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- course offered in WC Cyber Program Family and Consumer Sciences (7th Grade)


The seventh grade Family and Consumer Science program includes two courses listed below taken back-to-back during one marking period. Each course meets every day for half a marking period.


Food Science


Based on the Chester County Food Bank Raised Bed Garden


curriculum


concepts, curriculum safety and


and “Farm to Table” content includes:


prevention of food borne harvest, and lab food illness,


accuracy in measurement, leavening agents and chemical changes in food preparation, nutritional analysis and food labeling, care, vegetable


raised bed garden experiments


using vegetables and other healthy food choices. Students apply knowledge learned as they complete lab experiences and critique their performance as members of a team.


Child Care and Personal Finance examine


decision-making using and business plan information


Students explore child growth and development and


problem-


solving skills related to the care of children. Toy safety and children’s literature are highlighted to enhance activities for children. Students create a


related to


spending and saving, credit, income, expenses and decision-making, and explore consumer rights and responsibilities as well as advertising.


Health (7th Grade)


Tis course meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for the entire year


The middle school Health Education Program is designed to motivate and encourage active student participation in developing life skills for optimal emotional, mental, physical, and social


health.


The curriculum is aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education and is delivered in a variety of teaching styles to optimize


and accommodate student


learning. A main goal of the program is for students to apply the knowledge gained to make healthy lifestyle decisions.


West Chester Area School District Music (7th Grade)


Band, Chorus, and String Orchestra all meet 2 days per 6-day cycle for the entire school year.


Middle school students may register for ONE performing


ensemble Band


Students who play band instruments are given the opportunity to perform many styles of literature from classical to contemporary. The development of technical skills, musical knowledge, and self discipline, as well as learning to work together as a unified organization, are important elements of the band program. Group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis during the school day. Home practice is essential. Extracurricular activities such as Jazz Band, District Honors Band, Pep Band, and small ensembles may be offered as enrichment opportunities for exceptionally motivated students.


Prerequisites: (1) essential technical skills on a band instrument as prescribed in the district band curriculum; and (2) approval by the band director.


Chorus


Each grade level practices and performs varied selections of choral literature while working toward developing tone, intonation, diction, blend, balance, and breathing techniques. Furthermore, students will


continue to improve their music literacy, ear-training/audiation


skills, and sight-reading


abilities. Chorus is designed for students who have a high level of interest in singing and improving their vocal skills. Extracurricular ensembles such as Stetson Singers, Peirce Vocal Ensemble, Fugett Chorale, PMEA Chorusfest, and District Honors Chorus may be offered as enrichment opportunities for exceptionally motivated students.


class (band, chorus,


orchestra) OR they will be enrolled in Classroom Music.


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