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COURSE TITLE: Art
and Expression
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri*
*This course may be taken more than once with permission of instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art and Expression is an exploratory course for students
who enjoy creative self-expression in visual art. Students will experiment
in a wide variety of media to develop their artistic skills and talents.
They will be encouraged to try different styles and techniques, and they
will discuss their own work and that of others.
AREAS OF STUDY: (may include)
Book making Artists and art styles Jewelry Drawing Batik and tie dye Painting
Clay Papermaking
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Draw every week for one hour
Complete all areas studies
Share ideas and talents
Participate in class discussions
Demonstrate creativity
Develop Skills Learn techniques Work together
COURSE TITLE: Drama
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students participate in a variety of performance-oriented activities. Assignments in the form of informal performance and writing activities help provide an understanding of drama and the theater. Performances vary according to the desires of the individual class.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Pantomime, Characterization, Oral interpretation,
Improvisation, Play production
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Participate in all class activities
Memorize a part for performance
Keep a folder specifically for drama
Cooperate with classmates in production and performance
Complete written assignments
Take responsibility for using in-class work time efficiently
Attend a production outside of school
COURSE TITLE: General Chorus
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: Full year, every other day
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed primarily for the 8th grade student who was not enrolled in a 7th grade choral program and those who were enrolled but opt out of the more intense 8th Grade Mixed course. Emphasis will be placed upon basic music theory, beginning sight singing, and basic vocal technique. Music for this group will consist of light classical and some contemporary and folk music. The singing of three-part music will be a group goal. Choral performances are required for credit.
COURSE TITLE: Hobbies
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri*
* This course may be taken more than once with permission of instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Art students will develop skills that will help them develop interests in illustration and design. Students may design, draw, paint, build and invent ideas that might be used in commercial art or illustration.
AREAS OF STUDY: (may include)
Cartooning, Board Games, Linear Perspective,
Sketchbooks, Glass Staining, Ceramics,
Architecture, Book Illustration, Computer Graphics,
Car Design
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Work together
Develop skills
Learn techniques
Draw every week for one hour
Complete all areas of study
Share ideas and talents
Participate in class discussions
COURSE TITLE: Keyboards,
Guitars and More
PREREQUISITE: General Music 7
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This elective will expand music reading ability, as
well as keyboard and guitar playing skills. Students will continue to
gain an under-standing of MIDI technology in music by using a computer
with a sequenced program and a keyboard to make and record compositions.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Keyboard, Guitar, Electronics in music...and more?
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Use thinking skills Demonstrate creativity
Use problem-solving techniques Cooperate in group activities
Demonstrate self-discipline Perform in class
Demonstrate competencies in all areas
Be responsible for their behavior and assigned work
COURSE TITLE: Mixed Chorus
PREREQUISITE: Previous chorus experience or consent of instructor
LENGTH: Full year, every other day
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for those 8th grade students who were enrolled in a 7th grade choral program. Students not meeting this requirement may be admitted by instructor approval only. Emphasis will be placed upon advanced sight singing and vocal technique. Music for this group will consist primarily of classical concert pieces and some contemporary pieces. The goals for this group are participation in a regional choral festival and singing in four-part harmony. Choral performances are required for credit.
COURSE TITLE: Photography
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri*
* This course may be taken more than once with the permission of the instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Photography students will learn how to operate their
cameras, design better photographs, print BLACK AND WHITE film, and use
their prints for display, to represent ideas, and to tell stories.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Photographic techniques: Angles, Formats, and Picture types
Writing Negative Reports
What is Basic Photography? Portraits,
Printing techniques, Making good negatives
The Camera, Composition, Lighting,
Developing Film, Using the Enlarger
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Work with a 35 millimeter camera
Write reports
Improve their skills
Display their photography
Share enlargers
Complete their work on time
COURSE TITLE: Symphony Band
PREREQUISITE: Previous study & ability to read music
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will participate in daily rehearsals and in weekly lessons preparing for concerts. Students are also provided with the opportunity to participate in solo and ensemble festivals and the jazz band. Selected members will participate in area honor bands. A variety of concert music from popular to the classical will be studied. An emphasis is placed on sight-reading ability. Criteria is established for assignment to concert band or symphonic band. Movement from one band to the other is possible if the situation warrants.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Standard of Excellence Book I-III, Intonation ,Sight Reading
Phrasing, Tone Quality,
Interpretation and Styles, Performance Techniques
Rubank Intermediate and Advanced Methods
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Perform at a level appropriate to their experience
Attend all scheduled events such as concerts and lessons
Improve skills through individual practice and challenges
Perform successfully on written and performance tests
Attendance at university and community musical events is encouraged
COURSE TITLE: Symphony Orchestra
PREREQUISITE: Previous study, consent of instructor
LENGTH: Full year
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The orchestra meets daily, with Symphony Orchestra composed almost entirely of eighth graders. The group plays several required evening concerts throughout the year. After the first concert, Symphony Orchestra will devote three days per week to a string orchestra rehearsal and two days in a full orchestra rehearsal. The performance of fine quality, well-written literature played in an accurate musical style is a trademark of the group. The students will also receive weekly lessons which focus on developing their technique through the study of scales, etudes, and solo pieces.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Tonal discrimination and increasing proficiency in attaining pitches
Rhythmic accuracy and recognizing note values
Development of musical expression
Pertinent information regarding composers and musical styles performed in class and at lessons
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Assume responsibility for individual practice in preparation for lessons/class
Attend rehearsals and concerts
Demonstrate a considerate attitude toward other class members
Be responsible for their behavior
Display correct rehearsal techniques
COMMUNICATION ARTS
COURSE TITLE: German
IB, Spanish
IB, French
IB
PREREQUISITE: IA
LENGTH: Full year daily
COURSE DESCRIPTION: IB is the continuation of IA. Students learn in class
through teacher modeling, audio-visuals, role playing, oral and written
exercises and a textbook. Students acquire a basic vocabulary and can
talk and write about many topics in the present tense. More extended reading
is done in the language being studied. Students learn to use reference
tools and study independently for tests. Evaluation will be based on oral
participation, assignments and tests.
AREA OF STUDY:
Students who complete this course may enroll in 2nd year of the foreign
language at high school level: French II, German II, Spanish II.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Accept responsibility for written and study assignments for each class
Participate in class activities
Work cooperatively with other students/teacher
COURSE TITLE: Leadership
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri*
* This course may be taken more than once with permission of instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A student interested in learning leadership skills
and practicing those skills should take this elective. The class will
meet every day for one trimester and is open to any student. Leadership
Seminar is a required course for the president and vice-president of the
South East Student Council, and students must take this course if they
want to be involved in the planning of school activities by working on
committees. Along with the regular course content, students in this class
will be responsible for participating in committees that will plan parties,
special assemblies, and community service projects.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Basic techniques and skills of leadership
How committees work
Group processing & personal development
Basic communication skills
Problem solving and decision making
Governmental reorganizational structures and styles
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete lessons in leadership skills, group organization, problem solving,
goal setting, civics and government
Participate in committee and group activities
Complete a project
Respect the rights of others
Speak with confidence to a group
Understand parliamentary procedure
COURSE TITLE: Media
Workshop
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Media Workshop offers students an opportunity to study
various aspects of media: advertising, radio, TV, video and print, with
an emphasis on oral and written communication skills. Students then apply
their knowledge in a workshop setting to create group projects in the
various media.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Writing Radio Television Speaking
Advertising Video Print Media
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Participate in large and small group projects
Complete assigned work
Take responsibility for using class time effectively
Take responsibility for using equipment
COURSE TITLE: Reading Elective
PREREQUISITE: Reading 7
LENGTH: One tri*
*This course may be taken more than once, with permission of the instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students who like to read and who want time set aside in a busy day for reading. More than half the class time will be spent reading books which students have chosen to read. Students will be asked to read 150 pages per week and respond in writing and discussion to the books they are reading. Each student will do an oral presentation about a book/author of his/her choice. Students will have opportunities to discover new titles and old favorites in the worlds of young adult, adult, and classical fiction and non-fiction. Benefits include increasing fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills, as well as having time to read and use the library during the school day.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class
Read and work independently
Participate in class discussions and activities
Keep a reading log and journal
Follow the "Four for All" school rules
COURSE TITLE: Seminar
LENGTH: Every other day, all year
PREREQUISITE: Eligible students are those who have received a Core Total score of 95th percentile or above on his/her most recent ITBS or a comparable nationally normed achievement test, or who have two teacher recommendations. Students will be notified by letter of their eligibility for this elective.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Seminar is an elective course designed for gifted and talented students who wish to challenge their own potential within a small group. Students will develop individual skills in creative thinking, logic and problem solving. Students will also be provided with opportunities for career awareness and individual creative projects based on student interests and abilities.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Creative and Critical Thinking and Logic
Problem Solving Skills
Career Awareness and Shadowing
Individual Projects
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Become involved in the determination of class content and structure, explore individual intellectual and creative potential, and create and complete an individual project.
COURSE TITLE: World Events
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: World Events is a subject area that is developed as events take place. Whether those events occur in the students' community, or across the ocean, the course is designed to evaluate their significance. Being a democratic course in nature, the students play a major part in choosing which events to study. The role of the teacher is to guide them through the study, often as the event takes place. The teacher may have to rely upon other areas of social science study, such as history and global studies, to help students fully comprehend the current significance of the events they have chosen for study.
AREA OF STUDY:
Current world news topics
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Discuss current world news topics
Understand contemporary news
Read and interpret news events
Prepare projects/visuals for understanding.
COURSE TITLE: Writing
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students are encouraged to pursue individual interests in writing in any and all forms. In terms of assignments, teacher suggestions are given, but for the most part, students generate their writing out of their own areas of interest.
AREA OF STUDY:
The process of creating effective writing
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class
Participate in peer response to writing
Write every day
Accept constructive editorial comments
Take responsibility for using in-class work time efficiently
COURSE TITLE: Food
for Fitness
PREREQUISITE: Life Skills
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes eating for good health. Students
will study trends in nutrition and will learn to analyze food labels.
A variety of nutritional snacks and meals will be prepared throughout
the course. Students will learn that food that is good for your can also
taste good! These skills are enhanced by practicing altering recipes for
good health.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Reading food labels Eating disorders Healthy diets
Food for athletes
Effects of sugar, salt, fat, caffeine, fiber & additives
Preparation of nutritional meals and snacks
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Perform successfully on tests
Complete assignments on time
Work cooperatively in group activities
COURSE TITLE: Graphic Communication and Design
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One Tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students have an opportunity to explore areas related to industrial communications and design. Various units from technical and architectural drafting, other graphic communications and image generation will be used to assist the student in becoming familiar with reading, interpreting and representing themselves in a technical society. Content will be drawn from the following AREAS OF STUDY.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Drafting tools Design Image generation
CAD drafting Technical and architectural drafting
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assigned daily work, activities & tests at an acceptable level
Act in a safe and responsible manner
Participate in group and individual activities
Be able to plan, organize and develop industrial graphic communication
Explore and evaluate personal characteristics as they relate to this course
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Flight
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: We are increasingly aware of the use of our air space and the implications in our daily lives. Air travel is becoming more common as part of our lives. Production and consumption of aviation and space technology have rapidly become a major part of the US economy and industrial technological development. Content for study and activities will provide the student with additional insight into the world of flight.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Origins of flight Atmosphere and flight Basics of flight
Flight applications Rockets & space
Industry and flight technology
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assigned daily work, activities, tests at an acceptable level
Act in a safe and responsible manner
Participate in group and individual activities
Explore and evaluate personal characteristics as they relate to the course
COURSE TITLE: Life Skills Elective
PREREQUISITE: 7th Life Skills
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This elective builds on the 7th grade Life Skills course. Emphasis is placed on continuing to develop skills to become more independent in the areas of foods/nutrition, sewing, consumer awareness/advertising, relationships and being a contributing member of the family. Each area uses hands-on activities to enhance the experience.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Nutrition Sewing skills Consumer skills
Entertaining Careers Safety and sanitation
Simple meal preparation Foods of other cultures
Organizing, decorating and caring for your room or space
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assignments, projects and tests at satisfactory level
Cooperate in group activities in safe, responsible manner
COURSE TITLE: Power and Energy
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to energy and power sources with application in our lives. Studies and activities may involve students with simple machines, small gas engines, electricity and solar and alternative energy. Content of the course will be drawn from a variety of areas, some of which are listed below.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Energy and power sources Energy and power conversion
Energy and power transmission Energy and power utilization
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assigned daily work, activities, tests at an acceptable level
Act in a safe and responsible manner
Participate in group and individual activities
Be able to design, plan and follow through on projects & activities
COURSE TITLE: Sewing and Clothing Selection
PREREQ: 7th Life Skills
LENGTH: One tri*
* This course may be taken more than one trimester with instructor permission.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This elective offers students the opportunity to develop skills in sewing, fabric and pattern use and selection, wardrobe planning and shopping skills. The emphasis of the hands-on program is to use sewing skills and patterns to complete a variety of sewing projects. Students with the interest of further developing sewing and pattern skills are encouraged to take the course more than one trimester.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Basic sewing skills Pattern and Fabric selection
Related careers Wardrobe planning
Clothing qualities
Use of standard, serger and computerized embroidery machines
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assignments and tests at satisfactory level
Complete required sewing project
Manage use of time in class activities
COURSE TITLE: Wood Construction & Manufacturing
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will have an opportunity to study characteristics of materials, their processing, fabrication and finishing in group and/or individual activities. The student will become involved with problem-solving situations related to planning, design and organization through the developmental production of a product. While wood products will be the main material involved, others may be used when appropriate to the activity or product. Special emphasis during the course will be on safety and appropriate use of materials/equipment.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Safety Research and design
Cost & estimation Machine and tool operation
Materials Production techniques
Finishing and marketing Planning and organizing
Assembly techniques--materials & procedures
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Complete assigned daily work, activities, tests at an acceptable level
Act in a safe and responsible manner
Participate in group and individual activities
Be able to plan, organize and estimate cost of a product
Explore and evaluate personal characteristics as they relate to this course
COURSE TITLE: Word Processing
PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an 8th grade elective course with Keyboarding as a prerequisite. The purpose of the course is to further develop their word processing skills as well as reinforce their touch typing, enabling them to have a level of competency which will serve them well throughout their education, employment, and personal lives. Equipment: MacIntosh computers. Software: Microsoft Word.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Proper proofreading and editing techniques
Proper formatting for research papers, reports, bibliographies, footnotes, personal business letters, business letters and tabulation
Composition of various documents.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Show respect for all other students & staff
Bring a pen or pencil to class each day
Abide by established class rules
COURSE TITLE: Consumer
Math
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is intended to acquaint students with consumer
problems and focus on the basic skills necessary to function in everyday
life situations. The course will teach students how to use math to solve
money related problems, focusing on present and future needs of the student.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Salaries and wages Finances Taxes
Use of hand calculator Banking Stock market
Basic math and money management Budgeting
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Bring required materials to class Complete assignments on time
Participate in class discussions Perform successfully on tests
Complete and take part in long-range assignments
COURSE TITLE: Independent
Study
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Independent study is a program in which students may
submit a proposal for an independent study project for credit. If the
proposal is approved by the principal and the student's committee, the
student will, upon successfully completing the project, receive a trimester's
credit. The student must obtain a faculty member to serve as his/her advisor.
COURSE TITLE: Volunteer
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The volunteer program will provide the student with training in the concepts of volunteer work. Students will be assigned work sites (normally at SE) with a staff supervisor.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Students gain information on the world of work & experience on a job site
Students are provided with the opportunity to do volunteer work
Students develop skills in building a positive self-concept
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Report daily to volunteer site Attend class sessions as scheduled
Fulfill expectations of their volunteer site supervisor
Approach his/her work as a responsible individual
COURSE TITLE: Volunteer with Special Education Students
PREREQUISITE: None
LENGTH: One tri*
*This course may be taken more than once, with permission of the instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The volunteer program will provide the student with training in the concepts of volunteer work with Special Education students. Students will be assigned work sites in a Special Education classroom. These classrooms include an Autistic Classroom and a Self-Contained Classroom for Moderately Mentally Disabled.
AREAS OF STUDY:
Students gain information on the world of work & experience on a job site
Students are provided with the opportunity to do volunteer work
Students develop skills in building a positive self-concept
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
Report daily to volunteer site in a Special Education classroom
Attend class sessions as scheduled
Fulfill expectations of their volunteer site supervisor
Approach his/her work as a responsible individual