The course curriculum will focus on the basic elements of art and design including; color, line, value, form, space, shape, and texture. The students in this class will explore different art mediums, progress their artistic ability, and have a firm understanding of what art class has to offer them. Students will create a variety of artworks in different media and technique.

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with little to no prior musical experience learn to read, write, and play music on a band instrument! This class performs in 2 concerts a year and has unique performance opportunities at the end of the year! You do not have to know how to play an instrument or read music to be in this class!
This course requires students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, 
purchase) from an outside source.

Course Code: M/J RESEARCH 1

This is a beginner’s chess course designed to introduce the game and hopefully create 
lifelong chess players. Students will use the game of chess to improve problem-solving, 
critical thinking, pattern recognition, focus and concertation.

Course Code: M/J RESEARCH 1

Creative Arts will teach students the skills they need to tell stories effectively through 
creative writing, photography, art, drama, music analysis and social-emotional 
activities. 

Course Code: M/J RESEARCH 3

Emphasis will be placed on economic decision-making and real-life applications using
real data. The primary content for the course pertains to the study of learning the ideas, 
concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable students to implement beneficial
personal decision-making choices; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable 
consumers, savers, investors, users of credit and money managers; and to be
participating members of a global workforce and society.

This is an introductory course to develop the student's skills, knowledge, and 
understanding of the public speaking process. Topics include the principles of 
reasoning, audience analysis, and collection of materials, outlining, and delivery. 
Emphasis is on the oral presentation of well- prepared speeches, using computer 
technology when appropriate.

Course Code: OR CAR&TEC OCCS & CP

The objective of this course is to support students in developing the skills needed to 
thrive in a modern media or technology-based work environment. Curriculum includes 
research skills, digital communication, social media literacy, resume writing, computer 
hardware, coding, game design, eSports management, and film studies. This course 
also has an emphasis on learning skills for high school and college preparation.

This course is designed to help students develop healthy lifestyles during their time in 
middle school and to develop positive lifetime attitudes regarding physical activity. The 
sports and physical fitness curriculum are based upon the belief that 1. Lifelong learning 
and skill development are on-going and progressive, 2. Lifetime activity attitudes are
best internalized by continued practice, 3. Students need to incorporate principles of
fitness into their daily lives.

Students have one semester of each elective during the school year, switching to the new class at the start of Quarter 3.

YOGA: This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basic 
postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to 
experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built 
up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day-to-day life. The aim of this 
course is to promote vibrant health and to tap the body’s latent energy reserves.

CULINARY: This course includes but is not limited to the development of leadership skills, 
communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of 
careers in the culinary field; food safety and sanitation; safe, proper use of culinary 
tools/equipment; interpreting recipes and developing menus; basic food preparation 
skills; front-of-the-house responsibilities; artistic presentation of food; and the use of 
technology in the culinary field.

The course curriculum will focus on the basic elements of art and design including; color, line, value, form, space, shape, and texture. The students in this class will explore different art mediums, progress their artistic ability, and have a firm understanding of what art class has to offer them. Students will create a variety of artworks in different media and technique.

Students must have taken Art I before signing up for Art II.

The course curriculum will focus on aiding students to explore a variety of media, techniques and methods. Projects focus on developing the elements of art (line, form, color, value, texture) and principles of design (balance, variety, harmony, emphasis). Understanding and appreciation of self and others through art history, culture, and heritage is emphasized. Samplings of two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects are produced.

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with little to no prior musical experience learn to read, write, and play music on a band instrument! This class performs in 2 concerts a year and has unique performance opportunities at the end of the year! You do not have to know how to play an instrument or read music to be in this class!
This course requires students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, 
purchase) from an outside source.

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with at least 1 prior year of experience playing a band instrument. This class performs 3-4 concerts a year and has several additional opportunities for performances throughout the year!

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with 1-2 prior years of experience playing a band instrument. This advanced class performs 3-4 concerts a year, helps represent IRMS at the annual Music Performance Assessment in March, and has several additional opportunities for performances throughout the year!

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with at least 1 prior year experience playing the Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, and Rhythm Section instruments can take this class in tandem with Concert, Symphonic, or Honors Band. Students in Jazz Band must be enrolled in 2 band classes. This class performs exclusively in the Jazz idiom and performs many functions at the school and around the community, performing 3-4 times a year. 

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with 2 prior years of experience playing a band instrument. This premier class performs 4-5 concerts a year, represents IRMS at the annual Music Performance Assessment in March, performs at the annual Grandparents Day, and is a featured class on the IRMS tour! Students in this band have the opportunity to try out for the Broward All County honor band, the Broward All County jazz band, and the Florida All State honor band. 

Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/ or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Students will learn Microsoft Word and PowerPoint along with other skills essential in high school, college, and business. Learn about occupations in a diverse range of careers.

This course is a year-long class designed to prepare students to be financially 
educated. Students will learn about personal finance management strategies. This 
course will include banking, different types of insurance, and investing.

Course Code: JOURN 1 733

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the 
production of journalism across print, multimedia, and web platforms and to become 
aware of journalism history, careers, ethics use, and management techniques related to 
the production of journalistic media. Time management, interview skills, and 
photography are also taught in this course. Some activities may be required outside of 
the school day.

Click here to read a sample issue of  PAW PRINTS, the student publication created by this course.

This is a pre-requisite for 8th grade Yearbook. Application with project required. *

The objective of this course is to provide knowledge and opportunities for students to 
assist their peers. This is accomplished through enhancing interpersonal skills; roleplaying, teambuilding and skill building activities are used. The content will include, but not be limited to, peers as tutors, counselors, mentors, mediators and helpers. Various teen and social issues are discussed. Guest speakers are invited to share their expertise  with students. Application process and instructor’s approval required.

This course is designed to help students develop healthy lifestyles during their time in 
middle school and to develop positive lifetime attitudes regarding physical activity. The 
sports and physical fitness curriculum are based upon the belief that 1. Lifelong learning 
and skill development are on-going and progressive, 2. Lifetime activity attitudes are
best internalized by continued practice, 3. Students need to incorporate principles of
fitness into their daily lives.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the competitive speech events as 
sanctioned by the National Speech and Debate Association. Students will learn the 
basics of speech and debate competition and other necessary components such as 
tournament etiquette and performance strategies. Students will learn speech events 
such as poetry and prose, impromptu, declamation, original oratory, dramatic 
interpretation, humorous interpretation, duo interpretation, and extemporaneous 
speaking. The students will earn high school credit for successfully completing the 
course. Audition process and instructor's approval required

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the history, 
customs, traditions and function of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) as 
well as to stimulate an enthusiasm for scholarship as a foundation for higher citizenship 
and leadership goals. The course includes the development of basic leadership skills 
including leadership principles, values, and attributes. Students also develop 
knowledge of self-control, citizenship, wellness and fitness. Application Required

Course Code: M/J RESEARCH 3

This course introduces students to the essentials of film production while they create the 
daily school news broadcast and produce all school media coverage. Students work in 
a hands-on environment while learning the necessary production, reporting, and video 
editing skills. Students should be self-motivated and able to work 
independently.

Application process, audition, and teacher approval required.

Students have one semester of each elective during the school year, switching to the new class at the start of Quarter 3. 

YOGA: This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basic 
postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to 
experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built 
up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day-to-day life. The aim of this 
course is to promote vibrant health and to tap the body’s latent energy reserves.

CULINARY: This course includes but is not limited to the development of leadership skills, 
communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of 
careers in the culinary field; food safety and sanitation; safe, proper use of culinary 
tools/equipment; interpreting recipes and developing menus; basic food preparation 
skills; front-of-the-house responsibilities; artistic presentation of food; and the use of 
technology in the culinary field.

The course curriculum will focus on the basic elements of art and design including; color, line, value, form, space, shape, and texture. The students in this class will explore different art mediums, progress their artistic ability, and have a firm understanding of what art class has to offer them. Students will create a variety of artworks in different media and technique.

Students must have taken Art I before signing up for Art II.

The course curriculum will focus on aiding students to explore a variety of media, techniques and methods. Projects focus on developing the elements of art (line, form, color, value, texture) and principles of design (balance, variety, harmony, emphasis). Understanding and appreciation of self and others through art history, culture, and heritage is emphasized. Samplings of two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects are produced.

Students must have taken Art I before signing up for 3-D Art

. The course emphasizes artists and art history as inspirations for art projects. Advanced art students will create two- and three-dimensional pieces that further develop the elements of art and principles of design. The understanding and appreciation of self and others through art is a focus of the class. Students will have the opportunity to make personal choices about the creation of their art. A variety of media and techniques create an active learning experience.

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with little to no prior musical experience learn to read, write, and play music on a band instrument! This class performs in 2 concerts a year and has unique performance opportunities at the end of the year! You do not have to know how to play an instrument or read music to be in this class!
This course requires students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, 
purchase) from an outside source.

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with at least 1 prior year of experience playing a band instrument. This class performs 3-4 concerts a year and has several additional opportunities for performances throughout the year!

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with 1-2 prior years of experience playing a band instrument. This advanced class performs 3-4 concerts a year, helps represent IRMS at the annual Music Performance Assessment in March, and has several additional opportunities for performances throughout the year!

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with at least 1 prior year experience playing the Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, and Rhythm Section instruments can take this class in tandem with Concert, Symphonic, or Honors Band. Students in Jazz Band must be enrolled in 2 band classes. This class performs exclusively in the Jazz idiom and performs many functions at the school and around the community, performing 3-4 times a year. 

Band Website: https://www.irmsbands.com/home

Students with 2 prior years of experience playing a band instrument. This is a high school credit class for the most motivated and hardest working musicians. This premier class performs 4-5 concerts a year, represents IRMS at the annual Music Performance Assessment in March, performs at the annual Grandparents Day, and is a featured class on the IRMS tour! Students in this band have the opportunity to try out for the Broward All County honor band, the Broward All County jazz band, and the Florida All State honor band. 

Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/ or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

This course includes but is not limited to the development of leadership skills, 
communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of 
careers in the culinary field; food safety and sanitation; safe, proper use of culinary 
tools/equipment; interpreting recipes and developing menus; basic food preparation 
skills; front-of-the-house responsibilities; artistic presentation of food; and the use of 
technology in the culinary field.

The objective of this course is to increase students’ understanding of argument, critical 
thinking, and public speaking through a myriad of current event-related debates. 
Students will use a variety of means to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding
of course content. Students participate in Extemporaneous Speech, Congressional 
Debate, Public Forum Debate and Lincoln-Douglas Debate. A foundation for effective 
argumentation will be built by participating in mock debates to prepare for monthly 
competitions.

Due to the high school Honors requirement, students in this course will BE REQUIRED to attend monthly competitive debate tournaments to earn competition points. Students will earn honors high school credit for successfully completing this course. Instructor Approval Required

Students will learn Microsoft Word and PowerPoint along with other skills essential in high school, college, and business. Learn about occupations in a diverse range of careers.

Develop essential leadership and business skills to prepare for skills in school, careers 
and beyond. Introduce student to the concept of entrepreneurship. 

• Dive into real-world legal topics and argue your side like a lawyer.

• Learn your legal rights.

• Perform mock trials and uncover what really happens in a courtroom.

• Explore what happens when laws are broken and why they exist in the first place.

• Taught by Dr. Gianna Hillis, an Attorney herself!

Course Code: JOURN 2 853

This course provides instruction in aspects of journalism and photography in the 
publication of the schools’ yearbook in a workshop setting/experience. The content 
stresses instruction and practice in applying all aspects of the writing process (including 
pre-writing, drafting, editing, and proofreading) to written work prepared according to 
journalistic standards. Students will learn photography, graphic design, layout techniques, 
and interview skills.

Organization and management techniques related to journalistic 
productions will be stressed, including leadership skills, record keeping, time management, utilization of personnel, and task organization. Students of this course will 
have additional responsibilities after school and/or before school as part of assignments. 
Computer programs including Balfour Encore, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud 
will be taught and utilized on a regular basis.

Pre-rec of Journalism I required, additional application required 

The objective of this course is to provide knowledge and opportunities for students to 
assist their peers. This is accomplished through enhancing interpersonal skills; roleplaying, teambuilding and skill building activities are used. The content will include, but not be limited to, peers as tutors, counselors, mentors, mediators and helpers. Various teen and social issues are discussed. Guest speakers are invited to share their expertise  with students. Application process and instructor’s approval required.

This course is designed to help students develop healthy lifestyles during their time in 
middle school and to develop positive lifetime attitudes regarding physical activity. The 
sports and physical fitness curriculum are based upon the belief that 1. Lifelong learning 
and skill development are on-going and progressive, 2. Lifetime activity attitudes are
best internalized by continued practice, 3. Students need to incorporate principles of
fitness into their daily lives.

Spanish 1 introduces students to the target language and its culture. The student will 
develop communicative skills in all 3 modes of communication and cross-cultural 
understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language. An 
introduction to reading and writing is also included as well as culture, connections, 
comparisons, and communities.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the history, 
customs, traditions and function of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) as 
well as to stimulate an enthusiasm for scholarship as a foundation for higher citizenship 
and leadership goals. The course includes the development of basic leadership skills 
including leadership principles, values, and attributes. Students also develop 
knowledge of self-control, citizenship, wellness and fitness. Application Required

Course Code: M/J RESEARCH 3

This course introduces students to the essentials of film production while they create the 
daily school news broadcast and produce all school media coverage. Students work in 
a hands-on environment while learning the necessary production, reporting, and video 
editing skills. Students should be self-motivated and able to work 
independently.

Application process, audition, and teacher approval required.

This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basic 
postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to 
experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built 
up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day-to-day life. The aim of this 
course is to promote vibrant health and to tap the body’s latent energy reserves.