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There's more to middle school than just going to class!

There's so much to do at

Howard Bishop Middle School!

HAWK LIFE

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Electives Offered at Howard Bishop...

    • Band
    • Chorus
    • Theater 1
    • Business Technology
    • Robotics
    • PE
    • Art
    • Spanish (7th & 8th Grade)
    • News Crew (8th Grade)

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    • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
    • Band is a place for EVERYONE! ALL STUDENTS are welcome here!
    • Only middle school band program in the district to have weekly supplemental instruction from a specialist on every instrument.
    • Instant Group Of Life-Long Friends
    • Multiple Field Trips
    • Performances
    • Fun music!
    • Boosts Test Scores & Academic Progress
    • Long-standing reputation for success!

Band

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Chorus

    • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
    • Learn to sing!
    • Go on field trips
    • honor choir
    • sing fun songs!

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Robotics

  • No previous robotics knowledge needed
  • Team Work
  • Competitions
  • Field trips
  • Learn about engineering
  • End each term with battlebots
  • Robot soccer match
  • Build your favorite movie bot and pet

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Theater 1

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    • High School Spanish 1 (MS Advanced Spanish)
      • 8th grade
      • High School Level
      • No prerequisite (starts at the beginning)
    • Rigorous but Fun
    • Games, songs, role play
    • Cultural celebrations
    • Speak Spanish the first day!

Spanish

¿Cómo te

llamas?

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Business Technology

    • Learn computer keyboarding skills
      • Logging in correctly, sending emails
    • Microsoft Word & Powerpoint
    • Internet Safety
    • Worklife Skills
      • How to act, dress & talk professionally
    • Writing a resume

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PE

    • Burn off energy!
    • Learn sports like basketball, volleyball & kickball
    • Track & Field
    • Learn about healthy habits
    • Fun activities

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Art

    • What is Art?
    • History Through Art
    • Elements of Art
    • Principles of Design
    • Art Related Careers

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News Crew

    • Something to look forward to in 8th Grade!
    • Be on television!
    • Share what's happening at HBMS every morning!
    • Produce & edit video
    • HAVE FUN!

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Beyond the School Day…

    • Competitive Volleyball, Basketball & Soccer Teams
    • Cheerleading/Dance Team
    • Garden Club
    • Board Games Club
    • Robotics Club
    • Mathcounts
    • and many more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SCHOOL SPIRIT @ HBMS

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