2022-2023 course offerings
Pathways
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
VPA Magnet students must have at least 8 visual & performing arts credits during their time at North Springs. To receive the Fine Arts Diploma seal, 4 of the 8 credits must be continuous in one area (ex. Acting or Technical Theatre)
Dual Magnet students must have at least 6 visual & performing arts credits during their time at North Springs. To receive the Fine Arts Diploma seal, 4 of the 8 credits must be continuous in one area (ex. Acting or Technical Theatre)
COURSEs by year
9th Lit/English (Reg or Honors)
Math (Reg or Honros)
Science (Reg or Honors)
AVID, AP Hug, or Freshman Focus
Health/Personal Fitness*
or World Language I or II
Acting I
Technical Theatre I, Art, Dance, Music, Graphic Design, or AV/Tech
9th Grade
10th Grade
10th Lit/English (Reg or Honors)
Math (Reg or Honros)
Science (Reg or Honors)
World History (Reg. or AP)
World Language I or II
or World Language II or IV
Acting II
Technical Theatre II, Art, Dance, Music, Graphic Design, or AV/Tech
11th Grade
11th Lit/English (Reg, Honors, or AP)
Math (Reg or Honros)
Science (Reg or Honors)
World History (Reg. or AP)
World Language I or II
or World Language II or IV
Advanced Drama I
Technical Theatre III, Art, Dance, Music, Graphic Design, or AV/Tech
12th Grade
12th Lit/English (Reg, Honors, or AP)
OR Dramatic Writing
Math (Reg, Honors, or AP)
Science (Reg, Honors, or AP)
US History (Reg or AP)
World Language II or II
or World Language III or IV
or CTAE or Fine Arts elective
Advanced Drama II
Technical Theatre IV, Art, Dance, Music, Graphic Design, or AV/Tech
fine arts diploma seal
Georgia Fine Arts Diploma Seal
Georgia public high school students may complete a Fine Arts Pathway in Dance, Music, Theatre, or Visual Art by taking a series of 3 full credits in one fine art subject area. There is no end of Pathway tests for the Fine Arts Pathways.
Students who complete an additional fourth credit in the arts, complete 20 hours of arts-related community service, participate in arts-related clubs, and complete a capstone project are eligible for the Fine Arts Diploma Seal in school districts that have applied to award the seal.