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1 Course Selection th Grade 1

2 Administration 2

3 Counselors 3

4 Sharks are SHARP Strives to Achieve Has a Positive Attitude Attends School Regularly Respect for Self, Others, and Property Promotes Citizenship 4

5 Information about our school Advisory PD 1- Encore PD 2- Encore PD 3- Core Class PD 4- Core Class Lunch 9:25 a.m. 4:05 p.m. PD 5- Core Class PD 6- Core Class 5

6 When you get your course selection sheet, the top part will be your recommendation for Math and ELA. All students will be enrolled in the same level Social Studies and Science. 6

7 For any questions about the curriculum, please contact Kevin Valenti at 7

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Definitions A/B- Schedule that rotates based on whether it is an A day or B day Full Year Class-A class that meets both in the Fall and Spring Semester Class- A class that only meets for 1/2 a

9 Definitions A/B- Schedule that rotates based on whether it is an A day or B day Full Year Class-A class that meets both in the Fall and Spring Semester Class- A class that only meets for 1/2 a year (either 1st and 2nd MP or 3rd and 4th MP) Daily Class- A class that meets both A days and B days Credit- The value that a course carries that counts towards your graduation requirement. 9

10 All Encore classes are on an A/B schedule Fall Semester Spring Semester A B A B Period PE World Language Period PE World Language Period 1A or AVID Period 1A or AVID Encore Encore Encore Encore 10

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12 Credits No language French 1A OR Spanish 1A French 1B OR Spanish 1B earned: 1 French 1A French 1B French 2 2 Spanish 1A Spanish 1B Spanish

13 Languages/Biliteracy/ index.aspx 13

14 AVID is offered as a Full Year Encore class. AVID students will NOT take their Language 1A until 7th grade 14

15 Full Year Encore Offerings PE- Requirement for ALL students Band*- Oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone horn, trombone, tuba and percussion Chorus*- Students will learn concepts of vocal productionand choral techniques appropriate for a large ensemble. Dance*- Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap Dance for Athletes*- Development of footwork, coordination, core strength, agility Orchestra*- violin, viola, cello and string bass *Meets the Fine Art requirement 15

16 Semester Offerings True Colors*- Variety of media painting, drawing, sculpture Healthy Life- Empower students to recognize and adopt a healthy lifestyle focusing primarily on cooking. Gateway to Technology- Hands-on course. Possible projects include tic-tac-toe board, marble holders, oven hooks, pen holders, technical drawings to scale Project Runway*- Students will learn basic sewing principles and fashion design. Music Goes Global*- Real world applications that support global awareness and artistic expression *Meets the Fine Art requirement **offered EITHER Fall or Spring Semester Students CANNOT take the same class for both semesters 16

17 Students are required to take at least one semester of a Fine Arts Requirement Fine Arts Requirements are indicated by an * next to the course name The number of Encore choices you are enrolled in will depend on your interests. 17

18 please number both columns (full year and semester) ın rankıng order. Put a next to the class that is your top choice from either Full Year or Semester classes. (Only 1 star!!!) 18

19 Teacher Recommendations Full Year Semester 19

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Class Descriptions 9 TH 12 TH

Class Descriptions 9 TH 12 TH Acting 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Performing Arts ONLY) These foundational courses are meant to introduce beginner to intermediate acting students to the various acting teachers and their