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- course offered in WC Cyber Program Physical Education (8th Grade)


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


The middle school Physical Education Program provides cognitive,


affective and psychomotor


learning opportunities aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education in order to gain a better appreciation, working


knowledge and understanding of the


importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. Students engage in a variety of activities including team sports, cooperative games, personal fitness, lifetime pursuits, team building and indoor rock climbing. Classes are differentiated to meet all levels


of ability and students are


encouraged to optimize their participation by being prepared with a required uniform.


Music (8th 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


orchestra). Band


Students who play band instruments are provided 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, 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 class (band, chorus,


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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.


String Orchestra


Students who play string instruments are given the opportunity to perform many styles of string ensemble/orchestral literature,


from baroque to


jazz. Students develop their technique and their knowledge of scales and rhythms as well as their sensitivity to style and character of the music. As a community of people, members of the string orchestra learn to work together with self discipline toward a common goal: excellence in performance. Group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis during the school day. Home practice is essential, and private lessons are encouraged. Extracurricular activities such as Select Strings, Eighth Grade Quartet, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 string festivals for seventh and eighth grades, and other small ensembles may be offered as


enrichment opportunities motivated string students.


Prerequisites: essential technical skills on a violin, viola, cello or double bass middle school string directors.


Students who do not enroll in Band, Chorus, or Orchestra will complete all of the following courses.


Design for the Real World Tis class meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for 1 quarter


This is a general technology course that meets on two days of the six-day cycle for one marking period. Students engage in hands-on activities from various areas of technology, including communications, materials, manufacturing and design.


Digital Media Creator Tis class meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for 1 quarter


In this class, students will explore multiple ways of creating and sharing dynamic, engaging interactive content with an emphasis on the use of video as a means of communication. The process of digital


for exceptionally


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