2021-22 Middle School Course Description Guide
charts, playing individually as well as in groups, understanding the musical concepts of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form and to develop a deeper appreciation for all styles of music.
Students without a performing music (band, chorus or orchestra) will take this course.
Popular Music (AH Elective) Tis class meets every day for 1 quarter
It provides an overview of the musical roots and trends which have influenced today’s popular music styles. Critical listening and group activities help students explore many popular music styles, including
hip hop, rap, jazz, blues, reggae,
musical theatre, punk, funk, heavy metal, and much more. The use of technology in music is also a topic of study. Students achieve a greater understanding of music fundamentals and stylistic influences that make up the music they enjoy.
Students are required to select two Technology (T) courses.
Culture, Cuisine, Connections (T Elective) Tis class meets every day for 1 quarter
A comprehensive foods course with a focus on the factors that affect dietary choices including multi- cultural cuisine, food trends, food science, and individual health & wellness. Within a cooperative learning environment students will engage in a variety of interactive activities,
including meal planning, food preparation, and recipe evaluation.
Innovative Coding (T Elective) Tis class meets every day for 1 quarter
In this course, students will utilize coding to build and design games, animations, and other digital media. Students will be utilizing a variety of coding languages to create their games and digital media. During this process, students will be able to tailor their digital designs to reflect their own unique and personal interests.
Junior Entrepreneur (T Elective) Tis class meets every day for 1 quarter
Students will engage in an experience similar to Shark Tank where they will design and promote a product. This includes creating a brand name, interactive website, social media account and video
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commercial to highlight their product. The course will conclude with a presentation of their product where students will have the chance to promote their product and entice investors.
Sustainable Design (T Elective) Tis class meets every day for 1 quarter
A comprehensive course engaging students in collaborative problem solving through engineering and design. This course challenges students to create sustainable solutions to real world problems and analyze the impacts on the environment, economics, and
Transportation Engineering and Design (T Elective)
Tis class meets every day for 1 quarter
This is a hands-on course that emphasizes innovation and engineering skills using the engineering design process. Students enrolled
in this course are
engaged in researching, designing and creating working models of various transportation devices. Students explore the physics of propulsion and aerodynamics. The connections between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), are used throughout the course.
Health (8th Grade)
Tis class meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for the entire school year
The middle school Health Education Program is designed to motivate and encourage active student participation in developing life
emotional, mental, physical, and social
skills for optimal 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.
society. Students engage in
activities directly related to the selection of sustainable materials and practices for reducing their carbon footprint.
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