1. to make next year your best year?
Are you ready
to make next year your best year?

2. Summit Trail Reminders:
School starts at 7:50
Doors open at 7:15
Dismissal at 3:10
Check the WEBSITE regularly
Use PARENT VUE
Steele Pride is always looking for members!!

3. Required Classes Language Arts Math Science Social Studies PE/Health
Literacy OR Read 180
Students will NOT have to enroll in these classes; this will be done for you prior to online enrollment.
*Cheer or dance will replace PE and a semester elective for girls who make either team.

4. 7th Grade Elective Classes
Full Year Electives
Semester Electives
Full Year or Semester Electives
Advanced Choir
Intermediate Choir
Advanced Ensemble
Band 7
Orchestra 7
Art 1 & Art 2
Communications/Multi-Media
Computer 1 & Computer 2
Explorations in Technology
Focus on French
Focus on Spanish
Innovations in Coding & App Creating
Introduction to Apparel Production
Introduction to Culinary 1 & 2
Introduction to Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design
Jazz Band
Leadership Concepts
Stagecraft
Theatre 1 & 2
Resource/QUEST*
Guided Study*
Math 180*
*Enrollment by teacher recommendation

5. 8th Grade Elective Classes
Full Year Electives
Semester Electives
Full year or Semester Electives
Advanced Choir
Intermediate Choir
Advanced Ensemble
Band 8
Orchestra 8
French 1
Spanish 1
Art 1, Art 2, Art 3
Careers
Computer 1 & Computer 2
Explorations in Technology
Focus on French
Focus on Spanish
Innovations in Coding & App Creating
Introduction to Apparel Production
Introduction to Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design
Jazz Band
Leadership Concepts
Leadership Exploration
Stagecraft
Theatre 1 & 2
Communications/ Multi-Media
Yearbook
Resource/QUEST*
Guided Study*
Math 180*
*Enrollment by teacher recommendation

6. Course descriptions and prerequisites are in the PPG
The PPG can be found on the Counseling section of the STMS website

7. Sabercat Theatre Theatre 1 Drama Club Productions Stagecraft Theatre 2
Drama club will meet to discuss upcoming dates, auditions, field trips, and play improv games! It is a great club to join for any student interested in theatre at Summit Trail!
Productions
Summit Trail puts on three productions each year: a play, a musical, and Readers Theatre. Auditions and backstage crew applications are open to all grade levels! Show off your talents and skills while making friends!
Stagecraft
It’s not just about the spotlight! In this semester-long class, students will take a look behind the scenes into the world of technical theatre. Students get hands-on experience with design, scenic painting, costumes, makeup, props, set building, and other aspects of production work. This course is perfect for those who love being a part of theatre, but may not always want to be on stage.
Theatre 1
Explore the multi-faceted world of theatre in this introductory class. In this semester-long class, students will cultivate self-expression and confidence through a collaborative look at movement, voice, acting techniques, and performance.
Theatre 2
This semester-long class is an in-depth course that builds upon the skills and techniques learned in Theatre I. It will challenge students’ leadership and creativity as they collaborate in theatre projects such as scene work, playwriting, play production, script analysis, and character development.

8. Culinary 1 & 2 Kitchen safety Nutrition & healthy choices
Proper cooking techniques
Food science
Baking
Preparing protein
Fresh produce
International foods
Cooking competitions!

9. Introduction to Apparel Production
Sewing basics
Sewing machine use
Textile selection
Garment construction
Hands on projects
FAID
Fashion history
Elements of design
Textile selection
Color relationships
Design careers

10. Leadership Concepts & Leadership Exploration
Students will explore and develop their understanding of
Types of leaders
Models of leadership
Team-building activities
Defining your leadership style
Building level advocacy
Social advocacy

11. Art Drawing Painting Printing Ceramics Sculpture 2-D Art 3-D Art
Creative process
Artists
Art History

12. Choir, Band & Orchestra

13. Explorations in Technology
Students will be introduced to careers in technology as well as
Electronics
Robotics
Computer-aided drafting
Home makeover
Engines
Flight
Energy power and Mechanics
Applied Physics

14. Communications/Multi Media
Write and edit the Sabercat Scoop
Record and edit the daily announcements
Utilize digital tools for communication
Take and edit photos
Build interpersonal communication skills

15. Computer 1 & 2 Keyboarding skills Computer care Microsoft Office Apps
Google Suite
Photo editing
Keyboarding skills
Computer care

16. Innovations in Computer Coding and App Creating
Nationally recognized Project Lead the Way program
Students will design and develop a physical computing device and then develop code to make the device function
Students will develop an app to help solve specific real world problems

17. International Languages
French
Spanish
7th & 8Th grade: Focus on French
8th grade: French 1
7th & 8Th grade: Focus on Spanish
8th grade: Spanish 1
Students will experience a new way of learning, try new foods, discover cultural differences, take field trips, participate in interactive learning activities/games….

18. Enrollment Dates January 9th: Counselors meet with 7th graders
January 16th: 7th grade course request forms due
January 17th: 6th grade course request forms due
January 22nd: Online enrollment for 7th grade
January 28th & 31st: Online enrollment for 6th grade

20. Scenario #1 Scenario #2 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X
Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS
4.0
PE110
PE/Health
0.5
LA121
Literacy 7
PA 020A/B
Band 7
1.0
AR 110M
Art 1
HE 160
Intro to Apparel
Total Credits
7.0
Course #
Name of Course
Credit
WW002X
Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS
4.0
PE140A/B
Cheerleading/Health
1.0
LA122
Literacy 8
0.5
CP 400M
Computer 1
FL 100
Focus on French
HE 130
Intro to Culinary 1
Total Credits
7.0
 Alternate Coursework
CP 120
Coding and Apps
0.5
IT 110
Explorations in Technology
PA 160
Theatre 1
 Alternate Coursework
LA 240A/B
Yearbook
1.0
YA 300
Leadership Concepts
0.5

21. Counselors Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions:
Mrs. Englis – 6th Grade & 7th Silver
Mrs. Short – 8th Grade & 7th Black
Follow the counselors on Twitter:
@STMS_Counseling