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College and Career Awareness: This course is required for all seventh grade students by the Utah State Board of Education. Career and
Technical Education Introduction offers exploration and preparation for high demand jobs and career paths that are both satisfying and
financially rewarding. Through CTE Intro, students participate in activity-centered lessons to utilize technology, develop beginning skills,
and explore careers by expanding awareness. CTE Intro provides information regarding future classes and training related to each student’s
career field of interest. Technological advances and global competition have changed the nature of work. Jobs today require increased levels
of knowledge and advanced technical skills. Learning is a lifelong process, and students need to be prepared for the future. CTE Intro creates
an awareness of the knowledge and skills students will need for ongoing success in college, career, and life. A skill learned today is a skill for
life. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th grade only.
Keyboarding I: Keyboarding skills are essential life skills for today’s students. Junior high students need to type at least 35 words per
minute consistently on 3– to– 5 minute timings. If they cannot do this, they should take Keyboarding I in the 7th or 8th grade.
In the beginning semester keyboarding course, the student will master touch operation on a computer keyboard. Correct fingering by touch
and good techniques will receive primary emphasis; speed and accuracy will be given secondary emphasis. The fourth row numbers and
symbols and 10-key pad will also be taught. The student will use basic word processing functions on a variety of document types. HALF
YEAR. Eligibility: 7th and 8th grade.
Keyboarding Applications: This course is designed to teach and improve word processing software skills and increase student keyboarding
skills through drill practice and reinforcement of correct keyboarding techniques. Students will use word processing software to create,
format, and edit personal and business documents including letters and memos. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8th grade.
Computer Technology: Computer literacy is a foundational element of success in today’s technology-driven world. This course is intended
to help students learn concepts associated with key application software, basic computing fundamentals, and ethics and appropriate behavior
while using technology as a tool in the classroom and in life. This course is aligned with national and international standards and the Utah
Core to prepare students across multiple levels of skills. Students have the opportunity to test out of this course by successfully passing
Certiport’s IC3 GS4 certifications. THIS CLASS FULFILLS THE .5 CREDIT COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade.
Exploring Computer Science: This OR Computer Technology is a required class for high school graduation. Exploring Computer
Science is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible
topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus
the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems.
The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem
solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to
topics such as interface design, limits of computers and societal and ethical issues.
THIS CLASS FULFILLS THE .5 CREDIT COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
Clothing and Textiles I : This is an introductory-level sewing course. Together, we will learn about sewing tools and equipment, basic
clothing construction techniques, safety procedures, and how to read and follow patterns. Projects include pajama pants, pillowcase, rag quilt,
pin cushion, and zipper bag. Students are responsible to pay for consumable materials. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
(FACS) Exploration: This course provides students the opportunity to learn essential life skills. It allows them to develop skills in food and
nutrition, childcare and safety, interior design, clothing construction and style, consumerism, family relationships, personal responsibility, and
job-related tasks. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8th grade only.
Food and Nutrition: This course is designed for students who are interested in understanding basic principles of food preparation and
nutrition. Attention will be given to the selection and preparation of food and personal health and well-being.
HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
Teen Living: This course helps students understand and cope with personal, family, and social challenges. Emphasis is placed on
communication, decision-making skills, and building stable relationships with family and peers. The course enables students to implement
positive coping mechanisms and promotes understanding of self. It addresses issues that impact teenagers: self-concept, family and peer
relationships, substance abuse, personal loss, dating and teenage pregnancy, and child abuse. Emphasis is placed on students taking personal
responsibility for life. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
Tech Ed. 1 - (Mr. J. Johnson) Wood Shop Construction / Drafting /Computer Aided Drafting / Computer Aided Manufacturing /
Computer Numerical Mill / Rockets /Airplanes, and much more.
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Exploring Technology (Woodshop): Exploring Technology is a comprehensive action-based educational course that introduces students to
the technological systems: energy-power technologies, information and communications technologies, transportation technologies,
manufacturing technologies, and construction technologies. This class is open to 8th and 9th grade students and is taught by Mr. Johnson. The
Technology 1 Construction class provides an opportunity for students to explore the world of work through a variety of exciting hands-onprojects. Each student will build a project of his or her own choice. The curriculum is designed around exploration of these systems. Students
will also develop problem-solving skills, improving career awareness for the Student Educational Occupational Plan (SEOP) development, and
relate technology to math and science. They will learn the importance of exact measurements, and following written and oral instruction. They
will also be able to apply the math skills they have been taught in school and at home. Come to room 106 for more information on this class.
HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grade.
Construction Tech 2 - Construction / Drafting / CAD / CAM /CNC Mill: This class is open to 9th grade students and is taught by Mr.
Johnson. The Construction Tech 2 allows students to move in to bigger and more advanced projects. The student will use their knowledge
and skills they developed in the Exploring Technology class. This class provides an opportunity for students to explore the world of work
through a variety of exciting hands-on projects. They will learn the importance of exact measurements, and following written and oral
instruction. They will also be able to apply the math skills they have been taught in school and at home. Students will be asked to pay for
consumable materials. Prerequisite: Exploring Technology. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
Full Year Construction (SHEDS) – Drafting /CAD / Cabinet & Furniture Design and Construction: Drafting/CAD/Cabinet &
Furniture Design and Construction. This class is open to 9 th grade students and is taught by Mr. Johnson. This class allows the students to
go beyond the Exploring Technology class. The projects they choose can be bigger and have more detail. Costs for the projects will vary
depending on the project chosen. Students will learn the importance of exact measurements, and following written and oral instruction.
They will also be able to apply the math skills they have been taught in school and at home. In addition to building cabinets and furniture
for themselves, the students will build and sell sheds. The students will help the instructor assemble the sheds on the owners’ property, and
enjoy a steak, chicken and shrimp party provided by the instructor. To take this class the students MUST SIGN UP WITH THE TEACHER.
Come to room 106 for more information on this class. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only
Manufacturing Technology: (Metals) Students will design and build projects that will test their abilities using steel. Steel can be cut using a
high tech plasma CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) metal cutter. Students will learn arc or gas welding, depending upon the projects.
Class work, including quizzes, tests and homework will be part of this program. Good reading skills and following instructions are necessary.
Students will be asked to pay for consumable materials. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
Foundations Art I: This class is designed to provide an overview of the visual arts, covering a broad variety of topics. The emphasis is on
studio production focusing on the elements of art and the principles of design. Development of drawing skill is a primary focus. Other topics
include value and shading, linear perspective, and knowledge of color concepts. Higher level thinking skills and visual perception will be
developed. We will also introduce art criticism and aesthetics. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 7th – 9th grades.
Foundations Art II: This class continues the development of skills and concepts introduced in Foundations Art I. Focusing on studio
production, the development of drawing skill remains a primary focus. In this course, a broader variety of media will be used, which may
include colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, and pastel chalk. Continued emphasis will be placed on the principles of perspective, color
theory and use of higher level thinking and visual perception. Prerequisite: Successful completion of both quarters of Foundations Art I.
HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grades.
3D Design: This class introduces fine crafts while focusing on three-dimensional art and the more physical aspects of studio art. A variety of
media is introduced, including scratch board, glass etching, linocut relief printing, craft ceramics, and cultural crafts such as origami and
kirigami and Native American dream catchers. A primary emphasis will be on role of craftsmanship in art. This course requires a fee to
defray the cost of materials. The fee is five dollars for eighth grade and ten dollars for ninth grade students. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of both quarters of Foundations Art I. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grades.
Ceramics: This class is a thorough introduction to three-dimensional art made of clay. Almost entirely a studio course, the students will make
hand-built pottery using the pinch, slab and coil techniques. Students will also be introduced to throwing on the wheel. All ware will be kilnfired and glazed. A continued emphasis will be placed on the nature of three dimensional art, design, color and higher level thinking. This
course requires a fee of ten dollars. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Foundations Art I and either Foundations Art II or 3D Design
and art teacher’s recommendation. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
Commercial Art : This class is designed for those who are interested and enthusiastic about art. Projects will be given in the areas of
drawing, painting, and illustration with the purpose of developing skills for use in a career in art. Students will able to use pencil, colored
pencil, ink, colored chalk and pastels, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Foundations Art I and
Foundations Art II. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade only.
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Music Exploration (General Music): An introduction to music, including history, vocabulary, musical styles, and basic notation/ music
literacy. The class involves singing and playing instruments (recorders), but only in a limited way – this is not a performing group. General
Music is a good fit for students who are interested in understanding more about music, but do not desire to be involved in performance groups
like band, choir, or orchestra. Class fee is $3. This course is open to all students, but intended mostly for 7th grade students and also 8th grade
students who have not yet completed their Fine Arts requirements. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 7th and 8th grades.
Musical Theatre: This class is designed to orient the student in all aspects of theatre production with an emphasis on performance. Students
will learn the skills of performance as well as production. This class will produce and perform in a school musical outside of class
time. Students will audition for parts as part of the class. Rehearsals will also be held outside of class, and the student will be required to
attend. Attendance is vital to this class, be aware that students need to attend each class and not schedule appointments during class, as this is
our rehearsal time. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8 & 9 grades. $25.00 fee.
Theatre Foundations I: This course will introduce skills in performance and the study of drama. Students will also read, view, and analyze
theatrical works. Each student MUST perform throughout the semester. Topics include: movement, voice, script writing, script analysis,
characterization, storytelling, and basic acting skills. This is an introductory acting course. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 7-9 grades.
Theatre Foundations II: This course is available to students who have successfully completed Theatre Foundations I. This course will
continue to introduce skills in performance and the study of drama by expanding upon skills learned in Theatre 1. Students will also read,
view, and analyze theatrical works. Topics include: movement, script writing, dramatic structure and elements, theatre history, Shakespeare
and classical acting, script analysis, one-act plays, and improvisation. There is not an outside class performance, but students will produce a
one-act play at the end of the semester. All work is done in class, attendance is critical. This class is available to 8 th and 9th grade students
who have taken Theatre Foundations I. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 8 & 9 grades.
Beginning Band: Beginning instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, baritone, trombone, tuba and percussion. No
previous experience is required*. (An optional FUN summer band class is recommended in preparation for this class.) There is no class fee,
but students provide their own instrument and music book; some instruments are available for rental from the district ($95/year). This band
performs at 3 or 4 concerts per year. Space in percussion class is very limited; *priority for percussion class is given to incoming 7th graders
with 2nd year piano proficiency and exceptional music aptitude scores. Additional information will be sent to those who register. Honors track
available. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th – 9th grades.
Intermediate Band (Concert): Intermediate instruction on band instruments, including saxophone, with emphasis on independent
musicianship and music theory. This band performs at school concerts and assemblies and at district festival. Honors track available. FULL
YEAR. Eligibility: Successfully completed Beginning Band, or by audition.
Advanced Band (Symphonic): Advanced instruction on band instruments with emphasis on interdependent musicianship and
composition. This course satisfies Fine Arts requirements for high school graduation. This band performs at school concerts and assemblies,
in the community, and at district and state festivals. This band composes the soundtrack for a silent film. Honors track available. FULL
YEAR. Eligibility: Successfully completed Intermediate Band, or by audition.
Jazz Band: Focused, accelerated instruction in jazz styles and improvisation. Open by audition only to students playing saxophone (doubling
clarinet or flute), trombone, trumpet, bass, piano, and percussion. Guitarists are sometimes added, but must play and read music at an
intermediate level. Students must be concurrently enrolled in another large music ensemble, preferably symphonic band. Jazz Band meets
daily at 7am, and is a “for-credit” class with an Honors approach. Students learn to compose & improvise music. This band performs at
school concerts and assemblies, in the community, and at district and state festivals. Prerequisite: by audition only. FULL
YEAR. Eligibility: By audition.
Intermediate Percussion: All percussionists who have successfully completed the beginning percussion class should register for this course.
Continuing instruction on drums, mallets, timpani, auxiliary percussion, drum set, and percussion ensemble music. Students pay a $95 district
use fee to use school instruments. Eligibility: students who have successfully completed beginning percussion. Honors track
available. FULL YEAR.
Advanced Percussion: All percussionists who have successfully completed the Intermediate Percussion class should register for this course.
Continuing instruction on drums, mallets, timpani, auxiliary percussion, Latin percussion, drum set and percussion ensemble music. Students
pay a $95 district use fee to use school instruments. Honors track available Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Percussion.
FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade, or by audition.
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Beginning Orchestra: Continued instruction on violin, viola, cello, and bass. One year previous experience in elementary orchestra is highly
recommended, but not required if students are willing to put in extra effort and practice. All students are encouraged to take private lessons,
especially students with little or no experience. Students provide their own instrument and Essential Elements Book 2. Some instruments
(cellos and basses) are available for rental from the district. This orchestra performs at school concerts and assemblies. Students are required
to practice outside of class. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th – 9th grades.
Intermediate Orchestra: A continuation of previous classes for the string student who has had one or more years of playing experience.
Emphasis is placed on rhythm, intonation, and broadening technique of the intermediate violin, viola, cello, or string bass player. This
orchestra performs at school concerts and assemblies and in district festivals. Private lessons are encouraged but not required. FULL
YEAR. Eligibility: 7th (by audition only); 8-9th grades.
Advanced Orchestra: Advanced instruction on orchestra instruments with emphasis on independent musicianship, music theory,
vocabulary, posture and personal growth. This orchestra performs at school concerts and assemblies, and in district festivals. Private lessons
are encouraged but not required. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grades.
Music Exploration/Introduction to Choral Singing: Students will participate in engaging and exciting learning activities associated with
music including creating, listening, reading, and performing music. They will learn basic music notation, vocabulary, and music history including popular music of today. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of singing, learn to part sing in groups, and will
participate in at least one concert at the end of the terms/semester. This course is open to all students, but intended mostly for 7th grade
students. HALF YEAR CLASS. Eligibility: 7th grade – 1st Semester girls, 2nd Semester boys. Class Fee is $3.00
Intermediate Choir - Choir Level 1: This is a mixed intermediate choir for 8th and 9th grade students. Students will participate in singing
choral music every class day. They will sing in unison as well as in parts from a variety of musical styles. They will learn music notation,
vocabulary, and basic sight singing skills. They will perform in concerts throughout the year. This is a great class for students who haven't
yet had a choir experience or for students who wish to participate in a choir class for just a semester. All 8th and 9th grade students are
invited to join this choir - no audition or prior experience necessary to register. HALF or FULL YEAR CLASS. Eligibility: 8th and 9th
grade students.
SJH Choralaires - Advanced Ladies Choir - Level 2: In this choir class, girls will perform more advanced choral literature and will
continue their learning of music notation, vocabulary, and sight singing skills. Students will participate in singing choral music every class
day. They will learn advanced vocal skills and the development of both the solo singing voice as well as a quality ensemble. They will learn
a variety of choral music and will perform at several events including concerts, assemblies, solo/ensemble festivals, and a choir tour. They
will also learn fun choreography to enhance their musical experience. Students will be responsible to purchase a choir uniform to be decided
upon at the beginning of the school year, and will pay a uniform fee of no more than $75.00. Prerequisite: By Audition Only and one
semester of previous choir experience. FULL YEAR CLASS. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grade girls.
Seahawk Concert Choir - Advanced Mixed Choir - Level 3: In this choir class, singers of both men and women will perform more
advanced choral literature and will continue their learning of music notation, vocabulary, and sight singing skills. Students will participate in
singing choral music every class day. They will learn advanced vocal skills and the development of both the solo singing voice as well as a
quality ensemble. They will learn a variety of choral music in advanced parts and will perform at several events including concerts,
assemblies, solo/ensemble festivals, the Davis District Choral Festival, and a choir tour. Students will be responsible to purchase a choir
uniform to be decided upon at the beginning of the school year, and will pay a uniform fee of no more than $75.00. Prerequisite: By
Audition Only and one semester of previous choir experience. FULL YEAR CLASS. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grade students.
Read 180: This is a class in which students work extensively to improve their reading comprehension skills. This is done through
vocabulary building, direct instruction, as well as constant practice. The class is specifically for students who are reading three or more
grades below grade level. Students have this class on both A days and B days. FULLYEAR. Eligibility is 7th grade.
Enrichment Reading: This is a class in which students work to improve their reading comprehension skills. This is done through
vocabulary-building, direct instruction, and practice. The class is specifically for students who are reading between 1 to 3 grades below grade
level. Students will have this class every other day in place of an elective. FULL YEAR. Eligibility is 7th grade.
English 7: The main emphasis is on reading and writing, both nonfiction and creative. The class also includes grammar, spelling, and public
speaking. Students read short stories, biographies, and novels in class and out of class. FULL YEAR.
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English 7 Honors: Language is understood to be the basic tool of communication in the sense of enabling one to understand, to be
understood, and to establish one’s own identity. English 7 Honors distinguishes between the instrumental function of language when it
emphasizes listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing skills (including proper use of grammar and spelling) and the study of
literature. The main emphasis is on reading and writing, both non-fiction and creative. Students will be assessed using the rubrics and
standards set by the Utah State Core Curriculum Standards for English 7. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th grade teacher approval.
English 8: This class continues to build skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students work with a various types of literature.
They learn sentence and paragraph development, including grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Students also lean the
composing process of prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. FULL YEAR.
English 8 Honors: This course continues to build skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the analysis of various types of literature
while reviewing the basics of sentence and paragraph development. Students learn various types of literature while reviewing the basics of
sentence and paragraph development. Students learn the composing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and punctuation—all to the
higher standard of rubrics and assessments using the Utah State Core Curriculum standards. Students who have difficulty reading and writing
will struggle in Honors English. Students will be assessed using the rubrics and standards set by the Utah State Core Curriculum standards for
English 8. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 8th grade teacher approval.
English 9: This class continues the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students study a variety of literature.
Shakespeare is introduced. Students improve their vocabulary and library skills. Writing is still emphasized, including the research paper.
FULL YEAR
English 9 Honors: This course continues the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students study a variety of
literature forms, including Shakespeare. Writing is emphasized while improving vocabulary and research skills. The culmination of the
course is the development and writing of a research paper, using appropriate structure, grammar, citations, and form. Due to the rigor of this
course, students who have difficulty reading and writing will struggle in Honors English. Students will be assessed using the rubrics and
standards set by the basic Utah State Core Curriculum standards for English 9. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade teacher approval.
Creative Writing - Creative Writing provides an opportunity for creativity through writing of poetry, short stories, and narratives. It will
help the student develop skills in the structure of writing. Eligibility: 7-9 Grade. HALF YEAR.
NOTE: Knowledge of another language is an essential skill in today’s society. Students at Syracuse Junior High School are strongly encouraged to study a
world language throughout their junior high school years. Foreign language opens up a whole other world to individuals. However, it is not required for
high school graduation. Students who have not mastered English and Reading standards should not register for a Foreign Language.
Foreign Language Survey: This course introduces students to world languages and cultures. During the course students will learn about
other cultures, countries, and languages. Students will be exposed to a brief history of the country, animals, greetings, farewells, numbers,
colors, and days of the week. Some languages that may be covered could include Spanish, Chinese, French, and German. Students will have
one major project per term. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 7th – 9th grades.
Chinese I: Chinese has been declared as a critical language that must be taught in Utah Secondary Schools. This is an introductory course in
Chinese emphasizing listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will learn how to communicate basic information in Chinese.
Chinese culture is also taught. Prerequisite: 2.5 G.P.A. required. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th – 9th grades.
Chinese II: This course gives students the opportunity to magnify their communication skills in Chinese by reviewing past material, and
adding new vocabulary. Students will also be exposed to more Chinese culture. Continued emphasis will be given to listening, reading,
speaking, and writing in Chinese. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese I with a grade of B or better, and with teacher’s approval.
FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 8th and 9th grades.
Chinese III: This course gives students the opportunity to magnify their communication skills in Chinese by reviewing past material, and
adding new vocabulary. Students will also be exposed to more Chinese culture. Continued emphasis will be given to listening, reading,
speaking, and writing in Chinese. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese II with a grade of B or better, and with teacher’s approval.
Spanish 1A: (1st Semester only) This introductory course in Spanish emphasizes listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will
learn how to communicate basic information in Spanish. Hispanic culture is also taught. *Students must have teacher permission to
repeat a course. FALL SEMESTER Eligibility: 7th-9th grades
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Spanish 1B: (2nd Semester only) This course is a continuation of Spanish 1A. Students will increase their communication skills with a
continued focus on listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Hispanic culture is also taught. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish
1A with a B grade or better. *Students must have teacher permission to repeat a course. SPRING SEMESTER Eligibility: 7th-9th
grades.
Spanish 2A: (1st Semester only) This course gives students the opportunity to magnify their communication skills in Spanish. Reading
outside of class is required. Continued emphasis will be given to listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will also be exposed to
more Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1B with a B grade or better. *Students must have teacher
permission to repeat a course. FALL SEMESTER Eligibility: 7th-9th grades
Spanish 2B: (2nd Semester only) This course is a continuation of Spanish 2A. Students will continue to increase their communication skills
with a continued emphasis on listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will also be exposed to more Hispanic culture. Reading
outside of class is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2A with a B grade or better. *Students must have teacher
permission to repeat a course. SPRING SEMESTER Eligibility: 7th-9th grades
Spanish 3A: (1st Semester only) This course is an opportunity for students to increase their confidence in communicating information and
expressing ideas in Spanish. Students will also broaden their understanding of grammar concepts and culture. Continued emphasis will be
given to listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Reading, speaking and listening practice outside of class time is required. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Spanish 2B with a B grade or better. *Students must have teacher permission to repeat a course. FALL
SEMESTER Eligibility: 7th-9th grades
Spanish 3B: (2nd Semester only) This course is a continuation of Spanish 3A. Students will continue to increase their confidence in
communicating information and expressing ideas in Spanish. Reading, speaking and listening practice outside of class time is required.
Students will also broaden their understanding of grammar concepts and culture. Continued emphasis will be given to listening, reading,
speaking, and writing. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1A with a B grade or better. *Students must have teacher
permission to repeat a course. SPRING SEMESTER Eligibility: 7th-9th grades
Students will be scheduled into the appropriate class through teacher recommendation.
Grade 7 Mathematics: The course instruction will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional
relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3)
solving problems involving scale-drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to
solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.
Grade 7 Mathematics Honors: The course instruction will cover the four critical areas listed in the Grade 7 Mathematics Course and add
extra topics that would interest an advanced middle school student. Concepts will be explored to a greater depth with increased use of
contextual situations. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students.
Grade 8 Mathematics: The course instruction will focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and
equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear
equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and threedimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
Grade 8 Mathematics Honors: The course will cover the three critical areas listed in Grade 8 Mathematics Course and add extra topics and
concepts that would interest an advanced middle school student. Concepts will be explored in greater depth with increased use of contextual
situations. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students.
Integrated Secondary I Mathematics: The course will focus on developing a solid understanding of function, and use that understanding to
explore many examples of functions, including sequences. It will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships and connect that
understanding to exponential functions. It will build on prior experiences with data to develop formal methods of data analysis. Students will
use properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge. Algebraic and
geometric ideas will be tied together.
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Integrated Secondary I Mathematics Honors: The course will cover all of the concepts in the Secondary Mathematics I course. Concepts
will be explored in greater depth with increased use of contextual situations. In addition it will include concepts dealing with vectors and
quantities of vectors and matrix operations and their applications. This course will include elements that will prepare students to take
calculus in high school. This course will have increased rigor and advanced content that will challenge the minds of high ability students.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATONS for Secondary I Honor Class
9th grade student desiring to complete calculus in high school
Teacher recommendation
Students in 7th and 8th grades may take the Honors class one year and not the other. I.e. a 7th grade student may choose to take 7th Grade
Math and then take 8th Honors Math or a 7th grade student may choose to take 7th Honors Math but not 8th Honors Math. This will NOT
affect their ability to take advanced classes in high school.
If students wish to skip a grade, students must take summer school classes offered by the district and then pass the SAGE test
corresponding with the course they take at the end of the summer. Please contact the school counselor to find out more information
about these classes.
Integrated Science 7: Physical, earth and life science content are integrated in a curriculum that will focus on "structure." Students will
value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. Students will develop an understanding of
"structure" as a general science concept common to all content areas. A $5.00 lab fee is required. FULL YEAR.
Integrated Sciences 7 Honors: USOE CORE (Same curriculum and Integrated Science 7. Students will develop in further detail science as
a process of obtaining knowledge and analyzing outcomes based on observable evidence, and will develop the ability to formulate
hypotheses, design and carry out strategies to test them, and evaluate results. A $5.00 lab fee is required. FULL YEAR.
Integrated Science 8: Physical, earth and life science content are integrated in a curriculum that will focus on “change.” Students will value
and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence. Students will develop an understanding of “change” as a
general science concept common to all content areas. A $5.00 lab fee is required. FULL YEAR.
Integrated Sciences 8 Honors: Physical, earth and life science content are integrated in a curriculum that will focus on the theme of
“change”. Students will review the process of obtaining knowledge and analyzing outcomes based on observable evidence, and will gain
awareness of the increasingly international context of scientific activity, its impact and limitations as well as the constant evolution of
scientific knowledge and understanding. A $5.00 lab fee is required. FULL YEAR.
Earth Science 9: This class meets the general science requirements for ninth grade & counts for High School graduation. Students enroll in
this course that explores Earth, geological change, and the interaction of atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. This course builds upon
students’ experience with integrated science in grades seven and eight and is the springboard for success in biology, chemistry, geology, and
physics. Two primary goals associated with the understanding of how systems interact are: (1) use science as a process of obtaining
knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students’ curiosity will be sustained as they develop the abilities associated with scientific
inquiry. A $10.00 lab fee is required. FULL YEAR.
Earth Science 9 Honors: USOE CORE (Same curriculum and Integrated Science 9. Further details in science such as inquiry and
preparation for advanced Science courses in High School. This is a course that explores Earth, geological change, and the interaction of
atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere through the lenses of the culture, communication, and connections. The longer length of this
course allows students to spend more time with labs, less set-up and clean-up time. This course builds upon students’ experience with
integrated science in grades seven and eight and is the springboard for success in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Two primary
goals associated with the understanding of how systems interact are: (1) use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable
evidence, and (2) students’ curiosity will be sustained as they develop the abilities associated with scientific inquiry. A $10.00 lab fee is
required. FULL YEAR.
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Foundations of Social Studies/Utah Studies: The introductory course for social studies in Davis School District. Curricular content
consists of key themes and concepts drawn from the social sciences of geography, history, economics, and government. Each of the concepts
is explored through the use of Utah-specific examples, or Utah Studies. Literacy, historical thinking, and spatial skills are developed through
the study of the concepts in the abstract and real-world Utah examples. The course focuses on the reading of both informational text and
authentic, or primary source, material. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th grade.
Foundations of Social Studies/Utah Studies Honors: The introductory course for social studies in Davis School District. Curricular
content consists of key themes and concepts drawn from the social sciences of geography, history, economics, and government. Each of the
concepts is explored through the use of Utah-specific examples, or Utah Studies. Literacy, historical thinking, and spatial skills are developed
through the study of the concepts in the abstract and real-world Utah examples.
National and global context are additional levels of application of the coursework. Current Events are studied daily as well. The course
focuses on the reading of both informational text and authentic, or primary source, material. Two research projects minimum are required
in this course. FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 7th grade.
United States History 8: United States History covers events and issues from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction and the
western movement, emphasizing the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to: exploration, colonization,
Revolutionary War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, Reconstruction, and western movement. Although the emphasis of this
course is on the 18th and 19th centuries, additional content may be covered as time permits. FULL YEAR.
United States History 8 Honors: United States History covers events and issues from the Age of Exploration through Reconstruction and
the western movement, emphasizing the 18th and 19th Centuries. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to: exploration,
colonization, Revolutionary War, constitutional issues, nation building, Civil War, Reconstruction, and western movement. Viewing
historical documents, writing document based questions (DBQ), current event exploration and presentation, and projects are part of the
Honors experience. FULL YEAR.
Geography for Life 9: Geography for Life will explore how to use geography as a tool to better understand the world in which we live.
Students will learn to evaluate and question the why and where of spatial perceptions that is read, seen, and heard. Students will understand
the world in spatial terms, the human and physical characteristics of places and regions, and how physical processes shape the earth's surface.
Students will also understand how human activities shape the earth's surface, the interaction of physical and human systems and will use
geographic knowledge to connect to today's world. The course will include map skills with physical and human geography essentials,
beginning with North America, South America, Europe, and their connections to other world regions. FULL YEAR.
AP Geography: AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have
shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis
to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools
geographers use in their research and applications. The aim of the AP course is to provide students with a learning experience
equivalent to that obtained in most college-level introductory human geography courses. FULL YEAR. 9th Grade Only.
Mock Trial: This course is designed to help students under the American justice system through the study and performance of “mock
trials.” Topics included in this course will be “What is Law” “How Laws are Made” “Crime and Punishment” “Rights of Citizens in the
justice system” “Criminal vs. Civil Proceedings in Courts” and of course, “Trial Procedure”. Students will additionally be taught questioning
procedures, for direct examination and cross examinations in our Mock Trials. Students will take notes, relate current events to the law,
perform in Mock Trials, participate in classroom discussions and debates, and occasionally be quizzed and tested on course material. HALF
YEAR. Eligibility: 8 and 9th grade only.
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Beginning Fitness 7: Students learn to develop lifetime attitudes regarding physical activity and healthy lifestyles. They will improve
flexibility, strength, agility, balance, speed and endurance. They will develop skills in volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and other
team sports. HALF YEAR.
P.E. Intermediate Fitness 8: Designed to help students develop lifetime attitudes regarding physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Students
will improve flexibility, strength, agility, balance, speed and endurance. They will continue to develop skill in volleyball, basketball, soccer,
flag football, and other team sports. HALF YEAR/FULLYEAR.
P.E. Skills and Techniques 9: Develops skills and techniques in a variety of sports, games and alternative fitness activities with an emphasis
on individual sports. Emphasis is also placed on leadership, courtesy respect, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. HALF YEAR/FULL
YEAR.
Health Education: Designed to develop skills needed to improve the quality of life by helping by students to cope with and solve problems.
Students study the stages of growth and development and maturation; positive health lifestyles, high risk lifestyles and disease prevention;
sex respect values and abstinence and emergency procedures and first aid card. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: Required for 8th grade
students.
Released Time: (L.D.S. Seminary) this is a full year class. No credit is given toward high school graduation. (Credits required for
graduation: 27. Credits available in grades 9-12: 31) FULL YEAR. Eligibility: 9th grade.
The following electives are by application only. Students interested in any of the following classes need to fill out an application from the
counseling department. DO NOT sign-up for these classes on the pre-registration form. One elective class will be dropped if you are
selected.
Office Assistants work at the counter in the office answering the telephone and helping at the attendance window under the direction of the
main office. Counseling Assistants file, answer the telephone, and help the counselors and secretaries. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
and no “U” Citizenship marks.
Media Assistants are taught the basic functions of operating a computerized checkout system. The skills they acquire are of value in their
personal and educational pursuits as well as in obtaining other library/media jobs in the public sector. HALF YEAR. Eligibility: Requires
media specialist’s initials of approval.
Peer Tutors are teacher assistants who assist both regular and special education teachers. Peer tutors in mentor students and assist the
teacher, as requested. The peer tutor will not be asked to discipline other students. Duties vary according to subject. Students who assist
teachers may not record grades or attendance. They may do routine clerical work. Peer tutors receive a letter grade for their work. HALF
YEAR. Eligibility: 3.0 GPA and no “U” Citizenship marks.
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