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Dance Courses
Ballet 1
Course ID: ADB
Description:
The course prepares students to perform the basic
fundamentals and principles of classical ballet, know
the history of ballet and to critique performers and
performances.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Ballet 2
Course ID: ADC
Description:
The course provides opportunities for the advanced
student to refine their ballet performance skills, to
create and critique their own work and other ballet
performances and to develop a personal philosophy about
ballet.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite: √
Choreography
Course ID: ADD
Description:
The course introduces the basic principles of
choreography with emphasis on sequential studies of
techniques in different dance styles and the opportunity
to create a variety of dance compositions for
individuals and ensemble.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Cultural Folk Dance
Course ID: ADM
Description:
The course provides the opportunity to demonstrate
performance skills in traditional cultural and folk
dances; to identify and learn dances from various
cultures, time periods and settings.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Dance Appreciation
Course ID: ADA
Description:
The course prepares the student to demonstrate an
understanding of dance, its history and relationship to
society, and to create and critique dance studies.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Independent Dance
Course ID: ADI
Description:
The course allows the advanced student to continue the
learning process in dance beyond the district dance
curriculum. The content to be studied will be determined
collaboratively with the teacher and the student.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite: √
Jazz Dance 1
Course ID: ADJ
Description:
The course develops skills to perform repertory,
original and established jazz dances; to create dance
compositions; to explain the similarities and
differences among jazz dance styles.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Jazz Dance 2
Course ID: ADL
Description:
The course prepares students to create and perform jazz
dance compositions that demonstrate appropriate use of
dance elements; synthesize the elements of other art
forms; and explain the social factors that influenced
the jazz dance.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Modern Dance 1
Course ID: ADF
Description:
The course provides the opportunity to demonstrate
performance skills in original and repertory dances; to
develop movement studies; and compare and contrast how
movement choices communicate complex ideas in modern
dance.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Modern Dance 2
Course ID: ADG
Description:
The course provides the opportunity to perform modern
dances in a professional forum and present advanced
performance skills in original and repertory dances;
critique various modern dance performances; and describe
specific styles of modern dance.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
General Music
Independent Music
Course ID: AMI
Description:
The course allows the advanced student to continue the
learning process in music beyond the district music
curriculum. The content to be studied will be determined
collaboratively with the teacher and the student.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Music History
Course ID: AMH
Description:
The course includes a detailed study of music from the
times of the Ancient Greeks into the twenty-first
century; the relationship of music to society; and
research of historical chronologies that document
technological advancements in music.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Music Theory 1
Course ID: AMT
Description:
The course introduces the basic fundamentals of music
including notation, listening and key boarding; study of
intervals, triads, scale patterns, voicing,
harmonization of simple melodies, and the function and
use of major and minor chords.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Music Theory 2
Course ID: AMU
Description:
The course builds on the knowledge from Theory 1,
introduces the study of four part harmony and chord
progressions and explores techniques utilized by various
composers.
Grade:
12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Instrumental Music
Concert Band 1
Course ID: ABA
Description:
Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at
beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade level.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Concert Band 2
Course ID: ABB
Description:
Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at
beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade level.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Concert Band 3
Course ID: ABC
Description:
Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at
beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade level.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Concert Band 4
Course ID: ABD
Description:
Concert band provides the opportunity to perform at
beginner and intermediate levels. In concert band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade level.
Grade:
12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Orchestra 1
Course ID: AIA
Description:
Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously;
students are assigned according to the year of
participation. The year is not determined by skill or
grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to
perform music of various periods from Baroque to
Contemporary. This is a competition band.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Orchestra 2
Course ID: AIB
Description:
Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously;
students are assigned according to the year of
participation. The year is not determined by skill or
grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to
perform music of various periods from Baroque to
Contemporary. This is a competition band.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Orchestra 3
Course ID: AIC
Description:
Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously;
students are assigned according to the year of
participation. The year is not determined by skill or
grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to
perform music of various periods from Baroque to
Contemporary. This is a competition band.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Orchestra 4
Course ID: AID
Description:
Orchestra sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously;
students are assigned according to the year of
participation. The year is not determined by skill or
grade levels. Orchestra provides the opportunity to
perform music of various periods from Baroque to
Contemporary. This is a competition band.
Grade:
12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Symphonic Band 1
Course ID: ABE
Description:
Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at
intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade levels.
Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is
required.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Symphonic Band 2
Course ID: ABF
Description:
Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at
intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade levels.
Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is
required.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Symphonic Band 3
Course ID: ABG
Description:
Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at
intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the year of participation. The
year is not determined by skill or grade levels.
Students must perform in the marching band. Audition is
required.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Symphonic Band 4
Course ID: ABH
Description:
Symphonic Band provides the opportunity to perform at
intermediate and advanced levels. In symphonic Band
sections 1-4 are scheduled simultaneously; students are
assigned according to the yearof participation. The year
is not determined by skill or grade levels. Students
must perform in the marching band. Audition is required.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Theater
Acting
1
Course ID: ATA
Description:
Acting 1 provides the opportunity to perform and to
develop imagination, concentration, observation,
characterization, improvisation, rhythm and a personal
style.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Acting 2
Course ID: ATB
Description:
Acting 2 provides the opportunity to develop a visual
sense of stage movement. Pantomime
is used to develop observation skills, create mood,
character and non-verbal communication.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Directing
Course ID: ATC
Description:
The course provides the opportunity to develop directing
skills and techniques in mounting a play; practice
blocking, stage positions, focus and control of
attention and the aspects of technical theatre.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Drama/Theater Appreciation
Course ID: ATD
Description:
The course prepares the student to select, adapt and
manipulate theatrical elements, processes and materials
to create dramatic theatrical works; collaborate to
develop and perform a finished theatrical work; and
critique dramatic performances.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Independent Theater
Course ID: ATI
Description:
The course allows the advanced student to continue the
study of process in drama/theatre beyond the district
drama/theatre curriculum. The content to be studied will
be determined collaboratively with the teacher and the
student.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Play Writing
Course ID: ATP
Description:
The course prepares the student to write and perform a
variety of theatrical works; to demonstrate an
understanding of the major historical works in theatre
and the changes that affect theatrical traditions.
Grade:
11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Technical Theater
Course ID: ATT
Description:
The course prepares the student for scene design and
construction, lighting, painting, stage management,
costuming, make-up and other technical areas including
marketing and business management.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
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Visual Arts
AP Studio Arts
Course ID:
ATU
Description:
This
course is for highly motivated students who have
succeeded in previous art courses. This class enables
students to do college level work in either
two-dimensional or three-dimensional design. Completion of
each section of the portfolio is required, totaling
approximately 25-30 works of art.
Students in this course are required to
submit a portfolio to the College Board.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
√
Architectural Studies
Course ID: AVE
Description:
The course introduces the elements of architectural
design; styles and themes from the past and the present
are explored to create architectural models.
Grade:
10, 11, 12
Credits:
0.5
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
Art 1
Course ID: AGA
Description:
Year one, the course provides the opportunities to
manipulate media, techniques, and art processes to
create a series of art works, to critique works of art
as part of the artistic process and to understand the
work of others.
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12
Credits:
1
Required:
E
Prerequisite:
0
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