JH Courses

6th Grade English Language Arts & Reading

6th Grade Pre-AP English Language Arts & Reading

7th Grade English Language Arts & Reading

7th Grade Pre-AP English Language Arts & Reading

8th Grade English Language Arts & Reading

8th Grade Pre-AP English Language Arts & Reading

6th Grade Math

6th Grade Pre-AP Math

7th Grade Math

7th Grade Pre-AP Math

8th Grade Math

Algebra I (High School Credit)

6th Grade Science

6th Grade Pre-AP Science

7th Grade Science

7th Grade Pre-AP Science

8th Grade Science

8th Grade Pre-AP Science

6th Grade Social Studies

6th Grade Pre-AP Social Studies

7th Grade Social Studies

7th Grade Pre-AP Social Studies

8th Grade Social Studies

8th Grade Pre-AP Social Studies

Beginning Band, Grades 6, 7, and 8

Beginning Instruction on reading music and playing an instrument of choice. Most instruments will need to be purchased or rented. Some school instruments are available.

Band, Grade 7

Advanced instruction on reading music and playing a band instrument. Students will perform in various settings including marching in parade and football game, nighttime concerts in district, and UIL concert outside of district. Students will have the opportunity to compete in solo and ensemble contests throughout the year. Beginning Band is a prerequisite course.

Band, Grade 8

Advanced instruction on reading music and playing a band instrument. Students will perform in various settings including marching in parade and football game, nighttime concerts in district, and UIL concert outside of district. Students will have the opportunity to compete in solo and ensemble contests throughout the year. Beginning Band is a prerequisite course.

Beginning Art, Grades 6, 7, and 8

First year students will learn how to draw, paint, create ceramics, weaving, papier mache, and various other projects that will increase their artistic skills greatly throughout the year.

Advanced Art, Grades 7 and 8

Second and Third year art students will experience advanced drawing, painting, ceramics, and various other crafts. Beginning Art is a prerequisite course.

Theatre Arts, Grade 6

Students learn the basic techniques of acting and theatre terminology. Students will present a class play to an audience.

Advanced Theatre Arts, Grades 7 and 8

Students will present class plays and a dinner theatre. Students will work behind the scenes with stage design, making props, and scenery. Students will direct short plays. Students will have the opportunity to audition for One Act Play.

Exploring Pathways - Engineering, Grades 7 and 8

Students will explore the Engineering Pathway in this course. This course is a general survey of different concepts of this pathway. Students will have the opportunity in high school to take courses under a Program of Study from this pathway.

Exploring Pathways - Education, Grades 7 and 8

Students will explore the Education Pathway in this course. This course is a general survey of different concepts of this pathway. Students will have the opportunity in high school to take courses under a Program of Study from this pathway.

Exploring Pathways - Entrepreneurship, Grades 7 and 8

Students will explore the Entrepreneurship Pathway in this course. This course is a general survey of different concepts of this pathway. Students will have the opportunity in high school to take courses under a Program of Study from this pathway.

Exploring Pathways - Construction, Grades 7 and 8

Students will explore the Entrepreneurship Pathway by focusing on Construction in this course. This course is a general survey of different concepts of this pathway. Students will have the opportunity in high school to take courses under a Program of Study from this pathway.

Exploring Pathways - Health, Grades 7 and 8

Students will explore the Health Pathway in this course. This course is a general survey of different concepts of this pathway. Students will have the opportunity in high school to take courses under a Program of Study from this pathway.

Exploring Pathways - Technology, Grade 6

Technology - Coding, Grades 7 and 8

Physical Education, Grade 6

Physical Education, Grade 7 and 8

Athletics, Grade 7

Athletics, Grade 8

Athletics - Social & Emotional Well-Being, Grade 7

Personal Health and Wellness, Grade 8

Outdoor Adventures, Grades 6, 7, and 8

Project Lead the Way, Grade 6

This course will cover Design and Modeling using the Project Lead the Way Gateway curriculum in the first semester. In this unit, students discover the design process and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They are then challenged and empowered to use and apply what they’ve learned throughout the unit to design a therapeutic toy for a child who has cerebral palsy. The second semester will cover Automation and Robotics using the Project Lead the Way Gateway curriculum. In this unit, students learn about the history and impact of automation and robotics as they explore mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Using the VEX Robotics® platform, students apply what they know to design and program traffic lights, robotic arms, and more.

Social & Emotional Well-Being, Grade 7

Athletics - Social & Emotional Well-Being, Grade 7

Journalism/Yearbook, Grade 7 and 8

Library Aide, Grade 8

A Library Aide will fill their time with organizing a sections of books, creating displays to attract readers, maintaining our technology, but most importantly they will be here to assist students. If you are friendly, helpful, and enjoy working with people you will love working in the library . No former library experience is required. Application with the Librarian is a required prerequisite.

Office Aide, Grade 8

Application with the Counselor is a required prerequisite.

PE Aide, Grade 8

Application with a PE coach is a required prerequisite.