Mathematics

Mathematics is an essential tool in many fields including the trades, fine arts, family and consumer sciences, natural science, engineering, medicine and the social sciences. The purpose of our math curriculum is to provide all students with the opportunity to be successful at their current level of math development and to enable them to progress in their mathematical knowledge.

ALGEBRA 8

Course 3369MTH, 3370MTH

Course 2082MTH, 2083MTH Required Course Year Course

This course is the foundation for high school mathematics courses. It is the bridge from the concrete to the abstract study of mathematics. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating credit or no credit. If not taken for credit, the course

and solving equations and inequalities, and graphing linear and quadratic functions and relations.

Real world applications are presented within the course content, and learning is centered around group building of knowledge. A graphing calculator is used within the classroom, but is not required.

Successful Completion of Algebra 8, as indicated by earning 70% or better for the year is required for

9th GRADE GEOMETRY (For students who are in 8th grade and have taken Algebra: Requires Consent of Instructor)

Elective Course 1.0 credit Year Course

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Algebra 8, as indicated by earning 70% or better for the year, and consent of instructor

This course is a continuation of mathematical study and fulfills the graduation requirements for geometric concepts. 8th grade students who take 9th grade geometry can elect to take the course for enrollment in 9th grade Geometry.

does not fulfill the graduation requirement for geometric concepts.

Topics covered include logic and reasoning, proofs, similarity and congruence, circles, trigonometry, polygons, area, volume, and transformations. Real world applications are presented within the course content and learning is centered around group building of knowledge.

Music Department Mission Statement

The Sun Prairie Music Program will provide the opportunity for all students to achieve musical excellence through a variety of musical experiences. Students will learn valuable life skills, grow aesthetically, feel successful, and create connections that will establish a lifelong appreciation of music.

Music at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School

The music curriculum at the upper middle school is designed to expand a student’s insight into music. Multiple performing ensembles and a new non-performance digital music course give students many opportunities to study music. Studies have shown the importance of creativity and the arts. Developing sensitivity to and understanding of music will give a student a lifelong appreciation of one of the world’s greatest art forms.

Participation in band, choir, and/or orchestra provides for the following instruction: 1. Small group lesson instruction focused on specific instrument/voice curriculum 2. Large group rehearsals, five periods each week 3. One credit toward graduation is earned per year

Enrollment in any music performance ensemble allows for participation in music related extracurricular activities such as: Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Sound of Sun Prairie, District State Solo/ Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Pop Strings, Treble Choir, Bass Choir

Attendance at lessons and concerts are required.

FEES All Performance Ensembles

A School Board mandated music uniform fee of $25.00/ per year is required for all music performance classes.

Band

A $50.00 per year fee is charged for rental of school-owned instruments (including percussion).

Orchestra

A $50.00 per year fee is charged for students using a school owned instrument as their only instrument. A $25.00 per year fee is charged if the instrument is only used at school.

8TH GRADE BAND(s)

Course 0618MUS, 0619MUS Elective Course Year Course Prerequisite: Previous study on band instrument Course fee: $25.00 Uniform User Fee. A $50.00 per year fee is charged if student rents a schoolowned instrument (including percussion).

Class open to eighth grade students interested in studying instrumental/band music. Students explore and study music through performance. Musical insight is developed through working with guest clinicians, conductors and composers. Attendance at weekly small group lessons and all concerts is a class requirement. Music equipment will be necessary for daily class, weekly small group lessons and concert performances. Individual practice outside of class is expected.

WIND SYMPHONY

Course 7008MUS, 7009MUS Elective Course Year Course Prerequisite: Admission by audition Course fee: $25.00 Uniform User Fee. A $50.00 per year fee is charged if a student rents a schoolowned instrument (including percussion).

Class open to eighth and ninth grade students by audition. Class designed for students with a command of instrumental/band music fundamentals and an interest in accelerated music study. Students explore and study music through performance. Musical insight is developed through working with guest clinicians, conductors and composers. Participation in class tours and events is expected for members of the Wind Symphony. Attendance at weekly small group lesson and all concerts are a class requirement. Music equipment will be necessary for daily class, weekly lessons and concert performances. Individual practice outside of class is expected.

8TH GRADE CONCERT ORCHESTRA

Course 0668MUS, 0669MUS Elective Course Year Course Prerequisite: Previous study on orchestra instrument or permission of instructor Course fee: $25.00 Uniform User Fee. A $50.00 per year fee is charged for students using a school owned instrument as their only instrument. A $25.00 per year fee is charged if the instrument is only used at school.

Class open to eighth grade students interested in studying instrumental performance on the violin, viola, cello, or string bass. A wide variety of orchestra literature will be studied. Attendance at weekly lessons and all concerts is a class requirement. Music equipment will be necessary for daily class, weekly lessons and concert performances. Individual practice outside of class is expected.

INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC

7113MUS Elective Course Semester Course Prerequisite: Previous study and concurrent enrollment in a band or orchestra class

There is a long and rich history of chamber music in all cultures. Chamber music is made of small groups (typically two to five musicians), often in smaller spaces and thus the name chamber music. It is a collaborative music making process that relies on the democratic rehearsing and performance of music. The historical model of a chamber music group is very similar to the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model. This elective course will provide students the opportunity to create chamber music PLCs that would work with the teacher as a guide or mentor in their musical process.

BEL CANTO CHOIR

Course 0650MUS, 0651MUS Elective Course Year Course Course fee: $25.00 Uniform User Fee

BEL CANTO Choir is open to all 8th Grade Soprano and Alto voices who wish to improve as a singer and musician. The course will further develop skills learned in middle school but is open to all students who wish to sing! BEL CANTO choir performs at least five times throughout the year. Attendance and participation at all concerts, rehearsals, and weekly lessons is required.

CANTATI CHOIR

Course 7149MUS, 7150MUS Elective Course Year Course Course fee: $25.00 Uniform User Fee

CANTATI Choir is open to all 8th and 9th Grade Tenor and Bass voices who wish to improve as a singer and musician. The course will further develop skills learned in Middle School Choir but is open to all students who wish to sing! CANTATI Choir performs at least five times throughout the year. Attendance and participation at all concerts, rehearsals, and weekly lessons is required.

8th GRADE INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MUSIC COMPOSITION

Course 7160MUS Elective Course Semester Course

Class is open to all students. It is an opportunity for students to compose music using state-of-the-art technology and featuring the software GarageBand. Students will analyze several musical styles and study various compositional techniques. Through Garageband students will create a variety of compositions which include movie music, music to accompany a short story, music that describes artwork, and their own original melodies.