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Academic LetterStudents who have attained a 4.0 for each semester average will earn an Academic Letter. There will be an awards program in the fall to recognize these students. High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Merit Roll High Honor Roll will be awarded when a student earns a GPA of 4.0 or above for a nine‑week grading period. Honor Roll status is awarded when a student earns a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 for a nine‑week grading period. Merit Roll status is awarded when a student earns a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.49 for a nine‑week grading period. All classes’ grade point averages are used to determine the appropriate roll. National Honor SocietyBeing selected to the National Honor Society (NHS) is certainly one of the highest honors that can be achieved by a high school student. NHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Eligibility for membership is limited to juniors and seniors with GPA’s of 3.500 or greater along with other specific criteria indicative of leadership, service, and character. A faculty consisting of 5 anonymous staff members will evaluate and discuss the applicants in order to make a final recommendation as to who will be selected for the National Honor Society. Local ScholarshipsEach year school and community organizations award scholarships to deserving Aurora High School graduates. The process begins the end of March when seniors can obtain applications through the Guidance page located on the high school website. More than twenty (20) different groups announce their scholarship recipients at the annual Academic Awards program in May. ArtArt Courses Art I Advanced Placement Studio Art Painting Art II Computer Art/Digital Imaging I Pottery and Sculpture I Art III Computer Art/Digital Imaging II Pottery and Sculpture II Art IV IB Art The offerings in art make provisions for individual student interest and aptitude. A strong drawing foundation is emphasized in all studio courses. Qualified studio students preparing for vocations in art are given an opportunity to develop their talents and skills through advanced course offerings. Art I (One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: None Art I is designed for the beginning art student and focuses on building a strong drawing foundation. Skills are developed through the use of a variety of drawing mediums. These mediums are introduced through a wide range of experiences that enhance the student’s understanding of the discipline of art. Line drawing and composition are stressed at this level and continued throughout the program. The student is also exposed to a wide range of art topics including art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and art in society. Fee: $22.00 Art II (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: Art I Figure drawing is introduced to the Art II student with the intention of enhancing an already established foundation. Naturalism and proportions are emphasized. It is with this course that an in‑depth exploration of different mediums is initiated. Watercolors, oil paints, pastels, technical pen, and mixed media are a few of the mediums introduced. Computer art, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art in society are also carried over from Art I as an integral part of the curriculum. Fee: $40.00 Art III (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 11, 12) Prerequisites: Art I, II Creative thought and the mastery of already established drawing skills are the focus of this course. Mediums are reintroduced with the intention of enhancing the student’s proficiencies in those areas. Figure and portrait drawing are also elaborated on from Art II. Students are provided the opportunity to experience portfolio development and independent study. Computer art, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art in society are continued. Fee: $40.00 Art IV (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 12) Prerequisites: Art I, II, III Sophisticated drawing skills and experimentation in a wide range of mediums are the foundation of Art IV. More independent study is provided and students are encouraged to explore an area of keen interest. Portfolio development is possible at this level, if the student elects to do so. Computer art, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art in society are continued. Fee: $50.00 Advanced Placement Studio Art (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 12) Prerequisites: Art I, II, III Advanced Placement Studio Art is designed for the serious art student who wishes to major in art in college. Portfolio development is a must with the requirement of sending that portfolio to a college board for review. The review may earn college credit for the student concerned while they are in high school. Work inside and outside of school is mandatory with an emphasis on further development of drawing skills. Experimentation is recommended, though not at the expense of a quality portfolio. Students concerned must regulate time in school and out of school with the art instructor. Fee: 2/3 of AP Exam & $50.00 supplies Computer Art/Digital Imaging I (One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: Art I Computer Art/Digital Imaging is an art course, which focuses on creating art and commercial art through the use of the computer and the latest technologies available in the Arts. Students will explore this medium in depth and will be exposed to current software, specifically Adobe Photoshop. High Tech equipment like digital cameras, color scanners, and the color laser printers will be an integral part of this course as well as the use of the Internet. Self-learning and 21st century skills are developed, culminating with all students creating an online electronic portfolio. Students can expect to explore a variety of topics that will strengthen their ability to use the program Photoshop while strengthening their skills and abilities as an artist. Digital photography will also be explored through homework and in-class assignments. Fee: $15.00 Computer Art/Digital Imaging II (One semester, ½ credit) Prerequisite: Computer Art/Digital Imaging I This course is very similar to Computer Art/Digital Imaging I, but contains more advanced lessons and projects. Along with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe In Design are two additional software programs that will also be explored. Students can expect to create advertisements and graphic designs that meet community and school needs, as well as create images that display the students’ expertise in specific approaches in the world of art and graphic designing. Fee: $15.00 IB Art Students can enroll in one of the IB Art programs as a certificate (non-diploma) student. Please see IB Section for the course description and requirements. Painting (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 11 & 12)
Prerequisite: Art I, II Painting is designed for the student who wishes to explore in depth this studio area. Detailed instruction is provided for a variety of liquid mediums. Watercolor is reintroduced and used as a foundation for other experiences. Students may be exposed to Watercolor, Egg Tempera, Oil Painting, and Acrylic. All areas of this discipline are scrutinized with students being expected to stretch their own canvases and be aware of the potential hazards of certain solvents. This is a very demanding course that requires proficient drawing skills and a desire to master a variety of painting techniques. Instruction will encompass still life, figure, portrait, and landscape with the focus on the students developing personal expression. Fee: $40.00 Pottery and Sculpture I (One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: Art I Pottery and Sculpture I is designed for the student who wishes to explore the three dimensional side of Art. Students will experience hand building as well as creating forms on the potter’s wheel. A variety of experiences will be provided in clay that are sculptural in nature and will enhance the students’ understanding of the importance of clay as a medium. Other materials will be scrutinized as sources of ideas for sculpture as they become available. Students are advised to wear old clothing for this class and expected to get their hands dirty. Fee: $30.00 Pottery and Sculpture II One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: Pottery and Sculpture I Pottery and Sculpture II builds upon the concepts mastered in Pottery and Sculpture I. Additional advanced topics will be presented. Fee: $25.00 Directory: userfiles userfiles -> Class Schedule Credit Class Schedule userfiles -> Recovery: What's a Coach Got To Do With It? By Bill Ryan userfiles -> Title: Associate Professor userfiles -> Chief Patron Shri Avinash Dikshit Commissioner Patron userfiles -> Iccf congress, seixal, portugal 5th to 12th October 2002 userfiles -> Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization userfiles -> Ap united States History Course Description userfiles -> Note: Please look through resources very carefully. This is a controversial issue so some sources may have bias. Check carefully for the expertise or background of the writer or contributor userfiles -> Ap united states history mr. Storrs – Room 306 2009-2010 text Download 0.55 Mb. Share with your friends:
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