includes information about Cameron Drama Company and our after-school theater programs.
Questions? E-mail: tshea@framingham.k12.ma.us
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Health Education
Health Education Curriculum offers a variety of content related to the physical and mental health of our students and community. The academic content and materials used throughout each health unit are based on up-to-date research and/or evidence-based curricula following the National Health Education Standards.
Middle school students in today’s world face a wide variety of issues that are health-related. Health classes promote good decision-making skills that empower students to navigate these often confusing and challenging years. Parents and guardians are also an integral part of their child’s health and wellness. The Framingham Middle School Health Education Program welcomes your participation as an essential part of the learning process. We encourage parents and students to engage in health-related discussions.
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Library
The Cameron library is open to students! They can stop in to return or check out books before homeroom in the morning or during the school day with permission from a teacher. Students are also welcome to return school library books from ANY Framingham Public School. They will get to the right place. Students can also access Ebooks through the Sora App or by accessing the Commonwealth EBook Collection. Here is an instructional video if students need help logging in. Families can also contact Ms. Thompson via e-mail (ethompson@framingham.k12.ma.us) with support in accessing books for students.
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Music
Music
At Cameron, students take Music and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)! In this class, music is the tool that helps to students learn how to manage emotions, have empathy, solve problems, make responsible decisions, and build healthy relationships all through the power of music. Beyond learning through Music in class, Cameron students have options for additional music experiences:
Chorus: If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask! You can reach Maggie Storm at mstorm@framingham.k12.ma.us
Band / Music Website: Questions? E-mail Mrs. Dupuis at cdupuis@framingham.k12.ma.us (You can also follow her on Twitter: @kdcdmusic)
Orchestra: Students may choose to play violin, viola, cello or bass in the Cameron Orchestra. They will be able to learn how to tune their instruments, read notes and rhythms, learn fingerings, bowing techniques and much more! Contact Mrs. Casinghino at ncasinghino@framingham.k12.ma.us.
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Physical Education
As we start another year of Physical Education, we refresh ourselves with the standards that drive our curriculum. We aim to educate our Cameron students by teaching the National Standards of Physical Education to produce physically educated and active students.
A physically educated student:
- demonstrates competency in many forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
- applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills
- exhibits a physically active lifestyle
- achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
- demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
- demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
- understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction
Our physical education (PE) program is a full year course for all students, though the number of class meetings varies from either one class per six-day cycle to two classes per six-day cycle. This allows students either thirty or sixty PE classes per year. This supports our focus of educating students to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle outside of school in their day-to-day lives. Examples of the units presented throughout our yearlong program are soccer, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, team building activities, badminton, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, adventure games, fitness, etc. The assessment tool called the FITNESSGRAM is used throughout the year as a guideline for fitness improvement. In each grade, skill development is addressed through instruction, practice, activities, and mini-games. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in the physical activity settings. The Cameron student is exposed to both large group and small group activities. The Cameron PE program challenges each student to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
We encourage each student to be prepared for class with his/her active wear clothing and a readiness to participate.
We pride ourselves on providing learning opportunities as well as physical activity. We encourage you to try to make exercise a part of you and your child’s daily schedule.
Mr. Adam Kelberman and Mrs. Karen Dauer
Cameron Physical Education Department
Telephone: 508-879-2290 x1007
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Tech Education
Technology Education
Tech Ed. has a fun-filled curriculum which gives students the opportunity to develop essential technology and engineering skills that will empower them with self-learning skills. Our projects are mostly hands-on learning experiences.
Tech. Education course-work at glance:
Grade 6 themes:
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Intro to Digital Tools - Communication, Collaboration, Coding and 3D Printing
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Intro to Engineering Design Process and Modeling
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WeVideo: Introduction to video editing and themes
Grade 7 themes:
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Intro to Structures
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Applying the Engineering Design process
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Robotics/micro bits
Grade 8 themes:
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Applying the EDP in a major capstone design thinking project.
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Significant Technology Trends
Questions? E-mail: imcanthony@framingham.k12.ma.us
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