Additional Electives

This course teaches the skills in basic digital video editing, camera operation, software, and both pre- and post-production technology.  Students will produce their own programming for school-related and community-related activities for presentation.

This course further develops the digital video skills using high-definition cameras and software with an emphasis on script writing, story development and a more demanding production schedule. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Videography

This course is a study of a particular genre in film (i.e. documentary, horror, war, film noir, superhero). This course should appeal to any and all students who love to watch movies and discuss them.  Expectations for the course would include participation in small and whole group discussion and the completion of short written responses and one essay. The particular genre focus will be determined by the instructor.

This course is an overview of a chosen director (auteur). Focus will be on a different director (changing each year). The course would cover key biographical information and the director’s journey in the world of film. This course will analyze the style, trademarks, and growth as a director. Assessments would vary from small group work and discussions to whole group discussions. Written responses will also be included from short answer questions to full essays analyzing a chosen film from the director’s repertoire.

The Rebel Writing Center provides time for both aspiring and struggling writers to work on their craft. Students may work on writing assignments from their other content courses and will also explore personal interests through writing.  The writing coach will facilitate the class, and help students hone their writing skills through whole class instruction and 1-to-1 conferencing. This course assists students in increasing their proficiency in writing skills needed to succeed in high school courses and beyond. It is designed to individualize instruction and increase proficiency in targeted composition skills and processes. The curriculum and instruction focuses on identifying and improving the student’s level of proficiency in: mastery of foundational writing skills and use of the writing process. This course is open to all students as an elective.

This course will provide the students the opportunity to receive structured support while learning to craft cover letters, college essays, supplemental essays and scholarship essays, and financial and academic appeal letters to support their application process. This course is student-centered and reflective; students will be better equipped to handle future application responsibilities and will be better able to advocate for themselves in the future. 

This course uses an applied problem-solving approach to explore different engineering disciplines. Students will complete entry-level projects related to, but not limited to, the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Electricity and Electronics, and Carpentry. Students will apply aspects of engineering design models, including problem identification, concept brainstorming and testing, concept evaluation, and solution communication with peers and professionals. 

This course is designed for students who are considering either engineering, technical-related careers, or simply are interested in spatial problem solving and applications of geometric principles. Topics covered are principles of orthographic projections, developing visualization skills, sketching relations and base features.  The engineering design process will continue to be used and developed throughout the course. Introductory SolidWorks 2024 software will be introduced. 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design Process

This course is a continuation of Engineering Graphics 1 and starts by reviewing material covered in the first course and then moving onto more advanced topics and more complex three-dimensional (isometric), two-dimensional (orthographic) problems and dimensioning standards. Auxiliary and sectional views, sweeps and lofts, mechanical assembly mates, and exploded views and animation drawings are examples of some of the more advanced problems. Rapid prototyping (3-D prints) of student designs are incorporated where applicable.

Prerequisite:  Engineering Graphics 1

This course is designed to introduce students to robotics, including basic programming and electronic control, advanced programming using variables, mechanics, design engineering, product testing, teaming and the development of workplace competencies. The explorations are designed to allow students to begin to understand the digital world they are growing up in, develop the project management skills that today’s managers need, implement engineering design models, as well as make connections across multiple disciplines.