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.
Middle School Registration Guide
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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