Paper Art: Learn different strategies for making art with paper! We’ll explore quilling and paper folding sculpture. (ART CLASS/ Ms. Pomranky)

History of Art: Where did this artwork come from- and what does it mean? Learn to read artwork in this thematic introduction to Art History. (ART CLASS/ Ms. Manuel)

Puppetry: Students will learn how to create two different types of simple puppets, and how to manipulate these puppets to tell a story. Students will then use these puppets to create a short performance. (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Thompson)

Advanced Band: Continue developing your instrument and musicianship skills with higher level music in Advanced Band. There will be multiple performance opportunities throughout the year, including full band concerts and smaller group performances. Must have at least one year of experience on your instrument, either in AACA's Beginning or Intermediate Band or through private lessons.  (MUSIC CLASS/ Mrs. Gallinari) Full year/ 3 trimester commitment

History of Western Music: A brief introductory overview to the history of Western Art Music, starting with music in the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages, and progressing through the late-nineteen/early twentieth centuries. This will introduce the idea of musical style periods and will include listening to sample works, and is not a comprehensive music history course. (MUSIC CLASS/ Mr. Mierisch)

Graphic Design 2 – Intro to Photoshop: This course offers the students advanced concepts in Digital Design. Students will learn about photo manipulation and editing, perception, color composition, and color palettes. We will put all these concepts in practice with the help of Adobe Photoshop.
(ART CLASS/ Mr. Dominguez)

Painting Basics: Learn how paint is made! We will work with watercolor and acrylic paints as we learn new painting techniques. (ART CLASS/ Ms. Pomranky)  

Playwriting: Students will read plays by some of the most prominent playwrights and learn how to write their own play. (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Thompson)

Math-tastic Movers (Dance): Do you like coding? Have you ever wondered how movement can be programmed within our very own bodies in order to create a dance? Come and experience dance through the lens of math where we will apply mathematical concepts of coding and sequencing to get our bodies moving and challenge all that we thought numbers could do. This class requires a basic understanding in math at a 7th-8th grade level.  (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Kuzma)

Ukulele 1: In this class for first-time ukulele players, you will learn the basics of ukulele playing. Students will learn to play popular songs while discovering several common chords and strumming patterns. (MUSIC CLASS/ Mrs. Gallinari)

No Cap Creatives: Creativity spans across platforms so why should we limit our tools to create graphic compositions?  We will combine Adobe Photoshop and illustrator to craft our ideas to life. (ART CLASS/ Mr. Bates)

Sewing 2 (Embroidery): Embellish fabric or clothing with your own unique, sewn designs!  (ART CLASS/ Ms. Pomranky)

Storytelling: Learn how and why people tell stories, and make up your own using different media. (ART CLASS/ Ms. Manuel)

Comedy: Students will rehearse and perform comedic monologues and scenes, write their own comedic scenes, and participate in improvisation activities and games. (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Thompson)

Advanced Band: Year-long class, see Trimester 1 description.

Broadcast Journalism: Those with a nose for news will have the opportunity to produce periodic video news pieces with a student voice for the AACA community. (DRAMA CLASS/ Mr. Mierisch)

3D Modeling and Animation: In this course students will be introduced to the computer’s 3D world. They will learn the basics of modeling and animation by using Blender, a 3D suite of tools used by professionals in Hollywood films. (ART CLASS/ Mr. Dominguez)

Metal: Sculpt with metal! Begin with relief sculpture, turning a flat piece of metal into a radially symmetrical design. Then explore sculpting with wire, twisting it to make a tree (ART CLASS/ Ms. Pomranky)

Play: Students will audition, be cast in, rehearse and perform a professionally written play. The play chosen will be able to be performed in person or online.  Students interested in backstage work should contact Ms. Thompson. You must have teacher permission to do this. (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Thompson)

Shooting Stars (Dance): Have you ever wondered how a black hole is created? Or even, how it might feel to be inside a black hole? Then this class is just for you. Join us as we look at our solar system from the lens of movement and creation. We will work with energy and how our bodies can represent our solar system while moving through different energetic states of matter. Also plan to learn some pretty cool new things about our solar system along the way! (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Kuzma)

Orff Ensemble: In Orff Ensemble, we will use xylophones, drums, and other percussion instruments to create and perform multi-part musical arrangements (MUSIC CLASS/ Mrs. Gallinari)

Pressing Creativity: Ok, ok, I think I know the tools so now I just want to create!! We will make sure you understand the graphic design tools in order to develop your thoughts on screen.  We will be mixing compositions between bitmap and vector to create visual images that challenge the status quo of society.  (ART CLASS/ Mr. Bates)

Paper Mache: Cute and cuddly or weird and wacky? Build a 3D animal out of cardboard, then cover with paper mache and paint your unique creation!  (ART CLASS/ Ms. Pomranky)

History of Art: Where did this artwork come from- and what does it mean? Learn to read artwork in this thematic introduction to Art History. (ART CLASS/ Ms. Manuel)

Radio Drama/ Podcasting: Students will learn how to write, produce, and record their own radio dramas and podcasts. This class will focus on vocal acting, sound effects, and how to effectively tell a story. (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Thompson)

Advanced Band: Year-long class, see Trimester 1 description.

Media Arts Class: Explore a mix of media arts topics in this upper-level class (ART CLASS/ Mr. Dominguez)

Printmaking: Make copies of your art! Create an original design by carving or collaging, and then roll with ink or color with markers to make prints. (ART CLASS/ Ms. Pomranky)

Performing Playwriting Plays: Students will take some of the plays written in playwriting class and rehearse and perform full productions of them. Students interested in backstage work should contact Ms. Thompson. You must have teacher permission to be part of Backstage Crew. (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Thompson)

Poetry, Writing and Pose (Dance): Have you ever read something that makes you want to jump with joy or quiver with fear? Do you allow your body to do just that? In this class we will be looking at literature (specifically poetry) to inspire movement and allow our emotions to take effect in our bodies. You will have the chance to read famous works of literature, create your very own collection of writings, and bring those inspirations into their body through movement. Let’s get inspired and start moving! (DRAMA CLASS/ Ms. Kuzma)

Ukulele 2: Build on skills learned in Ukulele I. Students will learn to play more advanced chords and expand their repertoire of songs. Students will also select some of the songs that they learn, allowing for customization of their song repertoire based on personal music tastes.  (MUSIC CLASS/ Mrs. Gallinari)

Broadcast Journalism: Those with a nose for news will have the opportunity to produce periodic video news pieces with a student voice for the AACA community. (DRAMA CLASS/ Mr. Mierisch)

No Cap Creatives: Creativity spans across platforms so why should we limit our tools to create graphic compositions?  We will combine Adobe Photoshop and illustrator to craft our ideas to life.  (ART CLASS/ Mr. Bates)