Beginning Art
An introduction to the basic elements of art; line, color, value, shape, and texture. Students will learn the
seven Elements of Art and how to incorporate them in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work; color
theory and the ability to mix colors; and the development of a good composition.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Band
This course is designed to teach students the basics of playing an instrument. Instruction is given in music
reading (theory) as well as basic instrumental skills. The class is divided into group instruction time,
individual practice time, individual instruction, and individual and group testing with both written and playing
tests.
Grade: 7-9
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Guitar
No prior musical training is needed for this class. Students will learn the basics of playing the acoustic
guitar. Students learn and utilize the fundamentals of music notation, music reading skills, tone production,
intonation, elements of music theory, and listening skills as well as development of proper attitude with
emphasis on group participation.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Piano
Beginning piano is a course for students without formal piano study and those returning to piano study after
an extended absence. Students will learn to read musical notation, terms, symbols, basic technique, basic
keyboard theory, and explore a diverse repertoire. By the end of the semester students will be able to read
music and obtain a repertoire list including songs they have chosen and the songs studied in the book. They
will also be able to read musical symbols and play them accurately. This course is a foundation to playing
any instrument.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Electronic Art
This course will introduce students to the computer as an art-making tool. Students will review a variety of
art techniques and tools and methods used in digital imaging. Contemporary artists working with electronic
media will be reviewed, and students will create projects using multiple software programs.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Band
This course is designed to develop skills learned in Beginning Band. Students perform at junior high events,
junior high games and concerts.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Beginning Band
Jr. High Choir
Jr. High Choir is an elective course that introduces students to the fundamentals of musical language, vocal
technique and musicianship. Students learn basic music theory, listening skills, and performance skills. No
prior musical training is needed for enrollment in this class.
Grade: 7-8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Theatre
Jr. High Theatre is an elective course designed to introduce students to the basic elements of theatre arts.
This class covers theatre history, theatre vocabulary and terminology and acting. Activities include
pantomime, vocal practice, impromptu, monologues, and scene acting. Tests will include vocabulary and
history. All performances will be graded using performance rubrics. No prior theatrical training is needed
for enrollment in this class.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
An introduction to the basic elements of art; line, color, value, shape, and texture. Students will learn the
seven Elements of Art and how to incorporate them in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional work; color
theory and the ability to mix colors; and the development of a good composition.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Band
This course is designed to teach students the basics of playing an instrument. Instruction is given in music
reading (theory) as well as basic instrumental skills. The class is divided into group instruction time,
individual practice time, individual instruction, and individual and group testing with both written and playing
tests.
Grade: 7-9
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Guitar
No prior musical training is needed for this class. Students will learn the basics of playing the acoustic
guitar. Students learn and utilize the fundamentals of music notation, music reading skills, tone production,
intonation, elements of music theory, and listening skills as well as development of proper attitude with
emphasis on group participation.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Beginning Piano
Beginning piano is a course for students without formal piano study and those returning to piano study after
an extended absence. Students will learn to read musical notation, terms, symbols, basic technique, basic
keyboard theory, and explore a diverse repertoire. By the end of the semester students will be able to read
music and obtain a repertoire list including songs they have chosen and the songs studied in the book. They
will also be able to read musical symbols and play them accurately. This course is a foundation to playing
any instrument.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Electronic Art
This course will introduce students to the computer as an art-making tool. Students will review a variety of
art techniques and tools and methods used in digital imaging. Contemporary artists working with electronic
media will be reviewed, and students will create projects using multiple software programs.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Band
This course is designed to develop skills learned in Beginning Band. Students perform at junior high events,
junior high games and concerts.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Beginning Band
Jr. High Choir
Jr. High Choir is an elective course that introduces students to the fundamentals of musical language, vocal
technique and musicianship. Students learn basic music theory, listening skills, and performance skills. No
prior musical training is needed for enrollment in this class.
Grade: 7-8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Jr. High Theatre
Jr. High Theatre is an elective course designed to introduce students to the basic elements of theatre arts.
This class covers theatre history, theatre vocabulary and terminology and acting. Activities include
pantomime, vocal practice, impromptu, monologues, and scene acting. Tests will include vocabulary and
history. All performances will be graded using performance rubrics. No prior theatrical training is needed
for enrollment in this class.
Grade: 7-8
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
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