6th Gradeto

7th GradeRegistration Information

School day: 8:50 AM-3:45 PM

Students will start the day in a homeroom period (about 15 min)

Students will attend 4 core classes that are 55 minutes each

Students will have two electives each day that are about 45

minutes each

Students will have a 35-minute advisory class daily that will assist

them with their study skills and extra academic support

Changes to Daily Schedule

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Language Arts

LA Honors LA

LA Honors LA

LA Honors LA

Social Studies

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

MathMath 6

Math 6/7Math 7

Math 7/8Math 8Algebra

Science Science Science Science

Core Classes

Elective Registration Card

Elective Registration Card

Students will choose ONE of the THREE options

AVID 7:

● This is a three year course designed to support students who are

seeking college preparatory experience

● AVID prepares students for success in high school and eligibility for

four-year colleges and universities

** Application and interview is required

AVID

Drama 7:

● Semester long

● Students will build on their

experience from 6th grade

Drama

● Students will work on scenes

from contemporary, classical,

and student-composed work

Art 7:

● Semester long

● Students will explore various art

mediums including drawing,

painting, mixed media, and

ceramics

Art & Drama

Technology 7: Semester long

● Students will engage in basic computer skills

● Students will have the opportunity to learn about 3D printing, graphics,

robotics, & mixed media

● After completing one semester, students have the opportunity to participate in

PNN

Robotics 7: Semester long

● Students will explore engineering and programming through NTX Lego

Mindstorm

● Students will learn teamwork, the basics of robotics, engineering and

programming concepts

Robotics 7B: Semester Long (*Mr. Baker’s Signature Required):

● Students who have had previous experience in Robotics

● Students will use NXT, Shphero and other devices to further their

understanding

Technology & Robotics

● Semester long course

● Students will learn and actively use the Engineering Design Process to

bring designs to life

● Students will be exposed to basic software, tools, and equipment

found at the foundation of any CTE STEM (College & Technical

Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

● Students will use tool such as CAD (computer-aided design), 3D

printing, software design, Arduinos, coding, and other tools to

manufacture new products

STEAM Explorations 7

Physical Education 7: Semester long

● Students will participate in team and individual sports (flag football,

basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, badminton, lacrosse, softball, soccer,

pickleball and fitness activities).

● Colorado State Standards for Physical Education, which include movement

and skill development, fitness, knowledge needed for games and activities,

prevention and risk management.

Health 7: Semester long

● Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes

about health.

● Students will learn about physical, mental/emotional and social health.

This class motivates students to improve and maintain their health,

prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors.

Physical Education & Health

Band & OrchestraBand 7 (Beginning): Year Long

● Students will learn to read music and play a flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba.

● Students can provide their own instrument or rent one from the school

Band II (Minimum of one year playing experience): Year Long

● Students will continue to play their chosen instrument from 6th grade band. ● Students’ grades will include performing at evening concerts

Strings 7 (Beginning Orchestra): Year Long

● Students will learn to read music and play a violin, viola, cello, or bass.● Students can provide their own instrument or rent one from the school

Intermediate Orchestra 7 (Minimum of one year of experience):

● In this year-long course, students will continue to play their chosen instruments from 6th grade strings

● Students will perform at evening concerts

Music 7: Semester long

● Students will receive instruction in music and will practice: guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards

Choir 7 Men’s & Choir 7 Women’s: Year Long

● This class is designed for students who wish to pursue singing at a serious level

● Attention to diction, phrasing, music reading, tone quality, and rhythmic accuracy

● Attendance at scheduled rehearsals and performances is mandatory

Music & Choir

Spanish 1A: Year long

● Students will explore the Spanish language by learning basic skills in

listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with an emphasis

on communication

Spanish AB: Year Long (Ms. Grant/ Ms. Carroll’s Signature Required)

● This is an accelerated course

● Students need to have previous experience (Exploratory Spanish 6)

Spanish

S.O.A.R.

Staying Connected

Course Guide

Course guide is located under the Academic tab on the Prairie Homepage

https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/prairie

Prairie Website

-Track and Field - First week of school-Girls Basketball - Starts in October-Boys Basketball - Starts in December-Wrestling - Starts in February-Girls Volleyball - Starts in April

Sports/Athletics

Adventure ClubImages- Creative Writing Running Club Geography ClubSoccer ClubNational Junior Honor SocietyCraft ClubSTEM Club Spelling BeeMath Counts/Math LeagueChess ClubStudent Council

Clubs

Registration Cards due to Math teachers by Friday, February 14th (Parent Signature Required)

Course Guide is posted on the Prairie Middle School Website

First Day of School is Monday, August 17th

Important Information

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