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Electives

Aeronautical Sciences

 

A partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, this eighth grade Capstone course has components of Minecraft airport design, cybersecurity, engineering, rocketry, unmanned systems, aerospace and aeronautical sciences. The course is designed with cornerstone projects in which students will explore concepts by brainstorming, designing, building, analyzing, and presenting their work.

 
 

Art

Students will explore the elements of art and principles of design through a variety of 2-D and 3-D hands on activities. Students will develop skills through drawing, painting, and using a variety of media. Art history will be incorporated through art critiquing and the study of artists and styles.

 

 
 

Band

Students will choose from the full selection of woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. Students will be placed in the appropriate ensemble based on ability level/experience and or teacher recommendation. Placement in Band 4 is by teacher recommendation only.

 
 
 
 
 

Foreign Language

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Our Beginning Spanish, Spanish 1 for high school credit, and Spanish 2 for high school credit programs develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Learn more about by clicking each subject.

Peer Counseling

 

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The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic knowledge and skills in communication, meeting human needs, and conflict resolution. This course requires a media release form.

 

 
 
 

Physical Education (PE)

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The Physical education program at Walter C. Young emphasizes fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills through movement education, educational games, dance, and gymnastics.

Photography

Students explore the aesthetic foundations of art using beginning photography techniques. This course may include, but is not limited to, color and/or black and white photography via digital media and/or traditional photography. Students explore the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging to create original work.

 
 

Robotics

This course highlights the basic principles of robotics and programming. Using hands-on activities, and simple robotic projects, the curriculum will create an opportunity for kids to build their interests around robotics, electronics, and STEM.

Technology

 

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Our Technology program supports, engages, and enriches our students by helping them develop problem-solving skills as they are introduced to different methods of critical thinking though complex activities.

 

 
 

TV Production

 

Students will learn how to prepare and execute the morning announcements via video production, to include writing scripts, recording, anchoring, and broadcasting. Students will be given the opportunity to create stop-motion videos, electronic newsletters, and informational videos.

Yearbook

Students will learn how to create a quality yearbook that reflects the activities for the present school year. They will develop skills that include effective learning writing strategies, editing, writing captions and headlines, digital photography, and desktop publishing.