Acrylic Painting

1
Acrylic Painting

• Basic introduction to acrylic painting.
  Objectives 1. recognize select tools for
  acrylic painting, 2. learn methods of painting
  with acrylic paint tools, 3. compose a
  painting, 4. choose color for a desired effect.
  No homework or tests. Students will be required
  to clean all work areas tools after each class.

2
Band

• Students will learn music theory and the
  technique of playing in the group. Instruments
  Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone,
  Oboe, Bassoon and Percussion (Drums) Students are
  expected to practice 5 days per week.

3
Card Creations

• This course will be a fun hands-on workshop where
  we will make all-occasion cards using rubber
  stamps and a variety of craft scissors. Student
  objectives 1. Demonstrate stamping a card.
  2. Create attractive cards. Students are
  welcome to bring their own supplies such as
  rubber stamps, ink pads and cardstock paper.

4
Debate/Speech

• To understand and present ideas is important in
  many areas of life. We will read about current
  issues and learn to present a variety of
  viewpoints. Objective 1. Learn to identify the
  main points of an argument. 2. Prepare and
  present a speech. Reading assignments during
  class time but no homework.

5
Introduction to Drama

• Students will learn 1. basic improvisation and
  speech skills, 2. to be comfortable in front of
  an audience, 3. the many elements of a
  production. 4. the various methods of drama
  presentation. Students will test their acting
  speaking skills, and develop knowledge/ability
  in costuming, make-up, set design, set building,
  etc.

6
Girl Talk

• Students will 1. discuss a wide variety of topics
  from relationships to eating disorders 2. learn
  to build healthy relationships/self esteem 3.
  learn to solve problems through communication
  techniques. If you like to talk, this is the
  course for you! Well talk about all those
  embarrassing topics that you dont want to talk
  about with your parents. Youll be allowed to ask
  questions discuss answers freely. No homework.

7
Guy Talk

• This course gives guys an opportunity to discuss
  issues that are important to them as they develop
  into men. The content of the course is determined
  by the students and facilitated by the teacher.
  Students are required to write reflections in a
  journal.

8
Keyboarding

• Learn to type more quickly and accurately.

9
Library Aide

• Provides an opportunity to assist the library
  staff in completing the normal library tasks
  special projects. Objectives 1. Learn library
  computer software 2. Learn customer service
  skills 3. Learn library cataloging
  classification systems. Students will daily work
  with computer software, books magazines. No
  HW, no tests.

10
Mind Games

• You will learn the basics of chess, checkers, and
  other thought-provoking mental games. Objectives
  1. Engage in leisure activities that also
  strengthen the mind. Requirements You will take
  part in an in-class tournament at the end of the
  quarter.

11
Nutrition

• Focus the importance of eating right for a
  healthy lifestyle. Objectives 1. look at the
  value of particular foods, 2. realize your own
  dietary habits, 3. record of what is eaten on a
  daily/weekly basis, 4. in-class research. This
  course is theory and research based with at least
  one field trip. No tests.

12
Interior Design

• Introduction to residential commercial interior
  design. Objectives 1. define interior design 2.
  measure a space its contents 3. arrange
  contents to maximize available space 4. draw own
  design 5. learn the impact of color, texture,
  furnishings accessories on a spaces look
  feel. Minor homework. Projects done in class.