Grades 9-12. Prerequisite: Digital Photography.
This semester course explores advanced techniques of capturing, editing, and printing digital photos using Adobe Photoshop. Exploration of visual culture, creativity, and portfolio development are emphasized. Students are highly recommended, but not required to have access to their own camera. Cameras will be available for checkout according to the instructor’s defined parameters. Students enrolled in this course may apply to earn dual credit with the College of DuPage. A materials fee will be charged.
Grades 9-12. Prerequisite: A minimum of 2 courses in the 3D strand.
This semester course is designed for individual discovery, and will help students establish ideas and themes. Students will continue to develop techniques in their educational strand of sculpture, ceramics/or mixed media, while working on a portfolio that will showcase their vision and expression. A materials fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. Weighted grade.
AP Spanish focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing by exploring a variety of contemporary and classic topics utilizing authentic resources. Grammar and structure are also reviewed. The six overarching themes from the College Board are addressed in a variety of units. A selection of activities will be required during the summer preceding the course. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Spanish Language examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 11-12. Weighted grade.
Honors Spanish 4 focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The students enrich their vocabulary through a variety of media and cultural units utilizing authentic resources. The class is facilitated primarily in Spanish.
Grade 10-12.
Spanish 3 builds on the skills developed in Spanish 1 and 2: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students expand their level of self-expression in more abstract situations. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness. The class is facilitated primarily in Spanish.
Grade 9-12.
Spanish 2 builds on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills developed in Spanish 1 by broadening student knowledge of vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. Students expand their level of self-expression in everyday situations with family and friends. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness.
Grade 9-12.
Spanish 1 is an introductory course to the Spanish-speaking language and culture. It introduces the student to practical vocabulary and basic grammatical structures that enable the student to participate in basic conversation and self-expression. Students gain basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading , and writing. The introduction of cultural products, practices, and perspectives is also an integral part of the course.
Grade 11-12. Weighted grade.
AP German focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing by exploring a variety of contemporary and classic topics utilizing authentic resources. Grammar and structure are also reviewed. The six overarching themes from the College Board are addressed in a variety of units. A selection of activities will be required during the summer preceding the course. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP German Language examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 10-12.
German 3 builds on the skills developed in German 1 and 2: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students expand their level of self-expression in more abstract situations. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness. The class is facilitated primarily in German.
Grade 10-12.
German 2 builds on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills developed in German 1 by broadening student knowledge of vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. Students expand their level of self-expression in everyday situations with family and friends. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness.