Welcome to Scullen Middle School. James Seput, Principal

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1 Welcome to Scullen Middle School James Seput, Principal

2 Encore Program

3 TONIGHT S PURPOSE Encore Elective Offerings How Each Option Impacts Your Child s Middle School Schedule Answer Additional Questions

4 BENEFITS OF ENCORE Develop the whole child Creativity Collaborative learning Interact with all 6 th grade students Hands-on learning

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6 Option #1 - Band, Chorus or Orchestra (with no World Languages) Sample 6 th Grade Schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 P.E. P.E. Health P.E. Essential Technology Design and Modeling FACS Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Band/Chorus, Orchestra/Chorus Combo: Band/Chorus or Orchestra/Chorus

7 Option #1 - Band, Chorus or Orchestra Sample 7 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Creative Technology Art Study Skills Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Band/Chorus, Orchestra/Chorus Sample 8 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Elective Choice Elective Choice Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Band/Chorus, Orchestra/Chorus

8 Option #2 - World Languages (with no Band, Chorus, or Orchestra) Sample 6 th Grade Schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 P.E. P.E. Health P.E. Essential Technology General Music Art I World Languages Design and Modeling Study Skills FACS World Languages & Cultures quarter-long option for 6 th grade (yearlong Spanish or French classes for 7 th & 8 th grade)

9 Option #2 - World Languages Sample 7 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Creative Technology Elective Choice Spanish or French Sample 8 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Elective Choice Elective Choice Spanish or French

10 Option #3 - World Language and Band, Chorus or Orchestra Sample 6 th Grade Schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 P.E. P.E. Health P.E. Essential Technology Creative Technology Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Band/Chorus, Orchestra/Chorus Combo: Band/Chorus or Orchestra/Chorus

11 Option #3 - World Languages & BCO Sample 7 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Band, Chorus, or Orchestra Spanish or French Sample 8 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Band, Chorus, or Orchestra Spanish or French

12 Option #4 - Students not electing either Band, Chorus, Orchestra or World Languages Sample 6 th Grade Schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 PE (3 quarters) / Health (1 quarter) Essential Technology Study Skills World Languages Music Art Design & Modeling FACS

13 Option #4 - Continued Sample 7 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Creative Technology Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice Sample 8 th Grade Schedule P.E./Health Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice

14 Physical Education & Health Required full year combined course: 1 quarter of Health plus 3 quarters of Physical Education (PE)

15 Physical Education P.E. focuses on physical activity, fitness, wellness and team building. Strength training, cardiovascular endurance, fitness testing, small team and individual games are covered.

16 Physical Education Students are required to: - Purchase a lock from the school. - Dress in either a plain gray shirt, Scullen Wear, athletic shoes, and any athletic shorts/pants.

17 Health Health Education covers the different aspects of physical, mental, and social health. Topics include: Overall Wellness Social Relationships Mental & Emotional Health Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Diseases Reproductive Wellness

18 Essential Technology and Creative Technology Required semester courses for all students

19 Essential Technology Introduction to word processing along with spreadsheets, charts, graphics, and presentation software are taught. In addition, Internet safety and search strategies are also covered. Students will continue to work on keyboarding skills.

20 Creative Technology Students will continue to learn more advanced topics in the Microsoft Office Suite. In addition, Photoshop, Scratch, Moviemaker, and Adobe Illustrator are introduced. This class is only required for 6 th graders if they plan on taking a foreign language and are in Band, Chorus, Orchestra.

21 Art Students will develop skills which include drawing, painting, collage and ceramics. Students are regarded as artists and offered real choices for responding to their ideas and interests through the making of art.

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23 Orchestra

24 Band & Orchestra No previous experience necessary! All students are encouraged to start an instrument and be involved in our GRAMMY-recognized District 204 music program. Band and Orchestra have a curriculum through 12 th grade. Students are encouraged to stay involved! Scullenmusic.weebly.com

25 Band & Orchestra Students with prior experience and who will be enrolled in band may audition to participate in Jazz Ensemble or Wind Ensemble. Auditions will be held in May. Students with prior experience and who will be enrolled in orchestra may audition to participate in Chamber Strings (honors orchestra) in September.

26 Band & Orchestra Please mark your calendar to join us here on Wednesday, February 4 th for Band & Orchestra registration. Quinlan & Fabish (our preferred music vendor) will be here to help ensure that your child has an instrument for the start of the new school year!

27 Band & Orchestra Registration February 4 th - Last Names: A-D 4:00 p.m. E-H 4:30 p.m. I-L 5:00 p.m. M-P 5:30 p.m. Q-T 6:00 p.m. U-Z 6:30 p.m.

28 Combo Students enrolled in band and orchestra who also enjoy singing, may opt to be a Combo student and be involved in both classes. Combo students attend band/orchestra on Mondays and Thursdays, chorus on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Wednesdays alternate each week. Mark both classes on your registration form.

29 Chorus Chorus OPEN to all incoming 6 th graders

30 Chorus No previous experience necessary. Students are encouraged to participate throughout middle and high school. Opportunities to sing in curricular and cocurricular groups (Honors Chorus, Treble Singers, Bass Ensemble). Band and Orchestra students may also join through the Combo program.

31 General Music All students not involved with Band, Chorus, or Orchestra will take this course. Students learn about and listen to music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic times periods. Students review and learn music notation and write their own music compositions.

32 Design & Modeling In this Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course, students are introduced to STEM and engineering concepts. They use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives.

33 Design & Modeling In PLTW, students will also be using a standard 3D modeling software, Autodesk Inventor, to create a virtual image of their designs.

34 6 th grade Family and Consumer Science Is a project based quarter long class that incorporates 21 st century learning skills (creativity, problem solving, collaboration, communication, productivity, leadership, and responsibility).

35 Units covered during 6 th grade FACS 1. Family Life Skills 2. Hand Sewing Basics 3. Nutrition 4. Food Preparation Basics Kitchen Safety Food Sanitation Using a recipe to make 4 food products

36 World Languages & Cultures This course is an introduction to Chinese, German, French and Spanish. It includes culture, geography, and basic vocabulary and grammatical structures. The purpose is to expose students to languages that they might want to study in middle or high school.

37 FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR FRENCH 7 th -8 th grade *covers French I curriculum FRENCH *No Middle School Classes Taken French II French III French I French II French IV AP French French III AP French French IV French IV AP French FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR SPANISH 7 th -8 th grade *covers Spanish I curriculum SPANISH *No Middle School Classes Taken Spanish II Spanish III Spanish I Spanish II Spanish IV AP Spanish Spanish III AP Spanish Spanish IV Spanish IV AP Spanish

38 French I introduces the student to practical vocabulary and basic grammatical structures that will enable him or her to communicate in simple French. The course focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as various aspects of French culture. Oral communication is stressed.

39 Spanish I introduces the student to practical vocabulary and basic grammatical structures that will enable him or her to communicate in simple Spanish. The course focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and will present a cultural background of the Spanish-speaking people. Oral communication is stressed.

40 Study Skills Quarter Course

41 STUDY SKILLS Areas of focus include active listening, goal setting, organization, time management, paraphrasing, note-taking and test-taking skills.

42 Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing you here next year! If you have questions before you leave tonight, teachers will be located throughout the Commons.