Course Selection
FCS HEALTH MATHEMATICS MUSIC
Reading Strategies 6 , 7 , 8 [ full year ] Qualifying students will be placed in a reading intervention course [ Reading Strategies 6 , 7 , or 8 ] in addition to their grade-level English course , based on state and district test scores as well as teacher recommendation . For more information , please contact the Reading department leader at your child ’ s school .
Science Fiction [ JMS only ] [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : 7th and 8th grade students interested in improving reading / writing , and / or scientific inquiry Major Outcomes : In this course students will :
• Examine the genre of science fiction alongside the non-fiction science that creates worlds and situations that can ’ t happen yet , and might never happen , but deal with the world we live in today .
• Increase knowledge of history and nature of science through scientific inquiry .
• Create print and non-print texts for different audiences and purposes .
• Write effectively using the writing process ( prewriting , drafting , revising , editing , publishing ).
Projects / Activities : Students will examine versions of science fiction in print and nonprint . Projects include inventing an item to be used in the future , designing a future society , researching a current problem in our world and proposing a solution in a presentation . Students will create their own science fiction writing piece . Discussions and presentations will be used to analyze science fiction . This course is designed for those who are already science fiction fans , as well as those who want to improve reading and writing skills . There will be opportunities for creative and analytical work . Through reading , writing , and viewing science fiction , students will be prepared to tackle tomorrow ’ s problems . Instructional Focus : Students will improve reading and writing skills in connection with scientific inquiry . Science fiction writes about tomorrow , but talks about today and this course will equip students with knowledge to better understand our world .
Family and Consumer Sciences [ FCS ] Courses
Family and Consumer Sciences 7 [ required , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Explore nutrition , wellness , and food preparation practices .
• Construct a basic sewing project and learn to care for clothing .
• Acquire skills for positive guidance and caregiving of children .
• Develop a basic budget and personal finance plan .
• Identify personal skills and interests related to career goals .
Projects / Activities : Prepare recipes during culinary labs . Sew a simple project ( pillowcase ). Explore how children learn through play by playing ! Play an interactive budgeting game . Create a career project based on their interests . Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities to enhance learning , communication , and teamwork .
Family and Consumer Sciences 8 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Focus on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety while in a culinary lab .
• Explore nutrition and the USDA guidelines .
• Identify the six essential nutrients and how they impact overall health .
• Enhance sewing skills .
• Strengthen teamwork and leadership skills
Projects / Activities : Prepare food using recipes , practice kitchen safety and sanitation , examine nutritional habits that impact health and wellness and complete a sewing project with optional enrichment . Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities to enhance learning , communication , and teamwork .
Health Courses
Health 6 [ required , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Interrelationships of the Health Triangle ( Hygiene , Growth & Development )
• Interpersonal Communication ( Digital Citizenship )
• Decision Making ( Chemical Health )
• Accessing professional health services ( Mental / Emotional Health )
• Self Management ( Stress Management , First Aid )
• Advocacy ( Chemical Health ) Instructional Focus : Curriculum is presented in a variety of methods including individual practice , gamified learning , small and large group discussions , guest presentations , real life simulations , and hands-on projects .
Health / Wellness 8 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Interpersonal Communication ( Healthy Relationships )
• Goal Setting ( Interrelationships of the Health Triangle )
• Identifying Influences ( Nutrition and Chemical Health )
• Accessing Professional Health Services ( Mental / Emotional Health )
• Accessing Information ( Analyzing Validity of Health Resources )
• Self Management ( Stress Management and First Aid )
• Advocacy ( Non Communicable Disease )
• Students will have an opportunity to become First Aid / CPR Certified . Instructional Focus : Curriculum is presented in a variety of methods including individual practice , gamified learning , small and large group discussions , guest presentations , real life simulations , and hands-on projects .
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