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Art  -100210: A year-long, beginning level course designed to explore the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through Drawing with Pencil, Pastels, Crayons and Markers, Painting, Printmaking, Three-Dimensional Design, and Ceramics. 

Band (6th Grade Band) 100510: Students will participate in a 5 day a week band program that will pick up where 5^th grade band left off. Students will  learn how to play more challenging and fun music as individuals and in a group setting. There will be at least 2 band concerts a year as  well as opportunities for other performances and field trips during the year. Students will be able to switch to new instruments  such as Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, French horn, Tuba and Percussion!  No prior experience necessary.  Video

Exploring Technology (Exploring Career Pathways) - 100270:  This elective gives students the opportunity to explore a different technology-based course each  trimester which aligns with high school career pathways -Video:  

• Digital Photography: Students will learn techniques to take quality digital photos, the basics of exposure and composition, video production and editing, and how to manipulate  pictures in a number of artistic projects in Photoshop. This introduction creates a pathway to Yearbook and Advanced Photography.

• Gateway to Technology: Features a project-based curriculum in which Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)  are used in the designing and building of projects, including Video Production. 

• Green Architecture: Students learn how to apply “green” concepts to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software. Video
   

Intensive Spanish Program (6th Grade Intensive Spanish Program) - 100500:  Students have an opportunity to learn Spanish in this unique three-year academic class.  Students who choose this elective are committing to 3 years and exhibit a willingness to learn study skills and demonstrate consistent effort. After studying Spanish for three years, students will be assessed for placement to enter a high school Spanish 5/6 class in  PUSD. Students from the Dual Language program may wish to consider this as an elective to build their skills in Spanish.  Video

Orchestra 1 - 100550: Orchestra is the string instrument section of the music program at Meadowbrook. It consists of violin, viola, cello and string bass. This is a year-long elective which meets daily. Orchestra 1 is for students who have one year of string experience or who are new to playing a string instrument. Students play a variety of string music ranging from pop to classical, movie themes and more. There will be at least 2 evening concerts.  School cellos and basses are available to use at school. No prior experience necessary  Video
   Art -100210:  A year-long course designed to explore the Elements of Art and Principles of Design  in-depth through Drawing with Pencil, Pastels, Crayons and Markers, Painting, Printmaking, Three-Dimensional Design, and Ceramics. There is no prerequisite for this course.  It is open to all students
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Art Advanced-100220: A year-long course that builds on knowledge and skills learned in Art 100210. Students will learn advanced techniques in Drawing with Pencil, Pastels, Crayons and Markers, Painting, Printmaking, Three-Dimensional Design and Ceramics. Art -100210 is a prequisite for this course. 

AVID 7th - 109550: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college prep elective designed to support students in a rigorous academic curriculum using  weekly tutorial and improving organization, questioning skills and study skills. Students must complete an application and attend an interview session.  Video

Concert Band - 100535: Students will continue to develop their instrumental music skills individually and in a group setting. There will be at least 4 band concerts during the  year, as well as a trip to the Poway Band Festival. Students will take a field trip to Disneyland and get a chance to perform in the park. Students will continue to develop  skills that will enable them to be successful musicians in high school and beyond. Video

Digital Media Production 1  - 100998:  This program serves as an introduction to photography and video production. Students will learn the basics of photo and video composition, creative thinking, and the history of the art forms. Projects will be created through a process that involves careful preparation, deliberate application of aesthetic principles, and the skilled use of equipment.   Class Website

Digital Photography – 100876: Students will gain expertise in digital photography and filmmaking. Students will learn techniques to take quality pictures and films using digital cameras, manual controls, and the exposure triangle.   Students will learn how to manipulate their photos and films afterwards in a number of artistic projects.

Exploring Technology/Exploring Career Pathways - 100270:  This elective gives students the opportunity to explore a different technology-based course each  trimester which aligns with high school career pathways. Students who had this course in 6th grade can not take it again.   Video

• Computer Science and Introduction to Coding is also included throughout the course.

• Digital Photography: Students will learn techniques to take quality pictures, the basics of exposure, and how to manipulate  pictures in a number of artistic projects, including an introduction to Yearbook editing software. 

• Gateway to Technology: Features a project-based curriculum in which Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)  are used in the designing and building of projects, including Video Production. 

• Green Architecture: Students learn how to apply “green” concepts to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.  

Gateway to Technology - 100480 Features a project-based curriculum in which Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) are used in the designing and  building of projects. This is a year-long course. Video

Intensive Spanish Program - (7th Intensive Spanish Program) - 100501: This seventh grade course is the second year of the three-year commitment of the Intensive Spanish Program. After studying Spanish for three years, students will be assessed for placement to enter a PUSD high school Spanish 5/6 class. Video

Orchestra 2 - 100555: This class is for students with at least one year of experience playing a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, and string bass). Students will  further skills on musical instruments and perform different styles of music. A greater emphasis is placed on individual and group performance. Students provide their  own instruments. School cellos and basses are available to use at school only. Video

Yearbook -100360:  Students will learn all aspects of producing our school yearbook - including design, layout, sales, and distribution. Students will also learn aspects of digital  photography and editing.
 

Video Tech (MBMS News)-100580:   Students learn that video products are created through a process that involves careful preparation, deliberate application of aesthetic  principles, and the skilled use of equipment. Students will be involved in the creation of the weekly Meadowbrook News Broadcast. 

Art Advanced-100220:
  A year-long course that builds on knowledge and skills learned in Art 100210. Students will learn advanced techniques in Drawing with Pencil, Pastels, Crayons and Markers, Painting, Printmaking, Three-Dimensional Design and Ceramics. Art -100210 is a prequisite for this course. 

AVID 8th - 109600 : 
 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college prep elective designed to support students in a rigorous academic curriculum using weekly  tutorial and improving organization, questioning skills and study skills. Students must complete an application and attend an interview session.   Video 

Band (Wind Ensemble) - 100525:  Students will continue to develop their instrumental music skills individually and in a group setting. There will be at least 4 band concerts during the year, as well  as a trip to the Poway Band Festival. Students will take a field trip to Disneyland and get a chance to perform in the park. Students will continue to develop skills that will enable  them to be successful musicians in high school and beyond. Video
 

Computer Graphic Arts I -100975: Students learn various aspects of graphic design while they create graphic art in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This is a year-long  course. There is no prerequisite for this course. It is open to all students.

Digital Media Production I  - 100998:  This program serves as an introduction to photography and video production. Students will learn the basics of photo and video composition, creative thinking, and the history of the art forms. Projects will be created through a process that involves careful preparation, deliberate application of aesthetic principles, and the skilled use of equipment.  Video

Digital Photography  – 100876: Students will gain expertise in digital photography and filmmaking. Students will learn techniques to take quality pictures and films using digital cameras, manual controls, and the exposure triangle.   Students will learn how to manipulate their photos and films afterwards in a number of artistic projects.  Video  Class Website

Gateway to Technology - 100480:  Features a project-based curriculum in which Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) are used in the designing and building of  projects. This is a year-long course. Video

Intensive Spanish Program (8th Intensive Spanish Program) - 100502:  This course is the third year of the three-year commitment of the Intensive Spanish Program. After three years of Spanish, students will be assessed for placement to enter a PUSD high school Spanish level 5/6 class. Video

Orchestra 2 - 100555:  This class is for students with at least one year of experience playing a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass). Students will further skills  on musical instruments and perform different styles of music. A greater emphasis is placed on individual and group performance. Students provide their own instruments.  School cellos and basses are available to use at school only. Video

Spanish 1/2 - 100470:  A first year course that develops the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with basic vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic  expressions. Successful students may go on to Spanish 3-4 in high school.  Video

Video Tech (MBMS News) - 100580:  Students learn that video products are created through a process that involves careful preparation, deliberate application of aesthetic principles, and the skilled use of equipment.  Students will be involved in the creation of the weekly Meadowbrook News Broadcast. 

 Yearbook- 100360:  Students will learn all aspects of producing our school yearbook, including design, layout, sales, and distribution. Students will also learn digital  photography and editing. 
 

• Students develop high levels of literacy in Spanish and English.
• Students in dual language programs perform at or above grade level than students in English-only classes.
• English learners in dual language immersion programs make better progress in acquiring full proficiency in English than students in traditional English language development program models.
• Classrooms bring together students from different language, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, where students learn firsthand about cultures that are different from their own.

• Valley Elementary Dual Immersion students who would like to continue their Dual Language training

• English learners who speak Spanish
• Students who speak English and Spanish
• Any students wishing to join the MBMS program who have not previously been enrolled in a Dual Language program will take a short assessment.