PACT Secondary Campus

Advisory & Leadership 6-8
Course Numbers: 901, 902
Semesters: 2

This course meets on Mondays. Every student will be enrolled in an advisory course. During advisory, students will receive updates on school events, refine their study skills, and develop positive character traits. Advisory also serves as a place for students to track their academic progress and register for upcoming classes. Students will remain with the same advisor for multiple years. This course is graded and counts toward students’ GPAs.
 

Panther Plus
Course Number: RE7500
Semesters: 2

Panther Plus is a flexible learning period that provides students with additional academic support, enrichment opportunities, and extended learning time. Held Tuesday through Friday, Panther Plus allows students to participate in teacher-led sessions, receive targeted assistance, or explore advanced coursework. Using the Responsive Schedule tool in Infinite Campus, students can view pre-assigned sessions or select sessions based on availability.

Language Arts 7

Course Numbers: 1003, 1004
Semesters: 2

This course is designed to help students become dynamic communicators, creative thinkers, and avid readers. Students will continue developing their grammatical skills and applying them in weekly composition assignments. Literature that inspires, entertains, and teaches valuable life lessons will be introduced, with the hope that students will learn to love literature and to read in general. Students may be placed in honors based on teacher recommendation.

Honors Language Arts 7

Course Numbers: 1005, 1006
Semesters: 2

Prerequisite: Earned a B or higher in Language Arts 6 

The Honors Language Arts 7 course develops students as skilled communicators, critical thinkers, and avid readers. Building on foundational skills, students explore advanced grammar and apply it through challenging weekly compositions. The curriculum features literature that inspires, entertains, and imparts life lessons, fostering a love for reading. With a strong focus on critical thinking and analysis, students engage deeply with language and literature, preparing for advanced academic challenges. Placement in honors may be based on the teacher's recommendation.

Pre-Algebra

Course Numbers: 3003, 3004
Semesters: 2

This course aims to help you learn to use new models and methods to think about and solve problems.  Students will develop powerful mathematical tools and learn new ways to think about and investigate situations. They will be making connections, discovering relationships, figuring out which strategies to use to solve problems, and explaining their thinking.  By the end of this course, students will have a robust set of mathematical tools. These tools connect so that they can be used to solve new problems, preparing them for Algebra I. Students may be placed in honors based on teacher recommendation.

Honors Pre-Algebra

Course Numbers: 3005, 3006
Semesters: 2

Prerequisite: Earned a B or higher in Math 6

The Honors Pre-Algebra course is designed to introduce students to advanced models and methods for solving mathematical problems. Students will cultivate robust mathematical tools, fostering a deeper understanding of problem-solving techniques and analytical thinking. Through active exploration, students will establish connections, uncover relationships, and develop strategies for practical problem-solving, all while articulating their reasoning. By the conclusion of the course, students will possess a formidable arsenal of mathematical tools interconnected to tackle novel problems, laying a solid foundation for their progression to Algebra I. Students may be placed in honors based on teacher recommendation.

Math Course Sequence

Students progress through math courses based on their individual readiness and the completion of prior courses. To meet high school graduation requirements, all students must complete Geometry and Algebra 2.

Life Science 7

Course Numbers: 4003, 4004
Semesters: 2

This course is an activity-based ecological approach to life science. Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for our environment by applying their learned observation skills, scientific inquiry, and experimental design to observe various life forms, their unique behaviors, and their life cycles. Students will study the interdependence of species in an ecosystem and the adaptations necessary for their survival.  Students will examine how the inheritance of genes and traits impacts species diversity and will review basic structural human anatomy, body systems, and related disease processes.

US Studies 7

Course Numbers: 2003, 2004
Semesters: 2

United States history with a secondary emphasis on citizenship and government, enhanced with economics and geography content. Students learn about people, issues, and events that are significant to this nation’s history from 1800 to the current era of globalization. They examine the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Supreme Court decisions for their lasting impact on the American people, economy, and governance structure. Students study civics and economic principles in depth, drawing connections between these disciplines and history to explain how various policies affect how people live, work, and function in society. They create and use detailed maps of places in the United States and conduct a historical inquiry on a topic in the nation’s history.

PE 7

Course Numbers: 5103, 5104
Semesters: 2

This course provides the knowledge and skills to understand the importance of developing and maintaining health-related fitness. Students will evaluate their personal fitness levels and set goals for improvement. Students will participate in activities that support the overall goal of fitness and the development of a healthy lifestyle.  

Health 7

Course Number: 5107
Semesters: 1

This course emphasizes the importance of knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to personal health and wellness. The course will challenge students to understand the Health Triangle and how it relates to our everyday wellness.  The content will help students understand that health is a lifelong commitment. Topics include, but are not limited to, Hygiene, Nutrition, Skills for healthy peer/family relationships, Conflict Resolution, and CPR/First Aid.

Art 7

Course Numbers: 5010
Semesters: 1

This course focuses on various projects that develop essential art skills and concepts. Students will enjoy learning about and applying the elements of art and design principles to enhance their efforts in other curricula, building emergent artistic abilities and hands-on confidence.

Makerspace 7

Course Numbers: 5403
Semesters: 1

Makerspace is a hands-on course that encourages 7th-grade students to explore creativity, design, and problem-solving through making. Students will engage in a variety of build-based challenges using tools and materials to plan, create, test, and refine their ideas. Emphasis is placed on the design process, collaboration, and learning from mistakes.

Panther Band 7

Course Numbers: 5007, 5008
Semesters: 2

This course provides students with opportunities to learn and perform on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The primary focus is on developing intermediate skills for effective instrumental music performance. Students in Band 7 perform in one concert per semester. Although the curriculum is designed for students with one year of playing experience, students without prior experience are welcome to participate.  The director will help beginning students choose an instrument based on their ability, interest, and overall ensemble balance. Instrument options include flute, oboe, clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, or percussion.

Panther Choir 7

Course Numbers: 5003, 5004
Semesters: 2

This course is performance-based. Students will sing music in two- or three-part harmony. Music will vary in genre from popular to classical. Teamwork, cooperation, and building self-confidence through performance will be emphasized, along with individual and group vocal techniques. Students will be graded on cooperation, self-discipline, participation, and attendance.  Participation in all performances is integral to the course and required. Performances include 2 Concerts over the course of the year. Panther Choir is open to all grade 7 students; no audition is required.