Electives

Course Number: C820 /Category: Performing Arts, Elective /Credits: 1 /Recommended Grades: 11,12 /Level: College Prep /Length: Semester / Description: Students taking Video Production will learn Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software in order to create content suitable for documentary and local news media. Students will also learn how to generate their own content suitable for video editing. This course should be available to juniors and seniors with excellent communication skills who have demonstrated an ability to work with advanced software applications (such as the Intro to Digital Design and Music Production classes), or who already have video capturing and/or video editing experience. This course will serve all students of all academic levels who meet this criteria, and is particularly well-suited to students who are interested in a career in video production.

Course Number: C736 / Category: Physical Education, Elective / Credits: 1 / Recommended Grades: 9,10,11,12 / Level: College Prep / Length: Semester / Description: Students improve both their cardiovascular and muscular strength through a series of strength training exercises in the weight room. This program takes place before and after school. Students must have at least 50 hours of participation to earn course credit. Interested students may also participate in this program as a non-credit course. The course is offered before and after school each Quarter.

Course Number: C164 /Category: English Language Arts, Electives /Credits: 1 /Recommended Grades: ALL /Level: College Prep /Length: Semester / Description: In this elective, students will read short stories about magical realism from different authors from around the world, including Gabriel García Marquéz from Latin America, Salman Rushdie from India, Haruki Murakami from Japan, Isabel Allende from Chile, and Toni Morrison from the United States (among others).  In addition to reading and analyzing the stories, this course would also provide opportunities for students to engage in discussions, debates, and creative projects related to the readings. This will allow students to develop their critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills, while also encouraging creativity and imagination. The elective would be open to students of all grade levels who have a passion for literature and a desire to explore the complexities of magical realism.