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7th Gradeto8th GradeRegistrationInformation
Changes to Daily ScheduleSchool day: 8:50 AM-3:45 PMStudents will start the day in a homeroom period (about 15 min)Students will attend 4 core classes that are 55 minutes eachStudents will have two electives each day that are about 45minutes eachStudents will have a 35-minute advisory class daily that will assistthem with their study skills and extra academic support
Core ClassesGrade 6Grade 7Grade 8LanguageArtsLAHonors LALAHonors LALAHonors LASocialStudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesMathMath 6Math 6/7Math 7Math 7/8Math 8AlgebraScienceScienceScienceScience
Elective Registration Card
Elective Registration Card (Cont)
AVIDAVID 8 (Yearlong):This is a three year course designed to support students who areseeking college preparatory experience AVID prepares students for success in high school and eligibility forfour-year colleges and universities ** Application and interview is required
ArtArt 8: (Semester Long) Students will build on and learn new artmediums techniques through drawing,painting, mixed media, digital arts, andceramicsArt 8-Advanced 3-D (Semester Long) Students will learn to create 3-D projectsusing clay and other mediums Students will be exposed to different stylesof sculpture techniquesArt 8-Drawing & Painting (Semester Long) Students will further their skills in drawing,painting, and other 2D techniques Designed for students who want to grow asartists
DramaDrama 8: Semester long This class is a follow-up to 6th & 7th gradedrama Students will be exposed to public speaking& “improv” Heavy memorization & writing is requiredDrama Production 8 (Prior Experience isrequired); Semester Long Students must have taken Drama previously Students will go into depth by analyzingcharacters and evaluating plays at Prairie Students are required to participate in afterschool plays through acting, tech and/orhouse management
Technology & RoboticsTechnology 8:(Semester Long) Students are given opportunities to explore a variety of applicationsStudents will pursue graphic creation & manipulation & mixed-media projectsStudents will have the opportunity to participate in PNN (Prairie NewsNetwork) after one successful semesterRobotics 8:(Semester Long) Students will explore engineering and programming through NTX LegoMindstormStudents will learn teamwork, the basics of robotics, engineering andprogramming conceptsRobotics 8B: (Semester Long-*Mr Baker’s Signature Required): Students who have had previous experience in RoboticsStudents will use NXT, Shphero and other devices to further their understanding
STEAM Explorations 8 Semester long course Students will learn and actively use the Engineering Design Process tobring designs to life Students will be exposed to basic software, tools, and equipmentfound at the foundation of any CTE STEM (College & TechnicalEducation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Students will use tools such as CAD (computer-aided design), 3Dprinting, software design, Arduinos, coding, and other tools tomanufacture new products
Physical Education &HealthPhysical Education-Team Sports 8-(Semester Long)Students will participate in team sports such as: Flag Football, Soccer,Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Team Handball, Lacrosse, & Speed BallPhysical Education- Individual Sports 8-(Semester Long) Students will participate in individual sports such as: Pickleball,Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock Climbing, Juggling, Softball, Handball,and Team HandballSurvival 8-(Semester Long) Students will learn how to read and create topographical maps, use acompass, find bearing, find markers and paceHealth 8-(Semester Long) Students will learn about physical, mental/emotional and social health.This class motivates students to improve and maintain their health,prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors.
Band & OrchestraBand 8 (Beginning) Year long Students will learn to read music and play a flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn,trombone, euphonium, or tuba. Students will perform at evening concertsBand III (Minimum One Year of Experience) Year Long (Mr. Brindle’s signature required): Students will continue their instrument from Band 7 or Band II. Students will performat evening concertsStrings 8 (Beginning Orchestra): Year long Students will learn to read music and play a violin, viola, cello, or bass. We will alsoperform an evening concert at the end of each semesterConcert Orchestra 8: Year long-(Minimum one year experience required/signature fromMs. Wu): Students need one or more year of strings experiencePreparation for high school orchestra
Music & ChoirMusic 8: Semester long Students will receive instruction in music and will practice:guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboardsChoir-Men’s 8 & Women’s 8 (Year long) Students will learn how to sing with proper vocal production Attendance at scheduled rehearsals and performances is mandatory
SpanishSpanish 1A: Year long Students will explore the Spanish language by learning basic skills tocommunicateSpanish 1B: Year long (Ms. Grant/ Ms. Carroll’s signature required): Students will need to have completed Spanish 1A as a 7th grader Students will work on skills in reading, listening, speaking and writingSpanish 2: Year long-(Ms. Grant/Ms. Carroll’s signature required): Students will need both 6th and 7th grade experience in Spanish
Arabic and ChineseArabic 8: Year long Introduction to the Arabic language and culture Students must take Arabic at Prairie to continue to Arabic 2 nextyearChinese 8: Year long Students will learn basic language skills of Mandarin Chinese bylistening, speaking, reading, writing, and memorizing
Course GuideCourse guide islocated underthe Academictab on thePrairieHomepage
Prairie Websitehttps://www.cherrycreekschools.org/prairie
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Staying Connected
Sports/Athletics-Track and Field - First week of school-Girls Basketball - Starts in October-Boys Basketball - Starts in December-Wrestling - Starts in February-Girls Volleyball - Starts in April
ClubsAdventure ClubImages- Creative WritingRunning ClubGeography ClubSoccer ClubNational Junior Honor SocietyCraft ClubSTEM ClubSpelling BeeMath Counts/Math LeagueChess ClubStudent Council
Important InformationRegistration Cards Due to Math Teachers byFriday, February 21st (Parent Signature Required)Course Guide is Posted on thePrairie Middle School WebsiteFirst Day of School is Monday, August 17th
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Students will have a 35-minute advisory class daily that will assist . This class is a follow-up to 6th & 7th grade . Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Students will use tools such as CAD (computer-aided design), 3D printing, software design, Ardu
