Crittenden Middle School 6th Grade Electives Catalogue 2017-2018
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Some electives in 2017-18 may be offered as official classes before the regular start of the school day (“Zero
Period”) or after the regular end of the school day (“Eighth Period”).
All electives are subject to enrollment, demand, and funding for highly qualified staff.
ART 6
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6
Teacher: Christie Bruce ([email protected])
This course will offer a variety of experiences creating visual art.
BAND - BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Arlene Miyata ([email protected])
Attendance at all evening performances is ​mandatory​ and graded. All students are responsible for finding their own
transportation to every concert. Dates of performances will be posted at the beginning of the school year. P
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contact Mrs. Miyata to set-up an audition time. (650) 903-6945 Ext. 2373 or ​[email protected]​ ​(Intermediate only)
CHOIR - PANTHER CHORUS
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Leanne Rzepiela (​[email protected]​)
This class focuses on basic vocal technique with an emphasis on choral methods, reading music and learning a
variety of musical styles. ​Attendance at all evening performances is ​mandatory and graded. All students are
responsible finding their own transportation to every concert. Dates of performances will be posted at the beginning of
the school year.
GUITAR - BEGINNING
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Arlene Miyata (​[email protected]​)
This is the year-long introductory guitar course.
ORCHESTRA - BEGINNING
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Arlene Miyata ([email protected])
This string class teaches students beginning instrumental technique, basic music theory and ensemble playing skills.
Some​ ​instruments are available to students through the school rental program.
ORCHESTRA - INTERMEDIATE
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Arlene Miyata ([email protected])
This course is open to students who have played a string instrument for more than one year ​and​ upon approval of the
elementary or middle school string director by audition. Attendance at all evening performances is ​mandatory​ and
graded. All students are responsible for finding their own transportation to every concert. Dates of performances will
be posted at the beginning of the school year. ​Please contact Mrs. Miyata to set-up an audition time. (650) 903-6945 Ext.
2373 or [email protected]
ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING
Eighth Period option available for this class which is held after the regular school day Monday - Friday.
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Charles Federmann (​[email protected]​)
This is the year-long class where students will work in teams to plan, design, and build a robot in addition to other
hands-on projects.
SPANISH 1: INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Sarah Henrich ([email protected])
Students will learn vocabulary on a variety of subjects and will be able to read write and speak in the present tense. No prior
Spanish skills are required. (50% of instructions are in Spanish)
SPANISH II: APPLICATIONS OF SPANISH
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: ​ Sarah Henrich ([email protected])
This is the continuation of Spanish I. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Students must have completed at least one year of
Crittenden Middle School 6th Grade Electives Catalogue 2017-2018
formal instruction in Spanish or must be native Spanish speakers who are conversationally fluent.
immersion program at Mistral are candidates for this class.
Graduates of the dual
SPANISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Eligible Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Teacher: Sarah Henrich ([email protected])
Students with 5th grade reading and writing skills or native Spanish speakers are invited to take this class. It will be taught
similar to an English language arts class but without the standardized testing. (100% of instruction is in Spanish)
STUDY SKILLS
Eligible Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Teacher: TBD, various
This class provides an opportunity for students who struggle with organization or workload to complete some of their homework at
school.