Ross as well as other choreographers and theatre professionals. Classes are focused around the three disciplines of singing, acting, and dance, and students will get to work with Ms.
We have a vibrant Theatre Arts program that will take you from your current level (whether beginner or experienced performer) and offer you individualized instruction in all aspects of the performing arts. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on the contributions of many minority groups which make up the American people. Beginning with an overview of American history from the arrival of the first Americans to the end of the Revolutionary War, students will begin an in depth study of the American Constitution, Manifest Destiny, Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the rise of Industrialism, and Progressivism. Social Studies (8th)*: The course follows the development of the United States political system by tracing the growth of its governmental institutions, historical problems, conflicts, and current issues. The program is closely aligned to the 8th grade history curricula so that students will also examine the development of democratic ideas from tyranny/absolutism to representational forms of government. Throughout the year, students will develop geographic literacy, reading, and writing skills, with an emphasis on understanding cause and effect relationships, trends, and repetitive themes in history. After reviewing the ancient world and the ways in which archaeologists and historians uncover the past, students study the history and geography of the great civilizations of Rome, China, Japan, Africa, The Middle East, Medieval / Early Modern Europe, as well as the Latin American empires of the Maya, Aztec and Inca. Social Studies (7th)*: Students in the 7th grade study the social, political, economic, cultural, and religious changes that occurred throughout the world during the period between 27 B.C.E. Completed applications must be turned in by March 1, 2019. Applications and a list of enrollment and insurance requirements are available in the Counseling Office. Seventh Grade units include cooperative games, sports skills, medieval times, self defense, multicultural dance, paddle tennis, orienteering, golf, track and field.Įight Grade units include healthy heart, volleyball, football, soccer, lacrosse, team handball, hockey, square dance, track and field.įor students who are at an advanced level in their sport. Classes are co-ed and the curriculum is based on small group and individual skills, games, problem solving, character and social development. Students are graded on improvement rather than on skill. The physical education program is a California standards-based program that emphasizes complete physical fitness development. Read 180: This course helps reluctant and struggling readers master essential reading skills, develop academic vocabulary using high-interest reading materials along with individualized computer instruction.Įnglish 3D: An accelerated Academic Vocabulary class for English learners.Īmy Honors/Advanced Learning Programs Technology is integrated into the curriculum including word-processing, library research projects using online databases along with internet research, the use if iPads, Chrome books, and multi-media presentations.Įnglish 7/8 College Prep: For students that are performing at grade level.Įnglish 7/8 Honors: For students that are performing above grade level
Students read and analyze various genres of literature including novels, poetry, essays, and plays along with non-fiction and informational texts. Students will meet the California Common Core Standards in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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