Through artistic creations, students will make and create meaning by investigating and developing awareness of perceptions, knowledge, and personal experiences. We will learn the early stages of the creative process, including applying methods to overcome creative blocks (sketching), taking creative risks (large acrylic painting), and documenting the processes in traditional (clay) or new media. We will identify artistic goals, investigate and analyze ways artwork is presented, preserved, and experienced, including through the use of technology. Students in Art & Design will be encouraged to enter their artwork into art shows and artistic academic contests at the state and national level. Students may also become eligible for membership in Glen Meadow Middle School’s chapter of the National Junior Art Honor Society. 

Bring your great ideas to life!  In this hands-on project-based course Design Thinking is used to imagine, innovate, and build both physical and digital projects.  We will develop a base understanding of simple machines, physical tools, and various digital platforms to create and communicate those ideas.  Some of the projects we work on may include Arcade-style Game Design, Stop Motion Video, Graphic and Web Design, Puzzle Cubes, and an Independent Choice Project based on your interest.

Learn how to make your money work for you!  Exploring career paths, understanding your income, developing plans for saving, investing, and managing debt are integral to success and a stress-free lifestyle.  In this class we will use several simulations and projects to expose you to the skills necessary to navigate you finances.  Some of the projects we will work on may include Career Exploration, Household Management, Conscientious Consumer Choices, Informed Investing, and Entrepreneurship.

How does someone create that awesome music for the viral video? Find out in this class! This course is a hands-on experience where students will work with digital music and video editing/recording software applications: iTunes, Soundtrap/GarageBand, Final Cut Pro and iMovie. This class will stress application and creative content, using a series of project-based learning activities which includes student exposure to performing with electronic instruments and vocal recording, multi-track recording (both MIDI sequencing and live instruments), movie trailer/music video creations, music history, and music theory.

The Glen Meadow Band is an exciting program for students interested in performing in a large ensemble on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Students meet every day with a focus on learning music fundamentals, note reading, band and historical context and fun and exciting music repertoire. Prior experience is preferred, but not required. Performances include the Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, Artstanding, and an adjudicated performance at Dorney Park. Students also have the opportunity to audition for area and regional bands and perform in jazz band, small ensembles, the 8th Grade Advancement, and Jazz at the Flats. Students may also become eligible for membership in Glen Meadow Middle School’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. 

Do you enjoy singing and spending time with friends? If so, chorus is the place for you! Chorus is an ensemble-based class for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Our ensembles are divided into a 6th grade and a combined 7th/8th grade chorus. No prior experience is needed to join our class. We also foster a fun, inclusive, and creative environment for our singers to create and experience music together. Throughout this full year course, students will continue to develop and advance their individual vocal technique as well as their ensemble vocal technique. Our musical selections will give you a chance to learn music from a wide variety of genres. Performances include the Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, Artstanding, and an adjudicated performance at Dorney Park. Students may also become eligible for membership in Glen Meadow Middle School’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. 

Orchestra is designed for instrumentalists with prior string performance experience on violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students without prior experience may join with teacher approval. The focus of this class is to increase the performance level of both individual students and the ensemble as a whole. Students will continue to develop and advance their individual instrumental technique and learn music from a wide variety of styles and periods. Performances include the Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, Artstanding, and an adjudicated performance at Dorney Park. Students may also become eligible for membership in Glen Meadow Middle School’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. 

Students in Spanish I ACP will begin to formally develop the skills needed for spoken, written, reading and listening communication in the target language, Spanish. Students will become familiar with Hispanic customs, culture, and civilizations through various readings and a wide range of classroom activities. This accelerated course is designed for the motivated student who wishes to become fluent in Spanish and will continue to advance at the high school level.