2015-16 AHS Course Guide

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2015-16 AHS Course Guide
Dear Alta Community,

Our faculty and administration would like to thank you for the ongoing support and commitment to academic
excellence and Alta High School! Planning to be college and career ready requires a strong bridge of communication
between our community and school. As part of our plan, we have designed the Alta Course Guide for every patron
in our community to provide a reference for all of our academic courses and specialty programs at Alta. This guide-
book will assist you in making decisions on how to best support your student to ensure success during his/her high
school tenure and in the future. Students, we encourage you to challenge yourself and seek courses in which you have
interest that will further assist you in your higher education endeavors. Within the pages, you will also find references
to the many accomplishments that distinguish Alta High School as one of the top secondary institutions in the state
and country.
Sincerely,
Brian P. McGill
Principal
Contents
School Information ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Diploma Requirements (Class of 2016) ...................................................................................................................................4
Diploma Requirements (Class of 2017 and beyond) ................................................................................................................ 5
Plan CCR 4 Year Worksheet (Class of 2016) ..............................................................................................................................6
Plan CCR 4 Year Worksheet (Class of 2017 and beyond) ......................................................................................................... 7
Art Courses ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Business Courses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Dance ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
English Language Arts............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Family and Consumer Science.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Financial Literacy ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Health and Science Technology ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Healthy Lifestyles (P.E.) / Health ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Music............................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Science.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Social Science ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Technology (Engineering, Visual Arts Technology and Woodworking Technology )...................................................... 32
Theatre Arts................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
World Languages ..................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Specialized Courses .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Concurrent Enrollment.............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Canyons Technical Education Guide .................................................................................................................................... 41
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Alta High School
11055 South 1000 East • Sandy, Utah 84094-5433 • 801.826.5600 • FAX [phone]
www.canyonsdistrict.org • www.ahs.canyonsdistrict.org • School Code: 450402
Principal
Brian McGill
Assistant Principals
Mary Lauer, Rachel Hill, Justin Matagi, Garry True
Counseling Staff
Christine Astle (Chair), Callie Bjerregaard, Kelsie Court,
Jennifer Scheffner, Susan Teemant
ahs.canyonsdistrict.org • 801.826.5620 • FAX [phone]
Mission Statement Diplomas & Graduation Requirements
The mission of Alta High School is:
To ensure excellence in education by holding stu- A student must earn 27 credits to be eligible for a Stan-
dents accountable for their own learning and high dard Diploma:
standards of personal integrity, responsibility and Class of: 2015
tolerance. Language Arts ............................................................... 4.0
Social Studies................................................................. 3.5
Community Mathematics .................................................................. 3.0
Alta High School serves a mainly middle to up- Science ........................................................................... 3.0
per-middle class community of professional and Healthy Lifestyles ........................................................... 2.0
semi-professional people who reside in the southeast Fine Arts .......................................................................... 1.5
region of the Salt Lake Valley. Career & Technology Education.....................................1.0
Computer Technology.................................................... 0.5
School
Financial Literacy............................................................ 0.5
Alta High School is a public, four-year comprehen-
Electives........................................................................... 8.0
sive high school that opened in 1978. The Northwest
Accreditation Commission, an accreditation division
The Advanced Diploma includes the Standard
of AdvancED, accredits Alta High School. Alta has
requirements plus two world language courses and a
an enrollment of approximately 1751 students. Stu-
minimum 2.0 GPA.
dents are served by a comprehensive guidance and
counseling program, focused on career and college
The Honors Diploma includes all of the Advanced
readiness.
Diploma requirements plus the student must meet the
ACT college benchmark scores for English (18), Science
Grading
(24), Reading (21), and Math (22) and maintain a 3.0
GPA is based upon all courses. No courses are
GPA.
weighted.
A = 4.00
In Alta’s 2014 graduating class of 541, 163 seniors
B = 3.00
graduated with an Honors Advanced Diploma, and
C = 2.00
220 seniors graduated with an Honors Diploma. Full
D = 1.00
implementation of this Canyons District program will be
F = 0.00
completed with the Class of 2016.
Alta High School is on an alternating A-B day block
schedule (4 classes per day, 80 minutes per class), a
30-minute Advisory period, and an Engagement Time
of 30 minutes for individual help from teachers.
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Alta High School has one of the largest AP programs Scholarship Offers................................. Over $6 million
in Utah. In 2014, Alta ranked sixth among Utah high
schools for student participation in AP courses. AP cours-
es are offered in 2D Art, 3D Art, American Government/ Advanced Placement Exams
Politics, American History, Art History, Biology, Calculus Administered............................................................. 776
AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Literature and Com- Passed at 3 or above ........ ............................... 76.3%
position, English Language Composition, French, Ger-
man, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Spanish, World Diplomas Awarded
History, Statistics, and Human Geography. Advanced ..................................................................163
Honors .................................................................... 220
Concurrent Enrollment Percent of class earning Advanced
Through Concurrent Enrollment, junior and senior or Honors ................................................................ 70%
students may earn college credit through Salt Lake
Visual Arts
Athletics Alta art students have earned many awards and have
Alta is a 4A-size school which offers team sports at the been involved in numerous art shows. In 2011 the Utah
sophomore, junior varsity, and varsity levels. They in- State Sterling Scholar for Visual Art was awarded to
clude: football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, an Alta student.
tennis, soccer, track, cross-country, golf, drill team and
wrestling. Alta has a long tradition of State Champion- Euphony
ships. Alta’s art and literary magazine was awarded a Gold
Circle in 2014. ASPA recognized Euphony as “Most
Awards and Distinctions Outstanding High School Literary-Art Magazine” in
Community College. Alta students earned 2,644 Con- 2010.
current Enrollment college credits during the 2013/2014
school year.
Altanian
Career & Technology Education The Altanian newspaper is a monthly publication
Through Career and Technology Education, students focused on telling the story of our school. From photog-
can get the training and education they need to begin raphy, to cartooning, from computer design to writ-
networking a successful career path for their future. CTE ing, journalism offers students a chance to explore a
courses include Business and Marketing, Family and variety of interests in our award-winning publication. In
Consumer Science, Health Science, and Trade its first year in print, the Altanian took 2nd Best in State
and Technology. Other CTE programs include: Career in overall design, Best in State in photography and
Internship Program and many classes offered through the Single Page Design.
Canyons Technical Education Center and Jordan Ap-
plied Technology Center.
Yearbook
Educational Offerings The Alta yearbook has been nationally recognized
Advanced Placement courses: 20 for both layout and cover design by Jostens, and has
Honors courses: 15 been featured in its “Look Book” sample guide year
Concurrent courses: 20 after year. It has also received awards from the North-
ern Utah Yearbook Competition as the best 5A year-
Graduation Class ......................................................... 541 book, best cover, and best layout. As members of the
yearbook staff, students have the opportunity to work
Scholastic Achievement with industry standard computer and photographic
National Merit Finalists..................................................... 2 technologies; these skills transfer to numerous careers
and field of study.
ACT Mean Score
English .......................................................................... 22.0
Math ............................................................................. 21.7
Reading ........................................................................ 22.9
Science.......................................................................... 22.3
Composite..................................................................... 22.3
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Diploma Requirements class of 2016

Canyons
 High
 School
 Diplomas

Class
 of
 2016

Standard
 Diploma

  Advanced
 Diploma

  Honors

  Regents’

  Scholarship*
 (9-­‐12)

English
 Language
 Arts
  4.0
  English
 Language
 Arts
  4.0
  English
 Language
 Arts
  4.0
  English
 Language
  4.0

  Arts

Math

  3.0
  Math 3.0
  Math 3.0
  Math

  4.0

(Complete
 4
 credits
 including
 a

(Minimum
 of
 Secondary
 Math
 III)
  (Minimu
 m
 Secondary
 Math
 III)
  (Minimu
 m

 of
 Secondary
 Math
 III)
  Mmaatthh

 IcIlIa)s
 s
 beyond
 or
 Secondary

Science
  3.0
  Science
  3.0

 Science
  3.0
  Science
  3.0

(Minimum
 of
 2
 credits
 from:
 Earth,
 Biology,

 (At
 least
 two
 credits
 of
 lab-­‐based
 science
  (At
 least
 two
 credits
 of
 lab-­‐based
  (Biology,
 Chemistry,
 and
 Physics)

Chemistry

 &
 Physics)
  Biology,
 Chemistry,
 or
 Physics)

 science::

  Biology,
 Chemistry,
 or
 Physics)

Social
 Studies
  3.0 Social
 Studies
  3.0 Social
 Studies
  3.0 Social
 Studies
  3.5

1.0
 Geography
 for
 Life,
 ..5
 World
 Civilizations
  1.0
 Geography
 for
 Life,
 ..5
 World
 Civilizations
  1.0
 Geography
 for
 Life,
 ..5
 World
 Civilizations
  *Check
 with
 Higher
 Ed
 Utah
 for
 approved

1.0
 U.S.
 History,
 .5
 Government
 &
 Citizenship)
  1.0
 U.S.
 History,
 .5
 Government
 &
 Citizenship)
  1.0
 U.S.
 History,
 .5
 Government
 &
 Citizenship)
  courses

Financial
 Literacy

  0.5 Financial
 Literacy

  0.5 Financial
 Literacy

  0.5

P.E./Health 2.0 P.E./Health 2.0 P.E./Health 2.0 To
 earn
 a
 Regent’s
 Scholarship,

Fine
 Arts 1.5 Fine
 Arts 1.5 Fine
 Arts 1.5 Students
 must
 graduate
 from

high
 school,
 therefore
 non-­‐core

CTE 1.0

  CTE 1.0

  CTE 1.0

classes
 and
 electives
 need
 to
 be

Computer
 Tech 0.5 Computer
 Tech 0.5 Computer
 Tech 0.5
completed.

  World
 Languages

  2.0
  World
 Languages

  2.0
  World
 Languages
  2.0
GGrraaddeess

 89-­‐-­‐1122

 for
 Regents’
 Scholarship
  GGrraaddeess

 89-­‐-­‐1122

 for
 Regents’
 Scholarship
  GGrraaddeess

 89-­‐-­‐1122

 for
 Regents’
 Scholarship

Electives
  8.5

  Electives
  6.5

  Electives
  6.5

  Electives
  5.0

Required
  27.0
  Required
  27.0
  Required
  27.0
  Required
  27.0

  In
 addition,
 you
 must
 meet
 the
 ACT

  College
 Readiness
 Benchmark
 scores
 for

Competency
 tests
 are
 not
 accepted
 to
 meet
  Honors
 Diploma:

eligibility
 for
 the
 Regents’
 Scholarship,
 NCAA,
 and
  English:

 18

some
 colleges/universities.
  Reading:

 21

Math:

 22

Science:

 24

*For
 official
 information
 regarding
 the
 Regents’
 Scholarship,
 visit:

http://www.higheredutah.org/scholarship_info/regents-­‐scholarship/.

 There
 you
 will
 find
 information

related
 to
 the
 minimum
 grade,
 high
 school
 cumulative
 GPA,
 ACT
 score
 and
 Citizenship
 requirements

for
 each
 of
 the
 Regents’
 Scholarship
 awards
 and
 information
 regarding
 the
 application
 deadlines.

Application for the Advanced or Honors Diploma must be submitted to the Counseling Center before April 1.

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Diploma requirement class of 2017 and Beyond

Canyons
 High
 School
 Diplomas

Class
 of
 2017

Standard
 Diploma

  Advanced
 Diploma

  Honors

  Regents’

  Scholarship*
 (9-­‐12)

English
 Language
 Arts
  4.0
  English
 Language
 Arts
  4.0
  English
 Language
 Arts
  4.0
  English
 Language
  4.0

  Arts

Math

  3.0
  Math 3.0
  Math 3.0
  Math

  4.0

(Complete
 4
 credits
 including
 a

(Minimum
 of
 Secondary
 Math
 III)
  (Minimu
 m
 Secondary
 Math
 III)
  (Minimu
 m

 of
 Secondary
 Math
 III)
  Mmaatthh

 IcIlIa)s
 s
 beyond

 Secondary

Science
  3.0
  Science
  3.0

 Science
  3.0
  Science
  3.0

(Minimum
 of
 2
 credits
 from,
 Biology,
 Chemistry

 &

 (At
 least
 two
 credits
 of
 lab-­‐based
 science
  (At
 least
 two
 credits
 of
 lab-­‐based
  (Biology,
 Chemistry,
 and
 Physics)

Physics)
  Biology,
 Chemistry,
 or
 Physics)

 science::

  Biology,
 Chemistry,
 or
 Physics)

Social
 Studies
  3.0 Social
 Studies
  3.0 Social
 Studies
  3.0 Social
 Studies
  3.5
.5
 Geography
 for
 Life,
 .5
 World
 Civilizations
  .5
 Geography
 for
 Life,
 .5
 World
 Civilizations
  .5
 Geography
 for
 Life,
 5
 World
 Civilizations
  *Check
 with
 Higher
 Ed
 Utah
 for
 approved

1.0
 U.S.
 History,
 .5
 Government
 &
 Citizenship,
  1.0
 U.S.
 History,
 .5
 Government
 &
 Citizenship,
  1.0
 U.S.
 History,
 .5
 Government
 &
 Citizenship,
  courses

.5
 General
 Elective)

 .5
 General
 Elective)
  .5
 General
 Elective)

Financial
 Literacy

  0.5 Financial
 Literacy

  0.5 Financial
 Literacy

  0.5 To
 earn
 a
 Regent’s
 Scholarship,

P.E./Health 2.0 P.E./Health 2.0 P.E./Health 2.0 Students
 must
 graduate
 from

Fine
 Arts 1.5 Fine
 Arts 1.5 Fine
 Arts 1.5 high
 school,
 therefore
 non-­‐core

classes
 and
 electives
 need
 to
 be

CTE 1.0

  CTE 1.0

  CTE 1.0

  completed.

Computer
 Tech 0.5 Computer
 Tech 0.5 Computer
 Tech 0.5

  World
 Languages

  2.0
  World
 Languages

  2.0
  World
 Languages
  2.0
GGrraaddeess

 89-­‐-­‐1122

 for
 Regents’
 Scholarship
  GGrraaddeess

 89-­‐-­‐1122

 for
 Regents’
 Scholarship
  GGrraaddeess

 89-­‐-­‐1122

 for
 Regents’
 Scholarship

Electives
  9.5

  Electives
  7.5

  Electives
  7.5

 Electives
  6.0

Required
  28.0
  Required
  28.0
  Required
  28.0
  Required
  28.0

  In
 addition,
 you
 must
 meet
 the
 ACT

Competency
 tests
 are
 not
 accepted
 to
 meet
  College
 Readiness
 Benchmark
 scores
 for

eligibility
 for
 the
 Regents’
 Scholarship,
 NCAA,
 and
  Honors
 Diploma:

some
 colleges/universities.
  English:

 18

Reading:
 21

Math:

 22

Science:

 24

*For
 official
 information
 regarding
 the
 Regents’
 Scholarship,
 visit:

http://www.higheredutah.org/scholarship_info/regents-­‐scholarship/.

 There
 you
 will
 find

information
 related
 to
 the
 minimum
 grade,
 high
 school
 cumulative
 GPA,
 ACT
 score
 and

Citizenship
 requirements
 for
 each
 of
 the
 Regents’
 Scholarship
 awards
 and
 information
 regarding

the
 application
 deadlines.

Application for the Advanced or Honors Diploma must be submitted to the Counseling Center before April 1.

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ART
• A fee may be required in these courses.
• Beginning/Level 1 classes: not to exceed $20 per semester Commercial Art 2 (A, CTE)
• Advanced/Level 2+ classes: not to exceed $30 per semester
Grades 10-12 .5 credit
• Students are responsible for additional materials.
Prerequisite: Commercial Art I
This is an intermediate course designed to build on concepts taught in Commer-
A = Art
cial Art I. Emphasis in on layout and composition, product and package design.
CTE = Career and Technical Education
Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
CE = Concurrent Enrollment
3-D Design 1 (A) Drawing 1 (A)
Grades 9-12 .5 credit
Grades 9-12 .5 credit
Drawing 1 focuses on mark making through the study of multiple drawing skills
The Introduction to fine crafts, their media and the culture they represent.
and techniques with an emphasis on studio production. Some experiences in art
The students will create these works through a variety of media, styles
criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
and techniques. Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be
included. Drawing 2 /1020 (A, CE optional)

3-D Design 2 (A) Grades 10-12 .5 credit / 3 SLCC credits
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Grades 10-12 .5 credit
This is an intermediate course that builds on basic drawing skills and concepts
Prerequisite 3D Design 1
taught in Drawing I. Emphasis is on building conceptual works, anatomy, and
This class builds on the concepts and skills taught in 3D Design 1. This
figure drawing. Some experiences in art criticism, art history, and aesthetics
class provides more in-depth experiences with the craft materials and
may be included. E- portfolio may be required.
more complicated design issues. Some art criticism, art history, and
aesthetics may be included.
Art History AP (A) Drawing 3 (A)
Grades 11-12 .5 credit
Grades 11-12 1.0 credit
Prerequisite: Drawing 2
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This is an advanced course in drawing. Students are directed to work on
This is a yearlong course that teaches the history and appreciation of
independent projects following a theme or pursuing particular problems of com-
great art works from the Western Art traditions. It starts with prehistoric
position or rendering. The goal of the e course is to create pieces for exhibition
works and ends with post-modern works. University credit can be earned
or portfolio purposes.
with a successful performance on the AP exam.
Ceramics 1 (A) Lettering and Calligraphy 1 (A)
Grades 9-12 .5 credit
Grades 9-12 .5 credit
Ceramics develops basic skills in the creation of 3- D forms and pottery
Create beautiful works of art through lettering, which includes the study of
from clays. Techniques in hand building, wheel throwing, basic glazing,
typography, and calligraphy, which includes the use of an ink pen in the
and firing are taught. With an emphasis on studio production, this course
production of various lettering styles. Some experiences in art criticism, art
is designed to develop higher-level thinking and art related technology
history, and aesthetics may be included.
skills. Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
Ceramics 2 (A) Lettering and Calligraphy 2 (A, CE optional)
Grades 10-12 .5 credit
Grades 10-12 .5 credit / 3 SLCC credits
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
Prerequisite: Lettering and Calligraphy 1
This is an intermediate course that builds upon the concepts and skills
This course is a continuation of Calligraphy 1 where creativity in the use of
learned in Ceramics 1. Students will then consistently produce quality
lettering styles and calligraphic alphabets is the focus. In addition to using an
pieces of ceramics.
ink pen, students will learn how to use an ink brush as they practice Chinese
Ceramics 3 (A) characters and the art of Sumi-e. Some experiences in art criticism, art histo-
ry, and aesthetics may be included. E- portfolio may be required.
Grades 10-12 .5 credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 2 and Instructor Approval
This is an advanced course in ceramics. Students are directed to work on Painting 1 (A)
independent projects following a theme or pursuing particular problems
Grades 9-12 .5 credit
of design or construction. The goal of the course is to create pieces for
Prerequisite: Drawing I
exhibition or portfolio purposes.
Painting 1 is a beginning course that introduces principles of visual aware-
Commercial Art I/ 1120 (A, CTE, CE Optional) ness and techniques of painting. Skills in water-based media will be explored
including watercolor, acrylic and tempera. An emphasis on color theory
Grades 9-12 .5 credit/ 3 SLCC credits
and composition will also be included. Some experiences in art criticism, art
Commercial Art is an overview of traditional graphic design concepts
history, and aesthetics may be included.
that relate to visual communication. Advertising design and layout,
logos, Illustration, typography and product/package design is em-
phasized. Painting and drawing techniques are introduced. Some art
criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included. E- portfolio may be
required.
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Studio Art: Drawing AP (A)
Painting 2 (A)
Grades 11-12 1 credit
Grades 10-12 .5 credit
Prerequisite: Drawing 2, and Instructor approval
Prerequisite: Painting 1
This course follows the outline and requirements of the Advanced
Painting 2 is an intermediate course that explores oil painting, materials
Placement program. It is a college-level course that focuses on painting,
and preparation of grounds and supports. Advanced color theory will be
drawing, and mark making. University credit can be earned with a suc-
covered. Some experiences in art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be
cessful performance on the AP exam, which is presented in a portfolio
included. E- portfolio may be required.
format. Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
Painting 3 (A) Exploring Art /1010 Online only (A, CE)
Grades 10-12 .5 Credit
Grades 11-12 .5 credit /3 SLCC credits
Prerequisite: Painting 2
This is an on-line course giving a glimpse into the world of art for the
Painting 3 is an advanced painting class that builds on the skills learned in
non-artist. Study of major art elements and principles, art movements,
Painting 1 and Painting 2. More complex techniques and processes are
different media, and techniques.
introduced. Producing conceptual work is emphasized. Some experiences in
art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
Sculpture 1 (A)
Grades 9-12 .5 credit
Sculpture 1 is an overview of basic skills used to create 3D works of art.
Modeling, assemblage and construction, carving, and installation techniques
will be taught, with an emphasis on studio production. Some art criticism, art
history, and aesthetics may be included.
Sculpture 2 (A)
Grades 10-12 .5 credit
Prerequisite: Sculpture 1
This is an intermediate course that builds on the skills and concepts learned in
Sculpture 1. The students will learn more in-depth techniques in the creation of
sculpture, create larger works of art, and have opportunities to work collabo-
ratively. Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
Studio Art: 2-D Design AP (A)
Grades 11-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Drawing 1&2 OR Photography 1&2, and Instructor approval
This course follows the outline and requirements of the Advanced Placement
program. It is a college-level course that focuses on 2 dimensional design and
commercial areas of art through various art media including photography,
graphic design, typography, and digital imaging. University credit can be
earned with a successful performance on the AP exam, which is presented
in a portfolio format. Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be
included.
Studio Art: 3-D Design AP (A)
Grades 11-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1&2, and Instructor approval
This course follows the outline and requirements of the Advanced Placement
program. It is a college-level course that focuses on 3 dimensional art
through various art forms including ceramics, sculpture and jewelry. Additive Art students enjoy state of the art facilities and expert instruction
and subtractive sculpture will be explored. University credit can be earned in everything from drawing to Advance Placement courses.
with a successful performance on the AP exam, which is presented in a port-
folio format. Some art criticism, art history, and aesthetics may be included.
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Art Department Prerequisite Flow Chart
Two Dimensional Track Three Dimensional Track
Drawing 1 & Painting 1 9th Grade Ceramics 1 & Sculpture 1
semester course semester course semester course semester course
* Drawing 2 & * Painting 2 10th Grade Ceramics 2 & Sculpture 2
semester course semester course semester course semester course
optional additions: • Commercial Art 1* optional additions: • 3D Design 1
• Lettering & Calligraphy • Jewelry 1
AP Studio Art: 2D & Painting 3 11th Grade Ceramics 3
full year course semester course semester course
optional additions: • Drawing 3 optional additions: • 3D Design 1
• Commercial Art 1* • 3D Design 2
• Commercial Art 2 • Jewelry 1
• Lettering & Calligraphy • Jewelry 2
• Lettering & Calligraphy 2*
AP Studio Art:
12th Grade AP Studio Art: 3D
Drawing full year course
full year course
optional additions: • Drawing 3 optional additions: • 3D Design 1
• Commercial Art 1* • 3D Design 2
• Commercial Art 2 • Jewelry 1
• Lettering & Calligraphy • Jewelry 2
• Lettering & Calligraphy 2*
*NOTE: These courses may be taken
for concurrent enrollment credit.
Note to Parents and Students
It is highly recommended that the above flow chart be followed when registering for classes. However, we do understand that a course
may be taken at a different grade level than what is listed above, it is important that the prerequisites are taken BEFORE the more advanced
courses at whichever grade the student begins on a track. For example, if an 11th grade student begins the Two Dimensional Track, they
should begin with Drawing 1. Our instructors will teach advanced courses under the assumption that students have learned the funda-
mentals in the foundation courses and are ready for more challenging assignments.
• For the success of the student, it is recommended that students interested in the Two Dimensional Track begin by
taking Drawing 1. Good solid drawing skills are fundamental to becoming a skilled artist.

• For the success of the student, it is recommended that students interested in the Three Dimensional Track begin by
taking Ceramics 1, regardless of what has been taken in middle school.
If you feel your student is exceptionally skilled, you or the student may contact one of the art instructors to schedule a portfolio review to
help with class placement.
Photography students who have taken both Digital Photography & Advanced Commercial Photo 2 would sign up for AP Studio Art: 2D.
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