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2/2/2010 1 7th GRADE 7th GRADE 7th GRADE 7th GRADE &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& ART FOUNDATIONS 1 ART FOUNDATIONS 1 ART FOUNDATIONS 1 ART FOUNDATIONS 1 (Semester) (Fee) Art Foundations 1 is recommended for all 7 th grade students and any 8 th grade students who have not successfully completed the class. This class is a prerequisite for 2-D or 3-D Art for 8 th graders. It will include an introduction to drawing, painting, and some ceramics.

Students will create two and three-dimensional artwork using line, shape, color, texture, value etc. Some projects will include: designing African masks and texture medallions using clay; African shields using tempera paints; jungle scenes using colored pencils; and creepy crawlies using crayon and watercolors. CAREERS TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) (Year) CTE is a high-tech exploratory experience for every 7 th grade student.

Students are given experience in and exposure to concepts, technology, and career information connected with business and industry as well as home living skills. The experiences are presented in four cluster areas: 1) Business/Marketing/Computers; 2) Family and Consumer Sciences; 3) Technology/Problem Solving; 4) Careers and Health Sciences. Each of the components includes a corresponding guidance module.

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ENGLISH 7 (Year) This course will focus on effective strategies for reading and writing. The concepts covered are vocabulary development, reading and writing techniques for informative and literary texts, and inquiry. Outside reading is required. ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY (Year) Prior approval is required based on district testing. The English and History Academy classes are project-oriented, integrated studies classes with students exposed to a complex and substantive content. The enriched curriculum will emphasize creativity and higher level thought processes. The English Academy is a full year, while Utah History Academy is one semester. KEYBOARDING 1 KEYBOARDING 1 KEYBOARDING 1 KEYBOARDING 1 (Semester) This course is required for 9 th grade Computer Technology Course. In this introductory course, students learn basic word processing and keyboarding skills. These invaluable skills include editing and proofreading documents, performing standard file management procedures, keyboarding, and creating applicable business documents to simulate a real-life job environment. MATH 7 MATH 7 MATH 7 MATH 7 (Year) This course is designed for students who are not ready for Pre- Algebra. Students will learn basic math concepts that will include how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers, fractions, and decimals. Students will also learn about ratios, proportions, percents, and basic geometry. MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC (depends on the class chosen) All 7 th Grade students are required to have a music experience. This can be satisfied with General Music, Chorus-Mix 7, Band, Orchestra or Percussion. PE 7/8 PE 7/8 PE 7/8 PE 7/8 (Semester) (Towel & Locker Fee) Students in 7 th grade will participate in a variety of instructional physical activities. The major objectives of physical education are to promote and develop physical fitness and to teach the fundamental skills in team sports and activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the knowledge affecting attitudes, sportsmanship, and behavior related to physical activity including exercise, sports and small games. Students will be introduced to basic fundamentals, regulations, rules and game play. Class content will be varied and include activities such as cooperative activities, new games, outdoor activities, fitness activities, or sports. Instruction includes an introduction to training principles and activities that enhance health-related fitness as students pursue personal fitness goals. Approved PE clothing and shoes must be worn. PRE PRE PRE PRE- -- -ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA (Year) Pre-Algebra is the recommended course for 7th grade students. This course will focus on ratios and proportions; relationships between percents, fractions, and decimals; operations of integers; introduction to variables, equations, tables, and graphs; recognizing linear relations; similarity; and solving one and step two equations. For those students who struggle in math an additional supplementary math course will be offered, they will have math every day. This will eliminate one full year of an elective course from their schedule. The criteria for entrance into this additional course will be end of year core testing and teacher recommendation. SCIENCE 7 SCIENCE 7 SCIENCE 7 SCIENCE 7 (Year) A full year course that focuses on the theme of cstructure d as a property that is common to all sciences. Students observe that all substances are made of smaller parts and are themselves parts of a larger whole, and that when parts come together the whole often has properties that are very different from its parts. Hands-on, inquire-based instruction is used to help students value science as a process for obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. UTAH HISTORY UTAH HISTORY UTAH HISTORY UTAH HISTORY (Semester) This course is an overview of the significant events, people, diverse culture, and issues that have influenced the development of Utah. The course will focus on governmental, historical, social, political, economic, and geological factors in our state with attention to the development of higher level thinking skills. 2/2/2010 2 &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & ART ART ART ART 3D DESIGN 3D DESIGN 3D DESIGN 3D DESIGN (Semester) This class is recommended for 7 th and 8 th graders who have successfully completed Art Foundations 1 . Utilizing the principles and elements of design, students will explore a wide range of media and techniques in both 2 and 3 dimensional art form. Individual style and craftsmanship will be emphasized. Potential projects include: mobiles, collage, printmaking, painting, and several different kinds of sculpture. BAND BEGINNING BAND BEGINNING BAND BEGINNING BAND BEGINNING (Year) (Fee) Students in beginning band are equipped with the basics of individual and ensemble playing skills, playing position, characteristic tone production, fundamental technique, rhythmic accuracy, and interpretation of music symbols. Most instruments are available for rent from local music stores. Instruments such as Tubas, Euphoniums, or French Horns, Bass Clarinets, Oboes, Bassoons, and large Saxophones can be rented from TMS for a $70.00 annual fee. SUMMER BAND MUST BE ATTENDED for specific instruction on their instrument, it will be held in June. BAND INTERMEDIATE BAND INTERMEDIATE BAND INTERMEDIATE BAND INTERMEDIATE (Year) (Fee) This course further develops and refines core concept and fundamentals introduced in Beginning Band. Students must have has experience prior to 7 th grade beginning band. They should also be able to perform all 12 major scales for the director. CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS - -- - MIX 7 MIX 7 MIX 7 MIX 7 (Semester) This is a general music course with an emphasis on singing. Students receive experience in rehearsal and performance of suitable music for in two and three part voices. All 7 th grade students are required to have a music experience. This can also be satisfied with the Band or Orchestra courses as well. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS (Semester) No experience required. This is a beginning course. It is the foundation for all other dance classes at Timberline Middle School. This beginning level course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, healthy life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. The class content will refer to many styles of dance; however, modern/creative dance will be given primary emphasis. After a thorough exploration of the elements of dance, which are space, time and energy, students will present an informal sharing of final works to parents and friends. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS ADV ADV ADV ADV. .. . (Semester) Pre-Requisite 3 Previous Dance Experience . This beginning class is an introduction to the foundational elements of dance, which are space, time, and energy. The course caters to a student enrolling in a dance class at Timberline Middle School for the first time, but who has had a high degree of dance experience and a fundamental level of dance technique. It is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Dance 1 class, regardless of a student 9s technique level or previous experience. The class content will refer to many styles of dance; however, modern/creative dance will be given primary emphasis. The course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, healthy life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. Students will present an informal sharing of final works to parents and friends at the semester 9s end. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE - -- - MEN MEN MEN MEN 9 9 9 9S SS S (Semester) No experience required This class is an introduction to dance. Many different dance styles will be explored, with an emphasis on the fundamental elements involved in all types of dance. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of strength, endurance, and increased flexibility. DANCE 1 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 (2 nd Semester Only) Pre-requisite Dance Intro or Dance Intro Adv . This class is an intermediate dance course that continues to build upon the foundational concepts of dance fundamentals: space, time and energy. An increased emphasis is placed on proper dance technique, strength, flexibility, and stamina. Students will also be challenged more fully in the areas of improvisation and composition. This class will culminate with a performance in a dance concert at the end of the semester. DRAMA 7 DRAMA 7 DRAMA 7 DRAMA 7 (Semester) This is an introductory drama course. It will help students to communicate more effectively and creatively. Students will give a series of speeches and are introduced to a variety of acting and drama activities. GENERAL MUSIC GENERAL MUSIC GENERAL MUSIC GENERAL MUSIC (Semester) This class studies the appreciation of music, note reading, music writing, and use of instruments. Some singing is included. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 (Year) This class is an introduction to the French language. Vocabulary, speaking and listening are emphasized. Cultural activities will be included to introduce the student to the customs of the French- speaking world. ( Grammatical structure of the language is taught, so students whose English grades are lower than a C and who struggle with English grammar may want to consider waiting to take a foreign language until 9th Grade.) LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - GERMAN 1 GERMAN 1 GERMAN 1 GERMAN 1 (Year) This class is an introduction to the German language. Vocabulary, speaking and listening are emphasized. Cultural activities will be included to introduce the students to the people and customs of the German-speaking world. (Grammatical structure of the language is taught so students whose English grades are lower than a C and who struggle with English grammar may want to consider postponing a foreign language until 9th Grade.) 2/2/2010 3 INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY (Semester) This course is a modular instruction program and will give students an opportunity to work in some areas of high and low technology at an exploratory level. The students will have many modules to pick from and will choose three for each term based on their interests. A few of the modules are, but not limited to the areas of: 1) Claymation 2) CO 2 Cars 3) Robotics 4) Beginning Electronics. KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS ( Semester) Pre-Requisite: Word Processing Basic. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in word processing 1. Students will learn the advanced features of word processing software. They will improve productivity by using the most efficient, time saving methods to produce documents. Emphasis will be placed upon the creation and enhancement of business documents. MYTHOLOGY MYTHOLOGY MYTHOLOGY MYTHOLOGY (Semester) Mythology will help students learn to appreciate the impact of culture and history on our literature. This class will study, Greek, Roman, Scandinavian, American, Egyptian, and Arthurian myths and folklore. Students will write their own myths. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA BEGINNING BEGINNING BEGINNING BEGINNING (Year) This is an entry level class for beginning students on violin, viola, cello, or bass viola. It is open to students of all grades and is preceded by a four-week dsummer strings d session in July to give students specific instruction on their instrument . This school has violas, cellos, and basses for student rental at $70.00 per year. Violins can be rented or purchased through local music dealers. This Orchestra performs in a concert at the end of each quarter. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE (Year) This course is offered to students with at least one year experience playing violin, viola, cellos, or bass viola. In addition to the quarterly concerts, this orchestra performs for the District Intermediate Orchestra Festival. No audition required if experience criteria is met. PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION - -- - BEG BEG BEG BEGINNING INNING INNING INNING (Year) AUDITION ONLY! MUST HAVE TWO OR MORE YEARS OF PIANO EXPERIENCE AND AUDITION WITH TEACHERS. This class will focus primarily on fundamental mallet and snare techniques. A percussion kit must be rented (or purchased) from a local music store which includes both a practice pad and bell set. Class includes basic rudiments, reading rhythms, pitches, and performing on other percussion instruments. Students will perform with the beginning bands at school concerts. SUMMER PERCUSSION MUST BE ATTENDED in June. District fee for this percussion class is $70.00 READING 180 READING 180 READING 180 READING 180 (Year) TEACHER APPROVAL! This course is for students who are below grade level in reading and comprehension skills. Students must meet certain criteria to be in this class. This course will cover basic reading skills as well as working on improvement of decoding skills, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY SKILLS SKILLS SKILLS SKILLS ( Semester) This course will provide the student with strategies to increase their reading skills and study skills across the curriculum. Subjects covered include: note taking, organizing, time management, listening, questioning, using textbooks, reading strategies, homework strategies and other essential skills to assist the student in his/her success. 2/2/2010 4 8th GRADE 8th GRADE 8th GRADE 8th GRADE &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& ENGLISH 8 ENGLISH 8 ENGLISH 8 ENGLISH 8 (Year) Students will continue the study of effective reading and writing strategies. The concepts covered are vocabulary development, reading and writing techniques for informative and literary tests, and inquiry. Outside reading is required. ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY ENGLISH/HISTORY ACADEMY (Year) Prior approval is required for admittance to the academy based on district testing. The English and U.S. History Academy classes expose students to complex and substantive content with an opportunity to develop quality products which relate to the real world. The enriched curriculum emphasizes creativity and higher level thought processes. PRE PRE PRE PRE- -- -ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA (Year) This course will focus on rations and proportions; relationships between percents, fractions, and decimals; operations of integers; introduction to variables, equations, tables, and graphs; recognizing linear relations; similarity; and solving one and step two equations. ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA 1 11 1 (Year) PRE-REQUISITE 3 PRE-ALGEBRA. This class will focus mainly on linear relationships specifically, focusing on solving linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, generating equivalent expressions, using formulas, and applying proportionality. Students will also study exponents, polynomials, and rational numbers. This course will prepare students for Geometry and Intermediate Algebra. GEOMETRY GEOMETRY GEOMETRY GEOMETRY (Year) PRE-REQUISITE 3 ALGEBRA 1. This course is designed to help students gain a greater understanding of geometry and working knowledge of geometric figures, triangular relationships, polygons, parallelism, similarity, trigonometry, circles, area, logic and proofs. HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH (Semester) The student will continue to recognize, develop and practice positive health life skills and lifestyles and improve physical health and quality of life. Students will understand the stages of growth, development, and maturation that lead to responsible behavior. Students will understand factors that lead to high risk lifestyles, including disease prevention and the effects of alcohol abuse. PE 7/8 PE 7/8 PE 7/8 PE 7/8 (Semester) This course emphasized intermediate sports skills. An appreciation for sports in relation to physical well-being is stressed. A fitness development program is included in the course. Sport rules, strategy, and techniques are taught and students are evaluated on a practical and written basis. (Students are required to pay a towel fee and purchase PE clothing). SCIENCE 8 SCIENCE 8 SCIENCE 8 SCIENCE 8 (Year) (Fee) This course focuses on the theme of cchange. d Topics from physical, earth, and life science are integrated to illustrate the concept of cchange d in nature. Students will study chemical and physical changes; changes in force, motion, and energy; and changes in the earth 9s crust and climate. Inquiry-based instruction is used to help students 9 value science as a process for obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. US HISTORY US HISTORY US HISTORY US HISTORY (Year) This course includes the study of political and physical geography, exploration, colonization, the Revolutionary Era, the Constitution and government, westward expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction. The course also includes mapping, charting and graphing skills. &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROBICS (Semester) This total body fitness class for 8 th & 9 th grade involves cardiovascular exercises as well as body toning exercises. Exercise routines will be choreographed to music. Basic principles of fitness will be taught and applied in class. This class does not fill the Preparation Skills & Techniques course required for graduation. ART FOUNDATIONS 1 ART FOUNDATIONS 1 ART FOUNDATIONS 1 ART FOUNDATIONS 1 (Semester) Art Foundations 1 is recommended for any 8/9th grade students who have not successfully completed the class. This class is a prerequisite for 2-D or 3-D Art for 8 th graders. It will include an introduction to drawing, painting, and some ceramics. Students will create two and three-dimensional artwork using line, shape, color, texture, value, etc. Some projects will include: designing African masks and texture medallions using clay; African shields using tempera paints; jungle scenes using colored pencils; and creepy crawlies using crayon and watercolors. ART 2 ART 2 ART 2 ART 2- -- -D DD D FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS (Semester) (Fee) 2D Art is recommended fro 8 th graders who have successfully completed Art Foundations 1. This class will provide the exploration of a variety of materials and techniques with an emphasis on drawing, painting, and some printmaking. Sample assignments might include: designing and painting mock- snowboards, skateboards, or surfboards with tempera paints; a Chinese dragon using watercolor techniques; creating imaginary cities, worlds, and creatures using a variety of materials; scratchboard and printmaking assignments; and a ceramic mug. 2/2/2010 5 ART 3 ART 3 ART 3 ART 3- -- -D DESIGN D DESIGN D DESIGN D DESIGN (Semester) (Fee) This class is recommended for 7 th or 8 th graders who have successfully completed Art Foundations 1. Utilizing the principles and elements of design, students will explore a wide range of media and techniques in both 2 and 3 dimensional art form. Individual style and craftsmanship will be emphasized. Potential projects include: mobiles, collage, printmaking, painting, and several different kinds of sculpture. BAND BAND BAND BAND - -- - BEGINNING BEGINNING BEGINNING BEGINNING (Year) Students in beginning band are equipped with the basics of individual and ensemble playing skills, playing position, characteristic tone production, fundamental technique, rhythmic accuracy, and interpretation of music symbols. Most instruments are available for rent from local music stores. Instruments such as Tubas, Euphoniums, or French Horns, Bass Clarinets, Oboes, Bassoons, and large Saxophones can be rented from TMS for a $70.00 annual fee. SUMMER BAND MUST BE ATTENDED for specific instruction on their instrument, it will be held in June. BAND BAND BAND BAND - -- - INT INT INT INTERMEDIATE ERMEDIATE ERMEDIATE ERMEDIATE (Year) This course further develops and refines core concept and fundamentals introduced in Beginning Band. Students must have experience prior to 7 th grade beginning band. They should also be able to perform all 12 major scales for the director. BAND BAND BAND BAND - -- - JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ (Year) BY AUDTION ONLY! A yearlong class and must be concurrently enrolled in another band class. This is an advanced instrumental ensemble directed toward learning and performing big band, jazz swing and rock styles of music. Students will also learn fundamental Jazz Music Theory and Jazz History. BAND BAND BAND BAND 3 3 3 3 SYMPHONIC SYMPHONIC SYMPHONIC SYMPHONIC (Year) BY AUDITION ONLY! This class will build on the concepts learned in beginning/intermediate band. Emphasis will be placed on the following criteria: playing position, characteristic tone production, fundamental technique, rhythmic accuracy, interpretation of music symbols, performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. This class has a demanding performance schedule. JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR - -- - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (Semester) This class will develop music and rhythm reading as well as pitch perception skills. Girls Chorus will sing two and three part music designed for beginning to intermediate students. It will cover a large variety of music styles and will perform at festivals and concerts. JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR 3 3 3 3 BOYS BOYS BOYS BOYS (Semester) TEACHER 9S APPROVAL ONLY! This class is geared to changing voices. This class will develop music and rhythm reading as well as pitch perception skills. It will cover a large variety of music styles and will perform at festivals and concerts CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS - -- - SA SA SA SA (SSA) (Year) BY AUDITION ONLY! Award winning girls choir designed for the advanced girls. Students will sing three and four part music group voice. Coaching, and improve rhythm and sight reading skills will be taught. Class is for soprano and alto voices. Course involves singing and performances. CLOTHING CLOTHING CLOTHING CLOTHING FACS FACS FACS FACS/INTERIOR DESIGN /INTERIOR DESIGN /INTERIOR DESIGN /INTERIOR DESIGN (Semester) (Fee) This course is designed to introduce 8 th grade students to basic sewing techniques, textiles, clothing construction and includes a unit of interior design. These techniques will be applied to make the following projects: Pin cushion, quillow, pajama pants, fleece hat with matching scarf and mittens, and drawstring bag with pocket. Note: In addition to the registration fee, students will be asked to bring some basic sewing supplies as well. CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE WRITING (Semester) This course is for 8 th and 9 th graders and is designed for those students who love to write. It is an opportunity for them to write on topics and in formats they enjoy. The writing assignments will cover poetry, functional writing, informative writing, and all creative writing. The Six Traits of Writing will be used to evaluate papers. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS (Semester) No previous experience This is a beginning course. It is the foundation for all other dance classes at Timberline Middle School. The course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, healthy life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. The class content will refer to many styles of dance; however, modern/creative dance will be given primary emphasis. After a thorough exploration of the elements of dance, which are space, time and energy, students will present an informal sharing of final works to parents and friends. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS ADV ADV ADV ADV (Semester) Pre-Requisite 3 Previous Dance Experience . This beginning class is an introduction to the foundational elements of dance, which are space, time, and energy. The course caters to a student enrolling in a dance class at Timberline for the first time, but who has had a high degree of dance experience and a fundamental level of dance technique. It is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Dance 1 or 2 classes, regardless of a student 9s technique level or previous experience. The class content will refer to many styles of dance; however, modern/creative dance will be given primary emphasis. The course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, healthy life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. Students will present an informal sharing of final works to parents and friends at the semester 9s end. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS- -- - MEN 9S MEN 9S MEN 9S MEN 9S (Semester) No previous experience. This class is an introduction to dance. Many different dance styles will be explored, with an emphasis on the fundamental elements involved in all types of dance. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of strength, endurance, and increased flexibility. 2/2/2010 6 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 ( Semester) Pre-requisite Dance Intro or Dance Intro Adv . This class is an intermediate dance course that continues to build upon the foundational concepts of dance fundamentals: space, time and energy. An increased emphasis is placed on proper dance technique, strength, flexibility, and stamina. Students will also be challenged more fully in the areas of improvisation and composition. This class will culminate with a performance in a dance concert at the end of the semester. DANCE 2 DANCE 2 DANCE 2 DANCE 2 (Semester) Pre-requisite Dance 1. This class is an intermediate dance course that continues to build upon the concepts students have explored in Dance Intro and Dance 1. Students 9 technique will continue to increase and challenging assignments in improvisation and composition will be given. This class will culminate with a performance in a dance concert at the end of the semester. DA DA DA DANCE COMPANY NCE COMPANY NCE COMPANY NCE COMPANY (Year) BY AUDITION OR TEACHER APPROVAL ONLY! PRE- REQUISITE DANCE INTRO OR DANCE INTRO ADVANCED. Dance Company is the performing dance group for Timberline Middle School and represents the school in assemblies and semester concerts. Students must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA and satisfactory citizenship grade in all classes. Rehearsal time and commitments outside of class time are mandatory. The Dance Company class focuses on advanced dance technique, elements of choreography, performance qualities, teamwork and professionalism. All company members learn the foundations of dance composition through improvisation, dance studies, discussion, and group work. While attention is given to basic jazz and ballet principles, primary consideration is given to Modern Dance and the study of dance as a fine art. Dance Intro or Dance Intro Adv is required to audition. DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA 1 11 1 (Semester) This course is for the beginning student interested in the basic elements of drama. The course is designed to help students improve their self-confidence and self-awareness. Included are the following units of study: use of the voice, acting, improvisation, acting, playwriting & auditioning. FOODS FOODS FOODS FOODS FACS FACS FACS FACS (Semester) (Fee) This course is designed to introduce 8 th grade students to basic nutrition and food preparation techniques. Other areas that will be covered are food safety and sanitation, food art and garnishing, food science experiments, cultural food, food history in America, and recipe development. Students will also learn the importance of eating healthy and gain self-confidence through various activities, cooking labs (1-2 times a week) and teacher demonstrations. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 (Year) This class is an introduction to the French language. Vocabulary, speaking and listening are emphasized. Cultural activities will be included to introduce the student to the customs of the French- speaking world. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - FRENCH 2 FRENCH 2 FRENCH 2 FRENCH 2 (Year) Second year French. Emphasis is placed upon expansion of vocabulary while stressing reinforcement and amplification of accurate and fluent use of the structural elements of French. Narratives and dialogues are used to learn structure and vocabulary. Student will gain insight into the French culture and appreciation of French attitudes and interests. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - GERMAN 1 GERMAN 1 GERMAN 1 GERMAN 1 (Year) This class is an introduction to the German language. Vocabulary, speaking and listening are emphasized. Cultural activities will be included to introduce the students to the people and customs of the German-speaking world. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - GERMAN 2 GERMAN 2 GERMAN 2 GERMAN 2 (Year) Second year German. A conversational approach is used with an express emphasis on communicative skills. Students will continue their skills development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Culture will also be emphasized LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - SPANISH 1 SPANISH 1 SPANISH 1 SPANISH 1 (Year) This class is an introduction to the Spanish language. Vocabulary, speaking and listening are emphasized. Cultural activities will be included to introduce the students to the people and customs of the Spanish-speaking world. INTRO INTRO INTRO INTRO TO COMMUNICATION TO COMMUNICATION TO COMMUNICATION TO COMMUNICATION (Semester) (Fee) This course introduces basic skills and applications of communications technology. The student will be able to choose from many modules and will include, but not limited to 1) Video Editing, 2) Digital Photography, 3) Computer Scanning, 4) Image Editing. There is no prerequisite for this course and it is open to grades 8-9. INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE TECH TECH TECH TECH (Semester) (Fee) This course is for 8 th and 9 th graders. It builds on the concepts introduced in the Intro to Tech course. Students will further explore the technology systems of aerospace, energy/power/transportation, alternate energy, construction, manufacturing, and communications, robotics, and machine tools. Equipment use in a shop environment will be a part of this course. 2/2/2010 7 KEYBOARDING 1 KEYBOARDING 1 KEYBOARDING 1 KEYBOARDING 1 (Semester) This course is required for 9 th Grade Computer Tech. In this introductory course, students learn basic word processing skills. These invaluable skills include editing and proof reading documents, performing standard file management procedures, keyboarding, and creating applicable business documents to simulate a real-life job environment. KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS ( Semester) Pre-Requisite: Word Basic. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in word processing 1. Students will learn the advanced features of word processing software. They will improve productivity by using the most efficient, time saving methods to produce documents. Emphasis will be placed upon the creation and enhancement of business documents. MEDIA AIDE MEDIA AIDE MEDIA AIDE MEDIA AIDE (Semester) LIBRARIAN APPROVAL ONLY! Students work in the library assisting the Librarians in a variety of duties. Computer skills are helpful.+ See Miss Tracy for approval. MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE (Semester) BY AUDITION ONLY! Class has limited enrollment and only taught 2 nd semester . This class focuses on the history and performance of the musical theater. Course work includes the study of history, style, and necessary elements of musical theater. This class is performance based with the class preparing and presenting a well-known musical or review from rehearsal to finished production. Out-side class time is required. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA 3 3 3 3BEG BEG BEG BEGINNING INNING INNING INNING (Year) This is an entry level class for beginning students on violin, viola, cello, or bass viola. It is open to students of all grades and is preceded by a four-week csummer strings d session in June to give students specific instruction on their instrument. This school has violas, cellos, and basses for student rental at $70.00 per year. Violins can be rented or purchased through local music dealers. This Orchestra performs in a concert at the end of each quarter. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA- -- - INT INT INT INTER ER ER ERM MM MEDIATE EDIATE EDIATE EDIATE (Year) This course is offered to students with at least one year experience playing violin, viola, cello, or bass. In addition to the quarterly concerts, this orchestra performs for the District Intermediate Orchestra Festival. No audition required if experience criteria is met. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA- -- - ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED (Year) BY AUDITION ONLY! This orchestra is for string students with advanced skills who can play in upper positions and/or take private lessons. In addition to the quarterly concerts, this orchestra performs for numerous festivals, the Grand Concert, and the school musical PEER TUTOR PEER TUTOR PEER TUTOR PEER TUTOR (Semester) BY APPLICATION ONLY! Students will be involved in peer tutoring students in special education and resource classes in Math, English, Reading, Life Skills, and other academic areas. PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION- -- -BEG BEG BEG BEGINNING INNING INNING INNING (Year) AUDITION ONLY! MUST HAVE TWO OR MORE YEARS OF PIANO EXPERIENCE AND AUDITION WITH TEACHER. This class will focus primarily on fundamental mallet and snare techniques. A percussion kit must be rented (or purchased) from a local music store which includes both a practice pad and bell set. Class includes basic rudiments, reading rhythms, pitches, and performing on other percussion instruments. Students will perform with the beginning bands at school concerts. SUMMER PERCUSSION MUST BE ATTENDED in June . District fee for this percussion class is $70.00. PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION PERCUSSION JR. JR. JR. JR. INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE (Year) AUDITION ONLY! PREREQUISITE 3Beginning Percussion This course is offered to students with at least two years of piano background and having completed Beg Percussion. Students will focus primarily on fundamental mallet and snare techniques and other concert and orchestral percussion instrument percussion instruments. Each student is required to bring a practice pad and bell kit to class every day. Students will perform with the Symphonic Band, Intermediate Bands and as percussion ensembles throughout the school year. District fee for percussion class is $70.00 READING 180 READING 180 READING 180 READING 180 (Year) TEACHER APPROVAL! This is a year long course taught by our reading specialist. It is for students who are below grade level in reading and comprehension skills. Students must meet certain criteria to be in this class. This course will cover basic reading skills as well as working on improvement of decoding skills, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGE CRAFT CRAFT CRAFT CRAFT (Semester) (Limited Enrollment) Students will study Theatre lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, properties, stage management, and technical design. Students will study all areas of technical theatre. 2/2/2010 8 9 99 9th GRADE th GRADE th GRADE th GRADE E= English credit M = Math credit SS= Social Studies credit S = Science credit A= Arts credit CS= Computer Studies CTE=Career Tech Ed EC= Elective Credit PES= Physical Education &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& &REQUIRED CLASSES& ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 (E) 1.0 credit Students enrolled in English 9 will continue the study of effective reading and writing strategies. The concepts are vocabulary development, reading and writing techniques for informative and literary tests, and inquiry. There will be class readings of To Kill a Mockingbird as well as other novels. Outside reading is required. ENGLISH 9 HONORS ENGLISH 9 HONORS ENGLISH 9 HONORS ENGLISH 9 HONORS (E) 1.0 credit TEACHER APPROVAL! Honors English is an accelerated course for students who excel in English. The pace is faster and the depth in some areas is extensive. Reading requirements are significant. Students must be self-motivated and well behaved. Entrance Requirements: Students must fill out an application to enter this course. The applications will be available through the counseling department, English classes, and over school-wide announcements. ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA ALGEBRA 1 11 1 (M) 1.0 credit Students must have successfully completed Pre-Algebra to take this course. This class will focus mainly on linear relationships specifically, focusing on solving linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, generating equivalent expressions, using formulas, and applying proportionality. Students will also study exponents, polynomials, and rational numbers. This course will prepare students for Geometry and Algebra II. GEOMETRY GEOMETRY GEOMETRY GEOMETRY (MC, S/M-1, EM, AM) 1.0 credit Students must have successfully completed Algebra 1 to take this course. This course is designed to help students gain a greater understanding of geometry. This class is designed to give students a working knowledge of geometric figures, triangular relationships, polygons, parallelism, similarity, trigonometry, circles, area, logic and proofs. ALGEBR ALGEBR ALGEBR ALGEBRA A A A II II II II - -- - HONORS HONORS HONORS HONORS (M) 1.0 credit Prerequisite 3 Algebra 1 and Geometry . This is an advanced math class that will cover linear equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomials, irrational and complex numbers, quadratic equations, trigonometry, and conics. The class requires mastery in all the concepts in Algebra 1. A graphing calculator is required for the course. WORLD GEOGRAPHY/WORLD WORLD GEOGRAPHY/WORLD WORLD GEOGRAPHY/WORLD WORLD GEOGRAPHY/WORLD CIVILIZATIONS CIVILIZATIONS CIVILIZATIONS CIVILIZATIONS (SS) 1.0 credit World Geography and World Civilizations are combined classes that cover the entire year. Geography focuses on the five themes of geography, the cultures of the world, physical geography, map skills, economic systems of the world, and governments. World Civilizations concentrates on North and South America and Europe during semester one and Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica during semester two. As each area of the world is reviewed, major historical events will be studied that have influenced the country. Hunger, environmental issues, population, diseases, and major religions will be discussed as they influence their particular region. This course is only taught in 9th grade and is a graduation requirement. SCIENCE INFORMATION SCIENCE INFORMATION SCIENCE INFORMATION SCIENCE INFORMATION Science is not required in 9 th grade, although graduation from high school requires three years of science. It benefits the student to have as much science as possible before taking the ACT for college admissions. On the ACT the science reasoning section counts as one-fourth. " Earth Systems is not offered at the high school, and therefore if Biology is taken in the 9 th grade, the opportunity to take Earth Systems is forfeited. " Earth Systems offers a broad overview of several different areas of science and therefore is an introduction to different sciences. " Biology offers a more 8in depth 9 study of life on earth, organism interaction with their environment and human genetics. BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY (S) 1.0 credit Biology is the study of living things. The Biology core covers three major concepts: 1) The structures of living things occur as a result of necessary functions. This component includes a discussion of genetics and dissection. 2) The ecology component teaches how organisms interact with each other and their environment. 3) The final component teaches how changes in species occur over time and are related to their environment. EARTH SYSTEMS EARTH SYSTEMS EARTH SYSTEMS EARTH SYSTEMS (SC3, S/M) 1.0 credit Earth Systems is primarily an earth science course. Students learn to understand life on Earth in terms of ecology, geological change, and the interaction of the atmosphere and Earth 9s waters. Earth Systems Science provides students with an understanding of how the parts of a system interact. The concept of matter cycling and energy flowing is used to help understand how systems on planet Earth are interrelated. This course is only offered in 9 th grade and fulfills the High School science core graduation requirement. 2/2/2010 9 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (CTE) .5 credit Pre-requisite Word Processing Basic . This is an introductory course to Microsoft Office that encompasses document processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Students will learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. An understanding of ethics and use of operating systems, information resources, and electronic mail is included. Skills gained will be demonstrated by creating a project for a different content area using computer technology skills. At the end of the course student will complete a state competency test in which they may receive a certificate from the state, if they pass with 80% or higher. PE SKILLS PE SKILLS PE SKILLS PE SKILLS (PES) .5 credit Required for graduation This course encompasses the state philosophy that students should be participating in lifetime activities. More emphasis will be placed on individual activities. Students will be in the weight room one or two times each week. Students will participate in class activities that promote flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiovascular endurance. Emphasis will continue to be placed on maintaining appropriate levels of fitness. There will be no substitutions, including athletics, for this course. &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & &ELECTIVES & AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROBICS (PES) .5 credit This total body fitness class for 8 th & 9 th grade involves cardiovascular exercises as well as body toning exercises. Exercise routines will be choreographed to music. Basic principles of fitness will be taught and applied in class. This class does not fill the Preparation Skills & Techniques course required for graduation. AIDE AIDE AIDE AIDE - -- - TEACHER TEACHER TEACHER TEACHER (EC) .5 credit By application only Teacher and Parent approval is necessary! Students assist teachers in a variety of courses. A form must be signed by teacher and parent. This is a pass/fail class. ART ART ART ART FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS FOUNDATIONS 2 22 2 (A) .5 credit This class is recommended for 9 th grade students who have successfully completed Art Foundations 1. Building upon the concepts of Art Foundation 1, students will undertake a wide variety of media, techniques and processes as they develop their own creative skill. Some of these projects may include: paper mache, cutting and printing from a printmaking block, ceramic projects, scratch art, illustration, illuminated letters etc. ART FOUNDATIONS 2 AD ART FOUNDATIONS 2 AD ART FOUNDATIONS 2 AD ART FOUNDATIONS 2 ADV VV VANCED ANCED ANCED ANCED (A) .5 credit TEACHER APPROVAL 9 TH GRADE ONLY . Building upon the concepts of Art Foundations 1, students will undertake a wide variety of media, techniques, and processes as they develop their own creative style. Some studio assignments may include: paper mache creations, cutting and printing from a printmaking block, a clay whistle and other ceramic projects, scratch art, illustration, etc. BAND BAND BAND BAND - -- - INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE (A) 1.0 credit This course further develops and refines core concept and fundamentals introduced in Beginning Band. If a student has experience prior to 7 th grade beginning band, they should also be able to perform all 12 major scales for the director. BAND BAND BAND BAND - -- - JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ (A) 1.0 credit BY AUDTION ONLY! A year long class and must be concurrently enrolled in another band class. This is an advanced instrumental ensemble directed toward learning and performing big band, jazz swing and rock styles of music. BAND BAND BAND BAND - -- - SYMPHONIC YMPHONIC YMPHONIC YMPHONIC (A) 1.0 credit BY AUDITION ONLY! This class will build on the concepts learned in beginning/intermediate band. Emphasis will be placed on the following criteria: playing position, characteristic tone production, fundamental technique, rhythmic accuracy, interpretation of music symbols, performance skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. This class has a demanding performance schedule. JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR 3 3 3 3BOYS BOYS BOYS BOYS (A) .5 credit TEACHER 9S APPROVAL ONLY! This class is geared to changing voices. This class will develop music and rhythm reading as well as pitch perception skills. It will cover a large variety of music styles and will perform at festivals and concerts. JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR JR CHOIR- -- - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (A) .5 credit This class will develop music and rhythm reading as well as pitch perception skills. Girls Chorus will sing two and three part music designed for beginning to intermediate students. It will cover a large variety of music styles and will perform at festivals and concerts. CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS- -- -C CC CHAMBER HAMBER HAMBER HAMBER (A) 1.0 credit By Audition Only! Excellence in all musical skills is stressed in this selected choir. Vocal coaching, sight reading, and individual musician skills emphasized. Performing at festivals and concerts will be emphasized . CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS- -- - AUDITION AUDITION AUDITION AUDITION (TROUBADOURS) (A) 1.0 credit BY AUDITION ONLY! Excellence in all musical skills is stressed in this selected choir. Performing at festivals and concerts will be emphasized. CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS 3 3 3 3 SA SA SA SA (SSA) (A) 1.0 credit BY AUDITION ONLY! Class for soprano and alto voices. Course involved singing and performances. The basic emphasis is voice and music, as well as communication skills. 2/2/2010 10 CLOTHING 1 CLOTHING 1 CLOTHING 1 CLOTHING 1 (CTE) .5 credit 9 th Grade Only! Pre-requisite FACS Clothing Exploration . This class is designed to give students an opportunity to expand upon the knowledge they learned in FACS Clothing Exploration. We will go into more detail in pressing equipment, seam finishes, textiles, and patterns. Intermediate clothing construction techniques will be taught and implemented into their clothing projects. Note: In addition to the registration fee, students will be asked to bring some basic sewing supplies. CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE WRITING (EC) .5 credit This course is for 8 th and 9 th graders and is designed for those students who love to write. It is an opportunity for them to write on topics and in formats they enjoy. The writing assignments will cover poetry, functional writing, informative writing, and all creative writing. The Six Traits of Writing will be used to evaluate papers. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS (EC) .5 credit No previous experience is necessary This is a beginning course. It is the foundation for all other dance classes at Timberline Middle School. This beginning level course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, healthy life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. The class content will refer to many styles of dance; however, modern/creative dance will be given primary emphasis. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a concert at the end of the semester. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED (EC) .5 credit Pre-Requisite 3 Previous Dance Experience . This beginning class is an introduction to the foundational elements of dance, which are space, time, and energy. The course caters to a student enrolling in a dance class at Timberline Middle School for the first time, but who has had a high degree of dance experience and a fundamental level of dance technique. It is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Dance 1 class, regardless of a student 9s technique level or previous experience. The class content will refer to many styles of dance; however, modern/creative dance will be given primary emphasis. The course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, healthy life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. Student will have the opportunity to participate in a concert at the end of the semester. DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS - -- - ME ME ME MEN NN N 9 9 9 9S SS S (EC) .5 credit No previous experience is necessary This class is an introduction to dance. Many different dance styles will be explored, with an emphasis on the fundamental elements involved in all types of dance. Emphasis will be placed on the attainment of strength, coordination, endurance, and increased flexibility. Students will explore break-dance, capoeria, hip-hop, and social dance. DANCE 1 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 DANCE 1 (EC) .5 credit Pre-requisite Dance Intro or Dance Intro ADV . This class is an intermediate dance course that continues to build upon the foundational concepts of dance fundamentals: space, time and energy. An increased emphasis is placed on proper dance technique. Students will also be challenged more fully in the areas of improvisation and composition. The class will culminate with a performance in the dance concert at the end of the semester. DANCE 2 DANCE 2 DANCE 2 DANCE 2 (A) .5 credit Pre-requisite Dance Intro or Dance Intro Adv and Dance 1. This class is an intermediate dance course that continues to build upon the concepts students have explored in Dance Intro and Dance 1. Students 9 technique will continue to increase and challenging assignments in improvisation and composition will be given. The class will culminate with a performance in the dance concert at the end of the semester. DANCE COMPANY DANCE COMPANY DANCE COMPANY DANCE COMPANY (A) 1.0 credit BY AUDITION OR TEACHER APPROVAL ONLY! PRE- REQUISITE DANCE INTRO AND DANCE INTRO ADVANCED. Dance Company is the performing dance group for Timberline Middle School and represents the school in assemblies and semester concerts. Students must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA and satisfactory citizenship grade in all classes. Rehearsal time and commitments outside of class time are mandatory. The Dance Company class focuses on advanced dance technique, elements of choreography, performance qualities, teamwork and professionalism. All company members learn the foundations of dance composition through improvisation, dance studies, discussion, and group work. While attention is given to basic jazz and ballet principles, primary consideration is given to Modern Dance and the study of dance as a fine art. Dance Intro or Dance Intro Adv. is required to audition. DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA 1 11 1 (A) .5 credit This course is for the beginning student interested in the basic elements of drama. The course is designed to help students improve their self-confidence and self-awareness. Included are the following units of study: use of the voice, acting, improvisation, playwriting, and auditioning. DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA 2 22 2 (A) 1.0 credit Audition. This is an 9 th grade class. Areas covered will be acting, playwriting, directing & auditioning. FOODS 1 FOODS 1 FOODS 1 FOODS 1 (CTE) .5 credit 9 TH Grade Only! Pre-requisite FACS Foods Exploration. This class will expose students to more advanced food preparation techniques and more in depth studies of the culinary arts, nutrition, food science, meal management, recipe development, table etiquette and manners with a La Caille Restaurant fieldtrip experience. In addition to learning a wide range of cooking skills, students will have the opportunity to use these skills and compete against other classmates in Timberlines Iron Chef competition. 2/2/2010 11 KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS KEYBOARDING APS (EC) .5 credit Pre-Requisite: Word Processing Basic. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in word processing 1. Students will learn the advanced features of word processing software. They will improve productivity by using the most efficient, time saving methods to produce documents. Emphasis will be placed upon the creation and enhancement of business documents. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 FRENCH 1 (EC) 1.0 credit First year French. Students will learn to read and write in French and they will speak French and understand spoken French. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary acquisition. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - FRENCH 2 FRENCH 2 FRENCH 2 FRENCH 2 (EC) 1.0 credit Second year French. Emphasis is placed upon expansion of vocabulary while stressing reinforcement and amplification of accurate and fluent use of the structural elements of French. Narratives and dialogues are used to learn structure and vocabulary. Student will gain insight into the French culture and appreciation of French attitudes and interests. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - FRENCH 3 FRENCH 3 FRENCH 3 FRENCH 3 (LAC) 1.0 credit Third year French. This course is designed for students who are fluent in French. Students will listen, speak, read and write in greater depth and intensity, expand vocabulary, and increase grammar and usage skills. It will include a study of the people who speak the language as well as their culture and civilization. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - G GG GERMAN 1 ERMAN 1 ERMAN 1 ERMAN 1 (EC) 1.0 credit This class is an introduction to the German language. Vocabulary, speaking and listening are emphasized. Cultural activities will be included to introduce the students to the people and customs of the German-speaking world. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - GERMAN 2 GERMAN 2 GERMAN 2 GERMAN 2 (EC) 1.0 credit Second year German. A conversational approach is used with an express emphasis on communicative skills. Students will continue their skills development of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Culture will also be emphasized. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - GERMAN 3 GERMAN 3 GERMAN 3 GERMAN 3 (LAC) 1.0 credit Must speak fluent German. Students will listen, speak, read and write in greater depth and intensity, expand vocabulary, and increase grammar and usage skills. It will include a study of the people who speak the language as well as their culture and civilization. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - SPANISH 1 SPANISH 1 SPANISH 1 SPANISH 1 (EC) 1.0 credit First year Spanish. This class will learn conjugation of present tense verbs, possessive pronouns, adjectives, articles, etc. There will be special unit on numbers days of the week, months, holidays, colors, piñata making, time, family, body parts, clothing etc. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - SPANISH 2 SPANISH 2 SPANISH 2 SPANISH 2 (EC) 1.0 credit In level 2, students develop further communication skills and are able to satisfy most survival needs and limited social demands. They can initiate and sustain a short conversation and factual topics. They can give autobiographical information and discuss leisure time activities. Students are able to present information and ideas to an audience. They can describe characteristics and behaviors of everyday life in the target culture and they can identify the expressive forms of the culture, such as art, literature, music, and dance. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE - -- - SPANISH SPANISH SPANISH SPANISH 3 33 3 (EC) 1.0 credit INTRO TO COMMUNICATION INTRO TO COMMUNICATION INTRO TO COMMUNICATION INTRO TO COMMUNICATION (CTE) .5 credit This course introduces basic skills and applications of communications technology. Activities will include stop motion animation, non-linear video editing including green screen special effects, digital photography, photograph restoration and enhancement, computer aided drafting, beginning electronics, and possibly laser generated holograms if time and the budget permits. This class has some overlap with the Intro to Tech, and Intermediate classes, but will go into more depth in fewer areas as well as doing some specialized projects not available to the Tech classes because of time. There is no prerequisite for this course and it is open to grades 8-9. MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING (CTE) .5 credit This course is a 9 th grade course. This course introduces basic skills centered on hands-on problem solving experiences related to the tools and processes used in the manufacturing of sheet metal, steel, wood, and lathe projects. Students will have an opportunity in each of the area of focus to create a project including a capstone project. MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE MUSICAL THEATRE (A) 1.0 credit BY AUDITION ONLY! Class has limited enrollment and only taught 2 nd semester . This class focuses on the history and performance of the musical theater. Course work includes the study of history, style, and necessary elements of musical theater. This class is performance based with the class preparing and presenting a well-known musical or review from rehearsal to finished production. Out-side class time is required. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA - -- - INT INT INT INTERMEDIATE ERMEDIATE ERMEDIATE ERMEDIATE (A) 1.0 credit This course is offered to students with at least one year experience playing violin, viola, cello, or bass viola. In addition to the

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