Lakeview JHS: Electives

Duration
Course Description

Required Electives

Exploration
Quarter
Students participate in hands-on learning that promotes technical competence and career awareness using state-of-the-art modules in such areas as communications, manufacturing, robotics, electronics, engineering, air and space exploration, research and design, animation, fiber optics and drafting.

Health
Quarter
In the study of health, students will learn how to maintain mental and emotional health, understand essential concepts about nutrition and diet, know how to maintain and promote personal health, understand aspects of substance use and abuse, and know essential concepts about the prevention and control of disease.

Keyboarding
Quarter It is the goal of this class to provide students with the fundamentals of proper keyboarding skills.

Optional Electives

Art
Quarter This class is designed to give the student knowledge and interest in the art field through projects and media. The student will learn basic art vocabulary and acquire an appreciation for art. Students will do a variety of activities related to their skills.

Band
Year This year-long class is open to all students with at least one year of experience. The band performs in several parades during the year as well as numerous concerts throughout the community. Each student must provide his own instrument and be committed to playing the assigned music which requires additional practice time at home.

Performing Arts
Quarter This is a class for students who like to act, sing and/or dance. This elective will give students, who have the drive and discipline, the opportunity to use their creative energies and talents to produce original acts, be it music or drama, and then perform them for a select audience.

Sewing/Textiles
Quarter
In this quarter long class, students will learn some basic sewing techniques, use and care of the sewing machine, how to read a pattern, how to cut out fabric, and complete a minimum of three different types of projects.

Duration Course Description

Art Semester This class is designed to give the student knowledge and interest in the art field through projects and media. The student will learn basic art vocabulary and acquire an appreciation for art. Students will do a variety of activities related to their skills.

AVID
Year
AVID is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is that all students, especially students in the middle, capable of completing a college perparatory path: 1) will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum, 2) will enter mainstream activities of the school, 3) will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and 4) will become educated and responsible prticipants and leaders in a democratic society.

Band Year This year-long class is open to all students with at least one year of experience. The band performs in several parades during the year as well as numerous concerts throughout the community. Each student must provide his own instrument and be committed to playing the assigned music which requires additional practice time at home.

Computers Semester This is a semester long class that introduces students to computer basics. It will develop skills for word processing, newsletter layout, powerpoint presentation, internet navigation, webpage design, and animation.

Foods Semester Students improve their cooking skills while learning a variety of time saving techniques. Team work is a major focus as full meals are prepared and eaten by all.

Gardening
Semester
This elective class provides students the opportunity to design and build a garden. The vegetable portion of the garden will help supply the cafeteria with fresh produce for our lunchtime sald bar.

Newspaper Semester The Lakeview Junior High newspaper, The Trojan Times, is a student directed and student created monthly publication. Students are responsible for all news stories, artwork, word-processing, collating and distribution of the newspaper.

Performing Arts Semester This is a class for students who like to act, sing and/or dance. This elective will give students, who have the drive and discipline, the opportunity to use their creative energies and talents to produce original acts, be it music or drama, and then perform them for a select audience.

Sewing/Textiles
Semester
In this semester long class, students will learn basic sewing techniques, use and care of the sewing machine, how to read a pattern, how to cut out fabric, as well as complete a sewing project.

Spanish Semester This class will introduce students to the study of the Spanish language, as well as acquaint them with the culture and history of the Spanish speaking countries. Emphasis will be on vocabulary building and communication skills.

Teachers Assistant Semester These students will be responsible for helping the staff in a variety of ways, such as clerical work, assisting in lab preparation and clean-up, and grading.

Yearbook Year The Lakeview yearbook is a student-designed and student-created publication. Students are responsible for photography, layouts, copy and sale of the yearbook. Our students learn to take pride in their creativity as well as the fundamentals of publication.

	Duration	Course Description
Required Electives
Exploration	Quarter	Students participate in hands-on learning that promotes technical competence and career awareness using state-of-the-art modules in such areas as communications, manufacturing, robotics, electronics, engineering, air and space exploration, research and design, animation, fiber optics and drafting.
Health	Quarter	In the study of health, students will learn how to maintain mental and emotional health, understand essential concepts about nutrition and diet, know how to maintain and promote personal health, understand aspects of substance use and abuse, and know essential concepts about the prevention and control of disease.
Keyboarding	Quarter	It is the goal of this class to provide students with the fundamentals of proper keyboarding skills.
Optional Electives
Art	Quarter	This class is designed to give the student knowledge and interest in the art field through projects and media. The student will learn basic art vocabulary and acquire an appreciation for art. Students will do a variety of activities related to their skills.
Band	Year	This year-long class is open to all students with at least one year of experience. The band performs in several parades during the year as well as numerous concerts throughout the community. Each student must provide his own instrument and be committed to playing the assigned music which requires additional practice time at home.
Performing Arts	Quarter	This is a class for students who like to act, sing and/or dance. This elective will give students, who have the drive and discipline, the opportunity to use their creative energies and talents to produce original acts, be it music or drama, and then perform them for a select audience.
Sewing/Textiles	Quarter	In this quarter long class, students will learn some basic sewing techniques, use and care of the sewing machine, how to read a pattern, how to cut out fabric, and complete a minimum of three different types of projects.

	Duration	Course Description
Art	Semester	This class is designed to give the student knowledge and interest in the art field through projects and media. The student will learn basic art vocabulary and acquire an appreciation for art. Students will do a variety of activities related to their skills.
AVID	Year	AVID is designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is that all students, especially students in the middle, capable of completing a college perparatory path: 1) will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum, 2) will enter mainstream activities of the school, 3) will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and 4) will become educated and responsible prticipants and leaders in a democratic society.
Band	Year	This year-long class is open to all students with at least one year of experience. The band performs in several parades during the year as well as numerous concerts throughout the community. Each student must provide his own instrument and be committed to playing the assigned music which requires additional practice time at home.
Computers	Semester	This is a semester long class that introduces students to computer basics. It will develop skills for word processing, newsletter layout, powerpoint presentation, internet navigation, webpage design, and animation.
Foods	Semester	Students improve their cooking skills while learning a variety of time saving techniques. Team work is a major focus as full meals are prepared and eaten by all.
Gardening	Semester	This elective class provides students the opportunity to design and build a garden. The vegetable portion of the garden will help supply the cafeteria with fresh produce for our lunchtime sald bar.
Newspaper	Semester	The Lakeview Junior High newspaper, The Trojan Times, is a student directed and student created monthly publication. Students are responsible for all news stories, artwork, word-processing, collating and distribution of the newspaper.
Performing Arts	Semester	This is a class for students who like to act, sing and/or dance. This elective will give students, who have the drive and discipline, the opportunity to use their creative energies and talents to produce original acts, be it music or drama, and then perform them for a select audience.
Sewing/Textiles	Semester	In this semester long class, students will learn basic sewing techniques, use and care of the sewing machine, how to read a pattern, how to cut out fabric, as well as complete a sewing project.
Spanish	Semester	This class will introduce students to the study of the Spanish language, as well as acquaint them with the culture and history of the Spanish speaking countries. Emphasis will be on vocabulary building and communication skills.
Teachers Assistant	Semester	These students will be responsible for helping the staff in a variety of ways, such as clerical work, assisting in lab preparation and clean-up, and grading.
Yearbook	Year	The Lakeview yearbook is a student-designed and student-created publication. Students are responsible for photography, layouts, copy and sale of the yearbook. Our students learn to take pride in their creativity as well as the fundamentals of publication.