19010 GENERAL MUSIC (1.0 credit)
This basic course in music offers students musical experience through singing, listening, rhythmic responses, and other creative activities.
19020 MUSIC APPRECIATION (1.0 credit)
This is an elective course for students who enjoy listening to and learning about a wide variety of music. It focuses on a broad, basic history of music composers and some of their music. The study of composers, historical periods, and various styles of music is included.
19040 CHORAL MUSIC (1.0 credit)
This performance-oriented class offers students opportunities to acquire and improve skills in performing choral music of many styles. Extracurricular activities and performances are required.
19050 CHORAL MUSIC (12) Honors (1.0 credit)
This performance-oriented class offers students opportunities to extend skills in performing choral music of many styles. Extracurricular activities and performances are required. Students who are selected for All State Chorus or All Shore Chorus will also have the opportunity to enroll in the course.
19060 CHORAL ENSEMBLE (1.0 credit)Honors
This performance oriented class offers students opportunities to extend skills in performing choral music of many kinds. Membership in this selective class is based on vocal audition. Students perform choral music in various styles, A capella and with accompaniment. Extracurricular activities and performances are required.
Prerequisite: Choral Music
19070 BAND (1.0 credit)
This is the performing organization of instrumental music. The bands are in the following divisions: Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage Band, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, and Soloist. Extracurricular activities and performances are required.
19080 BAND (12) (1.0 credit) Honors
This is an advanced performing organization of instrumental music. Extracurricular activities and performances are required. Students who are selected for All State Band or All Shore Band will also have the opportunity to enroll in the course.
19090 PIANO INSTRUCTION I (1.0 elective credit)
This is an elective course for students who demonstrate an ability and interest in learning to play the piano. The course also includes music theory, music history, piano technique, and composition.
Fine Arts Graduation Requirements (1 Credit)
Courses that meet the Fine Arts requirement can be found in the Art, Music, and Performing Arts program sections.
44 19095 PIANO INSTRUCTION II (10-12) (1.0 elective credit)
This is an elective course for students who demonstrated an accelerated ability and interest in learning to play piano. This course requires that the student has passed Piano Instruction 1 with an 80% or better and a teacher
recommendation for admittance for the course. Students will be required to learn more difficult music selections, along with more advance music theory including chord tonality, complex rhythms, and classical compositional theory.
Prerequisites: Piano I
19100 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1.0 credit)
This course acquaints students with styles of the jazz idiom. Performing and extensive listening improves the students’ understanding of jazz, whether it be pop or established jazz styles. Students transcribe music from sheet music or scores for their respective instruments. Students learn basic improvisation of 12-Bar blues and simple model patterns. Each student learns improvisation at an individual level. Extracurricular activities and performances are required.
19110 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (12) (1.0 credit) Honors
This course provides advanced instruction with styles of the jazz idiom. Performing and extensive listening improves the students’ understanding of jazz, whether it be pop or established jazz styles. Students transcribe music from sheet music or scores for their respective instruments. Students learn basic improvisation of 12-Bar blues and simple model patterns. Each student learns improvisation at an individual level. Extracurricular activities and performances are required. Students who are selected for All State Band will also have the opportunity to enroll in the course.
19035 MUSIC THEORY (1.0 elective credit) Advanced Placement
Music Theory is an elective course designed for students who are seriously considering music as a career or having a strong interest in composition. The course includes harmony, solfeggio, dictation, composition, and conducting and will review some form, history and the elements of music.
13130 THEATER AND RELATED ARTS I (1.0 credit)
This course is an introductory class in drama. Students learn basic acting techniques, basic stage production and history of the theatre as it relates to past and present cultures.
13140 THEATER AND RELATED ARTS II (1.0 credit)
This course is designed for students who have completed previous course work in drama. It focuses on advanced acting techniques and the technical aspects of stage production. Students are required to participate in extra curricular theatre and community programs. Prerequisites: Theatre I and teacher recommendation
19120 INDEPENDENT STUDY/Honors (1.0 credit) Performing Arts (11-12)
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Physical Education and Health
20013 HEALTH (.5 credit) (Graduation Requirement)
The health course content prepares students with knowledge and skills necessary to make responsible decisions in establishing lifelong, health-promoting behaviors. Topics include personal and consumer health; disease prevention, nutrition and fitness, safety, first aid, injury prevention, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, family life, and human development and sexuality. This course fulfills the graduation requirement.
20018 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (.5 credit) (Graduation Requirement)
This physical education course consists of an assessment of health related components of fitness and the formulation of individual fitness programs. It is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to engage in a physically active, healthy lifestyle throughout life. Students will develop and implement personal fitness plans. The program includes individual and team sports, (ie; soccer, flag football, basketball, field hockey, volleyball, and softball), recreational activities, strength training, and other fitness and aerobic-type activities that can be included as part of the personal fitness plan for students. This course fulfills the graduation requirement.
20020 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (10-12) (0.5 credit)
This elective course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to engage in a physically active, healthy lifestyle throughout life. Students will develop and implement personal fitness plans, instruction in team, individual, and fitness activities that have a carry-over for later life. Instruction helps students become more physically adept in all components of physical fitness.
20025 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (10-12) (1.0 credit)
This elective course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed to engage in a physically active, healthy lifestyle throughout life. Students will develop and implement personal fitness plans, instruction in team, individual, and fitness activities that have a carry-over for later life. Instruction helps students become more physically adept in all components of physical fitness.
20040 WEIGHT TRAINING (9-12) (0.5 or elective credit)
This comprehensive course helps students become more physically adept in all aspects of physical fitness. Weight training will be stressed, along with flexibility exercises, agility exercises, plyometrics, and aerobics.
20045 WEIGHT TRAINING (9-12) (1.0 elective credit)
This comprehensive course helps students become more physically adept in all aspects of physical fitness. Weight training will be stressed, along with flexibility exercises, agility exercises, plyometrics, and aerobics.
Graduation Requirements (1 Credit)
Graduation requirement: .5 credit Health, .5 credit Physical Education
The general physical education program is adapted to meet the needs of a student with a disability through modifications and accommodations.