Art and Craft
(Mr. Grant) |
Even the most beautiful of homes will need repairs
and upkeep. The best way to learn these activities is
to learn through doing from a master craftsman. This
class will offer beginning carpentry and home repair. |
ART: HISTORY AND CREATION
(Ms. Oppenheim) |
Do you ever find yourself doodling on the margins
of your papers or the backs of your quizzes in class?
Do you like to express yourself creatively? Are you
interested in different styles of art? Then the seminar,
ART: HISTORY AND CREATION might be for you!
In this exciting seminar, we will look at various styles
of art through the ages, including traditional styles like
impressionism, cubism, and abstract expressionism,
and more unconventional artwork such as cave art
and graffiti. We will also create our own original artwork
using several different materials, including pencil, ink,
charcoal, pastel, and watercolor. You don't have to
be an artist to enjoy art. Come to the art seminar
and find your creative side!
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Connections:
Introduction to Engineering
(Mr. Ecker and
MGySgt Hampton) |
Students will learn what Engineering is and how it
differs and relates to other fields of science. Students
will learn the various forms of engineering
(aeronautical, architectural, building and structural,
civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical,
nuclear, and sanitary). Students will also
construct an engineering project in class. |
Creative Writing
(Ms. McKechnie) |
American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne said,
“Words - so innocent and powerless as they are,
as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good
and evil they become in thehands of one who
knows how to combine them.” If you desire
to understand and start learning how to harness
the power of the written words that Hawthorne
describes, join us. We will play with poetry, short
stories, and other forms of writing. As a class, we
will share our writing and discuss how to make it
more powerful. If you already play with words or
you have a desire to learn, please join us. Maybe,
among us, there will be an author who has heard
Toni Morrison’s call to write what has not yet
been written.
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Drama 101
(Ms. Dixon) |
Students will learn the art of acting. At the conclusion
of the seminar, students will stage a school
performance in Town Hall. |
Early College Scholars
(Ms. Cora
and Mr. Harris) |
Early College Scholars (ECS) is a class committed
to creating excellence within all of Rowe-Clark Math
& Science Academy students through developing
students’ scholastic goals and personal desires
to learn by using challenging and engaging
activities that will allow them to exceed all expectations,
therefore destining students for future success.
A postsecondary education is essential for financial
and personal freedom in today’s economy. A
four-year college graduate earns more than a
high school graduate does. An Associate’s degree
translates into earnings significantly higher than
those earned by an individual with a high school
diploma alone. ECS is a program designed to help Rowe-Clark students find a suitable path that will lead them to college and further success. |
Etiquette and Manners
(Mr. and Mrs. Burns) |
We all should be gentlemen or ladies. If we do not
learn proper behavior when we are young, then
how will we know how to act with civility when we
are older? The art of being civil is a noble pursuit. |
Learning for Life
(Ms. Amato and
Carolyn Banks) |
This is a course that gives students a chance to
develop the tools to get hired in the corporate world.
Students develop a personal brand of success,
and career vision. Create a resume. Learn to
network. Learn how to present yourself in an
interview, so you’ll hear the words…
“You're HIRED” |
Macs and
Graphic Design
(Mr. Rivera and
Mr. Cortez) |
If you are interested in learning how to use computers
to create professional quality projects, then Macs and
Graphic Design is the seminar for you. Students will
learn the tools of the advertising and print-media world. |
Media Literacy
(Ms. Kuttner) |
More than 3,000 marketing messages a day are
flowing to your brain! Come watch TV, flip through
magazines, browse newspapers, analyze movies,
and surf the internet to see how people are trying
to shape the way you think. |
Public Speaking
(Ms. Reyes) |
Communication is a powerful and essential skill in
the life of a Rowe-Clark student. Learn to connect
and inspire different audiences using your personal
experiences with 7 Habits. The seminar will teach
you the basic skills to become a confident and
successful speaker. Prepare informative and
persuasive speeches using effective and structure
language. You will deliver your speeches during
Town Hall. If you are ready to speak up, sign up
for this seminar. |
Tap Dancing 101
(Mr. Smith) |
Dance and music in one art form. So simple. So
beautiful. Students will need to purchase tap shoes
for this class. Tap shoes range from $30 to $100.
We suggest students start with $30 shoes. |
Virtual Yearbook
(Ms. Galarza
and Mr. Corella) |
Students will document Rowe-Clark’s first year in operation through photos and videos. The class will create material for the school’s website, still photo presentations (KeyNote and
PowerPoint) and short movies and music videos
(iMovie, iTunes and GarageBand) for Town Hall
and will burn a Virtual Yearbook DVD for all students and staff at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
Students will take photos and video of academic
classes, electives, seminars, after-school programs,
sports events and community service trips. They will
create short surveys and polls to gather opinions directly
from Rowe-Clark students, staff and visitors. |