Arts and Humanities Academy
Program Objectives
The Arts and Humanities Academy allows students to follow a course of study that supports an interest in or passion for the various disciplines within its framework. Through a rigorous curriculum, students will develop their talents, hone their reading and writing skills, sharpen their critical thinking, and improve their creative problem solving ability. The academy strives to enhance overall student achievement by stressing the relationships between student interests and talents in the arts and humanities and other disciplines such as math and the sciences. Students will have the opportunity to grow as young men and women as they analyze, observe, create, and generally broaden their means of expressing themselves.
Academy Highlights
* 4.5 Credits Required *
- Numerous Honors and Advanced Placement course options in a wide variety of disciplines
- Provides an opportunity to explore the connections between the various academic disciplines.
- Designed to support those students who love the arts and humanities while fostering an appreciation of the disciplines in other students.
- Art, English, Geography, History, Journalism, Foreign Language, Music, Theater, and Video Production all represented.
- Recognition of Academy Completion at Graduation
Students Interested in the Academy
- Submit a written application.
- Demonstrate strength in Language and the Arts.
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 Unweighted GPA.
- Have an excellent attendance record.
*** Students may register for the Academy at any time until the first semester of senior year.
Academy Courses
By graduation, students must complete one credit from each of the first four strands listed on the next page along with the capstone project (1/2 credit).
A more detailed list can be found here
One course (A and B) from the following Language Courses:
- AP Eng Lang & Comp
- AP Spanish Lang
- AP Spanish Lit
- AP French Lang
- AP French Lit
- Any other Foreign Language offering
One course (A and B) from the following History/Geography Courses:
- AP European History
- AP Human Geography
- AP US History
- AP World History
One course (A and B) from the following AP electives:
- AP Studio Art
- AP Music Theory
- AP English Lit
- A second AP History/Geography option
- A second AP Foreign Lang option
One-semester Humanities Course:
- Offering to be determined (Humanities a preferred option)
A one-semester Capstone Seminar supporting one of the following options:
- Arts and Humanities related Internship
- Approved A & H Project with mentor
- Approved A & H College Course
Broadcast Media Academy
Students in the Broadcast Media program learn about career options in a field that is constantly evolving. In the television studio, analog, tape-based recording technology has been replaced by digital, computer-based recording. International multimedia conglomerates have
transformed the industry from a small number of local broadcasting outlets to a wide variety of audiences via hundreds of cable and satellite stations. The explosion of new programming and technology options has opened a myriad of career opportunities for students to pursue.
Course List for the Broadcast Media Academy can be found here
Application Process
Students should complete the application form and submit to Ms. Nataro. Students must inform their counselor of their application to the academy.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Nataro