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Middle School

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Every Kid, Every Day

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MMS aspires to be a school where all learners engage in authentic learning opportunities that challenge and inspire them. Guided by the rocks of Comet Culture, Inclusive Excellence, and Personalized Learning, MMS strives to develop communities of difference makers impacting today and beyond. At MMS, we believe in every kid, every day.

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Our MMS Team (25-26 School Year)

Jay Reutter, MMS Principal

Dr. Jen Mott, 7th Grade Asst. Principal & MMS Director of Athletics

Matt Schermer, 8th Grade Asst. Principal

Brittany Buhrlage, Asst. Principal of Student Services (IEPs, 504, Academic Problem-Solving)

Kerri Pieper, Student Activities Coordinator

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Lindsey Sweat, 8th Grade Level Counselor

Laura Tonkin, 8th Grade Prevention and Wellness Counselor

Shannon Norman, 7th Grade Level Counselor

Cheryl Hayes, 7th Grade Prevention and Wellness Counselor

Dawn McCorkle, Prevention and Wellness Designer

Cincinnati Children’s Partners

2 full-time school-based therapists

1 Adols. Psych. Nurse Practitioner

Coleby the Comet - Building Therapy Dog

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Immunizations Required for 7th Grade

Vaccinations required prior to entry into the 7th grade consist of one dose of:

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  • Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis, adolescent and adult formulation)
  • Menactra (meningococcal vaccine)

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Please turn in documentation to:

  • MI nurse through the end of the school year
  • MMS nurse over the summer.

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MMS Activities & Athletics Information

Dr. Jen Mott - Director of Athletics

MMS Athletics Information Website

Key Dates for Fall - August 1st

Cheer - tryouts this spring - check website for details

*Physicals and Final Forms required to participate

Kerri Pieper - Student Activities Coordinator

MMS Clubs & Organizations Website

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CommUNITY Classrooms

The Concept

Neighborhood

Neighborhood

Neighborhood

100 plus students

100 plus students

100 plus students

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7th Grade Schedule

  • Six Period Schedule
    • 4 Core Academics (year-long): Math, LA, Science, Social Studies
    • Day 1 / Day 2 (year-long): PE + Art (band, orchestra, chorus, or visual art)
    • 1 Innovation Elective (one semester)
    • 1 Academic Elective (one semester)
  • Lunch for 7th grade is based on Neighborhood
    • “A” or “B” Lunch - This is not known until right before school starts
  • At MMS, students preference for courses is used to schedule rather than preference a Neighborhood or a friend.

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2024-25 Bell Schedule*

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*Slight adjustments might be made to 2025-26 schedule.

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Core Classes

  • Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies
  • All Students will take…
    • 7th Grade Language Arts
    • 7th Grade U.S. History
    • 7th Grade Science
  • Math
    • Math Classes will depend on your student’s most recently completed Math Course. Your student will take one of the following courses. 7th Grade Math
      • Introduction to Algebra
      • Algebra I
      • Geometry
    • Math Accelerations are based on MAP testing data from MI.
      • You will be informed of any Acceleration prior to leaving MI.
      • Credit Flexibility is not available for your student until August 1st - Fall Session

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6th Grade Honors Math

Honors Geometry

5th Grade Math

6th Grade Math

7th Grade Math

Intro to Algebra

Algebra 1

Geometry

Honors Geometry

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Algebra 2

Honors Algebra 2

OR

Precalc or Honors Precalc

Mathematical Models & Reasoning

AQR Functions/ AQR Trig

AP Statistics

STUDENT CHOICE

Current MCS Math Pathways

12th Grade

11th Grade

10th Grade

9th Grade

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade

5th Grade

5th Grade Honors Math

6th Grade Honors Math

Intro to Algebra

Algebra 1

Geometry

Honors Geometry

Algebra 2

Honors Algebra 2

Precalc or Honors Precalc

Mathematical Models & Reasoning

AQR Functions/ AQR Trig

AP Statistics

Calculus

AP Calculus AB or BC (choose 1)

AP Statistics

OR

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Compacted Curriculum - grades 5,6,7

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade

5th Grade

Intro to Algebra

Algebra 1

Skip 7th Grade Math

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade

5th Grade

Accelerated & skipped one grade during K-5

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Elective Requests & Registration Dates

  1. As a family, review the 7th Grade Course Offerings
  2. Complete and sign the completed Course Requests Sheet
  3. Student will bring in completed request form (above) to MI and fill out the course request form on 2/13/25.

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Credit Flexibility

Credit Flexibility provides options for middle school students to earn graduation credits through alternative ways outside of regularly scheduled classes at Mason City Schools.

  • Incoming 7th Grade students can not apply for Credit Flexibility Until May of 2025. This will allow students to Credit Flex courses in the fall of 2025.
  • Visit the MMS Credit Flex Site for more information.

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7th Grade MMS Elective Choices

Part 3: Elective Courses

Semester Long - Rank these Courses

  • Decoding the Digital Universe
  • Environmental Science
  • Empowerment (Girls Only)
  • Exploration in Historical Research
  • Impact (Boys Only)
  • Introduction to Spanish
  • Mason in the Middle I
  • Speak Up Write Now
  • Project Citizen
  • Speak Up Write Now
  • Art of Storytelling
  • Wild Readers
  • Study Hall

Part 1: Innovation Courses (Take 1)

  • Engineering and Design
  • Media Maker Space
  • Robotics in the Real World

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Part 2: Day 1/Day2

You will take one class one day, PE the next.

  • Day 1
    • Band
    • Choir
    • Orchestra
    • Art
  • Day 2 - Physical Education

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Every Kid, Every Day

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MMS aspires to be a school where all learners engage in authentic learning opportunities that challenge and inspire them. Guided by the rocks of Comet Culture, Inclusive Excellence, and Personalized Learning, MMS strives to develop communities of difference makers impacting today and beyond. At MMS, we believe in every kid, every day.

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