Core Curriculum

Jack Benny Middle School students are taught a rigorous core curriculum in reading, math, science and social studies. In addition, students take computers, art, music, physical education, and health. All curriculum is mapped to the Illinois Learning Standards, which can be found at http://www.isbe.net/ils/

Instructional Focus Areas:

• Assessment
• Differentiated Instruction
• Reading Workshop

Intervention

• Language
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (P.B.I.S)
• Read 180
• V MATH

Enrichment

Jack Benny Middle School students have many opportunities to participate in programs which enrich their educational experience and promote intellectual and social growth. Some of these programs include the following:

• After School Tutoring
• Band
• Battle of the Books
• Book Fairs
• Choir
• Family Games Night
• Fuel Up To Play
• Homecoming Parade
• Junior Achievement
• Lunchtime Walking Program
• Orchestra
• Random Acts Of Kindness Week
• Scary Story Competitions and Celebrations
• School Dances (at least three throughout the year)
• Spelling Bee
• Sports and Clubs
• Springfield, IL Field Trip
• STARS
• Washington D.C. Field Trip
• Winter Formal