Students enrolled in Advanced Theatre Arts will actively lead and supervise the process of designing, building, managing, programming, drafting, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students investigate technical theater careers and then develop a plan for potential employment or further education through audition, interview, or presentation of a portfolio. Students also attend and critique theatrical productions and volunteer to support theatre in their community. Students will be required to work at least 50 hours of after-school work during the semester. Advanced Theatre Management students are expected to manage projects, which will require additional time management skills.

This course provides students with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course will include both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. It will also encompass the examination of various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that comprise U.S. politics. Students will become familiar with a range of theoretical perspectives and explanations for different behaviors and outcomes. The course will be presented at a college freshman instructional level, and students should be highly motivated and possess superior writing skills. While it is not required that students take the appropriate AP exam, it is expected that the class will focus on preparing students for this end. This course satisfies the United States Government requirement for graduation from Carmel High School.

Students are provided opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to promote their own health and well-being as they mature into healthy adults. This course helps students make informed, medically accurate, and age-appropriate choices regarding their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being. Students are encouraged to assume individual responsibility for becoming competent health consumers. Class discussions, group activities, individual and group assignments, and project-based learning projects are included to develop sound health principles. Community health professionals will serve as guest speakers, and students will receive certification in adult, child & infant CPR.

Students taking Beginning Chorus (Expressions) develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Expressions is a non-auditioned treble choir of students primarily in grade nine. Activities foster the development of a quality repertoire in diverse styles of choral literature, suitable in terms of difficulty and range for the students. Expressions provides instruction in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing, in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Beginning instruction of vocal technique and music theory will be a primary focus. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom. Expressions perform at all Choral Division concerts as well as a limited number of public appearances. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in Beginning Chorus to secure a future placement in Intermediate and Advanced Chorus courses.

Prerequisites:  Criminal Justice A; Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Criminal Justice B Open to:  12 Credit:  2 FW-6FW \*\*\*Students must provide their own transportation for field experiences The Criminal Justice Capstone course allows students to complete additional instruction to earn credits toward a postsecondary certificate and includes a work-based learning component such as job shadowing, internship, etc. once the core content is completed.  Capstone is an optional, additional experience, but not required to meet the graduation requirements.

Credits: 1RW Fall, 1 RW Spring Principles of Healthcare content examines skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s career objectives.

Continue the adventure of learning Hebrew, a language grounded in ancient roots and full of modern innovations, in Hebrew 2! In this course, students build upon the basic reading skills and vocabulary learned in Hebrew 1, expanding their ability to communicate in Hebrew. Students continue to explore the Hebrew language and culture through creative and individualized activities that strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They deepen their understanding of Hebrew through learning about the roots (שוֹרָשִׁים) that serve as the foundation for all Hebrew words. By grasping Hebrew roots, students can comprehend the meaning of words they have not yet learned, as well as newly created words by the Hebrew Language Academy. The use of commercials, songs, and video clips highlights how Hebrew is constantly evolving and developing new words from its ancient origins to reflect contemporary life. Themes covered in Hebrew 2 include locations, occupations, weather, entertainment, and travel, all of which enable students to expand their ability to communicate in Hebrew about their lives and the world around them.

The Intermediate Chorus (Blue and Gold Company) offers students opportunities to develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. Blue and Gold Company is a mixed choir of students in grades 10 through 12, focusing on concert choir repertoire. Activities foster the development of a quality repertoire at an intermediate level, reflecting the diverse styles of choral literature that are appropriate in terms of difficulty and range for the students. Blue and Gold Company provides instruction in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing, in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Additional emphasis is placed on sight-reading, critical listening skills, vocal technique, and music theory. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom. Blue and Gold Company performs at all Choral Division concerts as well as a limited number of public appearances.

IB Latin builds upon the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures learned in previous years, enhancing students’ abilities to read and understand the cultural ideals of antiquity through the study of various genres of literature. A portfolio containing samples of student work in three skill areas will be kept by students throughout their study of Latin. Students will research assigned topics concerning the historical, social, political, and cultural influence of the ancient world upon global issues. Students will read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials as they learn to use the language creatively in writing poetry, prose, and essays. Curriculum and assessments within this course are designed to prepare students for the International Baccalaureate’s evaluation of their work. While it is not required that students take the IB Latin SL or HL exam, students will be prepared for that end goal.

Students may earn course credit by participating in the following alternative activities: marching band, Ambassadors, Accents, Coquettes, Charisma, cheerleading, or a Carmel High School IHSSA sport. Students must participate in at least 90% of group activities (injury-free) or 66% of group activities if participation is limited due to a significant injury.  If a student completes a season of one of the above-listed activities after previously completing the PE II course, a grade replacement may be allowed.  Interested students should begin this request with their counselor. # HEALTH EDUCATION * * *

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of Psychology. Psychology is the study of mental processes and human behavior. Six theories or approaches to studying Psychology are used throughout the semester to examine why we do the things we do and how we react to the environment. In accordance with state standards, the curriculum focuses on Brain, Body, and awareness; cognition; principles of learning; information processing; intelligence; personality; mental disorders; and Treatment. Students will be challenged to complete an experiment project as well as a mental health project. Sophomores are cautioned that many aspects of studying psychology require a high level of analytical skills, maturity, and sensitivity. This course will satisfy one semester as an elective in Social Studies. Students who take this course can go on to take AP and/or IB Psychology courses.

After a review of level one material, students move to more advanced grammar concepts (past tenses, reflexive and irregular verbs, object pronouns), and expand their vocabulary. Students become familiar with the cultural aspects of various Hispanic areas within the United States, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Students practice reading, speaking, listening, and writing within the context of shopping, travel, art, food, and other similar themes.