Hello! My name is Deidra Ross and I am currently serving as the R-PMS Choir & Theatre Arts teacher! Middle School is the perfect time to explore your creative potential in a Performing Arts Class! Since I have the privilege of teaching (2) Performing Arts Classes, I thought it might be helpful to explain a bit about what students can expect if they choose to take Choir and/or Theatre at R-PMS and how electives fit into a student's schedule in 7th & 8th Grade. HERE ARE SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE R-PMS SCHEDULE AS WELL AS CHOIR & THEATRE CLASSES: What is the Middle School Schedule like and what is my student "Scheduling" for?
Here is a link to the R-PMS Curriculum Guide:
What Choir Class Sections are offered at R-PMS?
What kinds of Concerts & Activities do R-PMS Choir Students get to be a part of?
I’m interested in Choir AND Theatre...but I think I can only take one or the other. How does it work? As mentioned above, every Middle School student has (2) Class Hours per day in which to take an elective class. (Please note: Students placed in Remedial Reading/Math Courses may not be able as many Elective into their day. Please reference Curriculum Guide or ask Mrs. Mitchelson). Sample Elective Choices using Choir & Theatre as examples:
My student likes music…but thinks they “can’t” sing: If you can talk…you can sing! Music isn’t just for American Idol hopefuls…it’s for everyone! Taking Choir will give you the skills and training needed to use you learn how to use voice well and in a healthy way. Choir will also give you the skills and experience to have a blast on stage. Choir students become a musical team…a family-many of which find their “tribe” while singing together. My Student has "Stage Fright". Will Theatre Arts be a good fit for them? Avoiding something you've never experienced means that you will never know what you don't know. You don't learn to ride a bike unless you get on. Rest assured the Theatre Arts classroom has a seats for any and all students. We strive to make it a SAFE but also inspiring place for students to find their voice and discover their talents. Public Speaking, using Creativity and working in Collaborative Environments are 21st Century Skills that benefit students in all future career endeavors! Do I have to take Spanish in Middle School? Spanish is an Elective Offering that student may opt to take, however, it is not "required". In the past, a World Language Credit was tied to High School Graduation Requirements. However, in recent years, the State of Michigan has amended the law to reflect the following (cited from the Michigan Merit Curriculum Standards found here: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Complete_MMC_FAQ_August_2014_467323_7.pdf) WORLD LANGUAGE – 2 Credits (Effective with students entering 3rd Grade in 2006) • Formal coursework or an equivalent learning experience in Grades K-12 (2 credits); or • Formal coursework or an equivalent learning experience in Grades K-12 (1 credit) and completion of a Department approved formal Career and Technical Education program or an additional visual, performing, and applied arts credit (1 credit). If you have been an R-P student and have taken Spanish throughout your K-6 time at RP, you have met your World Language requirement to graduate High School. However, some colleges like to see a World Language on your High School transcript. R-P does offer Spanish credits at the Middle School level which count for High School credit if criteria is met. However, each student along with their parent will need to decide how and when to meet this requirement if they feel this is the right path for them. Parents and students are encouraged to view scheduling from a 7-12 vantage point and map out a schedule that best matches their strengths and interest areas. Chat with a Middle or High School Counselor if you have questions! Is there a deadline for 7th & 8th Grade scheduling? Scheduling sign-ups are closing on Thursday, February 13th. Questions after 2/13 can be made by contacting Janie Mitchelson, RPMS Counselor at 744-4721 Ext. 4009. Still not sure? Check out the Video Link below to see some of the students in action. Our RPMS Choir slogan is: Find Your Voice…because not only do you learn about performing…you have a place to become YOU! Come see us! Come check out our Spring Musical Production of “Hairspray” on April 24th & 25th. Starting April 13th, use the promo code “RPI” to get 1 FREE Ticket with paying adult admission! Tickets go live on April 13th here: https://rpmsmusical.ludus.com/ Please contact Mrs. Ross or Mrs. Mitchelson ASAP if you have questions or concerns. Sing-cerely, Deidra Ross Deidra Ross (Director of Choral and Theatre Arts: R-PMS) Email: [email protected] Phone: 744-4721 Ext. 4401 Janie Mitchelson (R-PMS Counselor) Email: [email protected] Phone: 744-4721 Ext. 4009
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