COURSE CATALOG

The objective of the online course catalog is to give both students and parents an electronic reference to the instructional programs offered at LV. It provides a description of the Academic Programs and the Elective courses that are offered at the school. Additionally, the required courses for 7th and 8th students are outlined below. If questions arise, do not hesitate to contact the school office.

REQUIRED COURSES

Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Language Arts & Social Science Core (Full Year) Language Arts (Full Year)
Mathematics (Full Year) Social Science and Civics (Full Year)
Life Science (One Semester) Mathematics (Full Year)
Health (One Semester) Physical Science (Full Year)
Physical Education (Full Year) Physical Education (Full Year)

ELECTIVES PROGRAM

LV provides a unique experience to its students by offering a large number of elective choices in a diverse Electives Program. The purpose of this program is to provide the students with an opportunity to explore their individual talents and interests.

ELECTIVE CHOICES: LV students are asked to take a more active role in routine decision-making. Therefore, in addition to the required subjects, each student, along with the guidance of their parents/guardians, must choose electives to complete a seven period day. Students will choose six electives courses, indicating two courses that are their first preferences. It is extremely important that students select elective courses with care. LV cannot guarantee that first choice will be granted, so it is vital that students plan their schedules carefully.

REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES: Many electives require a full year commitment while others require a semester commitment. The course descriptions indicate if there are prerequisites for the particular course. It is important to note that all electives are open to both boys and girls. If there is any question about requirements and prerequisites, please contact the school counselor.

• Prerequiste Required  
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  TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES •$ Video Productions (One Semester) Grade 8
$ Arts & Crafts (One Semester) Grade 7/8 Video Yearbook (Full Year) Grade 8
$ Art Advertising Design (One Semester) Grade 7/8 • Yearbook/Journalism (Full Year) Grade 8
$ Art 1 (One Semester) Grade 7/8 Mechanical Drawing (One Semester) Grade 7/8
•$ Art 2 (One Semester) Grade 7/8  
Beginning Choir (One Semester) Grade 7/8 FOREIGN LANGUAGES
• Advanced Choir (Full Year) Grade 7/8 • Spanish 1A (Full Year) Grade 7
Music Appreciation (One Semester) Grade 7/8 • Spanish 1B (Full Year) Grade 8
Beginning Band (One Semester) Grade 7/8  
• Intermediate Band (Full Year) Grade 7/8 OTHER ELECTIVES
• Advanced Band (Full Year) Grade 7/8 Weight Training (One Semester) Grade 7/8
• Jazz Band (After School Program) Grade 7/8 • Student Aide (One Semester) Grade 8
Movement and Stage 1 (One Semester) Grade 7/8 Science Olympiad (Full Year or One Semester) Grade 7/8
• Movement and Stage 2 (One Semester) Grade 7/8 • Leadership (Full Year) Grade 8
Theatre Arts 1 (One Semester) Grade 7/8 • Leadership (2nd Semester only) Grade 7
• Theatre Arts 2 (One Semester) Grade 8 • Independent Study (Full Year or One Semester) Grade 7/8
• LV Productions (Full Year) Grade 7/8  
  INTERVENTION ELECTIVES
CONSUMER SCIENCE Double Block Pre-Algebra Advanced
$ Foods 1 (One Semester) Grade 7/8 Double Block Algebra Advanced
•$ Foods 2 (One Semester) Grade 8 Gateways Intensive Reading Intervention