The team concept benefits students by providing support in the transition between elementary school and middle school. Teachers on a team have a common planning period, which they use daily to ensure that student successes are recognized, student concerns are addressed, and interdisciplinary planning is implemented.

Teams design interdisciplinary activities that make connections between content areas and increase the relevance of the curriculum. Grade level teams consist of core academic teachers, guidance counselor, and special education personnel.

6th, 7th and 8th Grade

All middle school students participate in the Accelerated Reader program.  Students are required to read a certain amount of points each quarter.

Twelve week Essential courses at the 6th grade level include Art, Keyboarding, and General Music.

Twelve week Essential courses required at the 7th grade level are:  Economics, All Stars and Study Skills.

Students within the 8th grade level enjoy the Essential courses of; Careers, Speech, and Health.

Several Exploratory and Elective courses are offered at Aurora Middle School.  Our philosophy is to provide students an opportunity to learn about a varied amount of curriculum areas.

6th Grade Offerings

Instrumental Music

7th Grade Offerings

Instrumental and Vocal Music

Art, Spanish, Agriculture, Computers, Family and Consumer Science

8th Grade Offerings

Instrumental and Vocal Music

Art, Spanish, Agriculture, Computers, Family and Consumer Science, Project Arts, Industrial       Technology, Business 8