Keyboarding is designed for anyone who would like to use the computer efficiently, successfully, and productively. New skills are strengthened, and speed is increased throughout the semester when students use a word processing program to create reports, personal and business letters, journals, and charts. Students are also exposed to spreadsheet, database, drawing, and painting programs which enhance creative and problem-solving skills learned in other classes. Art 8 Eighth grade art infuses art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetic critiques. The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop plans and broaden the range of experiences within each media.
Students continue to develop their art portfolios.
Art 8 is an elective course that meets daily. This one-semester course includes units in journalism, public speaking, forensics, debate, and writing. It is an elective course. Concert Band is a one-year course that provides the opportunity to expand instrumental skills. Emphasis will be placed on the performance of band literature.