Course Catalog 2018-2019
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Auburn School District #408 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG 2018-2019 AUBURN AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL 711 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98002 28900 124th Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98092 p: 253-931-4880 f: 253-931-4701 p: 253-804-4539 f: 253-876-2507 AUBURN RIVERSIDE WEST AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL 501 Oravetz Road Auburn, WA 98092 401 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001 p: 253-804-5154 f: 253-804-5168 p: 253-931-4990 f: 253-931-4707 Auburn School District #408 AUBURN AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL 711 East Main Street 28900 124th Avenue SE Auburn, WA 98002 Auburn, WA 98092 p: 253-931-4880 f: 253-931-4701 p: 253-804-4539 f: 253-876-2507 AUBURN RIVERSIDE WEST AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL 501 Oravetz Road 401 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98092 Auburn, WA 98001 p: 253-804-5154 f: 253-804-5168 p: 253-931-4990 f: 253-931-4707 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG 2018-2019 THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT “In a culture of equity and excellence we engage, educate, and empower each student for success beyond graduation.” Legal Notice: The Auburn School District No. 408 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability, and does not tolerate sexual harassment. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities. Any reports of alleged sexual harassment or concerns about compliance and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the school district’s title IX RCW 28A640 officer and Section 504 and ADA coordinator, Tim Cummings,, 915 4th Street Northeast, Auburn, Washington 98002. (253) 931-4932. Nondiscrimination for Financial Assistance Statement: All applications for financial assistance programs, i.e., student loans, work compensation, grants, scholarships, special funds, subsidies, prizes, etc., will be considered by the Auburn School District without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE(s) NOTIFICATION OF PROGRAM & COURSE OFFERINGS ......................................................1 SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION ...........................................................................................2 WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL (High School Principals) ..........................................................3 REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING INFORMATION ............................................................7 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................8 “BOX PAGE” INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................11 “BOX PAGE” .....................................................................................................................................14 ALTERNATIVE CREDIT INFORMATION .................................................................................16 TRANSCRIPT AND COLLEGE CREDIT INFORMATION ......................................................17 NCAA COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................18 PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ..................................23 PROGRAMS OF STUDY .................................................................................................................25 COURSE LISTED WITH CREDITS MET TABLE .....................................................................26 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Arts: Performing (pg. 32) & Visual (pg. 41) ..............................................................................31 Career & Technical Education (Bus. & Mark pg.60) & (FCS pg. 66) ....................................44 English/Language Arts ................................................................................................................69 English Language Learners ........................................................................................................77 Math ..............................................................................................................................................81 Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................................87 Physical Education & Health ......................................................................................................92 Science ..........................................................................................................................................98 Social Studies .............................................................................................................................103 World Languages .......................................................................................................................108 Pilot Courses ...............................................................................................................................115 January 2018 Parents & Students: The information in this course catalog is accurate as of the date and time of printing. Please note that not all courses are offered at each high school due to limitations of space, facilities, and teaching staff. Whether or not a course is offered may depend on these factors as well as on the number of students who sign up for the course. In some instances, the Auburn School District has a program that is housed at one high school and is open to students from the other high schools. Examples of these programs include Automotive and Machinist Training and Welding. These programs are housed at Auburn High School and are open to all Auburn School District high school students. (Some prerequisites and restrictions may apply.) More information can be found in the individual course descriptions or check with your counselor for how to enroll in these programs. Students and parents should reference directly specific information related to high school graduation and college entrance requirements. Graduation requirements may vary depending on the graduating class. Some links that might be helpful include: Office of State Graduation Superintendent of http://www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements/default.aspx Information Public Instruction College Entrance Washington Requirements for Student http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-admissions Baccalaureate Achievement Institutions Council (WSAC) College Entrance National Collegiate Requirements for Athletic Association http://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ Athletes (NCAA) National College Association of Information for www.playnaia.org Intercollegiate Athletes Athletics Please consult with your school’s counseling staff for more information about course offerings and the locations of courses. In addition, the counseling staff at your high school is available to answer questions about high school as well as assist with any post-high school questions you might have. 1 HIGH SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION Auburn Senior High School Phone numbers: Main Office 253 931-4880 Attendance Office 253 931-4886 Career/College Center 253 931-4929 Counseling Center 253 931-4719 Athletics/Activities 253 931-4888 Registrar 253 931-4876 Web site: www.auburn.wednet.edu/ahs Auburn Mountainview Senior High School Phone numbers: Main Office 253 804-4539 Attendance Office 253 804-5197 Career/College Center 253 804-5195 Counseling Center 253 804-4548 Athletics/Activities 253 804-4546 Registrar 253 804-5194 Web site: www.auburn.wednet.edu/amhs Auburn Riverside Senior High School Phone numbers: Main Office 253 804-5154 Attendance 253 804-5165 Counseling 253 804-5161 Career Center 253 804-5161 Athletics/Activities 253 804-5159 Registrar 253 804-5161 Web site: www.auburn.wednet.edu/arhs West Auburn Senior High School Phone numbers: Main Office 253 931-4990 Web site: www.auburn.wednet.edu/wahs Staff E-mail Addresses Use the first initial of first name, the last name, and @auburn.wednet.edu (Example: John Doe = [email protected]) 2 WELCOME TO AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL Welcome to Auburn High School! These four years will go by quickly, so it is important to take time in preparing each step toward graduation. Selecting courses of study is an important responsibility. The classes you choose to take will prepare you for the continuation of your education in a four-year college or university, community college, vocational school, military service, or work after graduation. Your choices should be made with your future goals in mind. It is important that you consult with your parents, counselors and teachers in determining the proper courses to take to get you where you want to go. This course catalog is designed to be a helpful resource as you plan your future. The instructions are clear, but you need to take the time to read them. Outlined in this document, you will find requirements for graduation, which classes count for university entrance, which classes fit into your chosen pathway, and much more. Familiarizing yourself with the process of registration and the credit requirements will make the process smooth and understandable. Your counselor is skilled and experienced at advising and registering students for future classes. Please do not hesitate to ask questions or set up an appointment to get further guidance. He or she will be happy to assist you in every step of the process. Auburn High is a terrific place to learn and has prepared thousands of graduates for successful experiences in college and in their careers.