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Sixth-grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience is required. 

**Semester course-meets every day**

Sixth-grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience is required. 

**Year-long course meets every other day**

Seventh-grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience is required. 

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

Eighth-grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience is required. 

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

3-D Art courses allow students to take their art ability to the next level. This class offers a wide range of techniques, skills, and the use of several mediums. We create cast arms, masks, clay sculptures, gargoyles, and other three-dimensional works. We will look at different artists and study the techniques they mastered. The class will support each other by providing critical feedback and reflecting on their growth after each unique technique is tried. This class is designed for those students who enjoy art and want to strengthen their technique for high school and college art education classes.

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

Sixth-grade band classes are designed to teach basic music concepts and performances fundamental to developing a more balanced individual. No previous experience is necessary. Through three (3) concerts a year a variety of individual and group performance opportunities create principled and critical-thinking musicians. We create a community within our classes as well as provide community and service with outside performances. We believe that music is the ultimate example of Human Ingenuity. Our goal is to promote music as an enjoyable life-long skill. The family is responsible for providing instruments with the exception of some large instruments that are provided by the school. Students wishing to play drums must have two years prior piano music training. Students wishing to play saxophone will start with the clarinet. Feel free to contact the band directors with any questions.

**Year-long course meets every other day**

Band classes are designed to teach basic music concepts and performances fundamental to developing a more balanced individual. No previous experience is necessary. Through three (3) concerts a year, various individual and group performance opportunities create principled and critical-thinking musicians. We create a community within our classes as well as provide community and service with outside performances. We believe that music is the ultimate example of Human Ingenuity. Our goal is to promote music as an enjoyable life-long skill. The family is responsible for providing instruments except for some large instruments that the school provides. Students wishing to play drums must have two years prior piano music training. Students wishing to play saxophone will start with the clarinet. Feel free to contact the band directors with any questions.

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

Band 3 classes are designed to teach basic music concepts and performances fundamental to developing a more balanced individual. No previous experience is necessary. Through three (3) concerts a year, a variety of individual and group performance opportunities create principled and critical-thinking musicians. We create a community within our classes as well as provide community and service with outside performances. We believe that music is the ultimate example of Human Ingenuity. Our goal is to promote music as an enjoyable life-long skill. The family is responsible for providing instruments with the exception of some large instruments that are provided by the school. Students wishing to play drums must have two years prior piano music training. Students wishing to play saxophone will start with the clarinet. Feel free to contact the band directors with any questions.

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

The choral program covers a wide range of musical literature, from sacred to secular, classic to pop, and is presented in four (4) formal concerts throughout the school year. The core of musical learning in choir is the development of body alignment, proper breathing techniques and a focus on vocal health. The overall goal of the choir program is to give the students a set of knowledge and skills that will encourage them to love music and become life-long learners. No previous experience is needed to participate in choir. 

**Year-long course meets every other day**

The choral program covers a wide range of musical literature, from sacred to secular, classic to pop, and is presented in four (4) formal concerts throughout the school year. The core of musical learning in choir is the development of body alignment, proper breathing techniques and a focus on vocal health. The overall goal of the choir program is to give the students a set of knowledge and skills that will encourage them to love music and become life-long learners. No previous experience is needed to participate in choir. 

**Year-long course meets every other day**

The choral program covers a wide range of musical literature, from sacred to secular, classic to pop, and is presented in four (4) formal concerts throughout the school year. The core of musical learning in choir is the development of body alignment, proper breathing techniques, and a focus on vocal health. The overall goal of the choir program is to give the students a set of knowledge and skills that will encourage them to love music and become life-long learners. No previous experience is needed to participate in choir. 

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

This course aims to provide the means and the context to help students become inquirers, thinkers, and open-minded skillful problem solvers through the lens of human ingenuity and the design cycle using information and systems technology. This class will allow students to review and practice keyboarding skills and learn how to use the internet more effectively while learning various desktop publishing programs to produce creative and innovative projects. No previous experience is required. 

**Semester course meets every day**

The Dual Language (DL) Advanced Spanish Language 1 course is a continuation of the Thompson School District Dual Language Program. This required course focuses on the development of language, literacy, and cultural competencies at the Intermediate level of proficiency. Students will express their thoughts, interact with other speakers of the language, and understand oral and written messages in Spanish. There will be a strong emphasis on diverse cultural themes using authentic cultural resources from the many Spanish-speaking countries in the world. All Dual Language courses are taught 100% in Spanish.

Pre-requisites: Participated in the TSD Dual Language K-5 program or by a district-approved Spanish Language proficiency assessment. 

**An Assigned course for students who have attended DL Spanish in elementary school. Do not select.**

Seventh-grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience is required. 

**Semester course meets every day.**

Eighth-grade artists will create both two-dimensional (drawing & painting) and three-dimensional art (clay & sculpture), and will learn and apply the elements of art to all work. Students will integrate the IB areas of interaction, MYP art criteria, and the creative process into all units. Students will have the opportunity to express their creativity and communicate by producing art, which reflects their interests and knowledge. No previous art experience is required. 

**Semester course meets every day.**

French 1 is a two-year course that begins in 7^th grade. It focuses on the development of students' communicative competence, their approaches to learning another language, and their understanding of the cultures of the Francophone world. Students will become risk-takers as they learn to communicate in real-life contexts. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom to apply knowledge of the language in the real world, which in many cases is accomplished through the integration of technology into the classroom. 7^th Grade will focus on greetings and leavings, numbers, expressing likes and dislikes, café food, drink and conversation, school supplies and classes, and an introduction to the family.

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

French 1 is a two-year course that begins in 7^th grade. It focuses on the development of students' communicative competence, their approaches to learning another language, and their understanding of the cultures of the Francophone world. Students will become risk-takers as they learn to communicate in real-life contexts. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom to apply knowledge of the language in the real world, which in many cases is accomplished through the integration of technology into the classroom. 7^th Grade will focus on greetings and leavings, numbers, expressing likes and dislikes, café food, drink and conversation, school supplies and classes, and an introduction to the family.

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

1A Honors French is an advanced high school-level language course designed for students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for language acquisition. This course will focus on developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French through immersive and engaging activities.

Enrollment:
Enrollment in this course is based on teacher recommendation. If you have not received a recommendation, please speak with one of the language teachers before signing up.

Key Features:

• Enhanced curriculum emphasizing language immersion and cultural understanding.
• Interactive learning experiences to foster communication skills.
• Opportunities for advanced study and preparation for future language courses.

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

1B Honors French is an advanced high school-level 2 language course designed for students who have successfully completed 1A honors. This course will further develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French through immersive and interactive activities.

Prerequisites:
Students must have completed 1A honors to enroll in this course.

Key Features:

• In-depth exploration of language and culture to enhance communication skills.
• Engaging activities and projects that promote language immersion.
• At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to test into Level 3 when entering high school.

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

1A Honors Spanish is an advanced high school-level language course designed for students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for language acquisition. This course will focus on developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish through immersive and engaging activities.

Enrollment:
Enrollment in this course is based on teacher recommendation. If you have not received a recommendation, please speak with one of the language teachers before signing up.

Key Features:

• Enhanced curriculum emphasizing language immersion and cultural understanding.
• Interactive learning experiences to foster communication skills.
• Opportunities for advanced study and preparation for future language courses.

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

1B Honors Spanish is an advanced high school-level 2 language course designed for students who have successfully completed 1A honors. This course will further develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish through immersive and interactive activities.

Prerequisites:
Students must have completed 1A honors to enroll in this course.

Key Features:

• In-depth exploration of language and culture to enhance communication skills.
• Engaging activities and projects that promote language immersion.
• At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to test into Level 3 when entering high school.

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

Spanish/French: Intro to World Languages is a one-semester course that offers students an opportunity to begin to learn both French and Spanish at a basic proficiency level before choosing one language for further study in grade 7. Students will perform listening, speaking, reading, and writing 21st century global communicative tasks as they discover the different cultures, including the arts, foods, music, and daily life of the French and Spanish-speaking world. Students will also make connections to other disciplines such as math, history, and science, as well as sharpen their language art skills in their own language. Upon completion of Introduction to World Languages, students can take either French I, Spanish I, or German I class in ninth grade at the high school. 

**Required assigned course, do not select during registration.**

This semester-long course aims to provide the means and the context to help students become inquirers, thinkers, and skillful problem solvers through the IB lens of Human Ingenuity and the IB Design Cycle using information and systems technology. This class will allow students to explore the many dimensions of multimedia. Students will learn graphic design elements, and photo-editing basics, will produce a podcast or short documentary, and strengthen their information literacy skills through research. Students will build their keyboarding, word processing, and troubleshooting skills through the semester in each of the units. 

**Semester course meets every day.**

This semester-long course aims to provide the means and the context to help students become inquirers, thinkers, and skillful problem solvers through the IB lens of Human Ingenuity and the IB Design Cycle using information and systems technology. This class will allow students to explore the many dimensions of multimedia. Students will learn graphic design elements, and photo-editing basics, will produce a podcast or short documentary, and strengthen their information literacy skills through research. Students will build their keyboarding, word processing, and troubleshooting skills through the semester in each of the units. 

**Semester course meets every day**

Explore the diverse world of music in this introductory course. Students will develop listening skills, investigate music history and various genres, and discover the fundamental elements of music.

**Semester course meets every day.**

Explore the diverse world of music in this introductory course. Students will develop listening skills, investigate music history and various genres, and discover the fundamental elements of music.

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

Orchestra provides an opportunity for all students to learn to play violin, viola, cello, and string bass in an ensemble setting. While learning correct performance techniques on their chosen instrument, the student will also gain a basic understanding of music theory, and rhythm. Students will explore the music of cultures from around the world, along with an introduction to the great composers of our Western heritage. Students will begin an MYP developmental workbook in 6th grade to record the process and development of their learning. Sixth-grade orchestra performs three (3) concerts yearly. 

**Year-long course meets every other day**

Orchestra provides an opportunity for all students to learn to play violin, viola, cello, and string bass in an ensemble setting. While learning correct performance techniques on their chosen instrument, the student will also gain a basic understanding of music theory, and rhythm. Students will explore the music of cultures from around the world, along with an introduction to the great composers of our Western heritage. Students will begin an MYP developmental workbook in 7th grade to record the process and development of their learning. Seventh-grade orchestra performs three (3) concerts yearly. 

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

Orchestra provides an opportunity for all students to learn to play violin, viola, cello, and string bass in an ensemble setting. While learning correct performance techniques on their chosen instrument, the student will also gain a basic understanding of music theory, and rhythm. Students will explore the music of cultures from around the world, along with an introduction to the great composers of our Western heritage. Students will begin an MYP developmental workbook in 6th grade to record the process and development of their learning. The 8^th grade orchestra performs three (3) concerts yearly. 

**Year-long course meets every other day.**

Physical Education classes at LEMS are designed to challenge and support students of all abilities and interests. Students are actively engaged in their own learning experiences to become knowledgeable, principled, and balanced. The skills acquired will promote healthy, caring young individuals who will appreciate, respect, and achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. Recognizing strengths and differences of students are monitored and assessed throughout all parts of the curriculum. All students will be encouraged and expected to optimize learning opportunities through a balance of sports and health-related units. Through the lens of Human Ingenuity, students will develop an appreciation for other cultures by participating in team games and activities. The 6th grade curriculum will focus on health-related fitness knowledge, which will include methods of training principles (healthy lifestyles) and sports participation.

**Required assigned course, do not select during registration.**

Spanish 1 is a two-year course that begins in 7^th grade. It orients the student to the language, customs, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the year, students will achieve a higher level of competency in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn and are encouraged to use Spanish as the means of communication in the classroom. Oral activities are designed to help students develop confidence in using their Spanish. Speaking and writing tasks are usually open-ended to cater to a range of abilities. Through the Areas of Interaction, students will gain insight into aspects of the ways of living/culture in Spanish-speaking countries. By the end of the course, students should be able to take part in simple conversations and dialogues and to read and write short texts in Spanish. Great importance is placed upon the students taking responsibility for their own learning. This course along with Spanish II equals the curriculum of the high school class Spanish. 

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

Spanish 1 is a two-year course that begins in 7^th grade. It orients the student to the language, customs, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the year, students will achieve a higher level of competency in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn and are encouraged to use Spanish as the means of communication in the classroom. Oral activities are designed to help students develop confidence in using their Spanish. Speaking and writing tasks are usually open-ended to cater to a range of abilities. Through the Areas of Interaction, students will gain insight into aspects of the ways of living/culture in Spanish-speaking countries. By the end of the course, students should be able to take part in simple conversations and dialogues and to read and write short texts in Spanish. Great importance is placed upon the students taking responsibility for their own learning. This course along with Spanish II equals the curriculum of the high school class Spanish. 

**Language classes are required year-long classes that are held every day. Students must pick Spanish OR French**

This course exposes students to the tools and machines that they may encounter in manufacturing-related occupations and enables them to develop the skills they need to use these tools in various applications. Course topics typically include (but are not limited to) drawing and planning, electricity, graphic arts, woodwork, leatherwork, metalwork, plastics, and power technology. This course covers general safety and career exploration as well. 

**Semester course meets every day**

This course exposes students to the tools and machines that they may encounter in manufacturing-related occupations and enables them to develop the skills they need to use these tools in various applications. Course topics typically include (but are not limited to) drawing and planning, electricity, graphic arts, woodwork, leatherwork, metalwork, plastics, and power technology. This course covers general safety and career exploration as well. 

**Semester course meets every day.**

This course exposes students to the tools and machines that they may encounter in manufacturing-related occupations and enables them to develop the skills they need to use these tools in various applications. Course topics typically include (but are not limited to) drawing and planning, electricity, graphic arts, woodwork, leatherwork, metalwork, plastics, and power technology. This course covers general safety and career exploration as well. 

**Semester course meets every day.**