High School Curriculum

Math

Algebra I Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Algebra I is the foundational course for all high school math classes. Students will solve equations, graph linear and non-linear functions, relations and higher-degree equations. Concepts and computations with matrices are introduced. The analysis of graphs includes scatter plots. Written and oral justifications to support solution methods and solutions are required.

Geometry Ninth/Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Students will apply the skills mastered in earlier math courses and logic to solve geometric problems. Students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, definitions, properties, and applications of the language of geometry, reasoning and proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, circles, polygons and area, surface area and volume, coordinate geometry, and transformations

Algebra II Tenth/Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Algebra II is designed to continue the study of Algebra and provide the foundation for the application of these skills in other science and mathematical fields of study. Students will graph and solve polynomial, exponential, rational, and radical examples. Attention is given to inverses, composition of functions, and families of graphs. Computations with matrices, logarithms, and complex numbers are introduced. Conic sections will be graphed and interpreted.

College Algebra Tenth/Eleventh/Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 College Algebra is a Dual Credit course designed for students to further their algebraic skills. This course is the foundation of all subsequent collegiate mathematic courses and all disciplines using mathematics. It provides a basis for understanding the terminology and concepts necessary to further an education in math including: functions, quadratics, polynomial and rational equations, logarithms, conics, matrices, sequences and series, and advanced graphing analysis. This course earns 3 college credit hours to students who choose to participate.

Trigonometry Eleventh/Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This basic trigonometry course is the first semester portion of the Trigonometry/PreCalculus sequence taken in preparation for Calculus. It covers an in-depth study of the trigonometric ratios, their inverses and graphs. Students solve right and oblique triangles and work in the real as well as the complex plane. This course earns 3 college credit hours to students who choose to participate.

Pre-Calculus Eleventh/Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 Pre-Calculus is a Dual Credit course that is the second semester taken in preparation for calculus. This course combines concepts of analytic geometry, advanced algebra, functions and graphing as well as exponential and logarithmic functions. This course earns 4 college credit hours to students who choose to participate.

Finite Math Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Finite Math is a Dual Credit course taken in preparation for statistics. This course covers topics in linear algebra, probability and basic finance. This course earns 3 college credit hours to students who choose to participate.

Calculus Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Calculus is a Dual Credit course designed for students who intend to pursue more advanced study in mathematics or in the social or natural sciences. This course covers basic derivatives and integrals with emphasis on theory and application. This course earns 4 college credit hours to students who choose to participate.

Science

Anatomy Eleventh/Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 This course is designed to introduce the student to human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and medical ethics. Through various investigative techniques, the student will learn to respect and appreciate life. In addition, dissections of various organs will be expected of each student. Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have learned sufficient biological knowledge and laboratory skills to pursue college level sciences.

Biology Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Biology is a foundation for the basic understanding of life. This course is designed to open the door to a lifetime of learning about the marvels of God’s natural world and His creations. Throughout the study of biology, each student will learn, practice and master a variety of skills. These skills include critical thinking, analyzing and solving problems, making decisions, using the scientific method, evaluating information and assessing issues. Students will gather, record, organize, interpret, and analyze information about the natural world. Reading and comprehending new and difficult information will be stressed. Through laboratory experimentation, students will learn about the necessity for organization and attention to detail in all scientific endeavors. The student will also learn to respect and appreciate all life. Dissections will be expected of each student. Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have learned sufficient biological knowledge and laboratory skills to pursue other sciences, such as Chemistry, Physics and Anatomy.

Honors Biology Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Honors Biology is designed for highly motivated, independent learners, with strong reading and writing skills with experience in various computer applications. Biology offers an abundance of opportunities to observe God’s creative nature. Topics include the scientific method, ecology, cell structure and processes, genetics, evolution, intelligent design, classification, bacteria, viruses, fungus, animals and human body systems. Students examine the foundational concepts of biology in greater depth. In addition, the student is expected to complete a comprehensive independent science project, which may or may not be performed inside the classroom.

Chemistry Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Chemistry is the study of structure and composition of the different kinds of matter, the changes which matter may undergo, and the phenomena that occur in the course of these changes. This course is designed to enhance the students’ understanding and knowledge of God’s creation. Throughout the study of chemistry, each student will learn, practice and master a variety of skills. These skills include critical thinking, analyzing and solving problems, making decisions, using the scientific method, evaluating information and assessing issues. Students will gather, record, organize, interpret, and analyze information about the natural world. Additionally, each student will demonstrate mathematical and analytical skills as they interpret and solve scientific problems. Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have learned sufficient knowledge to pursue many other advanced sciences.

Honors Chemistry Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Honors Chemistry focuses on the essential principles and processes of chemistry to a greater depth than the level Chemistry. Chemistry is the study of structure and composition of the different kinds of matter, the change which matter may undergo, and the phenomena that occur in the course of these changes. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding and knowledge of God’s creation. Throughout the study of chemistry, each student will learn, practice and master a variety of skills. These skills include critical thinking, analyzing and solving problems, making decisions, using the scientific method, evaluating information and assessing issues. Students will gather, record, organize, interpret, and analyze information about the natural world. Additionally, each student will demonstrate mathematical and analytical skills as they interpret and solve scientific problems.

Geology Eleventh/Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Physical Geology is a college-level, comprehensive introductory course in geology. In addition to several other topics, students will explore various aspects of the world we live in including earth materials, earth processes, geologic history, structural geology, mapping and how these apply to everyday modern life. Students will also complete several projects in this course as well as gain field experience. An overnight field trip to the Texas Hill Country in Central Texas further enhances the field experience of TWCA geology students.

Physics Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Each student will learn, practice and master a variety of skills. These skills include critical thinking, analyzing and solving problems, using the scientific method, evaluating information, and assessing issues. During hands-on labs, students will gather, record, organize, interpret, and analyze information about the physical world. Through classroom lecture and reading, the student will learn the principles, laws, and governing equations in a variety of fields. Homework, quizzes, and testing will verify that the student has assimilated the information. Multiple topics will be covered in order to expose the student to the many potential specializations within Physics. These include Newtonian laws or motion, solids and fluids, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves, sound, light, electric fields, magnetism, and nuclear energy. At the completion of this course, the student will have acquired a sufficient knowledge of physics to pursue a more advanced exploration of physics. The student will also have laboratory skills applicable to other fields of science such as biology and chemistry.

Health Ninth – Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 The health course involves the study of health, science, spiritual well-being, healthy lifestyles and nutrition. The goal of the health class is to apply the principles learned in class in the development of the healthy lifestyle God intends every person to live.

English

English I Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 This course is designed to complete the foundation for students’ future high school literature classes. Students will read a broad sampling of literary genres. Major works include classics such as Romeo and Juliet and the Odyssey. An intense vocabulary building component prepares students for future writing, more advanced reading, and future standardized tests. Students will meet the demands of grammar and usage while developing an understanding of how to correctly and effectively write for a variety of purposes.

English I Pre-AP Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites and Departmental Recommendation Required This course is designed to complete the foundation for students’ future high school literature classes. Students will read a broad sampling of literary genres. Major works include classics such as Romeo and Juliet and the Odyssey. Students in Pre-AP read more works than on-level English students, and are taught to analyze and write about literary elements and techniques in preparation for the advanced AP level classes. An intense vocabulary building component prepares students for future writing, more advanced reading, and future standardized tests. Students will meet the demands of grammar and usage while developing an understanding of how to correctly and effectively write for a variety of purposes.

English II Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 English II students will be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of literary elements as found in many genres including fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry. Essays and articles will also be a focus as students examine human experiences and worldly views in relation to scripture. Additionally, students will continue to develop writing skills and vocabulary as they examine multiple genres of writing, including a major research paper.

Pre-AP English II Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites and Departmental Recommendation Required This Pre-AP course is designed to survey great works of literature. English II Pre-AP students will demonstrate a deeper understanding of literary elements as found in many genres including fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry. Essays and articles will also be a focus as students wrestle with human experiences and worldly views in relation to scripture. Additionally, students will continue to develop writing skills as they explore multiple genres of writing, including a major research paper and presentation. This class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement coursework through intensive studies and skill development.

English III Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Students will read a wide variety of literary works as they focus on the elements of style in writing and the use of persuasion and rhetoric in exemplary American literature. Language mechanics will be refined through the use of review and re-writing of expository, persuasive and creative assignments. Students will examine works through the use of literary devices such as tone, diction, mood and style. A research paper is completed using the formal rules of research and referencing supported by the Modern Language Association style.

AP English III Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites and Departmental Recommendation Required AP English Language and Composition is designed to help students write effectively and confidently in their college courses across the curriculum and in their professional and personal lives. The class will involve intensive literary analysis with novels, essays, letters, speeches, and images in order to deepen awareness of rhetoric and how language works. The course will be challenging and also include extensive writing stimulated by the assigned works. It is structured in such a way as to enable students to read complex texts with understanding and to write effectively in response to these texts with richness and maturity. Students will be expected to write in a variety of forms, read primary and secondary sources carefully, synthesize material from their readings in their own compositions and to cite source material with documentation by the MLA style. This course is structured for the preparation of completing the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Exam towards the end of the school year. These guidelines are set forth by the College Board. All reading selections are chosen in order to prepare students to be successful on this exam.

English IV Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 English IV is a college preparatory course with emphasis on British Literature. The course will include the analysis of literature, writing in response to literature and writing for research. Students should possess the necessary foundational English skills to enable them to do research and are responsible for writing a research paper over the course of the year. In addition to the novel studies throughout the year, students will also explore poetry and short stories. They prepare for college coursework by examining literature in light of the Christian worldview.

AP English IV Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites and Departmental Recommendation Required AP English Literature and Composition will give students a learning experience equivalent to a typical college undergraduate introductory course to Literature. The class will involve intensive literary analysis in order to deepen the students understanding of the ways in which writers use language to promote understanding and pleasure. The course will also include extensive writing stimulated by the assigned works. Literary analysis will focus on style and structure, rhetorical strategies, diction, figurative language, imagery, development, tone and syntax. Students will be expected to have a rich vocabulary and the study of literary terms and critical theory will be emphasized. This intensive course is structured for the preparation of taking the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Exam towards the end of the school year. These guidelines are set forth by the College Board. All reading selections are chosen in order to prepare students to be successful on this exam.

English Composition Ninth/Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 English Composition students will continue to develop writing skills based on the foundation established in Middle School English as students explore multiple genres of writing, including a major research paper. Students will practice each step of the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) while refining elements such as ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.

Speech Ninth – Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: .5 This course focuses on various forms of verbal communication. Students will learn how to speak with confidence and effectiveness as they master the components of communication. Students will prepare a number of speeches during the semester and will utilize appropriate technological tools to enhance presentation and effectiveness.

History

World Geography Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 World Geography is a year-long course designed to provide students with information and analysis about our world’s people and places, including assessment of historical materials and differing perspectives on our planet. Areas of study will include the physical geography of the world as well as its cultural geography.

World History Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Modern World History is a course of study that covers early civilizations to the present. The global study emphasizes the great people, ideas, events and circumstances leading to the development of the modern world. Political, economic, religious, social, intellectual and artistic trends are surveyed. In this course students will analyze the great global civilizations and compare them to our own, through the lens of our Christian beliefs.

AP World History Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites and Departmental Approval Required AP World History is for the exceptionally studious student who wishes to earn college credit in high school through a rigorous program. This class approaches history in a non-traditional way in that it looks at the common threads of humanity over time, for example: trade, religion, politics, society and technology. Students investigate how these forces have changed and continued over time in different places.

U.S. History Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 U.S. History is a course that focuses on the major events, peoples and cultures that have shaped the development of the United States today. God’s influence on the development of the country is studied throughout with an emphasis on patriotism, and an appreciation for the United States of America.

AP U.S. History Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites and Departmental Approval Required AP United States History is for the academically-motivated Junior who wishes to obtain college credit in US History while in high school. This course is designed to equip students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary for students to analyze, in writing, documentary evidence from these eras.

U.S. Government Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 Government of the United States is a one-semester course designed to provide students with information and analysis about the development of and the current functioning of governmental systems, including assessment of historical materials and differing political perspectives in government. Students will study the Godly foundations of our government, and the appropriate role of Christian citizens in government and society.

Economics Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 Economics is one portion of the Government/Economics senior-level history classes. Economics focuses on the principles and processes involved in the production and distribution of services and goods in the United States and the governmental impact on economics. The economy is examined through the lens of the free enterprise system.

Bible

Biblical Studies New Testament Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 The study of the history, literature, and geography of the New Testament as it relates to the life and ministry of Jesus, and the birth and growth of the New Testament church as it spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and continued the sacrificial work of the Messiah designed to bring about the redemption of all creation.

Christian History Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 This is a study of the development of Christianity from the first century to the present. Included will be a study of the early Church, the writings of the Church Fathers, the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Medieval Christian movements, the Protestant Reformation, the counter-Reformation, contemporary European Christianity and American Christianity. Attention will also be given to those Christians and churches that have stood outside the Protestant-Catholic tradition. Some analysis will be given to Christian missions, revivals, evangelism, and other special topics in the study of each historical period. The purpose of the course is to use historical facts to gain spiritual insights into God’s work in the world; to learn about the work of God’s people in the world and among one another, to induce an enjoyment of history, and to convey the relevancy of historical research and understanding.

Theology & Ethics Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Theology is the systematic reflection on, and articulation of, the fundamental beliefs we share as followers of Jesus Christ. In this course, students will become grounded in orthodox Christian doctrine and be able to articulate those beliefs through word and deed. In this course, students will be challenged to discover their own Christian spirituality with respect to their own denominational upbringing and the parental authority that exists within the Christian home. Students will be encouraged to think critically with their mind and reflect inwardly with their spirit. The ultimate goal of this course is to fuel a passion for knowing God in community through the person of Jesus Christ. As we come to know Christ in spirit and in truth, we are changed and made fit for use in the Kingdom of God.

Apologetics & Worldviews Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 This course will be a journey of faith and reason that will cause the students to examine their spiritual and intellectual preconceptions and determine the veracity of their claims and develop a worldview of their own within the context of the Christian faith. This class will engage several academic disciplines including philosophy, religion, science, logic, anthropology, psychology, ethics, mathematics, et al. However, developing and embracing one’s own worldview is not an end unto itself. This class will challenge students to interact with their world in a meaningful and Biblical manner based on their worldview. The purpose of this course is to provide TWCA high school students with the opportunity to make their faith their own and to be able to articulate their worldview within the context of a Biblical paradigm. Additionally, the students will learn about significant worldviews other than Christianity and be able to confidently dialogue with people who embrace differing worldviews.

Foreign Language

Latin I Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 In this course, students will master the skills and concepts presented in the first 20 chapters of the standard classic Latin text, Wheelock’s Latin. Having mastered the basic building blocks of the Latin language (conjugating verbs, declining nouns, syntax, etc.) the students will be enabled to translate classic Latin texts and phrases. Additionally, this course will study the rich history of Roman culture, religion, military, and politics that made Rome the dominant force of the Mediterranean world for more than 500 years, and contributed to the legal, political, and sociological structure of our own country.

Latin II Ninth/Tenth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 In this course, students will master the skills and concepts contined in chapters 21-35 of the standard classic Latin text, Wheelock’s Latin. Having mastered the more simplistic grammatical constructs and sentence structures of Latin in Latin I, the students will now study more complex Latin grammar concepts and syntax enabling them to translate classical Latin prose and poetry. Additionally, this course will study the rich history of Roman culture, religion, military, and politics that made Rome the dominant force of the Mediterranean world for more than 500 years, and contributed to the legal, political, and sociological structure of our western civilization.

Latin III Tenth/Eleventh Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 In this course, students will cover chapters 36-40 of the standard, classic Latin text, Wheelock’s Latin. Having mastered grammatical constructs and sentence structures of Latin in their Latin I and Latin II studies, the students will now study our final Latin grammar concepts and syntax enabling them to translate classical Latin prose and poetry. Additionally, this course will study the rich history of Roman culture, religion, military, and politics that made Rome the dominant force of the Mediterranean world for more than 500 years, and contributed to the legal, political, and sociological structure of our own country.

Spanish I Ninth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 In this course students will learn the Spanish alphabet, basic grammar constructions and vocabulary to help provide a foundation for further Spanish language studies. The focus of this course is basic vocabulary, sentence structure and communication skills. Students will work in the present tense and simple future, although we will be introduced to the Preterit past tense toward the end of the course. Additionally, this course is designed to provide information on Hispanic culture, emphasizing the diversity among Spanish-speaking countries.

Spanish II Ninth/Tenth Grades Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 In this course students will learn further essential elements of Spanish language structure, vocabulary, and aspects of Hispanic culture. Spanish II focuses on grammar, conversational expressions, and vocabulary to continue to build vocabulary and communication skills. Students will be introduced to the Preterit and Imperfect past, Future, Conditional and Perfect tenses.

Spanish III Tenth/Eleventh Grades Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 In this course students will learn additional essential elements of Spanish language structure, vocabulary, and aspects of Hispanic culture. Spanish III focuses on grammar, reading comprehension, conversation, and vocabulary to continue to build vocabulary and communication skills. Students will review the Preterit and Imperfect past, the Perfect tenses and be introduced to the Future, Conditional, Imperative tenses. Additionally, this course is designed to provide you with information on Hispanic culture, emphasizing the diversity among Spanish-speaking countries.

Physical Education

Dynamic Fitness Ninth – 12th Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 The purpose of Physical Education classes at TWCA is to encourage and facilitate physical and emotional development through a regimented routine of active participation in developmentally appropriate exercise. In Upper School Dynamic Fitness classes’ primary goal is to develop the skills associated with physical fitness as well as motivate students to participate in exercise on a daily basis. The course serves to support a life-long commitment to health and well-being. Additionally, the instructors will provide positive, Christian reinforcement in individual and team interactions.

Technology

Computer Applications Ninth - Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 You will learn the important topics of the personal computer and its practical use, including hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web. This class will also provide an overview and tutorial of the MicroSoft Office suite of programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Other topics include: Computer-related terminology, History of computer, File management: storage, retrieval, editing, Digital technologies, Coding in HTML or authoring software, and creating programs.

High School Electives

Biblical Archaeology Ninth - Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 The purpose of this course is to provide TWCA high school students with the opportunity to learn about the science of archaeology within the context of Biblical studies. It will make their Biblical studies come to life as they discover, see, touch, and report on the objects and features within the tel. This course is a hands-on field archaeology course. Some class work will take place in which students will learn the definition, purpose, and goals of archaeology, as well as some archaeology theory and some of the more significant archaeology finds. Students will spend most of their time, however, in the field learning archaeological field methodology.

Fine Arts Drawing I Ninth - Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This course is an introduction in freehand drawing. Students are taught about composition, the use of linear perspective, the effects of light and shadow, tonal contrast and how to use it, as well as exploring color ranges and harmonies. Students will have the opportunities to improve skills in the following areas: visually interpret Form and Color, use of various drawing materials, and the application of drawing techniques with a view to creating lively, attractive sketches and finished art.

Drawing II Ninth - Twelfth Grade One or Two Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This course is an introduction to life drawing, or drawing of the human form. Students will build upon the knowledge and skill learned in Drawing I as they analysis and learn the rules of proportion of the human form. Students will learn to correctly draw human hands, feet, heads, and the human body. Students will study the bone and muscle structure within the human body so they will be able to draw anatomically correct forms. Drawing from live models, students will learn to visually interpret the human body correctly in various positions and gestures.

Painting I Ninth - Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This course is an introduction to painting. Students will be working with acrylic painting to create original works of art. Students will learn about color theory, how to control and manipulate paint, how to blend paint, create shadow with complementary color, and create a variety of textures with paint. Students will learn about composition; how to compose a painting using the elements and principles of design. Students will look at a variety of art and art styles and through experimentation begin to develop a style of their own in which to produce original art.

Painting II Ninth - Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This course is an introduction in the use of watercolor painting. The fluidity and transparency of watercolor are unique. Students will learn how to use watercolor successfully. They will learn to develop planning techniques, as well as knowledge of the medium. Students will learn various watercolor techniques including wash variations, creating contrast, overlaying color, recreating reflective light, as well as composition. They will develop skill in brushwork, both wet and dry, spattering, sponge texturing, lifting out, and the use of masking fluid. Students will create a variety of paintings using still life, landscapes, and photographs that must be creatively adapted.

Ceramics Ninth - Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This course is an introduction to ceramic processes through the study of basic materials and techniques. Students will learn various techniques, of hand building, use of the potter’s wheel, the difference between under-glazes and over-glazes, and different firing techniques. The purpose of this course is to learn how to create 3-dimensional sculptures for visual and/or functional purposes. The course will provide exposure to tools, techniques, and a vocabulary of clay as a design medium through lecture, demonstration, and guided practice.

Computer-Aided Design Ninth - Twelfth Grade One Semester Course Credit: 0.5 This course explores the elements and principles of design and how to arrange them in such a way that they satisfy an artistic and functional, intention. Students learn to develop and organize ideas and compare suitability of art materials and processes that will convey a specific idea or message visually as well as emotionally when creating original design pieces in a variety of media. (architectural design, graphic design, jewelry design, home furnishings, fashion design, photography, etc.). Students will learn to use computers as an art tool during the study of Graphic Design. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and GarageBand will be used to scan in art, manipulate art, arrange elements, and create as well as problem solve. This course combines art and technology and should be taken by students seriously contemplating an Applied Art career in college. A FINAL PROJECT, given at the beginning of the semester, will be due for all students in the class, including seniors or those with an A average.

Band Ninth - Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 This Course offers the opportunity for students to be involved in a performance group. Students will be instructed in how to develop their musicianship and playing technique on their chosen instrument. Students will use standard music terminology to explain music, music notation, musical instruments and performances. Students will play a variety of musical works from diverse cultures and styles both independently and in a group. Students will demonstrate excellent ensemble performance techniques for concerts. Students will read and play rhythmic examples in various meters using standard notation. Students will identify music symbols and terms in reference to dynamics, tempo, and expression and interpret them appropriately when performing. Students will identify relationships between music and other subjects. Students will identify and perform examples of music from various periods of history and diverse cultures as well as perform music representative of American heritage. Students will apply criteria for evaluating musical performances and compositions. Students will justify, using musical terminology, personal preferences for specific musical works and styles. Students will exhibit appropriate concert etiquette during varied live performances. This course is meant to instill discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and unity. Students are expected to attain a high level of musicianship and the ability to perform effectively before an audience.

Theatre Ninth – Twelfth Grade Two Semester Course Credit: 1.0 Theatre is an introductory course that covers the basic foundations of theatre. Comedy, monologues, scene preparation, tragedy, and musical theatre are all covered. Students will participate in at least one major theatre production during the course of the school year.