Grade 7

AGENDA

8 courses

3 times per week

 

Schedule

1. English2. Social Studies3. Mathematics4. Science5. EAP, SI or Modern Language 6. Physical Education7. Wellness + semester elective 8. Two semester or one year long elective

REQUIRED COURSES

1. English2. Social Studies3. Mathematics4. Science5. EAP, SI or Modern Language 6. Physical Education7. Wellness + semester elective 8. Two semester or one year long elective

REQUIRED COURSES

1. English2. Social Studies3. Mathematics4. Science5. EAP, SI or Modern Language 6. Physical Education7. Wellness + semester elective 8. Two semester or one year long elective

REQUIRED COURSES

ELECTIVES – YEARLONG• Band – Beginning• Band • Chorus• Strings – Beginning• Strings

What electives will I get to choose?

3 semester coursesOR

1 year long course and 1 semester course

Band ChorusStrings

Three semester courses

OROne year long course + one

semester course

ELECTIVES – Yearlong

ARTmud ARTsculpt ARTstudio ARTisan Be The Change Chorus Dance Revolution Dance Remix DigiARTFun Fast and Fit Journalism Innovation Tech Music Madness Intro Robotics Advanced RoboticsDrama- Storm the Stage Drama - Musical Theatre TTT Drama - Tech 101 Drama - Improv-able

ELECTIVES – SEMESTER

ARTmud - semesterExplore your creativity in CLAYProjects allow freedom for self-expressionLearn various building methods A great way to get dirty and HAVE FUN!

ARTsculpt - semesterExplore different sculptural media and techniques: clay modeling, plaster casting, wood carving, etc...

Discover the process of making meaningful 3D art work

Build your art skills

Create AWESOME artwork

ARTstudio - semester• Explore and improve your

2D art

• Create amazing drawings, paintings, prints and mixed media

• Develop your creative process using a sketchbook

• Build confidence in your art skills and self expression

ARTisan - semester

Create DIY projects using design thinking

Use a variety of media to create solutions for daily problems

Show initiative in planning your own projects

Explore jewelry, textiles, crafts, and purpose-built art

Recommended for independent artists with a creative passion

• Explore the technological possibilities in art making

• Create meaningful logos, film, 2D art work, photographs and mixed media work

• Develop your creative process using a sketchbook

• Build confidence in your art skills and self expression

DigiART - semester

offers the chance to explore movement and spatial awareness explores different dance forms explores choreography encourages experimentation with movement expression is suitable for both experienced and beginner dancers

Dance Revolution - semester

Further their dance experience established in Dance Revolution

Explore your creative side in dance units such as Modern, Social and Hip Hop

Must have done already done Dance Revolution

Dance Remix - semester

Want to change the world? If you are concerned about the environment, poverty, or even the way people are treated in our own school community, BTC gives you a chance to make a real difference in the world around you and the lives of others! Course content will include the science of happiness, social and environmental issues, and action research. This project-based course will also include inspiring videos and guest speakers, “action projects”, awareness campaigns, and field trips to work with service partners. This course offers you the chance to, as Mahatma Gandhi instructed, “be the change you want to see in the world!”

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Be The Change - semester

Intro Robotics - semesterDo you like using iPads, iPhones, computers, legos and working with your friends? This is Intro Robotics. You can and will:

•build robots

•solve challenges  

•program

•remote control

using iPads

Advanced Robotics - semester

Do you like using iPads, iPhones, computers, legos and working with your friends? In advanced robotics you will build custom constructions and learn advanced programming to create custom robots that come to life with Artificial Intelligence

the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods

Innovation Technology - semester

integrate technology into your life

redesign digital images

learn coding basics

design your own technology project

produce films

publish interactive books

Fun Fast and Fit - semesterA fun elective created for you!

It uses music, movement and the

power of fitness to boost your

energy, increase your skill level

and generally make you feel

awesome!

ChorusYear long or Semester

For both NEW singers and those with previous choir experience

Make music with your friends!

Beginning Band - yearlong

For students NEW to band

Learn to play a wind instrument or percussion

Fast paced to prepare you for 8th grade band in one yearMake music with your friends!

Band - yearlong

For experienced players on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba or percussion

AMIS auditions

More music - More concerts - More fun!

Beginning Strings - yearlong

Learn to play a string instrument - violin, viola, cello or bass

Fast paced to prepare you for 8th grade strings in one year

Make music with your friends!

Strings - yearlongng

For experienced player on violin, viola, cello or bass

AMIS auditions

More music - More concerts - More fun!

Drama Storm the Stage - theatre 101 semester

Learn how to take a script and bring it to life on stage. Have a blast putting all elements of a performance together: lights, sound, costumes, props. All we need now is YOU!

Drama: Triple Threat Training The art of musical theatre - semester

Acting, singing, dancing: do you have what it takes to put these together? Let’s recreate some of the most famous musical moments, create some of our own, and bring toe-tapping magic to the stage. You don’t have to be an expert; you just need the passion to perform!

Drama: Theatre Improv-able Becoming a devising 007- semester

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have enormous amounts of fun. Through a mix of Theatre games, improvisations, and devising we will create original performances that will make you laugh and cry.

Drama: Technical Theatre - semester

Get expert training on how to design and create your vision for the stage with lighting, sound, and set design. Explore them all and find your specialty.

Music Madness - semesterExplore

GuitarMusic TheoryComposition and PerformanceHistory of Popular Music

Journalism - semesterAre you interested in…● improving your writing and collaborative skills?● getting outside the walls of the classroom?● reporting designing and producing for the Balitang Bamboo

student newspaper and BBTV broadcasts?Click here for a preview!

It’s fun, challenging, and may lead to future roles with our school’s yearbook, The Bamboo Telegraph, and Newsflash!

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