Athletics, Physical Education, Wellness, and Media Literacy

Economics and Entrepreneurship

We often assume that people act rationally. But what happens when they don’t? The study of economics is, among other things, the exploration of the choices people, businesses, and governments make and how they allocate resources. In this course, we examine principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics with an emphasis on how they connect to your life. We explore several case studies including the relationship between government and economics, the housing crisis of 2008, and current economic conditions. This course also engages students on various aspects of entrepreneurship such as start-ups, business plans, marketing, and more. While economics is a social science, we also use data and interpret models to explore issues on local, national, and global levels. Finally, a portion of the year is devoted to developing financial literacy skills and applying them in a real-world context. Note: This course may be taken as a History and Social Sciences or Mathematics elective. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II.

Women in Antiquity

Women in Antiquity is a one-semester seminar-style class in Classics that examines the place and role of women and girls in Greek and Roman society. The class is interdisciplinary, using literary, archaeological, and artistic evidence to develop a picture of women’s place in Greece and Rome. Topics covered include: the legal status of women and girls; marriage; women’s daily work, especially wool-working; literary attitudes to female subjects across several literary genres, but especially love poetry; misogyny; mythological representations of women; women’s role in civic religion; medical evidence for the treatment of women; and evidence for women and women’s activities in the material record. Throughout the class, students learn to examine their own cultural biases and assumptions, and to become constantly aware of the biases of the ancient source material regarding the lives of women. Note: No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required; the class is taught in English. This semester course may be taken as a Classics or History elective. Semester offered (spring or fall) is to be determined.

The requirements for all students are as follows: 9th and 10th grade – three seasons of activity; 11th and 12th grade – two seasons of activity. Requirements can be met by participation in our athletic program, PE Offerings or Additional Offerings.

ATHLETICS

Our interscholastic teams are:

Fall Winter Spring

Cross Country V Basketball V/JV Crew V/JV & Novice

Field Hockey V/JV Squash V/JV Lacrosse V/JV Soccer V/JV Swimming V Softball V Tennis V/JV Diving V Golf V Volleyball V/JV Track V Track V

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Fitness Offered fall, winter, and spring seasons during the school day (must attend three classes/cycle) Spin Winter and Spring (TBD); two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class Yoga Fall season only; two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class Cardio Kickboxing Winter season only; two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class Zumba Spring season only; two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class

Additional Options

Fall Dance, Fall Crew, Team Manager, Independent Athletic Waiver, Musical/Stage Crew (10th, 11th, and 12th grades only) Winter Dance Motion, Winter Crew, Robotics, Independent Athletic Waiver, Team Manager, Play/Stage Crew (10th, 11th, and 12th grades only) Spring Dance, Ultimate Frisbee, Team Manager, Independent Athletic Waiver

Further Explanations Musical/Play/Stage Crew

10th, 11th, and 12th grades only; may only be used for one sports season per year.

Independent Athletic Waiver

Designed to provide credit to athletes who participate in a sport that AIS does not offer, participate in a sport at an elite level, practice and compete in a sport that exceeds ten hours of practice time per week. If an athlete is applying for an independent waiver in a sport offered by the school, this athlete must compete/play for the school team in order to receive the independent credit. All forms must be submitted and approved BEFORE the start of each season. Please see the Independent Athletic Waiver at the end of the course booklet for more information.

WELLNESS

The Wellness curriculum is continually changing based on student needs and current trends in health education. Classes are Pass/Fail and follow a discussion-based format.

Wellness I: 9th Grade

Topics covered but not limited to: Time Management, Stress Management, Vaping, Bullying, Mental Health, Reproductive Health, Healthy Relationships, Mythbusting: College Counseling, Teamwork/Team-building and Social Justice.

Wellness II: 10th Grade

Topics covered but not limited to: Vaping, Bullying, Nutrition, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Gender and Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Infections and CPR and AED Training. All students have the opportunity to become CPR/AED certified.

Wellness III: 11th Grade

Topics covered but not limited to: Bullying, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation, Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Menstruation/Ovulation, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraception, Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Assault and Violence. A highlight of 11th grade Wellness are two self-defense classes.

Wellness IV: 12th Grade

As the students begin their final wellness semester in upper school, the main focus is College Preparation as it pertains to Relationships, Sex, Pornography Literacy, College Safety, Stress Management, Time Management, Leaving Home, Drugs and Alcohol.

MEDIA LITERACY Media Literacy: 9th Grade

Media Literacy is a dynamic course of study, using a range of media and technologies to encourage students to look past the face value of the media and question the motives beneath the messages. This course incorporates both selfdirected individual and group projects to develop the 21st century skills necessary for success in college and beyond by examining Internet safety, research skills, copyright and fair use, information seeking strategies, and news bias and reliability. A thread that runs through many units asks students to examine their digital footprint, and to think about how they present their own messages in the online world.

INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC WAIVER

A student may apply for an Independent Athletic Waiver if she meets three out of the five criteria listed below: 1. Participates on an AIS team for the sport for which you are applying.

Please note: If the student does not participate on the AIS sport team during the 2022-2023 school year, the PE/Athletic credit for the Independent will not be accepted and the credit will need to be made up during another season. 2. Participates in a sport that AIS does NOT offer. 3. Received a current state, regional or national ranking for your sport. 4. Practice time with sport meets or exceeds 10 hours per week. 5. Participates in competitions during the season for which you are applying.

An Independent Athletic Waiver will NOT be eligible for the following: 1. Fitness-based activities that are not associated with competition 2. During the season that AIS offers the same sport

To obtain a waiver form, please contact the Physical Education Department Chair.