Decoding Mystery Fiction Grade Levels 9-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5 Mystery Fiction is an analysis of the literature that tempts our fascination with murder mysteries, the “detectives” who solve them, and the thrill of…
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American Music History
Students will learn to play various rhythmic pieces of music at the beginner level with good musicianship. Students who have previous experience reading music may start at the intermediate or advanced level at the discretion of the instructor. Students will review basic music skills including steady beat, rhythm, and dynamics. They will experience introductory percussive techniques and sight-reading skills in this course.
History & Literature of the Holocaust
History & Literature of the HolocaustGrade Levels: 9-12 (6673)Term: SemesterCredits: .5Students will investigate history and literature before and after the Holocaust. Using various multimedia and primary and secondary sources, students will take…
Product Design
Product Design: The Bridge between Art and STEMGrade Levels: 9-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5Course name changed from “Design Thinking” after the 2021-22 school year.In this course, students will create diverse projects that are both…
Personal Fitness
Strength training allows students to develop and apply learned knowledge of personal fitness components to individual fitness programs. Personal Fitness will focus on continuously improving muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will be graded on daily effort, assignments, and projects.
Body Systems
The course will focus on the various body systems and how they function as well as the health complications associated with each system. This course should be a consideration for any student who is interested in health science careers and enjoys helping people who are in need. First aid responders should have at least a passing understanding of the structures (anatomy) and functions (physiology) of the human body. This knowledge can assist you with patient assessment, patient care, and emergency communication and reporting. Students taking this course will also be certified in CPR.
Theatre Studies I
Theatre Studies IGrade Level: 9-12 1465Term: SemesterCredit: .5Theatre Studies I introduces and explores theatre as a vital, exciting live performing art. Students will have the opportunity to study and participate in improvisation,…
Music Theory and Composition I
This course is recommended for students with basic or intermediate music skills, and will provide a general understanding of music fundamentals including reading, clefs, scales, intervals, triads, chords, and elements of notation. Students will participate in a variety of activities to enhance learning, including writing short pieces of music, sight-reading, and analysis of melodies, intervals, and chords.
Piano I
This introductory course familiarizes students with the basic elements of piano playing. It is designed for individuals with little or no experience playing the piano. Students will learn to read music, identify proper finger techniques, study chords, and play melodies. This course is largely performance-based. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.
Guitar I
This is an introductory course to familiarize students with the basic elements of guitar playing. It is designed for individuals with little or no experience playing the guitar. Students will learn how to recognize the parts of a guitar, tune the instrument, read music, play melodies, study basic chords, and identify proper hand positions. This course is largely performance-based. Students will be assessed on participation, practice, and performance.