7th Grade

Advanced Language arts

711 (State Course Number: 0420)

Language Arts, grade 7, based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Art, is integrated instruction emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and media in interest- and age-appropriate content. Students develop advanced skills and strategies in reading. Students understand comparisons,  such as analogies and metaphors, and they begin to use their knowledge of roots and word parts to understand science, social studies, and mathematics vocabulary. Students begin to read reviews, as well as critiques of both informational and literary writing. Students read and respond to fiction selections

Prerequisite: Star reader at 7th grade level, NWEA 80th percentile, ELA 6 - B average

Advanced mathematics

721 (State Course Number: 0430)

Mathematics, grade 7 standards are made up of five strands: Number Sense; Computation; Algebra and Functions; Geometry and Measurement; and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. The skills listed in each strand indicate what students in grade 7 should know and be able to do in mathematics. Grade 7 continues the trajectory towards a more formalized understanding of mathematics that occurs at the high school level that began in Grade 6. 

Prerequisite: NWEA 80th percentile, Iowa Aptitude Test 80th percentile, Aleks 85th percentile, Math 6 - B average

Social Studies

730 (State Course Number: 0470)

Students in grade 7 explore the history, geography, government, economic systems, current issues, and cultures of the Eastern World with an emphasis on: (1) Asia, (2) Africa, (3) the Middle East, (4) the Pacific Islands, (5) Australia, and (6) New Zealand. Learning experiences for seventh grade students should help them to make the transition from concrete information to abstract ideas, concepts, and generalizations. In-depth studies provide greater understanding of environmental influences on economic, cultural, and political institutions. 

Prerequisite: None

Health and wellness

760 (State Course Number: 0452-07)

Health and Wellness, grade 7 provides for the continued development of attitudes and behaviors related to becoming a health-literate individual as part of a planned, sequential, comprehensive health education curriculum that uses the Indiana Academic Standards for Health and Wellness to support student development of essential health skills within the ten health content areas.

Prerequisite: None

Physical education

761 (State Course Number: 0450)

Physical Education in grade 7 is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Physical Education. Students in grade 7 physical education continue to refine complex combinations of movement in selected sports and activities. Students apply more advanced strategies in physical activities and try new sports and lifetime physical activities

Prerequisite: None

ER - Enrichment

745 (State Course Number: 0432/0428)

Language Arts/Math  Lab is supplemental to Language Art and Math  to provide students with a structured individualized or small group or class  instruction designed to support success in completing Language Arts studies aligned with Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and Math. Students will be given remedial instruction to address weakness found on ILEARN, NWEA, and classroom work.  

Prerequisite: None

choir-vocal music, middle level

771 (State Course Number: 0444)

Vocal Music, Middle Level is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Music and provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the elementary music curriculum by participating in choral ensemble classes. Ensemble classes provide group and solo activities and are designed to develop students' musicianship including vocal production, technical skills, and intonation.

Prerequisite: None

Band instrumental music, middle level

770 (State Course Number: 0442)

Middle Level is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Music and provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the elementary music curriculum by beginning or continuing to play an instrument. 

Prerequisite: None

Technology (robotics)

778/779 (State Course Number: 0490)

Engineering and Technology Education, Jr. High Level provides students with hands -on, problem-based learning opportunities to develop, produce, use, and assess products related to engineering and technology. Students additionally develop individual and teamwork skills to participate in society and workplace. The four domains included in these standards are general engineering and technology concepts, engineering design and development, producing and using technology, technology careers. 

Prerequisite: None

radio television - intro

791/792 (State Course Number: 5986)

Radio and Television I focuses on communication, media and production. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities, production, programming, promotion, sales, performance, and equipment operation.

Prerequisite: None

digital citizenship

790 (State Course Number: 5986)

Digital Citizenship prepares students to use computer technology in an effective and appropriate manner. Students develop knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and communications software. Students establish what it means to be a good digital citizen and how to use technology appropriately.

Prerequisite: None

art

772/776 (State Course Number: 0410)

Visual Art, Middle Level is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Arts. Students in the middle level program build on the sequential learning experiences of the elementary program that encompass art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production. 

Prerequisite: None

Exploring World Languages

(State Course Number: 2182)

Exploring World Languages may be offered to students in kindergarten through grade eight to provide a sampling of world languages and cultures for students who have not had a prior opportunity for world language learning. Typical objectives include development of basic linguistic and cultural awareness,learning basic words and phrases in world languages, development of listening skills, and development of an interest in world languages for future study. Exploring World Languages is not a sequential program and does not lead to the development of communicative proficiency in a world language. Beginning in grade six, along with the current academic standards, the Science/Technical Studies Content Area Literacy Standards are incorporated in the teaching of this subject with the expectation of a continuum of reading and writing skills development 

Prerequisite: None