6th GRADE
ERWIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
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ELECTIVECOURSE SELECTION FORM
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class requirements:
Language Arts(1100/1101), Math(2100/2101), Science(3100/3101), Social Studies(4100/4101), PRIDE(1510/1511), PE/Health(7602), Introduction to World Language(7000/7001), and one or more Visual or Performing Arts courses (Art/Music), Wildcat Connections(8600/8601)
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Parent/Guardian, your printed and signed name below indicates your understanding and agreement to your child’s selection. Unfortunately, changing schedules will not be an option due to class sizes and availability. Descriptions of the Electives are on the back of this form.
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students will be placed in electives according to availability.
6th Grade Elective Descriptions:
(See reverse side)
ART: Sixth grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience required.
Desktop Publishing (Computer Literacy): This year-long course aims to provide the means and the context to help students become inquirers, thinkers and open-minded skillful problem solvers through the lens of human ingenuity and the design cycle using information and systems technology. This class will give students an opportunity to review and practice keyboarding skills and learn how to use the internet more effectively while learning various desktop publishing programs to produce creative and innovative projects. No previous experience is required.
Band: Sixth grade band classes are designed to teach basic music concepts and performances fundamental to develop a more balanced individual. No previous experience is necessary. Through three (3) concerts a year a variety of individual and group performance opportunities create principled and critical thinking musicians. We create a community within our classes as well as provide community and service with outside performances. We believe that music is the ultimate example of Human Ingenuity. Our goal is to promote music as an enjoyable life-long skill. The family is responsible for providing instruments with the exception of some large instruments that are provided by the school. Students wishing to play drums must have two years prior piano music training. Students wishing to play saxophone will start with the clarinet. Feel free to contact the band directors with any questions.
Chorus: The choral program covers a wide range of musical literature, from sacred to secular, classic to pop, and is presented in four (4) formal concerts throughout the school year. The core of musical learning in choir is the development of body alignment, proper breathing techniques and a focus on vocal health. The overall goal of the choir program is to give the students a set of knowledge and skills that will encourage them to love music and become life-long learners. No previous experience is needed to participate in choir.
Orchestra: Orchestra provides an opportunity for all students to learn to play violin, viola, cello and string bass in an ensemble setting. While learning correct performance techniques on their chosen instrument, the student will also gain a basic understanding of music theory, and rhythm. Students will explore music of cultures from around the world, along with an introduction to the great composers of our western heritage. Students will begin an MYP developmental workbook in 6th grade to record the process and development of their learning. Sixth grade orchestra performs three (3) concerts yearly.
Required Electives:
Introduction to World Language – Spanish/French: Intro to World Languages is a one-semester course that offers students an opportunity to begin to learn both French and Spanish at basic proficiency level before choosing one language for further study in Grade 7. Students will perform listening, speaking, reading and writing 21st century global communicative tasks as they discover the different cultures, including the arts, foods, music and daily life of the French and Spanish speaking world. Students will also make connections to otherdisciplines such as math, history and science, as well as sharpen their languages art skills in their ownlanguage. Upon completion of Introduction to World Languages, students can take either French I,
Spanish I or German I class in ninth grade at the high school.
Physical Education: Physical Education classes at LEMS are designed to challenge and support students of all abilities and interests. Students are actively engaged in their own learning experiences to become knowledgeable, principled and balanced. The skills acquired will promote healthy, caring young individuals that will appreciate, respect and achieve personal well-being for self and others. Recognizing strengths and differences of students are monitored and assessed throughout all parts of the curriculum. All students will be encouraged and expected to optimize learning opportunities through a balance of sport and health related units. Through the lens of Human Ingenuity, students will develop an appreciation for other cultures by participating in team games and activities. The 6th grade curriculum will focus on health-related fitness knowledge, which will include methods of training principals (healthy lifestyles) and sport participation.
PRIDE: PRIDE period will be used to support academic achievement as well as extension opportunities based on student need and/or interest. This may include literacy and math intervention, homework support, and access to clubs and activities.