HAWTHORN ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 2010-2011, GRADES 7-9

Careers and Technology Education

Intro. to Career & Technical Education (Grade 7 only) 1.0 credit - Semesters: (2)

Intro to CTE (Career & Technical Education) is an integrated course. Career & Technical Education is an introductory program designed to acquaint students with the vocational areas of agriculture and industrial technology, health occupations and home economics, business and marketing, and career development. This course provides hands-on exploration experiences to help students understand career opportunities and current technology.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (9th grade) – Semesters: (1) (Computer Technology CODE: 32-02-00-00-240 CIP CODE: 52.0417)

An introduction to computer application software that includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and telecommunications. An awareness of career opportunities, business ethics, economics, and trends is included.

KEYBOARDING (8th and 9th grade) – Semesters: (1) (Keyboarding I CODE: 32-02-00-00-300 CIP CODE: 52.0428 )

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. It is not recommended that students with mastery level keyboarding technique and skills (50 words per minute or higher, no more than 3 errors per minute) take this class.

Language Arts

Seventh Grade Language Arts Core (1.0 credit) - Semesters: (2)

This course helps students gain a greater fluidity within the English language. The emphasis is on composition, the writing process, and reading. Lessons in composition will cover the application of mechanics and grammar. Students will produce descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and informative written work. They will also work on spelling, vocabulary, dictionary, library, reading, speaking and listening skills.

Eighth Grade Language Arts Core (1.0 Credit) - Semesters: (2)

Language Arts 8 is a course that focuses on reading, writing, inquiry/information gathering, grammar and communication. Various reading sources help students refine decoding and interpretation skills. Students will write for different purposes and audiences. They will also practice grade-appropriate grammar and usage skills. Listening, speaking, and problem solving are other important elements of this course.

Ninth Grade Language Arts Core (1.0 Credit) - Semesters: (2)

In this class, students continue to practice and refine language skills (i.e. reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Writing process skills include the descriptive, narrative, informative, and persuasive modes for specific audiences. Investigative research processes are taught, and cross-curricular research essays are developed. Reading materials include novels, poetry, short stories, classical drama, classical mythology, and reference materials.

Journalism (.05 Credit) (Grades: 7th, 8th, 9th) - Semesters: (1)

Journalism is a course that focuses on the inquiry/information gathering, grammar and communication through the application of writing, Students will revise and edit to strengthen ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions. Students will use the process of inquiry to examine multiple points of view. They will formulate questions to evoke multiple, valid responses from different points of view, gather information from multiple sources that reflect varied points of view, and use primary and secondary sources. Students will contribute HA’s student newspaper.

Mathematics

7th Grade Mathematics - Semesters: (2)

7th Grade Mathematics is the basic introductory course for secondary mathematics. This course prepares students for Pre Algebra. Students entering Mathematics 7 should have mastered basic whole number operations, fractions, decimals and integers. Topics include measurement, number theory, graphing, ratios, proportions, and percent; probability and statistics; introductory geometry; methods of solving equations; and real life applications of these topics. Students will use calculators.

Pre – Algebra (1.0 credit) (Grades: 7th & 8th ) - Semesters: (2)

This course prepares students for elementary algebra. Topics include measurement, number theory, graphing, ratios, proportion, percent, probability, statistics, introductory geometry, methods of solving equations, and real-life applications of these topics. Students will use calculators. Mastery of standards are the same as Pre-Algebra A with deeper understanding of number sense and elementary algebra functions. Incoming 7th graders’ sixth grade teacher should recommend they take this level of math.

Algebra IA - Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-algebra (Grades: 9th) - Semesters: (2)

Students will develop fluency with basic rational number relationships and operations to support the development of abstract thought. Linear relationships will be introduced and applied. This course does not fulfill the Algebra requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Math Skills Lab (Grades: 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course is for weak math skills and will focus on strengthening these skills. Students will receive an individualized learning program for self-improvement in math skills for students needing remediation. This includes diagnosis of math strengths and weaknesses along with determination of learning goals. Support will also be given for students in their current math course and helping students work through assignment difficulties. Students will be required to bring updated day planner with current math assignment finished or unfinished and their current math text to class. Prerequisite: Math teacher recommendation

7th/8th Grade Math: Algebra 1 (1.0 credit) Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-algebra - Semesters: (2)

Elementary Algebra 1 is a course which improves math skill proficiency, expands the student's understanding of mathematical concepts, and promotes critical and logical thinking. Topics include algebraic expressions and equations, integers and rational numbers, inequalities, monomials and radical expressions, polynomials, factoring, functions, graphs, lines and slopes, quadratics, and rational expressions. Students should have successfully completed Pre-Alg.

8th Grade Math: Geometry (1.0 credit) Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 - Semesters: (2) (Credit: 8th & 9th )

Geometry is the study of visual patterns. This course integrates algebra and geometry. Real-life situations provide practice of geometric skills. Computer and scientific calculators will be used. Topics include angles, lines, transformations, polygons, congruence, relationships, coordinated geometry, similarity, logic, indirect reasoning, and introduction to trigonometry and vectors. Student should have successfully completed the Algebra I course.

9th Grade Math: Algebra 2 (1.0 credit) Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Geometry - Semesters: (2)

Algebra 2 is a course in which students to conceptualize, analyze, and identify relationships among functions. This course builds on concepts learned in Algebra 1 and Geometry by extending linear algebra and coordinate geometry concepts to other functions and systems of equations. Students will develop proficiency in analyzing and solving quadratic functions using complex numbers. Students will investigate and make conjectures about absolute value, radical, exponential, logarithmic and sine and cosine functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically, with and without a graphing calculator. Students will extend their algebraic skills to compute with rational expressions and rational exponents. Students will analyze statistical data and apply concepts of probability using permutations and combinations. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.

MathCounts (Credit: 7th & 8th) - Semesters: (1 or 2)

An elective course to enrich students experience in math. This is geared for the student that strives for enrichment in the field of math. MATHCOUNTS inspires excellence, confidence and curiosity in U.S. middle school students through fun and challenging math programs. MATHCOUNTS is providing today’s students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement.

Music

Orchestra (1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th , 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a stringed instrument(no guitars). Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music, the building of technical skills, team spirit, learning improvisation and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will strengthen listening skills and their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating their music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces they study, as well as to contemporary society. No prerequisite course is required.

Band (1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th-8th & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music, the building of technical skills, team spirit, learning improvisation, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will strengthen listening skills and their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating their music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces they study, as well as to contemporary society. No prerequisite course is required.

Choir I ( 1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th, 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through singing in a choral ensemble. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, aesthetic awareness, the ability to read music, the building of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will strengthen listening skills and their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating their music experiences to personal development. No prerequisite course required.

Choir II ( 1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th , 8th 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course is an advanced choir and students should have had one or more years of choir. Focus is on performing 2 – 4 part harmony, theory, aural skils, history, balance , blend, technique, intonation, improvisation and support. This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through singing in a choral ensemble. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, aesthetic sensitivity, the ability to read music with increasing fluency, the building of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will have opportunities to experience the spontaneity of improvisation and the creative process of composition. Students will heighten listening skills and increase their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating their music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces they study, as well as to contemporary society. Prerequisite course is Beginning Choir or audition.

Guitar Ensemble ( 1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th, 8th, 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play a guitar. Emphasis will be placed on playing position, tone production, fundamental technique, simultaneous playing and singing, reading music, and composing songs/lyrics. Knowledge and skills will include experiences in singing, creating, playing, listening, and connecting to cultures. The course focuses on the fundamental of playing the guitar, intonation, reading music, improvisation, chordal and melodic reading, ensemble playing , and solo and blend performances.

General Music/Music Connections ( 1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th, 8th, 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course focuses on understanding the history of music through listening evaluating, studying theory and aural skills. Students will learn how to notate, compose music and understand and hear intervals, chords and scales. This course includes concepts and skills to integrate music into everyday life. Study will include explorations in creating, experiments with singing/playing/reading music, development of analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, investigations of various purposes of music, and inquiry into music’s impact on culture, history, quality of life, and other subject areas. No prerequisite course is required.

Fine Arts

Art Foundations (.50 Credit) (Credit: 7th, 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (1)

This course focuses on making, perceiving, expressing, and contextualizing. The course guides students through a rich experience with art. Students will create meaning in visual art. Students will assemble and create visual art by manipulating art media and by organizing images with the elements and principles. Students will find meaning by analyzing, criticizing, and evaluating visual art.

Dance (.50 credit) (Credit: 7th , 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (1)

This course builds dance knowledge and skill in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, life skills, and connections to other curricular areas. Additionally, the course builds dance knowledge and skill in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, life skills, and connections to other curricular areas.

Theater I and II (.50 or 1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th & 8th) - Semesters: (1or 2)

This course provides opportunities for students to finding meaning in works of theatre art through the study and appreciation of theatre as an art form, and constructing meaning in works of theatre art through the study and skill development of theatre techniques in the creation of that theatre art. This course adds depth as well as breadth through the study of dramatic unity, comparison and integration of art forms. I.B. Learner profile traits will be applied in the analysis of character and individual reflection of the actor’s process. Students taking the course for the full year will perform the different art forms from semester one using more challenging material from influential theatre artists. In addition they will provide an historical context for their piece.

Physical Education & Health

Physical Education 7th grade (.50 credit) - Semesters: (1)

This course is an introductory to a variety of fitness activities, sports, and games with an emphasis on leadership, courtesy, respect and sportsmanship. This course also provides instruction aimed at improving and maintaining physical fitness and continuing sports participation.

Health/Physical Education Grade 8 (.50 credit) - Semesters: (2)

Health Education offers students an opportunity to acquire knowledge, practice skills, and develop attitudes that can benefit them throughout life. Building a solid foundation of good literacy and decision-making skills can contribute to a variety of healthy choices for one’s self and others. Health will be combined with 8th Grade Physical Education in order to provide students with physical activities and exercise with the goal of improving health and fitness. The physical education aspects will include health related fitness skills, as well as, a deeper understanding of sports related fitness skills. Fitness concepts learned in health will be demonstrated in the participation of a variety of activities.

Fitness for Life: Physical Education 9th grade (.50 credit) - Semesters: (1)

An individualized, concepts-based, one-semester course designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to self-assess, create, conduct, evaluate, and redesign personal fitness programs. It is required of all students and there are no substitutions, including participation in athletics. Fitness for Life may be taken anytime during grades nine through twelve, but it is strongly recommended that students take the class in either the ninth or tenth grade year. The course is a combination of classroom and activity-based learning activities with a focus on proper nutrition and the mastery of skills and concepts necessary for students to become accomplished monitors of their personal lifetime fitness. Through participation, students learn to compare the fitness benefits in a variety of individual and team activities (required for high school graduation).

Team Sports (.50 credit) (Credit: 7th & 8th) - Semesters: (1)

This course instructs through physical conditioning sessions, skills instruction, game knowledge instruction and game participation. Students will be encouraged to participate in intramural sports programs. Through participation, students learn team work and cooperation in a variety of team activities.

Sciences

Integrated Science 7 (1.0 Credit) - Semesters: (2)

Physical Science 7 is a foundation course which emphasizes basic science concepts with real-life applications. Topics include classification systems, cell genetics, ecology, and the environment. Although this course focuses on life sciences, physical and earth science topics that deal with the structure and organization of the natural world have been included to help students recognize the integrated nature of science.

Integrated Science 8 (1.0 Credit) - Semesters: (2)

This course introduces students to the theme of change and its influence on the environment. Because the course focuses on physical, earth and life sciences, students gain a clearer picture of relationships in the natural world. This hands-on course allows students to explore areas of particular interest.

Biology Grade 9 (1.0 Credit) - Semesters: (2)

This Biology course exposes students to a wide range of biological science topics in ecology, heredity and genetics, cellular biology, diversity of life, and change through time.

Social Studies

Utah Studies Grade 7 (.50 credit) - Semesters: (1)

In this course, students will be introduced to the significant events, people, diverse cultures, and issues that have influenced Utah's social and cultural development. The course will also focus on historical, political, economic, and geographical factors. Special attention will be given to the development of higher-level thinking skills, study skills and organization.

U. S. History Grade 8 (1.0 credit) - Semesters: (2)

U. S. History is a course which encourages students to explore America's heritage from its beginnings to Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed upon the social and cultural backgrounds of Americans as well as economic and geographic factors, particularly during the 1800's. Students will also study the influence of art in history. Students will develop higher level thinking skills.

Geography I Grade 9 (.50 credit) - Semesters: (1)

In this course, students will be introduced to the inter-relationships between our physical and cultural worlds. We will explore how geography influence behavior and the role it plays in the economic, political, social, cultural and historic development countries. Geographical skills will be emphasized including map reading/ making, vocabulary, interpretations of geographical charts, and a study of the Americas, Europe, and northern Eurasia.

World Cultures – (.50 Credit)(Credit: 8th and 9th) - Semesters: (1)

World Cultures is a course designed to incorporate aspects of physical and cultural geography into one course. The course is designed to enhance student skills in organization, research sources and methods, writing, and presentation skills. As such, students in this class will prepare and deliver six (6) research papers and oral presentations over the course of the semester covering various regions and religions of the world. Broad topic areas of concentration include: North America (Regions of the United States, Canada and Mexico), South America (Nations of Central and South America south of Mexico), Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, and World Religions.

Special Programs

Study Skills (1.0 elective credit) (Credit: 7th, 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This is a closed course only for students qualifying through an IEP (individual education plan) and participation in the program is made through an IEP meeting. This course is designed to serve three functions: (1) to instruct students on better study habits and skills which include concepts such as organizing homework, test-taking, parts of a textbook, and recording and keeping track of assignments;, (2) to monitor and correlate with parents and staff on each student's academic and behavioral progress, and (3) to provide a structured setting within Hawthorn for students to work on regular education school assignments. Teacher signature required.

Classroom Enrichment Period (CEP) (Credit: 7th, 8th & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

This course teaches study skills concepts that may be applied in the student’s regular class setting. This course is designed to serve the following functions: 1) offer a setting where the student can get individual help on assignments; 2) teach students to monitor their assignments and progress, 3) develop study skills which include concepts such as: organizing homework, test-taking, parts of the text book, recording and keeping track of assignments, understanding the “grade-book” program, and using it to the student’s benefit. Students must bring homework to class to be complete, learn to work independently, and apply themselves to completing the work with the assistance of the teacher. Acceptance into CEP class is based on referral, parent approval, and recommendation by the Student StudyTeam.

Student Aides (Credit: 7th, 8th, & 9th) - Semesters: (1 or 2)

Student Aides are students who sign up through an administrator and assigned to a specific teacher, administrator, counselor, or department (ie. office aide). Students may sign up as a student aide, but final acceptance will be based on teacher needs, and approval by the administration. Student aides may be assigned by the cooperating teacher to perform any or all of the following tasks: tutor a specific student, file and organize papers, score multiple choice assignments, and other similar, approved tasks. Student aides may be assigned to a specific teacher, but may be shared with other teachers as needs arise. All use of student's time will be correlated with the supervising administrator. Aides may also be assigned to the main office. They may run errands within the school, carry messages to classrooms, and other duties that the secretarial and counseling staff may assign. Students must complete the application form.

World Language

Spanish 1A and 1B (1.0 credit) (Credit: 7th, 8th, & 9th) - Semesters: (2)

Every student is required to continue their acquisition of a second language which is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) focus of Hawthorn Academy. These courses are designed to yearly enhance students ability in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish while reviewing previous content and introducing new content unique to the Spanish culture. Students will be engaged in reading functional, informative, and literary text. Students will learn content in Spanish. The state standards for Foreign Language have five goals. Within each goal there are three levels of mastery: beginning, developing, and expanding. Students will take 1A for one year and then 1B the next year. Both classes will work at the student’s level to increase their level of mastery. Students must successfully complete Spanish 1A before taking Spanish 1B.

Spanish 2 Grade 9 (1.0 credit) - Semesters: (2)

The essence of human interaction is language and communication. The course is designed to yearly enhance student’s ability in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will be engaged in advanced reading functional, informative and literary text in Spanish. Students will be empowered to read increasingly difficult text in Spanish 2 with fluency and understanding. Students must have successfully completed Spanish 1 before taking Spanish 2.