6th Grade Course Registration
Lucile Erwin Middle School 2017-18
STUDENT NAME______
You will make 3 choices to enter into the computer to complete your schedule. Use the course numbers only to enter your selections. Follow the steps 1, 2, 3 below.
1.Circle ONEyear-long class; enter it under “Requested” on the computer.
6002 Band 1
6014 Chorus 1
6026 Orchestra 1
6602 Art 1
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2.Circle ONE as your FIRST choice semester class; enter it under “Requested.”
6603 Art 1 (if you entered Art 1 in number 1, do not enter Art 1 here)
5002 Desktop Publishing (Computers)
8302 Tech Engineering & Design 1
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3.Circle ONE as your ALTERNATEsemester class; enter it under “Alternate.”
6603 Art 1 (if you entered Art 1 above in number 1, do not enter Art 1 here)
5002 Desktop Publishing (Computers)
8302 Tech Engineering & Design 1
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*You may ONLY enter 2 Requested classes and 1 Alternate from the choices above.
After you enter your selections on a computer, please return this completed form to your 5th grade teacher by March 9. Computers are available at Erwin from 3-6:30 pm on March 8.
If the form is returned after March 9, students will be placed into classes with available space.
Parent Signature______
Please initial here when form has been completed on-line.______
(Course descriptions on reverse side.)
6th Grade
Elective Course Descriptions
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 (Computers): This semester 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.
Tech Engineering & Design: This course exposes students to the tools and machines that they may encounter in manufacturing-related occupations and enable them to develop the skills they need to use these tools in various applications. Course topics typically include (but are not limited to) drawing and planning, electricity, graphic arts, woodwork, leatherwork, metalwork, plastics and power technology. This course covers general safety and career exploration as well.
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 other disciplines such as math, history and science, as well as sharpen their languages art skills in their own language. 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.