Irene Holly Berens

This document presents a comprehensive overview of the 6th-grade Language and Literature curriculum, based on New Georgia ELA K-12 standards. It outlines core "Big Ideas" and practices, detailing five instructional units with specific learning objectives, literary techniques, grammar conventions, research and analysis expectations, and vocabulary development. The plan integrates MYP Criteria and Approaches to Learning (ATL Skills) and defines common assessment types and differentiation strategies.

This document outlines the Marietta City Schools 2024-2025 District Unit Planner for Science Grade 7 Advanced Studies, focusing on Genetics MYP year 2. It details GSE and Gifted Standards, covering topics such as how organisms reproduce, transfer genetic information, and the role of genes and chromosomes in inheriting specific traits, including sexual and asexual reproduction and selective breeding. The plan aims to foster inquiry-based learning, enabling students to master genetics concepts, understand inheritance patterns, and apply critical thinking skills.

This District Unit Planner for Marietta City Schools outlines the curriculum for IB Chemistry Unit 3: Reaction Stoichiometry for the 2025-2026 academic period. The plan focuses on enabling students to model the particulate nature of matter, quantify matter on an atomic scale, predict ideal gas behavior, and calculate reacting ratios using chemical equations. It incorporates various pedagogical approaches to foster higher-order thinking and scientific experimentation skills.

The 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for Marietta City Schools focuses on four key areas: Student Achievement, Human Resources, Community Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility. In Student Achievement, the plan aims to prepare every student for college, career, or military success by expanding services, increasing student performance on assessments, and expanding opportunities in advanced courses. Human Resources focuses on recruiting, retaining, and developing effective teachers and staff. Community Collaboration aims to increase engagement through partnerships and improved communication. Fiscal Responsibility prioritizes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and transparent budget management. The plan outlines specific goals and strategies within each area to achieve these objectives.