The Humanities Department
Mission Statement for the Department
The Humanities Department at Socorro High School is represented by three disciplines: Foreign Language, Art, and Music. Students are trained “to perform” whether it is an oral presentation in a language, display of a finished project in art, or a musical recital.
Information About The Department
More and more all disciplines are being asked to develop techniques so that the students become more engaged in what they are learning. We, the Humanities Department are “the hands on” department. From learning to speak a language, developing drawing techniques to rehearsing for a musical concert on a daily basis, students do feel that they are involved. Our goal is that through their participation and efforts, they gain a sense of accomplishment and a thirst to learn more.
Information and Objectives for 2010-2011
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SPANISH/FRENCH, Mrs. Kaminis
- Students will participate in the annual Wal-Mart Outing which involves writing down 20 words or expressions in Spanish/French and then writing sentences with them.
- Annual celebration of 5 de Mayo.
- Annual participation at the UNM Foreign Language Expo.
CHINESE, Mrs. Huang
- Enhance learned content with hands-on projects.
- Invite Chinese students from New Mexico Tech to share new generation culture in China with my students.
ART DEPARTMENT, Mrs. Heintz
- Students will produce more public art; murals, patio art and large paintings
- Students will participate in more technology integrated lessons
- Students will be directly involved in the landscape design of the patio
MUSIC DEPARTMENT, Mrs. Suoranta
Objectives for 2010-2011:
- Students will participate in Solo and Ensemble Festivals
- Increased use of technology in the classrooms
- Facilitate communication and activities between all SCS music program students and directors
Upcoming Highlights for Spring 2011
- Guitar Master Class – February
- Vocal Solo and Ensemble – February
- Guitar Festival – March
- Instrumental Solo and Ensemble – April
- Brass Master Class – April
- Addition of a 3M Super Close Projection System that includes Digital Annotation software to make any white board interactive – TBA
- Full calendar available here
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