Course Requirements by Grade Level

6TH GRADE

REQUIRED:  Language arts, mathematics, reading, science, social studies, physical education, and arts for life (art, applied science and  technology, home economics, general music) are required.  Each of the arts for life classes meets for a nine-week period.

ELECTIVES:  Band, chorus, and orchestra are electives.

                                                            7TH GRADE

REQUIRED:  Language arts, mathematics, reading, science, social studies, physical education, and arts for life (art, applied science and technology, home economics, health education) are required.  Each of the arts for life classes meets for a nine-week period.

ELECTIVES:  Band, chorus, and orchestra are electives.

**SPECIAL OPTION: OUTDOOR EDUCATION**

Outdoor Education is a fascinating learning experience open to seventh graders.  The program allows students to spend a week in the woods, supervised by teachers and parent volunteers.  During the week, classes in all curriculum areas are maintained.  The materials introduced cannot be taught within the confines of the school building, and include: pond investigation, survival cooking, campsite mapping, laying out a scale model of the solar system, archery and canoeing, and publication of a camp newspaper.  This unique blend of activities provides students a broad experience with academics.  It allows them to see the basics of their class work put to literal use.

The Outdoor Education program has been successful for two decades.  Every seventh grader is encouraged to participate in this program, although a student may be excluded from the program for behavioral reasons. Scholarships are provided for students who demonstrate need. Additional information about this program can be found here.

                                                          8TH GRADE

REQUIRED:  Language arts, mathematics, reading, science, social studies, and physical education are required.  At the eighth grade level, students are required to select arts for life or a foreign language (French or Spanish).

ELECTIVES:  Band, chorus, and orchestra are electives. Students may also apply for the Illinois Math and Science Academy Excellence 2000+ Program.