Electives

Art

Mrs. Caroline Smith

Academic Excellence

All CMS students participate in a visual arts class. The middle school art program focuses on individual, creative expression, work ethic, and cultural diversity through a multitude of studio-based activities. Exemplary student work is showcased in the annual K-12 art show.

 

Physical Education

Ms. Elizabeth Grunch

Academic Excellence

Physical Education performs a unique function in the curriculum by providing a safe environment where students learn basic concepts about movement and sports. The ultimate goal of the physical education program is to prepare and motivate all students to engage in a lifetime of physical activities and well being. In the middle school, students broaden their repertoire of physical skills, increase their understanding of health-related fitness, and effectively apply social skills developed through sports and activities.

 

Music

Mrs. Jayne Bennett

Academic Excellence

The middle school 8th grade band successfully participated in the MCBOA District II Band Festival. The Christmas Choir performed at the opening of the new Art Van furniture store in December. The middle school choir performed at the high school concert singing “The Circle of Life” with the Percussion Works Project from the Hohner Institute of Percussion. 8th grade band students march in the Memorial Day Parade along with the high school marching band. 7th grade students have been working for a top performance level, and performed some really great numbers at their spring concert in May. The CMS Jazz Band played all year and “jazzed” up the spring concert with some new jazz charts. The middle school performing arts presented “100 Years of Broadway” as their musical production this year.

 

Technology

Mr. Josh Block

Academic Excellence

All CMS students are enrolled in a computer class at each grade level. Students have the opportunity to use up-to-date application software, productivity software, and the Internet. All classrooms have at least one Internet-connected computer.

 

Technical Education/Industrial Arts

Mr. Brian Rockafellow

Academic Excellence

Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade classes are involved in the design, planning and building of various projects. Emphasis is placed on the following areas:  the safe, accurate operation of tools and equipment, problem solving, and the development of confidence. Students compete against other schools on a regional and state level through the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society.