Sumner School District High School Course Catalog

2015-2016

Sumner School District High School

Course Catalog

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year.

This year, the Sumner School District has combined high school courses and information for both Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools into one catalog. This catalog has been designed to provide you with the tools you need to make choices that will benefit you now and for years to come. The table of contents below and the information on the next pages will help guide your course selection and

decisions. With the materials and tools provided in this catalog, you can plan for success in high school and prepare for your post-secondary goals.

High school should be enjoyable, yet challenging. We are proud of the variety and quality of programs and opportunities offered in the Sumner School District and are excited to share this information with you and your families. It is important for you and your parents to explore the options presented and be informed consumers of our school system. Please take the time to study the catalog and registration materials carefully. This course catalog and related information can also be found on the Sumner School District website at http://www.sumner.wednet.edu/ccr/pages/catalogs.html

Be sure to ask if you have questions, need assistance or are looking for additional information regarding any of our educational programs.

Have a great year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Catalog Guide 1

Graduation Requirements 2 - 4

Course Taking Policies, Procedures and Opportunities 5 – 12

Index / Courses-At-A-Glance 13 - 17

Course Descriptions 18 - 59

The 2015-2016 Sumner School District High School Catalog Gui de

For 2015-2016, The Sumner School District has developed a district-wide high school catalog. This catalog includes information for both Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools. The information here is intended for students and families to learn more about high school offerings and requirements. Please use either this print or the online version with your parents or guardians as you make decisions about your high school and post high school plans. The information has been divided into four sections for easy navigation.

The first section, pages 2-4, includes the Washington State and Sumner School District graduation requirements. Here you will find information regarding advisory, the High School and Beyond Plan, Culminating Portfolios, Washington State assessments and credit requirements.

Use this section to:

1. Review the graduation requirements for your graduating class (page 3).

2. Use planning materials from your portfolio and the Four-Year Planning Worksheet provided for your graduating class (page 4) to:

a. Fill in the courses you’ve already successfully completed in grades 9-11.

b. Fill in your choices for required courses.

c. Fill in any remaining blank spaces with your elective choices.

3. Become familiar with assessments, courses, standards and requirements for your graduating year.

The next section, pages 5-12, includes the Sumner School District course taking policies and information on special programs and opportunities including alternative credit options, Advanced

Placement/International Baccalaureate courses, the Pierce County Skills Center and Running Start. Minimum college entrance requirements are also included.

Use this section to:

1. Review the minimum college entrance requirements if you plan to attend a 4-year university.

2. Create or adjust your four-year plan worksheet to match your post-secondary plans.

The Courses-At-A-Glance section, pages 13-17, is your key to individual course offerings. This index provides basic information for each course, such as graduation and college entrance requirements, transcript designations and course credit. Catalog page numbers for individual courses are listed here.

The final section, pages 18-59, of the catalog includes descriptions and details for each course offered at Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools. Courses are grouped by school department or program area. Here you will find specific information for each course offering. Be sure to select courses offered at your high school that meet your graduation requirements and post-high school plans.

Use this section to:

1. Review the course descriptions to select courses in which you are interested and that fit with your post- high school plans.

2. Pay attention to course details regarding prerequisites or teacher permission so you can plan ahead for your entire high school career.

Using this catalog as a tool independently and in advisory to plan for your success will help you stay on track

with graduation requirements and post-secondary plans. It is a valuable resource to use throughout the 2015-

2016 school year as you implement your high school and career plans. Our counselors, career specialists, and

staff are well informed and will assist you with the selection of courses, the registration process and meeting

Sumner School District GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Washington State Graduation Requirements

To be eligible to graduate in Washington, high school students must pass specific state assessments, earn all required state and local credits, and successfully complete a High School and Beyond Plan.

High School and Beyond Plan and Culminating Portfolio Presentation

Successful completion of the High School and Beyond Plan and presentation of the Culminating Portfolio are required for graduation. Students develop High School and Beyond Plans and build their Culminating Portfolios in advisory during high school. Seniors demonstrate the completion of their High School and Beyond Plans and present their Culminating Portfolio components during student-led conferences. High school counselors and advisors have additional information on the High School and Beyond Plan and Culminating Portfolio requirements.

High School Advisory Program

The high school advisory program is designed to prepare students for successful transition to life after graduation.

Students will assume ownership and involvement in educational choices, navigate the educational system, advocate for themselves, and set and achieve goals for today and tomorrow.

Advisory lessons and activities provide experiences that support student success and result in consistent learner outcomes. Students build their portfolios through advisory lessons completed throughout their high school careers. Portfolios provide evidence of academic progress, growth over time, educational and career planning, and citizenship. Advisory experiences and student-led conferences assist in the development of the High School and Beyond Plan, Culminating Portfolio and presentation, which are graduation requirements.

An additional 1.0 credit can be earned through successful completion of advisory over four years.

Graduation Assessment Requirements:

The Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) and Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) tell families, schools, businesses and colleges that an individual student has mastered a minimum set of reading, writing, math and science skills by graduation. Most high school students meet the assessment requirements for graduation and earn their CAA by passing state exams. Some students receiving special education services are eligible to earn a CIA/high school diploma by meeting standard in the Washington Alternative Assessment System (WAAS).

Eligibility is determined by a student’s IEP team. RCW 28A.655.061 outlines the assessment graduation requirements that qualify a student for a CAA or CIA.

High school State Assessments Include:

 End-of-Course (EOC): Math and biology tests taken as students finish algebra, geometry and biology.

 High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE): Reading and writing tests, and

 Smarter Balanced: English language arts (ELA) and math tests

Required tests vary by expected year of graduation. A student’s expected year of graduation is set when he/she enters the 9th grade.

For more information on state assessments and a list of state testing requirements by graduation year, contact your student’s counselor or visit:

https://www.k12.wa.us/graduationrequirements/pubdocs/GraduationToolkit.pdf

Class of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students will be expected to be full-time students for all four years of high school.

A minimum of twenty-two (22) credits of a possible twenty-four (24) is required and will include all of the requirements listed below:

Non-credit Requirements

Culminating Portfolio

High School and Beyond Education Plan

Technology Competency

(May be met in middle school)

Washington State History/Government (Required in 8

grade, no credit toward high school graduation)

Meet standard on Washington State Proficiency Exams

Credit Requirements

English 4 credits

Mathematics

3 credits

Social Studies/U.S. History/Government 2 credits

Contemporary World, Geography and Problems; Civics

1 credit

Science (One credit must be in lab science) 2 credits

Career and Technical Education/Occupational Ed 1 credit

Health 0.5 credits

Fitness

1.5 credits

Fine, Visual or Performing Arts

1 credit

Electives 6 credits

Minimum Credits Required to Graduate 22 credits

1 Students in the classes of 2016- 2018 not meeting the competency in middle school need to earn a high school technology credit

2 Must complete Algebra II or an approved alternative in line with student’s High School and Beyond Plan.

3 0.5 Civics and 0.5 CWP for classes of 2018 and 2019

4 Credit may be awarded based on clearly defined competencies.

See Guidance Counselor for additional information.

As of February 2015

SUMNER SCHOOL DISTRICT

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN WORKSHEET CLASSES OF 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Name: Year of graduation:

High School and Beyond Plan

My career/education plan is:

The math required to meet that plan is:

My third year math is:

Other course/credit requirements to meet my plan:

9

Grade 10

Grade

9^th English (year-long) 1 credit

10^th English (year-long) 1 credit

Science (year-long) 1 credit

Science (year-long) 1 credit Math (year-long)

1 credit

Math (year-long) 1 credit Fitness

.5 credit

Health .5 credit

Social 2 x .5 credit

Studies or 1-full credit Elective or Grad

2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Elective or Grad 2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad

2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Elective or Grad 2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Total – 6 credits Total – 6 credits

11

Grade 12

Grade

11^th English (year-long) 1 credit

12^th English (year-long) 1 credit

Math (year-long) 1 credit

Contemporary World, Civics (year-long)*

1 credit U.S. History (year-long)

1 credit

Elective or Grad 2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad

2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Elective or Grad 2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad

2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Elective or Grad 2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit Elective or Grad

2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Elective or Grad 2 x .5 credit

Requirement or 1-full credit

Total – 6 credits Total – 6 credits

Some courses are semester-long (0.5 credit); some are year-long (1 credit).

Credits possible = 24 Credits required = 22

Sumner School District

COURSE TAKING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Schedule Changes

Schedule changes will be made only in the case of misplacements. Administration reserves the right to change schedules to balance class size. The impact on the learning environment and overall school schedule is considered when making schedule change decisions.

Grade Changes

Incompletes may be changed to a letter grade after ten days with a teacher/student contract. Incomplete grades will revert to “F” after fifteen school days, unless the course instructor submits a grade change. A building administrator must approve all other grade changes.

Repeating Courses for Credit

The transcript is a student's academic history for all high school level courses attempted. All attempts and grades remain on the transcript and cannot be changed, even if the student withdraws or retakes the course. If a passing grade was not earned for a course necessary to meet state or district graduation requirements, students are required to repeat the course or take an approved alternative.

Students may retake a course to gain mastery or replace a failing or low grade. Every attempted course and the corresponding grade are noted on the transcript. A repeated course will receive the credit and highest grade earned. The transcript will document both the initial and repeated attempt, but the lowest or failing grade will not be factored into credits earned or the student’s grade point average (GPA).

Recurring courses, those taken by a student to further develop understanding and skills in a subject (i.e. Advanced Drama, Journalism and Symphonic Band), are not considered repeated courses.

Two For One

The “two-for-one” option is a Washington State rule change that allows students who take CTE-equivalent courses to satisfy two graduation requirements while earning one credit. The purpose is to create flexibility for students to choose more elective courses or to address other graduation requirements.

Based on their High School and Beyond Plan, students enrolled in a CTE-equivalent course may select the graduation requirement(s) met and the course they want placed on the transcript for credit. The two for one option does not impact the total number of credits required for graduation. Graduation and college entrance requirements for your year of graduation will impact your course code and title decision

Application may be made at any time during high school but no later than the end of first semester the senior

year. The application process and required form are available from your counselor.

Credits through Proficiency, Competency or other Alternate Methods

In Washington State, students earn credit through successful completion of courses taught to the state's learning standards. If there are no state-adopted learning standards for a subject, the local district shall determine learning standards for the successful completion of that subject or through satisfactory demonstration by a student of proficiency/competency, as defined by written district policy, of the state's learning standards.

The Sumner School District has determined that with prior approval of the established High School Credit Committee, high school credits may be earned through several alternative methods. The guiding standard is the student’s demonstrated ability to be successful at the next level course in a series. The credit earned will be recorded on the student’s transcript and count toward graduation. The credit may make up credit dificiencies, free up space in a student’s schedule for higher level courses, electives, or academic support, or accelerate the student’s graduation date. The committee may approve a high school credit for the following:

1. Earning credit for a high school level class passed in middle school using the Fast Start process.

2. Earning an on-line or distance-learning high school level credit through a district approved program.

3. Passing the World Language Competency test in the mother tongue of an English Language Learner.

4. Demonstrating competency in the second semester of a year-long course to allow credit to be earned retroactively for the first semester of that course.

5. Demonstrating competency or specific skill proficiency or understanding of concepts through work or experience.

6. Passing the required state exam to earn a Pass on a transcript for a class otherwise failed.

7. Passing a district-designated pre-test or end-of-course exam at an acceptable level to challenge the course competencies.

8. Earning a district-designated alternative fitness program/credit to meet a fitness elective requirement.

9. Passing courses in an alternative school setting under the guidance of a Sumner School Dostrict teacher with the support of on-line or other adopted curriculum.

This process is different and separate from the process of waiving a requirement, allowing two graduation requirements to be met by one course, or granting college credit or dual credit in high school courses. Students interested in learning more about earning credits through alternative means should contact their counselor.

High School Make-up Options

Students with credit or course deficiencies will be required to make up the credit in order to meet graduation requirements. Credit recovery courses, online, summer school and correspondence course options may be available. Students with credit deficiencies should see their counselor for pre-approval and additional information.

Out of District Courses

Correspondence, online and other off-campus courses intended to meet Sumner School District credit requirements must be pre-approved and offered by an accredited institution.

If the course is to replace a required Sumner School District course, the course must be similar in content and rigor

to the SSD course. A course syllabus or other descriptive information needs to be reviewed and accepted by the

department involved to determine if the content is compatible.

Highly Capable Services Goals:



To provide accelerated academic pace and depth



To meet social and emotional needs of gifted students



To create opportunities for students to work with academic peers

School counselors are available to work with highly capable high school students to plan their courses and identify opportunities available to build on their strengths and improve their weaknesses. A full academic program

designed to facilitate the ongoing academic growth and achievement of highly capable students is offered at both high schools. Advanced Placement courses address the needs of highly capable students at Bonney Lake High School. International Baccalaureate courses address the needs of highly capable students at Sumner High School.

Parents and students selecting programs at their non-resident high school will need to follow the Sumner School District waiver process and provide transportation to and from school.

In addition to a rigorous course of study, the highly capable student is encouraged to take advantage of the many leadership and competitive extracurricular opportunities available.

Bonney Lake High School: Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) is an internationally recognized program that allows students to take college-level courses in high school. BLHS offers Advanced Placement options to all students interested in pursuing a

challenging course of study. Students may select AP courses in a variety of subject areas. Available AP offerings are designated on the Courses At A Glance pages. Additional information is available from BLHS counselors.

Students in AP classes are encouraged to take the AP exams in the spring. Waivers for exam fees are available for those qualifying through the district’s free and reduced lunch program; see your counselor for additional

information. Students who score well on the exams generally earn college credit, higher placement, or

introductory course waivers. As universities have individual AP policies, it is important to check with prospective colleges to see how AP courses are credited.

Advanced Placement is administered by the College Board. More information about the benefits of AP programs is available at the College Board Web site,

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html.

Sumner High School: International Baccalaureate Programme

All students at SHS are encouraged to participate in International Baccalaureate (IB), with coursework at the freshman/sophomore level designed to build the skills and habits of mind critical for success in the IB program. IB courses are open to 11

and 12

grade students committed to rigorous, academic, college-level work. Available IB offerings are designated on the Courses At A Glance pages. Additional information is available from SHS counselors or the IB coordinator.

Students may earn the full IB Diploma or take individual IB courses of their choice, earning an IB certificate for each course and working toward an IB Associates Diploma requiring a minimum of three IB courses during the junior/senior years. All students enrolled in IB courses are encouraged to take the end-of-course IB exams.

Waivers for exam fees are available for those who qualify; see the IB coordinator for additional information.

Students who score well on the exams may qualify for college credit. As universities have individual policies, it is

important to check with prospective colleges to determine the credits they offer for IB courses and the IB

Tech Prep – Direct Credit – Dual Credit

Community or Technical College Credits, Our High Schools

Tech Prep - Direct Credit allows students to earn both high school and Community/Technical College or university credit by completing select high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. To qualify, students must meet specific requirements established by the college and high school CTE instructors. Courses designated with a T in the catalog, may provide Tech Prep opportunities. For additional information, contact a CTE teacher.

Sumner School District students may qualify to earn credits from Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Green River Community College, Highline Community College, Pierce College, Renton Technical College, Central Washington University or University of Washington by taking specific CTE courses. Credits appear on the college transcript just as credits earned on the college campus.

Contact specific colleges for credit transcribing procedures.

Courses eligible for Tech Prep credit are designated with T on high school transcripts.

Online Learning

The Sumner School District offers online learning through Fuel Education (FuelEd) for self-motivated high school students. A full-time student needs organizational and time-management skills to succeed in this independent learning environment. Our Online Learning program offers a flexible schedule, but allows a student to get help as needed. A FuelEd online teacher provides course content instruction and an Online Learning Manager is available to help with organization, goal-setting, time-management, course selection and registration. Online Learning students schedule time with the Online Learning Manager to take one unit test and the final assessment at the high school for each course. Transportation of online students to the high school campus for testing or

conferencing is the responsibility of the student/family.

Online Learning students must meet the standard in state assessments, including CBAs/ CBPAs, HSPE, and end-of- course exams. Satisfactory completion of all Washington State and Sumner School District credit requirements, including the advisory/Culminating Portfolio process, a High School and Beyond Plan and any additional state requirements will allow online students to earn a Bonney Lake or Sumner high school diploma, as well as participate in the commencement ceremony, if desired. At this time, there are no FuelEd courses that meet the Washington State and Sumner School District Occupational Education (CTE) graduation requirement. Currently, FuelEd courses do not meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

Contact a guidance counselor regarding the possibility of online options. An online learning agreement and written student learning plan agreed upon by parent, counselor, and online learning manager is required.

Visit the Sumner School District Online Learning Web site for more information.

http://www.sumner.wednet.edu/ourschools/online/

Alternative Learning: Elhi Hill High School Program

The Elhi Hill High School Program is a Sumner School District alternative high school experience for self-motivated students in their junior or senior years. Highly motivated students with a minimum of 10 high school credits may be eligible to finish their high school career in this alternative setting. Students are selected through an

application and interview process.

Elhi Hill students meet for three hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on-site, either in the morning or the

extra help. Transportation is available every day except Wednesday. Childcare is provided on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

Elhi Hill High School Program students must meet state assessment standards, including CBAs/CBPAs, HSPE, and end-of-course exams. Satisfactory completion of all Washington State and Sumner School District assessments, course and credit requirements, the advisory/Culminating Portfolio process, and a High School and Beyond Plan will allow Elhi Hill HS Program students to earn a Bonney Lake or Sumner High School diploma.

Contact a guidance counselor regarding the possibility of the Elhi Hill Program option. A written student learning plan agreed upon by parents, counselor, and Elhi Hill staff is required.

Visit the Sumner School District Elhi Hill HS Program Web site for more information.

http://www.sumnersd.org/ourschools/alternative/

Pierce County Skills Center (PCSC)

The Sumner School District participates in a Pierce County cooperative to provide skills center opportunities for SHS and BLHS students at the PCSC. Skills center courses are designed to provide concentrated instruction in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Juniors and seniors on track to graduate are eligible for half-day career preparation programs at the PCSC. PCSC students remain enrolled half-days at their home high school to complete required courses and other graduation requirements. For additional information, contact a counselor and visit the Pierce County Skills Center Web site. http://www.pcskillscenter.org.

Running Start

This program allows qualified high school juniors (10 or more credits) and seniors to enroll in courses at community or technical colleges (CTC). Running Start students earn both college and high school credit on a college campus. The Running Start program covers up to 15 credits of tuition for college level courses, depending on the number of high school classes taken. Refer to the SSD Running Start Handbook or individual college for details. Transportation and the cost of books or fees are the responsibility of the student. Running start students earning an Associate’s Degree may elect to earn a high school diploma through the CTC. Interested students and their parents should contact their counselor.

Below is a general outline of the enrollment procedure:

• Obtain a SSD Running Start Handbook from your counselor.

• Take the placement test on the community/technical college campus by April and attend an orientation at the college.

• Submit your testing results to your counselor.

• Attend orientation meetings at the high school in the spring.

• Submit completed Sumner School District Running Start Agreement.

Minimum Requirements for College Entrance:

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) establishes minimum admission standards for four-year colleges and universities in Washington State. Courses that meet minimum college entrance requirements are designated with a B on high school transcripts.

Additional information regarding minimum college entrance requirements can be found on the WSAC website www.wsac.wa.gov/college-admissions

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR)

CADRs guide students to take high school courses which will prepare them for college-level coursework. High school courses meeting CADRs are determined by the school district and are noted on the student’s transcript with a “B” designation.

CADRs are not the same as high school graduation requirements. Students who plan to attend a four-year college or university should be aware of both their high school graduation requirements and the CADRs. Entrance

requirements for colleges may vary. Check with the colleges of your choice for specifics when selecting courses.

Minimum College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) Credits

Subject Area Required Credit Transcript Designation

English 4 B

Mathematics - through Algebra II 3 B

Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course 1 B Q

Lab Science 2 B S

World Language – in the same language 2 B

Social Science 3 B

More detailed information regarding admission requirements is available from your counselor and on the WSAC website. www.wsac.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2014.CADRS.Overview.pdf

College Entrance Exams

Information regarding common college entrance exams is provided in the following section. Contact high school counselors, individual colleges and testing websites for additional details.

ACT

Written by American College Testing, the ACT is required for certain scholarships as well as some out of state and private colleges (including BYU and Northwest Nazarene). The ACT is divided into four tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Scores range from 0 to 36, and the score is an average of the four tests. The average nationwide composite score is 20.6.

SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL is the closest test center for the ACT; call (253) 891-5515 for SHS testing details.

ACT test dates, centers and additional information are available at www.act.org.

PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is usually taken in the sophomore or junior year. Colleges use the PSAT/NMSQT from the junior year to award scholarships.

SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

The SAT I is required for four-year colleges in Washington, most colleges on the east and west coasts, military academies, and a number of scholarships. The SAT is generally taken in the spring of the junior year; you may take the test as often as you choose. This test is divided into three areas: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores for each area range from 200-800. The test is given seven times a year on Saturdays at various high schools. The SAT takes approximately four hours to complete.

SAT II (subject tests)

College Board SAT II exams test knowledge in particular subject areas, such as English, history, mathematics, French and computer science. Exam scores range from 200 to 800. Some colleges use these tests for placement in advanced classes.

BONNEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is the closest test center for the SAT; call (253) 891-5700 for BLHS testing details.

SAT I and SAT II test dates, centers and additional information are available at www.collegeboard.org NOTE: Some students may choose to take both the ACT and SAT.

Eligible students may apply to have ACT or SAT scores serve as a state-approved alternative to the Washington State assessments.

NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards for College-Bound Student Athletes

The NCAA Eligibility Center is an arm of the NCAA responsible for determining the eligibility of student athletes at the DI and DII levels. All NCAA student athletes must register with the Eligibility Center before they can receive a scholarship or play college sports for an NCAA school. Individual students are responsible for achieving and protecting their own eligibility status. Contact your counselor for information regarding NCAA standards and registration steps.

NCAA Eligibility Requirements

Academic eligibility is determined using a combination of high school graduation, GPA from core courses and SAT or ACT test scores.

You must graduate from high school

You must meet the minimum GPA in your core courses

You must meet the minimum requirements on your SAT or ACT test scores.

Your GPA and SAT/ACT test scores must combine to meet the minimum requirements.

For complete NCAA academic eligibility requirements go to

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA_EMS.html?test=1#

Transcript Designation Key

Courses meeting specific graduation or college entrance requirements are labeled using Washington State transcript designation codes on the high school transcript.

Designation codes are listed on the catalog course index and individual course descriptions. Courses meeting the descriptions below will include a letter designation on the high school transcript. Codes appear regardless of grade or credit earned/unearned.

Transcript Designation Key

A Advanced Placement course Q Quantitative –meets math-based college entrance requirement if taken senior year B CADR/HECB Core – meets college entrance

requirement. R Running Start course

C College in the high school - University of Washington credit available*

S Science Lab- meets lab-based science graduation and college entrance requirements

H Honors Option T Tech Prep-Dual Credit-college credit available*

I International Baccalaureate course *Earning college credit requires additional procedures

Courses-At-A-Glance

Not all listed courses are offered every year. Please refer to the registration form for courses offered.

Course fees vary; contact school bookkeeper for adjusted needs-based reduced fees.

Course Grade

Level

Trans.

Desig. Grad Req. Offered

At Length Page Arts & Communication

Intro to Broadcasting 9th – 10th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 18

Broadcast Production I 10th – 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 or 1 18

Broadcast Production II 10th – 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 18

IB Film HL Production I & II 11th – 12th B I CTE and Fine Arts SHS 1 18

Broadcast Associate 11th – 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 18

Computer Animation 10th – 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS 1 19

Creative Design I & II 10th – 12th B CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 19

Digital Photography I 9th – 12th B T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 19

Digital Photography II 10th – 12th B CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 19

Yearbook 10th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 1 19

Business & Marketing

Accounting 1 10th – 12th T 3rd year math and CTE BHS / SHS 1 20

Accounting 2 11th – 12th T 3rd year math and CTE BHS / SHS 1 20

Entrepreneurship (Start your own business) 10th – 12th T CTE BHS 0.5 20

IB Business and Management 11th – 12th I CTE SHS 1 21

Intro to Business and Marketing (IBAM) 9th – 10th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 20

Microsoft Office Certification I 9th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 20

Microsoft Office II - IV 10th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 20

Retail Management (Student Store Operations) 10th – 12th T CTE BHS 0.5 21

Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Marketing 10th – 12th T CTE BHS 0.5 21

Web Design (Web Development)I & II 10th – 12th T CTE and Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 21

Webmaster Associate 12th N/A CTE BHS 0.5 21

English

9th English 9th B English BHS / SHS 1 22

10th English 10th B English BHS / SHS 1 22

11th English 11th B English BHS / SHS 1 22

12th English 12th B English BHS / SHS 1 23

12th English COE 12th N/A English BHS / SHS 1 23

Adv. Placement Language and Composition 11th A B English BHS 1 22

Adv. Placement Literature and Composition 12th A B English BHS 1 23

Advanced Speaking and Debate 10th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 24

Debate or Contest Speaking 9th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 24

English Language Learners Support 9th – 12th N/A Elective SHS 1 24

English Support 10th-12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 24

Film as Literature 11th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 24

Honors 9th Grade English 9th B H English BHS / SHS 1 22

Honors 10th Grade English 10th B H English BHS / SHS 1 22

Honors 10th Grade English – Journalism Focus 10th B H English SHS 1 22

IB English A1 HL I & II 11th – 12th B I English SHS 1 23

IB English A1 SL I & II 11th – 12th B I English SHS 1 23

Journalistic Writing 12th B English BHS 1 23

Poetry 10th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 25

Read to Learn 9th – 10th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 24

Tier II English 9th – 12th N/A English BHS / SHS 1 24

Tier III English 9th – 12th N/A English BHS / SHS 1 24

Family & Consumer Sciences

Advanced Culinary Arts 11th – 12th T CTE BHS 1 26

Career and Community Connections 11th – 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 26

Careers with Children 10th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 27

Child Care Practicum I 10th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 27

Child Care Practicum II 11th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 27

Child Care Practicum III 11th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 28

Child Development 9th* – 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 27

Culinary Arts 10th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 26

Independent Living 11th – 12th N/A CTE SHS 0.5 26

Intro to Culinary Arts 9th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 26

Nutrition and Fitness 10th – 12th N/A CTE and Fitness SHS 05 27

Personal Choices 9th – 10th N/A CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 26

Teaching Academy 11th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 1 27

Fine, Visual & Performing Arts

20th Century American Popular Music 10th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 33

3-D and Design 10th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 0.5 29

Advanced Actor’s Studio 10th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 30

Advanced Ceramics 10th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 29

Advanced Drawing and Painting 10th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 29

AP Art (Art and Design Studio) 11th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 29

Art History 9th – 12th B Fine Arts SHS 0.5 29

Beginning Acting 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 30

Beginning Guitar 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 31

Beginning Drawing and Painting 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 29

Ceramics 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 0.5 29

Chamber Choir 11th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31

Concert Band: SHS 9th – 12th B Fine Arts SHS 1 31

Concert Choir 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31

Freshman Treble Choir 9th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 30

IB Film Studies I & II 11th – 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 30

IB Music SL I & II 11th – 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 33

IB Visual Arts HL 11th – 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 30

IB Visual Arts SL 11th – 12th B I Fine Arts SHS 1 30

Jazz Band: BHS 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 0.5 32

Jazz Choir 10th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31

Jazz Ensemble: SHS 9th – 12th B Fine Arts SHS 1 32

Marching Band: BHS 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 0.5 32

Percussion 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 32

Survey of Art 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 0.5 29

Symphonic – Marching Band: SHS 9th – 12th B Fine Arts SHS 1 32

Symphonic Band: BHS 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 32

Treble Choir 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS / SHS 1 31

Wind Ensemble 9th – 12th B Fine Arts BHS 1 33

Health & Fitness

Advanced Volleyball/Basketball 10th – 12th N/A Fitness BHS 0.5 34

Court and Team Sports 10th – 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS 0.5 34

Developing Fitness 9th – 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS 0.5 34

Foundation of Fitness 9th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS 0.5 34

Health 9th N/A Health BHS / SHS 0.5 34

Individual Fitness 10th – 12th N/A Fitness BHS 0.5 34

Strength and Conditioning 10th – 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS 0.5 34

Total Fitness 10th – 12th N/A Fitness BHS / SHS 0.5 34

Information Technology

AP Computer Science A 11th – 12th A B C Q T 3rd year math and CTE BHS 1 36

Computer Science Principles 10th – 12th N/A CTE BHS 1 35

Cisco Discovery I 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 36

Cisco Discovery II 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 1 36

Cisco Discovery III 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 1 36

Cisco Discovery IV 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 1 36

Fundamentals of Information Technology (FIT) 9th – 10th T CTE BHS 0.5 35

Intro to Programming (JAVA) 10th – 12th B Q T 3rd year math and CTE BHS 1 35

Intro to Programming (Microsoft Visual Basic) 10th – 12th B Q T 3rd year math and CTE SHS 1 35

Intro to Programming through Game Design 9th – 12th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 35

IT – Essentials: PC Hardware and Software 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 36

Using Google Apps 9th – 12th N/A CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 35

Math

Advanced Placement Calculus AB 11th – 12th A B Math BHS / SHS 1 40

Advanced Placement Calculus BC 11th – 12th A B Math BHS / SHS 1 40

Algebra I 9th – 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38

Algebra II 9th – 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 39

Algebra Prep (Algebra 1A) 9th – 11th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 1 38

Algebra 1B 10th – 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38

College Prep Math 12th B Math BHS 1 40

Financial Algebra 11th – 12th B T Q 3rd Year Math BHS / SHS 1 39

Geometry 9th – 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38

Geometry Basics 9th – 12th B Math BHS / SHS 1 39

Geometry in Construction 9th – 12th B Math and CTE SHS 2 39

Honors Algebra II 9th – 10th B H Math BHS 1 39

Honors Geometry 9th B H Math BHS 1 38

Honors Pre-Calculus 10th – 11th B H Math BHS 1 40

IB Mathematical Studies SL I & II 11th – 12th B I Math SHS 1 40

IB Mathematics SL I & II (Pre-Calc & Calc) 11th – 12th B I Math SHS 1 41

Intensified Algebra 9th – 11th B Math BHS / SHS 1 38

Math Extension 9th – 11th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 1 41

Pre-Calculus 11th – 12th B Math BHS 1 40

Year 1 Collection of Evidence 11th or 12th N/A 3rd Year Math BHS / SHS 1 39

Miscellaneous & Other Courses

Copy Center Aide 10th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 42

Core Leadership 9th – 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 41

Leadership Connections: BLHS 11th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 1 41

Leadership Connections: SHS 11th – 12th N/A Elective SHS 1 41

Learning Strategies 9th – 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 42

Library Services 10th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 42

Life Skills 9th – 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 42

Office Aide 10th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 0.5 42

Peer Tutor 10th – 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 42

Principles of Leadership 9th – 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 41

Theory of Knowledge *IB Theory of Knowledge 11th – 12th I Elective SHS 0.25 42

Transition Education 12th – 21yr N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 or 1 43

Work Experience 11th – 12th N/A Elective BHS / SHS 0.5 or 1 43

Pre-Engineering / Project Lead The Way

Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) 10th – 12th T CTE BHS 1 43

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) 10th – 12th T CTE BHS 0.5 43

Intro to Engineering Design (PLTW) A & B 9th – 12th B Q CTE BHS / SHS 1 43

Principles of Engineering (PLTW) A & B 10th – 12th B Q S T Lab Science and CTE BHS 1 44

Technology Foundations (PLTW) 9th – 10th T CTE BHS / SHS 0.5 43

Science

9th – Lab Science 9th B S Lab Science SHS 1 46

Addiction and the Brain – Biology 100 11th – 12th B C S Lab Science BHS 1 47

Advanced Marine Biology 11th – 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 48

Anatomy and Physiology 10th – 12th B S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 47

AP Biology 10th – 12th A B S Lab Science BHS 1 47

AP Chemistry 10th – 12th A B Q S Lab Science BHS 1 48

AP Physics I 11th – 12th A B Q S Lab Science BHS 1 49

Biology 9th – 11th B S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 46

Biology Collection of Evidence 11th -12th N/A Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 47

Biology II 10th -12th B S Lab Science SHS 1 47

Biotechnology 10th – 12th B S T CTE and Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 47

Chemistry 10th – 12th B Q S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 48

Environmental Field Studies 10th – 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 46

Environmental Science 10th – 12th B S T CTE and Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 48

Honors Biology 9th B H S Lab Science SHS 1 46

IB Biology HL I & II 11th – 12th B I S Lab Science SHS 1 48

IB Chemistry SL I & II 11th – 12th B I Q S Lab Science SHS 1 49

Independent Scientific Research 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 49

Marine Biology 10th – 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 48

Physical Science 10th – 12th B S Lab Science BHS 1 46

Physics 10th – 12th B Q S Lab Science BHS / SHS 1 49

Plant Science 10th – 12th B S T Lab Science SHS 1 46

Science & Natural Resources

Agricultural Marketing and Communications I 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 50

Agricultural Marketing and Communications II 11th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 50

Animal Science I 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 50

Animal Science II 11th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 50

Horticulture 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 50

Skilled & Technical Sciences

Advanced Automotive Technology 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 1 51

Advanced Construction Related Trades II - IV 10th – 12th T CTE SHS 1 51

Architecture I 10th – 12th N/A CTE SHS 0.5 52

Architecture II 10th – 12th N/A CTE SHS 0.5 52

Geometry in Construction 9th – 11th B Math and CTE SHS 2 51

Introduction to Automotive 9th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 51

Intro to Construction 9th – 12th T CTE SHS 0.5 51

Social Studies

AP Human Geography 10th – 12th A B Social Studies BHS 1 55

AP Psychology 10th – 12th A B Social Studies BHS 1 55

AP U.S. Government and Politics 12th A B Social Studies BHS 1 56

AP U.S. History 11th A B Social Studies BHS 1 55

Contemporary World Problems 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 1 56

Honors Civics 10th B H Social Studies SHS 1 54

Honors World History: BHS 9th - 10th B H Social Studies BHS 1 54

Honors World History: SHS 9th - 10th B H Social Studies SHS 0.5 54

IB 20th Century World History Topics SL or HL 12th B I Social Studies SHS 1 56

IB History of the Americas HL 11th B I Social Studies SHS 1 56

IB Psychology SL or HL 11th – 12th B I Social Studies SHS 1 55

Intro to Psychology 10th – 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 0.5 54

Modern World History 10th B Social Studies BHS 1 54

Sociology of Media 10th – 12th B Social Studies BHS 0.5 55

U.S. History 11th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 1 55

Washington State History 9th – 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 0.5 54

World History 10th B Social Studies SHS 0.5 54

You and the Law 10th – 12th B Social Studies BHS / SHS 0.5 55

World Languages

French I 9th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 56

French II 9th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 56

French III 9th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 57

French IV 10th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 57

IB French SL III, IV + 11th – 12th B I Elective SHS 1 57

IB Japanese SL III, IV + 11th – 12th B I Elective SHS 1 58

IB Spanish SL III, IV + 11th – 12th B I Elective SHS 1 59

Japanese I 9th – 12th B Elective SHS 1 57

Japanese II 9th – 12th B Elective SHS 1 57

Japanese III 10th – 12th B Elective SHS 1 57

Japanese IV 11th – 12th B Elective SHS 1 58

Spanish for Native Speakers 9th – 12th N/A Elective BHS 1 58

Spanish I 9th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 58

Spanish II 9th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 58

Spanish III 9th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 58

Spanish IV 10th – 12th B Elective BHS / SHS 1 59

ARTS & COMMUNICATION

Intro to Broadcasting

Grade Level: 9th – 10th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

Introduction to Broadcasting is a skill-based course in which students explore the exciting range of opportunities in the broadcast industry. Students will learn and understand broadcast terminology, career opportunities and what it takes to be successful in a career in broadcasting. When students complete the course, they will have practical leadership skills used in producing, directing, editing, and writing broadcast-quality productions. Students learn professionalism in front of the camera, and skills required to meet the demands behind the camera and microphone.

Broadcast Production I

Grade Level: 10th – 12th

Prerequisite: Intro to Broadcasting Transcript Designation: B T

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS / SHS

Broadcast Production I is a hands-on television broadcasting experience. This is a skill-based course in which students develop skills for employment opportunities and/or higher education.

They will use and perfect the skills learned in Introduction to Broadcasting to produce school-based programming. Students will further their broadcast camera operating skills, produce and edit news features for air, develop PSA’s and commercials and direct and produce shows for school-wide viewing. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Students will develop leadership and organizational skills as they perform roles as show producers, directors and many other broadcast related jobs. This class includes further developing skills for television broadcast writing, a skill crucial to success in the industry along with skills necessary for various and interesting television and video production positions.

Broadcast Production II

Grade Level: 10th – 12th

Prerequisite: Broadcast Production I Transcript Designation: B T

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS / SHS

Broadcast Production II is a hands-on television broadcasting experience. In this course students continue to build broadcast television, video and audio skills preparing for higher education and/or entry-level employment. Students will further develop their skills from Broadcast Production I with advanced camera operations, lighting, editing, audio, composition and writing to produce broadcast quality shows and content. This is a skill-based class in which students run and anchor school newscasts and productions for the district and community. To succeed in this course, students increase the leadership and managerial skills learned in Broadcast Production I. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment.

IB Film HL Production I & II

Grade Level: 11th – 12th

Prerequisite: Taken concurrently with IB Film Studies I & II Transcript Designation: B I

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: SHS

Through hands-on experiences in filmmaking, students develop the film production skills to express themselves creatively through film. Students will increase skills in camera operation, lighting, editing, sound, composition, screenwriting, cinematography, design and directing. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Students will also gain the leadership, organizational, professional and technical skills needed for advanced training in video and film making. Students take this course concurrently with IB Film Studies. To complete the IB Film HL course, students must complete IB Film Production I & II as well as IB Film Studies I & II. Seniors may take IB Film Production I and IB Film Studies I on a space-available basis.

Broadcast Associate

Grade Level: 11th – 12th

Prerequisite: Broadcast Production II. Teacher permission Transcript Designation:

Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

Broadcast Associate is an advanced video broadcasting experience. Students increase previously acquired broadcasting skills through the development and completion of custom projects. To succeed in this course, students must be motivated, self-directed, and able to follow client specifications. Students gain leadership, organizational and time management skills working as team leaders, peer tutors or project directors. This course may be repeated for credit.

ARTS & COMMUNICATION

Digital Photography I

Grade Level: 9th – 12th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: B T

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS / SHS

Digital Photography provides students with an exploration of the fundamental principles, techniques, and application of camera- based imagery. Concepts will include, acquiring, manipulating, and outputting digital photographic images, basic visual concepts, camera functions, and image editing software. In addition, lighting, composition, color, black & white considerations, and contrast in images will be covered. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. As a CTE course, leadership skills, employment expectations, and career preparation are included.

Digital Photography II

Grade Level: 10th – 12th

Prerequisite: Digital Photography I Transcript Designation: B

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS / SHS

This course is the advanced study of camera controls, photographic systems, lenses, and lighting techniques. This hands-on study of advanced photographic theory explores these techniques in creative visual communication and how these relate to portrait, industrial, or commercial photography and other photographic genre. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. In addition, the elements of manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe

Photoshop is taught throughout the course.

Computer Animation

Grade Level: 10th – 12th

Prerequisite: Web Design or Beginning Painting and Drawing.

Computer competency is highly recommended.

Transcript Designation: B T

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS

Computer Animation is a hands on course where students develop the techniques and skills for creating visual art on the computer. Concepts covered include animated character creation, Photoshop, 3D animation, Flash, character creation, and special effects in film and television. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment. Students who take this class will be able to plan animation through storyboards, design animated characters, and create animation using the computer.

Creative Design I & II

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: B

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS / SHS

Have fun designing web pages using Dreamweaver and

Photoshop. Class activities are project-based and give students an opportunity to practice art fundamentals while learning technical skills. Let your creative side show, combining your skills to create professional, up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use. You will be introduced to planning and designing effective web pages; implementing web pages by writing HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets);

enhancing web pages with the use of page layout techniques, text formatting, graphics, images, and multimedia; and producing a functional, multi-page website. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment.

Yearbook

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

Students will develop skills in graphic design, computer graphics, desktop publishing, photography, and writing utilizing InDesign and Photoshop. Students will gain leadership, time management and teamwork skills in production of the high school yearbook.

There will be an opportunity to practice oral, business management and promotional marketing skills. Attendance at after school functions and work sessions will be required to meet deadlines and obtain photos and quotes as needed.

BUSINESS & MARKETING

Microsoft Office Certification I

Grade Level: 9th – 12th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

If you want to integrate data into a PowerPoint presentation, add functions to an Excel spreadsheet, or apply formatting to a Microsoft Word document you need Microsoft Office application skills. In Microsoft Word students will learn to use various themes and styles to enhance the appearance of their documents.

Microsoft Excel skills include creating worksheets that use formulas and functions to solve authentic application problems, by using graphs, styles and themes to display information in a professional manner. Microsoft PowerPoint skills include creating presentations that display information using graphics, charts, transitions and animations and sound. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible for industry certification through Microsoft. Tech competencies are included in course content.

Microsoft Office II - IV

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: Microsoft Office I Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

In these primarily self-directed and paced courses, students continue to increase proficiency and gain advanced Microsoft Office skills. Motivated students can progress rapidly through Microsoft Office II-IV and earn additional industry certifications through Microsoft.

Accounting 1

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: IBAM Transcript Designation: T

Grad Requirement: 3rd year math and CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

Students will learn the essential concepts and procedures of tracking business transactions with both manual and automated accounting systems. The accounting cycle of a service business and a merchandising business will be covered. This course is an excellent introduction for college business classes and may qualify for college credit. Skills gained are beneficial for careers in business as well as owning or managing a businesses. When included in a student’s documented post-secondary plan, this course meets the third math graduation requirement.

Accounting 2

Grade Level: 11th – 12th Prerequisite: Accounting 1 Transcript Designation: T

Grad Requirement: 3rd year math and CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

Accounting 2 is designed for college-bound students and those entering the workforce following graduation; it may qualify for college credit. In addition to learning accounting theory and practical procedures; notes receivable, inventory, notes payable, long-term liabilities, and stockholder’s equity will be covered.

Students will continue to use automated accounting software and apply learning to systems such as accounting for partnerships, not-for-profit organizations, and accounting for business decisions. When included in a student's documented post- secondary plans, this course meets the third math graduation requirement.

Intro to Business and Marketing (IBAM)

Grade Level: 9th – 10th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS / SHS

This class provides the foundation for other business and marketing classes and offers the opportunity to explore careers in the business world. You will learn the fundamentals of marketing, including economics, sales, product or service planning,

promotion and advertising, market research, logistics, human relations, communications and career development. This course includes real-world business and marketing situations as well as hands-on and work-based experiences.

Entrepreneurship (Start your own business)

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: IBAM Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS

This course is for students interested in starting a business and being the boss. National surveys show seven out of ten high school students are interested in business ownership. The goal of this course is to help students achieve this goal through the development of a business plan. You will be able to take your business idea, create the plan, and venture into the business world to start your own company. DECA participation is strongly recommended.

BUSINESS & MARKETING

Retail Management (Student Store Operations)

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: IBAM Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS

In this class you will develop skills used in a retail business. You will be responsible for operating the student store and will learn skills such as cashiering and customer service. Students will explore areas in retail, including advertising, managing human resources, merchandising, promotion, selling, customer service, distribution, and careers in retailing. DECA participation is strongly recommended.

Sports, Recreation & Entertainment Marketing

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: IBAM Transcript Designation: T Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS

This course helps students develop a thorough understanding of the marketing techniques utilized in sports, recreation, and entertainment areas. Building on the marketing basics taught in Introduction to Business and Marketing, you will learn about legal issues, sponsorship, licensing, promotion, public relations, and event planning. DECA participation is strongly recommended.

IB Business and Management

Grade Level: 11th – 12th

Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Marketing (IBAM) Transcript Designation: I

Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: SHS

IB Business and Management examines business decision-making processes and how these decisions impact and are affected by internal and external environments. The course is designed to develop an understanding of business theory, as well as an ability to apply business principles, practices and skills. Emphasis is placed on strategic decision-making and the day-to-day business functions of marketing, production, human resource management and finance. This integrated course increases student

understanding of business activity in a global market, providing an international perspective of business, and promoting student appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of topics like international marketing, human resource management, growth and business strategy.

Web Design (Web Development)I & II

Grade Level: 10th – 12th Prerequisite: None Transcript Designation: T

Grad Requirement: CTE and Fine Arts Offered at: BHS / SHS

Have fun designing web pages using Dreamweaver and

Photoshop. Class activities are project-based and give students an opportunity to practice art fundamentals while learning technical skills. Let your creative side show, combining your skills to create professional, up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use. You will be introduced to planning and designing effective web pages; implementing web pages by writing HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets);

enhancing web pages with the use of page layout techniques, text formatting, graphics, images, and multimedia; and producing a functional, multi-page website. Students complete a fine arts classroom based assessment.

Webmaster Associate

Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisite: Web Design I & II. Teacher permission.

Transcript Designation: N/A Grad Requirement: CTE Offered at: BHS

Students who have completed Web Design I and Web Design II will be prepared to develop and apply creative solutions to satisfy the visual communication needs of society. In this capstone course in the Web Design program sequence, students develop a student-run Web site for the high school that demonstrates the range of skills and abilities they’ve acquired. The student Web site will be created in coordination with ASB and PNN.