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Credit Retrieval The scheduling process for a school the size of Wenatchee High School is a
multifaceted task that requires the coordinated work of students, parents,
counselors, and staff. The end goal is to provide schedules for students that
meet state and district graduation requirements and enhance each student’s
career goals and interests. Schedules at WHS are built based upon student requests
and the staff and space available to teach the classes. We are committed to
providing our students the classes that they have requested as much as is possible.
A total of twenty-two (22) credits in grades 9 through 12 are required for
graduation from high school in the Wenatchee School District. All students
must meet this minimum requirement (including specific required courses) to
participate in the district’s commencement exercises.
1st semester OCR301 2nd Semester OCR302 Prerequisite: 10th –12 grade students who have failed to met standard in at least one course offered at WHS that has an equivalent course offering through APEX Class Tools Achieve and have counselor or administrator recommendation. Credit Type: Dependent on retrieved course Description: This counselor or administrator recommended course allows students to retrieve credits for course in which the student did not meet standard. Through APEX Class Tools Achieve, Wenatchee High can have students retrieve credit in select Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science courses. Students will receive a grade of Pass/Fail and must reach a standard of 70% or above to pass.
ESL/Credit Retrieval 1st semester ECR301 2nd Semester ECR302 Prerequisite: 10th –12 grade students who have failed to met standard in at least one course offered at WHS that has an equivalent course offering through APEX Class Tools Achieve and have counselor or administrator recommendation. Credit Type: Dependent on retrieved course Description: This counselor or administrator recommended course allows students who are identified as being in the Migrant or Bilingual program to retrieve credits for course in which the student did not meet standard. Through APEX Class Tools Achieve, Wenatchee High can have students retrieve credit in select Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science courses. Students will receive a grade of Pass/Fail and must reach a standard of 70% or above to pass.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I 1st Semester BCA101 2nd Semester BCA102 Prerequisite: None Credit Type: Occupational Education
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II 1st Semester BCA201 2nd Semester BCA202 Prerequisite: Business Computer App. I ; Minimum of a C grade in BCA 1 Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Business Computer App II gives students a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Students work at an independent rate and take the SAM test to measure their competency. Students are expected to pass the core SAM tests with a score of 80% or more at the conclusion of this class. This prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Word, Power Point and Excel at the core level. This class operates in a Windows XP environment. Students will also be introduced to Access software to design databases.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATONS III (WEB DESIGN) 1st Semester BCA301 2nd Semester BCA302 Prerequisite: Business Computer App. I & II Credit Type: Occupational Education - Credit Equivalency .5 Fine Arts Description: Students will focus on using Adobe Web. Software includes Dream Weaver, Fireworks, and Flash to enable students to learn to effectively make and organize a web site. Topics include design, HTML tags, hyperlinks, anchors, text formatting, picture formatting, tables and CSS.
APPLIED MATH I Year Long Course BAM300 Prerequisite: WASL Math Score above 375 Credit Type: Math or Occupational Education Description: Applied Math is a rigorous math course designed to give students meaningful experience with the kind of math that is used daily in various careers. Applied Math is taught through real-world problems in various fields including Agriculture, Business & Marketing, Health Occupations, Family & Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology. Students will gain skills with problem solving, making estimates, converting between metric and English, graphing and charting data, working with 2D and 3D shapes, ratios & proportions, scale drawing, vectors, scientific notation, powers & roots, and formulas. Qualifies as a math credit for Juniors and Seniors who have not passed the WASL.
APPLIED MATH II Year Long Course BAM 400 Prerequisite: Applied Math 1 Credit Type: Math or Occupational Education Description: Applied Math is a rigorous math course designed to give students meaningful experience with the kind of math that is used daily in various careers. Applied Math is taught through real-world problems in various fields including Agriculture, Business & Marketing, Health Occupations, Family & Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology. In year two students will gain skills with linear and non-linear equations, statistics and probability, trigonometric functions, quadratics, systems of equations, workplace geometry, and more. Qualifies as a math credit for Juniors and Seniors who have not passed the WASL.
ACCOUNTING I AND ACCOUNTING II Year Long Course BAC200 Prerequisite: None Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Accounting is a course designed to show students how basic accounting principles provide the necessary background for a wide variety of office jobs and personal needs. Students will learn the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises involving sole proprietorships, taxes, payroll, special journals, financial statements, and account ledgers. Students will also gain experience using Quick Books automated accounting procedures.
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING III Year Long Course BAC300 Prerequisite: Accounting with an “C” grade and must have had BAC 200. Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: This course is a continuation of first year Accounting which adds to the student’s knowledge of accounting principles in preparation for a vocational job or for further study in accounting. Students will be studying manufacturing, cost, partnership and corporate accounting.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I 1st Semester BBC301 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Business Computer App. I or instructor permission. 2nd Semester BBC302 Credit Type: Occupational Education or Jr. Speech Description: This real world course focuses on composing business letters, flyers, brochures, resumes and topical papers. It incorporates written, electronic, and oral communications for both personal and business applications. Becoming a better communicator is the goal.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II 2nd Semester BBC402 Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Students encouraged, but not required, to take Business Communications I. Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Your future employment will include technical reading and writing. These critical skills are necessary for every vocation, including business, professional, high tech, or industry. While the focus is on technical writing, other business writing and applications will be covered.
BUSINESS LAW 1st Semester BBL201 2nd Semester BBL202 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Content is both practical law and business law with an emphasis on the practical or street law. Students will become informed about our legal system, criminal and civil law, rights and duties as minors, consumer law, constitutional law, contracts, and much more. Business Law uses both a discussion and case solving approach and examines court decisions that affect us all.
BUSINESS TEACHER’S ASSISTANT 1st Semester BTA201 or BTA301 or 2nd Semester BTA202 or BTA302 Prerequisite: Sophomore status Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: The purpose of the Business Teacher’s Assistant course is to prepare high school students who choose to participate in a partnership with a cooperating teacher with the leadership and employment skills necessary to make that partnership successful.
MONEY MANAGEMENT 1st Semester BMM101 or 2nd Semester BMM102 Prerequisite: None Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Money Management is a personal finance course examining the checking account process, the importance of establishing and maintaining good credit (including credit cards), controlling money through budgeting, saving and investing, filing a basic tax return, job benefits, personal ethics, and much more. It is a launching pad to other business courses.
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1st Semester BMG301 or 2nd Semester BMG302 Prerequisite: Business Computer App I Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: the introduction of entrepreneurship and the actions of starting, operating and owning their own business. Also to expand their knowledge of successful business practices and basic business procedures such as: economic principles, creating a business plan, hiring employees, training employees and business ethics.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS I & II (DECA) Year Long Course BIB200 Prerequisite: Business Computer App I Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Introduction to Business is a course that provides students with real world applicable knowledge and skills in business. Skills necessary to compete in the business industry, entrepreneurship, stock market, finance, international business, retail, food service, human relations, leadership and employability, and the overall free enterprise system are emphasized. This is a project- based introduction to marketing and DECA (an international leadership association of marketing students) course. The focal point of the course is from a marketing perspective of business.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS 1st Semester BCO201 Prerequisite: BCA 1 and sophomore standing Credit Type: Occupational Education
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE 2nd Semester BCR202 Prerequisite: Business Computer Applications I or Tech Lab II Credit Type: Occupational Education
MARKETING I & II (DECA) Year Long Course BMR300 Prerequisite: Intro to Business I & II; Sophomore, junior or senior standing. Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Marketing is the process of developing, promoting, and distributing products to satisfy customers’ needs and wants. The advanced study of marketing will allow students the opportunity of in depth studies into the marketing function, marketing research, stock market, human relations, advertising and promotion and the free enterprise system. Marketing offers additional opportunities to attend DECA conferences and competitions. Students will also have the opportunity to prepare and compose in depth and award winning advertising campaigns. Put your marketing skills to work!
BUSINESS WORK EXPERIENCE Year Long Course BWE300 Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, or instructor permission. Must also be enrolled in an advanced business class (not Money Management or Business Computer App I). Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: The work experience program provides an opportunity for students to receive credit for working an average of 10--12 hours a week. Students must complete requirements for class to receive credit.
STORE MANAGEMENT I & II (DECA) 1st Semester BDE301 or 2nd Semester BDE302 Prerequisite: Intro to Business I & II or Marketing I & II; Junior or Senior standing. Instructor permission Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: The Store Management team will have the unique opportunity to implement previously learned skills into action with the medium of using the student store as a tangible lab. Each member will act as managers overseeing their department of the store. In this situation, the managers will practice advertising, promotion, display, salesmanship, distribution, financing and marketing of all retail product carried. The managers will also complete a written project for State and International DECA competition and actively participate in a wide variety of practical activities with business-community partnerships. Attendance, trustworthiness, dependability, work ethic, and a positive attitude are crucial for success as a store manager.
SHELTERED BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I & II 1st Semester BCA131 or 2nd Semester BCA232 Prerequisite: Qualifying LAS test score. Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: This course is designed for students with limited English or qualifying ESL students. Priority will be given to students with a LAS score of 3 or higher. LAS 2 score students will be admitted on availability of room. This course covers learning the touch-typing method. In addition, basic editing, word processing software with correct formatting for business letters envelopes, ten-key, and reports. Students will also receive an introduction to Excel and Power Point. This course is recommended for students because of the increased use of computers in all occupations, high school and college course work.
Year Long Course ENC100
Year Long Course ELD100
Year Long Course ELD200
Year Long Course ELD300 Prerequisite: LAS 3, Instructor
Permission
1st Semester PHE201 or 2nd Semester PHE202
HEALTH ONLINE 1st Semester IHE201 or 2nd Semester IHE202 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above, There must be a legitimate need of the student to be in an online course or they must be a self-motivated learner who is responsible for their own learning. It is recommended that the student have access to a computer with the Internet and word processing software. The student needs to have basic skill in navigating the web and e-mailing attachments. Credit Type: Health Description: The main objective of this course is to present all students with up-to-date knowledge on a variety of current health issues. This will be accomplished through several different assessments to include: reading, writing, discussion, listening to guest speakers, watching videos, group presentations, and projects as well as quizzes and tests. The topics covered will be: General Health and Wellness, Personal Fitness, Nutrition, Mental/Emotional Health, Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs, Infectious/Noninfectious Diseases, Healthy Relationships, Growth and Development, Reproductive Health, Basic First Aid, and Environmental Health along with an emphasis on and tools to use in Decision Making and Refusal skills. This course is a requirement for graduation and covers the current Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements for Health Education.
FITNESS TWO A (AEROBICS) 1st Semester PFL201 or 2nd Semester PFL 202
FITNESS TWO B 1st Semester PFL251 or 2nd Semester PFL252
FITNESS THREE 1st Semester PFL301 or 2nd Semester PFL302
FITNESS FOUR 1st Semester PFL401 or 2nd Semester PFL402
ADAPTIVE PE Year Long Course YPE100
LIFETIME FITNESS ONLINE 1st Semester IPE201 or 2nd Semester IPE202 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above, There must be a legitimate need of the student to be in an online course or they must be a self-motivated learner who is responsible for their own learning. It is recommended that the student have access to a computer with the Internet and word processing software. The student needs to have basic skill in navigating the web and e-mailing attachments. Credit Type: PE Description: Learn about the muscular system, the skeletal system, proper nutrition, and exercise. Students taking this course must create a physical fitness activity plan and make steady progress toward the goals of that individualized plan. Monitoring of the plan is done by the student, parent, personal trainer, and instructor. You might have an additional expense of a gym membership or personal trainer. Otherwise you might be able to purchase a heart rate monitor and track your own progress.
PERSONAL CHOICES Semester VPC101 or VPC102 Prerequisite: None 2nd Semester Credit Type: Occupational Education Course description: Life is full of choices – be prepared! Learn about clothing, foods and nutrition, children and families, housing and interior design. Develop the skills necessary to manage your time, money and personal dynamics. Each area comes with laboratory experience and experimentation to help you better understands the choices and consequences of life.
FASHION AND TEXTILES Semester VFT302 Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing Credit Type: Occupational Education Credit Equivancey.5 Visual Art Credit Course description: Are you interested in fashion? Have you ever thought about designing textiles? The class includes; designing and constructing garments, designing and constructing accessories, altering, repurposing or repairing garments, fashion and textile merchandising careers in the fashion and fiber and textiles.
HOUSING AND INTERIOR DESIGN Semester VHD301 or VHD 302 Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior class standing Credit Type: Occupational Education - Credit Equivalency .5 Art Equivalency Course Description: Line, form, color design -- they all effect how you feel, live, work and spend your money. This class begins with housing concepts and their history, moves on to interior design and then applies the principles to commercial and institutional spaces. Career opportunities abound in all these areas. Have fun and put your creativity and imagination to work.
ON YOUR OWN Semester: VYO301 or VYO302 Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing Credit Type: Occupational Education Course Description: The time is near – are you ready to live on your own? Get a head start on life after high school. Learn how to find the best place to live, eat well, and manage your time and money. You can get the best from yourself and others, improve relationships and understand friends and family. Insurance, transportation, budgets and shopping will become manageable. Simulations, guest speakers and lab experiences will strengthen your knowledge. INTRO TO EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1st Semester VIC201 or 2nd Semester VIC202 Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: If you think that someday you want to be a parent or want a career that works with children, then this is the class for you! In this class there is great emphasis on healthy families, parenting skills, and the growth and development of young children. Also studied is human development, other cultures views on child rearing, how to maintain health during pregnancy, decision making about pregnancy, parenting, drugs, alcohol, and sex. Anyone who sees themselves as a parent in their future should take this class. This class is also articulated for Tech Prep credit with WVCC for ECE 101 with completion Advanced Child Development and receiving a B or better in each class.
CROSS AGE TUTOR I Semester VCA301 and VCA311 or Semester VCA302 and VCA312 Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and instructor permission. Student must have exemplary attendance. Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Do you think that teaching is the career calling your name? Or do you just want to impact a child’s life in a positive manner? Yes, then sign-up for this class. Students are placed in a supervised field-experience in district elementary or middle schools. Duties will be varied and will cover a multitude of tasks that teachers must complete, giving you a general overview of what you can expect from the field of teaching. Students will also have assignments to complete throughout the semester. Students must provide own transportation. Students are strongly encouraged to register for two consecutive class periods (one credit). Excellent attendance and self-motivation are imperative. This is an outstanding opportunity for those exploring careers with children and/or education. This class is articulated with CWU with acceptance in their Teacher Ed. Program for Pre-Autumn Experience, as well with WVCC for ECE 101, if Introduction to Child Development is taken and a B or better is received in both classes. CROSS AGE TUTOR II Semester VCA401 and VCA411 or VCA402 and VCA412 Prerequisite: Cross Age Tutor I Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Do you think that teaching is the career calling your name? Or do you just want to impact a child’s life in a positive manner? Yes, then sign-up for this class. Students are placed in a supervised field-experience in district elementary or middle schools. Duties will be varied and will cover a multitude of tasks that teachers must complete, giving you a general overview of what you can expect from the field of teaching. Students will also have assignments to complete throughout the semester. Students must provide own transportation. Students are strongly encouraged to register for two consecutive class periods (one credit). Excellent attendance and self-motivation are imperative. This is an outstanding opportunity for those exploring careers with children and/or education. This class is articulated with CWU with acceptance in their Teacher Ed. Program for Pre-Autumn Experience, as well with WVCC for ECE 101, if Introduction to Child Development is taken and a B or better is received in both classes. CROSS AGE TUTOR III Semester VCA501 and VCA511 or VCA502 and VCA512 Prerequisite: Cross Age Tutor II Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Do you think that teaching is the career calling your name? Or do you just want to impact a child’s life in a positive manner? Yes, then sign-up for this class. Students are placed in a supervised field-experience in district elementary or middle schools. Duties will be varied and will cover a multitude of tasks that teachers must complete, giving you a general overview of what you can expect from the field of teaching. Students will also have assignments to complete throughout the semester. Students must provide own transportation. Students are strongly encouraged to register for two consecutive class periods (one credit). Excellent attendance and self-motivation are imperative. This is an outstanding opportunity for those exploring careers with children and/or education. This class is articulated with CWU with acceptance in their Teacher Ed. Program for Pre-Autumn Experience, as well with WVCC for ECE 101, if Introduction to Child Development is taken and a B or better is received in both classes.
WHS offers four levels of French, German and Spanish, as well as two levels of Spanish for Native Speakers, which can also be used as a fifth year of Spanish study. Students also have the option to earn college credits in all languages offered. Second language classes are as academically rigorous as honors classes, and require a great deal of independent practice outside of class time. Prerequisites: Language classes are sequential and may not be taken out of sequence without testing and permission of the department. A minimum passing grade (C- / 70%) must be earned in a semester of study in order to continue to the next semester in the sequence, unless written permission from the department is obtained. The International Language department does not issue “D” grades. FRENCH = FLS, GERMAN = FLG, SPANISH = FLS, NATIVE SPEAKERS = FSN FIRST YEAR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Year Long Course: FLF100, FLG 100, FLS 100 Prerequisites: Minimum Lexile reading level of 900, and minimum grade of 3.0 in most recent English class, or a completed waiver form on file with student’s counselor. Credit Type: Elective Description: This foreign language class focuses on developing basic reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. Learning about and understanding the culture of different countries is an essential part of the curriculum.
SECOND YEAR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Year Long Course: FLF200, FLG200, FLS 200 Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year language class, or passage of department placement test. Credit Type: Elective Description: This foreign language class focuses on the further development of reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. Learning about and understanding the cultures of different countries is an essential part of the curriculum.
THIRD YEAR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Year Long Course: FLF300, FLG300, FLS 300 Prerequisites: Successful completion of first and second year language classes and passage of department placement test. Credit Type: Elective Description: This foreign language class focuses on the continuing development of reading, speaking, writing and comprehension skills. Emphasis is placed on the combination of skills to produce original work. Learning about and understanding the culture of different countries is an essential part of the curriculum. FOURTH YEAR FOREIGN LANGUAGE Year Long Course: FLF400, FLG400, FLS400 Prerequisites: Successful completion of first, second and third year language classes and passage of department placement test. Credit Type: Elective Description: This foreign language class places emphasis on the study of the literature of the target language and further development of writing and speaking skills. Self-directed study is also included in the learning process.
FRENCH 103: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Year Long Course: FLF500 Prerequisites: Instructor permission and successful completion of French 1-3. Credit Type: Elective Description: 103 is a program made possible through the University of Washington’s (UW) Extension Program. Students who choose to enroll in this class have the opportunity to obtain university credit during their third or fourth year of French at Wenatchee High School. French 103 is a challenging, quick-paced, vocabulary and grammar intensive program designed to maximize student learning. Five UW credits will be earned by any student who has paid the tuition fee and earns a grade of “C” or above.
GERMAN 103: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Year Long Course: FLG500 Prerequisites: Instructor permission and successful completion of German 1-3. (even graduation years) Credit Type: Elective Description: 103 is a program made possible through the University of Washington’s (UW) Extension Program. Students who choose to enroll in this class have the opportunity to obtain university credit during their third or fourth year of German at Wenatchee High School. German 103 is a challenging, quick-paced, vocabulary and grammar intensive program designed to maximize student learning. Five UW credits will be earned by any student who has paid the tuition fee and earns a grade of “C” or above.
SPANISH 102/103 – WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Year Long Course: FLS500 Prerequisite: Passing score on the ASSET test as well as satisfaction of prerequisites for Fourth Year Spanish. Credit Type: Elective Description: Fourth year Spanish students (Jr./Sr. only) may elect to take fourth year Spanish for five (5) college credits each semester. The class follows the Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) curriculum, is also closely aligned with other university first year courses, and requires payment of a tuition fee. It is the same course as Running Start Spanish 102 -103 taken on campus at WVC but without the inconvenience of travel to the campus. Since the high school semester is slightly longer than the college semester, more time is allowed to be successful with the course content. The class requirements and grading standards are closely aligned with the college curriculum.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS - I ESPANOL PARA LOS HISPANOHABLANTES - I Year Long Course: FSN 100 Prerequisite: Instructor permission and/or department placement exam. Credit Type: Elective Description: A course designed for students who have prior knowledge of Spanish (speak it at home, have lived abroad, etc.) but with limited academic skills in Spanish. The class is taught in Spanish and provides increased skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Communicative abilities develop literacy within the context of a literature-based curriculum. Instructional emphasis is in the use of standard international Spanish. Special emphasis is given to help students understand basic grammatical patterns, spelling problems, etc., and to assist them in increasing their bi-literacy in all skill areas.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS - II ESPANOL PARA LOS HISPANOHABLANTES - II Year Long Course FSN 200 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish for Native Speakers I, Spanish IV, permission of the instructor and/or department placement exam. Credit Type: Elective Description: A more advanced course for Spanish-speaking students who have some knowledge of Spanish (written and oral) but who wish to bring their Spanish literacy to a higher level. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing through a more advanced literature based curriculum. The class will also help them prepare for SAT subject area tests in Spanish and the Advanced Placement Spanish exam. The emphasis is on the use of standard international Spanish.
LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Freshman Year: All freshmen take Freshman English for the entire year. The course covers reading, writing, listening, literature, grammar, vocabulary and oral speaking skills. Selected freshmen will be given the option to take Freshman Honors English. This class covers the same language arts skills as Freshman English, but at an accelerated rate; the literature is at a higher reading level. Sophomore Year: All sophomores take Sophomore English for the entire year. The course builds on skills developed in the freshman year and includes an integrated study of reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, grammar and listening. Selected sophomores will have the option of taking Sophomore Honors. This class will cover the same skills as Sophomore English, but at an accelerated rate; the literature is at a higher reading level. Junior Year: Juniors must take American Literature ONE of the semesters. The other semester meets a speech/language requirement and must be chosen from Propaganda/Speech; Vocabulary/Speech; Acting 11,12; Journalism or Debate 11, 12 or Business Communications. Juniors may take American Studies for the entire year in place of a semester of American Literature and a semester of speech. Juniors may also take these College in the High School courses: Survey of American Literature(English 250) and Performance in Literature (Communication 240) to meet these requirements. Senior Year: Seniors must take English for one semester to meet the 3.5 credit requirement for graduation. The following courses meet this required one semester of English: AP English; World Literature; Mythology; Twentieth Century Literature; Shakespeare; Creative Writing; English Literature; Competitive Debate; Advanced Journalism and Journalism Production. Students entering a four (4) year university must be enrolled in an English class every semester. Three credits must be literature based. The following courses meet the literature-based requirements in the senior year: Mythology, Mythology II, AP English, World Literature, Shakespeare, Twentieth Century Literature, and English Literature. The second semester can be any English elective. FRESHMAN READING 1st Semester LRD 101 or 2nd Semester LRD 102
Year Long Course LFE100
Year Long Course LFE110
Year Long Course LSE200
Year Long Course LSE210
Year Long Course LTE130
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE ACTING(INTERPRETIVE EXPRESSIONS) 1st Semester LIE101 or 2nd Semester LIE102
JUNIOR/SENIOR ACTING(INTERPRETIVE EXPRESSIONS) 1st Semester LIE301 or 2nd Semester
LIE302
BEGINNING JOURNALISM 1st Semester LJN101 or 2nd Semester LJN102
PROPAGANDA AND SPEECH 1st Semester LPS301 or 2nd Semester LPS302
VOCABULARY/SPEECH 1st Semester LVS301 or 2nd Semester LPS302
JUNIOR AMERICAN LITERATURE 1st Semester LJA301 or 2nd Semester LJA302
SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE AND PERFORMANCE IN LITERATURE Year long course LSA 500/501
AMERICAN STUDIES Year Long Course LAS300
CREATIVE WRITING 1st Semester LCW301 or 2nd Semester LCW302
MYTHOLOGY AND WRITING 1st Semester LMW401 or 2nd Semester LMW402
MYTHOLOGY II AND WRITING 2nd Semester LMW452
SHAKESPEARE AND WRITING 1st Semester LSW401 or 2nd Semester LSW402
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND WRITING 1st Semester LEL401 or 2nd Semester LEL402
WORLD LITERATURE AND WRITING 1st Semester LWL401 or 2nd Semester LWL402
BRITISH LITERATURE 1st Semester LBL 401 or 2nd semester LBL402 Credit Type: Senior English Literature
TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE AND WRITING 1st Semester LTL401 or 2nd Semester LTL402
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I 1st Semester BBC301 or 2nd Semester BBC302
9/10 BEGINNING DEBATE 1st Semester LDB101 or 2nd Semester LDB102
DEBATE AND SPEECH:11-12 1st Semester LDB301 or 2nd Semester LDB302
9-12 COMPETITIVE DEBATE 1st Semester LCD101
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE Year Long Course LEL500
ADVANCED JOURNALISM Year Long Course LAL300
JOURNALISM PRODUCTION Year Long Course LWW400
LITERARCY SEMINAR Year Long Course LLs300 (senior) Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and not meeting standard in Reading and Writing on the WASL. Credit Type: English Elective (not to replace existing requirements) Description: This is a course designed to address the needs of students who have not successfully met standard in the areas of Reading and Writing and currently need to build Collection of Evidence portfolios for students as part of the alternative assessment process to obtain a Certificate of Academic Achievement. Students are placed in this class by their counselor.
MATH ESSENTIALS MES120 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 A student's 7th grade WASL score of approximately 387 or lower would constitute enrolling a student in the concurrent Algebra 1 and Math Essentials courses. Special Cases for placement in a Math Essentials course without being placed in a concurrent Algebra 1 course are: •Special education students placed by the Special Education teams. These students must be placed in a concurrent Special Education math class. •Bilingual students placed by ELL director and by the bilingual math teacher. Credit Type: Math Course Description: A concurrent course with Algebra 1 class that will help students prepare for success on the 10th Grade WASL Exam. Approximately fifty percent of class time will be spent tutoring and assisting students with assigned work from the concurrent Algebra 1 class. Students will complete activities to fill gaps in the content strands (Number Sense, Algebra Sense, Geometric Sense, Measurement, and Probability and Statistics). Also students will work on the process strands (Communication, Problem Solving and Reasoning) by doing work with the Instructional Support Modules and other curriculum. A student must earn a C or better to earn math credit in this course. Students will be able to progress out of this class when they show success in Algebra 1 with a C or better at the end of semester.
ALGEBRA I MAG100 Year Long Course Prerequisite: This is an entry-level class for any students that have not completed Middle School Algebra 1. Credit Type: Math Course Description: A study in the methods and applications of Algebra. The course deals with number systems, the axioms of algebra, and graphs of linear equations. Solving linear equations and systems of linear equations will be emphasized. Course aligns with topics covered in the math portion of the WASL exam.
BILINGUAL ALGEBRA 1 MAG120 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Enrollment in this course is determined with placement testing by the Bilingual Coordinator. Credit Type: Math Description: A year long study in the methods and applications of Algebra instructed in Spanish. The course deals with number systems, the axioms of algebra, and graphs of linear equations. Solving linear equations and systems of linear equations will be emphasized. Course aligns with topics covered in the math portion of the WASL exam.
SEGMENTED MATH MSM 300 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Junior or Senior with a WASL level score less than 375. Enrollment determined by the PAS administrator with recommendation from Math Department Head. Credit Type: Math Description: The course will be designed to provide students content and process skills (reasoning, problem-solving, communication, connections) required to meet or exceed the high school mathematics WASL standard. The course will be divided into thirds. The three segments will be Number Sense and Algebraic Sense (approximately 60 days), Geometric Sense and Measurement (approximately 50 days), and the final segment will be Probability and Statistics (approximately 40 days). The students will take mini-WASL's after each segment. If their cumulative score on the mini-WASL's is above the standard set then they have met standard. Students will also have the opportunity to take the regular WASL in the spring and start collecting evidence for the Collection of Evidence submission. The course will be graded Pass/Fail.
APPLIED MATH BAM 101 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Must be a Junior or Senior who has successfully completed the Segmented Math class or scored between a 376 and 399 on the Math portion of the WASL exam. Credit Type: Math Description: The primary goal in Applied Math is to help students develop more concrete mathematical knowledge and apply this knowledge to applications represented in the WASL math assessment test. The Applied Math curriculum covers diverse topics often found on the WASL, and places a special emphasis on developing a plan to understand and solve these types of problems.
GEOMETRY MGO200 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I Credit Type: Math Description: An introduction to the language and application of Geometry. Deductive reasoning and proof will be introduced. Topics include congruence, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, and basic right triangle trigonometry. Course aligns with topics covered in the math portion of the WASL exam.
BILINGUAL GEOMETRY MGO220 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I Credit Type: Math Description: Course will be taught mainly in Spanish. An introduction to the language and application of Geometry. Deductive reasoning and proof will be introduced. Topics include congruence, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, and basic right triangle trigonometry. Course aligns with topics covered in the math portion of the WASL exam.
ALGEBRA 2 MSA300 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry. Credit Type: Math Description: A full year course extending the concepts and procedures introduced in Algebra 1. New topics include matrices, logarithms, and the conic sections.
ACCELERATED ALGEBRA 2 MSA310 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry (B or above) Credit Type: Math Description: Accelerated Algebra 2 is an extensive study of algebraic concepts including matrices, logarithms, and the conic sections. The course finishes with an introduction to the unit circle and the graphs of the trigonometric functions. This course is intended to prepare students for Calculus by grade 11 or 12. Coverage and depth of topics is more extensive than in regular Algebra 2. This course is not considered an honors class.
TRIGONOMETRY MTR400 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2. Credit Type: Math Description: A full year study in trigonometry. Topics include the unit circle, right and non-right triangles, graphs of the trigonometric functions, vectors, logarithms, linear and angular velocity and identities. This course is intended for students not yet ready for pre-calculus, but who wish to continue preparing for the study of calculus.
PRECALCULUS MPC400 Year Long Course Prerequisite: 1. Successful completion of Accelerated Algebra 2 (C or above) -or- 2. Successful completion of Trigonometry (C or above) -or- 3. A grade “B” or above in regular Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation and completion of self -study problems issued by the math department head. Credit Type: Math Description: In Pre-Calculus the language of functions will be developed including domain, range, shifts, zeros, asymptotes, intercepts and more. Matrices, trigonometry, vectors, and the complex number system will be covered in depth. Fourth quarter will provide an introduction to the Calculus concepts of limits, continuity, and derivatives.
AP CALCULUS AB MCA500 Year Long Course Prerequisite: 1. Successful completion of Pre-calculus -or- 2. An "A" grade in trigonometry with teacher recommendation Credit Type: Math Description: The course is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of Calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam in the spring.
AP CALCULUS BC MCB500 Year long Course Prerequisite: 1. Successful completion of AP Calculus AB Credit Type: Math Description: This course is primarily concerned with developing students’ understanding of calculus concepts and providing experiences in theory, fundamentals and applications. AP Calculus BC reviews and extends concepts from AP Calculus AB and develops the important concepts from AP Calculus BC. The course focuses on all of the topics of differential and integral calculus and then explores polynomial approximations and series. Vectors, polar graphs and parametric equations will be included in developing the concepts, when appropriate. Graphing calculators will also be used extensively throughout the course. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Calculus BC Exam in the spring. AP STATISTICS MST500 Year Long Course Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Credit Type: Math Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will be exposed to exploring data, sampling, experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical interference. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Statistics course in the spring.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (new) MCA500 Year Long Course Prerequisite: 1. Successful completion of Pre-calculus -or- 2. An “A” grade in trigonometry with teacher recommendation. Credit Type: Math Description: This course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. Students will be learning the programming language Java. This course will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Computer Science test in the spring.
BEGINNING GUITAR 1st Semester MUG101 or 2nd Semester MUG102 Prerequisite: You must be a beginner and own an acoustic guitar. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: You will learn chords and a variety of strums and finger picks. You will also learn to read simple music for the guitar using staff notation.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Year Long Course MUP200 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Students must demonstrate competence on at least 1 percussion instrument (i.e. Snare drum, Timpani, Keyboard, etc.) Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: Performance based music class for percussionists (drummers). The students will learn to perform standard Western percussion ensemble literature as well as appropriate music from other cultures (South America, Africa, Indonesia, etc.) Emphasis will be on development and expansion of current percussion technique as well as the techniques necessary to perform at a high level within the ensemble.
TREBLE CLEF SINGERS Year Long Course MUT100 Prerequisite: None - open to females grades 9-12. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This course will improve the student’s singing and reading skills. The student will rehearse and perform a variety of modern and standard female vocal literature. This choir will perform 3 major concerts, a contest, and various small performances throughout the school year. It will also serve as a training group for Bel Canto Singers, Chamber Singers and Hy-Land Singers.
BASS CLEF SINGERS Year Long Course MUD100 Prerequisite: None - open to grade 9 males. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This course will improve the student’s singing and reading skills. The student will rehearse and perform barbershop and college songs, art music, country and western, 50’s rock ‘n roll and contemporary male literature. This choir will perform 4 major concerts, a contest, and various small performances throughout the school year. This course will also serve as a training group for Bel Canto and the Chamber Singers.
BEL CANTO SINGERS Year Long Course MUB200 Prerequisite: Audition- Open to female grades 10-12. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: The student will be provided with a variety of singing experiences. This choir will perform 3 major concerts, a contest, and various small performances throughout the school year. It will also serve as a training group for the Chamber Singers and Select Choir. It will help the student improve and polish technical skills.
CHAMBER SINGERS Year Long Course MUC300 Prerequisite: Audition- Open to grades 11 & 12. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: The student will perform in the community and throughout the northwest, nation, and world as the most outstanding representation of vocal music at WHS. The student will rehearse and perform a variety of music. Emphasis will be on art music, although other styles may also be explored, including jazz. This choir will perform 3 major concerts, a contest, and various small performances throughout the school year. It will help the student to improve and polish technical skills.
HY-LAND SINGERS 2nd Semester MUH302 Prerequisite: Audition; concurrent enrollment in Chamber Singers- Open to grades 11 & 12. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This is a small, highly advanced performing choir for mixed voices. Singers will rehearse and perform as a choir and in smaller quartets, trios, etc. A variety of styles will be performed, including jazz, classical, gospel and madrigal. This choir will perform 3 major concerts, a contest and various small performances throughout the school year. As WHS ambassadorial Choir, students will perform throughout the year for various community events.
GOLDEN APPLE BAND Year Long Course MUA100 Prerequisite: Student must have the ability to play at least one band instrument. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This course is for woodwind and brass players only. Interested percussionists should sign up for Percussion Ensemble. Students will prepare and perform Field Drill and Music, concert music, and pep band music. An emphasis will be placed on mastery of fundamental techniques of the wind instruments. Students will perform at concerts, festivals, basketball and football games, and competitions.
WIND ENSEMBLE Year Long Course MUW200 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; at least 1 year of GA or Percussion Ensemble. Audition may be required. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: Students will prepare and perform advanced concert band literature in a variety of styles. Emphasis will be on advanced pedagogical technique and music theory. Students in the ensemble will perform at a variety of local concerts as well as competitions and festivals outside the district. Students are expected to participate in all designated activities.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE Year Long Course MUJ500 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Audition for placement may be required. Students in the Jazz Ensemble must be a member of the GA Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Percussion Ensemble. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: Students will prepare and perform a variety of works in the jazz idiom. Emphasis will be on correct stylistic interpretation and performance. Units on Jazz theory and improvisation will also be included in the course. Students will perform at local concerts as well as festivals and contests outside the district. Students are expected to participate in all designated activities.
ORCHESTRA 1 Year Long Course MUO200 Prerequisite: Student must possess known technical knowledge on a string instrument. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: The class will perform professional level string and full orchestra literature in concert to a high degree of proficiency. Units will also be taught in music theory and music history as they apply to string players. Participation is required at some evening and weekend performances.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Year Long Course MUO300 Prerequisite: Entrance by audition. Student must possess a high level of technical and musical proficiency of a string instrument. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: The class will perform professional level chamber music and full orchestra literature in concert to a high degree of proficiency. String quartets will be formed within the class for the purpose of performances in the community. Students will be required to participate in the district solo-ensemble contest as an ensemble and also be required to perform at some evening and weekend performances. They will act as a traveling performing group within the community. Units of theory and music history will be explored.
MARIACHI VIOLIN (MARIACHI MUSIC) Level I Year Long Course MUM100 Prerequisite: One year of middle school mariachi or by special permission of the instructor. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This class is designed to teach traditional Mexican mariachi music and dance from the intermediate level. Students should already know the basics knowledge of the Mariachi Violin. Mariachi Trumpet, Guitar, Guitarron, Vihuela or Harp. Participation is required at some evening and weekend performances. Students are expected to participate in all designated activities
MARIACHI AZTECA (INTERMEDIATE MARIACHI) Year Long Course MUM200 Prerequisite: One year of middle school mariachi or by special permission of the instructor. New students must audition and have instructor permission to enroll. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This class is designed to teach traditional Mexican mariachi music and dance from the intermediate level. Students should already know the basics of one of the mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarron,harp) and voice. Participation is required at some evening and weekend performances. Students are expected to participate in all designated activities
MARIACHI HUENACHI (ADVANCED MARIACHI) Level III Year Long Course MUM300 Prerequisite: Intermediate Mariachi Music. New students must audition and have instructor permission to enroll. Credit Type: Fine Arts Description: This class prepares students for the performance of traditional Mexican mariachi music and dance. Students should be proficient at one of the mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarron,harp) and voice, and know how to read music. Dancers must be at the advanced level in Mexican dance. The advanced mariachi requires a large commitment of time because of the extensive performance schedule.
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY Year Long Course SPS 100 Prerequisite: 9th –10th grade
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (AG) Year Long Course SPS 170
BIOLOGY
Year Long Course SBO 270
ANATOMY 2nd Semester SAN202
CHEMISTRY Year Long Course SCH200
AP CHEMISTRY Year Long Course SCH500
Year Long Course SNR200
ADVANCED NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE Year Long Course SNR300
PHYSICS Year Long Course SPH300
AP PHYSICS Year Long Course SPH500
MARINE BIOLOGY 1st Semester SMB301 or 2nd Semester SMB302
PHYSICAL SCIENCE – AT Year Long Course VPS100
BIOLOGY – AB Year Long Course VBO200
ADVANCED AGRISCIENCE Year Long Course VAS300
GENETICS 1st Semester SGT301
GEOLOGY 2nd Semester SGO301 or SGO302
AP BIOLOGY Year Long Course SBO500
HORTICULTURE SCIENCE Year Long Course
VHS200
A Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) is a Washington state assessment tool and requirement for all non elective social studies classes. Completion of all phases of the CBA process and product is required to be eligible for course credit. WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1st Semester HGO101 or 2nd Semester HGO102
WORLD HISTORY 1st Semester HWH201 or 2nd Semester HWH202
WORLD HISTORY ONLINE 1st Semester IWH201 or 2nd Semester IWH202 Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above, There must be a legitimate need of the student to be in an online course or they must be a self-motivated learner who is responsible for their own learning. It is recommended that the student have access to a computer with the Internet and word processing software. The student needs to have basic skill in navigating the web and e-mailing attachments. Credit Type: World History Description: This course is a one semester survey of the modern era of world history, focusing primarily on the years from 1300 through 1920 A.D. , which include events from the Renaissance through World War I. The class will begin with a short review/overview of the main influential factors that helped shape the modern world. The course is designed to give students a broad overview of world history, with an emphasis on major themes, ideas, and movements The course will also introduce students to the nature of history as a discipline of study, and historical and social science skills will be taught to help understand the content. This course is seen as a foundation for the U.S. History and Contemporary World Problems classes that follow.
1st Semester HWS231 or 2nd Semester HWS232
UNITED STATES HISTORY Year Long Course HUS300
UNITED STATES HISTORY ONLINE Year Long Course IUS300 Prerequisite: Junior standing or above, There must be a legitimate need of the student to be in an online course or they must be a self-motivated learner who is responsible for their own learning. It is recommended that the student have access to a computer with the Internet and word processing software. The student needs to have basic skill in navigating the web and e-mailing attachments. Credit Type: U.S. History Description: This course will trace the development of modern America from 1870 to the present, emphasizing the major social, political, economic, and technological changes the United States has undergone, especially since 1900. The class will examine how these changes affect culture today. Also emphasized will be the rise of the U.S. as a global power and its role in the world today.
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY Year Long Course HUS500
U.S. HISTORY BILINGUAL Year Long Course HUS320
AMERICAN STUDIES Year Long Course HAS300 Prerequisite: Junior standing Take with LAS300 Credit Type: United States History Description: American Studies provides students the opportunity to participate in a community of learners through group projects, combined teaching, and flexibility of scheduling during the two period block. Students will have a richer understanding of pre-colonial to modern U.S. history though the combined study of literature and social studies. Many of the assignments will be project based and satisfy requirements for both U.S. History and language arts. The two credit, year long American Studies class satisfies the U.S. History, American Literature, and speech requirements of the junior year. Students must remain in American Studies for the entire year. CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS Year Long Course HCP400
CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS BILINGUAL Year Long Course HCP420
CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS ONLINE Year Long Course ICP400 Prerequisite: Senior standing only; must complete both semesters to graduate. There must be a legitimate need of the student to be in an online course or they must be self motivated learner who is responsible for their own learning. It is recommended that the student have a computer with Internet access and word processor software. The student needs to have basic skills in navigating the web and e-mail attachments. Credit Type: Contemporary World Problems Description: This course is a final course in the social studies sequence to acquaint the student with global issues and the decision-making role of the individual. The course will cover the following major units: 1. The Nature of Man, 2. Introduction to Psychology/Sociology, 3. Survey of Major Contemporary Events, 4. Comparative Government/Economic Systems, and 5. Regional studies, which will emphasize selected world problems and their interrelatedness such as hunger, population, terrorism, environment, etc.
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Year Long HHG500
CITIZEN WASHINGTON 1st Semester HCW401 or 2nd
Semester HCW402
CITIZEN WASHINGTON ONLINE 2nd Semester ICW 402 Prerequisite: Senior standing. There must be a legitimate need of the student to be in an online course or they must be self motivated learner who is responsible for their own learning. It is recommended that the student have a computer with Internet access and word processor software. The student needs to have basic skills in navigating the web and e-mail attachments. Credit Type: Citizen Washington Description: This course is designed to help students become effective citizens and take an active role in their community. The class will stress a basic understanding of the organization of the various levels of government, identifying and developing various skills needed to make one’s voice heard on public issues. Numerous activities will take place outside the classroom, such as attending public meetings, conducting interviews, and doing research on issues. This class fulfills the Washington State History requirement. The content is delivered via the Internet with a WHS teacher facilitating the instruction, discussion boards, and proctoring all tests. A variety of multimedia is used to teach the students including: web based reading, video, Power Points, and time lines. However, this class operates on the semester cycle just like any other course and has textbook assignments, weekly due dates, midterm and final.
PSYCHOLOGY 1st Semester HPS301 or 2nd Semester HPS302
BILINGUAL CITIZEN WASHINGTON 2nd Semester HCW422
INTERNET DIRECTED STUDY Year Long Course IDS300 These courses are only available to students who qualify for Special Education and have a current I.E. P. Peer tutor/TA also available. The purpose of the Special Education Department is to: address individual needs, reach to student potential, offer skills and knowledge necessary to make a successful transition, and instill the goal of becoming a contributing member of society. Outcome-based secondary program options focus on the interests and aptitudes of the student, preparing the student for success in their anticipated post-school environment. The array of curricular options are functional for the student.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT Students with significant disabilities may require ongoing support in the workplace and in their home in order to enjoy a successful adulthood. The focus of this program option is to prepare students for supported employment through functional academics, community-based instruction, and the facilitation of community and adult service linkages.
LIFE SKILLS – Personal Management Year Long Course YPM100
LIFE SKILLS-Recreation and Leisure Year Long Course YRL100
LIFE SKILLS I Year Long Course YLS100 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Eligibility based on testing Description: Students with significant disabilities may require ongoing support in the workplace and in their home in order to enjoy a successful adulthood. The focus of this program option is to prepare students for supported employment through functional academics, community-based instruction, and the facilitation of community and adult service linkages.
PRE-VOCATIONAL This program is designed for students that qualify for special education in all three academic areas and need to be taught skills for life after high school in the areas of survival and job skills.
APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS Year Long Course YLA100 VOCATIONAL PREPARATION Year Long Course YLV100
FUNCTIONAL MATH Year Long Course YFM100 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; eligibility based on testing. Non-Strand Specific- Ability level determines placement. Description: This course is designed for students who need math instruction based on functional daily needs through practical and real life applications. Special attention is paid to mathematical operations based on the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The specific content of the class may vary depending on the individual needs of the students enrolled during a given semester.
READING / VOCABULARY Year Long Course YRV100 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; eligibility based on based on testing. Non- Strand Specific-Ability level determines placement. Description: This course is designed for students who need reading instruction based on vocabulary from functional daily life through practical and real life applications. Specific instruction is based on the students's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The specific content of class may vary depending on the individual needs of the students enrolled during a given semester.
SOCIAL SKILLS Year Long Course YSS100 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor; eligibility based on testing. Description: This course is designed to help students acquire appropriate social behavior and social rules. The students learn and practice these skills in natural situations and the environments in which they will be used. The focus of the class is on the importance of environments, activities and relationships that make up the students social network.
COMMUNITY BASED APPRENTICESHIP This program (CBA) is designed for students who may have the interest and aptitude to enter competitive employment after completing high school, but may not have the academic skills needed to benefit from regular vocational education classes. Community-based instruction may enhance the social skills, work-related behaviors and job-specific skills of these students.
APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS-VOCATIONAL PREPARATION CBA Year Long Course YAC200-300
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION/ SPECIAL EDUCATION COLLABORATION:
APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS Year Long Course YAC400 Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, Eligibility based on testing. Description: The course is designed to give students the opportunity to receive individual instruction and guided practice in their qualifying areas as set forth in the student's Individual Education Program (IEP). Through the objectives areas of this course, students will gain knowledge and increase experiences to better prepare them for their identified post-school outcomes.
INDEPENDENT SKILLS LAB Year Long Course YIS200 CONCEPTS OF MATH Year Long Course YCM100 GENERAL SKILLS
APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS-GENERAL SKILLS Year Long Course YAC400 INDEPENDENT SKILLS LAB-GENERAL SKILLS Year Long Course YIS300
COLLEGE PREPARATION
INDEPENDENT SKILLS LAB Year Long Course YIS300
OTHER SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES-NONPROGRAM SPECIFIC ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION-COED Year Long Course YPE100 RECYCLING PRACTICES Year Long Course YRP100
LIFE SKILLS MATH I AND II Year
Long Course YLM100 or YLM200
LIFE SKILLS MATH III Year Long Course YLM300 INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION Year Long Course YIP100 - 600
READING SKILLS Year Long Course YRS200 - 300
COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING-WORK EXPERIENCE Year Long Course YWE200
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1ST Semester VIH201 or 2nd Semester VIH202
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Year Long Course VHO300 BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHICS
Fee: $20.00 for supplies
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHICS
Fee: $20.00 for supplies
HORTICULTURE SCIENCE Year Long Course VHS200 Prerequisite: Physical Science or Physical Science AT and successfully completed or currently enrolled in Biology or Biology AB. Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education Description: Students will investigate plant physiology and processes, environmental factors in plant growth, insects and diseases, and controlled growth techniques. Students will apply their knowledge in plant production in greenhouse, garden and landscape settings.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE –AT Year Long Course VPS100 Prerequisite: Freshman standing. Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education Description: This course introduces students to the principles of earth and physical science. The course meets the physical and earth science benchmarks set out in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements through the application of modern agricultural technology in laboratory experiments and classroom activities. Leadership and career opportunities will be stressed. Students will develop Supervised Agriculture Experience projects. Students learn leadership skills through FFA sponsored curriculum.
BIOLOGY-AB Year Long Course VBO200 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Science or Physical Science AT. Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education. Description: This course introduces students to the principles of biology and life sciences as they relate to the industry of agriculture. The course meets the life sciences benchmarks set out in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements through the application of agricultural management practices in laboratory experiments and classroom activities. Animal and Plant Sciences will be the focus of the course with emphasis placed on anatomy and physiology, genetics, cell biology, reproductive systems, selection and evaluation, and production. Leadership and career opportunities in agriculture will be stressed. Students will develop Supervised Agriculture Experience projects. Students learn leadership skills through FFA sponsored curriculum.
ADVANCED AGRI-SCIENCE Year Long Course VAS300 Prerequisite: Physical Science or Physical Science AT and Biology or Biology AB. Credit Type: Occupational education. Description: Agribusiness/Agri-science management involving marketing, processing, budgeting, taxes, agriculture chemical, irrigation and water management. Students will participate in leadership through FFA activities.
NATURAL RESOURSE SCIENCE I Year Long Course SNR200 Prerequisite: Successfully completed Physical Science (100) or Physical Science (170), Currently enrolled in, or successful completion of either Biology (200) or Biology (270) Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education Description: Students learn the theory and application of Natural Resource Science and Management. Instruction takes place in the classroom and laboratory setting to give students theoretical and hands on experience. Topics covered include: Range, forestry, wildlife, soil, air, water, energy, and basic chainsaw usage. Students participate in leadership activities through involvement in the FFA chapter. Three Tech Prep college credits are available upon successful completion of both semesters with a B or better.
NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE II Year Long Course SNR300 Prerequisite: Successfully completed Natural Resource Science I with a “B” grade Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education Description: Students continue learning the theory and application of Natural Resource Management. Self-managed instruction involves both classroom and laboratory setting which stresses individualized hands-on and experiential learning. Specified topics include: Chainsaw / engine theory, forest entomology & diseases, fisheries / aquaculture, alternative energy, organic farming, outdoor recreation and an independent research project that includes a presentation and public speech. Students participate in leadership activities through involvement in the FFA.
NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE III Year Long Course SNR400 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Natural Resource Science II with a “B” grade Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education Description: Students will participate in numerous projects including, but not limited to: Fire prevention management in cooperation with Squilchuck State Park; a job shadow project in a local pre-approved industry related occupation; “Bronze” certification in Stihl® Chainsaw maintenance; assistance with Natural Resources curriculum development; forestry equipment management, maintenance, and inventory; and an independent research project that includes a presentation and public speech. Specified topics include: Conservation philosophy and application, environmental policy and planning, and experiential career exploration. Students participate in leadership activities through involvement in the FFA.
VETERINARY SCIENCE Year long Course VVS300. Prerequisite: Successfully completed Biology or Biology AB with a B or better. Junior or senior standing, sophomores by special permission. Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education. Description: Students will gain skills and competencies to become a veterinary assistant and will learn about the career of veterinary technician. Students will also study animal science and the application of veterinary medicine to the food and companion animal industries. College credit is available through Technical Preparation Articulation with Yakima Valley Community College.
VETERINARY SCIENCE II
Year long Course VVS400 Prerequisite: Passing Grade in Veterinary Science I Credit Type: Science or Occupational Education Description: Veterinary Science II will focus on clinical experience as well as individualized research on a specific branch of veterinary science. Students will become familiar with the veterinary community in Wenatchee and will develop a career plan for after high school. Completion of veterinary science with a passing grade is required to take Veterinary Science II.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING Year Long Course VID200
Year Long Course VAC300
ADVANCED AUTOCAD Year Long Course VAC400 NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE Year Long Course SNR200 ADVANCED NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE Year Long Course SNR300 INTRODUCTION TO POWER MECHANICS Year Long Course VPM200 ADVANCED POWER MECHANICS Year Long Course VPM300 TECH LAB I 1st Semester VTL101 or 2nd Semester VTL102 Prerequisite: None Credit Type: Occupational Education/Elective Description: This is a computer-oriented course that is the foundation for all Tech Lab classes. Students coming in from Wenatchee School District Middle Schools will be challenged with new software programs such as Poser 6, Painter 8, Xipster, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and Photoshop. Regardless of your technical background, this class will help build computer software knowledge along with experiences using different technologies.
TECH LAB II 1st Semester VTL201 or 2nd Semester VTL202 Prerequisite: Tech Lab I and Sophomore, junior, senior standing Credit Type: Occupational Education/Elective Description: A continuation of Tech Lab I. Students are challenged to dig deeper into the software they explored in Tech Lab I. New computer input devices like a video camera, a digital pen and flight simulation are also be explored. This is a chance to create fun and interesting projects that can be used all through high school.
TECH LAB III 1st Semester VTL301 or 2nd Semester VTL302 Prerequisite: Tech Lab II Credit Type: Occupational Education/Elective Description: This is geared for students who wish to use the skills and technology learned in Tech lab I and II. Students construct projects using computer software or build a special project in an area of technology.
TECH LAB IV 1st Semester VTL401 or 2nd Semester VTL402 Prerequisite: Tech Lab III Credit Type: Occupational Education/Elective Description: This is a continuation of Tech III. Students will work with teacher and other students to develop large scale and or group projects.
SPORTS MEDICINE I Year Long Course VSM200 Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Credit Type: Occupational Education or Science Description: Sports Medicine is a full year program that is designed for students interested in health care fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine related fields. The course includes class work and practical hands-on application in the following areas: prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries, taping and wrapping of injuries, first aid/CPR, emergency procedures, nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, and sports medicine careers. The course also offers practical experiences with local health care/sports medicine practitioners. The Sports Medicine course is designed to be taken in conjunction with the Sports Medicine Practicum (8th period). The course is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
SPORTS MEDICINE PRACTICUM I, II, III, IV Year Long Course VSP200, VSP300, or VSP400 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Sports Medicine I, II, or III OR previous enrollment in Sports Medicine I with instructor’s permission. Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Specialized practical experience in sports medicine in the operation of the Athletic Treatment Center and work with Panther athletic teams. The Practicum (8th period) utilizes a flexible schedule where the students must average a minimum of 5 hours per week. Sports medicine students who beyond the requirements of the class can also earn varsity sports letters.
SPORTS MEDICINE II/III Year Long Course VSM300/VSM400 Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: Sports Medicine II is designed for those students who have successfully completed Sports Medicine I. The course will include a review of the material from Sports Medicine I as well as new, more in-depth knowledge and skills. There will be an emphasis on practical, hands-on skills of injury evaluation, sport taping/wrapping, injury treatment, and rehabilitation. Sports Medicine II will also meet Career and Technical Education requirements for leadership and employability standards. Sports Medicine II is recommended for those students interested in careers in health care and medicine. Sports Medicine Practicum II/III (practical clinical experience working in the WHS Athletic Treatment Center and working with Panther athletic teams) is taken concurrently with Advanced Sports Medicine. Students enrolled in Sports Medicine III will continue with deeper study into athletic health care. Individualized study in Sports Medicine III may include special research projects and cases studies.
FITNESS SPECIALIST Year Long Course VFS200/VFS300 Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: The Fitness Specialist program is designed to prepare students for careers in one if the fastest growing areas, exercise and fitness. National certification as personal fitness trainer and other related professions may be obtained after completing this program. The year-long program consists of one classroom period and one practicum period. Additionally, with the abundant outdoor fitness/career opportunities in North Central Washington, units and laboratory experience in outdoor fitness will be presented.
FITNESS SPECIALIST PRACTICUM I, II, III, IV Year Long Course VFP2m0/VFP300 Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Credit Type: Occupational Education Description: The Fitness Specialist Practicum/Internships can be done on a flexible schedule. These internships can be done during a selected school period or 8th period (before or after school). Practicum students must complete a minimum of 90 hours per semester in clinical internships.
INTRODUCTION TO WELDING Year Long Course VIW200 ADVANCED WELDING Year Long Course VIW300
ART 1 1st Semester ART101 or 2nd Semester ART102 ART 2 1st Semester ART201 or 2nd
Semester ART202 ART 3 1st Semester ART301 or 2nd Semester ART302 ART 4 1st Semester ART401 or 2nd Semester ART402 ART 5 1st Semester ART451 or 2nd Semester
ART452 This course is also for students who simply want to build on their experiences in previous Visual Art Courses. CERAMICS I 1st Semester ACR201 or 2nd Semester ACR202 Credit Type: .5 Fine Art or Elective
CERAMICS II 1st Semester ACR301 or 2nd Semester ACR302 Credit Type: .5 Fine Art or Elective
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHICS 1st Semester VIP201 or 2nd Semester VIP202 Fee: $15.00 for supplies ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHICS 1st Semester VIP301 or 2nd Semester VIP302 Fee: $15.00 for supplies
Year Long Course VAG300
1st Semester ASB101 or 2nd Semester ASB102 STUDENT LEADERSHIP II 1st Semester ASB 201 Prerequisite: Students in grades 10-12 who have taken and excelled in Student Leadership and have been selected based upon strength of their application. Credit Type: Elective Description: To build upon the knowledge base established in Student Leadership and to provide the opportunity for students to apply what they have previously learned. Experiential activities, presentations, school projects, and community projects could be the structures wherein the learning is applied. As part of the learning in the class, students will contribute to the common good of WHS student body in ways, which they will determine. Contributions will be made individually or in groups.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/GOVERNMENT Year Long Course ASB400
DIRECTED ENRICHMENT STUDY
HONORS CLASSES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
GETTING COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL
TECH PREP
Courses listed as an Equivalent Course may count for credit in the Core Areas listed on the left. The amount of credits the equivalent course will exchange for in the core area is listed in the far right hand column. For example: Photographics is an equivalent course for the science elective at the rate of 1 credit of Photographics (one full year) is equivalent to a 0.5 credit in science. These equivalencies are looked at and adjusted each year. Core Area Equivalent Course Eqiv/Core English (Jr.Speech) Business Communications .5/.5 Science Elective Adv Agri Science .5/.5 Horticulture Science .5/.5 Natural Resource Science .5/.5 Advanced Natural Resource Science .5/.5 Sports Medicine 1.0/.5 Health Occupations 1.0/.5 Fitness Specialist 1.0/.5 Fine Arts Photographics .5/.5 Intro to Drafting 1.0/.5 Digipen 1.5/.5 Health Intro to Health Occupations .5/.5 Occupational Ed All Skill Center Courses 1.5 (Third Year of Extended Study) .5 WAIVERS WAIVERS: There are times when students in the process of completing their four
year plan ask to waive a credit and replace it with another course. Requirements
are set by the state of Washington and the Wenatchee School Board. There
should be a good reason for replacing a course by some other activity. A
waiver must be approved by the principal and can be applied for once a student
registers for senior classes. No waivers will be considered prior to senior
registration. RETAKING COURSES TO IMPROVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE A per Washington Administrative code (WAC) 180-57-055, a non recurring course
may be retaken to improve the grade previously earned in order to improve student’s
grade point average. The ability to retake a course to improve a student’s
grade point average does not apply to recurring courses. Recurring courses
are those courses, generally classified as elective courses, that students
may take repeatedly because of interest, to improve skill or broaden knowledge,
for enjoyment, or to acquire elective credits. When retaking a course, the
grade and credit will be handled in one or two ways: (1) Credit earned from
the retaken course will count toward meeting the number of credits needed for
graduation AND the grade received in the previous course will be included with
the new grade in the grade point calculation; or (2) The lower of the two grades
will not be included in the grade point calculation AND credit earned from
the lower of the two grades will not count toward meeting the number of credits
for graduation. NORTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER The North Central Technical Skills Center (Skills Center) is one of ten technical
skills centers across Washington State, providing preparatory career and technical
training for area high school students. Technical, professional and employability
subjects are offered in each of the programs. Students attending the North
Central Technical Skills Center can earn the following: 2007-2008 North Central Technical Skills Center Programs Automotive Technology Year Long Course VSK370 Equivalency Credit .5 English & .5 Science Automotive Technology Year Long Course VSK470 Equivalency Credit .5 English & .5 Science Collision Repair Technology Year Long Course VSK460 Computer Technology Year Long Course VSK320 Equivalency Credits .5 English, .5 Science Cosmetology Year Long Course VSK350 DigiPen Computer Science Year Long Course VSK360 Fire Science Technology/Public Safety Year Long Course VSK380 Equivalency Credits .5 Physical Education Digital Video Production Year Long Course VSK390 Culinary Arts Year Long Course VSK440 Equivalency Credits .5 English, .5 Fine Arts Law Enforcement Year Long Course VSK450
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