ARHS has three new one-time Alternative Learning Program elective course offerings (Unlike our Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish courses, they will not satisfy world language requirements for colleges).
The ALP courses are:

The History of Rock’N’Roll-ALP

Credits: [2]

Prerequisite: None

Teacher: Frank Vaissiere

This course will study the history of Rock’N’Roll and the social changes it did bring about in the past 70 years. Students will examine the early musical styles that led to the creation of Rock’N’Roll of the 1950s, the British Invasion of the 1960s, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, New Wave, Goth Rock, Grunge, and other styles of the twenty-first century. The course will have an emphasis on societal, political, cultural, and sartorial contexts and on the music itself. Students will develop active listening skills and the ability to discuss Rock music through readings assignments, group discussions, oral presentations, writings essays, and tests. 

Conversational Italian-ALP

Credits: [2]

Prerequisite: None

Teacher: Frank Vaissiere

This course meets the needs of high school students, 9-12, beginning the study of Italian. Emphasis is on developing oral proficiency and listening comprehension. Reading and writing skills will be addressed in introductory activities to reinforce oral and listening skills. Cultural aspects of the language will be introduced on an ongoing basis. Homework is to be expected daily.

Conversational Wolof-ALP

Credits: [2]

Prerequisite: None

Teacher: Oumy Cisse

Wolof is one of the local languages spoken in Senegal. It is also spoken in The Gambia and in Mauritania. During this ALP class, you will be introduced to the basic day-to-day conversations in Wolof. You will also learn about Senegal and its rich history and culture through music, dance, literature, local art etc…

If you would like to sign up for one of these ALP courses please fill out this form