innov8 Registration

2021-22 innov8 Registration

Quarter 4

Registration Form - Pease read all the statements below before completing the registration form

  • To access the form, you must be signed into your DCSD account.
  • You will select 3 different classes in the form.  Students who select the same class multiple times will be placed at the bottom of the list.  
  • You will not register if you have already indicated you will be staying with your current class.
  • Students who fail to select a class will be placed into a class.   

Descriptions of innov8 class offerings.

Title Description

 Art Experience

Full

place where students can come and practice visual art and hone their individual skills.  These are visual art experiences for both the serious art student as well as the student who just wants to enjoy and appreciate art. Open to all students of different abilities.

 Peer Mentoring

Full

This is an opportunity to be a peer mentor and work directly with some of CRMS's special needs students. You will get to play games, participate in crafts, science projects, and possibly even some cooking experiences. If you enjoy mentoring other students, this might be the Innov8 for you. 

52 Pickup

Full

Do you like playing card games? Come join this class to create fun new games and play cards with your fellow students.

Calligraphy-The Art of Hand-Letter Designing

In this class we will learn several different styles of hand drawn lettering from the. classic to contemporary lettering styles. You will learn about tools and the techniques to create signs, poems, and posters.
Calligraphy is a visual art form that features the design and creation of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner"
Everyone Can Be A Great Writer To inform, to entertain, to explain, or to persuade are just a few purposes of writing. Emails, instant messaging, lists, forms, journaling, agendas, and captions are ways you write every day. In this class, you will learn how to write with a purpose, effectively and creatively. From captions for an Instagram post to resumes and everything in between. For those of you who love to write, please join this Innov8 class.

Chess and Backgammon

Full

Come learn to play chess and/or back gammon -NEver played chess? come learn the basics along with more advanced play. Each week you will learn a new opening/finishing move and then play chess against classmates. We will finish with a in class/level tournament!

Comfort Stitch

Full 
Does bringing comfort to those in need fill your soul? In this class we will determine how we can meet the needs of others through cross-stitch. We will make designs based on our users needs and provide a little comfort of creativity.

Ultimate!

Full

Do you love to run, and catch flying circular plastic objects? Then Ultimate Frisbee is the game for you! We'll learn techniques for throwing/catching, get fit (there's A LOT of running involved), and have a ton of fun in the process. We'll be outside enjoying the springtime weather, so make sure you wear proper clothing and shoes on Wednesdays.

Cross Stitch and Chill

Full

Do you like to chill and create in a relaxed environment? This class is designed to help you get inspired and discuss the world around us while enjoying the art of cross stitch. We will create a one-of-a-kind piece to share with a friend or loved one.
Explore the World
We will use maps to take virtual field trips around the globe. Possibly even playing the game GeoGuessr.
 THE ART OF PAPER FOLDING We will be tackling a different origami piece each week. We will be starting off easy and progressing in difficulty throughout the quarter! 

Disney Imagineering

For more than 65 years, the storytellers and magic-makers at Walt Disney Imagineering have dreamed up, designed and created countless themed entertainment experiences at Disney destinations across the globe. During this innov8 class, you use your creativity to create you very own DISNEY DARK RIDE!
Fan Fiction
Do you love nerding out about your favorite stories? Do you spend your time imagining what your life would be like if you got dropped in your favorite TV show? Do you want to know what would happen if a plot point didn't happen or was different? Do you read your favorite book and wish you could write the sequel? Have you always wanted to cosplay your favorite video game character? You might like writing fan fiction!
Spanish Language Extended Learning
Are you currently enrolled in a Spanish class? Do you find that you need more time to study, do homework quizzes, and get extra help? Or, are you a second-language learner who simply loves learning Spanish and wants to dive deeper to extend your learning of the language and culture beyond the time that is available in the regular classroom? If yes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

CSI: Forensics

Full

Do you love detective stories, watch crime scene investigation (CSI) shows, or dream of being a forensic scientist someday? CSI: Forensics may be just what you need! Mysteries and hands-on sleuthing experiences can build important critical thinking skills. Best of all, we will participate in fun Crime Scene investigations, solve fake crimes and even talk to a real Criminologist and see how they work.
How To: Build a Computer
The students will learn about computer hardware and they will learn about all of the parts of a computer. They will also have the opportunity to take apart and rebuilt a pc.

"innov8tive" Games

Full

In this course, you will be tasked with creating and/or modifying games to be used in the PE curriculum that help students learn/practice concepts like teamwork, game strategy, resilience, and contribute to lifelong enjoyment of exercise.
Keep the Peace/Erase the Hate
Identify and learn about stereotypes and how to cope and prevent them through sports movies

Mindfulness Art

You will be creating different types of art through drawing and coloring. The focus of this class is to make art in a relaxing and calming environment. We will travel to different to parts of the school, both inside and outside to practice mindfulness and get inspiration.

Movie Essay Club

Full

How might we analyze the history of film and express our findings in essay format?

The movie industry as we know it today originated in the early 19th century, through a series of technological developments: the creation of photography, the discovery of the illusion of motion by combining individual still images, and the study of human and animal locomotion.

Since then, the industry has seen extraordinary transformations, some driven by the artistic vision of participants, some by commercial necessity, and still others by accident. The history of the cinema is complex, and for every important innovator and movement listed here, others have been left out.

DISCLAIMER:
***We will be watching movies in class.  If you are not able to do this, please do not choose this class***

Types of movies we will watch:
The Gold Rush (1925) - Charlie Chaplin once said that The Gold Rush was the film he wanted to be remembered for.
Duck Soup (1933) - Widely considered the bet Marx Brothers movie
Harold and Maude (1971) -
Some Like it Hot (1959) -
Dr. Strangelove (1964) -


 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology In this dynamic Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, students will not only begin to grasp the intricate workings of the human body but learn how delicate yet powerful and complex yet simple the body really is. Students will explore the structure, function, and regulation of the body in detail.
Mythology Mania
Have you ever read Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThIef? Or any of the books from the Heroes of Olympus? In this class we will read and listen to the audiobook of Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief! OR the class can vote on which book from the Heroes of Olympus series that the class would like to read!

As we read this book we will research the origin stories of all of the Gods and Heroes that the author Rick Riordan presents in the novel.

Combine that with reading other short mythologies and learning about the Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes.

At the end of it class you will design/ create your own mythological world and write a funny creative short story that includes your own Hero that has to fulfill his or her own quest!

Onward and Upward

Full

Onward & Upward is an enrichment program that will include rock climbing, team building, and outdoor survival skills. Our focus will also extend into global awareness of our environmental impact and appreciation of the world around us.
Powerful Sun - Use it
The sun has amazing qualities and really is the source of all things here on Earth. We are going to research how to harness the power of the sun and alternative energy resources. We will then put our research to use and build something that works off our lovely sun's energy.
Couch to 5k
Calling all beginner and intermediate runners. During the next few weeks we will progress into running a 5k (3.1 miles). Speed is not the priority but we want you to put your best foot forward.

Dog Toys

Full

Can you tie a knot? Can you tie a double knot? Want to help dogs in need? This is the class for you. Come and join us and make dog toys and blankets to donate to local animal rescues.
Science and Art
Art can be created to help our understanding. In this class, we will explore a variety of science concepts that people find difficult to understand. Using art as a means of communication, we will design pieces to simply explain concepts and ideas. Students will build on their interests and knowledge, and then create a piece of art that will help bring an understanding of the scientific world around us.

Weaving bracelets and friendships

Full

Students will weave friendship bracelets and chat with classmates to get to know them better. We will then find a way to use those bracelets to help others in the school, or community.
Ready, Set, Act Bring your passion for acting and the stage to create social change. We will explore how we can design a human-centered performance to inspire change in our CRMS community. Students will write, produce, and perform their own plays or scenes. We will gain inspiration from Theatre for Social Change and share our talents with CRMS.