In this introductory course students explore a variety of ways to make art, including: photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will study the Elements of Art along with the Principles of Design as they create works of art based on the techniques listed above. During this course, students will complete art history investigations while also developing their basic skills associated with discussing and critiquing artwork.
Students who are considering an art focus during high school should take the year-long Studio 1 course.
Category: 9th Grade
Web Design
Web Design is a project-based course in which students learn how to build websites using the programming languages HTML and CSS, and Bootstrap front-end toolkit. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi-page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites.
Video Production I
The overall purpose of this course is for students to become acquainted with a professional understanding of the process of video planning, editing, and production with application of this understanding in the form of independent, paired, and group film projects. Students will gain experience with audio and video recording, as well as editing. Additional focus will be given to readings, assignments, and critiques that will help students understand the filming purpose, process, and product. This course will give students a basic understanding of video production from concept through publication using video cameras and industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere and Audition
Robotics II
Robotics IIGrade Levels: 9-12 (5635)Term: SemesterCredits: .5Prerequisite: Robotics IRobotics II will pick up where Robotics I left off. Student teams will take on more challenging problems using robotic arms. Robotics II emphasizes…
Robotics I
Robotics is designed to help students master the fundamentals of robotics and the engineering design process while learning to use industry-leading CAD software and the leading classroom robotics solution. Students will evaluate the design and build a mobile robot to play a sport-like game. During this process, they will learn key STEAM principles and robotics concepts. At the culmination of this class, they will compete head-to-head against their peers in the classroom.
PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE)
Principles Of Engineering (POE) is a high school-level survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech career opportunities. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem-solving skills based upon engineering concepts. Students also develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education.
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
In this PLTW course, students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software and an engineering notebook to document their work. This course is recommended to Honors and high-level CCR students who have taken Algebra 1.
PLTW Digital Electronics (DE)
Open doors to understanding electronics and foundations in circuit design! Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, digital media players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. You will learn the digital circuit design process to create circuits and present solutions that can improve people’s lives. You will analyze, design, and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs, you will continually hone your professional skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the circuit design process. Learn how advancements in foundational electronic components and digital circuit design processes have transformed the world around you.
Piloting Drones
Drones present captivating activities that investigate science, technology, engineering, and math concepts while making relevant connections to career paths in STEAM related fields. Piloting Drones will immerse students in the emerging drone industry and the many facets of its growing ecosystem. Drone operation, safety, flight theory map reading, and scratch programming principles will be taught by completing fictional search and rescue (SAR) missions and hands-on lab activities in the classroom. Coursework will include simulated drones flight practice, hands on drone flight practice, homework assignments, projects, and discussions. Students will also begin learning key concepts vocabulary from the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam.
Physical Computing
In Physical Computing, students will design and build functioning electronic circuits using microcontrollers like the Arduino Uno, single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi, and embedded-systems programming. Students will learn and apply knowledge of circuit design to identify electronic components and assemble circuits on a breadboard. Students will utilize a variety of programming environments and languages, for example: Arduino, C++, Node.js, and Python to give functionality to their circuits. This course culminates with a student-designed prototype project.