Electives
What is an elective course?
An elective course is a course you get to pick! Most of the time you can pick electives based on what you are interested in or passionate about!
How many required courses do you have to take in middle school?
Five; Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and PE.
What does GMS stand for?
Griffiths Middle School
True or false, students are required to change clothes for PE in middle school.
True!
Name one of the language electives you can take in sixth grade.
Spanish, French, German, Japanese, or Latin
What is a required course?
A required course is a course that you have to take in middle school. All middle schoolers have to take English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and PE.
What is GMS's mascot?
Thunderbird
True or false, you can start your own club in middle school.
True! You just have to explain the significance, the "why" or reason you want to start the club!
If I was interested in learning about vocal performance and rehearsal skills, I would take this elective.
Chorus
Three; Core Math, Advanced Math, Prealgebra
What is GMS's school color?
Blue
How many grade levels are there in middle school?
Three! There is sixth grade, seventh grade, and eighth grade.
True
True or false, in sixth grade the English course is offered for a half a year (semester) or full year.
False! The English course is the entire year.
True or false, you have to maintain good grades in order to try out for a sport team or join a club.
True!
Name a sport team you could try out for in middle school.
football, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, field hockey, track, baseball, and softball
What is AVID?
AVID is an elective that focuses on time-management, study skills, note-taking, and organization. AVID is a course that helps prepare you for the future.
What are the five required courses you have to take in sixth grade?
Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Health/PE
What is the Principal's name at GMS?
Dr. Estevez
True or false, in middle school you will be given a key (that you must not lose) to open up your locker.
False! Your locker will have a combination, a unique set of numbers that you must memorize to be able to open it.