Encore Classes

Any student looking to move and learn to dance can join this class! We will focus on the basics and introductory skills for ballet, jazz, conditioning, and independent choreography techniques. This is a performance based class & students will be required to participate in a dance recital. No prior dance experience is required.

If students are looking to gain more skills and improve on what they learned in beginning dance, this class builds on their prior dance knowledge and beginning dance techniques to explore more into jazz, modern, and contemporary styles. There will be a higher focus on choreography & production elements, with students having more involvement in the choreography processes. This is a performance based class, students will be required to participate in recitals. It is expected that a student has had beginning dance before taking this class.

Advanced dance is an auditioned class. Please speak with Mrs. Diffie for audition information. This class pushes students with fast-pace learning, higher skill levels, and increased responsibility in the choreography process. There is an emphasis on maintaining high academic standards, positive peer interactions and great character - as Advanced Dance students become role models on campus and participate in multiple on-campus events, field trips, and performance opportunities.

This is a beginning course that will focus on basic skills in jazz and tap. This class will also cover technique, terminology, performance qualities and creation of dances. This is a performance based class & students will be required to participate in a recital.

Advanced Tap is an auditioned class. Please speak with Ms. Mulvey for audition information. Students must maintain a high academic standard year-long and positive behavior, as these students participate in all campus events, high school performances, out of state field trips, and multiple performance opportunities. The skill levels will increase and performances will be mandatory throughout the school year. Students will focus on jazz, tap, choreography, and high techniques.

The students will be taught the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to participating in team sports, individual sports, power fitness, yoga, stress management/relaxation techniques and cooperative games. The classes will rotate through the units with both teachers.

Develop your imagination and self-confidence by learning the art of acting, as well as discovering the techniques it takes to create a production. This class includes improvisational games and much more in a fun and creative learning environment.

Auditions/applications may be required - please speak with Ms. Lange for information. Expand the development of your acting talents and directing skills in an enthusiastic and enjoyable classroom setting. Areas students will develop include creative expression, improvisation, and communication skills. Students will participate in evening productions throughout the school year.

Learn the incredible side of behind the scene fundamentals, including sound, lighting, make-up, set building and overall stage production. Students will artistically develop promotional materials and design sets for shows, as well as participate in productions throughout the year. Will require after-school participation, especially in March and April.

This class is open to all students who would like to sing and perform in choir concerts regardless of singing experience or grade level. Students will sing a variety of fun and interesting songs from all different styles, time periods and cultures as well as learn sight reading skills. Students will also learn about composing and conducting music, musical notation, music history and various composers. Three mandatory school performances.

This class is an audition based class for students in grades 6-8 who have experience singing in choir. Please speak with Ms. Enzor for audition information. Students will sing more complex and advanced songs, focus on producing excellent vocal sound, read music and sight sing, sing a variety of fun and interesting music from all different styles, time periods and cultures. Students will also learn about composing and conducting music, musical notation, music history and various composers. The Advanced Concert Choir will have multiple opportunities to perform outside of school at various venues (pep rallies, high school performance, out of state trips, in state festivals etc), in addition to their three mandatory choir performances.

This class is open to all students who would like to learn to play stringed instruments. Students will all start on the violin for the first half of the year and will have the option to switch to viola, cello or bass in the second half of the year. Students learn the basics of violin playing, proper technique, hand positions, music reading, and care for their instrument. Students will also learn about composing and conducting music, musical notation, music history and various composers. Two mandatory performances. Rental or ownership of an instrument is required. School instruments are available for students who can not afford to rent or purchase one.

This class is an audition based class for students in grades 7-8 who have demonstrated a level of excellence on their instrument and have excelled in orchestra in the previous year. Students will play more complex and advanced songs (Music Grade Level 2-3), learn more advanced techniques to playing, hand positions, music reading, and care for their instrument. Adv Chamber Orchestra will have multiple opportunities to perform outside of school at various venues (pep rallies, high school performance, out of state trips, in state festivals etc), in addition to their two mandatory string performances. Rental or ownership of an instrument is required. School instruments are available for students who can not afford to rent or purchase one.

This class is open to all students who would like to learn to play a band instruments regardless of their grade level. Students will learn how to read and perform music while learning to play an instrument. Students learn the basics of playing on their chosen instrument, proper technique, hand positions, music reading, and care for instrument. Students will also learn about composing and conducting music, musical notation, music history and various composers. Two mandatory performances. Rental or ownership of an instrument is required. School instruments are available for students who can not afford to rent or purchase one.

This class is open to students in grades 6-8 who have already taken beginning band and will be the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year playing a band instrument. This class will expand on their prior knowledge and skills learned in beginning band. Students will learn more advanced songs, techniques, music reading, and instrument skills. The Advanced Band will have multiple opportunities to perform outside of school at various venues in addition to their two mandatory band performances. Rental or ownership of an instrument is required. School instruments are available for students who can not afford to rent or purchase one.

This class is open to all students who would like to learn to play the guitar regardless of their grade level. Students will learn how to read and perform music while learning to play the guitar. Students will learn the basics of guitar playing, proper technique, hand positions, chords, music reading and care for their instrument. Students will also learn about composing and conducting music, musical notation, music history and various composers. There are mandatory in-school and after school performances. Rental or ownership of an acoustic guitar is required. School guitars are available for students who can not afford to rent or purchase one.

5th grade technology is an introduction to technology at #1. This will include Google domain logins, Drive, creating folders and editing documents. Students will practice keyboarding to improve typing speed and accuracy. We will explore how to safely navigate the Internet and conduct smart searches and Digital Citizenship. Photoshop is used to create various graphics and Storyjumper to create an online book. Google Sketchup and TinkerCAD are used to design 3D models. Coding is introduced along with the basics of Scratch. We never stop learning so anything new that is discovered will be included in the semester long course.

6th grade technology is a continuation of technology learning at #1. This includes Google skills such as Sheets, Draw and more detailed editing. Students continue to practice keyboarding to improve accuracy and speed. We take a look at copyright laws and plagiarism and how to cite various sources (Digital Citizenship).Tinkercad is used to design various 3D models. Coding, using Blockly, is continued with students creating games using Scratch. We never stop learning so anything new that is discovered will be included in the semester long course.

7th grade technology now takes a new direction. Students continue to practice keyboarding to improve accuracy and speed. Students now expand their Photoshop skills and use wevideo.com to create a commercial using the green screen and cameras. Gamestarmechanic.com is how students are introduced to game design using various quests and have the opportunity to create their own multi-leveled game. We use Mixbook to create an online picture book fairy-tale. We never stop learning so anything new that is discovered will be included in the semester long course.

8th grade technology explores a variety of different skills. Students continue to practice keyboarding to improve accuracy and speed. Students will expand their Movie Making skills and use phone cameras to create stop motion movies. Google sites are created to embed Voki, Prezi, Edu-glog, Wordle, build a 3D model of a house using Google Sketchup and other apps to help tell the story about a “decade in time”. Basic animation is introduced using animatron.com. Khan academy is used for a self-directed study about coding. We never stop learning so anything new that is discovered will be included in the semester long course.

This class is for students interested in Spanish as a 2nd language. This is an introductory course that will focus on the culture, reading, writing, and speaking aspects.

Students will focus on nutrition and heart health. The class will include outdoor activities, meal planning, and overall healthy habits.

Science - Technology - Engineering - Math : This class will explore these 4 elements, consisting of building space and aerospace projects, while having a focus on NASA. Some main projects will include launching bottle rockets & building roller coasters.

This 5th grade beginning art class reviews the elements of art and the principles of design. This course is designed as a beginning art class for students wishing to make art independently, create a theme for their artmaking and explore all 8 “mini studios” in one classroom.

Students will use art media such as drawing, painting, graphic design, collage, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and more! This class will focus on an exploration of art and mixed media techniques, as well as collaborative