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Spring View Middle School

A California PBIS Coalition Gold School
5040 Fifth St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
Phone: (916) 624-3381
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Elective Courses
 
Possible electives available at Spring View Middle School are:
 
  • Art (one semester)
  • Intro to Music (one semester)
  • Concert Band (year long)
  • Symphonic Band (year long)
  • String Orchestra (year long)
  • Jazz Band (year long)
  • Choir (year long)
  • Exploratory Spanish (one semester)
  • Spanish I (8th Grade only--year long)
  • Family and Consumer Science (formerly known as Home Economics) (one semester)
  • Other possible electives may be assigned to support students in their academics or offer students opportunities for service within the school day.
 
 
Here is an introductory video about our music program.
 
 
ART  

ART  

 
This course offers students an introduction and foundation for basic art skills and concepts. Students will experience a variety of media, including digital media, acrylic paint, drawing pencil, and colored pencil. Concepts such as composition, color theory, drawing and shading techniques, and the elements of art and the principles of design are explored. A $20 contribution / donation is requested to assist in the cost of art supplies and materials. 
Intro to Music

Intro to Music

Introduction to Music is an entry-level course designed to expose 7-8th grade students to music.  In this course students will learn how to read and write musical notation, explore various genres of music, learn about the history of famous musicians and composers, and learn basic drumming techniques. No previous musical experience is required and this is not a performance based course.  This class is one semester long.
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!
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!
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!
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!
 
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 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. 
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.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

This introductory course aims to enrich students’ lives through a variety of project-based learning experiences.  It acquaints students with the career pathways connected to Clothing and Textiles, as well as Foods and Nutrition. In-class learning activities allow students to develop life-enriching skills, while showcasing their creativity and individuality. Our curriculum also provides a basis to pursue culinary courses in high school.  Students will use classroom sewing equipment to design and construct their own unique products. During their study of food science and nutrition, students will prepare and taste test an assortment of foods.  Students are requested to provide their own sewing supplies as well as a $20.00 donation toward consumable lab materials.