Bellefonte area high school
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Prerequisite: Child Development 1 This course is designed for mature students with a strong interest in the study of child development and working with preschool children. Focusing on the intellectual development of the preschool child, students work independently with a selected child in the laboratory preschool. Students also learn and take part in the administrative roles of running a preschool program. (811) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS 0.5 credit This is a course designed to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents and much more. Through discussions, readings and case studies, this course will guide teens through tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. (812) MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIVING 0.5 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status. Marriage and Family Living is a course designed to help male and female students make realistic goals for their future family life. Topics discussed include values and goals, love, readiness for marriage, engagement, wedding planning, and marriage adjustment. Family forms and alternative lifestyles are also discussed. (813) PARENTHOOD 0.5 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status. Parenthood is a course for male and female students who are interested in learning more about becoming successful parents. Topics discussed include the decision for parenthood, the roles of parents, pregnancy and childbirth, the effect of the new baby on the family, and the care of an infant. The development of the child from conception to age two is studied. (841) HOME DESIGN 0.5 credit Home Design is a course for any student interested in housing, whether for a career or for personal enrichment. Topics of study explore home design both inside and outside the house, house styles, societal influences on housing, choosing and affording housing, interior design and decoration, furniture construction and styles, and housing for special needs. Careers in the various aspects of the housing profession are discussed. -45-
(932) CREATIVE MUSIC FOUNDATIONS 0.5 credit This course includes the study of the history of western music through musical analysis, music notation, choral structures, and simple harmonies. It is designed for those interested in developing their music skills and knowledge of how society has expressed its trends, dreams, ideas, and history through music and the humanities. A highlight of the course is to develop in the interested student the ability to create basic music composition in various musical styles. (930) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) MUSIC THEORY 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisite: Creative Music Foundations. Students must apply for admission into this course. This course extends the student’s knowledge of music theory, analysis (visual and aural), develops pitch/rhythmic perception--tonal memory--notation-error detection skills, creates intensive involvement in composition and arranging, develops critical analytical listening skills, and requires great attention to evolving the tools necessary for becoming independent creators of their craft through the application of these skills in expressive-independent-creative music compositions. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. (934) THE ROCK STUDIO 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Be able to play at an intermediate level on your instrument. This class is designed for ensemble playing of today’s modern music. Students must be proficient on an intermediate level on their instrument. Student’s will learn rehearsal techniques and music theory appropriate for this genre; and will work with electronic equipment. Musical skills and vocabulary are also emphasized. Participants showcase their skills with a performance at the end of the school year. Students are expected to supply their own guitars and amplifiers. (936) CLASS PIANO 0.5 credit This course is designed for all levels of piano students. Students work at their own pace with guided instruction by music staff. (922) CHOIR 0.5 credit This course consists of students in grades nine through twelve. The choir performs at least two concerts per year. Performances are held beyond the regular school day and students are expected to attend. Rehearsals are held three days out of the six day cycle. In these rehearsals, time is spent developing vocal skills, learning music fundamentals, and rehearsing concert repertoire. All students have the opportunity to attend sectional rehearsals, voice classes, and some are chosen to attend prestigious events such as District, Regional, and All-State Chorus Festivals. Students will have the opportunity to audition by March of the previous year for the Select Choir and other small ensembles which will meet the other three days of the cycle. An additional .50 credit will be awarded for participation in the select groups. Students have the option to register for Honors Choir for a weighted grade of 1.04 if they are enrolled in Choir and Select Choral Ensembles. This course may involve fundraising. -46-
(923) HONORS CHOIR 1.0 credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisites: Completion of at least one year in the High School Choir. Students must participate in Choir and in the Select Choral Ensembles class (after auditioning and having been accepted the previous school year). This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Choir. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality literature, providing performance opportunities, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing choir course, but requires substantial work beyond what regular choir members do. The specific areas of study would include intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment. Students must participate in Choir and Select Choral Ensembles class. This course may involve fundraising. (05111SCE) SELECT CHOIR ENSEMBLES 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Must be in grades 10 through 12, must be enrolled in Choir the previous school year and concurrently, must audition for acceptance into Select Ensembles by March of the preceding year. These performing ensembles are for the intermediate and advanced musicians. There will be a higher demand on individual skill and ensemble work. To receive a full credit, students must be enrolled in Choir and the Select Ensembles. This course may involve fundraising. (NEW) CHAMBER MUSIC 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Approval from the course instructors. Students must sing or play a band or orchestra instrument at an advanced level. This course mainly consists of direct instruction and structured practice time during which students will prepare solo and small ensemble music at an advanced musical level, culminating in recital performances. Students will work together with the other students in the class to perform a variety of repertoire and instrumentations from multiple time periods, including solos, duets, trios, quartets, and quintets. Emphasis will be placed on technique, performance practice, and advanced musicianship. (NEW) CLASS VOICE 0.5 credit This course is designed for any student who would like to learn how to be better singers, in any style of music. Focus includes in-depth study of the human voice – anatomy, function, healthy vocal production, and singing technique. Students will receive private and group voice lessons to improve as singers and will be assigned vocal repertoire for individual study, culminating in a class recital. No singing experience is necessary! (05102CB) CONCERT BAND 0.5 credit This course consists of students in grades nine through twelve. A wide repertoire of challenging music is utilized to provide students with a rich musical experience. In addition to the daily band rehearsal, students have the opportunity to attend instrumental lessons as their schedule permits. Performances are held beyond the regular school day and students are expected to attend. Students will have the opportunity to audition in September for the Jazz Band and other small ensembles which will meet beyond the regular school day. Students have the option to register for Honors Band for a weighted grade of 1.04 if they are enrolled in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. This course may involve fundraising. -47- (920) HONORS BAND 1.0 credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisite: Students must participate in Concert Band and selected into Wind Ensembles and have completed at least one year in High School Band. This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Band. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality band literature, providing performance opportunities for the instrumentalist, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing band course but requires substantial work beyond what the regular band members do. The five specific areas of study include intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment. This course may involve fundraising. (05106WE) WIND ENSEMBLE 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Must be in grades 10 through 12, must be enrolled in Concert Band the previous school year and concurrently (1 year prior to participation in Wind Ensemble), must audition by March of the preceding year. This performing ensemble is for the intermediate and advanced musicians. There will be a higher demand on individual skill and ensemble playing to perform at a higher level. To receive a full credit, students must be in Concert Band and in Wind Ensemble. This course may involve fundraising. (912) ORCHESTRA 1.0 Credit This course is offered to students in grades 9 through 12 who play a string instrument. Students are required to learn all music necessary for the performances which are held beyond the regular school day. The Orchestra presents at least two concerts a year and students are expected to attend. In addition to the daily rehearsal, students have the opportunity to attend instrumental lessons as their schedule permits. Exceptional instrumentalists may participate in District, Regional, and All-State Orchestra Festivals. This course may involve fundraising. (921) HONORS ORCHESTRA 1.0 Credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisite: Completion of at least one year in high school orchestra. This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Orchestra. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality literature, providing performance opportunities, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing orchestra course, but requires substantial work beyond what the regular orchestra member does. The specific areas of study include: intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment. This course may involve fundraising. (948) CRAFTS 1 0.5 credit The crafts 1 class is a hands-on course designed to give students opportunities to develop skills in a variety of craft techniques. The course delves into the history of each craft and it’s applications to today’s society. There are numerous connections to the core academic areas. Examples of the skills that may be developed include basketry, paper quilling, mosaic, tie dye, silk screen printing and chihuly. -48- (949) CRAFTS 2 0.5 credit Crafts 2 is an extension of the Crafts 1 hands-on course designed to give students opportunities to develop skills in a variety of craft techniques. Projects are individually based with the student taking responsibility for choosing their project, writing a paper giving the historical value and context of the application today. Examples of the projects that may be developed include quilting, mosaic, paper quilling, latch hook, colonial lanterns, and beaded basket design. (5159) CERAMICS 1 0.5 credit This class will create ceramic pieces using different techniques of ceramic construction. Students will learn about the different types of glazing techniques, and how the firing process works. Students will create works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand building, molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze techniques, and different firing processes. (NEW) ADVANCED CERAMICS 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 This class will build upon skills previously learned in Ceramics 1. It will cover all forms of ceramic construction; hand building; pinch, coil (horizontal/vertical), slab (hard/soft), press molds, slip-casting, slump molds, drape molds and wheel throwing. Students will learn about different types of glazing techniques, and how the firing process works. This class will concern itself with certain aspects of design and art including symmetry, asymmetry, abstraction, organic and non-organic form, unit construction, and repetition of form, composition, and metamorphosis. (59991) INTRODUCTION TO ART 0.25 credit Introduction to Art builds upon the studio experience of 8th grade Art. Students will learn basic drawing and painting techniques along with hands on activities including collage, crafts, and three dimensional art. This class meets 3 times a six day cycle for one semester. (944) ART 1 1.0 credit Art 1 instructs students on how to use a wide variety of art materials. Students will also learn about how to create more realistic drawings based on the face and the human figure as well as how to use grid drawings to create portraits. Other media used include block printing and acrylic painting. Although Art 1 is more advanced than Introduction to Art, it is designed as a basic art class available for most students to enjoy. (943) ART 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 1. This course builds on the projects done in Art 1. It covers many of the same areas, but in greater depth using different and more advanced techniques. It also introduces new areas such as sculpture and modern techniques. Art 2 projects are designed for both the average and advanced student. -49-
1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 1 and Art 2 Students in advanced art are expected to attempt more challenging and in depth art projects. Instruction will also focus on constructing a portfolio and exploring opportunities in art and art related careers. Students should be able to work independently and study special areas of interest. (946) AP ART HISTORY 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: Students must apply for admission into this course and after acceptance will be required to complete a summer project on ancient civilizations (Mesopotamian and Egyptian). This class covers a broad span of two dimensional art, sculpture, architecture, and photography of various cultures around the world over a broad span of time. Emphasis will be on identification of artists and art movements and how they were influenced by history. Students will be expected to be able to identify, critique, and write about art in depth. Instruction will prepare students for the AP Art History exam in May. (940) AP STUDIO ART 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisite: Students must apply for admission into this course. Students enrolled in this class focus on preparing a 2 dimensional portfolio or a drawing and painting portfolio which is evaluated by AP in May. Students receiving a high enough score from AP may receive college credits. This class includes some critiquing of art work but the emphasis is on a variety of 2-dimentional media. Due to the size of the portfolio, students are expected to work on artwork outside of class including assignments over the summer. Students who do not complete the portfolio during this course may opt to complete it during a second year of this course. (05162A) GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART MEDIA 1 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Foundations of Technology course offered in Grade 9. Art 1 is recommended. Note: Class size is limited due to current equipment limitations. This course concentrates on the skills and techniques used in graphic design and advertising. Through hands-on activities, students develop abilities in typography, lettering, color theory, layout and design, computer generated art and desktop publishing. Instruction in the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is emphasized. Completion of this class gives students a taste of the graphic art careers. (05162B) GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART MEDIA 2 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Arts 1. Note: Class size is limited due to current equipment limitations. This class continues to explore skills and techniques used in graphic design, advertising and publishing. New units include cartooning, packaging design, illustration and digital photography. Instruction in the use of Adobe software is emphasized including Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop. Building a portfolio for application to art school is also discussed as well as opportunities for real life design opportunities. -50-
(961) SENIOR INSTITUTE ART 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Senior status and enrollment in Senior Institute English; academic, attendance, and discipline standards met (see page 6). In the art component of the Senior Institute, students study art as an integrated discipline with the English component of the course and as an expression of the circumstances of humanity. Students examine different ways of looking at art as well as the impact of art on culture and the impact of culture on art. Instruction also includes basic use and techniques of art media and computer image editing software. This course may involve fundraising. (174) THEATRE PRODUCTION 0.5 credit Students in this course receive instruction in the basic areas of floor plan production, principles of color, identification and use of various tools of the theatre trades, and theatre terminology. Students learn how to construct scenic elements, painting techniques, and fundamentals of stage lighting. An overview of the history of the stage and various theatre professions are discussed. Field trips to various theatre plants may also be part of the course offering. Students work on theatre production(s). (05053) INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE 0.5 credit This course is an introduction to theater at the high school level and is designed to better acquaint the beginning drama student with all aspects of theater. Areas of study include improvisation, characterization, scene work, monologues, theater terminology, theater history, and introduction to play writing, and introduction to acting. The aesthetic and the technical aspects of stage craft, scenic design, and lighting will be introduced as well. Any student with an interest in the theater may enroll. (RENAMED) DRAMA 1 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Theatre and approval of instructor. This course is a more detailed study of play production and will build on the skills mastered in Introduction to Theatre. Students will gain an understanding of the world of theatre by making and studying theatre. The courses will be comprised of four parts:
Field trips and live theatre performances may be offered at various times throughout this course. Participation in one school production is required. Students must pass the course with a C average to progress onto Drama 2. -51-
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (08049) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0.5 credit Every student is scheduled for a required program of Physical Education each year. Physical Education provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. The goals of the program are based on the National Standards for Physical Education, developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, to physically educate students to:
For Safe Participation in Physical Education a complete change into movement clothes meeting the school district dress code and removal of ALL jewelry is required except for small post earrings. Students are evaluated on preparation, participation, skill improvement, sportsmanship, and comprehension through written exams and assignments. Completion of a pre and post physical fitness test is a course requirement. HEALTH (08051) HEALTH 0.5 credit This course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. The importance of health education has never been greater for students. They learn that taking responsibility for their health choices is important to the quality of their life. Building upon previous health classes, study will include but is not limited to preventive healthcare; emergency care; nutrition and physical activity; drug education; and growth and development. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development, and informed use of health-related information. Students are evaluated on assignments, examinations, class participation/responsibility and projects. -52-
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