Legacy Junior High School Course Descriptions

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1 Legacy Junior High School Course Descriptions TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES FINE ARTS - 1 credit between 7th & 8th grades Beginning Fitness 7 Semester Beginning Fitness 7 focuses on developing physical fitness. It is also an introduction to team sports. Students will acquire knowledge of rules and strategies of a variety of sports. English 7 Year 4070 Instruction in this course will focus on the development of skills and concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will study a variety of literary and informational texts both in and outside of class. Students will improve their vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Argumentative, informative, and narrative writing is emphasized, including production and distribution. English 7 Honors Year This academically rigorous course is for highly motivated 7th grade students interested in following Advanced Placement programs who wish to experience a curriculum with more depth, complexity, and higher-order thinking skills. This class focuses on the expansion of highly developed skills and concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will study a variety of literary and informational texts in class and out of class. Students will improve their vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Argumentative, informative, and narrative writing is emphasized, including production and distribution. Students will expand their knowledge of subjects by advanced curriculum and extension projects. 7th Grade Math Year 5110 The Grade 7 Mathematics instruction will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale-drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and threedimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples. Year **See attached Indicators for Student Success The Grade 7 Mathematics Honors Course will cover the four critical areas listed in the Grade 7 Mathematics Course plus ancient number systems, use of different bases, codes, and patterns in nature, art, and mathematics that would interest an advanced middle school student. Concepts will be explored to a greater depth with increased use of contextual situations. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students. Utah Studies Semester This is a semester course where students will learn about the geography, geology, prehistory and history of Utah. Students will learn map skills, geologic past and present, prehistoric people and historic settlers of Utah and how these affect what Utah has become, a unique place in the world. They will also learn about the modern history of Utah and how this has shaped Utah into what it is today. Utah Studies Honors Semester Individual and group research and inquiry will enhance this course. Students will delve into the depth and complexities that make up Utah s complex history and geography. This course will focus on developing higher levels of processing/thinking and reading/writing through the use of primary sources. The students will demonstrate knowledge through individual and group processing and a variety of creative, critical, causal, interpretive and reflective skills. 7th Grade Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Year The seventh grade SEEd standards look for relationships of cause and effect which enable students to pinpoint mechanisms of nature and allow them to make predictions. Questions about cause and effect and the ongoing search for evidence in science or science s ongoing search for evidence will be the focus of this course. College and Career Awareness Year All seventh grade students take this yearlong course taught by a team of teachers to develop a College and Career Ready Plan. Students will explore college and career pathways focusing on careers that are skill based and in demand, as well as satisfying and rewarding, helping students identify their interests, abilities and skills. With information related to careers; educational pathways; and self-knowledge; students will begin to make college and career goals for the future. Students will rotate on a trimester basis and focus on career pathways with the following points of emphasis: STEM Career Pathway Careers related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Agriculture Agriculture will focus on food, fiber, and natural resources. Business/Marketing Business/Marketing will focus on accounting and finance, HR management, marketing and entrepreneurship, and hospitality and travel. Family and Consumer Sciences FACS will focus on family and human services, early childhood education, textile design, fabrication, food science, nutrition and culinary arts. Health Science Health Science will focus on therapeutic services, diagnostic, health informatics, and biotech research and development. Digital Media and Information Technology Digital and information technology will focus on networks, digital design, and software development. Technology and Engineering Technology and engineering will focus on engineering, manufacturing, construction, communication, energy, and transportation. 7th Grade Math Honors

2 Legacy Junior High School Course Descriptions TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES FINE ARTS -1 credit between 7th & 8th grades English 8 Year Instruction in this course will focus on the development of skills and concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will study a variety of literary and informational texts both in and outside of class. Students will improve their vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Argumentative, informative, and narrative writing is still emphasized, including production and distribution. English 8 Honors Year This academically rigorous course is for highly motivated 8th grade students interested in following Advanced Placement programs who wish to experience a curriculum with more depth, complexity, and higher-order thinking skills. This class continues the expansion of highly developed skills and concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will study a variety of literary and informational texts in class and out of class. Students will improve their vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Argumentative, informative, and narrative writing is still emphasized, including production and distribution. Students will expand their knowledge of subjects by advanced curriculum and extension projects. 8th Grade Math Year The Grade 8 Mathematics instruction will focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. 8th Grade Math Honors Year The Grade 8 Mathematics Honors Course will cover the three critical areas listed in Grade 8 Mathematics Course and add extra topics and concepts that would interest an advanced middle school student. Concepts covering fairness and apportionment, voting methods, sets, and graphing beyond the coordinate plane, will be explored in greater depth with increased use of contextual situations. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students. U.S. History Year U.S. History includes a study of the development of the United States as a strong and free nation. The course traces our nation s history from colonization to the present day with a heavy emphasis on the nineteenth century. U.S. History Honors Year Honors U.S. History will focus on the same themes and objectives as the traditional 8 th grade US History course. Through written and verbal expression, students will be able to analyze and articulate their knowledge of U.S. History from Pre- Columbus through Westward Expansion. By using research methods and accessing primary sources, students will have the opportunity to study historical events, present a personal history and record an oral history. In addition, students will identify and discuss the relevance of contemporary issues to historical patterns. 8th Grade Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Year The eighth grade SEEd standards describe the constant interaction of matter and energy in nature. Students will explore how matter is arranged into either simple or complex substances. The strands emphasize how substances store and transfer energy, which can cause them to interact physically and chemically, provide energy to living organisms, or be harnessed and used by humans will be the focus of this course. Intermediate Fitness 8 Semester Intermediate Fitness continues to focus on physical conditioning and the development of team sports skills. Leadership skills and sportsmanship will be emphasized. Health Education Semester Health Education conforms to the state core and covers a variety of topics. The focus of this course is to teach life skills to the students. Some of the topics addressed are as follows: self-esteem, stress, decision making, substance abuse prevention, human development, disease prevention, nutrition and fitness, and first aid.

3 Legacy Junior High School Course Descriptions English 9 Year Instruction in this course will focus on the development of skills and concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will study a variety of literary and informational texts both in and outside of class. Shakespeare is introduced. Students will improve their vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Argumentative, informative, and narrative writing is still emphasized, including production and distribution. English 9 Honors Year This academically rigorous course is for highly motivated 9th grade students interested in following Advanced Placement programs who wish to experience a curriculum with more depth, complexity, and higher-order thinking skills. This class continues the expansion of highly developed skills and concepts in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Students will study a variety of literary and informational texts in class and out of class. Shakespeare is introduced. Students will improve their vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Argumentative, informative, and narrative writing is still emphasized, including production and distribution. Students will expand their knowledge of subjects by advanced curriculum and extension projects. Secondary Mathematics I (9th Grade Core) Year The Secondary Mathematics I Course (ninth grade core) will focus on developing a solid understanding of function, and use that understanding to explore many examples of functions, including sequences. It will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships and connect that understanding to exponential functions. It will build on prior experiences with data to develop formal methods of data analysis. Students will use properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge. Algebraic and geometric ideas will be tied together. Secondary Mathematics I Honors (9th Grade Core) Year The Secondary Mathematics I Honors Course will cover all of the concepts in the Secondary Mathematics I course. Concepts will be explored in greater depth with increased use of contextual situations. In addition it will include concepts dealing with vectors and quantities of vectors and matrix operations and their applications. This course will include elements that will prepare students to take Calculus in high school. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students. 9TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES Secondary Mathematics II Honors Year Teacher Recommendation The Secondary Mathematics II Honors Course will cover all of the concepts in the Secondary Mathematics II course. Concepts will be explored in greater depth with increased use of contextual situations. In addition they will study complex numbers and their operations on the complex plane, solve systems of equations, prove and apply trigonometric identities, express conic sections algebraically, and solve problems using volume measurements. This course will include elements that will prepare students to take Calculus in high school. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students. Geography for Life Year This course covers physical and human geography for the entire world. It includes cultural, economic, and political geography in greater depth and breadth than the semester program as we make connections and seek to understand the interconnectedness of the various cultures of the world. Geography skills, including map reading and understanding charts and graphs, will be practiced as we study the world. Geography for Life Honors Year This course includes all the things studied in Geography for Life (Year), but also includes an intensive writing emphasis that focuses on higher order thinking skills, including analysis, evaluation, and synthesis. Over the course of the year, the student will accumulate a portfolio containing the information and writing about all the regions of the world, but with particular emphasis on regions of special interest. A.P. Human Geography Year 6204 Prerequisite: Strong writing skills confirmed by current English teacher The purpose of A.P. Human Geography is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students will also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice. This is a college level class which will challenge students to learn quickly, develop an integrated view of the world, and learn to write clean, clear, and well thought out essays in a timed testing environment. All elements in the class are designed to help students become comfortable with the testing format, work well in timed conditions, and learn to write clear justifiable answers to essay questions. Students may earn college credit by passing the A.P. test exam in the spring. Earth Systems Year This class meets the general science requirements for ninth grade. The course explores Earth, geological change, and the interaction of atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. This course builds upon students' experience with integrated science in grades seven and eight and is the springboard for success in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Two primary goals associated with the understanding of how systems interact are: (1) students will use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students' curiosity will be sustained as they develop the abilities associated with scientific inquiry. Earth Systems Honors Year The focus of this class will be an in-depth analysis of current global and regional science issues, as they relate to the Earth Systems core curriculum. In addition to the regular class and lab work of the Earth Systems curriculum, there will be special projects to complete each term. PE Skills & Techniques Semester PE Skills & Techniques focuses on participation skills and techniques in a variety of team sports, individual sports, and games. Emphasis is on improving and maintaining physical fitness.

4 RESOURCE All Resource classes will be determined by the student s current IEP. ASSISTANTS Office Assistant Semester Required: Secretary permission Graded on Pass/Fail The office assistant will be under the direction of the secretaries. Duties include filing reports, absentee listings, mailings, checking students in and out of school, calling parents about attendance, assisting the public at the counter, and learning to use the copy machines and the intercom. Office assistants also learn the proper way to answer the telephone. Teacher Assistant Semester Required: Teacher Permission Graded on Pass/Fail The teacher assistant will be under the direction of one teacher. The teacher will assign duties to the assistant as needed. Semester Required: Secretary permission Graded on Pass/Fail The counseling office assistant will be under the direction of the counseling secretary. The counseling secretary will assign duties to the assistant as needed. Library Media Skills /Media Assistant Semester Required: Preapproval by application Library Skills is designed for students who enjoy variety in their daily tasks, who are computer literate, and like to read. In-class assignments, checking books in and out, shelving books, and completing errands and tasks for the operation of the library. Applications for Library Skills/Media Assistant can be picked up in the Media Center. Counseling Office Assistant CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) FACS Exploration A (Family and Consumer Sciences Exploration) Semester Grade 8 FACS Careers Exploration (Model A)- This course provides students the opportunity to develop life skills. In this class students will explore a few of the different career pathways related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). During FACS Careers Exploration Model A, students will participate in activities related to interior design, clothing and textile construction, fashion design and merchandising, consumerism, entrepreneurship and careers. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. FACS Exploration B (Family and Consumer Sciences Exploration) Semester Grade 8 FACS Careers Exploration (Model B)- This course provides students the opportunity to develop essential skills in the various career pathways related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Students will explore and cultivate skills in food and nutrition sciences, childcare, consumerism, entrepreneurship, family relationships, personal responsibility, and career and job-related tasks. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Teen Living Semester Would you like to acquire the skills necessary to become your personal best? Then this class is for you!! Class discussion will help you understand and cope with personal, family, and social challenges. Emphasis is placed on communication, decision-making skills, and building stable relationships with family and peers. The skills taught in this class will enable you to implement positive coping mechanisms and promote understanding of self. In depth study addresses issues that impact teenagers: self-concept, family and peer relationships, substance abuse, personal loss, dating and teenage pregnancy, and child abuse. You will get the chance to try your hand at taking care of little ones with a take-home baby simulator. Emphasis is placed on students taking personal responsibility for life. Apparel Design and Production 1 Semester Do you have a flare for creativity and enjoy the satisfaction of making things? Handmade items are extra special and you can acquire the skills to produce them. This class focuses on fibers and fabrics, pressing, the use of patterns and basic sewing skills i.e., seams, seam finishes, gathers, zippers, hems, waistbands, casings, buttons, buttonholes and more. Mastery of these skills with lead to a lifetime of sewing enjoyment! 4

5 Food/Nutrition 1 Semester Course Fee: $15 Nutrition! Healthy Lifestyles! Chef extraordinaire! Come learn the secrets of looking and feeling great and acquire the skills necessary to prepare nutritious meals for your friends and family! This course emphasizes the principles of sound nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Attention will be given to the selection and preparation of food and personal health and well-being. Ample opportunity for improving your culinary skills is provided with labs that include quick breads, yeast breads, soups, crepes, cakes, cookies, pasta, salads, stir fry, main dishes, eggs and much more! Roll up your sleeves and learn skills that will last a lifetime. Keyboarding 1 Semester Grades 7, 8 Keyboarding 1 is a beginning keyboarding course in which the student will master touch operation of the computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch operation and good techniques will receive primary emphasis. The student will learn to format simple reports, personal and business letters, memos, tables, and outlines. Proofreading skills and word processing functions such as spacing, margins, alignment, copy, move, and paste will also be taught. Students keying over 27 wpm are encouraged to take Keyboarding Applications. Keyboarding Applications Semester Grades 7, 8 Prerequisite: Must key by touch at a minimum of 27 wpm on a 2-minute timed writing with no more than 4 errors. Keyboarding Applications is designed for students who have already had some typing instruction and wish to improve their typing skill. Keyboarding speed is increased by means of a thorough review of the keyboard and keyboarding technique, drills, and practice. Students will create business documents such as reports, letters, memos, s, and envelopes. Editing, composition, and proofreading skills will also be taught, as well as basic word processing formatting functions. Computer Technology Semester This class fulfills a specific high school graduation requirement. Computer Technology is an introduction to computer fundamentals, keyboard applications, and software programs that encompass document processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentations (PowerPoint). An understanding of computer ethics, operating systems, information resources, and electronic mail is included. Creating a project for a different content area and taking the State competency test will demonstrate skills gained. Exploring Business and Marketing Semester Grade 8 Students will be exposed to the fundamental concepts of business and marketing. Skills include basic business concepts, organizational communication, human resources management, entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, and leadership. Students will be exposed to courses within the Business and Marketing career pathways and leadership organizations, such as FBLA and DECA. Exploring Technology 1 Semester Grades 7 Design and engineering principles are taught and then reinforced through building awesome hands-on projects such as speedy air racers, penny hockey games, hot air balloons, and problem solving activities. (Caution: you might have fun in this class) Exploring Technology 2 Semester Grades 8 Design and engineering principles are taught and then reinforced through building exciting hands- on projects such as battle robots, hydraulic cranes, penny hockey games, electronic projects, air racers, and problem solving activities. (Caution: you might have fun in this class). Introduction to Construction Technology Semester Introduction to Construction Technology 1 teaches advanced woodworking, joinery techniques, proper layout and design. It also includes a brief look at residential construction and how projects are developed. We will frame small houses, use state of the art technology to design, decorate, and furnish houses on the computer, and build projects that use wood, plastic, and metal. Intro to Communication Technology Semester Warning! Please keep your hands and feet inside at all times until this course comes to a full and complete stop. Enjoy the ride. This is a FUN, fast paced class! This course introduces basic skills and applications of communications technology. Activities will include stop motion animation, non-linear video editing including green screen special effects, digital photography, photograph restoration and enhancement, computer aided drafting and beginning electronics. Students learn the basics of computer games and have the opportunity to design and program their own. If time permits students will create their own ringtones. 5

6 ELECTIVES MISC Peer Tutor - Functional Skills Semester Peer tutoring is a class in which students are involved in teaching. Students who sign up as Peer Tutors will teach students with disabilities about math, reading, writing, recreation/leisure, and other daily life skills. This may be done in special education and/or general education classrooms. Peer Tutor - Math Semester Required: Teacher Permission Peer tutoring is a class in which students are involved in teaching. Students who sign up as Math Peer Tutors will work closely with students and teachers in regular education math classes. Study Skills Semester May only be taken once The purpose of Study Skills is to teach specific concepts related to school success, correct study principles for home and school, independence, selfmotivation, self-discipline, choices and consequences, and skills for lifelong learning. Study Hall Semester 2400 This class is an opportunity for students to have extra time and support to complete their homework assignments from their other classes. Grading will be based on classroom preparedness and participation. Students who are self-starters will find this class to be particularly rewarding. Pep Squad Semester Uniform Fee: $50 Pep Squad is a class designed to foster school spirit and allow more students the opportunity to participate in, and learn about cheerleading. Together with the Cheerleaders, students taking Pep Squad will learn cheers and dances and participate by cheering at home games. Attendance at home games is mandatory. This is not a competition squad, and it is open to any student interested in participating. Speech Semester Ask anyone in the world what their #1 fear is and most people will tell you their fear is speaking in public! Everyone needs to know how to speak in public; it's a critical, real world skill. This is something that is not hard to do and it's NOT scary, it just takes practice. Speech is a practical course designed for students who want to improve their communication skills, speech proficiency, and self-confidence in public speaking situations. In this class, students will be encouraged to speak on topics they are knowledgeable and interested in. This class is designed to be hands on and very fun! Mock Trial Semester This class is designed to prepare students to participate in academic competitions in a real courtroom with real cases. Students in this class will represent Legacy Junior High School in Mock Trial competitions. The course will emphasize research methods, public speaking and writing skills as well as an understanding of the legal system and use of that knowledge in a court setting. Grading will be based in part on competition participation in class. Get Fit Semester This one-semester course provides students the opportunity to set and achieve their personal health and wellness goals by developing and following an age-appropriate personal fitness program, which will include cardiovascular fitness and strength training, as well as flexibility, speed, agility, and nutrition. Activities will primarily take place in the fitness center and on the track. This course is provided for 9th graders, and students will earn.5 P.E. elective credit. While this class does not fulfill 9th grade PE or the "Fit For Life" graduation requirements, it does earn PE credit for high school graduation. Released Time 9 (L.D.S. Seminary) Year 810 Science Exploration Honors Semester 3450 Grades 7, 8 Science Exploration is a semester program open to 7th and 8th grade students. Students should be self-motivated and able to handle the rigors of an honors level class. This course will provide junior high students with challenging opportunities to learn science, be a part of active and collaborative learning environments, and receive encouragement to pursue science-related careers. Our Science Exploration class consists of a series of individual and group activities where students create, design, and problem-solve, build projects, perform experiments, and most of all have a positive and fun science experience. 7th grade students may repeat this class in 8th grade. 6

7 FINE ARTS Art Foundations Semester Grades 7, 8 VISUAL ART Art Foundations is the introductory art class offered at the junior high level. This course studies composition, the elements of art, and the principles of design through drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students will explore a broad variety of art tools, techniques, and materials while mastering each art concept. Advanced Art Semester Grade 8 Prerequisite: Art Foundations Advanced Art is one of the advanced art classes offered at the junior high level. Students will study art history and learn from master artists (from ancient Egyptian art to contemporary art) to create their own drawings, paintings, and prints. Students will explore a broad variety of art tools, techniques, and materials. Ceramics Semester Prerequisite: Art Foundations Course Fee: $15 Students will create clay sculptures and functional pottery using a variety of techniques such as pinch, slab and coil building. Focus will be on hand building with 4-5 days of wheelwork. Students will expand their knowledge of decorative possibilities of graffito, imprinting, and glazes. Instruction stresses imagination and creativity, with a focus on the importance of craftsmanship. Students will plan, create, analize, and evaluate their work and the work of master ceramic artists. Art Level 2 Semester Prerequisite: Art Foundations Course Fee: $15 Art Level 2 is one of the advanced art classes offered at the junior high level. Students will study composition, the elements and principles of art, but will focus on art media. Students will study how to master a variety of art materials: e.g., pencil; pen and ink; charcoal; pastels; colored pencil; watercolor; acrylic paint; printmaking; and more. Students will study professional artists and many different types of art making so they can discover types with which they work well and those they enjoy. Drawing Semester Prerequisite: Art Foundations Course Fee: $15 Drawing is one of the advanced art classes offered at the junior high level. Students will improve and refine their drawing skills by studying art concepts like proportion and value. Students will learn how to draw many different subjects: e.g., still life objects; nature and landscapes; portraits and figures; animals; and more. Students will create art in a variety of art media and will complete drawings, paintings, and prints. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Music Exploration Semester Grade 7 MUSIC Music Exploration is an introduction to music. Concepts learned will include the history and development of music, instruments, basic music theory fundamentals, listening, performing, analyzing and creating music, and exploring career possibilities. 7th Grade Beginning Men's Choir Year Grades 7 Fee: $25 CHOIR In this class, boys will learn the basics of vocal technique, sight-reading, part-singing and music fundamentals. This is a full year class. They will perform at term concerts during the year. 7th Grade Beginning Ladies Choir Year Grade 7 Fee: $25 In this class, girls will learn the basics of vocal technique, sight-reading, part-singing and music fundamentals. This is a full year class. They will perform at term concerts during the year. 8th and 9th Grade Beginning Mixed Choir Semester Fee: $25 In this class, boys and girls will learn the basics of vocal technique, sightreading, part-singing and music fundamentals. This is a semester class. Students will perform at choir concerts during the semester. Advanced Ladies' Choralaires Year Eligibility: by Audition, with 1 year previous choir experience. Fee: $75 In this class, girls will perform more advanced literature and will continue their learning of vocal technique, sight-reading, part-singing and music fundamentals. They will perform at several concerts during the year. Advanced Legacy Concert Choir (Men and Women) Year Eligibility: by Audition, with 1 year previous choir experience Fee: $75 This is Legacy junior High School s most prestigious choir. Students accepted into this class are expected to maintain the highest standards of good rehearsal technique and behavior. In this class, singers will perform more advanced literature and will continue their learning of vocal technique, sight-reading, part-singing and music fundamentals. They will perform at several concerts during the year and will compete at district festivals. 7

8 Advanced Lady Madrigals Year Eligibility: by Audition with 1 year previous choir experience. Class is limited to 18 girls. Fee: $75 In this class, Girls will perform advanced classical choral literature and will continue their learning of vocal technique, sight-reading, part-singing, and music fundamentals. They will also dance and perform show choir style music. In addition to their performances they will join with the Legacy Concert Choir performing at all concerts and district festivals during the year. (Although not registered for the Legacy Concert Choir class, the Lady Madrigals are considered part of the Legacy Concert Choir and will learn their literature and join them for all of their performances. Registering for an additional class for the Legacy Concert Choir is encouraged not required.) Beginning Band 1 Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds Year 1640 BAND Beginning Band 1 is beginning instruction in playing an instrument. Emphasis is on tone production, note reading, and basic skills of playing a musical instrument. For brass and woodwind instruments, no experience is necessary. Instruments include trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone, and tenor saxophone. The French horn, baritone, and tuba are available from the school to rent. A limited number of oboes, bass clarinets, tenor saxophones, and bassoons are available from the school to rent. No drum set playing is taught. Students must have one or more years of successful piano lessons to be considered for the percussion section. Instrument selection will take place following registration, under the supervision of the Director of Bands. Summer Band or private lessons are encouraged. Band 2 - Brass Year Required: Teacher permission Band 2 - Brass will be an expansion of skills and knowledge learned in the beginning class. Emphasis is on personal skill development, improvement in note reading, rhythm reading, and tone production. Festivals and solo experiences are introduced at this level. The full band experience will be at concerts and festivals. Required: Teacher permission Fee: $95 for school percussion instrument rental (this fee applies only to percussionists) Refinement of musical skills, higher levels of performance, aesthetic judgment and music appreciation are emphasized at this level. Ensemble performances, musical styles, historical period, band literature, chamber music, solo and ensembles, and creative development are a priority. Jazz Band Year Grade: 8, 9 Fee: TBD Audition is required Jazz Band is a class designed for students who want to explore music more fully. Emphasis will be placed on listening skills, music theory, jazz scales, jazz articulations, and improvisation. Students will have performances throughout the year and will play at other special events. Students enrolled in Jazz Band must also be enrolled in another full-year music class. Orchestra 1 Year Grades 7, 8 CHESTRA Orchestra 1 provides meaningful experiences in music by teaching students to play orchestral string instruments. Emphasis will be on playing position, basic tone production, rhythmic precision, interpretation of music symbols, bowing techniques, and care of the instrument. 6th Grade Orchestra class or summer private lessons are strongly encouraged. Orchestra 2 Year Required: Teacher permission Orchestra 2 reinforces and expands upon the concepts learned in Orchestra 1. Emphasis will be placed on developing bowing techniques, finger patterns, musical notation, and interpretation of musical signs. Festivals and solo experiences are introduced at this level. The full orchestra experience is introduced during the fourth term. Band 2 - Woodwinds Year Required: Teacher permission Woodwinds will be an expansion of skills and knowledge learned in the beginning class. Emphasis is on personal skill development, improvement in note reading, rhythm reading, and tone production. Festivals and solo experiences are introduced at this level. The full band experience will be at concerts and festivals. Band 2 - Percussion Year Required: Teacher permission Fee: $50 for school percussion instrument rental (this fee applies only to percussionists) Band 2 - Percussion will be an expansion of skills and knowledge learned in the beginning class. Emphasis is on personal skill development, improvement in note reading and rhythm reading. Additional percussion instruments are taught at this level. Festivals and solo experiences are introduced at this level. The full band experience will be at concerts and festivals. Band 3 - Advanced Year

9 Theatre 1 Semester Limitation: May only be taken once THEATRE Theatre 1 is designed to increase students' knowledge and skill in the world of theatre. Students will learn to improve their knowledge and ability in basic drama techniques. This class requires creativity, experimentation, and open-mindedness. Students will gain basic acting skills, learn general theatre terms, and apply their knowledge through formal and informal performances. Theatre 2 Semester Grade 8, 9 Prerequisite: Theatre 1 Theatre 2 is designed for the more serious-minded drama student. Students will work on advanced drama techniques and build acting skills through many formal and informal performances. Musical Theatre Year Uniform Fee: $10 By Audition Only Students in this class will rehearse and participate in the school's musical production, which is a graded requirement of this course. After-school performances and festivals will be required. Stage Crew Year Required: Theatre 1 and Teacher Permission Students who are accepted in the class will learn basic skills and requirements needed to assist in assemblies and performances both during school and evenings. Helping run the technical elements of the school's musical is a huge requirement and responsibility of stage crew. Students will learn about stage construction, costume/make-up design, as well as lighting and sound. After-school performances and festivals will be required. Dance 1A Semester DANCE Come explore the wonderful art form of Dance! You will gain skills in Dance technique, improvisation, choreography, and performance. You will also be introduced to Dance History and how to evaluate Dance. A performance, a concert and/or assembly are part of your class grade. All levels of dancers welcome. If you are new to Dance, this class will prepare you for LJHS Dance Company! Ballroom Dance (new for !) Semester Ballroom Dance will be social and fun all in one class; who would have thought? This FUN co-ed class is designed to introduce students to basic social dances as well as today s popular youth dances. Students will work with partners as well as in groups to learn basic steps and dance choreography. Come and learn how to incorporate dance into an active and healthy lifestyle. Bring one friend or bring them all, Ballroom Dance is where it s at! Ballroom Dance counts towards an elective P.E. credit and cannot be used in place of the required P.E. courses. Dance Company Year 7825 Grades 9 Uniform Fee: $75 Join the LJHS Dance Company! We will explore many forms of Dance. Activities will include workshops (with professional Dance Companies), attending performances, performing in assemblies, halftimes, concerts, etc. Be a representative of LJHS while enjoying Dance! 9

10 LANGUAGE ARTS Enrichment Reading Semester Grades 7, 8 Enrichment Reading involves extensive reading using a variety of materials including anthologies, novels, newspapers, and magazines. Reading skills emphasized: decoding, comprehension, summarizing, paraphrasing, vocabulary, and related study skills. Books read in this class will count towards term s English Reading Challenge. Creative Writing Semester Creative writing provides an opportunity for creativity and use of imagination through writing guided imagery, simple poetry forms, short stories and personal narratives while learning to manipulate sensory detail. Many fun activities are provided to wake up the senses and the imagination. The class also assists students in realizing the importance of audience, word choice, detail, and sentence sense in their writing. In order to encourage writing and idea fluency, the students will keep a daily writing journal. Most importantly, the students write and develop structural writing skills. Creative Writing 2 Semester Required: Creative Writing Creative Writing 2 provides an opportunity for more in-depth creative writing experiences. This class builds on the elements learned in Creative Writing. Imagination and creativity are stimulated through writing personal narratives, more intricate poetry, and short stories. The class will offer detailed instruction on the development of characters, setting, plot and conflict. It will also continue to focus on audience, word choice, detail, and sentence sense to help make the student's writing more accessible to the reader. The students will keep a daily writing journal to help facilitate writing and idea fluency. Most importantly the students will write and have an opportunity to fine tune structural writing skills. School Newspaper Semester Journalism students will learn many concepts pertaining to journalistic writing and newspaper production. The students will investigate a journalist's rights and responsibilities and conduct themselves according to the highest ethical code of journalism. They will develop news judgment in order to ascertain when a situation is newsworthy and will develop skills in interviewing and in writing news, features, sports, and reviews. In addition, students will learn the basics of newspaper design and related computer software. Students will also learn the basics of producing a school newspaper and contributing to a school paper that provides a forum for the student voice at Legacy Junior High School. Yearbook/Commercial Art 1 Year 4190, 1220 Required: Teacher permission Yearbook/Commercial Art 1 is an introduction to the basic skills and techniques of yearbook production. Graphic design, news gathering, reporting, printing, photography, ethics, etc. are explored. The school yearbook is a product of this class. A maximum of 30 students will be accepted. An application must be completed. 10

11 WLD LANGUAGES Foreign Language Survey Semester Grades 7, 8 This course is designed to familiarize students with multiple languages and cultures throughout the semester. Besides learning simple phrases, greetings and vocabulary in French, Spanish, Italian, German and Japanese, students will also explore the history, geography, and the culture (food, music, movies, art etc.) of the countries where these languages are spoken. French 1 Year Prerequisite: Average skills in English reading and writing French 1 is an introduction to the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on the use of simple vocabulary in real life situations. Basic grammar is also introduced. The culture, history, and geography of the French speaking countries and areas are introduced. French 2 Year Prerequisite: C- or higher in French 1 Completion of French 1 and 2 fulfills the minimum Foreign Language credits required for entrance into some colleges. More emphasis is placed on accuracy and proficiency in the four basic skill areas. Study of related culture, history and geography of French speaking countries continues. French 3 Year Prerequisite: Must have a C- or higher in French 2 French 3 is an advanced course. Students will begin to use and recognize past and future tenses in French. Study of related culture, history and geography continues. An increased emphasis in proficiency and accuracy improves skills in all four areas. This year completes the overview of the French culture at the junior high level. Spanish 1 Year Recommended: Average skills in English reading and writing Spanish 1 is an introduction to the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on the use of simple vocabulary in real life situations. Basic grammar is also introduced. The culture, history, and geography of the Spanish speaking countries and areas are introduced. Spanish 2 Year Recommended: C- or higher in Spanish 1 Spanish 2 fulfills the beginning level of Foreign Language instruction as required for some college entrance requirements. More emphasis is placed on accuracy and proficiency in the four basic skill areas. Study of related culture, history and geography continues. Spanish 2 Honors Year Students considering this course should consult with their current teacher. Students who successfully complete Spanish 1 given adequate performance and teacher recommendation will move to Spanish 2 Honors. Students in this class demonstrate a high level of motivation and willingness to actively participate in class. More emphasis is placed on accuracy and proficiency in the four basic skill areas. Study of related culture, history and geography continues. Spanish 3 Year Recommended: C- or higher in Spanish 2 Spanish 3 is an advanced course. Students will begin to use and recognize tenses in Spanish. Study of related culture, history and geography continues. An increased emphasis in proficiency and accuracy improves skills in all four areas. This year completes our overview of the Spanish culture. Spanish 3 Honors Year 4641 Recommended: C- or higher in Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 Honors is an advanced course for students with the drive to explore and use the Spanish language at a greater depth and breadth than in traditional courses. Honors students demonstrate a high level of motivation, collaboration, and engagement. A greater amount of cultural and social themes are explored as a result of greater dedication and increased use of the language. 11

12 Legacy Junior High School Davis School District DIRECTY INFMATION WITHOLD RELEASE REQUEST To: All parents with Students in Davis School District - School Year Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, may be released at the discretion of school officials, without consent for appropriate reasons such as, school publications, newspaper articles, and to outside education-related organizations. In addition, two federal laws require secondary schools to provide military recruiters, upon request, the names, addresses, and telephone listings of their students. The items listed below are designated as directory information by the Davis School District and may be released for appropriate reasons at the discretion of Legacy Junior High School [UCA 53a , et seq.] Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, you have the right to withhold the release of any or all of the information listed below. Student s name Student s address Student s telephone number Student s date of birth Parent s address Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Weight and height of members of athletic teams Degrees and awards received Most recent educational institution attended by the student Photography/videotaping - (Including the Yearbook!!!) Please consider very carefully your decision to withhold any item of directory information. Should you decide to inform Legacy Junior High School not to release any or all of the items listed above, any future request for such information from individuals or entities not affiliated with the Davis School District will be refused. Please indicate here your request to withhold any or all of the above items: If you have chosen to withhold any of the above directory information, submit this completed form to the office of Legacy Junior High School before May 31 each year. A new form for non-release must be completed each school year. Forms should be submitted ONLY for those who are requesting that information NOT be released. Parent s Name Student s Name Parent s Signature: Date: