Departments - PE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Physical Education enables the student to synthesize much of what they have learned in the earlier grades, including knowledge of human growth, development, and physiology. The student is able to work as a team member and focus on the needs and contributions of other team members beyond themselves. The student will develop a willingness to acknowledge and respect stylistic differences in performance.
WEIGHT TRAINING - The student can apply knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in Weight Training that lead to achieving personal goals for lifetime fitness. The student will become proficient in developing motor skills, body movements, cardiovascular endurance and muscular development. A well-planned weight training program will provide the student an opportunity for physical growth and social development. This course is for 11th-12th only.
DANCE/COLORGUARD - In P.E. Dance/Colorguard the student learns marching techniques, dance skills, and colorguard skills to prepare for performances for half-time shows, parades, school assemblies, competitions, and/or shows. This course may be repeated for physical education credit. See listing under Physical Education.
MARCHING PERCUSSION - Physical Education Marching Percussion, (Drum Line) emphasizes the physical and marching aspects of both field and street performance. The student is expected to participate in drumline competitions as a component of the class. Physical Education Marching Percussion (Drum Line) meets the State requirement for enrollment in physical education. Concurrent enrollment is recommended in an instrumental music course. This course may be repeated for physical education credit.
MARCHING BAND - Physical Education Marching Band meets the State requirement for enrollment in physical education. Concurrent enrollment is recommended in an instrumental music course. Physical Education Marching Band emphasizes the physical aspects of field and street performance. This course may be repeated for physical education credit. See listing under Music.
DANCE PRODUCTION - Dance Production offers the student an opportunity to study advanced techniques in various dance forms and choreography. The focus of the course is on student choreography that is developed, presented on stage and viewed by an audience. In addition to the principles of choreography, study and performance preparation include staging, costuming, lighting, and make-up. The student will work with professionals in the field of dance through master classes, guest artists, and the District dance festival.