Drawing 1

Grade Level: 9th-12th Grade
Course Number:0104340
Credit: 1 credit

Drawing 2

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 0104350
Credit: 1 credit

Drawing 3 Honors

Grade Level: 11th- 12th Grade
Course Number: 0104360
Credit: 1 credit

Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks through the development of skills in drawing. Students practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination. Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

AP 2D Art & Design

Grade Level: 11th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 0109350
Credit: 1 credit

This Advanced Placement course is intended to address a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. This type of design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. 

M/J Band 1

Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade
Course Number: 1302000
Credit: 1 credit

M/J Band 2

Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade
Course Number: 1302010
Credit: 1 credit

Students develop and build on instrumental technique, music literacy, and aesthetic response through rehearsal, performance, and study of a variety of high-quality band literature. Instrumentalists expand their knowledge of music notation, music theory, sound production, and personal and group rehearsal strategies. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

M/J Instrumental Techniques 1

Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade
Course Number: 1302080
Credit: 1 credit

M/J Instrumental Techniques 2

Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade
Course Number: 1302090
Credit: 1 credit

Students develop and build on skills of musicianship, technical proficiency, and performance skills. Beginning musicians focus on development of skills and techniques through scales, etudes, and solo literature. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

M/J Instrumental Ensemble 1

Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade
Course Number: 1302110
Credit:1 credit

Students with little or no instrumental ensemble experience develop musicianship and performance skills as they study, rehearse, and perform high-quality ensemble literature in diverse styles. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Band 1

Grade Level: 9th-12th Grade
Course Number:1302300
Credit: 1 credit

Band 2

Grade Level: 9th-12th Grade
Course Number: 1302310
Credit: 1 credit

Band 3

Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302320
Credit: 1 credit

Band 4

Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302330
Credit: 1 credit

Band 5 Honors

Grade Level: 11th & 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302340
Credit: 1 credit

Band 6 Honors

Grade Level: 11th & 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302350
Credit:1 credit

This year-long class, designed for students learning and mastering woodwind, brass, and/ or percussion ensemble skills, promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high-quality wind and percussion literature. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills, instrumental and ensemble technique and skills, expanded music literacy, and aesthetic awareness culminating in periodic public performances.

Marching Band

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302355
Credit: 1 credit

Students will participate in activities of their school's marching band. Activities may include, but are not limited to, the study of the chosen program of music for the season, rehearsals of the marching routine to accompany music. There are a variety of ways that students may participate and earn credit in this course. Some students may play instruments, some may work with flags, batons, or other apparatus, some may be dancers, etc.

Instrumental Techniques 1

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302420
Credit: 1 credit

Instrumental Techniques 2

Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302430
Credit: 1 credit

Instrumental Techniques 3

Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302440
Credit: 1 credit

Instrumental Techniques 4 Honors

Grade Level: 11th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302450
Credit: 1 credit

Students in this class begin and continue to develop musical and technical skills on a specific instrument through developmentally appropriate solo literature, etudes, scales, and exercises. Through problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection, students develop the physical and cognitive skills necessary to be more disciplined performers. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Instrumental Ensemble 1

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302460
Credit: 1 credit

Instrumental Ensemble 2

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1302470
Credit: 1 credit

Students will develop and continue building musicianship and performance skills through the study of high-quality music in diverse styles. Student musicians learn to self-assess and collaborate as they rehearse, perform, and study relevant musical styles and time periods. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

M/J Chorus 1

Grade Level: 7th & 8th Grade
Course Number: 1303000
Credit: 1 credit

M/J Chorus 2

Grade Level: 7th & 8th Grade
Course Number: 1303010
Credit: 1 credit

Students with minimal previous choral experience develop beginning vocal technique and skills, critical and creative thinking skills, and an appreciation of music from around the world and through time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Chorus 1

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1303300
Credit: 1 credit

Chorus 2

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1303310
Credit: 1 credit

Chorus 3

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1303320
Credit: 1 credit

Chorus 4

Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1303330
Credit: 1 credit

This year-long class, designed for students with learning and developing choral experience, promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of choral repertoire from a variety of times and places. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills; foundational instrumental technique and skills, music literacy, and ensemble skills; and aesthetic musical awareness culminating in periodic public performances.

Eurhythmics 1

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1305300
Credit: 1 credit

Eurhythmics 2

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1305310
Credit: 1 credit

Eurhythmics 3

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1305320
Credit: 1 credit

Eurhythmics 4

Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
Course Number: 1305330
Credit: 1 credit

Student dancers develop and build skills in performing and evaluating choreographed performances as an independent ensemble and in cooperation with a music ensemble. Emphasis is placed on dance, equipment manipulation, precision, and the relationship between music and dance. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.