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App Creation: Project Lead the Way
In this class, you will learn how to create mobile apps and test them. You will also acquire and apply skills pertaining to the design process, problem-solving, persistence, collaboration, and communication. 7th & 8th Grade
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Automation and Robotics (for 8th graders only)
This robotics course emphasizes the design, building, operation, application, and documentation of robotic systems. Students follow the engineering design process, apply basic programming skills, and explore how robots and automated systems are used in industry. 8th grade only
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Band Intermediate
Continue your musical career and improve on your instrumental skills. Must have at least one year of band in grades 4-7
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Band Beginning
Learn how to play a musical instrument like a violin or a trumpet or the drums.
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Choir Intermediate
Take your singing skills to the next level in this intermediate level course. Perfect your vocals and perform with your classmates. 7th and 8th graders may choose this course
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Design and Modeling (for 7th graders only)
This course focuses on engineering through planning, designing, and creating 3D models through the use of computers and a variety of materials. 7th graders only
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Ethnic Studies
This course aims to educate students to be politically, socially, and economically conscious about their personal connections to local and global narratives and histories through the interdisciplinary lens of Ethnic Studies. By studying the histories of race, indigeneity, ancestry, national origin, diaspora, racism, hegemony, ethnicity, and culture, students will develop respect and empathy for individuals, groups of people locally, nationally, and globally. 8th grade only
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Orchestra
Students will focus on the mechanics of string instruments, tone quality, note reading, ear-training, sight-reading, and musical literacy within the context of orchestral performance. Orchestra is a performance-based class. Must have at least one year of string experience in grades 4-7
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Speech and Debate
This course aims to develop students’ skills and confidence in the areas of public speaking, research, debate, and creative performance through exposure to the competitive events of California Speech and Debate. The course will cover logic and argumentation, as well as the fundamentals of effective public speaking: preparation, pace, tone, facial and vocal expressiveness, and anxiety management. 7th & 8th grade
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STEAM in Education
This is a one-year course that provides training to students interested in a career in teaching and the art of K–8 instruction. 7th & 8th graders
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STEAM Maker (Yearbook)
This course introduces students to the skills, knowledge, and practices of publishing a scholastic yearbook through project based learning. 7th & 8th grade