Huntsville City Schools Magnet Programs
at
Lee High School
"Magnets
Attract!"
Magnet Program Curriculum
(scroll
down for links to individual programs)
The curriculum for the Huntsville City Schools'
Magnet Programs, located at Lee High School, is
identical to that of all other city high schools in
academic areas. Students take seven 53-minute classes
each day, and may earn seven credits per year.
Twenty-four Carnegie units are required for
graduation, including:
4 credits in English
4 credits in mathematics
4 credits in science
4 credits in social studies
½ credit in health
½ credit in keyboarding (can be earned at the middle school level)
½ credit in computer applications
1 credit in physical education (or its equivalent)
Foreign language is also a choice for the individual student. 2 credits are required to receive and Advanced Academic Endorsement on the diploma.
The remainder of credits are electives - magnet programs or other courses chosen by the student. A student enrolled in the magnet program receives 2 credits per year in their major area.
Opportunities are available from an array of courses and an academic plan suited to the needs of any student. A student may obtain college credits before graduation from high school though our Accelerated Pre-College Program. Advanced Placement courses are available in all academic areas.
The schedule at Lee High School is set on a seven-period day. An additional (Early Bird) class period is offered at 7AM to enable magnet students to schedule classes to help fulfill graduation requirements. Each class is approximately 53 minutes long. Students who are enrolled in the magnet program take four academic classes (core curriculum of English, Social Studies, Math, and Science), two classes in their magnet area, and have one additional class in either a graduation required class or an elective. Summer school courses are also available to complete graduation requirements.
Counseling in scheduling is available through the school counselors or with the aid of the magnet coordinator.
Programs Offered (click on each program link for more information)
Creative Writing -- Writing in a variety of modes; using computers for word processing and desktop publishing; learning writing as a craft, working on the literary magazine, collaborating in a cine-poem, and writing competitions.
Dance -- Basic dance and body conditioning techniques, classical ballet, jazz, improvisation, composition, dance history, choreography, and nutrition.
Engineering -- Provides students unique opportunities in the engineering field, teaching analytical resolution of problems and practical application of theoretical concepts.
Orchestra -- String, wind, and percussion technique for the aspiring orchestra member, includes fundamentals of music theory, repertoire, and large and small group participation.
Photography -- Black and white photography and developing, studio photography, basic video production, dubbing, and editing.
Technical Theatre Production -- Combines the study of lighting, sound, costume, and set design with the practical knowledge for execution. Students have many opportunities to perform in and support many school and community activities.
Theatre Performance -- Acting, theater history, theatre literature, set and costume construction, video/camera work, and competition.
Video / Broadcast Journalism -- Gather, edit, produce, and deliver the news and documentaries. Learn techniques for production of documentaries, news, sports, and feature-length public service programs for television and radio broadcasting.
Visual Art -- Fundamental art, two-dimensional drawing, painting, sculpture, computer-aided design, and art history.
Vocal Performance -- Solo vocal technique, fundamentals of music theory, basic keyboard, sight singing, ear training, repertoire, and large and small group participation. Frequent performance opportunities.
4 credits in English
4 credits in mathematics
4 credits in science
4 credits in social studies
½ credit in health
½ credit in keyboarding (can be earned at the middle school level)
½ credit in computer applications
1 credit in physical education (or its equivalent)
Foreign language is also a choice for the individual student. 2 credits are required to receive and Advanced Academic Endorsement on the diploma.
The remainder of credits are electives - magnet programs or other courses chosen by the student. A student enrolled in the magnet program receives 2 credits per year in their major area.
Opportunities are available from an array of courses and an academic plan suited to the needs of any student. A student may obtain college credits before graduation from high school though our Accelerated Pre-College Program. Advanced Placement courses are available in all academic areas.
The schedule at Lee High School is set on a seven-period day. An additional (Early Bird) class period is offered at 7AM to enable magnet students to schedule classes to help fulfill graduation requirements. Each class is approximately 53 minutes long. Students who are enrolled in the magnet program take four academic classes (core curriculum of English, Social Studies, Math, and Science), two classes in their magnet area, and have one additional class in either a graduation required class or an elective. Summer school courses are also available to complete graduation requirements.
Counseling in scheduling is available through the school counselors or with the aid of the magnet coordinator.
Programs Offered (click on each program link for more information)
Creative Writing -- Writing in a variety of modes; using computers for word processing and desktop publishing; learning writing as a craft, working on the literary magazine, collaborating in a cine-poem, and writing competitions.
Dance -- Basic dance and body conditioning techniques, classical ballet, jazz, improvisation, composition, dance history, choreography, and nutrition.
Engineering -- Provides students unique opportunities in the engineering field, teaching analytical resolution of problems and practical application of theoretical concepts.
Orchestra -- String, wind, and percussion technique for the aspiring orchestra member, includes fundamentals of music theory, repertoire, and large and small group participation.
Photography -- Black and white photography and developing, studio photography, basic video production, dubbing, and editing.
Technical Theatre Production -- Combines the study of lighting, sound, costume, and set design with the practical knowledge for execution. Students have many opportunities to perform in and support many school and community activities.
Theatre Performance -- Acting, theater history, theatre literature, set and costume construction, video/camera work, and competition.
Video / Broadcast Journalism -- Gather, edit, produce, and deliver the news and documentaries. Learn techniques for production of documentaries, news, sports, and feature-length public service programs for television and radio broadcasting.
Visual Art -- Fundamental art, two-dimensional drawing, painting, sculpture, computer-aided design, and art history.
Vocal Performance -- Solo vocal technique, fundamentals of music theory, basic keyboard, sight singing, ear training, repertoire, and large and small group participation. Frequent performance opportunities.