{"id":85267,"date":"2026-03-19T09:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/evergreenjr\/?page_id=85267"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:13:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T20:13:43","slug":"course-descriptions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/evergreenjr\/directory\/counseling-center\/course-selection\/course-descriptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Descriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

General Course Descriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the descriptions below in order to be better informed about classes you choose.  Please be aware that some classes require a teacher’s approval or an audition. \u200b Spanish I,  Secondary Math I, and any courses taken through Granite Online Learning will count towards high school credit in 7th and 8th grade.  This means the grades you get in these classes will be put on your high school transcript. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6th Grade Course Descriptions (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th Grade Spanish Course Descriptions (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th Grade \u200bCourse Descriptions (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th Grade Spanish Course Descriptions (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th Grade Course Descriptions (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th Grade Spanish Course Descriptions (Google Document)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7th-12th: Secondary Math Flowchart (PDF File)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Band & Orchestra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in playing an instrument but have never played before or are curious about other options open this file: \u200bInstrument Intro Demonstrations (Google Document)<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Examples of Band Instruments: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Flute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Oboe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Saxophone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tuba<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Percussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • French Horn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trumpet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Clarinet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Euphonium\/Baritone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    • Violin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cello<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Viola<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Audition Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Our audition classes are a year long so students will have the class for both semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Latinos in Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This class fosters community involvement and prepares students for college. It includes leadership and mentorship responsibilities. You must submit an application to our LIA teacher, Haydee Rojas. Students travel to an elementary school once a week to help tutor young students. To learn more view the video below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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