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7th Grade Course Descriptions
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Fine Arts
- Electives
- Special Education
- Intervention Classes
English
English 7
(4000) Year
Students will focus on writing, reading, and language skills via direct instruction and activities. There is a heavy emphasis on writing in this class and students will write for multiple purposes. Students will read grade level literature and make text-to-world and text-to-text connections as well as focus on literary structure. In this class, students can expect to present work individually and in small groups. Critical thinking will be developed through research and analysis of literature and writing.
English 7 Honors
(4005) Year
In addition to all of the components of English 7, this class focuses on nonfiction and multi-genre writing with an emphasis on research and the writing process. The texts chosen for this class have a humanistic or multi-cultural focus. We will develop our critical thinking skills through research, discussion, and analysis.
Mathematics
Math 7
(5000) Year
This course covers the Utah core standards for seventh graders. Students will learn through differentiated instruction and blended learning with online programs.
Math 7 Honors: Honors opportunities will be given to all students in this course and students will receive the Honors designation on their transcripts if they choose to complete the honors opportunities offered throughout each term.
Grade 7 Mathematics Accelerated (Math 8)
(5010) Year
Students must qualify for the Accelerated 7th/8th Grade Math course by scouring in the 90th percentile or above on the quantitative portion of the CogAT exam. This course covers the Utah core standards for eighth graders. On this track, students can take AP Calculus in 11th grade, and AP Statistics in 12th grade.
Science
Integrated Science 7
(6000) Year
Students enter the wonderful world of Newton's laws: push and pull factors, collisions, and much more will be fully investigated. Next, students discover the mysteries of the earth's interior and how matter is cycled. Lastly, students learn about the unseen world of cells and genetic influences.
Science 7 Honors: The honors lessons will be set up in a separate Canvas module each term. As students finish the Canvas module, an honors designation will be added to their transcript. Honors opportunities are available to all students.
Social Studies
Foundation of Social studies: Utah Studies
(4500) Semester
Foundations of Social Studies/Utah Studies is the introductory course for social studies in Davis School District. Curricular content consists of key themes and concepts drawn from the social sciences of geography, history, economics, and government. This course focuses on the reading of both informational text and authentic or primary source material.
Physical Education
P.E. 7
(1020) Semester
P.E. 7 is a required class for ALL students. Students learn to develop lifetime attitudes regarding physical activity and healthy lifestyles. They will improve flexibility, strength, agility, balance, speed and endurance. They will develop skills in volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and other team sports. This class can be taken BOTH semester for students who love P.E.
Basketball 7
(1020) Semester
This class is for the ultimate basketball fan! The course is for all levels of basketball players, from novice to advanced, who want to improve their skills. Students master essential skills through a variety of advanced drills used at the college and professional levels. Students play in a variety of tournament style basketball games (1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 5:5). Students also create their own competition shooting games for the class to compete in. Both boys and girls in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades are encouraged to enroll.
FItness 7
(1020) Semester
This class is for all those who are looking for a fun class. This class will focus on various fitness activities such as yoga, circuit training, kick boxing, Zumba and step aerobics! The class will focus on the body, strengthening muscles(including the most important one - your heart!), getting toned and having fun doing it. This course is open to everyone grades 7-9.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
COLLEGE AND CAREER AWARENESS
(7050) YEAR
This is an exploratory Career and Technical Education (CTE) program which includes study in three CTE content areas: Technology and Engineering/Agriculture/ Information Technology, Business Education/ Marketing, and Family and Consumer Science/ Health Occupations. It is required in 7th grade.
CREATIVE CODING
(7743) SEMESTER
This course is designed to attract and reach a broad and diverse range of students, including those who may have never considered programming. Students learn how to code by working in a real software development environment to design, program and publish mobile apps and games. Learning to code by creating real products, students discover how to make amazing things and have an impact on their world.
EXPLORING TECH 1
(7810) SEMESTER
This course is available to 7th and 8th grade students. This is an activity-oriented class that incorporates STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) principles throughout the course. The engineering design process is taught as the students explore technologies in communications, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and power and energy. This is a great class for a student considering engineering or a technical trade as a career. There is a lab fee for this class.
Word Processing
(7552) Semester
Keyboarding skills are essential life skills for today’s students. Any students who cannot type at least 35 words per minute consistently on 3 one-minute timings should take Keyboarding Applications in the 7th or 8th grade. This semester-long class requires that students master touch operation on the computer keyboard with a primary emphasis on correct fingering by touch and good techniques. The second term of the semester class emphasizes speed and accuracy. There is a lab fee for this class.
Fine Arts
Welcome to fine arts! We are excited to help you learn and be involved in the performing arts at Millcreek. We have a rich tradition of excellence in band, choir, and orchestra. Students may even choose to take all three courses each year. You are required to take one music class in 7th grade.
MUSIC
BAND 1 Brass
(2204) Year
The following instruments are played in this class: tuba, trombone, French horn, baritone and trumpet. Students will learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts, such as major scales, basic notes, and rest values. All students participate in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Tubas, baritones and French horns are available to rent from the school. This fee is to be paid during registration in the fall. There is a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course. Summer band takes place late July - mid-August.
Band 1 Percussion
(2206) Year
Note names, note values, and rhythms are learned, using a mallet keyboard and shared drum practice pad. Two years of piano experience required. Entrance tests will be given on Friday, February 17th at 2:30 p.m. in room 106 for seven slots. This is NOT a playing test, but a written theory test. There is a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course. Students in percussion will purchase their own drumsticks and mallets for the percussion instruments during the year. Summer band will take place from late July - mid-August.
Band 1 Woodwinds
(2205) Year
Students choose from the following woodwind instruments: oboe, bassoon, clarinet and flute. Students who desire to play the saxophone begin on the clarinet, and auditions are held in January for a few students who wish to switch to saxophone and/or bass clarinet. Oboe, bassoon and bass clarinets are available to rent from the school. The rental fee is paid during registration in the fall. Students that desire to play oboe or bassoon are highly encouraged to take private lessons. Students will learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts such as major scales and basic note & rest values. All beginning students participate in the Christmas & Spring Concerts. There is a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course. Summer band takes place late July - mid-August.
Music Exploration
(2316) Semester
Music Exploration includes concepts and skills to integrate music into everyday life. Study will include explorations in creating and composition, experiments with singing, playing (chimes and ukulele), reading music notation, development of analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigations of various purposes of music. Students will be exploring musical concepts like note values, pitch, rhythm, and music history (instruments, composers, and musical time periods). In addition to investigating music’s history, culture and connection to the community, students will begin applying their skills by participating in 2 choir concerts during the semester (1 each term). There is a lab fee for this class.
Choir 1 S/A - Girls' Choir
(2301) Semester or year
Beginning choir is an introduction to music and the beginning of vocal training. In this class, students will develop their singing voice, extend their range, and become more musically literate as they participate in learning activities focused on listening, performing, creating, and analyzing choral music. Students sing music from a variety of musical styles and perform in at least two concerts per semester. This course is open to all students but intended mostly for 7th grade girls. No prior experience is required, but a music class will be required for 8th and 9th grade choir courses. There is a lab fee for this class.
Choir 1 t/b - Boys' choir
(2301) Semester or year
Beginning choir is an introduction to music and the beginning of vocal training. In this class, students will develop their singing voice, extend their range, and become more musically literate as they participate in learning activities focused on listening, performing, creating, and analyzing choral music. Students sing music from a variety of musical styles and perform in at least two concerts per semester. This course is open to all students but intended mostly for 7th grade boys. No prior experience is required, but a music class will be required for 8th and 9th grade choir courses. There is a lab fee for this class.
Orchestra 1
(2405) Year
The following instruments are played in this class: violin, viola, cello and bass. Cellos and basses are available to rent from the school. This fee should be paid during registration in the fall. Students should have had previous experience with their instruments prior to enrolling, through 6th grade orchestra or private lessons. Students with no prior experience may enroll, but will need private lessons or extra practice outside of class and extra instruction in class to catch up. This course is designed to give students the skills to perform music levels 1-2. These levels include basic musicianship skills and theory concepts. All beginning orchestra students will participate in the Fall, Christmas and Spring concerts. There is a lab fee for this class.
VISUAL ARTS
Art Foundations 1
(2101) Semester
Students will have experiences creating art using a variety of mediums. They will become more fluent with the principles and elements of art. Students will grow in their abilities to create and appreciate art. This class is required before students take advanced art classes. There is a lab fee for this class.
2-D Art
(2102) Semester
Pre-requisite - Art 1
This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on mediums such as charcoal, graphite, scratchboard, oil pastels, watercolors and more. Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 2-D Art once as a 7th, 8th, and 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class. Pre-requisite class is Art Foundations 1.
3-D ART
(2104) Semester
Pre-requisite - Art 1
This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Projects focus on creating three-dimensional works of art using a variety of mediums (i.e. ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, wire sculpture and more). Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 3D Art once as a7th, 8th, and 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class. Pre-requisite class is Art Foundations 1.
Electives
Civics
(4532) Semester
Introductory class on the basic principles of government and leadership. Students will explore the different types of government, economies, and branches of the government, political systems, and elections, as well as current local and world events. Students will be prepared for future government and citizen classes. Class will be discussion and lecture based, with guest speakers and activities.
Creative Writing
(4335) Semester
Students will have the chance to flex their creative muscle as they discover, develop, and demonstrate skills related to writing. The attention is focused on different writing strategies, while writing everything from short stories to poetry. Near the end, students will experiment with a wide variety of genres to really showcase students' own writing styles.
FILM HISTORY
(4255) SEMESTER
Spanish 1
(3110) Year
This course gives an intro to the Spanish Language and the many cultures in which Spanish is spoken. The students will participate in activities and do work in order to be at the Novice-Mid Level of Proficiency which is measured by ACTFL. By the end of the year, students will be able to use a limited number of words and phrases about basic actions and objects in Spanish. Students will also be able to understand basic questions about personal information in Spanish. Preference given to 8th graders. There is a lab fee for this class. No state college in Utah requires a world language for entrance. However, the University of Utah highly encourages students to enter the university with 2 years of a foreign language. The state sponsored Regents' Scholarship requires two years of a foreign language in grades 9-12.
Special Education
Resource
Only those students who qualify for Special Education Resource services take Resource classes. Resource classes are offered in the core areas of Language Arts and Math. Students with IEP goals for social skills, study skills, executive functioning skills, behavior skills, etc, will have these services addressed in a Resource class. Students in other areas, also known as Related Services, such as Speech, Communication, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, etc., will have these services addressed with Related Service Professionals. Both Language Arts and Math offer an applied class, teaching all the grade level standards, but with smaller class sizes and additional support in order to prepare them for a more inclusive educational setting. Enrollment in a Special Education Applied Class or the corresponding General Education class will be determined by the IEP team.
Intervention Classes
English Language Development 7
(4269) Year
This is an intervention English class for English Language Learners to provide support with reading and writing skills. Students are placed in this class by counselors.
Enriched Reading 7
(4230) Semester
This is an intervention reading class. Students will work on their comprehension skills using functional texts and novels. Students will read some works as a class as well as outside reading. There is an emphasis on nonfiction text and understanding reading strategies. Students are placed in this class by counselors.
Read 180 (2 period class)
(4225) Year
This course is designed to strengthen reading skills. READ 180 is a research-based reading intervention program designed to raise the reading levels and test scores of struggling readers. While strengthening these skills, the English core will also be addressed and taught. The class is divided into sections: whole group instruction, small group/individualized instruction, independent and modeled reading, and content based reading. Students are placed in this class by counselors.
Study Skills
(400) Semester
Students will be given this time to complete homework and study for their classes. Students are graded on class participation (working in class), planner usage, and assignment completion is ALL classes. Students are placed in this class by the counselors.
8th Grade Registration
Registration Materials
8th Grade Course Descriptions
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Health
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Fine Arts
- Electives
- Special Education
- Intervention Classes
English
English 8
(4030) Year
This is a required course which focuses on literary and informational reading, writing, speaking, and research skills, which are taught within literature-themed units.
English 8 Honors
(4035) Year
Like a traditional class, Honors English focuses on literary and informational reading, writing, speaking, and research skills, which are taught within literature-themed units. However, this course is taught with increased depth and pacing; furthermore, the text used in class is more often above grade level, and writing and research is considerably more in-depth.
Mathematics
Math 8
(5100) Year
This course covers the Utah core standards for eighth graders. Students will learn through differentiated instruction and blended learning with online programs such as Mathia and Aleks. Instruction will focus on three critical areas: 1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations 2) functions 3) analyzing 2- and 3-dimensional space and figures and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
Math 8 Honors: Honors opportunities with be given to all students in this course and students will receive the Honors designation on their transcript if they choose to complete the honors opportunities offered throughout each term.
secondary Math 1 Honors
(5205) Year
**This class is only for 8th graders who have shown proficiency in the Accelerated Math Program in 7th grade.**
This section of the required 9th grade math class is for students who earned a "“highly proficient"” rating in 8th grade math, who love math, and who plan to take calculus during their junior year. Generally, these are students who plan on a career in a math-related field such as engineering. Honors students in this course will receive differentiated instruction and be required to complete an additional unit each term to qualify for AP calculus in high school.
Science
Integrated Science 8
(6100) Year
This course investigates changes in matter and energy as observed through various science disciplines. Concepts are integrated to demonstrate that the different branches of science and technology are interdependent. Science and Engineering practices and scientific cross-cutting concepts are emphasized using a research and discovery angle and a hands-on approach to learning. Students will develop their critical thinking skills through observation and through analyzing and understanding data from the scientist’s point of view. They will be collaborating with other students to contribute to experimental investigations and other scientific processes.
Integrated Science 8 Honors
(6101) Year
Honors Science curriculum is the same as regular integrated science but with more depth and higher-level thinking. Additional reading assignments, service opportunities, and a science fair/STEM project will be required.
Social Studies
U.S. History
(4510) Year
United States History, for 8th grade, explores events and issues from the early American inhabitants through the Reconstruction and the Western Movement, emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics include, but are not limited to, indigenous people, exploration, colonization, Revolutionary War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, Reconstruction Era, and the Western Movement. Although the emphasis of this course is on the 18th and 19th centuries, additional content may be covered as time permits.
U.S. History Honors
(4514) Year
Although this course includes the same topics as U.S. History, the honors level U.S. history course is much more rigorous, with a stronger emphasis on reading, writing, and the development of research and analytical skills using primary and secondary source materials.
Physical Education
P.E. 8
(1021) Semester
This is a required class for all 8th graders. This course is designed to develop more advanced lifetime skills and attitudes regarding physical activity, wellness, and healthy lifestyles.
Basketball 8
(1021) Semester
This class is for the ultimate basketball fan! The course is for all levels of basketball players, from novice to advanced, who want to improve their skills. Students master essential skills through a variety of advanced drills used at the college and professional levels. Students play in a variety of tournament style basketball games (1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 5:5). Students also create their own competition shooting games for the class to compete in. Both boys and girls in 7th, 8th and 9th grades are encouraged to enroll.
Fitness 8
(1021) Semester
This class is for all those who are looking for a fun class. This class will focus on various fitness activities such as yoga, circuit training, kick boxing, Zumba, and step aerobics! The class will focus on the body, strengthening muscles (including the most important one – your heart!), getting toned, and having fun doing it. This course is open to everyone grades 7-9.
Health
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Creative Coding
(7743) Semester
This course is designed to attract and reach a broad and diverse range of students, including those who may have never considered programming. Students learn how to code by working in a real software development environment to design, program and publish mobile apps and games. Learning to code by creating real products, students discover how to make amazing things and have an impact on their world. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
Digital Literacy
(7537) Semester
This course is a state requirement for 8th grade. This course is an introduction to computer literacy (the ability to use computers and related technology efficiently). Students are given opportunities to use technology and develop skills that encourage creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. Students demonstrate skills by creating projects in the areas of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Digital Media, and Web Page Design. Students will also learn about the Internet and Internet Safety. This course is aligned with national and international standards and the Utah Core to prepare students across multiple levels of skills. This course is a prerequisite to move into high school computer literacy courses.
Exploring Business and Marketing
(7548) Semester
Students learn about the Stock Market and play, as a team, making trades in a simulation game that corresponds with the actual stock market. They learn about economic principles, business types, accounting and marketing, employment and budgeting. Students explore the world of business by creating a business and marketing plan for a team business. They create advertisements, business cards, logos, flyers, and packaging for their business. At the end of the term, they sell their products to other classes. Lab fee required.
Exploring Technology 1
(7810) Semester
This course in available to 7th and 8th grade students. This is an activity oriented class that incorporates STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) principles throughout the course. The engineering design process is taught as the students explore technologies in communications, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and power and energy. This is a great class for a student considering engineering or a technical trade as a career. There is a lab fee for this class. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade.**
Exploring Technology 2
(7811) Semester
This course follows Exploring Technology 1 and is available to 8th and 9th grade students. This class also incorporates STEM principles, and the engineering design process. In this class, students learn about communication through activities in screen printing and computer programming. Students learn about manufacturing through several wood working projects, and they learn about transportation through an activity in rocketry. Prerequisite is Exploring Technology 1. There is a lab fee for this class.
FCS Exploration
(7403) Semester
This Family and Consumer Science course provides individuals the opportunity to develop essential skills in various career pathways relating to nutrition, food preparation, parenting, early childhood education, interior design, apparel design and construction, fashion merchandising, consumerism, entrepreneurship, family relationships, and personal responsibility. This course is designed to strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education. There is a lab fee for this class.
Word Processing
(7575) Semester
Keyboarding skills are essential life skills for today’s students. Junior high students need to type at least 30 words per minute consistently on a two-minute timing. If they cannot do this, they should take Keyboarding 1 in the 7th or 8th grade. In this beginning, semester-long keyboarding class, the student will master touch operation on the computer keyboard. First term will focus on correct fingering by touch and good techniques. Second term will focus on speed and accuracy, as well as basic computer skills. There is a lab fee for this class.
Fine Arts
MUSIC
Band 1 Brass
(2204) Year
The following instruments are played in this class: tuba, trombone, French horn, baritone, and trumpet. Students learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts, such as major scales, basic notes, and rest values. All students participate in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Tubas, baritones, and French horns are available to rent from the school. This fee is to be paid during registration in the fall. There is also a lab fee for this class. All students are expected to participate in combined summer beginning band camp, mid-July to August. This is a full year course.
Band 1 Woodwinds
(2205) Year
Students choose from the following woodwind instruments: oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and flute. Students who desire to play the saxophone begin on a clarinet; then auditions are held in January for a few students to switch to saxophone & bass clarinet. Students learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts, such as major scales and basic note and rest values. All beginning students participate in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Oboe, bassoon, and bass clarinets are available to rent from the school. The rental fee is paid during registration in the fall. There is a lab fee for this class. All students are expected to participate in combined summer beginning band camp, mid-July to August. This is a full year course. Students who desire to play oboe or bassoon should take private lessons outside of school.
Band 1 Percussion
(2206) Year
Note names, note values, and rhythms are learned using a mallet keyboard. Two years of piano experience is required. There is a participation fee for this class and students will be required to purchase their own mallets and drumsticks. This is a full year course. All students are expected to participate in combined summer beginning band camp, mid-July to August.
Band 2 Concert Band
(2210) Year
In this course, students continue to master basic musicianship skills. Concert band students are split into two bands that combine for concerts. The students participate in four concerts during the year. All students participate in combined summer concert band camp, late July - August. There is a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course.
band 2 Jazz
(2214) Year
Auditions for Jazz Band are held in May. All students are invited to audition, but one pre-requisite is a year-long commitment to the class. In addition, students must also be enrolled in band or orchestra. A participation fee is assessed by the district each term. The student also receives a grade and arts credit for Jazz Band. This is a full year course. A jazz band shirt will need to be purchased and can be used for both 8th and 9th grade years of jazz band. The cost is under $40.
Jazz Band 1 9th grade M, W, F 7:10-7:55 a.m.
Jazz Band 2 8th grade T, TH 7:10-7:55 a.m.
Choir 1 T/B Boys' Choir
(2301) Semester or Year
This course is a mixed men's choir. In this class, students will develop their singing voice, extend their range, and become more musically literate. Students sing music from a variety of musical styles and perform in at least two concerts per semester. No prior experience is required. There is a lab fee for the class.
Choir 1 S/A Girls' Choir
(2301) SEMESTER OR YEAR
This course is a mixed women's choir. In this class, students will develop their singing voice, extend their range, and become more musically literate. Students sing music from a variety of musical styles and perform in at least two concerts per semester. No prior experience is required. There is a lab fee for the class.
Choir 2 Millcreek Chorale (Mixed Choir)
(2307) Semester or Year
Students will participate in a mixed choir setting with boys and girls They will sing in unison as well as in parts from a variety of musical styles. This class requires great work ethic and musicianship skills as they will be creating music at an Intermediate level with both boys and girls combined in a mixed choir. Students will work on reading music, rhythm study, rehearsal techniques, and various aspects of choral music. They will learn music notation, vocabulary, and basic sight singing skills. They will perform in concerts each term. All 8th/9th grade students are invited to participate in this choir. No audition is necessary to register, but teacher approval is required for students who have not taken Choir Level 1. Specify in registration if you are taking it for a semester or for the full year. There is a lab fee for the class.
Choir 3 Madrigals (Mixed Choir)
(2310) Year
Auditions for Madrigals are held in the Spring. All students are invited to audition, but one pre-requisite is a year-long commitment to the class. Students interested in joining Madrigals must have been previously enrolled in choir 1 or 2. In this auditioned mixed choir class, singers will perform more advanced choral literature. They will represent Millcreek Jr. High at district and choir activities and in public performances. Students will continue their learning of music notation, vocabulary, and sight singing skills. They will learn advanced vocal skills in the development of both the solo singing voice as well as a quality ensemble. They will learn a variety of choral music in advanced parts and will perform at several events including concerts, assemblies, solo/ensemble festivals, and the Davis District Choral Festival. Students will be responsible to purchase a choir uniform. There is also a lab fee for this class.
Orchestra 1
(2405) Year
This course is designed to give students the skills to perform music levels 1-2 including basic musicianship and theory. All Beginning Orchestra students participate in Fall, Christmas, and Spring concerts. The following instruments are played in this class: violin, viola, cello, and bass. Cellos and basses are available to rent from the school, and should be paid during registration in the fall. Students should have previous experience with their instrument prior to enrolling for Beginning Orchestra (6th grade orchestra or private lessons). Students with no prior experience may enroll, but will need private lessons or extra practice outside of class to catch up. There is a lab fee for this class.
Orchestra 2
(2406) Year
This class is a continuation of Beginning Orchestra. Students develop more advanced skills through performance of orchestral literature. Students should have completed Beginning Orchestra or should speak with the instructor to determine whether their skill level is adequate for Intermediate Orchestra. There are many performance opportunities in this class. There is a lab fee for this class.
Theater
(2316) Semester
Students in this course will study basic theater skills including understanding stage directions, developing acting techniques through vocal and physical warm-ups, improvisation, memorized scenes and monologues, vocal techniques, and audition prep. Theater history and the basics of playwriting will also be covered. The focus of this course is on musical theatre and the production process. The final assessment for this course is a mandatory performance at a musical theater review at the end of the semester. There is lab fee for this course. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
VISUAL ARTS
Art Foundations I
(2101) Semester
In this course, students experience creating art in a variety of media. They grow in their abilities to create and appreciate art as they become more fluent with the principles and elements of art. This class is required before students take other art classes. There is a lab fee for this class.
2-D Art
(2102) Semester
This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on media such as acrylics, charcoal, graphite, scratchboard, oil pastels, watercolors and more. Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 2-D Art once as an 8th grader and once as a 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class.
3-D Art
(2104) Semester
This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on creating three-dimensional works of art using a variety of media (i.e. ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, wire sculpture and more). Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 3-D Art once as an 8th grader and once as a 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class.
Electives
Civics
(4531) Semester
Introductory class on the basic principles of government and leadership. Students prepare for future government and citizen classes by exploring different types of government, economies, branches of government, political systems, elections, as well as current local and world events. The class is discussion and lecture based, with occasional guest speakers and activities.
Creative Writing
(4335) Semester
Students will have the chance to flex their creative muscle as they discover, develop, and demonstrate skills related to writing. The attention is focused on different writing strategies, while writing everything from short stories to poetry. Near the end, students will experiment with a wide variety of genres to showcase students' own writing styles. There is lab fee for this course.
Debate 1
(4385) Semester
This course is for students who want to explore debate and practice their public speaking skills. Students who participated in NAL would be strongly encouraged to take this course. Students will practice structured, extemporaneous speeches with emphasis on verbal and nonverbal delivery skills and build a foundation for effective argumentation and advocacy.
Film History
(4255) Semester
In Film History, students will explore the history of moving pictures and cinema, from the emergence of cinema to the emergence of actualities, fiction-stories, silent films, and talking pictures. This course will focus on film from the 1890s to the 1960s and will cover various genres of film, technological devices, and cinema personalities. Lessons will include documentary excerpts, short films, and clips from full-length films that are rated G, PG, or Not-rated in compliance with district policies. There will be research, presentation, and discussion components within this course. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
Spanish 1
(3110) Year
This course gives an intro to the Spanish Language and the many cultures in which Spanish is spoken. The students will participate in activities and do work in order to be at the Novice-Mid Level of Proficiency which is measured by ACTFL. Students are introduced to Spanish speaking cultures. There is a lab fee for this class. No state college in Utah requires a world language for entrance. However, the University of Utah highly encourages students to enter the university with 2 years of a foreign language. The state sponsored Regents’ Scholarship requires two years of a foreign language in grades 9 – 12.
Spanish 2
(3120) Year
The students will participate in activities and do work in order to be at the Novice-High Level of Proficiency which is measured by ACTFL. Students continue to build skills and prepare for advanced level course work. An A or B grade fulfills entrance requirements for most universities. There is a lab fee for this class.
The following courses require students to complete an application. These are available in the counseling center. (These classes MUST be listed as alternate classes.) 9th graders have preferred status for these classes. If there is a need for more students, the classes are then open to 8th graders.
Copy Assistant
(211) Semester
Students assist the office in running a copy center for teachers. They prioritize, complete, and deliver paper copies for teachers. Student application required.
Couselor Assistant
(212) Semester
Students work in the counseling center. They are required to assist the counseling center with projects and delivering student notes. Students must have good attendance and grades to be a counseling assistant. Student application required.
Library Assistant
(215) Semester
Students learn basic media skills by assisting in the day-to-day operation of the MJH media center. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. Student application required.
Office Assistant
(210) Semester
Students work in the main office, assisting the secretaries. They are required to answer incoming phone calls. Students must have good attendance and grades to be an office assistant. Student application required.
Peer Tutor - Band
(213) Semester
Students help other students by assisting them with their school-work. Peer tutors are expected to be role models, trainers, and advocates for the students they tutor. Student application, satisfactory citizenship, and counselor approval required.
Peer Tutor
(213) Semester
Students help other students who have special needs. Responsibilities may include accompanying them to general education classes such as Art and PE, working in a small group setting, or helping a student one-on-one with individual academic goals. Students who know they will be missing classes frequently due to responsibilities with extra-curricular activities, should make arrangements to not be a tutor 4th or 8th periods. Student application, satisfactory citizenship, and counselor approval required.
Teacher Assistant
(211) Semester
Students assist teachers in typing, filing, bulletin boards, tutoring, etc. Student application required.
Yearbook
(4365) Year
Yearbook class work is focused on projects that support growth in visual design and layout skills. Students design the school’s yearbook. This class is held during RAP for the full year. Student application required.
Special Education
RESOURCE
Intervention Classes
English Language Development
(4269) Year
This is an intervention English class for English Language Learners to provide support with reading and writing skills. Students are placed in this class by counselors.
Enriched Reading 8
(4230) Semester
This is an intervention reading class for students to improve their reading comprehension skills of functional, informational, and literary texts. Students read some works as a class as well as reading independently, outside of class. There is an emphasis on nonfiction text and understanding reading strategies. Students are selected for placement in this class by counselors.
Read 180
(4225) Year
This course is designed to strengthen reading skills. READ 180 is a research-based reading intervention program designed to raise the reading levels and test scores of struggling readers. While emphasizing the improvement of reading skills, the English core is also taught. The class is divided into sections: whole group instruction, small group/individualized instruction, independent and modeled reading, and content based reading. Students are selected for placement in this class by counselors.
Double Blocked Math
(5101) Year
This course provides additional support for math students. Students attend math every day, instead of every other day. They have the same math teacher daily to provide additional instruction and time to complete work. Students are selected for placement in this class by counselors.
9th Grade Registration
Registration Materials
9th Grade Course Descriptions
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Fine Arts
- Electives
- Special Education
- Intervention Classes
English
English 9
(4055) Year
This is a required course which focuses on literary and informational reading, writing, speaking/listening, language, and research skills. English 9 students develop understanding and demonstrate competency in writing and in reading a variety of informational texts and literary works, including drama and poetry.
English 9 Honors
(4060) Year
This accelerated course has an emphasis on depth, complexity, rigor, and higher-order thinking skills as students develop understanding and demonstrate competency in reading, writing, speaking/listening, language, and research skills.
Mathematics
Secondary Mathematics 1
(5200) Year
This course is the first in the high school math sequence. It covers the Utah Core Standards for ninth graders. Honors students in this course will receive differentiated instruction and be required to complete an additional unit each term to qualify for AP calculus in high school.
- Secondary Mathematics I (5200) Year
- Secondary Mathematics I Honors (5205) Year
Secondary Mathematics 2 Honors
(5305) Year
***Prerequisites: Secondary Mathematics I Honors proficiency. Secondary 2 Honors is for students who enjoy math and plan on a career in a math-related field such as engineering. The purpose of this course is to continue preparing students to take calculus during 11th grade. For this reason, this class moves at a quick and rigorous pace in order to cover the six honors units, in addition to the other Secondary 2 material.
Science
Earth Science
(6300) Year
Earth Science incorporates several disciplines to explain how the world operates around us. In Earth Science, students study astronomy, geology, oceanography, meteorology, and environmental science. Students learn skills to understand information and problem solve solutions in a world filled with ever changing data and discoveries. Students will conduct internet research on topics such as global warming, water shortages, earthquakes, ozone depletion, and natural disasters which are pertinent to the world in which they live.
Biology
(6200) Year
Biology is designed to help us understand and appreciate the human body and the living world around us. Biology follows a 10th grade curriculum and is a challenge for the 9th grade student. Topics of study include cells, genetics, evolution, body systems, and how living organisms interact with other organisms and their environment. Learning will focus on inquiry, labs, demonstrations, research, and discussion. Space is limited for this class. It is recommended students have A’s and B’s in math and science, end of level test scores of 3 or 4 and enrolled in Secondary Math 1 Honors.
Social Studies
World Geography
(4520) Year
This course helps students better understand their world by the study of physical and human characteristics of the Earth’s people, places, and environments. While contrasting themes and regions of the world, students will develop geographic thinking skills in order to answer the “why of where.” Students will examine the interactions, interconnections, and implications of forces shaping our world today.
AP Human Geography
(4590) Year
This is a college level course and is for the accelerated, motivated student to introduce the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, interactions, and alteration of Earth’s surface. It requires additional reading, writing and study time. Students are expected to prepare for and take the AP Human Geography test in May, potentially earning them college credit.
Physical Education
Fit for Life
(1030) Semester
Fit for Life is a required P.E. class for high school graduation. This course helps each student adopt a lifestyle that will achieve physical fitness. Students will identify and understand all of the components of fitness, such as cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, endurance, weight control, nutrition, and stress management. Emphasis will be on aerobic conditioning and fitness testing. This course will also entail participating in various team sports.
Basketball 9
(1022) Semester
This class is for the ultimate basketball fan! The course is for all levels of basketball players, from novice to advanced, who want to improve their skills. Students master essential skills through a variety of advanced drills used at the college and professional levels. Students play in a variety of tournament style basketball games (1:1, 2:2, 3:3, 5:5). Students also create their own competition shooting games for the class to compete in. Both boys and girls in 7th, 8th and 9th grades are encouraged to enroll.
Fitness 9
(1022) Semester
This class is for all those who are looking for a fun class. This class will focus on various fitness activities such as yoga, circuit training, kick boxing, Zumba, and step aerobics! The class will focus on the body, strengthening muscles (including the most important one – your heart!), getting toned, and having fun doing it. This course is open to everyone grades 7-9.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Engineering Principles 1 & 2
1 (7815)/2 (7816) Year
The curriculum for this class is rigorous and includes advanced math and science concepts. Students will be expected to do regular homework assignments. This course may also be taken to fulfill a third science credit requirement. (Third science means that the other science classes must be foundation science classes. For Example: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics). Engineering Principles is a project and experience-based course designed to introduce students to the various fields of engineering. Students will gain an understanding of what engineers do and how their courses in high school are important preparation for entering the field of engineering. Students will be introduced to the engineering design cycle, as well as each of the seven fields of engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Materials, and Mechanical). Within each field of study students will explore career opportunities, how the field of engineering affects and benefits daily life, and complete projects/activities that will solidify the students understanding of the field, as well as the underlying math and science involved. Emphasis is placed on the need for engineers to have good written and oral communication skills. There is a class lab fee.
- If students take Engineering Principles 1 and 2 for the full year, they can earn 1.0 science credit. This class could be taken in place of Earth Science.
- This class can also be taken for Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit. This class can be taken for one semester or a full year depending on their graduation credit needs. Students may earn 0.5 (semester) or 1.0 (year) CTE credit.
- This is not a pre-requisite class for other engineering classes taught in the high school. However, it is a great opportunity for students to explore the engineering field by taking this introductory course.
Engineering Principles 2
See the description above. Prerequisite: Engineering Principles 1.
Exploring Business & Marketing
(7548) Semester
Students learn about the Stock Market and play, as a team, making trades in a simulation game that corresponds with the actual stock market. They learn about economic principles, business types, accounting and marketing, employment and budgeting. Students explore the world of business by creating a business and marketing plan for a team business. They create advertisements, business cards, logos, flyers, and packaging for their business. At the end of the term, they sell their products to other classes. Lab fee required.
Exploring Computer Science
(7760) Semester
Exploring Computer Science is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. This course is not a programming class, but is a class designed to develop critical thinking and problem solving. Activities are varied, including exposure to computer components (computer teardown/rebuild), Web 2.0 applications, artificial intelligence (bots), spanning trees, and Scratch. The goal of Exploring Computer science is to develop in students the computational thinking practices, problem solving, and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. This course satisfies the Digital Studies high school graduation requirement.
Exploring Technology 2
(7810) Semester
This course follows Exploring Technology 1 and is taught second semester. This class also incorporates STEM principles, and the engineering design process. In this class students learn about communication through activities in screen printing, computer programming and video production. Students learn about manufacturing through several wood working projects, and they learn about transportation through an activity in rocketry. Prerequisite is Exploring Technology 1. There is a lab fee for this class.
Food and Nutrition
(7460) Semester
This exciting course is designed for students who are interested in understanding the principles of nutrition and ways the body uses food. Attention is given to the selection and preparation of food as well as personal health and well-being. Lab work offers students hands-on experience in food safety, and in the preparation of a variety of recipes and techniques. Learning is enhanced through an optional activity i.e. testing manners at an exclusive restaurant. This course strengthens comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. There is a lab fee for this class.
Manufacturing Tech Pinterst to Projects
(7825) Semester
This is a hands-on, activity-based course that introduces students to the research, design, documentation, and production of various types of projects found on Pinterest. The course exposes students to various manufacturing processes in wood, plastic, metals, and other raw materials. There is a lab fee for this class. This course may require additional project fees.
Photography
(7696) Semester
Students learn the basics of communication technology with a heavy emphasis on digital photography. The class includes engineering design, solid modeling, film and digital photography, photo editing using Photoshop, animation, video production, and graphic design. There is a lab fee for this class.
sewing construction & textiles 1
(7433) Semester
This course introduces students to basic apparel design and construction skills. These skills prepare students for the exciting global apparel industry and entrepreneurial opportunities. Students sew apparel and accessory projects like back sacks, quilts, wallets, aprons, and projects of their own choice. This course strengthens comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. There is a lab fee for this class.
Fine Arts
MUSIC
Band 1 Brass
(2204) Year
The following instruments are played in this class: tuba, trombone, French horn, baritone & trumpet. Students learn basic musicianship skills and theory concepts, such as major scales, basic notes, and rest values. All students participate in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Tubas, baritones & French horns are available to rent from the school for a fee. This fee is to be paid during registration in the fall. All students participate in Summer Band from late July - mid August. There is also a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course.
Band 1 Flute/Oboe/Clarinet
(2205) Year
Students choose from the following woodwind instruments: oboe, bassoon, clarinet & flute. Students who desire to play the saxophone begin on a clarinet; then auditions are held in January for a few to switch to saxophone & bass clarinet. Students learn basic musicianship skills & theory concepts such as major scales and basic note & rest values. All beginning students participate in the Christmas & Spring Concerts. Oboe, bassoon & bass clarinets are available to rent from the school. The rental fee is paid during registration in the fall. There is a lab fee for this class.
Band 2 Concert
(2210) Year
In this course, students continue to master basic musicianship skills. Concert band students are split into two bands that combine for concerts. The students participate in four concerts during the year. All students participate in Summer Band from late July - mid August. There is a lab fee for this class. This is a full year course.
Band 3 Symphonic
(2220) Year
Students work on advanced rhythm skills and develop quality ensemble skills. This is the top band at MJH. There are many performances throughout the year which provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents & abilities. All students participate in Summer Band from mid-July to mid-August. There is a lab class fee for this class. This is a full year course. Students in the group represent the school at all district and state band events. Students will purchase their concert black uniforms the first week of the new year (approx. $60).
Band 3 Jazz
(2225) Year
Auditions for Jazz Band are held in May. All students are invited to audition, but one pre-requisite is a year-long commitment to the class. In addition, students must also be enrolled in band or orchestra. A participation fee is assessed by the district each term. The student also receives a grade and fine arts credit for Jazz Band.
Jazz Band 1 M, W, F 7:10-7:55 a.m.
Jazz Band 2 T, TH 7:10-7:55 a.m.
Choir 2 Millcreek Chorale (Mixed Choir)
(2307) Semester or year
Students will participate in singing choral music every class day. They will sing in unison as well as in parts from a variety of musical styles. This class requires great work ethic and musicianship skills as they will be creating music at an Intermediate level with both boys and girls combined in a mixed choir. Students will work on reading music, rhythm study, rehearsal techniques, and various aspects of choral music. They will learn music notation, vocabulary, and basic sight singing skills. They will perform in concerts each term. All 8th/9th grade students are invited to participate in this choir. No audition is necessary to register, but teacher approval is required for students who have not taken Choir Level 1. Specify in registration if you are taking it for a semester or for the full year. There is a lab fee for the class.
Choir 3 Madrigals (Mixed Choir)
(2310) Year
Auditions for Madrigals are held in the Spring. All students are invited to audition, but one pre-requisite is a year-long commitment to the class. Students interested in joining Madrigals must have been previously enrolled in choir 1 or 2. In this auditioned mixed choir class, singers will perform more advanced choral literature. They will represent Millcreek Jr. High at district and choir activities and in public performances. Students will continue their learning of music notation, vocabulary, and sight singing skills. They will learn advanced vocal skills in the development of both the solo singing voice as well as a quality ensemble. They will learn a variety of choral music in advanced parts and will perform at several events including concerts, assemblies, solo/ensemble festivals, and the Davis District Choral Festival. Students will be responsible to purchase a choir uniform. There is also a lab fee for this class.
Orchestra 1
(2405) Year
This course is designed to give students the skills to perform music levels 1-2 including basic musicianship and theory. All Beginning Orchestra students participate in Fall, Christmas, and Spring concerts. The following instruments are played in this class: violin, viola, cello, and bass. Cellos and basses are available to rent from the school for $95.00. This fee should be paid during registration in the fall. Students should have previous experience with their instrument prior to enrolling for Beginning Orchestra (6th grade orchestra or private lessons). Students with no prior experience may enroll, but will need private lessons or extra practice outside of class to catch up. There is a lab class fee for this class.
Orchestra 2
(2406) Year
This class is designed as a continuation of Beginning Orchestra. Students will develop more advanced skills through performance of orchestral literature. Students should have completed Beginning Orchestra or should speak with the instructor to see what skill level is adequate for Concert Orchestra. There will be many performance opportunities in this class. There is a lab fee for this class.
Theater
(2316) Semester
Students in this course will study basic theater skills including understanding stage directions, developing acting techniques through vocal and physical warm-ups, improvisation, memorized scenes and monologues, vocal techniques, and audition prep. Theater history and the basics of playwriting will also be covered. The main focus of this course is on musical theatre and the production process. The final assessment for this course is a mandatory performance at a musical theater review at the end of the semester. There is lab fee for this course. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
VISUAL ARTS
Art Foundations 1
(2101) Semester
Students will have experiences creating art in a variety of media. They will become more fluent with the principles and elements of art. Students will grow in their abilities to create and appreciate art. This class is required before students take other art classes. There is a lab fee for this class.
2-D Art
(2105) Semester
This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on media such as charcoal, graphite, scratchboard, oil pastels, watercolors and more. Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 2-D Art as an 8th grader and again as a 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class.
3-D Design 1
(2118) Semester
This course builds on the concepts taught in Art Foundations. Art projects focus on creating three-dimensional works of art using a variety of media such as sculptures, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, wire sculpture and more. Each year this semester-long course is taught, the projects are different. This enables students to take 3-D Art as an 8th grader and again as a 9th grader, if they wish. There is a lab fee for this class.
Advanced Art foundations 2 (Honors art)
(2106) Semester
This course is designed for students to build a portfolio of their own artwork and individual style. Exercises will include both 2-D and 3-D projects such as figure drawing and figurative sculpture, drawing techniques to further the student’s personal drawing style, illustrations, art critique sessions to expose students to vocabulary used in college art courses, and more. Prerequisites to this course are successful completion of a 2-D or 3-D Art course with a citizenship grade of an “H” (for “Honors). There is a lab fee for this class.
Electives
Creative Writing
(4335) Semester
This course allows students to flex their creative muscles as they discover, develop, and demonstrate skills related to writing. The attention is focused on different writing strategies, while writing everything from short stories to poetry. Near the end, students will experiment with a wide variety of genres to showcase students' own writing styles. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
Debate 1
(4385) Semester
This course is for students who want to explore debate and practice their public speaking skills. Students who participated in NAL would be strongly encouraged to take this course. Students will practice structured, extemporaneous speeches with emphasis on verbal and nonverbal delivery skills and build a foundation for effective argumentation and advocacy. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
Film History
(4255) Semester
Students will explore the history of moving pictures and cinema from the emergence of cinema to the immergence of actualities, fiction-stories, silent films, and talking pictures. This course will focus on film from the 1890s to the 1960s and will cover various genres of film, technological devices, and cinema personalities. Lessons will include documentary excerpts, short films, and clips from full-length films that are rated G, PG, or Not rated in compliance with district policies. There will be research, presentation, and discussion components within this course. **This class can only be taken ONE time in 7th, 8th or 9th grade**
Released Time (Seminary)
(850) Year
Students are released for a course taught by teachers employed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Spanish 1
(3110) Year
This course introduces the Spanish language and the many cultures in which Spanish is spoken. The students will participate in activities and do work in order to be at the Novice-Mid Level of Proficiency, which is measured by ACTFL. There is a lab fee for this class.
Spanish 2
(3120) Year
The students will participate in activities and do work in order to be at the Novice-High Level of Proficiency which is measured by ACTFL. There is a lab fee for this class.
Spanish 3
(3130) Year
The students will participate in activities and do work in order to be at the Intermediate-Low Level of Proficiency which is measured by ACTFL. There is a lab fee for this class.
The following courses require students to complete an application. These are available in the counseling center. (These classes MUST be listed as alternate classes.) 9th graders have preferred status for these classes. If there is a need for more students, the classes are then open to 8th graders.
Copy Assistant
(211) Semester
Students assist the office in running a copy center for teachers. They prioritize, complete, and deliver paper copies for teachers. Student application required.
Counselor Assistant
(212) Semester
Students work in the counseling center. They are required to assist the counseling center with projects and delivering student notes. Students must have good attendance and grades to be a counseling assistant. Student application required.
Library Assistant
(215) Semester
Students learn basic media skills by assisting in the day-to-day operation of the MJH media center. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. Student application required.
Office Assistant
(2212) Semester
Students work in the main office, assisting the secretaries. They are required to answer incoming phone calls. Students must have good attendance and grades to be an office assistant. There is limited enrollment. Students are selected through an application process, and an interview.
Peer Tutor - Band
(213) Semester
Students help other students by assisting them with their instruments. Peer tutors are expected to be role models, trainers, and advocates for the students they tutor. Student application, satisfactory citizenship, and counselor approval required.
Peer Tutor
(213) Semester
Students help other students who have special needs. Responsibilities may include accompanying them to general education classes such as art and PE, working in a small group setting, or helping a student one-on-one with individual academic goals. Students who know they will be missing classes frequently due to responsibilities with extra-curricular activities, should make arrangements to not be a tutor 4th or 8th periods. Student application, satisfactory citizenship, and counselor approval required.
Teacher Assistant
(211) Semester
Students assist teachers in typing, filing, bulletin boards, tutoring, etc. Student application required.
Yearbook
(4365) Year
Yearbook class work is focused on projects that support growth in visual design and layout skills. Students design the school’s yearbook. This class is held during RAP for the full year. Students must be able to stay afterschool when needed. Student application required.
Special Education
Resource
Only those students who qualify for Special Education Resource services take Resource classes. Resource classes are offered in the core areas of Language Arts and Math. Students with IEP goals for social skills, study skills, executive functioning skills, behavior skills, etc., will have these services addressed in a Resource class. Students in other areas, also known as Related Services, such as Speech, Communication, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, etc., will have these services addressed with Related Service Professionals. Both Language Arts and Math offer an applied class, teaching all the grade level standards, but with smaller class sizes and additional support in order to prepare them for a more inclusive educational setting. Enrollment in a Special Education Applied Class or the corresponding General Education class will be determined by the IEP team.
Intervention Classes
English language Development
(4269) Year
This is an intervention English class for English Language Learners to provide support with reading and writing skills. Students are placed in this class by counselors.
Enriched Reading 9
(4235) Semester
This is an intervention reading class for students to improve their reading comprehension skills of functional, informational, and literary texts. Students read some works as a class as well as reading independently, outside of class. There is an emphasis on nonfiction text and understanding reading strategies. Students are selected for placement in this class by counselors.
Read 180
(4215) Year
This course is designed to strengthen reading skills. READ 180 is a research-based reading intervention program designed to raise the reading levels and test scores of struggling readers. While emphasizing the improvement of reading skills, the English core is also taught. The class is divided into sections: whole group instruction, small group/individualized instruction, independent and modeled reading, and content based reading. Students are selected for placement in this class by the counselors.
Double Blocked Math
(5201) Year
This course provides additional support for math students. Students attend math every day, instead of every other day. They have the same math teacher daily to provide additional instruction and time to complete work. Students are selected for placement in this class by counselors.
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