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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Required Prerequisites
2.0 Credits in a Core English Class
1.0 Credit in American History
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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
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AP Spanish B
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
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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
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Course Name
OLS Course Name
Terms
Offered
ELE
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ELE
ELE
ELE
ELE
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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
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Course Name
OLS Course Name
Terms
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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
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S2
S1, S2
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S1, S2
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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
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HST303: U.S. History B
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American History B CR
American History B CR
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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