Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (HS credit)  

This course will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. 

Principles of Arts, A/V Tech, and Communications (HS credit)

The goal of this course is for the student understands arts, audio/video technology, and communications systems. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities. 

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (HS credit)

Students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance. 

Principles of Health Science (HS credit)

This course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry. 

Principles of Information Technology (HS credit)

This course is designed to provide an overview of computer science taking computer information a step further than the basic computer information learned in 7th grade. 

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: Art I or Intro to Art

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. 

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

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. 

Spanish: (HS Credit) This course is designed as an introduction to the basic structure and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Students begin to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic vocabulary. Hispanic culture will also be introduced. 

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 II 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.