Archer offers four different band classes. Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and Percussion Class. Most rising 9th graders participate in Concert Band. All percussion students are placed into Percussion Class. Percussion students are in a class of just percussionists! This allows us to work and develop percussion specific techniques. Students in band at Archer perform fiver concerts per year and are eligible to participate in our biennial trip to either Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando!

For more information, please email Mr. Wolfe at Brian.Wolfe@gcpsk12.org.

Course Numbers to Enter in StudentVue: (Some students may have this course already listed as a pre-selected course)

1st Semester: 53.0371001

2nd Semester: 53.0371002

The Archer Chorus offers vocal training and performance opportunities at all levels, from beginning to advanced. In a typical school year, you will perform at 5 local concerts in addition to extra opportunities like singing at an Atlanta Braves game, Archer Football games, Disney World, Honor Chorus, All-State and more!

For more information, please email Mr. Ferguson at Todd.Ferguson@gcpsk12.org.

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Men's Chorus

1st Semester: 54.0271001 2nd Semester: 54.0271002

Women's Chorus

1st Semester: 54.0241001 2nd Semester: 54.0241002

Archer High School offers four different levels of orchestra classes every day: Concert, Symphonia, Philharmonia, and Chamber. Most rising 9^th graders are placed in Concert, where we spend the year working on mastery of the skills started in middle school—two octave scales, shifting, vibrato, tone production, and independent tuning. Students in Concert orchestra perform in five concerts per year and are eligible to participate in our biennial trip to Walt Disney World!

For more information, please email Mrs. Bawcum at Meghan.Bawcum@gcpsk12.org.

Course Numbers to Enter in StudentVue: (Some students may have this course already listed as a pre-selected course)

1st Semester: 53.0561001

2nd Semester: 53.0561002

Archer High School offers three courses in dance: Modern Dance (Introduction), Dance (Intermediate), and Ballet (Advanced). Most rising 9th graders are placed in Modern Dance, which is the introductory course. Modern dance is a pre-requisite to the other courses. Students in Modern Dance do not need any prior dance experience. If a student has prior dance experience, they can audition to be moved into a higher level. No matter the level, students learn a variety of genres of dance, with an emphasis on Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Technique. Students learn choreography and perform 3-4 dances in our Dance Concert at the end of each semester. There are two dance concerts - one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Students perform in the theater with lights and costumes, in order to have a full production experience. Additionally, students study Dance History and Anatomy. Students in Intermediate/Advanced levels have opportunities to participate in other activities such as the Kennesaw State Dance Festival, Gwinnett County Dance Day, Dance Team, and student choreography. Archer High School also has a National Dance Honors Society students can be a member of.

For more information, please email Mrs. Stinson at MaryBeth.Stinson@gcpsk12.org.

Course Numbers to Enter in StudentVue:

1st Semester: 51.0410001

2nd Semester: 51.0410002

Theatre Fundamentals is an introduction to the world of theatre! Students will learn basic acting skills, explore the history of theatre through fun and engaging projects, and learn the basics of technical theatre and design. Theatre Fundamentals is the prerequisite for Acting, Technical Theatre, and Advanced Drama.

For more information, please email Mr. Work at Brian.Work@gcpsk12.org.

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1st Semester: 52.0210001

2nd Semester: 52.0220001

The Visual Arts Comp I/Two-Dimensional art course explores concepts of image and makes use of techniques in drawing, printmaking, lettering, painting, and collage. The Visual Arts Comp II/Three-Dimensional course explores concepts and techniques of construction, assemblage, and media manipulations. Historical and contemporary developments in art are explored. The Visual Arts Comp I and II courses are prerequisites to all other Visual Arts courses

Each of these courses are one semester. Visual Arts Comp I is taught during the first semester and Visual Arts Comp 2 is taught during second semester.

For more information, please email Mrs. Walker at Chelsea.Walker@gcpsk12.org.

Course Numbers to Enter in StudentVue:

1st Semester: 50.0211001

2nd Semester: 50.0212001