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Northshore

School District

2017 - 2018

High School Course Description Catalog

Grades 9 - 12

Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, in all its employment procedures, training, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA, and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Career & College Readiness (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, (425) 408-6000.

3/20/17 Northshore School District is committed to developing programs and courses operated in conformity with all Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or military service.

Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1Expected Student Outcomes ................................................................................................................................................. 1Counseling & Career Center ................................................................................................................................................ 1Scheduling ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1Schedule Change Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... 1Naviance / Family Connection .............................................................................................................................................. 1Career Center Resources and Services ................................................................................................................................ 2Diploma Requirements For Graduation For The Graduating Class Of 2018 ................................................................. 3Diploma Requirements For Graduation For The Graduating Classes Of 2019 And Beyond ....................................... 4Waiver of Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 6Policy for Exemption from Physical Education .................................................................................................................. 6Credits ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6GPA Scale ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6Grade Report Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................... 6Credit Retrieval Programs .................................................................................................................................................... 7Summer School ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7Online Courses ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7Fees .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7Fines ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7Athletic Eligibility .................................................................................................................................................................. 7NCAA Freshman Athletic Eligibility ................................................................................................................................... 7

AP, COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL, TECH PREP, & RUNNING START ............................................................. 8AP (Advanced Placement) ..................................................................................................................................................... 8College in the High School (CHS) ......................................................................................................................................... 8Tech Prep ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8Running Start ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 10USING THIS CATALOG ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

Glossary Of Key Terms/Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 11Diploma Categories .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION ............................................................................................................................. 13Business And Marketing ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Technology and Engineering ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Satellite Programs ................................................................................................................................................................ 21

ENGLISH .................................................................................................................................................................................. 26HEALTH – FITNESS ............................................................................................................................................................... 31MATHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35PERFORMING ARTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 45VISUAL ARTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 51SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 58SOCIAL STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................................... 65COURSES FOR STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ................................................................................................. 71WORLD LANGUAGES ........................................................................................................................................................... 72

1st Year Language ............................................................................................................................................................... 722nd Year Language .............................................................................................................................................................. 733rd Year Language .............................................................................................................................................................. 744th Year Language ............................................................................................................................................................... 755th Year Language ............................................................................................................................................................... 76

ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS ................................................................................................................................ 77

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3/20/17 Northshore School District is committed to developing programs and courses operated in conformity with all Federal and State laws

prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or military service.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction

This booklet will familiarize students and parents/guardians with school procedures, curriculum, graduation requirements, and post-secondary planning. Students are responsible for understanding graduation requirements and admission requirements for post-high school education. Northshore School District high schools provide a learning environment in which all students can pursue knowledge, develop positive attitudes, and acquire skills necessary for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in an interdependent world.

Expected Student Outcomes • Preparation of all students to become lifelong learners

through the development of creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Development of a mastery of core competencies to prepare for the work place and/or continued education.

• Preparation of all students to become ethical, responsible, and contributing world citizens.

• Assistance for students in developing the attitudes, behaviors, and skills necessary to fulfill their potential.

Counseling & Career Center The primary focus of the Counseling Department is to help students with academic, personal and vocational planning and to foster personal exploration and self-awareness. Students are encouraged to set realistic yet challenging goals, to make responsible decisions, to understand the consequences of their choices, and to learn to self-advocate. All students are assigned to a counselor by the first letter of their last name. Students remain with their respective counselor throughout the high school.

Scheduling If you cannot find answers you need or if you would like to have individual help in planning your course of study, please contact your counselor at your school:

• Bothell High School: 425-408-7019 • Inglemoor High School: 425-408-7219 • Woodinville High School: 425-408-7418 • North Creek High School: 425-408-8818

Schedule Change Policy It is critical that the choices made by students during registration are considered to be final. Courses that are offered and staffing for the following year are based on the choices students make during the registration process.

Schedule changes may be made on a limited basis for the following reasons:

• A graduation requirement must be added. • A student does not have the skills to continue in

a year-long class. • Administrative withdrawal is requested. • Incomplete Schedule • Duplicate classes/obvious errors • IEP/ELL placement issues • Any schedule change that does not meet these

criteria is subject to administrative approval. Semester course changes may be allowed within the first 10 days of a term without penalty. Changes after the 10th day may be considered when extenuating circumstances exist. After the tenth (10th) day, courses dropped will be graded “F”. Year-long classes will not be dropped at any time during the year unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the principal. Full-year classes are exactly that: Full Year. Students will not be granted permission to withdraw from a class unless they do not have the skills to continue. The student must attend summer school or make an alternative arrangement in order to meet graduation requirements.

Naviance / Family Connection The Northshore School District is proud to partner with Naviance/Family Connection to deliver a comprehensive high school and beyond plan curriculum. Naviance/ Family Connection is a web based college and career program that is designed to assess students personalities, learning style, interests, and strengths, explore careers, college majors, post-secondary opportunities, scholarships, and apply to colleges effectively and efficiently. Naviance/Family Connection also allows the schools counseling offices to submit transcripts, secondary school reports, and communicate effectively to students and parents about college visits, scholarship opportunities, and more. Students and parents access their individual accounts through their schools individual Family Connection website. For more information on how to access the Naviance/Family Connection site, please see your students counselor or career specialist. Some additional resources the Naviance/Family Connection program offers includes: • Researching local scholarship options • Searching and comparing colleges • Displaying scattergrams of historical college and

admissions data • Registering for college visits • Requesting official transcripts • Requesting letters of recommendation • Applying to college using the Common Application • Exploring personality types and matching them with

career interests • Researching careers • Creating a resume

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Career Center Resources and Services The Career Center is a unique and valuable area within the High School Counseling Department. Open to all students and parents, the Career Center provides many resources to aid in the exploration of career and post-secondary education. Software, web sites, and printed and audiovisual materials are available on topics ranging from personal assessments to career exploration to college selection. Materials are available for student check-out. Naviance / Family Connection Naviance/ Family Connection is a web based college and career program

that is designed to assess students personalities, learning style, interests, and strengths, explore careers, college majors, post-secondary opportunities, scholarships, and apply to colleges effectively and efficiently. Naviance/Family Connection also allows the schools counseling offices to submit transcripts, secondary school reports, and communicate effectively to students and parents about college visits, scholarship opportunities, and more. Students and parents access their individual accounts through their schools individual Family Connection website.

Visits by College Representatives College admission representatives visit high schools in the fall and during the school year to make presentations to interested students. They introduce their school and answer students’ questions.

Visits by Armed Services Personnel

Recruiters from all the military services are available during their visits or at students’ request. ROTC and service academy representatives visit in the fall and spring to assist students in applying for these programs. Visits are during student lunches.

Scholarship Information Scholarship information is located in the Career Center including books available for check-out. Copies of posted scholarships and applications are available in the scholarship filing cabinet.

Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities

A bulletin board containing descriptions of a variety of community service and volunteer opportunities along with contact information are available for check-out.

SAT and ACT Information for college admissions tests are available. Prep materials and practice tests are also available for check-out.

Career Interest Assessment Career interest surveys are available for all students. Students are given interest inventories during their three years of high school.

ASVAB Aptitude Test This nationally recognized aptitude test is offered to interested students. Students can sign up in the Counseling/ Career Center.

Career Center Library Includes a variety of reference material for career, college, financial aid, scholarships, and college admissions. All books are available for student check-out.

Computer Work Computers are available in the Career Center for students to use for researching post-secondary education programs, scholarship searches, job application materials and/or class assignments.

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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2018

The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation.

Subject Credits English 4.00 credits Mathematics 3.00 credits Science 2.00 credits Social Studies 3.00 credits Fine Arts 1.00 credit Health/Fitness 2.00 credits Occupational Education (CTE) 1.00 credit Electives 5.00 credits TOTAL 21.00 credits

• Each whole number above indicates a year course of study. An example is: Mathematics with 3.00 credits means three years of study required.

• Social Studies: 3.0 credits including 1.0 credit in World History, 1.0 credit in US History and 1.0 credit in Contemporary National/International Issues. .50 credit of the 1.0 Contemporary National/International Issues credit must fulfill the Civics requirement. One semester in Washington State History and Constitution must be met in 7th grade as a non-credit bearing high school course. The normally prescribed sequence of the social studies curriculum is 1.00 credits each in grades 9, 11 and 12.

• Mathematics: Three-year requirement of Algebra I, Geometry, and one of the following options for the third year credit of mathematics: Algebra II, Algebra II/Trigonometry, or a career-based math course that is aligned to math standards and student’s career goals in the High School and Beyond plan.*

• Science: 2.0 credits, including 1.0 credit in Physical Science and 1.0 credit in Biology. The normally prescribed sequence of the science curriculum is 1.00 credit each in 9th and 10th grades. Both Physical Science and Biology are lab science courses.

• The Arts: 1.0 credit to be met in visual and/or performing arts courses. • 2.0 credits in Health and Fitness (1.0 credit in Physical Education, .50 credit in Life/Fitness; .50 credit in Health) • 1.0 credit Occupational Education (Career & Technical Education) – Occupational Education credit can only be

given to courses that meet CTE exploratory requirements or higher • 5.0 credits of electives • Successfully complete two courses in any combination of AP, IB, College in the High School, Tech Prep, and/or

Running Start, unless an alternative course of study is identified through the student’s High School and Beyond Plan. • Complete the High School and Beyond Plan • Meet all State high school assessment requirements

*If a student chooses to take a third year of math that is aligned to career goals in the High School and Beyond Plan (career-based math course aligned to math standards), the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must meet with the school counselor to discuss student goals and admission requirements of two and four year colleges and universities and to sign a form to acknowledge that 1) the meeting was held; 2) the required information was discussed; and 3) all parties (parent(s)/guardian(s), counselor, student and principal/designee) agree that the course is more appropriate for the student’s education and career goals.

If a student earns credit through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course that is equivalent to a non-CTE course that meets another graduation requirement, the student shall not be required to earn a second credit in the non-CTE graduation requirement course, and vice-versa. The single course would meet two diploma requirements. However, only one credit would be awarded. The student would then be required to earn an additional elective credit, as total credits for graduation will not change. To preserve the integrity of the comprehensive high school diploma, 85% of the required credits for graduation shall be earned through the student’s comprehensive high school course offerings. No more than 50% of the graduation requirements in any discipline may be obtained from approved accredited sources outside the Northshore School District. Students who earn more than 15% of the total required credits or more than 50% of the required credits in any discipline from outside sources, and who complete all district requirements for graduation, shall receive a generic Northshore School District diploma.

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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FOR THE GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2019 AND BEYOND

The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation. Students will complete 17 Core plus 3 Personalized Pathway* plus 4 Elective credits.

Subject Credits English 4.00 credits Mathematics 3.00 credits Science 3.00 credits Social Studies 3.00 credits Health/Fitness 2.00 credits Career & Technical Education (Occupational Ed.) 1.00 credit The Arts 2.00 credits -OR- 1.00 Arts + 1.00 PPR* World Language 2.00 credits -OR- 2.00 PPR* Elective Credits 4.00 credits TOTAL 24.00 credits

* PPR = Personalized Pathway Requirements: Courses that lead to a specific post-high school career outcome chosen by the student, based on the student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan. PPR could be an extra credit of Art, two credits of World Language or credits in another subject area focused in the student’s area of interest.

• Each whole number above indicates a year course of study. An example is: Mathematics with 3.00 credits means three years of study required.

• Mathematics: 3.0 credits: 1.0 Algebra I, 1.0 Geometry, and a 3rd credit of math chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal.

• Science: 3.0 credits: 2.0 credits of lab science and a 3rd credit of science chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal.

• Social Studies: 3.0 credits: 1.0 World History, 1.0 US History, and 1.0 credit in Contemporary World Issues (.50 credit of the 1.0 Contemporary World Issues credit must fulfill the Civics requirement.) One semester in Washington State History and Constitution must be met in 7th grade as a non-credit bearing high school course.

• Health and Fitness: 2.0 credits (1.0 credit in Physical Education, .50 credit in Life/Fitness, .50 credit in Health) • Career and Technical Education (Occupational Ed.): 1.0 credit that meets CTE exploratory requirements or higher. • The Arts: 2.0 credits: 1.0 credit to be met in visual and/or performing arts courses, and 1.0 PPR* (see above) credit. • World Language: 2.0 PPR* (see above) credits. • Elective Credits: 4.0 credits chosen by the student. • Successfully complete two courses in any combination of AP, IB, College in the High School, Tech Prep, and/or

Running Start, unless an alternative course of study is identified through the student’s High School and Beyond Plan. • Complete the High School and Beyond Plan • Meet all State high school assessment requirements

If a student earns credit through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course that is equivalent to a non-CTE course that meets another graduation requirement, the student shall not be required to earn a second credit in the non-CTE graduation requirement course, and vice-versa. The single course would meet two diploma requirements. However, only one credit would be awarded. The student would then be required to earn an additional elective credit, as total credits for graduation will not change.

To preserve the integrity of the Northshore comprehensive high school diploma, 85% of the required credits for graduation shall be earned through the student’s comprehensive high school course offerings. No more than 50% of the graduation requirements in any discipline may be obtained from approved accredited sources outside the Northshore School District. Students who earn more than 15% of the total required credits or more than 50% of the required credits in any discipline from outside sources, and who complete all district requirements for graduation, shall receive a generic Northshore School District diploma.

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Waiver of Graduation Requirements Waiver of graduation requirements is determined by the Principal or his/her designee. The procedure for waiver requests is as follows:

1. The student shall initiate the request. Exemption/Waiver forms are available in the Counseling Center.

2. The Principal or his/her designee shall review the request for waiver of graduation requirement.

3. The Principal or his/her designee shall make a determination in writing based upon appropriate data and upon conclusions of the review.

4. Waiver of a graduation requirement does not reduce the total number of credits needed for graduation.

Policy for Exemption from Physical Education (PE) Portion (1.0 credit) of the

Health & Fitness Requirement (2.0 credits) Schools shall emphasize the worth of physical education, and carry into effect physical education requirements, provided that individual students may be exempted from participating in physical education that otherwise is required on account of physical disability, employment or religious belief, or because of participation in school-directed athletics or military science and tactics, or for other good cause. (Washington State Law) Health and Fitness requirements:

• HF1 = .5 credit of Life Fitness • HF2 = 1.0 credit of PE 9-12 • HF3 = .50 credit of Health

Life Fitness and Health cannot be waived with sports waivers or course exemptions. Northshore School District Procedure Parent(s) must submit a written request for exemption from the physical education (PE) portion of the Health and Fitness requirements to the building administrator or his/her designee; the request may be granted for the reasons stated in the law set forth below:

1. Students participating in high school athletic programs may waive up to 1.00 credit of PE 9-12 through sports participation. Each athletic season = .25 credit waiver. Life Fitness and Health cannot be waived through athletic participation.

2. Students exempted from PE 9-12 requirement must substitute equivalency credits in accordance with NSD school board policies (see for graduation requirements).

3. Students in grade 9 may postpone PE 9-12 requirements until grades 10-12.

4. Students may request an exemption from PE for

medical reasons. Medical exemptions must be verified by a physician.

5. No Health and Fitness exemption will be granted for Running Start students.

6. Other just cause.

Credits Credit is obtained by attaining a passing grade in a regularly scheduled course. Students earn .50 credit for each semester course. All students are responsible for reviewing and monitoring progress toward graduation. Transcripts and diploma summaries are distributed annually. Instructions on how to read and interpret these documents are given. Seniors should conference with counselors immediately if they are not enrolled in courses which will meet graduation requirements. Counselors are available to offer guidance in addressing credit deficiencies. Students who have failed course re-quirements for graduation need to schedule an appointment with their counselor to develop a plan to meet those requirements. Your counselor can provide distance learning options. All outside courses must be pre-approved to be placed on the transcript.

GPA Scale

Alpha Mark Scale GPA Scale (State Required)

A 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3

B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3

C 2.0 C- 1.7

D+ 1.3 D 1.0 F 0.0

Exceptions: Teacher and Office Assistant positions will be graded (P) Pass or (F) Fail.

Each student’s grade point average shall be the sum of the point values, as defined above, of all the grades received for all courses attempted, divided by the sum of the credits for all courses attempted. All grades for all courses taken shall be included in the calculation of grade point averages; the ‘P’ grade shall not be computed.

Grade Report Schedule Student grades can be obtained online at

https://parentvue.nsd.org/Login_Parent_PXP.aspx

Semester Grade reports will be mailed home mid-February and the end of June.

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Credit Retrieval Programs Some credit retrieval programs are available during the school year. Contact your counselor for more information.

Summer School Students who need to make up credits in order to graduate with their class are encouraged to consider summer school through the Northshore Summer Academy program. Additional courses are also available through summer school. Information is available on the district website or counseling offices in April.

Online Courses Students choosing to take courses from outside online course/program providers must check with their counselors to ensure these providers have been approved by the Digital Learning Department of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Only courses from approved providers will be accepted as viable transfer credits. Refer to page 3 for requirements.

Fees In accordance with state law, the school district will provide each student with the materials and supplies necessary to learn the basic skills taught in their classes. However, many students desire to extend their creativity and educational experiences beyond the basics and many students wish to keep the projects they make in school. In these cases, special materials may be purchased at school, when available (project purchase fee), or brought from home or other sources. Other optional expenses associated with high school include: ASB card, yearbook, school pictures, parking hanger, etc.

Fines It is the student’s responsibility to monitor the safekeeping of books, materials, and equipment issued by the school. A replacement fine will be assessed for lost, stolen, or damaged school property. Fine monies collected will be used by the school to purchase replacement materials. In the event the student does not make proper restitution, the following will occur (as per board policy 3520):

• No parking passes will be issued. • The student will be held out of participation in

extracurricular activities, including athletics. • The student will have withheld prepaid goods

purchased including, but not limited to yearbooks, pictures, and optional graduation supplies.

• The student will be held out of participation in optional, non-curricular school activities,

including dances and excursions. • Transcripts and diplomas will be withheld,

including transcripts sent with college applications.

• Cap and gown will be withheld. • The student will be held out of graduation

ceremonies and activities, including walking at graduation.

Athletic Eligibility The following criteria are required for a student to participate in high school athletics:

1. Be a resident of Northshore School District and living with parent/guardian.

2. Be enrolled in and passing five (5) subjects. 3. Fall athletes must have passed 5 classes at the

end of the previous spring term. 4. Students will be required to earn a minimum 2.0

GPA for the previous semester in order to achieve interscholastic eligibility.

5. Have a current physical examination on file in the activities/athletic office. Physicals are good for 2 years from the date of the doctor’s visit but must be valid through the sports season until the state playoffs of that sport.

6. Provide insurance company information or purchase insurance.

7. Purchase an ASB card. 8. Be enrolled in a 6th period class during the

season of sports participation. If the athlete participates in a winter sport, the athlete must be enrolled in a 6th period both semesters.

9. Participation fee must be paid within the first two weeks of participation. If the sport makes cuts, the fee is due after the athlete has made the team but within the first two weeks.

10. Fines must be paid. 11. Concussion and new sports specific guideline

forms must be completed each sports season.

NCAA Freshman Athletic Eligibility Students wishing to participate in college athletics at any level must meet certain minimum requirements. These requirements are specified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Separate application to the NCAA is required before any scholarship or athletic recruitment can take place. It is the responsibility of each student to meet the requirements. For more information, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net or contact your counselor in the Counseling Department.

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AP, COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL, TECH PREP, & RUNNING START

AP (Advanced Placement)

The Advanced Placement program is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools, colleges and universities. Challenging and complex subject matter across a wide spectrum of subject areas is presented in a discussion, lecture and testing format. These classes offer college level content and possible college credit while students are still in high school.

AP Quick Facts

• College credit is available for examinations successfully taken in high school.

• Exempts students from some introductory college courses, thus permitting students to move more quickly into advanced classes.

• Motivates students to attempt more challenging courses in both high school and college.

• Develops the analytical and study skills required to succeed in college courses.

• Reduces college costs and time to obtain a degree. • Provides direction in selecting college majors.

College in the High School (CHS) Students have the opportunity to earn college credit in approved high school courses for which we have a corresponding arrangement with a local college. These courses are indicated in the course catalog with the College in the High School symbol (v). Students may take the course for high school credit only, choosing not to pay the college/ university fee. Students who choose to take the course for college/university credit, must pay the college/university fee and meet all content requirements in addition to high school course content. Students earning college /university credits will receive a grade and transcript from the college/university. In addition, the high school transcript will reflect the college/university course title. Specific information regarding the credit provider and fees will be provided by the class instructor. Contact your counselor for more information. NOTE: Per state guidelines, “dual credit” courses such as Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the High School (CHS) must be clearly listed as one or the other on the high school transcript. Some NSD classes are offered as both AP and CHS courses, but students must choose whether they want the AP option or the CHS option, which will determine how the course is listed on their transcript. Students who pay for College in the High School will not have the AP course title on their

transcript, and vice-versa. In addition, students who select and pay for the CHS course will have the college/university course title listed on their high school transcript. It is important that students and parents do research at the colleges where they plan to apply to see which program is most beneficial to them and choose accordingly. For a thorough explanation of the dual credit guidelines, please read this document from OSPI: College in the High School and Other Dual Credit Program Guidelines. In addition, the following webpage can provide students information on how WA State colleges apply the AP test scores: http://readysetgrad.org/rsg_cred_wiz/form

Tech Prep

The Tech Prep program provides students with the opportunity to earn community/technical college credit for certain high school courses. High school students become eligible to earn community/technical college credit for their specific high school courses by:

• Enrolling in a Tech Prep class • Registering for Tech Prep credit • Paying the consortium fee at

http://pay.techprepcc.org (Cost may be subject to change.)

• Completing their Tech Prep high school courses with a B grade or higher

Courses for which Tech Prep credit is available are noted with (TP Credit) on the diploma category line. Additional information about approved Tech Prep programs is available from course instructors, your Career & College Counselor, or at www.TechPrepCC.org

Running Start

Running Start is a program for juniors and seniors who want to earn college credits while in high school. To be eligible for participation in the Running Start program, the entering student must have junior standing and have earned at least 10 credits.

Approved courses taken through Running Start at any community or technical college can earn both high school and college credit. Only those courses numbering 100 or

higher at the colleges are eligible for both high school and college credit. Students may enroll full or part-time in

Running Start classes. The number of funded Running Start classes is determined by the number of enrolled high

school classes and may not exceed 1.2 total FTE. (Refer to the chart below). The dates of college quarters and the

high school semesters do not always match. When high school and Running Start classes overlap in January and

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March due to new college quarters beginning, students are expected to attend all high school courses. High school courses take precedence over Running Start courses at the college during this overlap. Running Start is not designed as a place for students to make up credit deficiencies. Northshore School District pays the tuition, while students pay for books and fees. Students must provide their own transportation to the college. If a student drops a class, it is his/her responsibility to immediately notify the high school registrar and counselor of the dropped class. Students must officially drop the class through the college. At the college, students will be enrolled in regular classes with adult students where attendance is not taken and students are responsible for their own actions and participation. Running Start students are responsible for monitoring their own progress towards graduation and keeping informed of school activities and deadlines.

High School Classes RS College Level Credits

None or 1 class 15 credits

2 classes 12 credits

3 classes 10 credits

4 classes 6 credits

5 or more classes 3 credits

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT INGLEMOOR HIGH SCHOOL

The IB Program is a rigorous, internationally recognized course of study for academically talented and highly motivated high school students. The program is housed at Inglemoor High School, but is open to all interested students. IB is designed to provide students with a foundation of in-depth learning in six subject areas. During the final two years of high school, students are uniquely challenged to meet high standards in every class. Expectations include self-directed and disciplined study, research, critical analysis of information, and effective oral and written communication.

Students planning to enroll in three or more Pre-IB Courses must complete an IB Statement of Interest. The form is available at each junior high school, the IB Office at Inglemoor High School and the Inglemoor website: http://www.nsd.org/ib. An IB student should demonstrate past success in 9th grade classes. Therefore, a minimum GPA of 3.2 is highly recommended for interested students. We recognize that many capable students may have grades that do not reflect ability. These students may be asked to meet with the IB Coordinator to discuss strategies for future academic improvement and success. Paperwork is available in January of the 9TH grade year. Interested students should turn in statements to the IB office by March.

What is a Full IB Diploma Student? A Full Diploma Student is a student who: • Studies six IB courses at the higher and standard level • Writes a 4,000 word extended essay • Completes the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course • Completes 150 hours of extracurricular creativity, action and service (CAS) projects

Is a student required to do the full IB Diploma? No. We encourage all interested students, however, to consider the full IB Diploma because it is a challenging yet balanced program of education that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. However, this is not a requirement and students may enroll in one or more IB courses.

How much does it cost? The full diploma fee is between $800 - $900. Federal Funding is available to qualifying students to help defray exam costs.

Can my child still get into the IB Program without having taken all the suggested Pre-IB coursework? We make every effort to accommodate all interested students. Some students may be required to take additional courses during the summer in order to prepare for the IB Program.

Is there time for an IB student to participate in school sports, activities, or a job? Many IB students successfully complete the IB Program as well as participate in sports and activities. An IB student will find it necessary to study at least two to three hours daily for class preparation. Time management skills are critical.

Are IB students required to take the IB examinations? Diploma students must take the examinations. While we cannot require assessment fees for non-diploma students, we strongly encourage every IB student to participate in this aspect of the program. Testing supports our teachers, our school and honors the hard work of the greater Northshore community.

Does a Diploma of the International Baccalaureate satisfy Washington State Graduation requirements? Yes! In April 2011, Washington State joined four other states in recognizing the IB diploma. The IB diploma now automatically satisfies most, if not all, graduation requirements.

What does that mean for Inglemoor IB Diploma students? In order to fulfill the state graduation requirements IB Diploma students will have to: • Pass the state required high school assessments and earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) • Complete the High School and Beyond Plan starting in grade 8 that continues through grade 12 • Study the US and WA State Constitution • Pass all IB Diploma Classes • Complete all IB Diploma internal assessments • Sit for all required IB Examinations • Complete the Extended Essay • Satisfy Theory of Knowledge requirements • Satisfy all CAS requirements

The most significant change is that now a student will need to complete all IB Diploma requirements in order to receive a State of Washington diploma. If a student fails to complete all IB requirements, they may not graduate. For this reason we strongly encourage students to fulfill all traditional graduation requirements when possible.

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This catalog is organized by category. Courses in this catalog may be offered at one, two or all three of our comprehensive high schools. Students may access classes and programs only at their high school of record/home high school unless they are classes or programs specifically noted as “Satellite program – open to all NSD students,” or WaNIC offerings. Please note that course availability is dependent upon adequate registrations and available staffing. A glossary of terms and diploma category descriptions are provided below.

GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS ACT: One of the two commonly used tests designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

AP: Advanced Placement Program provides college-level courses available to high school students which may allow a student to earn college credit provided through the College Board (see page 8 for more information about the AP program)

ASB: Associated Student Body

ASL: American Sign Language

ASVAB: The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a career planning and exploration program that combines a multiple-aptitude test with an interest self-assessment and a wide range of career exploration tools designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions.

ATL: Approaches to Learning English Course for students in the International Baccalaureate Career Related Certificate.

BHS: Bothell High School

CAD LAB: Computer Aided Design

C&CR: Career & College Readiness

CHS: College in the High School program – courses are indicated with this symbol (v) in the course catalog (see page 8 for more information about the CHS program)

Computer Science w/C#.net: Programming language for computer science

CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

DECA: Delta Epsilon Chi and Distributive Education Clubs of American prepares student leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

ELL: English Language Learners

ETSP: Environmental Technology & Sustainable Practices – a program offered through Cascadia Community College that provides a degree that prepares you for many industry positions.

HL: A curriculum course offered through the International Baccalaureate Program that offers a higher level (HL) option.

IB: International Baccalaureate Program

IBCC: International Baccalaureate Career-Related Certificate

IEP: Individualized Education Program, an IEP is the legal document that defines a child's special education program.

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IHS: Inglemoor High School

JAVA: Software development program for computer systems fundamentals

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association. The association organizes the athletic programs of numerous colleges and universities NCHS: North Creek High School

RS: Running Start is a program that allows juniors and seniors to attend college courses numbered 100 or above, while completing high school.

SAT: One of the two commonly used tests designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

SATELLITE COURSE: A course offered at one Northshore School District high school, but open to all NSD high school students.

SL: A curriculum course offered through the International Baccalaureate Program that offers a standard level (SL) option.

TP: A Tech-Prep program of study is a career and technical credit-based transition program. Students enrolled in a Tech-Prep program of study earn college credits.

WaNIC: Washington Network for Innovative Careers provide advanced-level Career and Technical Education programs based on rigorous academic and industry standards, preparing students for post-secondary education and successful entry into high-skill, high-demand careers and employment.

WHS: Woodinville High School

DIPLOMA CATEGORIES

Description Category English 9 E1 English 10 E2 English 11 E3 English 12 E4 The Arts FA Life Fitness HF1 PE 9-12 HF2 Health HF3 Algebra M1 Geometry M2 Algebra II/Alt. 3rd Year Math M3 Occupational Education (CTE) O Physical Science S1 Biology S2 World History H1 US History 11 H2 Contemporary National/ World Issues H3 Optional/Other Elective

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION BUSINESS AND MARKETING ACCOUNTING - BEGINNING Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

ACCOUNTING - ADVANCED Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Accounting Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Location: BHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits Available Accounting is essential to succeeding in today’s highly competitive society. This course is designed to acquaint students with the steps of the accounting cycle in a business, how to record financial information, and prepare the records needed to maintain a business. The course focuses on traditional accounting methods and the use of accounting software.

FINANCE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: If the course is being taken to meet 3rd year math option, student must have previously earned one credit in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 equivalent course and have earned one credit in Geometry or are concurrently enrolled in Geometry and the 3rd year math option course. Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Now is the time to start understanding finance in mathematical terms and gain confidence in your ability to manage money. This course is designed to build on your prior math knowledge while taking you step by step through strategies that will help you learn the time value of money, how to evaluate the best cell phone contract, how to build a business plan by knowing costs, profits, and breakeven points, how to buy, sell, trade, and analyze stocks, how to manage checking and savings accounts, estimate and analyze loans, and more! This course meets 3rd year math requirements as a Career Pathway Option. Students will need to meet with their counselors to complete the registration, parent conference, and sign off requirements prior to signing up for this course as a 3rd year math option.

PERSONAL FINANCE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits available Cover the basics of personal finance including: long term and short term financial planning, budgeting, managing expenses, investments, insurance, credit management, retirement planning and tax planning. Investments include stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate are discussed in detail. Students will learn a variety of ways to research investments.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O Would you like to own your own business some day? This course introduces students to the following topics: the business environment and forms of ownership; how to manage and lead others; effective business communication in the work place; and how to achieve financial success. Students will gain experience running a virtual retail business (pricing, purchasing, promoting, recordkeeping, etc.), as well as participate in the creating of their own company, develop a business plan, and present their company to an audience of their peers. Students will learn how to keep the basic financial records of a company throughout the course of a month “on the job”. Students will role play employee/customer or employee/manager situations to develop human relation and interpersonal communication skills which are essential to working effectively in an organization.




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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Business required for 9th graders, recommended for 10th – 12th Diploma Category: O

Business Management introduces students to the business environment and forms of ownership; how to manage and lead others, effective business communication in the work place, and entrepreneurship. As entrepreneurs starting their own business, students will find a location for their business, choose a form of ownership, hire and supervise employees, find and keep customers, and use insurance to manage risk. Students will be challenged to read resumes critically and choose the best people for their business. Students will be engaged with management challenges such as labor shortages, strikes, problem employees, and industrial accidents. Students will read and role-play situations from the One Minute Manager, one of the best selling management books in history, which teaches the fundamental secrets of effective goal setting, praising, and reprimanding. IB BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit)

Topics covered include business and management, human resources, accounts and finance, marketing, operations, and business strategy. The student will develop a solid foundation of business theory and how business strategy is created across key organizational departments in a variety of US and International business environments. The student will demonstrate mastery of business and management concepts through projects, solving real world case studies, and developing a research commentary that will provide future oriented solutions that “real” business decision makers can use. (Course may be repeated for credit.) This class is associated with DECA which provides opportunities for travel, leadership, fun and scholarships. This course can satisfy the 6th Subject requirement for the IB Diploma.

MARKETING – BEGINNING Grades: BHS, IHS, NCHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; WHS: 10, 11, 12MARKETING – ADVANCED Grades: BHS, IHS, NCHS: 10, 11, 12; WHS: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Marketing Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 10 college credits available. DECA membership required

Marketing coaches business and life skills that apply to all careers and are performance based skills that everyone needs to demonstrate to become successful in life and in business. This class is perfect for the student who is interested in the way businesses operate and make decisions. Students learn the multifaceted and integrated nature of problem solving in the business world. They also learn how to market themselves, build confidence, and introduce new products and services in highly competitive and sometimes-international business environments.

DECA is the international student association, with 215,000 members, that all marketing students are encouraged to join. DECA provides students with many opportunities for travel, leadership development, case study competitions, DECA only scholarships, and fun. DECA is the “varsity sport of business”. Topics covered are universal in the world of business and apply to both profit and not-for profit organizations.




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MARKETING MANAGEMENT Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: BHS, IHS, NCHS: 11, 12; WHS: 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Marketing Diploma Category: O Other info: DECA membership required This is an advanced marketing course for those students who have completed Intro and Advanced Marketing. This is the 3rd year course in the Marketing/DECA pathway and will be heavily focused on preparation for DECA competitions. In addition, management of training, hiring, firing, organization, controlling, motivating, and implementation of decisions will be covered.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O Other info: DECA membership required Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a unique and innovative course designed for students with an interest in the industry. This course offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and marketing principles and concepts to a multi-billion dollar industry. Students will be given insight and hands-on experience developing promotions in sports or entertainment events. Classroom instruction will be reinforced through guest speakers, simulations and field trips. An integral part of the program is participation in DECA.

FASHION MARKETING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O This course provides an opportunity to learn about the business and marketing side to this exciting industry. Topics covered will include: What is fashion?, economic impacts on fashion, the process of buying and selling, the design process, visual merchandising & display, fashion advertising, fashion careers, and much more. A central part of this course is the production of a “Prom Fashion Show” held in the NPAC Theater, giving practical experience in the promotion of fashion. BUSINESS GRAPHICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits available Learn the elements of design and business graphics principles. Students will use desktop publishing and digital imaging software to integrate text, graphics, and photographs to create a variety of professional quality documents for practical and business use – flyers, brochures, announcements, business cards, etc. Students will become proficient in the following programs:

• Adobe InDesign CS6 – desktop publishing • Adobe Photoshop CS6 – digital imaging • Photo Story 3 for Windows – digital slideshow




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BUSINESS LAW Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: O This course is designed to give students exposure to the types of law they will encounter every day. Topics covered include criminal and civil issues. An emphasis on case studies, role playing and group work will allow students to use their own life experiences to bring the course material to life and to keep the class relevant. RETAIL OPERATIONS/ STUDENT STORE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: BHS, NCHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; IHS, WHS: 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Application and teacher permission at IHS, WHS Diploma Category: O

This is a unique course involving on-campus work experience in a “real” retail business. Student employees are trained to operate electronic cash registers and to handle the following jobs: advertising, purchasing, inventory control, record-keeping, food preparation, stock maintenance, clothing sales, store maintenance and cleaning. Courtesy, service, honesty, confidence, and professionalism identify the successful student working in the store. INTERIOR DESIGN Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits available If you have a keen interest in art and design, then Interior Design is the course for you! Make the most of all your talents in this project based laboratory course. Challenge yourself every day as you apply the elements and principles of design related to tasks and projects. The course of study will include exploring the appropriate use of: color concepts, floor plans, furniture arrangement and selection, lighting choices, textiles, green materials, as well as kitchen and bathroom design. If you would like to stimulate your personal growth in design and make a positive difference in people’s lives, then Interior Design may be just what you’re looking for!

FOOD AND NUTRITION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 3 college credits available This class is designed to stimulate interest in planning, preparation and appreciation of healthy foods. This class provides a look into nutritional needs, safety, sanitation practices, and use and care of kitchen equipment providing a framework for the kitchen experiences in basic food preparation. Students will study basic nutritional guidelines, which will then be applied to menu planning and cooking skills. Learn to make everything from pies to Pad Thai! Emphasis will be given in developing positive attitudes for appreciation of nutritional, good tasting foods.




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FOOD SCIENCE AND DIETETICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11 Location: NCHS Diploma Category: O (S3) The food science industry is the largest industry in the United States with many job opportunities from the farm to the table. In Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition, students learn the knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, dietetics, and nutrition. The course focuses on the relationship between food consumption, health, and human development. Instruction includes risk management procedures, nutritional therapy, technology in food production, and diet and nutritional analysis and planning. Science is integrated throughout the course in such experiments as the caramelization of sugars and starches, the production and growth of yeast, or the effects of temperature on chocolate. Students may study such topics as the effects of antioxidants on humans, the shelf life of food products, and the positive and negative effects of bacteria on food. During this course, students will work in teams to prepare and conduct food experiments. They will then predict, interpret, and evaluate food laboratory results. Throughout the course, students will discover exciting careers in the food science industry. INDEPENDENT LIVING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: O In this activity-oriented comprehensive class you will learn skills needed to be independent such as wise money management, which includes learning to invest and positive use of credit, basic meal planning and preparation, and buying consumer goods. You will look at selecting housing and roommates, tenant and/or landlord responsibilities as well as protecting yourself from consumer “rip-offs”. Other topics covered include how to buy and insure a car, and how to fill out tax forms. TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

BEGINNING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Improve your keyboarding skills. Students in Beginning Computer Applications will learn/review basic touch-typing skills – alphabet, numbers, number keypad, build speed and accuracy on the keyboard, format personal and business documents, including letters, envelopes, reports, memos, and tables using Microsoft Word 2013, create presentations in PowerPoint 2013 and become familiar with basic concepts of file management and Windows operating system. MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits available Students may become an “expert” in Word and Excel working independently using college level materials. Upon successful completion of this course, students are prepared to take the Microsoft Industry Standard certification tests and become more competitive in today’s job market. This course can be repeated for additional opportunities to earn multiple Microsoft Office certifications.




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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES Length/Credit: One semester/.5 credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 or instructor permission Diploma Category: O This introductory survey course based on the UC Berkeley CS10 course offers students a hands-on introduction to computer science that surrounds us every day. The course is far more than just learning to program. We'll focus on some of the "Big Ideas" in computing, such as abstraction, design, recursion, concurrency, simulation, and the limits of computation. We'll show some beautiful applications of computing that have changed the world, talk about the history of computing, and where it will go in the future.

COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH C#.NET Location: BHS, IHS v CHS Course Option: (CSE 142) COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: BHS only: Successful completion of Geometry, or instructor permission Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 10 college credits available Using the C# programming language, students will learn to write programs with good overall design and effective use of objects. Topics include procedural programming (methods, parameters, return values), basic control structures (sequence, if/else, loops), file processing, collections, and object-oriented design. Students end the year with a multi-week project where they design, create, test, and document a major program of their own. Students at both BHS and IHS can earn college credit via Tech Prep. BHS only: This course aligns with University of Washington’s CSE 142 course. Students have the option to earn college credit from UW under the conditions of the College in the High School program.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11 Location: NCHS Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) This course introduces fundamental concepts of computer science and computational thinking. It covers topics such as logical reasoning, problem solving, data representation, abreaction, the creation of "digital artifacts" such as web pages and programs, managing complexity, operation of computers and networks, effective web searching, cybersecurity, and ethical, legal, and social aspects of information technology. This course is unique in its focus while fostering student creativity and innovation through the use of a variety of programming languages.

IB COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH JAVA Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other info: Up to 5 college credits available This course meets the requirements of the IB Computer Science SL curriculum, but you do not have to be an IB student to take this course. Programming topics cover fundamental Java language constructs, including objects, classes, methods, parameter passing, primitive and reference types, and use of the Java class libraries. In addition, students will study the systems life cycle, software development and computer systems fundamentals. This course can satisfy the 6th Subject requirement for the IB Diploma.




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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) This course introduces students to object oriented programming by teaching fundamental computer science concepts using the Java language. The curriculum mirrors the CSE 142 and 143 classes at UW. Students are challenged to solve problems in new ways through procedural decomposition. Students will learn definite and indefinite looping, using varying data types, crafting methods with parameters and return values, branching with conditional execution, reading and writing to files, managing arrays and other collections, crafting classes and interfaces, optimizing searching and sorting procedures, and evaluating advanced recursive algorithms. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING TOPICS 1 AND TOPICS 2 Length/Credit: One Semester Each/.5 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisite: Completion of Computer Science with C#.NET or equivalent Diploma Category: O This course provides an opportunity for highly motivated students who have completed a yearlong college-level Computer Science course (Computer Science with C#.NET, AP Computer Science, IB Computer Science) to continue their studies in this field. In this course you will learn about advanced data structures and algorithms, while expanding your knowledge of object-oriented programming. As the year progresses you will be given increased flexibility to focus more deeply on the topics and technologies that catch and hold your interest. INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: If the course is being taken to meet 3rd year math option, student must have previously earned one credit in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 equivalent course and have earned one credit in Geometry or are concurrently enrolled in Geometry and the 3rd year math option course Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits available This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore the world of robotics through the basic principles of design, construction, and programming of robots while learning problem-solving techniques, mathematics, logic, creativity, physics, electronics, mechanics, teamwork, computers and computer programming. The class is structured for both technical and non-technical students. Students will first learn how the basic components of a robot operate and then learn to join them together to form a robot that can complete simple functions. Students will use VEX Robot kits to design, build, test and modify their own robots. In the labs, students either individually or as teams will be challenged to construct robots that will perform a series of tasks. The goal of the class is to provide students the opportunity to apply science, math, technology, and engineering skills and concepts to something which is both challenging and fun. This course meets 3rd year math requirements as a Career Pathway Option. Students will need to meet with their counselors to complete the registration, parent conference, and sign off requirements prior to signing up for this course as a 3rd year math option.

WOOD TECHNOLOGY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O Wood Technology is designed to provide students with skills necessary for furniture building and cabinet construction. Students will explore the equipment, processes, and techniques utilized in the development and production of wood furniture and cabinets. Quality control principles, tool and jig building, and design concepts will be incorporated into the course. Safety and student responsibilities are major topics. All work will be accomplished in the Technology Education facility.




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METAL FABRICATION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS Diploma Category: O This class is designed to provide students with knowledge of the basic concepts of metalworking. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on study of sheet metal, forming, foundry casting, forging hot metals, hand tool operations, and bench work practices. Industry standard Computer Integrated Manufacturing machines will be used frequently. Several project-based learning activities will be accomplished.

INTRODUCTION TO WELDING TECHNOLOGY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: O Students will develop skills with oxyacetylene welding, cutting, and electric arc processes. Common metal joinery processes learned will include fusion welds, lap welds, and fillet welds in the flat position.

ENGINE TECHNOLOGY Length/Credit: One semester/.5 credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: O

Engine Technology will give students an overview of automobile systems and maintenance. This program is intended to give students the knowledge to confidently handle roadside emergencies and effectively communicate with their mechanics when having vehicles serviced. Students will split time between in class and in shop. Students will learn to use basic hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, changing tires and performing an oil change. This program is open to all students regardless of future interest in automobile mechanics as a career. This is a very important class for young drivers and students taking drivers education.

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN Length/Credit: One semester/.5 credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: O

This course is open to any student who would like to learn about engineering design and the processes of building things. Applying problem solving, visual communication, and design skills along with using industrial technology systems, students create and build challenging and exciting projects. Units of study include manufacturing, electricity/electronics, energy, power, computer aided drafting (CAD), structures and architecture. Class projects will be hands-on and constructed out of a variety of materials that could include wood, metal and plastic

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING Length/Credit: Full year/1.0 credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Engineering Design Diploma Category: O As you master the basic concepts needed to continue your education in engineering, you’ll apply them in this course while tackling real world challenges. This course is designed to utilize the foundational skills learned in Introduction to Engineering Design in order to engage and challenge students while they explore a broad range of engineering topics that include energy sources and applications, mechanisms, fluid power, the strength of structures, materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.




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IB DESIGN TECHNOLOGY SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Diploma Category: O, S3 Other Info: This course, combined with Engineering and Design below, is also available as a satellite course

Are you interested in product development, material science and green design? The focus of this course is to understand the roles and responsibilities of designers and the design cycle and how successful innovation impacts the consumer, industry and the environment. Students will learn the basics of material selection, manufacturing processes and techniques, production systems, clean technology, and green design. Throughout the year, various design project experiences will allow the student to link together aspects of the course in a problem-solving context. This course is year 1 of a 2-year course program pathway focused on Engineering & Design (2nd year course is Engineering & Design). For more information about this amazing program, visit the class website at www.teamIDEA.org ENGINEERING & DESIGN Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Application and acceptance. Completion of IB Design Technology or related Introduction to Engineering & Design is recommended. If the course is being taken to meet the 3rd year math option, student must have previously earned one credit in Algebra I or Algebra I equivalent course and have earned one credit in Geometry or are concurrently enrolled in Geometry and the 3rd year math option course. Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits. This course, combined with IB Design Technology SL above, is also available as a satellite course

Are you interested in design, engineering, architecture, and the environment? Do you like developing creative solutions to complex problems? The focus of this project-based course is to design and engineer products/systems that balance our human footprint with the natural earth system. While working alongside industry partners, students will apply the concepts of whole system design, life cycle analysis, and the triple-bottom line to develop a comprehensive culminating project. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their project at the annual WSU Imagine Tomorrow Competition. They will also participate in industry tours and related site visits for inspiration and career planning. This course is articulated with the Cascadia Community College’s ETSP program and supported by industry/education leaders such as McKinistry, Pensar Development, Synapse, and the University of Washington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This course is year 2 of a 2-year course sequence focused on Engineering and Design (1st year course is IB Design Technology). For more information about this amazing course, visit the class website at www.teamIDEA.org SATELLITE PROGRAMS

WELDING AND FABRICATON Length/Credit: One Semester (2 periods)/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: WHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and Acceptance Diploma Category: O The Welding and Fabrication program provides students with training in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, MIG welding and TIG welding. Students start with planning and layout work, then progress to setting up and operating welding and cutting (Oxy-Fuel, and Plasma) equipment. The students learn Shielded metal arc as well as MIG solid wire, Flux core, and TIG welding in all positions. Some of the metals we weld with are Carbon Steel, Aluminum and Stainless Steel to name a few. Emphasis is placed on safety as well as blueprint reading, properties of metal, metal identification, type and use of electrodes, welding rods, electrical principles, and welding symbols.

The use of manuals, specification charts, and understanding the welding standards established by the American Welding Society is stressed. Training in the planning, layout, forming, joining and fabrication of various shapes in light and heavy gauge metal and pipe is provided. Students are exposed to the use of specialized hand tools, shears, forming and shaping machines, drill presses, and metal cutting saws. Inspection and testing processes as well as procedures are also demonstrated and explained.

The students will work on various projects throughout the time they are enrolled in Welding and Fabrication. We work on projects for the school, other teachers, students, outside customers, etc.




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SPORTS MEDICINE / ATHLETIC TRAINING Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Diploma Category: O Students in this course develop and apply skills connected to different careers within the field of sports medicine and athletic training. The course is structured with both classroom and applied learning/internship components working under the supervision of the certified athletic trainer with high school sports teams. The standards for this course are based upon the National Athletic Trainers’ Association six domains of responsibility/education, and the Career and Technical Education Therapeutic and Sports Medicine competencies strands.

(See non-satellite course offerings at IHS & WHS in the Health/Fitness section.) ADVANCED SPORTS MEDICINE / ATHLETIC TRAINING Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) This course builds on Beginning Sports Medicine/Athletic Training as students will focus more on how to evaluate and rehabilitate specific sports injuries. They will also learn about the psychological aspects of sports injury, sports nutrition, and sport pharmacology. Students enrolled are required to obtain 60 hours of athletic training experience and complete a clinical internship at a local healthcare facility (hospital, physical therapy clinic, high school, college or professional training room, massage therapy clinic, chiropractic clinic, fire department, fitness center, dental office dietician/nutrition center). Students will also participate in the Washington Career & Technical Sports Medicine State competition held in the spring. Students who earn a “B” or better in this course qualify for college credit through our Tech Prep College Connections program. HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS (SKILL CENTER PROGRAM) Length/Credit: Full Year (3 consecutive periods)/3.0 Credits Grades: 11, 12 Location: WHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Diploma Category: O (1.5), HF3 (.5), S2 (1) (TP Credit) Other Info: Fees are associated with this course for purchasing required supplies. Up to 16 college credits available through Bellevue College This intensive course of study introduces students to a variety of careers in the health care industry with emphasis on hands-on, patient-oriented careers such as physician, nursing and other therapists. At the end of the year students are qualified for the Nursing Assistant State exam. Nursing Assistant is an entry level position in healthcare and will allow you to enter the medical field right after graduation from the program.

Instruction Includes: • Health care field career exploration • Anatomy and physiology • Medical terminology • Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations • Infection control • Preventative & restorative care • Patient care • Communication with a patient and a care team • Electronic charting • Clinical internship • CPR and First Aid Certification • HIV Certification

Classes meet at Woodinville High School for three consecutive periods in the morning or afternoon. Schedule of classes is available on WHS Health Science Careers site. Schedule allows travel time for students from other schools. Morning HSC students are back to their home schools in time for fourth period and afternoon students are able to leave their home school




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after third period. District transportation is available for transit between schools. An additional 7 shifts of clinical internship at skilled nursing facilities on Saturdays are spread throughout the school year. Clinical shadowing is available at Harborview Medical Center in May with school transportation provided.

WA State NAC certification exam is conducted at the end of the school year. The fee for the exam is $156, which includes the Department of Health license fee. Students are employable as Certified Nursing Assistant on the next day after exam. There is a very high demand for nursing assistants in the community. Students frequently get hired on the spot with the starting pay of $12-17/per hour. Other expenses: Scrubs - $25, white shoes for clinicals, a wristwatch, and a personalized sweatshirt - $35. Personal stethoscope is optional, as we provide them in class. HOSA membership is $15. All fees are fully refundable by a future employer if the graduate gets a job within the first year after completion of the program.

High School credits: 1.0 Lab science, 1.5 Occupational, and 0.5 senior Health and Fitness credits. College credit: 16 college credits through Bellevue College, which are fully transferrable to any other college or university.

This program partners with UW Bothell Health Science Department, which includes pre-med, public, and global health tracks, as well as Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students are actively involved in National HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), a student leadership organization, successfully competing in multiple categories on a state and national level. COMPOSITES ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING (SKILL CENTER PROGRAM) Length/Credit: Full Year (3 periods)/3 Credits Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisites: Application and acceptance. Previous introduction course in woods, metals, welding, or manufacturing is recommended. Diploma Category: O (TP Credit)

Do you want to design and build fun projects like snowboards, skateboards, guitars, consumer products, aerospace, auto and marine fabrication/repair, sporting equipment, and other interesting stuff? Composite manufacturing and materials engineering have evolved into a diverse industry and can be found in marine, aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, construction, alternative energy, consumer products, and medicine creating an expanding wealth of opportunity for talented professionals. This is also a great course for students who want to pursue a 4-year degree in Engineering and/or Materials Science. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit and industry certification in this high demand field. In addition, the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, recently rated Aerospace and Composites Manufacturing as one of the top career cluster/pathways in Snohomish and King Counties. AUTO TECHNOLOGY – BEGINNING AUTO TECHNOLOGY - ADVANCED (SKILL CENTER PROGRAM) Length/Credit: Beginning: Full Year/2 Credits; Advanced: Full Year/3 Credits Grades: 10, 11 (Beginning) 11, 12 (Advanced) Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and Acceptance Diploma Category: O, (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 16 college credits available Designed as a two-year course of study during a student’s junior and senior years. Beginning Auto Tech, for juniors, meets for two periods per day. Advanced Auto Tech, for seniors, meets three periods per day. This gives students a “real world” experience of an automotive career, including a significant amount of vehicle diagnosis and repair. Exciting Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Program included.

• Students learn to work individually and in small groups. • Students progress at their own rate. • Juniors can participate in paid, manufacturer sponsored summer internships • Scholarship opportunities through competitions

Upon Completion Of Both Years, Students Are Awarded: • Certificate of Proficiency • Six credits earned for entire program • Multiple certifications available through successful completion of program

As an ASE-certified training program, opportunities for advanced placement in post-secondary training programs are available. Students completing this program are given preference at Shoreline Community College’s manufacture-sponsored programs; up to 15 college credits may be recognized.




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IB DESIGN TECHNOLOGY SL AND ENGINEERING & DESIGN Length/Credit: Full Year/2 Credits (2 periods) Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits These two courses are offered consecutive periods to non-IHS students as a satellite offering – see individual course descriptions on page 21.

IB DESIGN TECHNOLOGY HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: IHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Completion of IB Design Technology SL during the junior year Diploma Category: O Other Info: The opportunity for receiving university credit (UW Engineering 100 – 5 credits) may be obtained through the end of course IB assessment. See the instructor for further details. Are you interested in design, engineering, architecture, and the environment? Do you like developing creative solutions to complex problems? The focus of this project-based course is to design and engineer products/systems that balance our human footprint with the natural earth system. While working alongside industry partners, students will apply the concepts of whole system design, life cycle analysis, and the triple-bottom line to develop a comprehensive culminating project. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their project at the annual WSU Imagine Tomorrow Competition. They will also participate in industry tours and related site visits for inspiration and career planning. This course is articulated with the Cascadia Community College’s ETSP program and supported by industry/education leaders such as McKinistry, Pensar Development, Synapse, and the University of Washington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This course is year 2 of a 2-year course sequence focused on Engineering and Design (1st year course is IB Design Technology). For more information about this amazing course, visit the class website at http://www.thisisthefuture.org

CULINARY ARTS Length/Credit: Full Year/2 Consecutive periods/2 Credits Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and acceptance. Food and Nutrition recommended. Fees/Special Materials: Uniform Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 9 college credits available Would you like to know “Chef secrets” or how to make restaurant quality food? Then the Culinary Arts class is for you. This professional class is offered to 11th and 12th graders who are interested in learning restaurant industry secrets. Students will learn hands on industry experience through food preparation, entry level baking (cookies, gingerbread structures, quick breads), cooking methods (grilling, sauté, stir fry) & techniques (knife skills, presentation, garnishing). To enhance their culinary experience students will have the opportunity to develop tastes & flavors, try new foods and grow varying ingredients in the class run garden. Students will explore culinary careers in the food industry, work with industry professionals, tour food establishments and work with college culinary programs. Students will also experience the “book” end of restaurants by costing recipes, market their prepared foods, and work in customer relations. Culinary Arts is where you learn how to have a successful career in the food industry! A practical and written exam will be administered as part of this program. Prepare For College And A Career! • Earn college credits transferable to many community colleges & universities • Become eligible for scholarships • Earn National Restaurant Association Certification (must complete 2 years of Culinary Arts) • Obtain Washington State Food Workers Permit




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BAKING & PASTRY ARTS Length/Credit: Full Year/2 Consecutive periods/2 Credits Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Prerequisite: Application and acceptance. Completion of Food and Nutrition OR Culinary Arts Fees/Special Materials: Uniform Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: College credits pending Baking and Pastry Arts is the third course in the Family Consumer Science Chef Pathway. In this advanced, fast paced course, students will learn the baking techniques of mixing, shaping, folding and baking while exploring the science and math behind baking. Students will earn how to successfully make quick breads, decorated cakes, laminated dough, mousses, sauces, custards & frozen desserts, cookies, and confections. Plated desserts, international baked foods, yeast dough and chocolate work & candies will also be explored in this yearlong course. In addition, students will be introduced to decorating techniques like sugar and chocolate garnishing. Students will learn in a well-equipped, industry standard kitchen to prepare food for student presentations, school functions and community service events. This course includes classroom instruction and practical lab work in a commercial kitchen. A practical and written exam will be administered as part of this program.

EVENT PLANNING, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Length/Credit: Full Year/2 Consecutive periods/2 Credits Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Application and acceptance. Location: IHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Diploma Category: O, E3 (E4) (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 12 college credits available This course offers an opportunity to study, to analyze and to review event management techniques currently used in the event industry. Students will also be taught and trained to design, to analyze and to review logistical aspects of events scenarios, with possible event design work within the community. One year of English credit and one year of occupational/ vocational credit are available upon successful completion of this course.

TEACHING ACADEMY Length/Credit: Full Year/2 periods/2 Credits Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Location: BHS (Satellite program – open to all NSD students) Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Students can earn college credit. Students will also earn the state S.T.A.R.S. certification required to work in licensed childcare centers. Up to 8 college credits available. If you’re considering a career in education as a teacher, counselor, or an administrator, the Teaching Academy will give you the “total teaching” experience. Students will gain experience in understanding the learner, schools, teachers and teaching as well as exploring pathways to the future. Working with a mentor teacher, students expand and apply their knowledge during an internship experience in an elementary or middle school. As an intern, you will experience the inner workings of the classroom, school and district, while performing duties such as tutoring, grading, supervising and eventually teaching. As a college level course, Teaching Academy is best suited for students willing to apply themselves to the study of interesting and sometimes challenging material. WaNIC CONSORTIUM Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes available to NSD students are taught throughthe WaNIC consortium, a partnership of seven school districts in Northeast Puget Sound. Courses available to our students may be out of district and do require personal transportation. See your counselor or www.nsd.org/Page/623 for more information.

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ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 9 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: E1 This course builds upon previous learning of the Common Core State English/Language Arts Standards in middle school, and establishes the skills necessary for a successful progression of learning to the next grade level of E/LA course work. Students will learn to sustain intellectual curiosity by interpreting a variety of texts including but not limited to: non-fiction, novels, plays, poetry, and short fiction. They will actively engage in the process of writing, including paragraph structure, narrative and persuasive essay development, literary analysis, and rhetorical analysis. Students will work collaboratively to broaden their understanding of language and their skills in communicating effectively. PRE-AP ENGLISH 9 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS IHS PRE-IB ENGLISH 9 Location: IHS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 9 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Recommendation: B or above in English the previous year Diploma Category: E1 This course builds upon previous learning of the Common Core State English/Language Arts (E/LA) Standards in middle school, and establishes the skills necessary for a successful progression of learning for advanced high school E/LA course work. Students will read a variety of texts including but not limited to: non-fiction, novels, plays, poetry, and short fiction. Students will write analytical, persuasive, and narrative essays. Students choosing this course will actively participate in discussions, read extensively, accept constructive criticism, and work diligently and independently. The IB oral commentary is also introduced, and speaking skills honed and practiced. ENGLISH 10 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 10 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: E2 Students will learn to sustain intellectual curiosity by interpreting a variety of texts including but not limited to: non-fiction, novels, plays, poetry, and short fiction. They will actively engage in the process of writing, including paragraph structure, essay development, literary analysis, and rhetorical analysis. Students will work collaboratively to broaden their understanding of language and their ability to communicate effectively. PRE-AP ENGLISH 10 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS IHS PRE-IB ENGLISH 10 Location: IHS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 10 Recommendation: B or above in English the previous year Diploma Category: E2 This advanced class prepares sophomores for rigorous Advanced Placement programs. Students will read a variety of texts including but not limited to: non-fiction, novels, plays, poetry, and short fiction. Students will write analytical, persuasive, and narrative essays. Students choosing this course should be willing to actively participate in discussions, read extensively, accept constructive criticism, and work diligently and independently. The IB oral commentary is also introduced, and speaking skills honed and practiced.

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ENGLISH 11 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: E3 Students will further develop the core reading, writing and communication skills learned in previous years, including an emphasis on reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. The literature will include but not be limited to: novels, plays, poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction from the American tradition. There will be a variety of writing assignments, including but not limited to: literary analysis, research, persuasive, expository, personal narrative, compare and contrast, and creative writing.

ENGLISH 12 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: BHS, IHS Diploma Category: E4 The course is designed to prepare students for the rigor and pace of college study as well as develop language arts skills for a variety of career pursuits. Students will read challenging texts from world literature, write analytical essays, and conduct research.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENGLISH Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: E4 This English 12 course will focus on developing the skills in reading, writing, presentation, and research that students will need to transition smoothly into their first year of college. Throughout the course of the year, students will explore works of fiction, including full-length novels and plays, as well as thematically related non-fiction, examining several different perspectives on a given subject, appreciating the wide range of opinions on that subject, and advancing their own ideas within the framework of current debates on the topic.

CREATIVE WRITING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: NCHS: 9, 10, 11 WHS: 12 Location: NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: WHS: E4; NCHS: Elective Note: In the 2017-18 school year NCHS will not have 12th grade students, so this course is available as an elective for students in grades 9-11 at NCHS Creative Writing draws on skills and imagination to convey meaning through language. This class will read and write within genres of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, exploring various forms of each. You will analyze literature for authorial choices and literary devices in order to understand the craft of writing. You will apply a variety of genres and devices to your own writing, learning new skills and applying important techniques. You will collaborate routinely and effectively through workshops as you give and receive feedback. By the end of our semester together you will have read and written much, resulting a final 30-page portfolio of your own best original work.

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DEBATE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: NCHS: 9, 10, 11 WHS: 12 Location: NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: WHS: E4; NCHS: Elective Note: In the 2017-18 school year NCHS will not have 12th grade students, so this course is available as an elective for students in grades 9-11 at NCHS Critical thinking, research literacy, communication and confidence are all enhanced through Debate. To debate well is a powerful ability, requiring the awareness and application of rhetoric, logic, research, and delivery. You will develop these skills in Debate as we analyze literature and speech for its intent and effectiveness. You will extend your ability to argue and reason effectively by emphasizing strategies of argumentation in the context of an analytical essay and three formal debates. For each debate you will select a topic, formulate an argument, research evidence, construct a case and deliver it to the class. Debate students enjoy great progress over the course of our semester together.

ENGLISH 12: COMPOSITION 1 vCHS Course Option: (ENGL& 101) ENGLISH COMPOSITION I Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: One Semester/1.0 Credit Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 11. Qualifying score on COMPASS Test for the CHS course option Diploma Category: E4 (E3, E2, E1) This unique BHS course helps students learn how to make judgments and decisions about their own and others’ communication, especially in college writing. They will practice various modes of reading, developing strategies for interpreting, responding to, and making use of a wide array of texts in their own writing. They will develop and document a personalized process to compose texts that demonstrate an understanding of purpose and audience, are thoughtfully organized, achieve appropriate levels of correctness, and are crafted with specified purposes for identified audiences. This class is organized around a theme chosen by the instructor.

Students who choose to enroll in English 101 should anticipate a rigorous course of study and be prepared to assume significant responsibility to increase and sharpen their understanding of various modes of communication. This is a semester course, however, students who complete the course with a 70% and above will earn 1.0 (one year) credit in English at BHS. For those who also pass the COMPASS exam prior to enrollment, you will have the opportunity to earn five credits through Cascadia College (upon payment of CC fee).

ENGLISH 12: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE vCHS Course Option: (ENGL& 111) INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: One Semester/1.0 Credit Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Qualifying score on COMPASS Test, completion of English 11 Diploma Category: E4 (E3, E2, E1) This unique BHS literature course grows out of our assumption that fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction and film help give voice to the human experience while giving poetic shape and meaning to our lives. Students will learn and practice skills for exploring and appreciating the meaning and effects of literature while at the same time encountering and interpreting texts' relationships to their historical and cultural contexts. Class discussions and written essays will help students discover and express their own thoughts and learning about literature.

Students who choose to enroll in English 111 should anticipate a rigorous course of study and be prepared to assume significant responsibility to increase and sharpen their literary analysis skills. This is a semester course, however, students who complete the course with a 70% and above will earn 1.0 (one year) credit in English at BHS. For those who also pass the COMPASS exam prior to enrollment, you will have the opportunity to earn five credits through Cascadia College (upon payment of CC fee).

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AP ENGLISH LITERATURE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: IHS: 11; BHS, WHS: 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Recommendation: B or above in English the previous year Fee: AP testing fee – details can be obtained from instructor Diploma Category: IHS: E3; BHS, WHS: E4 Advanced Placement Literature and Composition is a yearlong college level course that culminates in the AP Literature and Composition examination. Students will learn to produce complex academic arguments by reading a wide variety of text drawn from multiple genres, periods, and cultures. AP English Language and Composition and AP English Literature and Composition form a two-year program of study and should be taken in the sequence listed by individual schools. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: BHS, NCHS, WHS: 11; IHS: 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Recommendation: B or above in English the previous year Fee: AP testing fee – details can be obtained from instructor Diploma Category: BHS, NCHS, WHS: E3; IHS: E4 Advanced Placement Language and Composition is a yearlong college level course that culminates in the AP Language and Composition examination. Students will cultivate critical thinking by reading a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction texts, and will learn the basic elements of rhetoric. The focus of study will be the literal what of the text, the techniques of style underlying the how, and the timeless, universal connections of why.

AP English Language and AP English Literature form a two-year program of study and should be taken in the sequence listed by individual schools. CULTURAL STUDIES Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite(s): An interest in politics, current issues, and commitment to improving writing and reading skill Fee: Optional textbook purchase Diploma Category: E4 Students will learn the language of rhetoric, or the art of persuasion, to both analyze and write about contemporary issues and the personal arenas that shape them including culture, gender, race, and socioeconomic status. This course is designed to help students develop language arts skills they will need to meet the demands of a variety of academic and practical settings after high school. Students will read a core collection of well-known essays, current articles, and short fiction, and engage with video, taped radio segments, and photos on a wide range of topics. Improvement of close analysis, reading, presentation skills, and writing will be stressed. This course meets college entrance requirements for a fourth year of English. HUMANITIES Length/Credit: Full Year/ 1 CreditGrade: 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite: Desire to explore the arts and the commitment to attend evening and weekend performances Fees: Optional fees for outside performances Diploma Category: E4 In this class you will read selections from the classics of world literature and learn about the architecture, art, music, and social background that were current when they were created. You will discover how some of these masterpieces were recreated as ballets, paintings, plays or operas and then attend evening or weekend performances or visit museums to see examples of what you have been studying. Researching and writing essays about these selections, their cultural context, and the performances will be a major component of this class. This course meets college entrance requirements for a fourth year of English.

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IB ENGLISH LITERATURE 11 HL Length/Credit: Full Year/ 1 Credit Grade: 11 Location: IHS Diploma Category: E3 IB English 11 is an honors level college preparatory course with a strong foundation in world literature. Studies include various literary genres with a focus on analytical thinking and writing. Students will regularly engage in independent textual commentary—oral and written. Final assessment will include one literary essay, externally graded, a formal oral presentation, and several supervised writes and reflections. Written and oral practice for the final assessment will be ongoing. Authors of longer texts include: Albert Camus, Anton Chekhov, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Wislawa Szymborska, and Edith Wharton. IB ENGLISH 11 LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HL Length/Credit: Full Year/ 1 Credit Grade: 11 Location: IHS Diploma Category: E3 IB Language and Literature year one is comprised of two parts, one focuses on language and one centers around literary texts. This course is based on the idea that everything is an argument. We will explore how language shapes an argument: that an argument rarely has only two sides, and we must consider a range of perspectives before coming to understanding. We will examine just how it is that we assign meaning to texts—that is, those sounds and images that bombard us everyday. Students undertake several oral and written IB assessments during year one. IB ENGLISH 12 LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HL Length/Credit: Full Year/ 1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: E4 IB Language and Literature year two is comprised of two parts, one focuses on language and one centers around literary texts. This course is based on the idea that everything is an argument. We will explore how language shapes an argument: that an argument rarely has only two sides, and we must consider a range of perspectives before coming to understanding. We will examine just how it is that we assign meaning to texts—that is, those sounds and images that bombard us everyday. Students undertake several written IB assessments during year two, including two exams.

IB ENGLISH LITERATURE 12 HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: E4 IB Senior English is an intense full-year English course that completes students' preparation for the IB English exams, including the Individual Oral Commentary and the two English exams in May. Frequent writing assignments and oral class discussions will prepare students for these exams; works studied include poetry, prose and dramatic works.

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HEALTH – FITNESS HEALTH Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 (recommended for 9th & 10th) Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: IHS & WHS: Counselor approval for grades 11 & 12 Diploma Category: HF3 Total well being—mentally, physically, and socially is what health is about. This course has been developed to help you gain the knowledge and behaviors essential to increase your quality of life and wellness now as well as invest in your future health. Improving your health through nutrition and exercise, substance abuse prevention, managing your emotions and stress, handling crisis, decreasing your risk for heart disease and cancer, using proper CPR techniques, and human sexuality are topics that will be covered. The goal is to help students understand the choices they make everyday and the consequences each choice has on their health and wellness now and in the future.

LIFE FITNESS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 (recommended for 9th & 10th) Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Prerequisite: IHS: Counselor approval for grades 11 & 12 Diploma Category: HF1 (HF2)

Students will acquire knowledge so that they can make informed decisions on a lifetime fitness program and the importance of maintaining a level of fitness. Students are required to take one semester of Life Fitness to meet a portion of their Physical Education graduation requirement. The course includes weight training, cardiovascular training and lectures. This class must be taken is a prerequisite to Advanced Fitness, Advanced Weights and Conditioning, and Sports Conditioning.

LIFE FITNESS (AEROBICS) Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: HF1 (HF2)

Students will acquire knowledge so that they can make informed decisions on a lifetime fitness program and the importance of maintaining a level of fitness. This class is designed for males and females who want to increase their fitness level and have fun! The goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition through a variety of exercise styles. Styles will include jogging, power walking, pilates, step aerobics, yoga, and weight training. Participants will create workouts and individual plans.

LIFE FITNESS (BODY CONDITIONING) Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: HF1 (HF2)

Students will acquire knowledge so that they can make informed decisions on a lifetime fitness program and the importance of maintaining a level of fitness. This class is an overall conditioning unit. It will involve cardiovascular fitness, gross motor skill development and strength training.

LIFE FITNESS (CORE FLEX) Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: HF1 (HF2)

Students will acquire knowledge so that they can make informed decisions on a lifetime fitness program and the importance of maintaining a level of fitness. Core Flex is transforming the body. We will improve aerobic capacity, anaerobic fitness, cross training with simple fitness gear and gadgets. We will use the work of lifting weights with the exercise of yoga along with Core abdominals, back, and an improvement of your flexibility.

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LIFE FITNESS (WEIGHT TRAINING) Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: HF1 (HF2) Students will acquire knowledge so that they can make informed decisions on a lifetime fitness program and the importance of maintaining a level of fitness. This course includes cardiovascular training, lectures/portfolios, resistance training, and weight training. Students will run once a week for cardiovascular development.

LIFE FITNESS (YOGA) Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: HF1 (HF2) Students will acquire knowledge so that they can make informed decisions on a lifetime fitness program and the importance of maintaining a level of fitness. Participation in Yoga is about creating balance in the body through developing both flexibility and strength. Students will have the opportunity to experience the many benefits of Yoga, which include flexibility, improved circulation of blood, increased stamina, and strength. Yoga can lead to better overall physiological functioning throughout the body. The practice of Yoga can help a student become more mentally and emotionally centered. Students will increase their flexibility and strength and also gain a better understanding of the importance of fitness and having balance in their lives.

AEROBICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS Diploma Category: HF2 This class is designed for males and females who want to increase their fitness level and have fun! The goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition through a variety of exercise styles. Be ready to sweat and tone that body.

STRENGTH AND FITNESS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS Diploma Category: HF2

This class consists of lifting techniques and conditioning. Students will be on a three-day a week lift schedule. Cardiovascular and plyometric training will complete the weekly schedule. ADVANCED STRENGTH AND FITNESS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS Prerequisite: Strength and Fitness or Life Fitness Diploma Category: HF2 This class is designed to continue the work that was being done in Life Fitness. Students will expand on their lifting and strength development though strength training exercises that require multiple joint movement. We will also focus on cardiovascular and core strength. The class is designed for the self-motivated individual who would like to work out on a daily basis.

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ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Life Fitness recommended prior to taking this course Diploma Category: HF2

This class is designed to continue the work that was being done in Life Fitness. The activity emphasis will be focused on a weight-lifting program along with activities for cardiovascular maintenance. Class is designed for the self-motivated individual who would like to work out on a daily basis.

BASKETBALL Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: HF2 This class will involve work on the basic fundamentals, skills, and rules of the game of Basketball.

DANCE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: HF2 Dance for beginners. Along with beginning techniques in ballet and jazz, this class will explore the principles of choreography through creative dance. This class may be repeated but will not take the place of Life Fitness requirement.

RACKET SPORTS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: HF2 This class is an introduction to racket sports with an emphasis on basic skills, rules, and strategies for badminton and pickle ball (tennis and ping pong possibly). Class will also involve setting up and playing various tournaments. TEAM SPORTS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS: 10, 11, 12; IHS, NCHS, WHS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: HF2 This class will offer students the opportunity to participate and improve their skills in a wide variety of team sports. Such activities may include basketball, flag football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, speedball, team handball, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball. Curriculum will vary depending on the time of year and availability of facilities.

VOLLEYBALL Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS Diploma Category: HF2 Emphasis is placed on individual skill, learning of systems, and rules of the game. Skills covered will be passing, hitting, serving, and setting. Variations in defense and offense will also be included.

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WALKING FITNESS Length/Credit: Semester/.5 Credit) Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Diploma Category: HF2 Low impact exercise program for those individuals who like to walk and talk. Students will be out on a daily walk. You will also receive instruction on nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

YOGA/PILATES Length/Credit: 1 semester/ .5 Credit) Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS Diploma Category: HF2 In this class, students will improve their muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility through yoga and Pilates practice. They will learn many basic postures, learn about the different styles of each practice and will eventually be asked to create their own routine to share with the class. Students will spend time making individual goals for their progress throughout the semester. This class is open to all skill levels and is not religiously based.

SPORTS MEDICINE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: HF2 This is a classroom study of athletic injuries, their causes, prevention, and treatment. This introduction to the field of athletic training includes anatomy and athletic taping. Students will also participate in weekly physical activity.

SPORTS MEDICINE/ ATHLETIC TRAINING Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Application and acceptance Diploma Category: O Students in this course develop and apply skills connected to different careers within the field of sports medicine and athletic training. The course is structured with both classroom and applied learning/internship components working under the supervision of the certified athletic trainer with high school sports teams. The standards for this course are based upon the National Athletic Trainers’ Association six domains of responsibility/education, and the Career and Technical Education Therapeutic and Sports Medicine competencies strands.

(See satellite course offering at BHS in the Career & Technical Education section.)

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MATHEMATICS

Three Math Credits for High School Graduation Students can select from one of two options to best fit their interests and career goals. The options are as follows:

Option 1

Algebra II or Beyond

Option 2 Career -based Math Elective

• Required by most 4-year colleges

• Course offerings include: o Algebra II o Algebra II Trigonometry o Pre-Calculus o AP Prep Pre-Calculus o AP Calculus o IB Pre-Calculus o IB Math Studies o IB Calculus o IB Higher level Math o College in the High School

Math

• Must connect with the student’s defined career pathway and obtain parent/guardian and high school approval.

• Course offerings include: o Finance o Engineering & Design o Robotics o Bridges to Algebra 2

What is required for the Career-based

Math Elective Credit Option? • Earn one credit in Algebra I or Algebra I equivalent course. • Earn one credit in Geometry or be concurrently enrolled in Geometry while taking the 3rd year Career-based Math

Elective course. • Choose a course that is based on a career-oriented program of study that is identified in the student’s High School and

Beyond Plan. • Meet with school counselor/certificated designee and parent/guardian to discuss student goals, admissions

requirements for 2-year and 4-year colleges. • Obtain signatures from high school representative, parent/guardian, and student.

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High School Math Course Sequence

Algebra 1 Geometry Alg2-Trig

GeometryAlgebra 2 or

Alg2-TrigPrecalculus

Algebra 2 Precalculus AP Calculus AB

9th

10th

11th

High School Mathematics

12thPrecalculus or AP

StatisticsAP Calculus AB or

AP Statistics

AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, or

IB Higher Level Math

Created By: NSD Instructional Department 9/2016

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Inglemoor High School Math Course Sequence

with IB Courses

Algebra 1 Geometry 9th

Geometry

Algebra 2

Algebra 3 or Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics

or IB Math Studies

Algebra 2 or

Algebra 2/Trig

Pre-Calculus

Calculus or

AP Statistics

10th

11th

12th

InglemoorHighSchoolMathematics(withIBcourses)

IHS updated 10/26/2016

Algebra 2/Trig

Bridges or

Finance

Algebra 2/Trig

IB Math HL-1

IB Math HL-2

AP Statistics

IB Math SL-1 or

IB Math HL-1

IB Math SL-2 or

IB Math HL-2

IB Math Studies

Pre-Calculus or

AP Statistics

Algebra 2/Trig

IB Math SL-1

IB Math SL-2

AP Statistics

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ALGEBRA I Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 9, 10 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M1 This is the first course in the high school math sequence and addresses the Common Core State Standards for high school mathematics. This course expands on the students understanding of using arithmetic operations and properties to include the symbolic language of algebra. Students will formalize their understanding of functions with a focus on linear functions and quadratic functions. Students will also explore absolute value functions, piecewise-defined functions, and exponential functions. Other topics that will be studied are writing equations to model linear equations, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, solving quadratic equations with real roots, exponent laws and properties, arithmetic and geometric sequences, and data analysis. Students will continue to develop problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, and mathematical modeling skills aligned to the Standards for Mathematical Practice. GEOMETRY Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M2 This is the second course in the high school math sequence, following Algebra 1. Students will formalize their reasoning skills to write proofs built on definitions, axioms, and theorems. Students will study parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle properties, quadrilateral properties, and properties of other polygons and circles. Other topics that will be studied are similar and congruent figures, right triangle trigonometry, coordinate geometry, geometric transformations, area, surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures. Students in this course will take the state End of Course Exam to meet district and state graduation requirements.

BRIDGES TO ALGEBRA II Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry and 11th or 12th grade status Other Info: It is strongly encouraged that you discuss this option with your current math teacher. Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M1 (M3) This course is designed for a student who needs further Algebra preparation prior to taking an Algebra 2 course. This course will focus on linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Students will study the relationship between function rules, tables, graphs, and situations. Students will grow more proficient in solving linear and quadratic equations. This course can meet the third year math requirement for high school graduation.

This course meets 3rd year math requirements as a Career Pathway Option. Students will need to meet with their counselors to complete the registration, parent conference, and sign off requirements prior to signing up for this course as a 3rd year math option.

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ALGEBRA II Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1) This is the third course in the high school math sequence, following Algebra 1 and Geometry. Students will expand their understanding of number systems to include complex numbers and will grow more proficient in their use of algebraic techniques. This course focuses on the study of functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, square root, cubic, and those involving inverse variation. Other topics that will be studied are combinations and permutations, probability, binomial theorem, measures of variability, and geometric and arithmetic sequences and series. This course meets the third year math requirement for high school graduation and college admission requirements.

ALGEBRA II-TRIGONOMETRY Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1) Students need to be highly self-motivated, as this course is designed for a student preparing to complete AP Prep/IB/College in the High School Pre-Calculus Course. Students will expand their understanding of number systems to include complex numbers and will grow more proficient in their use of algebraic techniques. This course focuses on the study of functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, square root, cubic, and those involving inverse variation. Students will study periodic and trigonometric functions. Other topics that will be studied are combinations and permutations, probability, binomial theorem, measures of variability, and geometric and arithmetic sequences and series. This course meets the third year math requirement for high school graduation and college admission requirements.

ALGEBRA III Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II or Algebra II-Trigonometry Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 This course is designed for a student who has completed Algebra 2 and is not ready for a Pre-Calculus course. This course will prepare students for future math courses by deepening the student’s algebraic thinking and ability to solve abstract and real world problems. This course is a transition to college level mathematics. This course includes topics that are in the Math 85 and Math 95 course at Cascadia Community College.

PRE-CALCULUS Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II or Algebra II-Trigonometry Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) This course is designed for, but not limited to, a student who plans to study Calculus. Students will continue to build and expand upon their understanding of functions and equations. Trigonometry will be a major focus of this course.

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PRE-CALCULUS Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS v CHS Course Option: (MATH& 141) PRE-CALCULUS Location: IHS v CHS Course Option: (MATH& 141 and 142) PRE-CALCULUS I and II Location: BHS

v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II-Trigonometry Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other info: College credits may be earned under the conditions of the College in the High School Program. See page 8 for more information This course covers the Pre-Calculus content with greater breadth and depth at a college level of rigor. Students will continue to build and expand upon their understanding of functions and equations to include quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, radical, power, and trigonometric functions.

AP PREP PRE-CALCULUS Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II-Trigonometry Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) This course covers the Pre-Calculus content with greater breadth and depth at a college level of rigor. Students will continue to build and expand upon their understanding of functions and equations to include quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, radical, power, and trigonometric functions.

CALCULUS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of CHS Pre-Calculus Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Topics include: thorough focus on trigonometry which includes right-triangles, graphs of the six trig functions, models, verifying identities, inverses, equations, law of sines and cosines, and area of triangles; a conceptual and formal development of limits, derivatives, and integrals along with their applications. Upon successful completion, students may choose to register and take the AB version of the AP test in the spring.

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DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS vCHS Course Option: (MATH& 151) CALCULUS I Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Calculus Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1 and M2) Other Info: 5 college credits may be earned from Edmonds CC under the conditions of the College in the High School Program. This is a college level course that covers limits, derivatives, and applications. Differentiation of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions. AP CALCULUS I (AB) vCHS Course Option: (MATH& 151) CALCULUS I Location: WHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Calculus or AP Prep Pre-Calculus. Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits from Cascadia CC may be earned under the conditions of the College in the High School program. Students may take the AP ‘AB’ Exam in the spring. AP Calculus I is a course designed for students with a high interest and strong background in mathematics. Students can choose the AP Program, or the Cascadia College in the High School program. The first semester of the course is equivalent to Math 151 (Differential Calculus). Both programs include a conceptual development, a formal development, and applications of basic differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is on process, problem solving, and clear communication of ideas and techniques. Students will have the option of taking the AP ‘AB’ Exam in the spring. Note that a graphing calculator is required. AP CALCULUS AB Location: BHS, NCHS vCHS Course Option: (MATH& 151 and 152) CALCULUS I and II Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School.

Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Calculus or College in the High School Pre-Calculus. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: Students may take the AP Exam in the spring. BHS: Up to 10 college credits from Edmonds CC may be earned under the conditions of the College in the High School program. This is a college level course in differential and integral calculus comparable to two quarters of college calculus.

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AP CALCULUS II (BC) Location: NCHS, WHS vCHS Course Option: (MATH& 152) CALCULUS II Location: WHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School.

Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus I (AB) Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: Students may take the AP ‘BC’ Exam in the spring. WHS only: Up to 5 college credits from Cascadia CC may be earned under the conditions of the College in the High School Program. AP Calculus II is a course designed for students who have successfully completed Calculus I. The first semester of this course is equivalent to Math 152 (Integral Calculus). The curriculum builds on Calculus I and extends to cover a second quarter and part of a third quarter of college calculus. Topics of study may include advanced integration techniques and applications, functions of several variables, parametric and polars functions, sequences and series, and vectors in R2 and R3. Note that a graphing calculator is required. CALCULUS III vCHS Course Option: (MATH& 153) CALCULUS III Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School.

Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Calculus AB/CHS Calculus Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: 5 college credits may be earned from Edmonds CC under the conditions of the College in the High School Program. This is a college level course that builds on the topics covered in AP Calculus AB/CHS Calculus and extends to cover a third quarter of college calculus. Topics include: Infinite Sequences and Series, Taylor Series, Calculus of Polar and Parametric representations, Geometry of 2 and 3D Space, and Calculus of multi-variable functions. AP STATISTICS Location: BHS, IHS, WHS vCHS Course Option: (MATH& 146) INTRO TO STATISTICS Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School.

Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II or Algebra II-Trigonometry (‘B’ or better recommended) Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 Other Info: Students may take the AP exam in the spring. BHS only: Up to 5 college credits from Edmonds CC may be

earned under the conditions of the College in the High School Program. This course is designed to offer a continued study of quantitative thinking in the areas of statistics and probability for the serious math student. Throughout this course students will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting and analyzing data as it relates to four conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. This course reflects the content of a typical introductory college level statistics course. This course may be taken concurrently with another mathematics course offering.

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IB MATH STUDIES SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II or Algebra II-Trigonometry Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1) Other Info: Students may take the IB Math Studies SL exam in the spring. This course is designed for above average math students looking for a fourth year of high school math. This course introduces students to a variety of numerical and algebraic concepts along with statistics, probability, sequences, and series. This course expands on the study of functions to include trigonometric functions and introduces the basic concepts and techniques of calculus. This course prepares students for the further study of AP statistics

IB MATHEMATICS SL 1 Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II-Trigonometry (Grade of ‘B’ or better recommended) Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: This is the 1st year of IB Mathematics SL. Completion of this course and IB Mathematics SL 2 will prepare students to take the IB Mathematics SL exam. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive background of mathematical thought. It is intended for highly-motivated and capable math students. The course will cover the first three topics of the IB Math SL curriculum in great detail: Algebra, Functions and Equations, and Circular Functions/Trigonometry. Other possible topics include Vectors. IB MATHEMATICS SL 2 Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of IB Mathematics SL 1 (Grade of ‘B’ or better recommended) Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M4 (M2, M3) Other Info: This is the 2nd year of IB Mathematics SL. This course will prepare students to take the IB Mathematics SL exam This course is designed to provide a comprehensive background of mathematical thought. It is intended for highly motivated and capable math students. The course will cover the last three topics of the IB Math SL curriculum in detail: Statistics/Probability, Vectors, and Introductory Differential and Integral Calculus. Students will be required to complete an Internal Assessment paper as part of the IB curriculum.

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IB MATHEMATICS HL 1 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II/Trigonometry (Grade of ‘A’ recommended) Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: This is the 1st year of IB Math Higher Level. Completion of this course and IB Mathematics HL 2 will prepare students to take the IB Mathematics HL exam. This course is designed to provide an intensive and comprehensive background of mathematical thought. It is intended for very highly motivated and capable math students. The course will cover the first four topics of the IB Math HL curriculum in great detail: Algebra with a focus on the complex plane, Functions and Equations, Circular Functions/Trigonometry, and 2-D and 3-D vector spaces. IB MATHEMATICS HL 2 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of IB Mathematics HL 1 (Grade of ‘B’ or better recommended) Equipment: A scientific calculator is required. The Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 family of graphing calculators is strongly recommended. Diploma Category: M3 (M1, M2) Other Info: This is the 2nd year of IB Math HL. This course will prepare students to take the IB Mathematics HL exam. This course investigates statistics, probability, the complex plane, 3-D vector spaces, further differentiation and integration. Other topics may include transcendental functions and infinite series, including Taylor and Maclaurin series, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, or further studies in statistics. Students will be prepared to take the following exams: IB ‘HL’, AP ‘AB’, and AP ‘BC’.

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PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT CHOIR Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Fees: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Preparation and performance of choral literature from the Medieval period to the 21st century that includes music from countries around the world, with a broad representation of ethnicity, sacred, and secular literature sung in the language of the selection. There are frequent performances during both the school day and evenings. Contests, festivals, and tours will vary from school to school. Grading emphasis on consistent effort in rehearsal - attention, behavior, attitude. Vocal and theory tests, attendance at sectionals and concerts is required.

CHOIR (WOMEN'S) Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: BHS, IHS, WHS: 10, 11, 12; NCHS: 9, 10, 11 Location: BHS (Bel Canto), IHS (Belle Voci), NCHS, WHS (Bel Canto) Prerequisite: NCHS: None; BHS, IHS, WHS: Women who demonstrate advanced singing/music skills during auditions in the spring will be selected. Students who miss the audition must obtain written permission from the instructor to add this class. Fees: Varies by school. ASB card required. Diploma Category: FA This class is for students who want to improve their vocal skill and challenge themselves musically. Women in this choir will sing repertoire from Madrigals to Jazz. Personal responsibility, dedication to the ensemble, and the pursuit of excellence are emphasized. Singers are required to perform in all school concerts, festivals and clinics. Class time is spent working on vocal technique, music reading, and ensemble skills. The members become a close-knit group that performs at concerts and festivals. Grades are based upon rehearsal technique, progress of music skills, attendance, and participation.

CHOIR (MEN'S) Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11 Location: NCHS Diploma Category: FA Bass or Men’s choir is designed to focus on TTB or TTBB choir music. This choir will give the lower voiced individual specific training thereby enabling the bass/tenor singer the ability develop their skills to the best of their abilities. Individuals in this choir will sing repertoire from Madrigals to Jazz. Personal responsibility, dedication to the ensemble, and the pursuit of excellence are emphasized. Singers are required to perform in all school concerts, festivals and clinics. Class time is spent working on vocal technique, music reading, and ensemble skills. The members become a close-knit group that performs at concerts and festivals. Grades are based upon rehearsal technique, progress of music skills, attendance, and participation.

CHOIR (ADVANCED MIXED) Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS (Madrigal Singers), IHS (Chamber Choir), NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Students who demonstrate the most advanced singing/music skills during auditions in April will be selected. Students who miss the audition must obtain written permission from the instructor to add this class. Fees: Varies by school. ASB card required. Diploma Category: FA This class is primarily for students who have developed the most advanced singing technique and musicianship skills. Personal responsibility, dedication to the ensemble, and pursuit of excellence are emphasized. Singers are required to perform in all school concerts and festivals, and to attend clinics, and trips. Students are strongly encouraged to take private voice lessons. Grades are based upon rehearsal technique, progress of music skills, attendance, and participation.

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JAZZ CHOIR Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisite: Audition by instructor, interview by instructor as well as concurrent participation in choir or instrumental concert group at school. Fees: Varies. ASB card required. Diploma Category: FA This is a special experience for a small group of choir students concurrently enrolled in the school’s traditional concert-based ensembles who exhibit music maturity and technical proficiency in various jazz idioms. Includes listening to recorded and live performances of jazz. Vocal testing, sectionals and individual practicing required. High level of emphasis on learning music outside the rehearsal. This choir has numerous community, school and festival performance opportunities. Extra time and money for trips may be required. JAZZ ENSEMBLE Length/Credit: Full Year /1 Credit (Zero or 7th period) Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: By audition only. Must be concurrently enrolled in the school’s band, orchestra or choral large ensemble class. Fees: Varies by school, includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel Diploma Category: FA Jazz Ensemble is a school experience for students concurrently enrolled in the schools traditional concert based ensembles. The purpose of this class is to explore and develop skills in this uniquely American art form, which includes all styles of jazz music and improvisation. The Jazz Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League jazz festivals and other festivals that may involve evening andweekend performances.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite: Jr. High experience on percussion instruments or by teacher permission. Fees: Includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel. Diploma Category: FA Emphasis is on the uniqueness of percussion performance (Concert and Marching) as well as developing individual musical maturity, responsibility, and proficiency on percussion instruments. The beginning of the year will focus on skills related to the marching band percussion section. The focus will then shift towards the role of the percussion section in band as well as the development of percussion ensembles. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, and Percussion Ensemble. The Percussion Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.

GUITAR Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, NCHS, WHS Fees: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This course is for all students, including those with no prior formal music training and may include such guitar styles as blues/rock, folk or classical. Beginning students receive group instruction on basic guitar skills. As students advance in guitar skills, they are assigned more advanced books or independent study. Students must provide their own guitar and method book.

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ADVANCED GUITAR Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Fees: Varies Diploma Category: FA This class is for students who have taken at least one semester of guitar at WHS or have taken at least one year of private guitar lessons. Depending on ability, students will be placed at level two or three and will learn basic and advanced chord concepts and/or blues rock improvisation skills. This class is not for beginners. Students must provide their own guitar and method book.

PIANO LAB Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Fees: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This class is for the student who wants to learn to play the piano. It will include keyboard skills as well as a theory component to enable students to understand the elements of reading music. Grading is based upon daily participation, and playing and written tests.

STRING ORCHESTRA Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Experience on an orchestra string instrument or by teacher permission Fees: Varies by school, includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel. Diploma Category: FA String Orchestra places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, which may include full and string orchestra. The String Orchestra performs at all school concerts, Northlake League orchestra festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Prerequisite: By audition only (audition in spring) Fees: Includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel. Diploma Category: FA Chamber Orchestra places emphasis on advanced performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, which may include full and chamber orchestra repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra performs at all school concerts, Northlake League orchestra festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.

MARCHING BAND Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: IHS: 10, 11, 12 NCHS: 9, 10, 11 Location: IHS, NCHS Prerequisite: Instrumental Experience Fees: Includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel. Special Materials: Students who play the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet or trombone need to own instrument and accessories. Diploma Category: FA This course is designed to give instruction in marching band fundamentals. Outdoor rain gear is recommended. Several original half-time performances at football games are a required part of the Viking Band schedule. Other performances can include parades, competitions,HuskyBandDay,B.C.Lions,andtheSeattleSeahawks.

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SYMPHONIC BAND Length/Credit: BHS, NCHS, WHS: Full Year/1 Credit Length/Credit: IHS: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Experience on a wind instrument or by teacher permission Fees: Varies by school, includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel. Diploma Category: FA Symphonic Band places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, concert and chamber music. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Band. The Symphonic Band performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances. WIND ENSEMBLE Length/Credit: BHS, WHS: Full Year/1 Credit Length/Credit: IHS: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Prerequisite: By audition only Fees: Varies by school, includes ASB card, uniform and potential travel. Diploma Category: FA Wind Ensemble places emphasis on advanced performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, concert and chamber music. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Pep Band. The Wind Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances. IB MUSIC SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: FA IB Music is a course of study is designed to promote a greater awareness and understanding of music through various musical experiences. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of music ranging from that of Western traditions to world regions and cultures. Components of this course will include music theory, score analysis, development of listening skills, music history, individual student composition and performance. The course is designed to offer students the opportunity to build on prior experience in music while encouraging a broad approach to the subject and developing new skills, techniques and ideas. Music experience is not mandatory but is recommended. This course can satisfy the Sixth Subject requirement for the IB Diploma. HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11 Location: NCHS Diploma Category: Elective This course gives an overview of historical perspectives in the United States and relates information to the popular music of the era.

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THEATRE ARTS I Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS, IHS, NCHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; WHS: 9, 10, 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This class is designed to lay the foundation for acting by developing skills in movement, improvisation and character development.

THEATRE ARTS II Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS, IHS, NCHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; WHS: 9, 10, 11 Location; BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This course continues to build performance skills focusing on acting, scene studies, and analysis.

PLAY PERFORMANCE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS, IHS, NCHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; WHS: 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Audition required Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA In Play Performance students will learn the combination of skills that are necessary to create and present a variety of stage productions that include monologues, one-acts, and stage plays. This course is for actors involved in the presentation of various school play performances during the year.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Prerequisite: Audition required Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA, O In Musical Performance students will learn the combination of skills that this art form requires: singing, dancing, and drama. This class is designed for those accepted by audition to prepare for and present the school musical. The semester culminates with the full scale production of a musical.

PIT ORCHESTRA Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 CreditGrades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS Prerequisite: BHS: Teacher permission Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA, O In Pit Orchestra students will learn the combination of skills that this art form requires. The class is designed for members of the band or string programs to prepare the musical score in support of the stage performers. The semester culminates with a full-scale production of a musical.

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TECHNICAL THEATRE Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA, O This course will teach design principles and construction techniques to be used in a hands-on approach to production. Students will be involved in various aspects of backstage work for school productions.

IB THEATRE ARTS SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Theatre Arts I & II recommended Diploma Category: FA IB Theatre Arts is a full year course which will introduce students to a wide variety of performance art forms. It is designed to encourage creativity in both individual and ensemble work. Throughout the course, the students will look at Theatre in the Making, Theatre in Performance and Theatre Around the World. Theatrical forms will be viewed from both a cultural and historical perspective. Much of the content will be taught through preparation for short performances.

SCENE STUDIES Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, WHS Prerequisites: Theatre Arts I & II, or by teacher permission Diploma Category: FA Scene Studies is an advanced Theatre Arts course that will encourage students to think and work creatively in both individual and ensemble projects. The student will be exposed to all aspects of Theatre including acting, production, and technical skills. The scene work for this class will be pulled from a diverse range of cultural and historical resources allowing the student to experience many forms of the dramatic arts. Scene Studies is the perfect follow-up to Theatre Arts I & II.

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VISUAL ARTS DRAWING / DESIGN Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA No experience necessary. This basic course is a great place to start leaning drawing skills and introduces students to the basic elements of art and principles of design while using a variety of media including watercolor, pen and ink, charcoal, color pencil and oil pastel. This class will teach students to draw in a step-by-step process. Students will learn how to use perspective, pattern, texture and color to create projects that are fun while improving knowledge of design. These skills are necessary to excel in all other art classes. This is a highly successful program that brings amazing results. Drawing skills are not required, even students with substantial art experience enjoy and benefit from this class.

INTERMEDIATE ART Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit (see note below) Grades: IHS, NCHS, WHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; BHS: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Drawing/Design, or teacher permission Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Intermediate Art is for the student who would like to continue to develop their abilities and expand their interest in art. Projects are designed to build and expand student’s drawing and design skills while developing their creativity and personal expression through a variety of media, which may include charcoal, conte, painting, mixed media, printmaking, 3-D design, oil pastel, chalk pastel, pen and ink. Note for BHS only: BHS Intermediate Art/Advanced Art is designed as a year-long class offering different curriculums Fall and Spring Semesters.

ADVANCED ART Length/Credit: BHS: One Semester/.5 Credit (see note above) Length/Credit NCHS, WHS (see note following description): Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Intermediate Art or teacher permission Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This course is designed for students who have taken Intermediate Art and want to create more art while developing advanced techniques. Assignments will include work from life, imagination and personal expression. Express yourself! This class will build a great portfolio for you.

Note for WHS only: WHS students may take this class first semester only, but may not enter at 2nd semester. This course is recommended year-round and will prepare students for the next level in AP Studio Art. This course can be repeated yearly.

CERAMICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: BHS: Drawing/Design or 9th grade Art Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This course is designed to introduce students to the many aspects of clay. Students will learn many aspects of design and construction including the hand building processes and work on the potter’s wheel. After creating projects, students will explore glazing and firing processes.

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ADVANCED CERAMICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS, WHS: 10, 11, 12; NCHS: 9, 10, 11 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Ceramics Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Continue your journey in clay with Advanced Ceramics. Using knowledge of techniques learned in Beginning Ceramics, students will work on specific projects that may include a tile mirror, teapot, more sculptural work, introduction to working with plaster molds to create pieces and another turn at the wheel. This class is a little more individual, however, so the student also has more input to projects of their choice.

AP STUDIO ART Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite(s): Drawing/Design or teacher permission; WHS only: Art Teacher permission required with presentation of Art Portfolio Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA The AP Studio Art program makes it possible for highly motivated high school students to do college level work. During this yearlong course each student will submit a portfolio of work for evaluation at the end of the semester and will prepare their portfolios throughout the year. AP Studio covers concepts, composition, and drawing techniques to create a portfolio for college entrance; a concentration on works based on individual interest in a particular area expressed visually; and focuses on process investigation, growth and discovery. Students’ individual work may include 3-D projects but will focus on the 2-D portfolio options such as Photography, Illustration, Painting, Collage, Printmaking, Design, Abstract, and Mixed Media Artwork.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS Prerequisite BHS: Drawing/Design or 9th grade Art Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Computer Graphics is designed to use both your imagination and design skills to produce a variety of quality artwork. Software emphasis will be given to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Flash. This class will focus on the use of these programs along with utilizing design principles to create quality products.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Prerequisite: Drawing/Design, 9th grade Art, or teacher permission Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Learn how to use your art skills to excite and challenge your imagination in the field of visual communication. The projects will include hand-rendering using design basics including type, layout and production. Assignments are challenging, creative and of portfolio quality.

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METAL DESIGN Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, WHS Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Students will have the opportunity to apply art design techniques in order to make metal artworks. Students learn metalsmithing skills used in the creation of jewelry and small-scale sculptures using brass, copper, and silver. ADVANCED METAL DESIGN Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, WHS Prerequisite: Metal Design Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This class will cover advanced techniques of metalsmithing. PHOTOGRAPHY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Drawing/Design Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Other: BHS: Each student will need to provide his/her own 35 mm adjustable film camera (not digital) IHS, NCHS, WHS: Each student will need to provide his/her own manually adjustable digital camera Do you like to take pictures? In this class you will 1) Learn how to use an adjustable camera with shutter speed and aperture settings to take quality photos without a flash; 2) Learn how to see through the lens creatively to take artistic photos, not just snapshots. Students should be prepared to spend out-of-class time shooting their photos. The opportunity to use film and print in the darkroom is also available. (Schools without access to darkrooms will focus on digital photography). ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Photography Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Other: BHS: Each student will need to provide his/her own 35 mm adjustable film camera (not digital) IHS, NCHS, WHS: Each student will need to provide his/her own manually adjustable digital camera Advanced Photography is offered to students who have had the beginning class and are enthusiastic about spending more time doing photography. Assignments will focus on learning new techniques and improving technical skills as well as special effects.

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisite: Drawing/Design Fee: Varies Diploma Category: FA Other: All students are required to have a fully adjustable digital camera Learn the art of digital photography. This class teaches you basic and advanced techniques for making artistic images with both an adjustable digital camera and Photoshop. Stop action, Aperture/Shifter speed priority and long exposure features are included with Single Lens Reflex (SLR) basics. Participation in the Washington State Photo Competition will be emphasized.

STAINED GLASS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Prerequisite BHS: Drawing/Design or 9th grade Art Recommendation WHS: Drawing/Design Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA Learn the ancient and contemporary skills of designing and constructing glass windows and decorations. Lead and copper foil techniques for assembling glass projects will be emphasized. Students will use their design skills to plan and assemble required projects. Glass fusing and slumping will be introduced.

ADVANCED STAINED GLASS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Prerequisite: Stained Glass Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA More glass artists live in the greater Seattle area than any other place across the globe. This class is offered as an extension of Stained Glass. The instructor will emphasize the artistic approach of using glass as a means for personal expression. Techniques will include fusing, slumping, glass painting, etching, mosaics, lead construction, copper foil and glass combing.

IB VISUAL ARTS SL and HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Recommendation: Drawing/Design Fee: Varies Diploma Category: FA This class may be taken one year for SL credit (either during junior or senior year) or it may be taken two years for HL credit (during both junior and senior years). IB Visual Arts focuses on creating a professional-style portfolio of artwork. Students will learn the processes of developing ideas then exploring and experimenting in order to create a body of work. In addition to their portfolio, students will keep a visual journal of thoughts, ideas and inspirations. A portion of the class is devoted to studying and understanding artworks created by professional artists.

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CARTOONING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS Recommendation BHS: Drawing/Design or 9th grade Art Fee: Varies by school Diploma Category: FA This class provides the opportunity for students to use their drawing, imagination and computer skills to create cartoons and animations. Students will improve on their hand drawings of cartoon characters by learning the elements of design, drawing the human figure, and creating caricatures of people. Students will also learn perspective and composition, how to draw original panel cartoons and cartoon strips. The computer is emphasized in creating cartoons and Flash animations. Course may be repeated to work at advanced levels, especially with Flash animations and portfolio preparation.

ANNUAL STAFF (YEARBOOK) Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Teacher permission Diploma Category: BHS, IHS, NCHS: FA, O; WHS: O

Students assume responsibility for designing the yearbook, writing copy, taking photographs, soliciting advertising, and promoting sales. Strong English skills and creativity are desired.

ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: O

This class will teach you the basics of 2D computer animation using the industry standard software Adobe Flash CS 5. Regardless of your ability to draw, you can create simple and complex animations using the unique tools and techniques of this amazing program. Learn frame-by-frame animation and “tweening” techniques. Learn how Flash is used in the development of web pages. Advanced students learn additional features of Flash including interactivity, action scripting and get the opportunity to try out a 3D program.

VIDEO ANNUAL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisite: Teacher permission Diploma Category: FA, O The emphasis of this class focuses on producing a bi-weekly “Cougarcast” as well as an end of year senior memories video. Students will learn to use various video equipment as well as develop video editing skills. Students need to be supportive team members and have good attendance.

VIDEO PRODUCTION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: FA, O This class includes production of videos incorporating lighting, sound, camera technique, and computer generated video elements. Scripting, storyboarding, editing and soundtrack work are practiced and developed. Students need to be supportive team members and have good attendance in order to contribute in this collaborative arena. Directing opportunities and advanced skill development are available for students wishing to improve their movie-making abilities.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS, WHS Diploma Category: FA, O (IHS: TP Credit) This class produces and edits video for web formatting using both computer-based and Web 2.0 based software. Podcasting, scripting, storyboarding, concept development and video shooting are practiced and developed. ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: FA, O (TP Credit) Other Info: Students must have access to their own video camera This class will provide a variety of video experiences for students who have done well in an introductory course or have extensive experience in video making. Further instruction in audio-mixing, special effects, technical skills, and film analysis will be covered. Assignments such as stop-action animations, documentaries & short films will be completed. Can be Fine Art or Occupational Education credit. ADVANCED TELEVISION PRODUCTION Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Teacher Permission Diploma Category: FA, O (TP Credit) This class is for the student who excelled in prior Video Productions classes at IHS. All work will be focused on furthering skills in editing, producing, and film analysis. Features for the broadcast and Senior Breakfast video are important parts of the class. Part of this class is devoted to producing “Good Morning Inglemoor.” Students will adopt specialty areas such as news anchor, sportscaster and producer. Can be Fine Art or Occupational Education credit. IB FILM SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Completion of IB application Diploma Category: FA, O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 college credits available IB Film is an in-depth study of the nature of film as a powerful medium of communication and entertainment, and as an art form in its own right. The course is divided into three compulsory sections—textual analysis, film theory and history, and creative process—these are inextricably interwoven throughout the processes of teaching this course. Through a textual analysis of films and a study of film history students will enhance the development of their creative, analytic and production skills. Students will be required to create scripts for documentaries that study specific film styles and techniques, develop oral presentations that critically analyze short film passages, and produce short films. IB Film is a serious, academic approach to the study of film history and film production. This course can satisfy the 6th Subject requirement for the IB Diploma. WEB DESIGN Length/Credit: BHS, NCHS: One Semester/.5 Credit IHS: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: Up to 5 (10 @ IHS) college credits available This course is a college level project based course that introduces the basic elements of designing and developing web pages. Students will learn how to plan and design effective web pages for business and personal use. Web pages will be created using HTML, CSS and Photoshop.

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LAB Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11 Location: NCHS Prerequisite: Drawing/Design or teacher permission Diploma Category: FA Are you interested in design, engineering, architecture, and the environment? Do you like developing creative solutions to complex problems? The focus of this project-based course is to design and engineer products/systems that balance our human footprint with the natural earth system. While working alongside industry partners, students will apply the concepts of whole system design, life cycle analysis, and the triple-bottom line to develop a comprehensive culminating project. FROM PLTW: Students dig deep into the engineering design process and focus on key elements including; research and analysis, technical drawing/sketching, measurements, statistics, geometric shapes/solids, dimensions, tolerances, reverse engineering, 3D modeling skills, structural analysis, product development, and design thinking concepts. Students work individually and in teams while applying math, science, and engineering standards to many hands-on projects.

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SCIENCE IHS PRE-IB CHEMISTRY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisites: 1) All students planning to take IB Biology must enroll in Pre-IB Chemistry or take both Biology & Chemistry; 2) It is recommended that students complete Integrated Algebra or Geometry prior to taking this course. Diploma Category: S2 (S1) The curriculum will be rigorous and fast paced. Students will establish a sound foundation of chemistry concepts and laboratory techniques. The content will focus on the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes at the atomic level. Topics include the properties of matter, the structure of atoms and periodic trends, compounds and formulas, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, and the properties of gases. Students will also study a foundational biology curriculum geared towards meeting the state science exam. BIOLOGY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: S2 Biology is the study of the living world and our relationship to it. This course is aligned to the NGSS (WSSLS) high school performance expectations for life science and also integrates sustainability principles. As a result, the major disciplinary themes are: metabolism, behavior, genetics, evolution, ecology and sustainability. Students will engage in both science and engineering practices as they explore the themes and relate them to the cross-cutting concepts of science. Students who are successful in this class should be well prepared for the state exam. AP BIOLOGY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Prerequisites: Completion of Chemistry Fee: Optional AP Testing fee in the spring Diploma Category: S2 Advanced Placement Biology is a second year course designed to prepare students to do well on the optional Advanced Placement Biology exam. It will consider, but not be limited to, biology, ecology, chemistry of cells, cellular energy, evolutionary diversity of organisms, function of plants and animals, heredity, life, and molecular genetics and structure. These topics will be covered through class discussions, lectures, independent student research and both teacher-directed and independent experiments. Some dissection may be required. Students need to be able to work independently. Course offering is subject to staff availability and student enrollment. This course meets college entrance requirements for an algebra-based science. IB BIOLOGY I HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisites: Pre-IB Chemistry taken in 10th grade or completion of both Biology & Chemistry. As space permits, seniors with exceptional science backgrounds may enroll in IB Biology I after obtaining instructor and IB Coordinator permission. Grade Requirements: Tests (objective, essay, lab), written assignments, and laboratory work as reflected in the development of a student portfolio and logbook Diploma Category: S2 (O) IB Biology HL, one of the Experimental Sciences (also called Group 4 Programs on the IB hexagon) is the scientific study of living organisms. It is a rigorous, lab-based (25 percent of our time), pre-university course of study. Our textbook is used in many college biology courses. In Year 1, we focus on the underlying similarities among living things (cells, biochemistry, metabolism, molecular biology, plant science, and ecology), including genetic engineering. In addition, this course provides students with the opportunity to explore career options in the biotechnology field & offers technology experiences applicable to the fields of medicine, biomedical research, and clinical testing.

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IB BIOLOGY II HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 12 Location: IHS Prerequisites: Successful completion of first-year IB Biology I. As space permits, seniors with exceptional science backgrounds may enroll in IB Biology II after obtaining instructor and IB Coordinator permission. Grade Requirements: Tests (objective, essay, lab), written assignments, and laboratory work as reflected in the continuation of a student portfolio and logbook initiated in IB Bio I Diploma Category: S2 (O) The second year of a two-year course. We examine biological diversity (genetics, evolution, human physiology, and our "option": neurobiology and behavior) as well as PCR and gel electrophoresis. Time will also be spent in preparation for the IB Biology examination in May. In addition, this course provides students with the opportunity to explore career options in the biotechnology field & offer technology experiences applicable to the fields of medicine, biomedical research, and clinical testing.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: NCHS: 9, 10, 11 WHS: 10 Location: NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: S2 (O) The Biomedical Science course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of biology with a focus on current biomedical research and modern laboratory technology. In addition to introductory biology, students will be exposed to topics including bioethics, biotechnology, laboratory practice, and career opportunities in the scientific/medical field. Students taking Biomedical Science as an occupational ed. credit will participate in a field trip to a research facility to meet professionals in the biomedical field. They will also participate in an annual Bioexpo that will allow them to design/conduct a scientific project and compete against other students in WA State. Biomedical Science is an exciting, but challenging, course best suited for students who are seriously interested in pursuing careers in the scientific/medical field.

ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biomedical Science or Chemistry Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) This course is a continuation of Biomedical Science. The main focus of this course will be biotechnology laboratory skills, DNA manipulation, independent experimentation, bioethics, and exploration of careers in the research/medical field. In addition, students will work with industry mentors to complete a culminating project that will be showcased at the annual Northwest Association of Biomedical Research Bioexpo competition. A field trip to explore the University of Washington Medical Center (depending on space availability) will also take place earlier in the year.

CHEMISTRY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology Diploma Category: S1 Chemistry is the study of matter and the chemical reactions between substances. This course is aligned to the NGSS (WSSLS) high school performance expectations for physical science and also integrates climate change and mineral resource issues. The major content of the course will center on the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes at the atomic level. Students will engage in both science and engineering practices as they learn about the content and relate them to the cross-cutting concepts of science. Students who are successful in this class should be well prepared for the state exam.

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AP CHEMISTRY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry Fee: Optional AP Testing fee in the spring Diploma Category: S2 AP Chemistry will delve more deeply into the concepts covered in first year chemistry. This class will cover the same materials as is covered in Chemistry 140-160 at the University of Washington (and most other college General Chemistry courses). The class will pick up where Chemistry left off, moving quickly into the application of equilibrium concepts to gaseous, ionic and acid-base systems. The course will prepare the students to take the AP Chemistry exam in the Spring. IB CHEMISTRY SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: 1) Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II, IB Pre-Calculus or IB Math Studies, 2) Pre-IB Chemistry or Chemistry. Diploma Category: S1 This one-year intensive chemistry course will cover topics including atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodicity, bonding, energetics and kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and organic chemistry. Be prepared for a rigorous and exciting experience, learning about matter and the interactions of matter that add significant understanding to our universe. As participants in this laboratory-based program, students will assume the role of working scientists and keep an organized lab portfolio. Grade requirements: Tests (objective, essay, lab), written assignments, and lab work as reflected in the development of a student portfolio and logbook. PHYSICS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra Diploma Category: S1 This course is aligned to the NGSS (WSSLS) high school performance expectations for physical science and also integrates astronomy. The major content of the course will center on exploring motion, forces, energy and waves. Students will engage in both science and engineering practices as they learn about the content and relate them to the cross-cutting concepts of science. Students who are successful in this class should be well prepared for the state exam. AP PHYSICS 1 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra Diploma Category: S1 AP Physics 1 is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. This course will prepare students to take the AP Physics I exam in the spring.

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AP PHYSICS II Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Prerequisite: Completion of AP Physics I or Physics Diploma Category: S1 AP Physics 2 is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics. IB PHYSICS I HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Acceptance into the IB Program/concurrent enrollment in Algebra II, IB Pre-Calculus, or IB Math Studies Diploma Category: S1 The first year of an extensive two-year introductory physics course. No prior physics knowledge is necessary, but students should have sound math and science skills. Topics to be covered include the study of motion, gravitation, waves, electricity, energy, magnetism, and special relativity. Be prepared for a rigorous and exciting experience in learning about physical laws and phenomena which will significantly change your view of the universe around you. As a participant of a laboratory-based program, the student will assume the role of a young working scientist and keep an organized lab portfolio. IB PHYSICS II HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 12 Location: IHS Recommended: Successful completion of first-year IB Physics for IB students Diploma Category: S1 The second year of a two-year program. Continuing introductory topics such as electromagnetism, thermodynamics and kinetic theory, atomic and nuclear physics, and the basics of quantum theory and general relativity. Time will be spent in preparation for the IB Physics exam in May, or on independent research projects for non-IB students. IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: S1 Students will be using a systems approach to explore the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies, both locally and globally. During local and simulated investigations, students will form, test and modify hypotheses, make observations and measurements and analyze scientific data while raising their awareness of environmental issues. IB SPORTS, EXERCISE & HEALTH SCIENCE SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: Elective This course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied tin the context of sport, exercise and health. Students will cover a range of core and option topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyze human performance. Where relevant, the course will address issues of international dimension and ethics by considering sport, exercise and health relative to the individual and in a global context. This course can satisfy either the Group Four (science) or the Sixth Subject requirement for the IB Diploma.

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ASTRONOMY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit (IHS); One Semester/.5 Credit (BHS) Grades: BHS: 10, 11, 12; IHS: 11, 12; NCHS: 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: S1 Other info: Some colleges/universities will not accept this course for admission purposes. Ever wonder about the nighttime sky? The stars? The planets? The universe? If yes, this is the class for you! In this course, you will learn about the constellations, our solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, galaxies, and the universe. We’ll also explore the history of astronomy and how astronomers learn so much about the objects in our sky that are so far away. Astronomy is interdisciplinary – we will learn some physics and chemistry in order to understand how our universe has changed over time. We will visit the IHS planetarium, do hands-on labs, create our own constellations, launch water-bottle rockets and look at the heavens through a telescope when weather permits. You will need to bring some basic math skills like algebra, geometry and the ability to understand scientific notation, but you’ll leave with a sense of our place in the universe. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE vCHS Course Option: (ENVS& 101) INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School.

Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology Diploma Category: S2 Critical, timely topics in environmental science will be framed by three recurring questions: How would this process operate naturally if humans weren’t here? But we are here, and how does our activity influence the process? Could we do things differently, accomplish the same goals, and have a smaller impact on the environment?

Specific topics are likely to include environmental worldviews, sustainability, biodiversity, human population, water quality, soil, land use, air quality, climate change, and alternative energy sources. Along the way, students will learn enough chemistry and history to inform and enrich those studies. AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology Fees: Optional AP Testing fee in spring Diploma Category: S2 AP Environmental Science is open to all students. The class will provide students with an understanding of the scientific principles that govern interrelationships in the natural world. Important environmental issues will be explored and the comparative risks of known and potential problems will be evaluated. Specific focus on finding solutions to current and future challenges will be highlighted. This course meets college entrance requirements for an algebra-based science. FORENSICS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisites: Successful completion of Physical Science and Biology Diploma Category: S2 This hands-on course focuses on solving problems by using scientific thinking and skills to interpret forensic evidence at a crime scene. As such, basic principles from biology, chemistry, and physics will be used to illustrate the use of science to address real-world situations. The course includes the study of related issues such as rules of evidence and case studies of the use and misuse of forensic evidence.

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INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science and Biology Diploma Category: S2 This is a course open to students who are interested in a career in cosmetology, fitness training, health care support occupations, massage therapy, and sports medicine. The structure and function of the human body is the focus of study. Concepts are supported by extensive lab and dissection activities. MARINE BIOLOGY Length/Credit: BHS: One Semester/.5 Credit; WHS: Full Year/1 Credi Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology Diploma Category: S2 This course explores marine biodiversity and how organisms have adapted to the physical and chemical processes of the oceans and each other. Current environmental and political issues that affect the health of the world’s oceans and Puget Sound are also examined. Content: Units include the composition of seawater, tides, currents and the types of marine habitats, oceanography, and human impacts. It also includes the classification, natural history, identification, and special adaptations of marine organisms. Students will practice observation skills, listening and reading comprehension, dissection, chart interpretation, data analysis, classification, and identification of specimens. Good attendance is required for lecture notes and laboratory work. Homework will include reading and summarizing articles, solving problems, completing class work, and Internet research. Students will learn to identify local species and tropical species at the Seattle Aquarium.

NEUROBIOLOGY AND ADDICTION Location: BHS, NCHS vCHS Course Option: (BIOL 100) INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY Location: BHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS: 11, 12; NCHS: 11 Location: BHS, NCHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physiology Diploma Category: S2

Students who want to take this class should also register for Physiology unless they have already passed that class. Physiology will be offered in the fall, with Neurobiology and Addiction to follow in the spring. This course may be offered for University of Washington credit. Those credits would count toward general college graduation requirements but do not count as credits toward a science degree. This course will explore the effect of psychoactive drugs on the human brain from the molecular, cellular, genetic, organ, and behavioral perspectives. This curriculum is funded by the National Institute of Health. Students will use what they learned in Physiology along with information on the brain and neuron function to think and synthesize information, analyze data from laboratory activities, think critically about claims made by others, and participate in building a project.

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PHYSIOLOGY Location: BHS, NCHS v CHS Course Option: (BIOL 118) SURVEY OF PHYSIOLOGY Location: BHSv Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS: 11, 12; NCHS: 11 Prerequisite: Successful completion Chemistry Diploma Category: S2

This course is designed to be taken in sequence with Neurobiology and Addiction. Physiology can be taken alone, but priority for placement into the class will be given to students who also register for Neurobiology and Addiction. This course may be offered for University of Washington credit as Biology 118 (5 credits). This course is intended to give students a thorough understanding of how the human body functions. It should be excellent preparation for a career in the medical community, but it is designed for any student who is interested in how the human body works. The major systems of the human body: tissues and cancer, immune system and infectious diseases, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, digestive and urinary systems, and metabolism. Students will engage in a wide variety of learning activities, including lab investigations, dissections, class presentations, biotechnology procedures, career explorations, and class discussions.

ZOOLOGY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology Diploma Category: S2 This course explores the natural history of animals, concentrating on behavioral, ecological, and physiological adaptations of the major groups of animals, including Pacific Northwest species. Topics include the natural history of the major groups of animals, taxonomy, survey of animal phyla, adaptations, the human use of and impact on animal resources, and extinction. Students will practice observation skills, listening and reading comprehension, dissection, data analysis, classification, and identification of specimens. Good attendance is required for lecture notes and laboratory work. Homework will include reading and summarizing articles, solving problems, completing class work, and Internet research. Students will also complete individual and group projects.

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SOCIAL STUDIES AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 9 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: Elective This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. In addition, this course will focus on reading, writing, and study skills to help prepare students to be successful in high school and beyond. AP Human Geography addresses the Common Core State Standards for History, prepares students for the Smarter Balanced State Assessments, and establishes the skills necessary for a successful progression of learning to the next grade level of Social Studies course work. WORLD HISTORY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 10 Location: BHS, NCHS Diploma Category: H1 Students will explore and analyze world events in this survey course spanning 1450-to the present. Major units of study include: Global expansion, the Age of Revolutions, international conflicts, the emergence and development of new nations, and the economic, technological, political, social, and geographic causes of change. These topics will be explored through the use of textbooks, primary source documents, scholarly readings, speeches, short stories, and political cartoons. The goal of the World History course is to prepare students to participate in a pluralistic, democratic society through understanding multiple perspectives, respecting various cultures, and recognizing their role in a global economy. 10th graders will complete the 10th grade Social Studies Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) in the Spring.

This course addresses the Common Core State Standards for History, prepares students for the Smarter Balanced State Assessments, and establishes the skills necessary for a successful progression of learning to the next grade level of Social Studies course work. AP WORLD HISTORY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10 Location: NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: H1 This is a college level yearlong course designed to develop greater understanding of global history; the study of human interactions and their consequences throughout history. This class begins its study in ancient history and ends with an investigation of present day global relations. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pass the AP World History exam, which will enable them to earn college credit.

IHS PRE-IB WORLD HISTORY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 9, 10 Location: IHS Diploma Category: H1 The focus is on skills and knowledge to provide a basis for continuing in IB or AP history. The first semester is focused on European history (Industrial Revolution, Colonization) and the second is focused on the history of the Middle East with a look at the Ottoman Empire, WWI and the roots of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict. The skills focused on are: comprehend, analyze, and evaluate source material critically as historical evidence; demonstrate historical understanding through acquisition, selection, effective use and synthesis of knowledge; explain different approaches to, and interpretations of, historical events and topics; place events in their historical context; explain the causes and effects of historical continuity and change; present arguments which are clear, coherent, relevant and well substantiated; present historical explanations from an international perspective; plan, organize, and present an individual historical perspective; use origin, purpose, value, and limitation to evaluate sources. Grade requirements: Primary document analysis, extensive reading, analytical essay writing.

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UNITED STATES HISTORY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: H2 This graduation requirement focuses on the US Constitution and the relationship of historical events to the political, social and economic ideas that have shaped our country since Industrialization. Students will learn to assess historical materials – their relevance in relation to class discussions, media information, research materials and instructor input. AP UNITED STATES HISTORY Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS v CHS Course Option: (HIST& 148) UNITED STATES HISTORY III Location: BHS, WHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 11 Diploma Category: H2 The AP program in United States History is designed to provide students with analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. This program prepares students for immediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those of full – year introductory college courses. This accelerated survey course will cover topics from the Age of Discovery to the present. Students who enroll in the course will be expected to by highly motivated, willing to accept academic challenges and capable of moving at a fast pace. Only highly motivated students are encouraged to enroll. AP US History students may take the AP exam in May to earn college credit. IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS HL Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 11 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Pre-IB World History Diploma Category: H2 Grade Requirements: Extensive primary and secondary source readings and document analysis, in class and out of class essay writing, productive class discussion. Students will research, study and analyze the history of the United States and Latin America from the beginning of the 20th century through the 1980’s. Units of study include: United States Emergence in Global Affairs, The Great Depression in the Americas, World War II in the Americas, Civil Rights in the Americas and Political Developments in the Americas after World War II, all of which prepare students for the paper 3 IB exam. CONTEMPORARY NATIONAL/WORLD ISSUES Length/Credit Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Diploma Category: H3 Seniors are required to take Contemporary National/World Issues, a full year course that covers both Global Studies and Civics. Global Studies will emphasize the study of current, cultural, economic, environmental, political and religious conflicts around the world. Civics surveys political and economic issues at the local, state and national level. Topics include: • Federal, state, and local government organization and procedures; • Rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the Washington state and United States Constitutions; • Current issues addressed at each level of government; and • Electoral issues, including elections, ballot measures, initiatives, and referenda.

Students will develop their analyzing and problem solving skills as a preparation for becoming informed and productive citizens. This course meets the following graduation requirements for social studies: 1 semester of Civics and 1 full year of Contemporary National/World Issues.

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AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Location: BHS, IHS, WHS v CHS Course Option: (POLS& 202) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Location: BHS, WHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Diploma Category: H3 This course provides both a study of broad, general concepts of the United States political system, as well as the analysis of specific case studies. Basic concepts include the Constitutional basis of US Government, political ideals and behaviors, the political party system, institutions of the national government, public policy and civil rights/liberties. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills, essay writing and interpretation of original documents. Only highly motivated students are encouraged to enroll. This course meets the following graduation requirements for social studies: 1 semester of Civics and 1 full year of Contemporary National/World Issues. Students who take this course are encouraged to take the AP exam in May for college credit. GLOBAL STUDIES v CHS Course Option: (GS 101) INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES Location: BHS, WHS v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grade: 12 Location: BHS, WHS Diploma Category: H3 This yearlong, 100-level college course introduces students to Global Studies by exploring comparative government, economic systems, globalization, conflict and genocide, the legacy of colonialism, and the role of international organizations in peaceful conflict resolution. We will also examine topics in human rights, global citizenship, the relationship between humans and environmental change, and sustainable development.

Students are expected to have read the assigned material each night and to come to class ready to discuss both domestic and international events and political news every day. The instructor's role is to assist in expanding students' abilities to think independently, encourage informed civic participation, and strengthen research and literacy skills.

Students who perform at college level expectations on several course assignments may apply for Cascadia Community College credit. Only highly motivated students are encouraged to enroll. This course meets the following graduation requirements for social studies: 1 semester of Civics and 1 full year of Contemporary National/World Issues. IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS HL (20TH CENTURY) Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of History of the Americas Grade Requirements: Extensive in-class and out-of-class writing. 50 percent of term grade will be based upon a research paper. Diploma Category: H3 This is the second year of the two-year Higher Level International Baccalaureate Individual and Societies curriculum. This course will focus on the interpretation of primary documents relating to the cold war (paper 1), selected topics in Modern European History (paper 2), and an independent research project relating to either decolonization or dictatorship in the twentieth century (paper 3). This course meets the following graduation requirements for social studies: 1 semester of Civics and 1 full year of Contemporary National/World Issues.

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AP EUROPEAN HISTORY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, WHS Diploma Category: H1 Study will begin with the Renaissance, focus on major events and conclude with modern times. Because of the emphasis on preparation for the AP Exam and the resulting potential college credit, work levels will be more demanding and only motivated students should take this class. AP European History is an accelerated class that prepares the student to take the AP European History test in the spring. AP ART HISTORY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9,10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: Elective Advanced Placement Art History is a challenging and exciting course for students. The class is designed to introduce students to the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of works of art. The class study begins with the ancient world and continues through the current day. We will cover the development of artistic styles, major movements and figures, mediums and techniques, architecture, and make relevant historical connections. No experience is necessary, but this is a college level class and a student should be prepared for an increased workload. IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE I Length/Credit: Full Year/.5 Credit (every other day) Grades: 11 Location: IHS Diploma Category: Elective Almost all of the courses in the IHS curriculum concern knowledge of one sort or another — knowledge of physics, of languages, of music and art, to name only a few. The IB program requires of its diploma students a reflection on the origin, validity, and value of this knowledge and how one kind of knowledge compares to another. The goals of the Theory of Knowledge course are to help students place their learning in some kind of perspective, to develop a spirit of questioning, and to understand what it means “to know” This course is required for IB Diploma candidates. IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: Elective This course is required for IB Diploma students and is open to IB certificate students on a space-available basis. Almost all of the courses in the IHS curriculum concern knowledge of one sort or another — knowledge of physics, of languages, of music and art, to name only a few. The IB program requires of its diploma students a reflection on the origin, validity, and value of this knowledge and how one kind of knowledge compares to another. The goals of the Theory of Knowledge course are to help students place their learning in some kind of perspective, to develop a spirit of questioning, and to understand what it means “to know”

LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Diploma Category: O This exploratory course is designed to introduce students to the many subjects of psychology. Through class discussion, lectures, projects and presentations students will learn about the human lifespan. Subjects that will be covered include: child development, personality, intelligence, personal and professional relationships, communication, family dynamics, and many other popular psychology topics. Tech Prep college credit is pending.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: BHS: 10, 11, 12; NCHS: 10, 11; WHS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: O Other Info: Enrolled students will be given the opportunity to take the AP Psychology exam in May for college credit. The Advanced Placement Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of human mental processes and behavior. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology (such as: history and approaches, research methods, biology and behavior, learning and cognition, developmental and abnormal psychology, and social psychology). Students will also learn about careers in psychology and the pathways to additional training. This course is equivalent to an introductory college course in psychology. As a college level course, AP Psychology is best suited for students willing to apply themselves to the study of interesting and sometimes challenging material.

IB PSYCHOLOGY SL Length/Credit: Full Year/1Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: O Psychology is the systematic study of human behavior and experience. The overall aim of this course is to give students a deeper understanding of the nature and scope of psychology. Studies of the biological, sociocultural and cognitive perspectives will provide an appreciation of the diverse approaches that have shaped the nature of knowledge and the ways of investigating behavior with the discipline of psychology. In addition to the core perspectives, students will examine specific issues within health and dysfunctional psychology which will provide an opportunity to study according to their own personal interests.

AP MACROECONOMICS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS Diploma Category: Elective AP Macroeconomics is a yearlong course that is the equivalent of an introductory, one semester college course. Students learn how and why the national and world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. The equivalent of a 100 level college level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam in May and for further study in business, political science and history. AP ECONOMICS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Diploma Category: O Other Info: Students are encouraged to take the AP tests (Micro/ Macro) in the spring. Have you ever wondered why there are not enough student parking spots or why they are so expensive? If so, AP Economics is the class for you. AP Economics is a challenging and exciting course for any motivated student. Microeconomics (1st semester), the study of how households and firms make decisions in the marketplace, Macroeconomics (2nd semester), the study of the entire economy including inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.

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IB PHILOSOPHY Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: IHS Diploma Category: Elective Studying philosophy provides an opportunity for students to engage with some of the world’s most interesting and influential thinkers. It also develops highly transferable skills such as the ability to formulate arguments clearly, to make reasoned judgments and to evaluate highly complex and multifaceted issues. The emphasis of the Diploma Programme philosophy course is on “doing philosophy”, that is, on actively engaging students in philosophical activity. The course is focused on stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity and encouraging them to examine both their own perspectives and those of others. Students are challenged to develop their own philosophical voice and to grow into independent thinkers. They develop their skills through the study of philosophical themes and the close reading of a philosophical text. They also learn to apply their philosophical knowledge and skills to real-life situations and to explore how non-philosophical material can be treated in a philosophical manner.

INTRO TO LAW AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, NCHS Diploma Category: Elective An introduction to the structure of the legal system. The course will cover how the United States legal system reflects and forms social values; resolves disputes; deals with criminal procedures; addresses torts and contracts; and examines the functioning of the Constitution. Special emphasis will be given to the practical application of law for citizens and helping students develop legal knowledge and rationing skills. Students will regularly engage in debates, present ideas and arguments to their classmates and collaborate with one another to locate information about their future career goals and intersections with law. Students will engage in both gathering and applying knowledge about the law in this class, in projects designed to facilitate written analysis, interviewing skills, oral presentations and discussion and debate. Grades will be assigned based on a range of assessments, including short weekly quizzes, analysis and response papers, participation and presentations and a final exam.

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COURSES FOR STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Students in special education will participate in classes as determined in collaboration with their IEP team. Courses will be decided based upon a student’s need for specially designed instruction. Students are also expected to meet all graduation requirements including full credits, state assessments, and high school and beyond plan. Some students may qualify for modifications in state assessments and modified credit expectations as noted on their IEPs. GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES WITH ACCOMMODATIONS Special education students can participate in general education classes with accommodations. An accommodation is an adjustment to the learning environment or in the delivery of instruction. The difference is “how” we teach. Accommodations do not change the course expectations and are provided without impacting the course code for the class. GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES WITH MODIFICATIONS Special education students can participate in general education classes with modifications. A modification is a change in what is expected from a student. The difference is in “what” we teach. It is altering the content, performance criteria, or instructional level. Modifications require a change in the course code and will no longer meet the college Hec B requirements. LEARNING CENTER (LC) CLASSES Learning Center classes are exclusively for students in special education. Learning Center courses replace general education core content classes in Math and Language Arts. These classes have combinations of altered content knowledge, conceptual difficulty, educational goals and instructional methods different than those applied in general education classes. These classes have special education course codes. ACADEMIC LAB CLASSES Academic Lab classes are exclusively for students in special education. These classes are designed to allow students to receive specially designed instruction as outlined on their IEPs including reading, writing, math, social skills, behavior, and study skills/organization. CO-TEACHING CLASSES Some schools offer co-taught classes. While there are varying co-teaching models these classes are generally taught by both a highly qualified general education teacher as well as a special education teacher in a specific subject area such as Science, Math, Language Arts, or Social Studies. If the special education student in this class has accommodations, they will have a general education course code. If they have modifications, they will have a special education course code. POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT CLASSROOM (ALSO CALLED PBS) Some schools have specially designed behavior programs for students that require support in the areas of behavior, social skills and social-emotional needs. These programs are currently located at Canyon Park, Timbercrest, Northshore, Woodinville, Bothell, and Inglemoor. Courses offered in these programs are noted with special education course codes. MID LEVEL (ML) CLASSES* Mid-Level classes are exclusively for students in special education. These classes are designed for students with significant academic delays and possible cognitive and adaptive skill delays. These classes are meant to replace core content classes in Math and Language Arts. Students access alternative curriculums and smaller classes in order to gain knowledge and skills in these areas. *Note on Science and Social Studies: Special education students need to participate in Science and Social Studies courses taught by Highly Qualified teachers and access the general education curriculum (can be modified). The only exceptions are students with intellectual impairments that will have IEP determined diploma requirements. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND ACADEMICS (FSA) CLASSES FSA classes are exclusively for students in special education. These classes are designed for students with intellectual impairments and delays in adaptive skills. These course focus on functional academics and life skills. Students access alternative curriculums and smaller classes in order to develop functional skills and independence.

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WORLD LANGUAGES World Language is an academic, college preparatory program requiring a considerable amount of home study and a positive attitude to succeed. Northshore School District offers advanced courses in select languages at the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and College In The High School level. Currently there is not a high school World Language graduation requirement. However, the four-year colleges and universities in Washington State have a two-year minimum entrance requirement of one language sequence and many universities recommend at least three years of language study.

INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: WHS Prerequisites: Bilingual Students and those in Advanced Level Language Courses (example: Spanish, German, French and ASL) Diploma Category: O This course will introduce dual language speakers to the growing field of interpreting and translation in our region that is rich in cultural diversity. Students will learn interpreter protocols, professional ethics and the development of skills in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting and site translation through research, roleplaying, target language texts, guest speakers and interpreter experiences. Additionally, students will pursue career exploration in our global economy and be involved in the local community through practical experience and internships.

1ST YEAR LANGUAGE Heritage speakers and students coming from the dual language program at Woodin Elementary may be able to start above the 100 level, depending on their language skills.

FRENCH 100, GERMAN 100, SPANISH 100 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS

JAPANESE 100 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS

MANDARIN CHINESE 100 Location: IHS

LATIN 100 Location: WHS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma Category: Elective A beginning course to introduce the basics of the language as well as the culture through simulated real life situations, music, games, storytelling and other activities. The goal for year-end will be that students have gained a working vocabulary and grammar basis to facilitate communication in the language. Skills emphasized will be: listening, oral communication, reading and writing.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 100 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: 5 college credits with B or better grade This college level course, ASL 100, is the complex and natural existing language used by the Deaf. ASL 100 will introduce students to this visual / gestural language and to the Deaf community. In this class students will learn vocabulary and the grammar of ASL through natural everyday conversation, situations, and activities. Classrooms operate in large and small group settings and often in full immersion. Students must be able to maintain eye contact and be visually focused. Also having the ability to work regularly with recording devices (by uploading and downloading media) for portfolio purposes. College credit is granted to those who earn the grade of “B or above.”

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2ND YEAR LANGUAGE

FRENCH 200, GERMAN 200, SPANISH 200 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS JAPANESE 200 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS

MANDARIN CHINESE 200 Location: IHS

Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 100 level course of the selected language Diploma Category: Elective In these second year courses students will expand their knowledge and fluency of the language by increasing their vocabulary base and expanding their ability to read and write in the language. The goal for the year-end will be that students have expanded their conversation skills, grammar, reading and writing skills to an intermediate level. Skills emphasized will be, listening, reading and writing as well as oral communication. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 200 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL 100 Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: 5 college credits with B or better grade ASL 200 expands on vocabulary, depends complex grammatical understanding, functional application, Deaf history, culture and community. Second year will focus more on classifiers, use of spatial referencing, role-shifting, signer’s point of view, verb inflections and the Greater Deaf community (agencies serving the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing). Using dialogues and narratives while continuing their virtual portfolios students will grow in their fluency, prosody, and confidence. College credit is granted to those who earn the grade of “B or above.”

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3RD YEAR LANGUAGE

SPANISH 300 Location: BHS, NCHS, WHS

FRENCH 300, GERMAN 300 Location: NCHS, WHS

JAPANESE 300 Location: NCHS

IB SPANISH 300, IB FRENCH 300, IB GERMAN 300, IB JAPANESE 300, IB MANDARIN CHINESE 300 Location: IHS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 200 level course of the selected language Diploma Category: Elective In this third year course students will be engaged in a variety of activities to develop skills in every aspect of the language. Short stories, skits and role-playing, poems, magazine and newspaper articles, audio and video sources are used to encourage learning. The class is conducted in an immersion environment and the students are encouraged to employ the language as much as possible. The goal for year-end will be that students will have developed a basic proficiency in the language.

JAPANESE 350 v CHS Course Option: (JAPN& 123) JAPANESE III Location: BHS FRENCH 350 v CHS Course Option: (FRENCH 103) ELEMENTARY FRENCH Location: BHS, WHS GERMAN 350 Location: BHS, WHS v CHS Course Option: (GERM& 123) GERMAN III (Everett CC) Location: BHS v CHS Course Option: (GERMAN 103) FIRST-YEAR GERMAN (University of WA) Location: WHS

SPANISH 350 v CHS Course Option: (SPAN 103) ELEMENTARY SPANISH Location: WHS

v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School. Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 200 level course of the selected language Diploma Category: Elective These college-level third-year language courses all entail the exclusive use of the studied language in the classroom with an emphasis on communication skills, interactive presentation of grammar and daily practice outside of class.

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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 300 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of the ASL 200 Diploma Category: O (TP Credit) Other Info: 5 college credits with B or better grade ASL 300 continues vocabulary and grammatical structure of the language with storytelling, narratives, and dialogues. While continuing an exposure to Deaf history, culture, and community, students will also explore Deaf folklore, current events and Deaf-related topics, Deaf-Blind community, mock interpreting simulations, poetry, iconic art, and careers with ASL. College credit is granted to those who earn the grade of “B or above.”

4TH YEAR LANGUAGE

GERMAN 400 Location: BHS

JAPANESE 450 v CHS Course Option: (JAPN& 221) JAPANESE IV Location: BHS SPANISH 450 v CHS Course Option: (SPAN 201) INTERMEDIATE SPANISH Location: BHS, WHS

v Students who select the CHS option and pay the college fee will have the college course title on their high school transcript. Please see page 8 for more information on College in the High School.

AP/IB FRENCH 400, AP/IB GERMAN 400, AP/IB SPANISH 400 Location: IHS (IB), WHS (AP)

IB JAPANESE 400Location: IHS

IB MANDARIN CHINESE 400 Location: IHS

Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 300 level course of the selected language Diploma Category: Elective These fourth year college-level courses will strive towards proficiency in all communication skills. The course is conducted largely in an immersion environment. Students will have an opportunity to improve and practice their acquired skills. An extensive review of grammar enables students to speak at an advanced level. The goal for year-end will be that students will have a working proficiency in the language. These courses all entail the exclusive use of the studied language in the classroom with an emphasis on communication skills, interactive presentation of grammar and daily practice outside of class.

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5TH YEAR LANGUAGE

IB FRENCH 500, IB SPANISH 500, IB GERMAN 500, IB JAPANESE 500, IB MANDARIN CHINESE 500 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 10, 11, 12 Location: IHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 400 level course of the selected language Diploma Category: Elective Class is conducted in the target language and students are expected to speak only that language in the classroom. Students will study various cultural themes and other authentic literary and cultural materials. The primary goal of the course is to improve all four language skills and cultural understandings. SPANISH 500 Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 11, 12 Location: WHS Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 400 Diploma Category: Elective In this fifth-year course, students will build on their knowledge of advanced grammar, communication, and culture in a total immersion environment. By reading novels, watching film, taking film trips while immersed in the language, developing and implementing lessons for dual language students at Woodin Elementary, and having video chats with high school students from other Spanish-speaking countries, students will be able to apply their advanced skills to the real world while making comparisons from their own cultures, to those in the Spanish-speaking world.

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ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS LEADERSHIP CLASS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: ASB card required Diploma Category: BHS, WHS: Elective; IHS: O Are you interested in becoming involved in school leadership activities? In this course, students will learn to develop and strengthen leadership abilities by actively planning leadership lessons, working on committees, and participating in planning sessions. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in activities associated with homecoming, assemblies, school dances, and community service projects. Students will also be a part of the advertisement and promotion of school and community activities. Be a part of school leadership and make a difference in your school and the community. ASB OFFICER CLASS Length/Credit: Full Year/1 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Must be elected to an ASB or class office or selected by ASB for an appointed position. ASB card required. Diploma Category: O This course is designed to instruct students in the various methods and techniques involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects. Leadership skills such as parliamentary procedure, time lines, budgeting, analysis of leadership style, and agenda planning will be stressed. Students will be given the opportunity to generate, develop and implement projects. Community service will be an integral part of this class. The course will be both project and instruction based. LIBRARY RESEARCH ASSISTANT Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS Prerequisites: BHS, NCHS: Teacher/Staff permission Diploma Category: O Goals: Research Assistants will learn library management procedures and will develop sophisticated personal research skills. Research Assistants will acquire valuable work experience for future job opportunities as they assist library personnel, students and school staff in many areas of library and technology use. Skills: Research Assistants will master library circulation, organization and maintenance procedures, accurately checking items in and out, processing materials, shelving books, and maintaining equipment. Research Assistants will develop skills for locating, retrieving, evaluating, and synthesizing information using the library’s online catalog, subscription databases and Internet sources. They will assist students and school staff with research and technology needs and will help the librarians maintain the library web pages. Job skill instruction, activities exploring careers in the information industry, written assignments and assessments will be included. Letter grade and occupational education credit earned. NEWSPAPER MAGAZINE STAFF Length/Credit: BHS, IHS: Full Year/1 Credit; WHS: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS, WHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; IHS: 10, 11, 12; NCHS: 9, 10, 11 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: BHS, IHS: Application, including teacher recommendation and interview, and permission of instructor. Diploma Category: O This course will cover all aspects of journalism, including (but not limited to) reporting, editing, page design & layout, web design, advertising, and photography. Student reporters will cover stories of interest to the school community, including: local/school news, academics, the arts, sports, student life, politics, film/music/restaurant (etc.) reviews, and other relevant & appropriate topics. Students will be responsible for publishing and distributing the school newspaper magazine.

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PEER COACHING (ADVOCATE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM) Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Teacher permission Diploma Category: O Peer coaches will have the experience of working directly with students with moderate to significant developmental disabilities. Peer coaches work with students in a variety of ways including: general academic support, 1:1 direct instruction, taking data, and classroom management. Students must be reliable, respectful, conscientious and able to take initiative. This is a great opportunity for students interested in entering the teaching or medical fields. PEER TUTORING Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS: 10, 11, 12; IHS, WHS: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS, WHS Prerequisite: Teacher permission Diploma Category: Elective Peer tutoring is a semester-long opportunity for students fluent in the English language to give assistance in speaking, reading, and writing to English language learners (ELL). The peer tutor is matched with one or more ELL students to assist in language skill development. Also, for WHS only: FSA – Peer tutors in the Functional Sills and Academics classroom will work with a variety of students with a wide range of disabilities. They are introduced to many facets of the special education field including related areas such as IEP academic skills, physical therapy and speech pathology. Peer Tutors will be trained on instructional methods, data collection, and social interactions through “job shadowing” and “on the job” observations.

LIBRARY, OFFICE, AND TEACHER ASSISTANTS Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: BHS: 9, 10, 11, 12; IHS: 10, 11, 12 Location: BHS, IHS Prerequisite: Staff permission Diploma Category: Elective Students will help with varied clerical tasks and other skills pertinent to the job. Student assistant positions with teachers, office, and library staff require conscientious work habits and good attendance. Student will receive a Pass/No Credit grade. TUTOR ELEMENTARY Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: NCHS, WHS Prerequisite: Teacher permission Diploma Category: Elective Students may tutor at Woodin (WHS) or Fernwood (NCHS) Elementary third through sixth periods for credit. To qualify for this class, students must have good attendance, be highly responsible, and have the ability to work with students of varying abilities. See the Occupational Information Specialist in the Career Center for teacher recommendation forms. Students will receive a Pass/No Credit grade.

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