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BHHS 2011-2012 COURSE CATALOG Dear Student: You are about to begin the important process of selecting your classes for the upcoming school year. You are encouraged to think carefully about the choices you make in selecting your courses, as the classes you select may affect your future opportunities, as well as your overall satisfaction with school. This course catalog contains most of the information you need to know about our class offerings and educational opportunities. In addition, information about graduation requirements and scheduling procedures are included. It is important to note that not all courses listed here are offered each semester. Some courses may not be offered due to low student sign-ups, resources available and/or teacher availability. Listing of a course under a particular subject heading indicates the course qualifies for meeting subject area requirements for graduation. In rare cases, courses are listed under more than one subject area. Prerequisites are listed to ensure students have the appropriate level of skills when they enter the class. Classes with prerequisites are generally part of a sequence of courses. It is important to review the prerequisites because students who do not have the necessary qualifications will not be permitted to enroll in the class. As you prepare for your Course Selection, please keep the following priorities in mind: 1. Graduation Requirements: The high school graduation requirements ensure that each student will attain a certain level of competency, meet the state requirements and complete a well-rounded high school program. Utilize the list of graduation requirements included in this catalog to establish a five year (high school and beyond) plan. In addition to the 22 required credits in courses, students in the Tumwater School District are responsible for the satisfactory completion of the Senior Exit Interview and 30 hours of community service. More information about the Senior Exit Interview may be found at www.tumwater.k12.wa.us/schools/BHHS. A minimum of 22 credits is required for graduation, and seniors must have met all the graduation requirements in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. 2. Future Plans: Very few high school students know exactly what they intend to do after graduation. In fact, interests and plans often change with experience and education. It is important, therefore, to take courses that lay a foundation for post high school training. Whether your future includes a 4 or 2 year college, career training, the military or employment options, you are encouraged to keep your options open. Take advantage of the comprehensive educational program Black Hills High School has to offer and select from the variety of courses we have available, including college preparatory, academic, artistic, career & technical education and general courses. 3. Aptitudes and Abilities: Students should be realistic about their strengths and abilities. Students are encouraged to enroll in classes that are challenging, rewarding, and motivating. A variety of special courses are available as elective choices, and students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. It is the intention of the Tumwater School District to make all educational programs available to all students, without regard to national origin, race, creed, economic status, gender, or disability. Financial resources are available for students who are unable to pay for class fees. See counselor for information. Best wishes in making your course selection. If you have questions, please contact a counselor, teacher or administrator. The BHHS Administrators and Counselors STUDENT REGISTRATION Black Hills High School operates on a semester system, with the length of courses varying from one semester to a full year. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when completing your Course Selection process:
1. Students will identify the courses they intend to take in the upcoming school year during the Course Selection process. Students are asked to take these choices seriously, as every effort will be made to accommodate the students‘ requests as we build the master schedule. Students will select alternative courses in case their first elective choices are not available.
2. Students must take six classes each semester. 3. Most required credits may be met by a variety of different classes, allowing for students‘ individual needs. Parents and counselors
may be of assistance in selecting the best possible class to meet a given requirement. 4. Most classes may be taken only once for credit and may be taken only once per semester. Students may not enroll in more that
one period of PE, TA or Peer Tutor in a day. 5. Students wishing to take more than six classes per semester must obtain counseling approval. Approval will be based on the
student's prior performance and the overall difficulty of the student's schedule.
Students will enter their course selections into Skyward in the computer labs during specific classes. After this information is entered into the computer, a master schedule will be designed so that there are as few course selection conflicts as possible. Please realize that with hundreds of students selecting many and varied offerings, there will always be some conflicts.
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SCHEDULE CHANGES Schedule changes will only be made during the first five days of a semester, and will not be made during class time. In order for a schedule change to be made, the student must meet with a counselor for one of the following reasons:
1. Your schedule is incomplete. 2. You did not sign up for a class that is a graduation requirement. 3. You did not sign up for a required class that you previously failed. 4. You plan to take courses at a location other than BHHS (such as NMSC or Running Start). 5. Your schedule has two classes scheduled during the same period or classes which conflict with each other (e.g., two world
languages). 6. Your specific learning styles would best be met with a different teacher.
If the request is approved by the teachers, parent, counselor and administrator and if space is available in the class desired, the student may be allowed to change classes. An appeal may be made to the appropriate administrator if extenuating circumstances need to be considered. This policy includes part-time as well as all home-schooled students that take one or more classes at Black Hills High School. INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS MAIN OFFICE 709-7800 Email address: tumwater.k12.wa.us/schools/bhhs ADMINISTRATORS Kerry Mance Principal 709-7805 Chris Cain Asst. Principal 709-7806 Darice Bales Asst. Principal 709-7807 Dale Reeves Activity Director 709-7809 Don Farler Athletic Director 709-7811 COUNSELORS Todd Franklin Students A-G 709-7822 Tom Beattie Students H-O 709-7823 SOCIAL WORKER Jan Polodna Students P-Z 709-7824 REGISTRAR Ann Smith 709-7821 CAREER CENTER SPECIALIST Anna Miyatake 709-7825 SUPPORT STAFF Bonnie Center ASB Secretary 709-7810 Kristina Dilworth Office Assistant 709-7804 Gloria Wilson Adm. Secretary 709-7801 Cissy Fontenot Attend. Secretary 709-7815
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2012 BHHS graduation requirements for the class of 2012 includes the following: * 22 credits in specific areas *Successful completion of the 10th grade HSPE in reading, writing, and math *Successful completion of Senior Exit Interview and 30 hours of community service ENGLISH 3.50 Credits
Grade 9 1.0 Credits-Freshman English Grade 10 1.0 Credits-Sophomore English Grade 11 1.0 Credits-Junior English Grade 12 0.5 Credit-Senior English
GENERAL ELECTIVES 8.0 Credits HEALTH AND FITNESS 2.0 Credits
Grade 9 1.0 Credits-Freshmen PE / Health Grades 10-12 1.0 Credits-Physical Education
0.25 Health (if not completed during freshman year) MATHEMATICS 2.0 Credits OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION 1.0 Credits May be earned in Business Education, Digital Media, Family & Consumer Science, Industrial Arts, Marketing and Horticulture. SCIENCE 2.0 Credits (Minimum 1 yr. lab) SOCIAL STUDIES 2.5 Credits
Grade 10 0.5 Credits-World Studies Grade 11 1.0 Credits-U.S. History Grade 12 1.0 Credits-0.5 American Government & 0.5 Senior Social Studies
*Washington State History must be completed in addition to the courses required in grades 10-12 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1.0 Credits TOTAL TO GRADUATE: 22 Credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES OF 2013 and beyond BHHS graduation requirements for the classes of 2013 and beyond include the following: * 22 credits in specific areas *Successful completion of the 10th grade HSPE in reading, writing, and science. Students must pass End-of-Course exams in Algebra I and Geometry. *Successful completion of Senior Exit Interview and 30 hours of community service ENGLISH 3.50 Credits
Grade 9 1.0 Credits-Freshman English Grade 10 1.0 Credits-Sophomore English Grade 11 1.0 Credits-Junior English Grade 12 0.5 Credit-Senior English
GENERAL ELECTIVES 7.0 Credits HEALTH AND FITNESS 2.0 Credits
Grade 9 1.0 Credits-Freshmen PE / Health Grades 10-12 1.0 Credits-Physical Education
0.25 Health (if not completed during freshman year) MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credits (through Algebra 2, its equivalent, or approved career path math) OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION 1.0 Credits May be earned in Business Education, Digital Media, Family & Consumer Science, Industrial Arts, Marketing and Horticulture. SCIENCE 2.0 Credits (Minimum 1 yr. lab) SOCIAL STUDIES 2.5 Credits
Grade 10 0.5 Credits-World Studies Grade 11 1.0 Credits-U.S. History Grade 12 1.0 Credits-0.5 American Government & 0.5 Senior Social Studies
*Washington State History must be completed in addition to the courses required in grades 10-12 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1.0 Credits TOTAL TO GRADUATE: 22 Credits
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WASHINGTON STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS At the time of printing of this catalog, graduation requirements per OSPI and the Tumwater School District are posted below. Please access the OSPI website for the most current information at www.k12.wa.us or at http://www.tumwater.k12.wa.us/students/graduationrequirements/ The Four State Graduation Requirements: 1. Earn High School Credits
Class of 2012: The state requires a minimum of 19 credits to graduate, but the Tumwater School District requires students to take earn 22 credits to graduate. According to a survey conducted by the State Board of Education in 2008, most school districts in the state require about 23 credits to graduate.
Class of 2013 and Beyond: Beginning with the Class of 2013, the state minimum requirement rises to 20 credits with the addition of a third credit of high school math. See WAC 180-51-066. The TSD credit requirement remains at 22 credits.
2. Complete a High School and Beyond Plan To graduate, students must develop a plan on how they will meet the high school graduation requirements and what they will do
following high school. A student‘s plan, which ideally should be started in eighth or ninth grade and be revised as he/she moves forward, should include the classes needed in preparation for a two- or four-year college, apprenticeship, career or technical school, certificate program or the workforce. Each school district determines the guidelines for the high school and beyond plan. Questions about the guidelines should be directed to the high school or school district office. Note: This requirement does not change with the Class of 2013.
3. Complete a Culminating Project, i.e., the Senior Exit Interview To graduate, all students must complete a culminating, or senior, project. TSD students must complete a Senior Exit Interview and
30 hours of community service. Note: This requirement does not change with the Class of 2013. Visit http://bhhsweb.tumwater.k12.wa.us/bhhs4ps/index.htm for specific information on the Senior Exit Interview and community service requirements.
4. Pass State Tests OR State-Approved Alternatives Beginning in the 2009-2010 school year, the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) was replaced by the
High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE). If a student in the Class of 2011 or Class of 2012 has previously passed the WASL in a specific content area (e.g., reading), the student is not required to take the HSPE. Visit www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/ for more information.
Students receiving special education services must pass state-approved special education in reading, writing and math alternate assessments. Download the handout ―How Students in Special Education Participate in State Testing at: www.k12.wa.us/Resources.
What follows is the testing graduation requirement for students through the Class of 2012 and beginning with the Class of 2013. Students in the Class of 2013 will be the first to be required to pass all four state exams (reading, writing, math and science) and earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement, or Certificate of Individual Achievement for students in special education.
READING and WRITING o Class of 2012: Students can meet the reading and writing graduation requirement by: Passing the reading and writing
high school WASL/HSPE OR Passing a state-approved alternative, also known as CAA Option. o Class of 2013 and beyond: Students can meet reading and writing graduation requirement by: Passing the reading and writing
high school HSPE OR Passing a state-approved alternative, also known as CAA Option. MATH
o Class of 2012: Students can meet the math graduation requirement by: Passing the math high school WASL/HSPE or one of two end-of-course exams OR Submitting a score of 19 or higher on the math ACT, 470 or higher on the math SAT, or 3 or higher on calculus or
statistics Advanced Placement course exams OR Submitting a GPA comparison (this is not considered a math assessment, and students must still take a legislatively
approved math assessment) OR Earning two credits of math after the 10th grade A student must take the math WASL/HSPE at least once before using any of the above alternatives. The math collection of
evidence was eliminated in spring 2009 and is no longer an option for students through the Class of 2012 o Class of 2013 and beyond: Students can meet the math graduation requirement by:
Passing math end-of-course exams in algebra I and geometry, or their integrated math equivalents OR Submitting a score of 19 or higher on the math ACT, 470 or higher on the math SAT, or 3 or higher on calculus or
statistics Advanced Placement course exams OR Submitting a GPA comparison (this is not considered a math assessment, and students must still take a legislatively
approved math assessment) OR Submitting a successful math Collection of Evidence, which returns in the 2011-12 school year. Note: The option of earning two credits of math after the 10th grade is no longer available for students in the Class of
2013 and beyond because it is not a CAA Option. A student must take both end-of-course exams at least once before using any of the above alternatives. The math
Collection of Evidence will likely not be available until a student‘s 11th grade year, but the state is determining the rules on this with the state Legislature.
SCIENCE o Class of 2012: The science WASL/HSPE is not required for high school graduation. Students do not need to pass the science
exam to graduate. o Class of 2013 and beyond: Beginning with the Class of 2013, students must pass the science HSPE or the biology end-of-
course exam, which debuts in spring 2012. Note: A science Collection of Evidence will debut in the 2011-12 school year, but assessment alternatives, such as the ACT and SAT, are not available for science.
For more information: Contact a school counselor or visit www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements
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Alternatives to Passing State Exams: Certificate of Academic Achievement Options (CAA) Class of 2012: Students who have the skills and knowledge but can‘t demonstrate those skills on state tests can use the CAA
Options, or state-approved alternatives, to meet graduation requirements in reading, writing and math. Class of 2013 and beyond: Students can use the CAA Options, or state-approved alternatives, to meet testing graduation
requirements in reading, writing, math and science. Note: Students must have a valid score on the WASL/HSPE before attempting any of the following alternatives: Collection of Evidence (COE)
Class of 2012: Students compile a set of classroom work samples in reading or writing with the help of teachers. Samples must meet state guidelines and state panel review, and demonstrate proficiency in that topic comparable to the proficiency tested on the HSPE. Scores are released 60 days after submittal deadlines, which are early February and June. (Seniors who submit in June will not be eligible to graduate in June.)
Class of 2013 and beyond: Students compile a set of classroom work samples in reading, writing, math and/or science with the help of teachers. The math and science COEs will be available for students in the Class of 2013 beginning in 2011.
GPA Comparison (12th graders only) Students in 12th grade must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher. A student‘s grades in math courses and/or English courses are compared with the grades of students who took the same courses AND passed the HSPE. This option is not considered an assessment. Note: Science is added to this alternative beginning with the Class of 2013. College-Entrance Exams/AP Classes
Passing scores on one or more of the national tests: Minimum acceptable scores are: o Reading SAT: 350 ACT: 13 o Writing SAT: 380 ACT: 15 o Math SAT: 470 ACT: 19
A score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement tests. Those tests are: o Reading: English literature and composition, macroeconomics, microeconomics, psychology, U.S history, world history,
U.S. government and politics, comparative government and politics o Writing: English language and composition o Math: Calculus or statistics
Students through the Class of 2012 may use the WASL/HSPE or any alternative to meet graduation requirements for each content area – reading, writing and math – to earn their Certificate of Academic Achievement and their high school diploma. Example: A student can use a successful WASL/HSPE in reading, a successful Collection of Evidence in writing and an AP test in math. Note: Students in the Class of 2013 and beyond must earn their CAA to graduate. Science is added to the requirement. Transfer students: A student who transfers into Washington public high schools in 11th or 12th grade from out of state or an in-state non-public setting (home school or private school) has immediate access to the CAA Options and does not have to take our state exams. If a student has already passed an approved exam in their previous state, he/she can use those results. To learn more, visit: http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/WaiverAppeals/TransferWaiver.aspx ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD GRADUATION To be eligible to graduate from Black Hills High School, a student must earn a minimum of 22 credits and meet the course requirements established by the Tumwater School District and the state of Washington. To attain 22 credits, the student must successfully pass a minimum of 44 (28 required + 16 elective) semester classes. Students wishing to graduate early must submit a request to the principal at the beginning of their senior year. While enrolled at Black Hills High School, students are expected to carry a full program of studies (6 classes), maintain regular attendance and make consistent academic progress toward graduation. Academic progress includes the successful completion of several required classes. A student who is enrolled full-time and successfully completes all classes is eligible to earn 6 credits each year. If a student fails a class or falls behind on credits, he/she will be encouraged to make up the required classes/credits as soon as possible. Parents and students should contact a counselor to discuss credit retrieval options.
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
All CTE courses are indicated by the symbol. Career and Technical Education is a planned program of courses and learning experiences
that begins with an exploration of career options, supports basic academic and life skills, and enables achievement of high academic standards. The CTE programs emphasize leadership development, preparation for industry-defined work, and advanced or continuing education. All Career and Technical Education courses fulfill the occupational education requirement for high school graduation and many have dual credit (high school plus college credit) available through the TECH PREP program. TECH PREP
Tech Prep is a college prep program that provides students with the skills and abilities needed by business and industry and is indicated by the symbol . Through an agreement with local community colleges, students may earn college credit by successfully completing certain
identified classes at Black Hills High School. By earning a ―B‖ or better in a Tech Prep class at the high school and meeting the requirements of the college, a high school student is eligible to apply for transcripting of that class on a local community college transcript. Students are encouraged to check with their career and technical education instructors to determine which classes are approved for Tech Prep credit. Tech Prep agreements allow the student to earn college credit while participating in the following classes at BHHS:
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CAREER & TECH ED TECH PREP
Accounting X X
Business Math X
Financial Literacy X
Intro to Digital Communications X
Yearbook X
Intro to Marketing X
Advanced Marketing X X
Retail Management X
Office Assistant / On-Line Hybrid Course X
On-Line Sports & Entertainment Marketing X
Family Health X
Independent Living X
Nutrition & Wellness X
Child Development / Parenting X
Personal Choices X
Introductory Robotics X
Technical Drawing I X
Technical Drawing II X X
Computer Aided Drafting I & II X X
Architectural Drawing I & II X X
Digital Communications 1 & 2 X
Advanced Digital Communications 1 & 2 X
Intro to Horticulture X X
Advanced Horticulture X
NCAA APPROVED COURSES The following courses have been approved by the NCAA for establishing the initial eligibility of student athletes: ENGLISH: AP English Freshman English English 9 Honors Creative Writing Sophomore English English 10 Honors Junior English English Literature Public Speaking SOCIAL SCIENCES: American Gov't AP Government Contemporary World Problems AP US History US History Psychology / Sociology AP World Studies World History I and II Washington State History MATH: Algebra Basics 1 and 2 Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry
Accelerated Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Calculus SCIENCE: Astronomy Biology AP Biology Chemistry Human Anat & Phys Physical Science Physics ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: French 1, 2, 3 German 1, 2, 3 Spanish 1, 2, 3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The Tumwater School District No. 33 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, marital status or non-job related sensory, physical or mental disabilities in its educational programs, activities, employment procedures and personnel practices as required by state and federal laws. Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with these laws should be directed to the district's Affirmative Action/Compliance officer: may be directed to: Kim Howard, 419 Linwood Avenue S.W., Tumwater, WA 98512 (Phone: 360 709-7000.)
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COURSES AT A GLANCE COURSE CODE GRADES PREREQUISITES COURSE
EQUIVALENCIES COLLEGE CREDIT
AVAILABLE
FEES
Accounting BUS 601-602 10-12 YES $15
Intro to Digital Communications
BUS 153-154 9-12
Financial Literacy FCS 610 11-12 3rd year career path math
Intro to Marketing I, II DEO 601-602 9-12 YES $18 per semester
Advanced Marketing I, II DEO 630-631 10-12 Marketing I & II, grade C or better
Occ Ed, elective, or Sr Soc Studies
$18 per semester
Retail Management DEO 620-621 10-12 Foodhandler Card, 1 semester of Intro to
Marketing
$18 per semester
Office Assistant / On-Line Hybrid Course
BUS 627-628 10-12
On-Line Sports & Entertainment Marketing Class
DEO 644-345 11-12 Must be off campus during period
enrolled
$18
English Skills ENG 010-011 9-10 Teacher placement
Freshman English ENG 101-102 9
Freshman Honors / Pre-AP English
ENG 180-181 9
Sophomore English ENG 200-201 10
Sophomore Honors / Pre-AP English
ENG 280-281 10
Junior English ENG 300-301 11
AP English Language & Composition
ENG 390-391 11 Summer reading assignment
YES AP EXAM FEE
AP Literature & Composition ENG 490-491 12 YES AP EXAM FEE
English Literature ENG 426-427 12
Creative Writing ENG 404 11-12
Public Speaking ENG 409 11-12
Journalistic Writing ENG 601-602 9-12 Instructor permission
Family Health FCS 100 9-12 Occupational Ed, Health, or elective
Independent Living FCS 604 11-12 $15
Nutrition & Wellness FCS 600 9-12 $30
Child Development / Parenting
FCS 605 9-12
Personal Choices FCS 603 9-11 $20
Introductory Robotics IED 642-643 11-12 Algebra I Occupational Ed, elect, or Lab Science
Technical Drawing I IED 601 9-12 $12
Technical Drawing II IED 602 9-12 Tech Drawing I with C or better
YES $12
Computer Aided Drafting I & II
IED 607-608 10-12 Tech Draw II or Instructor Permission
YES
Architectural Drawing I & II IED 604-605 10-12 Tech Draw II or Instructor Permission
YES $12 per semester
Digital Communications 1 IED 665 10-12 Must be comfortable w/small groups
Occ Ed, Fine Arts, or elective
10
Digital Communications 2 IED 666 10-12 Digital Comm 1 with a C or better
Occ Ed, Fine Arts, or elective
$10
Advanced Digital Comm 1 IED 622 11-12 Digital Comm 1 & 2 with a C
Occ Ed, Fine Arts, or elective
$10
Advanced Digital Comm 2 IED 623 11-12 Digital Comm 1 & 2 with a C
Occ Ed, Fine Arts, or elective
$10
Yearbook BUS 616-617 9-12 Instructor Permission
Algebra I
MAT 120-121 9-12
Algebra Basics I MAT 100-101 9-11 Completion of pre-algebra or teacher recommendation
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COURSE CODE GRADES PREREQUISITES COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
COLLEGE CREDIT
AVAILABLE
FEES
Algebra Basics II MAT 110-111 10-12 Completion of Algebra Basics I or
teacher recommendation
Algebra Skills Review MAT 050 9-12 Algebra I or equivalent
Geometry MAT 200-201 9-12 Algebra I with C or better; Students with a C-or D in
Algebra I may be required to enroll in Algebra Skills Review
Algebra II MAT 300-301 10-12 Geometry with C or better
Accelerated Algebra II MAT 302-303 10-12 Teacher permission & application
Pre-Calculus MAT 600-601 11-12 Algebra II with C or better
AP Calculus MAT 691-692 11-12 Pre-calculus with C or better
YES AP EXAM FEE
Intro to Leadership MSC 600 9-12
Advanced School Leadership MSC 603-604 10-12 Intro to Leadership or Teacher permission
Peer Tutor 11-12 Teacher permission
TA 10-12 Teacher permission
Freshman PE / Health PEH BLK 9
Lifetime Fitness PEH 610-611 10-12
Dance & Movement PEH 638-639 10-12
In the Den PEH 634-635 10-12
Recreational Sports PEH 616-617 10-12
Intro to Sports Medicine / Athletic Performance Conditioning
PEH 636-637 10-12 1 year of PE YES
Strength Training & Conditioning
PEH 619-620 10-12
Women's Strength Training & Conditioning
PEH 632-633 10-12
Physical Science SCI 101-102 9
Biology SCI 200-201 10-12 9th w/ teacher permission
Chemistry
Physics SCI 400-401 11-12
AP Biology SCI 690-691 11-12 YES AP EXAM FEE
Intro to Horticulture SCI 615-616 10-12 Physical Science Occ Ed or Science YES
Advanced Horticulture SCI 617-618 10-12 Intro to Horticulture, or Instructor permission
Occ Ed or Science
Human Anatomy I & II SCI 621-622 10-12 Biology is helpful
Washington State History SOC 100 9-12
AP World Studies SOC 290-291 10 Summer assignment YES AP EXAM FEE
World Studies I & II SOC 200-201 10
AP US History SOC 390-391 11 Summer assignment YES AP EXAM FEE
US History SOC 301-302 11
AP US Government & Politics SOC 491-492 12 Summer assignment YES AP EXAM FEE
American Government SOC 402 12
Psychology / Sociology SOC 406 12
Contemporary World Problems
SOC 403 12
General Math 9 MAT 502-503 9 IEP Placement
General Math 10 MAT 504-505 10 IEP Placement
Math Fundamentals MAT 506-507 10-12 IEP Placement
Learning Strategies MSC 500-501 9-12 IEP Placement
Learning Strategies Social Studies
MSC 500-501 10-12 IEP Placement
Level I English 9 ENG 505-506 9 IEP Placement
Level I English 10 ENG 507-508 10 IEP Placement
Life Skills MSC 502-503 9-12 IEP Placement
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COURSE CODE GRADES PREREQUISITES COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
COLLEGE CREDIT
AVAILABLE
FEES
Reading ENG 501-502 9-12 IEP Placement
Writing Lab ENG 509-510 11-12 IEP Placement
Theatre Arts I FIN 603 9-12
Theatre Arts II FIN 604 9-12 Theatre Arts I with C or better or Instructor permission
Advanced Studies in Theatre FIN 608-609 9-12 Theatre Arts II with C or better or
Instructor permission
Concert Band MUS 620-621 9-12 Middle School Band Wind
See description
Symphonic Band MUS 622-623 10-12 Teacher permission for grade 9
See description
Jazz Band MUS 624-625 9-12 Concurrent enrollment in
Symphonic / Concert Band or Jazz
Ensemble, audition and Instructor
approval
Percussion Ensemble MUS 626-627 9-12 Instructor approval See description
Orchestra MUS 630-631 9-12 Some orchestra experience
See description
Chamber Choir MUS 610-611 912 Audition Performance attire
Concert Choir MUS 604-605 9-12 Performance attire
Beginning Studio Art 1 & 2 FIN 610-611 9-12 $1-3 + supplies
Advanced Studio Art FIN 613-614 9-12 Beginning Studio Art with B or better or
Instructor permission
$1-3 + supplies
French I WLA 611-612 9-11
French III 9-12 French II
German I WLA 621-622 9-11
German II WLA 623-624 9-12 German I
German III WLA 625-626 9-12 German II
Spanish I WLA 641-642 9-11
Spanish II WLA 643-644 9-12 Spanish I
Spanish III WLA 645-646 9-12 Spanish II
GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR CO-CURRICULAR In order to participate in a co-curricular program, a student must be passing a minimum of 5 courses and maintain a 2.5 GPA. To be eligible for a position as an ASB officer or cheerstaff, a student must be passing all courses, maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and enroll in a leadership class. A student must be enrolled in a minimum of four academic classes. TA, mentoring or other non-graded classes may not be counted toward the minimum number of four academic classes. ADVANCED PLACEMENT Advanced Placement (AP) is a College Board program of college-level courses and exams that gives high school students an opportunity to gain advanced placement and/or college credit. Students must earn a 3 or better on the AP exam to be eligible to earn college credit. Students are encouraged to check with their college of interest for specific college credit criteria. In 2010-11, BHHS will offer the following AP Courses: Biology, Calculus, English Language & Composition, English Literature, World History, U.S. History, and American Government and Politics. Students who enroll in an AP course are encouraged to take the exam during the first two weeks in May 2011. Each exam costs $87. Exam deposit of $25 is due October 20. Balance of $66 is due March 30, 20112. Fee reductions available to qualified students. See AP Coordinator for details. More specific information about our program is available at the BHHS website. For more information about Advanced Placement go to http://www.collegeboard.org/ap or http://www.k12.wa.us/ap Examinations are also available in Art, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, German, European History, Latin, Music and Physics. The Advanced Placement Examinations are offered throughout the world each May.
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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES In accordance with Washington State statute (WAC 180-56-041, WAC 180-56-046, WAC 180-56-051, WAC 180-56-056), the Superintendent of Schools has established procedures to provide for alternative learning experiences by which a student may satisfy high school graduation credit requirements. In accordance with Tumwater School District Policy Number 4852, outside credits may be applied to high school graduation, even if conducted away from the facilities owned, operated, or supervised by the school district or conducted primarily by individuals not employed by the school district. Students may apply for Outside Credit by completing the following: An application shall be submitted to the counselor prior to the experience and shall include at least the following information:
a. Name of the program b. Person in charge of learning experiences c. Length of time of learning experiences (minimum 90 hrs. of instruction) d. Objectives of the program e. Content outline of the program and/or major learning activities f. Description of how student performance will be assessed g. Qualifications of instructional personnel h. Plans for evaluation of the program
The counselor will review the proposal with the applicant and present the proposal to the principal for a decision. The decision and the rationale will be communicated to the student and the parents by letter prior to the experience. COLLEGE CREDIT Students have a variety of opportunities to earn college credit through Black Hills High School. AP, CTE / Tech Prep and additional courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit. Interested students and parents should contact their counselor. COLLEGE ENRICHMENT Students may, with prior counselor and administrative approval, take courses from an accredited college that can be transferred to the high school transcript. These are typically summer enrichment courses, but may include enrichment courses taken during the academic year. Enrichment courses are not intended to replace regular high school courses. Some college correspondence courses fall into this category as well. Examples of enrichment classes include: Chinese, Latin, Astronomy, or Computer Sciences. Credit and the corresponding grade will be recorded on the student‘s permanent transcript, given the principal‘s approval and an official transcript from the college. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Students may participate in commencement exercises if they have met all of the minimum requirements for a Black Hills High School diploma. CREDIT RETRIEVAL From time to time, students may experience difficulty in maintaining academic progress. This is not unusual, and in most cases, spending more time studying or intensifying one‘s efforts can remedy the student‘s situation. Students who have fallen behind in credits should meet with their counselor to discuss credit retrieval options. CROSS CREDIT OPTIONS Some courses are eligible for cross-crediting. This typically applies to some select courses and there are specific criteria. Please go to the Counseling Center for additional information. GRADE CHANGES On occasion, students may feel that a grade received did not truly reflect what they earned. Students who wish to challenge a grade must first make contact with the teacher who gave the grade. The request for a grade change must be made to the teacher within two weeks following the end of the semester. The teacher must submit the grade change form to the Registrar within 6 weeks following the end of the semester. After that time, all grades will be deemed final. If a mediator is necessary, the student may contact their counselor. GRADE COMPUTATION Grade point average (G.P.A.) is based on the average of the final grades in the subjects taken each semester. Pass / No Credit marks are excluded from the calculation of the G.P.A. According to the Washington Administrative Code, the G.P.A. is calculated on the following scale:
A 4.0 93% A- 3.7 90% B+ 3.3 87% B 3.0 83% B- 2.7 80% C+ 2.3 77% C 2.0 73% C- 1.7 70% D+ 1.3 67% D 1.0 65% F 0 Less than 65%
GRADE ENHANCEMENT The Tumwater School District Summer School is intended for credit retrieval, and not necessarily for grade enhancement. A student may earn credit for a graduation requirement by successfully completing a similar course. Upon completion, the grade and credit will be entered on the transcript. In order to qualify for a grade enhancement, a student must repeat the course of the same title and curriculum. Courses in a sequential program must be retaken within one year AND prior to advancing to the next level or concurrently upon approval. When a student successfully repeats a course, the new grade will be entered on the transcript. The previous grade will remain on the transcript as well, but the GPA will not be affected by the previous grade.
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HOME SCHOOLING All home school students are required to meet with their high school counselor upon registration with the district. There are strict guidelines and requirements regarding high school credit and the possibility of earning a diploma that requires registering with the District Office. NCAA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS High school students who wish to participate in collegiate athletics at Division l or Division II colleges must meet academic eligibility requirements set forth by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). You must graduate from high school having successfully completed a core curriculum. The requirements vary between Division I and Division II schools. Students and parents are encouraged to download the free guide for the college-bound student athlete from the NCAA website http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/Student-Athlete+Experience/Becoming+a+Student-Athlete/Initial+Eligibility A list of NCAA approved core courses at BHHS is located on page 6. In addition, Division I & II bound students must meet specific grade point averages and SAT or ACT score requirements. During their senior year, students register with the Clearinghouse online at http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html There is a fee for this registration process. Furthermore, Division I and Division II bound juniors and seniors should send any ACT or SAT test scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse (Code #9999) to maintain eligibility. Test scores on a school transcript are not acceptable. Additional score report request forms for the ACT and SAT tests are available in the Counseling Center. RUNNING START Running Start is a program that allows high school juniors and seniors to take college classes at any community college or technical college in the state of Washington and earn high school and/or college credits. As a Running Start student, you will need to pay for books, supplies, parking, lab and any other necessary fees. However, you pay no college tuition. Running Start students must comply with all college requirements including placement testing and maintenance of acceptable academic standing as well as meet school requirements in order to continue eligibility for enrollment in the program. With the permission of theirparents and the recommendation of their high school, juniors and seniors in good standing are eligible for this program. FOUR-YEAR PLANS Below is a tentative four-year plan for students desiring to meet the minimum graduation requirements. Note that electives in grades 11 and 12 may include additional core content classes, such as Math and Science. Remember, the Class of 2013 must have 3 years of Math.
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Freshman English Sophomore English Junior English Sr Engl Elect Elective
Math Math Math (Class of 2013 +) OR Elective
Am Govt Sr Soc Stud
Science Science US History Elective Elective
Health/Physical Education World Studies Elective Elective Elective Elective
Occupational Ed Elective PE PE Elective Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Fine Arts Elective *Elective Elective Elective Elective *Note: Students who pass all courses will have met the basic graduation requirements without these courses. Students who fail one of more courses may take them in this place. Below is a tentative four-year plan for students desiring to attend college. Students should check with individual schools to determine the exact requirements. The minimum high school core pattern for the public baccalaureate institutions in the state of Washington:
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Freshman English Sophomore English Junior English Sr Engl Elective
Math Math Math
Am Govt Sr Soc Stud
Science Science Science World Language
Health/Physical Education World Studies US History Elective Elective
Occupational Ed Elective PE PE World Language Elective Elective
Elective Elective Fine Arts Elective *Elective Elective Elective Elective
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Earn High School Credit
Beginning with the Class of 2013, students in the Tumwater School District must complete a minimum of 22 credits with the addition
of a third math credit.
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English 3 credits 3.5 credits 4 years 4 years
Math 2 credits (3 for class of 2013 and beyond)
2 credits (3 for the class of 2013 and beyond)
3 years*** 3-4 years***
Science (one must be a lab)
2 credits 2 credits 2 years 3-4 years
Social Studies (including U.S. and Washington state history)
2.5 credits 2.5 credits 3 years 3-4 years
World language (same language)
0 credits 0 credits 2 years 3-4 years
Visual or performing arts
1 credit 1 credit 1 year 2-3 years
Health and fitness 2 credits 2 credits * Your school's requirements may be higher than the state minimums.
** Students must have a minimum 2.00 grade point average *** Must be Algebra II or higher.
Occupational education
1 credit 1 credit
Electives 5.5 credits 8 credits (7 for the class of 2013 and beyond)
Total 19 credits (20 for the class of 2013 and beyond)
22 credits
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Draft your four-year plan below, keeping in mind the graduation requirements: English-3.5 credits; General Electives-8.0 credits (Class of 2013+ need 7.0); Health & Fitness-2.0 credits; Math-2.0 credits (Classes of 2013+ need 3.0); Occupational Education-1.0 credits; Science-2.0 credits; Social Studies-2.5 credits; Visual & Performing Arts-1.0 credits
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Freshman English
Sophomore English Junior English Sr Engl Elect
Math
Math Math for Class of 2013 +
Am Govt Sr Soc Stud
Science
Science US History
Health / Physical Education
W History Elective
Occupational Ed Elective
Fine Arts Elective
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, LISTED BY DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Courses may be used to fulfill Occupational Education requirement. ACCOUNTING (1 year) COLLEGE CREDIT
BUS 601 & 602 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Students must be off campus during period enrolled Graduation Requirements: May count toward Occupational Education or Elective credit This course is taught completely as an interactive on-line course. The students must have a valid e-mail address and computer access. Accounting is a skill-level course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business, marketing, and management. This course includes planned learning experiences that develop initial and basic skills used in systematically computing, classifying, recording, verifying, and maintaining numerical data involved in financial and product control records including the paying and receiving of money. Instruction includes information on keeping financial records, summarizing them for convenient interpretation, and analyzing them to provide assistance to management for decision-making. In addition to stressing basic fundamentals and terminology of Accounting, instruction will provide initial understanding of the preparation of budgets and financial reports, and career opportunities in the accounting field. Practical accounting problems will emphasize actual business records management. INTRO TO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (1 year) BUS 153 & 154 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 This Freshman recommended course will introduce students to the basic concepts and use of digital communication tools. Microsoft Office, digital photography, digital video, and basic layout/design are some of the concepts that will be learned. Students will be shown how to effectively incorporate technology tools into their daily academic and personal lives. Students wishing to continue their learning will be fully ready to take Digital Communications.
FINANCIAL LITERACY (1 semester)
FCS 610 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Graduation Requirements: Can be a 3rd year career path math Learn how to take responsibility for your own financial destiny. This course will offer students the necessary knowledge to be active money managers where they understand that decisions they make now can affect the income they will earn for the rest of their life. Key concepts include planning for personal finances, banking and credit, investing your financial resources and protecting your finances. Students will learn about the importance of planning ahead in order to be able to provide financial security for themselves and those who depend on them.
MARKETING EDUCATION The mission of Marketing Education is to enable students to understand and apply marketing, management, and entrepreneurship principles; to make rational economic decisions; and to exhibit social responsibility in a global economy. Participation in DECA competition is strongly advised for all. (DECA is a national association of marketing students.) Marketing is a critical, challenging business function that applies economics, psychology, and sociology. Its successful performance depends on the application of mathematical and English principles, the use of scientific problem solving, and the application of computer technologies to marketing situations and problems.
INTRO TO MARKETING I, II (1 semester) COLLEGE CREDIT
DEO 601 & 602 Credits: 0.5 Length: 1 to 2 semesters Grade Level: 9 - 12 Fee: $18.00 Graduation Requirements: May count toward Occupational Education or Elective credit This course introduces students to the world of business, marketing and technology. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business, marketing, technology and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives. All students are expected to participate in leadership activities through DECA, an Association of Marketing Students. A student earning a B or above for the full year is eligible for 5 college credits at SPSCC through Tech Prep.
ADVANCED MARKETING I, II (1 semester)
DEO 630 & 631 Credits: 0.5 Length: 1 to 2 semesters Grade Level: 10 to 12 Fee: $18.00 Prerequisites: ―C‖ or better in Marketing I & II Graduation Requirements: May count toward Occupational Education, Elective credit or Senior Social Studies (Must take 1 full year to earn 0.5 credits in Senior Social Studies). This class prepares students to study business and marketing in college, or work in a marketing related field. Students apply skills learned in Intro to Marketing to cooperatively produce a project involving business information, advertising campaigns, and sales demonstrations. All students are expected to participate in leadership activities through DECA, an Association of Marketing Students. Students compete locally to earn the opportunity to travel to state and international competitions.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT I, II (1 semester)
DEO 620 & 621 Credits: 0.5 Length: 1 to 2 semesters Grade Level: 10-12 Fee: $18.00 Prerequisites: Foodhandler Card, one semester of Intro to Marketing or instructor approval. Graduation Requirements: May count toward Occupational Education or Elective credit Students will learn how to run a small business by operating the student store. Students will take the role of employees and managers and will be responsible for all aspects of store operation, including staffing, supervision, store maintenance, cash register and money handling procedures, customer service, purchasing, and inventory management and accounting. DECA is part of this class and skills developed can be used in DECA competitions.
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OFFICE ASSISTANT / ON-LINE HYBRID COURSE (1 semester) NEW COURSE!
BUS 627 & 628 Credits: 0.5 Length: 1 to 2 semesters Grade Level: 10-12 Graduation Requirements: May count toward Occupational Education or Elective credit Students will learn and understand procedures related to being a teacher‘s assistant. The course will combine on-line instruction with the hands on daily functions as a teacher‘s assistant. Instruction includes basic office procedures and topics such as: quality performance, confidentiality, work ethics, telephone etiquette, professionalism, filing procedures, customer service techniques, and teen work laws. Student must have TA approval from host teacher that will employee student as a TA. ON-LINE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING CLASS (1 semester) NEW COURSE!
DEO 644 & 645 Credits: 0.5 Length: 1 to 2 semesters Grade Level: 11-12 Fee: $18.00 Prerequisites: Students must be off campus during period enrolled Graduation Requirements: May count toward Occupational Education or Elective credit This course is taught completely as an interactive on-line course. The students must have a valid e-mail address and computer access. It is designed for students interested in an introduction to sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Emphasis is placed on the following principles as they apply to the industry: branding, licensing, and naming rights; business foundations; concessions and on-site merchandising; economic foundations; promotion; safety and security; and human relations. Skills in communications, human relations, psychology, and mathematics are reinforced in this course. Marketing simulations, projects, teamwork, DECA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 1 year at grades 9-11, and 1 semester Senior English elective Students planning to attend a 4-year college must complete 1 year of English at the 12th grade level. The English Department offers programs to serve the needs of all students at A.G. West Black Hills High School. A student‘s placement in these programs is based on student performance and teacher or administrator recommendation. ENGLISH SKILLS (1 year) ENG 010 & 011 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 & 10 Prerequisites: Teacher placement, based on 8th grade MSP scores, 8th and 9th grade district Reading and Writing Benchmark Assessments, and Skill inventories. English Skills is designed to improve reading comprehension skills. This course integrates the curriculum of the traditional English course, but scaffolds in scope and content. FRESHMAN ENGLISH (1 year) ENG 101 & 102 Credits: .1.0 Grade Level: 9 Freshman English is a year-long course that focuses on the fundamentals of language arts: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The curriculum is based on the Holt textbook Elements of Literature (Third Course) and two supplemental novels. Students will be expected to use technology on their own in composing essays, research papers and final copies of other assignments and projects. FRESHMAN HONORS/PRE-AP ENGLISH (1 year) ENG 180 & 181 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 Pre-AP English is a year-long course which provides students a rigorous opportunity for learning. The rich and challenging course material (study habits, writing, skills, literary analysis, and non-linguistic interpretations) integrates and goes beyond the curriculum of the traditional Freshman English course. Classroom discussions and demanding assignments typical of Pre-AP will help students develop content mastery and critical thinking skills expected of college students. Pre-AP is highly recommended although not required for future AP English courses. SOPHOMORE ENGLISH (1 year) ENG 200 & 201 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Sophomore English will build upon skills developed in Freshman English to foster mastery on the HSPE. Students will complete a variety of essays and creative writing requirements, strengthen reading skills and strive to polish grammar usage. Part of the course will focus on verbal communication with the intent to improve student skills in speaking and discussion techniques. The curriculum is based on the Holt textbook Elements of Literature (Fourth Course) and supplemental novels. SOPHOMORE HONORS/PRE-AP ENGLISH (1 year) ENG 280 & 281 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 In this course, students will continue to develop the advanced reading and writing skills required by the AP exam and recommended for college preparation. The first half of the course is designed to address literary analysis and understanding of fiction, while the second half is designed to establish a basic understanding of rhetoric and build familiarity with a variety of expository modes. Students are required to write a variety of extended analytical and expository essays. JUNIOR ENGLISH (1 year) ENG 300 & 301 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11 This course will link the study of U.S. history with the examination of writers, thinkers, artists, and inventors who helped shape American culture. In addition to reading and discussing short stories, novels, poems, and plays, students will write essays and complete projects designed to illustrate the connections between literature, history, culture, music, and art which make up the fabric of the American experience. A college-level literary paper and oral presentation will be required. The curriculum is based on the Holt textbook Elements of Literature (Fifth Course) and supplemental novels.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (1 year) COLLEGE CREDIT ENG 390 & 391 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11 Fees: AP Exam Fee Prerequisites: Completion of summer reading assignment. AP English Language and Composition provides critical reading and effective writing strategies used in academic, professional, and personal settings. Students learn that language is a tool people use to create meaning, and that they can use it for their own purposes: to argue, persuade, inform, describe, or define. In short, whatever it is they have to say, AP English Language & Composition gives students the skills necessary to make their voices heard. In addition to providing general, college-level writing instruction, this course is designed to meet specific guidelines and expectations established by the College Board. These goals, expressed in their AP English Course Description, are designed to meet the expectations of college English composition classes and prepare students for advanced study in a variety of fields. Students are required to take and pass the AP English Language & Composition test with a 3 or better in order to receive college credit for this class. Students are encouraged to check with their colleges of interest for specific college credit criteria.
SENIOR ENGLISH CLASSES Seniors are required to take one semester. College-bound students must complete a full year of English their senior year to satisfy English college requirements.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (1 year) COLLEGE CREDIT ENG 490 & 491 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 12 Fees: AP Exam Fee This course is intended to prepare students for college- level writing and literature study, in addition to the Advanced Placement Exam in "Literature and Composition," AP English blends literature and language study with emphasis on literary critique and critical writing. Genres covered are: prose, poetry, essays, short stories, plays, literary techniques and reading comprehension. Students are required to take and pass the AP Literature & Composition test with a 3 or better in order to receive college credit. Students are encouraged to check with their colleges of interest for specific college credit criteria. ENGLISH LITERATURE (1 year) ENG 426 & 427 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 12 This course is designed for all students to explore the different genres in English literature. These genres may include (but are not limited to) Mythology, Poetry, Drama, Short Stories, Mysteries, Science Fiction, and Classic works. Students will study and analyze the elements essential to each genre of literature while continuing to build upon their skills in writing and vocabulary. Outside reading and writing assignments will be required. CREATIVE WRITING (1 semester) ENG 404 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 This course begins with the premise that writing should be varied and fun. We will experiment with various aspects of writing to expand our understanding of the many ways stories can be told. Some prompts will come directly from the instructor while other prompts will grow out of what we are reading or from material with which we have been working. There will be enough variety of material to appeal to a wide range of interests and learning styles. PUBLIC SPEAKING (1 semester) ENG 409 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 This course will allow you to practice the art of speaking in public. Public speaking comprises a host of different areas and you will get to perform these speeches, generally on your own, but sometimes with a partner. Public speeches follow National Forensics League criteria and the process of preparing these speeches involves careful research and writing. Please note that many speeches have to be performed from memory. The variety of ways we can express ourselves in speech allows room for individuality and creativity. ENGLISH ELECTIVE JOURNALISTIC WRITING (1 year) ENG 601 & 602 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9 - 12 Prerequisites: Instructor‘s permission. This is an advanced writing and production class. Students are expected to assimilate the elements of journalism covered each semester into a cohesive, accurate, and accountable school publication. Students are taught styles of writing, interviewing techniques, and code of ethics. Each student assumes a journalistic role for the publication but is responsible for his or her own assigned stories. Peer editing, rewrites, and adherence to the writing process are directly joined with strict deadlines and production schedules. This course may be retaken for credit. (This course may not meet English requirements for college entrance.)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Courses may be used to fulfill Occupational Education requirement.
FAMILY HEALTH (1 semester)
FCS 100 Credits: 0.5 Grade Levels: 9-12 Graduation Requirement: may count toward Occupational Education, elective, or Health if didn't pass 9th grade Health/Fitness This course provides information to promote positive, individual lifelong health practices. Areas of study include health awareness, methods for achieving positive physical, mental, social health and stress management, substance use prevention, and methods for building healthy intrapersonal and family relationships. INDEPENDENT LIVING (1 semester)
FCS 604 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Fee: $15 In this elective class, students will practice and apply skills needed to survive on their own after graduation. Whether the student is preparing for college or employment, this course will assist the student in making the transition. Topics that will be addressed include: Employment and college applications, resume development, budget management, making major purchases, obtaining housing, establishing a home or living environment, meal planning, meal preparation, and other consumer skills. This class is perfect for students who are anxious to get on with their lives.
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NUTRITION AND WELLNESS (1 semester)
FCS 600 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Fee: $30 (Course fee is to help with the cost of food that is prepared and eaten in labs). Learn to prepare all kinds of food for yourself, your friends and your family. Explore nutrition issues and practice leadership in solving problems in various food areas such as food related careers, gourmet techniques, time management, food costs, and using a variety of equipment. Students will be able to be creative in presenting and enjoying a wide selection of ethnic foods as well as standard American favorites. They will learn the basic skills of measurement, meal planning and preparation, time management, nutrition, use of kitchen utensils, and table etiquette, as well as overall safety. Nutritious foods in the form of convenient and fast are covered as well as the importance of label reading. The student will learn through lab experiences.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT/PARENTING (1 semester)
FCS 605 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Students will analyze the roles and responsibilities of parenting. The focus is on understanding the developmental needs of children to help prepare students for caregiving, future parenting, and careers with children. Nutrition, safety and health will be emphasized. Students will demonstrate transferability and employability skills in community and workplace settings. The student will acquire knowledge and skills needed to care for a small child using appropriate parenting skills. Electronic ―babies‖ will be checked out for a weekend to simulate the ―parenting‖ experience.
PERSONAL CHOICES (1 semester)
FCS 603 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-11 Fee: $20 Course fee of $20.00 will cover foods unit, patterns and a hand project. In addition students will be responsible for bringing their own fabric and some sewing supplies from home. The students will acquire knowledge and skills needed when living on their own regarding clothing selection, maintenance and care. Students will learn about fabric choices, sewing instruction and construct simple garments. This course also covers how a student can improve their relationship skills with leadership, goal setting, self-esteem, communication, and decision making. Consumerism is also included in this class where the student will acquire knowledge needed involving advertising and purchasing. Interior design and decoration a living spaces is addressed. Foods and nutrition are introduced in this class where the student will learn about meal planning, food preparation, food safely, measurement, and healthy food choices. The students will experience cooking skills through lab experiences.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Courses may be used to fulfill Occupational Education requirements.
INTRODUCTORY ROBOTICS (1 year) IED 642 & 643 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra I Graduation Requirements: Occupational Education, elective, or lab science. We believe doing is learning. This course will introduce students to engineering concepts and technology design through the Lego NXT Robotics system. Students will learn and apply principles of mechanical engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and systems design engineering. Working in engineering teams, students will use applied math and science along with their newfound technology skills to design, build and program a variety of robots to meet challenging specifications. Students will also explore the differences between the Scientific Method and the Engineering Process as they design, build and program robots to conduct science experiments using a variety of electronic sensors. No prior programming experience is required. This course does not currently meet NCAA requirements. TECHNICAL DRAWING I (1 semester) IED 601 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Fee: $12.00 Graduation Requirement: Can be a 3rd year career path math, 0.5 credits / semester Designed to help students learn to visualize and draw in three dimensions, develop and strengthen their technical abilities, think precisely, and understand the language of industries. Content will cover:
Understanding basic drafting tools, freehand sketching, lettering, alphabet of lines, & shape description. Construction of objects in 2 views and 3 views. Geometrical construction and basic design concepts. Intro. to orthographic views and isometric drawings. Construction of pictorial views including isometric (3-D) drawings. Continued mastery of orthographic and isometric views. Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
TECHNICAL DRAWING II (1 semester) COLLEGE CREDIT
IED 602 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Fee: $12.00 Prerequisites: Technical Drawing I with grade C or better Class is designed to broaden and enhance the student‘s technical understanding of the various fields of drawing. Content will include:
Construction of cut-outs or ―section views‖ of simple objects. Construction of assembly and detail views of simple objects. Construction of simple auxiliary views and revolutions. Construction of simple working drawings and isometric models. Introduction to Architectural Drawing. Introduction to section view and auxiliary view drawings. Awareness of career opportunities available to drafting technology students.
Completion of Technical Drawing II with a ―B‖ grade or better makes the student eligible for college credit through Tech Prep.
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COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING I and II (CAD) (1 semester) COLLEGE CREDIT
IED 607 & 608 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Technical Drawing II or instructor permission This course is an introduction to CAD drafting using AutoCAD software. It will help prepare students to operate the systems and understand the application of computer graphics to industry standards. The first semester involves mastery of AutoCAD commands, object construction and manipulation, multiview projection, dimensional techniques, and analyzing 2D drawings. The second semester involves section views, auxiliary views, isometric drawings, wireframe modeling fundamentals, and special problems involving architectural or engineering design projects. Completion of CAD II with a ―B‖ grade or better makes the student eligible for college credit through Tech Prep.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I and II (1 semseter) COLLEGE CREDIT
IED 604 & 605 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Fee: $12.00 per semester Prerequisites: Technical Drawing II or instructor permission This course is designed to provide experience in planning and drawing a complete set of plans for a house. Upon completion of a set of plans, models may be built of your designs. Content covered will be:
Lettering, architectural scales, sketching, and symbols; Floor plan design, plot plans, schedules, elevations, and roof design; Foundations, framing systems, design exercises and blueprint reading.
After completing above course requirements, students may spend an additional semester designing, drawing, and building models of their own architectural projects. The course material fee may not cover materials for models. Completion of Architectural Drawing II with a ―B‖ grade or better makes the student eligible for college credit through Tech Prep.
DIGITAL MEDIA The Digital Media Program is a technical/careers program designed to teach students skills in a variety of digital media. The learning is ―hands-on‖ and the philosophy is that we learn best by doing. Technical/careers programs relate to real world professions. Many students who have participated in this program have chosen careers in television, photography, graphic design, layout, illustration, computer arts, web design, and the motion picture industry.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 (1 semester) IED 665 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Must be comfortable working in small group situations. Do you want to learn how to use Photoshop? Like using technology like iPods, digital cameras, and Apple computers? Using the newest in Apple computers, Nikon digital cameras, Adobe software, and Canon video cameras students will learn how to communicate digitally within their busy daily lives. Students will learn take terrific photographs, create fun and interesting movies, use Photoshop to create wonderful graphics, and create digital content for YouTube and the iPod. A big goal in the class is to make learning fun and to produce projects that we can use here at school. If you have any interest in the latest and greatest technology in your life, then this is the class for you! If you are interested in pursuing photography, filmmaking, web design, illustration, or graphic design as a career, then this is the class for you! If you like playing with shiny technology toys and creating cool stuff digitally, THEN THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 (1 semester)
IED 666 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Completion of Digital Communications 1 with at least a ―C― grade. This course is a continuation of the skills and abilities learned in Digital Communications.
ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 (1 semester)
IED 622 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Completion of Digital Communications 2 with at least a ―C― grade.
Continue exploring the world of Mac computers, Photoshop, Video Production, and Digital Photography by taking Advanced Digital Communications. This class is open to all students who completed a year of Digital Communications and earned at least a C each semester. In this class you will have the opportunity to explore professional digital cameras, awesome Photoshop effects, Hollywood-like special effects, and any other digital learning opportunities that you wish. Take this class with a friend or two and work collaboratively on fun and exciting projects. This course is very self-driven. You will be given to opportunity to specialize in the digital media field that you wish to become an expert in, whether that be Photography, Photoshop, graphic design and layout, or video production.
ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 (1 semester)
IED 623 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12 Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Completion of Digital Communications 2 with at least a ―C― grade.
Continue exploring the world of Mac computers, Photoshop, Video Production, and Digital Photography by taking Advanced Digital Communications. This class is open to all students who completed a year of Digital Communications and earned at least a C each semester. In this class you will have the opportunity to explore professional digital cameras, awesome Photoshop effects, Hollywood-like special effects, and any other digital learning opportunities that you wish. Take this class with a friend or two and work collaboratively on fun and exciting projects. This course is very self-driven. You will be given to opportunity to specialize in the digital media field that you wish to become an expert in, whether that be Photography, Photoshop, graphic design and layout, or video production.
YEARBOOK (1 year)
BUS 616 & 617 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: application approval from Yearbook advisor This course deals exclusively with the production, creation, marketing, selling, and distribution of the Black Hills yearbook. As a staff member, students will be expected to cover school events. We are looking for staff members who exhibit the following traits:
• Motivation: students must be willing to attend events, work to meet deadlines, and work independently or with a small group • Creativity: students are expected to be creative in both photo and writing composition
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• Writing Ability: students will need to be proficient writers and willing to learn the many aspects of writing necessary for the yearbook.
• Photography Skills: students will need to be able to grasp concepts of digital photography including color, composition, and camera settings.
• Computer Savvy: students will need to be excellent at file management, or willing to learn. Students will also have to master Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Experience in either or both programs is a plus!
If you have what it takes to be a successful yearbook student, please pick up an application from Yearbook
MATHEMATICS—REVISED 02/28/2011 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 2 years (2 credits)
(3 years, including Algebra 2 or equivalent, for Class of 2013 and beyond) RECOMMENDED MINIMUM: ALGEBRA 2
The math department at Black Hills High School offers courses from beginning Algebra through Advanced Placement Calculus. The fundamental purpose of the high school mathematics curriculum is to provide a core curriculum that is attainable for all students. This curriculum provides an approach whereby students can build on what they are able to do and pursue a college prep education, if desired. Through application and problem-solving, the curriculum provides opportunities for all students to not only strengthen basic skills, but confront more interesting and more relevant mathematics, and be better prepared for the world of today and tomorrow. Though levels of computational proficiency suggested in the K-8 curriculum are expected of all students, no student will be denied access to the study of mathematics in grades 9-12 because of lack of computational skills, and several opportunities for intervention and support are available. The following courses are intended to meet the above outcomes and help students become confident lifelong learners.
Students are expected to progress to the next level of study if they have met the prerequisites and have not yet satisfied their math requirements. No more than four semesters of credit may be earned at the Algebra I level. ALGEBRA I (1 year) MAT 120 & 121 Credits: 1.0 An integrated approach to the study of algebra. This program initiates the processes of combining real life applications in the study of algebra. This course will develop proficiency with algebra skills and concepts to improve logical thinking. In addition, this course lays the foundation for critical skills developed in Algebra II. The Washington State End of Course Assessment will be given in late May. ALGEBRA BASICS 1 (1 year) MAT 100 & 101 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Completion of pre-algebra or recommendation of previous teacher This one-year course is a modified Algebra 1 course. The same concepts and skills developed in Algebra 1 will be emphasized in this course only at a slower pace. Algebra Basics 1 covers the first half of the Algebra curriculum. ALGEBRA BASICS 2 (1 year) MAT 110 & 111 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra Basics 1 or recommendation of previous teacher This course completes the Algebra curriculum at the pace offered in Algebra Basics 1. By the end of this year, a student should be prepared for Geometry. ALGEBRA SKILLS REVIEW (1st semester) MAT 050 Credits: 0.5 Prerequisite: Credit received in Algebra I or equivalent. This semester course is a review of Algebra I. It is designed for students who averaged a C- or D in Algebra I and are currently enrolled in Geometry. Students who FAILED Algebra I should not be enrolled in this course. We will review the key concepts that were covered in Algebra I for three purposes: to make students more successful in Geometry, to review and solidify understanding for the WASL, to better prepare students who choose to continue to Algebra II. This class is for math credit. GEOMETRY (1 year) MAT 200 & 201 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of an Algebra I curriculum with an average grade of C or better. Students with a C– or D average in Algebra I may be required to enroll in Algebra Skills Review. This class focuses on shapes, both 2 and 3 dimensional, and the measurements of their angles, sides, and areas or volumes. Students will become familiar with concepts, like congruency and similarity. In addition, connections from geometry to other subjects such as algebra, logic, and coordinate geometry will be explored. The Washington State End of Course Assessment will be given in late May. ALGEBRA II (1 year) MAT 300 & 301 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry with an average grade of C or better. This class reviews and expands the main concepts from Algebra I. In addition, it adds high-level analytic skills and information about advanced mathematical concepts such as function analysis, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, conic sections, rational functions, and sequences. The class will move at a rapid pace through this material and students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of ability and work ethic. This course meets the minimum requirements for four-year college entrance. ACCELERATED ALGEBRA II (2 semesters) MAT 302 & 303 Credits: 0.5 elective credits per semester Prerequisite: Requires teacher permission and completion of an application, as well as As and Bs in Algebra and Geometry See Ms. McNeal for details.
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PRE CALCULUS (1 year) MAT 600 & 601 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II with an average grade of C or better. This is an intensive study of skills needed to succeed in calculus and other college level math courses. Areas of study include a review of advanced algebra techniques, conic sections, as well as a thorough study of trigonometry, and concludes with several other advanced topics. ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB (1 year) COLLEGE CREDIT MAT 691 & 692 Credits: 1.0 Fee: AP Exam Fee Prerequisite: Completion of pre-calculus with an average grade of C or better. This course prepares students to take the AP calculus exam by covering the concepts and applications of limits, derivatives, and integrals. Because the AP syllabus is followed, this course is very rigorous. All enrolled students are encouraged to take the AP exam in May.
NON-DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES INTRO TO LEADERSHIP (1 semester) MSC 600 Credits: 0.50 Grade Level: 9-12 This course is open to students of all ages and especially those who have had little or no leadership experience. The purpose of Intro to Leadership is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to further the development of their leadership strengths. Throughout this class, students will be expected to apply a ―hands on‖ approach to numerous leadership lessons in different situations, using our classroom, school and community as a laboratory. Students are expected to participate in a school and community service project, work effectively in a group, and develop recognition activities for the general student body as well as the BHHS staffulty. ADVANCED SCHOOL LEADERSHIP (1 year) MSC 603 & 604 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Intro to Leadership or Instructor's permission via persuasive essay This course is designed to instruct students in various methods and techniques involved in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating community and school-related activities. The BHHS leadership class is comprehensive in nature. Topics include but are not limited to the following: incorporation of varied decision making strategies, public speaking enhancement, group dynamics, problem solving enrichment, and reinforcement of organizational skills. Individual and small group projects as well as committee participation is an integral part of this course. This course may be retaken for credit. SPECIALIZED ELECTIVES: Students in grades 11-12 who are interested in earning credit by completing community service and mentoring possibilities must meet directly with their school counselor to discuss the availability of these options. PEER TUTOR (1 semester) MSC 606 & 607 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 11 - 12 Prerequisites: Instructor's permission—Interested students need to apply with the instructor and must submit an application. Students may apply only 2 semesters of Peer Tutor to graduation requirements. Students may enroll as a Peer Tutor or TA only one period per trimester. Peer tutors provide daily tutorial assistance to students who need help with course content, tests, notetaking or other services. Peer tutor responsibilities may include:
providing one-to-one help with course work helping the student get started with the day's activities clarifying directions monitoring student progress administering tests assisting with library research notetaking reading or recording written literature assisting students with organizational skills other duties as assigned by the teacher
TEACHER ASSISTANT (1 semester) AST 700-799 Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Instructor permission and completion of application Application for T.A. positions are to be made through the department in which the student wishes to be a T.A. Records will be kept by each department of the names, numbers and functions of each semester T.A. The following are the T.A. positions available:
ASB ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ASSISTANT ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT CLASSROOM ASSISTANT COPY CENTER ASSISTANT COUNSELING/CAREER CTR. ASSISTANTS CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT LIBRARY ASSISTANT MAIN OFFICE ASSISTANT
Students may take up to three (3) T.A. classes during high school and no more than 1 T.A. and Peer Tutor per semester. Grading for all T.A.s will be on a pass/fail basis. However, teachers will have the option of marking a comment indicating the grade the student would have received were a letter grade given. All T.A.s are expected to be under staff supervision and are accountable for both building and classroom expectations. All T.A.s are expected to model behavior which reflects the values of good citizenship, i.e., responsibility, leadership, trustworthiness, etc. The office and Career
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Counseling Center are highly active and confidential areas. These individuals are expected to be highly dedicated, motivated, willing to make a commitment, can maintain confidentiality and have an excellent attendance record. Failure to meet this expectation may result in removal as a T.A. and loss of credit. Students on an academic waiver for any subject may not take any TA class. Students may earn Occupational Education credit and a letter grade by enrolling in the Office Assistant course, located under "Marketing".
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH Education THROUGH The Physical GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 3.75 semesters of PE and .25 semester of health
FRESHMAN PE / HEALTH (1 year) PEHBLK Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1st semester = 1st semester = .25 PE and .25 Health; 2nd semester = .5 PE This class is designed to expose the student to many different physical activities that will enhance or maintain a high level of fitness. Recreational activities include volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, golf, tennis, pickle ball, badminton, dance, aerobics, weight training, speedball, flicker ball, floor hockey, softball, cricket, ultimate Frisbee, golf, takraw, and football. New activities may be introduced in this course. Students will learn and understand basic rules, strategies, and history of these activities. Emphasis is placed on biomechanical principles, correct movement patterns, and technique. Students will engage in routine fitness testing to show improvements made over the course of the semester with the goal to meet Fitness gram standards. Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and fitness software will be used to integrate technology in this class. Health concepts to be covered in this class include nutrition, body awareness and management, fitness principles, training principles, body systems, sex education, drug education, conflict resolution, stress management, basic first aid, disease prevention, HIV/AIDS education, harassment and bully prevention, and media analysis. LIFETIME FITNESS (1 semester) PEH 610 & 611 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 This class is designed to improve or maintain high level of fitness in the areas of flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular fitness through vigorous aerobic activities; power walking, circuit training, aerobics, kickboxing, Yoga, Pilates, running, dance, Nordic walking, jump roping, Bosu, step aerobics, kickboxing, Physioball, resistance band training, and strength training. New activities may be introduced in this course. Topics of nutrition, training principles, body awareness, body composition, and wellness concepts will be addressed. In some cases students will learn and understand the history of these activities, and gain cultural diversity appreciation. Emphasis is placed on biomechanical principles, correct movement patterns, and technique. Students will engage in routine fitness testing to show improvements made over the course of the semester with the goal to meet Fitness gram standards. Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and fitness software will be used to integrate technology in this class. This course may be retaken for credit. DANCE & MOVEMENT (1 semester) PEH 638 & 639 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Looking to improve your dance moves or just learn how to dance? Come join the fun where you will learn the coolest moves while gaining the benefits of exercise. Dances taught will include Salsa, East Coast Swing, Hip Hop, Social, Waltz, Line, and Square. Some days students will increase their flexibility and muscular endurance through Yoga and Pilates exercises. This class is definitely for the dance enthusiast! IN THE DEN (1 semester) PEH 634 & 635 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 IN THE DEN is a fitness-based class offering a wide range of fitness exercises; yoga, Pilates, relaxation, core ball, strength exercises, and cardiorespiratory exercises to complete the fit individual. New activities may be introduced in this course. This vigorous, energetic approach builds strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and promotes self-awareness through precision in movement with close attention to proper alignment and technique. This class is great for beginners and intermediate yogis. Students will also learn valuable tips on exercise, nutrition, stress management, and training principles encouraging lifetime adherence to fitness. RECREATIONAL SPORTS (1 semester) PEH 616 & 617 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 This class will introduce students to the skills and lifetime benefits of recreational sports such as: bowling, golf, Frisbee, hackey-sac, takraw, floor hockey, pickle ball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, flicker ball, softball, outdoor education, tennis, badminton, lacrosse, and speedball. New activities may be introduced in this course. Each semester will focus on different activities. Students will learn and understand basic rules, strategies, and history of these activities. Emphasis is placed on biomechanical principles, correct movement patterns, and technique. Topics of nutrition, training principles, body awareness, body composition, and wellness concepts will be addressed. Students will engage in routine fitness testing to show improvements made over the course of the semester with the goal to meet Fitness gram standards. Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and fitness software will be used to integrate technology in this class. This course may be retaken for credit INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MEDICINE / ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CONDITIONING (1 semester) COLLEGE CREDIT PEH 636 & 637 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: 1 year of Physical Education This course is a combined course consisting of both lecture and lab. The athletic performance conditioning is designed to enhance the participant‘s knowledge and practical skills of physical conditioning as they relate to specific athletic or fitness pursuits. The lecture portion will provide an overview of the sports medicine profession including topics such as evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, how tissue responds to injury, and professional opportunities. The course is a yearlong dual credit course and high school equivalency PE/Science course. Both college and high school credit is earned. Students completing one year of this course may have the opportunity to earn college credit. If approved, students completing one year of this course may have the opportunity to earn science credit.
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM OUR MISSION is to provide to BHHS students and student athletes the means by which they can train consistently, sensibly, and systematically over designated periods of time, in a safe, clean, and professional environment to help prevent injury and improve human performance.
OUR VISION is to achieve the highest individual levels of physical strength, health, and fitness to succeed in athletics, recreation, and life and to build unity through hard work, goal setting, and cooperation.
STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING (1 semester) PEH 619 & 620 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Students will follow a structured program designed to improve and enhance human performance; strength, power, agility, coordination, flexibility, speed, reaction time, balance, neuromuscular patterns, and endurance. Free weight Olympic lifts are introduced and technique perfected. Strength Training, Plyometrics, and aerobic fitness activities are emphasized. Nutrition and healthy practices will be addressed. Students will weight train three times a week with two days a week on a cardiovascular activity. WOMEN‘S STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING (1 semester) PEH 632 & 633 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Students will follow a structured program designed to improve and enhance athletic performance in females; strength, power, agility, coordination, flexibility, speed, reaction time, balance, neuromuscular patterns, and endurance. Students will be able to take advantage of weekly tips and advice on training principles, body composition testing, nutrition, safety and technique, goal-setting, facts and myths of training. If you are a female in our school and you have a goal to get stronger, toner, fitter, change your body composition in a structured and supportive environment this is the class for your—best yet.
SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 2 years (Must complete 1 year of lab science)
Students who plan to go to college should complete 3 years of science, including 2 in lab science. The following courses are recommended as a minimum: Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry. Science courses at Black Hills are divided into two types:
LAB COURSES are yearlong classes that include a laboratory component. Successful completion of any of these courses will satisfy the college lab science requirement.
GENERAL INTEREST ELECTIVES are classes that focus on a specific science topic. General Interest Electives are one semester long, although some may be taken sequentially. Lab credit cannot be earned in these classes. LAB COURSES are as follows: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (1 year) SCI 101 & 102 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 only Physical Science is a course that will give ninth grade students a general background in science concepts and skills, and teach study skills to help students be successful in other science courses. Labs and textbook reading allow students to formulate concepts in the following topic areas: Particle Theory, Mechanics, Scientific Measurement, Electricity, Sound, and Light. This course is recommended for all ninth grade students. BIOLOGY (1 year) SCI 200 & 201 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 (9th with permission only) Prerequisites: Physical Science or teacher permission This course introduces and explores the major concepts of modern biology. Using textbooks, supplementary materials and labs, students will learn about: biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolutionary theory, biodiversity, organ systems, and ecology. This course is recommended for students who plan to go to college. CHEMISTRY (1 year) SCI 300 & 301 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: C or better in Algebra This college-prep course will concentrate on the properties of matter, and the laws, principles and theories which describe these changes. Some specific areas covered include classification of matter, chemical formulas and equations, mathematics of chemistry, structure of the atom, electron configuration, periodic table, gas laws, and solutions. Laboratory experiences are a fundamental part of Chemistry, and math is constantly used as a tool. PHYSICS (1 year) SCI 400 & 401 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra II This college prep laboratory science course investigates why and how things work. Topics include: mechanics, waves, heat, fluids, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Math is used throughout this course to predict and verify principles of physics. Two major goals of this course are to prepare students for college science, specifically physics, and to improve the students‘ technical writing ability. ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (1 year) SCI 690 & 691 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11- 12 COLLEGE CREDIT Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry Class Fee: AP Exam Fee This full-year college-level biology course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement / Biology exam offered by the College Board in May. The course covers molecular and cell biology, genetics and evolution, and the biology of organisms and populations. Students are required to take and pass the AP Biology test with a 3 or better in order to receive college credit. Students are encouraged to check with their colleges of interest for specific college credit criteria.
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GENERAL INTEREST SCIENCE ELECTIVES INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE "Quality Plants Grown by Quality Students" (1 year) COLLEGE CREDIT
SCI 615 & 616 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Physical Science Graduation Requirements: Occupational Education or Science. Introduction to Horticulture is a one year, Fall and Spring semester, class that introduces students to plants and the Horticulture Industry. The class provides skills in propagation of plants, growth and maintenance of plants and marketing of student grown plants. Students will be able to work in the nursery and greenhouses growing a wide variety of plants that will be sold by students at plant sales in the spring. The focus is on ―hands on instruction‖ with many activities that occur outside of the traditional classroom. Successful completion of both semesters with a B or better grade provides the student with 5 college credits at SPSCC through Tech Prep.
ADVANCED HORTICULTURE (1 year)
SCI 617 & 618 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Physical Science and one semester of Introduction to Horticulture, or Instructor Permission Graduation Requirements: Occupational Education or Science. This course is a yearlong program that continues the development of skills in Horticulture. The primary focus is on Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, and Landscape Maintenance. It is entirely based on projects. Much of the activities occur outside in and around the school. Students participate in developing a show garden that is displayed at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle during the Spring Semester. Students also run a large school based organic garden where they gains skills in growing organic vegetables that are used in the school lunch program and the Home and Family Life program. HUMAN ANATOMY I (1 semester) SCI 621 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: None; Biology is helpful Health careers offer great job opportunities! This course studies the most incredible machine yet to exist: the human body. First semester covers body organization, tissues & membranes, the integument (skin), the reproductive system, the digestive system as well as urinary, lymphatic & immune systems. Fetal pig dissections focus in on digestive, reproductive and urinary systems. HUMAN ANATOMY II (1 Semester) SCI 622 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: None; Biology is helpful Health careers offer great job opportunities! This course studies the most incredible machine yet to exist: the human body. Second semester covers the skeletal, muscular and circulatory systems as well as the respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems. Fetal pig dissections focus on circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.
SOCIAL STUDIES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 10--0.5 credits of World Studies or Advanced Placement World History Grade 11--1.00 credits of U.S. History or Advanced Placement U.S. History Grade 12--0.5 credit of American Government and 0.5 credit senior Social Studies elective or Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics
In addition, students must have successfully completed Washington State History. Students need to verify their completion with their counselors. OSPI and Tumwater School District have directed that Classroom Based Assessments (CBA) will be required for every Social Studies course offering. The CBA is a culminating assessment involving a variety of performance based activities that may include a formal essay or project. WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY (2nd semester only) SOC 100 Credits: 0.5 (elective) Grade Level: 9-12 This course is a graduation requirement but does not meet the senior social studies elective requirement. If taken during high school, this course credit counts toward elective credits. ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD STUDIES (1 year) CBA: Causes of Conflict COLLEGE CREDIT SOC 290 & 291 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Fee: AP Exam Fee Prerequisites: Completion of summer assignment The purpose of the AP World Studies course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies around the world throughout history. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge arranged in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence. The course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological models that, along with geography, set the human stage. Students are required to take and pass the AP World Studies test with a 3 or better in order to receive college credit. Students are encouraged to check with their colleges of interest for specific college credit criteria. WORLD STUDIES I, II (1 semester) CBA: Causes of Conflict SOC 200 & 201 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10 World Studies is a multi-disciplinary study of the development of human civilization from the 1470‘s to the present. Through examination of people, society, ideas, inventions, movements, and explorations, students will develop a detailed understanding of how societies have progressed through time. Students will learn to examine these issues critically and be able to demonstrate their understanding in concise, coherent form, both orally and in writing. Students are expected to be open-minded towards, and tolerant of, the variety of ideas/opinions to which they are exposed. Course work will include short essays, group projects, presentations, class discussions, and reading fiction and non-fiction world literature.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY (1 year) CBA: Dig Deep COLLEGE CREDIT SOC 390 & 391 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11 Fee: AP Exam Fee Prerequisite: Completion of summer assignment AP U.S. History offers an accelerated Social Studies program emphasizing analytical thinking and essay writing techniques to prepare students for the AP Exam and university level programs. Students are required to take and pass the AP U.S. History test with a 3 or better in order to receive college credit. Students are encouraged to check with their colleges of interest for specific college credit criteria. U.S. HISTORY (1 year) CBA: Dig Deep SOC 301 & 302 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11 This is a year-long course which meets all junior Social Studies requirements and will cover major events, themes, and issues of U.S. history from ―European Discovery‖ until the Civil War, from the Civil War until World War II, and from Post WWII to the present. SENIOR SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES
Students are required to take 1 semester of American Government, AND 1 semester of Senior Social Studies Elective (Psych/Soc OR Contemporary World Problems) during their senior year.
The senior Social Studies classes are open to juniors ONLY as space allows. Seniors may take extra Social Studies classes for elective credits. ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (1 year) CBA: U.S. Foreign Policy COLLEGE CREDIT SOC 491 & 492 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 12 Fee: AP Exam Fee Prerequisite: Completion of summer assignment. This year-long class is designed to prepare college-bound seniors for the AP exam in U.S. Government & Politics. Students may receive college credit based on their exam score. The course will provide a survey of Political Science and the American political and governmental systems. Students with interests or career goals that involve the social sciences, history, economics, law, or public service are especially encouraged to enroll. Critical reasoning skills will be developed through college-level readings, essay writing, and in-class seminars. This class satisfies the senior year Social Studies graduation requirement. Students are required to take and pass the AP U.S. Government & Politics test with a 3 or better in order to receive college credit. Students are encouraged to check with their colleges of interest for specific college credit criteria. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (1 semester) CBA: Constitutional Issues SOC 402 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 This is a senior requirement for graduation. Students will explore the American political scene by examining elements of our system of government such as: theories of government and democracy, the U.S. constitution and founding documents, civil and human rights, representative and direct participation. Students will explore the political spectrum in America through social and economic contexts. Students will learn how and why the federal, state and local government work and their impact on our lives. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of local and grassroots democratic systems and civic participation through the investigation of local landscape and geography. PSYCHOLOGY / SOCIOLOGY (1 semester) CBA – Cultural Interactions SOC 406 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 This survey class is an integrated study of psychology and sociology. Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. While focusing on the individual, students will learn about identity formation, motivation, emotion, perception, thinking, learning and intelligence. Topics will include functions of the central nervous system, behavior, conditioning, personality theories and abnormal psychology and careers in counseling and clinical psychology. Sociology is the study of social groups, institutions, and interactions. This course will ask why we do what we do, and how does the group influence our actions and reactions? In answering these questions students will learn about culture, class systems, group behavior and interaction. Topics will include family structure, cliques, social customs, ethnicity and social movements. Participation, attendance and effort are critical parts of this class. Writing and reading from of a variety of sources will be central to our efforts. Term paper(s) will be required as well as projects and presentations. CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS (1 semester) CBA: U.S. Foreign Policy SOC 403 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 12 This course will utilize a thematic approach while exploring current global events. Some themes include United States values and international relations; current world military conflicts; the politics of world economics; environment and human rights. Students will be required to find foreign media sources and compare them with American sources that cover similar topics. Students will also use a regional/geographic study approach to address current issues in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. The specific intention of the course is to provide opportunities for critical analysis and to increase student understanding of America‘s role in the global community. Assignments will include diverse individual and cooperative activities that require research, critical thought, participation in discussion, and curiosity. A formal research paper is required. Reading and discussions are the core of this course. Critical reading is essential to lively, productive discussion in this class and your classroom participation is the key to our learning. You will be expected to express your views and opinions, orally and in writing, on a regular basis. You will also be expected to support those views in the face of contradictory ones.
SPECIAL SERVICES Support classes are offered to students who, through formal assessment measures, demonstrate an exceptional need for specially designed and
individualized instruction. Parents, educators, and the student meet to review the assessment results and then select appropriate goals and objectives. This is called the Individual Education Plan or IEP. Courses provide specialized instruction toward meeting those objectives. To enhance individual effectiveness, the materials and objectives worked on within any course may vary between students or between semesters.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES REQUIRE TEACHER APPROVAL AND FALL UNDER SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES: GENERAL MATH 9 (1 year) MAT 502 & 503 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1.0 Prerequisite: IEP Placement This class is intended for 9th grade students. Students will work through fractions, decimals, measurement, ratios, and basic geometry terminology. Students will focus on basic pre-algebra concepts with an emphasis on solving story based problems.
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GENERAL MATH 10 (1 year) MAT 504 & 505 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement This class is intended as a continuation of pre algebra concepts for students who have already completed General Math 9. Focus is on more complex uses of math and preparation for WASL testing. There will be an increased focus story problem solutions as well as on basic geometry concepts. MATH FUNDAMENTALS (1 year) MAT 506 & 507 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement This class meets the needs of students are working on the basic operations of math. Focus will be on multiplication, division, adding and subtracting and an introduction to fractions with a secondary focus on math as used in real life. LEARNING STRATEGIES (1 year) MSC 500 & 501 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement Students will learn strategies that will help them be successful academically. Note taking, listening, time management, test taking, and organization will be learned and applied. LEARNING STRATEGIES-SOCIAL STUDIES (1 year) MSC 500 & 501 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement This course is a support class to the general education social studies classes- World Studies, Unites States History, and American Government. By using the general education curriculum, students will be able to identify important points and skills in the context of their reading assignments with assistance and content clarification. Curriculum modification is used to enhance the learning concepts and skills necessary to develop an understanding of history. LEVEL 1 ENGLISH (9) (1 year) ENG 505 & 506 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9 Prerequisites: IEP Placement This course is offered to Freshmen IEP students and provides specially designed instruction in the essentials of writing. Sentence writing, paragraph development, and vocabulary will be emphasized. Learning Strategies will be emphasized in acquiring the skills to be successful. LEVEL 1 ENGLISH (10) (1 year) ENG 507 & 508 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10 Prerequisites: IEP Placement This class is offered to IEP students and is a continuation of Level I English (9). The course provides specially designed instruction in the area of writing and support for writing assignments across the curriculum. Learning Strategies will be emphasized in acquiring the skills to be successful. LIFE SKILLS (1 year) MSC 502 & 503 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement This course is specially designed to meet the unique needs of students as they prepare to transition to life after high school. Emphasis is placed on Functional Academics, as well as Vocational, Daily Living, Transportation, Leisure/Recreation, and Social skills. Activities take place in the classroom, the greater school community, and through community-based learning experiences in Tumwater. READING (1 year) ENG 501 & 502 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement This class will offer specially designed instruction in basic reading skills. Strategies for obtaining information from textbooks, word analysis, vocabulary, and finding main ideas will be covered. Students will participate in a variety of reading programs to increase fluency and comprehension. (Both electronic and traditional methods will be used). Progress will be measured and tracked by students and teacher. The student will participate in the Accelerated Reader program. WRITING LAB (1 year) ENG 509 & 510 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: IEP Placement. This course builds upon skills learned in Level 1 English. Emphasis will be placed on developing the connection between literature and writing. Students will write essays utilizing the fundamentals of writing, sentence structure and punctuation. Individual assistance with writing assignments for general education classes will also be stressed. Specially designed instruction will be provided on research methods and research paper writing. Seniors will work on their Exit Interview and resume building.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (Fine Arts) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 1 year (1 credit) . This requirement can be met by the successful completion of a course in either Performing Arts
or Visual Arts. VISUAL ARTS - DIGITAL MEDIA See course descriptions listed in Industrial Arts. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 (1 semester) IED 665 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Must be comfortable working in small group situations.
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IED 666 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 10-12 Fee: $10 Prerequisites: Completion of Visual Communication 1 with at least a ―C-― grade. PERFORMING ARTS – DRAMA
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THEATRE ARTS I (1 semester) FIN 603 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Theatre Arts I is an introduction to acting and to the world of the theatre. This class allows students to experience working on stage through a variety of acting exercises and by attempting different acting roles. Students will also learn about theatre history, different theatrical genres, aspects of theatrical design and the rudiments of technical theatre. By the end of this class you will have a strong sense of where theatre comes from and how it is practiced today. THEATRE ARTS II (1 semester) FIN 604 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: A ―C‖ grade or higher in Theatre Arts I or instructor permission Theatre Arts II will build on the acting work we began in Theatre Arts I and help students refine their acting technique while involving them in more intensive acting scenarios. The second half of the semester will involve studying films. Students will have the opportunity to enrich their understanding of films and the filmmaker‘s craft. Students will be exposed to the history of filmmaking and will become practiced in analyzing various aspects of filmmaking. ADVANCED STUDIES IN THEATRE (1 year) FIN 608 & 609 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: A ―C‖ grade or higher in Theatre Arts II or instructor permission Advanced Studies in Theatre is an advanced acting and technical theatre class for experienced actors and technicians to allow them to further refine their technique. It involves a serious commitment on the part of the student to work intensely in class and also involves substantial out of class time. Students will be given responsibilities related to various productions put on by BHHS Theatre. PERFORMING ARTS—INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT BAND (1 year) MUS 620 & 621 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Fee: $15 uniform cleaning fee, $22.50 school instrument rental per semester, required to "dress up" for concerts, black socks Prerequisite: Middle School Band Wind Concert Band is the entry level band for wind and percussion students in 9th grade. This band will work on beginning high school literature. Students are expected to have a high level of maturity and rehearsal etiquette. Students will learn major and minor scales as well as techniques necessary for advancement. In the fall quarter, concert band students perform as part of the BHHS Marching Band unless an exception is made by the instructor. Non-marchers are required to complete course work equal to the time students spend in marching band in order to receive credit and to insure that all students can be graded on an equal scale. SYMPHONIC BAND (1 year) MUS 622 & 623 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 10-12 or teacher permission Fee: $15 uniform cleaning fee, $22.50 school instrument rental per semester, required concert uniform, black socks Prerequisites: Instructor approval Symphonic Band is for auditioned Wind students, sophomore or better standing. All students are chosen by the instructor. This class requires students with a high level of respect, self control, and musical ability. The class will be fast-paced and students will be expected to master certain skills throughout the year. The students in this class are also members of the BHHS Marching Band in the fall. There are rare occasions that a student released from this obligation and it must be cleared with the director. This could forfeit a student‘s placement into this ensemble. Space permitting, non-marching band students may be allowed into this group. Non-marchers are required to complete course work equal to the time a student would spend in marching band in order to receive credit and to insure that all students can be graded on an equal scale. These students are expected to perform at all concerts, festivals, and other functions scheduled throughout the year. Continuation in this class from one semester to the next is determined by a student‘s ability to accomplish the class requirements. JAZZ BAND (1 year) MUS 624 & 625 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Student must also be enrolled in Symphonic Band, Concert Band, or Percussion Ensemble. Satisfactory audition and instructor approval. This ensemble is an auditioned ensemble limited to 23 members. The class meets daily during zero period. Class starts on time so students, regardless of the early start time, are expected to be punctual. Unexcused absences and repetitive excused absences will warrant student‘s removal from this ensemble. This ensemble will perform multiple concerts, community performances, and festivals throughout the year which students are expected to attend. Continuation from one semester to another is based on the student‘s ability to meet the expectations of the class. Students will be responsible for some travel fees for the predetermined trips throughout the year. Music will include all jazz genres and improvisational skills. This is an advanced ability ensemble and is highly active and competitive. PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (1 year) MUS 626 & 627 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Fee: $22.50 school instrument rental per semester (all students), mallets/sticks, required to "dress up" for concerts, black socks Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Percussion Ensemble class is a percussion only class. This class requires students to develop a high level of respect, self control, and musical ability. Percussion students enrolled in this class must have a mastery of basic music theory and technique (Rudimental and Orchestral). This class is fast paced and students will be required to master certain skills throughout the school year. Percussion students in this class will be separated into multiple ensembles which cover high school and college ensemble literature. These students are expected to perform at all concerts, festivals, and other functions scheduled throughout the year. Continuation in this class from one semester to the next is determined by a student‘s ability to accomplish the class requirements. Members in this ensemble will be selected to serve as the percussion section for the BHHS Marching Band. ORCHESTRA (1 year) MUS 630 & 631 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12
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Fee: $15 school instrument rental per tri, $15 uniform cleaning fee, black dress and hose for women, tuxedo shirt and black socks for men Prerequisite: No audition, however, it is preferred that students entering this class have some orchestra experience. This class is for students who play the violin, viola, cello, and or bass. Students will study several styles of string music including baroque, classical, and contemporary. The students will perform at least one concert each semester and play at baccalaureate. There will also be opportunities for students to play at solo/ensemble contests. PERFORMING ARTS -VOCAL MUSIC CHAMBER CHOIR (1 year) MUS 610 & 611 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Fees: Participants are required to purchase required performance attire Prerequisites: By audition only Chamber Choir is a mixed chorus comprised of students who are at an intermediate to advanced level of vocal ability and musicianship. Teacher approval is required to join the Chamber Choir. Students in Chamber Choir will continue to work on vocal production skills, basic music theory, and sight reading. Chamber Choir performs both classical and contemporary choral music at an intermediate/advanced level and participates in every choir concert as well as the District Large Group Choral Festival, District Ensemble Competition, and tours. Additionally, they are occasionally invited to sing for community events. ALL CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY. CONCERT CHOIR (1 or 2 semesters) MUS 604 & 605 Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Fees: Participants are required to obtain appropriate performance attire Concert Choir is comprised of singers who are at a beginning or intermediate level of vocal ability and musicianship. There is no audition required to join Concert Choir. Students in Concert Choir will work on basic vocal production and performance skills, as well as basic music theory, including sight-reading. Concert Choir performs both classical and contemporary choral music at a beginning/intermediate level and participates in every choir concert as well as the District Large Group Choral Festival and tours. Additionally, they are occasionally invited to sing for community events. ALL CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY. VISUAL ARTS — STUDIO ART
In the Visual Arts students can broaden their knowledge base, develop manual skills, communicate ideas, and make lifelong connections through meaningful work and play with visual media.
To earn course credit, students create works of art, present their work to an audience and respond to the work (and the work of others – classmates and instructor).
The Visual Art‘s studio/classroom is a multi-use workspace. High school students of all ages, interests and skill levels have opportunities to generate and work on art projects of their own design and/or projects based on standards in the Arts.
Visual Arts students produce work for critiques, class art exhibits, campus projects and events, portfolios, senior (4Ps) projects, community exhibits, and other venues. Students advance by demonstrating good work habits, strong participation, and media fluency.
Students with advanced skills and/or serious interest in working on their art projects are encouraged to register for more than one consecutive period (―blocked‖) per term, as their schedule and credit needs permit. BEGINNING STUDIO ART 1 & 2 (1 semester) FIN 610 & 611 each may be repeated a total of 2 times. Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisites: none Fee: a $1 - $3 course fee may be asked to cover shared, consumable studio supplies and/or equipment Art Supplies: Students provide their own art supplies. Supply needs are determined by students‘ project interests and skill levels. ADVANCED STUDIO ART (1 semester) FIN 613 & 614 each may be repeated a total of 4 times. Credits: 0.5 Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisites: a grade of ―B‖ or better earned in a previous Visual Arts class OR permission from the instructor are recommended Fee: a $1 - $3 course fee may be asked to cover shared, consumable studio supplies and/or equipment Art Supplies: Students provide their own art supplies. Supply needs are determined by students‘ project interests and skill levels.
WORLD LANGUAGE COLLEGE BOUND RECOMMENDATIONS: Many colleges and universities require at least 2 years of high school world language for admittance
and degree requirements. Students should plan on taking a particular language for at least 2 years. Therefore, seniors are not permitted to enroll in first year World Language. Students must pass each semester of a World Language in sequence in order to continue on to the next semester. There is a course fee of $5 per class. FRENCH - FIRST YEAR (1 year) WLA 611 & 612 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-11 First year French is designed to provide an introduction to the language and culture of the French speaking world. The course exercises the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the French language through a wide variety of activities. The study of the language is presented in conjunction with the study of the people and cultures of the French speaking world. FRENCH - THIRD YEAR (1 year) WLA 615 & 616 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12
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This class is designed to prepare students for an advanced understanding of the French language, both written and conversational, with a continuation in the study of culture as well. GERMAN - FIRST YEAR (1 year) WLA 621 & 622 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-11 This course is designed to teach the student German pronunciation and basic German vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. It will also introduce the students to the German customs and culture. GERMAN - SECOND YEAR (1 year) WLA 623 & 624 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Second year German is designed to continue the study of the German language and culture of the German speaking people with a stronger emphasis on conversation and composition skills. GERMAN - THIRD YEAR (1 year) WLA 625 & 626 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 COLLEGE CREDIT This class is designed to prepare students for an advanced understanding of the German language, both written and conversational, with a continuation in the study of culture as well. SPANISH - FIRST YEAR (1 year) WLA 641 & 642 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-11 First year Spanish is designed to provide an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish speaking world. The course exercises the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Spanish language through a wide variety of activities. The study of the language is presented in conjunction with the study of the people and cultures of the Spanish speaking world. SPANISH - SECOND YEAR (1 year) WLA 643 & 644 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 Second year Spanish is designed to continue the study of the Spanish language and the culture of the Spanish speaking people with a stronger emphasis on conversation and composition skills. SPANISH - THIRD YEAR (1 year) WLA 645 & 646 Credits: 1.0 Grade Level: 9-12 This class is designed to prepare students for an advanced understanding of the Spanish language, both written and conversational, with a continuation in the study of culture as well.
NEW MARKET SKILLS CENTER ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS In preparation for advanced training in New Market's programs, students must meet the entrance requirements specific to each program, as well as demonstrate commitment and interest in the professional business world. New Market is intended for high school juniors and seniors, although exceptions are made in some cases. For more information on program specific entrance requirements, contact New Market at (360) 570-4500. COURSE HOURS First Session: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Second Session: 11:25 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. (Students attend one New Market session as well as classes at their "home" or "sending" school.) TRANSPORTATION New Market's 25 consortium member sending schools provide transportation to New Market Skills Center and back. School Districts in the consortium are Tumwater, North Thurston, Olympia, Yelm, Rainier, Tenino, Rochester, Oakville, Shelton, and Centralia. Use the following course codes when selecting New Market: MORNING SESSION: VSC 900 (PERIODS 1-3) AFTERNOON SESSION: VSC 901 (PERIODS 4-6)
ACADEMY OF FINANCE
The Academy of Finance program provides training & skills for entry level banking careers. Students have the opportunity for hands-on experience in the campus branch of the Washington State Employees Credit Union. Students may also select specialized self-study through a nationally developed
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curriculum in other financial areas such as financial planning, insurance, and securities. Internships are encouraged for students who qualify. Up to 21 college credits available.
AMPS: ALTERNATIVE ENGERGY
The (AET) program is based on a solid foundation of electrical theory. Students will gain a global perspective of how multiple energy sources are produced, generated, transmitted and distributed. Students research and develop various energy sources, both renewable and nonrenewable for commercial, residential, and transportation industries; investigating the potential environmental impact of each source. Students engage in the exploration of current and prospective conservation strategies focused on the effective use of energy. This program partners with the Centralia Community College Center of Excellence and will offer future apprenticeship opportunities for students. Up to 14 college credits available.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
The (AST) program is a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certificated training facility. The AST program offers beginning and advanced course work. The program focuses on the four basic Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas and is divided into two sections: Automotive Electronics and Engine Performance, Brakes and Suspension. Automotive Electronics is a pre-requisite for Engine Performance. We are also part of the Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) providing internship and employment opportunities at local repair facilities. Course work is taught by ASE Certified Technicians, and provides the skills and training necessary for four ASE certifications. Up to 37 college credits available upon 2 year completion.
CISCO INTERNETWORKING ACADEMY/INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
The program provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience, opportunities for career exploration, and soft-skills development to help students prepare for entry-level careers in IT and networking. The curriculum offers a hands-on approach to learning, and uses interactive tools and easy-to-follow labs to help students learn the general theory needed to build networks. The program prepares students for 2 industry level certifications (CCENT and CCNA). Students can enroll for the 100% in-person program taught on campus or for the Blended Distance Learning program offered on-line. Up to 16 college credits are available, as well as a number of industry certifications.
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
The (CRT) program is the only NATEF certified program in the state. Students are involved in leadership activities, which stress cooperation and teamwork. Students learn vehicle construction, minor body repair, sanding, painting components and spraying techniques, estimating damaged vehicles, MIG welding, and many other operations related to vehicle repair. Safety and proper use of equipment and materials are stressed throughout this program. The program includes use of I-CAR, Dupont, Chief, Hunter, and other professional training materials to meet National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) requirements, standards and certifications. Up to 108 college credits available upon 2 year completion.
COMMERCIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN
The (CGD) program offers students a comprehensive foundation in graphic design for print production. Students develop their individual artistic style through practical problem-solving challenges, and applied design theory. Traditional and digital art making, digital photography and historical relevance are utilized for applications in 2D and 3D design for advertising, print and sign-making. Industry standard software is utilized; Adobe Creative Suite CS4, Flexi-Sign, and Painter. Students plan, analyze, and create visual solutions for community based clients, enjoy internship opportunities and gain employment fundamentals in this rewarding field. Cross credit approved Fine Art. Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) prep. *AP credit and testing available. Up to 24 college credits available. CONSTRUCTION TRADES
The (CT) program is a pre-apprenticeship program teaching entry level construction skills and knowledge. This course covers both residential and commercial construction with an emphasis on job site safety. Additionally, students focus on employability skills, problem-solving, trainability, as well as team building. The course goal is to prepare students for direct entry into an apprenticeship by meeting rigorous academic and industry standards. Students learn ―real world‖ experiences through field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on activities/projects. Up to 30.5 college credits available.
COSMETOLOGY
Quality Beauty and Centralia Beauty Colleges are more than beauty schools; they are businesses dedicated to teaching the techniques of cosmetology while building community relationships that allow students to reach their highest potential through hands-on experience. Students are instructed on current styles, trends, and creative techniques in the art of beauty and industry preparedness. School sessions run Tuesday through Saturday, with Saturday attendance mandatory. Students must be at least 17 years of age. Training provides 1640 hours necessary to take the state board exam for certification. $200 fee. Off-site community based program. Own transportation required. Up to 41 college credits available.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PROTECTIVE SERVICES
The (CJ)/Protective Services program is an overview of the criminal justice system and the careers available in this growing employment field. Learning opportunities include; field trips to criminal justice and public service facilities, interaction with guest speakers from law enforcement, the courts and YMCA Mock Trial competitions. Students receive training on; critical analysis, conflict resolution, technical report writing, investigative procedures, fingerprinting, print lifting and classification as well as, traffic stop techniques, record keeping, motor vehicle and building searches. Up to 31 college credits available.
CSI: CLINICAL & SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
The (CSI) program offers a hands-on exploratory approach to laboratory science in three disciplines: Forensic Science, DNA/genetics and Clinical (medical diagnostics, terminology and microbiology). Students learn how our legal system applies science in catching criminals and solving crime. Students can expect to learn skills in criminal profiling, develop latent fingerprints, process crime scenes, grow, study/identify bacteria, and learn forensic anthropology (the study of bones). Up to 30 college credits available.
CULINARY ARTS
The (CA) program combines a comprehensive culinary curriculum with on the job training making our Culinary Arts program very unique and exciting for young people. Students exit the program job- ready and prepared for further culinary education. Students are immersed in daily commercial food
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production, customer service training and academic instruction. Possible opportunities in catering and internships available. Industry certification, including Serve Safe Sanitation certification. Up to 36 college credits available.
DIGIPEN COMPUTER SCIENCE AP
The (DCS) program is an advanced program in ―creating makers of technology‖. Students create video games using trigonometry and higher math, computer programming in C++, as well as 2D and 3D computer animation. With guidance from the program partner, DigiPen Institute of Technology, the course prepares students for skills necessary for video game industry‘s biggest need: qualified video game programmers and artists. Many of DigiPen‘s college graduates have secured positions with top companies such as Nintendo, Interplay, DreamWorks Interactive, KnowWonder, and Valve. Students need to pass a qualifying entrance exam with Algebra I minimum. Up to 7 college credits available. Online-Distance Learning: Designed for students who need flexibility in their schedule and still want to experience the same level of outstanding quality curriculum in a cutting edge delivery concept (schedule is developed depending on the needs of the current student cohort); programming and animation available.
DIGIPEN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
The (DMC) program is a student‘s gateway to the creative world of website design and video production. Through engaging lessons and exercises, students learn how to use industry standard software such as Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Soundtrack Pro. Students prepare through basic skills and team building for real-work opportunities in meeting the needs for non-profit community based clients in creating media for web, video, and audio production. Course completers take away invaluable professional and technical knowledge. Up to 32.5 college credits available.
DIGIPEN ONLINE ANIMATION ACADEMY DigiPen Institute of Technology, in partnership with New Market Skills Center, is proud to offer two online Technology Academies for the 2008-2009 school year. The new Online Animation Academy requires dedicated students who are willing to commit time and effort while exploring a serious career in the entertainment industries. A home high-speed internet connection (DSL/cable or similar) and a Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista based PC are required. The Online Computer Science AP course is described on a different webpage. The brand new Animation Academy will provide students across Washington State with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education in the field of fine art and animation, and it's all done online!! The course will start by focusing on traditional hand skills including basic drawing, composition, line and value, and perspective drawing. The students will then be introduced to essential animation skills like character concept and design, basic keyframe animation, motion studies, and 2D and 3D computer animation. The Online Animation Academy meets Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 7:30. The class also requires an extra 9 hours of work while not online. These are usually assigned projects given out at the beginning of the week. DIGIPEN ONLINE COMPUTER SCIENCE AP DigiPen Online Computer Science AP class meets online live, twice a week, typically on Monday and Thursday from 6:30PM – 9:30PM. About nine hours of homework and individual study per week is required outside class using DigiPen‘s Distance Education website and student workbooks. Computer Science AP gives students an introduction to the art and science of creating video game software and focuses on computer science, the C++ programming language, advanced mathematics, basic art principles, and fundamentals of the game industry business. Students who complete two semesters of the course are eligible for one (1) high school credit in fine art, computer science, and math (0.5 credits each semester). Constant communication with the instructor and among students is made available through the live internet video conferences, email, message forums, and instant messenger software. Candidates for DigiPen Online Computer Science AP are usually entering their junior or senior year of high school and have completed math courses through Algebra I and Geometry. A home high-speed internet connection (DSL/cable or other 768kbps+) and a Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista based PC are required (XP recommended). An additional block of optional study is also planned for students wishing to take the AP Computer Science Exam using the Java programming language. Online Computer Science AP is a challenging, engaging course that emphasizes DigiPen‘s core philosophy: we teach ―creators of technology,‖ not just ―users of technology!‖
DIGIPEN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN
The (DPDD) robotics program is for students interested in the field of product design. Emphasis on tools and technologies develop skills in solid modeling (CAD-Computer Aided Drafting), ‗C‘ programming language, and digital electronics. Students create designs and prototypes of a variety of products ranging from a yo-yo to an autonomous robot. Each design challenge utilizes analytical thinking, applied mathematics and project management. Up to 15 college credits available.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The (ECE) program focuses on skills and knowledge related to: understanding child development, preparing positive learning environments, and planning and teaching activities in a child care setting. Students learn through classroom experiences and work-based learning within a licensed preschool and childcare facility. The program partners with South Puget Sound Community College. Basic 20 hour S.T.A.R.S. (State Training and Registry System) certification is available. First session only (8:00 – 10:30 a.m.) Off-site community based program. Own transportation required. Up to 10 college credits available.
EMERGENCY SERVICES:FIREFIGHTER/EMS
The (ES) program provides the preliminary training needed to become a paid or volunteer firefighter, as well as the preparation needed to take the state written examination for First Responder certification. Through hands-on experience, students learn about safe equipment operation including emergency vehicles, specialty power tools, emergency medical apparatus, and more. The program provides a strong foundation for additional training. Off-site community based program. Cross credit approved Health and P.E. Own transportation required. Up to 21.5 college credits available.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION AP
The (EE) program offers students to participate in interactive field study, labs, and discussions that focus on the complexities of managing and preserving our natural resources. Students work collaboratively with industry and agency professionals to learn more about environmental management
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practices and state of the art equipment / technology current in the field. Activities include weekly field trips, evaluation of field and/ or lab data, the examination of issues, and the communication of multiple perspectives. Students will gain the insight and professional skills necessary to succeed in a natural resources career. Cross credit approved Science *AP credit and testing available. Own transportation may be required to off site locations. College credits pending.
PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE The (PC) program focuses on the internal components and the assembly of computers. This hands-on approach to learning covers the installation of operating systems, and troubleshooting using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will work directly with the New Market Technology Department. The program prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
PRE-VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
The (PVT) program is designed to prepare students to enter the animal health care field. The program includes both theory and practical application of skills and concepts, such as animal restraint, anatomy, physiology, husbandry and disease process. Students gain hands-on experience in area clinics and as program completers, students are comprehensively prepared to enter any college Veterinary Technician Program. Own transportation required for clinicals. Up to 15 college credits available.
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CAREERS
The (PMC) program introduces students to the rewarding medical field, and learn the knowledge and skills applicable to many medical occupations. Students explore medical careers in their areas of interest, as well as in targeted demand areas for future job openings. Students completing all course work, and participating in a 50-hour clinical internship, will be eligible to become Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC). Own transportation required for clinicals. Up to 23 college credits available. Advanced Health Sciences Program: Offers students higher level coursework. The advanced Professional Medical Careers students‘ can further their knowledge, skills and training in the pursuit of an advanced health care career in nursing, medicine, biotechnology, informatics, diagnostics, and allied health support systems.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CAREERS
The (POC) program emphasizes the required in-depth knowledge of computer programs relevant in today‘s workplace. The Professional Careers student will learn through a comprehensive sequence of the software user programs needed for educational and career success. Engaging and fun, students learn a strong foundation of business applications and Microsoft Office. Up to 25 college credits available. .