CHMS Elective Course Offerings
Culinary- (Semester)
Course Code; 88092000
Teacher: Mr. Preston
Focus Code: Fund of Cul Careers
Cook, eat, repeat! The purpose of this class is to help you improve your food
preparation and cooking skills, as well as, learn about food safety and
sanitation. Cooking is an important life skill that can be developed with
practice. No one is conceived an awesome cook, one learns by doing. The
goal of this class is to give you the opportunity to prepare a variety of foods
so that you will improve your cooking skills. So, come explore the foodie in
you!
Health – (Semester)
Course Codes: 08000300, 08000400, 08000500
Teacher- Ms. Reynolds
Focus Codes: M/J Health G6, M/J Health G7, M/J Health G8
This is a 6th grade requirement and we have 7th and 8th grade courses
available as well.
Grade 6- The purpose of this course is to study the social, mental, and
physical aspects of a positive lifestyle that promote health and wellness.
Grade 7- The purpose of this course is to study past, current and future
health trends
Grade 8- The purpose of this course is to study human growth and
development
Physical Education – (Semester)
Focus Code: 15080605
Teacher- Coach King
Focus Codes: M/J COMPRE PE GR 6/7, M/J COMPRE PE GR 7/8 , M/J
IND/DUAL SPT GD8
The purpose of this course is to provide a variety of health and wellness
skills and activities necessary for the development of a physically active
lifestyle. The course content provides exposure to a variety of movement opportunities and experiences which includes, but is not limited to Fitness Activities and Team Sports. The integration of fitness concepts throughout the content is critical to student success in this course and in the development of a healthy and physically active lifestyle.
Study Hall- (Semester)
Course Code: 17000605
Teacher- Varies
Focus Code: M/J CAREER RES & DEC
The purpose of this course is to enable students to explore careers/career
clusters and make informed career choices. Activities enable students to
increase self-awareness and develop the skills needed to successfully plan
for postsecondary education and the workplace. Career assessment should
include interests, aptitudes, and basic skills. Work-based learning strategies
appropriate for this course include job shadowing, field trips, and mentors.
Work-based activities allow students to evaluate their career choices as
they relate to actual careers at the worksite
Peer Counseling 1 - (Full Year)
Teacher- FL Virtual with Ms. Davis
Focus Code: LVS MS TEMP PLACEHOLDER
6th grade students develop awareness of self and others. Emphasis is placed on
acquiring basic skills for effective communication and peer facilitation.
Peer Counseling 2 - (Full Year)
Teacher- FL Virtual with Ms. Davis
Focus Code: LVS MS TEMP PLACEHOLDER
7th & 8th grade students develop awareness of self and others. Emphasis is placed on acquiring basic skills for effective communication and peer facilitation.
Access HOPE - (Semester)
Teacher- FL Virtual with Ms. Davis
Focus Code: LVS MS TEMP PLACEHOLDER
8th grade students earn high school credit for this course. HOPE develops student understanding of physical activity, fitness, nutrition, wellness planning,
diseases/disorders, health advocacy, first-aid/cpr, alcohol, tobacco and drug
prevention, human sexuality including abstinence, HIV, cognitive abilities, lifetime fitness, movement and responsible behaviors.
Art
Introduction to Art History - (Semester)
Course Code: 01000605
Teacher- Ms. Rayannic
Focus Code: M/J INTRO ART HIST
Students take an inquiry-based approach to exploring, researching, and
analyzing works of art across time and cultures. Students learn to identify
the functions, forms, media, styles of art, cultural ideas, and themes related
to a variety of time periods and geographical places. The course lays a
foundation for the art criticism process and explores career options
related to art history and criticism. This course incorporates hands-on
activities and utilization of art materials
2-D Studio Art - (Semester)
Course Code: 01010055
Teacher- Ms. Rayannic
Focus Code: M/J EXPLORING 2D ART
Students investigate a wide range of media and techniques, both from a historical and contemporary perspective, while engaging in art-making processes of creating two-dimensional work, including painting, drawing,print, etc.
3-D Studio Art - (2nd Semester)
Course Code: 01010055
Teacher- Ms. Rayannic
Focus Code: M/J EXPLORING 2D ART
Students investigate a wide range of media and techniques, both from a historical and contemporary perspective, while engaging in art-making processes of creating three-dimensional art such as pottery and dioramas.
Musical Theater
Acting 1 - (Semester)
Course Code: 04000405
Teacher- Mrs. Leonard
Focus Code: M/J Acting 1
Through simple scripted scenes, performance projects, and/or practical
application, students learn to identify what makes performances believable
and explore the tools used to create, articulate, and execute them. Public
performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals.
Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and
performances outside of the school day to support, extend, and assess
learning in the classroom.
Dance 1 - (Full Year)
Course Code: 03000000
Teacher: Mrs. Leonard
Focus Code: M/J Dance 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental
knowledge and skills in two or more dance styles, recognize choreographic
processes, enhance aesthetic awareness, and make connections between
dance and other subject areas. Students may be required to attend and/or
participate in rehearsals and performances outside of the school day to
support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Students in this class
may need to obtain appropriate footwear and/or dance attire and/or
a uniform shirt.
*Please note that this course satisfies one semester of the required physical
education needed towards middle grades promotion.
Theatre 1 - (Full Year)
Course Code- 04000000
Teacher- Mrs. Leonard
Focus Code: M/J Theater 1
Students learn the basics of building a character through such activities as
pantomime, improvisation, and effective speaking using articulation,
projection, and breathing. Students also learn the importance of technical
theatre and explore the use of such elements as costumes, props, and scenery. Students practice writing for the theatre and explore various
theatre roles and functions.
Advanced Theatre 2 - (Full Year)
Course Code- 04000100
Teacher- Mrs. Leonard
Focus Code: M/J Theater 2
Students with theatre experience and instruction continue to study acting,
design, and dramatic literature to increase the enjoyment and
understanding of what is required to prepare plays for the public. Students
explore theatre history, study the great American playwrights, examine the
cultural and historical contributions to theatre, and begin to use the
information to inform and improve their theatre knowledge and skills.
Students begin to use the basic elements of theatre design through
practical application and projects. Public performances may serve as a
the culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to
attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the
school day to support, extend and assess learning in the classroom.
Musical Theatre (Full Year)
Course Code- 04002000
Teacher- Mrs. Leonard
Focus Code: M/J Musical Theat 1
Student’s coursework focuses on basic acting, vocal performance,
dance/movement, non-dance movement, and staging. Students survey current
trends in musical theatre by studying representative literature. Exploration of
technical demands of musicals in contrast to non musical plays. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom
Music
Beginning Band – (Full Year)
Course Code- 13023000
Teacher: Mr. Devitt
Focus Code: M/J Band 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic technical
skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and
performance of high school band literature. Emphasis will be placed on the
development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive markings,
individual and ensemble performance, and critical listening.
Chorus - (Full Year)
Course Code: 13030000
Teacher: Mrs. Leonard
Focus Codes: M/J Chorus 1, M/J Chorus 2
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/junior high choral literature.
Concert Band- (Full Year)
Course Code: 13023100
Teacher: Mr. Devitt
Focus Code: M/J BAND 2
This class is for second-year musicians. Students will continue to explore
second-year fundamental skills including the intermediate level note and rhythm
reading, articulations, stylistic markings including dynamics, and extended
techniques. More emphasis is placed on group application of learned skills to
music literature. This group will have a performance each semester as well
as an off-campus festival performance in the spring.
Jazz Band - (Full Year)
Course Code: 13023300
Teacher: Mr. Devitt
Focus Code: M/J Band 4
This course is designed for students who demonstrate proficiency in
woodwind, brass and/or percussion techniques, music literacy, critical
listening/aural skills, and ensemble performance skills, promotes greater
engagement with and appreciation for music through performance and
other experiences with a broad spectrum of music, as well as creativity
through composition and/or arranging. The study includes the cultivation of
well-developed instrumental ensemble techniques and skills, music literacy
and theory, and deeper aesthetic engagement with a wide variety of
high-quality repertoire.
Orchestra- (Full Year)
Course Code: 13023600
Teacher: Ms. Batista
Focus Code: M/J ORCH 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic technical
skills on the string or other orchestral instruments through the refinement and
performance of high school orchestra literature. Emphasis will be placed on
the development of skills in interpretation of notation and expressive
markings, individual and ensemble performance,
Symphonic Band- (Full Year)
Course Code: 13023200
Teacher: Mr. Devitt
Focus Code: M/J BAND 3
This course is designed for students ready to build on skills and knowledge
previously acquired in a middle or high school instrumental ensemble,
promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through the performance of
high-quality, intermediate-level wind and percussion literature. Rehearsals
focus on the development of critical listening/aural skills, individual musicianship,
instrumental technique, refinement of ensemble skills, and aesthetic
engagement culminating in periodic public performances.
Spanish
Intermediate Spanish - (Full year)
Course Code: 07080100
Teacher: Lee Virtual Teacher with Ms. Davis
Focus Code: M/J Spanish Interm
The purpose of this course is to enable students to continue to acquire
proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural
approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and on the acquisition of the
fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered,
and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course. Course
content requirements for the two-course sequence M/J Spanish, Beginning
and Intermediate are equivalent to Spanish 1
Advanced Spanish - (Full year)
Course Code: 07080200
Teacher: Lee Virtual Teacher with Ms. Davis
Focus Code: M/J SPANISH ADV
The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance their proficiency in
Spanish through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to
language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and on the acquisition of the
fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered,
and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.
Business Classes
Computer Applications in Business 1 and Career Planning-
(Semester)
Course Code: 82002205
Teacher: Mr. Lau
Focus Code: CPTR APPL BUS 1 & CP
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions
regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide
information regarding careers in Business, Management, and
Administration career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to
instruction in intermediate keyboarding, intermediate word processing,
intermediate electronic presentation, intermediate computer hardware,
intermediate Internet, introductory spreadsheet, and soft skills for business
applications.
Computer Applications 2- (Semester)
Course Code: 82002105
Teacher: Mr. Lau
Focus Code: CPTR APPL BUSINESS 2
The purpose of these four courses is to assist students in making informed
decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to
provide information regarding careers in Business, Management, and
Administration career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to
instruction in intermediate keyboarding, intermediate word processing,
intermediate electronic presentation, intermediate computer hardware,
intermediate Internet, introductory spreadsheet, and soft skills for business
applications. These competencies provide the skills necessary to ensure
increased productivity and efficient utilization of equipment.
Keyboarding -
Course Code: 82001105
Teacher: Mr. Lau
Focus Code:
The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions
regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide
information regarding careers in Business, Management, and
Administration career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to
instruction in introductory keyboarding, introductory word processing,
introductory electronic presentation, introductory computer hardware,
introductory Internet, and soft skills for business applications.
Yearbook - (Full Year)
Course Code: 10060000
Teacher: Mr. Lau
Focus Code: M/J Journalism 1
Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you want to be involved in the events that
take place during and after school? Then yearbook class is for you! As part
of this class, you are responsible for planning, creating, photographing, and
editing the school’s yearbook. You will design the cover, create the pages,
and take pictures. Students run the show here. You will learn basic page
layout skills as well as basic photography and editing skills. We also help to
promote different events that are happening throughout the school year
and create banners/flyers for these events.
TV Production- (Full Year)
Course Code: 10060100
Teacher: Ms. Grain
Focus Code: M/J JOURN 2
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop skills in the
production of journalism across print, multimedia, web, and broadcast/radio
platforms and to become aware of journalism history, careers, ethics use,
and management techniques related to the production of journalistic media.
Some activities may be required outside of the school day.