Robotics

8th-12th Grade

Credit: 0.5

• Students use robotics to explore the fundamentals of engineering and electronics. Laboratory experiments require students to build simple robots to demonstrate principles of engineering and electronics, and they will test their designs. Students will follow the VEX curriculum and use VEX Code to code their robots. There is no prerequisite for this elective.

Introduction to Digital Media

9th-12th Grade

Credit: 0.5

• In Introduction to Digital Media, students are introduced to essential software used in Yearbook and TV Productions, including Adobe Express, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Rush. The course focuses on layout creation, photo editing, and video production, with most assignments being project-based, allowing students to create a variety of digital media projects. Successful completion of this course is required for enrollment in both the Yearbook and TV Productions courses.

Journalism I

9th-12th Grade

Credit:  0.5

• Introduction to Journalism serves as an entry point into the dynamic field of journalism. This elective immerses students in essential skills of reporting, writing, and editing, emphasizing their application in contemporary news and media contexts. Through practical exercises, students will develop proficiency in journalistic style, story structure, ethical considerations, sourcing, and organizational techniques. They will also engage with current media trends such as video reels and podcasts. Throughout the semester, students will collaborate to capture and showcase the vibrant culture and events of Chapelle's campus.

Journalism II

10th - 12th Grades

Credit: 0.5

• Journalism II is an advanced elective that builds on the foundational skills previously acquired in Intro to Journalism. This course will work best for students who enjoyed the creative outlet of their Journalism I course, but also hold a strong interest in a career in journalism or mass communications of any kind. Students will deepen their understanding of journalism principles while taking on more complex assignments that involve leadership roles in running Chapelle’s multiple journalism media platforms. Students will maintain jobs that serve as editorial or production leadership roles. Responsibilities include conducting meetings, scheduling content posts, and proofreading and reviewing club member content to send to publication. Apart from journalism skills, students will also benefit from mastery in digital literacy, professional collaboration, and deadline adherence. Successful completion of Introduction to Journalism and teacher referral are prerequisites.

Music Technology I

9th-12th Grade

Credit: 0.5

• Music and Technology I is an Audio Engineering course for 9th-12th graders that is designed for both musicians and non-musicians alike—absolutely no musical experience is necessary. Students will learn Music Fundamentals, which will prepare them for in-depth projects in Digital Music Production (music composition, editing, mixing, and mastering in software such as GarageBand).

Music Technology II

9th-12th Grade

Credit: 0.5

• Music and Technology II is an Audio Engineering course for 9th-12th graders that is designed for both musicians and non-musicians alike—absolutely no musical experience is necessary. Topics covered will include Audio Hardware and Software (boards, cables, microphones, electronic instruments, digital audio workstations), Live Sound Logistics (live mixing), and Music Production and Recording (editing, mixing, mastering, podcasts, music for films and videos, etc.).

Publications I - Yearbook

9th-12 Grade

Credit: 1.0

• This course provides students with the instruction and tools to publish a yearbook, with an emphasis on theme development, layout, design, copy writing, and photography. The students will form the staff of the school yearbook and will assist the school’s communications director. Successful completion of Introduction to Digital Media is required prior to taking this course.

Publications II - Yearbook

10thth-12th Grade

Credit: 1.0 

• This course provides students with an advanced experience of yearbook production. Building on skills learned in Publications I Yearbook, these students will form the editorial staff of the school yearbook and will assist the school’s communications director. Successful completion of Publications I Yearbook is required prior to taking this course.

Publications III Yearbook

11th-12th Grades

Credit: 1.0

• This course provides students with an advanced experience of yearbook production. Building on skills learned in Publications I Yearbook and Publications II Yearbook, these students will form the editorial staff of the school yearbook and will assist the school’s communications director. Successful completion of Publications I Yearbook and Publications II Yearbook is required prior to taking this course.

TV Production I

10th-12th Grade 

Credit: 0.5

• This course provides opportunities for students to develop skills in the history of television; basic video camera operation; post-production skills in editing; script-writing and story-boarding; skills in direction and production of video projects. After successfully completing this course, the student will exhibit knowledge of the history of television; identify and describe camera components; operate a video camera; plan, script and storyboard a video project in order to complete post-production of a video project.Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, completion of the Introduction to Digital Media course will be a prerequisite for the Yearbook course and the TV Productions course.

TV Production II

10th-12th Grade 

Credit: 0.5

• The purpose of this course is to exhibit the ability to apply advanced skills in television in the planning, directing, and recording of television type programs, dialogue for a television program, and demonstrate the ability to produce 5-minute television programs. The student will learn to write, produce, direct, and edit a variety of television programming; use of appropriate equipment, and adherence to production deadlines; find solutions for unexpected problems which arise in a production situation; specialize in one or more areas of television production. TV Production I is the prerequisite for this course.

Introduction to Engineering

10th-12th Grade

Credit: 0.5

• Introduction to Engineering is a semester course designed to be a high

school student’s first exposure to Engineering. The course is a sample course

of various engineering disciplines. Students will learn about mechanical,

chemical, computer, electrical, civil, biomedical, aerospace, and several other

types of engineering. They will do projects based on each subject and be

able to speak to a number of guest speakers with real experience in the

field.

Computer Science

9th-12th Grade

Credit: 0.5

• Embark on a thrilling exploration of STEM fields in our Introduction to STEM class! Dive into the fundamentals of robotics, unleash your creativity with 3-D printing, unlock the world of coding, explore the power of Glowforge laser technology, delve into graphic design with the Adobe Design Suite, and more. Whether you're a budding engineer or simply curious about STEM, join us for a dynamic journey into the exciting realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!