Program of Studies Book (Scheduling) Grove City Area Senior High School
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MUS110 Credit 1 (Max 4) The Senior High Band is the core ensemble of the instrumental music program. Students develop musical skills by studying various compositions in many styles. In addition, the ensemble performs in a variety of settings throughout the calendar year including concerts and festivals. Performance trips are taken by the group periodically. Band members are required to participate in all scheduled events. Members are expected to display self-responsibility and generally accepted standards of behavior and self-discipline. Additionally, members are responsible for keeping their instruments in playing condition whether owned by the student or by the school. Concert Choir Grade 9-12 MUS210 Credit 1 (Max 4) This is a course for developing vocal musical skills. Skills include matching pitch, basic sight-reading, a sense of rhythm, vocal techniques and the ability to follow direction. Students study various types and styles of music throughout the year. Several required concerts are performed during the calendar year. Chamber Choir Audition Grade 9-12 MUS215 Credit 1 (Max 3) This is an advanced vocal course for those with higher skills in music. Students must be able to match pitch, have complex sight-reading skills and a highly developed sense of rhythm. Students study various types and styles of music with an emphasis on more sophisticated musical styles, techniques and languages. Several required concerts are performed during the calendar year. One year of concert choir at the high school level and an audition is required. Enrollment is limited. Guitar I Grade 9-12 MUS611 Credit .5 Guitar I is for beginning and intermediate guitar players. If you have never picked up a guitar before or are looking to refine your skills, this class is for you. This class will explore note reading, scales, basic strumming and finger picking, basic chords and a basic history of the guitar and playing styles. Students will be able to understand proper playing technique and will be able to work both individually and in small ensembles. Guitar II Grade 9-12 MUS612 Credit .5 Guitar II is for students who are advanced in their playing and have completed the Guitar I level course. This course will go more in depth with playing. It will cover barre chords, advanced chords, jazz rhythms, blues rhythms, rock rhythms and advanced picking and strum techniques. Students will learn how to write their own songs and perform them in small ensembles. Criteria for Recommendation: completing Guitar I with at least an 85%. Digital Studio Recording Grade 9-12 MUS641 Credit .5 This course is designed to introduce students to the technologies and skills needed for digital sound recording and performance. Students will digitally record their music and then manipulate this music in the sound booth doing post production work. Students will create sound loops, edit various sound files and explore track (and multi-track) recording used in today’s entertainment industry. Musical_Theatre_–_Exploration_and_Performance_Grade_9-12__MUS710'>Musical Theatre – Exploration and Performance Grade 9-12 MUS710 (offered in alternating years starting in 2016-2017) Credit .5 Regardless of your singing, acting, or dancing level, there is a place for you in Musical Theatre Class. This class will explore the history of musical theatre and how it became the contemporary theatre of today. Included in this course will be analysis of scenes and songs and how to translate them to the stage, the ability to use the voice and body expressively, and a working knowledge of acting terminology as well as basic terminology of music theatre dance songs. Students will have the ability to perform as soloists, duos, and groups both in singing and acting. This course will also offer students the information they need to audition for a performance if they so desire. Music Theory Grade 11-12 MUS621 (offered in alternating years starting in 2017-2018) Credit .5 This course will be offered to help prepare college bound music majors, or other interested music students, for college level music theory classes. The course will cover notation, harmony, rhythm, scales, keys, analysis and ear training. The course will utilize a variety of resources including textbooks, workbooks, and online materials. Science *Dissection Policy: Any student who chooses to refrain from participation in and/or observation of animal dissection has the right by law to do so. In the event that a student objects to this activity, an alternative educational assignment will be provided. Principles of Science  1 credit Core Course - ScienceGrade_9___SCI10_0'> Grade 9
SCI100 Credit 1 This course will provide an overview on the nature of science and concepts relating to physics, chemistry and biology with an emphasis on process skills and hands-on laboratory experience. During this course, the student will develop upon the skills of reading non-fiction text, critical thinking and problem solving, observing, hypothesizing, researching, experimenting and using scientific tools and techniques. Content examinations shall be required for each unit. In addition, to content knowledge, the student will gain a fundamental appreciation for how the process of science works and an understanding of its interconnectivity. Biology – Lab 1 credit Core Course – Science Grade 10
SCI210 Credit 1 The course focuses on the global nature of life and the interactions of the biodiversity of the world and their relationships to humans. The emphasis of knowledge will include the areas of characteristics of life, ecology, biochemistry, cell structure, bioenergenics, cellular reproduction, genetics, phylogeny, protein synthesis, classification, data/graph analysis and problem-solving involving biological mathematics. Hands-on laboratory procedures, critical thinking skills and the scientific method of inquiry are strongly emphasized. Additionally, developing reading for comprehension and study skills will be integrated throughout the course. As a result of this course, students will have a better understanding of life’s inner workings as well as the interactions occurring between the environment and living organisms. Students will take the Keystone Assessment towards the end of this course. Advanced Biology – Lab 1 credit Core Course – Science Grade 11-12
SCI310 Credit 1 This course is specifically designed to help students in preparation for the rigors of a college level biology course. Laboratory procedures, research and the scientific method of inquiry are emphasized. The concepts to be stressed will include characteristics of life, science as a process, biochemistry, cell structure, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, cellular reproduction, genetics, phylogeny, classification and ecology. Development of strong reading for comprehension skills to enhance independent study will be emphasized. Grades will be based primarily on quizzes, laboratory reports, homework and content examinations. Elements of Chemistry – Lab 1 credit Core Course – Science Grade 11-12
SCI330 Credit 1 Elements of Chemistry is designed to help students realize the important roles that chemistry will play in their personal and professional lives. Major topics to be studied are: measurement, structure of matter, chemical bonding and energy. Evaluation will be made by tests, lab activities, projects, presentations and research. Advanced Chemistry – Lab 1 credit Core Course – Science Grade 10-12
SCI320 Credit 1.4 Advanced Chemistry is recommended for those students planning to further their education after high school in a STEM career area. Chemistry is a discipline which employs mathematical applications and laboratory exercises to enhance a student’s ability to learn the nature of measurement, energy, structure of matter, bonding, solutions, electrochemistry and equilibrium. Directory: cms -> lib011 cms -> Haiti Relief – esf 15 Support Organization Situation Report # 17 1/28/10 lib011 -> NS3-M1U1C1 The Importance of Sea Power (Exam) lib011 -> Accelerated reader lib011 -> Information technology lib011 -> Readings- the 1920s (hw 3/24- due Mon 3/27) amsco- the Era of the 1920s lib011 -> CH. 16 Class work lesson 5 The Union Closes In lib011 -> Lesson 3 Americans Join the Allies Supplying the Allies Pgs. 670 – 674 lib011 -> Honors notes: Chapter #18, Section #3: The Atlantic Slave Trade lib011 -> 16. 1 Why Is Energy Efficiency an Important Energy Resource? Download 1.13 Mb. Share with your friends:
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