2015-2016 7th grade presentation - cpsk12.org
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7TH GRADE ENROLLMENT
1. English
2. Social Studies
3. Science
4. Math – What you feel ready to do!
5. PE (Health)/RTI alternating
6. Elective-1 daily or 2 Semester
classes
7. Elective-1 daily or 2 Semester
classes
CORES
2170EN English 7
6602SC Science 7
Semester 1: Matter and its Interactions/Waves
and their Applications
Semester 2: Earth’s Systems- Weather, Climate,
and Water/Earth and Human Activity
4107SS Social Studies 7
The Ancient World II
MATH
5480MA Math 7
5485MA Challenge Math 7
5622MA Algebra 1 Honors
5652MA Geometry Honors
Addendum: Mathematics Course Acceleration
�It is possible for grade acceleration in Math!
�Please talk to your current math teacher before making
this important decision!
�Another contact could be Dana Hibbard, district
math department chairperson, at the Aslin Building;
[email protected] or 214-3920
BAND/ORCHESTRA
8312FA Intermediate Band
8315FA Beginning Band
8351FA Intermediate Orchestra
8352FA Beginning Orchestra
� Band and Orchestra are each two electives spots.
� Mrs. Swope and Mrs. Lawless will advise you on your
correct placement.
WORLD LANGUAGE
3005FL French 1A
3010FL French 1B
3500FL Spanish 1A
3515FL Spanish 1B
Should I take it now OR wait?
� High School brings the opportunity for
German, Japanese, and Latin
CHINESE
�German will only be offered
at West in the 8th grade for
2015-2016 school year.
�6th graders will have a world
language experience with
Spanish, French, and
Chinese.
�It is very possible that
Chinese will become a
language offered at the
middle school in the future.
COURSE OFFERINGS 7TH
ART
8112FA - Artistic Journeys
Students will use the work of historical and contemporary artists as an inspiration and beginning point to creating their own art. The course will give students time to experiment and discover “who” they are as an artist.
BUSINESS/COMPUTER EDUCATION
7107PA – Computers for the 21st CenturyThis course will provide a baseline of computer literacy skills and "21st century” competencies. Students will expand their creative computer abilities in keyboarding, presentations, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, Internet research and safety, Movie Maker, and podcasting.
7705PA Introduction to Computer Science (Oakland, Lange, Smithton, and West Middle Schools only)
The course is designed to motivate students to continue learning computer science to improve real world relationships, connections, and life. Key concepts taught:
� What is computer science? - What is a computer scientist?- Applications of computer science - Basic understanding of binary - How to debug - How the Internet works - Programming concepts -Computational Thinking
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
7304PA iFACS
This course is designed to explore the subject of
Family and consumer sciences. Students complete
projects in the following units of study: Successful
“U”; cooking and nutrition; sewing; financial fitness;
and child development.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
7106PA Inventions and
Innovations
Students are introduced to and use the design
process to solve problems and understand the
influence that creative and innovative design
has on our lives. Students use industry standard
3-D modeling software to create a virtual image
of their designs and produce real life creative
solutions. Students use state of the art 3-D
printers and power tools to actually “build what
they design”!
MUSIC/CHOIR
8412FA Choir
�This course can be repeated for a second
semester to create a daily yearlong choral
experience. (If there is enough interest!)
THEATER
8212FA Theatrical Arts
Students will sharpen personal communication skills by
preparing, presenting, and evaluating performance-based
activities. Improvisation skills, group communication,
and problem solving will also be explored through games
and activities. Students will explore storytelling, prose,
duet acting, and a variety of other events. Emphasis will
be placed on in class performance and creative projects
that will enhance student’s knowledge and appreciation
of the theater and oral interpretation.
1631EL AVID
AVID is an academic elective course that prepares
students for college readiness and success. Each week,
students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college
preparatory curriculum provided by an AVID teacher,
tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities, and
academic success skills. In AVID, students participate in
activities that incorporate strategies in writing, inquiry,
collaboration, organization, and reading to support their
academic growth. This is a teacher recommended class.
An application and interview are necessary.
AVID
READING
2150LA Reading Workshop - Intervention
Placement in this supplemental reading course (sixth through eighth grade) is determined by a reading test scores and teacher recommendation. It is designed to teach literacy strategies to students who struggle with aspects of reading.
If a student is recommend to take Reading, this will replace some of their elective choices.
Special Notes:
Elective and Class conflicts may occur.
� Please make sure to give alternates on enrollment
forms.
� All core classes taught at West Middle School are
year long.
� If you have questions about a math placement or
world language placement these need to be
addressed with the respective teacher a soon as
possible!*A teacher is always the best person to answer any questions
you may have regarding a class placement.
� Please do not request a specific teacher, hour, or
semester, as we will be unable to meet these
requests.
ENROLLMENT TIMELINE
Enrollment forms are due by:
Thursday, February 26th
Give to Mrs. Bruns or Mrs. Drane!
….or we get to pick your classes
Choose wisely – after March 6th
changes will be hard to make.
All enrollment information for your
parents is out on the website!