Physical Education: Students in this course will acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity. Students will learn specialized skills and concepts that lead to confidence and competency in a variety of physical activities. Physical activity will include lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic sports, and adventure outdoor sports. 

Athletics: Students in athletics must participate in competitive sports. Boys’ sports include football, basketball, cross country, and track. Girls’ sports include volleyball, basketball, cross country, and track. Students who make the team roster will have practice before or after school, depending on their grade level. AISD does not provide transportation before or after school for practice.  If a student does not make a team after a tryout period, the student will go through training in an off-season program. A physical from an acceptable health resource is required for this course. 

*Athletic Uniform-  there is a small fee to purchase the uniform, coaches will provide more information in late spring.  

*Students must maintain passing grades each six weeks to be UIL eligible to participate. 

**Students must speak to Coach Darwin (girls) or Coach Wilson (boys) and complete an Athletic Class Acknowledgement Form to be eligible for Athletics. 

Business Information Management (BIM): In Business Information Management, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software. *High School Credit

Art I: This course is for beginning art students, focusing on the elements of design such as line, shape, form, texture, space, value, and color. Art I is an introduction to drawing, painting, and art history will be integrated throughout the semester. Students will learn to communicate through art using a variety of mediums. This class will prepare the student for advanced art classes. 

Art II: Art II is a project-oriented class, which introduces students to hands-on activities utilizing line, color, design, illustrations, sketching, painting, and shading techniques. 

Prerequisite: Intro to Art or Art I

Band: Designed as a performance-based course, students learn advanced instrumental techniques and music reading skills on brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. 

Previous band experience is required.

Choir: Students with no choir experience are welcome to join and will learn how to properly sing/produce sound and the fundamentals of reading music.  Students with previous choir experience learn advanced vocal techniques and music reading skills preparing them for Varsity level performances.  Choirs will participate in contests and outside-of-school performances. Soprano/Treble choir & Tenor/Bass choir classes will be separate.

Intro to Theatre: Students will explore acting and basic technical elements of the theatre and are provided opportunities to create individual and group theatrical selections. Students will learn basic acting skills that allow them to practice self-confidence, creative thinking, public speaking, independence, problem-solving, giving and receiving feedback, and working with others to add to their life's ‘tool box.’ 

Outdoor Education: Students enrolled in outdoor education are expected to develop competency in outdoor education activities that provide opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. Emphasis is placed upon student selection of activities that also promote a respect for the environment and that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. 

Partners in PE: Partners in PE is a success-oriented physical education course for students with special needs and peer partners. This course promotes physical activity, acquisition of individual lifetime wellness skills, team sports, and recreational activities while fostering relationships and developing leadership skills in the peer partners. Application Required

Student Office Aide: An application must be completed. Selection is based on grades, attendance, and attitude. Application required 

Study Skills: This course focuses on the direct teaching, generalization, and maintenance of social skill development, improvement of organizational skills, technology applications, and self-advocacy. Students will work independently on coursework and receive academic support as needed.

Teen Leadership: This class teaches students to take responsibility, express themselves, and handle problems and decisions when they arise. The class enables individuals to build personal responsibility, and leadership skills through group activities, role play, speeches, and projects. 

Theatre II: Students will be given an introduction to the acting and theatrical production process with an emphasis on collaboration. Students learn to utilize basic actor tools through the exploration of creating a character, using their body and voice in interesting ways, and demonstrating effective stage movement. They learn to develop their own material through the use of improvisation as well as scripted material. 

Prerequisite: Intro to Theatre

Theatre Production: The upper-level production classes are for students who are dedicated to continuing their study of acting and production. Students will use class time to rehearse and practice production steps and acting techniques. Students are required to be in theatre productions and will also participate in scheduled performances for this class. 

Prerequisite: Theatre I or Intro to Theatre, Audition Required

Yearbook: In addition to producing the school yearbook, students are responsible for sales, picture days, and student event photography. Application required.