Arts & CTE Electives

As a graduation requirement, all students at Waltham High School must earn a minimum of 10 credits in Arts by their senior year.

Classes that meet this requirement are available in the following departments - Fine & Performing Arts and Career & Technical Education

ARTS - VISUAL

  • Intro to 2D Art

  • Drawing

  • Painting

  • Advanced 2 D

  • 2D Art Portfolio

  • AP Studio Art Drawing

  • Introduction to 3D

  • Sculpture

  • Advanced Sculpture

  • Ceramics I

  • Ceramics II

  • Jewelry I

  • Jewelry II

  • AP 3D Art & Design

  • Photo I

  • Photo II

  • Advanced Photography

  • Latin American Art & History

ARTS - Dance

  • Dance & Movement I

  • Dance & Movement II

  • Advanced Dance and Movement

  • Multicultural Movement

ARTS - Drama

  • Acting I

  • Acing II

  • Musical Theater Experience

  • Adv Acting Honors

  • Public Speaking

  • Effective Speaking

  • Stagecraft & Design


ARTS - MUSIC

  • Wind Ensemble Honors 

  • Jazz Band

  • String Orchestra Honors

  • WHS Chorus Honors

  • Music Unlimited

  • Honors Music Express

  • Honors Mixed Choir

  • Voce Unidas

  • Voice Training

  • Music Theory

  • AP Music Theory

  • Beginning Piano

  • Music Technology

  • Sounds & Styles: Latin Guitar Class

  • Beginning Guitar

  • Intermediate Guitar

  • Guitar Ensemble

  • Honors Guitar Ensemble

  • Intro to Rock Band

  • Adv. Rock Band

  • Newcomers Exploratory

CTE Courses

Business

  • Introduction to Business Concepts

  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing

  • Retail Management

  • Finance & Investments

  • Financial Literacy

  • Entrepreneurship: Building Leadership for Future Careers in Business

  • Real Estate 101

  • Marketing Principles* (early college)

  • Business Communication* (early college)

  • School to Career Program 1 & 2

Family Consumer Science

  • Chefs

  • Bake Shop

  • Foods

  • Children & Families

  • Introduction to Fashion Design

  • Pinterest Crafts

  • Fashion Design 1

  • Fashion Design 2

  • Fashion Design 3

Technology Education

  • Small Engine Systems

  • Digital Illustration

  • Advanced Illustration

  • Graphic Design 1

  • Graphic Design 2

  • Animation & Motion Graphics

  • AP 2-D Art & Design

  • Introduction to Healthcare

  • Fundamentals of Cosmetology

Chapter 74 *Vocational Pathway Programs

  • Exploratory (gr.9 only)

  • Automotive Technology 1, 2, 3

  • Carpentry 1, 2, 3

  • Collision Technology 1, 2, 3

  • Cosmetology 1, 2, 3

  • Culinary Arts 1, 2, 3

  • Early Education & Care 1, 2, 3

  • Electrical 1, 2, 3

  • Electronics 1, 2, 3

  • Environmental Science 1, 2, 3

  • Graphic Design & Visual Communications 1, 2, 3

  • Health Assisting 1, 2, 3

  • HVAC-R 1, 2, 3

  • Programming & Web Development 1, 2, 3

  • TV Broadcasting 1, 2, 3