Fossil Ridge High School – Guitar

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed to train students in techniques which include fundamental theory in reading and playing notes, rhythms, chords, scales, and accompaniment styles. This is a beginning course and students should furnish their own guitars. At FRHS: Students will play popular music in a rock band setting with peers culminating in a final performance for family and friends. This class will teach acoustic, electric, and bass guitar technique, along with piano and voice. No supplies are necessary. Prerequisites Audition with Mrs. McCormick required – see her for information Open To grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12 Guitar II will study the intermediate and advanced concepts in guitar and music theory. The course begins with review of fundamentals, including reading music, TAB, rhythms, and tuning the guitar. the course will then cover scales, intervals, and triads on the guitar. After covering these music theory concepts, the course will move into covering performance of famous guitar genres. The course will cover the blues, including composers, style, and techniques. Then the course moves to playing popular music. This will be done as part of a two or four person ensemble. Finally, the course will cover performance of Rock 'N Roll and Heavy Metal. At FRHS: Advanced Guitar is audition based. See Mrs. McCormick for information on auditions. This class serves as the pit orchestra for the annual spring musical. As Fossil Ridge Physical Educators, we are committed to delivering high-quality Physical Education that promotes physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of belonging. By fostering the whole child, we aim to create an educational empowers students to thrive in lifelong activity and create pathways in all aspects of life. Our vision for high-quality Physical Education is to cultivate confidence and competence by building physical literacy and integrating social emotional wellness. We envision an inclusive environment where students receive increased opportunities to develop and meet their goals, build resilience, connections with their community. Our aim is to develop the whole child who graduates with versatile skills to succeed beyond the classroom, embracing an active, healthy lifestyle. Fossil Ridge 11/17/2025 High School Physical and Health Education urse Progressi Classes promote concepts of principles of correct movement, being able to train yourself and others, partcpatng naln vy,b sategs spor n poong Sp o te G \*Lifetime Physical Education \*Beginning Weights \*Yoga & Fitness At Sn n Condting hgrade Second Smes only(prerequisite Beginning Weights) \*Yoga & Fitness \*Sports Officiating Athletic Strength & Conditoning (prerequisite-Beginning \*Advanced Weights (prerequisite-Beginning Weights) Health & Wellness may repeat \*starred classes Adventure Education (Juniors, Seniors) \*Integrated Physical Education \*Sports Officiating \*Yoga & Fitness \*Advanced Weights (prerequisite-Beginning Weights) Health & Wellness Athletic Strength & Conditioning (prerequisite-Beginning Basketball-Front Range Community College (Juniors, Seniors)