Course Offerings

curriculum

Borel’s curriculum and instructional practices are aligned with California State standards.  We emphasize rigorous standards-based instruction through best-practices, including hands-on learning and differentiated instruction, in order to meet the learning needs of all students. 

Language arts, humanities, math, science, and physical education are required at all grade levels. The sixth grade program offers a cultural studies wheel that includes quarter-long courses in Spanish, art, technology, and drama/life skills.  Sixth graders in music class rotate PE and music every other day.  In the seventh grade, students take Spanish cultural studies/art for the full year. Seventh grade students enrolled in music take music for the full year in lieu of an elective. In eighth grade, students can select two electives (Music, Spanish, Art, Technology, Drama, or Choir). Our special education program consists of resource classes as well as special day classes.   

6TH GRADE PROGRAM

Language Arts (two periods) - SpringBoard by CollegeBoard for 6th Grade

*Math - CPM Course 1

Science - CPO Earth Science

Social Studies - Glencoe-McGraw Hill Ancient Civilizations

Physical Education / Music (rotated every other day for music students)

Spanish / Art / Technology / Drama Life Skills (rotated each quarter)

7TH GRADE PROGRAM

Language Arts (two periods) - SpringBoard by CollegeBoard for 7th Grade

*Math - CPM Course 2

Science - CPO Life Science

Social Studies - Glencoe-McGraw Hill Medieval and Early Modern Times

Physical Education

Electives - Music / Spanish / Art / Technology / Drama / Choir

8TH GRADE PROGRAM

Language Arts - SpringBoard by CollegeBoard for 8th Grade

*Math - CMP Course 3 or CPM Algebra

Science - CPO Physical Science

Social Studies - Glencoe-McGraw Hill: The American Journey

Physical Education

Electives - Music / Spanish / Art / Technology / Drama / Choir

*Please refer to the San Mateo Foster City School District website for information on course compacting