About the Program
Morgan Park High School Academic Center
A Tradition of Excellence
Our AC Teachers
- Professional Learning Community
- Collaborate on what is important to teach
- Design assessments
- Analyze data and learn from each other
- Provide Interventions
- Assess for success
MPAC Curriculum
| SEVENTH GRADE | EIGHTH GRADE |
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| Language Arts: Reading & Writing | English I Honors* |
| Pre-Algebra/Algebra **Placement determined by math placement exam results | Algebra/Integrated Math 1 **Placement determined by math placement exam results |
| Environmental Science * | Biology Honors* |
| Social Science-7 | World Studies* |
| Spanish I/French I* | Spanish II/French II* |
| Band/Chorus | Band/Chorus* |
| Physical Education | Physical Education |
*Denotes High School Credit in 7th & 8th Grade
| SOCIAL ACTIVITIES |
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| Homecoming Dance |
| Homecoming Spirit Week |
| Junior High Mixer |
| Field Trips |
| 8th Grade Luncheon and Dance |
| 8th Grade Class Trip |
| 8th Grade Ribbon Pinning |
| SPORTS |
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| Girls & Boys Basketball |
| Cheerleading |
| Girls Volleyball |
| Flag Football |
| Track & Field |
| AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES |
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| Band |
| Chess |
| Debate |
| Math Circles of Chicago |
| National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) |
| Newspaper/EMPEHI News |
| Student Council |
| Yearbook |
• More extra curricular activities to be added in the near future.
| BENEFITS OF A SIX-YEAR PROGRAM |
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| Group of peers with similar academic abilities & interests |
| Transition to high school made easier |
| Higher test scores |
| Acceptance to top colleges |
| Scholarships awarded |
| MUSTANG MEET-UP |
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| Students participate in team/relationshipbuilding activities |
| Students learn the MPAC way, curriculum, and class expectations |
| Students receive their schedules, lockers, and become familiar with the building |
| Students end the event with a sense of belonging, friendships, common expectations, and decrease anxiety for the first day of school |