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Core courses (English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) are assigned based on teacher recommendation and student performance. Students with an IEP, EP, and/or LEP are placed as per their plans.

Below are the core classes you will be enrolled in.

If none have been assigned to you at this time, please select them now.

After reviewing the elective options, select 6 elective courses. Arvida will try to honor your selections based on class availability and academic needs. However, Arvida reserves the right to place you in an elective of our choice.

**Spring State Assessment scores may require enrollment in Intensive Math and/or Intensive Reading in lieu of an elective.**

Students with little or no choral experience develop beginning vocal technique and skills, critical and creative thinking skills, and an appreciation of music from around the world and through time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

 

Chorus Preview Video

Students develop dance technique and movement vocabulary in two or more dance forms. In the process, dancers demonstrate use of class and performance etiquette, analytical and problem-solving skills, and studio practices in a safe dance environment. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students in this class may need to obtain (e.g., borrow, purchase) appropriate footwear and/or dance attire from an outside source.

Dance 1 Preview Video

French 1 introduces students to the target language and its culture. Students will learn beginning skills in listening and speaking and an introduction to basic skills in reading and writing. Also, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this one-year course. 

 French 1 Preview Video

Student's will apply leadership and communications skills to conduct research in the areas of environmental science, forensic science, agriculture and animal systems career pathways.

 

Magnet Research Preview Video

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of journalism across print, multimedía, web, and broadcast/radio platforms and to become aware of journalism history, careers, ethics use, and management techniques related to the production of journalistic media. Some activities may be required outside of the school day.

 Journalism (Yearbook) Preview Video

Students with little or no prior experience develop fundamental piano techniques, learn to read music, apply basic music theory, and explore the role of keyboard music in history and culture. Beginning pianists explore musical creativity in the form of basic arranging and improvisation, and develop analytical listening and problem-solving skills. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Keyboard 1 (Piano) Preview Video

In this class, students will complete required iReady assignments and homework, as needed. This class provides students with an opportunity to get assistance with any subject from a highly certified teacher to ensure a successful academic school year. 

Learning Lab Preview Video

Spanish 1 introduces students to the target language and its culture. The student will develop communicative skills in all 3 modes of communication and cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language. An introduction to reading and writing is also included as well as culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Spanish 1 for Non-Spanish Speakers Preview Video

The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. Language Arts Standards are also included in this course to enable students to become literate in the Spanish language and gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired.

  Spanish 1 for Spanish Speakers Preview Video

Students who have little or no experience on violin, viola, cello, or bass explore high-quality music literature written or transcribed for string orchestra. Study includes the development of foundational instrumental ensemble techniques, performance skills, music literacy, and aesthetic awareness. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Orchestra 1 Preview Video

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the computer, digital, and information technology skills necessary for success in their future academic and occupational goals. In addition to fundamental computer information, the content includes but is not limited to digital technologies associated with computer hardware, operating systems, keyboarding, word processing, digital presentations, multimedia, Internet communications, cybersecurity, and computer programming. For programming instruction, students use programs like Minecraft Education and MIT Scratch.

Technology Preview Video

Students learn the basics of building a character through such activities as pantomime, improvisation, and effective speaking using articulation, projection, and breathing. Students also learn the importance of technical theatre and explore the use of such elements as costumes, props, and scenery. Students practice writing for the theatre and explore various theatre roles and functions. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. 

Theater 1 Preview Video

Students' work focuses on learning the elements of technical theatre, which includes costumes, lighting, makeup, properties (props), publicity, scenery, and sound. Also important is students' technical knowledge of safety procedures and demonstrated safe operation of theatre equipment, tools, and raw materials. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.
 

Technical Theater Preview Video

Student's coursework focuses on, but is not limited to, basic acting, basic vocal performance, basic dance/movement, non-dance movement, and staging, which transfer readily to musical theatre literature.  Students will survey the current trends in musical theatre by studying representative literature.  Students will explore the unique staging and technical demands of musicals in contrast to non-musical plays.  Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals.  Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Musical Theater 1 Preview Video

The social studies currículum for this course consists of the following content area strands: World History, Geography, and Economics. The primary content for this course pertains to the study of the significant contributions of world cultural groups. Students will use social studies concepts, tools, and skills to draw conclusions regarding the varied characteristics of cultural groups. Content should include, but is not limited to the characteristics of a cultural group, the development of cultural societies, and the complexity of global issues. Students will study methods of historical inquiry and primary and secondary historical documents.

World Cultures Preview Video

The social studies curriculum for this course consists of the following content area strands: World History, Geography, and Economics. The primary content for this course pertains to the usage of geographic concepts, tools, and skills to draw conclusions about physical and human patterns. Content should include, but not be limited to understanding world political regions in terms of location, physical characteristics, population and culture, historical change, economic activity, and land use. Students will be exposed to the multiple dynamics of geography including economics and world history. Students will study methods of historical inquiry and primary and secondary historical documents.

World Georgraphy Preview Video

READ CAREFULLY:

After reviewing the elective options, select 6 elective courses in order of priority (1 = highest, 6 = lowest). Arvida will try to honor your selections based on class availability and academic needs. However, Arvida reserves the right to place you in an elective of its choice.

**Spring State Assessment scores may require enrollment in Intensive Math and/or Intensive Reading in lieu of an elective.**

Choose 6  DIFFERENT  electives.

Do NOT repeat choices. Repeated choices will be DELETED.

Requirement if requesting Journalism Yearbook:

Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the following:

Describe what you like most about school and why you are interested in taking this course.

THIS FORM MAY ONLY BE SUBIMITTED ONCE PER STUDENT.