Middle School Classrooms
Middle School Grades 6, 7 & 8 – Mrs. Rodecker, Mrs. Moore, & Mr. Herrman -
Our OSCS Middle School is comprised of students ranging from 6th to 8th grade. These students alternate classes with three different teachers between the core subjects of Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Religion, and Foreign Language. Students additionally rotate to extracurricular classes including Art, Music, and Physical Education/Health. The OSCS Middle School Team values academic excellence and integrity. Technology is highly implemented within the middle school. Each student has their own chromebook and utilizes a plethora of resources. An emphasis on self-efficiency and a classroom of support, verbally, or by sharing notes, is always encouraged. The Chromebooks allow for shared work in word docs, slideshows, and spreadsheets. Multiple students can work on the same project live, in real time. With technology, students are able to create a more detailed, higher quality, finished presentation, in less time! Three highly motivated and accredited teachers take on the middle school curriculum.
The 2016 film “Middle School: the Worst Years of My Life” humorizes common shortfalls in young teens and their school life. You will find our middle school students smiling, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company day in and day out. They are carefree, relaxed, and filled with joy! Team sports and afterschool clubs offer extended opportunities for students to bond and achieve great health and well-being. We hope you will come join our community. We always welcome new students and look forward to seeing their bright, smiling faces! Please contact the school to schedule a “shadow day” so your precious child can experience what OSCS middle school is all about!
Mrs. Rodecker - Social Studies & Literature
Mrs. Rodecker is currently in her ninth year teaching at OSCS. She teaches both Social Studies and Literature - she guides our students through the vast history that both our nation and world have endured. Students explore early civilizations through engaging projects and interactions that allow students to feel the full effects of history and literature. Students enact and feel like they are right in the story as they read both classic and modern pieces of literature. The Florida Sunshine State Standards Curriculum and Common Core Standards are brought to life in the classroom through interactive notes and activities.
Mrs. - Religion & FLVS
Ms. Barnby is in her second year of teaching at OSCS. She taught STREAM (PreK-8th grade) last year and Religion and Technology for Middle School this year. The OSCS Middle School Religion Program actively involves our students in the Our Saviour Community. In addition, to learning theology and the history of the Catholic Church, students are given the opportunity to live their faith. Middle School service projects focus on Acts of Mercy: feeding the hungry, caring for the poor and being good stewards of the environment. We strive to challenge our students to making the goals of the OSCS Mission Statement a reality.
Mr. Herrman - Math & Science
Middle school math and science are taught by Mr. Herrman. Science in middle school covers all areas of science from physical science to space science. Various methods of teaching from hands on activities to student led teaching are used throughout the courses. Each course is a continuation to the next so that seventh grade picks up where sixth grade left off and so on. Not only do we learn in science class, we practice what we learn in real world situations.
The math courses follow the Florida Standards. There are two tracks which can be taken. The student may go from Math One, Math Two, and Pre Algebra or Math One, Pre Algebra, and Algebra One. Algebra one will be considered a High School credit. Math is taught using a variety of teaching techniques from student driven lesson to hands on activities. Just like in science, topics learned in math classes are connected to real world situations.
