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Course: Art I
Age: Rising 9th-12th graders.
Format: In-person

Description: Through studio projects, discussions, readings and assignments students will gain an understanding of the value of Art in their daily lives. Specifically, students will acquire the visual and verbal vocabularies of Art by developing knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.  In addition, students will learn how to clearly express their own views about art through analysis and interpretation. Students will be given fundamental instruction on how to create art with a variety of media emphasizing not only basic skills but creative problem solving. Students will also be able to assess their own work and that of others based upon sound criteria. This course satisfies half of the Fine Arts graduation requirement and provides a foundation for further specialized study in art. This class is a prerequisite for all other art courses.

Prerequisite: Maryvale students must be a rising 9th-12th grader, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and approval from the Upper School Head. 

Upon successful completion, Maryvale students will satisfy their 0.5 Visual Arts credit towards graduation.

Students not enrolled at Maryvale for the 2026-2027 school year must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, be a rising 9th-12th grader, and have written permission form their respective Academic Dean sent to Maryvale's Director of Academic and Innovative Programming. These students will need to contact their school's Academic Dean to determine how credit will be awarded from their institution. 

Maguire Hall Room 101

Mrs. Blair Boehm Dicriscio

Course: Digital Photography I
Age: Rising 9th-12th graders.
Format: In-person

Description: This course provides students with an introduction to Digital Photography using Digital SLR Nikon/Canon cameras and Adobe editing software. The basis of this course is a focus on the four major components of photography: Light, Subject, Background, and Moment. Students will learn about a variety of photography processes including: Black and White photography, Manual Mode Light Metering, Aperture Priority settings, and Photoshop manipulation assignments. Students will be inspired by famous photographers throughout history as well as contemporary photographers living and working in today’s economy. Students will have the option to borrow materials including cameras, lenses, and tripods for use outside of Maryvale. Formal as well as informal critiques and criticism of both student work and professional photography will take place on a regular basis. Students may go on a field trip during this class. If so, permission slips and information would be shared well in advance the trip would occur during the traditional class timeframe. 

Prerequisite: Maryvale students must be a rising 9th-12th grader, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and approval from the Upper School Head. 

Upon successful completion, Maryvale students will satisfy their 0.5 Visual Arts credit towards graduation.

Students not enrolled at Maryvale for the 2026-2027 school year must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, be a rising 9th – 12th grader, and have written permission from their respective Academic Dean sent to Maryvale’s Director of Academic and Innovative Programming. These students will need to contact their school’s Academic Dean to determine how credit will be awarded from their institution.

Maguire Hall Room 102

Mrs. Blair Boehm Dicriscio

Course: Foundations of Leadership
Age: Rising 11th-12th graders.
Format: In-person sessions, papers due later in summer

 Description: Foundations of Leadership, open to all Grade 11 and 12 students, draws upon a comprehensive leadership curriculum that includes the study of leadership, the acquisition of leadership skills, and each student’s self-evaluation of leadership strengths and challenges. The course includes self-evaluation tools and reading research to assist in fostering an individual leadership style and self-confidence in each student. Topics include the study of project management, career coaching and interviewing, business etiquette, writing for leadership, public speaking, social media, strategic planning, team building, and presentations. Every student will receive a Myers Briggs personality assessment to help her understand her preferences in leading and also how to lead individuals who have different strengths. Examination of workplace themes for women leaders will also be included. This is a required course for the Leadership Certificate. It is not limited to only Leadership Certificate students. To ensure the student achieves mastery of the subject matter, there may be homework outside of class throughout the duration of the in-person sessions.

As the study of leadership requires practice and reflection and to maximize our in-person time together, there will be 3 reading/reflection assignments to be completed upon conclusion of the in-class sessions. Due dates for these assignments will be discussed during class.

Prerequisites: Only students enrolled at Maryvale for the 2026-2027 school year may register for this course. Students must be a rising 11^th – 12^th grader, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and approval from the Upper School Head.

TBD - either Rodriguez or Maguire Hall

Mrs. Blair Boehm Dicriscio

Course: Government
Age: Rising 11th-12th graders.
Format: A-synchronous

Description: This course will provide students with a foundation in American government. Students examine the structure of the Constitution and its function as a framework for our government, laws, and political system. A major focus will be on stimulating an interest and passion in the subject of government, with the idea of becoming an educated and involved civic citizen in an increasingly complex world. This course is an independent, asynchronous, self-paced course expected to take 6 weeks. Students are allowed 9 weeks to account for any time they may not be able to access the internet.

Prerequisite: Only students enrolled at Maryvale for the 2026-2027 school year may register for this course. Students must be a rising 11th -12th grader, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and approval from the Upper School Head. 

This class is taught by VHS Learning and closely monitored by Maryvale faculty. Upon successful completion, Maryvale students will satisfy their 0.5 Government credit towards graduation.

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Mrs. Blair Boehm Dicriscio

Who wants to have some fun this summer?!

Varsity Badminton Coach, Brendan Bailey, is running this four-day summer camp from June 22nd-June 25th filled with your favorite racket sport! The camp is for rising 6th-12th graders and will run from 1-3pm. This camp is located in the Maryvale gymnasium.

Maryvale Gymnasium

Brendan Bailey

Come join our Varsity Head Coach Telia Marks for a fun-filled camp focused on skill-building and drills, all while making new friends. Basketball camp is in the Rector Gymnasium from 9am to 12pm on June 22nd-25th for rising 3rd-7th grade students. This camp is co-ed.

Maryvale Gym

Telia Marks

Come join our Varsity Head Coach Telia Marks for a fun-filled camp focused on skill-building and drills, all while making new friends. Basketball camp is in the Rector Gymnasium from 1:30-4:30pm on June 29th-July 2nd for rising 5th-10th grade students. This camp is co-ed. 

Maryvale Gym

Telia Marks

Join our Middle School Soccer coach Coach Brendan Bailey for a 5-day soccer camp. This session will run from 9am-12pm on June 15th-19th and is open to rising 5th-7th grade girls. This camp focuses on fundamentals, skill building, and the love of soccer. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Partial week registration is also available to those athletes who may still be in school during the beginning of this camp. Reach out to battagliak@maryvale.com for more information.

Maryvale Turf Field

Brendan Bailey

Join our IAAM A Championship Soccer coaches and team, led by Coach Les Maynard. This session will run from 9am-12pm on June 22nd-26th and is open to Rising 8th-10th grade girls. 

Maryvale Turf Field

Les Maynard

Join our IAAM A Conference Championship Soccer coaches and team, led by Varsity Assistant Coach Erin MacPherson. This session will run from 5pm-7pm on June 8th-12th and is open to Rising 8th-10th grade girls. 

Maryvale Turf Field

Erin MacPherson

Join our FOUR-PEAT IAAM Championship Volleyball coaches and team, led by Coach Missy Little. This session will run from 4pm-7pm on June 8th-12th and is open to Rising 5th-8th grade girls. 

Maryvale Gym

Missy Little

Join our FOUR-PEAT IAAM Championship Volleyball coaches and team, led by Coach Missy Little. This session will run from 9am-1pm on June 29th-July 2nd and is open to Rising 7th-10th grade girls. 

Maryvale Gym

Missy Little

Join our FOUR-PEAT IAAM Championship Volleyball coaches and team, led by Coach Missy Little. This session will run from 9am-4pm on June 15th-19th and is open to Rising 8th-12th grade girls. Participants should bring a lunch each day. 

Maryvale Gym

Missy Little

Course: Wellness
Age: Rising 10th -12th graders. Rising 9th may enroll after discussion with administration.
Format: A-synchronous

Description: This course provides an overview of health. Students will learn how lifestyles can affect wellness and the ways in which people can maximize their physical, emotional, and social health through positive lifestyle choices. Additional lesson topics include nutrition and exercise, body systems and reproduction, alcohol and drug awareness, and disease and consumer health.

This course is an independent, asynchronous, self-paced course expected to take 6 weeks. Students are allowed 9 weeks to account for any time they may not be able to access the internet.

Prerequisite: Only students enrolled at Maryvale for the 2026-2027 school year may register for this course. Students must be a rising 10th-12th grader, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and approval from the Upper School Head. Rising 9th grade students must speak with administration for approval.

This class is taught by VHS Learning and closely monitored by Maryvale faculty. Upon successful completion, students will satisfy their 0.5 Wellness credit towards graduation.

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Mrs. Blair Boehm Dicriscio