• Courses Offered:

    A Cappella

    Art 1

    • Prerequisites: None
    • This course is designed to provide the beginning art student with an understanding and an appreciation of traditional and contemporary art forms. The course will emphasize the basic elements of art and principles of design while addressing the five California Visual and Performing Arts Standards: (1) Artistic Perception, (2)Creative Expression, (3) Historical and Cultural Context, (4) Aesthetic Valuing and 5) Connections, Relationships and Application. The students will be introduced to artistic experiences utilizing a variety of media and techniques. Historical aspects and an appreciation of the arts are incorporated into each area of study.

    Art 2, 3, 4

    • Prerequisite(s): Art 1/2/3 or teacher recommendation.
    • This course is designed to provide the continuing art student with an understanding and an appreciation of traditional and contemporary art forms. The course will emphasize the basic Elements of Art and Principles of Design while addressing the five California Visual and Performing Arts Standards: 1) Artistic Perception, 2) Creative Expression, 3) Historical and Cultural Context, 4) Aesthetic Valuing and 5) Connections, Relationships and Application. The students will continue to develop their artistic experiences utilizing a variety of media and techniques. Historical aspects and an appreciation of the arts are incorporated into each area of study.

    Ceramics 1

    • Prerequisites: None
    • An Introduction course in ceramics that will cover basic methods of forming clay including: coil, slab and wheel throwing. An Introduction to glaze application will also be covered.

    Ceramics 2

    • Prerequisite(s): Ceramics 1
    • Ceramics 2 is an advanced class for students who have passed Ceramics 1 with a “B” or better. Objects are fashioned out of clay, decorated and glazed. The techniques used are pinch pot, slab, coil, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. The goals in this course are to develop mental qualities through activities in the ceramics class observation (awareness of form, symmetry, balance, etc.), perseverance (carrying out a task to completion and as near perfection as possible), concentration (exclusive attention to the task at hand) and evaluation (critical judgment of the results). The improvement of coordination is hoped for. The student should be progressing in the quality of his/ her work with each successive project. The size of the projects will vary as the different techniques are used. Advanced students are expected to exhibit more creativity and better quality in their projects from previous semesters. They should be self-motivated and be able to work independently.

    Glee

    Guitar

    • Prerequisites: None
    • This course is a two-semester course which serves as an introduction to reading notation on the treble clef and performing music on the guitar.

    Piano 1, 2

    • Piano 1: This course serves as an introduction to reading and performing music notation on a music keyboard at an elementary level. 
    • Piano 2: This course serves as a concentrator course which is designed to help students progress from elementary to late intermediate level in music reading and performance.

    Senior Band

    String Orchestra

    • String orchestra is an instrumental ensemble in which performance skills and developed through a logical sequence of instruction in rehearsals, performance of literature in the medium, sectional rehearsals, and one-on-one instruction. Students will receive instruction on string instruments: violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Repertoire will be developed throughout the year to perform for the community and/or festivals and competitions. Performances will be culminating experiences of the learning process. Attendance may be required at rehearsals and events outside of class time. This class will accommodate all skill levels, beginning through advanced.

    Treble Choir