Welcome to West Cottonwood Jr. High
Electives
Exploring Contemporary Movies
The students and I explore the key moments of the movie. Concentrating on the environment, trust, racism, perseverance, health, technology, and dedication.
Exploring Contemporary Movies
The students and I explore the key moments of the movie. Concentrating on the environment, trust, racism, perseverance, health, technology, and dedication.
ASL
We are learning the basics of American Sign Language, which includes the ABC's, family names (mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, and grandpa, etc), numbers, colors, school signs, simple conversations, and learning how to sign a song. This quarter it is The Star Spangled Banner.
West Cottonwood Jr High FFA - Intro to Ag
Intro to Ag elective will explore the foundation for agriculture. Students will learn a variety of information about plant and animal science. This course will utilize the on campus farm for hands-on learning! This course will go into detail about plant taxonomy, anatomy and general caretaking. Students will also learn about animal breeds, uses and animal body systems.
5th Grade Art
In 5th grade art, students will explore a variety of artistic techniques and materials while developing their creativity and personal expression. Throughout the year, students will experiment with acrylic paint to practice color mixing, layering, and texture; watercolor to explore transparency, blending, and fluid brushstrokes; oil pastels to create bold, vibrant drawings with shading and blending techniques; and charcoal to practice sketching, shading, and capturing light and shadow. Lessons will emphasize both skill-building and creative choice, allowing students to apply their own ideas while learning about important art concepts such as line, shape, color, texture, and value.
Community Service
In this elective, students will design and carry out a meaningful project that benefits our school or local community. Over the course of the semester, they will research a need, develop a plan, and work together to achieve their goal. The class will conclude with students presenting their project and sharing what they learned through the experience.
Photo Walks
Students learn the ins and outs of i-phone photography; skills like: leading lines, the rule of thirds, how to take portraits and other cool features on their phones. They also participate in a photography contest at the end of the quarter. The students submit their best photos in different categories.
Million Word Reading Club
Students can drive into their favorite novel or series of books. Reading for relaxation after a long school day, and reading to crush some AR goals! Let's see how many words you can accomplish this quarter - Mrs. Pitner
5th Grade Games & Puzzles
Games and puzzles benefit 5th graders by fostering cognitive skills like memory, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, enhancing resilience and perseverance through trial and error, and improving social skills such as communication and cooperation in group settings. They also boost confidence, creativity, and spatial skills, providing a fun, low-stakes environment to learn and grow both academically and emotionally.
ASL
We are learning the basics of American Sign Language, which includes the ABC's, family names (mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, and grandpa, etc), numbers, colors, school signs, simple conversations, and learning how to sign a song. This quarter it is The Star Spangled Banner.
West Cottonwood Jr High FFA - Intro to Ag
Intro to Ag elective will explore the foundation for agriculture. Students will learn a variety of information about plant and animal science. This course will utilize the on campus farm for hands-on learning! This course will go into detail about plant taxonomy, anatomy and general caretaking. Students will also learn about animal breeds, uses and animal body systems.
5th Grade Art
In 5th grade art, students will explore a variety of artistic techniques and materials while developing their creativity and personal expression. Throughout the year, students will experiment with acrylic paint to practice color mixing, layering, and texture; watercolor to explore transparency, blending, and fluid brushstrokes; oil pastels to create bold, vibrant drawings with shading and blending techniques; and charcoal to practice sketching, shading, and capturing light and shadow. Lessons will emphasize both skill-building and creative choice, allowing students to apply their own ideas while learning about important art concepts such as line, shape, color, texture, and value.
Community Service
In this elective, students will design and carry out a meaningful project that benefits our school or local community. Over the course of the semester, they will research a need, develop a plan, and work together to achieve their goal. The class will conclude with students presenting their project and sharing what they learned through the experience.