English/Other Courses

Play Production                                                                                         1.00 Credit                                                                                          2 SEMESTERS

• Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

• PREREQUISITES: None

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Production to be performed in front of live audience and rehearsals outside of class.

• DESCRIPTION: Aspects of play production, including set design and construction, lighting, acting and directing, make-up, and costuming will be taught. This class will produce a play to be performed in front of a live audience. Some practice time outside of the school day may be required. Performance may also be done for MSHSAA competition in the spring semester. This class will count toward fine art credit for graduation.

Yearbook                                                                                                     1.00 Credit                                                                                          2 SEMESTERS

• Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

• PREREQUISITES:  Teacher recommendation, permission of instructor, recommend C average in English. Freshmen may qualify with a specific recommendation from 8th grade Publications Teacher. Those with previous publication experience will be considered first. This class will count toward a practical art credit for graduation.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Design and production of Dragon yearbook, including planning, interviewing, writing, photography, and design.

• DESCRIPTION: The Publications/Yearbook class studies yearbook production with emphasis on writing skills, photography, and design. Class members produce the high school yearbook in a two-semester course. All students are required to write for publication and to sell advertising. Extra time after school may be required to take photos at after-school events. This class will not count toward English credit for graduation. This class can be taken more than once.