Electives
art
teacher: kathleen england
Visual Art is a hands-on studio class for 7th and 8th grade students where they explore the world of art. This course focuses on learning the elements and principles of design and learning to draw. Students also learn how to use a variety of media, experiment with color mixing, and learn about historical art periods and the work of famous artists, as well as applying these techniques to personal artwork. Students create realistic and abstract works of art that are both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional.
Band
Teacher: Kaitlyn Nassar
The Dutchtown Band performs at many functions throughout the year, including football games, parades, concerts, and festivals. Band members are expected to attend all of these functions as well as after-school rehearsals on certain days.
Choir
teacher: kylee mcpherson
Choir at Dutchtown Middle School provides an introduction to reading music notation through lots and lots of singing. Students in 7th and 8th grade choir have two mandatory concerts- the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert- as well as additional optional opportunities for performance. The goal for this course is for each student to grow in character and musicality through cooperative rehearsals that prepare the group for exceptional performances.
Choir Performances
Environmental science
teacher: Ann Houston
The goal is to explore the magical world of plants and how they work and what they need. This will include the economic and social sciences that go along with basic horticulture as we plant gardens, compost, and take our plants from “farm to table”. We will explore various ways to grow plants--we’re gonna be outside a lot and get dirty! (Students can not be afraid of bugs or worms because they are a natural part of gardening and composting.)
stem
teacher: allen babin
STEM is a class where students are encouraged to be creative problem solvers. They learn how to use technology to gather and analyze data as well as explore 3d software to create unique designs.
Talented and gifted (tag)
teacher: Nancy Robert
“Gifted students are offered enrichment services to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and student specific areas of growth as determined by the IEP.”
Our students incorporate contests, projects, and grants in the classroom that make connections to the community through technology-based experiences. We have students competing in National History Day, Louisiana Science and Engineering Fair, Perennial Math competitions, Young Writers competitions, and Destination Imagination each year. Currently our students run a nonprofit educational corporation in the classroom and online.
yearbook
teacher: Kathleen England
In this course, students will gain skills in page design, publishing techniques, copywriting, editing, and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook. Students will use writing skills, communication skills and creativity to tell the story of the school community and peers. Teacher recommendations are required for this class.
