Full Course Catalog

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Art Foundations

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

In 2D Explorations, students learn fundamental drawing techniques and discover the expressive use of drawing and painting materials.

Prerequisite: 2D Explorations or Art Foundations with instructor recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

2D Studio is designed to give students space to explore topics of personal interest while using materials and methods learned in 2D Explorations.

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Art Foundations

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

In 3D Explorations, students learn to express concepts and narratives through three-dimensional sculpture.

Prerequisite: 3D Explorations or Art Foundations with instructor recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

3D Studio teaches students how to develop and refine their individual artistic voices through three-dimensional sculptural media in self-directed explorations.

Full Year, 6 credits

Level: ACP

ACP Jazz Combo is for students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Jazz Improv and want to explore improvisation with student mentors from the Honors Jazz Combo.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Art History students explore the diverse artistic traditions of cultures from prehistory to the present, fostering an in-depth and holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective.

Prerequisite: Acting Foundations or permission from the instructor

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Acting and Directing is designed for actors interested in putting their skills to work in short plays and for budding directors interested in learning the basics.

Prerequisite: Acting Foundations or permission from the instructor. Next offered in 2028-2029.

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Acting for the Screen & Stage is for the performance student who wants to explore screen acting techniques, as well as non-realistic stage acting techniques that range from the classical to the cutting-edge.

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

Acting Foundations builds basic stage acting skills in a fun class that includes scripted scene work and improv.

Next offered 2027-2028
Prerequisite: Acting Foundations or permission from the instructor

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Actors’ Workshop offers students the tools to develop unique, thoughtful, and believable performance choices on their own.

Prerequisite: Music Production or AP Music Theory I

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Advanced Music Production and Songwriting explores the process of creating, performing, and recording a song.

Prerequisite: Public Speaking or Instructor Permission

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: H

Students practice both scripted and impromptu speeches that prepare them for real-life scenarios such as job interviews, boardroom presentations, press conferences, and keynote addresses.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

African-American Literature offers an intensive exploration and celebration of Black artists and culture from the 19th century to today.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Anatomy and Physiology is an elective course open to seniors who have successfully completed Biology and Chemistry. The course will focus on the structure and function of the human body.

Prerequisite: Any two Studio/Honors level 3D class or instructor approval

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP 3D Design is the exploration of three-dimensional forms through a variety of media, and emphasizes individual expression, deepening artistic practice and development of mastery in specific areas of art-making, including concept, composition, drawing, and design.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP African American Studies examines the diversity of African American experiences through rich and varied sources.

Prerequisite: 111F/SS Intro to Business

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Business and Personal Finance is a yearlong business and personal finance course that aligns closely with a college-level introduction to business course.

Prerequisite: 613S Precalculus Acc with an A average and teacher recommendation or 603S Precalculus Honors with a C or better

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Calculus AB begins the study of calculus and covers functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and integration and their applications.

Prerequisite: 603S Precalculus Honors with B assessment average before retakes, A average overall, and teacher recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

After a brief review of precalculus topics, AP Calculus BC completes the study of derivatives and introduces their applications, integration and its applications, power series, improper integrals, polar, and parametric equations.

Prerequisite: Chemistry

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Chemistry provides students with a college-level foundation in chemistry together with the development of strong science practices.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, H

AP Chinese Language and Culture, the culminating course in the honors sequence, prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination in language and culture and for upper-level college courses in Chinese.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP English Language and Composition is a course for students recommended to study English at the honors level, and is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in the spring.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP English Literature and Composition is a course for seniors who have been recommended to continue studying English at the honors level, and encompasses the recommendations of the Advanced Placement program of the College Board.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Environmental Science covers the scientific principles and methodologies used to explore the interconnected relationships in the natural world and their links to various element cycles.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

European History is a survey of European political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual history from 1450 to the present.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP French Language (in tandem with French 4H) is designed to promote communicative proficiency in French, and to enable students to explore culture in contemporary and historical contexts.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

The Latin AP course is designed to allow students to deepen their knowledge of the Latin language, Roman history and culture through the reading and analysis of some of the language’s most iconic works.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Microeconomics is the “bottom-up” study of the behavior of individuals and firms making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources, and the interactions among these individuals and firms.

Prerequisite: Physics I

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

This course provides students with an opportunity to take an algebra-based physics course at the college level.

Prerequisite: enrollment in or completion of 604S AP Calculus BC

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

This course is equivalent to a first year (two semester) college course in both classical mechanics and E&M, for students in a physical science or engineering curriculum.

Prerequisite: enrollment in or completion of 604S AP Calculus BC or 608 AP Calculus AB or 618S Calculus

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

This course is equivalent to a first semester college course in classical mechanics for students in a physical science or engineering curriculum.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Advanced Placement Psychology is a comprehensive introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental experience, offering an overview to the field of psychology and preparation for the AP exam.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

In tandem with Spanish 4H, AP Spanish Language prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination in language and for upper-level college courses in Spanish by promoting proficiency in Spanish.

Prerequisite: 602S or 612S Precalculus Acc. with a B+ or higher and teacher recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Statistics is a college level statistics course divided into four major themes: exploratory analysis, planning a study, probability, and statistical inference.

Prerequisite: Honors 2D, Honors 3D, Honors Ceramics, Honors Media Arts, or instructor approval

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP Studio Art: Drawing is an AP level course intended for committed students who wish to prepare a portfolio of artwork and for students with an ongoing interest in art.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

AP United States History explores the political, economic, and social history of the United States from the birth of the Federal Constitution to the present and prepares students for the Advanced Placement test in the spring.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Comparative Politics & World Government explores and systemically compares politics and governments in 6 countries to help students better analyze policy making and alternative approaches.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Human Geography and Sustainability is a project based and impact-focused course about understanding where, why, and how we live as we do, as well as envisioning and creating a livable and just future.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

U.S. Government & Politics provides students with the critical knowledge and skills needed to understand current governmental and political challenges and aims to help students determine how they can play a role in local, state, and federal politics.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Architecture 1 introduces the fundamentals of residential design and building techniques from house framing to electrical work.

Prerequisite: 551F/SS Architecture I

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Architecture II is a continuation of the study of the skills learned in Architecture I.

Quarter 2 or 3, 3 credits

Level: N

Around the World is a course that allows you to learn, teach, explore and play games from many countries and cultures.

Grades 10 - 12 should start with an Explorations course.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Art Foundations is an ideal starting point for any student interested in 2D (Photo, Drawing) or 3D Art (Sculpture).

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Asian and Asian-American Literature will explore the origin myths that have shaped the identity of several Asian cultures and take students on a journey of self-discovery.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Astronomy and Earth Science is an elective course introducing fundamental concepts of both disciplines. Students will observe processes that occur on Earth and apply those findings to the rest of the universe.

Prerequisite: completion of Symphonic Band Quarters 1-3

Quarter 4, 3 credits

Level: N

Students enrolled in Symphonic Band (full year course) will be able to complete their yearly wellness requirement during their Band Class from a Wellness instructor during Quarter 4.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Bilingual Academic Peer Education is for fluently bilingual juniors and seniors who are in good academic standing. Students learn basic tutoring techniques and apply them in a bilingual classroom setting.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

This course is a survey of modern biology, with an emphasis on functional processes in living organisms in the context of evolution. 

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Biotechnology is an elective laboratory course open to seniors who have taken Biology and Chemistry. The course covers new developments in science including forensics, gene therapy, cloning, DNA, microbiology, and genetic engineering.

Quarter 1 or 4, 3 credits

Level: N

Brain Train is a self/stress management course designed to cultivate self-awareness and personal growth by enhancing skills to manage the demands of school and life.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

CAD and 3D Modeling is taught as a language that is essential for students considering technical careers.

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Art Foundations

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Ceramics Explorations focuses on developing strong construction skills in clay through hand building techniques and builds an awareness of three-dimensional design.

Prerequisite: Ceramics Explorations or Art Foundations with instructor recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Ceramics Studio is designed to allow students to explore their own areas of interest while also working through guided assignments. The curriculum will focus on additional training in hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or audition

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Instrumentalists enrolled in Symphonic Band or Orchestra  will be placed into performing groups of two, three, or four.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Chemistry I is an introductory course for tenth graders and emphasizes the study of matter and changes in the composition of matter.

Prerequisite: Chemistry

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Biochemistry is the study of chemistry in living organisms. This survey course provides students with an opportunity to study the chemical processes in the human body, within the materials around us, and in the natural environment.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Chinese 1 provides students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Chinese conversation through topics such as school, family, daily routines and weather in the standard Mandarin dialect.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Chinese 2 is for students who have completed the middle-school sequence or first-year Chinese.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP

ACP students in Chinese 3 focus on improving conversational skills while expanding vocabulary and character recognition. Honors students focus on spoken Chinese with a focus on basic sentence patterns for daily conversation.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H

In this textbook-based course, spoken Chinese is stressed with a focus on basic sentence patterns for daily conversation.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP

Chinese 4 is a continuation of Chinese 3, and is a textbook-based course supplemented with authentic reading and video materials.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H

Chinese 4 is an advanced course that builds upon the foundations laid in Chinese 3. There is a continued emphasis on written expression, grammar and vocabulary expansion in culturally specific contexts.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP

Chinese 5 is the senior course and the culmination of the ACP sequence. While still a textbook-base course, cultural topics and contemporary issues related to China are explored through authentic readings and videos.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H

Chinese 5 continues to build upon the skills students hone in Chinese 4. The course will help students further develop and refine their language skills as they focus on particular grammatical structures.

Prerequisite: Physics I, current enrollment or completion of 602S Math 2 H or 612S Math 2 Acc

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Classical Mechanics is a semester-long advanced physics course designed for students who are eager to delve deeper into the foundational principles of motion, force, energy, and momentum.

Quarter 1 or 4, 3 credits

Level: N

This course utilizes outdoor adventure to discover our resiliency, solve problems, and connect more deeply with each other, our purpose, and ourselves.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Computer Programming Teaching Assistant provides an opportunity for qualified students to assist in Computer Programming classes.

Prerequisite: 650F/SS Intro to Programming, or prior programming experience and permission of instructor

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

After a review of basic programming skills, students in Computer Science 1 explore collection-based data structures, algorithms, developing code from specs, functional programming, and console-based user interfaces.

Prerequisite: 651F/SS Computer Science 1

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Students in Computer Science 2 focus on the use of appropriate data structures, with a goal defining their own. Students explore ideas of object-oriented programming, such as inheritance and protocols.

Prerequisite: 652F/SS Computer Science 2

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Students in Computer Science 3 continue learning about and implementing their own data structures, including: stacks, queues, maps, linked lists, and trees.

Prerequisite: 653F/SS Computer Science 3

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Students in Computer Science 4 explore fundamental concepts in compilers and assemblers, and implement their own compiler, assembler, and debugger for a simple assembly language.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Contemporary Literature examines our complex modern world through the lens of various genres, including, but not limited to, historical fiction, the realistic novel, and non-fiction.

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

If you read and write poetry, songs, plays, or fiction on your own— or you would like to try— then this course is for you.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Culinary Arts Exploratory is designed for students who want to acquire the fundamental food preparation techniques central to all areas of the food service business.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

da Vinci III STEAM Capstone Project is the culmination of the da Vinci program. The course will further hone students’ capacity to take on a long-term project by introducing smaller projects that build towards a student-driven end of year capstone.

Corequisites: 8270S, 8271S or 8272S da Vinci Chemistry and Foundational or Exploratory level Art class

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

da Vinci Math 2 is a multilevel course that will engage students in the study of mathematics similar to what is learned in equivalent Math 2 courses listed in this guide.

Corequisites: 8370S, 8371S or 8372S daVinci Biology U 567SS Engineering and Inventing)
Prerequisite: da Vinci Math 2

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, Accelerated, ACP, CP

da Vinci Math 3 is a multilevel course that will engage students in the study of mathematics similar to what is learned in equivalent Math 3 courses listed in this guide.

Semester 2, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Engineering and Inventing students explore hands-on engineering as a way to further express their learning within the da Vinci classes.

Corequisites: 6270S or 6721S or 6272S da Vinci Math 2 and Foundation or Exploratory level Art class

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

da Vinci Science I-Chemistry is a student-driven integrated course with a focus on chemistry and its applications.

Corequisites: 6370S or 6371S or 6372S da Vinci Math 3 and 567SS Engineering and Inventing

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

da Vinci Biology II covers the same core curriculum as other Grade 11 Biology courses, but with more focus on connections between the units and other disciplines, and more projects, both in groups and individually.

Quarter 1 or 4

Level: N

This student-centered class will explore many different styles of dance which may include hip hop, ballroom, swing, ballet, line, multicultural folk, tap, as well as other forms.

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Digital Art Foundations

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Digital Animation is a mid-level course for students who want to develop their animation skills using the visual and creative skills established in Digital Art Foundations.

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

Digital Art Foundations gives students who are new to the Media Lab the opportunity to explore a wide range of Digital Art media.

Prerequisite for ACP: Digital Arts Explorations
Prerequisite for Honors: Digital Arts Studio ACP

Semester, 6 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Digital Arts Studio enables students with Explorations-level experience in Digital Imaging or Animation to continue to build their creative repertoire using a range of offerings.

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Digital Art Foundations

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Digital Imaging is a mid-level course for students who want to develop their skills in digital imaging using the visual and creative skills established in Digital Art Foundations.

Offered as a dual enrollment course in conjunction with Middlesex Community College. Open to students enrolled in 542S and runs concurrently with those classes.

Semester, 6 credits (+3 college credits)

Level: H

This course provides a chronological overview of the theory and principles of child growth and development from conception through adolescence.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Early Childhood Education Exploratory I is a semester-based elective designed for students who would like to explore the principles of early childhood education and how young children learn.

Prerequisite: 532S Early Childhood Education Exploratory 1 and approval of the department chair

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Students continue to act as interns in the Newton South preschool. Students participate in an online Schoology course and complete all assignments including discussion boards, child observations, and preschool portfolios. Occasional WIN block meetings required.

Prerequisite: 533S Early Childhood Education Exploratory 2 and approval of the department chair

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Students continue to act as interns 2 to 4 times per week in the Newton South Preschool. Students research topics relevant to early childhood education and complete a term research paper.

Prerequisites: 521S, 532S, and 533S Early Childhood Education Exploratory 1, 2, and 3, must meet all graduation requirements

Full Year, 30 credits

Level: H

The Early Childhood Education Major combines academic and practical work experience in the Newton South Preschool Program to provide a step-by-step approach to the everyday care and teaching of young children.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

This course is for beginner English Learners. Students entering this class are able to express basic ideas through writing and speaking, and are starting to read and understand conversational English.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

This course builds on the skills learned in ELL English 1, and is for students who are becoming comfortable with expressing their thoughts and feelings through writing and speaking.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

This course builds on the skills learned in ELL English 2, and is for students who are becoming comfortable with expressing their thoughts and feelings through writing and speaking.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

ELL English 4 is an extension of the skills learned in ELL English 3. Students interpret and analyze a variety of texts and genres.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

ELL English 5 prepares students to transition to a mainstream English class. Students learn to analyze literature and write multi-draft essays of various forms.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

ELL Foundations of United States History is an intensive U. S. History course for students at WIDA levels 1-3.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Under special circumstances, a student may be placed in an independent study to achieve specifically designated goals, under the supervision of a teacher.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

ELL World History is designed for students at WIDA levels 1-3.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Engineering I is designed to expose students to some of the many forms of engineering. In this class the students will learn about the engineering design process, introduction to structures, electrical engineering, power & energy and prototype building.

Prerequisite: 562F/SS Engineering I

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Engineering II is designed to expand upon the many forms of engineering learned in Engineering 1.

Prerequisite: 562F/SS Engineering I, 563F/SS Engineering II and teacher rec.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Students in Engineering III engage in a year-long in-depth capstone investigation of Engineering by sustaining a year- long student-driven build that incorporates the content mastered in Engineering 1 + 2 and other Tech Ed. classes.

This course is offered as a dual enrollment course in conjunction with Middlesex Community College. Students will receive 6 credits towards graduation as well as 3 college credits. In order to receive the college credits, students will have to pay a tuition of $250 to Middlesex Community College.

Prerequisite: 111F/SS Intro to Business

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Entrepreneurship explores the process of creating a real business venture. Students will study the characteristics and strategies of the entrepreneur.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Ethics in the Modern World explores original works by moral philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Bentham, Kant, and Mill. Students will analyze difficult ethical choices, both in world history and in their everyday lives.

Quarter 2 or 3, 3 credits

Level: N

This course uses low and high elements on the challenge course. Take a healthy risk and step out of your comfort zone. Challenge yourself and your classmates to develop interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to solve problems in a group setting.

Prerequisite: 111F/SS Intro to Business

Quarter, 3 Credits

Level: ACP

Fashion Marketing and Merchandising brings to life the business aspects of the fashion world.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Fashion, Clothing, Design, and Construction 1 students will learn the skills necessary for hand stitching as well as machine sewing.

Prerequisite: 511S Fashion, Clothing, Design and Construction 1

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Fashion, Clothing, Design and Construction 2 is a second level design course that focuses on creating and constructing more detailed and intricate fashion designs.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Fashion, Clothing, Design and Construction 3 is a third level design course extending and building upon the concepts taught in Fashion, Clothing, Design and Construction 1 and 2.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Film Studies examines the elements of film production, the basics of film “language,” and the development of film style over the last 100 years.

Intended for seniors, Grade 11 students allowed if space is available.

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

Financial Planning for Seniors is intended for seniors who will be venturing out on their own in a short time and will help them with understanding financial literacy and preparing for next steps after high school.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Foundations of Mathematics covers pre-algebra and introductory algebra skills, and will provide a strong foundation for the continued study of algebra and geometry.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP, ACP (SAM)

French 3 uses a textbook and a variety of authentic texts to explore themes such as responsibilities at home and to the community, care of the environment, and life in a global community.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Providing a structural foundation at an intensive pace, French 3H offers an overview of French history up to World War II and a look at art from Europe, West Africa and Haiti.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP, ACP (SAM)

French 4 uses a textbook and a wide variety of authentic texts, videos and film to explore themes such as travel and health, family and friendship, urban life and the professions.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

French 4H draws primarily from authentic sources with targeted review of grammatical concepts as needed.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP, ACP (SAM)

French 5 is the senior course and the culmination of the ACP sequence.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Freshman Engineering affords 9th grade students to gain a foundational understanding of engineering principles through a series of projects.

Prerequisite: Jazz Course at NSHS or permission of instructor

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Gender in Jazz is a performance class that explores the intersection of gender, identity, and music within the context of jazz. 

Prerequisite: enrolled in Global Justice program

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

In Global Justice: Words that Change the World we’ll consider the ways language can humanize or dehumanize, give voice to the marginalized, change minds or create chaos.

Corequisite: 4340S or 4341S or 4342S Global Justice: US History

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Global Justice Communities: American Literature is a continuation of the tenth grade Global Justice course.

Corequisite: 2240S or 2241S or 2242S Global Justice: World Literature 10

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Global Communities explores world history with connections to world literature in a project-based curriculum focused on social justice, community, and citizenship.

Corequisite: 2340S or 2341S or 2342S Global Justice: Amer. Literature 11

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Focusing on social justice, community and citizenship, as well as interdisciplinary projects and discussions, this course is a continuation of the 10th grade Global Communities course.

Corequisite: 4240S or 4241S or 4242S Global Justice: Modern World History

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Global Justice Communities: World Literature explores literature through its historical context, considering the ways that world literature reflects, critiques, and challenges unjust power structures throughout history.

Prerequisite: enrolled in Global Justice program

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Students will investigate the effects of climate change and globalization on marine ecosystems. Global Marine Biology students will engage in a series of lab investigations and field experiences to understand the role they can take in becoming marine stewards.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Graphic Design I covers all aspects of graphic design. Students will use various design software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and InDesign along with manual techniques to make clip art, greeting cards and small newspaper layout.

Prerequisite: 578F/SS Graphic Design I

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Graphic Design II concentrates on desktop publishing. Students use Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop and InDesign to create advanced publications.

Full Year, 6 credits

Level: P-F

Graphics Work Study offers students an opportunity to learn all the production capabilities available in the graphics area.

Quarter, 3 Credits

Level: ACP

This course provides students with the opportunity to cook a variety of healthy recipes while exploring the relationship between nutrition and health.

Quarter 1-4, 3 credits

Level: N

Healthy Heart provides you the opportunity to explore ways to prevent cardiovascular disease through physical activity, healthy heart nutrition, and training to learn the skills of CPR/AED to respond to emergency situations.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

History for English Literacy Learners is a Common Core guided course offered to newcomers to English who may have experienced gaps in their schooling and/or need foundational skills in reading and writing.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

In History of Sports in America, students will explore key historical events and ideas that have influenced the world of sports.

Prerequisite: 2D Explorations

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

2D Honors Art is a structured full-year course for dedicated art students who are interested in refining their drawing and painting skills. 

Prerequisite: 3D Explorations

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Honors 3D Art students focus on expressing unique sculptural ideas and concepts, using paper, wire, plaster, cardboard, soft sculpture, found materials, and metals.

Prerequisite: Ceramic Explorations or Ceramic Studio

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Honors Ceramics is an in-depth exploration of 3-D forms for advanced potters and hand-builders.

Audition only

Full Year, 6 credits

Level: H

Honors Jazz Combo is for select students who are seeking advanced study of jazz improvisation.

Prerequisite: Lab Jazz Ensemble or permission from instructor

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Honors Jazz Ensemble is a select group that features the performance of traditional and contemporary big band music.

Corequisite: 603S Precalculus Honors or AP Calculus

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Honors Linear Algebra explores linear systems, vector spaces, eigensystems, and matrix factorizations through a geometric lens.

Prerequisite: Photography Studio

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

This course is a mix of digital and film photography, but is more centered on advanced film photography projects, as well as alternative process photography used in contemporary application.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

This course examines the intersection of horror and science fiction—genres that challenge our assumptions and warn of societal self-destruction.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Independent Study in History and Social Science offers serious students with a special interest in a particular topic an opportunity to work on their own under the general supervision of a member of the department.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Department Chair approval required. Interested students should speak with the department chair in the fall.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Independent Study in Science is generally for seniors who have successfully completed Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Interested students should speak with the department chair.

Semester, 3 credits

Level: P-F

Election of Independent Study in Technical Education is subject to the approval of the instructor and department chair.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Independent study in World Language is intended only for students whose learning needs or level of study require a course not previously listed. Approval is by the department chair and is based on teacher availability as well as student need.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP, ACP (SAM)

Intermediate French 2 uses a textbook and a novella as well as numerous authentic resources to provide students input in the target language.

Prerequisite: 503S International Cuisine AAAE or 504S International Cuisine Europe & the Americas

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

Intermediate International Cuisine students will learn about culinary traditions from around the world while learning intermediate culinary techniques.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Intermediate Spanish 2 is designed for students who have completed the middle school Spanish sequence, the high school Novice Spanish 1 and 2 sequence, or have demonstrated readiness via a placement assessment.

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

International Cuisine students learn about the cuisines of Israel, India, Morocco, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Hungary, and Russia.

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

International Cuisine students learn about the cuisines of Canada, Caribbean countries, Colombia, Peru, United Kingdom, France, Scandinavian Countries, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany and Hungary.

Prerequisite: Students with 1 or more years experience on an instrument

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 years

Level: ACP

Intro to Jazz will familiarize students with chords and chord symbols through ear training and playing.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Introduction to Business introduces students to the world of business and provides insights into how businesses operate.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: Accelerated

Introduction to Calculus begins with a comprehensive review of the prerequisite Precalculus topics begun in Math 3 including logarithmic functions, trigonometry, polynomial functions and factoring, and rational functions.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Introduction to Child Development focuses on the conditions that influence human growth and development from before birth to age five.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Introduction to Programming allows students with little or no programming experience to get a taste of the field of Software Development.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Intro to Publications will provide students with the basic writing, reporting, editing, and design skills they will need to work on the school newspapers, the yearbook, and the literary magazine.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 years

Level: ACP

Jazz Improv 2 students perform and arrange jazz standards and contemporary music styles in the small group ensemble with an emphasis on solo improvisation.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 years

Level: ACP

Students in Jazz Improvisation 3 study ii-V progressions with an emphasis on developing techniques and understanding jazz theory.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 years

Level: ACP

Jazz Improv 4 students continue the study of the blues and ii-V progressions, with an introduction to more advanced chord changes.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

The core of Junior English is an exploration of American literature and the nature of the American experience.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Lab Jazz Ensemble is the main jazz group open to all instrumentalists who wish to perform the music of the big band tradition.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Latin 1 is a Novice level course that introduces students to elementary Latin vocabulary and grammar.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Latin 2 builds on the skills and concepts that students have acquired in the first-year course.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Latin 3 is for students who have successfully completed Latin 2.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Latin 4 is for advanced Latin students who have successfully completed Latin 3.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Latin 5 is offered to students who, under exceptional circumstances, have already completed the Latin 4 curriculum. Latin 5 students meet in the same period as Latin 4 students but work independently within the classroom.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Library Service offers students the opportunity to assist with the daily operation of our innovative learning center.

Full Year, 6 credits

Level: P-F

Maintenance Work Study requires a minimum of five hours of work per week. Students taking or who have satisfactorily completed a course in Woodworking are eligible for this program.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Marine Biology is a course open to seniors who have successfully completed yearlong courses in biology and chemistry. This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the oceans, their boundaries, and their contents.

Full Year, 12 Credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Math 1 extends the study of algebraic and geometric concepts, including linear equations and linear systems, linear inequalities and systems of inequalities, parallel and perpendicular lines, and exponent rules.

Full Year, 12 Credits

Levels: H, Accelerated

Math 1 Honors and Math 1 Acc expands on the topics taught in 8th grade and includes topics from Algebra 2 and Geometry.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: Accelerated

Math 2 Accelerated continues the study of Algebra 2 and Geometry begun in Math 1. 

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Math 2 ACP continues the study of Algebra 2 and Geometry begun in Math 1. 

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Math 2 continues the study of algebra, geometry, and statistics begun in Math 1.

Prerequisite: Math 1 Honors (601S) with an B average and teacher recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Math 2 Honors completes the study of Geometry and Algebra 2 started in Math 1 Honors, and begins a study of Trigonometry.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Math 3 completes the study of Algebra 2 begun in Math 2 and begins the study of Trigonometry.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Math 3 continues the study of mathematics begun in Math 2 with an emphasis on mathematical modeling.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Math 4 is a full-year course continuing the study of mathematics begun in Math 3. Topics may include functions, polynomials, rationals, sequences, series, probability, limits, derivatives, and matrices.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Mathematics Peer Tutor provides an opportunity for students to work 1-1 helping other students learn mathematics.

Semester 1, 1 credit

Level: P-F

This course is required for all ninth graders in the METCO program.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Modern World History is a survey of world history from the late 18th c. through the 20th century.

Prerequisite: Music Technology and Composition, and permission of the instructor

Semester, 6 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Music Production teaches advanced composition and recording techniques, with an emphasis on the creation of original songs and instrumental compositions.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Music Technology and Composition is an introductory course for students who want to learn to write and produce music in a collaborative community.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Musician’s Music Theory I is designed for students with a strong musical background who would like to better understand the architecture of music.

Prerequisite: Music Theory I or instructor permission.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: H

Musician’s Music Theory II is designed for advanced musicians looking for an in-depth study of advanced ear training, sight singing, arranging, and score analysis.

Corequisite: 4250S or 4251S or 4252S NMC: Modern World History

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

New Media Communities: English 10 is an interdisciplinary, project-based course that combines the traditional reading and writing of 10th grade English with media analysis and media production.

Corequisite: 4350S or 4251S or 4352S NMC: US History

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

New Media Communities: English 11 is an interdisciplinary, group project-based course that combines the traditional reading and writing of 11th grade English with media analysis and media production.

Corequisite: 2250S or 2251S or 2252S New Media Comm: English 10

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

New Media Communities: Modern World History (NMC) course is linked with an English class and offers a curriculum that integrates creative projects into a traditional humanities course.

Corequisite: 2350S or 2351S or 2352S New Media Comm: English 11

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

In addition to learning the US History curriculum, students will have the opportunity to explore media production to demonstrate their understanding of historical content standards.

Audition only

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Madrigals is the most advanced vocal group at Newton South.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, ACP (SAM), CP

In Ninth-Grade English, students will learn to read thoughtfully and accurately and to write fluently with well structured paragraphs, complete sentences, varied sentence patterns, and correct grammar and mechanics.

Quarter 1-4, 3 credits

Level: N

This course is composed of topics that will enable students to build self-esteem, make responsible, healthy decisions, and develop coping skills through objective content.

Quarter 1-4, 3 credits

Level: N

Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving!

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

French 1, which is taught in French, uses a textbook as well as authentic materials to examine the functions and themes of daily life, such as self, family, home, clothing, friends, food, telling time, leisure, and weather.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Novice French 2 is the appropriate course for students who have completed the study of French 311A (Novice French 1) at the high school level, and may also meet the needs of other students with a novice-mid proficiency level.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Novice Spanish 1 introduces students to basic communication skills, building a foundation for understanding and speaking, and then reading and writing in Spanish.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Novice Spanish 1 is a textbook-based course in which students become acquainted with the various Spanish-speaking regions of the world.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Novice Spanish 2 is designed for students who have completed a first year novice course at the high school level.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Novice Spanish 2 is the appropriate course for students who have completed the study of 381A Novice Spanish 1 at the high school level, as well as for other students who have a novice-mid proficiency level in Spanish.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Office Assistant provides the opportunity for students to assist in the House Offices, the College and Career Center, or with the Student Activities Coordinator on a regular basis.

Prerequisite: Chemistry

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Organic Chemistry is the study of compounds constructed primarily of carbon. This course will introduce and explore the structures, properties, and preparation of organic molecules.

Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Peer Tutoring is a great opportunity for students to hone their skills as a communicator and to help out a student who struggles in a subject.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Personal Finance focuses on the personal financial decisions facing young adults today and throughout their lifetime.

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Art Foundations

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

In Photography Explorations, students practice fundamental digital photography concepts with DSLR cameras and basic digital editing.

Prerequisite: Photography Explorations

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

While working on guided projects, Photography Studio students will continue developing their skills with digital and film photography to explore their world in more personal and expressive ways.

Semester, 6 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Physics and Music is an elective course that focuses on the science of sound. Students study acoustic phenomena with an emphasis on the physics of acoustic musical instruments and culminates in the design and creation of a musical instrument.

Full Year, 6 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Physics I is an introductory physics course for ninth graders. The course emphasizes laboratory investigation, data collection and analysis, critical thinking skills, and algebra-based problem-solving.

Semester, 6 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

In Physics Through Electronics Projects, students will build class and individual electronics projects that may include drones, timing devices, accelerometers, static electric generators, radios, musical instruments and tesla coils.

Quarter 1 or 4, 3 credits

Level: N

Everyone should have the opportunity to explore ways to stay fit through physical activities that promote longevity in personal- and social- health and wellness.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Precalculus continues the study of trigonometry begun in Math 3 and includes Precalculus topics.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: Accelerated

Precalculus Accelerated completes the study of Algebra 2 begun in Math 2 Acc and is an in depth study of precalculus topics, with a focus on trigonometry.

Prerequisite: 602S Math 2 Honors with a B average and a teacher recommendation

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Precalculus Honors extends the study of trigonometry begun in Math 2 Honors, covers topics in Precalculus, and begins the study of differential calculus.

Prerequisite: 111F/SS Intro to Business

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Principles of Marketing explores product design, pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies utilized by today’s successful businesses.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

Students will study memory, intelligence and mental abilities, motivation and emotion, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders, therapies/treatment, and social psychology to better understand human behavior.

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Public Speaking and Presentation teaches students strong presentation delivery techniques by using their face, voice, and body to engage and keep the attention of an audience in a variety of speaking formats.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Publications In Practice is designed for editors of Regulus, Denebola, Leo, and The Lion’s Roar to work on writing, editing, and creating their respective publications.

Semestrer, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Students begin learning to use basic electronic components such as buttons, LEDs, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and motors.

Semestrer, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Robotics II is a continuation of Robotics I. The projects will get more complicated with the addition of new sensors and programming techniques.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Russian 1 is designed for students taking Russian as a foreign language. This course provides a solid foundation in the mechanics of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as well as an introduction to geography and poetry.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Russian 2 emphasizes oral and written proficiency with an expanding grammar base. This is the appropriate class for students who have completed Russian 1, or who hear or speak Russian at home but cannot yet read or write in Russian.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Russian 3 uses authentic reading selections in combination with a grammar text. This class is designed for students who have completed Russian 2.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Russian 4 forms the culminating course in the sequence with a curriculum that continues to build proficiency in Russian through the use of authentic reading selections, film, and supplementary texts.

An opportunity to apply to this program is open to all students and occurs each fall. Reach out to your guidance counselor to learn about the application process. Interested candidates will interview for this opportunity with the program leaders.

Full Year, up to 12 credits
Semester, up to 6 credits
Quarter, up to 3 credits

Level: P-F

The School Store provides students with a unique opportunity to gain practical, real-world employment experience by working in the school store.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Science Teaching Assistants work with a specific teacher and class and help in various ways in a course they have already taken.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor or audition

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Select Wind Ensemble is for winds, brass, and percussion players who want musical and technical challenges.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Shakespeare is a survey course that includes the study of William Shakespeare’s life and times, his sonnets, and his plays.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Pianists join students in the chamber ensemble class and perform duos such as sonatas or concertos.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

In Sophomore English, students will develop their skills as readers and writers. Students do considerable work in sentence composing, grammar, usage, vocabulary, and analytical writing.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Spanish 3 is an intermediate course that advances vocabulary and communication skills through themes of storytelling, ancient civilizations, Hispanic gastronomy, modern US Latino art, and environmental sustainability.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Spanish 3 continues to build upon and refine the skills students develop in Spanish 2.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Moving at an accelerated pace, Spanish 3H broadens students’ vocabulary base and intensively builds linguistic structures in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Spanish 4 is an upper-level intermediate course in which students build increasingly complex vocabulary sets while refining their ability to narrate and express opinions in Spanish.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Spanish 4 and Spanish 5 combine to form the culminating course in the sequence with an alternating year curriculum that utilizes a communicative approach to advance students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H

Spanish 4H draws primarily from authentic audio, video and print sources with an intense and targeted review of grammatical concepts as needed.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Spanish 5 is the senior course and the culmination of the advanced college preparatory sequence. This is a language and culture course taught through the lens of contemporary Latin American and Spanish resources.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: ACP

Spanish for Heritage Speakers is designed for students who speak Spanish at home but have little to no formal academic training in Spanish.

Quarter, 3 credits

Level: ACP

Sports Nutrition is a hands-on cooking class where students participate in weekly cooking labs to prepare healthy meals and snacks. This course is offered jointly through the Family & Consumer Science and Wellness departments.

Prerequisite for 635S: 633S and teacher recommendation
Prerequisite for 615S: 623S or 613S, 612S with an C+ or better

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: Accelerated, CP

Statistics covers both descriptive and inferential statistics in the context of real world situations and projects.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: H, ACP

Musicians who play violin, viola, cello or string bass perform traditional, classical, and contemporary music.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Symphonic Band is a large performing group for winds, brass, and percussion.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

This course allows students to continue to work on more advanced projects of their choice and also act as a teaching assistant to younger students.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Teach Assist History offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to lead small group discussions and assist teachers in selected History and Social Science courses.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Mathematics Teaching Assistant provides an opportunity for students to assist in mathematics classrooms.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Permission to enroll in Music Teaching Assistant must be obtained from a music teacher in the fall.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Teaching assistants for 2D Art, 3D Art, Ceramics, Photography, or Digital Lab.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Teaching Assistants work closely with a teacher to support the content learning of students in the teacher’s class.

Quarter 1-4, 3 credits

Level: N

Teaching Assistants work closely with an instructor in a leadership role to support the learning content of students in the instructor’s class.

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Students learn basic techniques in scenic design, set construction, lighting design, sound design, and make-up design.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

The Contemporary World explores a range of current issues impacting the United States and the world, with an emphasis on media literacy.

Full Year, 12 credits

Level: CP

Topics in Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics continues the study of the subjects begun in Foundations of Mathematics. 

Quarter 1 - 4

Level: N

Extending the concept of our Unified Sports program, Unified Wellness provides inclusion opportunities through shared experiences in training practices for students with and without intellectual disabilities.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, CP

United States History is a political and social history of the United States, emphasizing the founding of the United States and the period from 1850 to the present.

Prerequisite for Grade 9 only: Digital Art Foundations
This is the prerequisite course for CTE Television and Video at NNHS.
This course may be repeated for credit.

Semester, 6 credits
Quarter, 3 credits

Levels: H, ACP

In Video Explorations, students learn how to communicate with an audience using recorded images and sound.

Full Year, 12 credits
Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP, H

Vocal Ensemble is the foundational singing course at Newton South open to all students.

Semester 2, 6 - 12 credits

Level: P-F

The W.I.S.E Senior Project/Internship Program is a senior elective that gives you an opportunity beyond the classroom to pursue a passion or interest through an internship placement or project of your own design.

Quarter 1-4, 3 credits

Level: N

Well U is designed to give students the opportunity to learn and apply fitness concepts to the seven dimensions of Wellness.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP, CP

Women in Literature seeks to expand students’ experience and engagement with literary works by and about women.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Woodworking I is an activity-centered program in which students select, construct, and finish pieces of furniture.

Semester, 6 credits

Level: ACP

Woodworking II is a continuation of the skills learned in Woodworking I. In addition, students will develop their own designs using CAD and hand drawn methods, plan the fabrication method, and estimate the cost of producing their project

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Work-Study in Music provides students with the opportunity to assist music teachers in the maintenance of the music program. Students must be enrolled in at least one other music course. Selection is only with the approval of the department chair. Interested students should speak with the department chair in the fall.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Students coordinate concert logistics and stage production by designing layouts, managing crews, and serving as a liaison between faculty and production teams.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

Work-Study in Theatre provides students with training as a working stagehand or production assistant.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: ACP, ACP (SAM), CP

9th Grade World History is a survey of the fascinating history of societies from different regions and the significance of connections among them.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

World Language Peer Tutor offers skilled students the opportunity to work one on one with students in need of extra support in World Language. Teacher recommendation is required.

Full Year, 6 credits
Semester, 3 credits
Quarter, 1.5 credits

Level: P-F

World Language Teaching Assistant offers skilled students the opportunity to work closely with the teacher to support the learning environment in a designated World Language course. Teacher recommendation is required.

Full Year, 12 credits

Levels: H, ACP

Religions studied in this course will include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and some native worldviews. This is an academic, not devotional study of the world’s religions.

Quarter 2 or 3, 3 credits

Level: N

Yoga Length & Core Strength! Take this stress management and lifelong wellness course to learn these forms of physical and mental fitness to relieve stress, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.