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7th Grade 2021-22 Exploratory Classes
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7th Grade EXPLORATORY CLASSES
ART
Art is a semester-long course. Students will explore a variety of mediums, such as, graphite, oil pastel, paint, clay and mixed media with a focus on learning to express themselves personally as well as looking outside themselves using the Elements and Principles of Art and Design. Students will explore the art of other countries and time periods across the globe and discover how art defines a culture. Students will be required to keep a sketchbook and will have multiple opportunities to show their art in the community.
BAND
This is a yearlong course. We will have BOTH BEGINNING and ADVANCED BAND. Continuing Band students who took the class at North Windy Ridge will go into ADVANCED BAND. Students NEW to an instrument will go into the BEGINNING BAND class. Students will participate in three concerts a year (December, March and May/June). Students will have the option to participate in All-County Band, All-District Band, Honors Band, and Solo and Ensemble. Students may also participate in State MPA at Brevard College.
CTE: FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
This is a semester-long course. Students will explore issues that affect individuals, families, and communities while learning how to make healthy and informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources. Students will learn about various topics that may include: nutrition, menu planning, food preparation, clothing care and construction, money management, grooming and personal hygiene, consumer awareness, relationships, and child development.
CTE: EXPLORING DESIGN TRENDS
This is a semester-long course. Students will be introduced to basic principles of design and sustainable living. Project based and hands-on-learning will be used to explore current trends.
GENERAL MUSIC
This is a semester-long course. Students will learn how to identify various types of music in daily experiences and identify standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, expression and key signature. They will recognize music’s role in today’s culture, and study the history of music and its relationship with cultures and communities. As well, they will compare and evaluate the roles of musicians throughout history, explore various genres and styles including, but not limited to: classical, jazz, blues, folk, secular, gospel, world music, rap, rock, heavy metal, musical theater, and country. The class will explore additional aspects of music as time permits.
GENERAL CHOIR / CHORUS
This is a semester-long course (however, it can be taken both semesters) for 7th grade students who have never had choir before, or do not wish to be in the "Select / Auditioned Choir". This class will have a primary focus on how to sing in a choir, sight-singing basics, and performance etiquette. This choir will have one required evening performance in the fall and two required evening performances in the spring.
SELECT / AUDITIONED CHOIR
This is a yearlong course. It is made up of 7th Grade students who auditioned / were recommended for this choir. There will be a higher expectation of participation, along with a deeper look at sight-singing, and participation in the State Music Festival in the Spring. This class has one required evening performance in the fall, two required evening performances in the spring, and one required during school performance in the spring, along with several opportunities to participate in other community, regional, and statewide events.
CTE: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)
This is a semester-long course. PLTW in 7th grade is a class focused on problem solving for real-world challenges. Students will focus on designing, modeling, coding, collaborating and building hands-on projects. Students will work individually and in groups to learn technical skills and apply those skills in real world challenges.
SPANISH
This is a semester-long course. Students will increase their use of the Spanish language, engaging in interpersonal communication involving everyday topics. Students will use language in practice settings that imitate real life settings. They will develop a greater understanding and insight into the nature of language and culture, including their native or first language. Students will focus on learning about culture, building and understanding of the practices, perspectives and products of a society.
STRINGS / ORCHESTRA
This is a semester-long course for students who have taken Strings before. It will focus on orchestral stringed instruments, such as the violin, cello & bass. The semester will culminate with students performing in a concert. Students must be prepared to rent or purchase their own instrument.
YOUR 7th GRADE SCHEDULE
PE / Physical Education (Gym) is a REQUIRED Yearlong Class
7th Grade Teachers & Teams
WEAVER TEAM
CLUBS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MATHCOUNTS
TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION / ROBOTICS CLUB
GEOGRAPHY BEE
NATIONAL JUNIOR ART HONOR SOCIETY (NJAHS)
STUDENT COUNCIL
JUNIOR BETA CLUB
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
YEARBOOK
FCCLA
DIVERSITY CLUB
FCA
YMCA'S HORIZONS PROGRAM
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ATHLETIC PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONTESTS
The purpose of all eligibility rules and regulations is to keep competition equitable and to maintain athletics in proper perspective in relation to the total educational program. The following regulations are considered as minimum standards for each local administrative unit to follow in maintaining the highest possible standards relative to its interscholastic athletic program.
1. Age: A student may not participate on a 7th or 8th grade team if he or she turns 15 years old on or before August 31st of the current school year.
2. Attendance: A student must be in attendance at least 85% of the previous semester.
3. Residence: A student must participate at the school to which he or she is assigned by the local board of education. No student may participate in the FBMSC if they are attending a private school, charter school, or home school.
4. Academic Guideline: Upon entering 7th grade, students will be eligible until the end of the first 9 week grading period. A student who fails 2 or more core classes on a nine week report card will be deemed academically ineligible during the next 9 week grading period.
5. Participation of Eligibility: From the students’ date of entry into the 7th grade, he/she will have four consecutive semesters of eligibility, regardless of medical hardship.
6. Transfers: A student transfer by the Board of Education from one district to another (Schedule C) is not eligible until the next semester.
A student dismissed from a team for behavior or academics is ineligible for participation of that season. There are no regulations for residency changes.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION RULE - A player must receive a medical examination once every 395 days by a physician licensed to practice medicine in order to be eligible for practice or participation in interscholastic athletic contests. A copy of this physical exam is to be given to the AD and will be kept on file by the AD.
FEES - A mandatory one time yearly fee of $40 is required by each athlete. This fee includes the following: A BCS transportation fee $35.00 and supplemental insurance fee of $5.00
