United States 12th Grade Curriculum - Electives

Visual and Performing Arts

• Studio Art: Advanced courses often focus on specific media (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics).
• Photography: Digital and darkroom techniques, composition, and artistic expression.
• Graphic Design: Principles of design, typography, and software applications for visual communication.
• Music: Chorus, band, orchestra, or specialized ensembles (jazz band, a cappella). Music theory, history, and performance skills are often included.
• Drama and Theatre: Acting, directing, playwriting, and technical theatre (set design, lighting).

Business and Technology

• Business Management: Introduction to business principles, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
• Accounting: Basic accounting principles, financial statements, and budgeting.
• Computer Science: Programming languages (Python, Java, C++), software development, web design, cybersecurity.
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.

Vocational and Career-Focused

• Culinary Arts: Food preparation, cooking techniques, menu planning, and restaurant management.
• Automotive Technology: Auto repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and engine systems.
• Health Occupations: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training, medical assisting, or other healthcare certifications.
• Construction Trades: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, welding.

Other Electives

• Journalism: Writing, editing, reporting, and multimedia storytelling.
• Creative Writing: Fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and other forms of creative expression.
• Psychology: Introduction to psychological concepts, theories, and research methods.
• Sociology: Social structures, cultural diversity, and social issues.