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Dance 1A is a survey course that will introduce movers of all experience levels to a wide range of dance genres. The course will include physical practice in the techniques of ballet, jazz dance, and social dance. Students will study dance history, dance composition, and improvisational techniques. Through written work and class discussions, students will learn to analyze dance performance as an art form, through a critical, informed, and appreciative lens. Students will work collaborative to explore dance elements and perform choreographed dances in a supportive community environment.
Orchestra Advanced A (Honors Strings)
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This is Honors Strings for which an audition is required to participate. Auditions are held at the beginning of Fall Semester, and again in December for the following Spring Semester. Students develop technical mastery in all aspects of ensemble playing, including tone production, intonation, rhythmic execution and musicianship. Honors Strings performs works from the baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century repertoire, and will perform at an adjudicated festival in the spring while on the annual orchestra/band trip. In the fall semester students audition for All-State & CODA Honor Orchestras.
This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day. Meets Mondays 3:15-5:15pm and Tuesdays 8-8:50am, plus performances.
First Semester Taken: Orchestra Advanced A (?)
Second Semester Taken: Orchestra Advanced B (?)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Orchestra Advanced C (?
Orchestra Advanced B (Honors Strings)
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This is Honors Strings for which an audition is required to participate. Auditions are held at the beginning of Fall Semester, and again in December for the following Spring Semester. Students develop technical mastery in all aspects of ensemble playing, including tone production, intonation, rhythmic execution and musicianship. Honors Strings performs works from the baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century repertoire, and will perform at an adjudicated festival in the spring while on the annual orchestra/band spring trip. In the fall semester students audition for All-State & CODA Honor Orchestras.
This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day. Meets Mondays 3:15-5:15pm and Tuesdays 8-8:50am, plus performances.
First Semester Taken: Orchestra Advanced A (?)
Second Semester Taken: Orchestra Advanced B (?)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Orchestra Advanced C (?
Orchestra Advanced C (Honors Strings)
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This is Honors Strings for which an audition is required to participate. Auditions are held at the beginning of Fall Semester, and again in December for the following Spring Semester. Students develop technical mastery in all aspects of ensemble playing, including tone production, intonation, rhythmic execution and musicianship. Honors Strings performs works from the baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century repertoire from MENC grades 4-5, and will perform at an adjudicated festival in the spring while on the annual spring trip. In the fall semester students audition for All-State & CODA Honor Orchestras.
This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day. Meets Mondays 3:15-5:15pm and Tuesdays 8-8:50am, plus performances.
First Semester Taken: Orchestra Advanced A (?)
Second Semester Taken: Orchestra Advanced B (?)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Orchestra Advanced C (?
Band 1B
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Band 1A/1B/C
Course Description:
The Band performs in two different stylistic configurations: Concert Band, which focuses on traditional classical and contemporary concert repertoire, and Pep Band, which plays a variety of popular musical styles. The class is open to students who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion. Students will study fundamental musical concepts, including tone production, instrument technique, intonation, ensemble awareness, and sight reading. The Band performs in the annual Winter Concerts, Spring Pops Concerts, and Performing Arts Assembly, as well as home football games, pep rallies, and other occasional school events.
This course is offered during 0 period. Meets 2 mornings per week, plus:
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- 8 home football & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester
- Fall/Winter and Spring Concerts
First Semester Taken: Band A (6538)
Second Semester Taken: Band B (6539)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Band C (9818)
Band C
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Course Description:
The Band performs in two different stylistic configurations: Concert Band, which focuses on traditional classical and contemporary concert repertoire, and Pep Band, which plays a variety of popular musical styles. The class is open to students who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion. Students will study fundamental musical concepts, including tone production, instrument technique, intonation, ensemble awareness, and sight reading. The Band performs in the annual Winter Concerts, Spring Pops Concerts, and Performing Arts Assembly, as well as home football games, pep rallies, and other occasional school events.
This course is offered during 0 period. (8:00-8:45 am, Tue, Thu during fall semester ONLY) Meets 2 mornings per week, plus:
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- 8 home football & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester
- Fall/Winter & Spring Concerts
First Semester Taken: Band A (6538)
Second Semester Taken: Band B (6539)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Band C (9818)
Band 1A
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Course Description:
The Band performs in two different stylistic configurations: Concert Band, which focuses on traditional classical and contemporary concert repertoire, and Pep Band, which plays a variety of popular musical styles. The class is open to students who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion. Students will study fundamental musical concepts, including tone production, instrument technique, intonation, ensemble awareness, and sight reading. The Band performs in the annual Winter Concerts, Spring Pops Concerts, and Performing Arts Assembly, as well as home football games, pep rallies, and other occasional school events.
This course is offered during 0 period. (8:00-8:45 am, Tue, Thu during fall semester ONLY) Meets 2 mornings per week, plus:
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- 8 home football & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester
- Fall/Winter & Spring Concerts
First Semester Taken: Band A (6538)
Second Semester Taken: Band B (6539)
Subsequent Semesters Taken: Band C (9818)
Product Design 2 – Electronic Design and Development
Engineering and Design 2 – Electrical Design is a continuation in the Engineering and Design Pathway at SI. Students will build on the mechanical design skills and design thinking model to move towards creating electrical designs with Arduino hardware and use AI to code in C++. Students will create their own mechanical creations powered by electrical components. From something as basic as a button and LED, to more complex systems like LCDs and joysticks this is a class about allowing students to grow their creator minds using the principles of design as well as the skills of engineers. In this class students will become designers who create electronic products with every part of the user experience in mind, from the casing and mechanical components, to the electronics and interfaces.
Latin 4: Prose (Heroes and Villains)
Latin 4 Prose is an advanced level language course for the serious student who has mastered the basic elements and concepts of Latin 1 and 2, and 3 and wishes to continue the study of Latin literature, but not as Advanced Placement. The Latin Prose student reviews all Latin forms and grammar, and becomes more proficient in reading, understanding and translating the classical Latin periodic sentence in Roman prose writers such as Cicero, Livy, and Pliny. Students will encounter the genres of history, commentary, and oratory.
NOTE: LATIN 4 PROSE is offered in the Fall of odd years (2025, 2027,etc.)
Latin 3: Prose (Heroes and Villains)
Latin 3 Prose is an advanced level language course for the serious student who has mastered the basic elements and concepts of Latin 1 and 2, and those students wishing to continue their Latin study, but not as Advanced Placement. The Latin Prose student completes the learning of Latin forms and grammar, concentrating on use of infinitives, subjunctive verbs, gerunds, and gerundives within the classical Latin periodic sentence in Roman prose writers such as Cicero, Livy, and Pliny. Students will encounter the genres of history, commentary, and oratory.
NOTE: LATIN 3 PROSE is offered in the Fall of odd years (2025, 2027,etc.)