South Valley Junior High2021/2022

Home of the Sabercats

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Welcome to our school!

South Valley’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment, rich with rigorous educational experiences that

engage, empower and inspire students to higher levels of personal and academic excellence.

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The 7th grade Schedule

There are 7 periods in a 7th grade student’s schedule.

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The 7th grade Schedule

5 Core Classes (MA, SC, SS, EN & PE)

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1 Elective Course+

1 Lunch

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Required Academic CoursesMath 7 / Honors Math 7

English 7 / Honors English 7Science 7 / Honors Science 7

History and Social Sciences 7 / Honors History and Social Sciences 7Boys PE 7 / Girls PE 7

7th grade Elective Options

DRAMA IThis course is an introductory study of various aspects of theatre. Major topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing,

improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics.

CHOIR 7This course is a study of beginning and intermediate music fundamentals: sight-reading skills with emphasis on solfége, good intonation, sound production, and performance skills. The intent of this course is to encourage and achieve

competency in areas of unison to three-part choral singing.

BOYS CHOIRThis course is a study of beginning and intermediate music

fundamentals: sight-reading skills with emphasis on solfége, good intonation, sound production, and

performance skills.

This course is a study of the basic elements of music tonal production and skill development. The major topics covered in this class will be

Band Method I and concert preparation

NO Experience Required!This is for students interested in learning to play a band instrument for the first time or

learning a new instrument.

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This course is a study of basic fundamental technical development

and large ensemble performance.

Experience Required!This is for seventh grade students who have played their band instruments for

more than one year.

This course is a study of the basic elements of music, tone production, note reading and skill development. The major topics

covered in this class will be string methods and concert preparation.

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The course is for students interested in learning to play a string

instrument for the first time or learning a new instrument.

No Experience Required!!

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Prerequisite: Previous string experience

This string ensemble covers fundamental and intermediate orchestra skills

including tuning, vibrato, scales, third and second positions. Concerts will include classical, fiddling, and pop

music.

A Full year course that allows students to rotate through and experience 9 weeks of 4 (Randomly Selected) Elective classes.

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It’s like an Elective “Sampler”.

MINIS

✘ ART✘ 9 weeks

✘ This course is a study of various media and techniques used in art today. Two-dimensional art is taught with an emphasis on creativity and an understanding of processes.

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The Minis May Include:

✘ COMPUTERS ✘ 9 weeks

✘ This course focuses on establishing basic computer skills. Computer terminology and keyboarding skills are stressed. Also included are units on word processing, drawing, painting, and hypermedia. This is a hands-on class where students are involved in entering and editing data, saving, and printing their work.

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The Minis May Include:

✘ DRAMA✘ 9 weeks✘ This course is a study of various aspects of theatre.

Topics will include acting, movement, stage vocabulary, and oral speaking. Units of study will include monologues, skit writing, improvisation, theatre design, one-act-plays, and creative dramatics.

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The Minis May Include:

✘ INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY✘ 9 weeks

✘ This course focuses on establishing basic skills in graphic communication, construction, communication using problem solving, life management, and academic skills.

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The Minis May Include:

✘ S.T.E.M.✘ 9 weeks

✘ This course introduces students to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences in a project-based environment and connects these experiences to the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards for mathematics.

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The Minis May Include:

✘ MUSIC APPRECIATION✘ 9 weeks

✘ This is a non-performance class that explores music of various styles through listening and discussion experiences.  A variety of musical styles will be explored.  Styles may include classical, folk, musical theater, jazz, pop, rock and music from other cultures.  Common activities include listening, discussion, projects and presentations.

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The Minis May Include:

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Submitting your 7th gr. Elective Requests

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7th gr. Course Request Form

Submitting Your Course Requests

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Submitting Your Academic Course Requests

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Students will AUTOMATICALLY be placed in the appropriate 7th gr.

academic classes based on current (6th gr.) class placement.

Submitting Your Academic Course Requests

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Students currently taking an ALP course will be placed in its

corresponding 7th gr. Honors course.

ALP Math → Honors Math 7

& Honors Science 7

Submitting Your Academic Course Requests

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Students currently taking an ALP course will be placed in its

corresponding 7th gr. Honors course.

ALP Language Arts →Honors English 7

& Honors History/Social Sciences 7

Submitting Your Academic Course Requests

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Students NOT currently enrolled in ALP but who would like to be considered for 7th gr. Honors

placement are encouraged to submit an application for eligibility review.

Visit svjhscounseling.com/honors.html

for more information.

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Indicate your TOP 3 Elective preferences on the

Course Request Form. 1

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Submitting Your Elective Course Requests

Number them in order of preference.

(#1 = highest priority)

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Elective Course Descriptions may be found on the reverse side of the card

or by clicking HERE.

Submitting Your Elective Course Requests

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