Middle School Course Catalogue - 2025-2026
Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation
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TIC061Q Computer 6 (.25 credit)
Level: 6th grade
Length: Nine weeks
Description: Computer 6 equips students with essential digital skills and promotes responsible online behavior. They will work on keyboarding proficiency, explore advanced features of the Google Suite, and practice email etiquette, password security, and online safety. Using platforms like Code.org and Blockly, students will develop foundational programming skills with block coding while fostering problem-solving abilities. Additionally, students will gain an introduction to basic computer hardware, software, and keyboard shortcuts.
TIS061Q STEAM 6 (.25 credit)
Level: 6th grade
Length: Nine weeks
Description: This STEAM course provides students with hands-on explorations of science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Students engage in design challenges, explore basic programming, and consider principles of sustainability, while developing creative solutions to real-world problems.
TI071Q Computer 7 (.25 credit)
Level: 7th grade
Length: Nine weeks
Description: In Computer 7, students learn how technology can assist them throughout their studies while acquiring lifelong skills to facilitate success in today’s technology-driven society. This course provides students with valuable lessons in digital citizenship, effective online collaboration, and communication. Students will develop new skills or enhance their existing knowledge in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms. Basic coding conventions will also be introduced through block coding applications. All students will be encouraged to use creative and innovative approaches to enhance their problem solving and presentation skills.
TI077Q Robotics 7 (.25 credit)
Level: 7th grade
Length: Nine weeks
Description: In this course, students learn the basic skills needed for building robots. Robotics is introduced as an intersection of engineering, computer programming/coding, and the application of real-world scenarios. Throughout the course, students collaborate with peers in teams to learn the engineering process, basic programming, and robot construction.
TI081Q Computer 8 (.25 credit)
Level 8th grade
Length: Nine weeks
Description: In Computer 8, students build strong digital literacy skills, learning to navigate technology confidently, responsibly, and creatively. The course explores digital citizenship, artificial intelligence, and information literacy through hands-on projects and activities. Students apply their skills in a final digital project that demonstrates their growth as informed and ethical digital learners.
TI082Q Technology 8 (.25 credit)
Level: 8th grade
Length: Nine weeks
Description: Technology 8 uses existing and emerging technologies to develop creativity and innovative approaches to problem-solving for students transitioning to Upper School and beyond. Students test, modify, and evaluate approaches to challenges to find unique solutions. Computational thinking is linked to the design process through the application of a wide variety of tools, from 3D modeling to applied programming.