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Academic and Arts Curriculum

Math and Science

Courses Offered:

Mathematics

6 credits required for graduation, including Geometry and Advanced Algebra.

Intro to Math A&B (E)
Integrated Algebra/Geometry I
Integrated Algebra/Geometry II
Geometry A&B
Advanced Algebra Essentials A&B*
Advanced Algebra A&B*
Pre-Calculus A & B (Discrete Math can be taken in lieu of B)
Statistics (E)
Advanced Placement Statistics A&B (E)
Discrete Math (E) Can be taken in lieu of PreCalc B
Advanced Placement Calculus A&B (E)

Science

6 credits required for graduation

Physical Science A&B (E – Recommended Elective)
Biology A&B*
(AP Biology also satisfies this graduation requirement)
Advanced Placement Biology ABC (E)
Chemistry A&B*
(Chemistry, AP Chemistry or Physics Required for graduation)
Chemistry Essentials A&B
(This course meets the requirement for Chemistry for graduation)
Advanced Placement Chemistry ABC (E)
Physics A&B*
(Chemistry or Physics Required for graduation)
Astronomy (E)
Forensic Science (E)
Environmental Science (E)
Anatomy & Physiology
Geology (E)

* – course required for graduation (choose between Chemistry and Physics)
(E) – Elective

Humanities

Courses Offered:

Social Studies

8 credits required for graduation

Civics*
Geography*
United States History A&B
Advanced Placement United States History A,B,C
(Offered in lieu of Modern US History, course is not available 2019-2020, continuing in alternate years.)
World Studies A&B*
Advanced Placement European History ABC
(Offered in lieu of World Studies, course is offered in 2019-2020, continuing in alternate years.)
Economics*
Current Events (E)
Sociology (E)
Psychology (E)
Art History 1
Art History 2

Language Arts

8 credits required for graduation

English I A&B*
English II A&B
English III A&B*
English IV A&B*
Advanced Placement Language & Composition A&B
(fulfills the English IV graduation requirement)
Advanced Placement Literature & Composition A&B
(fulfills the English III graduation requirement)
Art Writing and Criticism (E)
Contemporary Media Studies (E)
Writing for Performance I (E)
Writing for Performance II (E)
Creative Writing (E)
Interpersonal Communications (E)
Introduction to Language Arts (E)

World Language

4+ credits are recommended for students planning college/university application

Spanish I A&B (E)
Spanish II A&B (E)
Spanish III A&B (E)
Spanish IV A&B (E)
Spanish V A&B (E)
Special Topics in Spanish (E)

* – course (or equivalent) required for graduation
(E) – Elective

Dance

These 18 credits required for Endorsement
Dance Technique I, II, or III
Dance Technique III or IV
Dance Improvisation and Composition I
Dance Improvisation and Composition II
Dance Improvisation and Composition III
Dance Wellness
World Dance
Dance Elective

Dance Electives Include:
Jazz I & II
Special Topics in Ballet
Somatic Fitness
Tap
Hip Hop
Improv and Comp Ensemble
Improv and Partnering
Careers
Internship
Senior Capstone
Dance Conditioning and Somatics 

Music

These 18 credits required for Endorsement
Music Theory I A
Music Theory I B
Music Theory II A
Music Theory II B
World Music OR Music History OR Music Composition
Choirs/Ensembles
Music & Tech
Music Elective

Music Electives Include:
Additional Choir or Chamber Singers
Contemporary Voice and Ensemble
Show Choir
World Music
Music History
Music Composition
Songwriting
Music & Tech I and II
Voice Class I and II
AP Music Theory ABC
Careers, Internship
Capstone
Of the required SIX music electives, TWO must include: Music & Tech AND World Music or Music History or Music Composition 

Musical Theatre

These 18 credits required for Endorsement
Musical Theatre IA
Musical Theatre IB
Musical Theatre IIA
Musical Theatre IIB
Musical Theatre IIIA
Musical Theatre IIIB
Dance Technique I, II, III, or IV
Jazz Dance I
Jazz Dance II
Tap
Choir or Chamber Singers
Show Choir
Music Theory IA
Music Theory IB
Musical Theatre Repetoire

Musical Theatre Electives Include:
Choir/Chamber Singers
Show Choir
Advanced Show Choir
Dance Techniques
Jazz Dance II
Intro to Production Design
Interpersonal Communications
Careers
Senior Capstone
Internship

Theatre

These 18 credits required for Endorsement
Improvisation
Voice & Diction I
Theatre History I
Theatre Movement I
Acting I A
Acting I B
Acting II A
Acting II B
Acting III A
Acting III B
Senior Capstone
Theatre Elective

Theatre Electives Include:
Advanced Improvisation
Theatre Movement II
Acting IV A, B
Art of Film
History of Film
Voice & Diction II
Into to Production Design
Theatre History II
Careers
Internship
Honors Senior Capstone

Media Arts

These 18 credits required for Endorsement
Media Arts I
Media Arts II
Design Fundamentals
Applied Design
Yearbook
Video and Film Fundamentals
Video and Film Seminar
Assistant and Director
Photography Fundamentals
Photography Seminar
Professional Photographer
Media and Visual Arts Portfolio
Media Arts Elective

Media Arts Electives Include:
Film Studies I and II
Art History I and II
Animation
Writing for Performance I and II
Contemporary Media Studies 

Visual Arts

These 18 credits required for Endorsement
Studio Arts
Drawing I
Drawing II
Painting I
Painting II
Screen Printing I
Screen Printing II
Sculpture I
Media and Visual Arts Portfolio
Studio Arts Elective

Studio Arts Electives Include:
Media Visual Arts Portfolio
Media Arts I & II
Architecture
Animations
Ceramics
Art History I & II
Interpersonal Communications
Art Writing & Criticism

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Upcoming Events

Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan 18, 2021 
2nd Quarter Finals - Block 1 & 2
Jan 20, 2021 7:50am
2nd Quarter Finals - Block 3 & 4
Jan 21, 2021 7:50am
NO SCHOOL
Jan 22, 2021 
Staff NO SHAME
Jan 22, 2021 7:00pm

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PIM Arts High School Calendar

Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan 18, 2021 
2nd Quarter Finals - Block 1 & 2
Jan 20, 2021 7:50am
2nd Quarter Finals - Block 3 & 4
Jan 21, 2021 7:50am

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We’re excited to announce that PiM is purchasing We’re excited to announce that PiM is purchasing a new sound system for the vocal music department! To afford the equipment our students deserve, we’re starting the first of a multi-part fundraiser through @donorschoose, a non-profit fundraising platform for teachers. This first fundraiser is for the most important system: the microphones!

Give by January 18th and use code ‘LIFTOFF’ on the payment page and your donation will be matched (up to $50)!

Head over to our Facebook page for the donation link! 💜
Yes, it’s back... make sure you don’t miss Sta Yes, it’s back... make sure you don’t miss Staff No Shame, airing January 22nd at 7pm on the PiM Digital Network!
🗣This week’s coming in hot... check the Stude 🗣This week’s coming in hot... check the Student Activities Google Classroom for details!
Welcome to the New Year! Check out the student act Welcome to the New Year! Check out the student activities we’ve got going on this week—and, as always, you can find more info on the Student Activities Google Classroom!
School’s out (until January)! We hope you all en School’s out (until January)! We hope you all enjoy your winter break, PiM. Take a break from those screens and get outside!
We’ve got a special treat for you this holiday.. We’ve got a special treat for you this holiday... check out Since We’ve No Place to Go, our musical theatre department’s collaboration with @trademarktheater , and December’s No Shame - both premiering tomorrrow on the PiM Digital Network!
New college info session today... mark your calend New college info session today... mark your calendars!
Miss our last virtual cookout? No worries! Sign up Miss our last virtual cookout? No worries! Sign up for our next one happening on December 27th!
All aspiring Badgers take note... an info session All aspiring Badgers take note... an info session with University of Wisconsin - Madison is happening tomorrow! 👐
Who doesn’t love a good movie night? Pop some co Who doesn’t love a good movie night? Pop some corn and put on your coziest clothes, because we’re hosting a movie night! This Saturday (tomorrow!) at 7pm. See you there!
Art is doing his part in helping prevent the sprea Art is doing his part in helping prevent the spread of COVID! We love your mask, Art. Happy Friday, PiM—only one week left until winter break!
Today! Check your advisory Google Classrooms for m Today! Check your advisory Google Classrooms for more info 😎
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