ART

BEGINNING ART
Prerequisite: None, Credit: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: S
This course introduces students to the foundations of visual art through hands-on projects focused on the elements of art, principles of design, and basic techniques. Students explore drawing, painting, and mixed media while learning how art connects to personal experience and everyday life. Emphasis is placed on skill-building, creativity, and confidence in artistic expression.

INTERMEDIATE ART
Prerequisite: Beginning Art, Credit: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: S
Students build on foundational skills while exploring more complex techniques, materials, and ideas. This course encourages experimentation, creative problem-solving, and thoughtful use of the elements and principles of design. Students begin developing a personal style while learning to reflect on their own work and that of others.

PROFICIENT ART
Prerequisite: Intermediate Art, Credit: 1, Grades: 10-12, Weight: H
This course focuses on refining technical skills and developing intentional, concept-driven artwork. Students work more independently, explore a broader range of media, and analyze artistic choices within historical and cultural contexts. Critical thinking, craftsmanship, and meaningful artistic decision-making are emphasized.

ADVANCED ART
Prerequisite: Proficient Art, Credit: 1, Grade: 10-12, Weight: H
Advanced Visual Arts challenges students to create original, high-quality artwork that demonstrates strong technical skill and personal voice. Students engage in sustained investigations, advanced media exploration, and critical reflection. The course prepares students for college-level art study by emphasizing artistic intent, professional practices, and portfolio development in alignment with NC visual arts standards.

IB VISUAL ART.

Prerequisite: Beginning Art, Credit: 1, Grade: 11-12, Length: 2 Years

IB Visual Arts SL is a creative and inquiry-based course that encourages students to explore ideas, techniques, and cultural contexts through artmaking and reflection. Students develop technical skills while experimenting with different media and processes, document their growth in a process portfolio, and analyze artworks from diverse artists and cultures. The course emphasizes personal expression, critical thinking, and meaningful connections between art and the world around us.

MARCHING BAND

Prerequisite: Band experience, audition, or previous instrumental training. Credits: 1, Grades: 9-10 (Beginning)/11-12 (Intermediate), Weight: S (H, upon Director recommendation) - Fall Semester (1st period)

Students will continue instrumental music instruction and growth with an emphasis on musical performance. The Marching Band performs at all home football games and selected away football games, competitions, and festivals across North Carolina, as well as local parades and school and civic community functions. Students will also participate in Band Camp a few weeks before school starts to help prepare for the upcoming season. Students will have several opportunities to expand their leadership and musical skills, both personally and collaboratively, through this course.

CONCERT BAND

Prerequisite: Band experience, audition, or previous instrumental training. Credits: 1, Grades: 9-10 (Beginning)/11-12 (Intermediate), Weight: S (H, upon Director recommendation) - Spring Semester

Students will continue to expand their musical understanding and technical skill development. Students will develop a basic knowledge of music theory, history, and literature while exploring a broad range of wind band literature. Students will study instrumental music in depth, including performing, sight reading, improvising, and notating and analyzing music. Students will perform two concerts during the semester and participate in area performances, including the MPA Concert Festival and other performance festivals across North Carolina.

JAZZ BAND

Prerequisite: Band experience, audition, or previous instrumental training. Credits: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: S (H, upon Director recommendation)

Must also be registered for Marching Band (Fall) or Concert Band (Spring) - Exceptions made at Director's request

Students will continue to expand their musical understanding and technical skill development. Students will expand into and study the history, theory, and literature of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Swing, Funk, Fusion, Big Band, Be-bop, and other related styles. Students will study instrumental music in depth, including performing, sight reading, improvising, and notating and analyzing music. Students will perform 1-2 concerts during the semeste,r as well as at school and civic community functions.

PIANO

Prerequisite: None, Credits: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: S 

Embark on a musical journey with our beginner piano class! Perfect for students with little to no prior experience, this course lays a solid foundation in music theory and piano technique. Students will learn to read music, play basic chords and melodies, and understand note values. Unleash your inner musician and discover the joy of playing the piano!

BEGINNING CHORUS FOR VOICE
Prerequisite: None, Credit: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: S
Learn the basic skills of vocal techniques, musical interpretation, note reading and basic musicianship through a variety of styles.

INTERMEDIATE CHORUS FOR VOICE
Prerequisite: Chorus and Audition, Credit: 1, Grades: 10-12, Weight: S
Continue to focus on skills of vocal techniques, musical interpretation, note reading and musicianship, through a variety of musical styles.

BEGINNING THEATRE ARTS

Prerequisite: None, Credit: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: S
Explore an introduction to the theatre with general background knowledge in pantomime, voice production, acting, directing, and theatre history.  Also, gain actual acting experience.

INTERMEDIATE THEATRE ARTS
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & Audition, Credit: 1, Grades: 10-12, Weight: S
Further your study of acting, directing, and stage writing techniques.  Also, learn basic scenic design, set construction, and lighting principles in this performance-oriented course.

PROFICIENT THEATRE ARTS

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & Audition, Credit: 1, Grades: 10-12, Weight: S

Further your study of acting, directing, and stage writing techniques.  Also, learn basic scenery design, set constructio,n and principles of lighting in this performance-oriented course.

​ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & Audition, Credit: 1, Grades: 10-12, Weight: S

Further your study of acting, directing, and stage writing techniques.  Also, learn basic scenic design, set construction, and lighting principles in this performance-oriented course.

BEGINNING TECHNICAL THEATRE
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I, Credit: 1, Grades: 10-12, Weight: S
Focus your interest on stagecraft instead of performing.  Also, learn how to design and construct scenes and props.  In addition, learn hand and focus lights, as well as designing sound.

INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL THEATRE
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I, Credit: 1, Grades: 11-12, Weight: S
Continue your study concerning "behind the scenes" skills of theatre production.

ADVANCED ACTING & PLAY PRODUCTION I HONORS
Prerequisite: Theatre I-II & Audition, Credit: 1, Grade: 12, Weight: H
Study method and natural acting through the production of plays for the public.  Also, learn specific, technical aspects of the theatre. In addition, students will produce a portfolio of independent work.

IB THEATRE SL

IB THEATRE HL