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2017-18 REGISTRATION BULLETIN -18 Sprague High School Lighting the Way to the Future 2017 Sprague High School Craig Swanson, Principal 2373 Kuebler Blvd. S• Salem, Oregon • 97302-9404 (503) 399-3261 Fax (503) 391-4046 Christy Perry, Superintendent Lighting the way to the future CONTENTS Dear Sprague Student: Welcome Letter .............................. 1 How to use the The Sprague Registration Bulletin is a source to assist you in planning your course Registration Bulletin ...................... 2 selections for the 2017-2018 school year. Our schedule provides you with an opportunity Planning the High School Years to sample courses across the curriculum or concentrate on a focus area of study. As you & College Admissions Info .......... 4 plan your courses for next year, you are encouraged to discover new areas of learning College Credit Opportunities ......... 6 which meet your own special learning needs. CTEC............................................. 10 As preparations are made for next year, your course decisions are important to you and Willamette Promise ...................... 12 our staff. In making your decisions, please take the time to plan your course of study About In-District Transfers .......... 14 for the entire year so your choices are accurate. Based on your selections, staff is Graduation Requirements ............ 15 hired and sections of courses are created. The Sprague educational program is Registration Worksheet ................ 17 influenced directly by your selection of courses. Schedule Change Policy .............. 18 AP Expectations ........................... 20 Pay close attention to the following procedures: • The first step is to review the required classes that you expect to take. Art .................................................. 22 • Next, review the graduation requirements to check your progress in meeting Computer Tech/Video Prod ......... 28 them. Business Tech ............................... 32 • The third step is to select classes that support your future educational and career English/Language Arts ................. 35 goals as part of your Personal Education Plan. Family & Consumer Studies ........ 39 • Finally parents, teachers, and counselors are valuable resources that can help Foreign Language ......................... 41 you in your decision making. Health & Wellness........................ 44 Plan your future carefully. Your decisions today will influence your schedule next fall. Mathematics .................................. 50 What you select as courses will determine Sprague's course offerings and your future Music ............................................. 54 learning opportunities. Remember that your high school transcript is one of the first Physical Education ....................... 58 additions to your resume. Science .......................................... 59 Social Studies ............................... 63 Respectfully, Technology Education ................. 67 Theater Arts .................................. 70 Special Programs .......................... 71 Craig Swanson, Principal Appendices.................................... 78 Sprague High School Alternative Education................... 79 Activities/Clubs/Organizations .... 80 Course Listings ............................. 81 - 1 - How to Use the Registration Bulletin What information is included in the course description? What coursework do I need to take? The Registration Bulletin provides basic information to help the student select courses at Sprague High School and contains essential information for planning a high school program and completing the annual General Guidelines: th th registration process. Below is an example of a course description: 1. All 9 and 10 grade students must enroll in 8 classes per semester. General release periods are not permitted. th th 2. All 11 and 12 grade students must enroll in 5 credited classes per semester. Students seeking College NCAA release periods must have (1) signed parent permission and transportation to be off campus during the Course Title Course # Credit Level Prerequisite Prep OUS release periods and (2) be on track for graduation. French I FF2014 1.0 9-12 None Yes Yes Yes 3. Please refer to the graduation requirements pages for your graduation year. All students must have 24 Meets Graduation academic credits in the designated subject areas to graduate. Requirements in: Fine 4. Choose your electives and other courses carefully. When you sign up for courses, you are making Arts French I introduces French language and culture, with emphasis on vocabulary, fundamental grammar, reading skills, and culture. Daily homework and oral participation your selection for the entire year and the master schedule is built around your requests. May be taken only once for credit are essential to student success. 5. Students should check their course requests and credits against admission requirements for colleges and universities to make sure that they will meet the standards for admission. Electives At Sprague elective courses are available in many areas. Elective courses are an opportunity for students to 1. Standard course title – (French I) -- An abbreviated form of this title will appear on student explore areas of interest as well as experience a variety of other areas to enrich their educational background. schedules. Enrollment in elective classes is based on course availability. Students should choose at least 4 semesters of 2. Course Number – (FF2014) - This is the course number that appears on your transcript and class elective courses and rank their selections in order of priority. From this list courses will be placed on their schedules. schedule. If a student does not indicate a choice, one will be selected for them. Certain electives are one 3. Grade level – (9 – 12) - A single grade entry, e.g., “9” indicates that the course usually taken during semester. Others, such as a foreign language, are year long. the year indicated. A multiple entry, e.g., “10-12” signifies that the course can first be taken by a th th student during the 10th grade, 11 grade, or 12 grade. A student may take a course earlier than What are credits and why are they important? shown if the student’s counselor has a completed four-year plan on file that clearly shows that: 1) the Core content classes are year-long classes and earn 1.0 credit. Each semester course is assigned a .5 credit. To student has completed the necessary prerequisites, and 2) the student’s program will be enhanced by receive a high school diploma, students must earn 24 credits. These credits must be taken in specific areas of taking the course early. study. Students who fail to pass standards in core area content classes may be required to repeat the course and 4. Prerequisites – (None) - Conditions that must be met, or courses that must be completed before a enroll in a structured study program or support class. Please see the Graduation Requirements check list for student can register for the course. It is especially important to consider prerequisites when details on subject area requirements. If your education plan includes enrollment in a 4-year university or completing a four-year plan. college, there will be additional admission requirements check the admission requirements on the website of 5. Credit - (0.5 = one semester; 1.0 = yearlong course) colleges that you are considering. You are responsible for ensuring that your classes will meet admission 6. College Prep -- Meets College Entrance Requirements -- This section indicates whether or not the requirements for the college of your choice. course meets requirements to be considered a rigorous college preparatory course in core content areas. Credit is given for a grade of “D” or better course work. Universities and colleges require a grade of “C” or 7. OUS -- The Oregon University System requires a student to complete 15 credits, in specific content better for college admission. As you can see, grades and credits matter! areas, from a list of approved courses. 8. NCAA -- NCAA approved courses are for use in establishing the initial-eligibility certification status of student-athletes. Please check the NCAA website for eligibility standards. 9. Meets Graduation Requirements in – (Fine Arts) -- Indicates the specific graduation credit to which course credit will be applied. (Note: When a specific course requirement for graduation has been met subsequent course credits will be applied to the elective requirement. For example, all science credits, beyond those required for graduation will be counted as elective credits.) 10. May be taken -- Only selected courses may be taken more than once and receive credit toward graduation requirements. Approved courses are indicated in this area. 11. Course Description – A general description of each course appears in this area and will include information about fees where applicable. - 2 - What information is included in the course description? The Registration Bulletin provides basic information to help the student select courses at Sprague High School and contains essential information for planning a high school program and completing the annual registration process. Below is an example of a course description: College NCAA Course Title Course # Credit Level Prerequisite Prep OUS French I FF2014 1.0 9-12 None Yes Yes Yes Meets Graduation Requirements in: Fine Arts French I introduces French language and culture, with emphasis on vocabulary, May be taken only fundamental grammar, reading skills, and culture.