Electives
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Diana AbbottSyllabi:Video Production: Click Here!
Computer Basics: Click Here!
Advanced Computers: Click Here!
Level UP Lab: Click Here!
dabbott@chicousd.org |
Annie BamfordSTEM-MedAbamford@chicousd.org |
Austin KingBand & ChorusSyllabi:
Band: Click Here!
Chorus: Click Here!
Drumming: Click Here!
Guitar: Click Here!
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Walker DoucetteE-21Syllabus:
Art Syllabus: Click Here!
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Natalie RosanderD-16Syllabus:
DIY Design Lab: Click Here!
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Russ GreyB-1Syllabus:Leadership Syllabus: Click Here!
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Lucia RonanS-34Syllabus:Intro to Spanish: Click here!
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DIY Design Lab
Semester class
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
This course is a hands-on, project-based semester course where
students explore a wide variety of craft techniques while learning
the foundations of design and creative problem-solving. Through
guided instruction and independent projects, students
experiment with materials such as paper, textiles, clay, recycled
items, and mixed media to create both functional and artistic
pieces. Each unit challenges students to think like designers—
planning, prototyping, revising, and improving their work through
feedback and reflection. In addition to developing craftsmanship
and creativity, students will explore basic entrepreneurship skills.
They will design products with a target audience in mind,
calculate costs, create simple branding concepts, and present
their finished pieces as if preparing for a craft fair or small
business launch.
students explore a wide variety of craft techniques while learning
the foundations of design and creative problem-solving. Through
guided instruction and independent projects, students
experiment with materials such as paper, textiles, clay, recycled
items, and mixed media to create both functional and artistic
pieces. Each unit challenges students to think like designers—
planning, prototyping, revising, and improving their work through
feedback and reflection. In addition to developing craftsmanship
and creativity, students will explore basic entrepreneurship skills.
They will design products with a target audience in mind,
calculate costs, create simple branding concepts, and present
their finished pieces as if preparing for a craft fair or small
business launch.
STEM – Medical
Detectives
Semester class
7th & 8th Grade
In this course, students will play the role of real-life medical
detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose
disease, including dissection of a sheep’s brain. Students will
solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs,
measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system
structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks
detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose
disease, including dissection of a sheep’s brain. Students will
solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs,
measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system
structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks
Publications / Yearbook
7th & 8th Grade
This year-long class will focus on producing the MJHS Yearbook. Graphic design and photography are a large part of this class. Students must be willing to take pictures at a variety of school events and take responsibility for their assigned portion of the yearbook. Other published projects will also be produced throughout the year.
Student Government / Leadership
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Is there a leader within you? Do you want to be in charge of school activities? Are you interested in making your junior high years the most memorable? If you answered “YES,” Student Government/Leadership may be right for you! An informational meeting for 6th/7th graders will be held in April for students who may be interested. The class will be explained at this meeting and applications will be available. For 8th grade, the two ways to get into the Leadership program is by election or interview.
Questions? Stop by Room B-1 or email Mr. Willard at rwillard@chicousd.org.
(Year-long class for 7th and 8th graders/Semester only for 6th graders.)
Level Up Lab:
Coding, Game
Design &
Animation
Semester class
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
This course is an engaging, hands-on elective that introduces
students to the world of computer science through industry
recognized platforms including Code.org and Scratch. Students
will explore the foundations of coding, animation, and game
development using interactive, browser-based tools. No prior
coding experience is required—just curiosity, creativity, and a
willingness to problem-solve!
CTE Career
Exploration
Semester class
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
This will be an exploratory course providing students with
structured exposure to different career pathways through short,
project-based learning rotations. Rather than focusing on one
narrow pathway, students will explore diverse industries
including Public Safety, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skilled
Trades & Engineering, Family & Hospitality Services, and Digital
Media & Technology. Each rotation introduces foundational
industry knowledge, career opportunities, workplace skills, and
hands-on applications aligned to high school CTE pathways.
structured exposure to different career pathways through short,
project-based learning rotations. Rather than focusing on one
narrow pathway, students will explore diverse industries
including Public Safety, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skilled
Trades & Engineering, Family & Hospitality Services, and Digital
Media & Technology. Each rotation introduces foundational
industry knowledge, career opportunities, workplace skills, and
hands-on applications aligned to high school CTE pathways.
