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Course Catalog 2018-2019 High School COURSE CATALOG 2018-2019 For Students and Families in Preparing for High School Course Registration HOME OF THE STORM We,vision as a community, We developoutcomes students and graduates who are: make a collective commitment to • readers and writers, • leaders, collaborators and Bellingham’s children. We will empower • scientists and team players, • healthy, active individuals, every child to discover and develop a mathematicians, • dependable and responsible • critical thinkers and • historians and global people, problem solvers, passion, contribute to their community, thinkers, • confident individuals who • effective communicators, and achieve a fulfilling and productive • artists and performers, continuously challenge ACTION • innovators and creators, life. • artisans and technicians, themselves, and CHARACTER KNOWLEDGE • multilingual readers and • respectful and • well-rounded community speakers, compassionate humans, members engaged with • skilled users of technology • honest and ethical citizens the broader world. and information, who act with integrity, Wemission collectively commit that our students are cared for and respected, and that they will graduate from our schools prepared for success. key strategies All students will be exceptional in We will accomplish this through: their own way, with strong character, a passion for learning, and ready Innovation Early for the widest range of educational and Childhood and vocational options to support Flexibility Education a diversity of life choices. At all levels, but with We invest in a strong particular attention to our early childhood (prenatal middle and high schools, to third grade) program we promote innovation and because of its powerful flexibility to ensure we are Great Teaching long-term return for core beliefs meeting the needs of with Strong our students and We, believe: all students. community. Support • all children should be loved, • the whole child is important, Student, • every child can learn at high levels, A One High quality instruction Family, and Schoolhouse occurs in every classroom, • early learning and development are critical, Community Approach every day, resulting in high Engagement • learning is lifelong and essential to a high levels of learning. This is quality of life, supported by purposeful We provide an equitable • compassion and service build community, and ongoing professional Authentic partnerships distribution of resources are essential in order to development of all staff • teaching children to do their best involves and services to ensure deliver upon our promise. self-reflection and reaching higher, excellence for all. and effective leadership We actively seek input from • diversity enhances a strong and healthy throughout the organization. and work together with all community, and stakeholders to cultivate • together we achieve more than alone. both existing and new partnerships. 2 High School Course Catalog 2018-19 Table of Contents The Bellingham Promise 2 Graduation Requirements 4 High School Credit Dear Students and Families, Requirements 5-7 The 2018-19 school year marks the second year of our eight-period schedule, How to Register for Courses 8 which allows all of our high schools to be on the same common bell schedule and to offer more course options. During our first year of implementation, Registration Information 9-11 there were some important lessons learned for both students and staff, including the importance of balance and rigor in a course schedule. One of Options High School 12 our Core Beliefs in The Bellingham Promise is that all students can achieve at high levels. Our staff and community believe in each of you and we want High School Courses you to challenge yourself, to ask questions, and to take rigorous courses. Arts 13 With hard work and a positive attitude, you can access many of the incredible Career & Technical Education 19 opportunities offered. And while we want you to push yourself and to take English 29 classes that will challenge you, we also want to make sure you maintain a healthy balance between academics, athletics and activities, as well as service, English Language Learners 33 family and celebrating the joys of life. Math 34 Physical Education 36 In addition, be sure to choose courses that will help you work toward graduation and that will prepare you for your next educational chapter, Science 38 whether that will be college or a work training program. No matter what Social Studies 42 you choose to do with your life and career, preparing yourself for continued Specialized Instruction 46 education after high school is the best plan. Our administrators, counselors World Language 47 and teachers are resources to help you decide which courses to take. I encourage you to include your parents and families in this process and Additional Electives 52 consider what is necessary for a healthy, balanced life. Bellingham Virtual Learning 54 The eight-period high school schedule also allows greater flexibility and High School Course Planner 55 more course opportunities to pursue passions or interest areas. This can include courses in world language, art, music, yoga, photography or career and technical education. I encourage each of you to take at least one course that pushes you to explore a new or different discipline or subject matter. This is a great time in your life to broaden your horizons. We are fortunate to Bellingham Public Schools does offer such a vast array of classes in all subject areas, developing students and not discriminate and complies graduates who are readers and writers, artists and performers, historians and with all federal and state laws global thinkers and innovators and creators – and all the outcomes articulated and regulations including the in The Bellingham Promise. American Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, Enjoy your high school experience and the rich opportunities it offers, please call 360-676-6400. If you have a disability and need this publication in an alternate format, call 360-676-6520. For Greg Baker questions regarding disabled Superintendent access to district buildings, call 360-676-6500. High School Course Catalog 2018-19 3 REQUIREMENTS The following three graduation requirements currently apply for all students planning to graduate from Bellingham Public Schools. HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND 1 COURSE CREDITS 2 STATE EXAMS 3 BEYOND PLAN What high school What are the state courses should I take? exam requirements? What’s the High School and Beyond Plan? Course descriptions and pre-requisites All high school students take state are listed in this catalog and in Skyward exams that are aligned to our learning These state-required plans detail the Student Access. See page 9 for details standards in English language arts, work that students will complete to on how to register for classes and the math and science. Students can meet graduate successfully from high school Winter 2018 registration timelines. the English language arts and the and also outline post-high school math exam requirements with passing plans. Students begin their plans How do I know if I’m on scores on the Smarter Balanced tests as they schedule courses for ninth in grade 10, with retakes available grade and revise them with help from track to graduate? twice a year through graduation. counselors throughout high school. Different credit expectations are outlined by graduating year. See Students in grade 11 take the pages 5 to 7 to review what those are Washington Comprehensive for your class. Assessment of Science. However, passing this test is not required for In a 4x8 schedule, students attend graduation until the class of 2021 and four classes each day which rotate beyond. every other day. “A” days include periods 1-4 and “B” days include Accommodations and alternative state periods 5-8. Each semester, students exams may be available for students can earn four credits. In a year with Individualized Education Plans students can earn eight credits. (IEP). In addition, there are state- approved alternative assessments for students who attempt, but do not pass, the state exams for English language arts and math. For information about state testing, visit www.k12.wa.us/ Assessment/StateTesting and for alternatives for graduation, visit www.k12.wa.us/assessment/ GraduationAlternatives. 4 High School Course Catalog 2018-19 CLASS OF 2019 HIGH SCHOOL English 4.0 Social Studies 3.0** English 9 1.0 Contemporary World History 1.0 English 10 1.0 U.S. History 1.0 Additional English Courses 2.0 Civics 0.5 Elective 0.5 ** Washington State History is required for Physical Education 1.5 graduation. District students fulfill this state requirement in Grade 7 Social Studies. Health 0.5 Transfer students may need to complete this requirement prior to graduation. See counselor for details. Science 3.0 Two years of lab sciences World Language 2.0 Two consecutive years in the same language Math 3.0 Algebra1 1.0 Geometry 1.0 Arts 1.5 Algebra 2* 1.0 * Algebra 2 may be met by another third Music, Art or Drama year math course based on student interest and High School and Beyond Plan, including parent/guardian signature. Occupational/Career and 1.0 See counselor for details. Technical Education Choose from STEM, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Science, Health Science and Agricultural Science. Check with counselor about possible 2 for 1 credit for CTE courses. Other Courses 7.0 EXPECTED HIGH 26.5 SCHOOL CREDITS High School Course Catalog 2018-19 5 CLASS OF 2020 HIGH SCHOOL English 4.0 Social Studies 3.0** English 9 1.0 Contemporary World History 1.0 English 201 1.0 U.S. History 1.0 Additional English Courses 2.0 Civics 0.5 Elective 0.5 ** Washington State History is required for Physical Education 1.5 graduation. District students fulfill this state requirement in Grade 7 Social Studies. Health 0.5 Transfer students may need to complete this requirement prior to graduation. See counselor for details. Science 3.0 Two years of lab sciences Third credit based on student interest and World Language 2.0 High School and Beyond Plan.
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