Welcome New Eagles!
Mesa Verde Middle School 2022-2023
Welcome to Mesa Verde!
elective fun!
*The window for incoming 6th graders to input their course selections is from Monday, 3/21 to Sunday, 4/3 at 11:59 p.m.
ALL STUDENTS will choose 3 electives: their #1 choice, or request - and 2 alternates.
We cannot accommodate elective changes after school starts in August.
*Electives offered are based on student request, teacher schedule, and space.
It is possible that not all electives will happen due to these factors.
so many elective choices!
6th Grade Exploratory Course
COURSE# 106008
The focus for our exploratory classes are typically related to Science, Technology and Engineering although this varies per grade level and teacher. Previous classes have explored learning to think like a scientist, engineer and/or designer while building projects that support math, science and engineering topics. Students will also explore colleges and careers in this class!
6th grade art
COURSE# 100215
This is a beginning level art course for all skill levels. Students will create projects inspired by ancient to modern art from around the world. Some mediums used may include drawing, painting, photography or digital art. Try your hand at an art class!
6th grade band
COURSE# 100510
All interested 6th graders are enrolled in 6th grade band and work on building foundational skills. Students provide their own instruments to participate. There are lots of opportunities for performances and even festivals away from campus! If you haven’t taken 5th grade band or been in a MVMS band before, you can still join the 6th grade band!
6th grade orchestra
COURSE# 100550
All interested 6th graders are enrolled in Orchestra 1/2 and work on building foundational skills. Orchestra is made up of our stringed instruments such as violin, viola, cello and string bass. School cellos and string basses are available. All other instruments must be provided by the student. There are lots of opportunities for performances and even festivals away from campus! If you haven’t taken 5th grade orchestra or been in a MVMS orchestra before, you can still join us in 6th grade!
performing arts (6th - 8th)
COURSE# 101410
This class is for all students who are interested in music and theater. One semester will focus more on drama, including beginning scene work, improvisation, history of theater, film, and technical elements of theater. The other semester will focus on musical expression including various styles of solo and small group singing, performing with harmonizing instruments, song writing, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and choral singing. This course will give students a chance to try out different forms of expression in performing arts, and will include opportunities to perform both inside and outside of school!
exploring spanish (6th)
COURSE# 100478
Students will learn foundational Spanish. In addition to language, students will explore Latino culture: music, art, food, and fun! (This course does not count as high school foreign language credit, which is only available in 8th grade Spanish 1-2) This is a good opportunity to get some basics before taking Spanish 1-2 in 8th grade or high school!
course requests - students enter them in Synergy!
6th grade timeline - subject to change!
Mid-August - New Student Orientation - Don't miss a day of fun on campus before school starts! Parents will also have an orientation at this time.
Registration has 2 parts!
1. Online registration - you can do it now at:
https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Departments/Learning-Support/Enrollment/Continuing-Registration
2. In person registration - prior to the first day of school - Dates TBA
Wednesday, August 17th - First Day of School!