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NHS Electives

NHS Electives. Course Offerings for Rising 9 th Graders. Architecture Drawing & Design. Intro to Engineering & Drawing Sample Projects: CAD Drawings House Designs. Engineering. Foundations of Engineering Sample Projects: Bridges Rockets Roller Coasters Power Tools Mechanical Systems.

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NHS Electives

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  1. NHS Electives Course Offerings for Rising 9th Graders

  2. Architecture Drawing & Design • Intro to Engineering & Drawing • Sample Projects: • CAD Drawings • House Designs

  3. Engineering • Foundations of Engineering • Sample Projects: • Bridges • Rockets • Roller Coasters • Power Tools • Mechanical Systems

  4. Broadcast Video Production • Broadcast Video Production I • Sample Projects: • Film Various School Events • Titan Tron • Film & Edit School Broadcast Shows • Field Trips to CNN • Class & State Competitions • Daily Morning Announcements

  5. Business & Computer Science • Business Essentials • Sample Projects: Creating Your Own Business, Stock Project, Federal Reserve Field Trip • Computer Applications • Sample Projects: Buying a Car, Newsletters, Company Letter • Computing in the Modern World • Sample Projects: Web Site, Programming, Networking, Build Computer

  6. Fashion Marketing • Marketing Principles • Sample Projects: • The Apprentice • Create a New Super Hero • Promotion Project • Super Bowl Ads • Field Trips: • World of Coca Cola • Chick-fil-a Corporate Office • Atlanta Mart

  7. World Languages • Northview High School is the only school in the county with FIVE languages!  • Chinese • French • German • Latin • Spanish

  8. World Languages • All languages have programs from Levels I through AP.  All programs are involved in a variety of the following opportunities for language activities OUTSIDE the classroom: • Governor’s Honors • Language Contests • National Exams • Student exchanges • Guest Speakers • Field trips • Competitions and Conventions Nationwide

  9. World Languages • When deciding which language, students may consider: • Which language interests me the most? • 4-year state universities look for students to study a language through the most advanced level offered, if possible • Learning languages is a fun way of exploring and understanding other cultures • “Globalization” is the trend in which colleges are presently immersed

  10. Visual Arts • Introduction to Art – pre-requisite for all other courses: • Drawing & Painting Contests • Graphic Design Competitions • Ceramics Governor’s Honors • Sculpture Scholastic Art • Photography Field Trips • Jewelry & Metalsmithing • Digital Design Projects (Computer Art) • AP Studio (2D, 3D, Drawing)

  11. Introduction to Art • A sample of projects:

  12. Photography • Photo 1 – Pinhole Photography • Photo 2 – 35mm Film Cameras • Photo 3 & 4 – Digital Camera Photography

  13. Sculpture

  14. Jewelry & Metalsmithing

  15. Drawing & Painting

  16. Graphic Design

  17. Ceramics

  18. AP Studio Art

  19. Band • Four levels of Concert Bands • Marching Band (extra-curricular) • Jazz Band (extra-curricular) • Pit Orchestra (plays for spring musical)

  20. How do I join Band?

  21. Step one: Audition • Mrs. Dickerson will come to your school and audition you during band class. You will be placed in a band based on your ability level, not your grade level. • The audition consists of two major scales & arpeggios (from memory, as many octaves as you can play), the chromatic scale, and one sight reading. Scales vary by instrument. • Your directors will be given the list of scales by instrument before the end of February.

  22. Step 2: Make sure you’ve selected BAND as your elective • Typical freshman class schedule: • Language Arts • Science • Math • BAND • Health/PE (1 semester each) • World Language

  23. How do I join Marching Band? • You must be enrolled in a band class to take marching band • Return registration form and $200 deposit to Mrs. Dickerson at your audition (total fee is $400) • Make sure you can attend summer band camp, July 22 – 26, 2013; 3p – 10p @ NHS • www.northviewbands.com • Email me! dickersonk1@fultonschools.org

  24. Orchestra Rising 9th graders are eligible to audition for all Levels of orchestra, but all freshmen should Register For Advanced Orchestra 1! Specific placements will be made after auditions in May.

  25. Chorus • Concert Choir – SATB Mixed • Women’s Chamber Choir – SSA • Vocally Charged – Auditioned Pop A Cappella • Glee Club – Non-Auditioned Pop Ensemble Northview’s Vocal Groups have performed at International Night, NHS Football games, the NHS Talent Show, Veteran’s Day, LGPE and more. We are a vibrant and growing program looking for singers of any and all experience levels! E-mail me with any questions! northviewchorus@gmail.com

  26. General Music • Guitar Lab • For first-timers through experienced players • Piano Lab • For first-timers through experienced players • Music Appreciation • Music History from the Medieval Era through a History of Rock & Roll • AP Music Theory (11th & 12th grades)

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