Academic Program

Academic Information

The academic session begins in mid-April (the first week of Baisakh), and is completed by the second week of March of the following year (the first week of Chaitra). The academic session is divided into three terms, and each term ends with the conduct of the terminal examination. Unit tests account for 20% percent and the terminal examinations for 80 % of the marks. The final result is prepared on the basis of average marks obtained throughout the three terms. Students, who fail for two consecutive years in the same class, are asked to leave the school and a transfer certificate (TC) is issued.

Information about examination schedules, important activities/events and holidays are clearly mentioned in the school calendar. Parents are required to follow the schedule strictly. They will also be notified in writing if any changes are made in the schedule due to any circumstances.

Education

CURRICULUM

Below is a description of the curriculum used in each of the core subjects.  For more information, please see the department webpages. English-Language Arts Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet has adopted the StudySync English Language Arts instructional program for school wide usage beginning in the Fall of 2016.  This program, which is aligned to the California Common Core State Standards, utilizes both traditional textbooks and online resources and tools to provide students with an engaging learning experience.  Students have regular access to computers and tablets to access online texts, interact with their peers, and collaborate on various online writing tasks. Mathematics Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet follows the curriculum of the California Common Core State Standards and has adopted the California Math textbook for school wide usage, which is aligned to the California Common Core State Standards. This is an interactive notebook where students have notes and complete homework. History-Social Science The History curriculum at Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet moves students from Ancient History in grade 6 to Medieval History in Grade 7. In Grade 8 the focus shifts to U.S. History. Across the grade levels, our students learn to gather evidence from a variety of print and online resources, including texts, historical documents, maps, and visuals. As part of an LAUSD partnership with the Stanford History Education Group, our students use Reading Like An Historian- a program which teaches students to analyze information using sourcing, contextualization, close reading and corroboration

Mission & Vision

MISSION & VISION

Belief: At Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet, we believe that all students can learn. We believe students deserve the opportunity to succeed in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. They also deserve to have access to the best resources available that will enable them to reach their educational and career goals in the 21st century. Mission: At Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet, we will provide equal access to the tools necessary to build academic foundations for the ongoing progress of both the learners and the community. We strive to promote pride and respect in our students and among all members of the school community. Vision: Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet students shall become independent, self-reliant citizens who can set goals, create opportunities, and empower themselves to change their lives. School Demographic Information: Wilmington Middle School STEAM Magnet is a large school with approximately 1,400 students in grades 6-8. It is located in the heart of the Port of Los Angeles Area. The student population is 93% Hispanic, 1% African-American, and 2% White. Of these students, 13% are English Language Learners (ELL).