STEAM
• Have an understanding of basic recording techniques
Project , Activities , etc .: Project based learning , independent work , collaborative environment with teachers Instructional focus : Small unit focus , leads to a culminating final project
Digital Music Composition II [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Digital Music Composition I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn the foundations of music theory - melody , chord , structure , form
• Understand the elements of creating or modifying digital music
• Analyze and evaluate music
• Have an understanding of basic recording techniques
• Learn the foundations of acoustics Projects , Activities , etc : Project based learning , independent work , collaborative environment with teachers Instructional Focus : Final portfolio demonstrating various forms , styles , and compositional techniques
Dance Technique I [ AHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will develop their strength , flexibility , coordination , balance , and memory in relationship to a variety of dance styles .
• Students will learn basic technique of a variety of dance styles including Jazz , Musical Theater , Ballet and Contemporary .
• Students will develop performance skills needed to confidently create and present dance choreography .
• Students will grow in their abilities to work as both a soloist as well as part of an ensemble .
Instructional Focus : This course focuses on developing a body of work to be performed at end-of-trimester dance concerts . This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement .
Dance Technique II [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Dance Technique I OR at least 3 years of dance training Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One Trimester = . 5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will deepen their understanding of a variety of technical styles including Jazz , Ballet , Contemporary , Musical Theater , as well as opportunities to work with professional guest artists .
• Students will continue to develop their choreographic skills and create works to be presented through both traditional and nontraditional performance opportunities . Instructional Focus : This course focuses on developing a body of work to be performed at end-of-trimester dance concerts . This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement .
Dance Company [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Dance Technique II OR at least 4 years of dance training Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = . 5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will explore deeper technical styles such as Contemporary , Jazz , Ballet , Musical Theater and styles presented by guest artists .
• Students will focus on both the advanced physical practice and the history and choreographic techniques unique to the selected styles .
• Students will continue to develop their artistic voices through student generated choreography and have the opportunity to explore inter-disciplinary modes of presenting dance and choreography .
Instructional Focus : This course would focus on developing a body of work to be performed at the end-of-trimester dance concert as well as throughout the community . This course partially satisfies the Arts requirement . Course can be taken up to three times .
Engineering and Robotics [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : None Intended Audience : Grades 9 - 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Design , build , and program mobile robots
• Utilize design thinking to solve engineering related problems
• Incorporate multiple technologies and software in creative applications
Projects , Activities , etc .: Hands on activities and group projects Instructional Focus : Use hands on and practical building skills to design and apply engineering principles to solve robotics challenges .
Engineering Smart Technology [ AHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : None
Intended Audience : Grades 9 - 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Design , build , and program microcontroller sensors platforms
• Utilize design thinking to solve engineering related problems
• Incorporate multiple technologies and software in creative applications
Projects , Activities , etc .: Hands on activities and group projects . Instructional Focus : Use hands on and practical building skills to design and apply engineering principles to solve environmental sensing challenges . Co-curricular Connection : Robotics Club
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
Honors Arts Symposium : The Chemistry of Art [ AHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn and directly apply the elements of art and principles of design
• Explore a secondary discipline ; noting the connections with art ( ex . chemistry , specifically chemical reactions to metals and other materials used in jewelry design
• Apply Design Thinking method to create solutions to various design challenges
• Design and create works that become part of an e-portfolio
Projects / Activities , etc .: Exploration of materials , original design work , development of art skills ( ex . creating patinas on metal , use of jewelry equipment , designing original wearable art ) Instructional Focus : Design Thinking , Makerspace equipment , student collaboration , student-driven and project-based design challenges , industry tours , guest speakers
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