BANGOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
Instructional Services
ELA
Bangor Township Schools provides students in grades 9-12 ELA instruction using a workshop model of instruction based on the MAISA Units for reading and writing. All students keep a writing notebook as they produce writing pieces in the genres of narrative, informational, and argumentative writing. They also work on developing reading skills in both fiction and informational reading. In addition, students utilize technology as they learn and practice effective researching strategies, as well as participate in student centered activities that promote higher level thinking. John Glenn is proud to offer Honors English 11 and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
MATH
Bangor Township Schools provides students at John Glenn math instruction in Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 using the Big Ideas Math program. Big Ideas Math is a research-based curriculum providing a rigorous, focused, and coherent curriculum for middle school and high school students. The program follows a balanced instructional approach, balancing conceptual understanding with procedural fluency. During mathematics instruction, students are engaged in activities using the mathematical practices. John Glenn is proud to offer an accelerated path of 9th grade Academic Geometry, 10th grade Algebra 2, 11th grade Pre-Calculus/Statistics and Trigonometry and 12th grade AP Calculus and Business Mathematics.
SCIENCE
Bangor Township Schools provides students in grades 9-12 science instruction which is continuously adapting to meet and exceeds the requirements of the newly adopted Michigan Science Standards. Prior to graduation, students will demonstrate achievement in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science, with advanced opportunities for courses in each of these disciplines. Delivery of instruction is guided by the Next Generation Science Model and is linked to STEM initiatives in our community. Additional Science Enrichment opportunities include: A.H. Nickless Innovation Award Competition, Science Olympiad Competition, Quiz Bowl Competition and the American Chemical Society’s Olympiad Exam. John Glenn is proud to offer Honors Biology (2017-2018), Honors Chemistry, Honors Organic Chemistry, Honors Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and Advanced Placement Biology.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Bangor Township Schools' High School Social Studies Department offers a wide variety of offerings for all students at John Glenn. World History is offered at the Academic and Honors levels. Academic and Honors classes are offered in United States History. Economics and Civics are offered to all our students. Additional course include Social Psychology, Practical Law, Consumer Education, WWII/Holocaust, and Current Events as electives. John Glenn is proud to offer AP US History for those interested in attaining college credit in history. John Glenn strives to reach all social studies students who wish to become better citizens in our world today.
INTERVENTIONS
Bangor Township Schools provides qualifying students with intervention in the areas of ELA and math. ELA intervention is provided in the format of a strategic reading course using a program entitled, Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI). LLI is a research-based supplementary intervention system proven to improve literacy achievement of struggling readers with engaging leveled books and fast-paced systematically designed lessons.
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Students qualifying for intervention in the area of math receive an additional course in their schedule called Strategic Math. This course provides intentional support in missing math skills using strategic instruction. The support they receive mirrors the concepts they are learning in their regular math class and therefore enhances their level of understanding.