Exploratory Rotation

Course Code: EXP600      Grade: 6       Length: Full Year       Homework Hours Per Week: varies

In this year long course students will engage in 4 quarter-long exploratory experiences.  These experiences will span four of six content areas including:  Leadership and Service, Art Fundamentals, Choir, Theatre and Communication Arts, Robotics and Computer Fundamentals.  See below for descriptions.

Exploratory Art Fundamentals

Course Code: ART600      Grade: 6       Length: Quarter      Homework Hours Per Week: 0

Students will discover the basic elements and principles of art; such as line, form, shape, texture, value, and color.  Design in drawing, color mixing, clay hand building, art terms, and basic composition will be taught.  All art students need to provide their own markers and colored pencils.

Exploratory Theatre Arts

Course Code: ETA600     Grade: 6       Length: Quarter       Homework Hours Per Week: 0

This 9-week exploratory course introduces students to basic theatre activities and concepts. The primary focus is helping students increase their confidence and ability to speak effectively in front of groups. Students will gain a broad overview of acting and how the power of storytelling can influence an audience.

Exploratory Choir

Course Code: MUS601      Grade: 6       Length: Quarter       Homework Hours Per Week: 0

In this portion of the elective rotation students learn basic music reading skills, vocal production and choral skills while singing with others in 2-part harmony. Students are invited to perform at the end-of-quarter concert, but may opt to take a written test in lieu of performing.

Exploratory Computer Fundamentals

Course Code: TEC602     Grade: 6       Length: Quarter      Homework Hours Per Week: 0.5

This quarter exploratory class provides students with the foundational knowledge they need for success in other STEM classes in file management and use of a wide variety of applications.  Basic computer fundamentals support using this key tool for problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration.  

Exploratory Leadership & Service

Course Code: ELE601      Grade: 6       Length: Quarter      Homework Hours Per Week: 1

In the Student Leadership rotation at grade 6 students are introduced to concepts and activities that will lead to building a community of leaders, a deeper understanding of leadership and influence, and the opportunity to serve others through their actions and words. Students will engage in a variety of lessons that will explore their own leadership potential.  Participation in a service project for our school or community may be a component of this class

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Beginning Band

Course Code: MUS670       Grade: 6       Length: Full Year       Homework Hours Per Week: 1

Beginning band is for students who want to learn to play a band instrument such as flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and percussion.  Students interested in playing alto saxophone should begin on clarinet and add the saxophone when ready. Students interested in the French horn, euphonium or tuba should speak with the band director about whether that would be a good choice for them. Focus is placed on playing with proper instrumental technique, developing a good sound and learning to read music.  No prior music experience is necessary.

Note:  If 6th grade students have very advanced skills with their instrument for band or orchestra they may audition with the instrumental music director to advance to an intermediate class. 

Beginning Orchestra

Course Code: MUS671      Grade: 6       Length: Full Year       Homework Hours Per Week: 1

Beginning Orchestra is for students in grades 6-8 who are interested in learning to play violin, viola, cello or string bass. Focus is placed on learning to read music and proper playing technique.  Students will study a wide variety of music. No prior music experience is necessary.

Note:  If 6th grade students have very advanced skills with their instrument for band or orchestra they may audition with the instrumental music director to advance to an intermediate class. 

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