SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG 2022-2023
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SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE CATALOG
2022-2023HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Fitness – Kickboxing/Fitness 2D Art
Semester – 1040 Semester – 2102
Health Education Grades: 7, 8, 9 Grade: 8
Semester – 1000 *Fee: $10.00 *Lab Fee: $15.00
Grade: 8 – Required Kickboxing is a non-contact, martial arts-based Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
aerobic workout. Other aerobic workouts will
Students will develop skills needed to improve Foundations 1
be introduced (circuit training, weights, and
their quality of life. They will study problem This class continues the development of skills
solving and coping skills; stages of growth and plyometrics).
and concepts introduced in Art Foundations 1.
development and maturation; positive healthy The different drawing methods will continue to
lifestyles; high risk lifestyles; disease be emphasized (freehand, mechanical, grids,
prevention; sex respect values; emergency DANCE
imagination, and still-life), with an introduction
procedures and first aid care.
Polynesian Dance I to painting, including watercolor and acrylics.
PE 7 Semester – 1041
Semester – 1020 Grades: 7, 8, 9 3D Art
Grade: 7 *Fee: $10.00 Semester – 2104
Students learn to develop positive attitudes The intent of this course is to give students Grade: 8
regarding physical activity and healthy awareness and reverence for the physical *Lab Fee: $15.00
lifestyles. They will improve flexibility, body and its athletic, and expressive Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
strength, agility, balance, speed and capabilities. Students will experience these Foundations 1
endurance. They will develop skills in elements through the study of Polynesian This class introduces the skills and
volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and styles of dance (Hawaiian, Tongan, Samoan, craftsmanship of creating three-dimensional
other team sports. Tahitian and Maori). works of art. We use recycled material to
create many of our projects. The primary focus
PE 8 Polynesian Dance II of this class will be to encourage students to
Semester – 1021 Semester – 1041 use problem solving skills and see the
Grade: 8 Grades: 8, 9 possibilities for creating works of art other
Students learn to develop positive attitudes *Fee: $10.00 than using paper and pencil.
regarding physical activity and healthy Prerequisite: Styles of Dance from 2021-22
lifestyles. They will improve flexibility, or Polynesian Dance I Art Foundations 2
strength, agility, balance, speed and The intent of this course is to give more in- Semester – 2105
endurance. They will continue to develop skills depth awareness and reverence for the Grade: 9
in volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, physical body and its athletic and expressive *Lab Fee: $15.00
and other team sports. capabilities. Students will experience these Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
elements through the study of advanced Foundations 1
PE 9 Polynesian styles of dance (Hawaiian, Tongan, This class continues the development of skills
Semester – 1022 Samoan, Tahitian and Maori). this course is to and concepts introduced in Art Foundations 1.
Grade: 9 give students awareness and reverence for The different drawing methods will continue to
Students will develop skills and techniques in a the physical body and its athletic, and be emphasized (freehand, mechanical, grids,
variety of sports, games and fitness activities expressive capabilities. Students will imagination, and still-life), with an introduction
with an emphasis on individual sports. experience these elements through the study
to painting, including watercolor and acrylics.
Emphasis is also placed on leadership, of Polynesian styles of dance (Hawaiian,
courtesy, respect, sportsmanship, and physical Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian and Maori).
Painting/Printmaking (ADV Art Found 2)
fitness. Semester – 2106
Grade: 9
Yoga
Semester – 1040
FINE ARTS *Lab Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
Grades: 8, 9 Foundations 1 AND 2D Art
This course will introduce the basic postures, FINE ARTS VISUAL This class in an introduction to painting with
stretches, breathing techniques, and watercolors and acrylics and beginning skills in
relaxation methods of yoga. Yoga seeks to Art Foundations 1 printmaking. Painting includes wet media with
improve mental health through activities such Semester – 2101 the process such as transparent and opaque
as meditation, progressive relaxation and Grades: 7, 8, 9 painting with some focus on color. The
other stress management activities. *Lab Fee: $10.00 printmaking part of this class teaches how to
This class is designed as an introduction to the make fine art prints using the studio process of
Fitness – Zumba/Dance Visual Arts with an emphasis on the different relief, etching, stencil and mono printing. This
Semester – 1040 methods of drawing. Other topics include course encourages students to create and
Grades: 7, 8, 9 shading, color theory, and art history. This class learn about composition and the steps to
*Fee: $10.00 is a prerequisite to the next level of art classes completing a work of fine art.
This class utilizes fun exercise programs to at the junior high level. Students must pass Art
increase fitness. Zumba uses easy steps and Foundations 1 for “successful completion,”
high energy Latin and international music. allowing advancement to the next-level art
Other dance styles will be introduced. classes.
*Subject to change according to DSD Fee
ScheduleCeramics BAND Band Level 2 – Concert
Semester – 2112 Full Year – 2210
Grade: 9 Beginning Band -- Brass Grades: 8, 9
*Lab Fee: $25.00 Full Year – 2204 Eligibility: Successful completion of Beginning
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art Grades: 7, 8, 9 Band, or by audition
Foundations 2 OR 2D Art OR 3D Art This fun class provides beginning instruction on Intermediate instruction on band instruments,
This class is an introduction to basic ceramic trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, including saxophone, with emphasis on
art. This studio course teaches students how to and tuba. No experience needed. Beginning independent musicianship and music theory.
build pottery using the pinch, slab, and coil Band performs at 2 concerts per year, plus a This band performs at 2 school concerts, a field
techniques. All ware will be kiln-fired and field trip performance at a neighboring junior trip to local elementary schools, and at district
glazed. This course will challenge student’s high. Students provide their own instrument festival.
imaginations as well as their ability to create and music book; some instruments are
available for rental from the district ($95/year); Band Level 2 – Percussion
functioning and aesthetically pleasing works.
please reserve an instrument with Mr. Poulter Full Year – 2213
before paying. 125 minutes of home practice Grades: 8, 9
3D Design
is required each week. Additional information Eligibility: Successful completion of Beginning
Semester – 2118
will be sent to those who register. Band Percussion, or by audition
Grade: 9
*Fee: $95 Instrument Use
*Lab Fee: $15.00
Beginning Band – Woodwinds All percussionists who have successfully
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
Full Year – 2205 completed the Beginning Band/Percussion
Foundations 1
Grades: 7, 8, 9 class should register for this course. Continuing
This class introduces the skills and
This fun class provides beginning instruction on instruction on drums, mallets, timpani,
craftsmanship of creating three-dimensional
flute, oboe, bassoon, and clarinet. (Students in auxiliary percussion, drum set, and percussion
works of art. We use recycled material to
this class may audition to learn saxophone or ensemble music. Students pay a $95 district
create many of our projects. The primary focus
bass clarinet during second semester). No use fee to use school instruments. Joining with
of this class will be to encourage students to
experience is required. Beginning Band Concert Band, these students perform at 2
use problem solving skills and see the
performs at 2 concerts per year, plus a field trip school concerts, a field trip to local elementary
possibilities for creating works of art other
performance at a neighboring junior high. schools, and at district festival.
than using paper and pencil.
Students provide their own instrument and
music book; some instruments are available for Band Level 3 – Symphonic
Commercial Art 1
rental from the district ($95/year); please Full Year – 2220
Semester – 2123
reserve an instrument with Mr. Poulter before Grades: 8, 9
Grade: 9
paying. 125 minutes of home practice is Eligibility: Successful completion of
*Lab Fee: $15.00
required each week. Additional information Intermediate Band, or by audition
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
will be sent to those who register. Advanced instruction on band instruments
Foundations 2 OR 2D Art
with emphasis on interdependent
This class is designed for those who are
Beginning Band – Percussion musicianship and composition. This course
interested and enthusiastic about art, satisfies Fine Arts requirements for high school
Full Year – 2206
including those who are considering a career in graduation. This band performs at school
Grade: 7
the Visual Arts. Projects will be given in the concerts and assemblies, a field trip to local
*Fee: $65 Instrument Use
areas of drawing, painting, and illustration with This fun class provides beginning instruction on elementary schools, and at district and state
the purpose of developing skills for use in a percussion instruments, including bells, snare festivals. This band composes the soundtrack
career in art. Students will be able to use drum, and timpani. Beginning Band performs for a silent film.
pencil, colored pencil, ink, drawing, colored at 2 concerts per year, plus a field trip
chalk and pastels, watercolor, acrylic, and oil Band Level 3 – Percussion
performance at a neighboring junior high.
paint. Full Year – 2224
Percussion class is challenging and usually Grade: 9
works best for students who have piano Audition Only
FINE ARTS PERFORMING experience (2+ years is recommended). Class Prerequisite: Successful completion of
size is limited, and preference is given to Intermediate Band Percussion, or by audition
Music Exploration students who complete a percussion pretest *Fee: $95 Instrument Use
Semester – 2316
and return registration materials promptly. All percussionists who have successfully
Grade: 7
Students provide their own percussion kit, and completed the Intermediate Band/ Percussion
*Lab fee: $3.00
book and pay a $65 District Instrument use fee class should register for this course. Continuing
An introduction to music, including history,
to use school percussion instruments. 150 instruction on drums, mallets, timpani,
vocabulary, musical styles from around the
minutes of home practice is required each auxiliary percussion, Latin percussion, drum set
world, and basic notation/music literacy. We
week. Additional information will be sent to and percussion ensemble music. Students pay
will sing every day, and play instruments
(recorders), but only in a limited way-this is not those who register.
a performing group.
*Subject to change according to DSD Fee
Schedule
3a $95 district use fee to use school Choir 2 – Singers 2. A few cellos and basses are available for rent
instruments. Joining with Symphonic Band, Semester or Full Year – 2307 from the district on a first come first serve
these students perform at school concerts and Grades: 8, 9 basis. This orchestra class performs three times
assemblies, a field trip to local elementary *Fee: $15.00 throughout the school year.
schools, and at district and state festivals. They Prerequisite: Choir Level 1 OR choir teacher
help compose the soundtrack for a silent film. approval
Students will focus on musicianship and Orchestra 2A
Band Level 3 – Jazz performance techniques. Students will build Full Year – 2407
Full Year – 2225 on skills developed in Choir Level 1, exploring Grade: 8
Grades: 8, 9 more complex music ideas such as scales, Prerequisite: Orchestra 1, or two-years
Prerequisite: By Audition Only triads, and arpeggios. Students will participate playing experience
Focused, accelerated instruction in jazz styles in singing a variety of choral music every class This class emphasizes rhythm, intonation, and
and improvisation. Open by audition only to day. This course can be taken for a full year or broadening technique for the intermediate
students playing saxophone (doubling clarinet one semester. violin, viola, cello, or string bass student. At
or flute), trombone, trumpet, bass, piano, and least two years of previous orchestra
percussion. Guitarists are sometimes added Choir 3 – Belle Voix experience is encouraged. Students provide
but must play and read music at an Full Year – 2310 their own instrument and Essential Technique
intermediate level. Students must be Grades: 8, 9 (Girls) Book 3. A few cellos and basses are available
concurrently enrolled in another large music Audition Only for rent from the district on a first come first
ensemble, preferably Symphonic Band (for *Uniform Fee: $75.00 serve basis. This orchestra performs at school
bass players, Orchestra is the preferred As an elite group of women, Belle Voix will concerts, assemblies, and in district/state
concurrent class). Jazz Band meets daily at perform to the highest standard in choral festivals
7:00 am and is a “for-credit” class with an music. Students will not only sing every class
Honors approach. Students learn to compose period, but will also continue their education in Orchestra 2B
& improvise music! This band performs at music literacy, history, and sight-reading skills. Full Year – 2408
school concerts and assemblies, in the They will learn advanced vocal skills to prepare Grade: 9
community, and at district and state festivals. Prerequisite: Orchestra 2, or three-years
them to compete in Solo/Ensemble Festival in
playing experience
the spring. Students will be responsible for
CHOIR This advanced class is for students that have
purchasing a choir uniform at the beginning of had at least three years of orchestral playing
the school year. experience. Independent musicianship, music
Choir 1 – Men’s Choir (Tenor/Bass)
theory, vocabulary, posture, and personal
Semester – 2305 Choir 3 – Concert Choir growth are emphasized in preparation for high
Grades: 7, 8, 9 (Boys) Full Year – 2310 school orchestra. Students provide their own
*Fee: $15.00 Grades: 8, 9 instrument and Essential Technique Book 3. A
Focusing on beginning basics for music literacy Audition Only few cellos and basses are available for rent
and singing techniques, men’s choir is a great *Uniform Fee: $75.00 from the district on a first come first serve
way to get started in the Syracuse Jr. High As a mixed choir of men and women, students basis. This orchestra performs at school
music program. Students will learn proper
in this course will perform to the highest concerts, assemblies, and in district/state
performance posture, rhythmic and melodic
standard in choral music. Students will not only festivals.
literacy, intonation, sight-reading basics, and
sing every class period, but will also continue
technical vocal phonation. Students will
participate in singing a variety of choral music their education in music literacy, history, and
sight-reading skills. They will learn advanced
every class day. This is a great class for students THEATRE
of any grade to start building their musical vocal skills to prepare them to compete in
vocabulary and understanding. Solo/Ensemble Festival, as well as District Choir
Theatre 1
Festival in the spring. Students will be
Semester – 2502
Choir 1 – Women’s Choir (Soprano/Alto) responsible for purchasing a choir uniform at
Grades: 7, 8, 9
Semester – 2304 (Girls) the beginning of the school year. This course will introduce skills in performance
Grades: 7, 8, 9
and the study of drama. Students will also read,
*Fee: $15.00
view, and analyze theatrical works. Each
Focusing on beginning basics for music literacy
and singing techniques, women’s choir is a ORCHESTRA student MUST perform throughout the
semester. Topics include movement, voice,
great way to get started in the Syracuse Jr. High
Orchestra 1 script writing, script analysis, characterization,
music program. Students will learn proper
Full Year – 2405 rehearsal etiquette, and basic acting skills. This
performance posture, rhythmic and melodic
Grades: 7, 8 is an introductory acting course.
literacy, intonation, sight-reading basics, and
technical vocal phonation. Students will This class is a continuation of material learned
participate in singing a variety of choral music in 6th grade beginning orchestra (includes
every class day. This is a great class for students violin, viola, cello, and bass). Exceptions may
of any grade to start building their musical be arranged with the teacher on an individual
basis if the student did not participate in *Subject to change according to DSD Fee
vocabulary and understanding.
elementary orchestra. Students provide their Schedule
own instrument and Essential Elements Book
4Theatre 2 that students are at grade level in English This course not only continues the
Semester – 2503 Language Arts reading and writing. development of speaking, listening, reading,
Grades: 8, 9 and writing skills but also culture, history, and
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 Spanish 2 geography of Spanish speaking countries are
This course will continue to introduce skills in Full Year – 3120 taught through reading selections. It leads to
performance and the study of drama by Grades: 8, 9 the Spanish AP Language & Culture Course and
expanding upon skills learned in Theatre Prerequisite: Spanish 1 test.
1. Students will also read, view, and analyze This course gives students the opportunity to
theatrical works. Topics include movement, magnify their communication skills in Spanish. DLI Spanish Culture & Media
script writing, dramatic structure and Reading outside of class is required. Continued Semester – 3135
elements, theatre history, Shakespeare and emphasis will be given to listening, reading, Grades: 7, 8
classical acting, script analysis, one-act plays, speaking, and writing. Students will also be Prerequisite: Spanish DLI students only
and improvisation. There is not an outside class exposed to more Hispanic culture. Students The Culture & Media course builds skills in
performance, but students may produce a one- must achieve a novice-high proficiency level to cultural-linguistic competencies necessary for
act play at the end of the semester. All work is continue to level 3. successful communication with native
done in class, so attendance is critical. speakers. Students utilize media and authentic
Spanish 3 texts to learn about the diverse cultural
Musical Theatre Full Year – 3182 products, practices, and perspectives of
Semester – 2508 Grade: 9 or Heritage Speakers countries. The topics and tasks for the 7th and
Grades: 8, 9 Prerequisite: Spanish 2 8th grade years, along with careful support for
Prerequisite: Theatre I OR any Choir Course This course is an opportunity for students to students to reach proficiency targets, lead
*Fee: $30.00 increase their confidence in communicating intentionally to the Spanish AP Language &
This class is designed to orient the student in information and expressing ideas in Spanish. Culture course content.
all aspects of theatre production with an Students will also broaden their understanding
emphasis on performance. Students will learn of grammar concepts and culture. Continued Chinese 1
the skills of performance as well as production. emphasis will be given to listening, reading, Full Year – 3310
This class will produce and perform in a school speaking, and writing. Reading, speaking and Grades: 7, 8, 9
musical outside of class time. Students will be listening practice outside of class time is This is an introductory course in Chinese
required to audition for roles as part of the required. Students must achieve an emphasizing listening comprehension, reading
class. These auditions will happen before the intermediate-low proficiency level to continue and writing in pinyin, and speaking. Students
class starts. Rehearsals will also be held to level 4. will learn how to communicate basic
outside of class, and the student will be information in Chinese. Chinese culture is also
required to attend. Spanish 3 DLI Honors taught.
Full Year – 3132
Stage Craft Grade: 7 Chinese 2
Semester – 2514 Prerequisite: 6th Grade Spanish DLI and Full Year – 3320
Grades: 8, 9 heritage speakers Grades: 8, 9
This class will offer classroom instruction, as This course continues the development of Prerequisite: Chinese 1
well as hands-on experience, in all aspects of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. This course gives students the opportunity to
theatre production. Students will learn the Narratives and dialogues are used to teach magnify their communication skills in Chinese
basics of set design and construction, costume structure and vocabulary. Culture and by reviewing past material and adding new
design and construction, stage lighting, and geography of the native country are taught vocabulary. Students will also be exposed to
sound. Students will also have some through reading selections. Students must more Chinese culture. It emphasizes listening
responsibility for proper maintenance of all achieve an intermediate-mid proficiency level. comprehension, speaking complete sentences,
backstage work and storage spaces. These and reading and writing in pinyin.
students may be asked to assist with school Spanish 4 DLI Honors
plays, musicals, assemblies, and other Full Year – 3142 Chinese 3
programs. Grade: 8 Full Year – 3330
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 DLI Honors and Grade: 9
heritage speakers Prerequisite: Chinese 2
This course continues the development of This course gives students the opportunity to
WORLD LANGUAGES speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. magnify their communication skills in Chinese
Narratives and dialogues are used to teach by reviewing past material and adding new
Spanish 1 structure and vocabulary. Culture and vocabulary.
Full Year – 3110 geography of the native country are taught Students will also be exposed to more Chinese
Grades: 7, 8, 9 through reading selections. Students must culture. It emphasizes listening
This rigorous introductory course in Spanish achieve an intermediate-high proficiency level. comprehension, speaking complete sentences,
emphasizes listening, reading, speaking, and reading Chinese characters, and writing stories
writing. Students will learn how to Spanish 5 DLI Honors in pinyin.
communicate basic information in Spanish. Full Year – 3152
Hispanic culture is also taught. Students must Grade: 9
achieve a novice-mid proficiency level to Prerequisite: Spanish 4 DLI Honors and *Subject to change according to DSD Fee
continue to level 2. It is strongly recommended heritage speakers Schedule
5Chinese 3 DLI Honors biographies, and novels in class and out of continues the development of skills in reading,
Full Year – 3332 class. writing, speaking, and listening. Writing is
Grade: 7 emphasized while improving vocabulary and
Prerequisite: Immersion Students and/or a English 7 Honors research skills. Many standards will be graded
score of I1 on AAPPL test. Full Year – 4005 on the level of understanding shown in project-
This course continues the development of Grade: 7 based assessments. Students in an honors
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Honors courses are designed for college prep course can expect increased reading and more
Narratives and dialogues are used to teach or pre-AP classes students may take during complex texts, less review and practice, and a
structure and vocabulary. Culture and their high school years. The main emphasis is higher work completion expectation
geography of the native country are taught on reading and writing, both nonfiction and
through reading selections. fiction. The class also includes grammar,
spelling, plays, and public speaking. Students in
Chinese 4 DLI Honors an honors course can expect increased reading SOCIAL STUDIES
Full Year – 3342 and more complex texts, less review and
Grade: 8 practice, and a higher work completion Utah Studies
Prerequisite: Chinese 3 DLI Honors expectation. Semester – 4500
This course continues the development of Grade: 7
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. English 8 The introductory course for social studies in
Narratives and dialogues are used to teach Full Year – 4030 Davis School District. Curricular content
structure and vocabulary. Culture and Grade: 8 consists of key themes and concepts drawn
geography of the native country are taught This class continues to build skills in reading, from the social sciences of geography, history,
through reading selections. writing, speaking and listening. Students work economics, and government. Each of the
with various types of literature including short concepts is explored using Utah-specific
Chinese 5 DLI Honors stories, plays, and novels. They learn sentence examples. Literacy, historical thinking, and
Full Year – 3352 and paragraph development, including spatial skills are developed through the study
Grade: 9 grammar, spelling, capitalization and of the concepts in the abstract and real-world
Prerequisite: Chinese 4 DLI Honors punctuation. Students also learn the Utah examples. The course focuses on the
This course not only continues the composing process of prewriting, drafting, reading of both informational text and
development of speaking, listening, reading, revising and editing. authentic, or primary source, material.
and writing skills but also culture, history and
geography of the native country are taught English 8 Honors Utah Studies Honors
through reading selections. It leads to the Full Year – 4035 Semester – 4504
Chinese AP Language & Culture Course and Grade: 8 Grade: 7
test. Honors courses are designed for college prep The introductory course for social studies in
or pre-AP classes students may take during Davis School District. Curricular content
DLI Chinese Culture & Media their high school years. The main emphasis is consists of key themes and concepts drawn
Semester – 3335 on reading and writing, both nonfiction and from the social sciences of geography, history,
Grades: 7, 8 fiction. This course continues to build skills in economics, and government. Each of the
Prerequisite: Chinese DLI students only reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the concepts is explored using Utah-specific
The Culture & Media course builds skills in analysis of various types of literature while examples. Literacy, historical thinking, and
cultural-linguistic competencies necessary for reviewing the basics of sentence and spatial skills are developed through the study
successful communication with native paragraph development. Students in an honors of the concepts in the abstract and real-world
speakers. Students utilize media and authentic course can expect increased reading and more Utah examples. The course focuses on the
texts to learn about the diverse cultural complex texts, less review and practice, and a reading of both informational text and
products, practices, and perspectives of higher work completion expectation. authentic, or primary source, material.
countries. The topics and tasks for the 7th and National and global context are additional
8th grade years, along with careful support for English 9 levels of application of the coursework.
students to reach proficiency targets, lead Full Year – 4055 Current events are studied as well.
intentionally to the Chinese AP Language & Grade: 9
Culture course content. This class continues the development of skills
in reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, and
listening. Students study a variety of literature,
including Shakespeare and Homer. There will
LANGUAGE ARTS be much reading expected both in and outside
of class. Many standards will be graded on the
level of understanding shown in project-based *Subject to change according to DSD Fee
English 7 assessments. Schedule
Full Year – 4000
Grade: 7 English 9 Honors US History
The main emphasis is on reading and writing,
Full Year – 4060 Full Year – 4510
both nonfiction and fiction. The class also Grade: 9 Grade: 8
includes grammar, spelling, plays, and public The main emphasis is on reading and writing, United States History covers events and issues
speaking. Students read short stories, both nonfiction and fiction. This course from the Age of Exploration through
6Reconstruction and the Western movement, AP Human Geography 8th Grade Math
emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. Full Year – 4590 Full Year – 5100
Topics covered will include, but are not limited Grade: 9 Grade: 8
to: exploration, colonization, Revolutionary AP Test Fee: Approx. $96.00 (fee set by AP The course of instruction will focus on the
War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil College Board) following areas: Identify slope and use that to
War, Reconstruction, and western movement. The AP Human Geography course introduces write linear equations; identify functions as
Emphasis of this course is on the 18th and 19th students to the systematic study of patterns linear and nonlinear and write equations for
centuries. and processes that have shaped human linear functions; simplify expressions and solve
understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s equations using various methods; solve
US History Honors surface. Students learn to employ spatial operations with rational numbers, irrational
Full Year – 4514 concepts and landscape analysis to examine numbers and radicals; simplify radicals with
Grade: 8 human socioeconomic organization and its emphasis on square roots; apply the
United States History covers events and issues environmental consequences. They also learn Pythagorean Theorem and its converse in real-
from the Age of Exploration through about the methods and tools geographers use world applications.
Reconstruction and the Western movement, in their research and applications. The aim of
emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. the AP course is to provide students with a 8th Grade Math Honors
Topics covered will include exploration, learning experience equivalent to that Full Year – 5105
colonization, Revolutionary War, obtained in most college-level introductory Grade: 8
constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, human geography courses. Students prepare The course will cover the three critical areas
Reconstruction, and western movement. to take the AP Human Geography test in May, listed in 8th Grade Mathematics Course and
Emphasis of this course is on the 18th and 19th potentially earning college credit. add extra topics and concepts that would
centuries. Viewing historical documents, interest an advanced middle school student.
writing document-based questions (DBQ), Concepts will be explored in greater depth with
current event exploration and presentation, increased use of contextual situations. This
and projects are part of the Honors experience. course will have increased rigor and advanced
World Geography
MATH content that will challenge the minds of high
ability students.
Full Year – 4520
Grade: 9 7th Grade Math Secondary Math 1
World Geography will explore how to use Full Year – 5000 Full Year – 5200
geography as a tool to better understand the Grade: 7 Grade: 9
world in which we live. Students will learn to Math 7 will provide students with an engaging This is the first of three courses you will take
evaluate and question the why and where of and diverse experience in learning math. This throughout your high school career. It is a
spatial perceptions that are read, seen, and class will build upon previous concepts and mixture of geometry, algebra, probability, and
heard. Students will understand the world in teach new ones including solving expressions statistics where we will focus on developing a
spatial terms, the human and physical and equations, probabilities, inequalities, solid understanding of functions, compare and
characteristics of places and regions, and how ratios and proportions, geometry, and number contrast between linear and exponential
physical processes shape the earth's surface. sense. These concepts will be applied to real relationships, explore different geometric
Students will also understand how human life situations so students can understand the concepts and master the solution of linear
activities shape the earth's surface, the importance of them. Students will also equations while delving into solving systems of
interaction of physical and human systems, sharpen critical thinking and logic skills. equations and inequalities. Math is a unique
and will use geographic knowledge to connect subject because it builds upon itself. This class
to today's world. The course will include map 7th Grade Math Honors is the basics, and we will work hard to create a
skills with physical and human geography Full Year – 5005 solid foundation while filling in gaps as needed.
essentials, beginning with North America, Grade: 7 We will practice and work on real-life projects
South America, Europe, and their connections Math 7 Honors will provide students with an to truly develop an understanding of these
to other world regions. engaging and diverse experience in learning mathematical concepts.
math. This class will cover what the Math 7
class covers but will delve deeper into each Secondary Math 1 Honors
World Geography Honors concept. Students will experience more Full Year – 5205
Full Year – 4524 exploration into how math affects every part of Grade: 8, 9
Grade: 9 our lives. Students must be willing to put in the The course will cover all the concepts in the
This course covers all the material taught in effort it takes to do this. Secondary Mathematics 1 course. Concepts
World Geography but adds emphasis to 7th/8th Grade Math Honors Accelerated will be explored in greater depth with
developing writing skills and higher levels of Full Year – 5105 increased use of contextual situations. In
thinking. In-depth research, study, and Prerequisite: Students must meet district addition, it will include concepts dealing with
problem solving regarding different regions of qualifications through a portfolio or COGAT vectors and quantities of vectors and matrix
the world will be addressed and analyzed. test. operations and their applications.
This class will cover 8th grade material at an
accelerated pace but at the same rigor as the
full year classes. This course is for high ability
students that want advanced mathematics *Subject to change according to DSD Fee
courses in high school. Schedule
7This course will include elements that will Integrated Science 7 Honors Biology
prepare students to take calculus in high Full Year – 6001 Full Year – 6200
school. This course will have increased rigor Grade: 7 Grade: 9
and advanced content that will challenge the *Lab Fee: $10.00 *Lab Fee: $15.00
minds of high ability students. Uses the Integrated Science 7 standards. This is a full year rigorous course designed for
Students will work at an accelerated pace, with students to learn about, examine, and
Secondary Math 2 Honors more in-depth information, to further develop investigate life processes that occur on the
Full Year – 5305 science as a process of obtaining knowledge Earth. These investigations will include
Grade: 9 and analyzing outcomes based on observable organisms that are microscopic and multi-
Students must have taken Secondary Math I evidence. Students will develop the ability to cellular, living and dead. This course will be
or Secondary Math I Honors previously to formulate hypotheses, design and carry out rigorous in nature and pace. Before electing to
enroll in Secondary Math II Honors. This strategies to test them, and evaluate results. take this course, students should consider their
course prepares students to eventually take This course is designed to prepare students for individual abilities to work at a fast pace and
AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics, and very advanced high school courses. comprehend in depth processes and
likely earn college math credit, before discussions of biological life
Integrated Science 8
graduating from high school. Students will
Full Year – 6100 Earth Science
gain a strong foundation in geometry,
Grade: 8 Full Year – 6300
trigonometry and second year algebra as well *Lab Fee: $10.00 Grade: 9
as some work with statistics. This is a college Eighth grade standards describe the constant *Lab Fee: $10.00
prep level course that will teach students interaction of matter and energy in nature. This class meets the general science
critical thinking skills, and strong work ethic, Students will explore how matter is arranged requirements for ninth grade and counts for
while preparing them for Secondary III Honors into either simple or complex substances. The high school graduation. This course is a grand
and college entrance exams. Students will strands emphasize how substances store and overview of the many systems that interact on
need a graphing calculator for this course. We transfer energy, which can cause them to our unique and amazing planet, Earth. The
suggest the TI 84 + edition. interact physically and chemically, provide main topics covered in the course are the origin
energy to living organisms, or be harnessed of the universe and our Sun (Astronomy), the
and used by humans. Matter and energy cycle formation and internal structure of our planet
and change in ecosystems through processes (Geology), and the interaction of the
that occur during photosynthesis and cellular atmosphere (Meteorology), hydrosphere
SCIENCE respiration. Additionally, substances that (Oceanography), and biosphere (Ecology). This
provide a benefit to organisms, including course builds upon student’s experience with
humans, are unevenly distributed on Earth due integrated science seven and eight and is the
Integrated Science 7 to geologic and atmospheric systems. Some springboard to success in higher level high
Full Year – 6000 resources form quickly, allowing them to be school science offerings. Along with gaining a
Grade: 7 renewable, while other resources are broad understanding of the systems at work on
*Lab Fee: $10.00 nonrenewable. Evidence reveals that Earth our planet, two main goals of this course are:
Science 7 is an integrated course, meaning that systems change and affect ecosystems and 1.) Students will practice the skills of using
the standards taught will cover several organisms in positive and negative ways. science as a process for obtaining knowledge
different topics within the realm of science. based on observation and evidence, and 2.)
The main topics in seventh grade science are Integrated Science 8 Honors Students’ curiosity will be sustained as they are
forces and motion, Earth’s geologic history and Full Year – 6101 shown the many ways that earth science is
processes, the structure and the function of Grade: 8 relevant and impacts our society and daily life.
living things, the genetic inheritance of traits, *Lab Fee: $10.00
and the evolution of species over time. We will Uses the Integrated Science 8 standards. Earth Science Honors
also focus on science skills known as the Students will work at an accelerated pace, with Full Year – 6301
“Science and Engineering Practices” which more in-depth information, to review the Grade: 9
include analyzing data, conducting process of obtaining knowledge and analyzing *Lab Fee: $10.00
investigations, developing models, using outcomes based on observable evidence. This is a course that explores Earth, space,
mathematical thinking, asking testable Students will gain awareness of the geological change, the interaction of
questions, obtaining and communicating increasingly international context of scientific atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere
information, and engaging in argument from activity, its impact and limitations as well as the through the lenses of Science and Engineering
evidence. The overall ‘big ideas’ of science can constant evolution of scientific knowledge and Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts. This
apply to all aspects of school and life. These understanding. This course is designed to course builds upon students’ experience with
are taught as the “Cross-Cutting Concepts” and prepare students for advanced high school integrated science in grades seven and eight
include cause & effect, patterns, stability & courses. and is the springboard for success in both
change, scale & proportion, systems, matter & Honors and Advanced Placement high school
energy, and structure and function. courses of biology, chemistry, geology, and
physics.
*Subject to change according to DSD Fee
Schedule
8Child Development Word Processing
CAREER & TECHNICAL Semester – 7410 Semester – 7575
Grade: 9 Grade: 7
EDUCATION (CTE) *Lab Fee: $5.00 In Word Processing, the student will master
This course is designed to help students touch operation of the computer keyboard.
College and Career Awareness (CCA) understand the normal growth and Correct finger positioning, by touch on the
Full Year - 7050 development of children from infancy to keyboard, and good technique will receive
Grade: 7 – Required preschool age. Topics taught include primary emphasis. The student will also learn
*Class Fee: $12.00 parenting, heredity, birth defects, human simple word processing skills such as
College and Career Awareness (CCA) offers reproduction, pregnancy, health and safety, formatting simple documents in Microsoft
exploration and preparation in college and and guidance techniques. Students will have Word. Each student will strive to get 35 WPM
career pathways focusing on jobs that are the opportunity to experience hands-on with 97% accuracy on a 2-minute timing as a
high skill and high demand, as well as parenting using a computerized Real Care minimum goal for the semester. Keyboard
Baby. covers will be used throughout the semester.
satisfying and financially rewarding. The
This is a good prerequisite for the required
College and Career Awareness (CCA) course is
Sewing Construction and Textiles eighth grade Digital Literacy course.
designed to help students identify their
Semester – 7433
interests, abilities, and skills. Through Creative Coding
Grade: 9
application-based lessons, students will utilize Semester – 7743
*Lab Fee: $10.00.
technology, develop foundational skills, and Students are also responsible to pay for Grades: 7, 8
explore careers. The course provides consumable materials This course is designed to attract and reach a
information regarding additional courses and This course introduces students to basic broad and diverse range of students, including
training related to each student’s career field sewing, design, and construction skills. These those who may not have never considered
of interest to help align their future class skills prepare students for fashion, and appeal programming. Students learn how to code by
choices. industry as well as entrepreneurial working in a real software development
opportunities. Students will sew apparel and environment to design, program and publish
Digital Literacy accessory projects. It is recommended that mobile apps and games. Learning to code by
Semester – 7537 students have previous sewing experience. creating real products, students discover how
Grade: 8 – Required to make amazing things and have an impact on
*Fee: $7.50 Interior Design their world.
This course is a foundation to the digital world Semester – 7445
that provides a broad understanding of key Grade: 9 Exploring Computer Science
applications, computing fundamentals, and *Lab Fee: $10.00 Semester – 7760
living online. Students will have opportunities This course enables students to explore their Grade: 9
to use technology and develop skills that creativity in the field of interior *Fee: $10.00
promote creativity, critical thinking, design. Identification of the elements and Exploring Computer Science is designed to
productivity, and collaboration in the principles of design are emphasized. Other introduce students to the breadth of the field
classroom and day-to-day life. This course is topics taught include floor plan evaluation, of computer science through an exploration of
aligned with international and national furniture arrangement, kitchen design, color engaging and accessible topics. The course
standards. The alignment of these benchmarks schemes, and careers. Students will apply focuses on the conceptual ideas of computing
will ensure that students complete this course what they learn through a variety of individual and helps students understand why certain
as a prerequisite to transition successfully to projects. tools or languages might be utilized to solve
the 9-12th grade digital studies courses. specific problems. The goal of Exploring
Food and Nutrition Computer Science is to develop in students the
FCS Exploration Semester – 7460 computational thinking practices of algorithm
Semester – 7403 Grade: 9 development, problem solving, and
Grade: 8 *Lab Fee: $15.00 programming within the context of problems
*Lab Fee: $10.00 This course will focus on culinary and nutrition that are relevant to the lives of today’s
This course provides students the opportunity science. Students will study the course used to students. Students will also be introduced to
to develop essential skills in various career obtain a UTAH FOOD HANDLERS topics such as artificial intelligence, web
pathways related to Family and Consumer PERMIT. Students will also gain skills and development, programming, and physical
Sciences (FCS). Students will explore and understanding of culinary technology, food computing.
cultivate skills in the areas of food and preparation and dietary knowledge for a
nutrition, childcare, interior design, sewing healthy lifestyle. Laboratory experiences will Python (Coding)
construction, entrepreneurship, family focus on the science behind food preparation Semester – 7775
relationships, personal responsibility, and as we learn about dishes such as, Fettuccini Grades: 8, 9
career and job-related tasks. A variety of Alfredo, quick breads, stir-fry, and Ice Cream This is a basic coding class. Python is a
hands-on projects will be incorporated into Cake Roll language with a simple syntax, and a powerful
each area. set of libraries.
*Subject to change according to DSD Fee
Schedule
9It is an interpreted language, with a rich programs to microcontrollers that perform a levels. They explore and read about topics of
programming environment, including a robust variety of tasks. interest, have access to a wide range of books,
debugger and profiler. While it is easy for eBooks, eReads, short articles, work within
beginners to learn, it is widely used in many Robotics Technology: Automation and small groups, and receive individual help as
scientific areas for data exploration. This Robotics needed. This class is highly recommended for
course is an introduction to the Python Semester-7830 any 7th or 8th graders with a Lexile score of 800
programming language for students without or below but is available for 7th graders with a
Grades: 8, 9
prior programming experience. Lexile of 970 or below and 8th graders with a
*Lab Fee: $10.00
Lexile of 1010 or below.
Robotics Technology focuses on what it
means to live in an automated world. Creative Writing
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, Students will trace the history, development, Semester – 4335
and influence of automation and robotics as Grades: 7, 8, 9
ENGINEERING, AND they learn mechanical systems, energy Creative Writing explores different types of
MATHEMATICS (STEM) transfer, machine automation, and computer fiction writing. This course is designed with the
control systems. Students use VEX V5 to goal of inspiring students to develop original
design, build, and program real-world objects pieces of work. Students should expect to write
such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotics daily and present their work to their
arms. classmates, both by sharing their writing and
speaking to the class.
Exploring Technology: Robotics
Semester-7810 Transportation Technology: Flight and Space
Literature Survey
Grades: 7, 8 Semester-7821 Semester – 4154
*Lab Fee: $10.00 Grades: 8, 9 Grades: 7, 8, 9
Students learn to build, and program VEX *Lab Fee: $10.00 This course is designed for students who love
robots. Students will practice mechanical Students will gain an understanding of how to read about new places, people, and events.
design, construction, programming, and transportation impacts politics, the This is an opportunity to travel through time to
teamwork skills. Using VEX building pieces, environment, society, and the economy. They explore fascinating places, learn how people
motors and sensors, students will build robots will become aerospace engineers as they are solving problems and saving lives, and to
design, prototype, and test models to learn meet some of the people who have helped to
that can complete a variety of challenges and
about the science of flight and what it takes to shape the way we live today. This class is
obstacles. Students will use a computer to
travel to space. They solve real-world aviation designed for students who want to dig deep
program their robot. In this course, students into topics that interest them. Students will
will work through processes of idea creation, and space challenges and plan a mission to
experience reading through many perspectives
planning, logical thinking, analysis, and Mars.
and opportunities.
computational thinking to solve problems and
accomplish goals. Engineering Technology World Myths, Legends, and Folklore
Semester-7820 Semester – 4405
Exploring Technology: Design and Modeling Grade: 8, 9 Grades: 7, 8, 9
Semester-7810 *Lab Fee: $10.00 People of the past had belief systems that
Grades: 7, 8 Students will explore various aspects of explained natural phenomena and human
*Lab Fee: $10.00 engineering along with technology’s experiences. Those belief systems have, over
environmental, societal, political, and time, become myths, legends, and folklore.
Design and Modeling provides students
economic impacts on the world. They will What caused the rising and setting of the sun?
opportunities to apply the design process to
explore how science impacts technology. What were the reasons for the seasons? How
creatively solve problems. They learn
Students will use the engineering design and why did people fall in love? How were the
sketching, solid modeling, and prototyping. heavens and the underworld created, and who
Students will print final products on a 3D process to create a product or system using the
got to go where when they died? How were
printer. They will also learn how to create SVG shop equipment.
children taught their manners and how to stay
files that can be used on a laser engraver. safe? What created Devil’s Tower? Who were
Pecos Bill, Babe the Blue Ox, and the Green
Exploring Technology: Electronics ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES Knight? How do cultural myths compare to
Semester-7810 Biblical stories? If you are curious about these
Year-7810 and other things and would like to explore the
Grades: 7, 8 Reading 180 pantheons of gods from the ancient world,
*Lab Fee: $10.00 Semester or Full Year – 4225 myths from a variety of cultures, and folklore
Grades: 7, 8 from the United States and other countries,
Through hands-on projects, students will
students may be pre-selected for this class join this elective class! All grade levels are
explore electricity, the behavior and parts of
based on Lexile Score welcome!
atoms, basic circuitry design, and sensing
This is a reading class to help students improve
devices. They will use sensors and actuators *Subject to change according to DSD Fee
their comprehension and other reading skills.
to develop systems that interact with their Students spend time working in a computer Schedule
environment. Students will code and upload program that adapts to their individual reading
10Part of this class discussion will follow Study sessions, presentations, and matches Eligibility: 3.0 GPA/no “U” Citizenship marks,
literature as outlined in the Common Core will be held in class for the purpose of learning Counselor Secretary Permission/Signature
Reading Literature Standard 9. the rules of the game and to foster a Counseling assistants file, alphabetize,
competitive edge. This class helps prepare organize and help the counselors and
Civics students to compete on the NAL team for the secretary. Eligible students are expected to
Semester – 4532 competition season, which is November respect issues of confidentiality as they arise in
Grade: 8 through February. Participation in the NAL the counseling office. Attendance is crucial.
This course is designed to help students competitions is encouraged, but not required. Peer Tutor
understand the American justice system Students will also develop effective strategies Semester – 213
through the study and performance of “mock and habits to become successful learners and Grades: 8, 9
trials.” Topics included in this course will be, improve public speaking skills. Peer Tutor students are teacher assistants who
“What is Law,” “How Laws are Made,” “Crime assist both regular and special education
and Punishment,” “Rights of Citizens in the Intro to Public speaking teachers. Peer tutors mentor students and
Justice System,” “Criminal vs. Civil Proceedings Semester – 4375 assist the teacher, as requested. The peer tutor
in Courts,” and “Trial Procedure.” Students will Grades: 7, 8, 9 will not be asked to discipline other students.
be taught questioning procedures for direct This course will introduce students to the role Duties vary according to subject. Students who
examination and cross examinations in our of effective communication in our world today. assist teachers will not record grades or
mock trials. Students will take notes, relate Communication theory and a variety of attendance. They may do routine clerical work.
current events to the law, perform in mock methods and mediums will be explored. In Peer tutors receive pass/fail grade for their
trials, participate in classroom discussions and addition, students will have the opportunity to work. Attendance is crucial.
debates, and occasionally be quizzed and research, prepare and present speeches for
tested on course material. several different purposes including to Library/Media Assistant
persuade, to inform, and to entertain. Through Semester – 215
Civics-Mock trial these experiences, students will improve Grade: 8, 9
Semester-4532 public speaking skills and increase self- Required: Librarian Permission/Signature.
Grade: 9 confidence. Library assistants must have a 3.0 GPA on
This course is designed to help students their latest report card and citizenship that
understand the American justice system does not fall below “S.”
through the study and performance of “mock Library Skills is designed for students who
trials.” Topics included in this course will be, ASSISTANTS/PEER TUTOR appreciate variety in their daily tasks, are
“What is Law,” “How Laws are Made,” “Crime computer literate, like to read, and enjoy
and Punishment,” “Rights of Citizens in the Office Assistant spending time in the library. Responsibilities
Justice System,” “Criminal vs. Civil Proceedings Semester – 210 include In-class assignments, checking books in
in Courts,” and “Trial Procedure.” Students will Grade: 8, 9 and out, shelving books, and completing
be taught questioning procedures for direct Eligibility: Secretary Permission/Signature. errands and tasks for the operation and
examination and cross examinations in our Office assistants must have a 3.0 GPA and promotion of the library.
mock trials. Students will take notes, relate citizenship that does not fall below “S.”
current events to the law, perform in mock Would you like to learn how to manage a front
trials, participate in classroom discussions and office? Students who work in this job are the
debates, and occasionally be quizzed and face of the school and their attitude, ability and
RELEASED TIME/SEMINARY
tested on course material. proficiency reflect on the whole school.
Applications for Office Assistant at Syracuse Jr. Released Time 9 (Seminary)
High should attend school regularly, be Full Year – 850
Study Skills friendly, have a positive attitude, and be Grade: 9
Semester – 400 responsible. An Office Assistant’s duties No credit is given toward high school
Grades: 7, 8, 9 include a variety of office support tasks, graduation.
This class may only be taken once per year. The including answering and transferring phone
purpose of Study Skills is to teach specific calls, relaying information and items to
concepts related to school success, correct teachers and staff, and greeting students and
study principles for home and school, visitors who enter the office. APPLICATION/TRYOUT
independence, self-motivation, self-discipline,
choices and consequences, and skills for Teacher Assistant Student Government
lifelong learning. Semester – 211 220
Grades: 8, 9 Grades: 7, 8, 9
Required: Teacher Permission/Signature Students are selected based on an application
National Academic League (NAL) Class is graded on Pass/Fail. The teacher and election process during the spring.
1st Semester Only – 408 assistant will be under the direction of one
Grades: 7, 8, 9 teacher. The teacher will assign duties to the Cheerleaders
*Fee: $30.00 charged to all students on the assistant as needed. 221
team Grades: 7, 8, 9
The National Academic League (NAL) class is a Counseling Assistant Students are selected based on a tryout
trivia-based curriculum covering all core Semester – 212 process during the spring.
subjects (Math, Science, History, and English). Grades: 8, 9
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