Course Descriptions

Using the tools, tricks and techniques of professional artists, you will create people and objects that leap off the page. You will start with your sketchbook, and put down your ideas and impressions. You will develop those ideas by using lines, colors, composition and perspective. You will finish with a collection of original artwork that tells the story your way.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. Learn beginning grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency. Explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises. This course provides middle school elective credit and is not eligible for high school transcripts.

Do you ever wonder how your favorite websites and games are made? This course will inspire you to build your own! You will learn about the technology you use in your day-to-day life. Get an introduction to the basics of computer science and discover how to create and build your very own website using HTML. You will also use the programming language Python to create and problem solve actual computer programs. This course provides middle school elective credit.

Your path to lifelong fitness starts here. You'll set a variety of goals that will guide you toward leading a healthy lifestyle. During your journey, you'll perform daily physical activity, design a personal fitness plan that suits your interests, and keep track of your fitness progress. You'll monitor your exercise and nutrition using a personalized wellness plan.

Independent study is an opportunity for students to explore a specific research topic, hobby, or interest in an independent manner. Students will be required to select their area of interest, develop a learning plan, and develop a product (video, model, research paper, business model, performance, etc.) that demonstrates the learning that has occurred due to the study or practice of this particular area. This class will be graded as satisfactory (passing grade) or unsatisfactory (non-passing grade).

Using a special online library of software, you will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. You will also learn business skills to prepare for your future career. This course provides middle school elective credit.

Creative Writing Elective Grade 8 is a half-year elective course which explores children’s short stories, poetry, and other works of fiction and non-fiction. Through the study of literary works, the student will have multiple opportunities to practice the process of writing. Writing assignments are age appropriate for middle school students.

Journalism is an 8th grade half-year elective course that includes newspaper study, newspaper production, news information gathering, proofreading, and journalistic writing.

A one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications.

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of Spanish-speaking culture.

Introduction to the Latin language and Roman world including influence on cultures of the Western world; basic vocabulary including pronunciation and spelling; translation with emphasis on reading, grammar, and the Roman culture.

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of Chinese-speaking cultures.

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of German-speaking cultures.

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of French-speaking cultures.