This course extends the learning of basic elements of art and principles of design, art history, and art appreciation. Students design, develop, and create art using a variety of media.

A college prep system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. Students learn strategies for success in college. The course emphasizes rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborative discussion strategies, tutorial inquiry study groups, study skills, test taking strategies, time management and personal organization. (Application process is required).

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Prerequisite: Screening for placement on appropriate instrument. Beginning Band is a place for students who are interested in learning a traditional musical instrument. Band students develop leadership, gain self esteem, and learn to perform as a team. Our instrumentation includes: Woodwinds - Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet and Saxophone; Brass - Trumpet, F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba; Percussion - bells, marimba, snare/bass drum, timpani and accessories.

Students will learn choral reading techniques, ear training, vocal production, and basic theory.

Students will learn basic elements of dance styles and acquire the wellness information and skills to become healthy adults. Class concerts and performances required.

This course helps prepare 6th grade students for the technology and skill expectations of Middle School. Class is comprised of basic computer operation skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, basic image editing and multimedia creation, introduction to mindset, digital communication etiquette and safety, and other basic life skills such as budgeting and investing.

Prerequisite: Screening for placement on appropriate instrument. Students develop basic playing skills, practice habits music reading, and listening skills, while playing the violin, cello, or bass

This two-year course program introduces the language and facilitates opportunities for students to acquire basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing across all three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational. Vocabulary acquisition and communication in daily situations are emphasized. Students will also compare cultures and customs. COURSE NOTE: Level I of a language is a two-year program in middle school equivalent to the high school’s first-year course. In order to receive high school credit, a student must successfully complete both courses 1A and 1B. PREREQUISITE: For 1B - Evidence of successful completion of language 1A. (Foreign Language High School Credit after completion of both 1A and 1B)

Spanish II This course is designed to provide an accelerated approach to language instruction. Instruction will emphasize reading, writing, and higher-order thinking skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IA & IB or appropriate credentialing. (Foreign Language High School Credit)

Students explore the elements of drama and conventions of theatre, interpret characters, voice and body expressions and the relationship of theatre to history, society, and culture.