Your school provides this course curriculum guide as a means of assisting students and parents in understanding and planning their course of study. Students are encouraged to carefully select related arts courses during the registration process. Your school's guidance counselors and teachers stand ready to assist them. Parents are invited and encouraged to actively participate by assisting their student.
Related arts classes are scheduled based upon student requests. However, due to schedule conflicts and changes in course offerings, the staff cannot guarantee that students will be scheduled for all courses they request. In addition, be aware that the school builds a master schedule and employs teachers based on students' requests; therefore, schedule changes will only be considered on a very limited basis.
Online Registration was implemented in 2004. It allows parents and students to request related arts courses for the next school year from home via the Internet. Families who do not have access to the Internet will be given opportunities to use school computers to register online. Parents and students should understand that requesting a related arts course through online registration does not guarantee that the student is placed in the course the next school year. Final placement in a course is dependent upon enrollment, scheduling feasibility, and teacher allocation. Schools will post the courses that they will be offering the next school year in a course curriculum guide which will be located on the school's website. Parents without Internet access at home will receive a printed copy of the course curriculum guide by request. The window for students to select related arts courses online is posted by the school on the school's website and in parent newsletters. Schools will provide instructions on accessing the online registration tool.
INFORMATION ABOUT LEAGUE ACADEMY AND OUR COURSES:
For all rising 6th grade students attending League Academy for the 2013-2014 school year:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
View the course recommendations made for you by your 5th grade teachers for all academic courses. English/Language Arts, Literature and Math recommendations will be made based on criteria. Science and Social Studies are not leveled classes, and all students will be assigned those classes.
RELATED ARTS INFORMATION:
At League, we offer a wide variety of related arts choices. This year we are asking that you make your related arts requests on the green form. Your 5th grade counselor will send these forms home with your academic requests for signature. Please follow the directions!
STEP 1: All students must take either PE/HEALTH OR DANCE each year. Select Dance 6 or PE/Health 6. You may also choose to take two semesters of movement (either 2 PE classes or 1 PE/1 Dance).
STEP 2: If you are interested in taking a YEAR-LONG Related Arts class such as BAND or STRINGS, please enter that choice next. This is the only year you can begin BAND or STRINGS. If you have had previous Strings instruction, please tell us in the Comments Box.
STEP 3: Enter your semester arts choices: ART, CHORUS, COMPUTER TECH, DRAMA, EXPLORATORY, KEYBOARDING, MUSIC, and SPANISH. Please rank these choices in the order of preference. Please put “1” for classes you want the most, and finish with “8” for classes that you want the least. Classes will be assigned based on class size and availability.
Keyboarding 6 for 6th graders will NOT count for a 1/2 credit in high school. This course will help students with the keyboarding skills needed to be successful in the KEYBOARDING class in 7th or 8th grade, which does count for a 1/2 credit in high school.
Resource classes at League may be a part of the related arts. If your IEP requires Resource, you may have a Tutorial class during one of your related arts periods (either 3rd period or 8th period) all year.
Students will receive a printout of your course recommendations and requests from your elementary school that will be signed by parents. The chances of students getting ALL of their related arts choices are pretty slim, so PLEASE WRITE YOUR RELATED ARTS CHOICES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE ON THE GREEN SHEET THAT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. If no green sheet is returned, students will be placed in any of our fine/related arts classes with space. Placement will be based on class size. Please put a “1” for the class you want MOST all the way down to an “8” for the class you want LEAST.
All students have the same opportunities for all related arts classes, whether you are home-based at League or attend as a Magnet student.
SCHEDULES, CHOICES AND PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL:
In the sixth grade, we have two teams – cleverly named “6-1” and “6-2.” Each team has at least five academic teachers: two English/Literature teachers, one Math teacher, one Science teacher and a Social Studies teacher. These teachers meet together and talk every day, and are responsible for taking good care of the kids on their team. During your related arts classes, the students from both teams will be mixed, so if you do not get placed on a team with friends you know from elementary school, you will still see them during related arts.
Another thing you will need to know is that classes BEGIN at 8:25, so it is very important that you get here in time to go to your locker and get your stuff organized BEFORE classes begin! We recommend that students arrive by 8:10am if possible. School is dismissed at 3:25.
Your schedule will be as follows:
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1st Period |
Academic Class #1 |
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2nd Period |
Academic Class #2 |
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3rd Period |
Related Arts Class #1 |
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4th Period |
Advisory and Lunch |
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5th Period |
Academic Class #3 |
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6th Period |
Academic Class #4 |
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7th Period |
Academic Class #5 |
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8th Period |
Related Arts Class #2 |
At League, we teach students to be organized, write down assignments and other important information in an AGENDA. As you can see from your schedule, you will have 6 or 7 different teachers every day, and will have to keep all of their work and assignments organized, or you will get far behind!
All students are asked to purchase an AGENDA from the PTA and you will be required to write assignments in that book. It contains the student handbook and is also your only “PASS” to class, restrooms, etc., so DON’T LOSE IT!
DISCIPLINE – We expect you to come to school, be respectful to your teachers and classmates, pay attention and participate in class, and do your best work. If you do those things, everything else will be SO MUCH EASIER!
ARTS – At League, we learn a lot about the arts, and you will have many opportunities to see kids performing and perform yourself. So, we learn about being a good member of the audience. You will need to practice good behavior when attending a showcase, concert, play or assembly.
ATHLETICS – We do have middle school sports, but only 7th and 8th graders can try out. Please plan to come cheer on the Bulldogs! We have Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Soccer for girls and Basketball, Baseball and Soccer for boys.
We look forward to seeing you at League! Have a GREAT year!
SCHEDULES, CHOICES AND PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
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English
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Title:
English Strategies 6
10013000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Students should meet one or more of the following criteria: Teacher recommendation ; PASS score of Not Met in 4th grade; 5th grade MAP RIT scores of <213
This course is designed to meet the needs of students transitioning from elementary to middle school instruction in reading and language arts. Instruction will continue to reinforce foundational skills in reading and provide ample scaffolding for those students whose reading skills are still developing. Writing instruction, vocabulary development, and research skills will be taught in conjunction with the literature studied.
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Title:
English Studies 6
10013100
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Students should meet two or more of the following criteria: Teacher recommendation; PASS score of Met in 4th grade; 5th grade MAP RIT scores of 213 - 236
This course is designed to meet the needs of those students whose reading and language arts skills are sufficient to allow them to read more difficult texts, analyze what they have read more deeply, and respond without difficulty to the text in writing. The students in this course do not require foundational instruction in reading strategies; however, they will continue to receive instruction in more sophisticated reading practices that prepare the student for literary analysis. All writing instruction, vocabulary development, and research opportunities will be in response to a text read. Students can expect instruction to move at an accelerated pace.
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Title:
English GT 6
10013200
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Identified as GTA (Gifted and Talented Academic)with a MAP RIT score >236
This course is designed to meet the needs of academically gifted and talented students who were identified through the standard measures implemented by The School District of Greenville County. The curriculum designed specifically for this course meets the guidelines set forth by the South Carolina State Department of Education as criteria for Gifted and Talented instruction. Students should expect to find the curriculum challenging in a number of ways: text complexity, analytical writing, problem solving, creative endeavors, and accelerated pace.
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Title:
Reading Assistance 6
10240000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Guidance Placement
This course offers students remediation and additional assistance in reading skills in support of on grade level instruction in the regular Language Arts and/or Literature classroom.
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Title:
Creative Writing 6
10992200
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course, designed for students interested in written expression, includes a study of the various forms of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Students will create portfolios of their own creative writing and experiment with various forms of expression.
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Math
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Title:
Math 6
11100600
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Teacher recommendation
This standards-based sixth-grade course is designed to help students begin the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. It includes concepts, operations, and problems solving with decimals, fractions, and percents in addition to an introduction to integers and ratios. Students will develop algebraic thinking through the investigation of patterns, the use of simple equations and inequalities to represent relationships, and the use of tables and graphs to solve problems. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections.
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Title:
Math 7 for 6th Graders
21100900
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Must meet district criteria including Teacher recommendation
The emphasis in this standards-based seventh-grade course is on algebraic thinking and on extending the understanding of the real number system to include integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. Students will investigate applications of number theory and will acquire skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. Students will solve applied problems by using one-step equations and inequalities, percents, and proportional reasoning. Students will develop algebraic thinking by analyzing patterns to discover relationships, by representing information through symbolic, graphical, and tabular methods, and by identifying relationships that are linear. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections.
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Science
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Title:
Science 6
12010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The focus for science in sixth grade is to provide students with inquiry based experiences that develop science concepts in the following areas: Structures, Processes and Response of Plants-structure and function of plants; Structures, Processes and Responses of Animals-structure and function of animals; Earths Atmosphere and Weather-atmospheric properties and processes; and, Conservation of Energy-properties of energy, work, and conservation of energy.
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Social Studies
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Title:
Social Studies 6
13010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Sixth grade social studies expands students’ understanding of history through the study of people, places, and events to the era of European exploration and settlement. Students focus not only on facts about various cultures but also on the significance of geography in history, their everyday lives, problems, and accomplishments of people, and their roles in developing the social, economic, and political structures of major civilizations. Instruction should emphasize the elements of social studies literacy—the tools, strategies, and perspectives necessary for understanding how history, geography, economics and government are interwoven.
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Arts
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Title:
Art 6
15010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate ideas and concepts through a variety of artwork, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, arts, and crafts. A study of artists and their work will help students understand the techniques, skills, and diverse intentions of artists from many cultures and times. Students will focus on developing creative problem-solving skills, visual literacy, and personal expression.
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Title:
Drama 6
15210000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course explores theater arts through the use of creative dramatics, diction, vocal expression, improvisation, dramatization, technical theatre, audience etiquette, and theatre appreciation. Performances will be an outgrowth of study.
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Title:
Dance 6
15250000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental knowledge in dance, to recognize choreographic processes, enhance aesthetic awareness, and make connections between dance and other subjects. Students will participate in technical exercises, improvisation, and dance composition, and will study early and contemporary modern dancers. Performances will be an outgrowth of study.
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Title:
Band 6
15310000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course provides beginning-level instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. No previous musical experience is required. The curriculum includes the development of fundamental skills, concepts, composition, cooperative learning, music as it relates to history and culture, and band techniques. The class will include an expectation for the purchase or rental of an instrument and individual practice at home. Concert performances will be an outgrowth of the study of musical concepts.
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Title:
Chorus 6
15410000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental vocal musicianship, technical skills, and aesthetic awareness through the study and performance of varied middle school choral literature. The curriculum for Chorus 6 includes vocal technique, part singing, music fundamentals, and singing music of various historical and world styles through large and small group participation. Concert performances will be an outgrowth of the study of the musical concepts.
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Title:
Strings 6
15510000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course provides beginning-level instruction on violin, viola, cello, and string bass. No previous musical experience is required. The curriculum includes the development of fundamental skills, concepts, composition, cooperative learning, music as it relates to history and culture, and string techniques. The class will include an expectation for the purchase or rental of an instrument and individual practice at home. Some larger instruments are available at the school, and parents should coordinate with the director for their use. Concert performances will be an outgrowth of the study of musical concepts.
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Title:
Strings 6-2
15511001
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Strings 6
This course continues instruction for advanced students on violin, viola, cello, and string bass. The curriculum includes the continued development of fundamental skills, concepts, composition, cooperative learning, music as it relates to history and culture, and string techniques. The class will include an expectation for the purchase or rental of an instrument and individual practice at home. Some larger instruments are available at the school, and parents should coordinate with the director for their use. Concert performances will be an outgrowth of the study of musical concepts.
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Title:
Music 6
15610000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This is a course providing students with the opportunity to explore musical concepts and further their understanding of music through listening, singing, playing instruments, and engaging in creative activities.
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Foreign Language
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Title:
Spanish 6 Beginner Level
16500000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Aligned with the district's vision, philosophy, and goals for world language education, this beginner course introduces students to the second language through high-quality learning experiences. Not only do students gain an understanding of what it means to learn a new language, they also experience progress over time and are likely to be motivated to continue language study. Students learn enough language to ensure that they will not be total beginners when they take another course in the same language. The goal of this course is to develop some language competence.
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Physical Education
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Title:
PE / Health 6
14401200
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Enrollment in this course fulfills the regulation that all students will complete one quarter of physical education each year in grades 6 – 8 and all students will complete one quarter of health each year in grades 6 - 8. The content of the course will consist of both health and PE standards-based instruction.
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Career and Tech
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Title:
Keyboarding 6
18510000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to master the skill of entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information on a keyboard and a ten-key pad using the touch method of keystroking. Emphasis is placed on development of accuracy and speed, proper techniques, and correct fingering. Formatting of basic documents will be introduced.
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Miscellaneous
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Title:
Computer Tech 6
17010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Keyboarding skills
This course provides the student an opportunity to work with word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
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Title:
Exploratory 6
17010100
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore and learn information and skills that will enhance their academic and personal lives in middle school.
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