Graduation Requirments
what types of art are included in the “visual and performing arts” requirements?
Art and music/theatre
What is the introductory art class that most freshmen take to fulfill their arts requirement?
Experiencing fine art
What is the name of the master document of all CHS courses offered to students, located on the CHS homepage?
Program of Studies
Name this introductory computer science course, where students are introduced to the basics of computer programming and the basic problem-solving skills to do so. At the end of the course, students will create their own video game as a final project.
Game Design with Python
Name these administrative figures who help you select your courses for the upcoming year
School counselors
What are the only two classes required to be taken all four years of high school?
English and Gym (Health/Phys Ed)
There are three introductory music performance classes offered at the high school. Name 2 of the three
Concert Choir, Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Band
Name this science elective that studies criminal science, including DNA fingerprinting, chromatology, and serology. You might find this type of science on Law and Order or NCIS
Forensic Science
Name this course that provides an introduction to the development of children, their behavior, and their education. Students in this course will be able to work with an elementary teacher and student once to twice a week.
Early Childhood Development
How long do you have to stay in a class after waiving into it?
1 marking period (until mid-November)
To fulfill the foreign language requirement, what language classes can students take (Name all available courses)
Spanish, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), or ASL
CHS offers two AP Art courses that allow students to create their own portfolio, but these classes often require extensive prerequisite classes to take them. Name both these AP Art classes
AP Drawing and AP 3D Art & Design
Give 2 examples of electives offered by the Social studies or English department.
Creative writing, talking the talk, film criticism, sociology, holocaust and genocide, law and society, history in film, engineering happiness,etc
Name this class in which students learn how to work with live television, produce programs in the CHS studio, and record and edit videos for the PULSE.
TV Production
When do teacher recommendations become available for viewing in Genesis?
February (7-13)
Name the three classes that students must take for three years of high school?
Math, Social Studies, Science
In addition to music and art, there are a number of Theatre classes available to CHS students. What is the name of the introductory theatre course?
Theatre 1
Name this position that juniors and seniors have the option to choose, where they can help out science teachers in setting up labs and organizing materials?
Lab assistant
Name this class where students are introduced to how to use MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) technology and learn the fundamentals of music, such as scales, chord progression, and melodic/harmonic form.
Music Theory (and Technology)
When do counselors have meetings with freshmen to discuss which classes they will take for the next year?
March (7-11)
What class can be an alternative to the financial literacy requirement?
Ap Econ
CHS also offers 4 advanced performance ensembles, ranging from Orchestra to Chorus to Band. Name 3 of the 4 of these audition-based ensembles.
Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Voices, Wind Ensemble
What is the name of the online program that allows students to take classes virtually?
Educere
Name this visual art course that explores the use of unique materials, and students will gain experience in how to make jewelry, work with metals, and make a variety of fabric-based textiles.
Metal and Fiber Arts
What mark will show up on a student's transcripts if they decide to drop the course after the 4th rotation period?
A “W” (Withdrawal)