2016-2017

Course Guide Book

Chiawana High School

8125 West Argent Road

Pasco, WA 99301

(509)543-6786

Student Name I.D. #

The course guidebook is a catalog of programs and courses offered at Chiawana High School. Use this book to plan for high school and post high school options.

Chiawana Mission: To ignite world-class learning, resulting in thoughtful and accomplished individuals

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Pasco School District complies with all Federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX Officer (Robin Hay) in the Employee Services Office or Section 504

Coordinator/ADA Coordinator (Tracy Wilson)

1215 West Lewis, Pasco, WA 99301, (509) 543-6700

Table of Content

High School Graduation Requirements (Classes of 2017 through 2020) ......................................................... 2

College Admission Requirements and NCAA Eligibility ........................................................................................... 3

Earning college credits while at Chiawana ....................................................................................................................... 4

Career & Technical Education ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Chiawana High School Course Guide

English ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

Science................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Social Studies...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Fitness & Health ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Performing Arts .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Visual Arts ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

World Language ............................................................................................................................................. 14

General Electives ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Classes at New Horizons High School ................................................................................................... 19

Classes at Pasco High School .................................................................................................................... 19

Classes at Tri-Tech Skills Center ............................................................................................................. 19

Tri-Tech Equivalency ................................................................................................................................... 21

Notes ................................................................................................................................................................... 21

High School and Beyond Plan ................................................................................................................... 22

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Chiawana High School Graduation Requirements

Class of 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020

Credit Requirements for Graduation CLASSES REQUIRED CREDITS

Class of 2017 Class of 2018 - 2020

ENGLISH 4 4

MATHEMATICS 3 3

SCIENCE 2 2

SOCIAL STUDIES 2.5 3

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION 1

(0.5 Financial Literacy)

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(0.5 Financial Literacy)

HEALTH AND FITNESS 2

(0.5 Health and 1.5 Fitness)

2

(0.5 Health and 1.5 Fitness)

FINE ART 1 1

ELECTIVES 6.5 6

TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 22 22

Non-Credit Requirements for Graduation

2017- 2018

ELA Choose 1: Smarter Balanced ELA test (exit exam score)**

***WA-AIM (exit exam score)**

Math

Choose 1: Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 EOC exam Geometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC exam Smarter Balanced math test (exit exam score)**

***WA-AIM (exit exam score)**

Science Choose 1: Biology EOC exam WA-AIM (exit exam score)**

2019 - 2020

ELA Choose 1: Smarter Balanced ELA test (exit exam score)**

***WA-AIM (exit exam score)**

Math Choose 1: Smarter Balanced Math test (exit exam score)**

***WA-AIM (exit exam score)**

Science

Choose 1: Biology EOC exam

***WA-AIM (exit exam score)**

** "Exit exam" scores (for graduation requirements) are separate from what are known as the "College and Career Ready" scores. *** Must Qualify through Special Services

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4-Year College Admissions Requirements

Meeting high school

graduation requirements is one

step toward college admission.

Acceptance to highly selective

colleges and universities

requires coursework in these

areas:

Good!

Minimum requirements for

Washington public, four-year

colleges, and universities.

Better!!

Recommended courses for

more selective colleges and

universities.

Best!!!

Recommended coursework for

highly selective colleges and

universities.

ENGLISH 4 Credits 4 Credits

(Including AP)

In addition to all the credits required

in the Better column, enroll in

coursework that will count for both

high school graduation AND

college credit.

Examples:

Advanced Placement (AP),

College in the High School,

CTE/Tech Prep credits,

Running Start

MATHEMATICS

3 Credits

(must include one credit each

of Algebra 1-2, Geometry, and

Algebra 3-4)

4 Credits

(including Algebra 3-4 and

higher)

Senior year math-based

quantitative course

1 Credit

(Statistics, Applied Math,

Technical Math)

1 Credit

(Statistics, Applied Math,

Technical Math)

SCIENCE (one must be a

lab science)

2+ Credits

(Two credits of lab science.

One must be Biology,

Chemistry or Physics)

3-4 Credits

WORLD

LANGUAGES

2 Credits

(of the same language)

3-4 Credits

SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 Credits 3-4 Credits

ART (visual and/or

performing)

1 Credit 2-3 Credits

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) as of 8/20/2014 www.collegeboard.com

Academic Acceleration Policy

District policy 2190, Academic Acceleration, states that students who successfully complete advanced courses will be enrolled in the next most

rigorous level of advanced courses. Parents/guardians have the opportunity to opt their student out of participation in the academic acceleration

process. The policy can be found on the district website

NCAA Eligibility for Prospective Students

If a student wishes to participate in college athletics, they must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Applications are

available online and should be submitted during the junior year. Visit the NCAA’s Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse website at

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/index.html or at www.eligibilitycenter.org for more information.

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Earning College Credits While at CHS

Advanced Placement Classes Chiawana High School is dedicated to challenging all students to achieve at their highest academic potential. The Advanced Placement program is

designed to attract every student who is interested in rigorous learning and working up to the College Board standard. At the conclusion of each

Advanced Placement course students will take a national AP test. College credits may be earned for high scores on AP tests.

Running Start Running Start offers academically capable juniors and seniors an opportunity to earn college credits while completing high school requirements at

the college level. For more information, contact your school counselor.

Central Washington University High School Partnership Program

Cornerstone and College in the high school

College level courses to students while still in high school.

Students enrolled in these courses will become aware of the University course work expectations.

Students will earn admission into CWU after passing the compass test at college level and filling out the registration forms.

Courses with planned for 2016-2017 are: Adv. Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP English 11th & 12th grade.

Tech Prep Through the Tech Prep Articulation Agreement between Pasco School District and Columbia Basin College, high school students have the

opportunity to receive college credit if they are enrolled in a career program and maintain an 85% or better grade in the class. Tech Prep is

undergoing changes at the state level and credit may or may not be granted at the college’s discretion.

Chiawana High School Course Columbia Basin College Direct Credit Program Credit

Animal Science 1-2

(one year enrollment required)

AG 102 Intro to Animal Science

AG 1021 Intro to Animal Science Lab

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PHS Auto Mechanics 3-4

(one year enrollment required) AMT 110, Intro to Automotive Technology 15

CADD/Solid Works

(one year enrollment required) MT 102, Solid Works for Machine Technology 5

Careers in Education

(one year enrollment required)

ECE 101 Issues & Trends in ECE ECE 118 Skills Training ECE 151 Supervised Practicum* ECE 1511 Supervised Practicum Lab*

TBD

*Only students whose internship placement is in a birth to age 8 (early childhood/ K-3) setting for 33 or more contact hours are eligible for the supervised practicum lab credits.

Commercial Foods Academy 1st year (one year

enrollment required) BUS 120, Personal Finance 5

Commercial Foods Academy 2nd year (one year

enrollment required) BUS 267, Marketing Special Projects 5

Early Childhood Education/GRADS

(one semester enrollment required) ECE 113, STARS 30 Hours Basic Training 3

Entrepreneurship (one year enrollment required) BUS 103 Salesmanship 5

Fashion Marketing + Sports & Entertainment

Marketing

(two semesters enrollment required)

BUS 103, Salesmanship 5

Horticulture 1-2(one year enrollment required) HORT 202 Cultivated Plants

HORT 2021 Cultivated Plants Lab

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Introduction to Marketing 1-2

(one year enrollment required) BUS 103, Salesmanship 5

Advanced Marketing (one year enrollment required) BUS 103, Salesmanship 5

School Store-Marketing Operations

(one year enrollment required) BUS 103, Salesmanship 5

Store Management 1-2(one year enrollment

required) BUS267, Marketing Special Projects 5

School Store Op 1-2 (one year enrollment

required) BUS272, Organizational Development 3

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Pasco School District 2016-2017

Career & Technical Education

Chiawana High SchoolAgriculture Education

Agricultural Science*

Animal Science*

Floriculture*

Horticulture

Business Education

Accounting

Advanced Accounting-Credit Union

Management (CHS operates a credit

union through Gesa)

2D & 3D Animation & Design*

Technology Literacy

Web Design

Work-based Learning Program

Marketing Education

Entrepreneurship* (CBC credits)

Fashion Marketing* (CBC credits)

Marketing* (CBC credits)

School Store Management*

(CBC credits)

School Store Operations* (CBC credits)

Sports & Entertainment Marketing*

(CBC credits)

Family & Consumer Sciences Education

American Sign Language

Clothing Design

Commercial Foods Academy* (CBC

credits)

Early Childhood Education (CBC credits)

Financial Literacy (CBC credits)

Foods & Nutrition

Human Development

Interior Design*

Sports Medicine*

Teaching Academy

Translation & Interpretation

Technology Education

Auto Mechanics (CBC credits—classes

held @ PHS)

Computer Aided Design (CAD/Solid

Works) (CBC credits)

Computer Engineering A+

Construction Trades

Digital Video Productions

Photography*

Metals Technology* (classes held @

PHS)

Woods Technology* (classes held @

PHS)

Auto Body Technology

Auto Systems Technology

Construction Trades

Cosmetology

Computer Science/ Cyber Security

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting

Diesel Tech

Digipen Computer Science

Digital Arts & Filmmaking

Early Childhood Education

Fire Fighting

Graphic Communications

Health Information Technician

Law Enforcement

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Veterinarian Technician

Radio Broadcasting

Teen Parent Education

Welding Technology

(Most meet credit equivalency and/or attain

college credits)

Computer Science

Drafting and Design

Web Design

Pre-Engineering

Work-based Learning Program

Pasco School District’s Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE) are on the cutting edge of today’s technology. Courses are designed and

taught to industry standards. All of the skills students gain in our program transfer directly to the workforce and/or to prepare them for post-secondary education.

Students have the opportunity to receive college credits.

Our Work-based Learning Program offers students opportunities to gain workplace skills through either paid or nonpaid employment.

All our programs offer student leadership opportunities through co-curricular organizations. Students are able to compete, travel, and interact with

students from across the nation. Many of our students have placed in national contests. These competitions help further students’ skills.

Many of our courses* offer students the opportunity for credit equivalency (Example: Photography satisfies Fine Arts graduation requirement).

Tri-Tech Skills Center and Delta High School are cooperatively owned facilities with area school districts and are an extension and educational

resource to Pasco School District students resource to Pasco School District students.

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ENGLISH Every student must earn 4 credits in English before graduating from Chiawana

9 ENGLISH 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG111 Listening, speaking, thinking, reading, grammar, and writing will be subjects of intense study. Students study the power of language and discover how language can improve the world.

9 ENGLISH 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG131 This class prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and Advanced Placement English classes. An intense fast paced study of a variety of concepts. A variety of genres will be introduced and explored. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week including multiple independent reading projects.

10 ENGLISH 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG211 Improve grammatical skills and communicate ideas clearly. Curriculum encompasses speech, vocabulary, grammar and composition, novels, poetry, short stories, and drama. Students

will compose papers and be responsible for a research paper. 10 ENGLISH 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG231 This class prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement English classes an intense and fast-paced study of a variety of texts with an emphasis on style analysis, rhetorical analysis, expository writing, and argumentation, as well as literary analysis. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week including multiple independent reading projects.

11 ENGLISH 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG511 American Literature which studies American writers and their works from colonial times to modern day. Refine thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Technical writing skills are also taught.

WORLD LITERATURE SEMESTER Credits: English Requirement ENG410 Introduce students to international authors. The philosophies and artistic achievements that make up the body of World Literature.

11 ENGLISH 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG511 Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement exam. This is a college-level class in which college credit may be earned through a recommended score on the AP exam and is an intense and fast-paced study of a variety of texts, emphasizing non-fiction, in which rhetoric and style are the focus of the class. American literature is also a focus within the class. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week including multiple independent reading projects.

12 ENGLISH 1-2 AP YEAR

Credits: English Requirement ENG521 This class prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement exam. A college-level class in which college credit may be earned through a recommended score on the AP exam. This class is an intense and fast-paced study of a variety of texts emphasizing critical analysis of works from various genres and periods of literature as suggested by the College Board.. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year. The reading is challenging and writing is frequent.

ENGLISH ELECTIVES ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Elective ENG103 Grade: 9 Improve student literacy and academic success. Focus is on the Master Student concept, reading skills, and non-fiction texts. Guides students toward building successful academic and personal behaviors and skills in language arts. Improving comprehension strategies, vocabulary skills, and reading skills.

JOURNALISM 1-2 YEAR

Credits: English/Occupational Elective ENG361 Grades: 9-12 Fundamental journalistic ideas and practices. Students will produce the school newspaper. CREATIVE WRITING SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG420 Grades: 10-12 Designed for those who like to write and think creatively. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, perception of ideas, and the methods to express those ideas in writing.

SPEECH SEMESTER Credits: English Elective- ENG440 Grades: 9-12 Develop self-confidence necessary to prepare and deliver a speech to a familiar or unfamiliar group of people. Students practice the important skills of public speaking, which includes listening skills.

COE ELA SEMESTER

Credits: English Elective ENG923 & ENG924 Grades: 11-12 This course is for students who have not yet met the ELA graduation requirement. Students must complete responses to reading passages and draft explanatory and argumentative writing performance tasks, with the guidance of the classroom teacher, who will aid in submitting the tasks to the state for approval.

MYTHOLOGY SEMESTER

Credits: English Elective ENG350 Grades: 10-12 Explores the fundamental concepts of world mythology. Focuses of the ancient myths and cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Greaco-Roman Mediterranean, Celtic Europe and Scandinavia as well as the medieval legends of King Arthur and other myths from

Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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CHICANO/LATINO LITERATURE SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG417 Grades: 9-12 Provide a brief but thorough overview of the impact and significance of Chicano/Latino Literature. An introduction to Chicano and Latino authors along with studying poetry and short stories Students will complete an author’s project and read two novels.

MATHEMATICS A student must successfully complete the previous math course (both semesters) before enrolling in the next level. Sequence of courses may be subject to change based on legislative action and/or student needs. ALGEBRA 1-2 with Lab (2 hours) YEAR Credits: Math Requirement GEN132 Intended for students who have not passed the state math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses. Increases problem solving skills and emphasizes solving equations Introduces properties of the real number system. ALGEBRA 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH211 Increases problem solving skills and emphasizes solving equations. Introduces properties of the real number system.

GEOMETRY 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH311 Prerequisite: Pass Algebra 1-2 Plane geometry course emphasizing applications and problem solving. Algebra techniques will be used to solve geometry problems.

ALGEBRA 3-4 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH353 Prerequisite: Pass Algebra 1-2 (C or better recommended) and Geometry 1-2(C or better recommended) Complete study of number system including complex numbers.

Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions. ADV ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH347 Intended for students who have not passed the state math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses. Students will complete a math portfolio consisting of performance tasks that illustrate a student’s mastery of the state standard.

FINANCIAL ALGEBRA 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH373 Connects Algebra to real-life applications of finance. Intended for students who have passed the state math assessment and still need another math credit.

SENIOR MATH 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH373 For students who have not passed the state math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses. Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.

MATH ANALYSIS 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH411 Prerequisite: Pass Algebra 3-4 (C or better recommended) Includes introduction to trigonometry, matrices, and logarithms. Provides a transition to college mathematics courses.

PRE-CALCULUS ADV 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH523 Prerequisite: CWU Qualified CWU COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT IF QUALIFIED Includes all topics of Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry 1-2. Introduces additional topics not addressed in Math Analysis 1-2. Designed to prepare students for AP Calculus.

CALCULUS 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH401 CWU COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT IF QUALIFIED Review of Pre-Calculus and covers the main concepts of calculus 1 (limits, derivatives,). Discusses analysis of functions graphically, numerically, algebraically, and verbally. CALCULUS 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH421 CWU COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT IF QUALIFIED Covers the four main concepts of calculus (limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and integrals). Discusses analysis of functions graphically, numerically, algebraically, and verbally. Prepares

students for the AP Calculus exam. STATISTICS 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH405 Emphasis on extracting, organizing, summarizing, and analyzing data in order to draw conclusions or make predictions.

STATISTICS 1-2 AP YEAR

Credits: Math Requirement MTH431 Includes description of data, normal distribution, regression analysis, planning studies, the rules of probability and conditional probability. Prepares students for the AP Statistics exam.

SCIENCE Students must earn 2 credits in Science to graduate from Chiawana High School. It is highly recommended students take AT LEAST three years of science. MESA/STEM APPLIED PROJECT 1-2 YEAR Credits: Science Elective SCN457 This project and competition based class emphasizes the application of scientific concepts to solve real world problems. Students will compete in area and state science competitions and design their own research project. STEM classes may have field trips and competitions that are mandatory.

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 1-2 YEAR

Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS161 In this class students will conduct scientific investigations and participate in hands on laboratory activities to discover the field of Earth and Physical Science. Students use inquiry and mathematics to explore science as it applies to Agriculture and learn to design and analyze experiments. Students will study Earth Science including rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and physical science including chemistry and Newton’s laws as it applies to agriculture and agricultural careers. Cooperative learning with hands on activities, lab reports and leadership opportunities. The students will be able to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the FFA. The Best Informed Greenhand, Land Judging, and Natural Resource Career Development Events gives students the opportunity to travel and expand their skills in the agriculture industries.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 3-4 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS261 Focuses on the fundamental concepts of biology in agriculture through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and inquiry-based instruction. Prepares students for the state exam by using various agricultural examples, which engages students unifying concepts in biology. Cooperative learning with hands on activities, lab reports, leadership opportunities, FFA, and projects. Students will be expected to participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project (SAEP). EARTH/PHYSICAL SCIENCE ADV YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN131 Students ask questions, use and develop models, then plan and conduct investigations. Math is used to analyze data and construct explanation and solution from the data. Students will be expected to exceed standard in the area of climate change, renewable and nonrenewable energy, and basic chemistry.

EARTH/PHYSICAL SCIENCE MESA/STEM YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN166 STEM class that requires students to participate in Engineering competitions, field trips & the exploration of STEM careers. Science, English & Technology classes are blocked together in order to focus on an integrated/project based curriculum. Fundamental concepts of Earth & Physical science through problem solving, critical thinking & inquiry based instruction. Students require a strong desire to work on projects in science, technology, math and engineering as well as being involved in MESA competitions. STEM classes may have some field trips and competitions that are mandatory.

BIOLOGY 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN231 Fundamental concepts of biology designed to prepare motivated and interested students for Advanced Placement courses..

BIOLOGY 1-2 AP YEAR

Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN521 Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement Biology exam. Recommended successful completion of Biology/advanced Biology, AP Chemistry or AP Environmental. This is a college-level class in which college credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam. An intense and fast-paced study of biological topics including evolution, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Hands-on experience with advanced scientific laboratory techniques, college note-taking, and reading and writing strategies. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year. Extra studying is highly recommended.

BIOLOGY 1-2 MESA /STEM YEAR

Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN251 STEM class that requires students to participate in Engineering competitions, field trips & the exploration of STEM careers.

Science, English & Technology classes are blocked together in order to focus on an integrated/project based curriculum. Fundamental concepts of biology through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and inquiry-based instruction. Prepares students for the state exam using frequent human examples which engages students unifying concepts in biology. Students require a strong desire to work on projects in science, technology, math and engineering as well as being involved in MESA competitions. STEM classes may have field trips and competitions that are mandatory.

MESA/STEM APPLIED PROJECT 1-2 YEAR Credits: Science Elective SCN457 This project and competition based class emphasizes the application of scientific concepts to solve real world problems. Students will compete in area and state science competitions and design their own research project. STEM classes may have field trips and competitions that are mandatory.

ANIMAL SCIENCE 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS361 For students interested in veterinary science, agricultural business, livestock production, and animal training. Students will learn about animal behavior, feeding and nutrition, anatomy, breeding, and reproduction. Students will learn through hands on experience to properly handle and care for animals.

ANIMAL SCIENCE 3-4 Year

Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS461 Prerequisite: Animal Science 1-2 Students will go more in depth into the management of livestock animals, including practicing judging and public speaking as it pertains to jobs in the animal science industry. Provides career exploration opportunities through hands on activities in animal science. Students will study the relationship between proper animal management and quality food products. Animal health will be an emphasis area, as well as current events in the animal science industry.

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AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 –2 Year Credits: Lab Science Requirement. AGS371 Teaches a range of techniques that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, (including breeding) to make or modify products, improve plants or animals, or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses. Students will learn and apply laboratory skills, fundamental concepts of biology in agriculture

through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and inquiry-based

instruction. Students will learn and demonstrate leadership and employability skills. Students will develop their own Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP).

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN421 Studies the anatomy and physiology of the human body. As body systems are covered, common laboratory procedures for those body systems will be presented, including animal dissections. Intended for those wishing to pursue higher education in advanced collegiate science courses. Student should have a high level understanding of biology. This course is recommended for those who have the desire to explore health care careers. CHEMISTRY 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN441 For students planning to take Chemistry 1-2 AP and/or attend college upon graduation. The study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Properties of matter, the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the gas laws, and acids and bases. Requires approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year.

CHEMISTRY 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN511 This is a college-level class in which college credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam. Major emphasis on thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, and voltaic cells. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year and additional studying is also highly recommended. PHYSICS 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN411 Students study the relationship between matter and energy. The study of kinetics, light, sound, magnetism, and electricity. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year. PHYSICS 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN541 Grade: 11-12 Recommended: Completed Geometry & currently taking Algebra 3-4 or equivalent Introductory college level physics course that explores the topics of kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, power, mechanical waves, sound waves and simple circuits. Fundamental concepts of Physics through inquiry based learning, critical thinking and reasoning skills.

PHYSICS 3-4 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN543 Grade: 12 Recommended: Completed AP Physics 1-2 and currently taking Pre-Calculus or equivalent math course College level Physics course that explores the topics of fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics and kinetic theory, electrical circuits with capacitors, magnetic fields as well as quantum, atomic and nuclear physics. Fundamental concepts of Physics through inquiry based learning, critical thinking and reasoning skills. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN431 Students will see connections in prior biology standards to environmental science. Students analyze environmental problems and explore alternative solutions for prevention or resolve. Major topics include sustainability, ecology, climate change, populations and pollution.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN433 This is a college level class in which college credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam. Provides scientific practices to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. This reading- and writing-intensive course includes a rigorous testing schedule. Approximately 5 hours a week for homework and additional studying is also highly recommended.

HORTICULTURE 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective/ HRT291 Lab Science Requirement Grade: 9-12 Focuses on the science techniques of growing landscaping and ornamental plants. General landscaping and landscape maintenance skills, along with performing various landscaping jobs. Cooperative learning with hands on activities, lab reports, leadership opportunities, FFA, and outside projects. Students will be expected to participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project (SAEP) each semester.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Students must earn 2.5 credits (classes of 2017) or 3.0 credits (class of 2018 through 2020) in Social Studies to graduate from Chiawana High School. NW HISTORY Semester Credits: Graduation Requirement SOC110 Grades: 9-12 This course is generally taken in the 7th or 8th grade and does not earn credit. If taken at the high school level it may earn a .5 credit. Washington history from its discovery to the present. Units covered include physical geography, government, Native Americans, statehood, and economic growth.

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WORLD HISTORY 1-2 Year Credits: World History Graduation Req. SOC467 Grades: 10-12 Students will explore world history from 1450 to present, major themes and developments that shaped the modern world including human rights, revolution, democracy and the development and understanding of the roots of current world issues. The second semester is a survey of human historical development from human origins to the present.

World History 1 ADV Year Credits: World History Graduation Req. SOC447 Grades 10 Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement History classes. The following themes will be addressed at an intense and fast pace of study. Students will explore World History from 1450 to late 1900’s, major themes and developments that shaped the modern world including human rights, revolution, democracy and the development and understanding of the roots of current world issues. The second semester is a survey of human historical development from human origins to the present. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year. Many readings outside of class time and an emphasis on writing will be expected throughout the year.

US HISTORY 1-2 Year Credits: US History Graduation Req. SOC211 Grades: 11-12 This course will include instruction starting with the foundations, followed by the Civil War and continuing to Modern American issues. Topics to be covered will also include the Civil War Era, Industrial Progression, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and post-Cold War.

US HISTORY 1-2 AP Year Credits: US History Graduation Req. SOC511 Grade: 11 This course covers United States history from the 1400’s to the present time. Students will learn to analyze and interpret primary sources, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence. Prepares students to take the College Board AP US History Exam. A college level course which requires rigorous reading and writing assignments. This course requires a summer assignment and an average of 1-2 hours of homework each night.

CIVICS/CWP Year Credits: Civics/CWP Graduation Req. SOC551 Grade: 12 The origins of American constitutionalism. Political parties, the three branches of government, and the protections found in the Bill of Rights. Major contemporary problems facing both the United States and the world. Students will apply the knowledge gained in this class to modern American issues.

US GOVT & POLITICS 1-2 AP Year Credits: Civics/CWP Graduation Req. SOC531 Grade: 12 Concentrates on the institutions of American constitutional democracy, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Students will study political parties, interest groups, mass media, national government, public policy, and civil rights. Prepares students to take the College Board AP US Government and Politics Exam. A college level course which requires rigorous reading and writing assignments. This course requires a summer assignment and an average of 1-2 hours of homework each night.

SOCIOLOGY Semester

Credits: Social Studies Elective SOC370 Grades: 10-12 Examines the ways people interact with one another. Involves learning about relationships within groups such as social classes and the family. Sociology deals with vital issues and problems of today's society.

PSYCHOLOGY Semester Credits: Social Studies Elective SOC380 Grades: 10-12 An introduction to understanding how and why we operate the way we do. Psychology encompasses broad areas of research about human and animal behavior. Units of instruction include: brain, body and awareness, cognitive processes, personality, and

psychological disorders. PSYCHOLOGY 1-2 AP Year Credits: Social Studies Elective SOC385 Grades: 11-12 A college-level class in which the scientific study of thought processes and behavior is the main focus through rigorous reading, writing assignments, and discussions. Exposure to the psychological factors, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields in psychology: methods, biological bases of behavior, learning, memory, psychological disorders and treatments, etc. Approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year. Most reading done outside class time. Students are required to take the College Board AP Psychology exam in May where college credit can be earned with an appropriate score.

FITNESS & HEALTH Every student must complete 3 semesters of Fitness and 1 semester of Health for a total of 2 credits in Fitness and Health ADAPTIVE FITNESS Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED181 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: A doctor’s note This class is designed for students with physical limitations. Activities will be the same as a regular class, but adapted to the abilities of individuals. Students will be required to dress down in required uniform.

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AEROBICS Semester

Credits: Fitness Requirement PED331 Grades: 10-12 or 9th grader who has successfully completed Fitness 1. Designed to expose students to a variety of different types of aerobic workouts which may include: cardio, toning, step aerobics, Pilates, yoga, dance, kickboxing, use of stability balls, and exercise bands. Focus is on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory, endurance, lowering resting heart rate, and increasing flexibility. Aerobic routines change weekly. Students will be expected to dress down in required uniform.

FITNESS 1 Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED110 Grade: 9 Freshmen must have one semester of Fitness and Health Education exposing students to a variety of activities. Students will be required to dress down in required uniform. Students will receive a basic understanding of the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) principle and how it applies to the components of fitness. Using the components of fitness, students will be able to create an individualized fitness plan. There will be a classroom

unit covering sexual health and HIV education. FITNESS 2 Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED210 Grades: 10-12 or 9th grader who has successfully completed Fitness 1. This is a general physical education course. Students will participate in several activities including racquet sports, individual and team sports, cardio lab, fitness testing, and other activities that promote lifelong fitness. Students will be expected to dress down in required uniform.

FITNESS 3 Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED230 Grades: 10-12 or 9th grader who has successfully completed Fitness 1. A lifetime fitness course. Activities will include intense aerobic workouts, cardio lab, strength training, and circuit workouts to promote muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and increase cardio-respiratory health. Students will be expected to dress down in required uniform.

HEALTH Semester Credits: Health Requirement PEH120 Grades: 10-12 Related health units include: improving health behaviors, goal setting, mental and emotional health, violence and injury prevention, first aid/CPR/AED training, drug and alcohol, human sexuality/HIV, and nutrition. Students are taught how to apply these principles to create a healthier lifestyle.

Did you know…You must have a 2.0 GPA or better to participate in CHS athletics. You must also be passing at

least 5 classes.

9 ATHLETIC WEIGHT TRAINING Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED121 Grade: 9 Prerequisite: Signature from a coach or a Middle school Athletic Director on their registration sheet. This class is for freshman athletes wanting to improve their strength, speed, and agility. A program that incorporates weight training to increase muscular strength, agility, speed, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, and increase flexibility. Students will be expected to dress down in required uniform. There will be a classroom unit covering sexual health and HIV education.

WEIGHT TRAINING Semester

Credits: Fitness Requirement PED311 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Signature from a fitness teacher on registration sheet. Weight Training is a course for students who want to become bigger, stronger, and faster through power lifting. This is an intense weight training course to develop muscular strength. Includes muscular strength, agility, speed, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, and increase flexibility. Students will be expected to dress down in required uniform.

SPORTS MEDICINE—INTRO 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective/Health SMV031 Grade: 10-12 Study of the human body in terms of injury evaluation and assessment, care, and treatment. Students participate in many CHS athletic events and attend leadership workshops with other schools. Interested students also may visit WSU’s cadaver lab and Tri-City operation/surgical centers. First aid re-certification is provided every year. Students may receive a .5 Health credit and a .5 Occupational credit if they are enrolled for the whole year.

SPORTS MEDICINE ADV 3-4 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Health SMV051 Grade: 10-12 Students become comfortable with taping techniques and handling minor injury emergencies. Students may assist the instructor with guiding the Introduction to Sports Medicine students. Other topics such as drugs in sports, equipment fitting,

and psychological aspects of sports are further discussed.

PERFORMING ARTS All students enrolled in a Performing Art class must

purchase an ASB. FRESHMEN BAND 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS115 Open to any freshmen with previous band experience. Performances include concerts, festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class.

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SYMPHONIC BAND 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS131 Grades: 10-12 Students must have previous band experience. Performances include concerts, festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class.

WIND SYMPHONY 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS241 Prerequisite: Audition with instructor Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class. STRING ORCHESTRA 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS135 Open to any student with a desire to learn and improve on violin, viola, cello, and/or bass. Performances include concerts, festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class. Attendance is required for all events. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS137 Prerequisite: Audition with instructor Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests.

There are dress requirements for this class. Attendance is

required for all events. PERCUSSION LAB 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS281 Prerequisite: Prior experience in band Emphasis will be placed on the performance of percussion ensemble literature, marching percussion techniques, and concert percussion techniques. There are dress requirements for this class. Part assignments for the concert bands will be made from the Percussion Lab class. Attendance is required for all events. MARCHING BAND/COLORGUARD Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS141 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in an additional Band class. A performance oriented group that represents our school in a high caliber way at all times. Performances include field competitions and half-time performances at all home football games. Members may be required to help raise money to defray costs related to this class. Includes physical conditioning and demands good physical health. Students will receive Fitness credit in some circumstances. There are uniform and dress requirements for this class. Class begins in mid-August with a required band camp.

BASKETBALL BAND Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS152 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in an additional Band class. Supports the High School basketball teams by playing energetic music at home basketball games. Class meets one day a week after school from November to March

JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BEG, INT, ADV) 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS123,MUS125, MUS127 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in either, Freshmen Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra. Auditions will be held during the first two weeks of school to determine the level of each student. Elements of Jazz, Swing, Blues and improvisation are covered. Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class. Attendance is required for all events. MARIACHI ENSEMBLE Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS171 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band, orchestra, advanced guitar, or choir. Class is open to students who play guitar, violin, or trumpet as well as positions available for vocalists. Auditions, if necessary, will be held during the first two weeks of the class. Performances include concerts, community events, and possibly regional festivals. There are dress requirements for this class. GUITAR LAB 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS261 Grade: 9-12 Beginning Guitar is a non-performance class for the beginning guitarist. Basic chords, strumming, music notation, fingerings, and styles are covered throughout this course. Limited to 30 students.

GUITAR LAB 2 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS262 Grade: 9-12 Intermediate Guitar is a non-performance class intended to be a continuation of Guitar Lab 1. Intermediate chords, strumming, music notation, fingerings, and styles are covered throughout this course. Limited to 30 students.

ADVANCED GUITAR 1-2 Year

Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS265 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Completion of a guitar course and permission from instructor Advanced Guitar is a performance-based ensemble class designed for the advancing guitarist. Course will expose students to a wide variety of styles of music: Classical, Rock, Jazz, Modern Music, and Mariachi. An in-depth study in music notation, chord playing, single-note playing, and more. Students will be expected to participate in performances outside the school day. Attendance is required for all events.

CONCERT CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS225 Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble. Performances include concerts, local festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class.

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BASS CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS111 Bass Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble for low voices. Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests There are dress requirements for concerts and performances. TREBLE CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS221 Treble Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble for treble voices. Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for concerts and performances.

CHAMBER CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS235 Prerequisite: Audition with Choral Director Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests. There are dress requirements for this class.

JAZZ CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS231 Prerequisite: Audition with choral director Must register concurrently for Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, or Wind Ensemble. There are dress requirements for this class. PIANO LAB Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS251 Grade: 9-12 Piano Lab is a non-performance class for the beginning pianist.

May be repeated for credit.

DRAMA 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement DRA330 In this class students will cover the various stages of beginning acting, including stage direction, blocking, pantomime, scene

improvisation, sustaining a scene, entrances and exits, and duo

scenes.

DRAMA 2 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement DRA332 Prerequisite: Drama 1 This is an intermediate acting class that will encompass improvisation, character study, open scene work, script and scene analysis. Students will learn the Stanislavski system of method acting which they will apply to their monologue and duo scene performances.

DRAMA 1-2 ADV Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement DRA341 Prerequisite: Drama 1and 2 and by audition only For the top actors and actresses who will act as leaders for the theatre department. The cast of the spring production will come from this class and will perform at regional and state festivals. Contrasting monologues, duo scenes, and ensemble scenes. Focus on musical and children’s theatre and learn how to audition for plays and musicals.

THEATRE PRODUCTION Semester Credits: Elective DRA351 Grade: 9-12 Offered after school 3:45 to 5:30 and occasionally in the evenings and on weekends. This is an advanced course that gives acting and technical theatre students the opportunity to perform in a production for Chiawana Stage Company.

THEATRE TECH Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement GEN150 Grade: 10-12 In this class, students will study all aspects of stagecraft and will focus on safety, set design, model building, set building, lights, sound, scenic painting, costuming, and make-up, and will get an opportunity to build sets for Chiawana Stage Company’s play productions. Each student must be responsible and willing to

learn how to operate tools and be an active member of the class.

VISUAL ARTS All students must take Introduction to Art before taking Painting & Drawing or Sculpture & Pottery.

INTRODUCTION TO ART Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement ART160 Grades: 9-12 Entry level art in 2 and 3 dimension fine art media. Incorporates elements and principles of art into fine art projects. A broad exploration of techniques in 2 and 3 dimensional fine art media.

PAINTING & DRAWING 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement ART221 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Art Students will acquire skills through contour line drawing, shaded renderings, perspective, portraiture, and composition. Students will explore a variety of media that may include pen and ink, watercolor, acrylics, and pastels Students will investigate and research the work, methods, and styles of various artists and cultures.

PAINTING & DRAWING 3-4 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement ART421 Grades: 10-12 Focuses on individual skill development and creative problem solving using a variety of painting and drawing media. This is a studio class where students work on advanced techniques and composition. Upon completion of this course, students will have a portfolio of a minimum of five matted works of art and an artist’s statement.

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SCULPTURE & POTTERY 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art ART211 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Art An introductory course that explores 3-Dimensional art. Basic hand-building skills, glazing techniques, and surface designs to create both functional and decorative pottery. Incorporates elements and principles of art into 3-D projects. SCULPTURE & POTTERY 3-4 Year Credits: Fine Art ART411 Grades: 11-12 Students will focus on individual skill development and creative problem solving. Advanced techniques in sculpture and pottery. Students will participate in student art shows and class critiques. Students will create a portfolio with a minimum of 5 works of art and an artist’s statement.

STUDIO ART 1-2 AP Year Credits: Fine Art ART611 Grades: 10-12 Personal artistic development and creation of an individual body of work. Prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will showcase work and be submitted to College Board. Portfolio includes artwork that meets the AP Studio Art requirements of breadth, quality, and concentration. All students will work toward mastery in concept, composition, and execution of their individual ideas. Class critiques, sketchbooks, and summer assignments are a

required component of the course. PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art ART191 Grades: 9-12 Students learn photography basics: camera functions and use, composition and design, applications, history, business practices, and technology. Students use professional quality digital SLR cameras. Students learn picture editing basics in PhotoShop.

PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art ART192 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Photography 1 Students learn studio lighting, portraiture, event photography, architecture, and professional business practices. Project based assignments give lots of opportunities to take great photographs.

PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art ART291 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Photography 2 Explore career opportunities in sports, portraits, weddings, illustration, and architecture. Learn how the top photographers work. Apply advanced photographic techniques, workflow, business practices, and image editing. Build a professional portfolio and resume.

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PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art ART292 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Photography 3 Develop your own personal style and a professional portfolio. Explore education and employment opportunities. Advanced projects, printing technologies, and marketing strategies. Expand knowledge of image editing techniques.

WORLD LANGUAGE Students planning on attending a 4-Year university after high school must take 2 years of the same foreign

language. SPANISH 1-2 Year Credits: Elective FLS131 Grades: 9-12 Personal enrichment or college entrance preparation. Students begin to speak, understand, read, and write the Spanish language. The class also introduces some aspects of Spanish culture and geography.

SPANISH 3-4 Year Credits: Elective FLS231 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite Spanish 1-2 or equivalent Personal enrichment or college entrance preparation. Students continue to study the Spanish language if completion of 1-2 was 70% or higher. Students deepen their appreciation for the cultures of Spanish speaking people through arts and crafts.

SPANISH 5-6 Year

Credits: Elective FLS331 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite Spanish 3-4 or equivalent Personal enrichment or career preparation. Students refine and expand the language skills begun in Spanish 1-2 and 3-4. Introduction of Spanish literature.

SPANISH 7-8 AP Year

Credits: Elective FLS431 Grades: 10-12 Personal enrichment or career preparation. This course is designed for the non-native Spanish student in preparation of college level expectations and will concentrate on literature and conversation. At the end of this course, students will take the Advanced Placement test for college placement/credit.

SPANISH 9-10 Communication/Composition Year

Credits: Elective FLS531 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Must have passed the AP Spanish Exam Personal enrichment or career preparation. Maintain Spanish Language in preparation for translation/interpretation. Course will be taught as a conversation course with compositions. This course is structured for the dual language students as a gap year class.

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SPANISH 1-2 (SP) Year

Credits: Elective FLS141 Grades: 9-12 A course for college entrance preparation. This course is designed for Spanish Speakers and dual language students who would like to improve their writing and reading skills. This course is not generally meant for students that are in the ESL program, or students that are in (L1) or (SET) classes. SPANISH 3-4 (SP) AP Year Credits: Elective FLS241 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite Spanish 1-2 or equivalent A course for personal enrichment or college entrance preparation. This course is designed to challenge Spanish speakers to intensify their grammatical, written, and spoken skills. At the end of this course, students will take the Advanced Placement test for college placement/credit.

TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION 1-2 Year Credits: Elective GEN141 Grades: 11-12 Provides training and experience in converting spoken words and written materials. Students learn to present information clearly, quickly, and efficiently. Students identify and correct grammatical errors within written text and utilize appropriate syntax and vocabulary. Students then continue by applying their translation and interpretation skills in certain areas of

concentration. FRENCH 1-2 Year Credits: Elective FLF111 Grades: 9-12 Personal enrichment or for college entrance preparation. Students begin to speak, understand, read, and write French. Aspects of Francophone culture and geography are introduced. FRENCH 3-4 Year Credits: Elective FLF211 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite French 1-2 or equivalent Personal enrichment or for preparation for college entrance. Students continue study of the French language and also gain greater appreciation of Francophone cultures and its people. FRENCH 5-6 Year Credits: Elective FLF311 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite French 3-4 or equivalent Personal enrichment or career preparation. Students refine and expand language skills. French literature is introduced.

FRENCH 7-8 AP Year Credits: Elective FLF411 Grade: 12 Prerequisite French 5-6 or equivalent Personal enrichment or career preparation. This course will be similar to college level in expectations and will concentrate on literature and conversation. At the end of this course, students will take the Advanced Placement test for college placement/credit.

AMERRICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective ASL101 Grade: 9-12 American Sign Language is the language of the Deaf Community. Provides an opportunity for personal enrichment, career opportunities, and/or college entrance. This communication consists of signs and finger spelling. Cultural comparisons and issues; career opportunities with the deaf community as well a working as an interpreter. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3-4 Year Credits: Occupational Elective ASL201 Grade: 10-12 An intermediate level and expands upon vocabulary, culture, historical changes and attitudes, controversial issues, and careers. This course offers more opportunity for interpreting experience, to attend social events for the deaf, and socialize.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 5-6 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective ASL301 Grade: 11-12 For the more advanced student that has successfully completed 2 years of an ASL program with a minimum of 70% or better. Advanced vocabulary, role play, job shadow, and more. Discovery

of the many careers/jobs available with and for the deaf population.

GENERAL ELECTIVES FLORICULTURE 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art AGF201 Grade: 9-12 Once you complete this class, you will have the ability to make floral arrangements for a wedding or party and hear, “Wow, Look at the awesome flowers!” In this class, you will learn the art of design while you make table centerpieces, holiday decorations, boutonnieres, corsages and much more. The floral industry is one of the largest in the field of horticulture and agriculture and employees many in a wide range from wage earners to shop owners. Key factors along with design will include merchandising and marketing, sales and service, people interview skills, as well as field trips to see different aspects of the floral design industry, including distribution and design.

FLORICULTURE 3-4 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art AGF301 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Floriculture 1-2 Teacher Approval Advanced floral design is intended for those students who successfully complete Floriculture 1-2 and want to pursue advanced projects and subject matter. In addition to wedding and funeral planning, students will create and stock a simulated floral shop, create a variety of specialty arrangements, focus on vase design and plan work for business delivery.

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3D ANIMATION & DESIGN 1 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS180 Grade: 9-12 Students will use Autodesk’s 3D Studio Max (3ds Max) and learn the fundamental components of 3D design and animation. Students will be able to use their creative skills to create their own scenes and animations. Students will learn how to turn their animations into QuickTime movies.

3D ANIMATION & DESIGN 2 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS280 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: 3D Animation & Design 1 Students will use Autodesk’s 3D Studio Max (3ds Max) to continue learning the fundamental components of 3D design and animation. Develop large-scale designs and animations that focus on the demands of the 3D computer industry. The core scope and sequence of this course will be based on the training framework provided by AutoDesk and the Washington State Career and Technical Education Model Curriculum Framework for Digital Computer Animation & Design. Audio and video will also be integrated into some individual student projects.

2D ANIMATION & DESIGN Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS190 Grade: 9-12 Create high quality user interactive movies and presentations with animation, music, sound, narration, and special effects. Students will learn all of the features for altering pictures in Photoshop including adding shadows and removing backgrounds. Use industry standard software such as Adobe Flash, and Photoshop.

WEB DESIGN 1 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS185 Grade: 9-12 Introduction to the elements of graphic design and layout for web pages. Create a webpage using notepad, HTML, and Photoshop. Create first-class web pages with Flash animations and sophisticated banners using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks.

WEB DESIGN 2 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS285 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Web Design 1 Develop both design and technical skills using Dreamweaver, notepad for HTML, Photoshop, Fireworks, and Flash. Develop advanced skills with Cascading Style Sheet to enhance page appearance. Focus on dynamic pages that enable users to interact by building form components and inline frames. Build

professional web pages for various companies and businesses.

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ACCOUNTING 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective BUS211 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1-2 Teaches double-entry bookkeeping system and the basics of business vocabulary and financial records. Complete an accounting cycle for a service sole proprietorship and for a merchandising corporation. Simulations and computerized accounting with QuickBooks. DECA-related activities and curriculum are used as an approved part of the curriculum.

ACCOUNTING 3-4 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective BUS221

Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting 1-2 Students will operate an in-school credit union. Learn about banking, cash transactions and balancing, customer service skills, marketing, and operation of an on-line banking computer system. Builds theory and practice of the accounting cycle, manual and electronic payroll systems, understanding business information, corporate financial statement analysis, and accounting systems. DECA-related activities and leadership curriculum are used as an approved part of the curriculum.

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS270 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Technology Literacy, good reading skills, technology skills and Teacher approval. This class is responsible for the daily production of Hawk News so students enrolled in this class must be reliable and able to work independently. Learn how to plan, design, shoot, edit, and produce professional quality digital video productions. Learn industry standard techniques and software, including Premiere Pro and After Effects. Due to limited space, students may only take this class one time in order to give more students the opportunity.

TECHNOLOGY LITERACY or Semester TECHNOLOGY LITERACY ADV BUS610 or BUS613 Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9 Teaches basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access along with file management and presentation skills. Focuses on computer use in school and on the job. Advanced Technology Literacy This class is fast paced with the goal to become certified in Microsoft Office Suites Products. This class is for students to work more in depth to become more effective in MS Word, Power Point and Excel. Students will create projects that utilize the features of each Microsoft product.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 1-2 and 3-4 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art CAD121 Grade: 10-12 Introduction to the basics of engineering and architectural drafting and design. Students will use their math and computer skills. Course may be repeated for credit.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING A+ 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective CEP201 Grade: 10-12 Build, troubleshoot, and repair personal and notebook computers. Perform system upgrades, diagnostics, and maintenance. Handle necessary software and operating system installation and configuration problems. Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Essentials and the CompTIA+ 220-602 certification exam.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING A+ 3-4 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective CEP203 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Computer Engineering 1-2 with 70% or better Experience repairing, building, and configuring computers.

Students are given an opportunity to work in a local network with an array of networking protocols including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X operating systems.

TEACHING ACADEMY 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective CIE311 Grade: 11-12 For students interested in a career in education. Students will develop skills and learn what it takes to be a teacher. Students will work side by side with elementary school students in their classroom. Covered topics: learning styles, classroom management, classroom techniques, and diversity.

YEARBOOK 1-2 Year Credits: Elective GEN121 Grade: 10-12Prerequisite: Teacher Approval based on recommendation from current English teacher. Students will learn journalistic skills and marketing skills to produce the school yearbook. This production-based course requires both in class and after school commitments. Students are required to sell advertising to help support the printing costs of the yearbook.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective ECE110 Grade: 9-12 Human Development will focus on people and why we are the way we are. Ways to help people grow and develop will be studied. Strong focus on relationships and communication. Topics covered include: care of Infants, childhood, siblings, adolescence, relationships, communication, dating, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging, death and grief.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective ECE211 Grade: 10-12 This class focuses on how to care for newborns to eight years old. Topics include: learning styles, play, child development, safety, diversity, disabilities, and much more. Many hands on leadership activities including: child observations, field trips, volunteering, etc. Students who earn 85% or better on all STARS/MERIT course

work will receive three college credits through CBC.

CLOTHING DESIGN Semester Credits: Occupational Elective FCS221 Grade: 10-12 This course will give students the knowledge and skills they need to start a career in the fashion industry. Students will learn how to design and make clothing. Topics covered include: careers, sketching, textiles, design, and sewing.

INTERIOR DESIGN Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art FCS110 Grade: 10-12 Develop the skills and learn what it takes to have a career in interior design. Projects include: working with iPads, painting, and using various fabrics. Topics include: how color, line, shape, space, texture, balance, and rhythm all affect the atmosphere of a room, how to arrange furniture to fit the size and shape of a room

and what it takes to become an interior designer. INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective MKT111 Grade: 9-12 Focuses on developing confidence and leadership skills that will prepare students for the real world. Participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA. Marketing vocabulary and concepts that prepare you for understanding in the business world. Understand economics, entrepreneurship, and more.

FASHION MARKETING Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art MKT160 Grade: 9-12 History of fashion, fashion promotion, buying, selling, visual merchandising, retailing, and career skills. Develop and produce a community fashion show event. Participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Semester MARKETING MKT250 Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12 Sports and entertainment promotion, buying, selling, visual merchandising, retailing, and career skills. Development and production of a sports and entertainment event. Participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA.

MARKETING 1-2 ADV Year Credits: Elective MKT211 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing Apply marketing concepts to projects encountered in business.

Learn how businesses conduct market research, administer surveys, and lead focus groups. Develop advertising and promotional campaigns. Start and operate a business through Junior Achievement. Participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective MKT221 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing Develop and use a marketing plan as well as learn how to start and run a business. Conduct and plan for legal issues in the workplace including applying for a business license, loan and copyright laws. Create and promote business names, logos, and slogans. Participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA.

SCHOOL STORE OPERATIONS 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective MKT231 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: 1 year of Marketing The “The Hawks Nest” provides an opportunity for students to operate a school-based retail store. Develop employable skills including operating a cash register, managing a store budget, purchasing and controlling inventory, pricing, and advertising. Students will participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA. Students will have the opportunity to obtain their food handler’s permit. Class may also be offered 0 hour.

SCHOOL STORE MANAGEMENT 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective MKT441 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing, School Store Operations

and teacher approval. Experienced students manage and operate the school-based retail store, “The Hawk’s Nest”. Student store managers receive experience supervising employees, managing daily store operations, maintaining accounting records, and making purchasing decisions. Develop confidence and leadership skills that will prepare them for the real world while completing projects, participating in competitions and conferences. Students also have travel opportunities through DECA. Class may also be offered 0 hour.

FINANCIAL LITERACY Semester Credits: Financial Literacy Requirement CON410 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Must be at least 16 years of age Provides the skills necessary to meet the challenges and demands of the transition to post-high school experiences. Topics include: economics, personal finance, spending and credit, saving and investing, understanding taxes, and career planning. Business professionals participate as part of the Junior Achievement program when available. Students are required to do a Mock Job Interview.

FOODS & NUTRITION 1 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective FCS410 Grade: 9-12 Entry level foods course. Areas of study include: nutrition, kitchen safety and sanitation, knife skills, measuring, reading a recipe, identification and proper usage of kitchen equipment and utensils, food preparation and food careers. Must complete all safety and sanitation requirements prior to cooking.

FOODS & NUTRITION 2 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective FCS420 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foods & Nutrition 1 Students develop an understanding of food culture, customs and cuisine of countries around the world as well as advanced cooking techniques. Focused cuisines include: Asian, French, German, Mexican and Italian. Must complete all safety and sanitation requirements prior to cooking.

LEADERSHIP 1-2 Year Credits: Elective GEN111 Grade: 9-12 Leadership 1-2 emphasizes the importance of communication, character, personal growth, and building strong relationships and teams. The course will also cover listening skills, synergy, perceptions, conflict styles, personality, and group formation. Team initiatives will be used to facilitate the learning of skills and reinforce these skills throughout the course. The class will emphasize character, relationship building, and learning to work from the inside out. Students will become more self-aware and be able to translate that awareness into how to deal with and perceive others. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and

teacher’s approval to enroll in this class. LEADERSHIP 3-4 Year Credits: Elective GEN117 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Leadership 1-2, ASB Officer, or teacher approval Skills taught include parliamentary procedure and budget process. Students will learn short and long term planning.

Students will organize and produce all class and ASB projects. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and teacher’s approval..

ROBOTICS 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/ Math CEP261 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer skills with an aptitude for computer programming and computer construction Focuses on computer construction, operating system installation, computer programming, electronics, and micro robotics. Arduino hardware will be the primary tool used for micro robotics and LED (Light Emitting Diode) programming.

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Credits: Elective Year Grade: 9-11 GEN171 & GEN173 AVID is an elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success. This class is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course. Each week, students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities, and academic survival skills. The course emphasizes rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborative discussion strategies, tutorial inquiry study groups, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, college study skills

and test-taking strategies, note-taking, and research.

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CLASSES AT NHHS

Some students may attend classes at New Horizons High School due to special circumstances.

GRADS TEEN PARENTING 1-2 Years

Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12 Note: 3-hour AM block course. GRADS (Graduation, Reality, and Dual-Role Skills) is a program that helps teen parents stay in school and achieve their goals.

Course content: process skills, self-formation, child development, parenting skills, relationships, economic independence, and employability. Students will also be enrolled in a work experience class in the child care center.

GRADS PRENATAL Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12 Note: 2-hour PM block course. GRADS (Graduation, Reality, and Dual-Role Skills) Prenatal is a class designed for pregnant teens. Course content: prenatal and postnatal care, labor and delivery, and care of a newborn. Included is a six-day labor and delivery class conducted by a health care professional.

CLASSES AT PHS Some students may attend classes at Pasco High School. These courses are only offered as 2 hour blocks which are 1st and 2nd hours (except Construction Trades which is 2nd and 3rd hours). All Chiawana students attending classes at PHS must take a bus to and from PHS. AUTO MECHANICS Year Credits: Occupational Elective ATO283 Grade: 10-12 Students will become familiar with basic auto repair, safety, and preventative maintenance. Covers engines, electrical systems, minor tune-ups, wheel alignment, brakes, engine accessories, and troubleshooting. A hands-on course working in the shop and in a

classroom. COMMERCIAL FOODS ACADEMY Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Financial Lit FCS511 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing and/or Foods 1 For students who enjoy inventing new foods and/or cooking. Learn about food production, packaging, marketing, business planning and operation, as well as employability skills CONSTRUCTION TRADES Year Credits: Occupational Elective WDS263, WDS267 Grade: 10-12 or WDS265 Students will construct a residential home and learn a variety of construction skills. Students may choose between learning site supervisor skills or assisting with current community renovation

projects.

METALS TECHNOLOGY Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art MET257 Grade: 10-12 This class teaches the basics of metal work and fabrication. Instruction on oxyacetylene, electric art, TIG and MIG welding, machine shop, and sheet metal. A hands-on experiential learning class. Additional proficiency and experience using various fabrication methods. Shop safety and use of tools will be emphasized. Students will design and build their own projects.

WOODS TECHNOLOGY Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art WDS233 Grade: 10-12 Students develop skills to use hand tools and power equipment, design, build, and finish a project of their choice. Opportunities to learn about the woodworking industry and to use a CNC router, CNC wood lathe, and laser technology. Students learn lamination and joinery of woods, cabinets, and building construction.

CLASSES AT TRI-TECH SKILLS CENTER

Tri-Tech Skills Center offers Juniors and Seniors an opportunity to get a head start on a career and after high school training. Students learn skills to be successful in entry-level jobs while at the same time earning high school credits. In addition most programs offer college credit through the Tech Prep system. Bus transportation is provided to programs at Tri-Tech, but not for cosmetology. Students planning to enroll in a Tri-Tech course must meet with their counselor to complete an application form. For more detailed program information, refer to the complete Tri-Tech Skills Center catalog available in the counseling office, at Tri-Tech Skills Center or online at http://school.ksd.org/tritech. AUTO BODY TECH 1-2 Years Students develop the necessary technical skills, knowledge, and attitude to be successful in the collision repair industry. Students prepare for ICAR (http://www.I-car.com) certifications. The student may earn CBC credits.

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECH 1-2 Years Learn about the automotive service industry in a nationally certified program. Students service and diagnose vehicles. Students gain experience in engine fundamentals, maintenance, tune-up and repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and wheel alignment. Successful students are eligible for paid summer internships in repair facilities through the AYES program

(www.ayes.com).

COMPUTER SCIENCE/CYBER SECURITY 1-2 Years Designed to prepare students for a career in the fast growing, high paying, Cyber Security industry. Students gain knowledge and experience in computer hardware, networking, IT security and Linux. Successful students are prepared to enter the industry as an entry level IT security administrator. Program utilizes up to date cutting edge web based curriculum available 24/7 allowing students to advance at their own pace.

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CONSTRUCTION TRADES 1-2 Years Provides a foundation in basic residential construction allowing students to go directly into a construction industry job. Instruction includes the proper and safe use of tools, design and blueprint process, lot development, footings and foundations, metal and wood framing and roof construction. OHSA 10/30 and Forklift Operator certification are a part of the program.

COSMETOLOGY 1-2 Years

Classes held at Paul Mitchell the School, Richland: Monday – Friday 1:00-4:00pm Classes held at Victoria’s Academy, Kennewick: Mon-Fri 8:00-11:00am or 12-3pm. Prepares students for licensing by the Washington State Board of Cosmetology. Licensing requirements consist of theory and practical application. Victoria’s is accepting only seniors at this time.

CULINARY ARTS 1-2 Years A nationally accredited and certified program that is designed to prepare students to be leaders in the food or hospitality industry. Students learn kitchen procedures, dining room service, baking/food preparation, banquet and catering service, hosting and storeroom management. Students will take part in the operation of the Tri-Tech catering business. May earn CBC credits and American Culinary Federation Junior Culinarian Certification.

DENTAL ASSISTING 1 Year

Students learn oral anatomy, sterilization and disinfection, oral pathology, preventive dentistry, and radiography (x-ray). Other course objectives include chair-side procedures, impressions, safety standards, and regulations. Students participate in observations and internships. Students earn 1 point on the application to the CBC Dental Hygiene Program.

DIESEL TECH 1-2 Years

AM Only Technical and mechanical skills required to service, repair, and test various types of machinery and equipment. Internal combustion engines, diesel fuel systems, electrical, hydraulics, power trains, and machinery maintenance. Successful students may also be eligible in a paid summer internship through the

AYES program and may earn college credits. DIGIPEN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1-2 Years Prerequisite: “B” grade or better in Algebra 1-2 or Geometry and ready for Algebra 3-4 Creating technology, not just using it, is what the DigiPen Computer Science program is all about. Focus is on computer animation and programming for video games. Students will be trained in object-oriented programming languages and software engineering techniques. Students will also study the core building blocks of computer mathematics higher math, and computer

programming.

Digital Arts & Filmmaking NEW 1-2 years Visual students who enjoy the creative process will excel in the Digital Arts & Filmmaking program. This program will help provide a jump start into an exciting career in digital media, including graphic design, animation, social media, and film production. Students will be able to design and produce their own graphic materials and films, manage video libraries, as well as manage social media. The program will provide students the opportunity to express their personal creativity while developing the ability to conceptualize story ideas and effectively translate these ideas in film productions, animations, graphic designs and websites. Students may earn 10 Tech Prep credits at CBC or 2 credits from the Art Institute of Seattle.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1-2 Years

Teaches students about working with young children. Covers the developmental stages of pre-school children and how to create lessons. The Tri-Tech Preschool is the only laboratory preschool in the Tri-City area. Students may earn college credits and STARS

certification.

FIRE FIGHTING 1-2 Years For students interested in a career in Fire Fighting and Emergency Service. Prepares students to work in the volunteer fire department or as a wild land fire fighter. Prepares for additional training at the post-secondary level. Students may

earn college credits and Fire Certifications. Select students may apply to interview for 2nd year program.

HEALTH INFORMATICS 1 Year

Designed for students interested in a health care career but not in hands on patient care. Students will receive advanced training in the ever changing facets of healthcare concerned with patient access; scheduling, billing, and medical analysis. Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and disease processes. Students may earn college credits.

LAW ENFORCEMENT 1 Year

Provides an overview of the criminal justice system and the careers available in this growing employment field. Students will investigate local and state law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, corrections, and supporting careers.

PRE-NURSING 1 Year

This program has been developed to meet the needs of students interested in a hands on/direct patient care career in the medical field. The program prepares students for initial certification as a Nursing Assistant as well as continued medical training. Students may earn college credits and 2 points toward admission to CBC Nursing program.

PRE-VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN 1-2 Years Prepares individuals to enter the animal health care field and includes theory and practical application of skills and concepts. Students will gain hands on experience in area clinics. After completion of the program the student is well prepared to enter a

college Vet Tech program. Students may earn college credits.

RADIO BROADCASTING 1-2 Years Designed to hone students’ communication skills every day. Students will demonstrate skills by running 88.1, the Tri-Tech student operated radio station.

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TEEN PARENT EDUCATION 1-2 Years For high school age students who are or are about to become parents Enrollment is open throughout the year and day care is provided on a space-available basis.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY 1-2 Years Designed to instruct students in the basic skills of welding.

Students are instructed in blueprint reading, shop math, layout

and fit-up, and fabrication of a wide variety of projects. Numerous

jobs are available in the construction industry and welding shops.

Students may earn college credit.

2016-2017 TRI-TECH CREDIT CLASS and Elective Credit Equivalency Credits Offered

Auto Body Technology

2.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English

Auto Systems Technology

1.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Math 0.5 Science

0.5 Technical English

Computer Science/Cyber Security

1.5 Occupational Credits

1.0. Math

0.5 Technical English

Construction Trades

1.5 occupational Credits

1.0 Math (Construction Trades I

only)

0.5 Technical English

Cosmetology

0.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 1.0 Lab Science

0.5 Technical English

Culinary Arts

1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts

0.5 Math 0.5 Technical English

Dental Assisting

1.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Lab Science

0.5 Technical English

Diesel & Technology

1.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Math 0.5 Science

0.5 Technical English

DigiPen Computer Science

0.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Math (DigiPen I only)

1.0 Fine Arts

0.5 Technical English

Digital Arts & Filmmaking

1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 English

0.5 Technical English

Early Childhood Education

2.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English

Fire Fighting

1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fitness 0.5 Science

0.5 Technical English

Health Informatics

2.0 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English

0.5 Health

Law Enforcement

1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fitness 0.5 Science

0.5 Technical English

Pre-Nursing

0.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Lab Science

0.5 Technical English

0.5 English

0.5 Health

Pre-Veterinary Technician

1.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Lab Science

0.5 Technical English

Radio Broadcasting and Production

1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 English

0.5 Technical English

Welding Technology

1.0 Occupational Credits

0.5 Math 0.5 Science

0.5 Technical English

0.5 Health

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Name:______________________________________ID#:_____________________Class of:_____________

MY GOALS

What is your plan for after high school? (select your preferred option below):

☐ Earn a 4-year College Degree ☐ Earn a 2-year AA Degree ☐ Attain Technical/ Vocational Training

☐ Enlist in the Military ☐ Enter Workforce ☐ Join an Apprenticeship Program

Top Three Careers I’m interested In:

1.

2.

3.

Preferred Colleges (list top 3): Preferred Majors / Interest Areas (list top 3):

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

HOW WILL I GET THERE?

Washington State has 3 core graduation requirements:

(1) High School coursework, (2) State Assessments & EOC and (3) completion of High School and Beyond Plan (this document). The first step in your future educational plan is to graduate from high school.

9th Grade

____ Discover personal interests, abilities, and their relationship to current career goals.

____ Understand what high school coursework is needed

for college entrance (CADRs).

10th Grade

____ Research post-secondary education and training needed to reach career goals.

11th Grade

____ Understand costs of college and how to apply for financial aid and scholarships.

____ Understand and register for needed College Entrance Exams (SAT, ACT, Compass, etc.).

12th Grade

____ Apply for scholarships.

____ Visit College Campus(s) or other school sites. ____ Post-secondary applications completed and submitted.

____ FAFSA Submitted ____ Resume developed ____ On Track to Earn High School Diploma

Summary of my beyond high school plans: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: ____________________________________

Counselor Signature: _________________________________

Parent Signature: ____________________________________

Date ____________________________________________________

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Pasco School District No.1

School Board Members

Scott Lehrman- President

Steve Christensen-Vice President

Aaron Richardson-Board Member

Sherry Lancon-Board Member

Amy Phillips-Board Member

Superintendent-Saundra Hill

Deputy/Successor Superintendent-Michelle Whitney

Deputy Superintendent-Glenda Cloud

Chiawana High School Principal-John Wallwork

Assistant Principals

Brian Baker

KC Bennion

John Cazier

Phil Koestner

Bryan Meredith

Tony Rubalcava

Chiawana High School 8125 W. Argent Road

Pasco, Washington 99301

(509)543-6786 www.psd1.org