Brand new elective courses for next year
March 3, 2017
English IV Options
There will be a large selection of English IV CPA and Honors half year classes for Seniors who will not be taking AP Literature.
English Literature and Psychology, English Literary Nonfiction: Memoirs of the Game, delve into western literature. True Crime, Satire and Comedy will examine the literary context.
The honors classes include:Contemporary Literature, Philosophy and Literature, Shakespeare and Women and Literature. CPA and honors classes have the chance to choose two half year classes
Guitar CPA and Music Tech
Novice guitarists will learn various techniques to hone their skills in the performing arts. Students are encouraged to bring their own guitar, but the school will provide one if necessary. Students will look forward to working with music hardware and software such as audio recording, editing, loop and beat-based sound production.
Digital Photography CPA
This elective focuses on teaching the basic operations of a digital camera. “I always liked to take pictures and would like to learn more about the elements of art, composition, and lightning,” sophomore Dominic Trombino said. Students will learn image techniques using Adobe PhotoShop and Lightroom, and the school will provide cameras.
Human Geography AP
This college level course will employ landscape analysis ideas to examine the socioeconomic organization and its environmental repercussions. “This class can only be taken by students who received a B+ or better in any of the history honors courses or an A- or better in CPA classes,” guidance counselor Ms.Van Syckle said.