What Does It All Mean?
A Mini Glossary
Aesthetic- Elective courses in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, art, dance, drama, gymnastics, and music. These courses are designed to create opportunities for students to explore areas of interest and aptitude. Aesthetics courses meet once each week, on either Tuesday or Wednesday, for one cycle. Students may be scheduled for as many as 6 Aesthetics courses.
Creative I- Elective courses in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, art, dance, drama, gymnastics, and music.
These courses are designed for students who have shown aptitude and interest in specific subjects and pass a screening in the relevant subject area. Creative I courses are listed after Aesthetics courses and are preceded by the heading - "CI Creative I: (Screening required)".
Most Creative I courses meet twice each week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, for one cycle. Some meet once each week, on Tuesday or Wednesday, for 2 cycles.
Screening- The process by which the child is tested to determine his or her eligibility to take a Creative "I" course.
Note: In the event of a scheduling conflict between Aesthetics and Creative I courses, Creative I courses will take priority.
Parent Indicator Guides for Creative I Courses
Students who have demonstrated proficiency and an intense interest in the following subject areas can be screened. If you feel your child displays interest and knowledge according to the indicators listed below, you may choose to select a Creative I course for that subject area for your child.