North Ridge Middle School. What Classes Do I Have To Take Next Year? English/Reading Math Social...

North Ridge Middle School

What Classes Do I Have To Take Next Year?English/ReadingMathSocial StudiesScience

PEElectives classes

Core

Classes

Regular Classes or Pre – Advanced Placement Classes

Pre-Advanced Placement Classes:(Only For Math, English/Reading, & Science Classes)

Courses are more challengingTakes more timeIncreased Reading loadSophisticated writing assignments and projects

BLOCKED MATH CLASSStudents who choose regular math

will have a blocked math class. This means that you will have on level math for 2 class periods instead of one class period.

Students who choose PAP math will have one class period of math.

BLOCKED ENGLISH/READING CLASSEnglish and Reading are blocked in 6th

grade. This means that you will have the same teacher for English and reading and stay in the same classroom for 2 class periods.

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONGBeginners Band Class

Beginning fundamentals of playing will be taught on each of the woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. These instruments include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, mallet instruments, snare and bass drum. The fundamentals taught include embouchure formation, tone production, rhythmic concepts, maintenance of instruments, and note recognition.

Prerequisites: No previous band experience necessary but band director recommendation required.

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG

ChoirStudents learn proper fundamental vocal

technique, music theory, musicianship, and teamwork skills. Students learn to read and write unison and two-part music and perform many different styles of music. Minimal cost for choir tee-shirt($). Private lessons are encouraged ($), but not required. Some extracurricular time is required outside the school day for concerts. No prior musical experience is necessary.

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG

Physical Education – Physical Education Classes within the school day. You are required to suit out for PE each day. There is a cost for PE uniform.

THIS IS A REQUIRED

CLASS

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG OR SEMESTER

ART– Students combine creative talents with instruction in a variety of media. Supplies required ($).

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG OR SEMESTER

THEATRE – Students will get a basic understanding of several theatre techniques including: acting, directing, playwriting, improvisation, pantomime, and performance.

ELECTIVES – SEMESTER

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (Computer Class)- Learn basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

ELECTIVES – SEMESTERExploring Careers - An

educational/career exploratory course. Students develop employability skills, explore educational and career opportunities in their interest area.

Semester ClassesSEMESTER CLASSES ARE:*Offered in the fall or spring semester*Have a “bank” class to go along with it*Taught the same class period but different semesterFor Example:A student might take art the fall semester and theatre the spring semester the same class period. These two classes are considered “bank” classes.

NRMS Bank ClassesSemester Art and Semester TheatreComputer Class and Exploring Careers

So…if you request Art you are also requesting Theatre.

So…if you request Theatre you are also requesting Art.

So…if you request Computer Class you are also requesting Exploring Careers.

So…if you request Exploring Careers you are also requesting Computer.

REMEMBER ELECTIVES ARE…*Not guaranteed – they are requests

*Based on class size*might not fit into your schedule

When are these forms due back?

Return your registration form back to your school your school counselor.

Be sure that you and one of your parents have signed the form.

If you don’t return it -

Heather PenryStudent Assistance Counselor

817-547-5224

Trenia MillerTrenia MillerGuidance CounselorGuidance Counselor

817-547-5222817-547-5222