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Orchestra II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Placement determined by orchestra teacher Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Elements of Music
• Reading Music
• Performance Instructional Focus : Performance
Honors Orchestra III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Enrollment is by approval of the orchestra teacher Intended Audience : Advanced students in grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Advanced development of skills in music elements , reading , and performance .
Instructional Focus : Performance
Dance Ensemble I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Develop dance technique through a variety of genres .
• Gain broader movement vocabulary through in-depth study of dance elements .
• Develop technical skills and artistry while exploring their personal voices as choreographers and performers .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Individual and group work , perform at school-wide performances Instructional Focus : Gain movement skills and develop confidence and enjoyment though movement ; grow unity and celebrate diversity as a performing ensemble .
Dance Ensemble II Prerequisite / Selection Process : STEAM Dance Ensemble I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One Trimester = . 5 credit Major Outcomes :
• . Further develop dance technique through a growing variety of genres
• Gain broader movement vocabulary and a wide view of dance through the principles of choreography and awareness of dance and its cultural , aesthetic and historical components
• Further develop the technical skills , creativity and artistry as citizen-artistsathletes in a global community
• Expand exposure to a variety of styles , choreographers , repertoire and music
• Perform in school-wide dance concerts
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Dance Ensemble III Prerequisite / Selection Process : STEAM Dance Ensemble II Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = . 5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Further develop dance technique through a growing variety of genres
• Gain broader movement vocabulary and a wide view of dance through the principles of choreography and awareness of dance and its cultural , aesthetic and historical components
• Further develop the technical skills , creativity and artistry as citizenartists athletes in a global community
• Expand exposure to a variety of styles , choreographers , repertoire and music
• Perform in school-wide dance concerts
TECHNOLOGY / COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Programming [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Design and implement programming code
• Develop problem solving skills and logical thinking
• Explore computer science careers Projects , Activities , etc .: Using JAVA , write simple to complex programs for daily applications . Use your programming skills to create graphic images . Instructional Focus : hands-on computerized activities and career exploration Co-curricular Connection : BPA
Introduction to Cybersecurity [ AHS Only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Explore what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally
• Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats , attacks and vulnerabilities
• Find out how businesses protect their operations from cyber attacks and why jobs are growing
Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities , research , and speakers . Co-curricular Connection : BPA
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Social Media Marketing and Web Design
[ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ]
Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Investigate online marketing tools such as internet forums , message boards , blogs , wikis , podcasts , picture sharing , video sharing , and social networking
• Develop and use your web design and graphic design skills to create professional , up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use
Projects , Activities , etc .: It ’ s all about Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , Twitter , QR codes and apps . Learn how to use these new digital and social media tools in the world of business . Plan , design , and create multi-page websites .
Instructional Focus : Hands-on computerized activities
Co-curricular Connection : BPA
Video Game Design and Marketing
Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes :
• Understand programming concepts to develop an actual video game
• Use a 3-D game editor to create a three-dimensional game environment
• Use a rectangular coordinate system to place objects in the 3-D game
• Create advertising and packaging to market your video game
• Prepare sales presentations and written reports to market your game
Projects , Activities , etc .: Utilize the original Carbonade Game Template ; create a new game template for aspiring gamers . Storyboard the initial game concept , develop a target audience for the game , establish the number of players and game theme and develop a plan to market the game to the public .
Instructional Focus : Hands-on computerized activities
Co-curricular Connection : BPA , DECA
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