Co-Curricular Experience

H-Block Electives

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Public Speaking

Speaking in public is an opportunity to connect, to educate, to motivate, and to inspire. This course will introduce you to a variety of types of public speaking, from pecha kucha to milestone speeches and from instructional presentations to toasts. We will especially focus on the art of communication and connection with an audience by strengthening skills in voice, diction, posture and gesture. Learn techniques to overcome anxiety so you can thrive in the spotlight! This course may only be taken once.

Applied Ethics & The News

This course is intended to provide an introduction to the philosophy of ethics - the determination of what is right and wrong; good and bad - and an opportunity to apply our moral reasoning to current events. We will use the current news of the day to serve as our text and analyze trending news stories through the lens of ethics.

Art and Science of Sound

An exploration of electronic music from its earliest analog roots to modern day digital sampling, this course begins with the physics of sound and music and proceeds to analog and digital synthesis of sound. Students learn how to program synthesizers, design and alter sounds electronically, and produce original pieces through the creation of entirely new sounds.

Flight Lab: Drone Technology & Aerial Exploration

This course introduces students to the rapidly growing field of drone technology, providing both hands-on experience and foundational knowledge for careers in drone operations, photography, mapping, and more. Students will explore how drones are used in industries such as construction, real estate, agriculture, and media. They will learn to operate drones safely and ethically while gaining skills in drone navigation, flight operations, and aerial photography. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to pursue FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.

COURSE LIST

English

  • Creative Writing- Short Fiction & Poetry
  • Creative Writing - Short Fiction
  • The Highlander Newspaper: An Intro to Journalism
  • Journey into the Odyssey


Language

  • Everyday Spanish Through Multimedia
  • Social Justice Studies Through International Film
  • Chinese Culture and Identity in Television


Math/Programming

  • Flight Lab: Drone Technology & Aerial Exploration
  • Toymaking: Design and Technology
  • Tech Agentic AI - Tools, Workflows, and Human Oversight


Science

  • Intro to Engineering
  • AI in Science Fiction and Cinema
  • Applied Forensic Science: Ballistics and Fire Analysis


Crosscurricular

  • Learn To Lead: Pingree Leadership Challenge (9-10)
  • Keeping up with the Courts
  • Financial Literacy (10-12)
  • Social Justice through Illustrated Children's Books
  • Mindfulness Entrepreneurship
  • Greening the Human Spirit: Connecting with Nature
  • Yearbook (10-12)
  • AI and the Future: Dystopias, Humanity, and Possibility

Fine Arts

  • Yogance
  • Jazz & Hip Hop
  • Public Speaking
  • Performing Art Activism
  • Improv Theater
  • Pingree Singers
  • Pingree Music Ensemble 1
  • Classical Ensemble
  • Percussion Lab
  • Guitar/ Bass Lab 1
  • Intro to Beat Making 1
  • Piano Lab 1
  • Impressionist Painting
  • Self-Portrait Acrylic Paint
  • Activist Art
  • Self-Portrait Drawing
  • Photo Workshop: Black & White Film
  • Photo Workshop: Art & Climate Change
  • Photo Workshop: Contemporary Topics
  • Ceramics Workshop: Trompe-l'oeil
  • Ceramics Workshop: Monoprinting in Clay
  • Ceramics Workshop: Exploring Mexican Folk Art

History/Social Science

  • Climate Change History
  • Political Speeches and Rhetoric in the US
  • Applied Ethics in the News: Moral Exploration of Current Events
  • Global Governance and the United Nations
  • Big History


Be Well: Community Education

  • Be Well: Community Education for Grade 10
  • Be Well: Community Education for Transfer Students
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