Student Organization: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Students will participate in activities that promote leadership and contribute to the community through membership. One or more of these courses may be recommended for Governor’s STEM or Career Academy.
Keyboarding Grade 6 (606620)This course is designed to introduce middle school students to the basics of computers, keyboarding skills, and potential careers. Students will develop and enhance touch skills for entering information using a keyboard to compose and produce personal, educational, and professional documents.
Digital Applications Grade 7 (18 weeks) Prerequisite: Keyboarding recommendedThis course is designed for secondary school students to develop real-life, outcome-driven approach skills for digital citizenship, basic computer operations, keyboarding, application software (word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia applications, databases), and career exploration. This course promotes skills that can be applied across the curriculum and offers preparation relevant to 21st century skills and postsecondary education.
Make It Your Business - Grade 7 (18 weeks) (611107)This introduction course in business is based on the application of business terminology, basic entrepreneurship concepts, and fundamental business principles. Learn to design, establish, and operate a small group or class business, Producing a service or product that meets an identified school or community need. Basic academic skills (mathematics, science, English, and history/social science) are integrated into this course.
Principles of Business and Marketing (611500 / 611505)Grade 8 (Year Long - High School Credit Course) Students discover the roles of business and marketing in the free enterprise system and the global economy. Students examine basic financial concepts of banking, insurance, credit, taxation, and investments to provide a strong background for making sound decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens. The real-world effects of technology, effective communication, and interpersonal skills is evident throughout the course.
Health and Medical Sciences STEM (Phenix only)Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) The co-curricular student organization for Health and Medical Sciences, provides many opportunities for students to apply the knowledge, skills, and processes learned in a variety of courses.
The vision for the Hampton Middle School STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Program is to create interest and aptitude in healthcare, one of the fastest growing careers in Hampton and the surrounding area. The intentionally rigorous curriculum is designed to motivate and challenge students by building their knowledge and critical thinking skills through cutting-edge, technology-infused instruction. Project-based learning will connect students to the world beyond the school walls, helping students to appreciate the social relevance of their studies and explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers in the context of Health and Medical Sciences. Course content may also include the criteria for entering certain biomedical scientific careers and activities dealing with communication, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Grade 6 (837006): Explore families of health careers and related occupations, participate in self-awareness activities, and receive an overview of the national health industry. Topics include exploring federal health agencies, health and medical careers, and learning basic human body systems.
Grade 7 (837007): Learn basic medical equipment, team concepts and customer service techniques while learning more about health and medical careers. Increase knowledge of human nutrition and first aid techniques, use of medical terms and be able to apply medical math and calculate personal health needs.
Grade 8 (837008): Learn basic laboratory and medical equipment, add to your medical terminology, and identify potential health careers for yourself through hands-on learning and online learning systems. Continue exploration of the national health industry. Join the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) student organization. HOSA promotes student leadership, community service activities and demonstration of medical knowledge through HOSA competitions.