Middle School and Junior High Other Elective Courses

Grade: 7, 8         Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 8001     PEIMS: 03154120

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

This is a co-ed course which introduces students to concepts and techniques of one or more dance forms. The concepts of dance may include basic elementary techniques of dance, aerobic fitness, precision dancing, ballet, tap, and jazz. Dimensions of creativity, choreography, and artistic judgment will be explored. Health-related fitness activities and testing will be included throughout this year long course. This course will count as Junior High Elective credit.

Grade: 7, 8             Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 9100 7th   PEIMS: 82990900

        9105 8th                83800905

Prerequisite: Application/acceptance into AVID, Advanced course enrollment

Endorsement: None

The AVID class addresses key elements in college preparation:  academic survival skills, college entry skills, tutorials, motivational activities, and career and college exploration.  Additionally students will improve their oral communication skills through presentation and Socratic Seminar, participate in writing to learn activities, including note taking, learning logs, essay writing, and prepare for college entrance examinations.

Grade: 7, 8              Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 9161 7th    PEIMS: 82990900

       9105 8th                  83800905

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Apollo Junior High and Liberty Junior High ONLY

The central goal of AVID STEM Core 7 is to prepare all 7th grade students in the Berkner Learning Community for success in postsecondary education and to expose them to the 6 STEM Pathways at L.V. Berkner High School – STEM Management, Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, Aviation & Aeronautical Science, Engineering & Robotics; and Arts, Technology & Global Communication. AVID includes activities for skill development in areas specifically aligned with and designed to promote success in rigorous courses and in the foundation content areas.

Grade: 7, 8              Credit: 0 – full year

RISD: 9160 7th    PEIMS: 82990900

          9165 8th                      83800905

Prerequisite: Program application and acceptance / Advanced Course enrollment

Endorsement: None

The AVID Excel course is designed for current 7th and 8th grade ELL students who have been in U. S. schools for six or more years. The purpose of the course is to accelerate academic language acquisition and increase student access to the 9th grade AVID Elective and college preparatory courses. Through a sequential set of junior high courses, students are supported to build their academic language, leadership skills, and overall sense of commitment to school with a cohort of peers who share their same college readiness goals. The AVID Excel course sequence is made up of the AVID Excel Summer Bridge and the AVID Excel Elective with an emphasis on developing students’ academic language proficiency in all domains – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – while also developing self-determination, leadership skills, and motivation.

Grade 7, 8                         Credit: 0 - one semester

RISD: 9168                      PEIMS: 83800XXX

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Apollo Junior High ONLY

Investigating eSports Careers and Technology provides instruction for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of eSports and gaming. Using TEA approved curriculum, course objectives will focus on four domains: strategists, content creators, entrepreneurs, and organizers. These domains provide relatable investigation into distinct eSport and gaming careers.