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Aztec High School
2020-2021
Course Description Guide
Home of the Tigers
#AZTECSTRONG
REGISTRATION
Step 2:
AND
GRADUATION GUIDELINES Know the AHS Graduation Requirements
The purpose of this handbook is to help you plan Regular Education
your high school career. Your counselors and
Students Entering the 9th Grade 2017, 2018 and 2019, 2020
teachers are available to help in planning your
& 2021:
program of study, but we urge you and your
parents to discuss your educational goals and plan --------------------------------------------------------------------------
your program based on these goals. English 4 - credits
Please follow these steps:
Math 4 - credits
Step 1: (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry)
Get to know your AHS counselor. Counselors are Science 3 - credits
assigned based on your grade level. (General Biology, General Chemistry, General Physics)
New Mexico History .5 - credit
Freshman and Senior
World History/Geography 1 - credit
Mrs. Thornton 334-9414 ext. 1315
US History/Geography 1 - credit
Government/Economics 1 - credit
Sophomore and Junior
Physical Education (PE) 1 - credit
Mrs. Calvert 334-9414 ext. 1314
Health .5 - credit
Computer TIA Fundamentals .5 - credit
College and Career
Foreign Language 1 - credit
Catherine Olson 334-9414 ext. 1309
Electives 6.5 - credits
College/Career Webpage --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Credits 24 - credits
In addition to the above academic counselors, AHS
Students must also meet
has a counselor to work with Native American
the following requirements
students in association with their academic
counselor.
One credit in an AP/Honors course, Dual
Native American Education Counselor Credit course, or distance learning
Ms. Kimberly Zah 334-9505 ext.1077 One credit in either a career cluster course,
work place readiness course or foreign
language course
Onsite School Social Worker
Janet Sloan 334-9414 ext. 1316 Graduation requirements are based on credits earned in
9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Half a credit (.5) is given for
each semester of each subject passed unless otherwise
It is the policy of the AHS Counseling Office to see stated in the course description.
every student on an individual basis at least once In addition to the credit requirements, please visit the link
each year to discuss academic progress and below for NM PED assessment graduation requirements.
planning. At any other time, if you have questions
or have other needs or concerns, please feel free to https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureas/college-career-
readiness/graduation
call for an appointment. The AHS counseling staff
will be happy to assist you.
pg. 3
SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY
Step 3:
Before selecting a course, please read the course After registration is finalized, schedule changes will
description to be sure it fits your needs, interests, and be made for the following reasons only:
abilities, and that you have met all prerequisites.
A course is taken and passed in summer
Step 4: school, or through an accredited
Know about college entrance requirements, armed correspondence program
services or vocational and technical school
An exceptional circumstance approved by
requirements and keep those in mind when selecting
the administration
your courses.
The change is initiated by a teacher, the
Step 5: counseling office or administration
Some courses at AHS require an audition, class fee, No schedule change will occur past the 10th
instructor approval and/or an application.
Credit Recovery (Edgenuity) is $25 per course taken.
school day of the start of each semester.
Be sure to note these unique requirements and adhere
to deadlines.
Step 6: SELECTING YOUR COURSES
Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of four &
courses each semester to be eligible for New Mexico PREPARING YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLAN
Athletic Association (NMAA) sports and sanctioned
activities.
At the successful completion of all seven classes
during a semester, students will earn a half (.5)
Step 7:
credit in each of their seven classes. At
When selecting your courses, please know that
the successful completion of the year, students will
parents and students may not choose their teachers.
Instructors at AHS are professionally licensed and earn a total of 7 credits. Some zero and seventh hour
meet the New Mexico Public Education Department classes will be offered, so students could earn an
requirements to teach. additional (.5) credit each semester if they select to.
If students fail a required class, they may retake the
Step 8:
class by going back into the class room, summer
Parents are to be notified in writing no later than the
school, through the credit recovery (Edgenuity) or
conclusion of the third (3rd) nine-weeks grading
period of their student’s senior year if the student is at an approved correspondence course. Information
risk of not meeting all graduation for these options are found in the counseling office.
requirements. Progress reports are to be provided to
parents and students at each grading period.
Special Education
Listed above, under "Regular Education," are the
requirements that must be completed before a student
may receive a high school diploma. Completion of
graduation requirements for special education
students who do not meet the required units of credit
shall be determined on a case-by-case basis in
accordance with the special education course of study
and the individualized education program of the
student.
pg. 4
RECOMMENDED FOUR YEAR PLAN EARLY GRADUATION
Any student considering early graduation should
discuss the advantages and disadvantages with his/her
9th Grade
counselor. All students applying for early graduation
English I must submit an early graduation application, which
Algebra I specifically lists the reasons for choosing this alternative.
General Biology All early graduation applications must be submitted to
NM History (.5)
the counseling office no later than September 4th of the
PE (.5)
school year you intend to graduate. Students who
Health (.5)
Comp TIA Fund (.5) would like to graduate early must also meet the
2.0 Elective credits following criteria at the time of application:
10th Grade Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
English II Students must have passed ALL sections of the
Geometry NMHSGA or applicable standard based
Chemistry assessment.
World History
2.5 Elective credits
PE (.5)
11th Grade
English III
Algebra II
Physics
US History
2.5 Elective credits
Dual Credit
12TH Grade
English IV
Math
Economics (.5)
Government (.5)
2 Electives
DETERMINATION OF CLASS RANK
Your cumulative weighted GPA at the conclusion of the
Quarter 3 semester of senior year will determine final rank.
The GPA is computed by dividing the number of grade points
earned by the number of classes taken. Grade points are
assigned on the following basis:
Grade Regular/Pre AP-Honors AP Courses
Courses and
San Juan College
articulated courses
A 4.0 5.0
B 3.0 4.0
C 2.0 3.0
D 1.0 1.0
F 0.0 0.0
pg. 5
APPLYING TO VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND
UNIVERSITIES
PSAT
High school students can continue their education in
PSAT is a practice test for the SAT usually taken during
one of the following ways: earn a Certificate or
the sophomore and/or junior years. The results predict
Associate of Applied Science degree at a one or two-
performance on the SAT and ACT. PSAT scores earned
year technical or vocational school; earn an Applied
in the junior year may qualify a student for the National
Science or Associate of Arts degree at a one or two-
Merit Scholarship. See counselors for additional
year community college; earn a Bachelor’s degree at
information.
a College or University; enter the Armed Services,
Job Corps, or an Apprenticeship program.
Post-secondary institutions place the greatest ACT/SAT
emphasis on your high school transcript. This Colleges are relying more and more each year on
official document lists the courses you’ve taken, the admission tests such as the American College Test
grades received in those courses, your grade point (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Bulletins
average, class rank, and your college admission test and information about these tests are available in the
scores. During your senior year, you should counseling office. Test scores are important
maintain academic rigor and continue high determinants for scholarships and general admission
performance because many colleges and universities into colleges and universities. It is recommended that
are now placing more emphasis on your senior year. students take these tests in the spring of their junior
Most four-year colleges or universities suggest or year.
require the following high school courses:
SCHOLARSHIPS
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits Scholarships are one method to help pay the ever-rising
(Algebra I and higher) costs of higher education. It is never too early to begin
scholarship searches.
Lab Science 2-3 credits
Factors such as GPA, ACT/SAT scores, class rank, the
Social Studies 3 credits involvement in student and leadership activities, and
the difficulty of courses taken all play an important role
Foreign Language 1- 2 credits
(In the same language) in determining how competitive students will be when
applying for scholarships. There are also numerous
scholarships that are awarded based on financial need.
Specific colleges may have requirements other than
those stated. You are invited to work with your Be alert to scholarship deadlines and give ample time in
counselor to determine if you are fulfilling the preparing the scholarship applications. Many
requirements for the college of your choice. You applications require letters of recommendation from
must realize that rapidly changing conditions in a teachers and/or guidance counselors. As a courtesy,
highly technical and globally competitive world are please give the teacher and/or guidance counselor 2
making education after high school increasingly week notice when requesting a letter of
necessary. A four-year college degree is appropriate
recommendation. This will insure that the teacher
for some students; however, other exciting, and well-
and/or counselor have plenty of time to prepare an
paying job opportunities are available for those who
effective letter.
wish to pursue a two-year college degree in a
technical/vocational school or college. We encourage students to utilize the AMS website as an
excellent resource in obtaining college and scholarship
information.
The website address is:
www.aztecschools.com/students
pg. 6
COLLEGE WEBSITES GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION
Eastern New Mexico University ACT
www.enmu.edu www.actstudent.org
Fort Lewis College CAREER CRUISING
www.fortlewis.edu www.careercruising.com
New Mexico Highlands University CARVE YOUR PATH
www.nmhu.edu www.carveyourpath.org
New Mexico State University THE CAREER KEY
www.nmsu.edu www.careerkey.org
New Mexico Tech COLLEGE BOARD
www.nmt.edu www.collegeboard.com
San Juan College COLLEGE BOARD CAREERS
www.sanjuancollege.edu www.collegeboard.org/career/bin/career.pl
University of New Mexico COLLEGE MAJORS and CAREERS
www.unm.edu http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.html
Western New Mexico University COLLEGE TRENDS
www.wnmu.edu www.collegetrends.org
FAFSA
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS www.fafsa.ed.gov
Enrichment Alley FAST WEB
www.enrichmentalley.com www.fastweb.com
MARCH 2 SUCCESS
www.march2success.com
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
NEW MEXICO CAREER RESOURCE NETWORK
http://www.nmcrn.state.nm.us/career/dol_interest.html
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN…
www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors
pg. 7
NEW MEXICO DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
1. Dual Credit is a program in which qualified and approved
high school students may take college-level courses either at
AHS, San Juan College or Eastern New Mexico University.
Students at AHS may begin taking courses during their
freshmen year with approval. Vouchers are available for
textbooks. Students have the option to take multiple courses
but AHS will only pay for one textbook. Once students have
redeemed their voucher they are responsible for paying for
additional textbooks. In order to participate in the Dual
Credit program, students must follow these steps:
2. Meet with Ms. Olson to begin. Your counselor will
complete the high school information and help you with the
forms.
3. Choose the courses of interests.
4. Obtain your SJC Student ID from the Admissions office.
5. Obtain textbooks if necessary for your SJC class.
6. Find your class and go! AHS students must adhere to the
SJC calendar as well as to the AHS calendar.
The following Dual Credit Classes
are offered on AHS Campus
FYEK-1110 First-year Seminar
MATH 1170 Math for Technical Careers
MATH 1155 Math for Health Careers
MATH 1240 Pre-Calculus
MATH 1230 Trigonometry
ARTS 1610 Drawing I
ARTS 1630 Painting I
ENG110 Process Technology I
ENG133 Process Technology I - Equipment
pg. 8
ENGLISH ENGLISH
English Enrichment I English II (Pre-AP)
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Credit: 1 - English Credit Credit: 1 - English Credit
This course is designed to give students the skills This course will emphasize the further
they would gain in other English I classes; but development of the writing process and an in-
language skills such as vocabulary enrichment, depth study of various pieces of world literature.
reading comprehension, and writing proficiency Class discussion, research, timed writings, and
are emphasized. This course provides the group projects will be required. This class will
support that will help students in other English
prepare those students who wish to take the AP
courses throughout high school. Students will be
English Literature course their senior year.
screened based on teacher recommendation,
standardized test scores, and pretest scores.
English III
English I Prerequisite: English II
Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 - English Credit
Credit: 1 - English Credit
This course will follow a traditional approach to
This course will concentrate on grammar skills,
studying literature. It will cover American
writing, and literature. After an initial review of
literature from the 1600’s to the present. The Six
grammar, students will concentrate on writing
high school-level outlines and paragraphs, Traits of Writing will be stressed, and research
incorporating grammar skills already learned. will be required.
Listening, speaking, and vocabulary study will
also be covered. Students will be introduced to AP Literature and Composition
various forms of literature.
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Credit: 1 - English Credit
English I (Pre-AP)
Course is designed to parallel college level English
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
courses, AP English Language and Composition
Credit: 1- English Credit
courses expose students to prose written in a
This course will emphasize improving writing variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical
skills, especially the development of a well- contexts. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of
organized essay. Content will concentrate on authorial purpose, intended audience, and the
analysis of different types of literature by genre. subject at hand; students learn to develop
Class discussion and frequent writing will be stylistic flexibility as they write compositions
required. This course is recommended for those covering a variety of subjects and intended for
students wishing to take the AP English various purposes. This course is intended to
Literature course their senior year. prepare students for the optional Advanced
Placement Exam in this subject and should follow
English II the published College Board guidelines.
Prerequisite: English I
Credit: 1-English Credit English IV
Prerequisite: English III
This course will emphasize the use of the writing Credit: 1 - English Credit
process to persuade an audience and analyze a In this course students will study British
text with a concentration on world literature. The literature from the 400’s to the present.
class will focus on close reading, presentation, Composition instruction will focus on research
and research skills. The research process will be skills and an elevated style of writing. Students
reviewed, extended, and implemented. will be focusing on workplace and college writing
and reading skills.
pg. 9
ENGLISH MATH
AP Language and Composition Integrated Math I
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation,
Prerequisite: English III, Teacher
Credit: 1 – Math Credit
Recommendation, 3.0 GPA or higher
Fee: $94.00 AP College Board Exam The fundamental purpose of Mathematics I is to
Credit: 1 – College English Credit formulize and extend the mathematical concepts
and to deepen and extend understanding of linear
In this weighted course, students will focus on relationships by applying linear models to data
writing essays (timed and long-term), the revision that exhibit a linear trend. The six critical areas
process, and on reading and analyzing classic include: (1) relationships between quantities; (2)
literature and poetry (American, British, and linear and exponential relationships; (3) reasoning
World). with equations; (4) descriptive statistics; (5)
Students will take the AP College Board congruence, proof, and constructions: and (6)
Exam. connecting algebra and geometry through
coordinates.
Students are expected to purchase and
read the assigned summer novels. Algebra Concepts
In addition, students must be prepared to Prerequisite: Integrated Math I
test over the summer novels, with an Credit: 1 – Math Credit
essay due the first days of class.
This course consists of the second half of the
regular Algebra I course (solving linear and
quadratic equations, factoring, problem solving)
and some descriptive statistics. It also contains a
broad overview of basic geometric knowledge
including congruence, emerging proofs and
constructions. It is designed for students who
need remediation and extra time to master
Algebra I standards.
Algebra I
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 – Math Credit
This is an introductory course that explores the basic
concepts and vocabulary of algebra. Students will
develop skills in signed numbers, solving linear and
quadratic equations, factoring, multiple representations
of information, and problem solving.
Geometry
Prerequisite: Must have passed both semesters
of Algebra I
Credit: 1 – Math Credit
In this course students study points, lines, planes,
angles, and other geometric figures. Properties of size
and shape are investigated through observation and
calculations. Topics include parallels and polygons,
congruence, and similarity, constructions, circles,
perimeter, area, and volume. This course is designed
for students to learn and apply the basic concepts of
Euclidean Geometry.
pg. 10
MATH MATH
Geometry (Pre-AP) Algebra II (Honors)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a B or higher Prerequisite: Pass both semesters of Algebra I
Credit: 1 – Math Credit with a B or higher, may be enrolled
concurrently in Geometry
This course will emphasize the use of inductive and Credit: 1 – Math Credit
deductive reasoning to prove the common facts of
plane and solid geometry. Emphasis will be placed Course will cover the same curriculum as Algebra II
on reading and oral communications, recognition of with greater depth and challenge. The rigor of this
symbols, definition of mathematical terms, and the course is designed to prepare students for the
ability to relate readings of diagrams, charts, and expectations of Pre-Calculus, AP Stats and AP
figures to the exercise presented. Calculus. Additional topics that will be explored as
Topics include points, angles, polygons, circles, time allows include; matrices, polynomial modeling,
areas, volumes, constructions, proofs and conic sections and sequences and series. A graphing
coordinate geometry. calculator will be required for this class.
Honors geometry is not for weighted credit. It is an
accelerated course meant to prepare students for Trigonometry (MATH-1230)
Honors Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and
AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Prerequisites: Algebra II with a B or higher, or
Teacher recommendation
Intermediate Algebra II Dual credit - must pass the Algebra II EOC or
required score on the College Accuplacer.
Prerequisite: Must have passed both semesters of
Algebra I, may be enrolled Credit: 1 – Math Credit (non-weighted)
concurrently in Geometry
Credit: 1 – Math Credit This course is higher than the level of Algebra II.
Course prepares students for eventual work in
Intermediate Algebra II students will explore the calculus and include the study the following topics:
properties of equations and graphs of the following
trigonometric and circular functions; their inverses
functions: linear, quadratic, cubic, polynomial,
and graphs; relations among the parts of a triangle;
absolute value, radical, rational, logarithmic, and
exponential. The course will focus on the use of a trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of
graphing calculator to support algebraic right and oblique triangles; and complex numbers.
algorithms. This course is primarily focused on Enhancement topics: vectors, graphing in the polar
skills development and is designed for students coordinate system, and matrix algebra.
headed to a community college, vocational
program, or the work force. Statistics
Prerequisite: Pass both semesters of Algebra I
A graphing calculator will be required for this class. with a B or higher, may be enrolled
concurrently in Geometry
Algebra II Credit: 1 – Math Credit
Prerequisite: Must have passed both semesters of This class will introduce students to major concepts
Algebra I, may be enrolled
and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing
concurrently in Geometry
conclusions from data. Students will explore data,
Credit: 1 – Math Credit
discuss and undertake sampling and
Algebra II students will explore absolute value, experimentation, gain understanding of probability,
logarithmic, exponential and radical and study inference. The overall goal of this class is to
functions. Properties and graphs of linear, make students better consumers of information and
quadratic, cubic and higher order equations will be products through a better understanding of how data
explored using algebra and graphing calculator is gathered, analyzed, and presented. Students will
technology. work individually and in small groups to complete
Other topics covered include; linear systems, activities, gather information from and analyze
inequalities, complex numbers, rational websites and advertisements, and complete large
expressions and equations. projects. Students will also use graphing calculators
and software to analyze data and create graphs.
A graphing calculator will be required for this class.
pg. 11MATH MATH
AP Statistics AP Calculus
Prerequisite: C or higher in Algebra II Prerequisite: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus with a C
Fee: $94 fee for AP College Board exam or higher
Credit: 1 – Math Credit (weighted) Fee: $94 fee for AP College Board exam
Credit: 1 – Math Credit (weighted)
This is a college level class that will introduce
students to major concepts and tools for collecting, This class will answer all of the important questions in
analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data life such as how to find the surface area and volume of
through mathematics and critical reading. Students Navajo Lake, the volume of a donut (torus), how long it
will be exposed to four conceptual themes including takes for a cup of hot chocolate to cool down (Newton’s
exploring data (describing patterns), sampling and law of cooling), and the speed of a water rocket when it
experimentation (planning and conducting a study), hits the ground. We will also find out how fast
anticipating patterns (probability and simulation), balloons blow up, find the angle that gives a discus
and statistical inference (estimating population maximum distance and how to build a better cereal
parameters and testing hypotheses). Students will box. We will be introduced to the ideas of Sir Isaac
use graphing calculators and Microsoft Excel to Newton, Gottfried Leibnitz, and Michel Rolle. Other
analyze and visualize data. Students will leave this interesting topics include (but are not limited to)
class with a better understanding of the basics of finding the area under a curve, solving simple
statistics that are used in business, social sciences, differential equations, finding fluid forces (diving and
research, and health careers. Along with tests and engineering), calculating the work required to empty
practice assignments, students will complete several an oil tank, and finding the work required to open a
small activities and one project that incorporates the screen door. The course is divided into a study of
major concepts taught throughout the course. limits, differentiation, integration, and applications.
Students will take the AP College Board Exam. Students will take the AP College Board Exam.
Pre-Calculus/MATH 1240 Math for Technical Careers/MATH 1170
Prerequisites: Algebra II with a B or higher, or Prerequisites: Junior or Senior
Teacher recommendation Must have passed both
semesters of Algebra I
Dual credit - must pass the Algebra II EOC or Credit: 1 - Math Credit or 1.33 - Dual Credit
required score on the College Accuplacer.
Credit: 1 – Math Credit (non-weighted) This course instructs students in the knowledge of
This course is higher than the level of Algebra II. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of
Course combines the study of Trigonometry, whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Topics
Elementary Functions, Analytic Geometry, and Math include ratios, proportions, percent’s, standard and
Analysis topics as preparation for calculus. Topics metric measurements and conversions. Other topics
include the study of complex numbers; polynomial, include basics of Algebra, operations of rational
logarithmic, exponential, rational, right numbers, algebraic expressions, solving equations,
trigonometric, and circular functions, and their formulas, geometry ad trigonometric concepts of sine,
relations, inverses and graphs; trigonometric cosine and tangent and the Pythagorean Theorem.
identities and equations; solutions of right and Vocational applications are emphasized.
oblique triangles; vectors; the polar coordinate
system; conic sections; Boolean algebra and symbolic
logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra;
sequences and series; and limits and continuity.
Review topics: structure of the real number system,
solutions of linear and quadratic equations and
systems of these equations. Enhancement topics:
elementary probability and statistics, derivatives, and
integrals.
pg. 12MATH SCIENCE
Math for Health Careers/Math 1155 General Biology I
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Prerequisite: None
Must have passed both Credit: 1 -Science Credit
semesters of Algebra I
Credit: 1 - Math Credit or 1.33 - Dual Credit This course is based on observable facts central to the
life sciences with connections to the earth and space
This course introduces the computational skills sciences. This course focuses on applicable grade-level
needed to study in the health careers program(s). topics including: from molecules to organisms:
Topics include more difficult operations with structure and processes; matter and energy in
factions, decimals and percent’s. Additional topics organisms and ecosystems; interdependence in
include the use of formulas, ratios and proportions, ecosystems; inheritance and variation of traits; natural
and measurements. Students will solve word selection and evolution; Earth's systems; Earth and
problems specific to medication orders, the human activity; and engineering design. NM STEM
combined gas law, and medical related unit Ready! Science Standards: HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2,
conversions, as well as pH and pOH calculations. HS-LS1-3, HS-LS1-4, HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS1-7,
HS-LS2-1, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-3, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-5,
Financial Literacy HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS2-7 NM, HS-LS2-8,
HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3, HS-LS4-1, HS-LS4-2,
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior
HS-LS4-3, HS-LS4-4, HS-LS4-5, HS-LS4-6, HS-ESS2-4,
Must have passed both
HS-ESS2-7, HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4,
semesters of Algebra I
HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4.
Credit: 1 - Math Credit
The students will be introduced to consumer-related
skills such as computation of wages, taxes, income
tax forms, insurance costs, transportation costs, and
the total budget. The course also includes federal
and social security information and information
needed when dealing with consumer purchases,
insurance, and taxes.
Students must have a calculator.
Honors Biology I
Prerequisite: 8th grade Science teacher
recommendation
Credit: 1 -Science Credit
This course is based on observable facts central to the
life sciences with connections to the earth and space
sciences. This course focuses on applicable grade-level
topics including: from molecules to organisms:
structure and processes; matter and energy in
organisms and ecosystems; interdependence in
ecosystems; inheritance and variation of traits; natural
selection and evolution; Earth's systems; Earth and
human activity; and engineering design. This course
covers the same standards as General Biology I, but the
material will be presented with more depth, and with the
expectation of a higher level of work. This course will
require 2-5 hours of homework per week, and the
coursework will include written assignments, projects,
and laboratory reports.
pg. 13SCIENCE SCIENCE
General Chemistry I General Physics I
Prerequisites: Biology I, Algebra I Prerequisites: Geometry or recommendation from
Credit: 1 - Science Credit Science Teacher
Credit: 1 - Science Credit
This evidence-based course addresses ideas and
skills from earlier grades where students explain This evidence-based course addresses ideas and skills
more observable facts central to the physical sciences from earlier grades where students explain in depth
with connections to the earth and space sciences. observable facts central to the physical sciences with
This course focuses on applicable grade-level topics connections to the earth and space sciences. This
including: structures and properties of matter; course focuses on applicable grade-level topics
chemical reactions; energy; Earth's systems; human including: forces and interactions; energy; waves and
sustainability; a New Mexico Specific Standard and electromagnetic radiation; space systems; history of
engineering design. NM STEM Ready! Science Earth; Earth's systems; a New Mexico Specific
Standards: HS-PS1-1, Standard; and engineering design. NM STEM Ready!
HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3, HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, Science Standards: HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-2, HS-PS2-3,
HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7, HS-PS1-8, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS2-4, HS-PS2-5, HS-PS2-6, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-
HS-PS3-2, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-4, HS-PS3-5, HS- 2, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-4, HS-PS3-5, HS-PS4-1, HS-
ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS2-6, HS-ESS3-2, HS- PS4-2, HS-PS4-3, HS-PS4-4, HS-PS4-5, HS-ESS1-1,
ESS3-5, HS-ESS3-6, HS-SS-1, HS-ETS1-1, HS- HS-ESS1-2, HS-ESS1-3, HS-ESS1-4, HS-ESS1-5, HS-
ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4. ESS1-6, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-3, HS-SS-
2, HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-ETS1-4.
Honors Chemistry I
Prerequisites: Honors Biology I, or Biology I with
a B or higher, or recommendation
from Biology teacher
Credit: 1 - Science Credit
This evidence-based course addresses ideas and
skills from earlier grades where students explain Honor Physics I
more observable facts central to the physical sciences
with connections to the earth and space sciences. Prerequisites: Geometry or recommendation from
This course focuses on applicable grade-level topics Science Teacher
including: structures and properties of matter; Credit: 1 - Science Credit
chemical reactions; energy; Earth's systems; human
sustainability; a New Mexico Specific Standard and
engineering design. This course covers the same
standards as General Chemistry I, but the material This evidence-based course addresses ideas and skills
will be presented with more depth, and with the from earlier grades where students explain in depth
expectation of a higher level of work. This course will phenomena central to the physical sciences with
require 2-5 hours of homework per week, and the connections to the earth and space sciences. This
coursework will include written assignments, course focuses on applicable grade-level
projects, and laboratory reports. multidimensionality in the NM STEM Ready! Science
Standards addressing the topics of: forces and
interactions; energy; waves and electromagnetic
radiation; space systems; history of Earth; Earth's
systems; a New Mexico Specific Standard; and
engineering design. This course covers the same
standards as General Physics I, but the material will
be presented with more depth, and with the
expectation of a higher level of work. This course will
require 2-5 hours of homework per week, and the
coursework will include written assignments, projects,
and laboratory reports.
pg. 14SCIENCE - ELECTIVES SCIENCE - ELECTIVES
Chemistry II
Prerequisite: Chemistry I with a B or higher,
or Honors Chemistry I,
or teacher recommendation
Science Electives: These courses are electives, Credit: 1 - Science Credit
students may choose to take these after passing
Biology I. These classes are recommended for Taken after completion of Chemistry I, this course
students planning careers or college classes in covers chemical properties and interactions in more
STEM fields. These are demanding classes, and detail. This material is offered at a college level, and
students should be aware that they will be includes organic chemistry, thermodynamics,
required to complete homework regularly. electrochemistry, macromolecules, kinetic theory, and
nuclear chemistry. Students should be prepared to
Advanced Career – Energy/Power Foundation complete homework regularly, including lab reports
and special projects.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
This course aligns to SREB's Advanced Career
Curriculum that engages students in a variety of
hands-on, authentic projects to learn about energy and
power methods through the design and construction of
motors, pumps, heat exchangers, hydraulics, and
pipeline systems. These are the technologies used in
large power plant systems to run and maintain
processes in energy generation plants. Through
contextual projects, students will learn and apply
physics, chemistry, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,
algebra and statistics in learning how these systems
interact in the energy and power arena. Students will
learn how engineers and technicians use these systems
in the real world to optimize efficiency.
Physics II
Biology II
Prerequisite: Physics I with a B or higher, or
Honors Physics I,
Prerequisite: Biology I with a B or higher,
or teacher recommendation
or Honors Biology I,
Credit: 1 - Science Credit
or teacher recommendation
Credit: 1 - Science Credit
Taken after completion of Physics I, this course
Taken after completion of Biology I, this course covers provides instruction in laws of conservation,
biological systems in more detail. Topics that will be thermodynamics, and kinetics; wave and particle
explored include cell organization, function, and phenomena; electromagnetic fields; and fluid dynamics.
reproduction; energy transformation; human anatomy This material is taught at the college level, and
and physiology; and organisms' evolution and students should be prepared to complete homework
adaptation. These concepts are often studied on a regularly, including lab reports and special projects.
college level, students should be prepared to complete
homework regularly.
pg. 15SCIENCE - ELECTIVES SCIENCE - ELECTIVES
Forensic Science I Human Anatomy & Physiology
Prerequisite: Biology I with a C or higher Prerequisite: Biology I with a C or higher,
and teacher recommendation or Honors Biology I,
Credit: 0.5 - Science Credit or teacher recommendation
Credit: 1 - Science Credit
This evidence-based course focuses on applicable
grade-level topics including: forensic science, This evidence-based course focuses on: the
discussing the foundation of forensic science in basic human body and biological systems; detailed
science and mathematics, and introducing the structure of the human body and its functions;
technique of integrating these areas in the anatomical terminology; cells and tissues;
determination of the cause of death. The exploration of functional systems (skeletal,
philosophical, rational and practical framework that muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive,
supports a forensic investigation will be presented via reproductive, nervous, and so on); and may
an integrated curriculum. Students will study forensic include dissection of mammals. Alternate
anthropology, biochemistry, chemistry, botany, assignments for students who are unable to
entomology and physics as well as problem solving participate in dissections will be provided. NM
techniques utilized in analyzing a crime scene. Other STEM Ready! Science Standards: HS-LS1-1, HS-
topics include ballistics, autopsies, mass disasters, LS1-2, HS-LS1-3, HS-LS1-4, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS1-
epidemiology of environmental disasters, biological 7, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3, HS-ETS1-3
weapons as well as toxicology, microbiology, and
pathology, and engineering design. This course
requires completion of homework regularly, including
lab reports and special projects. We recommend this
course for students preparing for a career or college
coursework in any of the above topics, or for careers
in law enforcement.
Forensic Science II
Prerequisite: Forensic Science I Astronomy
Credit: 0.5 Science credit
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology I,
This evidence-based course focuses on applicable or teacher recommendation
grade-level topics including: forensic science, Credit: 1 - Science Credit
discussing the foundation of forensic science in basic
science and mathematics, and introducing the
technique of integrating these areas in the This evidence based course focuses on exploring
determination of the cause of death. The the processes that govern the formation,
philosophical, rational and practical framework that evolution, and workings of the universe, solar
supports a forensic investigation will be presented via system, stars, galaxies, and interstellar
an integrated curriculum. Students will study forensic bodies. This course also includes applicable
anthropology, biochemistry, chemistry, botany, engineering design components. Students
entomology and physics as well as problem solving selecting this course should be prepared to
techniques utilized in analyzing a crime scene. Other complete 1-3 hours of homework per week, and
topics include ballistics, autopsies, mass disasters, occasional projects. This course includes
epidemiology of environmental disasters, biological coverage of the following NM STEM Ready!
weapons as well as toxicology, microbiology, and
Science Standards: HS-PS1-8, HS-PS2-2, HS-
pathology, and engineering design. This course
PS2-4, HS-PS3-2, HS-PS4-3, HS-ESS1-1, HS-
requires completion of homework regularly, including
lab reports and special projects. We recommend this ESS1-2, HS-ESS1-3, HS-ESS1-4, HS-ESS1-5,
course for students preparing for a career or college HS-ESS1-6, HSESS2-1, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS2-7,
coursework in any of the above topics, or for careers HS-ETS1-4
in law enforcement.
pg. 16SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES
New Mexico History and Geography AP United States History
Prerequisite: None Prerequisites: World History and Geography,
Credit: 0.5 - Social Studies Credit and NM History with a B or higher,
or Teacher recommendation
Students will analyze how people and events of New Fee: $94 fee for AP College Board exam
Mexico have influenced United States and world history Credit: 1 – Social Studies Credit (weighted)
since statehood. The study of the physical and cultural
geography of New Mexico will provide students with an
Advanced Placement U.S. History will expose students
academic foundation to better understand and
appreciate the history of their state. Current events to the critical political, social, intellectual, economic,
will be introduced, discussed, and linked to historical and cultural events and trends that have shaped the
events which continue to shape our state and its development of the United States. Students will be
peoples. taught the basic skills of a historian, such as
document analysis, evaluating alternative
interpretations, using maps, charts and graphs to
World History and Geography
convey information, analyzing political cartoons, and
Prerequisite: New Mexico History using the library for research. As it is required both
Credit: 1- Social Studies Credit for the college setting and the Advanced Placement
Examination, critical, analytical writing will be a
major component of this course.
This course will provide a brief overview of ancient and
classical cultures and in-depth studies of the Students will take the AP College Board Exam.
Renaissance era through modern times, with a strong
emphasis on Western Civilization. Students will be
challenged to broaden their knowledge and perceptions
of the world through an immersion in history, cultural
studies, and current events. In addition, students will
study the geography of the world, and its impact on
human activity.
United States History and Geography
Prerequisites: World History and Geography
and NM History
Credit: 1- Social Studies Credit AP Government
United States History and Geography will focus on the Prerequisite: US History and Geography
people, events and movements in United States History Fee: $94 fee for AP College Board exam
with a particular emphasis on twentieth century Credit: 0.5 - Social Studies Credit (weighted)
America. Students will study major cultural and
religious issues and persons. In addition students will Students in this course will cover national, state, and
use maps and map skills to study the geography of local government and the duties of each, with an
North America. emphasis on the importance of good citizenship. The
course will involve the study of the important
documents which led to the development of our
political and economic system. The course will
introduce students to the basic concepts of our
system and will compare our system of government to
those of other countries.
Students will take the AP College Board Exam.
pg. 17SOCIAL STUDIES
Economics
Prerequisite: US History and Geography
Credit: 0.5 - Social Studies Credit
This course will introduce students to the
fundamentals of economics. The course will include a
study of personal finance and budgeting. During the
course of study, students will learn the basics of the
stock market, government finance and how economic
policy and political policy work together to create
public policy.
Government
Prerequisite: US History and Geography
Credit: 0.5 - Social Studies Credit
Students in this course will cover national, state, and
local government and the duties of each, with an
emphasis on the importance of good citizenship.
The course will involve the study of the important
documents which led to the development of our
political and economic system. The course will
introduce students to the basic concepts of our
system and will compare our system of government to
those of other countries.
pg. 18ELECTIVES
AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE
Intro to Agriculture Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
The course includes discussion on the scope, effect, Course provides for the skill and knowledge
and history of agriculture; soil, plant, animal, and development applicable to the tools and equipment
food science; natural resource management; used in the agricultural industry. In learning to
agribusiness management; horticultural practices; apply basic industrial knowledge and skills
and leadership skills. Introduction to Ag will (engines, power, welding, and carpentry), a broad
develop skills necessary for successful participation range of topics may be explored, including the
in the FFA organization and for a foundation for all operation, mechanics, and care of tools and
other Ag classes. machines; the construction and repair of
structures; introduction to electricity and power.
Ag Leadership & Communications Procedures for safe operations in the agricultural
mechanics laboratory are included in this course.
Prerequisite: Intro to Agriculture
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
Greenhouse/Nursery Operation
This course is designed to strengthen students’
personal and group leadership skills. Topics such Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
as public speaking, effective communication, Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
human relations, parliamentary law, and group
dynamics are covered. Also covered are the The focus of this course is greenhouse/nursery
development of Programs of Activity, and Service operation and management. Topics include: plant
Learning projects, including student development, anatomy, taxonomy and physiology, plant
FFA chapter development, and community propagation including grafting, budding, and
development. layering, entomology, pesticide and herbicide use,
and plant diseases that effects plant growth.
Students are often involved in the planning,
Food Products and Food Processing management, and marketing associated with the
school greenhouse/nursery.
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
Ag Topics
Course imparts the knowledge and skill needed to bring (Spring Semester Only)
animal and plant products to market. Processing topics
will include quality selection and preservation, equipment Prerequisite: None
care and sanitation, government regulations, and Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
consumer trends.
Students will participate in an FFA Career
Development Event of their choice. Career
Development Events are an extension of the
Agriculture Classroom and prepare students for a
ag·ri·cul·ture /ˈaɡrəˌkəlCHər/ career in agriculture through competition by
providing practical, hands-on learning
noun opportunities. FFA membership is
required. Students in the class are required to
1. the science or practice of farming, participate in the State FFA Career Development
including cultivation of the soil for the Event in April.
growing of crops and the rearing of
animals to provide food, wool, and other
products.
pg. 19ELECTIVES
AGRICULTURE ART
Wildlife and Forestry Management Drawing
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
Course provides the information necessary for the Drawing focuses on exploring drawing and compositional
cultivation and care of forests or timberlands. skills by working from still life arrangements, photographs,
Forestry topics covered are the processes of landscape, and imagination. Mediums will include: pencil,
regeneration and reforestation, conservation of charcoal, pastels, colored pencil, and ink. Historical
drawing perspectives will be surveyed.
natural resources, erosion control, trail
development and maintenance, mapping and
Painting
surveying, operation of forestry tools, government
regulations, and recreational uses. Wildlife topics Prerequisite: None
include land and ecological systems that enable Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
non-domesticated animal to thrive. Emphasize on
how humans and animals may both take advantage This class will explore wet media techniques:
of the same land, how to gain economic benefits watercolor, tempera, mixed media, and acrylic
from the land while not degrading its natural painting. Students will be encouraged to express
resources or depleting the plant and animal their own ideas and points of view and to learn
populations. historical precedents that have inspired other artists
and movements.
Animal Science and Veterinary Science
Ceramics
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
This course provides information about the care
Ceramics will give the students the opportunities to
and management of domesticated livestock (cattle,
create with clay. Students will be able to learn the
swine, sheep, horses, and poultry). Topics include:
basic techniques of building with clay: pinch, coil, slab,
career options in the animal science industry,
and throwing. Students will be able to investigate
anatomy and physiology, recognition of animal
glazing techniques, form, function, and creativity as
behaviors to facilitate working with animal safely,
they apply to ceramics. The history of ceramics will be
animal welfare, animal genetics, animal selection,
surveyed.
feed ration formulation for the various stages of
development of livestock, animal feeding practices,
animal health practices, and animal breeding,
artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis.
Students will be provided with hands-on training
with live animals during this class.
Agricultural Internship ARTS – (DRAWING I – 1610)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior, Teacher approval Prerequisite: Must have had Drawing at Aztec High
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit Credit: 1- Dual Credit
Through these courses, work experience is gained
within the agricultural industry. Goals are set for This course introduces the basic principles,
the employment period. Classroom experience may materials, and skills of observational drawing.
involve further study in the field, improvement of Emphasis is placed on rendering a 3-D subject on a
employability and career readiness skills. 2-D surface with visual accuracy. Other topics
include historical and contemporary references as
well as an investigation of linear perspective, line,
value, shape, space & composition.
.
pg. 20ART COMPUTER & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
ARTS – (PAINTING I – 1630) CompTIA Network
Prerequisite: Must have had Painting at Aztec High Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ Hardware/Software
Credit: 1- Dual Credit Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
This course introduces the tradition of painting as a This course validates the knowledge and skills to
medium for artistic expression. Students will troubleshoot, configure and manage common wired
investigate materials, tools, techniques, history and and wireless network. Network+ certifies a basic
concepts of painting. Emphasis is placed on understanding of emerging technologies including
developing descriptive and perceptual skills, color unified communications, mobile, cloud and
theory, and composition. virtualization technologies.
Computer Science A
COMPUTER & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: Fundamentals I, or ITF+ with a C
Computer Programming Fundamentals I or higher
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit Computer Science A course emphasize problem
solving, procedural and data abstraction, object-
An introduction to programming and computing oriented programming and design methodology,
integrating problem solving and algorithmic design algorithms, and data structures.
using an object-oriented programming language.
AP Computer Science A
Computer Programming Fundamentals II
Prerequisite: Fundamentals I, or ITF+ with a C
Prerequisite: Computer Programming or higher
Fundamentals I, or ITF+ with a C Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
or higher
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit The AP Computer Science A course is compatible
with those topics that are covered in a typical college
CS1 course in accordance with the Association for
CompTIA A+ Hardware (1001) Computing Machinery (ACM)/Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) guidelines.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals recommended
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
Film/Videotape
This course is the preferred qualifying credential for
Prerequisite: Programming I
technical support and IT operational roles. A+
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
certified professionals identify issues and problem-
solve more effectively than those without
certification. Course exposes students to the materials, processes,
and artistic techniques involved in film or videotape.
CompTIA A+ Software (1002) Students learn about the operation of a camera,
lighting techniques, camera angles, depth of field,
Prerequisite: Computer Programming composition, storyboarding, sound capture, and
Fundamentals I, or ITF+ with a C editing techniques. Course topics may also include
or higher production values and various styles of filmmaking
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit (documentary, storytelling, news magazines,
animation, and so on). As students advance, the
This course is the preferred qualifying credential for instruction regarding the creative process becomes
technical support and IT operational roles. more refined, and students are encouraged to
A+ certified professionals identify issues and develop their own artistic style. In order to develop
problem-solve more effectively than those without each student's style and artistic eye, major
certification. This class will also include robotics and filmmakers, cinematographers, and their films may
eSports. also be studied.
pg. 21COMPUTER & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Web Development I Spanish I
Prerequisite: Must have passed ITF+ or Programming I Prerequisite: None
with a C or higher Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
This class will introduce students to the primary
Introduction to HTML code. Creating and designing a elements of the Spanish language. Considerable
web page in HTML, adding tables and using frames in emphasis is given to listening and speaking basic
web design. Use XML to create Interactive, dynamic Spanish. Grammar includes learning commonly
Web pages. Implement cascading style sheets. used vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and
understanding the use of verbs in the present
tense, present progressive tense as well as other
elements of speech. Additionally, students will
become familiarized with customs and traditions
of Latin America, South America and Spain.
Spanish II
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Spanish I
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
This class is a continuation of Spanish I.
Students will develop greater fluency and converse
in progressively more complex dialogues. The
Yearbook Publication I-II grammar presented includes greater work with
vocabulary from various subjects and verbs in the
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior, Advisor approval preterit and imperfect tenses. In addition,
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit students continue to participate in activities that
increase their understanding of the Spanish-
Students in this course are responsible for creating, speaking countries and cultures of the world.
designing, marketing, producing and selling the school
yearbook. Techniques in modular layout design, Navajo I
interviewing, writing copy and headlines, editing, selling
advertising and design marketing, and business Prerequisite: None
procedures are stressed. All students will be expected Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
to complete assignments on the computer. Meeting
regular deadlines and peer cooperation are emphasized This course is primarily designed to provide the
in producing the yearbook. basic foundations of the Navajo language. Topics
cover the development of all four language skills,
with an emphasis on listening and speaking.
Topics include phonemes, morphemes, syntax-
word order and placement, gender, diacritical
marks, punctuation, mechanics, word functions,
intonation, and pronunciation. Students will be
highly encouraged to be engaged in beginning
conversation, write short sentences in Navajo, and
short paragraphs. Students will practice using
rising and falling vowel sounds to communicate
meaning. Learners will be exposed to Navajo
vowel and consonant sounds, familial
relationships, parts of the body, numbers, colors,
textures, shapes, sizes, time, days of the week,
seasons, months, clothing, food, money,
directions, places, nature, plants, and animals.
pg. 22FOREIGN LANGUAGE MUSIC
Navajo II Concert Band I-IV
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Navajo I, Prerequisites: One year of band experience is
and/or Permission from instructor. required, Director Approval
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
Diné Bizaad Bo’hoo’aah II is a course that helps the This course will be comprised of younger musicians
learner understand how language works. Critical that are looking to gain playing experience before
elements of Diné language systems will be explained transitioning to Symphonic Band. Students will be able
and used in class. Primary focus of this class will be to participate in pep band, but will not be a part of the
on developing proficiency in conversational Navajo. traveling marching band. There will be two concerts per
Students will also complete oral assessments and year and the possibility of other performances within
begin exploring their reading and writing in Navajo. the community. Grades will be based on participation,
This leads to an understanding of Diné performances and practice journals.
Bizaad/Culture including traditions, value systems,
and individual perspectives.
Symphonic Band
Navajo Government Prerequisites: Audition and Director Approval
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit This course will be comprised of experienced and
proficient instrumentalists. This ensemble will also act
In this course, students will explore the as the marching/pep band, which will compete and
fundamentals of Navajo government, including an perform at all home football games. There will be at
investigation of how the system is similar and least two concerts per year and opportunities to attend
different from other democratic systems, the honor festivals and all-state ban. Grades will be based
interrelationship of the three branches of the on participation and performances.
government and the role of history and culture of
the formation of the government. Students will Music Theory
study the impact of American history on the Navajo
nation, explore the concept of having one nation Prerequisite: None
exist within another and investigate the ways in Credit: 0.5 - Elective Credit
which tradition impacts governance. Students will
This course teaches an understanding of the
do researches on former leaders of the Navajo
Nation and other tribal impacts of government in fundamentals of music, and includes one or more of
the community and the Navajo Nation. For the following topics: composition, arrangement,
students that are going on to university or college, analysis, aural development, and sight-reading; Music
this class will satisfy the requirements to apply for Theory courses may or may not require previous
the Chief Manuelito Scholarship along with 1 year musical experience
of Navajo language classes.
Jazz Band I-IV
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite: Audition, and must be in another music
Ensemble
1. To learn about the Navajo history and Navajo
Credit: 1 - Elective Credit
government system.
2. To learn about the working and process of the
Navajo Nation Government system. This course is available to students who wish to learn
3. To learn about leadership, rights and the intricacies of performing jazz, pop, fusion, be-bop,
citizenship of the Navajos. blues, etc. Emphasis is placed on both independence
4. To appreciate and enjoy the customs of the and improvisation. It is open to any student in another
Navajo culture. music class or any who have the permission of the instructor.
Enrollment is by audition only. This group performs at a
variety of functions and concerts throughout the year.
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