Flour Bluff Junior High 2015-2016

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ART I One year One High School Credit Students study the elements and principles of design to develop skills in creative thinking and communication, and use a variety of media, which may include drawing (pencil, pastels, charcoal, colored pencil), painting (tempera and watercolor), sculpture (clay, paper), printmaking (linoleum), computers (enrichment), and mixed media. Art appreciation, art history, and evaluation through student and teacher critiques expand the student’s verbal and visual vocabulary. Students keep a notebook for class notes and vocabulary that will be used to study for tests. Students who plan on continuing higher levels of art are encouraged to keep a sketchbook to develop drawing and composition skills and to participate in a variety of local, regional, and national art competitions. The grade students earn in ART I will count towards their high school G.P.A. Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 high school credit toward graduation. THEATRE I One year One High School credit Theatre Arts I is a survey course of the development of the physical theatre, dramatic literature, oral interpretation, and the role of the actor in the interpretation of that literature. Students explore a variety of performance styles, receive an introduction to technical theatre, and begin their study of theatre history. Students have the opportunities for practical application of knowledge in informal productions. This course develops creativity and spontaneity in those students wanting to explore theatre, as well as those who wish to commit to a theatre program. No prior theatre experience or course is required to be eligible for this course. The grade students earn in Theatre I will count towards their high school G.P.A. Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 high school credit toward graduation. EIGHTH GRADE ELECTIVES AVID I One year One High School Credit AVID is a program designed to help students in the middle (B-C students) become successful in Pre-AP and AP courses. AVID follows a set curriculum aimed at improving organizational skills, time management, social, writing, reading and study skills. Each student must sign a contract stating they agree to follow the guidelines and rules of the AVID class. This course will provide support, academic monitoring, and tutoring. Writing inquiry, collaboration, and reading, along with tutorials and test- and note-taking skills are the core strategies of the course. The goal of AVID is to create opportunities for success in a rigorous curriculum leading to a sustained four-year college enrollment. An application and interview are required. Students must enroll in at least one advanced level course. The grade students earn in AVID I will count towards their high school G.P.A. Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 high school credit toward graduation. AVID II PREREQUISITE: AVID I One year One High School Credit AVID is a program designed to help students in the middle (B-C students) become successful in Pre-AP and AP courses. AVID follows a set curriculum aimed at improving organizational skills, time management, social, writing, reading and study skills. Each student must sign a contract stating they agree to follow the guidelines and rules of the AVID class. This course will provide support, academic monitoring, and tutoring. Writing inquiry, collaboration, and reading, along with tutorials and test- and note-taking skills are the core strategies of the course. The goal of AVID is to create opportunities for success in a rigorous curriculum leading to a sustained four-year college enrollment. An application and interview are required. Students must enroll in at least one advanced level course. The grade students earn in AVID II will count towards their high school G.P.A. Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 high school credit toward graduation. 23
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND COURSES Gifted and Talented The gifted and talented program is called S.A.I.L. (Students Accelerating in Innovative Learning). This instructional program is differentiated to promote extension and enrichment for identified students in Mathematics, English, Science, and/or Social Studies. Nominations for student placement for grades 7 and 8 are accepted from parents, teachers, community members, and students anytime throughout the school year. Students are assessed according to district timelines and procedures, which are posted on each campus. Students new to the district may be screened for placement during a two-week enrollment period at the beginning of each school year. Students who have been enrolled in a gifted and talented program in another district immediately prior to enrollment at F.B.I.S.D. will be assessed upon enrollment. Contact the campus counselors for additional information. Math/Science Academy The Academy is an elective program designed to offer in-depth, hands-on Math and Science curricula. This program is available to all interested students. It is designed to expand enriched learning opportunities to students with a wider range of abilities. Students in this program have a high interest in Math and Science. Students must meet the following eligibility requirements: Students must maintain a minimum average of 85 in respective core areas for the prior school year, have a teacher recommendation, and complete an academy application. The Candidates will be selected for the course by the instructor. Contact the campus counselors for Academy applications. There must be a minimum of 15 students enrolled in a course in order for the class to be scheduled. Leadership Officer’s Training Corps Program Flour Bluff ISD Navy Junior Leadership Officer’s Training Corps (LOTC) epitomizes the excellence for which FBISD strives. The program is designed to allow student cadets to grow in leadership and disciplinary skills as they progress through the program. The classes are cadet lead yet supervised by the instructor allowing cadets a chance to lead and learn from their peers. Additionally, the cadet leadership is expected to be leaders both in their capacities as campus role models, students and as community ambassadors throughout their travels. The LOTC program is more than a platform for our students to learn leadership skills; they also learn to be followers. During the process they may move from a cadet standing to leadership and back to cadet standing. By having the opportunity to understand the roles of leadership they can then apply those skills to understand how to become good followers when they are in situations where they will not be in charge. All though leadership is a key component of the LOTC program, there is more. The program also teaches aspect of our military heritage, state heritage, American history and various other topics that tie into our military and non-military way of life. LOTC teaches physical fitness, the importance of attention to detail, basic marching skills and other aspects that are grounded in real world application. 24
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