Welcome to the Gemini Department

*TEACHERS*

Weinberg, Craig (7th Grade)

Kitov, Julia (6th Grade)

Herricks Middle School

GEMINI Program

The GEMINI program at Herricks Middle School is an enriched science program for gifted students.  The program is open to students who participated in the GEMINI program in elementary school.

GEMINI classes are taken in place of the regular science class.  In 6^th grade, the class meets once per day.  In 7^th grade, the class meets once per day plus an additional period on alternating days to provide extra laboratory time. 

The program enriches the middle school science curriculum by providing additional opportunities for:

advanced science content

experimental design

research skills

oral presentation

problem solving

creative projects

incorporation of reading, writing and mathematics into the study of science

Students in 6^th grade study topics in physical science (chemistry and physics), while students in 7^th grade study topics in life science.  Students who are successful in the 7^th grade course are recommended for Regents Earth Science in 8^th grade.