Course Selection
GRADE 6 CORE CLASSES
English Language Arts [ ELA ] Courses Advanced English Language Arts 6 ........ 11 English Language Arts 6 .......................... 11 Mathematics Courses Middle School PreAlgebra 6 ................... 11 Middle School Algebra ............................ 12 Science Courses Science 6 ................................................. 12 Advanced Science 6 ................................ 12 Social Studies Courses Minnesota Studies 6 ................................ 12
REQUIRED ELECTIVES Health Courses Health 6 ................................................... 12 Physical Education Courses Physical Education 6 ................................ 13 Arts Options Media Art Digital Production ................................... 13 Visual Art Art 6 ......................................................... 13 Music Courses Band 6 ..................................................... 13 Choir 6 ..................................................... 13 Music Studies .......................................... 13 Orchestra 6 .............................................. 13
ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS Multilingual Learners [ ML ] Courses ......... 13 Reading Strategies 6 .............................. 13 Special Education .................................... 13
GRADE 7 CORE CLASSES
English Language Arts [ ELA ] Courses Advanced English Language Arts 7 ........ 14 English Language Arts 7 .......................... 14 Mathematics Courses Intermediate PreAlgebra 7 ...................... 15 Middle School Algebra ............................ 15 Honors HS Intermediate Algebra ............ 15 Honors Advanced Mathematics .............. 15 Science Courses Science 7 ................................................. 15 Advanced Science 7 ................................ 16
Social Studies Courses United States Studies 7 ........................... 16
REQUIRED ELECTIVES Arts Options Music Courses Beginning Band 7 .................................... 16 Band 7 ..................................................... 16 Choir 7 ..................................................... 16 Beginning Orchestra 7 ............................ 17 Orchestra 7 .............................................. 17 Visual Art Art 7 ......................................................... 17 Media Art Techonology Education 7 ....................... 17 Physical Education Courses Physical Education 7 ................................ 17 Personal Fitness ...................................... 17
ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS Multilingual Learners [ ML ] Courses ......... 18 Reading Strategies 7 .............................. 18 Special Education .................................... 18
CHOICE ELECTIVE OPTIONS Family and Consumer Sciences 7 ............ 18 Technology Education Course ................ 18
Exploring World Languages and Cultures ............................................ 19
JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVE Science Fiction ........................................ 19
GRADE 8 CORE CLASSES
English Language Arts [ ELA ] Courses Advanced English Language Arts 8 ........ 20 English Language Arts 8 .......................... 20 Mathematics Courses Middle School Algebra 8 ......................... 21 Honors HS Intermediate Algebra ............ 21 Honors HS Geometry .............................. 21 Honors Advanced Mathematics .............. 21 Science Courses Science 8 ................................................. 21 Advanced Science 8 ................................ 22 Social Studies Course Global Studies 8 ...................................... 22
REQUIRED ELECTIVES Arts Choices Media Arts Course ................................... 22 Creative Innovations ................................ 22 Music Courses Beginning Band 8 .................................... 23 Band 8 ..................................................... 23 Choir 8 ..................................................... 23 Orchestra 8 .............................................. 23 Visual Arts Course Art 8 ......................................................... 23 Physical Education Options Physical Education 8 ................................ 24 Personal Fitness ....................................... 24
ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS Multilingual Learners [ ML ] Courses ......... 24 Reading Strategies 8 ............................... 24 Special Education .................................... 24
CHOICE ELECTIVES
Family and Consumer Sciences [ FCS ] Courses
Family and Consumer Sciences 8 ............ 24 Health Courses Health / Wellness 8 ................................... 25 Technology Education Courses Engineering : Aerospace and Design ....... 25 Engineering : Architecture and Robotics . 25 Design and Manufacturing ...................... 26 World Language Courses
Exploring World Languages and Cultures ............................................ 26
French I .................................................... 26 German I .................................................. 26 Spanish I .................................................. 26 Study Hall ................................................ 27
JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES Astronomy ............................................... 27 Environmental Science ............................ 27
For electives at Anoka Middle School for the Arts , please see the AMSA 2024-25 Electives Registration Guide handout .
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