High School Course Catalog Engage and Challenge All Learners to Ensure Academic Excellence
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2018-19 High School Course Catalog Engage and challenge all learners to ensure academic excellence MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT Dear HSD students and parents, The faculty and staff of all HSD high schools are committed to providing our students with a rich, challenging and meaningful educational experience. Academic programs are designed to offer every student the opportunity to excel and to build a strong foun- dation for success after high school. HSD is the first K-12 school district in This course guide is an essential tool for making the import- Oregon to receive full systems (districtwide) ant educational decisions that lie ahead for you. Please review accreditation by AdvancED, a non-profit, the guide so that you are informed of graduation requirements, non-partisan, international organization of college admission standards, and course descriptions and require- education quality assurance professionals. ments. Carefully consider the course selections and program decisions that you will be making. These decisions will shape the foundation you build for your future. We encourage you to seek the advice of counselors and teachers The Hillsboro School District recognizes the diversity and worth as you work through your forecasting process. We look forward to of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Hillsboro partnering with you during your high school career. School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any program, service, or activity for which the Dis- trict is responsible. The District will comply with the requirements of state and federal law concerning non-discrimination and will strive by its action to enhance the dignity and worth of all persons. Martha Guise, Principal Greg Timmons, Principal Scan the QR code Century High School Liberty High School for facts and figures about HSD or visit our website. Claudia Ruf, Principal Linda Harrington, Principal www.hsd.k12.or.us Glencoe High School Hillsboro Online Academy 503.844.1500 Lou Bailey, Principal Gregg O’Mara, Principal Thank you to the Hillsboro Chamber for providing photographs of Hillsboro High School Miller Education Center career-related learning experiences in this catalog. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018-19 High School Course Catalog Using This Catalog . 1 Understanding a Course Description . 1 High School Diploma Requirements . 2 Weighted Grades . 3 Graduation Honors . .. 3 Common Admission Requirements for Oregon Public Universities/Colleges . 4 NCAA Athletic Eligibility . .. 5 Testing Dates for 2018-19 School Year . 5 Counseling Procedures . 6 Freshman Academy (Liberty High School) . 7 Dual Language Program (Hillsboro High School) 7 Advanced Placement (Century, Glencoe, and Liberty High Schools) . 8 International Baccalaureate Program (Hillsboro High School) . .9 Hillsboro Online Academy . 11 Miller Education Center 9-12 . 12 Senior Project and Portfolio . 12 Dual Credit Opportunities . 12 Career & College Pathways . 15 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource Systems . .21 Arts, Information & Communication . 22 Business & Management . 26 Health Sciences . 28 Human Resources . 29 Industrial & Engineering Systems . 33 Course Descriptions . 37 Arts and Communications . 38 Business | Computers | Culinary . 42 Early Childhood Education . 45 Engineering | Technology . 46 English Language Development . 53 Health/Health Sciences . 54 Language Arts . 56 Mathematics . 60 Did you know? By the end of the 2016-17 Music . 63 school year, 1,758 HSD high school students Physical Education . 65 earned dual credits, saving them $1.1 million Science . 67 Social Science . 71 in college expenses! Internships, an important World Languages . 76 resource for career and college preparation, were Learning Resource Center . 78 undertaken by 646 students. Additional Educational Options . 80 HSD Facts and Figures 2017 Academic & Activity Fees . 82 Course Planning (Naviance) . 83 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Take the time to carefully read the contents of this catalog. Be sure to review minimum requirements for all HSD diplomas, including changes for the Chancellor’s diploma that take effect for the Class of 2019, Career and College Pathway requirements, and other essential information that will help you plan and forecast your schedule for the 2018-19 school year. 2018-19 High School Course Catalog HILLSBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT General Information Using This Catalog This course catalog is designed to help you make wise selections from the courses offered at Hillsboro School District high schools. Take the time to review the handbook carefully. As your student prepares to forecast for 2018-19 coursework, it is important to review the minimum requirements for all Hillsboro diplomas on page 2. Please note the Essential Skill proficiency requirements in reading, writing and mathematics. When forecasting for next year, students and parents should keep the following in mind: • All courses and programs offered are contingent upon adequate funding. • All courses offered are dependent on enrollment. If an insufficient number of students request a course, it will not be taught. Courses are divided into two types: required and elective. Required courses are those a student must pass to meet the state of Oregon and Hillsboro School District requirements for graduation. Elective courses are designed to build skills in areas of study that meet the student’s need for vocational and college admission, as well as the pursuit of individual interests. Students are required to pass some elective courses as well. Not all courses are offered at every high school. Understanding a Course Courses are organized by subject categories within this catalog. Each course descrip- Description tion provides the following information: Course title Þ Grade level of students that may enroll in this course (schools that offer this course) ART 2 Þ Course(s) required to be successfully completed Grades: 10-12 (CHS, GHS, HHS, LHS) before student is eligible to take this course Ü Prerequisite: Art 1 1.0 credit Û Credit earned by passing this course Optional cost of taking this course Ü Optional Fee: $25/semester Building upon the skills established in Art 1, this second Û Course content and expectations year foundation course concentrates on enhancing the student’s creative energy. The course will include devel- opment of visual awareness, problem-solving, creativity, and perspective. Students will be introduced to elements of design, life drawing, illustration, and color theory through the mediums of paint, pen and ink, and pastel. Symbols that may appear are: µ for required courses for Advanced Placement for International Baccalaureate 1 HILLSBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT 2018-19 High School Course Catalog 2 Information General NOTES: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 1) It is the expectation of the Hillsboro School District diplomas satisfy the Oregon State Board of Education’s rigorous statewide graduation requirements for students .The chart below displays the State of Oregon and our MINIMUM course and credit requirements needed to graduate with the student’s desired diploma (see note 1) district that students engage in a full and complete edu- Subject Area/Required Elements Chancellor’s Diploma Standard Diploma Modified Diploma Extended Diploma cational experience. New legislation has required our English (LA) (page 56) 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 2 credits district to ensure most stu- dents are taking a full day of 4 credits 3 credits classes each day. Students Mathematics (MA) (page 60) (including Algebra 2 level 2 credits 2 credits or higher) (Algebra 1 level or higher) should work with their counselor for work experi- Science (SC) (page 67) 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits 2 credits ence, internships, and other 3 credits off campus experiences as Social Science (SS) (page 71) 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits (history, geography, applicable. economics or civics) Science/Social Science (additional) 1 credit 2) Essential Skills mastery is typically obtained through Physical Education (PE) (page 65) 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit satisfactory scores on the SBAC, ACT, PSAT, SAT Health Education (HE) (page 54) 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit or AP tests. Alternately, Career and College Development (page 15) 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 2.5 credits students may produce work samples to show mastery. Senior Project (SP) (page 80) 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 0.5 credit More information about Essential Skills may be Applied Arts, Career Technical Education, 3 credits 1 credit found at: bit.ly/2DfYHcR (including 2 credits of same 3 credits 1 credit (art or world language) or World Language (AA/CTE/WL) world language) 3) Students who receive two Electives (EL) 5 credits 5 credits 9 credits or more proficiency-based Proficiency in Essential Skills: required credits in world language reading, writing and mathematics (see note 2) required required (modifications allowed) exempt with STAMP test scores meet this requirement. English, mathematics, Chancellor’s Diploma: science, social science Academic credits are met through courses in and world language Number of required academic credits 18 credits Minimum number of required academic credits in advanced-level coursework (desig- nated as Advanced Placement, International 4 credits Baccalaureate, dual credit courses) Minimum grade in every required academic C course