Chorus

Choir classes at Northern provide students the opportunity to learn about choral singing that otherwise would not get this chance.  Singers do not have to have sight reading skill, but merely be able to “carry a tune”.  These students are not required to perform at concerts, but some do, and all, however, go Christmas caroling.  Some become terrific choral singers even though they come from a background of not ever having had choral training..

 

Band

The Northern Middle School Band program is open to all students in grades 6-8.  In addition to regular 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes which meet during Exploratory classes on B Days, we offer Performance Band, an auditioned group consisting of the best band students from each grade level.  The Performance Band earned straight Distinguished Ratings at the 2007 KMEA Concert Band Festival and straight Superior Ratings at the 2007 Trills and Thrills Festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN.  In addition, the NMS Jazz Ensemble and NMS Pep Band are offered as extra curricular activities.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in honors bands and solo and ensemble festivals throughout the school year.  Parents also have the opportunity to become involved as part of the NMS Band Booster organization.  This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the NMS band room.  The Northern Middle School Band program is under the direction of Scott Sexton.
 

 
Computers

Fitness and Wellness

In this class, students will learn how to live healthy and strong.  We explore many different aspects of health such as nutrition, obesity, safety, first aid, and social skills.  Students also learn about how to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Students gain knowledge in developing diet plans and exercise programs for their use throughout their daily living.  This class is designed to teach students how they can remain healthy as an adolescent and on into adulthood.  It is a fun and active class but also one that is vital and very beneficial to every single individual!  
PE

AIMS

AIMS (Achieving in Middle School ) is a class for students who need extra time or extra assistance in completing classwork, homework, or projects.  The students set goals for behavior, attendance, and academics.  We read for 15 minutes each day in order to achieve our Accelerated Reading goals and work on any assignments that are due. 

 

Engineering

The Pre-Engineering program addresses the interests and energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science and technology.  This program is activity oriented to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. The instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imaginations and teach them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services.

Dance and Drama

Dance and Drama class focuses on the elements, purposes, and cultural implications of each.  Students create and perform their own dances and plays to demonstrate their knowledge.