Middle School Curriculum Night
Frequently Asked Questions
- What academic requirements are in place in Middle School?
- Can my Middle School child take high school credit coursework?
- What is the best approach for choosing an elective?
- What data is used for Honors placement at the Middle School?
- What is an Advisory Class?
- Who should I speak to about student accommodations, or discuss unique elective options that meet a learning need?
What academic requirements are in place in Middle School?
Can my Middle School child take high school credit coursework?
What is the best approach for choosing an elective?
What data is used for Honors placement at the Middle School?
What is an Advisory Class?
Who should I speak to about student accommodations, or discuss unique elective options that meet a learning need?
Elective Courses
- 8th Grade
Advanced Art students will use the skills they’ve learned to tackle a variety of complex art projects.
- Arts
- Semester Elective
- Visual Arts
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
MS Computer Science I will expand upon each student’s current proficiency with computer science and programming.
- Computer Science
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Art Techniques is a survey of 2-D and 3-D techniques and mediums, giving students a sampling of the variety of ways to create art.
- Arts
- Semester Elective
- Visual Arts
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Art with Circuits helps students explore electricity and circuits and teaches basic electrical engineering and prototyping skills.
- Circuit
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Automation & Robotics teaches students the history of automation relating to the development of the human species.
- Robotics
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
MS chorus will provide students with the opportunity to improve their vocal ability as they learn proper singing techniques as well as music literacy.
- Arts
- Full Year Elective
- Music
- 7th Grade
Concert Band I will continue to focus on all performance aspects of the band instrument, including tonal production, ensemble skills, and sightreading development.
- Arts
- Full Year Elective
- Music
- 8th Grade
Concert Band II will continue to focus on all performance aspects of the band instrument, including tonal production, ensemble skills, and sightreading development.
- Arts
- Full Year Elective
- Music
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Dance Technique offers students the opportunity to pursue a variety of dance styles comprising the art form.
- Arts
- Dance
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Digital Communications will provide students with an opportunity to explore a variety of computer-based applications that foster digital forms of communication.
- Communications
- Semester Elective
- Technology
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Drawing & Painting will focus on 2-D drawing and painting and teach students how to more confidently and capably capture the world around them.
- Arts
- Semester Elective
- Visual Arts
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Ed Resource Class will join other Edison students together in a small class, where they will meet with the Edison teacher and have support throughout the week.
- Edison
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Engineering Design & Modeling students will explore the process of designing and fabricating products over several mediums and methods.
- Engineering
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Entrepreneurship Lab will provide an opportunity for students to reflect on some of their personal challenges, failures, and successes during the Intro to Entrepreneurship class to bring fresh business ideas from concept to reality.
- Entrepreneurship
- Semester Elective
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Imagineer Design & Modeling will require complex builds as students further explore the process of designing and fabricating projects.
- Engineering
- Semester Elective