North Ogden Junior High

Orion Junior High

9th Grade Course Descriptions

2016-2017 7 8th Grade 9th Grade Semester Course Course t Course Description # Title h

G r a d e 32100 2D Art I X X X X Emphasis on drawing, colors, and design objectives. $15 fee required 32101 2D Art II X X X Elements of art such as form, movement, mood, where more creative art is produced. Emphasis is on design, color, drawing, and development of creative visual thinking. Prerequisite Art I - $15 fee required 32102 2D Art III X X Application of elements and principles of art learned in Art I and Art II. It allows the student to be more creative and develop a variety of art media. Prerequisite Art I & II. $15 fee required. 32105 3D Arts I X X X Basic processes or techniques relating to wood design, leather design, floral and glass design, paper craft, metal design, tile murals, mosaics, puppets and marionettes. $15 fee required 32107 3D Art II X X X Continuation of Arts/Crafts 1. Prerequisite Art/Crafts I. $15 fee required. 32103 Studio Arts X X Capstone class – students are able to choose their own projects and work under teacher supervision. Excellent opportunity to start a portfolio. Prerequisite Art III or Arts & Crafts II. $15 fee required 32110 Drama / Beginning X X X X Voice, articulation, storytelling, pantomime, scriptwriting, movement, elements of the stage. $15 fee required. 32121 Drama / Advanced X X X Character study, basic theatre history, audition and acting techniques. Prerequisite: Drama-beginning. $15 fee required 32122 Theatre Design X X X The function and use of the artistic elements of theatre, i.e.; set design, costume design, prop design, lighting design, and makeup design will be discussed. Basic fundamentals of the functionality, authenticity, and creativity of the design elements of theatre will be explored. Prerequisite: Art I. 32115 Play Productions X X By audition. Prerequisite: Drama-advanced. $15 fee required 32138 Concert Choir X X This is a mixed advanced choir. Students continue to learn different types of music and beginning music theory. $15 fee required Female Choir X This a female advanced choir. By audition only.

32177 Music X X X X Music history, world music, and general musical Appreciation knowledge. Students will have a recital once a semester so you can see all that they have learned. $15 fee required 32240 Beginning Band X X X All instruments. The fundamental of playing a (Woodwinds or musical instrument with an emphasis on good tone Brass) production and basic counting and fingering of notes. You must rent or own the instrument. $15 fee required. 32162 Percussion X X This course is designed for 2nd & 3rd year percussion Ensemble students on various percussive & mallet. $15 fee required. 32152 Advanced Band X X Continued training in advanced skills and performances. Solo performance and ensemble performance are emphasized. You must rent or own the instrument for this class. $15 fee required.

7 8th Grade 9th Grade Semester t h Course Description Course Course G # Title r a d e

32171 Advanced X X Open to all students interested in learning to play the Orchestra violin, viola, cello or string bass. $15.00 fee required. 23815 Office Aide X X X Students will be involved in the daily activities of the main office which may include: answering the telephone, filing, and other office duties. By application. 23820 Cafeteria Aide X X Requires hard work, which includes cleaning, and helping the teacher assigned to monitor student behavior in the lunchroom. By application. 23823 Peer Tutor X X X Students will be actively involved in training their peers with disabilities to function independently. 28220 Computer X X An introduction to computer application software that Technology encompasses document processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail and the internet. This is the only class that fulfills the .5 computer requirement for graduation. Class is offered in grades 9-12. Pre- requisite Keyboarding 1 and/or Elementary Keyboarding. Must be able to type 25 words per minute. Keyboarding 1 not offered in grades 10-12. 28165 Keyboarding I X X X X The student will learn master touch operation on a computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch and good techniques will receive primary emphasis; speed and accuracy will be given secondary emphasis. The fourth row – numbers and symbols and 10-key pad will also be taught. The student will learn to use basic word processing functions on a variety of document types such as memos, letters and reports. 35110 Spanish I X X X This is the beginning course in the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on learning to speak Spanish along with some work in reading and writing the language. 35111 Spanish II X X Intermediate course in Spanish with emphasis on conversation and reading ability. Prerequisite - passing grade in Spanish A. 35112 Spanish III X A continuation of Spanish II. Speaking, listening, reading, & writing skills are developed. Spanish and Latin American culture, music & literature will enhance instruction. Prerequisite – passing grade in Spanish B. 35140 German I X X X This is the beginning course in the German language. Emphasis is placed on learning to speak Spanish along with some work in reading and writing the language. 35141 German II X X Continuation of German I. Emphasis on creating language in various situations. Students continue to practice and improve vocabulary and communication skills. 35232 German III X A continuation of German III. Focus is on speaking and communicating in German. Reading & writing skills are progressively developed. German culture and history will enhance the class. 7 8th Grade 9th Grade Semester Course t Course Description Course Title h # G r a d e 43125 Apparel I X X This course introduces students to basic sewing and pressing equipment. This course focuses on introductory level sewing projects. Consumable Fee. Materials required throughout the course. 43210 Food and Nutrition X This course is designed for students who are interested I X in understanding the principles of nutrition and in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Attention will be given to the selection and preparation of food. Consumable Fee. Materials required throughout the course. Cannot take the same course again at Weber High. 84125 Construction X X Students will learn basic woodworking skills with Technology focus on safety, hand tool and power tool use, and (woods) wood finishing processes. Students can expect to make a tool tote, scale model shed, a lathe project and other woodworking projects as time allows. Students will work with concrete. Basic residential construction from drafting a floor plan, how walls are built and what materials are used to make a house are also taught. Consumable Fee. 84130 Manufacturing X X Students will learn processes and techniques relating Technology to how products are manufactured using materials (metals) such as: metal, plastic, wood and other craft material. Student’s projects and activities include a lathe turned wood pen, clock, and penny hockey game. Other activities include metal shearing, spot welding and other welding. Students will participate in mass producing a class shop project. Consumable Fee. 84140 Transportation X X Students will explore the basic operational aspects of Technology power, energy and transportations systems. Shop projects and activities will reinforce those concepts and include: hydraulic robot arms, electronics, mousetrap powered cars, boat hull design, airplane design, and alternative energy. By utilizing problem- solving skills, students will develop skills and attitudes that impact and expand occupational opportunities. Consumable Fee. 84135 Communication X X Students will learn to create, store, analyzew, Technology manipulate, record, and transmit information through four major areas: 1. Drafting and design both manual and computer aided. 2. Electronic communications. 3. Audio visual/multimedia- developing, creating and editing videos. 4. Students will also design a t-shirt printing. Computer programming and code will be explored. Students will gain an understanding of the impacts of communication technology on our society, and explore related careers. Consumable Fee. 84410 Principles Of X This course provides an overview of engineering and Engineering engineering technology. Students develop problem- solving skills by tackling real-world engineering problems. Through theory and practical hands-on experiences, students address the emerging social and political consequences of technological change. Course taught during 1st & 2nd hour at Two Rivers High School, 955 W. 12th St. Weber School District will provide transportation to Two Rivers from Weber High and will bus students back to Orion each day. Limited enrollment. Criteria for selection based on grade point average, attendance, Science & Technology classes previously taken, Math level, and Science & Technology career pathway identified at PCCR.

7 S t 8 9 h th th e m Y G G Credi Cours e e G r r t Course Title s a Course Description e r a a t r a d d # e d e e r e The purpose of Secondary Mathematics I is to formalize and extend the mathematics Math that students learned in the middle grades. The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, by contrasting them with exponential 62125 Secondary Math I X X phenomena, and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will use properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic and geometric ideas studied. Secondary Math I Math Same as Secondary Math I, but with the beginning components of Precalculus added. 62126 X X Honors Students already in the Honors program may register for this class. This course will cover the interactions of the biosphere with the atmosphere, hydrosphere (oceans, rivers, water properties), and the lithosphere (soil, rocks, 72150 Earth Systems X X SCE mountains, energy etc.). These topics will be studied from the standpoint of how they impact the students every day life.

SCE Physics with Technology is a lab based science class with 1-3 labs per unit. It is very hands on. The course studies force, work, rate, resistance, energy, and waves and see how these concepts apply to mechanical, electrical and thermal systems. The math at Physics with this level will only involve basic concepts with plugging information into formulas to 72160 X X Technology solve the problems. However, there will be math problems in every lab, every unit, and on every test – so a good understanding of math will be helpful. This course covers the basic physics core so you will be prepared to take AP Physics later in high school if you wish. The course will also prepare you to enter Project Lead the Way. P.E. Participation Identify and understand all of the components of fitness, to include cardiovascular 73110 Skills & Techniques X X PE fitness, strength, and endurance. Continue skill development through co-educational Co-ed sports and activities. Individual, dual, and team sports activities. Students will be taught fundamentals of weight lifting with an emphasis on technique 9th Grade and habit. Also a variety of activities to increase cardiovascular endurance & increase 73247 X X PE speed & agility. Students should be prepared to lift and participate in some form of Conditioning running each day. This course must be taken in conjunction with the other P.E. class. Students may have both P.E. classes the same semester. Several novels will be read each quarter. Enhance skills in grammar, mechanics of 52110 English 9 X X LA writing, standard usage, composition, vocabulary, literature, and oral speech, use of the library. LA In addition to curriculum provided in English 9, honors English students complete extensive independent reading assignments in preparations for advanced work. The 52112 English 9 Honors X X fundamentals of literary analysis and critical writing necessary for success in advanced placement courses are introduced. For those students who need extra instructional time for basic reading and comprehension. This elective class is designed to help students improve their reading 52005 Basic Reading Skills X X X X skills beyond what may be accomplished in the English classes. This course is recommended for struggling readers. Elec This one-semester course is designed to perpetuate the love of reading and extend the reading skills of advanced readers, by offering a variety of new and challenging 52009 Advanced Reading X X X X reading opportunities and text varieties. Advanced Reading students are required to read at least 3 novels per quarter. This class is a single-enrollment opportunity— students may take the class only once during their junior high school years.

Credit Cours 7th Grade 9th Grade Course e Course Title Descripti # on 52133 Creative Writing X Creative writing offers students an introduction to the form and tasks of narrative writing exclusively. The class is structured as an intensive workshop dedicated to both the study and craft of writing. Students will be encouraged to evaluate, edit, publish, and share their work with their peers. Elec Involves producing the yearbook. Skills in journalism, commercial art and organization 52146 Yearbook X will be taught. An average of 20 hours of work before and after school is necessary. (By application) Primarily a SG study of the physical and cultural geography, such as relationships 77115 Geography I X of humans and their environment, climate, land formations, and map reading. 77600 Advance Placement X The purpose of (AP) Geography SCE the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. This class will provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college- level introductory human geography courses with the chance to earn college credit. Covers religious class work. The course is not a Release Time part of the 78010 X (Seminary) public school program. No credit is given for this course.

KEY for Credits: SG: Social Studies/Geography

Elec: Elective

LA: Language Arts (English)

SCE: Science/Earth Systems

SCP: Science/Physics

Math: Math

CTE: Career and Technical Education

FA: Fine Arts

COM: Computer Science