Maps and charts are often part of each test. Special emphasis will be on issues which are relevant to and of interest to seventh grade students. A weekly magazine will be part of the class with assignments to be completed ahead of time. Students complete individual lessons as they work with certain keys. Games as well as skills test are done periodically to test students speed and accuracy.
Students are to use proper techniques and finger placement.
Timed tests are done to check speed and accuracy. Exposure and experimentation in multiple art media. Enthusiastic participation and enjoyment of competition is greatly encouraged. Lifetime fitness is emphasized. Physical Fitness Testing is done in early fall and also in the spring to check the development of the students.