Rogers Herr Academics

Fine Arts
Teacher: Joanne Andrews
Email: joanne.andrews@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70273
Students will have the opportunity to learn about art history and techniques in an exciting, hands-on class. We have interdisciplinary focus that incorporates and reinforces the learning that takes place in our core classes. Students will also develop art skills and techniques in the following art mediums of drawing, painting, three-dimensional sculpture, weaviing, printmaking graphic design and arts and crafts. If you have an interest in expressing your creativity, this is the class for you!

Band
Teacher: Renada Cammon
Email: renada.cammon@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70260
The band program is a year long course that does not require previous musical experience. Students will learn to read, write, and play music on one of a variety of musical instruments. The band program offers multiple extra-curricular opportunities including the sports band, jazz band, and individual solo opportunities. The bands have a spring trip for 7th and 8th graders each year to various locations, including Carowinds or Kings Dominion. Students must begin band at the beginning of their 6th grade year. All students who are interested in learning new and exciting ways to express themselves through playing a musical instrument are encouraged to sign up for band! Learn more about the band program on the Rogers-Herr Music website!

6th Grade Chorus
Teacher: Chris Thompson
Email: chris.thompson@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70459
This is a semester long course. The first quarter is spent working on fundamental singing and music reading skills. We will work on singing on pitch as well as singing harmony through the singing of simple folk songs. We will pull from these folk songs musical elements fundamental to music reading. The second quarter is spent applying these reading skills to choral music. The semester will culminate with a public concert. Learn more about Chorus on the Rogers-Herr Music website!

7th & 8th Grade Select Chorus
Teacher: Chris Thompson
Email: chris.thompson@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70459
This is a year long chorus class comprised of auditioned students. We will focus on improving our reading and singing skills by exploring diverse choral literature. These two choruses will perform as often as possible for the public. Students enrolled in these two choruses will be able to participate in State Choral events such as the NC Honors Chorus in the Fall and the NC All-State Chorus in the Spring. Also, there is a tentative plan to take two choruses on an out of state trip to sing for the public. Learn more about Chorus on the Rogers-Herr Music website!

6th Grade Strings
Teacher: Chris Thompson
Email: chris.thompson@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70459
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70459 This class focuses on the fundamentals of music theory, reading music and the fundamental techniques of playing a stringed instrument. Learn more about Strings on the Rogers-Herr Music website!

7th Grade Strings
Teacher: Chris Thompson
Email: chris.thompson@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70459
This class builds on skills taught in the 6th grade class. Students are presented with music that is more challenging. The 7th grade string student will have more opportunities to perform in public. Students that have not been in the 6th grade strings program may have an opportunity to participate at the 7th grade level if they are willing to take lessons from a private teacher and pass an audition. Learn more about Strings on the Rogers-Herr Music website!

8th Grade Strings
Teacher: Chris Thompson
Email: chris.thompson@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70459
This class is focused on advance string techniques and reading. These students will have opportunities to audition for the “Select string ensemble” as well as community ensembles. Learn more about Strings on the Rogers-Herr Music website!

Spanish
Teacher: Xiomara Cooper
Email: xiomara.cooper@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70239
This course is an introduction to the study of the Spanish language and its cultures. It allows students to perform the most basic functions of the language and to become familiar with some elements of its cultures. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a given context extending outside the classroom setting whenever possible.

Exploring Business Technology
Teacher: Crysta Hines
Email: crysta.hines@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70399
This course is designed to explore the nature of business in an international economy and to study related careers in fields such as entrepreneurship, financial services, information technology, marketing, office systems technology, public relations and promotion, and travel and tourism. Emphasis is on using the computer while studying applications in these careers along with problem solving and thinking skills. Communication and mathematics skills are reinforced as students explore business applications and careers. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, and teamwork will give students hand-on experience to the real world of work.

Exploring Career Decisions
Teacher: Tyree Mayo
Email: tyree.mayo@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70446
This course is designed to provide an orientation to the world of work. Experiences are designed to introduce students to the technical nature of today's world and the role of productive workers.

Exploring Life Skills
Teacher: Dorothy Grier
Email: dorothy.grier@dpsnc.net
Voicemail: 560-3970 x 70418
This course explores life management skills essential to the work of the family. Topics include resource management, nutrition and wellness, personal and social responsibility, fashion and apperance, and career development. The focus is on developing a foundation for the application of life management skills.