In this quarter-long course, students use computational thinking as well as the engineering design process to solve complex, open-ended problems. This course includes fundamental computer science concepts which support computational thinking. Computational thinking allows students to develop the ability to logically order and analyze data and to create solutions using an algorithmic approach (ordered steps). Students will focus on applying the engineering design process and participate in design activities to understand how criteria, constraints, and processes affect designs. Brainstorming, visualizing, modeling, constructing, testing, and refining designs provide firsthand opportunities for

In this quarter-long course, s tudents develop critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills through projects and activities needed to be contributing members of their families and communities Through food labs, students will learn food and kitchen safety and use of basic, healthy ingredients to plan and prepare tasty and nutritious meals and snacks.

This quarter-long course equips students with essential skills for independence and life management, including food preparation and kitchen safety, soft skill development, transferable work habits, leadership development and employability skills for diverse career fields. Through hands-on activities, projects, interactive lessons, and real-world applications, students will gain practical knowledge that applies career and technical knowledge to everyday living.

In this quarter-long course, students focus on building a foundation for making intelligent financial decisions related to income, expenses, savings, budgeting, and credit. Students will apply financial management principles in learning about how spending decisions impact career choices, saving for college or other post secondary goals, and getting a job. Students explore personal interests and talents, develop an understanding of current and emerging career possibilities, and apply career readiness skills. Students will connect their own career aspirations and classroom learning to real-world roles and opportunities. This career exploration unit is designed to support the Maryland Career De

In this quarter-long course, students prepare for careers by exploring a variety of interests and talents, develop an understanding of current and emerging career possibilities, while learning and applying career readiness skills. Students will connect their own career aspirations and classroom learning to real-world roles and opportunities. Students will research and participate in project-based activities in each of the HCPSS Career Academies. Students will learn about costs and planning for opportunities after high school. This career exploration course is designed to support the Maryland Career Development Framework standards and indicators while also providing opportunities for students

This full-year course will give students the opportunity to delve into real-world, relevant computing problems while gaining high school level foundational computer science knowledge. Students will engage in several in-depth projects to demonstrate the real-world applications of computing. Units include human computer iteration, web design, programming, computing and data analysis, and robotics. One high school CSET credit will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. See Credit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School, page 7 for more information. Career and Technical Education The following CTE High School Computer Science, Engineering, or Technology (CSET) courses fulfi

This full-year course prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes that are the cornerstone of the high school technology education program. Students study the nature and technological issues of the designed world. Group and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations, design, fabricating, and engineering solutions. One high school CSET credit will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. See Credit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School, page 7 for more information. CT-402-1 Grades 7, 8 Exploring Computer Science This full-year course will give students the opportunity to delve into real-world, re

In this quarter-long course, students begin to develop an understanding of acting techniques and technical skills. Students will be presented with challenging and engaging open ended tasks, designed to instill confidence and promote communication and collaboration with peers. Through the study of performance and design, students will make personal discoveries, which reflect their own experiences and ideas, their relation to their peers and family, and their place in the world.

This full-year course is designed to introduce students to theatrical performance and the process of production. Through collaborative experiences and the study of acting techniques, students build confidence, stimulate imagination, and role-play with an emphasis on believability and sensory awareness. Students will learn and apply theatre concepts and vocabulary in class discussions, performances, journal writing, and self- reflections.DT-310-1 Prerequisite: Theatre Arts A This full-year course is designed to expand student knowledge of performance and production concepts that can be applied to various theatre forms and genres. Students will actively engage in collaborative experiences an

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts A This full-year course is designed to expand student knowledge of performance and production concepts that can be applied to various theatre forms and genres. Students will actively engage in collaborative experiences and the study of acting techniques building confidence, stimulating imagination, and role-play to refine believability and sensory awareness. Students will refine and apply theatre concepts and vocabulary in class discussions, performances, journal writing, and evaluations of themselves and others. G/T Research is designed for sixth grade students who participate in G/T English and G/T Mathematics, based upon the recommendation of the G/T Placement

In this full-year course, students will expand their knowledge of performance concepts that can be applied to all dance forms. Students will continue to create, perform, and respond to dance through more complex creative movement, social/cultural dance, ballet, modern jazz, choreography, and composition experiences. Students will refine and apply dance concepts and vocabulary through class discussions, performances, demonstrations, and evaluations of themselves and others.Fine Arts The HCPSS middle school dance program is designed to introduce students to choreography, dance techniques, history, and vocabulary through creating, performing, and responding experiences. Courses are designed to

This course offering is designed for multilingual learners who are at the entering level of English proficiency (ELP 1) and have experienced an interruption in their educational experience. This course provides targeted English language instruction to accelerate both literacy and language skills. Students should meet all of the following • Newly enrolled in a U.S. school or rising sixth grader who first enrolled in second semester of • Entering level scores on screening assessment, • Documentation of interrupted education Please contact the ELD Office to discuss specific case- by-case recommendations.