Sumner School District High School Course Catalog

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1 Sumner School District High School Course Catalog

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3 Welcome to the school year. This year, the Sumner School District has combined high school courses and information for both Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools into one catalog. This catalog has been designed to provide you with the tools you need to make choices that will benefit you now and for years to come. The table of contents below and the information on the next pages will help guide your course selection and decisions. With the materials and tools provided in this catalog, you can plan for success in high school and prepare for your post-secondary goals. High school should be enjoyable, yet challenging. We are proud of the variety and quality of programs and opportunities offered in the Sumner School District and are excited to share this information with you and your families. It is important for you and your parents to explore the options presented and be informed consumers of our school system. Please take the time to study the catalog and registration materials carefully. This course catalog and related information can also be found on the Sumner School District website at Be sure to ask if you have questions, need assistance or are looking for additional information regarding any of our educational programs. Have a great year. TABLE OF CONTENTS Catalog Guide 1 Graduation Requirements 2-4 Course Taking Policies, Procedures and Opportunities 5 12 Index / Courses-At-A-Glance Course Descriptions 18-59

4 The Sumner School District High School Catalog Guide For , The Sumner School District has developed a district-wide high school catalog. This catalog includes information for both Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools. The information here is intended for students and families to learn more about high school offerings and requirements. Please use either this print or the online version with your parents or guardians as you make decisions about your high school and post high school plans. The information has been divided into four sections for easy navigation. The first section, pages 2-4, includes the Washington State and Sumner School District graduation requirements. Here you will find information regarding advisory, the High School and Beyond Plan, Culminating Portfolios, Washington State assessments and credit requirements. Use this section to: 1. Review the graduation requirements for your graduating class (page 3). 2. Use planning materials from your portfolio and the Four-Year Planning Worksheet provided for your graduating class (page 4) to: a. Fill in the courses you ve already successfully completed in grades b. Fill in your choices for required courses. c. Fill in any remaining blank spaces with your elective choices. 3. Become familiar with assessments, courses, standards and requirements for your graduating year. The next section, pages 5-12, includes the Sumner School District course taking policies and information on special programs and opportunities including alternative credit options, Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate courses, the Pierce County Skills Center and Running Start. Minimum college entrance requirements are also included. Use this section to: 1. Review the minimum college entrance requirements if you plan to attend a 4-year university. 2. Create or adjust your four-year plan worksheet to match your post-secondary plans. The Courses-At-A-Glance section, pages 13-17, is your key to individual course offerings. This index provides basic information for each course, such as graduation and college entrance requirements, transcript designations and course credit. Catalog page numbers for individual courses are listed here. The final section, pages 18-59, of the catalog includes descriptions and details for each course offered at Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools. Courses are grouped by school department or program area. Here you will find specific information for each course offering. Be sure to select courses offered at your high school that meet your graduation requirements and post-high school plans. Use this section to: 1. Review the course descriptions to select courses in which you are interested and that fit with your posthigh school plans. 2. Pay attention to course details regarding prerequisites or teacher permission so you can plan ahead for your entire high school career. Using this catalog as a tool independently and in advisory to plan for your success will help you stay on track with graduation requirements and post-secondary plans. It is a valuable resource to use throughout the school year as you implement your high school and career plans. Our counselors, career specialists, and staff are well informed and will assist you with the selection of courses, the registration process and meeting credit requirements. The course catalog is also available on the Sumner School District Web site, 1

5 Sumner School District GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Washington State Graduation Requirements To be eligible to graduate in Washington, high school students must pass specific state assessments, earn all required state and local credits, and successfully complete a High School and Beyond Plan. High School and Beyond Plan and Culminating Portfolio Presentation Successful completion of the High School and Beyond Plan and presentation of the Culminating Portfolio are required for graduation. Students develop High School and Beyond Plans and build their Culminating Portfolios in advisory during high school. Seniors demonstrate the completion of their High School and Beyond Plans and present their Culminating Portfolio components during student-led conferences. High school counselors and advisors have additional information on the High School and Beyond Plan and Culminating Portfolio requirements. High School Advisory Program The high school advisory program is designed to prepare students for successful transition to life after graduation. Students will assume ownership and involvement in educational choices, navigate the educational system, advocate for themselves, and set and achieve goals for today and tomorrow. Advisory lessons and activities provide experiences that support student success and result in consistent learner outcomes. Students build their portfolios through advisory lessons completed throughout their high school careers. Portfolios provide evidence of academic progress, growth over time, educational and career planning, and citizenship. Advisory experiences and student-led conferences assist in the development of the High School and Beyond Plan, Culminating Portfolio and presentation, which are graduation requirements. An additional 1.0 credit can be earned through successful completion of advisory over four years. Graduation Assessment Requirements: The Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) and Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) tell families, schools, businesses and colleges that an individual student has mastered a minimum set of reading, writing, math and science skills by graduation. Most high school students meet the assessment requirements for graduation and earn their CAA by passing state exams. Some students receiving special education services are eligible to earn a CIA/high school diploma by meeting standard in the Washington Alternative Assessment System (WAAS). Eligibility is determined by a student s IEP team. RCW 28A outlines the assessment graduation requirements that qualify a student for a CAA or CIA. High school State Assessments Include: End-of-Course (EOC): Math and biology tests taken as students finish algebra, geometry and biology. High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE): Reading and writing tests, and Smarter Balanced: English language arts (ELA) and math tests Required tests vary by expected year of graduation. A student s expected year of graduation is set when he/she enters the 9th grade. For more information on state assessments and a list of state testing requirements by graduation year, contact your student s counselor or visit: Graduation Course Requirements: Course and credit requirements can be found on the following pages. 2

6 Class of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students will be expected to be full-time students for all four years of high school. A minimum of twenty-two (22) credits of a possible twenty-four (24) is required and will include all of the requirements listed below: Culminating Portfolio Non-credit Requirements Credit Requirements High School and Beyond Education Plan Technology Competency 1 (May be met in middle school) Washington State History/Government (Required in 8 th grade, no credit toward high school graduation) Meet standard on Washington State Proficiency Exams English Mathematics 2 Social Studies/U.S. History/Government Contemporary World, Geography and Problems; Civics 3 Science (One credit must be in lab science) Career and Technical Education/Occupational Ed Health Fitness 4 Fine, Visual or Performing Arts 4 Electives Minimum Credits Required to Graduate 4 credits 3 credits 2 credits 1 credit 2 credits 1 credit 0.5 credits 1.5 credits 1 credit 6 credits 22 credits 1 Students in the classes of not meeting the competency in middle school need to earn a high school technology credit 2 Must complete Algebra II or an approved alternative in line with student s High School and Beyond Plan Civics and 0.5 CWP for classes of 2018 and Credit may be awarded based on clearly defined competencies. See Guidance Counselor for additional information. As of February

7 SUMNER SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN WORKSHEET CLASSES OF 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Name: High School and Beyond Plan My career/education plan is: The math required to meet that plan is: Year of graduation: Other course/credit requirements to meet my plan: My third year math is: 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 9 th English (year-long) 1 credit Science (year-long) 1 credit Math (year-long) 1 credit 10 th English (year-long) 1 credit Science (year-long) 1 credit Math (year-long) 1 credit Fitness.5 credit Health.5 credit Social 2 x.5 credit Studies or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Total 6 credits Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Total 6 credits 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 11 th English (year-long) 1 credit Math (year-long) 1 credit 12 th English (year-long) 1 credit Contemporary World, Civics (year-long)* 1 credit U.S. History (year-long) 1 credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Total 6 credits Some courses are semester-long (0.5 credit); some are year-long (1 credit). Credits possible = 24 Credits required = 22 *0.5 Civics and 0.5 CW beginning with the class of 2018 Students earn.125 elective credit for passing advisory each semester. Elective or Grad 2 x.5 credit Requirement or 1-full credit Total 6 credits As of February

8 Sumner School District COURSE TAKING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND OPPORTUNITIES Schedule Changes Schedule changes will be made only in the case of misplacements. Administration reserves the right to change schedules to balance class size. The impact on the learning environment and overall school schedule is considered when making schedule change decisions. Grade Changes Incompletes may be changed to a letter grade after ten days with a teacher/student contract. Incomplete grades will revert to F after fifteen school days, unless the course instructor submits a grade change. A building administrator must approve all other grade changes. Repeating Courses for Credit The transcript is a student's academic history for all high school level courses attempted. All attempts and grades remain on the transcript and cannot be changed, even if the student withdraws or retakes the course. If a passing grade was not earned for a course necessary to meet state or district graduation requirements, students are required to repeat the course or take an approved alternative. Students may retake a course to gain mastery or replace a failing or low grade. Every attempted course and the corresponding grade are noted on the transcript. A repeated course will receive the credit and highest grade earned. The transcript will document both the initial and repeated attempt, but the lowest or failing grade will not be factored into credits earned or the student s grade point average (GPA). Recurring courses, those taken by a student to further develop understanding and skills in a subject (i.e. Advanced Drama, Journalism and Symphonic Band), are not considered repeated courses. Two For One The two-for-one option is a Washington State rule change that allows students who take CTE-equivalent courses to satisfy two graduation requirements while earning one credit. The purpose is to create flexibility for students to choose more elective courses or to address other graduation requirements. Based on their High School and Beyond Plan, students enrolled in a CTE-equivalent course may select the graduation requirement(s) met and the course they want placed on the transcript for credit. The two for one option does not impact the total number of credits required for graduation. Graduation and college entrance requirements for your year of graduation will impact your course code and title decision Application may be made at any time during high school but no later than the end of first semester the senior year. The application process and required form are available from your counselor. 5

9 Credits through Proficiency, Competency or other Alternate Methods In Washington State, students earn credit through successful completion of courses taught to the state's learning standards. If there are no state-adopted learning standards for a subject, the local district shall determine learning standards for the successful completion of that subject or through satisfactory demonstration by a student of proficiency/competency, as defined by written district policy, of the state's learning standards. The Sumner School District has determined that with prior approval of the established High School Credit Committee, high school credits may be earned through several alternative methods. The guiding standard is the student s demonstrated ability to be successful at the next level course in a series. The credit earned will be recorded on the student s transcript and count toward graduation. The credit may make up credit dificiencies, free up space in a student s schedule for higher level courses, electives, or academic support, or accelerate the student s graduation date. The committee may approve a high school credit for the following: 1. Earning credit for a high school level class passed in middle school using the Fast Start process. 2. Earning an on-line or distance-learning high school level credit through a district approved program. 3. Passing the World Language Competency test in the mother tongue of an English Language Learner. 4. Demonstrating competency in the second semester of a year-long course to allow credit to be earned retroactively for the first semester of that course. 5. Demonstrating competency or specific skill proficiency or understanding of concepts through work or experience. 6. Passing the required state exam to earn a Pass on a transcript for a class otherwise failed. 7. Passing a district-designated pre-test or end-of-course exam at an acceptable level to challenge the course competencies. 8. Earning a district-designated alternative fitness program/credit to meet a fitness elective requirement. 9. Passing courses in an alternative school setting under the guidance of a Sumner School Dostrict teacher with the support of on-line or other adopted curriculum. This process is different and separate from the process of waiving a requirement, allowing two graduation requirements to be met by one course, or granting college credit or dual credit in high school courses. Students interested in learning more about earning credits through alternative means should contact their counselor. High School Make-up Options Students with credit or course deficiencies will be required to make up the credit in order to meet graduation requirements. Credit recovery courses, online, summer school and correspondence course options may be available. Students with credit deficiencies should see their counselor for pre-approval and additional information. Out of District Courses Correspondence, online and other off-campus courses intended to meet Sumner School District credit requirements must be pre-approved and offered by an accredited institution. If the course is to replace a required Sumner School District course, the course must be similar in content and rigor to the SSD course. A course syllabus or other descriptive information needs to be reviewed and accepted by the department involved to determine if the content is compatible. 6

10 Highly Capable Services Goals: To provide accelerated academic pace and depth To meet social and emotional needs of gifted students To create opportunities for students to work with academic peers School counselors are available to work with highly capable high school students to plan their courses and identify opportunities available to build on their strengths and improve their weaknesses. A full academic program designed to facilitate the ongoing academic growth and achievement of highly capable students is offered at both high schools. Advanced Placement courses address the needs of highly capable students at Bonney Lake High School. International Baccalaureate courses address the needs of highly capable students at Sumner High School. Parents and students selecting programs at their non-resident high school will need to follow the Sumner School District waiver process and provide transportation to and from school. In addition to a rigorous course of study, the highly capable student is encouraged to take advantage of the many leadership and competitive extracurricular opportunities available. Bonney Lake High School: Advanced Placement Courses Advanced Placement (AP) is an internationally recognized program that allows students to take college-level courses in high school. BLHS offers Advanced Placement options to all students interested in pursuing a challenging course of study. Students may select AP courses in a variety of subject areas. Available AP offerings are designated on the Courses At A Glance pages. Additional information is available from BLHS counselors. Students in AP classes are encouraged to take the AP exams in the spring. Waivers for exam fees are available for those qualifying through the district s free and reduced lunch program; see your counselor for additional information. Students who score well on the exams generally earn college credit, higher placement, or introductory course waivers. As universities have individual AP policies, it is important to check with prospective colleges to see how AP courses are credited. Advanced Placement is administered by the College Board. More information about the benefits of AP programs is available at the College Board Web site, Sumner High School: International Baccalaureate Programme All students at SHS are encouraged to participate in International Baccalaureate (IB), with coursework at the freshman/sophomore level designed to build the skills and habits of mind critical for success in the IB program. IB courses are open to 11 th and 12 th grade students committed to rigorous, academic, college-level work. Available IB offerings are designated on the Courses At A Glance pages. Additional information is available from SHS counselors or the IB coordinator. Students may earn the full IB Diploma or take individual IB courses of their choice, earning an IB certificate for each course and working toward an IB Associates Diploma requiring a minimum of three IB courses during the junior/senior years. All students enrolled in IB courses are encouraged to take the end-of-course IB exams. Waivers for exam fees are available for those who qualify; see the IB coordinator for additional information. Students who score well on the exams may qualify for college credit. As universities have individual policies, it is important to check with prospective colleges to determine the credits they offer for IB courses and the IB Diploma. More information about the benefits of the IB program may be found on the International Baccalaureate Programme website, 7

11 Tech Prep Direct Credit Dual Credit Community or Technical College Credits, Our High Schools Tech Prep - Direct Credit allows students to earn both high school and Community/Technical College or university credit by completing select high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. To qualify, students must meet specific requirements established by the college and high school CTE instructors. Courses designated with a T in the catalog, may provide Tech Prep opportunities. For additional information, contact a CTE teacher. Sumner School District students may qualify to earn credits from Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Green River Community College, Highline Community College, Pierce College, Renton Technical College, Central Washington University or University of Washington by taking specific CTE courses. Credits appear on the college transcript just as credits earned on the college campus. Contact specific colleges for credit transcribing procedures. Courses eligible for Tech Prep credit are designated with T on high school transcripts. Online Learning The Sumner School District offers online learning through Fuel Education (FuelEd) for self-motivated high school students. A full-time student needs organizational and time-management skills to succeed in this independent learning environment. Our Online Learning program offers a flexible schedule, but allows a student to get help as needed. A FuelEd online teacher provides course content instruction and an Online Learning Manager is available to help with organization, goal-setting, time-management, course selection and registration. Online Learning students schedule time with the Online Learning Manager to take one unit test and the final assessment at the high school for each course. Transportation of online students to the high school campus for testing or conferencing is the responsibility of the student/family. Online Learning students must meet the standard in state assessments, including CBAs/ CBPAs, HSPE, and end-ofcourse exams. Satisfactory completion of all Washington State and Sumner School District credit requirements, including the advisory/culminating Portfolio process, a High School and Beyond Plan and any additional state requirements will allow online students to earn a Bonney Lake or Sumner high school diploma, as well as participate in the commencement ceremony, if desired. At this time, there are no FuelEd courses that meet the Washington State and Sumner School District Occupational Education (CTE) graduation requirement. Currently, FuelEd courses do not meet NCAA eligibility requirements. Contact a guidance counselor regarding the possibility of online options. An online learning agreement and written student learning plan agreed upon by parent, counselor, and online learning manager is required. Visit the Sumner School District Online Learning Web site for more information. Alternative Learning: Elhi Hill High School Program The Elhi Hill High School Program is a Sumner School District alternative high school experience for self-motivated students in their junior or senior years. Highly motivated students with a minimum of 10 high school credits may be eligible to finish their high school career in this alternative setting. Students are selected through an application and interview process. Elhi Hill students meet for three hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on-site, either in the morning or the afternoon. Work from home is an expected and required part of the program. Specialized instruction will be provided for students with IEPs. Teachers are available to students on Wednesdays for academic support and 8

12 extra help. Transportation is available every day except Wednesday. Childcare is provided on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Elhi Hill High School Program students must meet state assessment standards, including CBAs/CBPAs, HSPE, and end-of-course exams. Satisfactory completion of all Washington State and Sumner School District assessments, course and credit requirements, the advisory/culminating Portfolio process, and a High School and Beyond Plan will allow Elhi Hill HS Program students to earn a Bonney Lake or Sumner High School diploma. Contact a guidance counselor regarding the possibility of the Elhi Hill Program option. A written student learning plan agreed upon by parents, counselor, and Elhi Hill staff is required. Visit the Sumner School District Elhi Hill HS Program Web site for more information. Pierce County Skills Center (PCSC) The Sumner School District participates in a Pierce County cooperative to provide skills center opportunities for SHS and BLHS students at the PCSC. Skills center courses are designed to provide concentrated instruction in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Juniors and seniors on track to graduate are eligible for half-day career preparation programs at the PCSC. PCSC students remain enrolled half-days at their home high school to complete required courses and other graduation requirements. For additional information, contact a counselor and visit the Pierce County Skills Center Web site. Running Start This program allows qualified high school juniors (10 or more credits) and seniors to enroll in courses at community or technical colleges (CTC). Running Start students earn both college and high school credit on a college campus. The Running Start program covers up to 15 credits of tuition for college level courses, depending on the number of high school classes taken. Refer to the SSD Running Start Handbook or individual college for details. Transportation and the cost of books or fees are the responsibility of the student. Running start students earning an Associate s Degree may elect to earn a high school diploma through the CTC. Interested students and their parents should contact their counselor. Below is a general outline of the enrollment procedure: Obtain a SSD Running Start Handbook from your counselor. Take the placement test on the community/technical college campus by April and attend an orientation at the college. Submit your testing results to your counselor. Attend orientation meetings at the high school in the spring. Submit completed Sumner School District Running Start Agreement. 9

13 Minimum Requirements for College Entrance: The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) establishes minimum admission standards for four-year colleges and universities in Washington State. Courses that meet minimum college entrance requirements are designated with a B on high school transcripts. Additional information regarding minimum college entrance requirements can be found on the WSAC website College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) CADRs guide students to take high school courses which will prepare them for college-level coursework. High school courses meeting CADRs are determined by the school district and are noted on the student s transcript with a B designation. CADRs are not the same as high school graduation requirements. Students who plan to attend a four-year college or university should be aware of both their high school graduation requirements and the CADRs. Entrance requirements for colleges may vary. Check with the colleges of your choice for specifics when selecting courses. Minimum College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) Credits Subject Area Required Credit Transcript Designation English 4 B Mathematics - through Algebra II 3 B Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course 1 B Q Lab Science 2 B S World Language in the same language 2 B Social Science 3 B More detailed information regarding admission requirements is available from your counselor and on the WSAC website. College Entrance Exams Information regarding common college entrance exams is provided in the following section. Contact high school counselors, individual colleges and testing websites for additional details. ACT Written by American College Testing, the ACT is required for certain scholarships as well as some out of state and private colleges (including BYU and Northwest Nazarene). The ACT is divided into four tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Scores range from 0 to 36, and the score is an average of the four tests. The average nationwide composite score is SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL is the closest test center for the ACT; call (253) for SHS testing details. ACT test dates, centers and additional information are available at 10

14 PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is usually taken in the sophomore or junior year. Colleges use the PSAT/NMSQT from the junior year to award scholarships. SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test) The SAT I is required for four-year colleges in Washington, most colleges on the east and west coasts, military academies, and a number of scholarships. The SAT is generally taken in the spring of the junior year; you may take the test as often as you choose. This test is divided into three areas: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores for each area range from The test is given seven times a year on Saturdays at various high schools. The SAT takes approximately four hours to complete. SAT II (subject tests) College Board SAT II exams test knowledge in particular subject areas, such as English, history, mathematics, French and computer science. Exam scores range from 200 to 800. Some colleges use these tests for placement in advanced classes. BONNEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is the closest test center for the SAT; call (253) for BLHS testing details. SAT I and SAT II test dates, centers and additional information are available at NOTE: Some students may choose to take both the ACT and SAT. Eligible students may apply to have ACT or SAT scores serve as a state-approved alternative to the Washington State assessments. NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards for College-Bound Student Athletes The NCAA Eligibility Center is an arm of the NCAA responsible for determining the eligibility of student athletes at the DI and DII levels. All NCAA student athletes must register with the Eligibility Center before they can receive a scholarship or play college sports for an NCAA school. Individual students are responsible for achieving and protecting their own eligibility status. Contact your counselor for information regarding NCAA standards and registration steps. NCAA Eligibility Requirements Academic eligibility is determined using a combination of high school graduation, GPA from core courses and SAT or ACT test scores. You must graduate from high school You must meet the minimum GPA in your core courses You must meet the minimum requirements on your SAT or ACT test scores. Your GPA and SAT/ACT test scores must combine to meet the minimum requirements. For complete NCAA academic eligibility requirements go to 11

15 Transcript Designation Key Courses meeting specific graduation or college entrance requirements are labeled using Washington State transcript designation codes on the high school transcript. Designation codes are listed on the catalog course index and individual course descriptions. Courses meeting the descriptions below will include a letter designation on the high school transcript. Codes appear regardless of grade or credit earned/unearned. Transcript Designation Key A Advanced Placement course Q Quantitative meets math-based college B CADR/HECB Core meets college entrance entrance requirement if taken senior year requirement. R Running Start course C College in the high school - University of Washington credit available* S Science Lab- meets lab-based science graduation and college entrance requirements H Honors Option T Tech Prep-Dual Credit-college credit available* I International Baccalaureate course *Earning college credit requires additional procedures 12

16 Courses-At-A-Glance Not all listed courses are offered every year. Please refer to the registration form for courses offered. Course fees vary; contact school bookkeeper for adjusted needs-based reduced fees. Grade Trans. Course Grad Req. Level Desig. Offered At Length Arts & Communication Intro to Broadcasting 9th 10th T CTE BHS / SHS Broadcast Production I 10th 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 or 1 18 Broadcast Production II 10th 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 18 IB Film HL Production I & II 11th 12th B I CTE and Fine Arts SHS 1 18 Broadcast Associate 11th 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS Computer Animation 10th 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS 1 19 Creative Design I & II 10th 12th B CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS Digital Photography I 9th 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS Digital Photography II 10th 12th B CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS Yearbook 10th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 1 19 Business & Marketing Accounting 1 10th 12th T 3rd year math and CTE BHS / SHS 1 20 Accounting 2 11th 12th T 3rd year math and CTE BHS / SHS 1 20 Entrepreneurship (Start your own business) 10th 12th T CTE BHS IB Business and Management 11th 12th I CTE SHS 1 21 Intro to Business and Marketing (IBAM) 9th 10th T CTE BHS / SHS Microsoft Office Certification I 9th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Microsoft Office II - IV 10th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Retail Management (Student Store Operations) 10th 12th T CTE BHS Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Marketing 10th 12th T CTE BHS Web Design (Web Development)I & II 10th 12th T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS Webmaster Associate 12th N/A CTE BHS English 9th English 9th B English BHS / SHS th English 10th B English BHS / SHS th English 11th B English BHS / SHS th English 12th B English BHS / SHS th English COE 12th N/A English BHS / SHS 1 23 Adv. Placement Language and Composition 11th A B English BHS 1 22 Adv. Placement Literature and Composition 12th A B English BHS 1 23 Advanced Speaking and Debate 10th 12th N/A Elective BHS Debate or Contest Speaking 9th 12th N/A Elective BHS English Language Learners Support 9th 12th N/A Elective SHS 1 24 English Support 10th-12th N/A Elective BHS Film as Literature 11th 12th N/A Elective BHS Honors 9th Grade English 9th B H English BHS / SHS 1 22 Honors 10th Grade English 10th B H English BHS / SHS 1 22 Honors 10th Grade English Journalism Focus 10th B H English SHS 1 22 IB English A1 HL I & II 11th 12th B I English SHS 1 23 IB English A1 SL I & II 11th 12th B I English SHS 1 23 Journalistic Writing 12th B English BHS 1 23 Poetry 10th 12th N/A Elective BHS Read to Learn 9th 10th N/A Elective BHS / SHS Tier II English 9th 12th N/A English BHS / SHS 1 24 Tier III English 9th 12th N/A English BHS / SHS 1 24 Page 13

17 Family & Consumer Sciences Advanced Culinary Arts 11th 12th T CTE BHS 1 26 Career and Community Connections 11th 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS Careers with Children 10th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Child Care Practicum I 10th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Child Care Practicum II 11th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Child Care Practicum III 11th 12th T CTE SHS Child Development 9th* 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS Culinary Arts 10th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Independent Living 11th 12th N/A CTE SHS Intro to Culinary Arts 9th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS Nutrition and Fitness 10th 12th N/A CTE and Fitness SHS Personal Choices 9th 10th N/A CTE BHS / SHS Teaching Academy 11th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 1 27 Fine, Visual & Performing Arts 20th Century American Popular Music 10th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS D and Design 10th 12th B Fine Arts BHS Advanced Actor s Studio 10th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 30 Advanced Ceramics 10th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS Advanced Drawing and Painting 10th 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 29 AP Art (Art and Design Studio) 11th 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 29 Art History 9th 12th B Fine Arts SHS Beginning Acting 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS Beginning Guitar 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS Beginning Drawing and Painting 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS Ceramics 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS Chamber Choir 11th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31 Concert Band: SHS 9th 12th B Fine Arts SHS 1 31 Concert Choir 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31 Freshman Treble Choir 9th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 30 IB Film Studies I & II 11th 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 30 IB Music SL I & II 11th 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 33 IB Visual Arts HL 11th 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 30 IB Visual Arts SL 11th 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 30 Jazz Band: BHS 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS Jazz Choir 10th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31 Jazz Ensemble: SHS 9th 12th B Fine Arts SHS 1 32 Marching Band: BHS 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS Percussion 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 32 Survey of Art 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS Symphonic Marching Band: SHS 9th 12th B Fine Arts SHS 1 32 Symphonic Band: BHS 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 32 Treble Choir 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31 Wind Ensemble 9th 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 33 Health & Fitness Advanced Volleyball/Basketball 10th 12th N/A Fitness BHS Court and Team Sports 10th 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS Developing Fitness 9th 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS Foundation of Fitness 9th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS Health 9th N/A Health BHS / SHS Individual Fitness 10th 12th N/A Fitness BHS Strength and Conditioning 10th 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS Total Fitness 10th 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS

18 Information Technology AP Computer Science A 11th 12th A B C Q T 3rd year math and CTE BHS 1 36 Computer Science Principles 10th 12th N/A CTE BHS 1 35 Cisco Discovery I 10th 12th T CTE SHS Cisco Discovery II 10th 12th T CTE SHS 1 36 Cisco Discovery III 10th 12th T CTE SHS 1 36 Cisco Discovery IV 10th 12th T CTE SHS 1 36 Fundamentals of Information Technology (FIT) 9th 10th T CTE BHS Intro to Programming (JAVA) 10th 12th B Q T 3rd year math and CTE BHS 1 35 Intro to Programming (Microsoft Visual Basic) 10th 12th B Q T 3rd year math and CTE SHS 1 35 Intro to Programming through Game Design 9th 12th T CTE BHS / SHS IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software 10th 12th T CTE SHS Using Google Apps 9th 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS Math Advanced Placement Calculus AB 11th 12th A B Math BHS / SHS 1 40 Advanced Placement Calculus BC 11th 12th A B Math BHS / SHS 1 40 Algebra I 9th 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38 Algebra II 9th 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 39 Algebra Prep (Algebra 1A) 9th 11th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 1 38 Algebra 1B 10th 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38 College Prep Math 12th B Math BHS 1 40 Financial Algebra 11th 12th B T Q 3rd Year Math BHS / SHS 1 39 Geometry 9th 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38 Geometry Basics 9th 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 39 Geometry in Construction 9th 12th B Math and CTE SHS 2 39 Honors Algebra II 9th 10th B H Math BHS 1 39 Honors Geometry 9th B H Math BHS 1 38 Honors Pre-Calculus 10th 11th B H Math BHS 1 40 IB Mathematical Studies SL I & II 11th 12th B I Math SHS 1 40 IB Mathematics SL I & II (Pre-Calc & Calc) 11th 12th B I Math SHS 1 41 Intensified Algebra 9th 11th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38 Math Extension 9th 11th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 1 41 Pre-Calculus 11th 12th B Math BHS 1 40 Year 1 Collection of Evidence 11th or 12th N/A 3rd Year Math BHS / SHS 1 39 Miscellaneous & Other Courses Copy Center Aide 10th 12th N/A Elective BHS Core Leadership 9th 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS Leadership Connections: BLHS 11th 12th N/A Elective BHS 1 41 Leadership Connections: SHS 11th 12th N/A Elective SHS 1 41 Learning Strategies 9th 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS Library Services 10th 12th N/A Elective BHS Life Skills 9th 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS Office Aide 10th 12th N/A Elective BHS Peer Tutor 10th 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS Principles of Leadership 9th 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS Theory of Knowledge *IB Theory of Knowledge 11th 12th I Elective SHS Transition Education 12th 21yr N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 or 1 43 Work Experience 11th 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 or 1 43 Pre-Engineering / Project Lead The Way Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) 10th 12th T CTE BHS 1 43 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) 10th 12th T CTE BHS Intro to Engineering Design (PLTW) A & B 9th 12th B Q CTE BHS / SHS 1 43 Principles of Engineering (PLTW) A & B 10th 12th B Q S T Lab Science and CTE BHS 1 44 Technology Foundations (PLTW) 9th 10th T CTE BHS / SHS

19 Science 9th Lab Science 9th B S Lab Science SHS 1 46 Addiction and the Brain Biology th 12th B C S Lab Science BHS 1 47 Advanced Marine Biology 11th 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 48 Anatomy and Physiology 10th 12th B S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 47 AP Biology 10th 12th A B S Lab Science BHS 1 47 AP Chemistry 10th 12th A B Q S Lab Science BHS 1 48 AP Physics I 11th 12th A B Q S Lab Science BHS 1 49 Biology 9th 11th B S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 46 Biology Collection of Evidence 11th -12th N/A Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 47 Biology II 10th -12th B S Lab Science SHS 1 47 Biotechnology 10th 12th B S T CTE and Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 47 Chemistry 10th 12th B Q S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 48 Environmental Field Studies 10th 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 46 Environmental Science 10th 12th B S T CTE and Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 48 Honors Biology 9th B H S Lab Science SHS 1 46 IB Biology HL I & II 11th 12th B I S Lab Science SHS 1 48 IB Chemistry SL I & II 11th 12th B I Q S Lab Science SHS 1 49 Independent Scientific Research 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 49 Marine Biology 10th 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 48 Physical Science 10th 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 46 Physics 10th 12th B Q S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 49 Plant Science 10th 12th B S T Lab Science SHS 1 46 Science & Natural Resources Agricultural Marketing and Communications I 10th 12th T CTE SHS Agricultural Marketing and Communications II 11th 12th T CTE SHS Animal Science I 10th 12th T CTE SHS Animal Science II 11th 12th T CTE SHS Horticulture 10th 12th T CTE SHS Skilled & Technical Sciences Advanced Automotive Technology 10th 12th T CTE SHS 1 51 Advanced Construction Related Trades II - IV 10th 12th T CTE SHS 1 51 Architecture I 10th 12th N/A CTE SHS Architecture II 10th 12th N/A CTE SHS Geometry in Construction 9th 11th B Math and CTE SHS 2 51 Introduction to Automotive 9th 12th T CTE SHS Intro to Construction 9th 12th T CTE SHS Social Studies AP Human Geography 10th 12th A B Social Studies BHS 1 55 AP Psychology 10th 12th A B Social Studies BHS 1 55 AP U.S. Government and Politics 12th A B Social Studies BHS 1 56 AP U.S. History 11th A B Social Studies BHS 1 55 Contemporary World Problems 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 1 56 Honors Civics 10th B H Social Studies SHS 1 54 Honors World History: BHS 9th - 10th B H Social Studies BHS 1 54 Honors World History: SHS 9th - 10th B H Social Studies SHS IB 20th Century World History Topics SL or HL 12th B I Social Studies SHS 1 56 IB History of the Americas HL 11th B I Social Studies SHS 1 56 IB Psychology SL or HL 11th 12th B I Social Studies SHS 1 55 Intro to Psychology 10th 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS Modern World History 10th B Social Studies BHS 1 54 Sociology of Media 10th 12th B Social Studies BHS U.S. History 11th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 1 55 Washington State History 9th 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS World History 10th B Social Studies SHS You and the Law 10th 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS

20 World Languages French I 9th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 56 French II 9th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 56 French III 9th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 57 French IV 10th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 57 IB French SL III, IV + 11th 12th B I Elective SHS 1 57 IB Japanese SL III, IV + 11th 12th B I Elective SHS 1 58 IB Spanish SL III, IV + 11th 12th B I Elective SHS 1 59 Japanese I 9th 12th B Elective SHS 1 57 Japanese II 9th 12th B Elective SHS 1 57 Japanese III 10th 12th B Elective SHS 1 57 Japanese IV 11th 12th B Elective SHS 1 58 Spanish for Native Speakers 9th 12th N/A Elective BHS 1 58 Spanish I 9th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 58 Spanish II 9th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 58 Spanish III 9th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 58 Spanish IV 10th 12th B Elective BHS / SHS

21 ARTS & COMMUNICATION Intro to Broadcasting Grade Level: 9th 10th Introduction to Broadcasting is a skill-based course in which students explore the exciting range of opportunities in the broadcast industry. Students will learn and understand broadcast terminology, career opportunities and what it takes to be successful in a career in broadcasting. When students complete the course, they will have practical leadership skills used in producing, directing, editing, and writing broadcast-quality productions. Students learn professionalism in front of the camera, and skills required to meet the demands behind the camera and microphone. Broadcast Production I Prerequisite: Intro to Broadcasting T and Fine Arts Broadcast Production I is a hands-on television broadcasting experience. This is a skill-based course in which students develop skills for employment opportunities and/or higher education. They will use and perfect the skills learned in Introduction to Broadcasting to produce school-based programming. Students will further their broadcast camera operating skills, produce and edit news features for air, develop PSA s and commercials and direct and produce shows for school-wide viewing. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Students will develop leadership and organizational skills as they perform roles as show producers, directors and many other broadcast related jobs. This class includes further developing skills for television broadcast writing, a skill crucial to success in the industry along with skills necessary for various and interesting television and video production positions. Broadcast Production II Prerequisite: Broadcast Production I T and Fine Arts Broadcast Production II is a hands-on television broadcasting experience. In this course students continue to build broadcast television, video and audio skills preparing for higher education and/or entry-level employment. Students will further develop their skills from Broadcast Production I with advanced camera operations, lighting, editing, audio, composition and writing to produce broadcast quality shows and content. This is a skill-based class in which students run and anchor school newscasts and productions for the district and community. To succeed in this course, students increase the leadership and managerial skills learned in Broadcast Production I. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. IB Film HL Production I & II Prerequisite: Taken concurrently with IB Film Studies I & II I and Fine Arts Through hands-on experiences in filmmaking, students develop the film production skills to express themselves creatively through film. Students will increase skills in camera operation, lighting, editing, sound, composition, screenwriting, cinematography, design and directing. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Students will also gain the leadership, organizational, professional and technical skills needed for advanced training in video and film making. Students take this course concurrently with IB Film Studies. To complete the IB Film HL course, students must complete IB Film Production I & II as well as IB Film Studies I & II. Seniors may take IB Film Production I and IB Film Studies I on a space-available basis. Broadcast Associate Prerequisite: Broadcast Production II. Teacher permission Transcript Designation: Broadcast Associate is an advanced video broadcasting experience. Students increase previously acquired broadcasting skills through the development and completion of custom projects. To succeed in this course, students must be motivated, self-directed, and able to follow client specifications. Students gain leadership, organizational and time management skills working as team leaders, peer tutors or project directors. This course may be repeated for credit. 18

22 ARTS & COMMUNICATION Digital Photography I T and Fine Arts Digital Photography provides students with an exploration of the fundamental principles, techniques, and application of camerabased imagery. Concepts will include, acquiring, manipulating, and outputting digital photographic images, basic visual concepts, camera functions, and image editing software. In addition, lighting, composition, color, black & white considerations, and contrast in images will be covered. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. As a CTE course, leadership skills, employment expectations, and career preparation are included. Digital Photography II Prerequisite: Digital Photography I and Fine Arts This course is the advanced study of camera controls, photographic systems, lenses, and lighting techniques. This hands-on study of advanced photographic theory explores these techniques in creative visual communication and how these relate to portrait, industrial, or commercial photography and other photographic genre. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. In addition, the elements of manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop is taught throughout the course. Computer Animation Prerequisite: Web Design or Beginning Painting and Drawing. Computer competency is highly recommended. T and Fine Arts Computer Animation is a hands on course where students develop the techniques and skills for creating visual art on the computer. Concepts covered include animated character creation, Photoshop, 3D animation, Flash, character creation, and special effects in film and television. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Students who take this class will be able to plan animation through storyboards, design animated characters, and create animation using the computer. Creative Design I & II and Fine Arts Have fun designing web pages using Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Class activities are project-based and give students an opportunity to practice art fundamentals while learning technical skills. Let your creative side show, combining your skills to create professional, up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use. You will be introduced to planning and designing effective web pages; implementing web pages by writing HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets); enhancing web pages with the use of page layout techniques, text formatting, graphics, images, and multimedia; and producing a functional, multi-page website. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Yearbook Students will develop skills in graphic design, computer graphics, desktop publishing, photography, and writing utilizing InDesign and Photoshop. Students will gain leadership, time management and teamwork skills in production of the high school yearbook. There will be an opportunity to practice oral, business management and promotional marketing skills. Attendance at after school functions and work sessions will be required to meet deadlines and obtain photos and quotes as needed. 19