Courses
CASR middle school students take core classes in math, social studies, English language arts, and science, including World History, U.S. History, Nevada History, Literature, Writing, Grammar, Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and grade-level mathematics including Pre-Algebra and Algebra.
Electives
Students are automatically enrolled in enrichment courses, which include Project Lead the Way, exploring math, engineering, computer concepts, music (5th grade), and physical education (“P.E.”). Additionally, all CASR middle school students are required to take one elective class. Electives are either year-long or half-year (semester) classes, and include the following:
6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | ||
Beginning Band | Intermediate Band | Intermediate Band | ||
Spanish Language/Culture | Spanish Language/Culture | Yearbook | ||
Art | Art | Art | ||
Intro to Programming | Programming 101 | Spanish Language/Culture | ||
Science Issues (Environmental Studies) | PE: Team Sports | PLTW: App Creators | ||
Survey of World Architecture | Creative Writing | Automation and Robotics | ||
PE: Team Sports | Science Issues: Anthropology | U.S. History through Film | ||
PE: Team Sports |
Technology
CASR middle school has approximately 125 Chromebooks, 75 laptops, and desktop computers for its students; classrooms also have smart boards and document cameras.
Clubs
Middle School Clubs |
Drama |
Lego Robotics |
Math Counts |
National Geography Bee |
Science Olympiad |
Creative Building |
Programming Club |
Yoga |
Arts and Design for Theater |