0101355 CREATING TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART 

Grades: 9-12 .5 credit

Students investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as they engage in the art-making processes of creating two-dimensional works, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, and/or collage. Student artists reflect on their own and others’ artwork through critical analysis to achieve artistic goals related to craftsmanship, technique, and application of 21st-century skills. This course incorporates hands-on activities & consumption of art materials.

0101365 CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART

Grades:  9-12 .5 credit

Students in Creating Three-Dimensional Art, investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both an historical and contemporary perspective, as they engage in the art-making processes of creating 3-D artworks, which may include sculpture, assemblage, and/or ceramics. Student artists reflect on their own artwork and that of others through critical analysis to achieve artistic goals related to craftsmanship, technique, and application of 21st-century skills. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104335 DRAWING 1  

Grades 9-12  .5 credit

Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks through the development of skills in drawing.  Students practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination.  Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers.  This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104365 PAINTING I

Pathway: Drawing I or Creating 2-D Art

Grades: 9-12 .5  credit

Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks through the development of skills in painting.  Students practice, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination.  Through the critque process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers.  This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0102305 CERAMICS/POTTERY 1

Grades 9 - 12 .5 Credit

Students explore how space, mass, balance, and form combine to create aesthetic forms or utilitarian products and structures. Instructional focus will be on ceramics and/or pottery. Media may include, but are not limited to, clay and/or plaster, with consideration of the workability, durability, cost, and toxicity of the media used. Student artists consider the relationship of scale (i.e., hand-held, human, monumental) through the use of positive and negative space or voids, volume, visual weight, and gravity to create low/high relief or freestanding structures for personal intentions or public places. They explore sharp and diminishing detail, size, position, overlapping, visual pattern, texture, implied line, space, and plasticity, reflecting craftsmanship and quality in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms. Students in the ceramics and/or pottery art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works. The students will be responsible for art materials in this course. Wheel throwing and hand building methods of constructing will be covered.

0102310 Ceramics/Pottery 2

Pathway: Ceramics/Pottery 1

Grades: 10-12 1 credit

Instructional focus is on ceramics processes and techniques, covering wheel-throwing, hand building,  beginning glaze formulations and a variety of decorating techniques. Some of the decorating techniques that will be covered are, slip trailing, slip sgraffito, shellac resist and mishima. Students explore utilitarian works of art such as jewelry, cups, bowls and plates as well as nonfunctional pieces designed to strengthen the students’ knowledge of nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms and structures. Students will learn the basic history of ceramics dating from 5000 BC to the industrial revolution, and be able to understand how ceramics and pottery helped form the civilized world through functional pottery and nonfunctional works of art. Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal work. This course incorporates hands-on activities and students will be responsible for consumable art materials.

0102320 Ceramics/Pottery 3

Pathway:  Ceramics/Pottery 2

Grades: 10-12 1 credit (Honors Credit)

Instructional focus is on advanced  ceramics processes and techniques, covering wheel-throwing, hand building, glaze formulation and applications, and the firing process.  Students explore utilitarian works of art such as cups, bowls and plates as well as nonfunctional pieces designed to strengthen the students’ knowledge of nonobjective, abstract, or representational forms and structures. Students are encouraged to experiment with techniques and glaze formulations in order to develop a personal voice in clay. Students will learn about the role of ceramics as contemporary art form and be able to identify several contemporary ceramic artists. Students will create a personal website for their Ceramic pieces.  Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal work. This course incorporates hands-on activities and students will be responsible for consumable art materials.

0111330 Sculpture 3 (Ceramics/Pottery 4)

Pathway:  Ceramics/Pottery 3

Grades: 12 1 credit (Honors Credit)

Instructional focus may include content in ceramics, pottery, or other related media.  Students address 4-D, the inter-relatedness of art and context, and may also include installation or collaborative works, virtual realities, light as a medium (i.e., natural, artificial, or reflective), or flexible, entered, or activated space.  Other concepts for exploration include tension, compression or expansion, intrusions or extrusions, grouping, proximity, containment, closure, contradiction, and continuity.  Ceramic and/or pottery artists experiment with processes, techniques, and media, which may include, but are not limited to, casting and kiln-firing techniques, and mold making.  Craftsmanship and quality are reflected in the surface and structural qualities of the completed art forms.  Students in the ceramics and/or pottery art studio focus on use of safety procedures for process, media, and techniques.  Student artists use an art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth in personal or group works.  This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

0104300 ADVANCED PLACEMENT DRAWING

Grades: 9-12 1 credit

The purpose of this course is to give advanced and serious art students the opportunity to develop quality, concentration, discipline, and breadth in a drawing portfolio. Students will solve a wide variety of visual problems and demonstrate mastery of drawing techniques for preparation, presentation, and evaluation of portfolio content. Students will learn skills needed to communicate meaning in conceptual art forms, produce works judged to have aesthetic quality, demonstrate concentration by pursuing in depth a single concern, demonstrate discipline and commitment to the goal of artistic expression through drawing.

0109350 ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2D ART & DESIGN

Grades: 9-12 1 credit

The purpose of this course is to give advanced and serious art students the opportunity to develop quality, concentration, discipline, and breadth in two dimensional design. Students will solve a wide variety of visual problems and demonstrate mastery of techniques for preparation, presentation, and evaluation of portfolio content. Students will learn skills needed to communicate meaning in conceptual art forms, produce works judged to have aesthetic quality, demonstrate concentration by pursuing in depth a single concern, demonstrate discipline and commitment to the goal of artistic expression through drawing.

0109360 ADVANCED PLACEMENT 3-D ART & DESIGN

Grades: 9-12 1 credit

Students will gain higher level thinking skills and add diversity to their college applications while having fun solving a variety of visual and three dimensional problems. There is no actual test for this course. Students will create a variety of three-dimensional works throughout the year, take digital images of the work and submit these images to the College Board for evaluation. No previous art experience necessary, however, a desire to learn is a must. Students who use their class time wisely usually do not have homework.  

0100300 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY

Grades: 10-12 1 Credit

The AP Art History course welcomes students into the global art world to engage with its forms and content as they research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art.  By investigating a specific core content of 250 works of art, along with supplemental images, students will characterize diverse artistic traditions from prehistory to the present.  Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, developing understanding of individual works and interconnections across history.  Gardner's Art through the Ages 15th edition will be utilized in the classroom, as well as a wide variety of supplemental sources.

The Vocal Department is comprised of five unique ensembles providing all singers, from the novice to the experienced, the opportunity to excel. All singers will receive basic instruction in music theory, music history, and vocal pedagogy.  All first year singers are to enroll in Hagerty Singers (Sopranos/Altos) or Huskafellas (Tenors/Basses). Progression to upper levels of study will be based on a teacher audition and interview.

Hagerty Singers (Sopranos/Altos)

1303360S   CHORUS I 

Grades 9-12 1 Credit

Students in this entry-level treble class focus on the rehearsal, performance, and study of high-quality music literature for singers of a similar voice range. As they address the technical needs of singers in a specific range of notes, they learn beginning music theory, musicianship, and choral performance skills. Singers will perform at least once a quarter and will have the opportunity to audition for/perform in additional choral activities, including Solo and Ensemble, All-State and the ACDA Honor Choir.

CHORALE (Sopranos/Altos)

1303370A   CHORUS II

1303380A   CHORUS III

1303390A   CHORUS IV- 12th grade Honors Credit

Grades:  10-12                1 Credit for each level

This choir provides students with the opportunity to focus on developing skills to study, rehearse, and perform high-quality treble literature with singers in a similar vocal range.  Through two-, three-, and four-part music, students build musicianship and choral ensemble skills.  Students will receive instruction in vocal techniques, music theory and music history.  Singers will perform at least once a quarter and will have the opportunity to audition for/perform in additional choral activities, including Solo and Ensemble, All-State and the ACDA Honor Choir.

HUSKAFELLAS (Tenors/Basses)

1303360H   CHORUS I

1303370H   CHORUS II

1303380H   CHORUS III

1303390H   CHORUS IV- 12th grade Honors credit

Grades: 9-12 1 Credit for each level

This choir provides students with the opportunity to focus on developing skills to study, rehearse and perform high-quality men’s literature with singers in a similar vocal range. Through two-, three- and four-part music, students build musicianship and choral ensemble skills. Students will receive instruction in vocal techniques, music theory and music history.  Singers will perform at least once a quarter and will have the opportunity to audition for/perform in additional choral activities, including Solo and Ensemble, All-State and the ACDA Honor Choir.

CONCERT CHOIR (not range specific)

1303310   CHORUS II

1303320   CHORUS III

1303330   CHORUS IV

1303340   CHORUS V – 11th/12th grade Honors Credit

1303350   CHORUS VI – 12th grade Honors Credit

Grades: 10-12 1 Credit for each level

This choir provides students with the opportunity to focus on developing skills to study, rehearse and perform high-quality mixed choir literature. Through four-part music, students build musicianship and choral ensemble skills. Students will receive instruction in vocal techniques, music theory and music history.  Ensembles will perform at least once a quarter and will have the opportunity to audition for/perform in additional choral activities, including Solo and Ensemble, All-State and the ACDA Honor Choir.

VOICES OF HAGERTY (not range specific)

1303460   VOCAL ENSEMBLE III (Honors)

1303470   VOCAL ENSEMBLE IV (HONORS)

Grades: 10-12 1 Credit for each level

In this ensemble, students strengthen vocal ensemble performance skills, music literacy, and analytical skills through the study of high-quality music in diverse styles. Student musicians learn to self-assess and collaborate as they rehearse, perform, and study relevant history and cultures. Singers will perform at least once a quarter and will have the opportunity to audition for/perform in additional choral activities, including Solo and Ensemble, All-State and the ACDA Honor Choir. This class will serve as the Hagerty Chorus extension into the community, with frequent performances outside of the school day. 

New Course for 2024-2025

0400410  Technical Theatre Design and Production I

Grades:  9-12           1 Credit

Students focus on developing the basic tools and procedures for creating elements of technical theatre, including costumes, lighting, makeup, properties (props), publicity, scenery, and sound. Technical knowledge of safety procedures and demonstrated safe operation of theatre equipment, tools, and raw materials are central to success in this course. Students explore and learn to analyze dramatic scripts, seeking production solutions through historical, cultural, and geographic research. Students also learn the basics of standard conventions of design presentation and documentation; the organizational structure of theatre production and creative work in a collaborative environment; and the resulting artistic improvement. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. 

Courses for 2025-2026

0400420  Technical Theatre Design and Production II

Grades 10-12             1 Credit

Students focus on the design and safe application of basic tools and procedures to create elements of technical theatre, including costumes, lighting, makeup, properties (props), publicity, scenery, and sound. Students develop assessment and problem-solving skills; the ability to connect selected literature to a variety of cultures, history, and other content areas. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. 

0400430  Technical Theatre Design and Production III

Grades 11-12              1 Credit

Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and addressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre. Student designers and technicians assemble a portfolio that showcases a body of work representing artistic growth over time; growing command of theatre skills and techniques in one or more areas; and evidence of significant oral and written analytical and problem-solving skills. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend or participate in technical work, rehearsals, and/or performances beyond the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. 

0400440   Technical Theatre Design and Production IV  (Honors)

Grades 11-12              1 Credit

Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and issues related to and addressed through theatre, and create within various aspects of theatre in ways that are progressively more innovative. Students analyze increasingly more sophisticated theatre literature to inform the work of developing technical design and production pieces for one-acts or a larger production. Students assemble a portfolio that showcases an extensive body of work representing personal vision and artistic growth over time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. 

Returning Courses for 2024-2025

0400310 THEATER I

Grades: 9-12 1 Credit

Theater I provides a hands-on approach to learning about all aspects of theater. Theater history, acting, technical theater, and improvisation provide the fundamentals of the class. Students must be willing to perform memorized pieces in front of the class in order to successfully complete Theater 1. This class DOES NOT perform plays for the student body or for an outside audience. All performances take place within the class only. Students will be required to attend one evening performance of the school play each semester. An evening field trip once per semester may also be required. No other after school time is required. This course satisfies the performing arts credit for graduation.

0400320 THEATER II

Pathway: Successful Completion of Previous Theater Course, Audition,

and Instructor Advisement

Grades: 10-12 1 Credit

Theater II provides more in depth character study through a variety of in class performances including Dialects, Improvisation and auditioning among others. Hands on technical theater designing and construction are an integral part of the class as well directing. All students are required to sign a course contract and may be required to participate in after school activities.  Students will be required to attend one evening performance of the school play each semester.

0400330 THEATER III (Honors Credit)

Pathway: Successful Completion of Previous Theater Course, Audition,

and Instructor Advisement

Grades: 11-12 1 Credit

Theater III will include more detailed character work through performances that include monologues, group scenes, improvisations, musical theater, playwriting, one acts and directing. All students are required to sign a course contract and may be required to participate in many after school activities. Students will be required to attend one evening performance of the school play each semester.

0400340 THEATER IV (Honors Credit)

Pathway: Successful Completion of Previous Theater Course, Audition,

and Instructor Advisement

Grade: 12 1 Credit

Theater IV will allow students a very in depth look at all facets of theatrical performance. Students will develop and refine skills towards pursuing acting outside of school. Students will continue in depth character work while building a professional portfolio for college auditions. Many after school activities are required and students must sign a course contract. Students will be required to attend one evening performance of the school play each semester.

0400370   ACTING COMPETITION I (Standard Credit)

0400380   ACTING COMPETITION II (Standard Credit)

0400390   ACTING COMPETITION III (Standard Credit)

Pathway: Successful Completion of Previous Theater Course, Audition,

and Instructor Advisement

Grades: 10-12 1 Credit

Acting Competition is an audition level class for inducted Thespians. You must be a member of the International Thespian Society to be enrolled in this course. All students in this course will prepare and present events at the District Thespian Festival. Students are required to volunteer at multiple events outside of school. Students will develop and refine skills towards pursuing acting outside of school. Students will continue in depth character work while building a professional portfolio for college auditions. Many after school activities are required and students must sign a course contract. Students are required to work on at least one mainstage production each year and perform in the annual cabaret in May. Students will be required to attend one evening performance of the school play each semester. Parents are highly encouraged to participate in the Booster Club.

8300410 OJT - COOPERATIVE DIVERSIFIED EDUCATION

Pathway: 1 Credit Career/Technical Education

Grades: 12 - Multiple credits may be earned

830041001 – period 1 830041004 – period 4

830041002 – period 2 830041005 – period 5

830041003 – period 3 830041006 – period 6

This is a co-op program designed to provide supervised job training.  Monthly time cards are used to verify hours worked. Students meet regularly with the coordinator to make sure paperwork and other assignments are up to date. Students must provide their own transportation.

1900310 DRIVER EDUCATION (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM)

Grades: 9-12 .5 Credit

An after school driver education program is offered each semester at Lyman, Seminole and Winter Springs High Schools. The program includes classroom instruction, range driving and on the road driving. Students must hold a valid Florida Learner’s License to be eligible for the program. The program is open to all students in Seminole County regardless of their high school. Students attend classes two days a week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 3:15-5:15 PM. Transportation is not provided. There is no cost. Applications are available at the high schools. 

* This program is a collaborative effort between Seminole County Government, the municipalities; METROPLAN Orlando and Seminole County Public Schools in an effort to better prepare our teen drivers and enhance the safety on our roadways.

1001480J SAT PREP (Juniors)

1001480S SAT PREP (Seniors)

Grade: 11-12 0.5 Credit

This course is designed to cover the math and verbal skills applicable to the NEW SAT.  Students will receive valuable test-taking strategies and knowledge building strategies to help improve their score. When students complete the course, they should be able to:

• Organize thoughts for a timed essay

• Interpret selected reading passages

• Use appropriate vocabulary in context

• Determine the necessary skill needed for a question

• Understand and apply math skills needed on the SAT

• Quickly decipher appropriate strategies needed for all questions

2200300P OPERATION DIPLOMA

Pathway: Counselor Approval, Student Contract

Grades: 11-12 Multiple Credits

This course is designed to enable students who are behind in credits to get back on track for graduation by regaining credits in courses that the student has previously failed. Students wishing to participate in this program should list this course as an alternate and notify their counselor that they wish to be considered for this program. Eligible students will be placed in the course by their counselors.

Counselor and Administrative Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must earn a 55% minimum percentage grade for the course they are seeking to retake.

• Students must have five absences or less for the course they are seeking to retake.

1700380         TEACHER ASSISTANT I

14003300T TEACHER ASSISTANT 2

Pathway: Student Application Required

Grades: 12 .5 Credit

This course provides students supervised on-site work experience. Students will assist staff in both academic and problem solving situations. Supervision and evaluation will be done by supervising staff. Students wishing to participate in this program must fill out an application and should list this course as an alternate. Completed application must be attached to student course request. Eligible students will be placed in the course by their counselors. Quarterly and semester grade for this course will be pass/fail. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to participate.

2104350 OFFICE ASSISTANT (1st semester)

2104360 OFFICE ASSISTANT (2nd semester)

Pathway: Student Application Required

Grades: 12 .5 Credit

This course provides students supervised on-site work experience. Students will assist staff in both academic and problem solving situations. Supervision and evaluation will be done by supervising staff. Students wishing to participate in this program must fill out an application and should list this course as an alternate. Completed application must be attached to student course request. Eligible students will be placed in the course by their counselors. Quarterly and semester grade for this course will be pass/fail. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to participate.

1400340 PEER INCLUSION TEAM (PIT)

Pathway: None

Grade: 10-12 .5 or 1 Credit 

This course is designed to provide reciprocal academic and social benefits to students with disabilities and their peers without disabilities. Students enrolled in this course will learn and apply knowledge and skilled practices in the areas of academic engagement, communication, social barriers, leadership, problem solving, and other disability-related topics such as historical perspectives, inclusion, Universal Design for Learning, person-first language, presumed competence, social justice for minority populations, and media representation of diverse people.

2400300 LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Pathway: Application Required

Grade: 9-12 1 Credit

Are you a leader? A team captain? A class officer? Are you organized, creative and enthusiastic? Hagerty’s Leadership course is designed especially for students like you! If you want to create and run a variety of school activities, if you want to learn leadership skills, if you are looking for ways to get your organization more involved on campus and if you want to be a Student Government Officer then Hagerty’s Leadership class is for you. Instructor’s approval and application are required for this class.

2400310 LEADERSHIP II

If you want to create and run a variety of school activities, learn leadership skills, get your organization more involved on campus and be a member of the Student Government Executive Board, then Hagerty’s Leadership class is for you. Successful completion of Leadership Skills Development, Instructor’s Approval and Application are required for this class.

05005200L  LEADERSHIP III

05005300L  LEADERSHIP IV

Leadership III and IV may be taken pass/fail.

Pathway: Successful Completion of Leadership Skills Development

Grade: 10-12 1 Credit 

*Students interested in registering for any of the Leadership courses must fill out a Google docs form.  This form will be available on Hagerty’s website during the registration period.  Students should select an alternative elective.  If selected for Leadership, students will be removed from one of their electives and placed in Leadership.