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High School Specials

Specials courses at AST offer middle school students opportunities for personal enrichment and self-discovery. 

Visual Arts​

Middle school visual arts classes expand on students’ elementary foundation in the areas of art vocabulary and skills. These elective courses are designed as introductory courses for students in technique, composition and design, creative problem solving, original expression, and art history understanding. While learning from the elements of art and the principles of design, students develop their drawing, clay sculpting, 3D modeling, painting, and printmaking skills. 

Music


Drama


Crafts


Robotics


Computer Science Discoveries


Physical Education

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One of the goals of the middle school PE program is to help students develop a positive attitude toward physical activity in and outside of school! Another goal is to encourage them to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. Sports are an essential part of teaching students necessary life skills such as sportsmanship, comradery, and teamwork. 
Students practice different motor skills and learn traditional sports, such as soccer, basketball, football, and volleyball. They also learn less traditional activities, like pickleball, rugby, Kin-Ball, cricket, and yoga amongst many others! 
As physical educators, we promote a growth mindset. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. We emphasize the importance of hard work rather than talent or skill in achieving individual goals. We want students to learn that "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard" (Tim Notke).


Middle School Specials Teachers


Courses Offered

Bells (Grades 6-8)
Crafts (Grades 6-8)
Computer Science Discoveries (Grade 6-8)
Design Survey (Grades 6-8)
Drama (Grades 6-8)
Film Critics (Grades 6-8)
Foundations of Art (Grades 6-8)
​Graphic Design (Grades 6-8)
Illustration (Grades 6-8)
Latino Culture (Grades 6-8)
Music & Technology (Grades 6-8)
Physical Education (Grades 6-8)
Piano & Violin (Grades 6-8)
​Robotics (Grades 6-8)
Video Production (Grades 6-8)
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Welcome Message
    • General Information >
      • School's History
      • School's Vision
      • Location
      • Child Protection
      • Parent - Student Handbook
    • Administration
    • Administrative Staff
    • Faculty >
      • Elementary
      • Secondary
      • Student Support Specialists
      • Specialists
    • Accreditation
    • Associations
    • Graduate Profile
    • Employment
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Procedures and Restrictions
    • Forms
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Supply List
  • ACADEMICS
    • Curriculum
    • Alma
    • Library
    • Elementary >
      • Grade 1
      • Grade 2
      • Grade 3
      • Grade 4
      • Grade 5
      • ES Specials
      • ES Chinese Language
    • Secondary >
      • High School >
        • High School English
        • High School Mathematics
        • High School Science
        • High School Specials
        • High School Social Studies
      • Middle School >
        • Middle School English
        • Middle School Mathematics
        • Middle School Science
        • Middle School Social Studies
        • Middle School Specials
      • World Languages
    • Student Support Specialists >
      • Learning Support
      • English as an Additional Language
      • Social Emotional Support
      • Counseling
      • College/Career Prep
  • AST COMMUNITY
    • AST Family >
      • Forms
    • AST Awards
    • Calendars and Daily Schedule
    • Covid-19 Update
    • Upcoming Events
    • School Lunch & Bus Services
    • Clubs and Sports Schedule
    • ASTPA (Parent Association)
    • Board
  • ACTIVITIES
    • Clubs and Sports
    • TAIMUN & Model United Nations
    • Robotics
    • STUGO (Student Government)
    • Service Learning Opportunities
  • Contact Us