Quillayute Valley School District Insight School in Washington 2015
Quillayute Valley School District Insight School in Washington COMPREHENSIVE COURSE CATALOG Version 2 – Last updated 4/20/2015 2015-2016 English II A ................................................ 26 Contents Course Credit Eligibility Matrix .......................... 5 Advanced Placement (AP) Course Required Prerequisites .................................................... 10 English II A CR ........................................... 26 English II B ................................................ 27 English II B CR ........................................... 27 English III A ............................................... 28 Courses by Credit Type .................................... 11 English III A CR .......................................... 28 Graduation Requirements ............................... 16 English III B ............................................... 29 Credit Requirements................................. 16 English III B CR .......................................... 29 Course Descriptions ......................................... 18 English IV A ............................................... 29 Administrative .............................................. 18 English IV A CR .......................................... 30 Online Learning ......................................... 18 English IV B ............................................... 30 Finding Your Path I .................................... 18 English IV B CR .......................................... 30 Finding Your Path II ................................... 18 Grammar and Composition A ................... 31 Finding Your Path III .................................. 19 Grammar and Composition B ................... 31 Finding Your Path IV ................................. 19 Journalism ................................................ 31 Art ................................................................. 19 Math ............................................................. 32 3D Art I - Modeling ................................... 19 Algebra I A ................................................ 32 3D Art II - Animation ................................. 20 Algebra I A CR ........................................... 32 Art Appreciation ....................................... 20 Algebra I B ................................................ 32 Digital Arts I .............................................. 20 Algebra I B CR ........................................... 33 Digital Arts II ............................................. 20 Algebra II A ............................................... 33 Music Appreciation ................................... 21 Algebra II A CR .......................................... 33 English .......................................................... 21 Algebra II B ............................................... 34 AP English Language A .............................. 21 Algebra II B CR .......................................... 34 AP English Language B .............................. 22 Calculus A ................................................. 34 Creative Writing A..................................... 22 Calculus B.................................................. 35 Creative Writing B ..................................... 22 Consumer Math A .................................... 35 English Foundations I A............................. 23 Consumer Math B..................................... 35 English Foundations I B ............................. 23 Geometry A .............................................. 36 English Foundations II A............................ 24 Geometry A CR ......................................... 36 English Foundations II B ............................ 24 Geometry B............................................... 36 English I A.................................................. 24 Geometry B CR ......................................... 37 English I A CR ............................................ 25 Math Foundations I A ............................... 37 English I B .................................................. 25 Math Foundations I B ............................... 37 English I B CR............................................. 26 Math Foundations II A .............................. 38 Math Foundations II B .............................. 38 Science ......................................................... 47 MTH500A: AP(R) Calculus AB ................... 38 Biology A ................................................... 47 MTH500B: AP(R) Calculus AB.................... 39 Biology A CR.............................................. 48 Personal Finance ....................................... 39 Biology B ................................................... 48 Practical Math A..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Biology B CR .............................................. 48 Practical Math B..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Chemistry B .............................................. 49 Pre-Algebra A ............................................ 39 Pre-Algebra B ............................................ 40 Pre-Calculus .............................................. 40 Trigonometry ............................................ 40 Occupational Education ............................... 41 Accounting A ............................................. 41 Accounting B ............................................. 41 C++ Programming ..................................... 41 Career Planning......................................... 42 Careers in Criminal Justice ........................ 42 Computer Literacy .................................... 42 Computer Science ..................................... 42 Criminology ............................................... 43 Digital Photography .................................. 43 Game Design ............................................. 43 Intro to Entrepreneurship I ....................... 44 Intro to Entrepreneurship II ...................... 44 Intro to Marketing I .................................. 44 Life Skills.................................................... 45 Programming I (VB.Net) ............................ 45 Programming II (Java) ............................... 45 Web Design ............................................... 46 Physical Education / Heatlh .......................... 46 Health ....................................................... 46 Physical Education A ................................. 46 Physical Education B ................................. 47 Physical Education C ................................. 47 3 Insight School of Washington Chemistry A .............................................. 49 Earth Science A ......................................... 49 Earth Science B ......................................... 50 Environmental Science ............................. 50 Forensic Science ....................................... 50 Physical Science A..................................... 50 Physical Science A CR ............................... 51 Physical Science B ..................................... 51 Physical Science B CR................................ 51 Physics A ................................................... 52 Physics B ................................................... 52 Senior Project ............................................... 52 Culminating Project-Washington ............. 52 Social Studies ............................................... 53 American History A CR.............................. 53 Anthropology............................................ 53 AP US History A......................................... 53 AP US History B......................................... 54 Contemporary World Issues A.................. 54 Contemporary World Issues B .................. 54 Geography and World Cultures ................ 55 Law and Order .......................................... 55 Psychology ................................................ 55 Sociology A ............................................... 56 Sociology B ............................................... 56 U.S. Government .......................................... 56 U.S. Government CR ................................. 57 U.S. History A ............................................ 57 Washington State History......................... 57 2015-2016 Course Catalog 4 World History A ........................................ 58 German I B ................................................ 63 World History B......................................... 58 German II A ............................................... 63 American History B CR .............................. 58 German II B ............................................... 63 U.S. History B ............................................ 59 German III A .............................................. 64 World Languages .......................................... 59 German III B .............................................. 64 AP Spanish A ............................................. 59 German IV A ............................................. 64 AP Spanish B ............................................. 60 German IV B.............................................. 65 French I A .................................................. 60 Spanish I A ................................................ 65 French I B .................................................. 61 Spanish I A CR ........................................... 65 French II A ................................................. 61 Spanish I B ................................................ 66 French II B ................................................. 61 Spanish II A ............................................... 66 French III A ................................................ 61 Spanish II B ............................................... 66 French III B ................................................ 62 Spanish III A .............................................. 66 French IV A ................................................ 62 Spanish III B .............................................. 67 French IV B ................................................ 62 Spanish IV A .............................................. 67 German I A ................................................ 63 Spanish IV B .............................................. 67 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog US History Civics US Government Senior Project Science Pacific Northwest History Occupational Education Math Lab Health/PE Health English Elective Contemporary World Issues Art Algebra II Algebra I Course Credit Eligibility Matrix Algebra I A CR Algebra I B CR Algebra II A CR Algebra II B CR American (US) Government CR American History A CR American History B CR AP(R) English Language A AP(R) English Language B Art Appreciation-WA Biology A CR Biology B CR BUS040: Introduction to Entrepreneurship I BUS050: Introduction to Entrepreneurship II BUS060: Introduction to Marketing I Career Planning - AVT Contemporary World Issues AWA Contemporary World Issues BWA Creative Writing A Creative Writing B Culminating Project-Washington ENG001A-APL: English Foundations I ENG001B-APL: English Foundations I ENG010: Journalism ENG011A-APL: English Foundations II A 5 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog US History Civics US Government Senior Project Science Pacific Northwest History Occupational Education Math Lab Health/PE Health English Elective Contemporary World Issues Art Algebra II Algebra I ENG011B-APL: English Foundations II B ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IA ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IB ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIA ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIB ENG303: American Literature A ENG303: American Literature B ENG403: British & World Literature A ENG403: British & World Literature B English I A CR English I B CR English II A CR English II B CR English III A CR English III B CR English IV A CR English IV B CR Geometry A CR Geometry B CR Grammar and Composition A Grammar and Composition B Health - AVT HST010-APL: Anthropology HST020-AVT: Psychology HST103: World History A HST103: World History B 6 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog US History Civics US Government Senior Project Science Pacific Northwest History Occupational Education Math Lab Health/PE Health English Elective Contemporary World Issues Art Algebra II Algebra I HST213: Geography & World Cultures HST303: U.S. History A HST303: U.S. History B HST403: U.S. Government & Politics HST500: AP(R) US History A HST500: AP(R) US History B MTH001A-APL: Math Foundations I MTH001B-APL: Math Foundations I MTH011A-APL: Math Foundations II MTH011B-APL: Math Foundations II MTH123: Algebra I A MTH123: Algebra I B MTH203: Geometry A MTH203: Geometry B MTH303: Algebra II A MTH303: Algebra II B MTH322-AVT: Consumer Math A MTH322-AVT: Consumer Math B MTH342-AVT: Accounting A MTH342-AVT: Accounting B MTH403: PreCalculus/Trigonometry A MTH403: PreCalculus/Trigonometry B MTH433A-AVT: Calculus MTH433B-AVT: Calculus 7 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog US History Civics US Government Senior Project Science Pacific Northwest History Occupational Education Math Lab Health/PE Health English Elective Contemporary World Issues Art Algebra II Algebra I MTH500A: AP(R) Calculus AB MTH500B: AP(R) Calculus AB Music Appreciation - AVT ORN100: Finding Your Path I ORN200: Finding Your Path II ORN300: Finding Your Path III ORN400: Finding Your Path IV OTH020: Physical Education A OTH020: Physical Education B OTH026-AVT: Physical Education A OTH026-AVT: Physical Education B OTH038: Careers in Criminal Justice OTH039: Criminology OTH090-AVT: Life Skills OTH091-DYN: Law and Order Personal Finance - AVT Physical Science A CR Physical Science B CR Pre-Algebra A-WA - AVT Pre-Algebra B-WA - AVT Programming I (VB.Net) Programming II (Java) SCI010: Environmental Science SCI030: Forensic Science SCI102: Physical Science A SCI102: Physical Science B SCI113: Earth Science A SCI113: Earth Science B SCI203: Biology A SCI203: Biology B 8 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog US History Civics US Government Senior Project Science Pacific Northwest History Occupational Education Math Lab Health/PE Health English Elective Contemporary World Issues Art Algebra II Algebra I SCI303: Chemistry A SCI303: Chemistry B SCI403: Physics A SCI403: Physics B Sociology A Sociology B Spanish I A CR TCH010: Computer Literacy TCH017: 3D Art I - Modeling TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation TCH028: Digital Arts I TCH029: Digital Arts II TCH036: Computer Science TCH040: Web Design TCH060: C++ Programming TCH070: Game Design TCH101-AVT: Digital Photography WAH100: Washington State History WLG100A: Spanish I WLG100B: Spanish I WLG110A: French I WLG110B: French I WLG120A: German I WLG120B: German I WLG200A: Spanish II WLG200B: Spanish II WLG210A: French II WLG210B: French II WLG220A: German II WLG220B: German II WLG300A: Spanish III 9 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog US History Civics US Government Senior Project Science Pacific Northwest History Occupational Education Math Lab Health/PE Health English Elective Contemporary World Issues Art Algebra II Algebra I WLG300B: Spanish III WLG310A: French III WLG310B: French III WLG320A: German III WLG320B: German III WLG400A: Spanish IV WLG400B: Spanish IV WLG410A: French IV WLG410B: French IV WLG420A: German IV WLG420B: German IV WLG500A: AP(R) Spanish Language and Culture WLG500B: AP(R) Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement (AP) Course Required Prerequisites Course AP(R) English Language AP(R) US History 10 Required Prerequisites 2.0 Credits in a Core English Class 1.0 Credit in American History Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Courses by Credit Type Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered ALG1 ALG1 ALG1 ALG1 ALG2 ALG2 ALG2 ALG2 ART ART ART ART ART ART ART CIV CIV CWI CWI CWI CWI CWI CWI CWI CWI Algebra I A Algebra I A CR Algebra I B Algebra I B CR Algebra II A Algebra II A CR Algebra II B Algebra II B CR 3D Art I - Modeling 3D Art II - Animation Art Appreciation Digital Arts I Digital Arts II Digital Photography Music Appreciation American (US) Government U.S. Government CR Anthropology Contemporary World Issues A Contemporary World Issues B Geography Sociology A Sociology B World History B World History B CR AP Spanish A MTH123: Algebra I A Algebra I A CR MTH123: Algebra I B Algebra I B CR MTH303: Algebra II A Algebra II A CR MTH303: Algebra II B Algebra II B CR TCH017: 3D Art I - Modeling TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation Art Appreciation-WA TCH028: Digital Arts I TCH029: Digital Arts II TCH101-AVT: Digital Photography Music Appreciation - AVT HST403: U.S. Government & Politics American (US) Government CR HST010-APL: Anthropology Contemporary World Issues A-WA Contemporary World Issues B-WA HST213: Geography & World Cultures Sociology A Sociology B HST103: World History B World History B CR WLG500A: AP(R) Spanish Language and Culture WLG500B: AP(R) Spanish Language and Culture ENG001A-APL: English Foundations I ENG001B-APL: English Foundations I ENG011A-APL: English Foundations II A ENG011B-APL: English Foundations II B ORN100: Finding Your Path I ORN200: Finding Your Path II ORN300: Finding Your Path III ORN400: Finding Your Path IV WLG110A: French I S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 ELE AP Spanish B ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE 11 English Foundations I A English Foundations I B English Foundations II A English Foundations II B Finding Your Path I Finding Your Path II Finding Your Path III Finding Your Path IV French I A Insight School of Washington Note * * * * * * S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 2015-2016 Course Catalog * * * * Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ELE ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG French I B French II A French II B French III A French III B French IV A French IV B German I A German I B German II A German II B German III A German III B German IV A German IV B Law and Order Math Foundations I A Math Foundations I B Math Foundations II A Math Foundations II B Pre-Algebra A Pre-Algebra B Psychology Spanish I A Spanish I A CR Spanish I B Spanish II A Spanish II B Spanish III A Spanish III B Spanish IV A Spanish IV B World History A World History A CR AP English Language A AP English Language B Creative Writing A Creative Writing B English I A WLG110B: French I WLG210A: French II WLG210B: French II WLG310A: French III WLG310B: French III WLG410A: French IV WLG410B: French IV WLG120A: German I WLG120B: German I WLG220A: German II WLG220B: German II WLG320A: German III WLG320B: German III WLG420A: German IV WLG420B: German IV OTH091-DYN: Law and Order MTH001A-APL: Math Foundations I MTH001B-APL: Math Foundations I MTH011A-APL: Math Foundations II MTH011B-APL: Math Foundations II Pre-Algebra A-WA - AVT Pre-Algebra B-WA - AVT Psychology WLG100A: Spanish I Spanish I A CR WLG100B: Spanish I WLG200A: Spanish II WLG200B: Spanish II WLG300A: Spanish III WLG300B: Spanish III WLG400A: Spanish IV WLG400B: Spanish IV HST103: World History A World History A CR AP English Language A AP English Language B Creative Writing A Creative Writing B ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IA S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 12 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Note * * Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG ENG HEA HPE HPE HPE HPE LAB LAB LAB LAB MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT OCC English I A CR English I B English I B CR English II A English II A CR English II B English II B CR English III A English III A CR English III B English III B CR English IV A English IV A CR English IV B English IV B CR Grammar and Composition A Grammar and Composition B Journalism Health Physical Education A Physical Education B Physical Education C Physical Education D Biology A Biology A CR Biology B Biology B CR Calculus A Calculus B Consumer Math A Consumer Math B Geometry A Geometry A CR Geometry B Geometry B CR Personal Finance Pre-Calculus Trigonometry 3D Art I - Modeling English I A CR ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IB English I B CR ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIA English II A CR ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIB English II B CR ENG303: American Literature A English III A CR ENG303: American Literature B English III B CR ENG403: British & World Literature A English IV A CR ENG403: British & World Literature B English IV B CR Grammar and Composition A Grammar and Composition B Journalism Health - AVT OTH026-AVT: Physical Education A OTH026-AVT: Physical Education B OTH020: Physical Education A OTH020: Physical Education B SCI203: Biology A Biology A CR SCI203: Biology B Biology B CR MTH433A-AVT: Calculus MTH433B-AVT: Calculus MTH322-AVT: Consumer Math MTH322-AVT: Consumer Math MTH203: Geometry A Geometry A CR MTH203: Geometry B Geometry B CR Personal Finance - AVT MTH403: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry A MTH403: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry B TCH017: 3D Art I - Modeling S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 13 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Note * * * * * * * * * * * * OCC Credit Type 3D Art II - Animation Course Name TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation OLS Course Name S2 Terms Offered OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC OCC PNW SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SCI SRP USG USG USH USH Accounting A Accounting B C++ Programming Career Planning Careers in Criminal Justice Computer Literacy Computer Science Criminology Digital Arts I Digital Arts II Digital Photography Game Design Intro to Entrepreneurship I Intro to Entrepreneurship II Intro to Marketing I Life Skills Programming I (VB.Net) Programming II (Java) Web Design Washington State History Chemistry A Chemistry B Earth Science A Earth Science B Environmental Science Forensic Science Physical Science A Physical Science A CR Physical Science B Physical Science B CR Physics A Physics B Culminating Project-Washington American (US) Government U.S. Government CR American History A American History A CR MTH342-AVT: Accounting A MTH342-AVT: Accounting B TCH060: C++ Programming Career Planning - AVT OTH038: Careers in Criminal Justice TCH010: Computer Literacy TCH036: Computer Science OTH039: Criminology TCH028: Digital Arts I TCH029: Digital Arts II TCH101-AVT: Digital Photography TCH070: Game Design BUS040: Introduction to Entrepreneurship I BUS050: Introduction to Entrepreneurship II BUS060: Introduction to Marketing I OTH090-AVT: Life Skills Programming I (VB.Net) Programming II (Java) TCH040: Web Design - AVT WAH100: Washington State History SCI303: Chemistry A SCI303: Chemistry B SCI113: Earth Science A SCI113: Earth Science B SCI010: Environmental Science SCI030: Forensic Science SCI102: Physical Science A Physical Science A CR SCI102: Physical Science B Physical Science B CR SCI403: Physics A SCI403: Physics B Culminating Project-Washington HST403: U.S. Government & Politics American (US) Government CR HST303: U.S. History A American History A CR S1 S2 S2 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S1, S2 S2 S1, S2 S1 S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1, S2 S1 S1, S2 14 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Note * * * * Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name American History B HST303: U.S. History B USH American History B CR American History B CR USH * Not available for student selection. Assigned by Administration. 15 Insight School of Washington Terms Offered S2 S1, S2 2015-2016 Course Catalog Note * Graduation Requirements There are specific requirements that a student must meet in order to graduate from Insight School of Washington. These four kinds of requirements are: o o o o o CREDIT Requirements COURSE Requirements STATE Assessments Certificates of Achievement SENIOR CULMINATING project NOTE: This section is redacted from the Student Handbook and only includes information pertinent to making an informed course selection. Additional information regarding graduation requirements can be found in the Student Handbook. Credit Requirements Insight School of Washington requires a minimum of 21.0 credits* in order for students to graduate. Credit is awarded when students meet or exceed the minimum academic requirements of the class. Students are responsible for accurately tracking their graduation requirements and credits needed to be on-track for graduation. Please contact your academic counselor if you have questions or need assistance. Graduation Cohort Year In Washington state, the year you entered 9th grade determines your graduation cohort. Your graduation rules are based on this graduation cohort regardless of the year that you acutally graduate from high school. The following examples help illustrate this point: 11th grade student graduating this year – follows the 2017 graduation rules 12th grade student (who started 9th grade in 2012-2013) graduating this year – follows the 2016 graduation rules 12th Grade (5th Year Senior) student that graduates this year – follows the 2015 graduation rules Use the table below to determine you Grduate Cohort Year Entered 9th Grade Current Grade in High School Graduation Cohort Year 2015-2016 9th Grade 2019* th 2014-2015 10 Grade 2018* 2013-2014 11th Grade 2017* 2012-2013 12th Grade 2016 2011-2012 12th Grade (5th Year Senior) 2015 2010-2011 12th Grade (6th Year Senior) 2014 * The 24-credit “Career- and College-Ready Graduation Requirements” begin with Graduation Cohort Year 2019. 16 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Required Credits for Graduation Subject Cohorts 20132014 Cohort 2015 Cohorts 2016-2018 Cohorts 2019 and Beyond English 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 Math* 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Science 2.0 (At least 1.0 LAB) 2.0 (At least 1.0 LAB) 2.0 (At least 1.0 LAB) 3.0 (At least 2.0 LAB) Social Studies** 2.5** 2.5** 3.0*** 3.0*** Physical Education/Health 2.0# 2.0# PE 1.5 Health 0.5 PE 1.5 Health 0.5 Occupational Education 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Art 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0^ Culminating Project/High School and Beyond Plan**** (Seniors Only) 0.5 Not Required Not Required Not Required Electives 6.0 6.5 5.0 2.0 World Language 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0^^ Career Concentration 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 Total Credits 21 21 21 24 * For 2013 and beyond, students must pass Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II or an approved CTE Math Class. ** All students are required to earn at least .5 credit of American History, .5 credit of American Government, .5 credit of Pacific Northwest History, and 1.0 credit of Contemporary World Issues (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, World History-2nd Semester, or Civics). *** All students are required to earn at least 1.0 credit of American History, .5 credit of American Government (Civics), .5 credit of Pacific Northwest History (if passed in Middle School select another Social Studies Elective), and 1.0 credit of Contemporary World Issues (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, World History-2nd Semester, or Civics – only if above and beyond the government/civics requirement). **** Elements include: (1) the student’s Senior (i.e. Culminating) Project; (2) development, maintenance, and completion of the student portfolio; and (3) completion of the High School and Beyond Plan. # A minimum of 1.0 CR PE and 0.5 CR Health required. The remaining half credit could be PE or Health ^1.0 credits in Fine Arts can be a Personalized Pathway Requirement as dictated by the student’sHigh School and Beyond Plan. ^^2.0 credits in World Language can be a Personalized Pathway Requirement as dictated by the student’s High School and Beyond Plan 17 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Course Descriptions Administrative Online Learning ORN010 ORN010: Online Learning This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. The Online Learning course explains to students how the K12 high school program works, and provides tips on successful online learning. Students are introduced to the online tools they will use during their high school experience, including the Learning Management System that delivers course assignments. Students take part in online discussions and practice submitting computer-scored assessments and other assignments to teachers. Lifelong learning skills such as time management and study habits are also covered. By the end of the course, students will be fully prepared to begin their K12 high school courses. ** New Students Only Materials: None Prerequisites: None Finding Your Path I ORN100 ORN100: Finding Your Path I Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a “home base” where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. Prerequisites: None Finding Your Path II ORN200 ORN200: Finding Your Path II Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a “home base” where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. * course implementation/sequence to be determined at a later date. Prerequisites: None 18 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Finding Your Path III ORN300 ORN300: Finding Your Path II Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a “home base” where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. * course implementation/sequence to be determined at a later date. Prerequisites: None Finding Your Path IV ORN400 ORN400: Finding Your Path II Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a “home base” where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. * course implementation/sequence to be determined at a later date. Prerequisites: None Art 3D Art I - Modeling TCH017 TCH017: 3D Art 1 - Modeling This is a Semester 1 course. This course introduces students to 3D modeling tools and concepts. Using Blender, the popular open-source 3D modeling package, students learn the basics of creating shapes, adding textures and lighting, and rendering. By the end of the course, students produce a series of increasingly sophisticated projects for their 3D portfolio. This course is suitable for students with no prior experience in 3D game design or digital media authoring tools. Course Length: One semester Materials: 3-button mouse or trackpad is required Prerequisites: None 19 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog 3D Art II - Animation TCH018 TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation This is a Semester 2 course. In this advanced course, students build on the skills they developed in 3D Art I to learn 3D animation techniques. Using Blender, a powerful open-source modeling tool, students master the basics of animation—rigging, bones, and movement—while learning how to apply traditional animation techniques to their 3D models. Course Length: One semester Materials: 3-button mouse or trackpad is required Prerequisites: TCH017: 3D Art I–Modeling Art Appreciation ART120 Art Appreciation-WA This is a Semester 2 course. This course will introduce learners to the various forms of the visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, film, and more. Students will learn how to look at a work of art, identify and compare key characteristics in artworks, and understand the role art has played throughout history. Through hands-on activities, virtual museum tours, discussion, and research, learners will develop an overall appreciation for the art they encounter in their daily lives. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Digital Arts I TCH028 TCH028: Digital Arts I This is a Semester 1 course. In this exploratory course, students learn the elements and principles of design, as well as foundational concepts of visual communication. While surveying a variety of media and art, students use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to put into practice the art principles they've learned. They explore career opportunities in the design, production, display and presentation of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others, and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively communicate their ideas. Materials: Software: Inkscape (free download provided in course) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher operating system, 1 GHz or faster processor; at least 512 MB of memory (RAM); at least 1 GB of available hard drive space Pre-Requisites: None Digital Arts II TCH029 TCH029: Digital Arts II This is a Semester 2 course. Students build on the skills and concepts they learned in Digital Arts I as they develop their vocabulary of digital design elements. By the end of the course, they will have created a collection of digital art projects for their digital design portfolio. 20 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Materials: Software: Blender (free download provided in course) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X 10.2 or higher operating system; 300 MHz or faster processor; 512 MB of memory (RAM); 64 MB of video RAM; OpenGL graphics card with 16 MB RAM; 3-button mouse; 1024 X 768 monitor resolution with 16 bit color; at least 2 GB of available hard drive space Pre-Requisites: Digital Arts I (or equivalent) Music Appreciation ART281 Music Appreciation - AVT This course is offered both semesters. Students receive an introduction to the elements, instrumentation, and history of music in this one-semester course. Instructional materials emphasize the significance of surroundings and time periods and how they influenced the music of the day. Students listen to and evaluate several types of music and are assessed on their comprehension through projects, presentations, and exams. After completing the course, students have the skills to identify basic musical elements, compare and contrast elements in difference musical genres, identify key musical time periods and their characteristics, identify significant composers and musicians from different time periods, describe different instrumentations in music, and develop critiques of musical pieces based on information in the course. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None English AP English Language A ENG490 AP(R) English Language A This is a Semester 1 course. AP Language and Composition is a course which explores the relationship between what authors say and how they are trying to say it. The literary component of the course provides a range of genres, including nonfiction, fiction, drama and poetry, and in the analysis of these works students are exposed to the analysis of both style--the more language-based approach to exploring meaning--and rhetoric-the analysis of author argument and structure. In terms of style, students will explore how elements of language--such as tone, diction, syntax--influence the overall meaning. In terms of rhetoric, students will examine various appeals, aspects of writer s credibility, irony, and the overall use of logic to explore how effectively an author presents her/his position. Materials: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Meno by Plato, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Ann Fadiman, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Independent fiction choices (select one): Foxfire by Joyce Carol Oates, In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O Brien, Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams Independent nonfiction choices (select one): There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz, Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol, Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg Pre-Requisites: None 21 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog AP English Language B ENG491 AP(R) English Language B This is a Semester 2 course. AP Language and Composition is a course which explores the relationship between what authors say and how they are trying to say it. The literary component of the course provides a range of genres, including nonfiction, fiction, drama and poetry, and in the analysis of these works students are exposed to the analysis of both style--the more language-based approach to exploring meaning--and rhetoric-the analysis of author argument and structure. In terms of style, students will explore how elements of language--such as tone, diction, syntax--influence the overall meaning. In terms of rhetoric, students will examine various appeals, aspects of writer s credibility, irony, and the overall use of logic to explore how effectively an author presents her/his position. Materials: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Meno by Plato, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Ann Fadiman, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Independent fiction choices (select one): Foxfire by Joyce Carol Oates, In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O Brien, Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams Independent nonfiction choices (select one): There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz, Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol, Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg Pre-Requisites: None Creative Writing A ENG221 ENG030A-AVT: Creative Writing This is a Semester 1 course. In this course, students will explore a range of creative writing genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. Students will study examples of writing through classic and contemporary selections and will apply that knowledge and understanding to their writing. In addition, students will develop an intimate understanding of the writing process and its application to various projects. As students move through the course, they will understand and evaluate the writings of others, and be able to apply the evaluation criteria to their own writing. By the end of the course, students will have created a well-developed portfolio of finished written works. Learning activities include reading; listening; discussing; writing; multiple choice games; self- check activities; and reflective journals. The unit structure includes the broader idea of the unit as defined by the main heading. Units will include a combination of activities and will culminate in a submittal of the finished unit project. Unit projects will be developed in phases throughout each section of the unit. Unit lessons and performance tasks have been scaffolded carefully to help students achieve deeper levels of understanding. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Creative Writing B ENG222 ENG030B-AVT: Creative Writing This is a Semester 2 course. In this course, students will explore a range of creative writing genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. Students will study 22 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog examples of writing through classic and contemporary selections and will apply that knowledge and understanding to their writing. In addition, students will develop an intimate understanding of the writing process and its application to various projects. As students move through the course, they will understand and evaluate the writings of others, and be able to apply the evaluation criteria to their own writing. By the end of the course, students will have created a well-developed portfolio of finished written works. Learning activities include reading; listening; discussing; writing; multiple choice games; self- check activities; and reflective journals. The unit structure includes the broader idea of the unit as defined by the main heading. Units will include a combination of activities and will culminate in a submittal of the finished unit project. Unit projects will be developed in phases throughout each section of the unit. Unit lessons and performance tasks have been scaffolded carefully to help students achieve deeper levels of understanding. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None English Foundations I A ENG001 ENG001A-APL: English Foundations I This is a Semester 1 course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Through carefully paced, guided instruction, and graduated reading levels, students improve reading comprehension and strategies, focusing on literacy development at the critical stage between decoding and making meaning from text. Instruction and practice in writing skills help students develop their composition skills in a variety of formats. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. If needed, students can continue their remediation of reading and writing skills with English Foundations II. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation English Foundations I B ENG002 ENG001B-APL: English Foundations I This is a Semester 2 course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Through carefully paced, guided instruction, and graduated reading levels, students improve reading comprehension and strategies, focusing on literacy development at the critical stage between decoding and making meaning from text. Instruction and practice in writing skills help students develop their composition skills in a variety of formats. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. If needed, students can continue their remediation of reading and writing skills with English Foundations II. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation 23 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog English Foundations II A ENG011 ENG011A-APL: English Foundations II This is a Semester 1 course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Struggling readers develop mastery in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, study skills, and media literacy. Students build confidence in writing fundamentals by focusing on composition in a variety of formats, grammar, style, and media literacy. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation; English Foundations I is not required English Foundations II B ENG012 ENG011B-APL: English Foundations II This is a Semester 2 course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Struggling readers develop mastery in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, study skills, and media literacy. Students build confidence in writing fundamentals by focusing on composition in a variety of formats, grammar, style, and media literacy. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation; English Foundations I is not required English I A ENG116 ENG103A: Literary Analysis and Composition I This is a Semester 1 course. This course challenges students to improve their written and oral communication skills, while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze literature in a variety of genres. Literature: Students read a broad array of short stories, poetry, drama, novels, autobiographies, essays, and famous speeches. The course guides students in the close reading and critical analysis of classic works of literature, and helps them appreciate the texts and the contexts in which the works were written. Literary selections range from classic works such as Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to contemporary pieces by authors such as Maya Angelou. Language Skills: Students broaden their composition skills by examining model essays in various genres by student and published writers. Through in-depth planning, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and feedback, they hone their writing skills. Students build on their grammar, usage, and mechanics skills with in-depth study of sentence analysis and structure, agreement, and punctuation, reinforced by online activities (Skills Updates). Student vocabularies are enhanced through the study of Greek and Latin root words, improving students’ ability to decipher the meanings of new words. Materials: Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8; Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8: An Audio Companion; BK English Language Handbook, Level 1; Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Book C; The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass; Anne 24 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Prerequisites: Intermediate English A and B (or equivalent) English I A CR ENG117 English I A CR This course is offered both semesters. In this credit recovery course, students learn about modern forms of communication and the media, with a focus on the Internet. They also explore elements of fiction and expository texts, build their vocabulary, and develop their language skills through reading and writing assignments. Vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in both English and Spanish. Tools to improve study skills are embedded throughout the course; threaded discussions, rubrics, and study guides help students absorb and proactively respond to the course content. Because the course is designed specifically for credit recovery students, content is appropriately grouped into smaller topics to increase retention and expand opportunities for assessment. Materials: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English I B ENG118 ENG103B: Literary Analysis and Composition I This is a Semester 2 course. This course challenges students to improve their written and oral communication skills, while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze literature in a variety of genres. Literature: Students read a broad array of short stories, poetry, drama, novels, autobiographies, essays, and famous speeches. The course guides students in the close reading and critical analysis of classic works of literature, and helps them appreciate the texts and the contexts in which the works were written. Literary selections range from classic works such as Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to contemporary pieces by authors such as Maya Angelou. Language Skills: Students broaden their composition skills by examining model essays in various genres by student and published writers. Through in-depth planning, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and feedback, they hone their writing skills. Students build on their grammar, usage, and mechanics skills with in-depth study of sentence analysis and structure, agreement, and punctuation, reinforced by online activities (Skills Updates). Student vocabularies are enhanced through the study of Greek and Latin root words, improving students’ ability to decipher the meanings of new words. Materials: Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8; Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8: An Audio Companion; BK English Language Handbook, Level 1; Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Book C; The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass; Anne Prerequisites: Intermediate English A and B (or equivalent) 25 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog English I B CR ENG119 English I B CR This course is offered both semesters. In this credit recovery course, students learn about modern forms of communication and the media, with a focus on the Internet. They also explore elements of fiction and expository texts, build their vocabulary, and develop their language skills through reading and writing assignments. Vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in both English and Spanish. Tools to improve study skills are embedded throughout the course; threaded discussions, rubrics, and study guides help students absorb and proactively respond to the course content. Because the course is designed specifically for credit recovery students, content is appropriately grouped into smaller topics to increase retention and expand opportunities for assessment. Materials: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English II A ENG215 ENG203A: Literary Analysis and Composition II This is a Semester 1 course. In this course, students build on existing literature and composition skills and move to higher levels of sophistication. Literature: Students hone their skills of literary analysis by reading short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and works of nonfiction, both classic and modern. Authors include W. B. Yeats, Sara Teasdale, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Kate Chopin, Amy Tan, and Richard Rodriguez. Students read Shakespeare’s Macbeth. They are offered a choice of novels and longer works to study, including works by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Elie Wiesel, and many others. Language Skills: In this course, students become more proficient writers and readers. In composition lessons, students analyze model essays from readers’ and writers’ perspectives, focusing on ideas and content, structure and organization, style, word choice, and tone. Students receive feedback during the writing process to help them work toward a polished final draft. In addition to writing formal essays, resumes, and business letters, students write and deliver a persuasive speech. Students expand their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics through sentence analysis and structure, syntax, agreement, and conventions. Unit pretests identify skills to address more fully. Students strengthen their vocabularies through thematic units focused on word roots, suffixes and prefixes, context clues, and other important vocabulary-building strategies. Materials: Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B; Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B: An Audio Companion; Vocabulary for Achievement, Fourth Course; Macbeth by William Shakespeare Prerequisites: Literary Analysis and Composition I (or equivalent) English II A CR ENG216 26 English II A CR Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog This course is offered both semesters. In English II Credit Recovery, students conduct an in-depth survey of literature. They read literary works from a variety of genres and cultures and examine both classic and modern periods. In the process, students learn about literary techniques and the effectiveness and purposes of common literary devices. The course stresses critical thinking skills; assignments include speaking and writing projects to help students develop these skills. Students continue to build their vocabulary in this course; as in English I (E), vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in English and Spanish. Interactive questions and games allow students to check their understanding before taking assessments. Materials: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English II B ENG217 ENG203B: Literary Analysis and Composition II This is a Semester 2 course. In this course, students build on existing literature and composition skills and move to higher levels of sophistication. Literature: Students hone their skills of literary analysis by reading short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and works of nonfiction, both classic and modern. Authors include W. B. Yeats, Sara Teasdale, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Kate Chopin, Amy Tan, and Richard Rodriguez. Students read Shakespeare’s Macbeth. They are offered a choice of novels and longer works to study, including works by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Elie Wiesel, and many others. Language Skills: In this course, students become more proficient writers and readers. In composition lessons, students analyze model essays from readers’ and writers’ perspectives, focusing on ideas and content, structure and organization, style, word choice, and tone. Students receive feedback during the writing process to help them work toward a polished final draft. In addition to writing formal essays, resumes, and business letters, students write and deliver a persuasive speech. Students expand their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics through sentence analysis and structure, syntax, agreement, and conventions. Unit pretests identify skills to address more fully. Students strengthen their vocabularies through thematic units focused on word roots, suffixes and prefixes, context clues, and other important vocabulary-building strategies. Materials: Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B; Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B: An Audio Companion; Vocabulary for Achievement, Fourth Course; Macbeth by William Shakespeare Prerequisites: Literary Analysis and Composition I (or equivalent) English II B CR ENG218 English II B CR This course is offered both semesters. In English II Credit Recovery, students conduct an in-depth survey of literature. They read literary works from a variety of genres and cultures and examine both classic and 27 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog modern periods. In the process, students learn about literary techniques and the effectiveness and purposes of common literary devices. The course stresses critical thinking skills; assignments include speaking and writing projects to help students develop these skills. Students continue to build their vocabulary in this course; as in English I (E), vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in English and Spanish. Interactive questions and games allow students to check their understanding before taking assessments. Materials: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English III A ENG315 ENG303A: American Literature This is a Semester 1 course. In this course, students read and analyze works of American literature from colonial to contemporary times, including poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and nonfiction. The literary works provide opportunities for critical writing, creative projects, and online discussions. Students develop vocabulary skills and refresh their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics in preparation for standardized tests. Materials: Journeys in Literature: American Traditions, Volume C; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Students will also read one selection of their choice from the following: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway; The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros; A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Pre-Requisites: English II (or equivalent) English III A CR ENG316 English III A CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course helps students understand how the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills they have been developing in high school can be applied to work they may do it college courses and in their future careers. In English III, students use an online literature anthology to continue their study of literature. Course content progresses chronologically through the periods of American literature, from Native American oral traditions through contemporary works of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction. Each unit focuses on a literary movement through the lens of an overlying theme. Students continue to work on their vocabulary skills and supplement their learning with multiple-choice games, self-check activities, and writing projects. Materials: The Crucible by Arthur Miller; The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation 28 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog English III B ENG317 ENG303B: American Literature This is a Semester 2 course. In this course, students read and analyze works of American literature from colonial to contemporary times, including poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and nonfiction. The literary works provide opportunities for critical writing, creative projects, and online discussions. Students develop vocabulary skills and refresh their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics in preparation for standardized tests. Materials: Journeys in Literature: American Traditions, Volume C; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Students will also read one selection of their choice from the following: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway; The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros; A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Pre-Requisites: English II (or equivalent) English III B CR ENG318 English III B CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course helps students understand how the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills they have been developing in high school can be applied to work they may do it college courses and in their future careers. In English III, students use an online literature anthology to continue their study of literature. Course content progresses chronologically through the periods of American literature, from Native American oral traditions through contemporary works of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction. Each unit focuses on a literary movement through the lens of an overlying theme. Students continue to work on their vocabulary skills and supplement their learning with multiple-choice games, self-check activities, and writing projects. Materials: The Crucible by Arthur Miller; The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English IV A ENG415 ENG403A: British and World Literature This is a Semester 1 course. Students read selections from British and world literature in a loosely organized chronological framework. They analyze the themes, styles, and structures of these texts and make thematic connections among diverse authors, periods, and settings. Students complete guided and independent writing assignments that refine their analytical skills. They have opportunities for creative expression in projects of their choice. Students also practice test-taking skills for standardized assessments in critical reading and writing. Materials: Journeys in Literature: British and World Classics; Hamlet by William Shakespeare Pre-Requisites: English III (or equivalent) 29 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog English IV A CR ENG416 English IV A CR This course is offered both semesters. English IV Credit Recovery is a condensed version of the English IV Foundations course. Its format and length makes it great fit for summer programs and other contexts in which instructional time and teacher time may be limited. In this course, students read and analyze classic, modern, and contemporary literary works. Reading selections, which are contained in an online literary anthology, include plays, short stories, poetry, essays, and novels. Students think critically about the complex issues posed in the readings and express their interpretations of these issues in essays, research papers, journals, and oral presentations. Students learn about the validity of sources as they complete their writing assignments. Materials: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English IV B ENG417 ENG403B: British and World Literature This is a Semester 2 course. Students read selections from British and world literature in a loosely organized chronological framework. They analyze the themes, styles, and structures of these texts and make thematic connections among diverse authors, periods, and settings. Students complete guided and independent writing assignments that refine their analytical skills. They have opportunities for creative expression in projects of their choice. Students also practice test-taking skills for standardized assessments in critical reading and writing. Materials: Journeys in Literature: British and World Classics; Hamlet by William Shakespeare Pre-Requisites: English III (or equivalent) English IV B CR ENG418 English IV B CR This course is offered both semesters. English IV Credit Recovery is a condensed version of the English IV Foundations course. Its format and length makes it great fit for summer programs and other contexts in which instructional time and teacher time may be limited. In this course, students read and analyze classic, modern, and contemporary literary works. Reading selections, which are contained in an online literary anthology, include plays, short stories, poetry, essays, and novels. Students think critically about the complex issues posed in the readings and express their interpretations of these issues in essays, research papers, journals, and oral presentations. Students learn about the validity of sources as they complete their writing assignments. Materials: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation 30 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Grammar and Composition A ENG107 Grammar and Composition A This is a Semester 1 course. This refresher course helps students brush up on grammar and usage basics and enhance their communication skills through writing exercises and discussions with their peers. Students start by completing a diagnostic writing assignment to identify strengths and areas for improvement. They receive step-by-step instruction on the writing process, follow activities to develop their grammar skills, and have multiple opportunities to practice formal and informal writing. Students use literature and expository pieces as models for their own writing. They participate in threaded online conversations with the teacher and their fellow students to discuss their writing, receive construction feedback for revision, and comment on other students’ work. Throughout the course, rubrics help students remember what is expected of them and help them produce their best work. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Grammar and Composition B ENG108 Grammar and Composition B This is a Semester 2 course. This refresher course helps students brush up on grammar and usage basics and enhance their communication skills through writing exercises and discussions with their peers. Students start by completing a diagnostic writing assignment to identify strengths and areas for improvement. They receive step-by-step instruction on the writing process, follow activities to develop their grammar skills, and have multiple opportunities to practice formal and informal writing. Students use literature and expository pieces as models for their own writing. They participate in threaded online conversations with the teacher and their fellow students to discuss their writing, receive construction feedback for revision, and comment on other students’ work. Throughout the course, rubrics help students remember what is expected of them and help them produce their best work. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Journalism ENG114 ENG010: Journalism This course is offered both semesters. In this course, students produce news stories, editorials, features, and sports articles as they learn the basics of journalism. The course uses a textbook and covers laws and ethics, freedom of the press, and the principles of journalistic writing. Students learn how to generate ideas and conduct interviews. They improve their writing skills by concentrating on properly organizing their ideas and using correct grammar and vocabulary as they compose their articles and assignments. In the process, they learn how to think critically about the main ideas, points of view and bias, validity of sources, and the relevance of the various topics they write about. Materials: Introduction to Journalism, McDougal Littell Pre-Requisites: None 31 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Math Algebra I A ALG115 MTH123A: Algebra I This course is offered both semesters. Students develop algebraic fluency by learning the skills needed to solve equations and perform manipulations with numbers, variables, equations, and inequalities. They also learn concepts central to the abstraction and generalization that algebra makes possible. Topics include simplifying expressions involving variables, fractions, exponents, and radicals; working with integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers; graphing and solving equations and inequalities; using factoring, formulas, and other techniques to solve quadratic and other polynomial equations; formulating valid mathematical arguments using various types of reasoning; and translating word problems into mathematical equations and then using the equations to solve the original problems. Compared to MTH122, this course has a more rigorous pace and more challenging assignments and assessments. It covers additional topics including translating functions, higher degree roots, and more complex factoring techniques. Materials: Algebra I: Reference Guide and Problem Sets Pre-Requisites: Pre-Algebra (or equivalent) Algebra I A CR ALG116 Algebra I A CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course is designed to allow students to gain mastery in working with and evaluating mathematical expressions, equations, and graphs and performing other algebraic tasks. In Algebra I, students learn about real numbers, simplifying real number expressions with and without variables, solving linear equations and inequalities, solving quadratic equations, graphing linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, factoring, linear patterns, linear systems of quality and inequality, simple matrices, sequences, and radicals. They also learn about basic statistics, including measures of central tendencies and box plots. Organized in nine units, the instructional material includes auditory readings to help auditory learners engage with the content. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation Algebra I B ALG117 MTH123B: Algebra I This course is offered both semesters. Students develop algebraic fluency by learning the skills needed to solve equations and perform manipulations with numbers, variables, equations, and inequalities. They also learn concepts central to the abstraction and generalization that algebra makes possible. Topics include simplifying expressions involving variables, fractions, exponents, and radicals; working with integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers; graphing and solving equations and 32 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog inequalities; using factoring, formulas, and other techniques to solve quadratic and other polynomial equations; formulating valid mathematical arguments using various types of reasoning; and translating word problems into mathematical equations and then using the equations to solve the original problems. Compared to MTH122, this course has a more rigorous pace and more challenging assignments and assessments. It covers additional topics including translating functions, higher degree roots, and more complex factoring techniques. Materials: Algebra I: Reference Guide and Problem Sets Pre-Requisites: Pre-Algebra (or equivalent) Algebra I B CR ALG118 Algebra I B CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course is designed to allow students to gain mastery in working with and evaluating mathematical expressions, equations, and graphs and performing other algebraic tasks. In Algebra I, students learn about real numbers, simplifying real number expressions with and without variables, solving linear equations and inequalities, solving quadratic equations, graphing linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, factoring, linear patterns, linear systems of quality and inequality, simple matrices, sequences, and radicals. They also learn about basic statistics, including measures of central tendencies and box plots. Organized in nine units, the instructional material includes auditory readings to help auditory learners engage with the content. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation Algebra II A ALG210 MTH303A: Algebra II This is a Semester 1 course. This course builds upon algebraic concepts covered in Algebra I and prepares students for advanced-level courses. Students extend their knowledge and understanding by solving open-ended problems and thinking critically. Topics include conic sections; functions and their graphs; quadratic functions; inverse functions; and advanced polynomial functions. Students are introduced to rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; and data analysis. Materials: Algebra II: A Reference Guide and Problem Sets; Texas Instruments T1-84 Plus graphing calculator is recommended Pre-Requisites: Algebra I and Geometry (or equivalents) Algebra II A CR ALG211 Algebra II A CR This course is offered both semesters. Algebra II Credit Recovery expands on the mathematical content of Algebra I and Geometry and serves as a foundation for the material presented in subsequent mathematics courses (for example, Trigonometry and Calculus). In this course, the emphasis is on 33 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog functions and using algebraic solutions to solve various types of problems. Students are encouraged to develop their abstract thinking skills as well as their computational skills. The two-semester course covers the following topics: linear and quadratic functions, radical functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, systems of equality, geometry, conic sections, statistics and probability. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation Algebra II B ALG212 MTH303B: Algebra II This is a Semester 2 course. This course builds upon algebraic concepts covered in Algebra I and prepares students for advanced-level courses. Students extend their knowledge and understanding by solving open-ended problems and thinking critically. Topics include conic sections; functions and their graphs; quadratic functions; inverse functions; and advanced polynomial functions. Students are introduced to rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; and data analysis. Materials: Algebra II: A Reference Guide and Problem Sets; Texas Instruments T1-84 Plus graphing calculator is recommended Pre-Requisites: Algebra I and Geometry (or equivalents) Algebra II B CR ALG213 Algebra II B CR This course is offered both semesters. Algebra II Credit Recovery expands on the mathematical content of Algebra I and Geometry and serves as a foundation for the material presented in subsequent mathematics courses (for example, Trigonometry and Calculus). In this course, the emphasis is on functions and using algebraic solutions to solve various types of problems. Students are encouraged to develop their abstract thinking skills as well as their computational skills. The two-semester course covers the following topics: linear and quadratic functions, radical functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, systems of equality, geometry, conic sections, statistics and probability. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation Calculus A MAT412 MTH433A-AVT: Calculus This is a Semester 1 course. This course provides a comprehensive survey of differential and integral calculus concepts, including limits, derivative and integral computation, linearization, Riemann sums, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and differential equations. Content is presented in 10 units and covers 34 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog various applications, including graph analysis, linear motion, average value, area, volume, and growth and decay models. In this course students use an online textbook, which supplements the instruction they receive and provides additional opportunities to practice using the content they’ve learned. Students will use an embedded graphing calculator applet (GCalc) for their work on this course; the software for the applet can be downloaded at no charge. Materials: Java is needed for the embedded graphing calculator applet (GCalc) Prerequisites: MTH403: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry (or equivalent) Calculus B MAT413 MTH433B-AVT: Calculus This is a Semester 2 course. This course provides a comprehensive survey of differential and integral calculus concepts, including limits, derivative and integral computation, linearization, Riemann sums, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and differential equations. Content is presented in 10 units and covers various applications, including graph analysis, linear motion, average value, area, volume, and growth and decay models. In this course students use an online textbook, which supplements the instruction they receive and provides additional opportunities to practice using the content they’ve learned. Students will use an embedded graphing calculator applet (GCalc) for their work on this course; the software for the applet can be downloaded at no charge. Materials: Java is needed for the embedded graphing calculator applet (GCalc) Prerequisites: Successful completion of MTH433A-AVT: Calculus Consumer Math A MAT111 MTH322A-AVT: Consumer Math This is a Semester 1 course. In Consumer Math, students study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. The first semester of the course begins with a focus on occupational topics; it includes details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation. In the second semester of Consumer Math, students learn about personal finances, checking and savings accounts, loans and buying on credit, automobile expenses, and housing expenses. Narrated slide shows help illustrate some of the more difficult content. Throughout the course, students participate in online discussions with each other and their teacher. **Can be used to meet 3rd year math credit requirement (Waiver required). Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Consumer Math B MAT112 MTH322B-AVT: Consumer Math This is a Semester 2 course. In Consumer Math, students study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. The first semester of the course begins with a focus on occupational topics; it includes details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation. In the second semester of Consumer Math, students learn about 35 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog personal finances, checking and savings accounts, loans and buying on credit, automobile expenses, and housing expenses. Narrated slide shows help illustrate some of the more difficult content. Throughout the course, students participate in online discussions with each other and their teacher.**Can be used to meet 3rd year math credit requirement (Waiver required). Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Geometry A MAT210 MTH203A: Geometry This course is offered both semesters. In this comprehensive course, students are challenged to recognize and work with geometric concepts in various contexts. They build on ideas of inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, concepts, and techniques of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. They develop deeper understandings of mathematical structure, method, and applications of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. Students use visualizations, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. Topics of study include points, lines, and angles; triangles; right triangles; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional solids; geometric constructions; symmetry; the use of transformations; and non-Euclidean geometries. Materials: Geometry: A Reference Guide; a drawing compass, protractor, and ruler Pre-Requisites: Algebra I (or equivalent) Geometry A CR MAT211 Geometry A CR This course is offered both semesters. Geometry Credit Recovery is a comprehensive course featuring geometric terms and processes, logic, and problem solving. The course begins by giving students an immediate connection to the content and concepts they have learned in their Algebra courses. (Building on prior knowledge helps students absorb new content.) Students go on to learn about parallel line and planes; rays and angles; congruent triangles; inequalities; quadrilaterals; circles; polygons; perimeter, area, and volume; inductive and deductive reasoning; and translations, reflections, and rotations. They study various forms of proofs and develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills by studying similarity, areas, volumes, circles, and coordinate geometry. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Algebra I Geometry B MAT212 MTH203B: Geometry This course is offered both semesters. In this comprehensive course, students are challenged to recognize and work with geometric concepts in various contexts. They build on ideas of inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, concepts, and techniques of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. They develop deeper understandings of mathematical structure, method, and applications of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. Students use visualizations, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve 36 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog problems. Topics of study include points, lines, and angles; triangles; right triangles; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional solids; geometric constructions; symmetry; the use of transformations; and non-Euclidean geometries. Materials: Geometry: A Reference Guide; a drawing compass, protractor, and ruler Pre-Requisites: Algebra I (or equivalent) Geometry B CR MAT213 Geometry B CR This course is offered both semesters. Geometry Credit Recovery is a comprehensive course featuring geometric terms and processes, logic, and problem solving. The course begins by giving students an immediate connection to the content and concepts they have learned in their Algebra courses. (Building on prior knowledge helps students absorb new content.) Students go on to learn about parallel line and planes; rays and angles; congruent triangles; inequalities; quadrilaterals; circles; polygons; perimeter, area, and volume; inductive and deductive reasoning; and translations, reflections, and rotations. They study various forms of proofs and develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills by studying similarity, areas, volumes, circles, and coordinate geometry. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Algebra I Math Foundations I A MAT001 MTH001A-APL: Math Foundations I This is a Semester 1 course. Students build and reinforce foundational math skills typically found in third through fifth grade for which they have not achieved mastery. They progress through carefully paced, guided instruction and engaging interactive practice. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness and prescribe lessons to improve performance. Summative assessments track progress and skill development. If needed, students can move on to Math Foundations II (addressing skills typically found in sixth through eighth grade) to further develop the computational skills and conceptual understanding needed to undertake high school math courses with confidence. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation Math Foundations I B MAT002 MTH001B-APL: Math Foundations I This is a Semester 2 course. Students build and reinforce foundational math skills typically found in third through fifth grade for which they have not achieved mastery. They progress through carefully paced, guided instruction and engaging interactive practice. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness and prescribe lessons to improve performance. Summative assessments track progress and skill development. If needed, students can move on to Math Foundations II (addressing skills typically found in sixth through eighth grade) to further develop the computational skills and conceptual understanding needed to undertake high school math courses with confidence. 37 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation Math Foundations II A MAT011 MTH011A-APL: Math Foundations II This is a Semester 1 course. Students build and reinforce foundational math skills typically found in sixth through eighth grade, achieving the computational skills and conceptual understanding needed to undertake high school math courses with confidence. Carefully paced, guided instruction is accompanied by interactive practice that is engaging and accessible. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness and prescribe lessons to improve performance.Summative assessments track progress and skill development. This course is appropriate for use as remediation at the high school level or as a bridge to high school. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation; MTH001-APL: Math Foundations I is not required Math Foundations II B MAT012 MTH011B-APL: Math Foundations II This is a Semester 2 course. Students build and reinforce foundational math skills typically found in sixth through eighth grade, achieving the computational skills and conceptual understanding needed to undertake high school math courses with confidence. Carefully paced, guided instruction is accompanied by interactive practice that is engaging and accessible. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness and prescribe lessons to improve performance. Summative assessments track progress and skill development. This course is appropriate for use as remediation at the high school level or as a bridge to high school. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation; MTH001-APL: Math Foundations I is not required MTH500A: AP(R) Calculus AB TBD MTH500A: AP(R) Calculus AB This is a Semester 1 course. This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level calculus course. Calculus helps scientists, engineers, and financial analysts understand the complex relationships behind real-world phenomena. Students learn to evaluate the soundness of proposed solutions and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world models. Students also learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying and working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. Students prepare for the AP Exam and further studies in science, engineering, and mathematics. Materials: Please note: Course materials will be available in various formats, which may include physical and/or digital materials. A Texas Instruments T1-84 Plus graphing calculator. 38 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Prerequisites: Success in Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and counselor recommendation. MTH500B: AP(R) Calculus AB TBD MTH500B: AP(R) Calculus AB This is a Semester 2 course. This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level calculus course. Calculus helps scientists, engineers, and financial analysts understand the complex relationships behind real-world phenomena. Students learn to evaluate the soundness of proposed solutions and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world models. Students also learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying and working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. Students prepare for the AP Exam and further studies in science, engineering, and mathematics. Materials: Please note: Course materials will be available in various formats, which may include physical and/or digital materials. A Texas Instruments T1-84 Plus graphing calculator. Prerequisites: Success in Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and counselor recommendation. Personal Finance ELE182 Personal Finance - AVT This course is offered both semesters. In this introductory finance course, students learn basic principles of economics and best practices for managing their own finances. Students learn core skills in creating budgets, developing long-term financial plans to meet their goals, and making responsible choices about income and expenses. They gain a deeper understanding of capitalism and other systems so they can better understand their role in the economy of society. Students are inspired by experiences of finance professionals and stories of everyday people and the choices they make to manage their money. **Can be used to meet 3rd year math credit requirement (Waiver required). Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Pre-Algebra A MAT185 Pre-Algebra A-WA - AVT This is a Semester 1 course. In this course, students take a broader look at computational and problemsolving skills while learning the language of algebra. Students translate word phrases and sentences into mathematical expressions; analyze geometric figures; solve problems involving percentages, ratios, and proportions; graph different kinds of equations and inequalities; calculate statistical measures and probabilities; apply the Pythagorean theorem; and explain strategies for solving real-world problems. Online lessons provide demonstrations of key concepts, as well as interactive problems with contextual feedback. A textbook supplements the online material. Materials: Pre-Algebra: Reference Guide and Problem Sets Pre-Requisites: Middle School Fundamentals of Geometry and Algebra (or equivalent) 39 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Pre-Algebra B MAT186 Pre-Algebra B-WA - AVT This is a Semester 2 course. In this course, students take a broader look at computational and problemsolving skills while learning the language of algebra. Students translate word phrases and sentences into mathematical expressions; analyze geometric figures; solve problems involving percentages, ratios, and proportions; graph different kinds of equations and inequalities; calculate statistical measures and probabilities; apply the Pythagorean theorem; and explain strategies for solving real-world problems. Online lessons provide demonstrations of key concepts, as well as interactive problems with contextual feedback. A textbook supplements the online material. Materials: Pre-Algebra: Reference Guide and Problem Sets Pre-Requisites: Middle School Fundamentals of Geometry and Algebra (or equivalent) Pre-Calculus MAT410 MTH403A: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry This is a Semester 1 course. Pre-calculus weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations; and conic sections in the first semester. The second semester covers trigonometric ratios and functions; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors and laws of cosine and sine; polar functions and notation; and arithmetic of complex numbers. Materials: Texas Instruments T1-84 Plus graphing calculator Pre-Requisites: Geometry and Algebra II (or equivalents) Trigonometry MAT411 MTH403B: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry This is a Semester 2 course. This is a Semester 2 course with Pre-Calculus the first semester and Trigonometry the second semester. Pre-calculus weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations; and conic sections in the first semester. The second semester covers trigonometric ratios and functions; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors and laws of cosine and sine; polar functions and notation; and arithmetic of complex numbers. Materials: Texas Instruments T1-84 Plus graphing calculator Pre-Requisites: Geometry and Algebra II (or equivalents) 40 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Occupational Education Accounting A OCC410 MTH342A-AVT: Accounting This is a Semester 1 course. In this course, students with no prior training learn fundamental accounting skills, building an appreciation for the role of accounting in managing a profitable business. They are given an overview of financial, cost, and management accounting; learn the basic concepts, conventions and rules of the double entry system; and practice techniques to analyze ratios from the balance sheet. The concepts of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality are woven in throughout the course. Student complete this course with the skills needed for college accounting courses—essential for Business majors—office work, or managing their own small businesses. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Accounting B OCC411 MTH342B-AVT: Accounting This is a Semester 2 course. In this course, students with no prior training learn fundamental accounting skills, building an appreciation for the role of accounting in managing a profitable business. They are given an overview of financial, cost, and management accounting; learn the basic concepts, conventions and rules of the double entry system; and practice techniques to analyze ratios from the balance sheet. The concepts of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality are woven in throughout the course. Student complete this course with the skills needed for college accounting courses—essential for Business majors—office work, or managing their own small businesses. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None C++ Programming TCH060 TCH060: C++ Programming This is a Semester 2 course. In this introductory course, students learn basic programming concepts through a series of hands-on projects. They also learn about software development careers, the software development process, and industry best practices. Using Microsoft Visual C++ 2008, students master the building blocks of programming: functions, variables, loops, arrays, and classes. Materials: Software: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express (free download provided in course) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3; Windows Vista or Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7 operating system; 1 GHz or faster processor (1.6 GHz for Vista or Windows 7); 192 MB of memory (RAM) (748 MB for Vista or Windows 7); at least 1 GB of available hard drive space Pre-Requisites: None 41 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Career Planning OCC180 Career Planning - AVT This course is offered both semesters. In this half-credit course, students will use an informative interactive process to explore career and life options that fit their individual interests, needs, and skills. Students begin with a thorough examination of their own interests, aptitudes, achievements, and personality styles. Then, they explore potential career matches, examining job market information, conducting informational interviews, and plotting training and educational paths. Along the way, students learn to craft effective resumes and letters, and to handle job interview situations. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Careers in Criminal Justice OCC230 OTH038: Careers in Criminal Justice This course is offered both semesters. Do you want to help prevent crime and maintain order in society? The criminal justice system may be a good career option. The criminal justice system offers a wide range of career opportunities, from law enforcement to forensic scientists to lawyers and judges. In this course, students will explore different areas of the criminal justice system, including the trial process, the juvenile justice system, and the correctional system. Careers in each area will be explored and students will learn more about the expectations and training required for various career options in the criminal justice field. Prerequisites: None Computer Literacy TCH010 TCH010: Computer Literacy This course is offered both semesters. Students must be able to effectively use technology to research, organize, create, and evaluate information. In this introductory course, students become familiar with the basic principles of a personal computer, including the internal hardware, operating system, and software applications. Students gain practice in using key applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as understand social and ethical issues around the Internet, information, and security. This course should not be taken if the student has already completed Computer Fundamentals. Course Length: One semester Prerequisites: None Computer Science TCH036 42 TCH036: Computer Science Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog This is a Semester 1 course. This course introduces students to computer science concepts such as computer architecture, networks, and the Internet. Students use object-oriented programming, eventdriven processes, modular computer programming, and data manipulation algorithms to produce finished software programs. They use the design process to create many programs by determining specifications, designing the software, and testing and improving the product until it meets the specifications. By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation for further study in this subject. Materials: Software: Free download provided in course System Requirements: Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 recommended; at least 100 MB of available hard drive space Pre-Requisites: None Criminology CWI220 OTH039: Criminology This course is offered both semesters. In today’s society, crime and deviant behavior are often one of the top concerns of society members. From the nightly news to personal experiences with victimization, crime seems to be all around us. In this course, we will explore the field of criminology or the study of crime. In doing so, we will look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints, explore the various types of crime and their consequences for society, and investigate how crime and criminals are handled by the criminal justice system. Why do some individuals commit crimes but others don’t? What aspects in our culture and society promote crime and deviance? Why do individuals receive different punishments for the same crime? What factors shape the criminal case process, from arrest to punishments? Prerequisites: None Digital Photography ART213 TCH101-AVT: Digital Photography This course is offered both semesters. In Digital Photography students will learn the basics of photographic composition and lighting, the basics of using a digital camera and the basics of preparing a digital darkroom. Students will also learn basic color theory and the fundamentals of image processing. This course is designed for the student who has no background in photography. Materials: The GIMP, Web Browser. Required Equipment: Camera: Any digital camera of 2 megapixels or more with a minimum 3x zoom lens. Digital only zooms are permitted but not recommended. Computer: (Minimum) Intel Pentium II / AMD K6-2 / Macintosh G-4 based @ 450MHz or greater with 256MB of RAM or better. Windows 2000 sp4, Windows XPsp1 (Home or Professional), Macintosh OSX, or Linux 2.6.02 or better operating system. Internet: 56K Internet connection or better Pre-Requisites: None Game Design OCC313 43 TCH070: Game Design Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog This course is offered both semesters. Game Design introduces students to the basic skills necessary for game design. Instructional materials highlight the various games in the industry and analyze their approach in terms of design and development. Students explore both the artistic and technical processes of developing game elements such as story, levels, sound, and user interfaces. They merge all these elements into a functional prototype to demonstrate their understanding of the game design process. Unit topics in this one-semester course include history, player elements, genres, elements of game play, setting goals, platform, game generations, and player modes. Materials: Multimedia Fusion 2 (standard), Blender (freeware), TrackMania Nations (freeware), and Multimedia Fusion Developer (demo) Pre-Requisites: None Intro to Entrepreneurship I BUS040 BUS040: Introduction to Entrepreneurship I This is a Semester 1 course. In this introductory business course, students learn the basics of planning and launching their own successful business. Whether they want to start their own money-making business or create a non-profit to help others, this course helps students develop the core skills they need to be successful. They learn how to come up with new business ideas, attract investors, market their business, and manage expenses. Students hear inspirational stories of teen entrepreneurs who have turned their ideas into reality, and then they plan and execute their own business. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Intro to Entrepreneurship II BUS050 BUS050: Introduction to Entrepreneurship II This is a Semester 2 course. Students build on the business concepts they learned in Introduction to Entrepreneurship I. They learn about sales methods, financing and credit, accounting, pricing, and government regulations. They refine their technology and communication skills in speaking, writing, networking, negotiating, and listening. They enhance their employability skills by preparing job-related documents, developing interviewing skills, and learning about hiring, firing, and managing employees. Students develop a complete business plan and a presentation for potential investors. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Entrepreneurship I (or equivalent) Intro to Marketing I BUS060 BUS060: Introduction to Marketing I This is a Semester 1 course. Students find out what it takes to market a product or service in today's fast-paced business environment. They learn the fundamentals of marketing using real-world business examples. They learn about buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, and product management. Materials: None 44 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Pre-Requisites: None Life Skills ELE112 OTH090-AVT: Life Skills This course is offered both semesters. This elective is designed to increase students’ knowledge of and ability in using the skills necessary for everyday living. Life Skills emphasizes defining personal values, goal setting and planning, and solving problems. Instructional material focuses on dealing with media and peer pressure, communication and relationships, working with others, avoiding and/or resolving conflict, decision making, wellness and personal safety, aspects of good citizenship, environmental awareness, and how students can contribute to their own community. The course is organized in six units, which cover the following topics: course introduction, thinking about yourself, thinking for yourself, taking care of yourself, caring for your relationships, and caring about your world. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Programming I (VB.Net) OCC312 Programming I (VB.Net) This is a Semester 1 course. Students learn basic programming and the essential concepts of VisualBasic.net (VB.NET) in this one-semester course. As an introduction to VB.NET, students are taught the basic uses of the programming language, its similarities to the English language and others, its architecture, program flow, and its flexibility as a programming language. The course helps participants understand the processes involved in software development and object-oriented programming. This is an introductory course that could lead to careers such as software engineer, developer, or game designer. Prior coursework in computer fundamentals is a prerequisite. Materials: Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of computer fundamentals Programming II (Java) OCC310 Programming II (Java) This is a Semester 2 course. This introductory-level, one-semester course is designed for people who have very little programming experience. In Java Programming, students gain an understanding of Java platforms and learn how to build a stand-alone application, such as a countdown clock or leap year indicator. Students also learn the techniques of Java and how Java can be used in cross-platform programming. At the end of the course, students are able to write basic programs using Java and are prepared to pursue further instruction in any programming language. Materials: JDK 1.5 or a higher version Java application Pre-Requisites: Basic computer fundamentals; VB.NET Programming I or a solid understanding of version control and general software development 45 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Web Design TCH040 TCH040: Web Design This course is offered both semesters. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of Web design, from planning page layouts to publishing a complete site to the Web. Through real world design scenarios and hands-on projects, students create compelling, usable websites using the latest suite of free tools from Microsoft. Materials: Software: KompoZer (free download) and GIMP (free download) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X operating system; 400 MHz or faster processor (must have a PowerPC processor, not Intel, for Mac OS X); 512 MB of memory (RAM); at least 2 GB of available hard drive space Pre-Requisites: None Physical Education / Heatlh Health HPE180 Health - AVT This course is offered both semesters. This high school course helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions that allow them to stay active, safe, and informed. Students learn about the components of a healthy lifestyle and learn strategies for making healthy choices. Instructional material introduces students to the concepts of mental health, emotional health, social health, consumer health, and physical health. It presents opportunities for students to apply their value systems to decisions concerning their own health. Students develop communication skills in this onesemester course that allow them to demonstrate healthy choices with respect for self, family, and others. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Physical Education A HPE182 OTH026A-AVT: Physical Education This is a Semester 1 course. This high school course focuses on the fundamental components and principles of fitness. Physical Education examines safety guidelines, proper technique, and exercise principles such as FITT: Frequency (how often you exercise), Intensity (how hard you work during exercise), Time (how long you exercise), and Type (what type of activity you do). Students assess their current level of fitness in relation to the five components of physical fitness: flexibility, cardiovascular health, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition. This two-semester course equips students with strategies to help them begin, design, and maintain an exercise program to keep them fit for life. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None 46 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Physical Education B HPE183 OTH026B-AVT: Physical Education This is a Semester 2 course. This high school course focuses on the fundamental components and principles of fitness. Physical Education examines safety guidelines, proper technique, and exercise principles such as FITT: Frequency (how often you exercise), Intensity (how hard you work during exercise), Time (how long you exercise), and Type (what type of activity you do). Students assess their current level of fitness in relation to the five components of physical fitness: flexibility, cardiovascular health, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition. This two-semester course equips students with strategies to help them begin, design, and maintain an exercise program to keep them fit for life. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Physical Education C HPE184 OTH020: Physical Education A This is a first semester course. This pass/fail course combines online instructional guidance with student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, muscle-toning, and other activities. Students fulfill course requirements by keeping weekly logs of their physical activity. The course promotes the value of lifetime physical activity and includes instruction in injury prevention, nutrition and diet, and stress management. Students may enroll in the course for either one or two semesters, and repeat for further semesters as needed to fulfill state requirements. Prerequisites: None Physical Education D HPE185 OTH020: Physical Education B This is a second semester course. This pass/fail course combines online instructional guidance with student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, muscle-toning, and other activities. Students fulfill course requirements by keeping weekly logs of their physical activity. The course promotes the value of lifetime physical activity and includes instruction in injury prevention, nutrition and diet, and stress management. Students may enroll in the course for either one or two semesters, and repeat for further semesters as needed to fulfill state requirements. Prerequisites: None Science Biology A LAB210 47 SCI203AX: Biology Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog This is a Semester 1 course. In this comprehensive course, students investigate the chemistry of living things: the cell, genetics, evolution, the structure and function of living things, and ecology. The program consists of in-depth online lessons including extensive animations, an associated reference book, collaborative explorations, virtual laboratories, and handson laboratory experiments students can conduct at home. Materials: Biology: A Reference Guide Pre-Requisites: Middle School Life Science (or equivalent) Biology A CR LAB211 Biology A CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course is an introduction to biology, which is the branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes. In Biology, students learn about the processes of scientific inquiry (the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their work). They also learn about the fundamental principles of living organisms, including physical and chemical properties of life, cellular organization and function, and the transfer of energy. The course also addresses cellular reproduction, the classification of living things, and the six kingdoms of life. Students explore ecology and ecosystems and conclude the course with a unit on human biology and populations. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Biology A or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation. **Only available if passed Biology end-of-course exam. Biology B LAB212 SCI203BX: Biology This is a Semester 2 course. In this comprehensive course, students investigate the chemistry of living things: the cell, genetics, evolution, the structure and function of living things, and ecology. The program consists of in-depth online lessons including extensive animations, an associated reference book, collaborative explorations, virtual laboratories, and hands-on laboratory experiments students can conduct at home. Materials: Biology: A Reference Guide Pre-Requisites: Middle School Life Science (or equivalent) Biology B CR LAB213 Biology B CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course is an introduction to biology, which is the branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes. In Biology, students learn about the processes of scientific inquiry (the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their work). They also learn about the fundamental principles of living organisms, including physical and chemical properties of life, cellular organization and function, and the transfer of energy. The course also addresses cellular reproduction, 48 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog the classification of living things, and the six kingdoms of life. Students explore ecology and ecosystems and conclude the course with a unit on human biology and populations. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Biology B or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation. **Only available if passed Biology end-of-course exam. Chemistry A SCI303 SCI303AX: Chemistry This is a Semester 1 course. This comprehensive course gives students a solid basis to move on to future studies. The course provides an in-depth survey of all key areas, including atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The course includes direct online instruction, virtual laboratories, and related assessments, used with a problem-solving book. Materials: Chemistry: Problems and Solutions Pre-Requisites: Satisfactory completion of either Middle School Physical Science or High School Physical Science and solid grasp of algebra basics, evidenced by success in Algebra I (or equivalents) Chemistry B SCI304 SCI303BX: Chemistry This is a Semester 2 course. This comprehensive course gives students a solid basis to move on to future studies. The course provides an in-depth survey of all key areas, including atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The course includes direct online instruction, virtual laboratories, and related assessments, used with a problem-solving book. Materials: Chemistry: Problems and Solutions Pre-Requisites: Satisfactory completion of either Middle School Physical Science or High School Physical Science and solid grasp of algebra basics, evidenced by success in Algebra I (or equivalents) Earth Science A SCI112 SCI113AX: Earth Science This is a Semester 1 course. This course provides students with a comprehensive earth science curriculum, focusing on geology, oceanography, astronomy, weather, and climate. The program consists of in-depth online lessons, an associated reference book, collaborative activities, virtual laboratories, and hands-on laboratories students can conduct at home. The course prepares students for further studies in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy courses, and gives them practical experience in implementing scientific methods. Materials: Earth Science: A Reference Guide Pre-Requisites: Middle School Earth Science (or equivalent) 49 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Earth Science B SCI113 SCI113BX: Earth Science This is a Semester 2 course. This course provides students with a comprehensive earth science curriculum, focusing on geology, oceanography, astronomy, weather, and climate. The program consists of in-depth online lessons, an associated reference book, collaborative activities, virtual laboratories, and hands-on laboratories students can conduct at home. The course prepares students for further studies in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy courses, and gives them practical experience in implementing scientific methods. Materials: Earth Science: A Reference Guide Pre-Requisites: Middle School Earth Science (or equivalent) Environmental Science SCI314 SCI010: Environmental Science This course is offered both semesters. This course surveys key topic areas including the application of scientific process to environmental analysis; ecology; energy flow; ecological structures; earth systems; and atmospheric, land, and water science. Topics also include the management of natural resources and analysis of private and governmental decisions involving the environment. Students explore actual case studies and conduct five hands-on, unit-long research activities, learning that political and private decisions about the environment and the use of resources require accurate application of scientific processes, including proper data collection and responsible conclusions. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Success in previous high school science course and teacher/school counselor recommendation Forensic Science SCI315 SCI030: Forensic Science This course is offered both semesters. This course surveys key topics in forensic science, including the application of the scientific process to forensic analysis, procedures and principles of crime scene investigation, physical and trace evidence, and the law and courtroom procedures from the perspective of the forensic scientist. Through online lessons, virtual and hands-on labs, and analysis of fictional crime scenarios, students learn about forensic tools, technical resources, forming and testing hypotheses, proper data collection, and responsible conclusions. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of at least two years of high school science including Biology; Chemistry is highly recommended (or equivalents) Physical Science A SCI114 SCI102AX: Physical Science This is a Semester 1 course. Students explore the relationship between matter and energy by investigating force and motion, the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, chemical 50 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter. Students develop skills in measuring, solving problems, using laboratory apparatuses, following safety procedures, and adhering to experimental procedures. Students focus on inquirybased learning, with both hands-on laboratory investigations and virtual laboratory experiences. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: K12 middle school Physical Science (or equivalent) Physical Science A CR SCI115 Physical Science A CR This course is offered both semesters. Students explore the relationship between matter and energy by investigating force and motion, the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter. They review strategies for describing and measuring scientific concepts. Diagnostic tests assess students’ current knowledge and generate individualized study plans, so students can focus on topics that need review. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent, but did not receive credit, and teacher/school counselor recommendation Physical Science B SCI116 SCI102BX: Physical Science This is a Semester 2 course. Students explore the relationship between matter and energy by investigating force and motion, the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter. Students develop skills in measuring, solving problems, using laboratory apparatuses, following safety procedures, and adhering to experimental procedures. Students focus on inquirybased learning, with both hands-on laboratory investigations and virtual laboratory experiences. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: K12 middle school Physical Science (or equivalent) Physical Science B CR SCI117 Physical Science B CR This course is offered both semesters. Students explore the relationship between matter and energy by investigating force and motion, the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of energy and matter. They review strategies for describing and measuring scientific concepts. Diagnostic tests assess students’ current knowledge and generate individualized study plans, so students can focus on topics that need review. Materials: None 51 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent, but did not receive credit, and teacher/school counselor recommendation Physics A SCI410 SCI403AX: Physics This is a Semester 1 course. This course provides a comprehensive survey of all key areas: physical systems, measurement, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, and magnetism, and introduces students to modern physics topics such as quantum theory and the atomic nucleus. The course gives students a solid basis to move on to more advanced courses later in their academic careers. The program consists of online instruction, virtual laboratories, and related assessments, plus an associated problem-solving book. Materials: Physics: Problems and Solutions Pre-Requisites: Algebra II and Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry (or equivalents). (Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry strongly recommended as a prerequisite, but may instead be taken concurrently with Physics) Physics B SCI411 SCI403BX: Physics This is a Semester 2 course. This course provides a comprehensive survey of all key areas: physical systems, measurement, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, and magnetism, and introduces students to modern physics topics such SCIENCE 64 ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS High as quantum theory and the atomic nucleus. The course gives students a solid basis to move on to more advanced courses later in their academic careers. The program consists of online instruction, virtual laboratories, and related assessments, plus an associated problem-solving book. Materials: Physics: Problems and Solutions Pre-Requisites: Algebra II and Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry (or equivalents). (Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry strongly recommended as a prerequisite, but may instead be taken concurrently with Physics) Senior Project Culminating Project-Washington SRP410 Culminating Project-Washington This course is offered both semesters. The Culminating Challenge includes the state required Culminating Project and High School and Beyond Plan, as well as additional non-credit requirements for graduation which will include 20 hours of Community Service, a Culminating Project, a Culminating Project presentation, and an E-Portfolio . Graduation requirement for Class of 2013 and Class of 2014. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None 52 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Social Studies American History A CR USH111 American History A CR This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course gives students a basic understanding of American history. The course begins with the settling of America and continues through present-day domestic and foreign issues that affect American society. In this course, students analyze influential documents and learn about significant individuals who contributed to the nation’s development. They study the causes and effects of the various wars in which Americans have fought, and they use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they take part in interactive discussions and complete a variety of assignments. By the end of the course, students have the knowledge to discuss the characteristics that define the United States as a world power. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation Anthropology CWI211 HST010-APL: Anthropology This course is offered both semesters. Anthropology is the study of human beings and their social, environmental, and cultural relationships over time. In this course, students familiarize themselves with their own culture as they explore cultures from around the world and from different periods in history. Students examine each culture through the lens of family, land, death, identity, and power, to explore the similarities and differences of cultural roles in various times and places. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: World History or Modern World Studies (or equivalents) recommended but not required. AP US History A USH494 HST500A: AP(R) US History A This is a Semester 1 course. Students explore and analyze the economic, political, and social transformation of the United States since the time of the first European encounters. Students are asked to master not only the wide array of factual information necessary to do well on the AP exam, but also to practice skills of critical analysis of historical information and documents. Students read primary and secondary source materials and analyze problems presented by historians to gain insight into challenges of interpretation and the ways in which historical events have shaped American society and culture. The content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board and to widely used textbooks. Students prepare for the AP exam. Materials: America: A Narrative History, by Tindall et al., 8th ed; other editions acceptable 53 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Pre-Requisites: Success in previous history course and teacher/school counselor recommendation AP US History B USH495 HST500B: AP(R) US History B This is a Semester 2 course. Students explore and analyze the economic, political, and social transformation of the United States since the time of the first European encounters. Students are asked to master not only the wide array of factual information necessary to do well on the AP exam, but also to practice skills of critical analysis of historical information and documents. Students read primary and secondary source materials and analyze problems presented by historians to gain insight into challenges of interpretation and the ways in which historical events have shaped American society and culture. The content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board and to widely used textbooks. Students prepare for the AP exam. Materials: America: A Narrative History, by Tindall et al., 8th ed; other editions acceptable Pre-Requisites: Success in previous history course and teacher/school counselor recommendation Contemporary World Issues A CWI440 Contemporary World Issues A-WA This is a Semester 1 course. Students analyze governments, economies, peoples, and cultures from around the world in this course. Instruction emphasizes the structures and policies of the United States and how they compare to other systems in the international community. Students apply critical thinking and research skills to examine current events and contemporary issues, including human rights, the strengths and weaknesses of globalization, America’s role in the international economy, the severe environmental threats facing many regions around the world today, how religion is often used to facilitate and justify violence, and America’s “War on Terror” and its impact on the Middle East and Islamic culture. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Contemporary World Issues B CWI441 Contemporary World Issues B-WA This is a Semester 2 course. Students analyze governments, economies, peoples, and cultures from around the world in this course. Instruction emphasizes the structures and policies of the United States and how they compare to other systems in the international community. Students apply critical thinking and research skills to examine current events and contemporary issues, including human rights, the strengths and weaknesses of globalization, America’s role in the international economy, the severe environmental threats facing many regions around the world today, how religion is often used to facilitate and justify violence, and America’s “War on Terror” and its impact on the Middle East and Islamic culture. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None 54 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Geography and World Cultures CWI281 HST213: Geography and World Cultures This course is offered both semesters. This one-semester course uses geographic features to explore how human relationships, political and social structures, economics, science, technology, and the arts have developed and influenced life in countries around the world. Throughout the course, students learn how to read maps, charts, and graphs rigorously and critically—and how to create them. Examining the intersection of culture and geography, students discover how a mountain in the distance can inspire national policymakers, civil engineers, or poets; how a river triggers the activity of bridge builders, shipbuilders, and merchants alike; and how the sound of a busy Cairo street can inspire sociologists and musicians. Students come to understand how the drama of human history and cultural encounters—affecting land, natural resources, religious dominance, and more—is played out on the geographical stage Materials: None Pre-Requisites: World History (or equivalent) is recommended, but not required Law and Order ELE221 OTH091-DYN: Law and Order This course is offered both semesters. Every society has laws that its citizens must follow. From traffic laws to regulations on how the government operates, laws help provide society with order and structure. Our lives are guided and regulated by our society’s legal expectations. Consumer laws help protect us from faulty goods; criminal laws help protect society from individuals who harm others; and family law handles the arrangements and issues that arise in areas like divorce and child custody. This course focuses on the creation and application of laws in various areas of society. By understanding the workings of our court system, as well as how laws are actually carried out, students become more informed and responsible citizens. Course Length: One Semester Materials: None Prerequisites: None Psychology ELE313 HST020-AVT: Psychology This course is offered both semesters. In this course, students investigate why human beings think and act the way they do. This is an introductory course that broadly covers several areas of psychology. Instructional material presents theories and current research for students to critically evaluate and understand. Each unit introduces terminology, theories, and research that are critical to the understanding of psychology and includes tutorials and interactive exercises. Students learn how to define and use key terms of psychology and how to apply psychological principles to their own lives. Unit topics in this onesemester course include methods of study, biological basis for behavior, learning and memory, development and individual differences, and psychological disorders. 55 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Sociology A CWI120 Sociology A This is a Semester 1 course. Through this two-semester course, students explore human relationships in society. Instructional materials emphasize culture, social structure, the individual in society, institutions, and social inequality. Unit topics for the first semester include society and culture, what is sociology, the nature of culture, conformity and deviance, social structure, roles, relationships and groups, and social stratification. In the second semester, students learn about social institutions, the family, religion and education, government and economic systems, the individual in society, the early years, adolescence, the adult years, continuity and change, communities and change, social movements and collective behavior, social problems, minorities and discrimination, poverty, crime, and problems of mass society. Students use a textbook for the course. Materials: Sociology: Study of Human Relationships, 6th edition by W. LaVerne Thomas; other editions acceptable Pre-Requisites: None Sociology B CWI121 Sociology B This is a Semester 2 course. Through this two-semester course, students explore human relationships in society. Instructional materials emphasize culture, social structure, the individual in society, institutions, and social inequality. Unit topics for the first semester include society and culture, what is sociology, the nature of culture, conformity and deviance, social structure, roles, relationships and groups, and social stratification. In the second semester, students learn about social institutions, the family, religion and education, government and economic systems, the individual in society, the early years, adolescence, the adult years, continuity and change, communities and change, social movements and collective behavior, social problems, minorities and discrimination, poverty, crime, and problems of mass society. Students use a textbook for the course. Materials: Sociology: Study of Human Relationships, 6th edition by W. LaVerne Thomas; other editions acceptable Pre-Requisites: None U.S. Government USG110 HST403: U.S. Government and Politics This course is offered both semesters. This course studies the history, organization, and functions of the United States government. Beginning with the Declaration of Independence and continuing through to the present day, students explore the relationship between individual Americans and our governing bodies. Students take a close look at the political culture of our country and gain insight into the challenges faced by citizens, elected government officials, political activists, and others. Students also 56 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog learn about the roles of political parties, interest groups, the media, and the Supreme Court, and discuss their own views on current political issues. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: American or U.S. History (or equivalent) is recommended, but not required U.S. Government CR USG111 American (US) Government CR This course is offered both semesters. This one-semester credit recovery course covers the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the government of the United States. The focus is on the principles and beliefs that the United States was founded on and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. In American Government, students examine the principles of popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, republicanism, federalism, and individual rights. They also learn about the roles of individuals and groups in the American political system. Students compare the American system of government with other modern systems and assess the strengths and problems associated with the American version. Course Length: One semester Materials: None Prerequisites: None U.S. History A USH110 HST303A: U.S. History This is a Semester 1 course. This course is a full-year survey that provides students with a comprehensive view of American history from the first migrations of nomadic people to North America to recent events. Readings are drawn from K12’s The American Odyssey: A History of the United States. Online lessons help students organize their study, explore topics in depth, review in preparation for assessments, and practice skills of historical thinking and analysis. Activities include analyzing primary sources and maps, creating time lines, completing projects and written assignments, and conducting independent research. Materials: The American Odyssey: A History of the United States Pre-Requisites: World History or Modern World Studies (or equivalents) recommended but not required. Washington State History WAH100 WAH100: Washington State History This course is offered both semesters. In this course, students will study the history of the state of Washington with a focus on its earliest inhabitants, development, environment, people, economics & government in an effort to understand the Pacific Northwest. Students will study these major areas in an effort to understand the complex background of Washington with the goal of having a sound 57 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog foundation upon which to formulate opinions concerning what is happening now in our state. The course is organized chronologically with the bellow Unit titles. Students complete discussions, projects, and multiple choice assessments to demonstrate their learning. The units of study include: The State Called Washington, Native Cultures, The Early Explorers & Frontiersman, Settlers & Settlement, Towards Statehood, Years of Growth, From War to War, The Maturing State, The Economy, The People of Washington, and Government. Materials: Washington State, by Charles P. LeWarne, 3rd Ed. Pre-Requisites: None World History A ELE210 HST103A: World History This is a Semester 1 course. In this comprehensive survey of world history from prehistoric to modern times, students focus in depth on the developments and events that have shaped civilization across time. The course is organized chronologically and, within broad eras, regionally. Lessons address developments in religion, philosophy, the arts, science and technology, and political history. The course also introduces geography concepts and skills within the context of the historical narrative. Online lessons and assessments complement World History: Our Human Story, a textbook written and published by K¹². Students are challenged to consider topics in depth as they analyze primary sources and maps, create timelines, and complete other projects—practicing historical thinking and writing skills as they explore the broad themes and big ideas of human history. Materials: World History: Our Human Story Pre-Requisites: Middle School American History or World History (or equivalents) World History B CWI230 HST103B: World History This is a Semester 2 course. In this comprehensive survey of world history from prehistoric to modern times, students focus in depth on the developments and events that have shaped civilization across time. The course is organized chronologically and, within broad eras, regionally. Lessons address developments in religion, philosophy, the arts, science and technology, and political history. The course also introduces geography concepts and skills within the context of the historical narrative. Online lessons and assessments complement World History: Our Human Story, a textbook written and published by K¹². Students are challenged to consider topics in depth as they analyze primary sources and maps, create timelines, and complete other projects—practicing historical thinking and writing skills as they explore the broad themes and big ideas of human history. Materials: World History: Our Human Story Pre-Requisites: World History A American History B CR USH113 American History B CR 58 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog This course is offered both semesters. This credit recovery course gives students a basic understanding of American history. The course begins with the settling of America and continues through present-day domestic and foreign issues that affect American society. In this course, students analyze influential documents and learn about significant individuals who contributed to the nation’s development. They study the causes and effects of the various wars in which Americans have fought, and they use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they take part in interactive discussions and complete a variety of assignments. By the end of the course, students have the knowledge to discuss the characteristics that define the United States as a world power. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation U.S. History B USH112 HST303B: U.S. History This is a Semester 2 course. This course is a full-year survey that provides students with a comprehensive view of American history from the first migrations of nomadic people to North America to recent events. Readings are drawn from K12’s The American Odyssey: A History of the United States. Online lessons help students organize their study, explore topics in depth, review in preparation for assessments, and practice skills of historical thinking and analysis. Activities include analyzing primary sources and maps, creating time lines, completing projects and written assignments, and conducting independent research. Materials: The American Odyssey: A History of the United States Pre-Requisites: World History or Modern World Studies (or equivalents) recommended but not required. World Languages AP Spanish A SPN190 WLG500A: AP(R) Spanish Language and Culture This is a Semester 1 course. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is an advanced language course in which students are directly prepared for the AP Spanish Language and Culture test. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. The course is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. The course is based on the six themes required by the College Board: (1) global challenges, (2) science and technology, (3) contemporary life, (4) personal and public identities, (5) families and communities, and (6) beauty and aesthetics. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Students should expect to listen to, read, and understand a wide-variety of authentic Spanish-language materials and sources, demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication using Spanish, gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of Spanish speaking areas of the world, use Spanish to 59 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog connect with other disciplines and expand knowledge in a wide-variety of contexts, develop insight into the nature of the Spanish language and its culture, and use Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is a college level course. The intensity, quality, and amount of course material can be compared to that of a third-year college course. Materials: None Prerequisites: The AP Spanish course is a college level course. The intensity, quality, and amount of materials can be compared to a third-year college course. AP Spanish B SPN191 WLG500B: AP(R) Spanish Language and Culture This is a Semester 2 course. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is an advanced language course in which students are directly prepared for the AP Spanish Language and Culture test. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. The course is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. The course is based on the six themes required by the College Board: (1) global challenges, (2) science and technology, (3) contemporary life, (4) personal and public identities, (5) families and communities, and (6) beauty and aesthetics. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Students should expect to listen to, read, and understand a wide-variety of authentic Spanish-language materials and sources, demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication using Spanish, gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of Spanish speaking areas of the world, use Spanish to connect with other disciplines and expand knowledge in a wide-variety of contexts, develop insight into the nature of the Spanish language and its culture, and use Spanish to participate in communities at home and around the world. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is a college level course. The intensity, quality, and amount of course material can be compared to that of a third-year college course. Materials: None Prerequisites: The AP Spanish course is a college level course. The intensity, quality, and amount of materials can be compared to a third-year college course. French I A FRN110 WLG110A: French I This is a Semester 1 course. French has been carefully designed to meet the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None 60 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog French I B FRN111 WLG110B: French I This is a Semester 2 course. French has been carefully designed to meet the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None French II A FRN210 WLG210A: French II This is a Semester 1 course. French has been carefully designed to meet the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: French I French II B FRN211 WLG210B: French II This is a Semester 2 course. French has been carefully designed to meet the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: French I French III A FRN310 WLG310A: French III This is a Semester 1 course. This course helps the student continue learning the French language by building on the beginning level French courses. Students listen, speak, read, and write through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Students learn to express themselves using present, past, future, and conditional-tense verbs, articles, adjectives and 61 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog increasingly complex grammatical structures. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: French II French III B FRN311 WLG310B: French III This is a Semester 2 course. This course helps the student continue learning the French language by building on the beginning level French courses. Students listen, speak, read, and write through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Students learn to express themselves using present, past, future, and conditional-tense verbs, articles, adjectives and increasingly complex grammatical structures. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: French II French IV A FRN410 WLG410A-AVT: French IV This is a Semester 1 course. This course helps the student continue learning the French language by building on the beginning level French courses. Students listen, speak, read, and write through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Students learn to express themselves using present, past, future, and conditional-tense verbs, articles, adjectives and increasingly complex grammatical structures. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: French III French IV B FRN411 WLG410B-AVT: French IV This is a Semester 2 course. This course helps the student continue learning the French language by building on the beginning level French courses. Students listen, speak, read, and write through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Students learn to express themselves using present, past, future, and conditional-tense verbs, articles, adjectives and increasingly complex grammatical structures. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: French III 62 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog German I A GER110 WLG120A: German I This is a Semester 1 course. German meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which calls for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None German I B GER111 WLG120B: German I This is a Semester 2 course. German meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which calls for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None German II A GER210 WLG220A: German II This is a Semester 1 course. German meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which calls for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: German I German II B GER211 WLG220B: German II This is a Semester 2 course. German meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which calls for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded 63 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: German I German III A GER310 WLG320A-AVT: German III This is a Semester 1 course. German meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which calls for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: German II German III B GER311 WLG320B-AVT: German III This is a Semester 2 course. German meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which calls for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: German II German IV A GER410 WLG420A-AVT: German IV This is a Semester 1 course. This fourth year of German builds upon the first three levels. Students will continue to sharpen their reading, writing, and listening skills as well as learn skills to think critically and express themselves on topics relevant to German culture. This fourth level will include authentic texts, current culture, and literature from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.. Cultural topics include: contemporary and classical music, expressing opinion, German history, transportation, family weekend travel, free time activities, youth and technology, multiculturalism, holidays, education, career, and travel in a foreign country. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: German III 64 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog German IV B GER411 WLG420B-AVT: German IV This is a Semester 2 course. This fourth year of German builds upon the first three levels. Students will continue to sharpen their reading, writing, and listening skills as well as learn skills to think critically and express themselves on topics relevant to German culture. This fourth level will include authentic texts, current culture, and literature from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.. Cultural topics include: contemporary and classical music, expressing opinion, German history, transportation, family weekend travel, free time activities, youth and technology, multiculturalism, holidays, education, career, and travel in a foreign country. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: German III Spanish I A SPN110 WLG100A: Spanish I This is a Semester 1 course. Spanish unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the course meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Spanish I A CR SPN111 Spanish I A CR This is a Semester 2 course. This credit recovery course provides students with instruction in the basics of learning the language of Spanish. Content includes topics such as greetings, time, dates, colors, clothing, numbers, weather, family, houses, sports, food and drink, and school. The course also introduces basic and stem-changing verbs and their formation and use in the present tense. Students also learn about interrogatives, question formation, and adjectives and their form and use, in addition to possessives, prepositions, and other grammatical structures. Finally, students become acquainted with the Spanish-speaking countries of the world and their cultures, and they learn practical information, such as restaurant vocabulary and expressions of invitation. Materials: CA speaker and microphone are necessary; a headset combination is recommended. Vox Everyday Spanish and English Dictionary or equivalent is recommended. Prerequisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation 65 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Spanish I B SPN112 WLG100B: Spanish I This is a Semester 2 course. Spanish unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the course meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: None Spanish II A SPN210 WLG200A: Spanish II This is a Semester 1 course. Spanish unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the course meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Spanish I Spanish II B SPN211 WLG200B: Spanish II This is a Semester 2 course. Spanish unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the course meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Spanish I Spanish III A SPN310 WLG300A: Spanish III This is a Semester 1 course. Spanish unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the course meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign 66 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Spanish II Spanish III B SPN311 WLG300B: Spanish III This is a Semester 2 course. Spanish unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the course meets the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Spanish II Spanish IV A SPN410 WLG400A-AVT: Spanish IV This is a Semester 1 course. This fourth year of Spanish is a continuation of the first three years. The student will continue to sharpen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the units of material, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, past-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Spanish speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Spanish III Spanish IV B SPN411 WLG400B-AVT: Spanish IV This is a Semester 2 course. This fourth year of Spanish is a continuation of the first three years. The student will continue to sharpen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the units of material, students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, past-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and 67 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Spanish speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories. Materials: None Pre-Requisites: Spanish III 68 Insight School of Washington 2015-2016 Course Catalog
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