Curricular Path
Artists have a responsibility to know about the world around them. If a work of art is to have depth and resonance, it has to be about something. Young artists must learn to work in various media, but the education of artists is fundamentally about teaching them to see, and a person who knows literature, history, geography, nature, and mathematics sees differently than one who does not.
| Ninth Grade |
Tenth Grade |
Eleventh Grade |
Twelfth Grade |
| English 9AB* |
English 10AB* |
American Literature*/ Contemporary Comp.* |
Senior English* |
| Algebra 1AB1 |
Geometry AB |
Algebra 2AB |
Trigonometry*/ Math Analysis |
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World History AB* |
U.S. History* |
Government*/ Economics* |
| Biology AB* |
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Chemistry/Chemical Inquiry |
Science or Other Elective |
| Physical Education |
Physical Education |
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| Art History/Life Skills/Health |
Foreign Language2 |
Foreign Language |
Foreign Language or Other Elective |
| Drawing 1A/Digital Imaging-Design A |
Sculpture 1A/ Photography 1A |
Advanced Art Classes (one per semester) or Advanced Placement Studio Art (year long) |
* Honors classes are available.
1 Students are placed in the math class for which they are qualified.
2 Students may begin foreign language in ninth grade if they agree to take physical education in summer school. |
Game bắn cá đổi thẻ càoStudents are required to take a minimum of three classes within the magnet each semester, and one of these classes must be an art class. Classes not offered by the magnet program are provided by the comprehensive high school. As our program prepares students both for college and for careers in the visual arts, we encourage students to challenge themselves with a rigorous academic program.
Game bắn cá đổi thẻ càoMagnet students are required to take four one-semester foundation art classes in the ninth and tenth grade: ninth graders take drawing and digital imaging/design; tenth graders take sculpture and photography. These courses are prerequisites for the intermediate and advanced classes that are taken in eleventh and twelfth grade. These classes include Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Computer Graphics, and Advanced Placement (A.P.) Studio Art.
Game bắn cá đổi thẻ càoNinth graders also take a yearlong course with three modules: Health, Life Skills and Art History.
Game bắn cá đổi thẻ càoAcademic courses offered within the Magnet are:
English |
Social Studies |
| English 9AB (honors available) |
World History AB (honors available) |
| English 10AB (honors available) |
U.S. History AB (honors available) |
| English 11AB (American Literature and Contemporary Composition – honors available) |
Government (honors available) |
| English 12AB (honors available) |
Economics (honors available) |
Science |
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| Biology AB (honors available) |
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Course Descriptions
Art Foundation Program |
| Drawing — This course gives students an experience with the basic art materials and techniques needed to develop skills in drawing. Areas of emphasis include ink, pastel, perspective, and pointillism. This course also provides the opportunity to develop individual expression and style through drawing. |
| Sculpture — This course explores three-dimensional design and sculptural techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience in a variety of media, including clay, wire, metal, plaster, fabric, and papier-mâché. |
| Digital Imaging — Instruction begins with an introduction to the Macintosh computer interface. Students use AppleWorks for digital painting, drawing, and word processing. The elements and principles of design are introduced, as well as Adobe PhotoShop software. The lab is equipped with new G4 Macintosh computers. |
| Photography — This course begins with basic concepts and progresses towards a full understanding of the camera. Practical, working knowledge of film processing and darkroom procedures are explained. In addition, emphasis will be placed on individual creative development, encouraging students to express their unique and personal ideas. |
| Intermediate and Advanced Art Classes |
| The following courses are offered for one or two semesters. An asterisk (*) indicates that advanced coursework for an additional year is offered with approval of the teacher and counselor. |
| Ceramics* — Students are introduced to clay as a creative and functional art medium. Forming, glazing, and firing procedures are covered. Students concentrate both on hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. |
| Digital Imaging B* — Students begin with image processing, using Adobe PhotoShop software. Topics include adjusting photos, retouching, collage, and layout. Students will also become familiar with other software, such as Apple’s i-Movie, which performs basic video editing. Students will begin to design a web page using graphic design principles. |
| Drawing* — In this class, students apply basic drawing skills to intermediate and advanced drawing projects. Additional emphasis is placed on expression of emotion and opinion through art. |
| Painting* — This course covers the basic use of color and brush technique. Students learn about various painting methods used throughout history. They also have the opportunity to develop and use their own style in the creation of original artwork. |
| Photography* — Advanced skills and techniques are the focus of this course. The students will learn portrait lighting, solarization, double exposure and the Kodalith process. They continue to work on projects expressing their own individual vision. |
| Advanced Placement (A.P.) Studio Art — A one-year class for seniors only. This course enables a student to create a substantial portfolio of work and, after evaluation by the College Board, possibly receive college credit. A.P. Studio Art is available in the three portfolio areas offered by the College Board. |
Fairfax High School
Academic and Physical Educational Offerings |
Mathematics |
Foreign Language |
| Annual Algebra lAB |
French 1,2,3 |
| Algebra 1AB |
Spanish 1,2,3 |
| Geometry AB |
Spanish for Native Speakers 1,2 |
| Algebra 2AB |
Advanced Placement Spanish Language |
| Trigonometry |
Advanced Placement Spanish Literature |
| Advanced Placement Calculus |
Korean 1,2,3 |
Science |
Physical Education |
| Advanced Placement Biology |
Regular P.E. |
| Chemistry |
Dance |
| Advanced Placement Chemistry |
After School Dance |
| Chemical Inquiry |
JROTC |
| Marine Biology |
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| Physics |
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| Advanced Placement Physics |
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Sports – Boys |
Sports – Girls |
| Football (Fall) |
Basketball (Fall) |
| Basketball (Fall) |
Tennis (Fall) |
| Soccer (Fall) |
Volleyball (Fall) |
| Cross Country (Fall) |
Soccer (Fall) |
| Golf (Fall) |
Cross Country (Fall) |
| Baseball (Spring) |
Softball (Spring) |
| Tennis (Spring) |
Track (Spring) |
| Tennis (Spring) |
Golf (Spring) |
| Volleyball (Spring) |
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English/Social Studies |
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| Journalism |
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| Drama |
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| Play Production |
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| A.P. English Language/Composition |
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| A.P. English Literature |
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| African-American Literature |
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| Latin American Studies |
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