Grade 10-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
The Varsity Choirs are the most advanced, mixed choral ensembles. Music-reading abilities and the demonstration of advanced vocal proficiencies are a prerequisite for these ensembles. Students in these courses are expected to be self-motivated and leadership oriented. Varsity Choirs will meet in two different sections: Varsity Singers and Varsity Chamber (most advanced). Members are expected to participate in the 204 Solo & Ensemble Festival. Members will have the opportunity to audition for ILMEA district festivals. These sections will rehearse and perform both separately and together at various concerts as determined by the directors. Combined rehearsal will take place during lunch period. Varsity and Varsity Chamber Singers perform at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 10-12.
Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble for grade 10-12 voices. The ensemble meets daily as a soprano and alto ensemble and combines in rehearsal with the Bass Chorus to perform SATB literature. Emphasis is placed on beginning and intermediate vocal/choral techniques and notational abilities. Literature is selected from all historical and stylistic periods. Concert Choir performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 10-12. Audition and instructor approval required.
Entry-level expectations for this soprano and alto voice choir include the ability to read musical notation and sight-sing accurately. Literature is selected with the more proficient singer in focus. Treble Choir performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9-12.
Bass Chorus is a non-auditioned ensemble for grade 9-12 tenor and bass voices. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of vocal technique as it applies to the changing voice, as well as music literacy. Through the study of a varied selection of music literature, students enhance their understanding of music notation and other elements of music. Bass Chorus performs at all choral concerts. Participation in concert performances outside of the school day is required.
Grade 9-12. Prerequisite is Geometry. Weighted Grade.
This one-year introductory course emphasizes structured computer programming. JAVA is emphasized as a tool to develop problem-solving, encourage student creativity, and facilitate discovery learning. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Computer Science A examination may receive college credit and/or a higher placement for a college course.
Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry and placement. Weighted Grade.
This one year course serves as the prerequisite for Calculus or AP Calculus AB or BC. In addition to those topics covered in Precalculus, parametric, vector, and polar functions are studied. The Math Practice Standards are the foundation of lessons, teaching students how to reason and think mathematically. A graphing calculator is required (TI-84 or equivalent is recommended).
Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is Algebra 2 Trigonometry & Statistics and placement.
This one-year course serves as a prerequisite for Calculus or AP Calculus AB. A major emphasis is an extended study of various functions; polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and their transformations. Students will be introduced to limits and vectors in preparation for a Calculus course. The Math Practice Standards are the foundation of lessons, teaching students how to reason and think mathematically. A graphing calculator is required (TI-84 or equivalent is recommended).
Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is Algebra 2 Trigonometry & Statistics or higher. Weighted Grade.
The Advanced Placement course in statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examination may receive college credit and/or a higher placement in college. A graphing calculator is required (TI-84 or equivalent is recommended).NOTE: A TI-89 is not equipped with a statistics package.
A workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12 Placement required
This online eLo course develops the algebraic concepts from Algebra I in greater depth. Emphasis is placed on basic operations associated with the real number system, polynomials and their various operations, graphs of linear equations, equalities and inequalities, matrices, quadratic functions, exponents and exponential functions. Algebra 2 is an essential course for those who plan to continue the study of mathematics in high school and college.
Grade 10-12. Successful Completion of Algebra 1, Completion of Geometry recommended.
This course is devoted to providing an understanding of advanced algebra topics and expanding on the concepts of Algebra 1 (MATH1002). The Math Practice Standards are the foundation of lessons, teaching students how to reason and think mathematically. Algebra 2 units include: linear models, linear systems, functions and relations, modeling and solving quadratic equations, polynomial functions. If the student intends to take Pre-Calculus the following year, a course studying Trigonometry is also required. A graphing calculator is required (TI-84 or equivalent is recommended).