*7th Grade students get 1.5 elective credit that they may choose to fill with one full year course and 1 semester course or 3 half year semester courses.
English (choose one of the following)
English 7 (1.0 credit)
Seventh grade language arts is a full-year course designed to provide students with reading, writing & research/inquiry opportunities. Students will read literature from several genres, and will use the writing process to develop various forms of writing including a research paper.
English 7 Honors (1.0 credit)
The objective of this class is to teach students disciplined and effective reading and writing skills necessary for success in future accelerated courses. Students will be instructed in critical reading, prewriting, writing, revising, and editing, as well as grammar and vocabulary. Students will read literature from several genres, and will use the writing process to develop various forms of writing including a research paper. Success in this course requires seriously committed students who are willing to work above the expectations required in a regular 7th grade English class. Each student in this class is expected adhere to high standards of attendance, preparedness, participation, and responsibility. A summer reading/writing project is required along with reading/writing projects over school breaks.
Math
Math 7 (1.0 credit)
Students will study general mathematics in more depth, focusing on computation and estimation with rational numbers, and emphasizing proportional reasoning, preparing for concepts in pre-algebra. Students will investigate and explore using technology and models to develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations.
Healthy Lifestyles
Beginning Fitness (.5 credit)
Students in 7th grade will be introduced into a variety of sports. They will be using basic skills they should have developed in elementary school into game situations. The emphasis in the class is on moving and having fun in activity.
Health 7 (.5 credit)
This class covers the following topics: nutrition, physical fitness, drug/alcohol/tobacco use, depression, mental disorders, suicide, violence prevention, self confidence, stress management, family and friend relationships and sex education. Permission slips are sent home before the sex education unit.
Career & Technical Education
College and Career Awareness (1.0 credit)
College and Career Awareness offers exploration and preparation in college and career pathways focusing on jobs that are high skill and high demand, as well as satisfying and financially rewarding. The College and Career Awareness course is designed to help students identify their interests, abilities, and skills. With appropriate developmental information related to careers, educational pathways, and self-knowledge, students are able to begin to make college and career goals for the future. College and Career Awareness is designed to acquaint students with the Utah labor market and the employment opportunities for which they can prepare by defining a College and Career Ready Plan. This is a full year course.
Science
Integrated Science (1.0 credit)
The theme for seventh grade science is structure. In the half year of science we cover Chemistry, Earth Materials, Biology, Classification and Heredity.
Social Science
Utah Studies (.5 credit)
Utah Studies is a semester-length course designed to help students understand the state of Utah at a deeper level. Utah's early history will be reviewed, but emphasis will be placed on Utah from statehood to the present.
Applied Skills (1.0 credit)
Applied skills is a class available to students with an individualized education plan in need of basic organization skills and individualized attention addressing core curriculum needs. Additionally, there is an emphasis on students building general literacy and mathematical skills.
Beginning Band (1.0 credit)
This class is for students with little or no experience in music. Students taking this class will learn to play a woodwind instrument, brass instrument or percussion. Basic playing techniques will be stressed with emphasis on tone production and rhythm. There will be some public performance required. Home practice is expected and required. Students with experience in Elementary Band should sign up for this class after which advanced placement will be considered. (Two years of Elementary Band = one year of Seventh Grade Band.)
Beginning Orchestra (1.0 credit)
This class is for students with little or no experience in music. Students taking this class will learn to play violin, viola, or cello. Basic playing techniques will be stressed with emphasis on tone production and rhythm. There will be some public performance required. Home practice is expected. Parents should expect to provide an instrument. Students with experience in Elementary Orchestra or previous middle school experience should sign up for this class after which advanced placement will be considered.
Introduction to Spanish & French
Intro to French and Spanish is a course designed to teach the basics of both languages and to inspire students to continue more advanced study in either or both languages in their 8th and 9th grade year. The course will cover introductory vocabulary like names, greetings, colors, the alphabet, and necessary terms for traveling and getting around a Spanish or French speaking country. The course will also engage students in the cultural context of both languages, giving students a wider view of the world.
Media Arts
Media arts explores human communication through a variety of technological means. Students in this course will study these technological tools and complete projects to show their mastery of them. Projects will have students working in multimedia art forms such as photography, filmmaking, audio mixing, presentation apps, and other interactive media.
Dance 1A/B
Beginning level dance courses that build dance knowledge and skill with a focus on dance as an art form.
School Success 7 (1.0 credit)
The School Success class supports struggling learners by increasing their organization skills, study skills and life skills. Grades and attendance are monitored weekly. One class period a week is devoted to homework completion.
Art Foundations 1 (.5 credit)
This class is an overview of visual arts; studying a variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art related technology skills and aesthetics.
Theater 1 (.5 credit)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of theatrical performance, reading, viewing, and analyzing plays. Students will be required to attend one play per quarter and read two plays per quarter.