7th & 8th Grade Electives
Let's Get Ready to Forecast
Let the Next Adventure Begin
Time to start thinking about next year!
We want you to be aware of what options are available and how choosing electives for next year works. As you may know, we try our hardest to accommodate everyone's choices as much as possible. When the time comes, we will ask that your student select their top three choices so we have back-up choices in place. It is my hope that you will have a chance to preview and discuss options with your student. We will make elective selections this coming week on Tuesday, June 6, in ELA classes.
Please enjoy your summer with your kids. We will miss them and look forward to having them back in September!
Upcoming Events
Next Year's 7th & 8th Grade Elective Forecasting - June 6
7th Grade Project Based Field Trip - Oregon Zoo - June 7
Yearbook Signing - June 13
Last Day - Field Day - Half Day Schedule - 11:30 Dismissal - June 14
Registration for all current in-district students coming to LaCreole - August 15 & 16 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and from 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Proud of our student created video! Filmed & produced by our very own: Ben Eastland, Logan Kumnick, and Andrew Schafer
Next Year's 7th & 8th Grade Elective Options
New! Business Through Design (7&8)
Business Through Design (7&8) - Mrs. Morrison
With an emphasis on T-shirt production, learn how to take your ideas and passions and turn them into a marketable product design. Here at LaCreole we are starting-up our first ever student run business! Dare to be a part of this exciting experience where students make the important decisions, design the products, and sell their creations online and in the community. Let’s see where our ideas can take us...
Band (Intermediate - 7)
Band (Intermediate - 7) (full year) - Mr. Hettwer
This class will focus on building on the fundamentals of music reading and performance. This class is meant for students in their second year of band. There will be scheduled concerts throughout the year. Students will be expected to practice outside of class as homework. Instruments will be needed. Band is a full-year elective.
Band (Advanced - 8)
Band (Advanced - 8) (full year) - Mr. Hettwer
This class will focus on learning advanced skills in music reading and performance. This class is meant for students in their third year of band. There will be scheduled concerts throughout the year. Students will be expected to practice outside of class as homework. Instruments will be needed. Band is a full-year elective.
Choir (7&8)
Choir (7&8) - Mrs Jackson
Students will prepare for concerts while developing their voice, musicianship, creative expression, and teamwork. Basic note reading, beginning music theory, and vocal technique are some of the fundamentals of this class. Music will be chosen from a variety of styles and historical periods.
Ceramics and Printmaking (7&8) (Semester 1)
Ceramics and Printmaking (7&8) (Semester 1) - Ms. Shook
Enjoy sculpture? Like working in three dimensions? Join us for a class that uses carving and sculpting to make two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. Master the basics of handwork ceramics, including pinch pots, slab, and coil building. Learn the process for creating a relief print from linocut. Create beautiful works that you can take home and share.
New! Computer Science Discoveries (7&8)
Computer Science Discoveries (7&8) - Mr. Guffey
Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course that will empower students to create authentic artifacts and participate in computer science as a mechanism to promote creativity, communication, problem solving and fun.
Digital Arts (7&8)
Digital Arts (7&8) - Mr. Harms
This class takes a project-based approach to a variety of creative digital arts. Computers and iPads will be used while learning 2D animation, CAD (computer aided design), photography, video, stop-motion animation, and more. The semester will end with students learning web design while creating an online portfolio of their work.
Drama (7&8)
Drama (7&8) - Mrs. Jackson
Students will explore the world of theatre arts through scenes, plays, skits, monologues, songs, and improvisation. Character development, movement, and script writing are just some of the topics covered in this class. The class is designed to provide the students with a creative outlet and build them into well-rounded performers.
Drawing Basics (7&8)
Drawing Basics (7&8) (Semester 1) - Ms. Shook
Develop and improve your drawing skills using a variety of art materials including pen and ink, pastels, colored pencil, watercolor, and more. Learn art tricks and techniques to make your drawings realistic. Create unique works of art that you can take home and enjoy.
Innovations (7&8)
Innovations (7&8) - Mr. Gradek
Looking for a class to help get your creative make on? This year, La Creole will be offering an innovations class. This will be for students who are looking to solve problems, flex their creativity, and change the world using science, technology, engineering, math, and art. We will expand on our offering for VEX robotics to include learning about mechanisms using laser cutters and 3D printers, learning to code and create programs and apps, website development, creating lasting engineering marvels using microprocessors, and creating visually appealing artwork and design. Come join us and help create a makerspace where you can show your abilities off or discover new ones!
Introduction to Art (7&8)
Introduction to Art (7&8) (Semester 2) - Ms. Shook
Develop a deeper appreciation for art while experimenting with a variety of art materials and techniques. Discover special techniques in paint, pencils, colored pencil, paper arts, and printmaking. Learn about famous artists and the work they created. Create unique and interesting works of art that you can take home.
Leadership (7&8)
Leadership (7&8) Application Required - Mrs. Petersen
Task-oriented - students are ready and willing to serve LaCreole Middle School and their community
Trustworthy - students demonstrate respect, responsibility, and integrity regardless of teacher supervision
Teamwork - students are eager to work as a close-knit team accomplishing goals together through service projects, staff or student appreciation projects, or by participating in student council meetings
New! News and Journalism (7&8)
News and Journalism (7&8) - Mrs. Schilling
Would you enjoy exploring and sharing the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of LaCreole activities and events? Would you like to be the voice of our school community by investigating, debating, and presenting issues important to students? If so, consider becoming a LaCreole Media Ambassador. This semester class will focus on producing the school newspaper and reporting LaCreole news. Journalism students will develop skills in gathering, formatting, and editing relevant information, as well as presenting and publishing creative multi-media projects.
Painting and Mixed Media (7&8)
Painting and Mixed Media (7&8) (Semester 2) Ms. Shook
Love to paint? Think color is amazing? Come learn the basics of color theory in this class that focuses mostly on painting. Learn how to use tempera paint, watercolors, and a variety of other materials, as well as how to mix art materials together. Create your own artwork that dazzles the eye. Join us!
Spanish 1 (8)
Spanish 1 (8) (full year) - Mrs. Morrison
Are you ready to take your language skills to the next level? Spanish 1 is a highly interactive course that will help you develop introductory conversation, reading and writing skills through creative stories, grammar activities and role-plays. Cultural topics will also be explored and presented through various demonstrations and hands on craft and art projects. (This course is the equivalent of Spanish 1 at DHS, and will be awarded high school credit upon completion of a “C” or better. Spanish Culture & Arts is a prerequisite to Spanish 1.)