PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH

Health

517

FRESHMEN 1 unit

A half unit course designed to pursue a mature understanding of health from the point of view of both physical health and mental health Topics include: physical fitness, AIDS education, first aid, alcohol and tobacco, drugs, stress management, mental mechanisms, personality disorders and emotions.

Physical Education 910,

920

930, 940

FRESHMEN (910) ½ unit

SOPHOMORES (920) ½ unit

JUNIORS (930) ½ unit

SENIORS (940) ½ unit

The objective of the Physical Education course each year is to develop the individual physically, socially and emotionally Each year the program provides an important educational medium in attaining the maximum development of each participant The end goal strives for each student to achieve a level of fitness and competence in management of his body and to acquire useful physical skills

Fine Arts Visual

Intro to Artistic Studies

836

SOPHOMORES , JUNIORS ½ unit

A general introduction and overview of art This course is designed both for students who will experience only one art course in high school and for those who will elect additional courses This course is designed to introduce fundamental concepts in design, color, and drawing as applied to various art endeavors Additional topics may be explored as well

Intro to Studio Art

835

JUNIORS (Elective) ¼ unit

This course continues the art sequence established in Intro to Artistic Studies Students will explore artistic mediums and concepts more in depth Designed to build upon foundational work and prepare students for Studio Art and AP Studio Art.

Prerequisite: Intro to Artistic Studies

Studio Art - Oil Painting

845

JUNIORS, SENIORS 1 unit

This year-long course of study focusing on all things oil paningting Students will learn the basics of using oil, stretching canvasas, and painting from life, etc

AP Studio Art 850

SENIORS (Independent Study) 1 unit

The AP Program in Studio Art is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study and production of art. Students study art styles and techniques at an advanced level to develop a portfolio in three sections: quality, breadth, and concentration The work will be closely related to their intended college major in Art (drawing, painting, digital design, photography, architecture, etc ) Completion of the portfolio demands self-discipline to apply creative talents to a variety of projects, both assigned and selfstructured Students should be aware that AP Studio Art involves more commitment and accomplishment than General Art or Studio Art I/II Students will be required to participate in a teacher moderated after-school studio session two times a month for two hours, and must produce a high quality portfolio to submit for AP evaluation. All AP Studio Art students will have had previous training in art

Prerequisite: Completion of 1 unit of visual arts, demonstrated artistic talent and commitment, and Departmental Approval required Students will be charged an AP Studio Art fee of $100 to defray the costs of additional materials and studio time

Yearbook - Homeroom Only

SENIORS

Students will be highly active in the production of the Crusader Yearbook with Online Design Publication software, Adobe Photoshop basics, and digital camera basics.

*Department Approval required

Vocal

*Prerequisites: Departmental Approval required.

Chorus

829

SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS (Elective) ½ unit

This course is designed for those students motivated to develop vocal and choral skills with performance as a goal. Tone quality, diction, phrasing, rhythm and expression in building choral techniques are emphasized Also included are music reading, aural perception and stage presence.

Advanced Chorus 841

JUNIORS, SENIORS (Elective) ½ unit

Designed for the more musically capable and talented students who are motivated to achieve a higher degree of performance experience, this course reinforces basic choral technique with a refinement and understanding of musical structures and styles A wide variety of choral literature is explored. Students in the course must perform with male chorus

*An audition is required

Men's Choir

870

OPEN TO ALL ½ unit

Men's Choir meets for a minimum of one hour per week after school hours (usually on Wednesday)

Choral skills are developed through experiencing a wide range of choral literature, with an emphasis on liturgical music (since the group sings for many liturgies, both on campus and in the community). Members contribute significantly to school life and reputation through a rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule.

*An audition is required