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Spring View Middle School

Elective Courses

Possible electives available at Spring View Middle School are:
 
  • Art I (one semester)
  • Art 2 (one semester)
  • Choir (one semester)
  • Concert Band (year long)
  • Exploratory Spanish (one semester)
  • Jazz Band (year long)
  • Media Arts (one Semester)
  • Family and Consumer Science (formerly known as Home Economics) (one semester)
  • Peer Mentor (semester long)
  • Spanish I (8th Grade only--year long)
  • String Orchestra (year long)
  • Symphonic Band (year long)
  • Other possible electives may be assigned to support students in their academics or offer students opportunities for service within the school day.
ART i 

ART i 

This is a studio art class with an emphasis on drawing and painting. Students will study and explore the Elements of Art through project based learning in the way of  the creation of artworks. In addition to drawing and painting, students will explore other art processes such as: foam block printing, sculpture with varying media, critiquing and writing about their own art. 
 

ART 2

 
Art 2 has a prerequisite of having completed and passed Art 1. Art 2 is a studio class in which students will continue to demonstrate their understanding of the elements of art through project based learning. Students will also be introduced to the principles of design and how these impact their artworks. This class includes painting, drawing, lino block printing, sculpture with varying media, critiquing and writing about their own art. 
CHOIR

CHOIR

This course is designed for all middle school students who like to sing!  The class will develop the skills necessary for ensemble singing of music appropriate for middle school voices and in reading music notation.  This group will have multiple required performances during the year.  No prior singing experience is necessary.  This course is one semester.
CONCERT BAND

CONCERT BAND

This course is designed for the beginning to intermediate middle school band student with 0-2 years experience. Instruments offered include flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion (drums).  This class will develop musicianship skills through the study of chosen literature in all genres of music and will have multiple required performances during the year.  This is a year long course!
EXploratory spanish

EXploratory spanish

 
Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade

Prerequisite: None

This is an entry-level course.  Students will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar.  Students will learn to use conversational Spanish through classroom activities that include paired and group work, games, videos, mini-presentations, and projects. This class will flow easily into Spanish 1 so students electing to continue with Spanish 1 in 8th grade or high school will benefit from this introductory class. 
family and consumer science (FACS)
 

family and consumer science (FACS)
 

 
The main goal of our Family and Consumer Science (FACS) class is to introduce the student to a variety of basic life skills that promote independence.  Students will explore the basics of cooking that includes a focus on safety and sanitation, measuring, basic culinary skills and following recipe directions. Students will also learn hand sewing techniques, and basic machine sewing. This is a one semester class for both 7th and 8th grade students. 
media arts

media arts

Media Arts is a course where you’ll get a chance to explore graphic design, video editing, and digital production. This is a hands-on class designed to introduce you to the basic concepts and tools used to create various forms of media. Using design principles such as layout, color psychology, typography, and composition, you’ll learn to create posters, logos, and other forms of digital artwork. You’ll practice cutting clips, adding transitions, and incorporating music and sound as you learn fundamental video editing skills. Through interviews, commercials, and short stories, you’ll learn to create your own video from start to finish.
Jazz Band

Jazz Band

This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced middle school band student with 2-3 years experience.  Instruments offered include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, piano and drums.  This class will develop musicianship skills through the study of jazz music and will have MANY required performances during the year.  You must complete an audition to be eligible. This is a year long course!
Peer Mentor

Peer Mentor

As a Peer Mentor, students will work side by side with a peer with disabilities to assist them during class time in core academics, PE or elective classes. Together, students participate in social and educational activities, expand social skills and create positive connections around campus. The class helps to overcome barriers to social inclusion, reduces stereotypes, fears, misunderstandings, and establishes friendships and larger social networks for all participants.
SPANISH I

SPANISH I

Grade Level: 8th Grade Only
 
Prerequisite:  GPA of 3.0 or higher in 7th grade
                        Current 8th-grade student
 
Spanish 1 is a year-long course designed to provide students with opportunities to study basic vocabulary, learn basic verb conjugations, and ask/answer basic questions. Along with developing a stronger cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking cultures, students will be provided daily practice in the four core areas of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Classroom activities could include individual, paired, and group activities, skits, role plays, games, videos, projects, daily warm-ups, textbook exercises, and assessments (written and/or oral).  
 
A minimum of 25% of classroom instruction will be given in the target language.
 
NOTE: Students who take Spanish 1 and earn a passing grade of C or better will earn credit for the course which will allow them to take Spanish 2 in 9th grade.
STRING ORCHESTRA

STRING ORCHESTRA

This course is open to all violin, viola, cello, and bass students with 0-3 years experience. This class will develop musicianship skills through the study of chosen literature in all genres of music and will have multiple required performances during the year.  This is a year long course!
SYMPHONIC BAND

SYMPHONIC BAND

This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced middle school band student with 2-3 years experience.  Instruments offered include flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion (drums).  This class will develop musicianship skills through the study of chosen literature in all genres of music and will have multiple required performances during the year.  You must take Concert Band as a prerequisite for this course or complete an audition. This is a year long course!
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