Junior High Program
We seek to sow life in the child rather than theories, to help him in his growth, mental and emotional, as well as physical and for that we must offer grand and lofty ideas to the human world.
- Maria Montessori
Erdkinder Philosophy
One World strives to encourage the development of the adolescent during this sensitive age by continuing the Montessori philosophy of the "whole child" and encouraging and strengthening self-confidence at this critical period of life. The curriculum is structured to help each student discover his or her own unique values through a prepared and expansive environment. The design is both rigorous and personal and provides a strong, healthy foundation for high school. One World Junior High offers opportunities that address the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the adolescent.
Junior High Academic Program
Humanities
Literature
  • Enriched reading examination of what makes
    good literature
    • Verbal and Written
  • Skills in research, report writing, essays,
    public speaking, debates
    • History
  • Time lines of global civilizations, 20th century
  • Time lines of the Great Civilizations
  • Time line of American history
    • Geography
  • Physical, geological, political and economic on
    both world-wide and national scales
    • Philosophy and Ethics
  • Encouragement of disciplined thought on individual
    and global issues
  • Exploration of philosophers such as Plato,
    Aristotle and Socrates
  • Study of world religions, customs and traditions
    • Curriculum for Caring
  • In-house service such as reading to Primary
    students and tutorial service to Elementary students
  • Outside service directed to assistance in the
    community on a volunteer basis

    • Math and Science
    Mathematics
  • Highly individualized program aimed at
    complete understanding of problem-solving
    in both abstract and practical situations
  • Specialized instructors for advanced
    math and science
    • Science
  • Biology, chemistry, geology, physics,
    cosmology through experiments,
    presentations, readings, reports, and class
    discussion
  • Theoretical and practical problems
    • Computers
  • Mechanics of software
  • Data analysis for science or math
  • Instruction in computer use as a medium
    for all disciplines
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    Arts, Exercise, and Outings
    Arts
  • Drama, theater production (creative writing
    and acting)
  • Graphic arts
  • Art history including Greek sculpture,
    impressionism, cubism, modern art
    • Music
  • Music theory and movement
  • Guitar Instruction
  • Music history/appreciation
    • Physical Education
  • Student organized sports
  • Capoeira
    • Outings and Odysseys
  • Student-planned class outings
  • Beginning and end of year odyssey
    to unify the group
    • Foreign Languages
  • Spanish
  • Reading, writing, speaking, listening
  • Language clubs
    • Health, Nutrition, and Daily Living
  • Diet, nutrition and good hygiene
  • Daily living skills (planning and cooking meals,
    gardening, simple mechanics)
  • Family life education
  • Drug and alcohol awareness
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