LANGUAGE ARTS
LANGUAGE ARTS I
Course Number: 1001010
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- using the reading process to construct meaning from a wide range of literacy, informational, and technical texts
- using the writing process to communicate information and ideas
- using listening, viewing, and speaking strategies
- understanding the power of language and using language in authentic contexts
- understanding the common features of a variety of literacy forms
- responding critically to visual, oral, and written texts
Special Note: The increase of vocabulary is assisted by the use of supplemental material from various sources. Additional reading material, such as Readers Theater is used to assist the student's oral reading skills.
LANGUAGE ARTS II
Course Number: 1001040
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course provides educational experience in the Language Arts strands of reading, writing, speaking, literature, and language.
Students will use the reading process to construct meaning from a variety of materials.
Students will use the writing process to communicate effectively.
Students will respond to a variety of literary forms.
Special Note: The increase of vocabulary is assisted by the use of supplemental material from various sources. Additional reading material, such as Readers Theater is used to assist the student's oral reading skills.
LANGUAGE ARTS II, ADVANCED
Course Number: 1001050
Grade Level: 7th
NOTE: Students must apply and be selected
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- using the reading process to construct meaning from a wide range of literacy, informational, and technical texts
- using the writing process to communicate information and ideas
- using listening, viewing, and speaking strategies
- understanding the power of language and using language in authentic contexts
- understanding the common features of a variety of literacy forms
- responding critically to visual, oral, and written texts
This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.
Special Note: The course will involve: Journal writing, Skits/drama reading, Creative Writing, Group and individual projects, Expository and Persuasive Writing, Bibliographies, Book reports/ Research, Cooperation and organization,Poetry, Novels, Short Story, Fables/myths/folk tales, Multicultural literature, Biographies/autobiographies,
LANGUAGE ARTS III
Course Number: 1001070
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- using the reading process to construct meaning from a wide range of literacy, informational, and technical texts
- using the writing process to communicate information and ideas
- using listening, viewing, and speaking strategies
- understanding the power of language and using language in authentic contexts
- understanding the common features of a variety of literacy forms
- responding critically to visual, oral, and written texts
This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.
Special Note: The above content/concepts will be taught and assessed in the following ways: class discussion, teacher constructed assessments, group work/projects, individual work/projects, lecture, independent reading, research, and study. Students will be encouraged to implement study skills taught in the course throughout the year in all of their classes.
LANGUAGE ARTS III, ADVANCED
Course Number: 1001080
Grade Level: 8th
NOTE: Students must apply and be selected
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- using the reading process to construct meaning from a wide range of literacy, informational, and technical texts
- using the writing process to communicate information and ideas
- using listening, viewing, and speaking strategies
- understanding the power of language and using language in authentic contexts
- understanding the common features of a variety of literacy forms
- responding critically to visual, oral, and written texts
This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.
Special Note: This class has prerequisites set forth by the administration and language arts department that students must meet in order to take this class. The above content/concepts will be taught and assessed in the following ways: class discussion, teacher constructed assessments, group work/projects, individual work/projects, lecture, independent reading, research, and study. Students will be encouraged to implement study skills taught in the course throughout the year in all of their classes. This class focuses on students creating an autonomous work ethic with teacher-guided instruction and encourages "out of the box" critical thinking skills. Students must exhibit interpersonal skills enabling them to work successfully in groups.
MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS I
Course Number: 1205010
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- structure and properties of rational and irrational numbers
- equivalent representations of numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percents, numbers with exponents and radicals, scientific notation, and absolute value
- operations and problem solving with rational and irrational numbers
- number theory, including primes, factors, multiples, and number sequences
- measurement techniques including choice of appropriate instruments, conversion of units, scale drawings, and derivation of geometric formulas for perimeter, area, and volume
- eometric terminology, properties, and relationships
- transformational geometry, including flips, turns, and slides
- lgebraic thinking: analyzing and expressing patterns and relationships in various ways, including words, manipulatives, tables, graphs, number sequences, algebraic expressions and equations, algebraic inequalities, and geometric formulas
- ratio, proportion, and percent
- statistical methods for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and displaying data
- introduction to probability, including comparison of experimental and mathematically expected results
- basic calculator skills
Special Note: Special emphasis will be placed on problem solving strategies and written expression of mathematical ideas.
MATHEMATICS II
Course Number: 1001020
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to continue the development of mathematical concepts and processes that can be used to solve real world and mathematical problems.
The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- structure and properties of rational numbers, including whole numbers, integers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals
- sEquivalent representations of numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percents, numbers with exponents, scientific notation, and absolute value
- sOperations and problem solving with rational numbers
- sNumber theory, including primes, factors. Multiples, and number sequences
- sMeasurement techniques including choices of appropriate instruments, conversion of units, scale drawings, and derivation of simple geometric formulas
MATHEMATICS III
Course Number: 1001070
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- structure and properties of rational and irrational numbers
- equivalent representations of numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percents, numbers with exponents and radicals, scientific notation, and absolute value
- operations and problem solving with rational and irrational numbers
- number theory, including primes, factors, multiples, and number sequences
- measurement techniques including choice of appropriate instruments, conversion of units, scale drawings, and derivation of geometric formulas for perimeter, area, and volume
- geometric terminology, properties, and relationships
- transformational geometry, including flips, turns, and slides
- algebraic thinking: analyzing and expressing patterns and relationships in various ways, including words, manipulatives, tables, graphs, number sequences, algebraic expressions and equations, algebraic inequalities, and geometric formulas v
- ratio, proportion, and percent
- statistical methods for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and displaying data
- introduction to probability, including comparison of experimental and mathematically expected results
- basic calculator skills
Special Note: The course will use exploratory learning, direct instruction, and group interactions to provide students with a deeper understanding of course content. Special emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills and written expression of mathematical ideas.
MATHEMATICS III, HONORS
Course Number: 1001070
Grade Level: 8th
NOTE: Students must apply and be selected.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: TBA
Special Note: Personal four-function calculator including square root is highly recommended.
ALGEBRA I
Course Number: 12003200
Grade Level: 8th Students completing this course will receive one high school credit in the area of math.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This mathematics course will both prepare the students to use mathematics effectively to deal with quantitative situations in the real world and lay a solid foundation for their continued study of mathematics in high school. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- operations with real numbers
- equation solving
- inequalities and absolute equations - problem solving
- powers and polynomials
- rational expressions
- relations, functions and variations
- analytic geometry
- systems of linear equations
- radicals
- quadratic equations
- probability and statistics
- FCAT practice
INTENSIVE MATHEMATICS
Course Number: 1204000X
Grade Level: 6th - 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop mathematics skills and concepts through remedial instruction and practice. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- structure and properties of rational numbers
- equivalent representation of numbers
- operations and problem solving with rational numbers
- number theory
- perimeters, area and volume
- geometric terminology, properties and relation ships
- transformational geometry
- algebraic expressions and equations, geometric formula
- statistical methods for collecting, organizing, analyzing and displaying data
Special Note: This class is mandatory for students who score a Level 1 on the FCAT SSS Math.
SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Course Number: 2103010
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT:
- To foster and develop a multicultural understanding of the world and to be able to use geographic concepts and skills to acquire information and to apply decision making processes to real-lie situations.
- World political regions in terms of location, physical characteristics, population demographics, culture, historical change economic activity and land use.
HUMAN HERITAGE: A WORLD HISTORY
Course Number: 21040000
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The course will examine the interaction of different cultures and perspectives about these interactions. This is what makes history a fascinating study. Students will receive a global picture of the people and events as it weaves a multicultural tapestry of the historical events, experiences and traditions that reflect the values of early cultures as well as those cultures of today. This will offer the student a glimpse of the past, present and future of human expression. This survey course will assure coverage of the Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies.
Human Heritage: A World History integrates the study of geography with the study of History. Knowledge of the five fundamental themes of geography: location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement and regions are essential to the understanding of the essence of World History.
The course will use a variety of teaching techniques to provide students with opportunities for applying skills and factual knowledge. Examples are: special projects to foster creativity in researching and developing different methods for presentation of materials, cooperative learning to include team work and opportunities for students to learn from each other, audio visual materials to include power point, slides, laser disk and videos, resource persons from the community to share diverse ethnic experiences, debating to allow students to research, develop and articulate various viewpoints, essays to allow students to research and perfect writing skills and lectures to present quantities of materials in succinct and short periods of time.
River Valley Civilizations
- Mesopotamia
- Egypt
- Eastern River civilizations
Ideas and Armies
- The Phoenicians and the Hebrews
- Military Empires
- Africa and the Americas
The Greeks
- Beginnings
- The City-States
- Cultural Contributions
- The Hellenistic Period
The Romans
- Beginnings
- The Roman Republic
- The Roman Empire
- Christianity
Early Middle Ages
- The Germans
- The Franks
- The Irish and Anglo Saxons
- The Vikings
Emergence of New Empires
- The Byzantine Empire
- The Spread of Islam
- The Eastern Slavs
The Late Middle Ages
- Feudal Society
- The Church
- Rise of Trade and Towns
- Rise of Monarchies
Beginnings of Modern Times
- The Renaissance
- The Reformation
- The Age of Discovery
The Changing World
- Expansion into the Americas
- Political Revolutions
- Rise of Industry
Nations and Empires
- The Americas
- Unrest in Europe
- Rise of Imperialism
The Twentieth Century
- Conflict and Change
- The Cold War Era
- The World since 1989
Special Note:
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Text - Instructor will supply, Three ring binder and notebook and paper,Pencils or pen (black or blue ink) - student preference, Ruler or straight edge, Colored pencils for map exercises
EXPECTED AREAS OF STUDY
Textbook chapter study, Activity Workbook for each chapter, Group and individual activities, Oral and written presentations, History Fair and other special projects, Current events/homework
ANTICIPATED AREAS OF ASSESSMENT
Test - Objective/Essay - 40%, Homework/Class work/participation - 30%,Special projects - 30%
* During the history fair project quarter, the Special Projects category will be 40% and the Homework/Class work category will be 20%.
UNITED STATES HISTORY
Course Number: 2100010
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a democratic society. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- political, economic, technological, and social development of the United States from the Exploration Period through The Civil Rights Movements
- time-space relationships
- impact of expansion on the development of America
- political, social, and economic conflicts and compromise
- influence of diverse groups on cultural development of the United States
- key concepts of the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents
Special Note: Developing note taking skills and higher order thinking skills through the use of primary source documents.
HONORS HISTORY
Course Number: 2100010X
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a democratic society. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- political, economic, technological, and social development of the United States from the Exploration Period through The Civil Rights Movements
- time-space relationships
- impact of expansion on the development of America
- political, social, and economic conflicts and compromise
- influence of diverse groups on cultural development of the United States
- key concepts of the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents
Special Note:Developing note taking skills and higher order thinking skills through the use of primary source documents.
SCIENCE
LIFE SCIENCE
Course Number: 20020400
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study concepts of the life, earth/space, and physical sciences, and their applications to everyday life.
The content should include, but not limited to, the following:
- the nature of science
- the nature of matter
- energy
- force and motion
- processes that shape the Earth
- Earth and space
- Processes of life
- How living things interact with their environment
This course shall integrate Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.
Special Note: Science Fair project may be required.
EARTH SCIENCE
Course Number: 20002070
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study concepts of the life, earth/space, and physical sciences, and their applications to everyday life.
The content should include, but not limited to, the following:
- the nature of science
- the nature of matter
- energy
- force and motion
- processes that shape the Earth
- Earth and space
- Processes of life
- How living things interact with their environment
This course shall integrate Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.
Special Note: Science Fair Project may be required.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Course Number: 2100010
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to study concepts of the life, earth/space, and physical sciences, and their applications to everyday life.
The content should include, but not limited to, the following:
- the nature of science
- the nature of matter
- energy
- force and motion
- processes that shape the Earth
- Earth and space
- Processes of life
- How living things interact with their environment
Special Note: Science Fair Project may be required.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
Course Number: 1501100X
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop competence in the following: physical fitness, body management skills, throwing and catching skills, skills related to striking with the body, skills related to striking with objects, and strategies for physical activities.
Special Note: Course requirements and benchmark statements are identical for Physical Education 1, 2, and 3; however, the courses are implemented using a spiral curriculum approach which addresses the developmental levels and instructional needs of students. Students are expected to demonstrate improved performance in relation to the course requirements for each course. Students should have an opportunity to achieve all benchmarks by the end of the third year.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
Course Number: 2100010
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop competence in the following: physical fitness, body management skills, throwing and catching skills, skills related to striking with the body, skills related to striking with objects, and strategies for physical activities.
Special Note: Course requirements and benchmark statements are identical for Physical Education 1, 2, and 3; however, the courses are implemented using a spiral curriculum approach which addresses the developmental levels and instructional needs of students. Students are expected to demonstrate improved performance in relation to the course requirements for each course. Students should have an opportunity to achieve all benchmarks by the end of the third year.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION III
Course Number: 2100010
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop competence in the following: physical fitness, body management skills, throwing and catching skills, skills related to striking with the body, skills related to striking with objects, and strategies for physical activities.
Special Note: Course requirements and benchmark statements are identical for Physical Education 1, 2, and 3; however, the courses are implemented using a spiral curriculum approach which addresses the developmental levels and instructional needs of students. Students are expected to demonstrate improved performance in relation to the course requirements for each course. Students should have an opportunity to achieve all benchmarks by the end of the third year.
HEALTH
Course Number: 23040000
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to examine the comprehensive health issues that are important to adolescent development. This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.
The course content should include the following:
- physical growth and development
- mental and emotional health
- personal health and individual wellness planning
- nutritional health and physical activity
- safety, first aid, and violence prevention
- alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse
- community and environmental health
INTENSIVE READING
INTENSIVE READING
Course Number: 1000010
Grade Level: 6th - 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: In the Intensive Reading classes all five components of the reading process - phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension - will be taught.
- Testing to identify individual reading strengths and weaknesses.
- Build on readers' strengths and increase performance levels in weak areas.
- Practice listening to letter sounds and syllable breaks in words.
- Practicing breaking long words into syllables.
Special Note: FCAT Level 1 students will be placed in a double period reading class, FCAT Level 2 students
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Course Number: 7863090
Grade Level: 6th - 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The components for the Learning Strategy Classes expand over a three-year period, beginning in 6th grade.
- Apply skills & strategies to gain information from printed materials or oral presentations (e.g., scanning, paraphrasing, rereading, retelling, self-questioning, note-taking, outlining).
- Apply skills and strategies to enhance recall and understanding of information from print or oral presentations (e.g., vocabulary, associations, visual imagery, mnemonics).
- Apply skills and strategies to enhance competence in oral and written communication (e.g., planning, creating drafts, editing and proofing, rehearsing, revising).
- Use effective time management and organization strategies to complete class and work assignments.
- Use effective test-taking skills (e.g., previewing, allocating time, outlining response to essay, reviewing answers).
- Use effective social and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with peers and adults in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate awareness of own Individual Educational Plan, including participation in the team meeting, it appropriate.
- Apply skills and strategies that promote self-advocacy and goal setting for personal needs.
PERFORMING ARTS
6TH GRADE ORCHESTRACourse Number: 13020400
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop beginning level musicianship skills in music ensembles on orchestral instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling students to develop basic fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, orchestral performing techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation.
Special Note: No previous experience required.
7TH GRADE ORCHESTRA
Course Number: 13020500
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to extend musicianship and ensemble experiences on orchestra instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to, extending skill development in characteristic tone production, orchestral performance techniques, musical literacy and music appreciation.
Special Note: Students should have the equivalent 6 months to 1 year of classroom experience. If not, please speak to the instructor about other options.
8TH GRADE ORCHESTRA
Course Number: 13020600
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in the development of technical skills through the study of varied string orchestral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, interpreting medium level orchestral music; establishing appropriate tone production and performance techniques; identifying simple musical form and varied style periods; formulating aesthetic awareness.
Special Note: Students should have the equivalent 1 1/2 years of classroom experience. If not, please speak to the instructor about other options
CHOIR I
Course Number: 13030000
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental vocal skills through the refinement and performance of middle school choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to the following:
- technical skills
- individual and ensemble techniques
- sight reading
- music literacy
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation
- composition performance analysis role and influence of choral music and musicians
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
Special Note: Placement in this class is as follows:
This is the Performing Arts Wheel where each student will spend two weeks in orchestra, two weeks in band, 2 weeks in chorus and 2 weeks in art during the first nine weeks of the first semester. At the end of the nine weeks, the students will be asked to choose one of the four subjects in which to continue for the remainder of the year. Once this choice is made, the students will be asked to make a three year commitment to the program of their choice.
This course generally requires students to participate in extra rehearsal and performance beyond the school day.
CHOIR II
Course Number: 1303010
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is the second year of the three-year Choir Program. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental vocal skills through the refinement and performance of middle school choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to the following:
- technical skills
- individual and ensemble techniques
- sight reading
- music literacy
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation
- composition performance analysis role and influence of choral music and musicians
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
- role and influence of choral music and musicians
Special Note: Placement in this class is as follows:Students that complete Chorus 1 in the sixth grade are placed in this class by the instructor. Placement in this class instead of Choir 3 is based entirely on musical performance. Students who need another year of practice especially pertaining to sight-reading skills will be placed in this class instead of Choir 3. Also, boys with unchanged treble voices as of May the previous year will be placed in this class.
CHOIR III
Course Number: 13030200
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is the third year of the three-year Choir Program. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental vocal skills through the refinement and performance of middle school choral literature. The content should include, but not be limited to the following:
- technical skills
- individual and ensemble techniques
- sight reading
- music literacy
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation
- composition performance analysis role and influence of choral music and musicians
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
- role and influence of choral music and musicians
BAND I
Course Number: 13023000
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills on wind and percussion instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to the following:
- technical skills
- individual and ensemble techniques
- music literacy
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation
- composition and arranging
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
- role and influence of band music
- instrument care and maintenance
- responsible participation in music activities
Special Note: Placement in this class is as follows:
This is the Performing Arts Wheel where each student will spend two weeks in orchestra, two weeks in band, 2 weeks in chorus and 2 weeks in art during the first nine weeks of the first semester. At the end of the nine weeks, the students will be asked to choose one of the four subjects in which to continue for the remainder of the year. Once this choice is made, the students will be asked to make a three year commitment to the program of their choice.
This course generally requires students to participate in extra rehearsal and performance beyond the school day.
BAND II
Course Number: 13020200
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills on wind and percussion instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to the following:
- technical skills
- individual and ensemble techniques
- music literacy
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation
- composition and arranging
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
- role and influence of band music
- instrument care and maintenance
- responsible participation in music activities
Special Note: This course is the second course of the three-year commitment that the students made in 6th grade.
This course requires students to participate in extra rehearsal and performance beyond the school day.
BAND III
Course Number: 13020200
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills on wind and percussion instruments. The content should include, but not be limited to the following:
- technical skills
- individual and ensemble techniques
- music literacy
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation
- composition and arranging
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
- role and influence of band music
- instrument care and maintenance
- responsible participation in music activities
Special Note: This course is the second course of the three-year commitment that the students made in 6th grade.
This course requires students to participate in extra rehearsal and performance beyond the school day.
DRAMA I
Course Number: 0400000
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in the elements of theatre arts. The content should include, but not limited to the following:
- acting and characterization
- movement and vocal production
- Pantomime and improvisation
- Theatre terminology
- Dramatic literature
- Historical, cultural, and societal perspectives
- Technical theatre
- Playwriting
- Artistic discipline
- Audience etiquette
- Roles and careers in theatre arts
Special Note: This course generally requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day and could require parent volunteers to help with sets, costumes and back stage.
DRAMA II
Course Number: 0400010X
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop more advanced fundamental knowledge and skills in the elements of theatre arts, the course materials go into more depth. This course will cover acting and characterization, movement and vocal production, pantomime and improvisation, theatre terminology, dramatic literature, historical, cultural and societal perspectives, technical theatre, playwriting, artistic discipline, audience etiquette, and roles and careers in the theatre arts. After completing this course the students will be to demonstrate all of the fundamentals required under the Sunshine State Standards.
Special Note: This course generally requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day and could require parent volunteers to help with sets, costumes and back stage.
DRAMA III
Course Number: 0400020X
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop more advanced fundamental knowledge and skills in the elements of theatre and theatre history. This course will cover acting and characterization, movement and vocal production, pantomime and improvisation, theatre terminology, dramatic literature, historical, cultural and societal perspectives, technical theatre, playwriting, articistic discipline, audience etiquette, roles and careers in the theatre arts, and the history of the theatre from the Greek period to the present. After completing this course the students will be to demonstrate all of the fundamentals required under the Sunshine State Standards.
Special Note: This course generally requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day and could require parent volunteers to help with sets, costumes and back stage.
FINE ARTS
EXPLORING ART
Course Number: 0104000
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to: explore, produce, and appreciate two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Production activities may include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and assemblage.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- use of tools and materials
- varied media technology and processes
- perception and observation
- imagery and visual language
- critical thinking and analysis
- historical and cultural perspectives
- connections between visual arts and other subject areas
- personal benefits
- cooperative skills
- career opportunities
EXPERIENCING ART
Course Number: 0104010
Grade Level: 7th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to experience varied two- dimensional and three-dimensional art appreciation and production activities with emphasis on design principles and craftsmanship. Production activities may include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and assemblage.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- use of tools and materials
- varied media, technology, and processes
- perception and observation
- imagery and visual language
- composition and design
- critical thinking and analysis
- historical and cultural perspectives
- connections between visual arts and other subject areas
- personal and social benefits
- cooperative skills
- career opportunities
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Number: 0102040
Grade Level: 8th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level skills and creative approaches in the production and understanding of photographic imagery, and to acquire knowledge of photography as an art form. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- use of equipment, tools, and materials
- art and photography vocabulary
- media, software, processes, and techniques
- elements of art and principles of design
- formal and expressive elements
- types and functions of cameras and film
- use of light and exposure -darkroom and digital photographic processing
- presentation techniques
- critical thinking and analysis
- historical perspectives
- connections between photography and other subject areas
- personal and social benefits
- cooperative skills
- legal and ethical issues
- career opportunities
TEEN CHALLENGES
Course Number: 850002400
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to assist students in enhancing the quality of their lives. The course content allows the students to explore the following:
- development of strong positive interpersonal skills
- planning and preparing nutritious snacks and meals
- planning clothing choices
- enriching experiences with children
- exploring resource management
- developing leadership and organizational skills
BUSINESS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Course Number: 850002400
Grade Level: 6th
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a democratic society. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- political, economic, technological, and social development of the United States from the Exploration Period through The Civil Rights Movements
- time-space relationships
- impact of expansion on the development of America
- political, social, and economic conflicts and compromise
- influence of diverse groups on cultural development of the United States
- key concepts of the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents
Special Note: Developing note taking skills and higher order thinking skills through the use of primary source documents.
