North Ridge Middle School

What Classes Do I Have To Take Next Year?  English/Reading  Math  Social Studies  Science  PE  Electives classes Core Classes

Regular Classes or Pre – Advanced Placement Classes Pre-Advanced Placement Classes: (Only For Math, English/Reading, & Science Classes) Courses are more challenging Takes more time Increased Reading load Sophisticated writing assignments and projects

BLOCKED MATH CLASS Students who choose regular math will have a blocked math class. This means that you will have on level math for 2 class periods instead of one class period. Students who choose PAP math will have one class period of math.

BLOCKED ENGLISH/READING CLASS English and Reading are blocked in 6 th grade. This means that you will have the same teacher for English and reading and stay in the same classroom for 2 class periods.

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG Beginners Band Class Beginning fundamentals of playing will be taught on each of the woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. These instruments include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, mallet instruments, snare and bass drum. The fundamentals taught include embouchure formation, tone production, rhythmic concepts, maintenance of instruments, and note recognition. Prerequisites: No previous band experience necessary but band director recommendation required.

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG Choir Students learn proper fundamental vocal technique, music theory, musicianship, and teamwork skills. Students learn to read and write unison and two-part music and perform many different styles of music. Minimal cost for choir tee-shirt($). Private lessons are encouraged ($), but not required. Some extracurricular time is required outside the school day for concerts. No prior musical experience is necessary.

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG Physical Education – Physical Education Classes within the school day. You are required to suit out for PE each day. There is a cost for PE uniform. THIS IS A REQUIRED CLASS

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG OR SEMESTER ART – Students combine creative talents with instruction in a variety of media. Supplies required ($).

ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG OR SEMESTER THEATRE – Students will get a basic understanding of several theatre techniques including: acting, directing, playwriting, improvisation, pantomime, and performance.

ELECTIVES – SEMESTER TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (Computer Class)- Learn basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

ELECTIVES – SEMESTER Exploring Careers - An educational/career exploratory course. Students develop employability skills, explore educational and career opportunities in their interest area.

Semester Classes SEMESTER CLASSES ARE: *Offered in the fall or spring semester *Have a “bank” class to go along with it *Taught the same class period but different semester For Example: A student might take art the fall semester and theatre the spring semester the same class period. These two classes are considered “bank” classes.

NRMS Bank Classes Semester Art and Semester Theatre Computer Class and Exploring Careers So…if you request Art you are also requesting Theatre. So…if you request Theatre you are also requesting Art. So…if you request Computer Class you are also requesting Exploring Careers. So…if you request Exploring Careers you are also requesting Computer.

REMEMBER ELECTIVES ARE… * Not guaranteed – they are requests *Based on class size *might not fit into your schedule

When are these forms due back? Return your registration form back to your school your school counselor. Be sure that you and one of your parents have signed the form. If you don’t return it -

Heather Penry Student Assistance Counselor Trenia Miller Guidance Counselor