7th Grade

*7th Grade ​students get 1.5 elective credit that they may choose to fill with one full year course and 1 semester course, or 3 half year semester courses.

Required Courses

English (choose one of the following)

Seventh grade language arts is a full-year course designed to provide students with reading, writing &  research/inquiry opportunities. Students will read literature from several genres, and will use the writing process to  develop various forms of writing including a research paper.

The objective of this class is to teach students disciplined and effective reading and writing skills necessary for success in future accelerated courses. Students will be instructed in critical reading, prewriting, writing, revising, and editing, as well as grammar and vocabulary. Students will read literature from several genres, and will use the writing process to develop various forms of writing including a research paper. Success in this course requires seriously committed students who are willing to work above the expectations required in a regular 7th grade English class. Each student in this class is expected adhere to high standards of attendance, preparedness, participation, and responsibility.  A summer reading/writing project is required along with reading/writing projects over school breaks.

Math 

  • Math 7 (yearlong, 1.0 credit course)

Instructional time should 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.

  • Math 7/8 Accelerated (yearlong, 1.0 credit course)

Math 7 and Math 8 content combined at a rapid pace. Students will be assessed with the Math 8 RISE at the end of this year. Taking this course puts students on track to take Secondary Math 1 Honors in the 8th grade.

Healthy Lifestyles

Students in 7th grade will be introduced into a variety of sports.  They will be using basic skills they should have developed in elementary school into game situations.  The emphasis in the class is on moving and having fun in activity.

This class covers the following topics: nutrition, physical fitness, drug/alcohol/tobacco use, depression, mental disorders, suicide, violence prevention, self confidence, stress management, family and friend relationships and sex education. Permission slips are sent home before the sex education unit. 

Career & Technical Education

​College and Career Awareness offers exploration and preparation in college and career pathways focusing on jobs that are high skill and high demand, as well as satisfying and financially rewarding. The College and Career Awareness course is designed to help students identify their interests, abilities, and skills. With appropriate developmental information related to careers, educational pathways, and self-knowledge, students are able to begin to make college and career goals for the future. College and Career Awareness is designed to acquaint students with the Utah labor market and the employment opportunities for which they can prepare by defining a College and Career Ready Plan. This is a full year course.

Science

The theme for seventh grade science is structure. In the half year of science we cover Chemistry, Earth Materials, Biology, Classification and Heredity.

Social Science

Utah Studies is a semester-length course designed to help students understand the state of Utah at a deeper level. Utah’s early history will be reviewed, but emphasis will be placed on Utah from statehood to the present.

Dual Immersion students only

  • Spanish DLI 3 (yearlong, 1.0 credit course) 

This course is designed for students who participated in the Dual Immersion program in grades 1-6. Students will continue to develop their Spanish language art skills as we explore the history, culture and current events that pertain to the Spanish-speaking world. This course is designed to prepare the students to take Pre-AP-Spanish DLI 4 next year and will require regular reading and writing assignments to do well.

ELECTIVE SELECTIONS

FULL YEAR ELECTIVE OPTIONS
1.0 credit, fills 2 elective request boxes,  cannot be dropped at the end of the semester

  • Mixed Chorus

All students are encouraged to join, even if they have no prior music experience. Class time focuses on singing a variety of styles, building musical skills and making the most of your voice.

  • Beginning Band (beginners) 

Open to any student wishing to learn one of the following instruments:  flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, or percussion (piano skills are recommended for students interested in percussion). No prior music skills are required since this is a beginning level class. Basic playing techniques will be stressed with emphasis on tone production and rhythm. It is recommended that students provide their own instruments. Limited school owned instruments are available to use for $50 per school year.

  • Cadet Band (intermediate)

Open to students who have successfully completed Beginning Band or 2 years of private instruction/elementary band. It is a continuation of skills obtained in the first-year band class. It is recommended that students provide their own instruments. Limited school owned instruments are available to use for $50 per school year.

  • Beginning Orchestra (beginners) 

Open to any student wishing to learn a string instrument: violin, viola, cello, or string bass. No prior music skills are required since this is a beginning level class. Basic playing techniques will be stressed with emphasis on tone production and rhythm. It is recommended that students provide their own instruments. Limited school owned instruments are available to use for $50 per school year.

  • Intermediate Orchestra (intermediate)

Open to students who have successfully completed Beginning Orchestra or 2 years of private instruction/elementary orchestra. It is a continuation of skills obtained in the first- year orchestra class. It is recommended that students provide their own instruments. Limited school instruments are available to use for $50 per school year.

SEMESTER (1/2 year) ELECTIVE OPTIONS
0.5 credit, fills 1 elective request box, can only be chosen once, cannot be taken
twice for a full year

  • Theater 1

Beginning class for students who are new to Theatre or are interested in exploring both performance and technical elements of theater including creating pantomimes, performing monologues, designing costumes/posters/lights, reading a play, and improvisation.

  • Art 1 

A general introduction and overview of art styles, materials, and tools, based around the seven elements of art. With an emphasis in studio production, this course is designed to provide a foundation in art techniques, as well as art history in order for students to proceed to Art 2.

  • Beginning Fitness

Students are introduced to team sports and daily exercise. The activities will challenge all ability levels. The emphasis in the class is on moving and having fun in activity.

  • Creative Coding

Be introduced to the world of coding with Skill Struck and the python language. This course is a beginning to different coding languages and will mainly use python, but also dip into HTML and some java script.  We will use spheros, as well as Minecraft to reinforce learning in class.  Join us for an introduction to programming!

  • Sources of Strength/Peer Leadership Team (interview may be required)

Designed to develop leadership skills by exploring personal, social, and community responsibilities. Students will work on fun group activities and team projects that will boost their teamwork skills and help them to understand their role in the community. They will also stay connected to the world around them by participating in current event papers and journals. In addition, our Sources of Strength program is integrated into our PLT class. Sources of Strength helps students build resilience by focusing on their areas of strength, such as support from family, friends, and mental health. It encourages students to lead and create a positive, supportive school community of peers and trusted adults. Students will participate in a Sources of Strength training. To learn more, please visit https://sourcesofstrength.org/

SUPPORT CLASSES

  • Applied Skills (IEP required)

Open for students with IEP’s to receive additional support for their general education classes.  This class is designed to provide students with learning and study strategies, social skills, added time to provide accommodations, and to work on IEP goals through specialized instruction.

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)

This class supports English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Covers academic language skills for other content areas. Cultural and social skills supporting integration into the community. WIDA score determines placement.

  • School Success (teacher/principal approval required)

This course is designed to provide support and structure for students who are struggling to be successful in their school career.  The students may be challenged by failing grades, behavior issues, attendance problems, homework and/or test difficulties, lack of school organizational skills, social or emotional concerns, or an overall apathy toward school. The class will strive to teach the students study skills, organizational skills, time management, behavior management and modification, self-advocacy, and better decision-making skills.  The goal of School Success is to empower your student with the tools necessary to help him/her become a successful student this year and in the future.

  • Math Lab (teacher/principal approval required)

Remediation and tutoring of current and previous math concepts to help a student find success in their current math class.