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Program of Studies Table of Contents This Program of Studies has been prepared by the Hockinson High School staff to provide Academic Letter Qualifications ...... 4 information and direction for Advanced Placement ...... 4 students and parents as they plan a course of study. Each Career & Technology Courses ...... 21 -23 spring students will forecast their schedules for the upcom- College Entrance Requirements ...... 3 ing year. From this forecast- ing a master schedule of Work -Based Learning...1 courses and teaching assign- ments is developed. The offer- Dress Code Policy ...... 5 ing of courses is dependent English Courses ...... 7-8 upon student request and staff certification. Fine Arts Courses ...... 18 -20

World Language Courses ...... 24 Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy Grading & Attendance Policies ...... 5 The Hockinson School District is Graduation Requirements ...... 2 an Equal Opportunity District. It does not discriminate on the ba- Graduation Requirement Waiver ...... 2 sis of race, creed, religion, color, High School and Beyond Plan ...... 1 national origin, age, honorably - discharged veteran or military Honors Credit ...... 4 status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender iden- Mathematics Courses ...... 15 -16 tify, transgender, marital status, the presence of any sensory, NCAA Eligibility Requirements ...... 3 mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or PE & Health Courses ...... 17 service animal by a person with Psychology Courses ...... 13 a disability. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. Running Start ...... 4 This holds true for all students who are interested in participat- Science Courses ...... 9-12 ing in educational programs and/ Cascadia Technical Academy ...... 4

Social Studies Courses ...... 13 -14

Student Planning Worksheet ...... 6

Weighting AP Classes ...... 1

The Hockinson High School Hockinson High School Crest was designed by the 16819 NE 159 St Premier Class of 2006. Brush Prairie, WA 98606

Elements in the design 360 -448 -6450 Phone represent both academic and 360 -448 -6459 Fax cultural ideals that the students found to be significantly im- Colleen Anders , Principal portant. Josh Johnson , Assistant Principal

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Academic Program Complete a High School calculation will not affect class ranking based upon a student’s Overview and Beyond Plan GPA as reflected on their tran- The academic program at To graduate from high school scripts. Running Start classes Hockinson High School is rig- all students must develop a and online courses do not qualify orous and intended to prepare High School and Beyond Plan for weighting. students for college and ca- (HSBP) on how they will meet reers. the high school graduation re- Work -Based Learning quirements and what they will do following high school. A Curriculum Highlights student’s plan, which starts in (11th & 12th grade only) Work -Based Learning activities • Reading, writing and prob- middle school and is revised as he/she moves forward, should provide extended learning experi- lem solving skills are taught ences that connect acquired in all courses. include the classes needed to prepare for a postsecondary knowledge and skills to a stu- • Career exploration / voca- pathway, such as a two -year or dent’s future. tional education are integral four -year college, technical to the curriculum and culmi- college, apprenticeship pro- Washington State Career and nates with the High School gram, certificate program, the Technical Education (CTE) Pro- and Beyond Plan. workforce or military training. gram Standards define and re- quire Work -Based Learning as a (ESHB 2224) component of all CTE programs. Earn a Certificate of It is an essential element of the Academic Achievement total educational system and pro- Course Designation Symbols All high school students are vides technical skills, knowledge expected to earn a Certificate and training necessary to suc- of Academic Achievement ceed in specific occupations and (CAA) by showing they have careers. It prepares students for mastered key reading, writing, the world of work by introducing science and mathematics skills them to workplace competencies Recognized as a Science, Tech- before graduation. The CAA is in any career. nology, Engineering , Math a state endorsement of a stu- dent’s skills in these areas. Prior approval is required for a student to participate in this pro- Most students will earn a CAA gram. The student must be on - by passing the High School track to graduate on time to be Washington State Assess- considered for the program. ments. Some students may

need to use an alternative as- Students will receive one hour of sessment to demonstrate their school credit for every 2 hours spent at the worksite. The student Career and Technical Education may be paid for their time at the Course Weighting AP Classes job site, or they may volunteer.

Students who complete Ad- The CTE course entitled Career vanced Placement (AP) courses Choices is a pre -requisite to en- will receive weighted considera- roll in the Worksite Learning Pro- tion to determine academic hon- gram. A candidate for the ors bestowed at the graduation Worksite Learning Program must ceremony. All graduating stu- have Career Choices on their dents with a weighted 4.0 GPA Hockinson High School transcript, or above will receive academic Obtain Clark College cred- or currently be a student in the honor recognition at the gradua- class. it if academic require- tion ceremony. Valedictorian or ments are met. Salutatorian honors will be des- ignated according to the weighted rank. This weighting

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Course Requirements for Graduation

Requirements Credits

English 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Mathematics 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Career & Technical Ed 1 Credit Fitness 1.5 Credits Health .5 Credit Fine Arts 2 Credits* World Language 2 Credits** Miscellaneous (includes 2 Focus Credits ) 4 Credits Washington State History will transfer from middle school if you passed the class while there. Does not count for high Required school history credit unless taken in high school. High School and Beyond Plan Required

TOTAL 24 Credits

* 1 credit of Art can be Personalized Pathway Requirement ** Up to 2 credits of World Language can be Personalized Pathway Requirement

Personalized Pathway Requirements are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interests and High School & Beyond Plan that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning.

Earn the Necessary High School Credits Students need to successfully complete district recognized credits in the subject areas listed in the Graduation Requirements Table above.

Graduation Requirement Waiver The principal has the right to waive or substitute credit requirements that go beyond those that the state re- quires. Waivers or substitutions are made with the consideration of the student, parents and the principal. The final decision rests with the principal.

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College Entrance es; or by completing an alge- Core Units required for NCAA Cer- tification: Requirements bra -based science course tak- en during the senior year that College bound students should would satisfy this requirement Division I be aware that entrance re- and part of the science require- quirements vary from college 16 Core Courses Credits ment below. Note: The senior - to college. Students who have year math requirement does English 4 already decided which college not mean a 4th credit of math they wish to attend should re- Science 2 is required, nor does it require search the entrance require- a higher level of math; the in- Social Science 2 ments for that school. Stu- tent is for seniors to take dents who are undecided Math (Algebra or higher) 3 meaningful math. Exception: should consider the following Completion of higher -level Additional (English, Math, general suggestions: 1 math prior to the senior year Science) The four -year public univer- exempts students from the Additional (English, Math, sities in Washington State senior -year quantitative course Science, Social Sciences, For- require, at a minimum, the requirement (e.g., pre -calculus, eign Language, Computer Sci- 4 following for admission: math analysis, or calculus). ence, Philosophy, Non -doctrinal Religion) Science: One of the two Total Core Units English 4 years 16 years required must include Required Social Studies 3 years Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. It is strongly recommended Mathematics 3 years that students planning to major Division II Science 3 years in science -related fields com- plete at least three years of (2 years need to be 16 Core Courses Credits Lab based) science, two years being la- boratory science. English 3 World 2 years Science, natural or physical Foreign Language: Minimum 2 Language of two consecutive years of (1 year of lab) Fine Arts 1 year study in a single language. Social Science 2 National Collegiate Athletic Assoc. English: Three of the four NCAA Eligibility Math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years required must be in com- Requirements position and literature. Additional (English, Math, 3 Social Studies: Some col- Students should register with Natural/Physical Science) leges and universities, includ- the NCAA their junior year if ing 4 -year public universities in they wish to participate in col- Additional (English, Math, lege level athletics. Washington State, will re- Science, Social Sciences, For- 4 eign Language, comparative quire 3 credits of social stud- Students need to have suc- religion/philosophy) ies taken during the high cessfully completed the core school years. curriculum requirements listed Total Core Units 16 Mathematics: Algebra, Ge- online at the NCAA website. Required ometry, and Advanced Algebra To be eligible students must are required. earn minimum requirements on Senior Year Math -Based the ACT or a combined score Quantitative Course: During listed on the website for Criti- the senior year of high school, cal Reading and Math sections students must earn a credit in of the SAT. a math -based quantitative Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in core course. This requirement may courses. be met through enrollment in Meet an increased sliding one of the three required math scale standard. courses listed above; or by completing a math -based Complete 10 core courses pri- quantitative course like statis- or to the start of the seventh semester with at least 7 in tics, applied math, or appropri- ate career and technical cours- English, math and science. 3

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Advanced Placement school, earned at least 10 high Academic Letter Qualifications The goal of an Advanced Placement school credits, and meet Clark program is to enrich students’ aca- College Running Start qualification The academic letter at Hockinson demic lives by exposing them to standards. High School honors students who high levels of scholarship. demonstrate exemplary traits of scholarship, leadership, service Students enrolled in Advanced and character. These students Placement (AP) classes have the College Credit Conversion model the fundamental beliefs of opportunity to take the AP test in the Chart HHS. In order to earn an academ- spring of the academic year. Stu- For more information about Run- ic letter at Hockinson High School, dents with qualifying scores may ning Start, contact your school a student must meet the following receive college credit at colleges counselor. qualifications in full: and universities that accept it.

In addition, the high school tran- • Maintain a 3.75 or better GPA script for each student enrolled in an College Credit HHS Credit 100 level courses and above • AP class will reflect that the class is Enroll as a full -time student an Advanced Placement course of 1 .20 (Running Start students are study. considered full -time students 2 .40 for the interpretation of this

3 .60 requirement) Honors Designation • Have a clean citizenship rec- 4 .80 Students seeking additional chal- ord ( no discipline referrals ) lenge may complete academic 5 1 coursework for honors designation. Academic Letters are awarded In the first quarter of fall semester, annually after a review of students’ 9th & 10th grade English students GPA and discipline. have opportunities to work with hon- Cascadia Technical Academy ors materials and learn the expecta- tions. The Cascadia Technical Academy Honors curriculum is integrated into offers a wide variety of vocational - what we do in the classroom, not an technical and pre -college programs add -on. Students set personal aca- available to students in grades 11 demic goals and evaluate progress and 12 in the following full -year, toward those goals. three -hour block program areas: Applied Medical Sciences Running Start Automotive Technology The Running Start program provides Aviation Technology juniors or seniors in high school the Construction Technology opportunity to take courses at com- Cosmetology munity colleges as part of the high Criminal Justice school program. Credits received from transfer level college courses Culinary, Baking and Pastry Arts count toward both high school grad- Dental uation and community college de- Diesel Technology gree programs. Fashion Merchandising and Man- When a student participates in a agement Running Start class, the student is Fire Science starting a permanent college tran- Information Technology Systems, script which includes a college GPA. Service and Support Grades received at Clark College in Legal/Medical Office Applications Running Start classes will be used in computing the student’s high Pre -Engineering Technology school grade point average Travel and Hotel Management

In the winter of their sophomore or Cascadia Technical Academy infor- junior year, interested students will mation will be presented to sopho- apply to the college and show proof more and junior students in the of meeting qualification standards. spring of the school year. Busing is To be admitted to the Running Start provided to and from the high school program, students must have com- for the morning sessions of Cas- pleted their sophomore year in high cadia Technical Academy classes.

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Schedule Changes standards. A student who earns an Dress Code “A” to “B” grade is meeting the Individual student schedules are state’s standard and earning high School Board Policy requires Hock- created based on student requests school credit. inson High School’s community to and class availability with the goal of attend school attired in such a way moving all students toward gradua- A “C” grade indicates that, while a that promotes safety, health, and is tion. Therefore, great care should be student is passing the class and conducive to learning. taken in selecting classes during earning high school credit, he/she Hockinson High School promotes forecasting as it is considered final. has not yet demonstrated the core standards for “Dressing for Suc- Changes to individual schedules skills necessary to meet the state’s cess”. Students are expected to have an impact on the entire student standard. wear appropriate attire to school population. For these reasons A ”D” grade indicates that a student and school -sponsored activities. schedule changes will only be con- does not meet the standard and is in The students and parents share in sidered in the following circumstanc- danger of failing. However, the stu- the responsibility for proper attire es: dent does earn high school credit for and grooming of the students, while • Incorrect skill level/placement a “D” grade. the enforcement and final authority An “F” is a failing grade in which no rests with the principal or his/her Missing a required course credit is earned. designee. Lacking a prerequisite Dress standard: modest, clean and follows the NO BARE ZONE stand- Programming error (such as ard. missing a class period, in the Attendance Policies same class twice) Every day is important at Hockinson Add/Drop Policy The shaded High School. Good attendance is portions of Any class dropped within the first 10 vital to the success of each student. this figure days of the semester will not be re- Please keep in mind that a parent’s represent flected on the student’s transcript. note is not the only determining fac- those parts Classes dropped after 10 days will tor in whether the student’s absence of the body result in an “F” on the student’s tran- is excused or unexcused. The State that need to script, unless otherwise approved by of Washington determines the fol- be covered the principal, and the student will not lowing rules for attendance: up while have the opportunity to earn credit in attending a new class. All changes require a Excused Absences school. parent signature before being con- • Illness Students sidered. • Medical Appointments who do not respect the NO BARE ZONE may • HHS Grading Policies Dental Appointments face disciplinary action. • The Hockinson High School aca- Mental Health Appointments Examples that do not meet the demic year consists of two grading • Family Emergencies standard: terms (semesters). • Court Appointments • Exposed under clothing Grades are recorded on transcripts Pre -Arranged Absences • Bare feet and reported to students and parents (Excused - if Pre -Arranged and • Shirts that show midriffs, cleav- at the end of each semester. Approved) age, and bare backs • Students earn letter grades ranging • School Activity Attire that endangers personal from “A” to “F”. These letter grades safety or the safety of others, • Family Activity are given the following Grade Point such as certain jewelry, spikes, Value: • Church Activity chains, etc. • • Family Trips Shirts or tops displaying alcohol, A = 4.0 C = 2.0 • drugs, sexual references, or other College Visits A- = 3.7 C- = 1.7 Unexcused Absences inappropriate graphics or symbols (Truancies) • Gang -related attire B+ = 3.3 D+ = 1.3

• Oversleeping The dress and grooming code may B = 3.0 D = 1.0 be modified with administrative con- • Car / Transportation Problems F = 0.0 sent to accommodate extracurricular B- = 2.7 • Anything other than excused or activities and special events. pre -arranged C+ = 2.3 • Leaving school without checking out once student has arrived on Grades “A” -”B” indicate that a campus student has demonstrated profi- • Arriving later than 10 minutes to

ciency in the state’s academic class

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Student Planning Worksheet Students and parents may find this worksheet helpful as they plan a course of studies. In addition, please consider the following: • Graduation Requirements - Some course credits (such as Fine Arts and Career & Tech) are required to graduate, but students elect what to take and when to take them. These classes should be included in a student’s elective choices. See Graduation Requirements Table on page 2. • College Entrance Requirements - Students who plan to go to college, or want that option available, should consider college entrance requirements. See page 3 for college entrance requirement information. • Zero Period Classes - Jazz Band is offered by audition only and will begin and end before 1st period.

9th 10th 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester Grade Grade

Math Math

English 9 English 9 English 10 English 10 English English

Must take Biology by Must take Biology Integrated Science or Integrated Science or Science Science this year. by this year. Biology Biology

Highly recommended that sophomores Health & Elective Health PE choose P.E., Art, and/or CTE. Fitness Elective Elective

Elective Elective

0 Period 0 Period

Jazz Jazz

11th 12th 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester Grade Grade

Math English12 English 12 English or AP Literature & or AP Literature & Composition Composition English 11 English 11 or AP Language & or AP Language & English Contemporary World Contemporary World Composition Composition Social Issues Issues Social US History US History Studies or AP Comparative or AP Comparative Studies or AP US History or AP US History Gov’t & Politics Gov’t & Politics Elective

Lab/Math -based Sci- Lab/Math -based Sci- Science or Math ence ence Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective

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English

Graduation Requirements Students must earn 4 credits of English to graduate. Freshman and Sophomore students may seek additional challenge by choosing honors coursework. Junior and Senior students may choose Advanced Placement (college curriculum) courses.

English 9 / Honors English 9 Honors English 10 English 12 Course open to grades: 9 Course is open to grades: 10 Contemporary Literature and Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Non -Fiction / Senior Composi- Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester tion Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Honors Recommenda- Course is open to grades: 12 tion/Commitment Graduation Requirement: English Length of class: 2 semesters Graduation Requirement: English Credit: .5 per semester English 9 is an introductory high school level course of study in English 10 -Honors is an in -depth Prerequisite: English 11 reading, writing and verbal study of works of literature across Graduation Requirement: English cultures and time periods. Ex- communication. The course Students will read widely, write ex- ceeding Washington State Essen- includes reading and analysis of tensively, and participate in seminar tial Learning Requirements, in- informational and literary texts, discussions and learn to speak with structional emphasis is given to improving writing through an poise. Students write and speak for examination and application of literary analysis incorporating the language of literary terms and a variety of purposes and in a varie- modes, traits, styles, and purposes. ty of forms. It also includes instruction in reading techniques. Reading instruction is strategies and the techniques of focused on the development of The reading focus is designed to explanatory and argumentative advanced literal, evaluative and encourage students’ interest in mul- inferential reading skills. The writing. Students have the option to tiple genres including: science fic- course requires significant read- take the course at the honors tion, non -fiction, graphic novels, ing, analysis, research, and writ- level (honors designations are drama, poetry and current world ing. The pace and rigor of this made by November), which literature. requires significant higher level course prepares students for Ad- thinking and more rigorous vanced Placement courses. reading in addition to the English coursework. English 11 English 10 American Literature & Com- position Course open to grades: 10 Course is open to grades: 11 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: English 9 Prerequisite: English 10 Graduation Requirement: English Graduation Requirement: English English 10 is an advanced course of Students read American prose, study in reading, writing and verbal both fiction and nonfiction, written communication. The course in a variety of periods, disciplines, includes extensive reading and and rhetorical contexts. They analysis of informational and literary write for a variety of purposes, in a texts, with emphasis on multi - variety of forms, and on a variety cultural texts. It also includes of subjects from “personal experi- instruction in reading strategies and ences to public policies, from im- the techniques of explanatory, aginative literature to popular cul- argumentative and narrative writing. ture.” As students analyze and interpret writing, they identify and explain rhetorical devices/ strategies. Students complete a scholarly research paper, and the course will prepare students for career/college options.

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English

AP English 11 AP English 12 Language & Composition Literature & Composition Course is open to grades: 11 Course is open to grades: 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: Met Standard in Prerequisite: Met Standard in English 10 English 11 Graduation Requirement: English Graduation Requirement: English AP Language and Composition is AP Literature and Composition is equivalent to a one -year, introducto- equivalent to a one -year, ry college course. As such, stu- introductory college course. dents are expected to read widely As such, students are expected to and earnestly engage in an ongoing read widely and earnestly engage in scholarly pursuit of understanding. an ongoing scholarly pursuit of The course requires extensive understanding. The course requires homework and includes formal AP extensive homework and includes test practice sessions. This course formal AP test practice sessions. assumes that students already un- The reading content includes both derstand and use standard English fiction and nonfiction. This course grammar. assumes that students already AP Language and Composition en- understand and use standard gages students: English grammar. • in becoming skilled readers of AP Literature and Composition prose engages students: • in becoming skilled writers who • compose for a variety of purposes in in -depth reading of texts drawn from multiple genres, AP Language and Composition stu- periods, and cultures dents will: • in reading deliberately and • write for a variety of purposes – thoroughly analysis, interpretation, persua- • in the experience, interpretation, sion and evaluation of literature • complete a scholarly research paper after the formal AP exami- AP Literature and Composition nation in May students will: • write in a variety of forms – critical analysis of literature, expository, argumentative, and creative • increase their ability to explain clearly, cogently, even elegantly, what they understand about literary works and why they interpret them as they do

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Science

Graduation Requirements Students must earn 3 credits in science to graduate. Those credits can be earned in any of the Science classes listed. However a student must take Biology by their sophomore year to meet the state requirement for Science.

Integrated Earth Space AP Environmental Science 1 Science Science

Course is open to grades: 11 -12 Course is open to grades: 11 -12 Course is open to grade: 9-12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: none Prerequisite: none Prerequisite: None Graduation Requirement: Science Graduation Requirement: Science Graduation Requirement: Lab Sci- ence Earth Space Science is a “hands - The goal of the AP on” laboratory based class. Environmental Science course is The first year of this inquiry - Centered on explorations, to provide students with based course is a study of the inquiries and projects, students scientific principles, concepts, principles and concepts con- learn how to “act like a scientist,” and methodologies required to cerning the physical world and as they delve into Astronomy understand the interrelationships st its integration with the structure, (Space) 1 semester and of the natural world, to identify nd processes, and resources on Environmental Science 2 and analyze environmental Earth and the Cosmos. Aligned semester. Students will have the problems, both natural and to Washington State’s required opportunity to investigate local human -made, to evaluate the science standards and practic- issues and come to their own relative risks associated with es, the content includes: scien- conclusions, just as scientists do. these problems, and to examine tific theories of the origin of mat- Guided by the Washington State, alternative solutions for ter, the formation of solar sys- Common Core, and Next resolving and/or preventing tems, the nature of matter and Generation Science standards them. All students should plan its transformation, the coevolu- and performance expectations, to take the AP exam —a major tion of the Earth’s systems and the course builds on the goal and outcome of this class. life, genetics, cells, the Earth’s fundamentals of science and interaction with cosmic forces, engineering practices, including: plate tectonics, climate, natural • Asking questions & defining hazards, and the impacts of problems resource extraction and use. • Developing & using models This course emphasizes the • Planning & carrying out study and proper use of funda- investigations mental science tools including • Analyzing & interpreting data the metric system, periodic ta- • ble, graphing. Using mathematical & computational thinking • Constructing explanations & designing solutions • Engaging in argument from evidence • Obtaining, evaluating & communicating information Students’ work in this class support both college and non - college bound career choices.

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Biology Course Offerings: Have you ever wondered why some people are born with ailments and others aren’t? Or why it’s so hard to spot a grasshopper? Those questions and more about life on Earth are addressed in Biology.

Biology Honors Biology AP Biology Course is open to grade: 9-11 Course is open to grades: 9-11 Course is open to grades: 10 – 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester (Students will also have their AP Biolo- Prerequisite: Met 8th grade Science Prerequisite: Honors Recommenda- gy teacher as their Focus teacher) Standard and Teacher Recommendation tion / Commitment Credit: .5 per semester Graduation Requirement: Lab Science Graduation Requirement: Lab Science Prerequisite: B in Biology or Teach- er Recommendation A medium -paced “hands on” laborato- A faster -paced, in -depth, intense, Grad Requirement: Lab ry based and text supported course “hands on” laboratory based and text centered on explorations, inquiries and focused course centered on explora- A fast -paced comprehensive sur- projects. tions, inquiries and projects. vey of general biology that in- Guided by Washington State stand- Exceeding Washington State stand- cludes biochemistry, cellular biolo- ards, the course explores the funda- ards and the Grade Level Expecta- gy, molecular genetics and heredi- mentals of the life sciences, which may tions, the course explores the funda- ty, biotechnology, evolution and include: mentals of the life sciences, which diversity. Descriptive and experi- may include: mental lab exercises are a vital • Scientific process & inquiry learning • part of this experience and are • Ecosystems Scientific process about 25% of the time spent in • • Cellular processes Matter, energy and life class. The AP Biology course is a • Genetics • Living systems and classification fast -paced, college content course. • Evolution & classification • Ecosystems designed to be the equivalent of a two -semester college introductory • Understanding of systems • Populations • biology course. This course differs • Application of science in society Homeostasis th • from 10 grade Biology with re- Integrated work will stress develop- Inheritance spect to the kind of textbook used, ment of an understanding of life sci- • Biodiversity the range and depth of topics cov- ences as part of a diverse learning • The Biosphere ered, the scope of laboratory work, process. Work supports preparation Integrated work will stress develop- and the time and effort required of for career choices in life science relat- ment of an understanding of life sci- students. Due to the depth and ed fields. ences as part of a diverse learning breadth of content in the AP exam, process. Work will support prepara- students typically benefit from tion for career choices in life -science strong reading and independent related fields. study skills. The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students This course emphasizes extensive develop a conceptual framework reading in primary text and supple- for modern biology and to help mental reading materials and moves students gain an appreciation of at a faster pace than Biology and is science as a process. Two Satur- intended for students interested in a day labs may be required. All stu- more rigorous challenge than Biolo- dents should plan to take the AP gy. The college -prep course pro- Exam - a major goal and outcome vides a strong foundation and prepa- of this class. ration for AP Biology. The goal is to relate the content to literary ideas and comprehensive questions. The course requires sig- nificant reading, thinking, processing ideas and writing to express those ideas.

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Science

Chemistry Course Offerings: Why is it dangerous to mix chlorine and bleach? Can I evaporate ocean water and get salt like they have at my dinner table? Why does it smell funny when I drive by the paper mill in Camas? Those questions and more about how substances interact and behave are addressed in Chemistry.

Chemistry Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Course is open to grades: 10 -12 Course is open to grades: 10 -12 Course is open to grades: 11 -12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester (Students will also have their AP Chem- Prerequisite: Algebra credit Prerequisite: Geometry credit istry teacher as their Focus teacher) Graduation Requirement: Science Graduation Requirement: Science Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: A medium -paced class in the area of A faster -paced class in the area of • B– or better in Chemistry physical sciences. Chemistry is de- physical sciences than Chemistry • B– or better in Algebra signed to teach the student about the and is intended for students inter- answers to two fundamental ques- ested in a more rigorous challenge Grad Requirement: Lab tions: “What are things made of?” and than Chemistry. “Why do things behave and react as they do?” The course includes read- This class is more math intensive Intended to prepare students to take ing, research and experimentation on and may apply Advanced Algebra and pass the AP exam, this Junior topics which include, but are not lim- skills, such as natural logarithms. or Senior level class is designed to ited to, the following: Alchemy and the The college -prep course provides a challenge students in all the same History of Chemistry, Atomic Theory strong foundation and preparation areas as Chemistry. Students must and the Periodic Table, Stoichiometry for AP Chemistry. be strong in Advanced Algebra and and Chemical Problem Solving, Honors Chemistry is designed to expect a minimum of 1 hour per Atomic/Molecular Structure and teach the student about the answers night of work (writing reports, read- Chemical Bonding, Properties of Gas- to the same two fundamental ques- ing complex text from multiple es, and Properties of Solutions. tions as Chemistry: “What are things sources, and preparing for exams) to be successful in this course. This All students are required to read text made of?” and “Why do things be- have and react as they do?” The class is strictly for those desiring work, read supplemental readings honors chemistry work at the col- (books/articles), complete assigned course also includes reading, re- search and experimentation on top- lege level. Precise lab work is con- experiments, write responses to ques- ducted, and significant work is nec- tions, research a chemistry topic and ics which include, but are not limited to, the following: Alchemy and the essary outside of class to be suc- write a research paper related to a cessful. significant area of chemistry. History of Chemistry, Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table, Stoichiome- Semester 1 topics may include: Strong ability in Algebra is recom- try and Chemical Problem Solving, significant figures, dimensional mended before taking this course. Atomic/Molecular Structure and analysis, naming compounds, early You will apply algebra, including bal- Chemical Bonding, Properties of history of chemistry, stoichiometry, ancing equations, ratios, proportions, Gases, and Properties of Solutions. behavior of gases and gas laws, and conversions. thermo -chemistry, atomic structure All students are required to read text and periodicity, bonding, and prop- This course includes a faster, and work, read supplemental readings erties of liquids and solids. more in -depth, coverage of the Wash- (books/articles), complete assigned ington State physical and earth sci- experiments, write responses to Semester 2 topics may include: ence standards as they pertain to questions, research a chemistry properties of solutions, chemical chemistry. topic and write a research paper kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids related to a significant area of and bases, applications of aqueous chemistry. equilibria, spontaneity, entropy, and free energy, electrochemistry, or- ganic chemistry, and representative elements on the periodic table.

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Science Physics Course Offerings: How do they keep space probes traveling so far without fuel fill -ups? Why can’t we see a tsunami wave until the moment it hits the shore? Those questions and more about the mechanisms of the universe are addressed in Physics.

Physics

Course is open to grades: 10 – 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: Geometry credit Graduation Requirement: Lab Science

A medium -paced class in the area of physical sciences, Physics is de- signed to teach students about the answers to the fundamental question of, “How does the universe work?” The course includes reading, re- search and experimentation on topics which may include the following: Looking to 2019 -20 . . • Measurement AP Physics was offered in 2017 - • Scientific Method 18 and will be offered again in 2019 -20. AP Chemistry is of- fered this year and will be again in 2020 -21. • Newton’s Three Laws of Motion • Centripetal Force and Gravity • Energy and Matter • Momentum and Collisions • Rotational Kinematics • Thermodynamics • Fluids • Waves, Sound and Light • Quantum Theory and Modern Phys- ics • Electricity and Magnetism All students are required to read a variety of materials, including the text- book, supplemental books, and mag- azine articles. Additionally, students will complete assigned experiments, research and present a physics topic.

This course includes a faster, but more in -depth, coverage of the Wash- ington State physical and earth sci- ence standards as they pertain to physics

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Social Studies

Graduation Requirements Students must earn a total of 3 credits in Social Studies to graduate. Two credits are earned in US History (as a junior) and Contemporary World Issues (as a senior). In addition, both are available as Advanced Placement courses. Students may choose any other class (with Social Studies as the grad requirement) for the final .5 credit. The requirement for Washington State History can be met by passing it in the 7th grade although high school credit is not given for the course at 7th grade.

Washington State History Ancient World History General Psychology Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Up to the 1500’s Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Grad Requirement: WSH/Soc. Studies Prerequisite: None Grad Requirement: Social Studies Students will study the historical and This introductory course in psychol- contemporary issues affecting the Students analyze the social, cul- ogy studies human behavior. The state. Units include regional physi- tural, and economic influences course will help students discover cal environment, early human histo- and interactions of civilizations new ways of looking at and inter- ry, 19 th century settlement, current and empires. Emphasis will be preting human interactions. Stu- socio -economic progress, regional placed on war, revolution, social dents will gain a better understand- multi -cultural society, and current change, and politicall transfor- ing of their own behavior, and future regional economy. mation. knowledge about how psychologists study human and animal behavior, and practical applications for enrich- ing their lives.

World Geography Modern World History Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 1500’s to Present Length of class: 1 semester Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Developmental Psychology Credit: .5 Length of class: 1 semester Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Grad Requirement: Social Studies Prerequisite: None Length of class: 1 semester Grad Requirement: Social Studies Credit: .5 This is a one -semester study of the Prerequisite: None world’s regions and the interaction Students analyze the social, cul- of people with their geographic tural, and economic influences place. Guided by the National Ge- and interactions of civilizations This course is a study of multiple ographic’s Five Fundamental and empires. Emphasis will be aspects of human behavior from Themes of Geography, students placed on war, revolution, social infancy through adulthood. Stu- use geographic tools to observe and change, and political transfor- dents learn characteristics of the analyze the complex physical and mation. physical, social, emotional, and in- human characteristics of place. tellectual development throughout different stages in life. It offers stu- dents opportunities for inquiry, re- search and projects.

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Social Studies

United States History AP World History Contemporary World Issues Course is open to grades: 11 Course is open to grades: 10 - 12 Course is open to grades: 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Met Standard in English Prerequisite: US History Grad Requirement: Social Studies 9 Grad Requirement: Social Studies In this one year course, students Grad Requirement: Social Studies A critical study of global society, examine the major ideas, eras, Advanced Placement World History with a particular focus on the rights themes, developments, turning is a year long college level study of and responsibilities of US citizens points, chronology and cause -and - people across time and cultures. and contemporary world issues, as effect relationships in United States 1st semester covers time from Early it is defined by literature, political history. They assess historical Civilization to 1450; 2nd semester systems, the press and citizens. In materials and determine their covers 1450 -Present. Students ana- this one -year course, students read relevance, reliability, and lyze the social, cultural, and eco- widely, write extensively, participate importance. They investigate nomic influences and interactions of in seminar discussions, and com- historical events, compare and various civilizations. This course plete a scholarly research paper. contrast interpretations of historical includes extensive writing, research, The course content encourages events, and assess the impact of and analysis of primary source ma- students to link their High School ideas and technological terials. It also includes reading in- and Beyond Plan with class content. developments on social change. struction with an emphasis on iden- tifying frame of reference and bias. Students enrolling in this course AP United States History may register for the Advanced Course is open to grades: 11 Placement World History examina- Length of class: 2 semesters tion. Credit: .5 per semester As a college level course, students Prerequisite: Met standard in English 10 will read widely and write extensively. Grad Requirement: Social Studies The scope and content of the AP Comparative Government Advanced Placement United States & Politics History course is equivalent to a one year, introductory college Course is open to grades: 12 course. As such, students are Length of class: 2 semesters expected to read widely and Credit: .5 per semester earnestly engage in an ongoing Prerequisite: Standard met in US History scholarly pursuit of understanding. & American Literature The course requires extensive Grad Requirement: Social Studies homework and includes formal AP This is a one year, college level test practice sessions. It is study of the world’s diverse govern- designed, “to provide students with ment structures and policies. The the analytical skills and factual course includes the study of 6 spe- knowledge necessary to deal cific countries and the political rela- critically with the problems, issues, tionships and institutions found in and materials in U.S. History. virtually all national politics. Students will assess historical Topics include: materials – their relevance to a • the constitutional, ideological given interpretive problem, their and social bases of political legit- reliability and their importance – and imacy weigh the evidence and • the relationship between state interpretations presented in historical scholarship.” (College and society • Board) the relationship between citizens and states As a college level course, students • political institutions and frame- will read widely and write works extensively. • political change As a college level course, students will read widely and write extensive- ly.

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Mathematics

Graduation Requirements Students must earn 3 credits in math, through Advanced Algebra, to graduate. Washington State Universities Require 4 math credits to enroll

Algebra Geometry Course is open to grades: 9 – 11 Course is open to grades: 9 - 10 Advanced Algebra Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Course is open to grades: 10 - 12 Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Length of class: 2 semesters Prerequisite: Algebra Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 per semester Grad Requirement: Math Grad Requirement: Math Prerequisite: Geometry A first year study of the concepts An indepth study of plane, solid, and Grad Requirement: Math analytic geometry. Emphasis will be and problem solving strategies of This course builds on the mathe- placed on learning geometric Algebra. matical skills developed in Algebra concepts as well as understanding and Geometry. It introduces stu- Topics include: relationships be- geometry with a greater focus on dents to polynomial rational and tween quantities and reasoning with mathematical system of proved radical relationships, trigonometric equations, linear and exponential theorems. relationships, descriptive statistics, functions, modeling with functions, expressions and equations, quadrat- Topics include: congruence, and inferences and conclusions similarity, right triangles, from data. trigonometry, circles, expressing geometric properties with equations, geometric measurement and dimension, and modeling. Honors Advanced Algebra Course is open to grades: 10 Length of class: 2 semesters Honors Geometry Credit: .5 per semester Course is open to grade: 9-10 Prerequisite: Honors Geometry or Length of class: 2 semesters Consent of Instructor Credit: .5 per semester Grad Requirement: Math Prerequisite: Algebra, Honors This course builds on the mathe- Recommendation matical skills developed in Algebra Grad Requirement: Math and Geometry and is intended for An in -depth study of plane, solid, students who plan to take Pre - and analytic geometry. Emphasis Calculus . It introduces students will be placed on learning geometric to sequences, exponential and loga- concepts as well as understanding rithmic functions, matrices to solve geometry with a greater focus on systems of linear equations, higher mathematical system of proved order polynomial functions, rational theorems. Students in the honors functions, trigonometric functions, course will go further in -depth in counting methods, and probability. logic and proofs. Topics include: congruence, similarity, right triangles, trigonometry, circles, expressing geometric properties with equations, geometric measurement and dimension, and modeling.

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Mathematics Mathematics / Elective

Pre -Calculus Statistics

Intro to Computer Science Course is open to grades: 11 - 12 Course is open to grades: 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Course is open to grades: 11 -12 Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra or Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra Honors Advanced Algebra at least at Grad Requirement: Math Prerequisite: None a B -. Grad Requirement: Math Grad Requirement: Math Descriptive and inferential statistics applied to univariate, Introduction to Computer Science A rigorous study of the required curriculum teaches the founda- bivariate, and categorical data. mathematics for calculus. This Topics include: elementary tions of computer science and includes advanced topics in basic programming, with an em- probability and counting methods, algebra, plane geometry, random variables, data analysis, phasis on helping students devel- trigonometry, and analytic op logical thinking and problem estimating population parameters, geometry as well as thoroughly testing hypotheses, experimental solving skills. Topics covered investigating the properties of include: graphics, animation and design, sampling, regression, and sequences, series, limits, vectors, analysis of variance. games, data structures, and matrices, parametric equations more. Once students complete and the elementary functions. Introduction to Computer Science course, they will have learned

material equivalent to a semester AP Statistics college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to Course is open to grades: 12 program in JavaScript. AP Calculus: AB Length of class: 2 semesters Differential and Integral Credit: .5 per semester Calculus Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra Grad Requirement: Math Course is open to grades: 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Descriptive and inferential Credit: .5 per semester statistics Prerequisite: Pre -Calculus at least at applied to univariate, bivariate, a B -. and categorical data. Topics Grad Requirement: Math include: elementary probability and counting methods, random Differential and integral calculus. variables, data analysis, This course is designed to estimating population parameters, prepare students to take the testing hypotheses, experimental Calculus AB Advanced design, sampling and regression. Placement Examination. Students Advanced placement examination wanting to prepare for the available. Calculus BC examination will need to study the additional topics on an individual basis.

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PE & Health

Graduation Requirements Students must earn 1.5 credits of PE and .5 credits of Health to graduate.

Physical Education Sports Development Personal Fitness Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course is open to grades: 9 –12 Length of class: 1 semester Length of class: 1 semester Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Credit: .5 Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Graduation Requirement: PE Graduation Requirement: PE Grad Requirement: PE The focus of this course is to ex- This physical education class is Personal Fitness presents strate- plore and develop the main compo- designed specifically for high school gies and techniques for students to nents of physical fitness (muscular students who want to improve their improve and learn about their per- strength, muscular endurance, flexi- athletic performance. Sports Devel- sonal fitness and health. The focus bility, cardiovascular fitness, and opment will provide the student the will be on the five components of body composition). opportunity to become bigger, faster fitness through a variety of tradition- Students will focus on their own and stronger. The focus of this al and non -traditional training meth- personal fitness and build a founda- course is speed and muscular ods. Some of the activities include tion for lifelong health and fitness strength. Students will be given the sculpting, circuits, Yoga, Aerobics, knowledge through a variety of indi- opportunity to develop workout rou- running, walking and strength train- vidual and team sports, weight tines specifically designed for the ing. Students can expect to monitor training, aerobic activities and fit- sport of their choosing. All five com- their personal fitness and develop ponents of physical fitness will be strategies for lifelong fitness. addressed: muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, car- diovascular fitness, and body com- position.

Health Course is open to grades: 9 –12 Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Grad Requirement: Health A course specifically designed to help students become more aware of their health today and in their future. Guided by the WSELR (Washington State Essential Learn- ing Requirements), the course in- cludes: wellness, nutrition, body systems, social, mental/emotional & physical health, decision making and public health.

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Fine Arts

Graduation Requirements Students in the classes of 2017 & 2018 are required to earn 1 credit in Fine Arts to graduate. Students in the classes of 2019 & beyond are required to earn 2 credits in Fine Arts to graduate.

Guitar 1 Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band

Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Audition; Enrolled in Band Prerequisite: Audition; Enrolled in Band Previous Year Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts Previous Year or permission of the instruc- Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts tor Class Fee: Student provides their Class Fee: $0 Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts own guitar and purchase a book/CD Class Fee: $0 A class designed to offer instrumen- tal music students an advanced An introductory level class that will A class designed to offer instrumen- degree of music performance in the offer students the opportunity to learn tal music students an intermediate high school. This two semester basic skills on the acoustic guitar and degree of music performance in the class will teach the basic techniques explore different styles and genres of high school. This two semester for success in Concert Band and music. Students will learn guitar to- class will teach the basic techniques Marching Band at the college level. gether as a large group and be ex- for success in Concert Band and This group will be required to pected to do solo and small group Marching Band. This group will be participate in concerts, contests performances. Students will also required to participate in con- and parades while learning high- learn basic guitar and music notation, certs, contests, and parades er level concepts of music through as well as chord structures and basic while learning intermediate level performance. Students are also music theory. All students will need to concepts of music through perfor- required to attend all after school provide their own acoustic guitar and mance. Students are also required practices. Enrollment is by audi- purchase a method book/CD. Guitars to attend all after school practic- tion only and limited to students and books/CDs can be rented or pur- es. Enrollment is limited to stu- that were enrolled in band the previ- chased through local music stores. dents who were enrolled in band ous year. Students will be required during the previous year. Students to travel to some competitions and will be required to travel to some Guitar 2 contests. competitions and contests. Course open to grades: 9-12 Length of class: 1 semester Percussion Ensemble Jazz Ensemble Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: Guitar I Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Class Fee: Student provides their Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester own guitar and purchase a book/CD Prerequisite: Percussion or 8th -grade Prerequisite: Audition / Concurrent Band previous year enrollment in Symphonic Band, A more advanced guitar class that will Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts offer students to the opportunity to Class Fee: $0 Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts Class Fee: $65* grow and expand on basic skill ac- A class designed to teach percus- quired in Guitar I. Students will learn sion techniques at the intermediate An instrumental music class devot- together in a large group and be ex- and advanced level of performance. ed to the study and performance of pected to do solo and small group This group is comprised of percus- all jazz styles and improvisation. performances. Students will learn sionists and a pianist. This all year Performances will include con- more advanced guitar and music no- class will teach the basic techniques tests, concerts and winter pep tation, as well as chord structures and for success in Concert Band and band. Attendance is required for basic music theory. All students will Marching Band at the college level. need to provide their own acoustic these events. Enrollment is lim- This group will be required to per- ited to specific instruments and ac- guitar and purchase a method book/ form at concerts, contest and pa- ceptance to the class will be by au- CD. Guitars and books/CDs can be rades. Students are also required to dition only during the first week rented or purchased through local attend all after school practices. of school. You must be enrolled in music stores. Students will be required to travel to some competitions and contests. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Percussion Ensemble to audition. Students will be required to travel to * Class fee pending board Please note. An instrument rental fee some competitions and contests. approval / subject to change will be charged for all school instruments 18

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Fine Arts

History of Rock and Roll Musical Theatre Production Drawing / Printmaking Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Workshop Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Length of class: 2nd semester only Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Graduation Requirement : Fine Arts Prerequisite: Auditions in April Grad Requirement: Fine Arts Graduation Requirement : Fine Arts The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a Students engage in assignments to semester based elective, is an in - Attention: All singers, dancers and depth study of the origins of popu- make drawing a useful tool for ex- actors. pression. Emphasis is placed on lar music in the 20th century and the social and historical context This class is designed for the stu- the practical aspects of drawing: that gave birth to it and related dent with an interest or talent in any drawing to describe or illustrate, genres and musical offshoots. element of musical theater to experi- drawing to explore and refine ideas, From blues and country, to punk ence and participate in all aspects of drawing to enhance other academic and heavy metal, students will the theater through the production, work. Students use a variety of familiarize themselves with land- rehearsal and performance of a full - drawing media: graphite, pen & ink, mark groups, music, and move- length Broadway musical. oil pastel, conté, and vine/stick char- ments of different periods, explor- Students will work in teams to coor- coal. The course includes: contour ing connections between modern dinate and design sets, costumes, drawing, organizational drawing, music and the artists from the past props, publicity and programs for gesture drawing -mass/line, tech- who have paved the way for the each play. Students will also partici- nical drawing, value studies, car- popular music of today. pate in a variety of challenging thea- tooning/caricature and composite ter related scenes, exercises and drawing. Students keep a sketch- projects. book as well as a portfolio of com- pleted work. Printmaking skills will Play Production Workshop A district activity fee of $25 is re- be introduced and students will be Course open to grades: 9 - 12 quired for this course. required to produce multiple prints of some drawings. Length of class: 1st semester only Students may re -take this class for Credit: .5 Theatre credit as they will work at a higher Prerequisite: Auditions in April Course open to grades: 9 - 12 level. Graduation Requirement : Fine Arts Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 This class is designed for the stu- Prerequisite: None Painting dent with a serious interest in the- Graduation Requirement: Fine Arts Course open to grades: 9 - 12 ater. Through the course, they will Length of class: 1 semester experience and participate in all This course is an introduction to Credit: .5 aspects of the theater through the acting and theater. Through a varie- Prerequisite: None production, rehearsal and perfor- ty of projects, improvisations and Grad Requirement: Fine Arts mance of a full -length play. scenes, students will learn and de- Students will work in teams to velop skills in movement and voice, Students will learn a variety of paint- coordinate and design sets, cos- learn acting and improvisation skills, ing techniques from surface prepa- tumes, props, publicity and pro- and gain poise in performance. ration to presentation. Aspects of grams for each play. Students will The semester focuses on building different painting styles will be stud- also participate in a variety of the basics of theater and perfor- ied and used as reference for paint- challenging theater related mance awareness. Students will ing landscapes, portraits, still life scenes, exercises and projects. prepare and present monologue and figural compositions. Instruction speeches to the class and critique will include: watercolor, pastel, gou- each others performances. ache, and acrylic media.

Students may re -take this class for credit as they will work at a higher Students may re -take this class for level. credit as they will work at a higher level.

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Fine Arts & Miscellaneous Electives

Ceramics / Glass Film Study Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Grad Requirement: Fine Arts Graduation Requirement: Miscellane- ous

Students enrolled in this course Students view, analyze, discuss, engage in a series of assignments read about, and write about a varie- designed to explore various aspects ty of films from the history of Holly- of working with clay and glass. Stu- wood and world cinema. Students dents will learn design and planning will learn how to view film through a concepts specific to these media. critical lens. READING AND WRIT- Students are expected to attend ING ARE HEAVY COMPONENTS classroom demonstrations and to IN THIS CLASS. Through study of participate actively in classroom film, students will develop and discussions and critique sessions. demonstrate skills in technological, Ceramic instruction will include cultural, and media literacy, as well hand building, wheel thrown pottery, as critical thinking and problem solv- slab construction, sculptural fabrica- ing - skills that will serve them well tion and introduction to kiln firing in the real world. Featured films in and glazing techniques. Glass in- past classes include: Star Wars, struction will include an introduction Citizen Kane, The Gold Rush, The to the history of glass art, basic de- Bride of Frankenstein, North by sign concepts, cutting, shaping, Northwest, Raiders of the Lost Ark, grinding, layering and slumping and many, many more. All students techniques and procedures. must have at -home access to Students may re -take this class for Netflix or some other video rental credit as they will work at a higher service. level.

Sculpture Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Grad Requirement: Fine Arts

Students enrolled in this course engage in a series of assignments to explore the expression of form in three -dimensions. Students learn to create art with multiple points of view, using a range of construction, carving fabrication and modeling skills and techniques, with consider- ation of placement and scale in a specific setting. Students use artis- tic understanding as an expression of ideas and culture, use criteria - based assessments and art criticism skills, and apply artistic understand- ings to communicate personal meaning. Students may re -take this class for credit as they will work at a higher level.

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Career & Technology

Graduation Requirements Students must earn 1 credit in Career & Technology to graduate.

Yearbook Publishing Personal Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Finance Length of class: 2 semesters Course is open to grades: 10 - 12 Entrepreneurship Credit: .5 per semester Length of class: 1 semester Course is open to Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Grad Requirement: Career & Tech grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Length of class: 1 semester The course offers the student total Grad Requirement: Career & Tech Credit: .5 per semester involvement in the production of the Prerequisites: none (see note) Business math places emphasis on Grad Requirement: Career & Tech school yearbook. Activities include the individual’s roles and financial advertising, layout and design, plan- responsibilities as a student, citizen, This course prepares students with ning, photography, copy writing, and family member, consumer, and em- proofing. Commitment, teamwork, the knowledge, capacity, and will- ployee. This class is designed to ingness to undertake conception, and creativity are essential to this expose the student to various areas class! This course will require stu- organization, and management of a of personal finance. It will discuss business venture with all the risks, dents to complete tasks outside of sound approaches to making finan- class time. while seeking profit as a reward. cial decisions, the impact they will Students will be responsible for have on their lives, and how finan- learning and understanding the Advanced Yearbook cial situations and priorities change components of running a success- Publishing over time. Students will also learn to ful business. Students will prepare Course is open to grades: 10 - 12 plan monthly budgets, pay bills and a business plan for a future busi- Length of class: 2 semesters complete banking transactions and ness they may want to start. The Credit: .5 per semester reconcile monthly bank statements. following components will be part of Prerequisite: Yearbook Publishing Relevant topics will include: property the business plan: market analysis, Grad Requirement: Career & Tech ownership, banking principles, tax- competitive analysis, proposed or- es, investment, credit management, ganization, industry analysis, poten- A class for students that have al- personal risk/insurance plans (auto, tial location, promotional analysis, ready had a year of yearbook expe- property and health) and automobile financial reports, and executive rience at the high school level. Stu- expenses. summary. dents will be expected to fill an edi- In addition to creating a business tor position or take on leadership plan, students will create and imple- roles. Students will be expected to ment a student company. Upon know the basics of yearbook de- electing officers of our student cor- sign, layout and photography prior Digital poration, students will develop a to entering the class and will master real business using stock sales for advanced layout and design and Communication start -up capital. Students operate digital imagery. Tools the business according to business principles and values. Profits Course is open to grades: 9-12 will/may be used to pay back stock Career Length of class: 1 semester holders as the company members Choices Credit: .5 see fit. A party/celebration is anoth- Prerequisite: None Course is open to er use of profits. Grad Requirement: Career & Tech grades: 10 -12 Note: Marketing is highly recom- Length of class: 1 semester This course offers you free Microsoft mended but not required. Credit: .5 IT Certification. With the Microsoft Prerequisite: None IT Academy (ITA) program students Grad Requirement: Career & Tech get digital curriculum and certifica- tions for fundamental technology A course that focuses on the link- skills, as well as courses critical for age between individual capabilities students to be successful in today’s and needs and the job market. In- technologically evolving world. Edu- cludes instruction in the variety and cation and certification is provided scope of available employment, for Microsoft Word, Excel, Access how to access job information, and and PowerPoint. Additional topics techniques of self -analysis. may include internet safety, key- boarding, leadership and career planning. 21

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Career & Technology

Metal Fabrication Video Production Course open to grades: 10 - 12 Length of class: 1 semester Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Basic Credit: .5 Length of class: 1 semester Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Electronics/ Graduation Requirement: Career & Prerequisite: None Robotics Technology Tech Graduation Requirement: Career & Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Tech Length of class: 1 semester This will be a fabrication tools Credit: .5 course that introduces students to The main goal of this course is for Prerequisite: None various tools used in welding and students to learn to become visual Grad Requirement: Career & Tech fabrication careers. Welding — storytellers and professional event SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), broadcasters. Students will use vid- This is a beginning level GMAW (gas metal arch welding), eo equipment to express them- course in Electronics/ GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding) selves through the production of Robotics Technology. The course and Oxy Fuel Welding. Sheet Metal video segments and short films. will reinforce skill development in Fabrication —Press brake, shear, Students are instructed in the use of applied mathematics and physics and spot welder. Machining —Metal digital recorders, tripods, and editing through theory and laboratory as- lathe and milling machine. Students software. Students learn how to signments based on industry proce- using the above tools and machin- write scripts, direct actors, recog- dures. Students will be provided ery will complete hands -on training nize and utilize camera angles and instruction on safety, introduction to on the safe use of each machine. shot types, and the importance of the Electronics industry, tool and While completing project based maintaining continuity and con- equipment use, soldering tech- assignments, students will learn sistency. Students will learn how to niques, and employability skills and through practical skill building. live stream school athletic and aca- habits. Students will be involved in There is no prerequisite. demic events, and are required to activities which will reinforce Prob- film several after school and lem Solving, Teaming, Language evening events Arts, Science, and Mathematics Material Science skills through real -life industry ex- amples and procedures. The course Technology will give students the opportunity to Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 study devices that use DC to Series Length of class: 1 semester Intro To Accounting -Parallel circuits and AC concepts. Credit: .5 This course will be offered as a se- Prerequisite: None Course open to grades: 11 - 12 mester course. Length of class: 1 semester Grad Requirement: Career & Tech Credit: .5 Prerequisite: None Apply mathematical and science Graduation Requirement: Career & principles to the study of materials Tech and related processes. Students will fabricate and apply inspection and This is a one semester introductory testing methods to a wide variety of course in double entry accounting materials such as metal, wood, procedures. Students will learn to plastic, ceramic, glass, and compo- keep financial records for a service Looking to 2019 -20 . . sites. Students will study processes or retail business. Principles cov- Marketing was offered in 2017 - utilizing hand tool and power equip- ered include the bookkeeping cycle, 18 and will be offered again in ment with an emphasis on proper debit/credit theory, financial state- 2019 -20. Intro To Acctg is of- techniques and safety considera- ments, use of various journal and fered this year and will be again tions. Develop skills in constructing ledgers, worksheets, accounts re- in 2020 -21. various projects utilizing a variety of ceivable and payable, and payroll materials and techniques. Skills in systems. Computers will be used precise measurement will insure for simulation and projects. quality. Mathematical skills are uti- lized to setup and evaluate materi- als and equipment operation. De- structive and non -destructive testing will be utilized. Students will investi- gate a variety of material fabrication and testing careers.

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Career and Technology

Intro to Engineering Design Wood Technology I Wood Technology II Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Course is open to grades: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Length of class: 2 semesters Grad Requirement: Career & Tech Grad Requirement: Career & Tech Credit: .5 per semester This is a course in which you use A “hands -on” course in the applica- Prerequisite: Wood Technology I your creativity plus industry -based tion of wood technology in the de- Grad Requirement: Career & Tech tools and problem solving process to sign and construction of projects. create solutions to interesting design Semester 1 : Hand tool and power Students will apply their skills to challenges. Although engineering equipment operation with an em- more complex projects involving design is the focus of this course, the phasis on proper techniques and multiple materials and fastening knowledge and skills you will learn safety. Develop skills in constructing methodology. Emphasis will be on are transferable to other technical or various wood joints and utilize a interpreting plans, developing pro- scientific areas of study and work. variety of fastening techniques. cedures and accurately producing This course will introduce you to a Wood characteristics will be consid- the project while utilizing standard systematic method for solving safety practices. problems and for communicating your ered when selecting gluing tech- ideas and solutions. You will solve niques and finishing methods and Wood Technology is a “hands -on” numerous technical challenges using materials. Skills in precise measure- course centered on the application a variety of industry -standard ment will insure quality projects. of wood technology in the design, software —Autodesk Inventor 3D Semester 2 : Students will demon- manufacturing and construction of Solid Modeling and Microsoft Excel — strate the skills learned during the projects. plus fabrication devices including a first semester as they construct pro- Course units include the following: 3D printer and CNC machine. The jects. Building framing methods and Semester 1 : Advanced power first semester lays the foundation terminology will be learned while equipment and hand tool opera- knowledge and skills to use our 3D building student projects. Research tions; reading blueprints and esti- modeling software to design parts and present a career related to a mating time and materials; manu- and assemblies. Second semester wood technology. facturing and construction tech- will take skill to the next level using niques; and the study of wood ca- open -ended design challenges in reers and employment skills. which you, working on your own or Mobile Semester 2 : Focus will be on cab- with a teammate, design and create a Applications unique solution to a problem. inet construction with emphasis on Working individually and on teams Design standard manufacturing and con- struction techniques. Students will you will learn to manage your time Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 and other resources to accomplish Length of class: 1 semester develop and utilize shop drawings in planning and manufacturing various your objectives. Credit: .5 cabinets. Students will develop and Prerequisite: None practice leadership skills while plan- Grad Requirement: Career & Tech Computer -Assisted Drafting I ning and building shop projects. Mobile App Design is an introducto- Course is open to grades: 9 - 12 Length of class: 2 semesters ry mobile application design and Credit: .5 per semester programming course using Java and Eclipse for Android devices. Prerequisite: None This course starts by taking stu- Grad Requirement: Career & Tech dents through the history of mobile CAD I is a course that teaches applications. Then we move on to problem -solving skills using a design learning about the current industry development process. First semester standards, languages and platforms units include: 2D draw and edit used in mobile apps development commands, 2D design and layout, with a special focus on career op- saving files, plotting, pictorial drawings, 3D draw and edit portunities within the industry and commands, exploded views, creating the entrepreneurial potential that 3D parts and assemblies, multi -view exists. Most of the course is spent drawing, and creating 2D drawings learning some basic Java program- from 3D parts. Second semester ming and then on to working with units include: dimensioning and Eclipse in order to start developing notation sectioning, auxiliary views, real working apps. Those lessons fasteners, springs, cams, gears and and skills are then applied toward manufacturing: materials and programming for Android devices. processes, assembly and detail By the end of the course students drawings, 3D design, and introduction are able to successfully download to CNC machining. real working mobile applications for 23 Android devices.

Program of Studies 2018 -2019 Hockinson

World Language

Graduation Requirement Students must earn two credits of World Language to graduate.

French I French IV Spanish III Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Course open to grades: 12 Course open to grades: 10 - 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: French III (C or higher Prerequisite: Spanish II (B or higher Graduation Requirement: World Lang. recommended) recommended) Graduation Requirement: World Lang. Graduation Requirement: World Lang. This course offers an introduction to the French speaking world. The emphasis This course offers students an oppor- This course offers an advanced study of is learning vocabulary and grammar tunity to read and discuss French litera- vocabulary and grammar concepts. The concepts that allow the student to com- ture. An advanced study of grammar emphasis of this course is developing municate in French at a novice level. and vocabulary will allow students to proficiency through listening, reading, Students will have an opportunity to become more proficient in reading, writ- writing and speaking in Spanish. The learn and explore new ideas while ex- ing, listening and speaking. The stu- students have the opportunity to explore amining French culture. dents have the opportunity to explore cultural heritage and to prepare for fur- francophone cultures and to prepare for ther studies in the language. further studies in the language. Spanish IV French II Course open to grades: 11 -12 Course open to grades: 10 - 12 Spanish I Length of class: 2 semesters Length of class: 2 semesters Course open to grades: 9 - 12 Credit: .5 per semester Credit: .5 per semester Length of class: 2 semesters Prerequisite: Spanish III (B or higher Prerequisite: French I (C or higher recommended) Credit: .5 per semester recommended) Graduation Requirement: World Lang. Prerequisite: None Graduation Requirement: World Lang. Grad Requirement: World Language This course offers students an oppor- A continuation of vocabulary and gram- tunity to read and discuss authentic mar study in French, learning vocabu- This course offers an introduction to the Spanish literature. Students will contin- lary and grammar concepts that allow Spanish speaking world. The emphasis ue to learn vocabulary and grammar the student to read, write and speak in is learning vocabulary and grammar concepts that will allow them to engage French. Students have the opportunity concepts that allow the student to com- in advanced conversation. The students to explore new ideas while examining municate in Spanish at a novice level. have the opportunity to explore cultural the French culture. Students will have an opportunity to heritage and prepare for the multicultural learn and explore new ideas while exam- and multilingual career environment. ining the various cultures of Spanish speaking countries. AP Spanish French III Course open to grades: 12 Length of class: 2 semesters Course open to grades: 11 - 12 Spanish II Credit: .5 per semester Length of class: 2 semesters Prerequisite: May only be taken as a Credit: .5 per semester Course open to grades: 9 - 12 fourth year Spanish option. Length of class: 2 semesters Prerequisite: French II (C or higher Graduation Requirement: World Lang. recommended) Credit: .5 per semester

Graduation Requirement: World Lang. Prerequisite: Spanish I (C or higher The AP Spanish Language and Culture recommended) course emphasizes communication by This course offers an advanced study of Graduation Requirement: World Lang. vocabulary and grammar concepts. The applying interpersonal, interpretive and course emphasizes developing profi- A continuation of vocabulary and gram- presentational skills in real -life situations. ciency through listening, reading, writing, mar study in Spanish, the emphasis of This includes vocabulary usage, lan- and speaking in French. The students this course is learning vocabulary and guage control, communication strategies have the opportunity to explore franco- grammar concepts which allow the stu- and cultural awareness. The course is phone cultures and to prepare for further dent to read, write and communicate in taught almost exclusively in Spanish. studies in the language. Spanish. Students have the opportunity The AP Spanish Lang. & Culture course to learn and explore new ideas while engages students in an exploration of examining the various cultures of Span- cultural products, practices and perspec- ish speaking countries as well as the tives. (from College Board) All students Spanish influence in the U.S. should plan to take the AP exam —a major goal and outcome of this class. 24