This course is intended for the serious art student who wishes to receive additional instruction and practice in this particular area of study. This class is highly recommended for students who are preparing portfolios for admission to a college visual arts program. This course is offered concurrently with Drawing/Print Making.
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This course will focus on drawing skills and printmaking techniques. The elements and principles of design will be reinforced in activities and projects. Drawing media will include graphite, ink, charcoal, conte, colored pencils and pastels. Printmaking media will include linoleum prints, mono-prints and silk screen.
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This course will offer students the opportunity to experience a variety of artistic processes and techniques using multiple art methods. Building upon the experiences in Art Fundamentals, students will concentrate on the qualities of compositional structure and aesthetic appeal. Projects will include painting (acrylics or oil), ceramics, printmaking, graphic design, and sculpture.
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This course introduces students to the basic elements and principles of design. Students will work with a variety of media that will reinforce these rules of design. Students will also be exposed to art history which will relate to the projects assigned. Projects will include drawing, watercolor and tempera painting, printmaking, and ceramics.
Latin IV is an advanced class. Students will work on a semi-independent level doing comparative reading and analysis of original Latin texts spanning Ancient Rome and the Western medieval tradition. Students’ work will prepare them for careful reading and listening throughout their lives as well as give them a foundation in rhetorical skills necessary for
Students will continue to develop their proficiency and skills in each of the four communication domains: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Latin III will focus on the present, past, future, and perfect tenses. Students will add to their knowledge of Latin verbs which builds on the previous two years of study. Thisyear will develop understanding
In addition to using the skills learned in Latin I, students will further develop the four basic components of language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Latin II will focus on the present tense but will introduce the past and future tenses. In addition to studying the difference between passive and active verbs, the class
Latin is the “mother tongue of the Church” and is the root of the romance languages. This course will introduce students to the basic components of the Latin language. This includes listening, speaking, reading and writing Latin. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the Roman family. Latin I will focus on the present
Spanish IV is an advanced class. The majority of the class is conducted in Spanish. Conversational skills, several genres of literature, and upper level grammar are the focal points of the year. The students’ mastery/acquisition of all learning skills will provide them with a solid foundation for real world situations.
In addition to the foundations from the preceding Spanish courses, students’ acquisition of the language is progressively achieved through a variety of means. All aspects of learning are emphasized. Particular attention to written and oral proficiency is addressed by means of activities in class and chapter projects. Spanish III focuses on multiple verb tenses throughout
In addition to using the skills learned in Spanish I, students will further develop the four basic components of language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Spanish II will focus on the present tense but will introduce the preterit and imperfect tenses.
The major goal of Spanish I is to offer the student the opportunity to acquire a strong foundation in the Spanish language. This foundation will enable the student to further the mastery of the four basic components of the Spanish language and introduce the Hispanic culture. These components include listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
French IV is an advanced class. The majority of the class is conducted in French. Conversational skills, several genres of literature, and upper level grammar are the focal points of the year. The students’ mastery/acquisition of all learning skills will provide them with a solid foundation for real world situations.
In addition to the foundations from the preceding French courses, students’ acquisition of the language is progressively achieved through a variety of means. All aspects of learning are emphasized. Particular attention to written and oral proficiency is addressed by means of activities in class, chapter projects, and culturally appropriate field trips. French III focuses on
In addition to using the skills learned in French I, students will further develop the four basic components of language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The passé compose (past tense) will be introduced in French II. They will also expand their knowledge of French-speaking countries throughout the world and of traditional holidays celebrated in
The major goal of French I is to offer the student the opportunity to acquire a strong foundation in the French language. This foundation will enable the student to further the mastery of the four basic components of the French language and French culture. These components include listening, speaking, reading and writing French. This goal
The student will develop the communication, reasoning, and coping skills necessary to resolve recurrent issues within families. Students will gain an understanding of crisis within families and the best courses of action to deal with crisis situations in a healthy and productive manner as well as develop empathy for both the individual and family unit.
This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of human relationships within the family/individual units. This includes instruction in the concepts and principles related to various family living conditions, the establishment and maintenance of relationships, and the preparation for marriage and family life. Instruction emphasizes the uniqueness of families and individuals, the
This course will give students a greater understanding of economics ranging from the viewpoint of the individual consumer to the global economy. Students will study the law of supply and demand, forms of business, and influences on the economy, prices and competition. Students will examine current economic issues and relate them to past events and
This course is designed to help students gain a critical perspective on government and politics in the United States. It involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that make up the
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This course will introduce students to the principles of philosophical thinking with a focus on humanity. Since philosophy and critical thinking occur in language, we will use the semester to grow in our ability to engage in real discussion. Through logic we will discover what constitutes a rational argument and how to avoid fallacies; through
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This course provides an in-depth historical analysis of the modern era, relating the culture of the time periods to the events that are significant from this time of history. This will not be a survey course of history moving from 1945 to the present; rather, this course will break topics down into areas of study
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Students will receive a broad introduction to the science of psychology, from the history of the field and its major advances, to the latest research on topics such as perception, memory, language, and personality. The class will also explore the tools and methods psychologists use to investigate the mind in a dynamic and exciting atmosphere.
Required of all seniors not enrolled in AP American Government, this course will explore the philosophical underpinnings of our Constitution as well as the structure and responsibilities of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the United States government. Contemporary political and policy issues will also be studied with the goal of preparing the student
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This course is a chronological study of U.S. History from its beginnings until present day. This survey course emphasizes the synthesis of historical concepts and how we might learn to relate present problems to the lessons experienced by past Americans. This course is required for all juniors. There is an AP section of this course
