Elective Courses:
- French I* (HS credit course – limited availability)
- Spanish I* (HS credit course – limited availability)
- PE/Health
- Art
Art: An introductory art course that teaches students to apply artistic and reasoning skills to imagine, create, reflect and discuss artwork in conventional and innovative ways. Art class makes relevant connections between contemporary art and the lives of students. Students will use their computer, as well as classroom art supplies to explore art making techniques. Art class observes Ohio’s Visual Art standards which can be found on the Ohio Department of Education’s website.
Broadway Bound: Do you love musicals and theatre and want to know more about this art form? Broadway Bound is a study of musical theatre in America. Students will participate in class activities such as acting, improvisation, singing and dancing. In addition, students will be introduced to many behind the scenes aspects of what it takes to put on and run a Broadway musical. There is no performance requirement for this class outside of class time.
Choir: The Lewis F. Mayer Middle School Choirs are open to all middle school students. Members of each choir are introduced to basic vocal skills and techniques for performing in a choral ensemble. Music selections will consist of a variety of 2 and 3-part music. Students are given opportunities to perform at higher levels as skills improve. There will be a concentration on sight singing and music reading skills. During the fourth quarter, the Choirs will incorporate the element of movement with choreography as well as Pop and Broadway vocal techniques. Evening concerts are required.
Music Appreciation: Music Appreciation is the study of music from the medieval period to present day including popular music, world music, music technology, and music business. Melody, rhythm, form, and texture will be covered to develop perceptive listening. This all-inclusive music course will provide students with a broader view of music opportunities in the Western and global world with an in-depth look at various popular artists that shaped popular music through the 20th century. There is no prerequisite. Neither an ability to read music nor any other background in music is required.
PLTW 8: This class is Project Lead The Way's Medical Detectives course and the Automation & Robotics Curriculum. The 18 weeks of the semester are divided into 7 weeks of medical and 11 weeks of robotics.
"Medical Detectives" course is a hands-on class where students act as medical detectives to solve medical mysteries by collecting and analyzing medical data to diagnose diseases. Activities include measuring vital signs, studying the human body, investigating outbreaks, medical and scientific career exploration and dissecting sheep eyeballs. They also dive into the scientific world of forensic with fingerprinting activities as well as eyewitness accounts.
The “Automation & Robotics” course concentrates on building, programming, and competing with robots using VEX robotics equipment. The course focuses on developing skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. 8th-grade students also have the opportunity to be part of a robotics club which also participates in Polaris' Annual 6-school Robotic competition "Polaris Palooza".
