PURPOSE OF GENERAL ELECTIVE COURSES: These courses are offered for the purposes of (1) introducing students to a subject area, (2) allowing exploration in a variety of areas, and (3) enrichment. It is believed that all of the courses offered in Waller Junior High School achieve these goals. Students desiring intensive and specialized study in these areas will have the opportunity to accomplish that goal during the high school years.
COURSE SELECTION: The course descriptions are given to facilitate your making the best selection of courses for the year. In the scheduling process, your top choices will be honored if at all possible. If you have special concerns, please contact the counselors as soon as possible. We will work to have the best schedule possible for each student; however, once the schedule has been determined, each student should understand that schedules are set for the school year.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: Technology Education in the seventh grade will be a semester exploratory elective study of scientific ideas as they apply to industry. Each student will have the opportunity to go through a series of hands-on experiences in fields of construction, communication, manufacturing, and transportation (energy and power). Additional emphasis will be placed on explorations in manual industrial drafting as an introductory level course in mechanical drawing. This course will explore various projects to reinforce career related activities. $10.00 will be assessed for technology supplies. (Nine-weeks)
KEYBOARDING 7th, 8th, 9th: (Software - All The Right Type) This semester course stresses mastery of the standard keyboard by touch. The students will learn correct fingering technique. Accuracy will be emphasized with speed increasing gradually. This course is a pre-requisite to Computer Applications I (offered in the 8th & 9th grades) and would be an advantage to students who will be writing school documents in the future. Five dollars ($5.00) will be assessed for computer supplies. (Nine-weeks)
ART: Seventh graders discover the principles and elements of art through design, drawing, painting, and pottery. Seventh grade art is a semester class full of art activities in multiple media including pencil, watercolor, chromacryl paint, marker, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, and clay. $10.00 will be assessed for art supplies. (Nine-weeks)
VOCAL MUSIC: This is a choral music class designed to allow seventh-grade students to experience the choral singing concepts without the aspect of competition. Part-singing and the introduction of sight-reading are the major focus of this class. Seventh Grade Music is open to all seventh grade students. (Nine-weeks)
BAND: This course is designed for second year band students who have successfully completed the sixth grade band course requirements. It is structured to continue building the fundamental instrumental techniques with an emphasis on the breath impulse system, Eastman counting system, tone production, and specific instrumental methods. The course will also include beginning marching band fundamentals, opportunities for audition and participation in various honor bands, and participation in solo and ensemble competition. Students will be required to pass 40+ requirements from the assigned band book. Members will need to purchase the method book and a band T-shirt that will serve as a uniform. Pre-requisites: Sixth Grade Band and Director's approval. (Full Year)
ORCHESTRA B: B orchestra is a course designed for students who have completed one year of training on a string instrument, typically students entering the seventh grade. Basic exercises in technique and note-reading are covered with one octave scales, arpeggios and thirds up to four sharps and four flats, rhythms and simple five part literature. Later in the year, some two-octave scales with shifting to different positions are covered. Students participate in two seventh-grade programs, an all city festival involving every string student in the district, a spring concert with the A orchestra, district contest in Tonkawa, and Tri-State.
CLOTHING: Basic sewing techniques, machine usage, equipment selection, and how to purchase material are covered. Each student will make at least three (3) letter pillows using his/her initials. The students are to supply their own sewing equipment and material for their project. The cost of this class could be estimated between $10.00 to $15.00. (Nine-weeks)
FOODS: This course includes basics of baking, measuring ingredients, recipe writing, baking cooking vocabulary, organizational skills, team work, and introduction to the food pyramid. Each student will need one (1) package of file cards, pen, apron, recipe file box (all items may be �used items�), a scrunchy to pull hair back, and a folder with paper (pockets and brads). The cost of the class is $10.00 to $15.00. (Nine-weeks)
SPEECH & ACTING: Introducing the students to nonverbal communications is the main objective in this class. From pantomime to signing to preparation - - - presentation of speeches using basic techniques will help you with confidence as well as encourage you to become a better communicator. Acting encompasses both performing and technical aspects, and in this introductory class, the students will have opportunity to experience both. Students will gain knowledge of the basic technical and acting terminology and techniques through in-class projects. (An opportunity to perform in a mini-production will be provided if readiness is observed.) (Nine-weeks) |
