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Course Options- Class of 2020 A Brief Review of Course Options
Learn about Courses
• This presentation will only cover a brief
overview of the courses available to you.
• For complete course descriptions, you will
need to access the Curriculum Guide 2017-
2018 online on the SWHS Website
– Available on the main SWHS page and the
Counseling Center Pages
10th Grade – Class of 2020
English Course Options
•English 10 or
•Honors English 10
1. Motivated students, want to be
challenged and were successful in
English 9. Students with a grade lower
than a B, speak with your current
English teacher about best fit.
2. Reading and Writing outside of class is
required.
10th
Grade
English Elective Course Options
These may be taken along with either English
10 or Honors English 10
• Journalism I or II • Composition
• Lit thru Film • Creative Writing
• Career Planning • Intro to Graphic
• Debate Novels
• Dramatic Literature • Technical English
English Elective Options – 0.5 Credit
Options
9th 10th 11th 12th
Debate * * * *
Creative Writing * * * *
Introduction to Graphic Novels * * * *
Sports Literature * *
Dramatic Literature and Composition * * *
Playwriting * *
Literature Through Film * * * *
Journalism * * *
Career Planning * * *
Technical English * * * *
Drama III (Only available if passed Drama 1&2) * *
Math Course Progression
(All Grades)
Recommended for Geometry 202 Adv. Algebra 302 Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus
students planning Algebra Geometry 202 Adv. Algebra 302 AP Statistics
on attending a
AP Statistics AP Calculus
4-year college,
Bridges to College
community
Algebra
college, or tech
school
Fulfills High Algebra Geometry 201 Adv. Algebra 301 None required if State
Requirements are met
School & State Intensified Algebra Geometry in Financial Algebra
requirements Construction
Algebra in Accounting I
Manufacturing Math 250
(AMPED)
**Math Course Placement for registration is based on
recommendation from your current Math teacher. Please let them
know if you want to progress more quickly**
Specialty Math Courses
• Gaming and Mathematics
– Elective only
– Must have passed or currently taking Algebra
– 1.0 Credit/Year
• Algebra COE
– Required for 12th grade students that have not
passed the math standard on the State Test
– 0.5 Credit/1 Semester
10th Grade (Class of 2020)
Science Course Options
Science Graduation Requirements
• 3.0 credits of laboratory science
• 9th grade - Biology or Agricultural Biology (1 credit)
• 10th or 11th grade - Physics or AP Physics I (1 credit)
• 10th or 11th grade - Chemistry or CHS Chemistry
(1 credit)
• Some 4-year colleges and universities recommend or
require 4 years of scienceScience Course Progression
(Class of 2020)
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Fulfills High Biology or Physics or Chemistry Physics or Chemistry Science Electives*
School & State Agricultural *None required- if State
requirements Biology Requirements are met
Biology Physics or AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Biology
Accelerated AND
Science Pathway Chemistry or
(suitable for four-year
College in the High
college or university)
School Chemistry
*Students would take 2
science courses
concurrently*
Students must also pass Biology End-of-Course Exam or Next
Generation Science Assessment (taken at end of 11th grade)10th Grade (Class of 2020)
Science Course Options
.5 Credit Science Electives
• Marine Biology
• Prerequisite: Biology or Agricultural Biology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology A and/or Human
Anatomy and Physiology B
• Prerequisite: Biology or Agricultural Biology
• Horticulture
• No Prerequisites
• Greenhouse Management
• Prerequisites: Horticulture and Instructor Permission
• Materials Science
• No prerequisites10th Grade (Class of 2020)
Science Course Options
1.0 Credit Science Electives
• College in the High School (CHS) Chemistry
• AP Physics I
• AP Biology
• Prerequisites: Biology or Agricultural Biology (Chemistry is
strongly recommended)
• AP Chemistry
• Prerequisites: Chemistry (Advanced Algebra is strongly
recommended)
• College in the High (CHS) School Human Anatomy &
Physiology
• Prerequisites: Biology or Agricultural BiologyGrade 10th
Social Studies Course Options
• World History (semester-long; .50 credit)
• Social Studies Elective (semester-long; .50 credit)
1. Psychology (10 -12 )
th th
2. History through Pop Culture (10 – 12 th th)
3. Child Psychology (9 – 12 ) th th
4. Economics (9 – 12 )
th th
5. Art History (10 – 12 )
th th
6. The American Revolution (9 -12 ) th th
*The Social Studies Elective requirement must be met before the
end of your Senior year*Social Studies Elective
Options
Requirement to meet 0.5 credit by the end of senior year
•Social Studies Elective (semester-long; .50 credit)
1. Psychology (10 -12 )
th th
2. History through Pop Culture (10 – 12 ) th th
3. Child Psychology (9 – 12 ) th th
4. Economics (9 – 12 )
th th
5. Art History (10 – 12 )
th th
6. The American Revolution (9 -12 ) th th
7. Music as Political Voice (11 -12 ) th th
• Social Studies Elective (year-long 1.0 Credit)
1. AP Economics (11 -12 ) th th
2. AP Comparative Government and Politics (12 th)World Language Choices
French 1, 2, 3
• French 3 is available for “College in the High School” credit.
• You can earn college credit by receiving an A or B in French 3 and
paying the college tuition fee.
American Sign Language (ASL) 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Also counts as an Occ. Ed Credit
Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4/ Heritage Spanish
• You can earn 5 Skagit Valley College Credits by receiving an A or B in
Spanish 4
• Most native Spanish speakers start in Spanish 3 or 4
World Language is not a graduation requirement. For those
students planning to attend a 4-year university, the requirement
is typically a minimum of 2 years.
• Some schools like UW require 3 years
(with the option to take the 3rd year at UW)
• Check with your college of interest to be sure!!Fine Art
General Information
WA state requires 1.0 credits (1 year) in the
Arts to graduate.
Occ Ed. equivalency credit – the following
courses can also fulfill Occ. Ed. graduation
requirement (see your Arts teacher for details).
Art II, Studio Art, Ceramics II, Wheel Pottery, Band (4th
year), Choir (4th year), Orchestra (4th year),
Independent Tech TheaterFine Arts- Visual Arts
OPEN TO ALL SKILLS, INSTRUCTOR
• Art 1 PERMISSION
• Ceramics 1 • Art 2
• Graphic Arts 1 • Ceramics 2
• Sculpture • Graphic Arts 2
• Studio Art
GRADES 10-12 • Wheel Pottery
• Art History 1, 2Fine Arts- Drama
• Drama I
– No experience necessary
– Theater exercises & games
– Intro to acting principles
– Participate in class performances
– Play attendance and analysis
• Drama II, III
– Drama II can be taken after successful completion of
Drama I.
– Drama III is repeatable for creditFine Arts- Instrumental Music
Guitar Orchestra and Band
• Beginning • Prior experience (CMS)
• Intermediate required
• Advanced • Symphonic Band
• Wind Ensemble (by
Audition)
• Percussion Ensemble
• Jazz BandFine Arts – Choral Music • Concert Choir (No experience necessary) • Advanced Women’s Choir (audition) • Chamber Singers (audition) • “Blue Horizon” Jazz Choir (audition)
Fine Arts
• Learn more about Fine Arts classes on the
Fine Arts PowerPoint online or
at the Course Fair- Feb 13th
• Questions?
Art – Mr. Williams
Ceramics – Ms. Kennedy
Drama – Ms. Gregory
Choir – Mr. Brask
Guitar – Mr. Brask
Orchestra – Mr. Brask
Band – Mr. HendryWhen can you join AVID :)
You can join any year, as long as you are ready to take
notes, work hard and plan for a successful future - register
today! Then get an application from your counselor or an
AVID teacher.
Freshman or Sophomore Year
note taking strategies, organization, study skills, reading strategies,
meet deadlines and academic support for success
Junior Year
college reading and writing, SAT/ACT prep, cooperative study groups,
college essay practice for applications and scholarships
Senior Year
college applications, scholarships, FAFSA, SAT/ACT support, more
college reading, writing, and academic study groupsPE ❖ PE is a State and District Requirement ❖ You need 3 classes (1.5 credits) of PE ➢ All PE courses have a computer component ❖ You can take as many PE classes you want during your high school career You are allowed 1 class per semester When you are a Junior or Senior you may be a TA for a PE class and be enrolled in one, too
PE Available Classes
Activity Classes: Fitness Classes:
Advanced PE (10-12) Aerobics (9-12)
Racquet Sports (9-12) Bodyworks (9-12)
Team Sports (9-12) Cross Training (9-12)
Unified PE (9-12 and instructor permission) Strength Training (9-12)Career and Technical Education
What is it?
• A great preparation for your future.
• Hands-on, real-world learning.
• The path to high wage careers.
• Connected directly to university and
professional training programs.
• Ties what you learn to what you can do.SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses: • Agriculture: 9th grade Horticulture Science, Horticulture, Floral Design, Greenhouse Management and Landscaping. • Welding: Beginning Welding, Ag Welding I, Ag Welding II • American Sign Language: ASL I, ASL II, ASL III • Computer Technology: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Computer Tech Intern, Digital Design I (also counts for Art), Digital Design II, AP Computer Science
SWHS Career and Technical (CTE)
Courses:
• Communication Technologies (Also count for Art) :
Digital Photography, Cinematography, Desktop Publishing
(Yearbook).
• Business and Marketing: Digital Communication
(required 9th), Computer Applications, Accounting, Intro to
Business, Marketing, Career Planning (also counts as English),
Technical English, Entrepreneurship, Economics (also counts
as History Elective).SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses: • Woodworking: Beginning Woods, Woodworking Tech I and II and Construction. • Engineering- Engineering Related design I, II and III, Manufacturing Foundations and AMPED- Algebra in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship and Design. • Automotive- Beginning Automotive Technology and Intermediate Automotive Technology. • Family and Consumer Sciences- Child Psychology (also meets History Elective), Elementary School Assistants, Elementary School Tutors, Food Production I and II, Food Production III Catering and Entrepreneurship, Family Health
Career and Technical Education
Opportunities
• Cross Credited Courses
– Meet 2 grad requirements with one course.
• Exploratory and Preparatory Courses
– Explore for life or prepare for a career
• College Credit for HS Courses (Dual Credit)
– Skagit Valley College credits for free if your grade is at least a “B”.
• Northwest Career and Technical Academy
– Advanced courses – Half Day – Juniors and SeniorsYou can also read
