Materials Fee: $15 /semester
Description: Art I is an entry level course recommended as a prerequisite for all art/crafts courses. Art I is a design and visual fundamental class which exposes the student to a variety of methods, techniques and media. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: None
Description: Ninth grade AVID is a basic course designed to increase school-wide learning and performance. The ninth-grade AVID student is introduced to strategies that have been proven to open access to curricula that promotes 4-year college eligibility. The mission of AVID is to ensure that the student and, most especially, the often least-served student “in the middle”, becomes capable of completing a college preparatory path. The ninth-grade AVID class provides support, academic monitoring, and tutoring. Writing inquiry, collaboration and reading, along with tutorials, test and note-taking skills, are main course strategies.
Piano One is an introductory course open to all students 9-12. Focus of this course is beginning level piano skills, focusing on basic technique, basic music theory, music literacy, and performance etiquette. A course of study is determined by student conference with the teacher. Progress toward established goals is the student’s responsibility.
Description: In journalism, the student explores and practices the fundamentals of various print and electronic media including newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and radio/television/digital broadcasts. Areas of emphasis include: interviewing and reporting techniques, gathering and researching sources of information, history, and ethics, First Amendment rights and responsibilities, and media literacy. Special emphasis is placed on distinctive types of journalistic writing, style, and organization as compared to conventional English composition. The student writes, edits, and evaluates news, editorials, columns, features, sports, photo captions, advertising copy, and investigative reports with clear purpose, accuracy, and awareness of audience(s). The student also explores art, still and motion photography, film, editing, design, advertising, and current technology used to create effective media.
Materials Fee: $25 / semester
Description: Ceramics I is a beginning course in ceramics design which includes wheel throwing, hand building, glazing and the firing of sculptural and functional objects made of clay. The student examines and develops skills and proficiency in basic ceramic processes. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Business, Marketing, & Finance I is an innovative, introductory course which explores the world of business, marketing, and finance. This course focuses on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes demanded by employers in the workplace. Areas of study include career interests and aptitudes, employability skills, business, economic, financial, and marketing concepts. Emphasis is placed on business computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia applications.
Materials Fee: $20
Description: Computer Graphics I offers students a new medium with which to create art. Students learn basic visual design elements and principles, learn to use the computer as a visual design medium, and develop skill, confidence, and sensitivity in applying knowledge of art media and techniques to the production of artwork. The student receives training in an industry standard bitmap graphics program (Adobe PhotoShop) in addition to a vector-based (Illustrator, AppleWorks, FreeHand) graphics program. The production of computer art is applied to various other content areas and acquired skills are related to careers in art and other fields that now require computer graphics capabilities. Areas of study are visual design, conventions and history, technical literacy, visual communication, career awareness, and preparation of work for public display.
Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee: $25/semester
Description: Culinary Arts I is a basic course that develops skills in foods. Safety and sanitation, use of equipment, basic food preparation skills, nutrition, meal patterns, and careers in food service areas are emphasized. Basic skills are demonstrated during laboratory experiences. Teamwork, application of literacy skills, and curriculum integration are an integral part of the course.
Materials Fee: $60
Description: This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop the essential and technical demands unique to the Mariachi art form. The student develops creative abilities through music, singing, instrument exploration, improvisation, choreography, selection and performance. The student is an active participant in the performing arts group that educates the community about Mariachi and culture through dance and music.
No Prerequisite
Materials Fee: $20
Description: Digital Film Production I is a fundamental, theory driven, hands-on instruction in film-making techniques. Digital Film Production I introduces the student to the necessary skill sets, key concepts, and processes that lead to the creation of digital film/media products. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
No Prerequisite
Materials Fee: may be required to pay a fee for materials, supplies, performance attire and out of school activities
Description: Drama I is a full-year, performance based course that serves as an introduction to theater arts. The student studies basic principles and techniques in acting, theater history, musical theater, staging, voice and diction, pantomime, improvisation, choral reading, readers’ theater, storytelling, and oral interpretation. He/she is also introduced to stage makeup, stage lighting, and technical production techniques. The student will learn the relationship of drama to literature and other art forms. He/she receives an overview of careers in theater and related fields. The student participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Materials Fee: None
Description: Beginning Guitar is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of guitar playing and basic music theory. He/she learns technical skills through a variety of different styles of music and is introduced to basic chord forms, scales and arpeggios, standard music notation, guitar tablature and both solo and ensemble guitar literature. The student has the opportunity to participate in school and community performances. This course is open to any student regardless of music training or background. No previous knowledge of the instrument is necessary. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: None
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
Description: The student enrolled in Mixed Choir I develops musicianship and basic performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Activities in the class are designed to give the singer basic experience in diverse styles of beginning choral literature. The difficulty and range of the music is tailored for novice singers. Instruction is designed so that the student is able to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Mixed choir provides instruction in basic vocal development, performing, listening and analyzing music, focusing on the specific text being sung. He/she is encouraged to take private voice lessons to facilitate his/her vocal improvement. Public performances serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in other school music course
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 per year
Description: Jazz Band I is a performance course for the student to receive experience and knowledge in Jazz Band stylings (e.g., swing, blues, rock) and experience on standard woodwind brass and rhythm section instruments. Jazz Band I teaches the application of basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy in the Jazz style. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Jazz Band using graded music I- through II+. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home and is in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Description: This laboratory course is designed to acquaint the student with the study of geology and astronomy and their related fields. The course emphasizes historical and physical geology. Topics may include paleontology, geologic time, plate tectonics, and map reading. Astronomy topics may include planetary geology and evolution of the stars and universe. The student examines scientific thinking and practices and how science impacts individuals, society, and New Mexico. Literacy strategies (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, and research) are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Materials Fee: Cost of Shoes
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to build awareness of the history, culture, music and geographic regions of Mexican dance en compass. Students learn basic elements of traditional Mexican, New Mexican and other folk dances. Students acquire knowledge of dance steps, choreography, music, skirt work, and costuming from various regions of Mexico. Students will participate in musical and dance performances.
Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee: None
Description: This yearlong course explores the social, political, historical, and cultural experiences of ethnicities, genders, classes and/or ability groups. As it impacts self-identity, the students will engage in self-discovery while gaining an understanding of the multi-faceted world around them. The students will come to an understanding of the connection between ethnicity and the restriction of human rights.
Materials Fee: not to exceed $100 materials, supplies, and instrument maintenance
Description: Orchestra I is a performance course for the student with limited or no experience on the violin, viola, cello or string bass. Orchestra I teaches the basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of an orchestra using graded music I through III. The student performs, with expression and technical accuracy, a varied repertoire of developmentally appropriate orchestral literature. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
No Prerequisite
Materials Fee: $30 / semester
Description: Photography I develops the student’s aesthetic awareness and introduces him/her to basic and technical concepts of black and white photography and the use of a digital darkroom. This includes developing, printing, enlarging, and composing as well as care of photographic equipment and darkroom safety. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Materials Fee: may be fee for materials, supplies, performance attire & out of school activities Description: Stagecraft I addresses the analysis, planning, and practical application of stagecrafts. Stagecraft I includes all aspects of theatre except acting. The students define fundamental stage terms, learn basic stock scenery construction, basic scene painting techniques, basic stage lighting, work with basic sound equipment, learn basic costume terminology and basic make-up technique. He/she is required to perform various technical projects and learn techniques through problem-solving and workshop procedure. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, the proper handling of tools and materials and backstage etiquette. The student also learns the application of technical skills and their relationship to theatrical and other trade careers. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Description: Student Leadership I is a general preparation course for student leadership. The student acquires the skills necessary to perform duties in student government by examining the fundamental concepts of communication, human relations and group dynamics. The course provides a laboratory for hands-on learning in the context of representative student government.
Materials Fee: $20 (Fees may vary)
Description: TV Broadcasting I is a theory driven course that focuses on preparing the student with the skills and knowledge needed to function in the television industry. It is an introduction to journalism, emphasizing journalistic conventions. The student gathers, writes, edits, and shoots short news programs. He/she examines verbal and nonverbal performance and message preparation skills related to both the audio and video components of television broadcasting. The student examines television content from the perspective of the journalistic critic. The student continues to examine a variety of related literacy components (i.e., technical, media, and creative) to complete his/her introduction of study. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite: None.
Description: In Yearbook I, the student applies journalistic skills introduced in Journalism/Mass Communications and participates in specialized areas depending on interests and staffing needs. The student gains experience with cooperative and group processes in areas of planning, decision-making, conflict resolution, team building, business management, elements of design and photography, desktop publishing, time management, and “deadlining” with guidance, coaching, and mentoring from more advanced student editors and supervision from the teacher/advisor. The student generates authentic work by producing a yearbook for the school and community.
The state content and performance standards of PE are a graduation requirement because of the lifelong benefits and the overall health and wellness of the whole child. However, we recognize and honor parent and student choice in allowing students to waive the PE credit in accordance with the state statute and different pathways to graduation.
Marching Band: Successful completion of two consecutive fall semesters, beginning in the 9th grade, of Marching Band will meet PE graduation requirement.
JROTC: Successful completion of two consecutive years (2.0 credits), beginning in 9th grade, of JROTC Leadership I and Leadership II will meet PE graduation requirements.
Mixing and matching of Band and JROTC courses to meet the PE waiver requirements is prohibited.
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Description: Rock and Roll: A History and Appreciation focuses on the comparative study between rock and roll music and American History. The student explores the birth of rock and roll in the 1950’s and examines the various trends that evolve. He/She analyzes how rock and roll music often reflects the political and/or social values of the time period. The course also offers the student opportunities for appreciation of the various music genres by listening, analyzing, and evaluating the artists that best represent the eras of music types. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, rockabilly roots, teen idols, surf, Motown, British invasion, protest songs, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, and grunge.
Materials Fee: $25
JROTC Leadership Education I is an academic co-ed introductory course covering academic subjects on leadership, communication skills, military history, drill and ceremony, and post-secondary educational and career exploration. Cadets also participate in weekly physical training and take classes on health and nutrition. There is a uniform requirement in the class that requires adhering to typical military grooming standards; haircuts, shave, makeup, etc. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Materials Fee: not to exceed $200 per year
Description: Marching/Concert Band I is a performance course for the student to receive experience on standard woodwind brass, or percussion instruments. Marching/Concert Band teaches the basic techniques of tone production, articulation, intonation, instrument care and maintenance, general musicianship, and musical literacy. The student is introduced to and performs within the traditions and standards of a Wind Band using graded music I- through II+. The student provides instruments and accessories although some school instruments may be available for student use. The student practices regularly at home. He/she participates in regularly scheduled performances during and outside of the school day in appropriate performance attire. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.