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Highland High School 2021-2022 Course Catalog A Quality Education for All Students
Graduation Requirements
To earn a high school diploma, a student must:
1. Earn high school credit
2. Complete a Graduation Pathway in both ELA and Math
3. Complete a High School and Beyond Plan
Credit Requirements
Class of 2022 &
Beyond
English 4.0
Mathematics 3.0
Science 3.0
Social Studies 3.0
Health 0.5
Physical Education 1.5
Career & Technical Education 2.0
Art
2.0
(1.0 credit may be fulfilled with a Personalized Pathway)
World Language
2.0
(Both credits may be fulfilled with a Personalized Pathway)
Electives 3.0
Total Required Credits: 24.0
Additional Credit Information
Math
The following courses are required: Algebra 1 or integrated Math 1, Geometry or Integrated Math 2 and a third
credit of math chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan and
approved by the parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference,
the school counselor or principal will approve the course.
Social Studies
The following courses are required: 1 credit of U.S. History, 1 credit of Current World Issues, .5 credits of Civics, .5
World History or Social Studies elective. The Washington State history requirement may be met in grades 7
through 12. If the course is taken in the 7th or 8th grade, it fulfills the requirement, but high school credit will only
be awarded if the academic level of the course exceeds the requirements for 8th grade.
Science
At least two (2) labs are required and a third credit of Science chosen by the student based on the student’s
interest and High School and Beyond Plan and approved by the parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian is
unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal will approve the course.
Career and Technical Education Equivalencies
The district has determined the following Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to be equivalent to a non-
CTE course: Physics, Horticulture Science & Technology, Animal Science, Plant Science, Computer Science,Beginning & Advanced Woodshop, all Art courses. These courses may be used to meet two (2) graduation
requirements. See individual course descriptions for more information.
Health and Fitness
The following are required: .5 credits of Health and 1.5 credits of Fitness. Students may submit a graduation
requirement waiver for .5 PE credit after completing a full season of a HHS sport.
Arts
One credit of art is required for graduation. One credit may be a Personalized Pathway Requirement, defined as
related courses that lead to a specific post-high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student and
based on the student’s interests and High School and Beyond Plan, which may include Career and Technical
Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning.
World Language
This is recommended, not required for graduation. Both credits may be replaced with a Personalized Pathway
Requirement. If the student has chosen a four-year degree pathway in their High School and Beyond Plan, the
student will be advised to earn 2 credits in world language.
Graduation Pathway Requirement
Beginning with the Class of 2020, students must meet at least one of these pathway options to graduate:
State Assessment: Meet or exceed the graduation scores in the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in English
language arts (ELA) and mathematics or in WA-AIM (Washington Access to Instruction & Measurement).
Dual Credit: Earn at least one high school credit in ELA and at least one high school credit in math in dual credit
courses (Running Start, College in the High School, and/or Career and Technical Education dual credit courses).
AP/IB/Cambridge: For both ELA and math, earn a 3 or higher on certain Advanced Placement (AP) exams or a 4
or higher on certain International Baccalaureate (IB) exams or an E on certain Cambridge International exams, or
pass the course with at least a C+.
SAT/ACT: Meet or exceed the graduation scores set by SBE in the math and ELA portions of the SAT or ACT.
Transition Course: Pass a transition course in ELA and math (for example, a Bridge to College course) which
allows a student to place directly into a credit-bearing college level course.
Combination: Meet any combination of at least one ELA and one math option of those options listed in 1-5.
ASVAB: Meet standard on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) by scoring at least the
minimum established by the military for eligibility to serve in a branch of the armed services.*
CTE Sequence: Complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.*
*These options meet both ELA and Math Pathway requirements.
High School & Beyond Requirement
Complete a High School and Beyond Plan: Beginning in 8th grade or during the first year of high school enrollment,
each student will develop a High School and Beyond Plan. The plan will be developed in collaboration with the
student, parents/guardians and district staff and include, at a minimum: 1) a career goal; 2) an educational goal; 3) afour-year course plan for high school; and 4) identification of required assessments. Each student plan should be
reviewed annually at the beginning of the school year to assess student progress, to adjust the plan if necessary and
to advise the student on steps for successful completion of the plan. Whether the student has met requirements for
the High School and Beyond Plan is determined by the district.
Course Request Expectations
The master schedule is developed based on requested courses. When a student requests a course, they are committing
to completing the course in its entirety to the best of their ability. Students may request a schedule change before the
end of the first week of school but only requests based on legitimate academic reasons will be considered. Course
changes after the first week of a course will result in an “F” posted to the student’s transcript.COURSE OFFERINGS ENGLISH COURSES________________________________________________________________________ ENGLISH 9 Course: ENG091/ENG092 Grade Level: 9 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: English In this class, students will study a broad survey of texts (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry). In addition to increasing skills in reading texts, students will develop composition and oral communication skills. ENGLISH 10 Course: ENG201/ENG202 Grade Level: 10 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: English In this class, students will work on growing their vocabulary, and their writing and reading abilities, to prepare them to pass the state-mandated Smarter Balance Test in the spring, and to become a discerning reader and researcher of information. Furthermore, they will complete a career preparation curriculum to ready them for the working world, and give them a step up on being hired for a job. ENGLISH 11 ESSENTIALS Course: ENG209/ENG210 Grade Level: 11 YEAR/1.0 credit Credit Area: English English 11 is a class that will help students who struggled in English 10 or who have not yet met the state testing requirements. It will focus on non-fiction reading, research-based essay writing, and vocabulary development. NoRedInk will be an integral part of the class to prepare students for the test or upper-level English classes. ENGLISH 11 Course: ENG211/ENG212 Grade Level: 11 YEAR/1.0 credit Credit Area: English This course will focus on literature and composition through the exploration of topics based on student interest such as film analysis, short stories, literature in lyrics, etc. Students will focus on refining analytical skills in reading and writing as well as continuing to develop skills in vocabulary, grammar, communication, presentation and research skills. COLLEGE COMPOSITION: EXPOSITION AND ARGUMENTATION Course: ENG101 Grade Level: 11 SEMESTER/1.0 credit Credit Area: English This College in the High School course is offered by Eastern Washington University. This course provides opportunities for students to develop and enhance their written communication skills. Stresses the organization, development and support of ideas and perspective in exposition and argumentation as public discourse, familiarization with library resources and application of the rules and conventions of standard American English. Students have the opportunity to earn 5 college credits from EWU. THEATRE 107 Course: TH 107 Grade Level: 11 SEMESTER/0.8 credit Credit Area: English or Art This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. It can be used as either an English credit or an Arts credit (it will count as a Fine Arts or English elective credit for colleges). Though it is a Theater Class, it is not a performance-based class. It is an overview of the basic elements of the theater arts dramatic structure, and the environment for production of plays. Students have the opportunity to earn 4 college credits from CWU. BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ENGLISH Course: ENG220/ENG221 Grade Level: 12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: English The course curriculum emphasizes focused reading, writing, speaking & listening, and research work based on Washington State’s K-12 Learning Standards for English language arts (the Common Core State Standards, CCSS-ELA). This course will develop students’ college and career readiness by building skills in critical reading, academic writing, speaking and listening, research and inquiry, and language use as defined by the CCSS-ELA for high school. Students will engage with rigorous texts and activities that support the standards’ additional goals of developing the capacities of literacy, including deepening appreciation of other cultures, valuing evidence and responding to varying tasks across content areas, and navigating technology to support their work. Students will learn to evaluate the credibility of
information, critique others’ opinions, and construct their own opinions based on evidence. By the end of the course, students will be able to use strategies for critical reading, argumentative writing, and independent thinking while reading unfamiliar texts and responding to them in discussion and writing. The course will also develop essential habits of mind necessary for student success in college, including independence, productive persistence, and metacognition. ENGLISH 12 Course: ENG213/ENG214 Grade Level: 12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: English This course will combine an intensive look at Greek Mythology and the famous epics, with an intensive research and presentation study to prepare students for college. ENGLISH: REASONING & RESEARCH Course: ENG102 Grade Level: 12 SEM / 0.8 credit Credit Area: English Prerequisite: English 101 with a C- or better This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. In English 102, you will perceive, create, and/or use criteria to assess the reasonableness, acceptability or quality of source material. You will learn to read for alternate perspectives and relate them to each other in analytical syntheses. You will also practice effective reasoning strategies by identifying them in the writing of others and using them to advance good arguments in position papers. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Course: ENG105 Grade Level: 12 SEM / 1.0 credit Credit Area: English Prerequisite: English 101 for CWU Credit This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to new ways of reading and new kinds of reading pleasure. We will be reading fiction, drama, and poetry in a wide range of styles and from many different historical periods. Much of our class time will be spent on discussion of the works, and not just on what they mean, but how they mean. SUPPORT CLASSES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (Students must be enrolled in EL program)____ TRANSITIONAL LITERACY Course: ENG003/ENG004 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: English Language Arts Laboratory courses provide instruction in basic language skills, integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while placing great emphasis on the progress of individual students. Course content depends upon students' abilities and may include vocabulary building, improving spelling and grammar, developing writing and composition skills, reading silently or aloud, and improving listening and comprehension abilities. ESL LEVEL 1 Course: ESL100/ESL101 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Elective English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are designed for the rapid mastery of the English language, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. ESL courses usually begin with extensive listening and speaking practice, building on auditory and oral skills, and then move on to reading and writing. These courses provide an explanation of basic structures of the English language, enabling students to progress from an elementary understanding of English words and verb tenses to a more comprehensive grasp of various formal and informal styles and then to advance to regular English courses. ESL classes may also include an orientation to the customs and culture of the diverse population in the United States. ESL LEVEL 2 Course: ESL103/ESL104 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Elective This class intended for immigrants who know some English but need to acquire more vocabulary and better comprehension skills. Speaking, understanding, reading, spelling, and writing are included in this course. Students will become proficient in writing five-paragraph papers and narratives. Students will improve vocabulary through reading texts at an appropriate level. This class is a yearlong. Passing the year-end test is required for exiting the ESL program.
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES______________________________________________________________ WORLD HISTORY Course: SST241 Grade Level: 10 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Social Studies This course provides an overview of the history of human society around the globe since the Renaissance. It explores political, economic, social, scientific, technological, and cultural developments. Major topics include: Renaissance and Reformation, Exploration and Empire, the Enlightenment, Age of Revolutions, Industrialization/Modernization, Nationalism, Imperialism, both World Wars, the Cold War, Islam and the Middle East, and Globalization. CIVICS Course: SST244 Grade Level: 10 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Social Studies This course is designed to help students understand the components and functions of federal, state, and local governments. The course features focus on the rights and responsibilities of American citizens and includes learning about American economy and foreign policy. CURRENT WORLD ISSUES Course: SST407/SST408 Grade Level: 12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Social Studies This is the senior level social studies class at Highland High School in which students apply their historic knowledge and critical thinking skills to investigations and analysis of current issues at the international, national, and local levels – with a particular emphasis on government issues and Civics. This course meets the graduation requirement for CWI as well as Civics. US HISTORY Course: SST337/SST338 Grade Level: 11 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Social Studies This course provides a survey approach to United States History from Reconstruction through the Vietnam War. Students will analyze primary sources in order to develop their skills in studying history from multiple perspectives. There is a heavy focus on document analysis, in order to develop historical thinking. Also, students will work on creating, supporting, and developing historical arguments. MATH COURSES__________________________________________________________________________ ALGEBRA 1 Course: MAT091/MAT092 Grade Level: 9-10 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math This is the first in the series of three math classes required for entrance to a four-year college (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2). The student will learn how to solve and write equations and inequalities. Students will learn to apply concepts to real world applications. (See how easy it is to solve word problems with Algebra!!) The student will review basic arithmetic operations, precise measurement, study centers of spread and statistics, and have an in-depth study of percent with its applications to the consumer world. (These are all math strands important for success on the math SBAC). MATH LAB Course: MAT075/MAT076 Grade Level 9-10 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Elective The course will provide support structure for struggling students to achieve success in Algebra 1 or Geometry. It will strive to accomplish this by providing further explanation, extra practice and review of previously learned concepts, as well as previews of upcoming material. This course will also offer preparation and practice for the Washington State Smarter Balance Exam. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1 or Geometry. Please note this course will count as an elective credit and cannot be used as a math credit. Placement is based on SBAC and/or STAR test scores. GEOMETRY Course: MAT201/MAT202 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math This course involves the study of plane geometric figures and their applications. The student will develop an understanding of the relationships that exist between the basic geometric forms of points, lines, planes, polygons, solids, triangles and circles. An introduction to logical thinking with an emphasis on proof writing, will be included. The students
will be introduced to probability and basic trigonometry. (These are all math strands important for success on the math SBAC). ALGEBRA 2 Course: MAT301/MAT302 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math This course is the last of three required courses (though Pre-Calculus is highly recommended) for admittance into most four-year colleges. The course includes the more in depth study of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities along with their graphs and applications. Also included in the course is an introduction to relations and functions, a study of matrices, factoring of polynomials, operations with radicals and exponents, and an introduction to basic trigonometry. (These are all math strands important for success on the math SBAC). BRIDGE TO COLLEGE MATH Course: MAT110/MAT111 Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math & Math Pathway The course curriculum emphasizes modeling with mathematics and the Standards for Mathematical Practice found within Washington K-12 Mathematics Learning Standards. Topics include building and interpreting functions (linear, quadratic & exponential), writing, solving and reasoning with equations and inequalities, and summarizing, representing and interpreting data. The course is designed to focus on building conceptual understand, reasoning and mathematical skills and provides students engaging mathematics that builds flexible thinking and a growth mindset. For seniors who are successful in this course (B or better), the Bridge to College Mathematics course offers guaranteed placement into a college-level course when entering college directly after high school. Successful completion of this course will meet the Mathematics Pathways Requirement for graduation. MATH IN THE MODERN WORLD Course: MAT101 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Algebra 2 in order to take it for college credit This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. In this course, students will learn about selected topics from the historical development and applications of mathematics together with their relationship to the development of our present society. Students may take this course as an alternative to Algebra 2. FINITE MATH Course: MAT130 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Algebra 2 in order to take it for college credit This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. This course examines particular topics in Probability and Statistics, such as regression or hierarchical linear modeling, rather than provide a general overview. The language of sets, counting procedures, introductory probability, and decision making, introductory descriptive statistics. Students may take this course as an alternative to Algebra 2. PRE CALCULUS Course: MAT153/MAT154 Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 2.0 credit Credit Area: Math Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in both Algebra 2 and Geometry. This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. It is intended for Juniors or Seniors who have scored a 17 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Test at Central Washington University. Students can receive CWU credit (5 credits per class) in addition to the high school math credit. Students may choose to only take it for high school credit if they do not meet the placement requirement. CALCULUS Course: MAT172/MAT173 Grade Level: 12 YEAR/ 2.0 credit Credit Area: Math Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B- in Pre-Calculus This College in the High School course is offered by Central Washington University. This course is an introductory college-level calculus class. Students will study functions, limits, differentiation and integration along with their applications. Use of a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is a part of this Cornerstone Calculus exam.
SCIENCE COURSES________________________________________________________________________ PHYSICAL SCIENCE Course: SCI104/SCI105 Grade Level: 9-10 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Science Physical Science is a full year introductory science course usually taken by students as a 9th grader. The topics primarily include Newton’s laws, thermal energy, electricity, electromagnetic waves, magnetism, work, nuclear and fossil fuels, alternative energy, sound, & light. BIOLOGY Course: SCI201/SCI202 Grade Level: 10 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Science Biology is a full year science course where the primary focus is the structure and function of the living world. Topics for the year will include scientific process, classification, cells, photosynthesis and respiration, genetics, evolution, ecology, and an intro to biochemistry and biotechnology. This is an introductory biology course but is intended to be a college prep type course. CHEMISTRY Course: SCI301/SCI302 Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Science Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Science & Algebra I This math-based chemistry class builds upon the chemistry information that has been covered in the student's 8th and 9th grade science classes. By the use of lecture, research, and laboratory work we will be covering chemical reactions, naming and balancing, stoichiometry, gases and liquids, heat capacities, equilibriums, electrochemistry, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry. PHYSICS Course: SCI401/SCI402 Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Science Prerequisite: Strong math skills in Algebra & Geometry This algebra-based Physics course introduces students to major concepts in physics that students will encounter in a post-secondary course. Students will develop problems-solving skills to research and design to create solutions to the many projects to be completed. Some of the projects to be completed include rockets, energy, and kinematics. HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Course: AGR121/AGR122 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Science/CTE This course will explore basic plant science, plant anatomy and physiology, and growing of plants. Students will learn how to identify plants, growing structures, plant classification systems, and about the many aspects of and careers in the horticulture industry. During second semester, this course will explore basic plant science, propagation of plants, pest management, and plant fertilization and nutrition as iterates to growing crops in a greenhouse. We will be raising plants for the spring plant sale and learning marketing and sales in the horticulture industry. As time allows, we will explore landscaping and interiorscaping with plants. PLANT SCIENCE Course: AGR125/AGR126 Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Science/CTE Prerequisite: Completion of Biology Plant Science is a continuation of the Life Science curriculum at Highland High School. Students will be learning about plant anatomy and physiology, life cycles, growth requirements, reproduction, and the production of plants. This class is highly recommended if you are planning on attending post-secondary education in any plant or biology field. FFA membership is provided (no cost) and students will have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. This course is recognized for admission to major universities that require 3rd year lab science. ART______________________________________________________________________________________ BASIC ART Course: ART101/ART102 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art/CTE This course will focus on career explorations of designs and professional productions of art. Art elements and principles will be the main focus of this course. Design concepts for appreciating art or using techniques to make art more
effective will be demonstrated and used for the premise of learning. Differing mediums of Pencil, Ink, Water/Acrylic/Painting, Charcoal, Pastels, and Pen are a few of the 2-Dimensional tools used for this process. 3D DESIGN Course: ART105/ART106 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art/CTE In this course you will be creating 2 and 3 dimensional sculpture art using pyrography, intarsia, metal smith, steam punk, and crafting techniques. You will be exploring your own creativity and should have a "thinking outside the box" attitude. You will work independently to create sculptures in Paper, metal, wood, polymer clay, and variety of found materials. You will use proportion to create emphasis, balance, and unity into each project. You will transform old and found objects into your works of art. You will have a variety of materials to select from wood, metal, polymer clay, and found objects. You will work collaboratively to make artistic decisions and select products in which you will display your artwork in an organized and engaging manner. CERAMICS Course: ART220/ART221 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art/CTE Students will research careers in professional productions in art fields of ceramic to gather data of income of range skills necessary to earn a profit and create a personal investigation work book/career journal to compare the data. Hand building techniques pinch pot, coiling, slab work will be the main premise for learning. Differing glaze applications will be demonstrated before the final low firings. STAINED GLASS Course: ART301/ART302 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art/CTE Students will research different pathways in the professional productions of stain glass or glass fusion art field to gather career data and necessary skills to earn a profit and create a personal portfolio. Students will be introduced to basic stained glass techniques and safety procedures before beginning a project. Cutting, scoring glass, breaking, sand blasting, foiling, grinding, soldering, framing, and wax coating techniques will be demonstrated and used for the premise of learning. BEAD & WIRE JEWELRY Course: ART402/ART403 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art/CTE Students will explore and understand jewelry design and business opportunities within the jewelry industry. Students will demonstrate their knowledge by creating a working portfolio. Students will be introduced to terminology, techniques and safety procedures before they begin each jewelry projects. Metal smith techniques will be the main focus. Sawing, soldering, filing, sanding, fusion, wire wrap, and beading will be the premise of learning. BEGINNING DRAMA Course: DRA100 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Art This class will teach the basics of acting, blocking, design, and set construction. In addition, the students will perform a shorten drama at the end of the trimester. Students are graded on effort: how well and how quickly they learn their lines and stage directions, how well they respond to direction and constructive criticism, their ability to interact as part of a team, and on their level of skill and growth. This class may involve a few after school or evening rehearsals. Attendance is mandatory. Scholastically, the students will read through, act, and analyze some of the classic plays. ADVANCED DRAMA Course: DRA105 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Art Students must have taken Drama and passed with a "B" to take this course. The teacher may give a student special permission to take this course if the student has taken Shakespeare or been in the Winter Play. It is at the teacher's discretion. This is a labor intensive, performance based class in which a play is rehearsed and staged in the course of a single trimester. This class may involve a few after school or evening rehearsals. Attendance is mandatory. The finished production will be staged for the public in an evening performance. Students will benefit from added confidence
BAND Course: MUS101/MUS102 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art Prerequisite: Some Band Experience, permission from instructor The class is a performance-based class. There are 3 areas of the band that all students take part in; Concert Band, Marching Band, and Pep Band. Concert Band is our focal point. All the activities revolve around Concert Band. Marching Band has two seasons. Pep Band performs at all basketball games, both boys and girls until they are over. 1st quarter is mostly marching band (Scottie Uniform), 2nd & 3rd quarter is mainly concert band (Black and White), 4th Quarter is both Marching Band and Concert Band. JAZZ ENSEMBLE Course: MUS301 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Art Prerequisite: Must Be In Concert Band; by audition only The class is a performance-based class. Concert Band is our focal point. All the activities revolve around Concert Band. To be in Jazz Band you must be in Concert Band. All students must be cleared by the director to be a part of this class. There are at least 2-3 Jazz performances, and 1 contest per year. Class meets zero period each day and starts at 7:00 am. CHOIR Course: MUS304/MUS305 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Art Chorus courses develop student’s vocal skills within the context of a large choral ensemble in which they can perform a variety of styles. These courses are designed to develop student’s vocal techniques and their ability to sing parts. CAREER & TECHNICAL COURSES___________________________________________________________ INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE Course: TCH112/TCH113 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: CTE/3rd Year Math Introduction to Computer Science is an engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and roughly 75% of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning. First semester of this course uses Snap!, an approachable visual block-based programming language with a robust tool set, perfect for introducing students to coding for the first time. The course will transition into text-based programming using the beginner-friendly Python language in second semester. MICROSOFT ACADEMY I Course: BUS211 Grade Level: 9 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: CTE Students will learn the practical applications of Microsoft Word, with the option of PowerPoint and Outlook. Students will learn proper procedures when creating documents suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use. Career Pathways are explored and researched. Microsoft Professional Certifications and up to 2-12 YVC credits can be earned. MICROSOFT ACADEMY II Course: BUS211 Grade Level: 9-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: CTE Students will learn the practical applications of Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Students will learn proper procedures when creating documents suitable for coursework, professional purposes and personal use. Microsoft Professional Certifications and up to 2-12 YVC credits can be earned. ANNUAL Course: ANN101/ANN102 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: CTE/Art Students in Annual will learn work-based and college readiness skills; time and project management, goal setting, graphic design, team decision making, and problem solving while producing the Tycoma. Students must commit to extra time outside of class for photography, interviews, advertising, and content deadlines. To enroll, students must have teacher approval.
LEADERSHIP Course: LEA101 & LEA102 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: CTE As representatives of campus leaders, students will learn through hands on experiences effective time management, self-direction, the ability to set goals, solve problems, project management while working in diverse teams. Students will be exposed to philanthropy and social justice. Students involved in all types of leadership on campus in extracurricular activities are encouraged to register. MARKETING Course: BUS301/BUS302 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: CTE This course will introduce a variety of business and marketing concepts to students for a better understanding of the business and marketing environment. The following topics will be covered: economic systems, economic theory, types of business ownerships, identifying and targeting customers, business and social responsibility, ethics in business, personality traits in business, customer service, general marketing concepts, and domestic/international marketing. This course requires individuals to work in the student store and print shop. Students focus on planning, marketing, purchasing, and management functions associated with retail sales and operating your own business. DECA membership is encouraged. AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Course: AGR104/AGR105 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: CTE/Science This course is designed to introduce students to the global agriculture industry, leadership skills, and opportunities available to students in agriculture. Topics covered by this class will include agriculture history and economics, animal science, plant science, agricultural equipment operation, natural resource management, and the National FFA Organization. FFA Membership is highly recommended as several activities associated with this class require FFA membership. BEGINNING WOODS Course: AGR196 Grade Level: 9-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: CTE/Art Woodshop is for those students who like to build things out of wood. Students will learn to use wood equipment and construct several projects that they will be able to take with them. If you are interested in Engineering or the Construction Trades, want to learn how to build stuff, or just want to get out of the classroom, Woodshop is a class you should take. FFA membership is provided (no cost) and students will have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. BEGINNING METALS Course: AGR250 Grade Level: 9-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: CTE/Art Metal shop is for students who want to learn how to weld and make things using metal. Students will learn to use Arc and MIG welders and other metal equipment to construct projects and test welds. If you are interested in Engineering, Metalworking, or the Construction Trades, or just have the shop as your classroom, Metal shop is a class you should take. FFA membership is provided (no cost) and students will have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. YVTECH SKILL CENTER Course: SKC100 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 1.5 credit Credit Area: Varies by program Hands-on technical career training offered at Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center. Multiple programs available. WEB PAGE DESIGN Course: TCH300 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: CTE/Art Web Page Design class provides a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of Web design, from planning page layouts to publishing a complete site to the Web. Students learn how to use HTML to design their own Web pages. The course covers basic HTML tags for formatting text, as well as more advanced tags. Through real-world design scenarios and hands-on projects, students create compelling, usable websites using the latest suite of free tools.
ADOBE PHOTO SHOP Course: TCH305 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: CTE/Art In Adobe Photoshop class you will learn photo-editing techniques. Filter, warp, retouch, recolor, crop, and superimpose images. This course will teach students the fundamentals of graphic design and production and provide students with the opportunity to apply these principles to printed media, digital presentation media, and interactive media. Students will: Understand the connection between camera and art, Study the elements of design in a photograph, Capture high- quality digital photographs, Apply filter effects to transform a picture, Retouch a picture to remove imperfections, Adjust the color of a picture, Make an unbelievable scene look "real", Create with text, layers, brushes, and shapes, Transform a photo using various editing techniques, Produce a digital scrapbook HEALTH & FITNESS COURSES______________________________________________________________ HEALTH Course: HEA100 Grade Level: 9 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Health This course will focus on Nutrition, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Stress Management, Peer and Family Relationships. BODY FITNESS Course: PHY110 or PHY111 Grade Level: 9-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: PE This course focuses on 5 components of fitness: Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscular Strength, Body Composition, Muscular Endurance, and Flexibility. Students will also work on skills, drills, rules and concepts of sport games and activities. Students’ grades will be based on participation, attitude, and behavior. Written assignments will be required as well. WEIGHTS Course: PHY201 or PHY202 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: PE This course will focus on weight training from a more in-depth perspective. Much more emphasis will be put on developing strength and power through core lifting principles. Students will also be participating in plyometrics which will develop improve speed and jumping ability. There will be no units or games. Students grades will be based on their attendance, attitude and participation as well as improvement in training goals and written assignments. ADAPTIVE PE Course: PHY101 or PHY102 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: PE Students will be able to be Physical Activity Peer Mentors as part of the body class by helping to instruct and/or modify daily workouts making them accessible to our Life Skills students. In addition to assisting with the regular workouts, a variety of games will be played helping to teach and work on overall sports skills and social interactions. SUPPORT COURSES FOR STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION________________________________ RESOURCE LANGUAGE ARTS Course: RSC120/RSC121 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: English Specially designed instructional reading and writing class to meet the academic learning goals for students in program. RESOURCE MATH Course: RSC111/RSC112 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: Math Specially designed instructional math class to meet the academic learning goals for students in program. RESOURCE LIFE SKILLS Course: RSC140/RSC141 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Credit Area: Varies Life Skills courses provide students with information about a wide range of subjects to assist them in becoming wise consumers and productive adults through instruction of functional academics. These courses often emphasize such topics as goal-setting, decision-making, and setting priorities; money and time management; relationships; and the
development of the self. In addition to assisting students to become wise consumers and productive adults they will receive instruction on the modified Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts, Math and Science. WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES_____________________________________________________________ SPANISH 1 Course: WLA103/WLA104 Grade Level: 9-11 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: World Language This class is intended for non-native Spanish Speakers. Students will be introduced to the alphabet, the structure and phonics of the language. The student will learn vocabulary dealing with topics such as salutations, clothing, weather, food, furnishings, colors, numbers, emotions, animals, and classroom objects. All this material will be studied in both written and oral activities. The class is presented both in Spanish and English by the teacher to expose students to an intensive amount of native spoken Spanish. Students should be prepared to purchase a Spanish-English Dictionary and index cards. Students will also be asked to keep a Spanish-only 3-ring binder. Students must earn a passing grade in first semester in order to continue in the course. SPANISH 1 FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS Course: WLA105 & WLA106 Grade Level: 9-11 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: World Language This course is intended for students whose heritage language is Spanish. Its purpose is to enable students to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. This course will enable students to become more literate in the Spanish language and gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language. Classroom work will be supplemented by flash cards, weekly presentations, and cultural presentations on the history, geography, climate, customs, food, music, dance, and art of Spanish-speaking countries to enliven language skills. Students should be prepared to purchase a Spanish-English Dictionary and index cards. Students will also be asked to keep a Spanish-only 3-ring binder. Students must earn a passing grade in first semester in order to continue in the course. SPANISH 2 Course: WLA304 & WLA305 Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR / 1.0 credit Credit Area: World Language This course is a continuation of the skills emphasized in Spanish 1. New material will be covered at a slightly faster rate and dealt with in greater depth. Students will learn new vocabulary, study basic grammatical structures, as well as, the present and past tenses. This material will be studied in both written, oral activities and presentations. Students should be prepared to purchase a Spanish-English Dictionary and index cards. Students will also be asked to keep a Spanish-only 3-ring binder. Students must earn a passing grade in first semester in order to continue in the course. ELECTIVE COURSES_______________________________________________________________________ ADVISORY Course: ADV00 Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Elective The focus of this course is on social-emotional learning, academic success and post-high school planning. Students also prepare for Student-Led Conferences in the Fall and Spring. TEACHER ASSISTANT Course: TA0001 Grade Level: 10-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Elective Aide courses offer students the opportunity to assist instructors in preparing, organizing, or delivering course curricula or to assist other staff members in fulfilling their duties. Students may provide tutorial or instructional assistance to other students. Grading: P/F PEER TUTOR Course: TA0004 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Elective Tutoring Practicum courses provide students with the opportunity to offer tutorial assistance to their peers or to younger students. After an initial training period during which students learn how to work with other students and how to make use of the available resources (e.g., staff, written material, audiovisual aids, and so on), students engage in tutoring and assisting others who need or request help. Grading: P/F
COUNSELING ASSISTANT Course: TA0006 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Elective Aide courses offer students the opportunity to assist instructors in preparing, organizing, or delivering course curricula or to assist other staff members in fulfilling their duties. Students may provide tutorial or instructional assistance to other students. Grading: P/F OFFICE ASSISTANT Course: TA0007 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Elective Students will assist in the main office with office administrative duties including greeting families, aiding students, answering phones, etc.. Aide courses offer students the opportunity to assist instructors in preparing, organizing, or delivering course curricula or to assist other staff members in fulfilling their duties. Students may provide tutorial or instructional assistance to other students. Grading: P/F ELEMENTARY TEACHER ASSISTANT Course: TA0002 OR TA0003 Grade Level: 11-12 SEM / 0.5 credit Credit Area: Elective This course offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to assist teachers at Marcus Whitman Elementary in preparing, organizing or developing course curricula or to assist other staff members in fulfilling their duties. This is a great opportunity to students interested in pursuing a career in elementary education. Students must provide their own reliable transportation to and from Marcus Whitman Elementary. This course will take place during 6th period both semesters. Students and parents are also required to sign a “Self-Provided Transportation” form.
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