Academics

Monarch K-8 Electives

Grades 6, 7, 8 

SIXTH GRADE

Sixth grade students are scheduled into a core academic block, exploratory classes, physical education, music, and a lunch period each day. The core subjects of language arts, reading, social studies, math and science are taught by a team of teachers. During another part of the day, students alternate physical education and music. Music offerings include band, orchestra, and choir/drama. Exploratory classes meet daily. Students have the opportunity to explore different elective areas throughout the year. These areas may include art, shop, computer skills, studies skills, drama or T.I.D.E.(Technology Innovation, Design, Engineering. (Actual course offerings are based on facility availability, teacher expertise and number of sixth grade students.)

SEVENTH GRADE AND EIGHTH GRADE:

Seventh and Eighth grade students will be scheduled for four core academic subjects, two elective periods, a year of physical education/health, and lunch. The academic subjects include language arts, world geography, science and math. Students may choose their remaining two classes from the electives described on this page or in the registration booklet.

Students may choose:

• 2 yearlong electives
• or
• 1 yearlong and 2 semester electives
• or
• 4 semester electives