Science Enrichment Program

Science Enrichment Program Curriculum

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Enriched Science Program Information

The grade level curriculum that is normally taught over a period of nine weeks is taught in approximately seven weeks. This enables us to offer approximately eight weeks of enrichment throughout the year. As a reminder, this program is an in-house program, and as such, it is not considered a specialty program. It also will not serve as a special prerequisite for an advanced sequence high school class at a later time.

Each of the four enriched Science units is developed by the grade level team. Extensions will focus on STEM while implementing further exploration through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Sample units, with their SOL alignments, can be found below.

Please click on the following attachments to view the Enhanced Units for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Science:

Note: This is not a PWCS specialty program. This enhanced course does not appear on the student's schedule, report card, or transcript. It also will not serve as a special prerequisite for an advanced sequence high school class at a later time. This in-house program is for students zoned for Benton MS and transfer students approved for valid reasons within the transfer regulation.

Benton Middle School – Enriched Science Program Application (6th Grade)

Benton Middle School is now accepting applications for the 6th Grade Enriched Science class. Families interested in having their child considered for this advanced science opportunity may access the application using this link. Please note that the student must complete the application themselves as part of the evaluation process.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, Late applications cannot be accepted. Decisions will be sent to families via school status, on or before June 1st.

If your child has questions about the program or the application process, they are encouraged to speak with their current science teacher. Additional information about the program can be found on the Benton website under the Science Enrichment Program page.

Please note: This is not a PWCS specialty program. It is only for students who are zoned for Benton MS or approved transfer students who meet the transfer regulation requirements.

Interested in joining Benton’s Enriched Science class as a 7th or 8th grader?

You can apply by clicking the link here. All applications are due March 15, 2026, and late applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions, talk to your science teacher they’re happy to help! Decision letters will be sent out on or before June 1st.Additional information about the program can be found on the Benton website under the Science Enrichment Program page.

Please note: This is not a PWCS specialty program. It is only for students who are zoned for Benton MS or approved transfer students who meet the transfer regulation requirements.

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