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Digital Photography is an introductory course designed to help students become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. Within this class, students will learn to use a DSLR camera, become familiar with the basic terminology and elements of photography, and understand how to use photo editing software to enhance the overall appearance of their images.
744
2 Terms
One Level
This course encourages students to explore the elements of drawing techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will have developed mastery in concepts, composition and execution of their own ideas. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the elements of art including texture, form shape, line and value. Students should also achieve a complete understanding of the principles of art including movement unity, harmony balance, contrast, proportion, pattern and rhythm.
746
2 Terms
UC Approved
Essential
College Prep
This course is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to play the drums. Whether students are an absolute beginner or intermediate level player, each will be at home with the methods used in this class. Students will learn how to play drum technique exercises, develop an appreciation for iconic drummers, read standard drum notation and play the songs they know and love.
941
2 Terms
One Level
Prerequisite: Drums 1
This course is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to play the drums. Whether students are an absolute beginner or intermediate level player, each will be at home with the methods used in this class. Students will learn how to play drum technique exercises, develop an appreciation for iconic drummers, read standard drum notation and play the songs they know and love.
942
2 Terms
One Level
Discover the joys of providing exceptional childcare and helping to develop future generations. Learn the importance of play and use it to build engaging educational activities that build literacy and math skills through each stage of childhood and special need. Use this knowledge to develop your professional skills well suited to a career in childcare.
521
1 Term
UC Approved
Essential
College Prep
CoRequisite: Algebra 1
This course builds on the fundamentals of geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and Earth’s structure and resources. Students also learn the rigors of the scientific method and proper laboratory techniques and procedures; this is a great choice for a student’s first high school laboratory class.
211
2 Terms
UC Approved
NCAA Approved
Essential
College Prep
Honors Prerequisite: United States History or United States Government, Grade B or Higher
Students master fundamental economic concepts, applying the tools (graphs, statistics, and equations) from other subject areas to the understanding of operations and institutions of economic systems. Studied in a historic context are the basic economic principles of micro and macroeconomics, international economics, comparative economic systems, measurement, and methods.
431
1 Term
UC Approved
NCAA Approved
Essential
College Prep
Honors
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Discover how technology has changed the world around us by pursuing technological solutions to everyday problems. While using scientific and engineering methods, learn how electricity, electronic systems, magnets, and circuits work. Understand the design process and bring your ideas to life. Explore how engineering advances your ideas and the world!
272
2 Terms
UC Approved
NCAA Approved
Essential
College Prep
Honors Prerequisite: English 9 with Grade B or Higher
English 10 students continue to develop literacy-related skills including: speaking and listening, academic research, higher-order reading comprehension, language usage, and written and rhetorical literary analysis. Students exercise critical thinking through the reading and analysis of various works of literature and multiple short- and extended-length writing assignments.
312
2 Terms
UC Approved
NCAA Approved
Essential
College Prep
Honors
Honors Prerequisite: English 10 with Grade B or Higher
Students hone their emerging comprehension, analysis, and writing skills through a study of literature while incorporating a variety of writing styles including creative writing and personal essays.
313
2 Terms
UC Approved
NCAA Approved
Essential
College Prep
Honors
