Electives

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education in the middle school continues to develop the motor skills that were begun in the elementary program. Students will participate in a variety sports with the emphasis on improving their game skills and their understanding of the game. Physical fitness is emphasized and developed through circuit training and fitness games. Character is developed during fitness and game time as students are taught to exhibit the fruits of the Spirit. Students are graded based on fitness testing, participation, and responsibility.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
Middle School Band is offered to students in grades six through eight who have had at least one year of band instruction. Classes meet three times a week. Students continue to develop skills on their individual instruments while playing in a group setting. Performing groups include Concert Band, Marching Band, Large Ensemble, and Small Ensemble. The Middle School Band presents at least two concerts each year and enters the NCCSA Fine Arts competition each spring. Students may also compete as soloists or in small ensembles. Students in grades seven and eight may also perform in the annual All-State Band each year in November. In addition to class instruction, students may take private lessons with one of the FCS band directors.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR
Middle School Choir is offered to students in grades six through eight with no prior experience required. Classes meet two times a week Students continue to develop vocal skills learned in elementary music while performing in a group setting. The Middle School Choir performs at least two concerts each year and enters the NCCSA Fine Arts competition each spring. Students may also compete as soloists or in small ensembles. In addition to class instruction, students may take private lessons with one of the FCS choir directors.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ART
In middle school art the student is taught to draw and paint things as they are “actually seen” rather than what they “think” they see. A constant refining of skills learned is a key factor which will allow them to better appreciate their abilities.  As a part of this course, students prepare work to submit for the fine arts competition in the spring.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH
In Middle School Spanish, students will expand their vocabulary and converse with one another using basic grammar and vocabulary. The students also will memorize various Bible verses in Spanish.