Grade 9
This full year course consists of the study and analysis of music history from primitive to modern eras. It is designed to enable the student to become familiar with the styles of various historical periods, countries, and composers. Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the great musical literature of the world, which…
This class must be taken concurrently with Band I, II, III, or IV unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensembles as well as solo/ individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening,…
This full year course consists of the study, analysis, and performance of mariachi music. It is designed to enable the student to become familiar with the styles of various historical periods, countries, and composers. There may be outside of school rehearsals and performances.
This class must be taken concurrently with Orchestra I, II, III, or IV, unless the student has an academic scheduling conflict with the class period or the approval of the director. These courses consist of small and large ensembles as well as solo/individual performance techniques and fundamentals. Attention is given to music theory, listening, and…
This course is designed for pianists from beginner to advanced. Topics include piano keyboarding, music theory, reading music, and ear training. No experience needed for beginners. More advanced students will have the opportunity to grow in their performance skills. Some sections at the CVPA.
CR1211 – Cheerleading CR1012 – Cheerleading Non Credit Cheerleaders at each school campus are determined by tryouts held in the spring of the year. Cheerleaders are expected to perform at athletic events and special functions throughout the year. A total of 1 credit may be earned in Cheerleading per TEA guidelines. Beginning with Cohort 2018,…
DT1211 – Drill Team DT1012 – Drill Team Non-Credit Drill team is a performing group for various athletic activities. Membership is determined through tryouts. A total of 1 credit may be earned in Drill Team per TEA guidelines. Beginning with Cohort 2018, courses taken after the 1st credit is earned will be no credit.
This course offers current approaches for the foundation of personal fitness, physical literacy, lifetime wellness, and healthy living. Students will apply the knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery of the concepts needed to achieve lifetime wellness. Students will participate in a variety of physical activities for attaining personal fitness and lifetime wellness.
This is a physical education course in which students with special needs are partnered with other students to learn about current approaches for the foundation of personal fitness, physical literacy, lifetime wellness, and healthy living. Students will apply the knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery of the concepts needed to achieve lifetime wellness. Students will…
This course offers students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in basic sports skills, basic sport knowledge, and health and fitness principles. Students will experience opportunities that promote physical literacy and lifetime wellness. Students will participate in a minimum of one lifelong activity from each of the following five categories during the course: Target games Striking…