Middle School Algebra [ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: District Placement Process Intended Audience: Grade 8, [ Accelerated Grade 6 and 7 ] Major Outcomes:
• Solution of equations.
• Linear functions.
• Properties of exponents. Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in a variety of ways, including use of manipulatives, discovery and small and large group discussions.
Honors Intermediate Algebra [ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Middle School Algebra Intended Audience: Accelerated Grades 7 and 8 Credit: 1.0 high school credit earned with passing grade * Major Outcomes:
• Applications of linear functions.
• Quadratic functions.
• Properties of exponents.
• Polynomial functions. Projects, activities, etc: Varies by teacher. Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in a variety of ways, use of graphing calculator. * Offered as high school credit; grades from this high school course may be reflected on high school transcript.
Honors Geometry [ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Honors Intermediate Algebra Intended Audience: Grade 8 Credit: 1.0 high school credit earned with passing grade * Major Outcomes:
• Logical reasoning and geometric proofs.
• Plane and solid geometric figures.
• Coordinate geometry. Projects, activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus: Some hands-on activities, more in-depth study of content than Geometry. * Offered as high school credit; grades from this high school course may be reflected on high school transcript.
Honors Advanced Mathematics [ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: District Placement Process Credit: Credit will vary depending upon the mathematics completed * Intended Audience: Grades 7 and 8; designed for students who are mathematically gifted and perform significantly above grade level Major Outcomes:
• Become proficient problem solvers using a variety of strategies.
• Apply appropriate mathematical skills to real world situations.
• Effectively communicate mathematical learning.
Instructional Focus: Individually paced instruction with a variety of instructional strategies. * Offered as high school credit; grades from this high school course may be reflected on high school transcript.
Music Courses
Band 6 [ elective, every other day ] Intended Audience: Grade 6 Major Outcomes:
• Learn the beginning elements of playing a band instrument.
• Produce a characteristic tone and perform in an ensemble.
Projects / Activities: Perform in concerts and independent practice. Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
Beginning Band 7 [ elective, every other day ] Intended Audience: Grade 7 students who did not take band in grade 6 Major Outcomes:
• Learn the beginning elements of playing a band instrument.
• Produce a characteristic tone and perform in an ensemble.
Projects / Activities: Perform in concerts and independent practice. Instructional Focus: Group instruction. Instructional Sequence: Upon completion of course, students would enroll in grade 8 band.
Band 7 [ elective, every other day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Band 6 or teacher permission Intended Audience: Grade 7 Major Outcomes:
• Increase understanding of tone quality, intonation / pitch, rhythm / meter, technique and interpretation.
• Expand instrumental skills playing music from many historical periods and styles.
• Learn improvisation skills. Projects / Activities: Perform in concerts, and independent practice. Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
Beginning Band 8 [ elective, every day ] Intended Audience: Grade 8 students who did not take band in grade 6 or grade 7 Major Outcomes:
• Learn the beginning elements of playing a band instrument.
• Produce a characteristic tone and perform in an ensemble.
Projects / Activities: Perform in concerts and independent practice. Instructional Focus: Group instruction. Instructional Sequence: Upon completion of this course, students would enroll in grade 9 band.
Band 8 [ elective, every day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Band 7 or teacher permission Intended Audience: Grade 8 Major Outcomes:
• Advanced levels of skill development and musicianship.
• Focus on the finer nuances of musical performance.
Projects / Activities: Perform in concerts and independent practice. Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
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