7th-Grade Courses

SEVENTH-GRADE GENERAL CURRICULUM

ENGLISH Grade 7 (Core Class Required to pass for Promotion)

Grade 7 English will continue to integrate and provide continuity for Oral Communication, Writing, and Reading & Literature standards for the Language Arts. The strategies, assignments, materials, pacing, and the amount/depth of coverage will vary according to the needs of the students.

MATH Grade 7 (Core Class Required to pass for Promotion)

Students will reinforce and strengthen concepts and skills in numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, spatial sense, patterns, functions, algebra, data analysis, statistics, and probability.

SCIENCE Grade 7 (Core Class Required to pass for Promotion)

The 7th Grade Science curriculum aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Space Systems, and Earth Science. Students will be engaged in scientific and engineering practices as they experience, investigate, and explain phenomena while learning core ideas and building a cohesive understanding of science.

SOCIAL STUDIES Grade 7 (Core Class Required to pass for Promotion)

The first semester focuses on the Hawaiian Monarchy and critically examines the people and events of that era. The second semester focuses on historical and contemporary issues of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. Students are actively engaged in decision-making and problem posing and solving. The course will address the 7th-grade Social Studies Content Standards.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7 (1 Semester) (Required Elective)

Physical Education - This semester course is designed to develop lifelong participants in physical activities. Students will learn and apply fundamental skills in physical fitness, team, individual, and dual sports activities, and non-traditional games and activities to improve their level of fitness. Students will understand the reason for, the value of, and current techniques necessary for the development of these skills as well as acquire knowledge related to rules and safety practices in accordance with the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

A required course for all Limited-English speaking students in the EL program emphasizes the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. ESOL placement is done by the current EL Coordinator.

7TH-GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

7th-grade students must select 1.5 electives as part of their school schedule

Careful thought must be taken in selecting elective courses as changes may not be possible later. Furthermore, students who fail to select their elective courses during the course selection window will forfeit their right to choose or change their elective.

YEARLONG COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO BAND - This Yearlong Course focuses on the fundamentals of playing a band instrument, musical techniques, and musicianship will be taught. These include basic theory, terminology, tone production, articulation, fingering, and musicality. Students will perform in class and at concerts throughout the year. NOTE: Students will be provided an instrument but must pay for their own supplies (mouthpiece, reeds, swabs) for their instrument.

BEGINNING BAND - (2nd Year Band at Stevenson) This Yearlong Course is for students who have successfully completed Introduction to Band Grade 6. Students will continue at an intermediate level of performance techniques, theory, aural training & musicianship. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in our performing band which performs in many concerts throughout the year. Stevenson's Performing Band offers students the opportunity to develop social and team-building skills, leadership opportunities as a band officer, and experience inter-island travel. Prerequisite: Must have approval from Mr. Shinbo, Band Instructor.

INTRODUCTION TO ORCHESTRA- This Yearlong Course is an Introduction of musical techniques and instruments are taught in this course. This will include care of an instrument, correct posture, breath control, tone production, intonation, articulation, musical terminology, and fingering. Students study simple music and are given the opportunity to play and listen to different types of musical compositions. Students will perform in class and at concerts throughout the year. NOTE: Students will be provided an instrument but must pay for their own supplies for their instrument. If students are interested in participating in the orchestra at the high school level, it is highly recommended to start Orchestra from the 6th Grade.

BEGINNING ORCHESTRA- (2nd Year Orchestra at Stevenson) This Yearlong Course is for students who have successfully completed Introduction to Orchestra Grade 6. Students will continue at an intermediate level of performance techniques, theory, aural training & musicianship. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in our performing band which performs in many concerts throughout the year. Stevenson's Performing Band offers students the opportunity to develop social and team-building skills, leadership opportunities as a band officer, and experience inter-island travel. Prerequisite: Must have approval from Mr. Shinbo, Band Instructor.

YEARBOOK PRODUCTION- This Yearlong Course is designed for planning and producing the school's yearbook. Students use an online web-based yearbook program to produce the yearbook. Emphasis is on working as a team, designing and completing page layouts, writing copy and captions, photography, and meeting deadlines. This course often requires additional hours beyond class time. An interview process will be used to select students for the course as class size is limited. Students must have a current English grade of "C" or better.

SEMESTER COURSES

GENERAL ART- This Semester Course is an introductory course providing students with opportunities to imaginatively create artwork through a variety of media and techniques.

WEIGHT TRAINING- This Semester Course is designed for students to strengthen physical movement forms, concepts, principles, and skills through participation in a variety of modified and adapted weight and resistance training activities.

TEAM SPORTS- This Semester Course is designed for students to strengthen physical movement forms, concepts, principles, and skills through participation in a variety of team activities. Students will be introduced to a variety of modified games and activities that may require students to apply a wide range of fundamental locomotor movement skills in complex changing situations.

STEM- This Semester Course course provides opportunities for students to make clear connections between and among the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines. Integrated STEM education cultivates deep-rooted and transferable learning experiences that purposefully apply the practices of the STEM disciplines through thematic, interdisciplinary, or problem/place/culture-based learning approaches. Integrated STEM supports the learning goals and progressions of individual subjects, helping to build foundational knowledge and skills in each discipline and make connections across content areas.

CAREER EXPLORATION 7th Grade - This Semester Course focuses on learning about ourselves and how to pick a future career that we will enjoy. Our goals are to become more aware of the type of student we are, what our true interests are, and how our interests will help us pick a career, and develop skills that make us desirable in our career. Active participation in this course assists you in planning your future academic and career path.

CAREER EXPLORATION AG TECH 7th Grade—This Semester Long Course is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of agriculture technology. Students will learn about the latest advancements in sustainability and agricultural practices and how technology is revolutionizing the industry. Through hands-on projects and experiments, students will gain practical experience with various agricultural technologies.