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MINI Courses
Full year course that allows students to rotate through and experience 4 of the 5 courses listed below.
Each “mini” course is 9 weeks in length.
Full year course that allows students to rotate through and experience 4 of the 5 courses listed below.
Each “mini” course is 9 weeks in length.
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INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
9 weeks This course is an introduction to Family and Consumer Science. This class introduces kitchen safety, sanitation, understanding recipes, and basic cooking methods. Other areas of study may include childcare, career introductions, hand-sewing techniques and cooperative learning. S.T.E.M.9 weeks
This course introduces students to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences in a project-based environment and connects these experiences to the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards for mathematics. Topics include the use of computers in mathematical problem solving, technical writing and drawing, applications of fluid power, coordinate geometry, data analysis and statistics. 
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
9 weeks This course focuses on establishing basic skills in graphic communication, construction, communication using problem solving, life management, and academic skills. 
ART
9 weeks This course is a study of various media and techniques used in art today. Two-dimensional art is taught with an emphasis on creativity and an understanding of processes. Students may enter their artwork in the school's spring exhibit. |
COMPUTERS
9 weeks
This course focuses on establishing basic computer skills. Computer terminology and keyboarding skills are stressed. Also included are units on word processing, drawing, painting, and hypermedia. This is a hands-on class where students are involved in entering and editing data, saving, and printing their work.
9 weeks
This course focuses on establishing basic computer skills. Computer terminology and keyboarding skills are stressed. Also included are units on word processing, drawing, painting, and hypermedia. This is a hands-on class where students are involved in entering and editing data, saving, and printing their work.
Fine Arts
DRAMA I
1 year
This course is an introductory study of various aspects of theatre. Major topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing, improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics.
1 year
This course is an introductory study of various aspects of theatre. Major topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing, improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics.
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MUSIC
All music performance courses have attendance requirements for performance events. |
BAND 7
1 year
Prerequisite: Previous band experience
This course is a study of basic fundamental technical development and large ensemble performance. The major
topics covered in this class will be Band Method II and traditional and contemporary band music. Other features of
this course are participation in school assembly programs and evening concerts. This is for seventh grade students
who have played their band instruments for more than one year.
1 year
Prerequisite: Previous band experience
This course is a study of basic fundamental technical development and large ensemble performance. The major
topics covered in this class will be Band Method II and traditional and contemporary band music. Other features of
this course are participation in school assembly programs and evening concerts. This is for seventh grade students
who have played their band instruments for more than one year.
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CHOIR 7
1 year This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music fundamentals: sight-reading skills with emphasis on solfége, good intonation, sound production, and performance skills. The intent of this course is to encourage and achieve competency in areas of unison to three-part choral singing. The chorus also serves as a school representative at various community, district and statewide events. |
BOYS CHOIR
1 year This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music fundamentals: sight-reading skills with emphasis on solfége, good intonation, sound production, and performance skills. The intent of this course is to achieve competency in areas of unison to three-part singing. Special attention is given to understanding and development of the boys' changing voices. The chorus also serves as a school representative at various community, district and statewide events. |
ORCHESTRA 7
1 year
Prerequisite: Previous string experience
This string ensemble covers fundamental and intermediate orchestra skills including tuning, vibrato, scales, third
and second positions. Concerts will include classical, fiddling, and pop music.
1 year
Prerequisite: Previous string experience
This string ensemble covers fundamental and intermediate orchestra skills including tuning, vibrato, scales, third
and second positions. Concerts will include classical, fiddling, and pop music.