High School Course Selection
Curriculum Contact Information
Questions about Curriculum, Course Requirements, Expectations
Math – Dr. Nicole Danishevsky, Executive Director of K-12 Mathematics and STEM
NDanishevsky@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-7359
English – Julie Heller, Program Director of English Language Arts 6-12
Jheller@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8286
English – Janine Goss, Executive Director of PK-12 Literacy
JGoss@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8392
Science – Justine LaSala, Director, K-12 Science and STEAM
jlasala@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8282
Social Studies – Lisa Olivere, Director of Social Studies
lolivere@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8281
World Language - Allison Jasgur, Coordinator
Ajasgur@fairfieldschools.org
Library Media (K-5) - Clare Stafstrom
Cstafstrom@fairfieldschools.org
Library Media (6-8) - Jacqueline Galante
Jgalante@fairfieldschools.org
Library Media (9-12) - Susan Selk
Sselk@fairfieldschools.org
Health – Lori Mediate, Coordinator
lmediate@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8472
Music – Robert Hughes, Program Director of Music Pk-12
rhughes2@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8334
Physical Education – Jane Palmer, Coordinator
epalmer@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-7201
Art – Michele Hermsen, Coordinator
mhermsen@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8285
Business – Deborah McGuigan
dmcguigan@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-7201
Family & Consumer Science - Kathleen Mason, Liaison
kmason1@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8350
Technology Education – Christopher McAleese, Liaison
cmcaleese@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255- 8345
For questions regarding a student’s overall course load, graduation requirements, planning next year’s courses, etc. please contact the student’s school counselor. For any questions regarding the course selection process or policies and practices in this area, please contact the Directors of Pupil Services and Counseling, Dane Brown at FWHS or Vanessa Montorsi at FLHS.
Dane Brown dbrown2@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-8388
Vanessa Montorsi vmontorsi@fairfieldschools.org - 203-255-7232
Choose a department below and then the specific course
- Art
- Business
- English
- Family and Consumer Science
- Health
- Math
- Media Production
- Music
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
- Technology Education
- World Languages - French
- World Languages - Spanish
- World Languages - Latin, Italian, & Chinese
- Science
Art
- Advanced Digital Design
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Photography ECE
- Advanced Pottery
- Advanced Sculpture
- AP 2-D Art & Design
- AP 3-D Art & Design
- AP Studio Drawing
- Foundations in 2D Art
- Foundations in 3D Art
- Intermediate Drawing Painting
- Intermediate Photography Curriculum
- Intermediate Digital Design
- Introduction to Darkroom
- Introduction to Digital Design
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Introduction to Drawing and Painting
- Introduction to Pottery
- Introduction to Sculpture
Business
- Accounting
- Accounting II
- Advertising
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Business Communication and Technology
- Business Fraud, Property, and Employment Law
- Business of Sports & Entertainment
- Business of Travel & Tourism
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Literacy
- Foundations in Business Law
- Game Design & Programming
- International Business
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Investing
- Marketing
- Robotic Programming
- Unpaid Experiential Learning Program (UELP) Internship
- Web Design
English
- 9 College Prep
- 9 Honors
- 10 College Prep
- 10 Honors
- 11 College Prep
- 11 Honors
- 12 College Prep
- 12 Honors
- American Studies
- AP Language
- AP Literature
Electives
- Acting I
- Acting II
- Advanced Journalism
- Call of the Wild
- Contemporary Global Literature
- Creative Writing
- Dark Chronicles: The Literature of True Crimes and Mysteries
- Film Analysis and Criticism
- Gender Perspectives
- Introduction to Journalism
- Performance Studio III
- Performance Studio IV
- Poetry Workshop
- Satire
- The Literature of Well Being
- The Supernatural in Literature
- The Wide World of Sports
Family and Consumer Science
Health
Math
- Algebra I
- Algebra 1H
- Algebra II
- Algebra IIH
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- Calculus H
- Financial Algebra
- Foundations
- Geometry
- Geometry H
- Modern Mathematics
- Multivariable Calculus
- Precalculus
- Precalculus H
- Probability and Statistics
- Transition to College Mathematics
- Advanced Mathematical Decision Making (AMDM)
Media Production
Music
Instrumental Music
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Concert Orchestra
- Philharmonic Orchestra
- Chamber Orchestra
- Guitar Studio
- Piano Studio
Non-Performing Music Classes
Vocal Music
Physical Education
Social Studies
- AP American Studies (SS)
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Modern European History
- AP Psychology
- AP US Government and Politics
- AP US History
- Civics SS
- Social Studies Electives
- Global Studies H
- Global Studies
- Modern Global Studies H
- Modern Global Studies
- US History H
- US History
- African American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies Dual Enrollment/ECE
AP American Studies (SS)
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Modern European History
AP Psychology
AP US Government and Politics
AP US History
Civics SS
Social Studies Electives
Global Studies H
Global Studies
Modern Global Studies H
Modern Global Studies
US History H
US History
African American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies Dual Enrollment/ECE
Technology Education
- Computer Aided Design I Introduction to CAD for 3D Animation Architecture and Engineering Full Year - Course handout
- Computer Aided Design II Beginning CAD for 3D Animation Architecture and Engineering Full Year - Course Handout
- Computer Engineering I Intro to Digital Electronics Full Year - Course Selection
- Computer Engineering II Applied Circuit Design and Microcomputers - Full Year - Course Handout
- Computer Engineering III - Computer Repairs and Computer Controlled Circuits - Full Year - Course Handout
- Computer Engineering IV - Networking and troubleshooting Full Year - Course Handout
- Computer Engineering V - Cybersecurity and Hacker Defense Full Year - Course Handout
- Engineering I Problem - Solving Through Design - Half Year - Semester - Course Handout
- Engineering II Robotics - Designing Building and Operating - Half Year - Semester - Course Handout
- Graphic Design Technology III Full Year - Course Handout
- Graphic Design Technology IV Full Year - Course Handout
- Graphic Design Technology l Full Year - Course Handout
- Graphic Design Technology ll Full Year - Course Handout
- Home and Auto Happy Home Happy Car - Half Year - Semester - Course Handout
- Computer Engineering I Intro to Digital Electronics Full Year - Course Handout
- Transportation Technology 1 Introduction to Transportation - Half Year Semester - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing I Skills for the Beginning Woodworker - Half Year - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing II - Half Year - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing III Full Year - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing III - 1st Semester - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing III - 2nd Semester - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing IV Full Year - Course handout
- Wood Manufacturing IV - 1st Semester - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing IV - 2nd Semester - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing V Full Year - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing V - 1st Semester - Course Handout
- Wood Manufacturing V - 2nd Semester - Course Handout
World Languages - French
World Languages - Spanish
World Languages - Latin, Italian, & Chinese
Science
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics I
- AP Physics II
- AP Physics C
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Science Electives
- Physics
- Physics of Music
- Science of the Cosmos
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics I
AP Physics II
AP Physics C
Biology
Chemistry
Science Electives
- Forensics 1 Syllabus
- Forensics 2 Syllabus
- Marine Science of LIS Syllabus
- Science of the Cosmos Syllabus
- The Dangerous Planet Course Syllabus
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: Brains, Bones, and Brawn
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: Blood, Guts, Senses and Defenses
- The Planet’s Oceans
- Nutritional Chemistry Course Handout