Dixie M. Hollins High School – Pre-AICE Photography (Photography 1)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Description: The Pre-AICE Photo class is an introductory course aimed at preparing students for the Cambridge AICE level art courses. It focuses on implementing a PARIS (problem, analysis, research, investigate, and solution) method to teaching the fine art concepts of photography. Students will use DSLR cameras as they learn the technical aspects of digital photography while also exploring art fundamentals such as composition and the art elements and principles as they produce black and white photography along with color photography. Pre-AICE Physics (equivalent to Physics Honors) Prerequisite: Biology or its equivalent, passing score on the Biology EOC, teacher recommendation, and/or AVID support suggested. Grades: $1 0 ^ { \\mathrm { t h } } .$ - $1 2 ^ { \\mathrm { t h } }$ Length: one-year Physics seeks to describe and predict natural events by seeking the relationships between motion, force, energy and time. It is at the root of all types of engineering -mechanical, electrical, nuclear, and chemical. Course components include motion, momentum, energy and thermodynamics, harmonic motion, waves, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear and modern physics. Pre-AICE Spanish 1 (equivalent to Spanish 1 honors) Prerequisite: None Grades: $9 ^ { \\mathrm { t h } } - 1 2 ^ { \\mathrm { t h } }$ Length: one-year This course is designed to emphasize speaking and listening skills with oral participation. Reading and writing are introduced, and basic grammar structures explained. Students will be introduced to the culture and customs of various Spanish-speaking countries. Native speakers may not enroll in level 1. Pre-AICE Spanish 2 (equivalent to Spanish 2 honors) Prerequisite: Pre-AICE Spanish 1 Grades: $9 ^ { \\mathrm { t h } } - 1 2 ^ { \\mathrm { t h } }$ Length: one-year This course is designed and recommended for the student who has successfully completed Spanish I with a grade of C or better. This course is designed for the student to continue to develop skills in listening and speaking. Conversation in the target language is stressed. Reading and writing will be further developed through expanded vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. Culture, history and geography will be studied in greater depth. Native speakers may not enroll in level 1.