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  • Physical Education Website

    As we start another year of Physical Education, we refresh ourselves with the standards that drive our curriculum.  We aim to educate our Cameron students by teaching the National Standards of Physical Education to produce physically educated and active students.

    A physically educated student:

    • demonstrates competency in many forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
    • applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills
    • exhibits a physically active lifestyle
    • achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
    • demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
    • demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
    • understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction

    Our physical education (PE) program is a full year course for all students, though the number of class meetings varies from either one class per six-day cycle to two classes per six-day cycle. This allows students either thirty or sixty PE classes per year. This supports our focus of educating students to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle outside of school in their day-to-day lives. Examples of the units presented throughout our yearlong program are soccer, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, team building activities, badminton, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, adventure games, fitness, etc. The assessment tool called the FITNESSGRAM is used throughout the year as a guideline for fitness improvement.  In each grade, skill development is addressed through instruction, practice, activities, and mini-games.  Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in the physical activity settings. The Cameron student is exposed to both large group and small group activities. The Cameron PE program challenges each student to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 

    We encourage each student to be prepared for class with his/her active wear clothing and a readiness to participate.   

    We pride ourselves on providing learning opportunities as well as physical activity.  We encourage you to try to make exercise a part of you and your child’s daily schedule. 

    Mr. Adam Kelberman and Mr. Ben DiSanto
    Cameron Physical Education Department


    Email: Akelberman@framingham.k12.ma.us – Telephone: 508-782-7874

    Email:  bdisanto@framingham.k12.ma.us – Telephone:  508-782-6271

               

  • Library Website

    The Cameron library is open to students! They can stop in to return or check out books before homeroom in the morning or during the school day with permission from a teacher. Students are also welcome to return school library books from ANY Framingham Public School. They will get to the right place. Students can also access Ebooks through the Sora App or by accessing the Commonwealth EBook Collection. Here is the link is an instructional video if students need help logging in. Families can also contact Ms. Thompson via e-mail (ethompson@framingham.k12.ma.us) with support in accessing books for students. 

  • Music

    Music Appreciation - Middle School Music Appreciation is a full year course for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who select it. In this non-performance class, students explore a wide array of facets and aspects of music as they listen to, analyze, and discuss music from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds including but not limited to: basic music theory, using musical language, basic songwriting, music technology skills, music history, ukulele, world percussion, etc.

    Ms. Varsos: avarsos@framingham.k12.ma.us – 508-782-6451

     

    Chorus - Middle school Chorus is a vocal ensemble that meets two times per cycle, for the entire school year—once as a full ensemble and once in a smaller subset group. In middle school Chorus, students develop singing technique and musicianship by learning about vocal production and ensemble singing through musical selections from a diverse range of genres and influences. Students will prepare for several performances throughout the school year, which are mandatory parts of the overall choral experience. Participation in performances is calculated as part of the final trimester grade.

    Ms. Varsos:avarsos@framingham.k12.ma.us – 508-782-6451

     

    Band - Middle school Concert Band is a woodwinds, brass, and percussion ensemble that meets two times per cycle, for the entire school year—once as a full ensemble and once in a smaller subset group. In Concert Band, students are either continuing their instrumental instruction from elementary school, beginning instrumental instruction on a new instrument, or playing an instrument for the first time. Students learn fundamentals and proper technique on their instruments, while also learning how to work and play together on stage for several performances throughout the school year. Performances are mandatory components of the overall Concert Band experience. Participation in performances is calculated as part of the final trimester grade.

    Band / Music Website

     BandMr. Myers: cmyers@framingham.k12.ma.us 

    Orchestra: Students may choose to play violin, viola, cello or bass in the Cameron Orchestra. They will be able to learn how to tune their instruments, read notes and rhythms, learn fingerings, bowing techniques and much more! Contact Mrs. Casinghino at ncasinghino@framingham.k12.ma.us. 

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    Visual Arts - In this class, students will learn visual art techniques and concepts while building their critical thinking skills and creative ideas as unique and independent artists. Throughout the trimester, students will explore a diverse range of historical and contemporary artists and art mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture.

    Ms. Tunney: atunneyatunney@framingham.k12.ma.us – 508-782-7084

     

     

  • Theater Arts

     

    Theatre Arts - In this class, students will learn about all components of theatrical production including: acting techniques, play writing, public speaking, set-design, costume-design, lighting-design, sound-design, and makeup. Additionally students will examine various genres of theatre from a diverse range of cultures and time periods. Students will participate in interactive theatre games, live in-class performances with peers, and team building activities.

    Ms. Adams: sadams@sadams66@framingham.k12.ma.us – 

  • Health Education Website

    Health Education Curriculum offers a variety of content related to the physical and mental health of our students and community.  The academic content and materials used throughout each health unit are based on up-to-date research and/or evidence-based curricula following the National Health Education Standards.

    Middle school students in today’s world face a wide variety of issues that are health-related.  Health classes promote good decision-making skills that empower students to navigate these often confusing and challenging years. Parents and guardians are also an integral part of their child’s health and wellness. The Framingham Middle School Health Education Program welcomes your participation as an essential part of the learning process. We encourage parents and students to engage in health-related discussions.

  • Technology Education

    Tech Ed. has a fun-filled curriculum which gives students the opportunity to develop essential technology and engineering skills that will empower them with self-learning skills. Our projects are mostly hands-on learning experiences.

    Tech. Education course-work at glance:

    Grade 6 themes:

    • Intro to Digital Tools - Communication, Collaboration, Coding and 3D Printing

    • Intro to Engineering Design Process and Modeling

    • WeVideo: Introduction to video editing and themes

    Grade 7 themes:

    • Intro to Structures

    • Applying the Engineering Design process

    • Robotics/micro bits

    Grade 8 themes:

    • Applying the EDP in a major capstone design thinking project.

    • Significant Technology Trends