STEP 3- Elective Courses
STEP 3
Now it is time to learn more about elective classes offered at Killian MS. Students must take at least 1 year of a performing fine arts course in middle school (Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Theater). If you already took this class in 6th grade, you are not required to take it in 7th or 8th. However, it is recommended and encouraged that you continue in our outstanding Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Theater programs.
Follow these steps to select your elective courses:
Review information and choices below. Refer to the course description guide for detailed information. Visit the websites of programs that you might be interested in. Ask questions and do research to see what is best.
Rank the electives from 1 to 4 with 1 being your first choice- the class that interests you the most. You will only get two electives in your schedule, but we have you select four just in case a class does not work out for you.
You will need this ranking when you fill out the forms in the next step.
Do you have questions regarding the elective courses? Email the teachers using the contact information listed below.
Elective Teacher Contact Information & Presentation
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Band Placements will announced after auditions in May.
CHOIR
Teachers- Liz Moreno & Bridgette Pineau
Choir Placements will announced after auditions in May.
ORCHESTRA
Teacher- Grace John & Helen Chang
Ensemble Placements will announced after auditions in May.
THEATRE
Teachers- Katelyn Snader
THEATRE 1 (7/8)-
No Experience in 6th or 7th grade
THEATRE 2 (7/8) - NOW CLOSED
1 to 2 years of Theatre in middle school
ADVANCED THEATRE-
APPLICATION REQUIRED:https://tinyurl.com/AdvTheatre
Teacher Recommendation Form- Please ask 2 of your current teachers to submit a form.
Forms Due: March 8th, 2024
JOURNALISM and NEWSPAPER (7/8)
Teachers- Mrs. Kristen Solon
Email: solonk@lisd.net
No previous experience
Improve your communication skills
Create schoolwide communications such as campus announcements, videos, fliers, and newsletters
ART
Teacher- Ms. Marisol Calixto
ART 1 (7/8)-
No Art Experience in 6th or 7th grade
Art 2 -
1 year of Art Experience in 6th grade
Art 1 HS-
1 to 2 years of art in middle school; 8th graders only
SPANISH
Teachers:
Jeannette Rivero
Email: riveroj@lisd.net
Patricia Garrido
Email: garridop@lisd.net
Marianella Lucesizarra
Email: lucesizarram@lisd.net
Students must have 2 credits of a foreign language to graduate from High School. High schools offer other languages, in addition to Spanish, to earn this credit.
**Note: There is NO requirement for students to take a foreign language in middle school.
Copy of Copy of Spanish Honors-AP 6th grade.jpgTECHNOLOGY
Teacher- Michael Cole, colem@lisd.net
PRINCIPLES OF ART- AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS ( HS CREDIT) (7TH OR 8TH grade only)
Video editing & creation
Adobe Photoshop
Audio Engineering/ Editing
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING (HS CREDIT) (7th & 8th grade only)-NOW CLOSED
Construct & operate prototype robots
Opportunities to create and program using various languages (C++, Python)
Investigate various uses for autonomous robots
This course Arts will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. Introduction to Culinary Arts will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. This course is offered as a classroom and laboratory-based course.
Teacher: Kathryn Truckenmiller. Email: TruckenmillerK@lisd.net
Introduction to Culinary Arts (HS Credit)- 8th Grade Only- NOW CLOSED
Students will participate collaboratively in learning activities to acquire knowledge and skills in effective communication, goal setting, healthy living, child development, family, community, and personal care services. Students will use various forms of technology to produce individual and group projects and presentations.
Teacher: Kathryn Truckenmiller
Email: TruckenmillerK@lisd.net
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES (HS CREDIT)- 7th & 8th Grade
OUTDOOR TRAILS
Teacher- Jackson Tingwald
Email: tingwaldj@lisd.net
**can only be taken once. Do not sign up for this in 8th grade if you already took it in 7th.
AVID
Teacher- Ryan Baumgardner
Learn More About AVID Here: https://www.lisd.net/Page/21247
APPLICATION REQUIRED- The AVID application has been opened in Skyward. Only students can access the AVID application under Online Forms in Skyward.
Click on Presentation Below for Detailed Instructions for the Application Process in Skyward.
CHEER- NOW CLOSED
APPLICATION REQUIRED CLICK LINK: https://bit.ly/KMSCHEER2425
Teacher- Ms. Regan Mangiameli & Ms. Sami Ray
Email: mangiamelir@lisd.net
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS- NOW CLOSED
Teacher- Bertha Davis
STUDENT AIDE- NOW CLOSED
**8th GRADE ONLY**
APPLICATION REQUIRED CLICK BELOW-
https://forms.gle/r4UW9vYrzfqfm67f7
** Don't forget to sign the contract AND Fill out the application link linked above.
Teacher- Ruth Pinchot
YEARBOOK - NOW CLOSED
Teacher- Mr. Adam Luqman
Yearbook Application Form: LINK
*VIEW SLIDES TO SEE APPLICATION PROCESS*