REQUIRED COURSES
ACTIVITY CREDIT
Yearbook Publication ( 1 credit ) Grades 11 and 12 Prerequisite : Previous course in computer publication or imaging , and a letter of application showing attention to detail , responsibility , and potential for leadership
Students will use a variety of publication skills including page design , computer layout , thoughtful collaboration with peers , written and photojournalism , editing , and handling the business aspects of publishing a yearbook . The end product will be a yearbook that reflects the entire Thornton Academy community . After the yearbook is sent to the printer in the spring , students will continue coverage for next year ’ s book and other spring publications projects .
Students have the option of applying to serve as a Yearbook Editor by noting this in the letter of application to this course . Along with general responsibilities of being a member of the Yearbook staff , editors will take on a leadership role to help coordinate the Yearbook process . Editors must be willing to communicate openly with Yearbook Publications staff members to get desired results , contribute beyond normal classroom time when needed , and go above and beyond to produce an award-winning Yearbook .
WELLNESS
The goal of the Wellness Department is to support the health of all students by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to make good decisions about lifelong health and fitness . 1.5 credits in Wellness are required for graduation . Students must complete two one-half credit core classes : Foundations of Personal Fitness and Current Issues in Wellness . Students also must complete an activity half-credit ( recommended for the freshman year ).
Instruction and discussion of what constitutes original thought and the core principles of “ fair play ” will be consistent through all Wellness classes in order to assure that all students understand the meaning of personal integrity .
Courses in order that they appear in this section
(**) required for graduation (*) fulfills one-half credit activity requirement ) Foundations of Personal Fitness ** Activity Class : Recreational
Fitness * Activity Class : Weight / Power
Training * Activity Class : Fitness for Life * Current Issues in Wellness ** Sport Psychology Nutrition and Healthy Cooking Applied Exercise Science & Sport
Studies
REQUIRED COURSES
Foundations of Personal Fitness
( 1 credit )
Grade 9
This required course will introduce students to personal fitness in a classroom setting . Topics include physical activity and personal fitness , personal fitness program design , healthy body systems ( musculoskeletal , cardiovascular , and nervous ), and basic flexibility .
ACTIVITY CREDIT
Activity credits may be completed through any of the following three options . Students should consider each option carefully and select the one that best matches their personal interests and activities .
Option 1 :
Successfully complete one of the three activity classes listed in this section .
Option 2 : Successfully complete Dance I .
Option 3 :
Complete two interscholastic athletic seasons in good standing . NOTE : This option must be completed by the end of junior year .
• Students selecting this option must file an Interscholastic Activity Credit Waiver form ( available in the Guidance Office ) after completing two seasons of interscholastic athletic participation .
• The required activity credit will be awarded following verification of two completed seasons of interscholastic athletic participation . Grading will be non-weighted on a pass / fail basis .
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Activity Class : Recreational