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Summit Trail Reminders: School starts at 7:50 Doors open at 7:15 Dismissal at 3:10 Check the WEBSITE regularly Use PARENT VUE Steele Pride is always looking for members!!

Required Classes Language Arts Math Science Social Studies PE/Health Literacy OR Read 180 Students will NOT have to enroll in these classes; this will be done for you prior to online enrollment. *Cheer or dance will replace PE and a semester elective for girls who make either team.

7th Grade Elective Classes Full Year Electives Semester Electives Full Year or Semester Electives Advanced Choir Intermediate Choir Advanced Ensemble Band 7 Orchestra 7 Art 1 & Art 2 Communications/Multi-Media Computer 1 & Computer 2 Explorations in Technology Focus on French Focus on Spanish Innovations in Coding & App Creating Introduction to Apparel Production Introduction to Culinary 1 & 2 Introduction to Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design Jazz Band Leadership Concepts Stagecraft Theatre 1 & 2 Resource/QUEST* Guided Study* Math 180* *Enrollment by teacher recommendation

8th Grade Elective Classes Full Year Electives Semester Electives Full year or Semester Electives Advanced Choir Intermediate Choir Advanced Ensemble Band 8 Orchestra 8 French 1 Spanish 1 Art 1, Art 2, Art 3 Careers Computer 1 & Computer 2 Explorations in Technology Focus on French Focus on Spanish Innovations in Coding & App Creating Introduction to Apparel Production Introduction to Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design Jazz Band Leadership Concepts Leadership Exploration Stagecraft Theatre 1 & 2 Communications/ Multi-Media Yearbook Resource/QUEST* Guided Study* Math 180* *Enrollment by teacher recommendation

Course descriptions and prerequisites are in the PPG The PPG can be found on the Counseling section of the STMS website

Sabercat Theatre Theatre 1 Drama Club Productions Stagecraft Theatre 2 Drama club will meet to discuss upcoming dates, auditions, field trips, and play improv games! It is a great club to join for any student interested in theatre at Summit Trail! Productions Summit Trail puts on three productions each year: a play, a musical, and Readers Theatre. Auditions and backstage crew applications are open to all grade levels! Show off your talents and skills while making friends! Stagecraft It’s not just about the spotlight! In this semester-long class, students will take a look behind the scenes into the world of technical theatre. Students get hands-on experience with design, scenic painting, costumes, makeup, props, set building, and other aspects of production work. This course is perfect for those who love being a part of theatre, but may not always want to be on stage. Theatre 1 Explore the multi-faceted world of theatre in this introductory class. In this semester-long class, students will cultivate self-expression and confidence through a collaborative look at movement, voice, acting techniques, and performance. Theatre 2 This semester-long class is an in-depth course that builds upon the skills and techniques learned in Theatre I. It will challenge students’ leadership and creativity as they collaborate in theatre projects such as scene work, playwriting, play production, script analysis, and character development.

Culinary 1 & 2 Kitchen safety Nutrition & healthy choices Proper cooking techniques Food science Baking Preparing protein Fresh produce International foods Cooking competitions!

Introduction to Apparel Production Sewing basics Sewing machine use Textile selection Garment construction Hands on projects FAID Fashion history Elements of design Textile selection Color relationships Design careers

Leadership Concepts & Leadership Exploration Students will explore and develop their understanding of Types of leaders Models of leadership Team-building activities Defining your leadership style Building level advocacy Social advocacy

Art Drawing Painting Printing Ceramics Sculpture 2-D Art 3-D Art Creative process Artists Art History

Choir, Band & Orchestra

Explorations in Technology Students will be introduced to careers in technology as well as Electronics Robotics Computer-aided drafting Home makeover Engines Flight Energy power and Mechanics Applied Physics

Communications/Multi Media Write and edit the Sabercat Scoop Record and edit the daily announcements Utilize digital tools for communication Take and edit photos Build interpersonal communication skills

Computer 1 & 2 Keyboarding skills Computer care Microsoft Office Apps Google Suite Photo editing Keyboarding skills Computer care

Innovations in Computer Coding and App Creating Nationally recognized Project Lead the Way program Students will design and develop a physical computing device and then develop code to make the device function Students will develop an app to help solve specific real world problems

International Languages French Spanish 7th & 8Th grade: Focus on French 8th grade: French 1 7th & 8Th grade: Focus on Spanish 8th grade: Spanish 1 Students will experience a new way of learning, try new foods, discover cultural differences, take field trips, participate in interactive learning activities/games….

Enrollment Dates January 9th: Counselors meet with 7th graders January 16th: 7th grade course request forms due January 17th: 6th grade course request forms due January 22nd: Online enrollment for 7th grade January 28th & 31st: Online enrollment for 6th grade

Scenario #1 Scenario #2 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE110 PE/Health 0.5 LA121 Literacy 7 PA 020A/B Band 7 1.0 AR 110M Art 1 HE 160 Intro to Apparel   Total Credits 7.0 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE140A/B Cheerleading/Health 1.0 LA122 Literacy 8 0.5 CP 400M Computer 1 FL 100 Focus on French HE 130 Intro to Culinary 1   Total Credits 7.0  Alternate Coursework CP 120 Coding and Apps 0.5 IT 110 Explorations in Technology PA 160 Theatre 1  Alternate Coursework LA 240A/B Yearbook 1.0 YA 300 Leadership Concepts 0.5

Counselors Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions: Mrs. Englis – 6th Grade & 7th Silver jaenglis@olatheschools.org Mrs. Short – 8th Grade & 7th Black eshort@olatheschools.org Follow the counselors on Twitter: @STMS_Counseling