Grade 8 Electives

Art 2D 

with Ms. Hanks

This course focuses on two-dimensional artwork.

Studio production will explore a variety of two-dimensional mediums and techniques:

• self portrait caricatures,

• prisma color fruit,

• and creative color wheels.

Students will explore

• art history,

• critical thinking,

• color theory,

• cultural connections,

• elements/principles of design,

• and identity.

Students will use the design cycle to complete projects, & develop problem-solving skills.

Art 3D 

with Ms. Hanks

This course focuses on three-dimensional artwork.

Studio production will explore a variety of three-dimensional mediums and techniques such as:

• role masks,

• pop-art desserts,

• and 3D landscapes.

Students will explore

• art history,

• critical thinking,

• color theory,

• cultural connections,

• elements/principles of design,

• and identity.

Students will

• use the design cycle to complete projects, and

• develop problem-solving skills.

Choir

with Mr. Kubichek

Choir is open to any student. No experience is necessary.

We will

• sing a wide variety of musical styles of choral music

• work on listening skills and performance.

• be introduced to sight singing

• continue our understanding of music theory/composition and

• work on proper vocal production

• work on singing as both individuals and as a full ensemble to develop as musicians and perform in concerts.

Students are required to participate in all school rehearsals and concerts.

Drama 

with Ms. Anderson

This class builds on prior dramatic skills and will focus on

• characterization,

• plot, and

• setting in a variety of improvised and scripted scenes. 

Students will engage in theatrical games and exercises to further develop theatrical skills on stage.

Students will work on

• memorizing lines,

• blocking and

• arranging of theatrical scenes, and e

• explore the behind the scenes elements of technical theatre.

Family and Consumer Science

with Ms. Burdick

Creative talents will be developed in grade 7 Family and Consumer Science (FACS).

Students will integrate a variety of curricular areas such as

• math,

• science,

• language arts, and

• art,

  and through the use of the

• design cycle,

• labs, and

• technology.

Students will

• learn about nutrition and important healthy food choices,

• prepare many foods in a variety of ways.

• explore hand and machine sewing

Knowledge of

• interior design,

• budgeting, childcare,

• and personal development will also be expanded.

All course activities will emphasize safety and teamwork in an interactive environment.

Multi Media

with Mr. Kubichek

Students will explore all the different types of media in our modern society. They will learn how to be discerning consumers of media.

A final project will have students create a multimedia presentation using several forms of media.

There will be a focus on how to tell how reliable a given media source is. They will also learn what goes into different media careers in the world today.

Physical Education and Health

with Mrs. Custer or Mr. Rogich

This class is required for everyone and will already be included in the student's schedule.

Physical Education courses involve the acquisition of skills that provide the foundation for

• sport,

• an active lifestyle,

• and social development through physical activity.

Activities include those that

• increase strength

• endurance

• flexibility

• reinforce safe techniques,  

• teach the rules and conventions of games and sports

• explore the relationship between physical activity and health

Health topics that may be taught are

• effects of drugs and alcohol,

• sexual education, and

• healthy lifestyles

Spanish 1B

with Mr. Valios

Students will perform

• interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative speaking,

• reading,

• writing

• and listening tasks within the novice-low range on the ACTFL Proficiency scale.

This is not for students enrolled in the Dual Language Immersion Program.