6th Grade Electives
2022-2023
Parents of 2022-2023 St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School 6th graders and their students should complete this elective survey together by April 25, 2022. Selections will be reviewed and students will be placed into electives based on the class requirements, their other classes, and on grade level priority. Each middle school student is guaranteed one elective track for the 2022-2023 school year, but they aren't guaranteed their first choice. Class options are subject to change once the course selections are reviewed, and some options may need to be omitted/added.
Course descriptions for quarterly and year-long electives can be found below.
Course descriptions for quarterly and year-long electives can be found below.
QUARTERLY ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Intro to Theatre: Students will be introduced to basic acting skills, stage movement, improv, play analysis, and technical theatre activities. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Play Analysis & Playwriting: Students will examine plays and playwrights as well as explore the basics of the playwriting process. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Acting 101: Students will be introduced to basic acting skills, stage movement, improv, and stage voice. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Art Appreciation: Students will be introduced to the visual arts, media, techniques, and history. The course is designed to create a deeper appreciation of the creative processes involved in the visual arts and cultural relevance of art. Students will be introduced to iconic works of art with opportunities to create reflective original works using different mediums. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Painting 101: Students will learn the basics of working with watercolor, acrylics, and tempera paints; including choosing brushes, preparing canvasses for painting, and using different painting styles and techniques. Instruction in color mixing, composition and depth enable the student to begin creating individual works of art. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Ceramics 101: Students will develop a basic knowledge of ceramics and hand building techniques. This class encompasses all ceramics related skills. Activities will be individualized according to the ability level of each student. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Drawing 101: Students will focus on building fundamental drawing skills. Students will learn basic techniques such as shading, controlling tones, composition, and drawing methods. Additionally, students will learn how to see with an artist's eye and capture what we see on paper. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Intro to TV Production: Students will enjoy learning what a camera is and all of the many functions of the camera. Students will learn how to record on the camera including setting the camera up. They will learn how to use a tripod. Also, they will learn how to interview people. There will be some shooting assignments along with some note taking in the early stages. This class will prepare them for the future of taking high school Mass Media courses as well. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mr. Hayes)
Music Appreciation: Students will be introduced to the joy of music and will be allowed to try different types of music including, vocal and instrumental. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mr. Passmore)
Body Conditioning: Students will focus on low impact exercises such as outdoor fitness walking, body weight exercises, and jogging to increase fitness levels and maintain physical and mental health. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
Winter Sports: Students will explore sports that are played during the winter season, with an emphasis on Volleyball and Flag Football. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
Sport Discovery: Students will be introduced to sport games that are student led and organized under a broad set of rules. Equipment will be used to create skills that can help lead to a lifetime of physical fitness. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
Intro to Theatre: Students will be introduced to basic acting skills, stage movement, improv, play analysis, and technical theatre activities. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Play Analysis & Playwriting: Students will examine plays and playwrights as well as explore the basics of the playwriting process. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Acting 101: Students will be introduced to basic acting skills, stage movement, improv, and stage voice. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Art Appreciation: Students will be introduced to the visual arts, media, techniques, and history. The course is designed to create a deeper appreciation of the creative processes involved in the visual arts and cultural relevance of art. Students will be introduced to iconic works of art with opportunities to create reflective original works using different mediums. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Painting 101: Students will learn the basics of working with watercolor, acrylics, and tempera paints; including choosing brushes, preparing canvasses for painting, and using different painting styles and techniques. Instruction in color mixing, composition and depth enable the student to begin creating individual works of art. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Ceramics 101: Students will develop a basic knowledge of ceramics and hand building techniques. This class encompasses all ceramics related skills. Activities will be individualized according to the ability level of each student. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Drawing 101: Students will focus on building fundamental drawing skills. Students will learn basic techniques such as shading, controlling tones, composition, and drawing methods. Additionally, students will learn how to see with an artist's eye and capture what we see on paper. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
Intro to TV Production: Students will enjoy learning what a camera is and all of the many functions of the camera. Students will learn how to record on the camera including setting the camera up. They will learn how to use a tripod. Also, they will learn how to interview people. There will be some shooting assignments along with some note taking in the early stages. This class will prepare them for the future of taking high school Mass Media courses as well. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mr. Hayes)
Music Appreciation: Students will be introduced to the joy of music and will be allowed to try different types of music including, vocal and instrumental. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Mr. Passmore)
Body Conditioning: Students will focus on low impact exercises such as outdoor fitness walking, body weight exercises, and jogging to increase fitness levels and maintain physical and mental health. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
Winter Sports: Students will explore sports that are played during the winter season, with an emphasis on Volleyball and Flag Football. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
Sport Discovery: Students will be introduced to sport games that are student led and organized under a broad set of rules. Equipment will be used to create skills that can help lead to a lifetime of physical fitness. This class meets daily for one quarter and may include 6th & 7th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
YEAR-LONG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Musical Theatre Production: This class meets 5 days a week all 4 quarters. Approval by the director (Mrs. Budd) is required to take the class. The class will cover dance basics, advanced acting techniques, character development, vocal technique, and technical theatre elements. Students in the class will work towards developing their theatrical skills, while preparing a full musical production. In April, students will be required to attend after school rehearsals including two Sunday rehearsals, and a week of tech rehearsals before opening the show. This class meets daily all year long and may include 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Advanced Art: This class meets 5 days a week all 4 quarters. Approval by the teacher (Ms. Thigpen) is required to take the class. Advanced Art is a studio course in which students should already have an established skillset and passion for art, with a STRONG work ethic. Students will increase technical skills, develop a more sophisticated approach to process and subject matter, and create a portfolio of individual work. In addition to classroom assignments, advanced students will contribute to school-wide art projects such as set design, murals, and other collaborative art needs of the school. *Students not previously in art should submit work samples and a teacher recommendation for class approval. This class meets daily all year long and may include 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
High Performance Sports: This class meets 5 days a week all 4 quarters. Approval by the teacher (Coach Corcoran) is required to take the class. This class will focus on strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and skills that relate to the sport of soccer. Students must be approved for this class by having previously shown the ability to do the following:
A. Follow instructions and maintain maturity in both a highly structured environment, following sets and reps in a weight room or less structured environment, individual skill work on the field;
B. Set both short term and long term goals, especially as it relates to sport performance, injury prevention and the sport of soccer.
Students must have a reference from a teacher or coach recommending student describing how they have shown the abilities necessary to safely enjoy this high performance class. This class meets daily all year long and may include 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)
Musical Theatre Production: This class meets 5 days a week all 4 quarters. Approval by the director (Mrs. Budd) is required to take the class. The class will cover dance basics, advanced acting techniques, character development, vocal technique, and technical theatre elements. Students in the class will work towards developing their theatrical skills, while preparing a full musical production. In April, students will be required to attend after school rehearsals including two Sunday rehearsals, and a week of tech rehearsals before opening the show. This class meets daily all year long and may include 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. (Taught by Mrs. Budd)
Advanced Art: This class meets 5 days a week all 4 quarters. Approval by the teacher (Ms. Thigpen) is required to take the class. Advanced Art is a studio course in which students should already have an established skillset and passion for art, with a STRONG work ethic. Students will increase technical skills, develop a more sophisticated approach to process and subject matter, and create a portfolio of individual work. In addition to classroom assignments, advanced students will contribute to school-wide art projects such as set design, murals, and other collaborative art needs of the school. *Students not previously in art should submit work samples and a teacher recommendation for class approval. This class meets daily all year long and may include 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. (Taught by Ms. Thigpen)
High Performance Sports: This class meets 5 days a week all 4 quarters. Approval by the teacher (Coach Corcoran) is required to take the class. This class will focus on strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and skills that relate to the sport of soccer. Students must be approved for this class by having previously shown the ability to do the following:
A. Follow instructions and maintain maturity in both a highly structured environment, following sets and reps in a weight room or less structured environment, individual skill work on the field;
B. Set both short term and long term goals, especially as it relates to sport performance, injury prevention and the sport of soccer.
Students must have a reference from a teacher or coach recommending student describing how they have shown the abilities necessary to safely enjoy this high performance class. This class meets daily all year long and may include 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. (Taught by Coach Corcoran)