8th Grade Course Offerings 2011-2012.pub - Jenks Public Schools

Jenks Middle SchoolEIGHTH GRADE—ELECTIVESBand - 0638Band will be available to any student who has completedtwo years of band instruction.This course is intended to continue thedevelopment of technical improvementand to expose the student tovarious styles of band literature. Thestudent will have the opportunity torepresent JPS in various honor bands, solo and ensemblecontests, and school performances. In most cases,the student will need to provide his/her own instrument.A uniform will be required for performances at areasonable cost to the student.Strings - 0658Strings will be available to any student who has completedtwo years of string instruction. Participation instrings will allow for improvement through bothmethod book study and music selectedfrom standard orchestra literature whichshould challenge each student. Studentswill have the opportunity to representJPS in honor orchestras, solo and ensemblecontests, orchestra contest, and publicconcerts. In most cases, students playing violin andviola are expected to provide their own instruments.Students who elect to play the cello or bass will beprovided a school instrument. Parents and students willbe required to complete a form accepting responsibilityfor this instrument along with a $25 maintenancefee per semester. A uniform will be required for performancesthat will be reasonable in cost to obtain.Vocal Music - 0518The eighth grade vocal music student will explore anadvanced study in techniques and choral literatureranging in styles from classic to pop. Competition atdistrict and area vocal contests will be strongly encouragedat the eighth-grade level. This group willparticipate in special school and civic functions andwill also produce a full-scale musical. Vocal musicstudents also have the opportunity to work in thepiano lab on a regular basis. Expenses will include auniform, costume, and a minimal contest entry fee.TV Production - 0150This year-long course familiarizes students with essentialvideo production skills. Students in this classwill be responsible for writing and producing themorning announcements. News coverage, script writing,camera operation, movie making, editing, andbroadcasting skills are taught. Students will also beinvolved in producing videosand multimedia for variousclubs and organizations. Studentswill be selected throughan application and interviewprocess in the spring.SEMESTER COURSESArt I - 0329Class will cover the elements of art and the principlesof design with related 2D and 3D assignments. Studentswill have experiences with drawing, painting,clay and printmaking. A fee of $15will be assessed to cover supply costs.Art II - 0338This class will involve extended workand exploration under teacher direction in painting,sculpture, drawing or clay. A fee of $15 will be assessedto cover supply costs. Prerequisite: Art ISpeech/Debate - 0428Students will participate in a variety of activitieswhich will provide an overall view of public speaking,oral presentations, and group decisions. In addition,students will be introduced to the fundamentalsof debate and argumentation where they will learn toresearch for and organize a debate. Building selfesteem,increasing self-awareness, and learning towork in cooperative learning situations will be emphasized.Intro to Theatre - 0418Students are introduced to the concept of acting, theater,and their importance in society. Students willparticipate in a variety of activities to develop skillsin acting and performance including improvisation,pantomime, working from a script, memorization,stage movement, and theater technology. Buildingself-esteem, increasing self-awareness, and learningto work with others in cooperative learning situationswill be emphasized. A fee of $8 will be assessed tocover supply costs.4