Electives
| 7th Grade Electives |
| Class |
Description |
Requirements |
| Band 1 |
Beginning Band is designed for students who have had no previous musical training on a band instrument. Students will be taught how to read music and play an instrument. |
None |
| Band 2 |
Intermediate band is for students who have had one or more years of band or musical training. Basic fundamentals are stressed, along with music preparation for performances. |
Band 1 and/or 1 or more years musical training. |
| Beginning Art |
This is a basic exploratory course offered for students who have little or no previous art training. Students are introduced to elements of art and principles of design through the application of several basic art media. Such materials as pencil, crayon, ink, paper, wood, and clay are used. |
None |
| Chorus 1 |
This course provides the students with instruction in basic musicianship and fundamental voice techniques. This is a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required. |
None |
| Chorus 2 |
A greater amount of vocal independance and musicianship is expected. This is a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required. |
Strong musical ability and interest. |
| Computer Skills 1 |
One semester of Computers where students will learn to touch-type and become familiar with computer usage. Keyboard and computer concepts are developed and reinforced through the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, multimedia, and Internet Applications.
2nd Semester Course: Spanish or Home Economics or Wood and Metal Shop |
None |
| Conflict Resolution |
This course is designed to train students in active listening, decision making, and problem-solving skills. Students will use these skills to promote schools safety and discipline and provide peer-to-peer counseling. |
None |
| Home Economics |
This 1 semester course introduces students to foods and nutrition, consumer education, and sewing. Self-esteem and leadership skills will be emphasized.
2nd Semester Course: Spanish or Computer Skills or Wood and Metal Shop |
None |
| Journalism |
Learn about newspapers and how to write for them. Leads, interviews, and different types of stories are studied. This is a writing course, but it may involve many production aspects of journalism. |
CAT 6 Total Language score of 70% or more. |
| Memory Book |
This class produces the school memory book. Students will learn graphic design, photography, desktop publishing, journalism, and digital photography for the preparation of the school memory book. |
CAT 6 Total Language score of 70% or more. |
| Spanish 1 |
This 1 semester course offers students an exciting introduction to the Spanish language and culture.
2nd Semester Course: Computer Skills 1 or Home Economics or Wood and Metal Shop |
None |
| Wood and Metal Shop |
This 1 semester course explores various phases of industrial technology. Safety, hand tool, and machine use will be reviewed. The areas of wood, metal, and drafting are addressed.
2nd Semester Course: Spanish or Home Economics or Computer Skills 1 |
None |
| 3D Design |
This is a yearlong geginning studio art class that is mostly sculputure with some drawing and painting. |
Consumable fee: $10.00 |
| 8th Grade Electives |
| Class |
Description |
Requirements |
| Art 1 |
See 7th Grade Beginning Art description. |
None |
| Art 2 |
In this course the student will focus on developing a variety of artistic skills and techniques using 2- and 3- dimensional media |
Art 1 |
| Band 1 |
Beginning Band is designed for students who have had no previous musical training on a band instrument. See 7th grade description. |
None |
Band 2
Band 3 |
Intermediate band is for students who have had one or more years of band or musical training. See 7th grade description.
Advanced Band is open to students who can adaquately perform on an instrument and who have a good basic knowledge of music fundamentals. Student must have had at least one year of musical training and Mrs. Zelazo's approval |
Mrs. Zelazo's Approval |
| Chorus 1 |
This course provides the students with instruction in basic musicianship and fundamental voice techniques. This is a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required. |
None |
Chorus2
Chorus 3 |
A greater amount of vocal independance and musicianship is expected. This is a performing group, and attendance at all rehearsals and performances will be required. |
Mr. Viles Approval |
| Computer Skills 1 |
One semester of Computers where students will learn to touch-type and become familiar with computer usage. Keyboard and computer concepts are developed and reinforced through the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, multimedia, and Internet Applications.
2nd Semester Course: An abreviated version of Art 1 as listed above. |
Did not take Computer Skills 1 in 7th grade. |
| Conflict Resolution |
See 7th grade description. |
Mr. Freeman's approval |
| French 1 |
This course will allow students to begin high school with French 2 if a grade of "C" or better is achieved. |
None |
| Intermediate Home Economics |
This co-ed class will cover foods, nutrition, sewing, child development, and consumer education. Students will be able to prepare, cook, and eat lunch, dinner, and dessert foods. They also learn to sew and make craft projects. |
None |
| JROTC |
This course is designed to motiviate students in becoming effective school and community leaders. The course of study includes citizenship, communications, study of the American Constitution, first aid, health, and leadership skills training. |
None |
| Journalism |
Learn about newspapers and how to write for them. This is basically a writing course but may involve producation aspects of journalism. |
English Teacher approval |
| Korean 1 |
This course will allow students to begin high school with Korean 2 if a grade of "C" or better is achieved. |
None |
| Memory Book |
This class produces the school memory book. |
English Teacher approval |
| Spanish 1 |
This course will allow students to begin high school with Spanish 2 if a grade of "C" or better is achieved. |
None |
| Student Aide |
This program offers training in a variety of job duties and activities that will provide development of personal skills and training. |
Teacher, Campus, Library, or Math: 2.0 GPA
Attendance, Counseling, or Health: 3.0 GPA |
| Wood/Metal Shop |
This course introduces students to the study of wood and metal and their importance in the world of manufacturing. The area of safety, joinery, hand tools, selected machine tools, gluing, and selection of wood are addressed. |
None |
| 3D Design |
This is a yearlong geginning studio art class that is mostly sculputure with some drawing and painting. |
Consumable fee: $10.00 |
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