Electives 6

Career Investigations

Course Number : 9068

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course: None  

This course allows students to explore career options and begin investigating career opportunities. Students assess their roles in society, identify their roles as workers, analyze their personal assets, complete a basic exploration of career clusters, select career pathways or occupations for further study, and create an Academic and Career Plan based on their academic and career interests. This course also helps students identify and demonstrate the workplace skills that employers desire in their future employees.

Family Consumer Science Exploratory I      

Course Number: 8206

Prerequisite:  None

Recommended Next Course: Family Consumer Science Exploratory II

Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I prepares students for the demands of 21st century living. This course provides a foundation for managing individual, family, career, and community roles and responsibilities. Students focus on areas of individual growth, goal setting, strengthening families, and awareness of personal safety and wellness. They also explore saving and spending practices, clothing care, food preparation, positive and caring relationships with others, and careers. Instruction emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts, where appropriate.

Introduction to Agriscience 

Course Number: 18001_9

Prerequisite:  None

Recommended Next Course: Agriscience Exploration 

Through project-based learning, technical skill development, and academic enrichment activities, students in Introduction to Agriscience will explore the importance of plant and animal agriculture, scientific principles, agricultural mechanics, natural resources management, career opportunities related to agriculture, agriscience, and agribusiness, and the benefits of FFA membership.

Introduction to Technology 

Course Number: 8480

Prerequisite:  None  

Recommended Next Course: Inventions and Innovations  

Students make models of significant inventions that have advanced society. After studying these developments, they explore contemporary technological problems facing them, their community, or the world and apply systematic procedures to invent new products or innovations as solutions. 

Art 6

Course Number:  9103

Prerequisite:  None 

Recommended Next Course: Art 7

Students explore a variety of art materials, develop art techniques, and use creative thinking skills to express ideas and viewpoints related to the theme of transformation. Use a variety of problem solving approaches to explore concepts, analyze, respond to, and produce meaningful drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics and crafts in a studio setting. Study artists and their works to gain understanding of the artistic process and learn about art produced at different times and in diverse cultures.

Band 6

Course Number: 9230

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course: Band 7

Sixth grade students learn the fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Experienced students may progress to higher levels within this class. No experience is required to participate.

Chorus 6

Course Number:  9269

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course:  Chorus 7

Chorus 6 provides instruction in proper vocal techniques, music fundamentals, and rehearsal practices. Through a variety of choral literature, students will experience two and/or three-part singing. Types of performances may include concert choral performances, choral choreography, and/or musical dramas.

Music 6

Course Number:  9208

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course:  Music 7

This course includes the study of fundamental concepts of music, including: singing, listening, music-reading, movement and rhythm, playing instruments, and improvisation. This course is required for all 6th grade students.

Music Recording & Production: Gr 6

Course Number: 5123 I

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course: Music Recording & Production: Gr 7

In this innovative course, middle school students will explore the art and science behind creating music recordings and theatrical performances. Through hands-on experiences, creative projects, and engaging lessons, students will develop a deep understanding of the music and theater production process, from the initial idea to the final production.

Orchestra 6

Course Number:  9235

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course: Orchestra 7

Orchestra 6 classes develop skills on the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Guidance will be given by the instructor in the selection of an instrument. Simple duets, rounds, and other literature will be performed in class.

Theatre 6

Course Number:  1390

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course: Theatre 7

Students will develop an appreciation of theatre and the ability to perform through an introduction to the basic concepts of acting, performance and teamwork. Through observing and participating in a variety of performance activities, students will enhance creativity, confidence and communication. Students will use skills and knowledge acquired to appreciate and understand the purpose of theatre arts in their immediate and global communities.

World Cultures

Course Number: 24040

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Next Course: Intro to Spanish

This course is designed to allow students to have exposure to traditions and customs of the Spanish-speaking countries of the world.  To include, the origin of the Spanish language, geography, brief history, Indigenous languages spoken in some of the Spanish-speaking countries, the ecosystems, and Indigenous cultures. 

Course Number:  9925

Prerequisite:  GATE Identification

Recommended Next Course: None

The GATE resource class  is an elective for students identified as eligible for gifted services. This course is designed to provide enrichment beyond the regular core curriculum for students identified for gifted services. Students will work towards improving their skills in problem finding and problem solving; critical and creative thinking; independent research in their area(s) of interest beyond the core curriculum. Inquiry and investigation will be used as students address both hypothetical and relevant, real-world problems. Students will also be expected to work independently to enhance their skills towards becoming self-directed and independent learners. In addition, students will also work collaboratively in groups to improve their skills in being productive members of a team. The learning outcomes will be structured around collaboration, critical thinking, citizenship, communication, and community.