FWPS.ORG 2021–2022 Course Catalog GRADES 6–12 Illahee Middle School Kilo Middle School Lakota Middle School Sacajawea Middle School Sequoyah Middle School Totem Middle School Nautilus K–8 Woodmont K–8 Decatur High School Federal Way High School Thomas Jefferson High School Todd Beamer High School Federal Way Public Academy TAF@Saghalie 6–12 Career Academy Open Doors Course Catalog GRADES 6–12 | 2021–2022 EACH SCHOLAR: A VOICE. A DREAM. A BRIGHT FUTURE. TABLE of CONTENTS 3 Letter from the Superintendent ADDITIONAL RESOURCES from 4 Federal Way Public Schools Strategic Plan FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4 Purpose Statement 5 School Contact Information Community Service Guide: 5 Key to Schools & Programs www.fwps.org/CommunityService 6 Overview of Our Schools and Programs 6 Specialized Programs Rights & Responsibilities Handbook: 7 Advanced Programs and College Credit www.fwps.org/RightsandResponsibilities 8 Course Registration Attendance Resources: 9 Standards-Based Grading and Reporting www.fwps.org/Attendance 9 Counseling Program Standards-Based Grading & Reporting: 10 Graduation Requirements www.fwps.org/SBGR 10 Competency Based Credits 11 Course Credit Analysis Form Athletic Handbook: 12 Graduation Planning Worksheet www.fwps.org/AthleticHandbook 13 State Approved Assessment Graduation Alternatives 14 High School & Beyond Plan 14 Career Plan Essay For the most up-to-date course catalog 14 Community Service visit www.fwps.org/CourseCatalog 15 Personalized Pathways 21 High School & Beyond Plan Checklists 31 Post-Secondary Planning Information 31 Entrance Requirements Updated 03-24-2021 31 Types of Financial Aid While every effort has been made to make this catalog 32 College Admission Standards as complete and accurate as possible, changes may 32 Transfer Pathways occur in requirements, deadlines, fees, curriculum and courses listed in this catalog. This catalog was prepared 32 Completing a College Degree in advance of its effective date; therefore, programs and course descriptions may vary from actual program CORE SEQUENCES and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS requirements and course content. Thus, the contents of the catalog cannot be considered an agreement or 33 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) contract between individual scholars and Federal Way 34 Middle School | 35 High School Public Schools. For the most current information, please refer to the scholar’s school counselor or visit www.fwps. 36 Career & Technical Education (CTE) / Electives org/CourseCatalog. 37 Middle School | 38 High School 52 English Language Arts (ELA) 53 Middle School | 55 High School Federal Way Public Schools 61 English Language Learners (ELL) Nondiscrimination Statement 61 Middle School | 61 High School Federal Way Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national 62 Health & Physical Education origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual 63 Middle School | 64 High School orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital 66 Math or family status, veteran or military status, disability, or 67 Middle School | 68 High School the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts 70 Fine Arts of America and other designated youth groups.* 71 Middle School | 73 High School If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged 76 Science discrimination please contact the district office at 33330 78 Middle School | 79 High School 8th Avenue S., Federal Way WA or call 253-945-2000 and 83 Social Studies ask for one of the following coordinators: 84 Middle School | 86 High School Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: [email protected] 92 Special Education Services 93 Middle School | 95 High School Title IX Coordinator: [email protected] 98 World Languages 504 / ADA Coordinator: [email protected] 99 Middle School | 100 High School *Federal Law specifically states Boy Scouts of America. 103 Other Electives Letter from the Superintendent Dear Federal Way Public Schools Scholars, We will do whatever it takes to ensure your success! This mindset is the foundation of our Strategic Plan. Included in our Core Beliefs is that every scholar can learn at the highest level and that you must have a voice, see yourself in your schooling and be connected to the adults that teach you. As part of our Strategic Plan Goal 5: Persistence to Graduation, we are committed to the promise that each of you will graduate prepared for post-secondary schooling or the world of employment. Selecting rigorous and relevant courses is an essential part of ensuring every possible opportunity will be afforded to you upon graduation as you gain the critical knowledge and skills that will be required of you in today’s workplace. As you decide which courses to take, it will be important that you seek the guidance of your school counselor, your family and the expertise of school administration. Through tools and opportunities, such as the Career Plan Essay and 24 hours of community service, you will be able to harness your potential and organize for the future. Now, more than ever, education is the gateway to the career of your choice. We believe in you and know that with hard work, perseverance and a curious mind, each of you will do incredible things. So, go for it! Each of you has a voice, a dream and a bright future! Take full advantage of the learning experiences afforded you during your high school career. We commit to supporting each of you by providing high quality instruction and learning in every classroom across the district. And remember… dreams don’t work unless you do. In service of each of you, Dr. Tammy Campbell Superintendent, Federal Way Public Schools Federal Way Public Schools | Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 3 Federal Way Public Schools Strategic Plan Goals THE EARLY YEARS: BUILDING THE PURPOSE STATEMENT FOUNDATION Every student scholar will enter kindergarten ready Federal Way Public Schools offers many to learn with the social-emotional skills that will opportunities for scholars to find their voice and propel each student to meet or exceed grade level standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and reach for their dreams and bright future. As we Mathematics by the end of 3rd grade. By 2022, 80% of 3rd grade scholars continue to refine and expand upon the programs will be meeting or exceeding grade- within the middle and high school experience, we level standards in ELA. realize the importance for our scholars to be able to make informed decisions about the academic WHOLE CHILD: THRIVING, CONFIDENT, choices available to them and the requirements RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS necessary for graduation from middle to high Every student scholar will be empowered and prepared to develop personal responsibility in order school. To this end, the course catalog outlines the to be positive, productive members of society. possibilities available across grades 6–12, while By 2022, there will be no disproportionality evident in discipline data. By 2022, 100% equipping scholars with tools to be empowered of scholars feel their school is safe and welcoming as measured by perception survey. and confident in their choices as they navigate successful transitions from middle, high and post- ACTIVE LEARNERS: secondary school. ENGAGED, We hope this course catalog serves as a resource EMPOWERED to assist scholars and families in creating CRITICAL THINKERS Every student scholar will be exciting personalized high school and beyond empowered with ownership of their education and be fully engaged in plans that will lead to important exploration as becoming critical and creative thinkers. scholars narrow their focus toward their post- By 2022, 100% of scholars are engaged and challenged as secondary aspirations. Whatever future a scholar measured by perception survey. chooses, counselors, teachers, principals, district CONTENT-AREA administration and the board of education are COMPETENCE: ready to support scholars and the goals they set MASTERY OF in receiving a quality education in preparation ALL SUBJECTS Every student scholar will receive equitable for the post-secondary credential they enter after opportunity for success, and will meet or exceed standards of performance in all graduation. We are committed to providing and subjects by the end of each grade. supporting opportunities to accelerate the learning By 2022, 80% of 8th grade scholars will be meeting or exceeding of each Federal Way Public School scholar. grade-level standards in ELA. “Since reviewing PERSISTENCE TO the course GRADUATION: catalog with HIGH SCHOOL our 6-12th GRADUATION grade Scholar Advisory to the THROUGH Superintendent, SUCCESSFUL we are excited TRANSITIONS to have a guide Every student scholar that will truly help fellow scholars and parents across the will successfully navigate district in planning their middle and high school courses, the critical transitions personalized pathways and post-secondary college and in their schooling, and will graduate from high career choices. We appreciate all the time and details from school ready for college, the staff committee that created this comprehensive and career, and post- resourceful tool.” secondary experiences. 2020 Scholar to the Board Representatives By 2022, 95% of Amy Ojeaburu and Blaise Clum the senior class will graduate on time. 4 www.fwps.org School Contact Information Key to Schools & Programs SCHOOLS MIDDLE, HIGH, K–8, ACADEMIES ILH Illahee Middle School KLO Kilo Middle School SCHOOL ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE LAK Lakota Middle School SAC Sacajawea Middle School 36001 1st Ave. S. Illahee 253-945-4600 www.fwps.org/illahee SEQ Sequoyah Middle School Federal Way, WA 98003 TTM Totem Middle School NAU Nautilus K–8 MIDDLE 4400 S. 308th St. Kilo 253-945-4700 www.fwps.org/kilo WDM Woodmont K–8 Auburn, WA 98001 TAF TAF@Saghalie DHS Decatur High School 1415 SW 314th St. Lakota 253-945-4800 www.fwps.org/lakota FWHS Federal Way High School Federal Way, WA 98023 TJHS Thomas Jefferson High School TBHS Todd Beamer High School 1101 S. Dash Point Rd. www.fwps.org/ FWPA Federal Way Public Academy Sacajawea 253-945-4900 Federal Way, WA 98003 sacajawea PROGRAMS 3425 S.