Art 1 - Beginning Drawing

0.5 credit - Grades 9-12

Students will create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing using a variety of drawing tools.  Additionally, students reflect upon the outcome of these experiences, explore historical connections, write about the process, make presentations about their progress at regular intervals, and explore post-secondary and career options related to drawing.  Art museums, galleries, studios and community resources are utilized.

Art 3 - Studio Art/Drawing Portfolio

1.0 credit - Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Passed both Art 1 (Beginning Drawing) and Art 2 (Beginning Painting) with a C- or better. 
Fee: $20

This course will run in alternating years with Art 2-Beg. Painting. It will be offered in the 2024-25 school year.

Possible college credit option through LCC CHS program.

Studio Art is designed for students who are seriously interested in further exploring the experience of art. The Drawing Portfolio is intended to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. This is a one-year course. This class has a college credit option through LCC.

Floral Design 1

0.5 credit - Grades 9-12

Fee: $10

This class can count as an Art credit or Occupational credit.

In this introductory class students will explore the concepts of art through retail floriculture. Students will design and create floral products such as corsages, boutonnieres, and holiday products. Students will gain knowledge and skills in flower identification and classification, care and handling, and the procedures and tools used in the retail industry. The course also includes information on sales and service, career opportunities, leadership activities, computer skills and record keeping practices.

Floral Shop Management 1

.5 credit - Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Floral Design 2 
Fee: $10

Students are responsible for the operation and management of the WHS Floral Shop.  Emphasized skills include: customer service, taking and completing orders, money-handling, wholesale and retail cost evaluation, marketing and social media, advanced design, inventory, care and handling of flowers, and shop maintenance.  Real-world job placement is emphasized, therefore, reliability, work ethic, self-discipline, leadership, and teamwork are expected.

Performing Arts

Advanced Drama

0.5 credit - Grades 9-12

*NOT OFFERED 2024-2025*

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beg. Drama for grades 10-11. No prerequisite for seniors.  

Currently not approved by NCAA. 

Advanced Drama is a course designed for students with a serious interest in dramatic arts, dramatic literature, and play writing. In this course students will use writing workshop methods and their   understanding of dramatic elements to complete a 10-page script.  They will study the plays of two American playwrights and one play by Shakespeare, completing oral and written responses as assigned.  They will develop acting, oral presentation, and collaboration skills with a monologue and dramatic ensemble work. Participation in a performance for a live audience is a class requirement.  Students taking this course with disabilities will be accommodated to access the stage during school performances. Seniors may take this class to satisfy .5 Senior English credit or .5 fine arts credit.

Vocal Music

Concert Choir

0.5 credit or 1.0 credit - Grades 9-12

This class is designed for any and all vocalists. All singers are welcome, as well as those wanting to learn to sing. Basics of vocal production, ear training, and performing with a group are the focus of the class. Basic sight reading and music theory are also covered. Students taking this course with disabilities will be accommodated to access the stage during school performances.

Instrumental Music

Beaver Band

0.5 or 1.0 credit - Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Previous experience performing and reading musical and rhythmic notation. See director for more details.

This class is open to students with an instrumental background and focuses on the development of instrumental music skills, musical performance, and comprehension of music theory. The class will include rehearsal and performance of music within various genres contained in both Classical and Modern forms. Students with disabilities or modified education will be accommodated accordingly to allow participation in this class. Our Beaver Band performs in quarterly concerts as well as our local Planters Day Parade. A second, optional parade performance allows for another fun opportunity for students. Students enrolled in the class also have the ability to apply/ audition for honor band activities. Students with disabilities or modified education will be accommodated accordingly to allow participation in this class.   

Jazz Ensemble

1.0 credit - Grades 7-12

Prerequisite: Limited enrollment. Auditions will take place in early June of the previous academic year. Students enrolled in this class will be expected to commit to the ensemble for a full year. Students provide their own transportation.  This is a zero period class.  

This is a zero period class that meets from 7:30-8:20 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8:30-9:30 on Mondays. This course focuses on a variety of jazz styles and may include Swing, Dixieland, Funk, Latin, and Fusion. There is an emphasis on theory as it relates to jazz and improvisation and includes various opportunities for performance, including performance at competitive jazz festivals and optional honor band opportunities.