This is a high school semester course that is being offered as an option to 8th grade students. High school credit will be awarded and grade points will be computed accordingly. The goal of health education is for students to demonstrate an understanding of the components of personal wellness. The health education curriculum is designed to help adolescents develop knowledge, attitudes and skills to make responsible decisions and act in ways that prevent disease and reduce health related risk behaviors. Art appreciation and art history are basic to the course.
Students develop more advanced techniques using a variety of media and techniques.
Originality of work and creativity are stressed. Art appreciation and art history are basic to the course. Music fundamentals are taught to enable students to recognize and apply musical signs, symbols and terms. Attitudes toward cooperative effort and enthusiastic band spirit are stressed. Students are required to purchase their own instruments.