Art 6
(one semester course)
Journey through time and place while examining some
of the greatest masterpieces created. In this course,
students will explore world regions and study the unique
artifacts and works of architecture that define ancient
civilizations. From Mesopotamia, the world’s first
civilization, to the Roman streets of Pompeii,
participants will learn the fundamental concepts of art,
how to look at and evaluate art, and the intended
function of natural history museums. This course is
built on hands-on-activities, discussions, written
assignments, and objective assessments. Download a
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Art 7 (one semester course)
Explore
world regions and study the unique art and architecture
that defines the Medieval and Renaissance periods. From
Leonardo da Vinci to the Taj Mahal, participants will
learn the fundamental concepts of art, how to look at
and evaluate art, and the intended function of art
museums through hands- on activities, discussions,
written assignments, and objective assessments. Download a
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Art 8
(one semester course)
Journey through time and place while examining some
of the greatest masterpieces created. In this course,
students will explore world regions and study the unique
art and architecture that defines modern-day
civilizations. From Picasso to Hiroshige, participants
will learn the fundamental concepts of art, how to look
at and evaluate art, and the intended function of art
museums through hands-on activities, discussions,
written assignments, and objective assessments.
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Health
6
(one semester course)
This course is designed to equip students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy choices
throughout life. Students gain valuable health
information and learn proactive practices. Students
demonstrate their skills in healthy decision- making,
problem solving, goal setting, and effective
communication and refusal negotiation. Download a
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Health
7
(one semester course)
This course is designed to teach lifetime health and
wellness knowledge in order to prevent various
psychological and physical disorders. Students will
learn health information and practices, and gain
experience in implementing these newfound skills. The
handling of peer pressure, recognizing and avoiding
unhealthy and risky behaviors, and developing strategies
for improving personal and community health are
recognized. Download a
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Health 8 (one semester course)
Students will learn health information
and practices necessary to understand and manage many
aspects of the physical, social, intellectual,
spiritual, and emotional health throughout adolescence
into adulthood. This course is designed to provide the
student with the knowledge and skills to enable and
maintain a healthful lifestyle. Download a
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Music
6
(one semester course)
Through this online Music Appreciation course
students will be exposed to many diverse activities and
will learn a wide variety of musical concepts they
useful in everyday life. The impact of these concepts is
ongoing. Download a
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Music 7 (one semester course)
Diverse activities explore a wide variety of musical
concepts. Through this online Music Appreciation course
students will learn foundational skills such as
performing, listening, analyzing, and responding to
music. Download a
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Music 8
(one semester course)
Students learn foundational skills such as
performing, listening, analyzing, and responding to
music. Students develop a sense of self-esteem by
accomplishing activities that require higher critical
thinking skills especially developed for their grade
level. Download a
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Physical Education 6
(one semester course)
The sixth grade physical education course introduces
students to health related fitness components, dance,
team sports, healthy choices, and lifetime activities.
Through these units students learn the essential
principles of a healthy, active lifestyle. These lessons
will give the student exposure to many of the activities
that can be incorporated into their daily lives today
and in the future. Download a
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Physical Education 7
(one semester course)
Through this online Physical Education course
students are exposed to many diverse activities and will
learn a wide variety of fitness concepts that are useful
in everyday life. Students learn lifelong skills such as
rock climbing, orienteering, and ping-pong along with
stress management concepts through Yoga and Pilates.
Students develop a sense of self-esteem and
accomplishment through completion of fitness tests,
attaining personal goals set, and learning to care for
their body. Download a
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Physical Education 8
(one semester course)
Scientific evidence has shown that
regular physical activity is essential to our health and
wellness. The American Heart Association has indicated
that the primary cause for the number one killer in the
United States, heart disease, can be treated with daily
participation in physical activity. This course teaches
students to make informed decisions to assist them both
now and in the future. Students in eighth grade physical
education will be exposed to a variety of lifetime
physical activities such as canoeing, cycling, and
kickboxing. Download a
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World Language Survey
(One semester course)
In this world language
course, students will be introduced to 6 different
languages within 18 weeks. The languages include
Spanish, French, German, Latin, Chinese and Japanese.
Each language will be taught in a period of 3 weeks.
This multilingual course is designed to give students an
opportunity to gain understanding of a language that
they might want to further study in the future.
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