First, watch our IB MYP Arts Presentation video here.
Second, watch our individual class explanations below.
These arts classes are every 12 weeks.
Media Arts
Theatre
Visual Arts Foundation
Digital Design, Communications
Digital Design, Computer Science
Product Design, International Perspectives
Design for Change
Mrs. Chalberg - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Adventure Quest
Coach Jones - 7th and 8th Grade Physical Education
Coach Nowacki - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Physical Education
Ms. Patel - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade: Yoga & Wellness
Coach Philippi - 8th Grade Health, 6th and 7th Grade Physical Education
Each and every Connection course is a bridge for students grades 6-8, the bridge connects students' content-rich studies to think creatively, build important social and presentation skills, and develop a crucial skill set to approach problems or challenges from multiple angles. The connection serves as an introduction to possible career paths, available at the high school, and in life beyond the classroom.
Connection courses provides time and space for students to explore being a leader and a contributor to problem solving beyond the stress and instruction of the academic classes. The courses are designed to connect the critical skills and concepts taught in the academic classes by reinforcing reading, writing and thinking skills in the various contents of Art, Design, and Physical Education.
Students utilize skills and knowledge from multiple contexts.
Students reflect on the process of learning and acquiring new skills.
Students find, interpret, judge, and create information for real-world problems.
Students work in groups and with partners to create meaningful work or solve problems.
Students take on a variety of roles within groups to help others and community to improve as a whole.
Students plan 'long-term' and 'short-term' projects to practice meeting deadlines.
Students practice failing in order to improve and demonstrate resilience.
Students take the time to focus and concentrate in order to overcome distraction.
Students apply visual, oral, and written communication in a variety of context.
We are the Connections Team at Beacon Hill Middle School!