Madras High School Course Description Guide
2015-2016
Madras High School 390 SE 10th St. Madras, OR 97741
541-475-7265
www.jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/mhs
Our mission at Madras High School is to create an inspired community of productive citizens and life-long learners. Our goal at Madras High School is to provide all students with the opportunity to obtain the quality of education needed to help them be successful for the rest of their lives. We want our students to feel proud to be a part of Madras High School and to take advantage of every opportunity provided them during their time with us.
We encourage you to choose your courses carefully. The necessary graduation requirements as well as your future goals should influence your course selections. Consider where you might like to go to college, what you might like go to college for, or what type of post-secondary technical train-ing you might want to pursue when forecasting for your classes. Please plan ahead so you get the classes and program that will best prepare you to find success and be college and career ready.
Each member of our staff is willing to assist you in making your selections, and we encourage par-ents and students to use this guide together to come up with a course schedule that will not only meet but exceed your educational goals.
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Table of Contents
Exit Option: Oregon Diploma .......................................................................................................................................... 3
The Fine Print Terms You Should Know ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Schedule Change Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Eligibility for Athletics ........................................................................................................................... 5 MHS Grading Practices ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Academic Requirements High School Graduation Requirements by Department, Year ........................................................................... 6 Honors Recognition at Graduation ........................................................................................................................ 6 Admission Requirements for Oregon Public Universities ................................................................................... 6
Demonstrating Graduation Requirements Buff Learning Team and Essential Skills ................................................................................................................. 7 Common Core State Standards and Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning .............................................. 7 Naviance and the Big 4 Requirements ................................................................................................................... 7
Options for Dual Enrollment and/or Credit Earning College Credit in High School .................................................................................................................. 8 College Now .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Advanced Placement (AP) Classes .......................................................................................................................... 8 Advanced Diploma ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Expanded Options .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Course Descriptions
Career and Technical Education (CTE): Agriculture Technology ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Business Technology ............................................................................................................................................ 9-10 Graphic Design and Media ............................................................................................................................... 10-11
Fine Arts: Art ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Music ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Health and Physical Fitness .......................................................................................................................................... 13-14
Language Arts ................................................................................................................................................................ 14-16
Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Science ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18-19
Social Studies ................................................................................................................................................................. 20-21
Spanish ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Electives: Success 111 ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Language and Culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs ........................................................ 23 JROTC .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Yearbook and Leadership, Yearbook Editor.................................................................................................... 23 Teen Parenting Lifeskills, TPP Child Care Center Teacher Assistant ......................................................... 23 School to Work: Peer Tutor, Work Experience, Internship ......................................................................... 23 Office Assistant .................................................................................................................................................... 24 Health Occupations ............................................................................................................................................ 24 AVID ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Extracurricular Activities ................................................................................................................................................... 25
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Exit Option: Oregon Diploma
DEFINITION/INTENT Within this diploma, Essential Learning Skills are being added with the intent to in-
crease the rigor so that high school graduates are more prepared for their post-secondary
options. This diploma is often referred to as the “standard” or “regular” diploma and is
the exit option offered at Madras High School with the most challenge and rigor.
TIMELINE It is assumed that all MHS students are working toward this diploma unless otherwise
specified. PowerSchool, on the Graduation Progress page, will reflect each student’s
current exit option. Any option other than this Oregon Diploma would require a meet-
ing of relevant parties that includes parent/guardian participation and/or notification.
IMPACT AFTER GRADUATION Satisfactory completion of the requirements under this exit option will allow a student to
enter the military, apply for college financial aid, apply for admissions to post-secondary
education as long as other admissions criteria as established by that institution are met
(entrance exam, SAT/ACT score, residency, additional admissions prerequisites, etc.).
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS (for Oregon Diploma and MHS graduation)
English 4.0 (at grade level)
Math 3.0 (starts w/Algebra 1 or higher)
Science 3.0 (IPS/Integrated Science, Biology, and third year of Science [AP Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Forensic Science, Wildland Fire Science, Environmental Science 1, Environ-
mental Science 2, Intro. to Forestry, Horticulture Science, Animal Science])
Social Sciences 3.0 (Global Studies Enriched, Global Studies, US History 1 Enriched/US History 1, US
History 2 Enriched/US History 2, and US History 3 Enriched/US History 3, and Gov-
ernment and Economics/AP Government)
Health 1.0 (Health 1 & 2, Health 2: Health Occupations, Health 2: Anatomy and Physiology 1
& 2)
Physical Education 1.0 (PE 1 and 1 additional PE activity class)
Fine Arts/Applied Arts/
Foreign Language
3.0 (in any combination)
Fine Arts: Advanced Art, Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Drawing and Painting, Ce-
ramics, Concert Band, Concert Chorus, Drawing and Painting, Guitar 1, 2, & 3, Percus-
sion Ensemble, Symphonic Band
Applied Arts: Accounting 1 & 2, Advanced Agriculture Leadership, Advanced Com-
puter Technologies, Advanced Graphics Tech, Advanced Web & Video, Ag. Metal
Fabrication Technology, Agriculture Science and Technology 1 & 2, Animal Science,
AVID, Business Concepts, Career Readiness/Computer Applications, Computer Tech-
nologies, Digital Media & Video, Digital Photography, Graphics Tech 1, Horticulture
Science, Personal Finance, Web Design, Yearbook & Leadership, Yearbook Editor
Foreign Language: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Advanced Spanish
Electives
6.0
Fine Arts: (see above)
Applied Arts: (see above)
Foreign Language: (see above)
Other: JROTC 1, 2, 3, 4, JROTC Leadership, Office Asst., Dept. Asst., Language and
Culture of CTWS, School to Work/Peer Tutor, School to Work/General Work Experi-
ence, School to Work/Internship, Spanish Essentials, Success 111, Teen Parenting Life-
skills, TPP Child Care Center Asst., Teacher Cadet
TOTAL CREDITS 24.0 Credits
ESSENTIAL LEARNING SKILLS
(ELS)
Reading, Writing, Math are demonstrated through passing scores on the Smarter Balanced test
administered Junior year, or through passing scores on locally-scored work samples. The remain-
ing Essential Learning Skills (listen actively and speak clearly and coherently; think critically and
analytically; use technology to learn, live, and work; demonstrate civic and community engage-
ment; demonstrate global literacy; and demonstrate personal management and teamwork skills)
are embedded throughout the general high school curricula.
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Terms You Should Know
AP classes: Advanced Placement (AP) classes are advanced, college-level courses for
which you can receive college credit after passing the placement exam at the end of the
year.
Big 4: Tasks completed throughout high school, whose completion is recorded and
tracked in Naviance, in order to walk in the graduation ceremony. The Big 4 require-
ments are Success 111, Community Service, Job Shadow, and Senior Celebration.
Credit: For each class a student completes in a term, 0.50 credit is applied to the stu-
dent’s transcript. A total of 24 credits is needed to graduate.
Credit Recovery: Students can make up a failed class by enrolling in an online pro-
gram. Contact your counselor for details.
Dual Enrollment Classes: Classes for which you can receive high school credit as
well as community college credit for a nominal fee ($15-$60).
Enriched or Honors Classes: Classes with higher expectations of students than the regular level class. Teachers recommend
which students enter IPS (Introductory Physical Science) or other enriched, honors, and AP classes.
GPA (Grade Point Average): The average of all class grades. MHS grades on a four-point system: A+=4.3, A=4, B=3.3, C=2.3,
NE=0; NYP=0 but is exempt from the GPA.
Naviance: A college and career prep website accessible to students and parents at MHS. Through Naviance students access college
and scholarship information and applications, complete Big 4 requirements, and much more.
NCAA Core Course: Courses which satisfy eligibility requirements for athletes to play college sports after graduating high school.
Pass/Fail: Classes taken Pass/Fail receive a passing (P) or failing (NE) grade; while the Pass does not figure into the GPA, the NE
will have a detrimental effect on the cumulative GPA.
Post-secondary: pertaining to life after high school; post-secondary education can include community or four-year college, appren-
ticeships, career and technical training programs, Job Corps, etc.
Prerequisite: A student must have taken and passed a certain class prior to the currently desired class.
Proficiency: A standards-based scoring system through which students must demonstrate a basic understanding of each identified
standard in a course to earn credit.
Course Standards - the identified standards necessary for each course at MHS. Students must demonstrate the skills and
knowledge for each standard at a proficient level or higher in order to earn credit for the class.
Feedback - specific and measurable information on what a student needs to do and know for a particular standard in order to
grow.
Learning Targets (e.g., “I can” statements) - the priority standard broken down into student-friendly language that gives clear
expectations for what a student needs to know and be able to do to demonstrate proficiency or higher on that standard.
Performance Assessments - how a student demonstrates the knowledge and skill for each standard. This may be a quiz, test,
paper, project, etc. and is be scored by using the rubric for that standard.
Practice work - an assignment tied directly to a course standard (traditionally, homework).
Rubric - outlines clearly what a student needs to know and be able to do to demonstrate proficiency or higher on each standard.
Sufficiency - the number of times a student must demonstrate proficient or higher levels on each standard in order to attain
course credit.
Semester: Eighteen weeks of school; the school year is divided into two semesters; 0.50 credit is earned for each semester of a
class.
Teacher Approval: A teacher signs a course request form for a student, indicating permission granted to take the class, prior to the
student taking the class.
Transcript: A record of a student’s classes, grades, and attendance during his/her high school career. Grades reported on final re-
port cards are directly transferred to the transcript.
Weighted Grades: As an acknowledgement of their more rigorous curricula, AP classes receive weighted grades (A=5, B=4, C=3),
as reflected in the weighted GPA. Not all colleges accept weighted GPAs, therefore the student’s weighted and unweighted (simple)
GPAs are both listed on the transcript.
The Fine Print
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Schedule Change Policy
Forecasting for classes occurs during the spring each year. Carefully selecting classes you want and/or need is the best way to get
the schedule you desire for the following school year. Student class schedules are mailed home during August. It is important for
students to review these schedules to ensure the classes listed meet their needs in order to graduate on time. Parents and students
may request an appointment to meet with a counselor prior to the first school day to make schedule changes. Some schedule chang-
es may require a teacher and/or administrator signature, depending on the nature of the schedule change. Schedule change requests
after the deadline must be presented to an administrator. Students will be held accountable for class changes needing administrative
approval up to and including a drop grade of an NE attached to the student’s transcript. Please make time with your family to dis-
cuss the importance of forecasting. Accurate forecasting by every student is the best way to ensure an MHS schedule that provides
for all students.
Academic Eligibility for Athletics
In order to be eligible for athletics at MHS, one must have passing grades in 5 classes the previous semester. Athletes must also
meet Adequate Progress for Graduation eligibility standards set forth by the OSAA. If an athlete has not passed 5 classes the previ-
ous semester, then he/she is ineligible for athletics for that semester or until 5 passing grades from the previous semester have been
attained. If the student is not making adequate progress towards graduation as defined by the OSAA, they are ineligible for that
school year. While in season an athlete must be passing 5 classes at the nine-week grading period. If the athlete is not passing 5
classes at the grade check, he/she will be placed on academic probation during which time he/she will have 6 days to reach the 5
passing classes threshold. After 6 days, the athlete will be ruled ineligible until the time he/she is passing 5 classes. If an athlete
feels he/she has reached the 5 passing class threshold, he/she must contact the Athletic Director who will confirm and determine eli-
gibility. All OSAA eligibility requirements must be met in order to participate in MHS athletic programs. Please refer to the MHS
Athlete/Parent Handbook or contact the Athletic Director for more details and/or if you have further questions regarding academic
eligibility for athletics.
MHS Grading Practices
The Fine Print
Marks Learning Levels Explanation Transcripted GPA Points
Level 6 Level Up Mastery Learner has demonstrated all of the necessary
knowledge and skills of the standard(s) at the highest
level (on every standard/performance assessment).
A+ 4.3
Level 5 Mastery Learner has demonstrated all of the necessary
knowledge and skills of the standard(s) on average at the
highest level.
A 4.0
Level 4 Exceeds Learner has demonstrated all of the necessary
knowledge and skills of the standard(s) on average at an
above-basic level.
B 3.3
Level 3 Proficient Learner has demonstrated all of the necessary
knowledge and skills of the standard(s) at a basic level. C 2.3
Level 2 Not Yet Proficient
Learner has demonstrated some of the knowledge and
skills of the standard(s). If a learner has demonstrated an NYP in any standard/performance assessment, then NYP is overall grade.
NYP
Exempt from
GPA
Level 1 Not Eligible for Credit Learner has not demonstrated any of the knowledge or
skills of the standard(s). Not eligible for credit for the course. If a learner has an NE on any course standard/
performance assessment, then NE for overall grade. NE may also be used when the learner has NYPs on more than half of the standards for the course.
NE 0.0
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Madras High School
Graduation Requirements
Credit Type: Credits:
Language Arts 4.00
Mathematics 3.00
Science 3.00
Social Studies 2.00
Government/Economics 1.00
Health 1.00
Physical Education 1.00
Fine Arts/Applied Arts/
Foreign Language 3.00
Electives 6.00
Total minimum credits required: 24.00
Total credits attempted in four years: 28.00
Required Courses by Year
This is the general sequence of required classes by grade level:
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
English English English English
Math Math Math Math*
Science Science Science Science*
PE 1 Social Studies Social Studies Gov’t &
Success111 Health Health Econ. or
PE Elective AP Gov’t
*Extra year recommended, especially
for college-bound students.
Honors Recognition at Graduation
Two types of honors diplomas can be earned at MHS. In order
to graduate with honors, a student must have a minimum cumu-
lative grade point average of 3.60. In order to graduate with
highest honors, a student must take a minimum of four courses
from the core list below in addition to having a minimum cumu-
lative grade point average of 3.60. None of the four classes can
be taken Pass/Fail, and the classes chosen must be from at least
three different departments.
—Honors Core List—
English: AP Lang. & Comp., College Comp., English 4 Enr.
Mathematics: Functions/Trigonometry, AP Calculus
Science: Chemistry, AP Biology, Physics
Social Studies: AP Government
Also for highest honors, the student will need a minimum of
three additional classes, none of which can be taken Pass/Fail.
These classes can be selected from 1) the enrichment list be-
low, 2) the core list above (classes that have not already been
selected for the four required classes), or 3) a combination from
both lists.
—Honors Enrichment List—
Accounting/Business Concepts 2 credits
Adv. Comp. Tech/Adv. Web Design/
Adv. Web & Video 2 credits
Adv. Graphics Tech 2 credits
Adv. Spanish 1 credit
Agriculture 4 credits
Adv. Art/Adv. Ceramics/Adv. Drawing 2 credits
Band 4 credits
Chorus 4 credits
JROTC 4 credits
Yearbook Editor 1 credit
Additionally, the Highest Honors student(s) with the highest
cumulative GPA will be recognized as valedictorian(s).
Admissions Requirements for Oregon
Public Universities
Graduation from a public or accredited private high school
or home schooling program.
A satisfactory, minimum grade point average (GPA) in all
graded subjects taken toward high school graduation, or meet-
ing one of the alternatives, for admission to an OUS university.
If your GPA does not meet the campus requirement, you should
still apply because you may be considered through a more com-
prehensive review.
Satisfactory completion of 15 units of specified Subject
Requirements (at a grade of C- or better) or demonstrated profi-
ciency in at least 15 units of college preparatory high school
classes, with one unit defined as the equivalent of one year.
This must include 4 units of English, 3 units of Mathematics, 3
units of Science (including at least one year each in two differ-
ent fields of science), 3 units of Social Studies, and 2 units of a
Second Language. For details on whether your classes meet
these requirements, talk to a high school guidance or university
admissions counselor.
Completion of the SAT/ACT as part of the admission pro-
cess. It’s best to take either the ACT or SAT during the spring
of your junior year and then again early in your senior year so
that you may submit your scores when applying for admission.
If you do not meet these general requirements, talk to your
guidance counselor or college admissions officer at the campus
you’re interested in to understand your options. All Oregon
public universities conduct more comprehensive reviews of
students to assess strengths for those who do not meet the mini-
mum requirements.
SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.actstudent.org
Madras High School Code: 380620
Academic Requirements
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Buff Learning Team and Essential Skills In addition to the normal seven periods that each student at-
tends, there is a BLT period. The purpose of BLT is to build
positive connections with students, to help students get in-
volved with what is going on at MHS, and to guide students in
developing the essential skills needed for graduation. The nine
Essential Skills identified by the state of Oregon that are re-
quired for graduation are:
1. Read and comprehend a variety of text.*
2. Write clearly and accurately.*
3. Apply mathematics in a variety of settings.*
4. Listen actively and speak clearly and coherently.
5. Think critically and analytically.
6. Use technology to learn, live, and work.
7. Demonstrate civic and community engagement.
8. Demonstrate global literacy.
9. Demonstrate personal management and teamwork skills.
*Reading, Writing, and Math will be formally assessed for all
students (see below, “Common Core State Standards and Profi-
ciency-Based Teaching and Learning”). Students will work
with their BLT teachers work towards successful graduation
progress. Students ultimately demonstrate the remaining 6 Es-
sential Skills by earning the 24 credits required for graduation.
Common Core State Standards and
Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Since 2012, all high school students are required to demonstrate
proficiency in identified Essential Skills to earn an Oregon di-
ploma. The Essential Skills are process skills that cross aca-
demic disciplines and are embedded in the content standards.
Measurement of these Essential Skills will be assessed using
the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which provide con-
sistent learning goals for students regardless of their back-
ground or where they live.
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Lan-
guage Arts and Mathematics are consistent standards shared
among participating states. These standards are designed to
help ensure all students are college and career ready in literacy
and mathematics no later than the end of high school. These
two new sets of content standards replace Oregon’s current
standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The
CCSS will be fully implemented and assessed through a com-
mon assessment. For more information, parents are encouraged
to visit the Oregon Department of Education’s Common Core
State Standards for Parents web page at http://
www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3380.
At Madras High School, all courses have identified course
standards. These standards encompass what a student will need
to know and be able to do to earn credit for the course as well
as to enhance career and college readiness. In a standards-
based (or proficiency-based) scoring system, students must
demonstrate a proficient level of understanding of each Priority
Standard to earn course credit. In our current system, there are
no Ds. A student will either have an A, B, C, or NYP (Not Yet
Proficient) or NE (Not Eligible for Credit) based on the level of
thinking that student is able to demonstrate for that standard.
Assessments may take many forms; some, though not all, are
written tests. All assessments are tied directly to the Priority
Standards, and students are provided with clear targets as each
standard is introduced.
Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning is built upon a
growth mindset. Teachers are constantly monitoring student
progress and adjusting instruction to meet the needs of individ-
ual learning. Assessment is directly tied to each standard and
level of learning which is much different than the traditional
scoring system. Students who are engaged in learning, com-
municate with teachers, and are willing to show what they
know with new learning will be eligible to continue working to
meet a proficient level or higher. If a student has not yet shown
proficiency in one or more standards and is not taking owner-
ship in his/her learning, the grade of NE (Not Eligible for Cred-
it) which will post as 0.00 credit on a student’s transcript unless
the student demonstrates learning at a proficient or higher level
in each of the course standards.
Naviance and the Big 4 Requirements
What is Naviance? “Naviance is a fully-integrated platform
designed to help raise student accountability and performance
across a number of key indicators leading to increased engage-
ment, improvements in academic performance, and overall
workplace and college readiness.” In short, Naviance is a web-
site that gives students and families easy access to learning
style inventories, career interest clusters, and college search
tools. Each student is given an account and can send and re-
ceive emails, apply to scholarships, take career interest invento-
ries, track their Big 4 requirements, and much more.
MHS requirements and Naviance: We have started tracking
our Big 4 graduation requirements (Success 111, Community
Service, Job Shadow, and Senior Celebration) through Navi-
ance. Students are all assigned tasks in Naviance that are re-
quired before students are allowed to participate in graduation.
To access Naviance, students are given their log-in information
in Success 111 and BLT. If parents would like to have access to
Naviance, requests to build a parent account can be made
through the registrar or counselors.
Log in to Naviance from the MHS home page or go directly to
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?
hsid=madrashs
Demonstrating Graduation Requirements
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Earning College Credit in High School Our mission at MHS is to provide all students with the oppor-
tunity to get the kind of education they need to help them be
successful for the rest of their lives. While some students will
use their four years with us to prepare for university level edu-
cation, others will want to prepare for a post-high school career
which will require one to two years of specialized classes at the
community college level. To this end, we have partnered with
various post-secondary institutions to broaden the course offer-
ings available and/or allow for students to begin to earn higher
education (post-secondary) credit.
The next page contains information about programs that offer
dual credit (high school and college) and/or may assist with
some financial relief of post-secondary expenses. This infor-
mation is intended to give the “big picture” about these oppor-
tunities. All of these programs have sign-up/application dead-
lines that are mandated at the state level or by the institution
offering the program. For further information, contact the
course instructor.
College Now College Now classes are courses regularly offered at MHS that
give students the option to simply earn high school credit or to
earn both high school and college credit after registering and
paying a small fee. Listed below are courses that we currently
offer at MHS and their institution of offering:
Accounting 1, 2 (Central Oregon CC)
Advanced Computer Technology (Mt. Hood CC)
Adv. Graphics Tech (Mt. Hood CC)
Ag. Metal Fabrication (Blue Mountain CC)
Ag. Science & Tech 1, 2, and Advanced (Linn-Benton CC)
AP Calculus (Central Oregon CC)
AP Lang. and Comp. (Central Oregon CC)
Animal Science (Linn-Benton CC)
Business Concepts (Central Oregon CC)
College Composition (Central Oregon CC)
Computer Tech (Mt. Hood CC)
Digital Media & Video (Mt. Hood CC)
Digital Photography (Mt. Hood CC)
Functions/Trigonometry (Central Oregon CC)
Health 2: Anatomy and Physiol. 1, 2 (Central Oregon CC)
Health 2: Health Occupations (Mt. Hood CC)
Horticulture Science (Linn-Benton CC)
Web Design/Adv. Web Design (Mt. Hood CC)
AP Courses Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level classes of-
fered at the high school level. Expectations are high and the
pace is accelerated. Students can take the national AP test in the
spring, and a score of 3 or higher (on a scale of 1 to 5) may earn
the student college credit and/or advanced placement at many
colleges and universities. Some AP classes offer college credit
through local colleges, as shown below. Grades received for AP
classes at MHS are weighted to reflect the difficulty of the cur-
ricula. MHS offers AP Biology, AP Government, AP Calculus,
and AP Language and Composition. Additionally, students tak-
ing AP Language and Composition and AP Calculus are also
offered credit through post-secondary institutions and do not
need to take the AP exam. Please check with your future colle-
giate institution to decide which credit source is transferrable:
AP credit or college credit from the above listed colleges.
Advanced Diploma The MHS Advanced Diploma allows graduating seniors to
postpone collecting their high school diploma for one year
while attending Central Oregon Community College (COCC).
Students are dually enrolled with MHS and COCC during this
“fifth year” which allows students to have MHS pay for their
tuition and books at COCC. Seniors must fulfill ALL gradua-
tion requirements and be eligible for an Oregon Standard Di-
ploma from MHS (not a modified diploma or an alternative
certificate). Additionally, students must have a minimum high
school GPA of 2.15 to participate in the program. Students
must complete a minimum of 27 credits while at COCC to be
eligible for the Advanced Diploma. Students who do not meet
the requirements of the program are still eligible to return to
MHS to collect their standard high school diploma. During the
senior year of high school, students will receive information
regarding this program.
Expanded Options Expanded Options is a program offered through Jefferson
County School District 509J and Central Oregon Community
College (COCC). This program allows current junior or senior
high school students (or those who are at least 16 years old at
the time of enrollment) to take 100-level or higher college
courses on site at COCC on a seat-available basis, and 509J
pays for enrollment costs, tuition, course fees, textbooks, and
equipment. As a COCC student, you can begin earning college
credits while still in high school and apply college coursework
to high school graduation requirements. The earned credit will
be transcribed on both your high school and COCC transcripts.
Options for Dual Enrollment and/or Credit
Your univ
ersity’s nam
e here
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Career and Technical Education
744/745: Agriculture Science and Technology 1 S1/S2
Grades: 9-12 (9th preferred)
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment credit
available (Linn-Benton Community College)
A course designed to introduce students to the flourishing in-
dustry of agriculture. Emphasizes career development, leader-
ship, communications, soil science, tractor driving, plant sci-
ence, parliamentary procedure, shop safety, welding, and super-
vised agricultural experience programs. A very hands-on, ac-
tivity-based course.
7441/7442: Agriculture Science and Technology 2 S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: AST 1 S1 and S2
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment credit
available (Linn-Benton Community College)
A course designed to expand on the skills and knowledge
learned in AST 1. Topics include sales, parliamentary proce-
dure, surveying, electricity, food science, meats, and animal
science. This is an exciting intermediate agriculture class.
748/7481: Advanced Agriculture Leadership S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: AST 1 S1 and S2 and AST 2 S1 and S2
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment credit
available (Linn-Benton Community College)
This is an advanced agriculture class for juniors and seniors.
Topics include agriculture issues, agriculture business, speak-
ing, plant science, dairy products, ag communications, parlia-
mentary procedure, and agriculture leadership. Class will ro-
tate yearly between an A and B schedule and can be repeated
for credit.
743: Horticulture Science
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied
Arts or Science; dual enrollment credit availa-
ble (Linn-Benton Community College)
Students will learn plant classification; plant growth require-
ments; pesticide use; germination requirements; plant propaga-
tion; and careers in related fields. The greenhouse is utilized
for this class, and there will be a student-run plant sale at the
end of the semester.
752: Animal Science
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts or Science; dual
enrollment credit available (Linn-Benton Com-
munity College)
Students will learn about livestock management, including ani-
mal reproduction, animal nutrition, and anatomy and physiolo-
gy.
754/755: Agriculture Metal Fabrication Technology S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: AST 1
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment
credit available (Blue Mountain Community
College)
In this class, students will have the opportunity to advance their
welding and metal skills while building projects that the student
and teacher agree are within the student’s ability level. The
student will be required to draw plans to scale, provide a mate-
rial supply list, and purchase materials prior to commencement
of the project. Some projects may be assigned by the instructor
Agriculture Science and Technology
Business Technology
7901: Career Readiness/Computer
Applications
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts
The students will learn to use Microsoft Office
software which includes Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, and Publisher. Students will also
produce documents with the software that they might encounter
in college or in a post-secondary career.
775: Personal Finance
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts
This one-semester course centers around money management,
career exploration, education, saving, investing,
retirement, major purchases, banking, and
housing.
7761: Business Concepts
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts; dual en-
rollment credit available (Central Oregon Com-
munity College)
In this course students will learn about the many exciting and
challenging facets of business and its dynamic role in today’s
environment. Students will gain a working knowledge of com-
ponents of business including discussion of management, mar-
keting, entrepreneurship, and finance. During this course stu-
dents will be introduced to topics which are covered in greater
depth in higher-level business courses.
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777/778: Accounting 1 S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts (honors enrichment
class); dual enrollment credit available (Central
Oregon Community College)
Students will learn the fundamental principles of double-entry
accounting by simulating the practices of a present-day propri-
etorship and partnership business, completing four full ac-
counting cycles. Students will also learn to use accounting
software.
779/780: Accounting 2 S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Accounting 1
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts (honors enrichment
class); dual enrollment credit available (Central
Oregon Community College)
Students will continue to study basic accounting concepts and
to use the accounting software as well as MS Excel spread-
sheets. Additionally students will be introduced to advanced
accounting concepts, including depreciation and inventory con-
trol methods.
Career and Technical Education
720: Graphics Tech 1
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts
Students will learn techniques to design and print their own t-
shirts, water bottles, mouse pads, notepads, posters, stickers,
and many other items created in the graphics industry. Students
will also have the opportunity to operate a Heidelberg windmill
printing press to create printed projects as well.
722: Advanced Graphics Tech
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Passing grades in Graphics Tech 1
Credit: 0.50 credit per term of Applied Arts (honors
enrichment class); dual enrollment credit availa-
ble (Mt. Hood Community College)
This course is repeatable. Students will take what they learned
from Graphics Tech 1 to the next level. They will continue to
design and create their own printed projects, as well as printing
for the school district and community organizations. Students
will also learn how to operate an AB offset printing press and
process camera. Students can receive 2 college credits through
MHCC upon completion this course.
724: Digital Photography
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 Credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment
credit available (Mt. Hood Community College)
This course is repeatable. Students will explore the fundamen-
tals of digital photography including: auto and manual camera
settings, lighting techniques, lens variety, and correct photo
composition. Students will also learn how to use Photoshop to
edit their photos. Students will be allowed to shoot indoors and
outdoors around the school, as well as utilize a photo studio.
There will also be opportunities to travel off campus. Students
can receive 2 college credits through MHCC upon completion
this course.
Business Technology (cont.)
791: Computer Technologies
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment
credit available (Mt. Hood Community College)
This is an introduction to Design and Multimedia courses.
Spend the term exploring a variety of software, especially the
Adobe Creative Suite (CS6). Projects include Photoshop,
Logo Design, Windows Movie Maker, and web site design.
Choose a final project or two at the end of the term from a
wide variety of options, such as music mixing, beat creation,
Flash Animation, 2-D and 3-D design, video game design, and
video editing. Students can receive 1 college credit through
MHCC upon completion this course.
786: Advanced Computer Technologies
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Computer Technologies
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts (honors enrichment
course); dual enrollment credit available (Mt.
Hood Community College)
This course is repeatable. Choose your own projects in this
individualized, self-paced class. Some choices include: anima-
tion, video game creation design, Web design, 2-D and 3-D
graphic design and multimedia, video editing, music mixing,
and music beat creation. Your projects are limited only by
your imagination. Students can receive 2 college credits
through MHCC upon completion this course.
Graphic Design and Media
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Graphic Design and Media (cont.)
6476: Digital Media and Video
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Computer Technologies
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment
credit available (Mt. Hood Community College)
The focus of this class is on digital media and video production
techniques. Learn the basics of effective planning, shooting,
and editing final video products using Adobe Photoshop and
Premiere. Collaboration in small groups with other class
members is expected. Students can receive up to 4 college
credits through MHCC upon completion this course.
792: Web Design
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Computer Technologies
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts; dual enrollment
credit available (Mt. Hood Community College)
Plan and create your own well-designed website in this intro-
ductory course. You’ll learn to code websites using HTML and
to design using Cascading StyleSheets (CSS), following current
industry (real-world) standards. Then you’ll learn to use
DreamWeaver, the web design software used by the pros. Stu-
dents can receive up to 2 college credits through MHCC upon
completion this course.
799: Advanced Web & Video
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Web Design and/or Digital Media and Video
Credit: 0.50 credit of Applied Arts (honors enrichment
course); dual enrollment credit available (Mt.
Hood Community College)
This course is repeatable. Choose your own web design and/or
video projects in this individualized, self-paced course. Im-
prove and enhance your skills as you learn new techniques to
develop your talents in web design, digital filmmaking, and
media arts. You can use Adobe DreamWeaver, Premiere, After
Effects, Flash, and Audition, as well as other industry-standard
software. Students can receive up to 4 college credits through
MHCC upon completion this course.
Career and Technical Education
Fine Arts
Art 640: Drawing/Painting
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts
Students will explore the media of pencil, pen and ink, and pastels. Still
lifes, portraits, figures, nature, and perspectives will be covered. Stu-
dents will also work with watercolors and acrylic paints
652: Advanced Drawing and Painting
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts (honors enrichment class)
This course is repeatable. Students will show mastery of the media used
in Drawing and Painting. Students will work in pencil, pen, charcoal,
colored pencil, pastel chalk, watercolor, acrylic paints. Students will be
required to work at their own pace and be self-disciplined/motivated
enough to complete the work with minimum supervision.
642: Ceramics
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts
Students will develop skills in hand forming and wheel forming of clay.
Glazing techniques will also be studied and developed.
650: Advanced Ceramics
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts (honors enrichment class)
This course is repeatable. Students will show mastery of the skills intro-
duced in Ceramics. They will be given opportunity to choose their pro-
jects. Students will be required to work at their own pace and be self-
disciplined/motivated enough to complete the work with minimum su-
pervision.
644: Advanced Art
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting, or Ceramics
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts (honors enrichment class)
This course is repeatable. Students will learn about art by doing re-
search, reading, writing, analyzing, and giving an oral presentation to the
class. They will also raise their art skills by doing more advanced work.
Students will be prepared to show their work in the school or in art
shows. They may also prepare a portfolio.
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Fine Arts
Music
6240/6250: Concert Chorus S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of
Fine Arts
(honors enrich-
ment class)
Students will have the oppor-
tunity to develop an apprecia-
tion for the various styles and
varieties of choral music. Students will develop vocal tech-
niques and abilities through peer and personal evaluation of
choral presentations. Performing in concert presentations is
required.
626/627: Concert Band S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Previous band experience
Credit: 1.0 credit of Fine Arts
Concert Band is de-
signed for students com-
ing from 8th grade band
or students returning to
band after a period of
not playing. Students
are expected to enroll in
both semesters. Stu-
dents will develop skill
in tone production, into-
nation, rhythm, harmo-
ny, phrasing, and style.
A variety of styles,
forms, and music of dif-
ferent historical periods
will be studied. Class is
strongly geared towards
daily participation.
Concert performances
outside regular class
time are required.
628/629: Symphonic Band S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Previous band experience
Credit: 1.0 credit of Fine Arts (honors enrichment class)
Symphonic Band is designed to be the advanced band class at
the high school, and students are expected to enroll in both se-
mesters. Successful completion of Concert Band is normally
required for enrollment. Students will continue to develop skill
in tone production, intonation, rhythm, harmony, phrasing, and
style. A variety of styles, forms, and music of different histori-
cal periods will be studied. Class is strongly geared towards
daily participation. Concert performances outside regular class
time are required.
630: Percussion Ensemble
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Previous percussion experience
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts
This is a skills course for percussion players. Rudimentary
snare drum skills will be emphasized. In addition, music read-
ing, mallet skills, and auxiliary percussion will be studied as
time permits. Community performances are required. Offered
during Semester 1. Percussionists should enroll in Percussion
Ensemble for Semester 1, and either Concert or Symphonic
Band for Semester 2.
633: Guitar 1
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts
This is a beginning guitar class that will focus on the funda-
mentals of music by learning to play the guitar. Music notation,
basic theory, chords, scales. and fingering patterns will be cov-
ered. Music will range from classical, folk, and blues to pop
and rock.
637: Guitar 2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Guitar 1, or previous guitar experience and
teacher signature
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts
The Guitar 2 class is designed for players who have completed
Guitar 1 satisfactorily or have demonstrated previous guitar
experience to the instructor. Class will focus on advanced no-
tation and music reading, more complex chords and song
forms, advanced finger picking, flat picking, and solo skills.
Group playing in small and large ensembles will be required, as
will be public performance outside of class time.
6370: Guitar 3
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Completion of Guitar 2 with a “C” or better
Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts
This guitar lab is intended for guitar players who have guitar
experience. Players should be able to read standard notation,
TAB notation, and guitar chords. Class will focus on ensemble
playing, primarily duets, trios, and quartets. A variety of styles
will be studied including bluegrass, classical, rock, folk, and
popular. In addition to
ensemble playing, solo
fingerstyle playing will be
studied. Students are
strongly encouraged to
have their own instruments.
A very few school instru-
ments might be available;
check with instructor.
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514: Health 1
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Health
The goal of this required class is to improve knowledge regard-
ing personal health. Emphasis is placed on health and the mind,
male and female anatomy, contraceptives, the role of drugs,
tobacco, and alcohol, and communicable and non-
communicable diseases. Students will also work on research
writing and note-taking throughout the course.
515: Health 2
Grades: 11
Prerequisites: Health 1
Credit: 0.50 credit of Health
The goal of this required class is to develop knowledge, skills,
and positive attitudes in physical, mental, and social health.
Subjects covered are physical health and fitness, nutrition, the
life cycle, and organ systems. Continuation of research writing
will occur, with an emphasis on writing in APA format.
Health and Physical Education
500: PE 1
Grades: 9
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education
Students will participate in fitness testing and a variety of team
and lifetime activities and sports. An emphasis will be placed
on fitness concepts, individual skills, and team strategies.
502: PE Make-Up
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: PE 1 attempted and failed
Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education; meets PE 1
requirement
Students not passing PE 1 must take and pass PE Make-Up in
order to make up that credit as well as be able to move on and
take another PE activity class. Students will participate in dai-
ly walking and/or running at the track. This class is only of-
fered during Semester 2 each school year.
521: Team Sports
Grades: 10-12 (freshman allowed during Semester 2 if
passed PE 1)
Prerequisites: PE 1
Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education
Students will participate in fitness testing, fitness, and a variety
of team sport activities and games. These activities include
soccer, indoor soccer, dodgeball, floor hockey, volleyball, soft-
ball, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, Techouk,
Sepak Tawkra, team handball, speedball, and other lifetime
activities. An emphasis will be placed on individual skills and
team strategies.
541: Weight Training/Sports Conditioning
Grades: 10-12 (9th during Semester 2 if passed PE 1)
Prerequisites: PE 1
Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education
Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities includ-
ing fitness testing, plyometric and cardiovascular training,
cross-fit, and an individualized strength program. An emphasis
will be placed on safety and proper technique in the weight
room.
550: Alternative Fitness
Grades: 10-12 (9th during Semester 2 if passed PE 1)
Prerequisites: PE 1
Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education
Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities includ-
ing step and dance aerobics, Jazzercise, TurboFire, P90X, In-
sanity, cross-fit, tae bo, pilates, and yoga. Students will also
participate in group projects which includes student-led fitness
routines.
551: Recreational Games
Grades: 10-12 (9th during Semester 2 if passed PE 1)
Prerequisites: PE 1
Credits: 0.50 credits of Physical Education
Students will participate in a variety of games and activities
that promote lifetime recreational pursuits. These activities
include bocce, horseshoes, dodgeball, ladder golf, shuffle-
board, roundtable, ultimate, disc golf, golf, floor hockey, table
tennis, pickleball, badminton, and tennis.
Physical Education
Students are required to meet state requirements and MHS graduation
requirements by passing PE 1 and one other PE activity class. Students
must pass PE 1 before they are eligible to enroll in another PE activity
class. Students may not enroll in more than two PE classes per semester
nor can students enroll in the same type of activity class during the same
semester (e.g., enrolling in two periods of weight training).
Health
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190/191: English 1 S1/S2
Grades: 9
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (NCAA core course)
English 1 is a course that provides a foundation for the further
study of Language Arts as defined by the Common Core State
Standards. The emphasis is on reading and analyzing literature
and informational text, and on writing narratives and essays of
various types. Students will study grammar, sentence structure,
organization, description, thesis statements, citing evidence,
and various modes of writing. They will read various types of
texts in order to determine the author's point of view and pur-
pose, to analyze the meaning, and to cite evidence from the
text. Students will also review concepts such as plot, character,
theme, setting, and figurative language. This class utilizes Pro-
ficiency-Based Teaching and Learning (PBTL), wherein stu-
dents earn credit by demonstrating that they are proficient or
better at the various skills of analyzing and writing text, and
they move through the material at their own pace.
1900/1901: English 1 Enriched S1/S2
Grades: 9
Prerequisites: Meets 8th grade benchmark; if student earned a
grade of “C” or lower in previous English class
he or she is strongly advised to meet with the
course instructor.
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (NCAA core course)
English 1 Enriched is a course designed to meet the standard
curriculum goals of the English Department while also provid-
ing more breadth and depth of literature and writing for those
students who are motivated and desire a greater academic chal-
lenge. The course focuses on perfecting techniques in various
modes of writing (e.g., narrative, persuasive, and expository)
and on deeper analysis of literary elements in novels, drama,
and poetry. Students taking this course should expect a sub-
stantial amount of out-of-class reading and writing as well as
having meaningful discussions and debates in class. This class
utilizes Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning (PBTL),
wherein students earn credit by demonstrating that they are
proficient or better at the various Common Core State Stand-
ards for analyzing and writing text, and they may move through
the material at their own pace.
192/193: English 2 S1/S2
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: English 1
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (NCAA core course)
English 2 is a course where students will focus on strengthen-
ing reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking
skills. Throughout the course, students will concentrate on
reading comprehension, vocabulary, the writing process and the
four modes of writing—narrative, expository, persuasive, and
imaginative, as well as poetry, grammar, various literary devic-
es, and literary elements using short stories, novels, and drama.
During both semesters, teachers will use the Credit by Profi-
ciency model, wherein students earn credit by demonstrating
that they are proficient in the skills of analyzing English texts
and in writing their own pieces.
Health and Physical Education
Health (cont.)
5152: Health 2: Health Occupations Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Health 1; excellent attendance history; teacher
signature required; small fee charged by St.
Charles if job shadowing at the hospital facility
Credit: 1.0 credit of Health or Electives; dual enroll-
ment credit available (Mt. Hood Community
College)
The goal of this course is to expose students to the world of
health occupations. Students who take this course are required
to be enrolled for two classes periods in a row, job shadowing
at the hospital, veterinary clinic, pharmacy, emergency medical
provider, dentist, ophthalmologist, or other health facility,
which will occur a minimum of two days per week for the two
class periods. Students will also be required to research and
write essays regarding their experience at the health facility,
write a resume, research challenges facing medical profession-
als, and research the career of their choice. If job shadowing is
arranged at the hospital, a small fee must be paid to St. Charles
Healthcare at the beginning of the course.
5151/5153: Health 2: Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Health 1
Credit: 0.50 credit of Health or Electives per term; dual
enrollment credit available (Central Oregon
Community College
The goals of this course are to pro-
vide students with a background in
anatomy and physiology and to
prepare students for college biology
courses. Covers body organization:
cell structures, skin, blood, heart
and circulation, immunity, respira-
tion, bones, and skeletal muscles.
Designed for students who are in-
terested in going into medical as-
sisting, health records, practical
nursing, and massage therapy pro-
grams.
Language Arts
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Language Arts (cont.)
1902/1903: English 2 Enriched S1/S2
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: Enriched English 1 recommended. If student
earned a grade of “C” or lower in previous Eng-
lish class he or she is strongly advised to meet
with the course instructor.
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (NCAA core course)
English 2 Enriched is an accelerated course designed to prepare
students for advanced classes offered during the 11th and 12th
grade years. This course will be structured around the Common
Core State Standards for English Language Arts for the 11-12th
grade levels as part of the acceleration. During the course, stu-
dents will demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts
Standards in Reading Literature, Reading Informative, Writing,
and Speaking and Listening. Students will demonstrate profi-
ciency in these standards by reading and interacting with texts
from English and American literature from various literary pe-
riods. English 2 Enriched is taught using Proficiency-Based
Teaching and Learning, meaning students are expected to gain
proficiency through various learning activities and practice
work. Students then demonstrate their proficiency by complet-
ing performance assessments. This course fulfills graduation
requirements for English.
194/195: English 3 S1/S2 Grades: 11
Prerequisites: English 2
Credit: 1.0 credits of Language Arts (NCAA core
course)
English 3 is a survey course in American literature focusing on
major writers who have contributed—and continue their contri-
bution—to American literature, as well as the contributions of
multicultural writers. Students will develop their own reading,
writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills by com-
pleting a variety of writing assignments, daily work, and spe-
cial projects. Throughout the course, students will study Amer-
ican literature in the context of American history, religion, and
thought. During both semesters, teachers use the Credit by
Proficiency model wherein students earn credit by demonstrat-
ing that they are proficient in the skills of analyzing texts, both
fiction and non-fiction, and in writing their own pieces.
196/197: English 4 S1/S2
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: English 3
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (NCAA core course)
English 4 is a course designed to prepare students for further
study and further life. The course is structured using Common
Core State Standards for 11th-12th Grade English Language
Arts. These standards include Reading Literature, Reading In-
formative, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Students will
demonstrate proficiency in these standards by reading and in-
teracting with texts from English and American literature from
many literary periods. English 4 is structured using the Profi-
ciency-Based Teaching and Learning, meaning students are
expected to gain proficiency through various learning activities
and practice work. Students then demonstrate their proficiency
be completing performance assessments. A self-paced option
may be available. This course fulfills graduation requirements
for English.
180/181: AP Language and Composition S1/S2
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 GPA in English classes recom-
mended; English1 and 2 Enriched recommended;
if student earned a grade of “C” or below in pre-
vious English class he or she is strongly advised
to meet with the course instructor.
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (honors core class,
NCAA core course); receives weighted grade;
dual enrollment credit available (Central Oregon
Community College)
AP Language and Composition focuses primarily on the litera-
ture of the United States with intense focus on writing and rhe-
torical analysis. Students should expect an impressive amount
of outside reading and writing, including a summer reading
assignment. As with all Advanced Placement (AP) courses,
college credit is available to those students taking and passing
the national test. Designed for highly motivated individuals
who wish to pursue a college degree.
185/186: College Composition S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 GPA in English classes recom-
mended; English 1 and 2 Enriched recommend-
ed; if student earned a grade of “C” or below in
previous English class he or she is strongly ad-
vised to meet with the course instructor.
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (honors core class,
NCAA core course); dual enrollment credit of-
fered (Central Oregon Community College)
This is a college-level course concentrating on the practice of
writing skills, with a special emphasis on writing analytically,
usually about texts. Students will learn to adapt their writing
processes to the rhetorical constraints of academic writing.
This course will include argumentative and research synthesis
writing. Designed for highly motivated individuals who wish
to pursue a college degree.
1906/1907: English 4 Enriched S1/S2
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: AP Lang. and Comp. recommended; if student
earned a grade of “C” or below in previous
English class he or she is strongly advised to
meet with the course instructor.
Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts
English 4 Enriched is an accelerated course designed to prepare
students for college literature, writing, and humanities courses.
It is designed for advanced senior students who have already
taken AP Language and Composition, or advanced students
wishing more rigor than provided in English 4. While not an
Language Arts
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Language Arts (cont.)
AP class, this course will focus on standards and skills needed
to pass the AP Literature and Composition exam in the spring,
and students may earn college credit if they pass that exam.
English 4 Enriched is structured around Common Core State
Standards for 11th-12th Grade English Language Arts. These
standards include Reading Literature, Reading Informative,
Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Students will demonstrate
proficiency in these standards by reading and interacting with
texts from English and American literature from the Renais-
sance to the present. English 4 Enriched is structured using the
Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning, meaning students
are expected to gain proficiency through various learning activ-
ities and practice work. Students then demonstrate their profi-
ciency by completing performance assessments. This course
fulfills graduation requirements for English.
Language Arts Interventions/Electives
1594/1595: Language Arts Workshop S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: By placement and/or student choice; reading level
test scores and/or state reading assessment score
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
This course is designed to help students acquire the necessary read-
ing skills to succeed in school and life. It covers reading skills and
strategies using several genres, test-taking skills, and state assess-
ment strand data to help prepare students to demonstrate the Essen-
tial Skill of Reading (as defined by the Oregon Department of Edu-
cation). Students will be simultaneously enrolled in a Language
Arts class.
1592/1593: Reading Workshop S1/S2
1485/1486: Basic Reading Workshop S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: By placement only; reading level test scores and/or
state reading assessment score
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
This course is designed to help students acquire necessary reading
skills by focusing on comprehension and fluency. It covers read-
ing skills and strategies using several genres, test-taking skills, and
state assessment strand data to help prepare students to demon-
strate the Essential Skill of Reading (as defined by the Oregon
Department of Education). Students will be simultaneously en-
rolled in a Language Arts class.
1590/1591: Reading Strategies S1/S2
1483/1484: Basic Reading Strategies S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: By placement only; reading level test scores and/or
state reading assessment score
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
This course is designed to help students acquire foundational read-
ing skills and strategies using several genres. It focuses on reading
decoding skills through explicit phonics instruction. Test-taking
skills to help prepare students to demonstrate the Essential Skill of
Reading (as defined by the Oregon Department of Education) are
also covered. Students will be simultaneously enrolled in a Lan-
guage Arts class.
1205/1206: English Language Development 1 S1/S2
1207/1208: English Language Development 2 S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: By placement only; Woodcock-Muñoz Language
Survey (WMLS) score of 1 or 2, or Oregon Eng-
lish Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)
score of 1 or 2
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
English Language Development courses are designed to help stu-
dents acquire academic proficiency in all domains of the English
language (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). At these be-
ginning and early intermediate stages, students gain familiarity
with the sounds, rhythms, and patterns of English. Teachers intro-
duce the following language standards: constructing meaning from
oral presentations and written text; academic conversations; public
speaking; writing claims and supporting them with reasons and
evidence; conducting research; analyzing arguments; adapting
language to purpose, task and audience; vocabulary development;
creating clear and coherent grade-appropriate speech and text; and
using standard English to communicate.
1209/1210: English Language Development 3 S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: By placement only; Woodcock-Muñoz Language
Survey (WMLS) score of 3 (RPI 34-57), or Ore-
gon English Language Proficiency Assessment
(ELPA) score of 3
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
At this intermediate stage, students demonstrate good comprehen-
sion of general meaning and increased comprehension of specific
meaning. Teacher introduces the following language standards at
this level: constructing meaning from oral presentations and writ-
ten text; academic conversations; public speaking; writing claims
and supporting them with reasons and evidence; conducting re-
search; analyzing arguments; adapting language to purpose, task
and audience; vocabulary development; creating clear and coherent
grade-appropriate speech and text; and using standard English to
communicate.
1211/1212: English Language Development 4 S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: By placement only; Woodcock-Muñoz Language
Survey (WMLS) score of 3 (RPI 58-81), or Ore-
gon English Language Proficiency Assessment
(ELPA) score of 4
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
At this early advanced stage, students respond with detail in com-
pound and complex sentences. Teacher introduces the following
language standards at this level: constructing meaning from oral
presentations and written text; academic conversations; public
speaking; writing claims and supporting them with reasons and
evidence; conducting research; analyzing arguments; adapting
language to purpose, task and audience; vocabulary development;
creating clear and coherent grade-appropriate speech and text; and
using standard English to communicate.
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204/205: Algebra 1 S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (NCAA core course)
A traditional approach to the study of variables, equations, ex-
ponents, and formulas. Real world applications are employed
to aid in the understanding of algebraic concepts. Students are
encouraged to provide their own scientific calculators, espe-
cially for work at home.
206/207: Geometry S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 or teacher recommendation
Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (NCAA core course)
Traditional Euclidean geometry. The course reinforces and
extends knowledge of algebra and carefully develops an under-
standing of proof. Real world applications are provided
throughout. Students are encouraged to provide their own
scientific or graphing calculators, especially for work at home.
208/209: Algebra 2 S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Geometry
Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (NCAA core course)
A traditional approach to the study of linear, quadratic, expo-
nential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polynomial functions.
Real world applications are used to develop and clarify func-
tion concepts. Students are encouraged to provide their own
scientific or graphing calculators, especially for work at home.
210/211: Functions/Trigonometry (Pre-Calculus) S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 2
Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (honors core class;
NCAA core course); dual enrollment credit
offered (Central Oregon Community College)
Review of advanced algebra topics. Includes the study of func-
tions and their solutions. The course integrates the use of graph
-ing calculators into the processes. Exponential and logarith-
mic functions are included. This first part of the course corre-
sponds to college algebra. The study of trigonometry follows.
Includes trig functions and their graphs. Applications to prob-
lem solving including trig identities. Students are encouraged
to have their own graphing calculators.
212/213: AP Calculus AB S1/S2
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Functions/Trigonometry
Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (honors core class,
NCAA core course); receives weighted grade;
dual enrollment credit offered (Central Oregon
Community College)
Provides a background in calculus needed for those students
entering college with a major related to or requiring college
calculus. Covers graphs, functions, and limit theory, deriva-
tives and integrals and their applications, inverse functions,
techniques of integration, and sequences and series. Students
are encouraged to have their own graphing calculators.
Math Interventions
250/251: Math Workshop 1 S1/S2
256/257: Basic Math Workshop S1/S2
Grade: 9
Prerequisites: By placement only; math level assessment score
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
This course is designed to help those students who might need
extra assistance in successfully passing Algebra 1, Geometry,
or Algebra 2 assessments. Students set daily goals on what
they plan to accomplish and work towards completion of their
goals. Each student will focus on completing individual stand-
ards they are missing or whole sections of classes. Instructors
will be available to answer questions, provide short group les-
sons, and administer assessments to students.
252/253: Math Workshop 2 S1/S2
Grades: 10-11
Prerequisites: By placement and/or student choice; math level
assessment score
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
This course is designed to help students recover math credit to
get back on track for graduation. Students set daily goals on
what they plan to accomplish and work towards completion of
their goals. Each student will focus on completing individual
standards they are missing or whole sections of classes. In-
structors will be available to answer questions, provide short
group lessons, and administer assessments to students.
Mathematics
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300/301: Integrated Science S1/S2
Grades: 9
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (NCAA core course)
Students who are enrolled in Integrated Science will cover
three “big ideas” during the school year: scientific inquiry,
chemistry, and physics. The first semester will cover scientific
inquiry and introduce students to chemistry. Students will write
hypotheses, identify variables, and complete a variety of inves-
tigations adhering to the steps of the scientific method. The
first semester will also expose students to the nature of matter,
atoms, molecules, and the periodic table. The second semester
will give students a foundation in physics concepts. Force, mo-
tion, speed, acceleration, energy, work, and the electromagnetic
spectrum will be covered. The goal of this course is to prepare
freshman for upper-level science classes they will take in the
future.
302/303: Introductory Physical Science (IPS) S1/S2
Grades: 9
Prerequisites: Algebra, 8th-grade teacher recommendation
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (NCAA core course)
Students will develop an understanding of science and the ap-
plication of scientific principles as they relate to physical sci-
ence. Students will measure mass and volume, study the char-
acteristics of solids, liquids, and gases, and develop procedures
to separate different substances. Students will then discover
the differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures,
and will work with scientific models. Finally, students will
look at radioactive decay, the periodic table, and end the chem-
istry section with sizes and masses of atoms and molecules.
The book and the course conclude with five chapters of intro-
ductory physics, including heating and cooling, potential and
kinetic energy, and we finish the year studying forces and how
they affect motion.
304/305: Biology S1/S2
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (NCAA core course)
Students will learn about the building blocks of life, the com-
mon biological threads that all living organisms have in com-
mon, and the scientific processes necessary to sustain life. Stu-
dents will have the opportunity to explore wide variety of liv-
ing organisms and their relationship to environment. Further-
more, students will develop an under-
standing man’s relationship to his place
in nature through current event research
and discussion. Finally, this class in-
cludes a laboratory component and will
thus focus on the development of basic
laboratory skills including the use of a
microscope.
Third-Year Science Options
308/309: AP Biology S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Chemistry recommended
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (honors core class, NCAA
core course); receives weighted grade
AP Biology is a national standardized course that is designed to
teach high school students biology at a college level. It is a
rigorous course that challenges students to excel in biological
study. The course covers the material that would be taught in a
Biology 101 college course. Students who choose to take and
pass a proficiency test at the end of the class can obtain credit
for Biology 101 or the equivalent at most colleges, in addition
to receiving credit toward high school graduation. This class
will require a good deal of out-of-class study and reading.
There will also be many inquiry-based labs utilizing special-
ized laboratory equipment. A rigorous course; to successfully
complete the course and meet all of the required objectives,
students will need to do independent work both during the sum-
mer and throughout the school year.
310/311: Chemistry S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 1
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (honors core class, NCAA
core course)
Students will be introduced to the reasons we believe in atoms
and in molecules by looking at the properties of solids, gases,
and liquids. Students will develop an understanding of the
unique properties of elements and how they react with one an-
other. Computers will be used extensively in the laboratory.
This course is necessary for anyone considering a career in the
health care industry. A rigorous course; students should expect
daily homework.
314/315: Physics S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 or taken concurrently
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (honors core class, NCAA
core course)
Students will study motion, forces, collisions, waves, and light.
This course will emphasize the application of scientific con-
cepts and math relationships. Each student will build a spa-
ghetti bridge for testing, which allows him/her to practice some
engineering concepts. Experiments will include the extensive
use of computers and equipment designed to interface with
computers. This course is needed for anyone considering a
career in health care or engineering. A rigorous course; stu-
dents should expect daily homework.
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Third-Year Science Options (cont.)
330: Forensic Science
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: 2 years of high school science
Credit: 0.5 credit of Science (NCAA core course)
This course is designed to take advantage of the recent interest
in forensic science to offer students an opportunity to partici-
pate in an inquiry-based course involving all fields of science.
Students will learn about the scientific principles, and laborato-
ry and field methods that forensic scientists use to solve prob-
lems. The authentic assessments will involve asking students to
examine physical evidence to establish relationships between
suspects, events, and circumstances. Students will apply the
scientific method, scientific techniques, technology, research,
and interviews to gather information. Diverse and complex
scenarios will emphasize critical thinking and encourage stu-
dents to produce evidence-based solutions to investigations.
This course will include sensitive and graphic material.
326/327: Environmental Science 1/2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Integrated Science (1 credit)
Credit: 1.0 credit of Science
In this class, students will delve into the concepts of earth sci-
ence while studying current environmental issues in conjunction
with content learning. The course is divided into four sections:
the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Stu-
dents will learn specific content related to these spheres such as
understanding the causes of weather and climate, ocean life
zones and tidal rhythms, plate tectonic theory, and population
and community ecology. Specific current environmental issues
to be discussed are global warming, natural resource availabil-
ity, environmental policy, and conservation. During this class,
as in all science classes, students will utilize the scientific meth-
od to aid in scientific problem solving.
328: Introduction to Forestry
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Biology
Credit: 0.5 credit of Science
This course is an introduction to the entire discipline of forestry,
including the history of forest use and management, North
American forest regions, forest ecology, forest products, and the
importance of forest resources for uses other than wood fiber.
The course also covers an overview of state, regional, and local
employment opportunities.
329: Wildland Fire Science
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.5 credit of Science
Students will learn behaviors of wildland fire and the various
techniques used to fight fire. Students will become familiar
with basic hand tool use and safety practices. This course will
provide students the needed training for employment in the
wildland firefighting field.
743: Horticulture Science
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Science or Applied Arts; dual
enrollment credit available (Linn-Benton Com-
munity College)
Students will learn plant classification; plant growth require-
ments; pesticide use; germination requirements; plant propaga-
tion; and careers in related fields. The greenhouse is utilized
for this class, and there will be a student-run plant sale at the
end of the semester.
752: Animal Science
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Science or Applied Arts; dual
enrollment credit available (Linn-Benton Com-
munity College)
Students will learn about livestock management, including ani-
mal reproduction, nutrition, and anatomy and physiology.
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4500: Global Studies
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core course)
In addition to an overview of geographic terms and themes, this
course will focus on political, physical, and human geography of
several world regions. Regions include Latin America, South Asia,
Africa, and others. Current social and political issues facing these
regions will also be discussed.
4600: Global Studies Enriched
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core course)
This is an enriched study of physical, cultural, and regional geogra-
phy. In addition to an overview of geographic terms and themes,
this course will focus on political, physical, and human geography
of several world regions. Regions include Latin America, South
Asia, Africa, and others. Current issues facing these regions will
also be discussed. Extra emphasis will be placed on current global
issues and problems, essay writing, and document analysis.
4501: US History 1
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: Global Studies strongly encouraged
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core
course)
This is an American History survey course covering the time
period of 1865 to the 1920s. Topics include Westward expan-
sion, early labor conflicts, the challenges of growing cities, Pro-
gressivism, Imperialism, World War I, and the 1920s. World
history, government, geography, and economics will also be
integrated into this course.
4601: US History 1 Enriched
Grades: 10
Prerequisites: Global Studies 1 Enriched or teacher recommen-
dation
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core
course)
This is an enriched American History survey course covering
the time period of 1865 to the 1920s. Topics include Westward
expansion, early labor conflicts, the challenges of growing cit-
ies, Progressivism, Imperialism, World War I, and the 1920s.
World history, government, geography, and economics will
also be integrated into this course. This course will emphasize
the use of primary documents, supplemental reading evaluation,
essay writing, and historical analysis.
4502: US History 2
Grades: 11
Prerequisites: Global Studies and American Studies 1 strongly
encouraged
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core
course)
A survey of American history in the time period of the Great
Depression through the Cold War. Topics include: the causes
of the Depression, the rise of European dictatorships, the Holo-
caust, World War II, the Cold War, and the culture of the1950s.
This class will also address relevant topics in geography, world
history, government, and economics.
4602: US History 2 Enriched
Grades: 11
Prerequisites: Global Studies Enr. and US History 1 Enr.
strongly encouraged
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core
course)
A survey of American history in the time period of the Great
Depression through the Cold War, approximately 1930 to the
1960s. Topics include: the causes of the Depression, the rise
of European dictatorships, the Holocaust, World War II, the
Cold War, and the culture of the1950s. This class will also
address relevant topics in geography and world history, govern-
ment, and economics. This course will emphasize the use of
primary documents, supplemental reading evaluation, essay
writing, and historical analysis.
4503: US History 3
Grades: 11
Prerequisites: Global Studies and American Studies 1 and 2
strongly encouraged
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core
course)
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Social Studies (cont.)
A survey of American history in the time period of the mid
1960s to the present. Topics include the Civil Rights move-
ment, social movements of the 1960s, Vietnam, Watergate, the
Conservative Revolution, and the Clinton era. This class will
also address topics in government, economics, geography, and
current events.
4603: US History 3 Enriched
Grades: 11
Prerequisites: Global Studies Enr., US History 1 and 2 Enr.
strongly encouraged
Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies (NCAA core
course)
A survey of American history in the time period of the mid
1960s to the present. Topics include the civil rights movement,
social movements of the 1960s, Vietnam, Watergate, the Con-
servative Revolution, and the Clinton era. This class will also
address topics in government, and economics. The impact of
these historical events will be used to discuss current issues.
This course will emphasize the use of primary documents, sup-
plemental reading evaluation, essay writing, and historical anal-
ysis.
4061: Government
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Global Studies and US History 1, 2, and 3
Credit: 0.50 credit of Government (NCAA core course)
This required class for seniors is a one-semester survey course
of the United States government. Content Standards taught will
include the foundation of how the US government was formed,
the creation of the Constitution, the Constitution and individual
rights, and the institutions that the Constitution created in the
federal government. Other standards taught include Social Sci-
ence Analysis and Literacy.
4071: Economics
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Global Studies and US History 1, 2, and 3
Credit: 0.50 credit of Government (NCAA core course)
This required class for seniors is a one-semester survey course
of the American economic system and others around the world.
Content Standards taught will include the characteristics of
economies, the concepts of supply and demand, different busi-
ness organizations, and discussions on the global economy.
Other standards taught include Social Science Analysis and
Literacy.
411/412: AP Government S1/S2
Grades: 12
Prerequisites: Global Studies and US History 1, 2, and 3
Credit: 1.0 credit of Government (honors core class;
NCAA core course); receives weighted grade
A college-level course in U.S. government; can earn college
credit if national AP exam is taken and passed. It will be
strongly encouraged that each student actively engage in taking
the AP exam. One-year course; can elect in place of Govern-
ment/Economics. Topics covered are the American system,
opinions, interests, and organizations, institutions of govern-
ment, and the politics of public policy.
Social Studies Electives
413: Psychology 1
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives (NCAA core course for
Social Studies)
Available for 2015-2016; offered alternate years (alternating
with Topics in US History: The Holocaust). Students will study
psychological methods, biology and behavior, sensation, per-
ception, and consciousness. We will also take a close look at
memory, problem solving, and intelligence. The last part of the
course will focus on infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
414: Psychology 2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives (NCAA core course for
Social Studies)
Available for 2015-2016; offered alternate years (alternating
with Topics in US History: The Holocaust). Students will study
adulthood, motivation, and emotion. We will also discuss vari-
ous theories of personality, psychological tests, and gender
roles. The last part of the course will focus on stress and health,
psychological disorders, methods of therapy, and social interac-
tion.
404: Topics in US History: The Holocaust
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Global Studies and US History 1, 2, and 3
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives (NCAA core course for
Social Studies)
Not available for 2015-2016; offered alternate years
(alternating with Psychology 1, 2). An in-depth look from an
American perspective at one of the most tragic events in histo-
ry: the calculated extermination of Jews and others in Nazi-
controlled Europe in the 1930s and 1940s.
Social Studies
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Foreign Language: Spanish Foreign Language is not required for high school graduation.
Spanish fulfills the Fine Arts or Elective requirements. Two
years of a single foreign language (Spanish 1/2) or one year of
Level Three (Advanced Spanish) is required for admission to
and graduation from most four-year colleges. Most community
colleges have no foreign language requirement. All courses in
the Spanish Department are proficiency-based and involve per-
formance assessments.
6000: Spanish Essentials
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: No heritage speakers of Spanish
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives
May be offered in alternate semesters or alternate years.
Novice-level survey of Spanish-speaking cultures and history
with basic vocabulary in Spanish. Students will participate in
crafts and games. This course is designed to prepare the stu-
dent for in-depth language study beginning with Spanish 1 and
does not meet college entry requirements for language. Recom-
mended for students who find Language Arts challenging: stu-
dents enrolled in Reading Workshop, Reading Strategies, or
English Language Development classes should enroll in Span-
ish Culture prior to taking Spanish 1. Proficiency/performance
based grading.
602/603: Spanish 1 S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: English 1 (or concurrent enrollment), Spanish
Essentials, or teacher signature required; no
heritage speakers of Spanish
Credit: 1.0 credit of Foreign Language (NCAA core
course)
This class is designed for the college-bound student. Students
will learn basic communication in Spanish as well as a basic
understanding of Hispanic/Latino culture. The fundamentals of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed. Rigorous
focus on long-term language acquisition. Classwork requires
active, attentive, and persistent participation (i.e., speaking) in
group and partner settings. Class members will be expected to
actively participate in a variety of experiences including speak-
ing tests. It is strongly recommended that students pass Semes-
ter 1 to continue with Semester 2. Students enrolled in Reading
Workshops, Reading Strategies, or English Language Develop-
ment classes should enroll in Spanish Essentials prior to taking
Spanish 1. Proficiency/performance based grading.
604/605: Spanish 2 S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Spanish 1; no heritage speakers
Credit: 1.0 credit of Foreign Language (NCAA core
course)
This class is designed for the college-bound student. Rigorous
focus on long-term language acquisition, with emphasis on spo-
ken and impromptu language use. Classwork requires active,
attentive, and persistent participation (i.e., speaking) in group
and partner settings. Grammar patterns and skill building are
continued in all four areas of language (listening, speaking,
reading, and writing). Cultural history and geography are pre-
sented in a variety of activities. It is strongly recommended
that students pass Semester 1 to continue with Semester 2. Pro-
ficiency/performance based grading.
606: Advanced Spanish
Grades: 10-12 (9th graders only with permission of in-
structor)
Prerequisites: Spanish 2 or heritage speaker of Spanish
(hispanohablante)
Credit: 0.50 credit of Foreign Language (honors enrich-
ment class-2 semesters, NCAA core course)
May be offered in alternate semesters or alternate years.
Check with instructor to verify course availability.
This class is designed for the college-bound student. Rigorous
focus on long-term language acquisition, with emphasis on spo-
ken and impromptu language use. Classwork requires active,
attentive, and consistent participation (i.e., speaking) in group
and partner settings. Language arts in Spanish for hispanohab-
lantes (students who already speak Spanish) as well as Spanish
3 and Spanish 4 students. Exploration of Hispanic/Latino cul-
ture and literature in Spanish. Development of the four lan-
guage skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Stu-
dents will be expected to collaborate with each other to bring
their personal strengths in Spanish to the group. Grading is
based on each student’s portfolio of evidence and Individual-
ized Learning Plan. Up to four terms may be taken for credit.
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7000: Success 111
Grade: 9
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.50 Applied Arts
This required course is designed to help students foster aca-
demic success in their high school careers, and to aid in suc-
cessfully reaching life goals set by the individual student. Stu-
dents will be introduced to strategies for identifying possible
career interests and researching those interests, and end the
semester with a working digital and paper career resource port-
folio using Naviance. The student’s working portfolio will be
accessible to him/her throughout the rest of his/her high school
career and beyond, in order to build upon the foundational
framework started with the work done here.
4150/4151: Language and Culture of the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs S1/S2
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.00 credit of Electives
This course is a survey of Native American literature, lan-
guages, history, styles of dance, music, visual arts, and social
customs of American tribal communities with emphasis on the
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. This course will take a
comprehensive approach to studying the contemporary issues
affecting the group in the past and present, with a look toward
the future. Topics could include Native American literature
and instruction in the CTWS ancestral languages of Kiksht,
Numu, and Ichishkiin.
804/805: JROTC 1 S1/S2
806/807: JROTC 2 S1/S2
808/809: JROTC 3 S1/S2
810/811: JROTC 4 S1/S2
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None for JROTC 1; passing grade required be-
fore advancing to next level
Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives
This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development
of better citizens through the instruction of skills in leadership,
citizenship, life success, geography, and wellness in a struc-
tured, interactive environment. The program intends to teach
cadets to: appreciate the ethical values and principles that un-
derlie good citizenship; develop leadership potential while liv-
ing and working cooperatively with others; be able to think
logically and to communicate effectively with others, both oral-
ly and in writing; appreciate the importance of physical fitness
in maintaining good health; understand the importance of high
school graduation for a successful futures, and learn about col-
lege and other advanced education and employment opportuni-
ties; develop mental management abilities; become familiar
with military history as it relates to America’s culture, and un-
derstand the history, purpose, and structure of the military ser-
vices; and develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a
member of a team.
1321/1331: Yearbook and Leadership S1/S2
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Application and teacher recommendations
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts
While ASB/student leadership officers are strongly encouraged
to enroll in Yearbook and Leadership, this is open to any stu-
dent who wishes to apply and be recommended for it. This is a
class for self-directed students who are able to get along with
others, structure their time, be good role models and leaders,
and be responsible for the completion of assigned projects.
Students will be responsible for planning pep assemblies and
creating other activities to promote a positive school climate
(food drive, blood drive, spring fling, etc.). Students are also
responsible for development and publication of the Hi-Sage
Yearbook. Skill and/or aptitude in writing, design, or photog-
raphy is a plus, but students can contribute at all levels. Selling
of ads and promotion of Yearbook sales are required. Instructor
uses the Credit by Proficiency model, wherein students earn
credit through personal mastery of standards related to tasks in
class.
134/135: Yearbook Editor S1/S2
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Yearbook and Leadership, teacher invitation
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts (honors enrichment
class)
This is a class for self-directed students who are willing to take
on a leadership role in overseeing development and completion
of the Hi-Sage Yearbook. Yearbook Editors must be able to get
along with others, structure their time well, meet deadlines, and
produce quality work.
814: Teen Parenting Lifeskills
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Teacher signature required
Credit: 0.50 Pass/Fail credit of Electives
This course is repeatable. A lifeskills class for pregnant and
parenting teens. This class offers a supportive environment to
students who balance parenthood and school. The class content
is based on the needs of the individual student with a strong
focus on positive parenting, pre/post-natal health for parent and
child, community resources, and building strong families and
healthy relationships.
865: TPP Child Care Center Teacher Assistant
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: Teacher approval
Credit: 0.50 Pass/Fail credit of Electives
This course is repeatable. Students must love to work with
kids age 6 weeks to 4 years. Other skills/assets: ability to
work with others, good attendance, and desire to gain experi-
ence in a professional childcare setting. Having childcare or
babysitting experience is a plus but not a requirement.
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817: Office Assistant
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Administrative signature required
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives
Students will perform various duties as assistants in the Main
Office or Student Services, including copying, sorting and de-
livering mail, and delivering messages.
821: School to Work/General Work Experience
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Counselor approval
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives; dual enrollment credit
available (Central Oregon Community College)
On-site actual work by the student that is not related to the cur-
riculum of the student’s occupational goal, but which is coordi-
nated by school staff and is approved in advance with the STW
Coordinator. Minimum requirements for 0.50 credit of work
experience include 60 hours in the workplace and 8 writing
assignments.
822: School to Work/Internship
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Counselor approval
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives; dual enrollment credit
available (Central Oregon Community College)
Students choose and are placed in a local business where they
explore a career area of interest, learn basic transferable work
skills, and gain additional information for planning their next
job or career step after high school. Minimum requirements for
0.50 credit for internship include 60 hours in the workplace and
8 writing assignments
820: School to Work/Peer Tutor
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Counselor approval; good GPA, attendance,
and behavior history
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives
The same as an internship with the exception that the mentor is
an elementary school teacher. The student works in the ele-
mentary classroom with the teacher/mentor learning transfera-
ble workplace skills as well as a variety of skills associated
with elementary teaching. In addition to the classroom experi-
ence, students will be responsible for assignments.
8202: Teacher Cadets
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Counselor approval; good GPA, attendance,
and behavior history
Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives
This course is a study of the history, development, organiza-
tion, and practices of preschool, elementary, and secondary
education designed to increase the number of students in the
education pipeline and to recruit qualified, caring, and compe-
tent teachers for the state of Oregon.
5152: Health 2: Health Occupations Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Health 1; excellent attendance history; teacher
signature required; small fee charged by St.
Charles if job shadowing at the hospital facility
Credit: 1.0 credit of Health or Electives; dual enroll-
ment credit available (Mt. Hood Community
College)
The goal of this course is to expose students to the world of
health occupations. Students who take this course are required
to be enrolled for two classes periods in a row, job shadowing
at the hospital, veterinary clinic, pharmacy, emergency medical
provider, dentist, ophthalmologist, or other health facility,
which will occur a minimum of two days per week for the two
class periods. Students will also be required to research and
write essays regarding their experience at the health facility,
write a resume, research challenges facing medical profession-
als, and research the career of their choice. If job shadowing is
arranged at the hospital, a small fee must be paid to St. Charles
Healthcare at the beginning of the course.
7001/7002: AVID S1/S2
Grades: 9
Prerequisites: Application required
Credit: 1.0 credit of Applied Arts
AVID is Advancement Via Individual Determination. This
elective class is designed to foster encouragement and support
for those students who, although may desire to attend college,
need extra academic, career-planning, and even emotional sup-
port. AVID students learn organizational and study skills, work
on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic
help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrich-
ment and motivational activities (guest speakers, college and
career exploration, etc.) that make college seem attainable.
More information about AVID can be found at http://
www.avid.org/secondary.ashx. Interested students and families
should consider joining the extracurricular groups Juntos
(Latino focus), Papalaxsimisha (Native American focus), and
Together (Anglo focus); see Page 25.
Interested in Driver Education? Contact High Desert Educational
Service District (HDESD) 541-693-5699
www.hddriversed.org
“The Oregon Parent Guide to Teen Driving” http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/7190.pdf#parent_teen
Electives
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Get involved!
Associated Student Body (ASB): Student-run leadership organiza-
tion at the high school that plans student activities which include
homecoming week, blood drives, and assemblies. The student pep
group “The Herd” is also an extension of ASB.
Art Club: Goes on field trips to see art.
Be the Change (BTC): Supports a community of acceptance and
connection, continues the work of Challenge Day.
Book & Movie Club: Anyone can join any time, and the goal is to
enjoy reading and discussing books that have also been made into
movies.
Cultural Enrichment Club:
Drama Club: Produces plays for the enjoyment of students, their
families, and the community.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Provides business
leaders of tomorrow with the necessary skills to successfully compete
in the job market, pursue post-secondary education, or manage person-
al skills. Members learn how to lead and participate in group discus-
sions by engaging in practical problem solving and decision-making
activities. Members learn the value of competition through directed
competitive events.
Future Farmers of America (FFA): Part of the National FFA Or-
ganization which is a youth leadership organization centered on agri-
culture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA): Setting that brings together LGBTQ
and straight students to support each other, provide a safe place to
socialize, and create a platform for acceptance.
Graphic Tech Club: Involved in a number of fundraising activities
such as creating and selling photo buttons, water bottles, t-shirts, and
other printed projects.
JROTC Drill Team: Highly disciplined precision marching unit with
interstate competitions held in Oregon and Washington.
Juntos: Make the dream of going to college happen. This club pro-
vides support for Latino students and their families who are interested
in going to college.
Link Crew: International organization that trains juniors and seniors
to act as mentors for frosh class, help with frosh orientation, back-to-
school night, and other leadership activities.
National Honor Society (NHS): Annual induction to NHS and com-
munity service projects each year.
Papalaxsimisha: a free program that offers Native American parents
and their students the knowledge and resources to graduate from high
school and create a pathway to a higher education.
Pep Band: Music club that plays at home football and basketball
games.
Science and Math Investigative Learning Experience (SMILE):
Learn about science and how it applies to habitats, ecosystems, and
living organisms.
Shooting Club: Part of JROTC.
SkillsUSA: National student-directed leadership class for students in
the career and technical education program.
Together: Make the dream of going to college happen. This club
provides support for Anglo students and their families who are inter-
ested in going to college.
Extracurricular Activities
MHS Sponsored Clubs and Activities
School-Sanctioned Competitive Teams
Oregon High School Equestrian Team (OHSET)
Water Polo
Fall
Cheerleading
Cross-Country
Football
Soccer
Volleyball
Winter
Basketball
Cheerleading
Wrestling
Swimming
Spring
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
MHS Sponsored Athletics
Interested in a Foreign Exchange Experience?
Plan for your future!
MHS believes a foreign exchange experience will teach you
many life skills vital to post-secondary success. We are now
meeting with students, reviewing evidence, and learning from
students participating in foreign exchanges, and potentially
awarding high school credit!
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Notes