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Required 7th Grade Core Courses

7th Grade Required Courses
Year Long
Math 7
English 7
Integrated Science 7
College & Career Awareness
One Semester
Beginning Fitness
Utah Studies

Math 7 (1 credit)

In Grade 7, instructional time will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples. FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

English 7 (1 credit)

This is a year-long course with emphasis in the reading and writing processes. Students will study short stories, poetry, non-fiction text selections, and novels. Students will work on improving vocabulary, mechanics in writing, and grammar usage. Students will read an independent novel once each term, and complete a project alongside their reading.. In addition, they will work on speaking and listening through long and short presentations. FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

Integrated Science 7 (1 credit)

In this class students will look for relationships of cause and effect in nature. Students will learn how to apply the scientific method to observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them. To find answers, students will also carry out investigations, build models, and analyze data. Students will explore the structure and function of life, reproduction and inheritance, forces and interactions with matter, and changes to earth and the species over time.  FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

College & Career Awareness (1 credit)

A course designed to increase awareness of college and career pathways through simulations and project-based experiences. The College and Career Awareness course explores high school, college, and career options based on individual student interests, abilities, and skills. Students will investigate high-skill and/or in-demand jobs in the Utah labor market while developing workplace skills.FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

Beginning Fitness 7 (0.5 credits)

Students in grade seven develop a solid foundation in skills and competencies. They are still mastering basic manipulative skills, and are ready to engage in lead-up games and drills that provide a progression toward participation in regulation or advanced play. Students will apply skills in modified games, and may be introduced to regulation rules and game play. Instruction includes an introduction to training principles and activities that can enhance health-related fitness as students pursue personal fitness goals. SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th grade

Utah Studies (0.5 credits)

This class will explore Utah State History. Some of the topics we will be covering are: the original inhabitants of Utah, the geography of the state, exploration, the Mormon pioneers and their settlement of the state, how all of these things combined to create the state we live in today. SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th grade









Teacher Recommended Courses
*Parents/Guardians are contacted when students are recommended for these courses.

Acc. Math 7/8 (1 credit)*

This course is only available to students who meet prerequisite qualifications. There will be areas of focus including content from both 7th and 8th grade math. This class will cover materials at an accelerated pace. 
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
6th grade teacher recommendation
Prerequisite Skills test passed with 80%
Parent Agreement
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

Math 7 Strategies (1 credit)* 

This course involves direct instruction by a special education teacher in the content area of Mathematics and is tailored specifically to a student’s learning objectives, IEP goals and instructional needs. An intervention curriculum is woven into the school’s general education curriculum and is utilized to meet the student’s unique needs.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher recommendation
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

Math 7 Elements (1 credit)*

Math Elements is designed to serve students who are performing one to three grade levels below expectations.The goal is to increase conceptual understanding of the mathematics being presented in their regular math class. In this class we assess each student and use the data to inform instruction. The curriculum in elements follows along with the regular education math class but puts the concepts at an accessible level for the elements students. Students are able to work in small groups with an instructor to help them understand and have success with the concepts. This class also works to build number sense and mathematical reasoning through games, number talks and other research based activities.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher recommendation
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

English 7 Strategies (1 credit)*

This course involves direct instruction by a special education teacher in the content area of English Language Arts and is tailored specifically to a student’s learning objectives, IEP goals and instructional needs. An intervention curriculum is woven into the school’s general education curriculum and is utilized to meet the student’s unique needs.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher recommendation
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

English 7 Elements*

This support class supplements the 7th-grade English classes by addressing gaps in student learning in English Language Arts. Primary programs include IXL Learning and Scholastic’s Scope magazine. Some support is given for assignments in the grade-level English classes, but the primary focus is addressing individual learning needs, especially in the area of reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar and mechanics.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher recommendation

Directed Studies (0.5 credits)*

An academic support class for students with disabilities. Special education teachers work with students on executive functioning skills, time management, prioritizing, study skills, grade checks every other week and goal planning.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher Recommendation 
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th - 9th grades

Applied Skills/ Applied Skills 2 (0.5 credits)* 

An academic English Language Arts and or Math support class for students with disabilities. This course teaches strategies designed to meet the student’s individual goals. The skills taught in the English Lab classes will support the student in his or her general education courses. 
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher Recommendation 
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades

Guided Study Hall (0.5 credits)*

This course is a placement course and provides a structured environment for completing assignments. Students in this course learn and practice executive functioning skills and receive more guided instruction aimed at providing support in the completion of assignments from their core and elective classes.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Teacher or administrative recommendation


7th Grade Electives

English Electives

Introduction to Debate (0.5 credits)

This course is for students with an interest in debate and speech and improving communication skills. Students will participate in a variety of speech activities designed to increase communication, argumentative and persuasive skills and gain confidence in public speaking. Students will compete in one meet per semester. This is a performance class. Students will need to provide transportation or arrange carpooling to and from competitions.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th – 9th grades

Creative Writing (0.5 credits)

Creative writing provides an opportunity for creativity and use of imagination through writing guided imagery, simple poetry forms, short stories, and personal narratives while learning to manipulate sensory detail. Many fun activities are provided to wake up the senses and the imagination. The class also assists students in realizing the importance of audience, word choice, detail, and sentence structure skills in their writing. In order to encourage writing and idea fluency, the students will keep a daily writing journal. Most importantly, the students write and develop structural writing skills.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Fine Arts Electives

Art Foundations 1 (0.5 credit)

This is a foundation course using primarily drawing to make and understand art. Studio practice will emphasize the elements of art such as line, shape, value, texture, color, form, and space as used in art and design. Traditional and experimental approaches of materials will be used and are structured to provide students with a strong foundation in design, drawing, and art vocabulary.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Art Foundations 2 (0.5 credits)

This class continues the development of skills and concepts introduced in Art Foundations 1. Focusing on studio production, the development of drawing skills remains a primary focus. In this course, a broader variety of media will be used, which may include colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic paint, charcoal, and pastel chalk. Continued emphasis will be placed on the elements of art. The student will be introduced to the principles of design, which include balance, movement, and rhythm.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Successful completion of Art Foundations 1
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Ceramics 1 (0.5 credits)

This class is a thorough introduction to ceramics clay. Almost entirely a studio course, the students will make hand-built pottery using the pinch, slab, and coil techniques. All ware will be kiln fired and glazed. Continued emphasis will be placed on the nature of three-dimensional art, design, color, and higher-level thinking.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Music Connections (0.5 credits)
Students will learn basic music skills and vocabulary to help them understand how to read music. Students will also learn about the history of music, and the influence that music has in our life and different cultures throughout the world.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th -8th grades

Humanities (0.5 credits)
This humanities course explores human experience, culture, and creativity through the study of literature, history, art, music, and dance. Students will examine how people across different times and cultures express ideas, values, and emotions, and how humanities help us understand ourselves and the world around us.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th-8th grades

Band 1 (1 credit)

This class provides beginning and intermediate instruction on all wind and percussion band instruments. Beginning students will have the opportunity to play on several instruments at the beginning of the school year to see which instrument suits them best. No previous experience is required. This band performs 4 evening concerts, one at the end of each term.
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Guitar 1 (1 credit)

This is a beginning guitar class. In this class, you will learn how to play notes and chords in 1st position. Students will learn to read and write tablature and standard notation for guitar. Guitar 1 students will perform 3 evening concerts, one at the end of terms 2, 3, and 4.
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Beginning Orchestra (1 credit)

This course is for students who are new beginners or still mastering the basics of their instrument. Students will need to purchase or rent their own instrument. Students who have taken one year of an after-school program

should register for this course. After sufficient progress students will be invited to audition for advanced orchestra. This class is a performance class requiring participation at school concerts and assemblies.
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th –9th grades

T/B Choir (0.5 or 1 credit)

No prior music experience necessary

This is a vocal class open to boys who desire to learn and sing choral music in the tenor/bass range. It is designed to train voices to sing parts and prepare to audition for our select choirs. In class we will work on music reading skills, rhythm, and using vocal exercises to build voices and confidence. The choir will perform at one concert each quarter.
SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

S/A Choir (0.5 or 1 credit)

No prior music experience necessary

This course introduces girls soprano and alto voices to the fundamentals of singing and musicianship. Emphasis is placed on proper singing technique, music reading skills, and ensemble participation. The choir will perform at one concert each quarter.
SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th grade

Chamber Choir - (1 credit)

Provectus Chorum is our honors audition choir selected from our concert choir. Students in this class will continue to learn more advanced concepts of part singing, singing aCapella, learning choreography, music theory, and collaborating with other performance groups. This class performs frequently throughout the year and travels around the community for performance opportunities. This is a semester-long course, but can be taken all year.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Successful auditions for the class
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th - 9th grades

Theater 1 (0.5 credits)

This course will introduce skills in performance and the study of drama. Students will also read, view, and analyze theatrical works. Each student MUST perform throughout the semester. There are no outside of school performances. Topics include movement, voice, script writing, script analysis, characterization, rehearsal etiquette, and basic acting skills. This is an introductory acting course.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Theater  2 (0.5 credits)

This course will continue to introduce skills in performance and the study of drama by expanding upon skills learned in Theater 1. Students will also read, view, and analyze theatrical works. Topics include movement, audition prep, script writing, dramatic structure and elements, theater history, Shakespeare and classical acting, script analysis, and improvisation. Students are required to perform in end of term concerts. All work is done in class, so attendance is critical.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Successful completion of Theater 1
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Actors Company  (0.5 - 1 credits)

Actors Company (One Act plays and SUU Comp) is an advanced level acting class.  In this class students will compete in SUU's Shakespeare Festival (semester 1) and perform in a one act play (semester 2). Topics covered include but are not limited to: Movement, Voice, and Diction, Scene Work and Script Analysis, Theatrical Styles, Shakespeare, and Directing. Students will also develop skills that prepare them for future opportunities in theater. All work is done in class, so attendance is critical.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Successful completion of Theater 1 or Performance Musical Theater and a successful audition into the class.
FULL YEAR or SEMESTER, Eligibility: 8th–9th grades

Intro to Musical Theater (0.5 credits)

Musical Theater Intro. is designed to increase students’ knowledge and skills in the world of musical theater. Students will learn to improve their knowledge and ability in basic musical theater techniques such as singing, dancing, and acting. This course will directly prepare students to have an audition ready for admittance into the Spring Musical Theater production.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Not required but highly recommended, students should enroll in this course if they are planning to participate in the Spring Musical.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Performance Musical Theater (1 credit)

All those registered will be cast in the School Musical. An audition process will take place to determine performance responsibilities. This is a course that deals with applications of all aspects of theater production: acting, costuming, make-up, scenery, etc. Members of the production company are required to attend afterschool rehearsals. Members of the spring class will participate in a full-scale musical at the end of the semester.
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

Theater Tech 1 (0.5 credits)

Theater Tech is a class that focuses on the behind the scenes magic of plays and musicals. This class will explore set design, stage managing, lighting design, rigging, stage makeup, special effects and sound designs for theater productions. Students will be asked to complete a portfolio project for each major area in theater tech as part of the semester. Students may have an opportunity to assist in an actual theater production along with members of the school’s tech crew. This class is a prerequisite for being on SAA’s tech crew. SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades

Movement Electives

Dance 1 (0.5 credits)

This class provides an environment in which to gain knowledge and respect for the art of dance. In this class, we will cover the history and technique of dance including ballet, modern, jazz, and dance for musical theater as well as having an opportunity to choreograph an original dance and perform it for the class.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th–9th grades

CTE (Career and Technical Education) Electives

Intro to Python 1 (0.5 credits)

Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language. It incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, very high-level dynamic data types, and classes. Python combines remarkable power with very clear syntax. It has interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various window systems, and is extensible in C or C . It is also usable as an extension language for applications that need a programmable interface.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades

Intro to Python 2 (0.5 credits)

Python is a language with a simple syntax, and a powerful set of libraries. It is an interpreted language, with a rich programming environment, including a robust debugger and profiler. While it is easy for beginners to learn, it is widely used in many scientific areas for data exploration.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Successful completion of Intro to Python Coding
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades

Computer Science Investigations (0.5 credits)

Computer Science Investigations introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Computer Science Investigations is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as computing systems, networks,data & analysis, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7-8th grades

Exploring Health Science (0.5 credits)

An exploratory and hands-on course designed to increase awareness of health science professions and explore opportunities in the Health Science pathway. The course explores legal and ethical behaviors, basic communication skills, basic structures and functions of the body, basic healthcare and first aid skills. Students will gain knowledge of the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) associated with healthcare – HOSA: Future Health Professionals, and possible participation in the CTSO if available at their school.
SEMESTER, Eligibility: 7th - 8th grades

World Language Electives

Spanish 1 (1 credit)

This course is taught using 4 main language acquisition techniques: Listening Comprehension; Reading Comprehension; Writing Performance  and Speaking Performance. Students will use a combination of these techniques to gain an overall knowledge and language base that will enable them to begin creating in the Spanish language. After completing the requirements of this class students should be able to; carry on simple Spanish conversations using mostly memorized sentences and phrases, give and receive directions, and advocate for their health and wellness. The performance target for this Spanish course is Novice High on the ACTFL Proficiency Benchmarks.
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades

Other Electives

Journalism (1 credit)

Journalism is a hands-on class where students learn what it's like to be real journalists. They help create the school yearbook by writing and editing stories, taking and editing photos, and designing pages. Students also work together to publish a school newspaper each month. Along the way, they practice important skills like interviewing, revising, photo editing, and layout design. They also learn how to use design tools such as Canva and Adobe Express to make creative visuals and enhance your photos.
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Student Application/Teacher Recommendation
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades

Cheer (1 credit)

Cheerleading at SAA provides an opportunity to learn more about stunting, tumbling, and choreography. This is a course for student athletes who wish to gain an introduction to the world of competitive school cheerleading. Students who audition and are selected for the cheerleading team will have the opportunity to support SAA athletics at games and events. They will also have the opportunity to be ambassadors for SAA. Through conditioning, stunt training, and tumbling instruction, athletes will advance their skills and prepare themselves for high school cheerleading. This course requires commitment and willingness to practice outside of school hours. 
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER CLASS
Tryout
FULL YEAR, Eligibility: 7th-9th grades