Elective Courses

Art 7:

In this course students will learn about art through the use of hands-on experiences and a wide variety of art materials. This includes drawing, painting, and 3-dimensional art methods such as sewing. Students will take inspiration from direct observation, memory, and their imagination to create beautiful works of art! Students will also be introduced to art from various artists and cultures to expand their appreciation of art in different societies. 

Band 7:

7th grade band is a continuation of what began in 6th grade band. Students now begin to expand their knowledge of their instrument including new scales and fingerings, new articulations, playing techniques, rhythms and dynamics. Above all, students learn the importance of working together to create an excellent performance. Students prepare for several performances a year including festivals and competitions. 

Chorus 7:

In choir, students learn how to sing together as a group and prepare for at least three concerts a year. Students also learn how to read and write music, how music works, learn how music has developed over the years, and explore music from all over the world. 

CSI:

This course explores the application of scientific technology to supply accurate and objective information reflecting the events that occurred at a crime scene. Students will be able to see how forensic scientists analyze physical evidence and provide expert testimony to solve crimes.

Holocaust Studies 7:

This class will look at the systematic genocides of various groups and/or civilizations throughout periods of history. 

Music Appreciation 7:

This course will explore variations of music in movies, music through the decades, music programming using BandLab, and music in social media and commercials. 

Orchestra 7:

7th and 8th Grade Orchestra is a continuation of what began in 6th grade orchestra. Students begin to expand their knowledge of their instrument including new scales and fingerings, new articulations, bowing techniques, shifting positions, rhythms, and dynamics. Above all, students learn the importance of working together to create an excellent musical performance. Students prepare for several performances a year including winter and spring concerts, festivals and competitions. 

Project Based Learning 7:

In this course, we'll take the principles of PBL to the next level, challenging you to tackle even more complex and multifaceted real-world problems. You'll engage in in-depth research, data analysis, and experimentation to develop innovative solutions. The projects will require a high level of critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects that align with your interests and career aspirations, allowing you to explore specialized fields in-depth.

Steam 7:

Students will be integrating science, technology, engineering, art, math, and coding to learn how to solve real life problems and ideas by exploring, creating, and working collaboratively. 

World Cultures:

World Cultures is a whirlwind introduction to human cultures from all over the world! Focusing on one continent at a time students will learn about different ways of life, customs, art, languages, and more! This is a project-based class with a focus on students digging into their own interests. The marking period rounds out with students picking a culture on which to do a deep-dive project! 

Writer's Block 7:

This course is designed to build upon students’ background in writing and skills acquired from Writer’s Block 6 and/or Language Arts class. Students expand their knowledge and skills in informational, narrative, and argumentative writing through a variety of writing pieces and projects for different audiences and in different formats.