Elective Selection
Elective Selection Form 2023-2024
Elective Catalog
6th Grade
Art: Time Machine
In Art Time Machine, students will travel through time as they create art based on historical Art Movements and Eras. Throughout the year, they will be inspired by some of history’s most famous artists to create masterpieces of their own. As they embark on this journey through time, they will create a variety of art projects from starting from cave painting and ending at contemporary art.
Band
This is a beginner band class that will introduce students to the instruments of their choice. Students will learn proper technique and tone production, while developing their understanding of basic music notation and terminology. They can choose between trumpet, trombone, flute, and clarinet.
7th Grade
Art: Studio
At Art Studio, students will continue to develop art skills and concepts. They will express themselves creatively through a variety of materials and techniques. The elements and principles of art will be explored through illustration, drawing, painting, graphics, clay, printing, and 3D ceramic sculpture.
Band
This class is open to any student in 7th grade who is interested in learning to play an instrument, or to continue to sharpen skills that they learned in 6th grade band. They will expand upon the fundamentals of playing, and be exposed to more challenging music. The instruments offered are trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and percussion.
Choir
Students will learn to sing middle-school appropriate choral music and will be a part of the band performances.
The choir students will also be trained as cantors to lead at the school mass and will sing every week at the school mass.
Engineering & Design
This course will further integrate project-based learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Philosophy
In the Fall semester students will study some of the most influential philosophers in history, and be introduced to branches of Philosophy, such as Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, and Logic. In this class they will learn how to craft an argument and write a philosophy paper. In the Spring, students will apply these skills in apologetics. In Apologetics, the students will study key doctrines of the Catholic Faith and learn how to explain and defend the church’s teaching.
Public Speaking
Speaking in front of a group isn’t easy. Let’s develop and nurture competent, confident public speaking skills with fun public speaking projects and games.
8th Grade
Art & Graphic Design
In Art and Graphic Design, students will learn how art and technology combine. Students will use a variety of software to create their own designs. These designs will be based on the history of graphic design, the elements of art, and the principles of design. Students will also learn about influential graphic designers and create art based on their work.
Band
This class is open to any student in 8th grade who is interested in learning to play an instrument, or to continue to sharpen skills that they learned in 7th grade band. They will expand upon the fundamentals of playing, and be exposed to more challenging music. The instruments offered are trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and percussion.
Choir
Students will learn to sing middle-school appropriate choral music and will be a part of the band performances.
The choir students will also be trained as cantors to lead at the school mass and will sing every week at the school mass.
Engineering & Design
This course will further integrate project-based learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Philosophy
In the Fall semester students will study some of the most influential philosophers in history, and be introduced to branches of Philosophy, such as Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, and Logic. In this class they will learn how to craft an argument and write a philosophy paper. In the Spring, students will apply these skills in apologetics. In Apologetics, the students will study key doctrines of the Catholic Faith and learn how to explain and defend the church’s teaching.
Yearbook
This course provides students the opportunity to leave their mark on ECS history. Students will learn basic principles of yearbook production and develop skills that include writing copy, captions, and headlines; digital photography; desktop publishing, and using appropriate technology tools for media production. The yearbook works much like a small business and a high level of self-motivation is required for this year-long class.