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 instruc-
tion 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.
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• 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.
Choir 6
[elective, every other day]
Intended Audience: Grade 6
Major Outcomes:
• Learn to use voice correctly.
• Perform a variety of styles of music from
different cultures and historical periods.
• Study the elements of music and gain
reading and notating skills.
Projects/Activities: Perform in concerts.
Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
Choir 7
[elective, every other day]
Intended Audience: Grade 7
Major Outcomes:
• Sing and perform a variety of styles of music.
• Increase understanding of tone quality,
intonation/pitch, rhythm/meter,
technique and interpretation.
• Acquire vocal skills and musicianship.
Projects/Activities: Perform in concerts and
create an original composition.
Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
Choir 8
[elective, every day]
Intended Audience: Grade 8
Major Outcomes:
• Sing and perform a variety of styles
of music.
• Achieve advanced vocal skills
and musicianship.
Projects/Activities: Perform in large vocal
ensembles and in small groups.
Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
Orchestra 6
[elective, every other day]
Intended Audience: Grade 6
Major Outcomes:
• Learn the beginning elements of
playing an orchestra instrument.
• Produce good tone and perform in
an ensemble.
Projects/Activities: Perform in concerts and
independent practice.
Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
Beginning Orchestra 7
[elective, every other day]
Intended Audience: Grade 7 students who
did not take orchestra in grade 6
Major Outcomes:
• Learn the beginning elements of
playing an orchestra instrument.
• Produce a good 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
orchestra.
Orchestra 7
[elective, every other day]
Prerequisite/Selection Process:
Orchestra 6 or teacher permission
Intended Audience: Grade 7
Major Outcomes:
• Increase understanding of tone quality,
intonation/pitch, rhythm/meter,
technique and interpretation.
• Introduce to orchestra ensemble
playing with an emphasis on the bow
stroke and fundamentals of music.
• Learn improvisation skills.
Projects/Activities: Perform in concerts,
create an original composition and
independent practice.
Instructional Focus: Group instruction.
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