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English/Language Arts |
I. Composition Skill Development - Various/Variable Writing Tasks - Expository, Creative II. Grammar Skills - Comprehensive Parts of Speech Review, Supplementary Units focused on specific usage, Complements, Agreement, Pronoun Usage, Verb Usage, III. Comprehensive Spelling Skills Review IV. Mini-units focused on review of selected Punctuation Skills V. Application of elements of grammar study to specific composition activities VI. Literature - Novels, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Discussion that concentrates on thematic issues and the understanding of literary terminology and its connection to the appreciation of literature in general. |
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Math |
General Math Number patterns and order of operations, Solving basic algebraic expressions, Number properties, Graphs, data, and statistics, Number theory, Fractions, percents, decimals, and probability, Geometry concepts - points, lines, space, triangles, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, area and volume. Algebra Order of operations, Translating expressions, Distributive property, Methods of solving equations, Operations with polynomials, Factoring polynomials, Operations using algebraic fractions, percents, Scientific notation, Introduction to functions, Slopes and linear equations, Direct and inverse variation, Solving linear systems, Simplifying Radicals
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Science |
Earth Science – Geology (Mineralogy, Petrology, Plate Tectonics, Seismology, Volcanology, Agronomy, Energy Resources, GPS and GIS), Oceanography – (Explore the ocean and the movement of ocean water.), Meteorology – (The atmosphere, understanding weather and climate.), Astronomy – (Space, planets, and stars.), Introduction to Matter – (Properties of matter, states of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures, intro to atoms, Atomic Theory, Periodic Table) |
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Social Studies |
American Independence, American Revolution, Constitution, Louisiana Purchase, War 1812, Jackson Era, Western Expansion, Mexican War, Reform Movement, Civil War, Reconstruction |
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Life Skills |
One Semester Course - Etiquette for Teens, Color and Design, Sewing Machine project, Foods and Nutrition, Food Safety, Human Development |
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Foreign Language |
One Semester of Spanish or German is offered. Topics covered include description, numbers, clothing, sports, school, time, dates, family, body parts, pronouns, present tense verbs, adjective endings and the "to like" constructions. Cultural units that focus on the target countries include holidays, the school system, young people, homes and customs, as well as the German and Hispanic presence and influence in the United States. |
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Wellness |
Health Units: First Aid, Mental Health, FITT Performance, Relationships/STDS, DARE Gym Units: Fast pitch/Flag Football, Fitness Info. Fitness Testing, Recreational Games, Team Handball/Weight Training, Golf/Archery, Volleyball, Jitterbug/Bowling, Frisbee Golf, Bike |
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Visual Arts |
Art folder, Elements and Principles, Expressionism/Munch - oil pastel landscape, Realism - charcoal still life, Cubism/Picasso collage, Pop art/Warhol - self portrait, Op art/Riley - Op art project, Individual study of an artist, Artist of the Week |
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General Music |
Study of basic theory
continued; Contemporary music and composers; Guitars, both chords and single
note melodies; “The Sound of Music” (this is an interdisciplinary unit tie-in
with 8th rade core on Nazi Germany/WWII)/musical;
Listening Journals to experience music of various genres and culture. |
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Special Education |
Special Education
teachers determine the curriculum for classes primarily from IEP goals and
objectives. The State content standards, in which the |
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Guidance |
Decision Making, Identity and Self-Concept, Career Path Planning |
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Band |
The students in band work on general
tone production, technique, rhythms, scales, range, theory, posture,
expression and etiquette. |
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Orchestra |
String orchestra is offered to study classical music history, and string performance. Students are instructed to develop good pitch sense, bowing techniques and a variety of scales and etudes. Performances include major concerts and festival participation. |
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Chorus |
Reinforce/Extend study of: Vocal/Sound production, Singing in a different language or style, Theory, Elements of music - melody, harmony, rhythm, tone, color, and form. |
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Keyboarding/Computer |
The student will: Reinforce keyboarding skills via daily assignments with warm-ups. Achieve a 35 wpm speed for typing. Produce various reports including unbound and bound reports with references and bibliography. Learn to use headers/footers, page numbers, inserted dates, and hanging indent in reports. Learn symbols and borders. Learn more about the drawing toolbar. Explore basic Excel spreadsheets, tables and charts with simple formulas through a variety of integrated curriculum projects. Create business letters with letterhead. |