Grade 7, 8 and 9 students have the opportunity to experience two elective courses, of their choice, per term. They are designed to give students the opportunity to explore a broad range of experiences. Whether it be Home Economics, Media Studies, Drama, or Band, they have many to choose from.
By the end of grade 9 all students will need to have taken one Applied Skill and one Fine Arts Elective. Therefore, grade 9 students will have first priority in choosing their elective to fulfill these needs!

Listed below are the elective choices for each term and some general information about each one of them.

ELECTIVES GRADES 7-8-9

Term 1

2012-13

  

Wednesday	Thursday
GUITAR (for beginners) Mr. Baron	DRAWING & SKETCHING Mr. Baron                        F.A.
DRAMA                 Mr. Maguire              F.A.	SOCIAL JUSTICE Miss Cappiello
DANCE              Miss Cappiello             F.A.	ADVERTISING Mr. Watson
SPANISH               Mrs. Owton                 F.A.	GYMNASTICS @ PR Gymnastics Club Mrs. Richardson

  

All students by the end of grade 9

need to have taken one Applied Skill (A.S.)

and one Fine Art (F.A.)

 

 Please note, in order to enable that all students complete their appropriate Applied Skill and Fine Art credit for graduation requirements, preference will be given first to Grade 9s, then 8s, and finally to Grade 7s.

 

 

Description:

Guitar (for beginners)  - Mr. Baron  (no charge)

If you have never played guitar before but you have always wanted to - this elective is for you.  It is an introduction to guitar for beginner players.  The key concepts are:  correct finger positions, tuning, reading tablature, playing chords, guitar care, and learning simple songs.  We have a limited number of school guitars available for use so if you have access to your own guitar, it would be much appreciated.

 

Drama - Mr. Maguire            (no charge)

In Drama, students will explore and learn about the various ways to express thoughts, feelings and beliefs through the art of performance.  In this elective, students will learn a variety of dramatic forms to portray a given theme, story or structure.  Students will participate in class and will use the skills they are learning about drama and relationships to perform at various school events, assemblies, and finally at the Christmas concert in December.  This is a fun and interactive learning experience for students to express themselves in diverse ways.  The main goal of this elective is for students to have the opportunity to explore and become more aware of drama and theater and utilize these skills in various aspects of their life experiences.

 

Dance @ Sheridan Dance Academy – Miss Cappiello                $25.00-  subject to change 

During this elective, students will learn the basics of dance (specifically jazz and hip hop) taught by Mariah Sheridan at the Sheridan Dance Studio.  The cost for this elective is based on a minimum of 14 students.

 

 

Spanish      -   Mrs. Owton     -   no charge

Hola! Spanish is fun! Ever wanted to be able to greet people, order snacks and drinks in Mexico? Would you like to be able to have a simple conversation in Spanish – with enough words to get by in any country in Central America, South America and Spain? Why not try learning Beginner’s Spanish? Learn phrases, words, try the food & music and get to know a little of the culture of one of the world’s most spoken languages. Vamonos amigos!

 

Drawing & Sketching - Mr. Baron  (no charge)

Students who enjoy all types of drawing will have fun creating a portfolio of their original work.

Students will explore different drawing styles based on some of the original masters and create their very own individual takes on these various styles.  The first part of the elective will be an introduction to form, line, and design.  A cumulative piece of art for each design section will be used for evaluation.  The students will also be provided with individual rubrics for self-assessment and improvement.  Students are required to purchase a sketchbook to be used in this elective.

 

 Social Justice - Miss Cappiello  (no charge)

Students will explore and learn about the various social justice initiatives that already exist in Assumption School and develop a plan as student leaders to get involved in both our school and community for the 2012-13 school year. As a "We School" for the third year in a row, Assumption students will have the opportunity to spearhead both a local program as well as a global one through the Free the Children Foundation founded by Mark and Craig Kielburger. Last year students supported our local food bank and fundraised over $2,300.00 to support clean water projects in Sierra Leone by organizing a 24 hour famine. Students interested in this elective will work towards changing our thinking from ME to WE!

 

Advertising - Mr. Watson (no charge)

 What makes a good commercial?  Why do you watch some over and over again and others make you leave the room or flip the channels?  Why do you read some ads and skip over others?  How do you reach your intended audience?  What is your intended audience?  In this class we will look at what makes a good advertisement and what is a waste of time.  You will create your own print and video ads and try to make them appeal to your intended audience, that is, once you know who they are.  If you are feeling a little creative and manipulative this is the elective for you. 

Gymnastics @ Powell River Gymnastics Club –Mrs. Richardson   $30.00 subject to change

 In this elective, students will go to the Powell River Gymnastics Club and hone their gymnastic skills under the direction of Kevin Corrigan, an awesome new coach from Ireland. Students will have the opportunity to expand into the High School Gymnastics competitive program if they so wish. A 2^nd term elective could also be offered if there is enough interest.

Powell River will be hosting the BC Secondary Schools Provincial Championships in March 2013.