7th Grade Elective Class Description

2026-27

Art 1: This course focuses on the 7 elements of design: line, shape, value, form, texture, color, and space. Fee required.

Art 2:This is a two- dimensional course that focuses on the 7 Principles of Design, rhythm, contrast, unity, balance, movement, emphasis and pattern. Fee required.

Band 1 - Percussion: Percussion includes: drums and rhythm instruments. Students are introduced to basic music reading skills and beginning instruction. Students will move to Beginning Band 2nd Semester. Percussion kits are required. Fee required.

Beginning Brass: Brass includes: Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba.  Students are introduced to basic-music reading skills and instruction. Instrument required. Purchase or rental of instruments is the parent’s responsibility. Fee required. Will combine with woodwinds at the semester.

Beginning Woodwinds: Woodwinds include: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, and Bassoon.  Students are introduced to basic-music reading skills and instruction. Instrument required. Purchase or rental of instruments is the parent’s responsibility. Fee required. Will combine with Brass at the semester.

College & Career Awareness: College and Career Awareness, offers exploration and preparation in college and career pathways focusing on jobs that are high skill and high demand, as well as satisfying and financially rewarding. The College and Career Awareness course is designed to help students identify their interests, abilities, and skills. With appropriate developmental information related to careers, educational pathways, and self-knowledge, students are able to begin to make college and career goals for the future.  College and Career Awareness is designed to acquaint students with the Utah labor market and the employment opportunities for which they can prepare by defining a College and Career Ready Plan.

Chorus/Beginning: Open to male and female voices. Students will study how to sing in harmony and how to take care of the voice. Concert performance is required for each term. Fee required.

Choir/ Beginning-SA This will be a full year class. This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through singing in a choral soprano/alto ensemble. Must include all four strands: Create, Perform, Respond, Connect.

Creative Writing: Teaches the skills and strategies necessary to write creatively

Current Events: Students will discover and analyze current events through many different outlets such as newspapers, television, radio, and the internet. Many different current topics will be discussed, you will engage in conversations and debates related to the recent events in the news.

Enrichment Reading: any type of reading - fiction or non-fiction - that students engage with in their free time and of their own volition.

Exploring Health Sciences: Course will introduce students to health science professions and explore different opportunities in the Health science pathways.  They will also understand the history of health sciences and how it has progressed through innovation.  Students will have knowledge of CTSO (HOSA) involvement and possible participation in CTSO if available at their schools.

Fine Art Dance: A beginning level dance course that builds dance knowledge and skill with a focus on dance as an art form.

Gate 3D Modeling: Students will learn how to use 3D modeling software to introduce students to the design process that is almost every industry.  Students will sketch their ideas on paper, create 3D models on the computer, 3D print physical models, and then make some of these designs in the shop with real materials. Some of the projects may include air powered dragsters, Roller Coaster Mania, and electric cars. Fee required.

General Music: Students will be introduced to general music theory utilizing various instruments, and will have the opportunity to learn how to write and design short music pieces and sound effects using digital software.

General PE: This course is designed for the schools which have multiple grades in a course of Physical Education to complete .5 credits of PE.

Guitar/Beginning: Students are introduced to musical symbols, notes in first position and basic music reading skills. Basic care of guitar and tuning will also be covered. Students will experience different genres of music and learn about famous guitarists. Acoustic guitar required. Fee required.

Guitar/Intermediate: Students will learn basic chords and strumming patterns. They will continue to build basic skills with the left and right hand. Students will be introduced to ensemble playing. Guitar and fee required.

Orchestra/Beginning: Students explore classical, bluegrass and jazz styles while learning to play the violin, viola, cello or bass. Instrument required. Instrument and fee required. 

Spanish I: The emphasis of Spanish A is oral communication. Students will discuss and learn about Spanish speaking countries and their culture. 

Drama 1: You will be introduced to drama skills and how the theater works. You will be performing pantomimes, monologs, children’s stories, TV commercials, improvs, and a final scene. Fee required.

Drama 2: Prerequisite Drama I. This course is a continuation of Drama I. You will have opportunities to perform pantomimes, monologs, write scenes, write children’s stories, creative drama, and improv. Students will learn theater history. Fee required.