Elective Courses for 6th Grade

R.C. Edwards Middle has a long history of excellence in academic achievement with test scores that consistently place our school among the top-performing middle schools in South Carolina. In addition to our excellent academic programs, we are also proud to be able to offer a variety of elective courses to support student development in arts, athletics, and STEM. Unless noted, all courses are offered on a daily option for a semester. Please take a moment to explore the offerings listed below, and use the link to submit your student's top choices for next school year! All course selections are due by Friday April 24th.

Next year is THE YEAR to join the 6th grade Panther band! We are very excited about our instrumental music program and eagerly look forward to meeting young artists who will join this year’s class of talented musicians. Many see band as a class where students learn to play an instrument, but it is much more than that! It also provides rather profound environmental influences, which will help foster success in all aspects of education, not just band. "Excellence Through Music" is our motto. We hold to the belief that the study of music improves social skills, communication skills, self-concepts, cooperative talents and a creative mind. This is a YEAR long course!

Our 6th grade orchestra class is geared toward the true beginner. This group performs in 4-6 concerts each school year including the Halloween Costume Concert, Holiday Concert, "Music in Our Schools Month" Concert, and Spring "Senior Send Off" Concert. The 6th grade orchestra also performs for nationally recognized clinicians at the Carowinds Music Festival each year. Join our award winning orchestra for these added benefits: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Self-Expression, Physical Coordination, Memory Skills, Self Confidence, Concentration, and Poise. *Students have the opportunity to learn to play bass, cello, viola, or violin. This is a YEAR long course!

If you enjoy music and singing, join our Chorus! The major emphasis of this semester course is on singing activities and vocal production. This class provides opportunities for growth in the understanding of musical elements such as rhythm, melody, form, harmony, dynamics, expression, timbre, articulation, and style. Choral students will also have opportunities to participate in performances throughout the year.

This semester long course will be filled with projects and activities that grow creativity through making and talking about art. Students will explore a variety of artists, art processes, and materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and three-dimensional design. We will focus on exploring the world of art and how it is integrated into our everyday lives.

Interested in business, marketing, or being a leader? In this course, students will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team, and think like an entrepreneur. Through hands-on activities, students will explore topics like advertising, budgeting, and presenting ideas while building real-world skills for the future.

This hands-on course is for students who enjoy creating, designing, and solving problems. Students will use technology and the design-thinking process to develop solutions to real-world challenges, build prototypes, and share their ideas. Along the way, they will collaborate with peers, give feedback, and connect their learning to real-world skills.

Interested in designing and building? In this course, students will explore the engineering design process while learning to sketch ideas using isometric and multi-view drawings. Students will also use CAD software and create prototypes, turning their ideas into real-world designs.

In our Library Assistant program students learn how to check in and out library books, how the shelving process works, distribute Chromebooks, and many other fun things that happen in the Media Center.

Released Time is a inter-denominational Bible study designed to teach morals using the Bible relating Biblical principles to everyday life. Staff members from Released Time will transport students from the school to a local church and back during the scheduled period.

In theater class, you’ll explore acting, improvisation, and stage production while building confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Whether you love performing in the spotlight or working behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in the world of theater. Get ready to express yourself, have fun, and discover the magic of the stage!

Do you have family members or friends who speak Spanish? Maybe you want to travel and double (or triple!) the number of friends you can make? You should take Intro to Spanish! In this course you'll learn the basics like el alfabeto (the alphabet), saludos (greetings), números (numbers), and culturas (cultures) using songs, games, role play, and many other methods! ¡Hasta luego! (Until later!)

Our Physical Education/Health classes are filled with fun and engaging activities for all students. Each student is required to take one semester of PE/Health each year. In this course, students will learn about team sports, individual and dual sports, health, and fitness while building confidence and developing skills to live a healthy, active lifestyle.

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