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-- ELECTIVES --
Electives for Senior & Junior Students to choose from. There can be no more
than twenty students per elective class, as stated in the Sierra Country
Education Guidelines.
Studio Art III
Period 5 & 8
Studio 1
This is an advanced studio workshop in fine art and
design. Students will learn techniques in drawing and painting with an
emphasis on individual expression.
Concert Choir
Period 5
Choral Room 2
The Concert Choir is the largest performing choral ensemble of the high
school. Students progress through a curriculum that includes basics of
proper vocal technique, tone production, sight singing, and music literacy
while preparing music of a wide variety of styles for performances. Students
also learn the basics of playing a keyboard or piano. The instructional
program requires students to participate in both the daily full rehearsals
and smaller lesson groups which are scheduled periodically on a rotating
basis. Attendance is mandatory at specified concerts, as well as dress
rehearsals. There are also a number of additional performance opportunities
in the community and the region.
Physical Education
Period 5
Football Field or Gymnasium
The physical education program is designed to empower all
students. It is based on physical activities in which every student is
challenged and given the opportunity to be successful.
French or Spanish
(Language)
Period 7
WL01 & WL 03
This course focuses on strengthening the skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing. There is a strong emphasis on
advanced grammatical structures and usage, literary and cultural reading
selections, vocabulary acquisition, and composition writing.
Woodshop
Period 7
WS02
In woodshop each student has the opportunity to learn the safe
and effective use of woodworking equipment, tools and materials while completing
specific projects. Students gain skills in the proper use and care of the
equipment , use of construction plans and measurements , effective use of
workspace and time , planning and problem solving , communication and working
with peers, following verbal and written instructions
Home Economics
Period 8
HE01
The USDA Food Pyramid provides the theme for our food
preparation, with a thorough study of each food group. Recipes are chosen
from classic and current sources, provided by well known names in the
culinary field. Family favorites are prepared and shared as we come to
appreciate America’s melting pot.
Creative Writing
Period 5 & 7
E12 & E16
This course is for students who are interested in creative writing and who
want to improve their writing skills. Students will be given the opportunity
to publish their work in school and community publications. Students will
analyze various creative writing techniques and study different writers and
their styles. The course will inspire creativity, encourage revision, and
promote individual style in a workshop setting. At the end of each semester,
the students will have produced a portfolio that could be submitted to
literary reviews and magazines.
Journalism
Period 8
E17
This course is for students who are interested in
journalism and who want to improve and enhance their writing skills.
Students will read, review and evaluate student and professional yearbooks,
newspapers, news magazines and literary magazines as part of their regular
course assignments.
Web Design
Period 8
Comp Lab 1
This course will address more sophisticated topics such as
using and writing javascripts, creating forms, creating style sheets,
Flash programming, and Flash
applications. Students will complete a variety of assigned projects.
Theatre Arts III
Period 7 & 8
TA1 & TA3
The third year of Theater Arts continues to enhance student knowledge of the
performing arts. Students will be able to pursue independent projects in
theater under teacher supervision and guidance. Theater Arts III students
are expected to provide mentoring for first and second-year students.
Independent study projects will be assigned and leadership positions in
school productions are required.
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