MHS 2013-2014 Course Description Guide - Jefferson County

Madras High School Course Description Guide

2013-2014

Madras High School 390 SE 10th St. Madras, OR 97741

541-475-7265

www.jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/mhs

Our mission at Madras High School is to create a community of productive citizens and life-long learners. Our goal at Madras High School is to provide all students with the opportunity to obtain the quality of education they need to help them be successful for the rest of their lives. We want our students to feel proud to be a part of Madras High School and to take advantage of every op-portunity provided them during their four years with us.

We encourage you to choose your courses carefully. The necessary graduation requirements as well as your future goals should influence your course selections. Consider where you might like to go to college, what you might like go to college for, or what type of post-secondary technical train-ing you might want to pursue when forecasting for your classes. Please plan ahead so you get the classes and program that will best prepare you to be college and career ready.

Each member of our staff is willing to assist you in making your selections, and we encourage par-ents and students to use this course description guide together to come up with a course schedule that will be of the most benefit.

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Table of Contents Terms You Should Know .................................................................................................................................. 3

Schedule Change Policy..................................................................................................................................... 3

Academic Eligibility for Athletics .................................................................................................................... 3

High School Graduation Requirements by Department ............................................................................... 4

Honor Roll and Honors Recognition ............................................................................................................... 4

Buff Learning Team (BLT) ................................................................................................................................. 4

Guide Room ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Essential Skills and the Common Core State Standards ................................................................................ 5

Expanded Options.............................................................................................................................................. 6

Dual Enrollment Options .................................................................................................................................. 6

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes ................................................................................................................... 6

Admission Requirements for Oregon University System Colleges and Universities ................................ 6

Course Descriptions

Career and Technical Education (CTE):

Agriculture Technology ....................................................................................................................... 7

Business Technology .......................................................................................................................... 7-8

Engineering Drawing and Design ........................................................................................................ 8

Graphic Design and Media ............................................................................................................... 8-9

Wood Technology ................................................................................................................................ 9

Fine Arts:

Art ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Music ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Health and Physical Fitness .............................................................................................................................. 11

Language Arts ...............................................................................................................................................12-13

Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Science ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Social Science................................................................................................................................................16-17

Spanish ...........................................................................................................................................................17-18

Electives:

Success 111 ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Language and Culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs ......................................... 18

JROTC .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Yearbook, Yearbook Editor ...........................................................................................................18-19

Teen Parenting Lifeskills, TPP Child Care Center Teacher Assistant .......................................... 19

School to Work: Peer Tutor, Work Experience, Internship, Health Occupations .................... 19

Office Assistant .................................................................................................................................. 19

Drivers Education ................................................................................................................................ 19

Exit Option: Oregon Diploma ....................................................................................................................... 20

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Terms You Should Know...

AP classes: Advanced Placement (AP) classes are advanced, college-level courses for which you can receive college credit after

passing the placement exam at the end of the year.

Credit: For each class a student completes in a term, 0.50 credit is applied to the student’s transcript. A total of 24 credits is needed

to graduate.

Credit Recovery: Students can make up a failed class by enrolling in an online program. Contact your counselor for details.

Dual Enrollment Classes: Classes for which you can receive high school credit as well as community college credit for a nominal

fee ($15-$60).

Enriched or Honors Classes: Classes with higher expectations of students than the regular level class. Teachers approve which

students enter IPS (Introductory Physical Science) or other enriched, honors, and AP classes.

GPA (Grade Point Average): The average of all class grades. MHS grades on a four-point system: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.

Pass/Fail: Classes taken Pass/Fail receive a passing (P) or failing (F) grade; while the Pass does not figure into the GPA, the F will

have a detrimental effect on the cumulative GPA.

Postsecondary: pertaining to life after high school; postsecondary education can include community or four-year college, appren-

ticeships, career and technical training programs, Job Corps, etc.

Prerequisite: A student must have taken and passed a certain class prior to the currently desired class.

Proficiency: A standards-based scoring system where students must demonstrate a basic understanding of each identified standard

in a course to earn credit.

Semester: Eighteen weeks of school; the school year is divided into two semesters; 0.50 credit is received for each semester of a

class.

Teacher Approval: A teacher signs a course request form for a student, indicating permission granted to take the class, prior to the

student taking the class.

Transcript: A record of a student’s classes, grades, and attendance during his/her high school career. Grades reported on final re-

port cards are directly transferred to the transcript.

Weighted Grades: As an acknowledgement of their more rigorous curricula, AP classes receive weighted grades (A=5, B=4, C=3,

D=2), as reflected in the weighted GPA. Not all colleges accepted weighted GPAs, therefore the student’s weighted and unweighted

(simple) GPAs are both listed on the transcript.

Schedule Change Policy

Forecasting for classes occur during the spring each year. Carefully selecting classes you want and/or need is the best way to get the

schedule you desire for the following school year. Student class schedules are mailed home during August. It is important for stu-

dents to review these schedules to ensure the classes listed meet their needs in order to graduate on time. Parents and students may

request an appointment to meet with a counselor prior to the first school day to make schedule changes. Some schedule changes

may require a teacher and/or administrator signature, depending on the nature of the schedule change. Schedule change requests

after the deadline must be presented to an administrator. Students will be held accountable for class changes needing administrative

approval up to and including a drop grade of an F attached to the student’s transcript. Please make time with your family to discuss

the importance of forecasting. Accurate forecasting by every student is the best way to ensure an MHS schedule that provides for all

students.

Academic Eligibility for Athletics

In order to be eligible for athletics at MHS, one must pass at least 6 out of 7 classes the previous semester. Athletes must also meet

the eligibility standards set forth by the OSAA. These standards are that an athlete must have earned at least 4.5 credits going into

sophomore year, 9 credits going into junior year, and 16 credits going into senior year. If an athlete has not passed 6 out of 7 the

previous semester or does not meet OSAA standards, then he/she is ineligible for athletics for that semester. A student who has

passed 5 out of 7 the previous semester may be placed on Academic Probation at the discretion of the coach and Athletic Depart-

ment. Please see the Athletic Director for more information on Academic Probation. While in season an athlete must continue to

pass at least 6 out of 7 classes throughout the season when any grade check is done. If an athlete fails any of these standards, then

he/she is not allowed to participate in contests for that week. A grade check will be made the following week to see if the athlete is

back to being eligible. If the athlete has not made adequate progress during that week then he/she is ineligible for another week.

This will continue until the athlete becomes eligible or is removed from the team. Please contact the Athletics and Activities Direc-

tor if you have further questions regarding academic eligibility for athletics.

The Fine Print

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Madras High School

Graduation Requirements

Credit Type: Credits:

Language Arts 4.00

Mathematics 3.00

Science 3.00

Social Studies 2.00

Government 1.00

Health 1.00

Physical Education 1.00

Fine Arts/Career and Technical Ed (CTE)/

Foreign Language/Career Exploration 3.00

Electives 6.00

Guide Room (Career-Related Learning Experience) 0.40

Total minimum credits required: 24.40

Total credits attempted in four years: 28.40

Required Courses by Year

This is the general sequence of required classes by grade level:

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

English English English English

Math Math Math Math*

Science Science Science Science*

PE 1 Social Studies Social Studies Civics &

Success111 Health Health Econ. or

PE Elective AP Gov’t

*Extra year recommended, especially for college-bound students.

Honors Recognition at Graduation

Two types of honors diplomas can be earned at MHS. In order

to graduate with honors, a student must have a minimum cumu-

lative grade point average of 3.60. In order to graduate with

highest honors, a student must take a minimum of four courses

from the core list below in addition to having a minimum cumu-

lative grade point average of 3.60. None of the four classes can

be taken Pass/Fail, and the classes chosen must be from at least

three different departments.

—Honors Core List—

English: AP Lit. and Comp., AP Lang. and Comp.

Mathematics: Functions/Trigonometry, AP Calculus

Science: Chemistry, AP Biology, Physics

Social Studies: AP Government

Also for highest honors, the student will need a minimum of

three additional classes, none of which can be taken Pass/Fail.

These classes can be selected from 1) the enrichment list be-

low, 2) the core list above (classes that have not already been

selected for the four required classes), or 3) a combination from

both lists.

—Honors Enrichment List—

Accounting/Marketing/Business 2 credits

Adv. Engineering Drawing and Design 2 credits

Adv. Comp. Tech/Adv. Web Design 2 credits

Adv. Graphics Tech 2 credits

Adv. Spanish 1 credit

Adv. Woods 2 credits

Agriculture 4 credits

Adv. Art/Ceramics/Drawing 2 credits

Band 4 credits

Chorus 4 credits

JROTC 4 credits

Yearbook Editor 1 credit

Honor Roll

Gold Level Honor Roll: Semester grade point average

between 3.80 and 4.0 with no grade lower than a C.

Silver Level Honor Roll: Semester grade point average

between 3.40 and 3.79 with no grade lower than a C.

Bronze Level Honor Roll: Semester grade point aver-

age between 3.00 and 3.39.

Buff Learning Team

The Buff Learning Team (BLT) originated as a way to help

students make a successful transition to high school. Each

freshman student will be placed on one of two teams where

they have the same math, English, and science teacher as every-

one else on their team. They will learn in a community and see

familiar faces throughout the day. Teachers can discuss com-

mon student issues, concerns, and curriculum for their team of

students and better meet the needs of individuals through a col-

laborative approach. BLT teachers meet regularly with counse-

lors and administration to discuss student progress and address

any student concerns.

Graduation Requirements

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Guide Room and Essential Skills

In addition to the normal seven periods that each student attends there is a Guide Room. The purpose of Guide Room is to assist

students in demonstrating proficiency in the nine Essential Skills identified by the state of Oregon that are required for graduation.

The following skills are:

Read and comprehend a variety of text.*

Write clearly and accurately.*

Apply mathematics in a variety of settings.*

Listen actively and speak clearly and coherently.

Think critically and analytically.

Use technology to learn, live, and work.

Demonstrate civic and community engagement.

Demonstrate global literacy.

Demonstrate personal management and teamwork skills.

*Reading, Writing, and Math will be formally assessed for all students (see below, “Essential Skills and the Common Core State

Standards”). Students will work with their Guide Room teachers to select three learning activities that will demonstrate proficiency

in each of Standards 4-10. These learning activities will be compiled into a portfolio. During senior year the student will present

his/her portfolio during an exit interview, which will prove that the student is college and/or career ready. Seniors during the 2013-

14 school year may choose to continue demonstrating career-related knowledge and skills through the “pink sheets” and participate

in career-related learning experiences through the “blue sheets.”

Essential Skills and the Common Core State Standards

Since 2012, all high school students are required to demonstrate proficiency in identified Essential Skills to earn an Oregon diploma.

The Essential Skills are process skills that cross academic disciplines and are embedded in the content standards. Specific Essential

Skills graduation requirements are based on the year the student first enrolled in Grade 9.

Students enrolled in Grade 9 for the 2010-2011 school year (Class of 2014) will be required to read and comprehend a variety of

texts, write clearly and accurately; and apply mathematics in a variety of settings. There are options to demonstrating these Essential

Skills; passing the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) test in Reading, Writing, and Math is the most common.

For students enrolled in Grade 9 for the 2011-2012 school year (Class of 2015) and after, measurement of these Essential Skills will

be assessed using the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which provide consistent learning goals for students regardless of

their background or where they live. Oregon’s CCSS Stewardship Team will provide guidance to districts about instruction and

assessment considerations during the transition period.

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistent standards shared among par-

ticipating states. These standards are designed to help ensure all students are college and career ready in literacy and mathematics

no later than the end of high school. These two new sets of content standards replace Oregon’s current standards in English Lan-

guage Arts and Mathematics. The CCSS will be fully implemented and assessed through a common assessment in the 2014-2015

school year. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the Oregon Department of Education’s Common Core State

Standards for Parents web page at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3380.

At Madras High School, all courses have identified Priority Standards. These standards encompass what a student will need to

know and be able to do to earn credit for the course as well as to enhance career and college readiness. In a standards-based (or pro-

ficiency-based) scoring system, students must demonstrate a proficient level of understanding of each Priority Standard to earn

course credit. In our current system, there are no Ds. A student will either have an A, B, C, or NP (Not Yet Proficient) based on the

level of thinking that student is able to demonstrate for that standard. Assessments may take many forms; some, though not all, are

written tests. All assessments are tied directly to the Priority Standards, and students are provided with clear targets as each stand-

ard is introduced.

Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning is built upon a growth mindset. Teachers are constantly monitoring student progress and

adjusting instruction to meet the needs of individual learning. Assessment is directly tied to each standard and level of learning

which is much different than the traditional scoring system. Students who are engaged in learning, communicate with teachers, and

are willing to show what they know with new learning will be eligible to continue working to meet a proficient level or higher. If a

student has not yet shown proficiency in one or more standards and is not taking ownership in his/her learning, the grade of NP (Not

Yet Proficient) will become an F which will post on a student’s transcript unless the student demonstrates learning at a proficient or

higher level in each of the course standards.

State of Oregon Standards and Requirements

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3380

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Expanded Options

Expanded Options Program allows high school juniors and

seniors to take 100-level or higher college courses at communi-

ty college and earn college credits while still in high school and

apply college coursework to high school graduation require-

ments. Enrollment priority is given to high school dropouts

and low-income students. Enrollment costs, tuition, course

fees, textbooks, equipment, and materials are paid for by Jeffer-

son County School District 509-J (which, when applicable,

become the property of the district upon completion of course-

work). Transportation to COCC is not provided by the district.

Since the program is meant as an enrichment program, students

cannot take courses at COCC which duplicate courses already

offered at MHS. The deadline for applying to Expanded Op-

tions is May 15 of the prior school year. Go to https://

www.cocc.edu/future-students/expanded-options-program/ and

also check with the Counseling Office for more details.

Dual Enrollment Options

Our mission at MHS is to provide all students with the oppor-

tunity to get the kind of education they need to help them be

successful for the rest of their lives. While some students will

use their four years with us to prepare for university level edu-

cation, others will want to prepare for a post-high school career

which will require one to two years of specialized classes at the

community college level. To this end, we have worked with

community colleges in Oregon to develop dual enrollment pro-

grams which will earn high school students community college

credit, as well as preparation for their chosen fields. The The

fee to receive college credit is very reasonable ($15-$60). Be-

low is a list of the dual enrollment classes offered through

MHS and the corresponding community colleges:

AP Language and Composition (Eastern Oregon University)

AP Biology (Central Oregon Community College)

Business Concepts (Central Oregon Community College)

Accounting 1, 2 (Central Oregon Community College)

Computer Technologies, Adv. Computer Technologies (Mt.

Hood Community College)

Web Design, Adv. Web Design (Mt. Hood Community

College)

Digital Media and Video (Mt. Hood Community College)

Agriculture Science Technology 1, 2, and Adv. (Linn-Benton

Community College)

Animal Science (Linn-Benton Community College)

Horticulture Science (Linn-Benton Community College)

Agriculture Metal Fabrication Technology (Blue Mountain

Community College)

Adv. Graphics Tech (Mt. Hood Community College)

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

Advanced Placement classes are college-level classes offered at

the high school level. Expectations are higher and the pace is

accelerated. Students can take the national AP test in the spring

and a high score on this test (on a scale of 1 to 5) along with the

credit offered through MHS will net the student college credit

at most colleges and universities. Grades received for AP clas-

ses at MHS are weighted to reflect the difficulty of the curricu-

lum. MHS offers AP Literature and Composition, AP Lan-

guage and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP

Government.

Admissions Requirements for Oregon

University System (OUS)

Graduation from a public or accredited private high school

or home schooling program.

A satisfactory, minimum grade point average (GPA) in all

graded subjects taken toward high school graduation, or meet-

ing one of the alternatives, for admission to an OUS university.

If your GPA does not meet the campus requirement, you should

still apply because you may be considered through a more com-

prehensive review.

Satisfactory completion of 15 units of specified Subject

Requirements (at a grade of C- or better) or demonstrated profi-

ciency in at least 15 units of college preparatory high school

classes, with one unit defined as the equivalent of one year.

This must include 4 units of English, 3 units of Mathematics, 3

units of Science (including at least one year each in two differ-

ent fields of science), 3 units of Social Studies, and 2 units of a

Second Language. For details on whether your classes meet

these requirements, talk to a high school guidance or university

admissions counselor.

Completion of the SAT/ACT, including the writing por-

tion, as part of the admission process. It’s best to take either

the ACT or SAT early in your senior year so that you may sub-

mit your scores when applying for admission.

If you do not meet these general requirements, talk to your

guidance counselor or college admissions officer at the campus

you’re interested in to understand your options. All Oregon

public universities conduct more comprehensive reviews of

students to assess strengths for those who do not meet the mini-

mum requirements. More info in the OUS Student Viewbook

at www.ous.edu/stucoun/prospstu/ .

SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.actstudent.org

Madras High School Code: 380620

College Credit Options and Information

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Career and Technical Education

744/745: Agriculture Science and Technology 1 S1/S2

Grades: 9-12 (9th preferred)

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 1.0 credit of CTE; dual enrollment credit avail-

able (Linn-Benton Community College)

A course designed to introduce students to the flourishing in-

dustry of agriculture. Emphasizes career development, leader-

ship, communications, soil science, tractor driving, plant sci-

ence, parliamentary procedure, shop safety, welding, and super-

vised agricultural experience programs. A very hands-on, ac-

tivity-based course.

7441/7442: Agriculture Science and Technology 2 S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: AST 1 S1 and S2



A course designed to expand on the skills and knowledge

learned in AST 1. Topics include sales, parliamentary proce-

dure, surveying, electricity, food science, meats, and animal

science. This is an exciting intermediate agriculture class.

748/7481: Advanced Agriculture Leadership S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: AST 1 S1 and S2 and AST 2 S1 and S2



This is an advanced agriculture class for juniors and seniors.

Topics include agriculture issues, agriculture business, speak-

ing, plant science, dairy products, ag communications, parlia-

mentary procedure, and agriculture leadership. Class will ro-

tate yearly between and A and B schedule and can be repeated

for credit.

743: Horticulture Science

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE or Science; dual enrollment

credit available (Linn-Benton Community Col-

lege)

Students will learn plant classification; plant growth require-

ments; pesticide use; germination requirements; plant propaga-

tion; and careers in related fields. The greenhouse is utilized

for this class, and there will be a student-run plant sale at the

end of the semester.

752: Animal Science

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE or Science; dual enrollment


lege)

Students will learn about livestock management, including ani-

mal reproduction, animal nutrition, and anatomy and physiolo-

gy.

754/755: Agriculture Metal Fabrication Technology S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: AST 1


able (Blue Mountain Community College)

This course is repeatable. This is a two-term class. Develop

skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes.

Types of metal, properties, bench techniques, oxy-fuel, shield-

ed arc welding, gas arc welding, gas tungsten welding, plasma

arc cutting, safety, and career areas will be covered. This

course is independent project-based; students should expect to

be self-managers.

Agriculture Science and Technology

Business Technology

7901: Career Readiness/Computer Applications

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE

The students will learn to use Microsoft Office software which

includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Stu-

dents will also produce documents with

the software that they might encounter in

college or in a post-secondary career.

775: Personal Finance

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: None


This one-semester course centers around money management,

career exploration, education, saving, investing, retirement,

major purchases, banking, and housing.

7761: Business Concepts

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None


able (Central Oregon Community College)

In this course students will learn about the many exciting and

challenging facets of business and its dynamic role in today’s

environment. Students will gain a working knowledge of com-

ponents of business including discussion of management, mar-

keting, entrepreneurship, and finance. During this course stu-

dents will be introduced to topics which are covered in greater

depth in higher-level business courses.

777/778: Accounting 1 S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 1.0 credit of CTE (honors enrichment class);

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dual enrollment credit available (Central Ore-

gon Community College)

Students will learn the fundamental principles of double-entry

accounting by simulating the practices of a present-day propri-

etorship and partnership business, completing four full ac-

counting cycles. Students will also learn to use accounting

software.

779/780: Accounting 2 S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Accounting 1

Credit: 1.0 credit of CTE (honors enrichment class);

College Now credit available (Central Oregon

Community College)

Students will continue to study basic accounting concepts and

to use the accounting software as well as MS Excel spread-

sheets. Additionally students will be introduced to advanced

accounting concepts, including depreciation and inventory

control methods.

821: School to Work/General Work Experience

822: School to Work/Internship

See course descriptions on Pages 18-19.


Engineering Drawing and

Design Technology

715: Engineering Drawing and Design 1

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


Students will develop basic drafting techniques used in me-

chanical drawing. Orthographic, oblique, and isometric draw-

ing methods will be taught. Students will develop skills in di-

mensioning, sketching, blueprinting, and correct use of line

weight and lettering. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) will also

be introduced.

716/717: Advanced Engineering Drawing and Design S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Engineering Drawing and Design 1

Credit: 1.0 credit of CTE (honors enrichment class)

A continuation of skills from Engineering Drawing and Design

1. This course may be repeated for credit, with instructor ap-

proval. This is a two-term class. Advanced skills will be de-

veloped in orthographic projection, exploded isometric draw-

ing, section views, auxiliary views, developments, threads and

fasteners, assembly drawing, and technical illustration. All

students will develop computer skills in engineering drawing

and architectural drafting. AutoDesk Design Academy and

Chief Architecture software are used.

Business Technology (cont.) Graphic Design and Media

720: Graphics Tech 1

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


Students will explore the printing side of the Graphic Design

and Media Program, with a focus on Digital and Relief print-

ing. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator to cre-

ate projects to be printed on paper, water bottles, mouse pads,

and shirts. Students will also use a Heidelberg Windmill press

to print projects as well.

721: Graphics Tech 2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Passing grade in Graphics Tech 1


Students will continue to explore the printing industry with a

focus on Offset printing. They will continue to build

knowledge of the Adobe Illustrator program, and create pro-

jects which they will run on an AB Offset press. Students will

also explore digital photography and photo manipulation with

Adobe Photoshop.

722: Advanced Graphics Tech

Grades 10-12

Prerequisites: Passing grades in Graphics Tech 1 and 2

Credit: 0.50 credit per term of CTE (honors enrich-

ment class); dual enrollment credit available

(Mt. Hood Community College)

This course may be repeated. Students will continue to ex-

plore the printing industry and develop entry-level skills for

work and/or college upon graduation. Students will print a

variety of media including business cards, greeting cards, bro-

chures, flyers, posters, shirts, and many others, with a focus on

Design Elements and Principles.

791: Computer Technologies

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Computer Applications is recommended, but

not required

Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE; dual enrollment credit

available (Mt. Hood Community College)

This is an introduction to Design and Multimedia courses.

Spend the term exploring a variety of software, especially the

Adobe Creative Suite (CS6). Projects include Photoshop, vid-

eo games design, Flash Animation,

Logo Design, Windows Movie Maker,

and web site design. Choose a final

project or two at the end of the term

from a wide variety of options, such as

music mixing, beat creation, 2-D and 3-

D Design, and video editing.

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Graphic Design and Media (cont.)

786: Advanced Computer Technolo-

gies

Grades: 10-12 (9th with teacher

permission)

Prerequisites: Computer Technologies


(honors enrichment

course); dual enrollment

credit available (Mt.

Hood Community Col-

lege)

This course is repeatable. Choose your

own projects in this individualized, self-

paced class. Some choices include: ani-

mation (Flash), video game creation de-

sign (Game Maker), Web design, 2-D/3-

D graphic design and multimedia

(Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Google SketchUp, and

more), video editing (Premiere), music mixing, and music beat

creation (Audacity and Audition). Your projects are limited

only by your imagination.

792: Web Design

Grades: 10-12 (9th with teacher permission)


Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE; dual enrollment credit

available (Mt. Hood Community College)

Plan and create your own well-designed Web site in this intro-

ductory course. You’ll learn to code Web sites using XHTML

and to design using Cascading StyleSheets (CSS), following

current industry (real-world) standards. Then you’ll learn to

use DreamWeaver, the Web design software used by the pros.

7921: Advanced Web Design

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Web Design

Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE (honors

enrichment course); dual enrollment

credit available (Mt. Hood Communi-

ty College)

This course is repeatable. Advance

your Web Design skills using Dream-

Weaver, XHTML, and CSS, while

continuing to create outstanding Web

sites. You’ll learn advanced Web de-

sign techniques, such as incorporating

interactive graphic elements, image

creation, manipulation, and special

effects. The principles of good design,

site architecture, and organization will

be emphasized. You’ll learn how to

set up and maintain your own site, while learning what it takes

to get your sites on the Web.

6476:Digital Media and Video (formerly Digital

Storytelling)

Grades: 10-12


Credit: 0.50 credit of CTE; College Now credit availa-

ble (Mt. Hood Community College)

This course is repeatable. The focus of this class is on digital

photography and video production techniques. Learn the basics

of effective planning, shooting, and editing final video products

using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere. Collaboration in small

groups with class members is expected.


710: Woods 1

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


Students will learn basic principles and practices

of working with wood. Skills in sketching, woods

technology and identification, use of hand tools,

safe use of power tools, project planning, types

and uses of glues and fasteners, and finishing

techniques will all be stressed. Students will have

required skill-building projects to complete after

testing for competency in basic principles.

711/712: Advanced Woods S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: C or better in Woods 1

Credit: 1.0 credit of CTE (honors enrichment

class)

A continuation of skills from Woods 1. This

course may be repeated for credit, with instructor

approval. This is a two-term class. Students

explore advanced construction and cabinet-

making techniques while planning and building

an advanced, independent project. Machine and

hand tool maintenance will also be stressed.

Wood Technology

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Art 640: Drawing/Painting

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts

Students will explore the media of pencil, pen and ink, and pastels.

Still lifes, portraits, figures, nature, and perspectives will be covered.

Students will also work with watercolors and acrylic paints

652: Advanced Drawing and Painting

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting

Credit: 0.50 credit of Fine Arts (honors enrichment class)

Students will show mastery of the media used in Drawing and Paint-

ing. Students will work in pencil, pen, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel

chalk, watercolor, acrylic paints. Students will be required to work at

their own pace and be self-disciplined/motivated enough to complete

the work with minimum supervision. May be repeated for credit.

642: Ceramics

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


Students will develop skills in hand forming and wheel forming of

clay. Glazing techniques will also be studied and developed.

650: Advanced Ceramics

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Ceramics


Students will show mastery of the skills introduced in Ceramics. They

will be given opportunity to choose their projects. Students will be

required to work at their own pace and be self-disciplined/motivated

enough to complete the work with minimum supervision. May be

repeated for credit.

644: Advanced Art

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting, or Ceramics


Students will learn about art by doing research, reading, writing, ana-

lyzing, and giving an oral presentation to the class. They will also

raise their art skills by doing more advanced work. Students will be

prepared to show their work in the school or in art shows. They may

also prepare a portfolio. May be repeated for credit.

Fine Arts

Music 6240/6250: Concert Chorus S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Teacher signature required


Students will have the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the

various styles and varieties of choral music. Students will develop

vocal techniques and abilities through peer and personal evaluation of

choral presentations. Performing in concert presentations is required.

626/627: Concert Band S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Previous band experience


Concert Band is designed for students coming from 8th grade band or

students returning to band after a period of not playing. Students are

expected to enroll in both semesters. Students will develop skill in

tone production, intonation, rhythm, harmony, phrasing, and style. A

variety of styles, forms, and music of different historical periods will

be studied. Class is strongly geared towards daily participation. Con-

cert performances outside regular class time are required.

628/629: Symphonic Band S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Previous band experience, teacher signature required


Symphonic Band is designed to be the advanced band class at the high

school, and students are expected to enroll in both semesters. Success-

ful completion of Concert Band is normally required for enrollment.

Students will continue to develop skill in tone production, intonation,

rhythm, harmony, phrasing, and style. A variety of styles, forms, and

music of different historical periods will be studied. Class is strongly

geared towards daily participation. Concert performances outside

regular class time are required.

630: Percussion Ensemble

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Previous percussion experience


This is a skills course for percussion players. Rudimentary snare drum

skills will be emphasized. In addition, music reading, mallet skills,

and auxiliary percussion will be studied as time permits. Community

performances are required. Offered during Semester 1. Percussionists

should enroll in Percussion Ensemble for Semester 1, and either Con-

cert or Symphonic Band for Semester 2.

633: Guitar 1

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


This is a beginning guitar class that will focus on the fundamentals of

music by learning to play the guitar. Music notation, basic theory,

chords, scales and fingering patterns will be covered. Music will range

from classical, folk, and blues to pop and rock.

637: Guitar 2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Guitar 1, or previous guitar experience and teacher

signature


The Guitar 2 class is designed for players who have completed Guitar

1 satisfactorily or have demonstrated previous guitar experience to the

teacher. Class will focus on advanced notation and music reading,

more complex chords and song forms, advanced finger picking, flat

picking, and solo skills. Group playing in small and large ensembles

will be required, as will be public performance outside of class time.

6370: Guitar 3

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Completion of Guitar 2 with a “C” or better.


Guitar Lab is intended for guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and

percussion players who have guitar experience. Players should be able

to read standard notation, TAB notation, and guitar chords. Class will

focus on ensemble playing, primarily duets, trios, and quartets. A

variety of styles will be studied including bluegrass, classical, rock,

folk, and popular. In addition to ensemble playing, solo fingerstyle

playing will be studied. A class recital will be part of the course

grade. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instru-

ments. A very few school instruments might be available; check with

instructor.

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514: Health 1

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of Health

The goal of this required class is to improve knowledge regard-

ing personal health. Emphasis is placed on health and the mind,

male and female anatomy, contraceptives, the role of drugs,

tobacco and alcohol, and communicable and non-

communicable diseases.

515: Health 2

Grades: 11

Prerequisites: Health 1

Credit: 0.50 credit of Health

The goal of this required class is to develop knowledge, skills,

and positive attitudes in physical, mental, and social health.

Subjects covered are physical health and fitness, foods, mar-

riage, parenthood, and aging and death.

Health and Physical Education

500: PE 1

Grades: 9

Prerequisites:

None

Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education

Students will participate in fitness testing and a variety of team

and lifetime activities and sports. An emphasis will be placed

on fitness concepts, individual skills, and team strategies.

502: PE Make-Up

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: PE 1 attempted and failed

Credits: 0.50 credit of Physical Education; meets PE 1

requirement

Students not passing PE 1 must take and pass PE Make-Up in

order to make up that credit as well as be able to move on and

take another PE activity class. Students will participate in daily

walking and/or running at the track. This class is only offered

during Semester 2 each school year.

521: Team Sports

Grades: 10-12 (freshman allowed during Semester 2 if

passed PE 1)

Prerequisites: PE 1


Students will participate in fitness testing, fitness, and a variety

of team sport activities and games. These activities include

soccer, indoor soccer, dodgeball, floor hockey, volleyball, soft-

ball, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, Techouk,

Sepak Tawkra, team handball, speedball, and other lifetime

activities. An emphasis will be placed on individual skills and

team strategies.

523: Intermediate Basketball

Grades: 10-12 (9th during Semester 2 if passed PE 1)

Prerequisites: PE 1


Students will participate in fitness testing, fitness, and a variety

of basketball fundamental skill activities and games. An em-

phasis will be placed on individual skills and team strategies.

541: Weight Training/Sports Conditioning


Prerequisites: PE 1


Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities includ-

ing fitness testing, plyometric and cardiovascular training,

cross-fit, and an individualized strength program. An emphasis

will be placed on safety and proper technique in the weight

room.

550: Alternative Fitness


Prerequisites: PE 1


Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities includ-

ing step and dance aerobics, Jazzercise, TurboFire, P90X, In-

sanity, cross-fit, tae bo, pilates, and yoga. Students will also

participate in group projects which includes student-led fitness

routines.

551: Recreational Games


Prerequisites: PE 1

Credits: 0.50 credits of Physical Education

Students will participate in a variety of games and activities

that promote lifetime recreational pursuits. These activities

include bocce, horseshoes, dodgeball, ladder golf, shuffleboard,

roundtable, ultimate, disc golf, golf, floor hockey, table tennis,

pickleball, badminton, and tennis.

Physical Education

Students are required to meet state requirements and MHS graduation requirements

by passing PE 1 and one other PE activity class. Students must pass PE 1 before they

are eligible to enroll in another PE activity class. Students may not enroll in more

than two PE classes per semester nor can students enroll in the same type of activity

class during the same semester (e.g., enrolling in two periods of weight training).

Health

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190/191: English 1 S1/S2

Grades: 9

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts

English 1 is a course that provides a foundation for the further study of

Language Arts. The emphasis of the first semester is on writing, in-

cluding grammar, sentence structure, organization, description, thesis

statements, and modes of writing (e.g. narrative, expository, etc.).

Peer editing and writing workshops are a major component of the first

semester’s work. The second semester will focus on reading both

fiction and nonfiction and determining an author’s message and pur-

pose. This study will include examinations of one or more of the fol-

lowing genres: news articles, short opinion pieces, poetry, novels, and

dramatic literature. Students will develop a greater understanding of

literary elements such as plot, character, theme, setting, figurative

language, and how authors’ word choice leads to greater understand-

ing. During both semesters, teachers use the Credit by Proficiency

model, wherein students earn credit by demonstrating that they are

proficient in the skills of analyzing English texts and in writing their

own pieces.

1900/1901: English 1 Enriched S1/S2

Grades: 9

Prerequisites: Meets 8th grade benchmark; if student earned a grade

of “C” or lower in previous English class he or she is

strongly advised to meet with the course instructor.


English 1 Enriched is a course designed to meet the standard curricu-

lum goals of the English department while also providing more

breadth and depth of literature and writing for those students who are

motivated and desire a greater academic challenge. The course focus-

es on perfecting techniques in various modes of writing (e.g. narrative,

persuasive, and expository) and on deeper analysis of literary elements

in novels, drama, and poetry. Students taking this course should ex-

pect a substantial amount of out-of-class reading and writing as well as

having meaningful discussions and debates in class. During both se-

mesters, teachers use the Credit by Proficiency model, wherein stu-

dents earn credit by demonstrating that they are proficient in the skills

of analyzing English texts and in writing their own pieces.

192/193: English 2 S1/S2

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: English 1


English 2 is a course where students will focus on strengthening read-

ing, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Through-

out the course, students will concentrate on reading comprehension,

vocabulary, the writing process and the four modes of writing—

narrative, expository, persuasive, and imaginative, as well as poetry,

grammar, various literary devices, and literary elements using short

stories, novels, and drama. During both semesters, teachers will use

the Credit by Proficiency model, wherein students earn credit by

demonstrating that they are proficient in the skills of analyzing English

texts and in writing their own pieces.

1902/1903: English 2 Enriched S1/S2

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: Enriched English 1 recommended. If student earned

a grade of “C” or lower in previous English class he

or she is strongly advised to meet with the course

instructor.


Students in Enriched English 2 will develop the skills listed in the

English 2 course description. Additionally, students will be expected

to read more challenging materials and write more frequently in order

to be prepared to continue enriched and, later, AP coursework. Much

work is expected to be done independently, outside of class time.

During both semesters, teachers will use the Credit by Proficiency

model, wherein students earn credit by demonstrating that they are

proficient in the skills of analyzing English texts and in writing their

own pieces.

194/195: English 3: Writing (S1) and American Lit. (S2) Grades: 11-12


Credit: 1.0 credits of Language Arts

English 3 is a two-semester course. During Semester 1 students will

be able to show proficiency in the essential skill of writing (narrative,

expository, persuasive) for graduation. Semester 2 is a survey course

in American literature focusing on major writers who have contribut-

ed—and continue their contribution—to American literature. Students

will develop their own reading, writing, listening, speaking, and criti-

cal thinking skills by completing a variety of writing assignments,

daily work, and special projects. Throughout the course, students will

study American literature in the context of American history, religion,

and thought.

196/197: English 4: World Literature S1/S2

Grades: 12



World Literature is a broad-based survey course designed for students

who do not want the challenge of Advanced Placement English. The

course is organized chronologically around literature important to the

Western Canon. Literature from Sumer, Greece, Rome, Italy, Eng-

land, France, Spain, as well as others will be studied. Semester One

covers Pre-History to the Renaissance; Semester Two covers the Res-

toration to the Present. In addition to literature, students will write in

expository, persuasive, and imaginative modes, producing work sam-

ples of each. Students will also complete speaking assignments in the

informative and persuasive modes. Students should expect a moderate

amount of out of class and individual work, though much will be com-

pleted during class time. Students are also expected to complete a

research project with appropriate documentation.

180/181: AP Language and Composition S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 GPA in English classes recommended;

English1 and 2 Enriched recommended; if student

earned a grade of “C” or below in previous English

class he or she is strongly advised to meet with the

course instructor.

Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (honors core class); re-

ceives weighted grade; dual enrollment credit availa-

ble (Eastern Oregon University)

AP Language and Composition focuses primarily on the literature of

the United States with intense focus on writing and rhetorical analysis.

Students should expect an impressive amount of outside reading and

writing, including a summer reading assignment. As with all Ad-

vanced Placement (AP) courses, college credit is available to those

students taking and passing the national test. Designed for highly

motivated individuals who wish to pursue a college degree.

Language Arts

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182/183: AP Literature and

Composition S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0

GPA in English

classes recom-

mended; English

1 and 2 Enriched recommended; if student earned a

grade of “C” or below in previous English class he or

she is strongly advised to meet with the course in-

structor.

Credit: 1.0 credit of Language Arts (honors core class); re-

ceives weighted grade

The AP Literature and Composition course prepares students for the

careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Students

will analyze ways writers use language to provide meaning and pleas-

ure for readers. Students analyze structure, style, theme, figurative

language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Students should expect a

large amount of outside reading. College credit may be earned by

passing the Advanced Placement (AP) test. Designed for highly moti-

vated individuals who wish to pursue a college degree.

Language Arts Interventions

1594/1595: Language Arts Workshop S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: By placement only; reading level test scores and/or

state reading assessment score

Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives

This course is designed to help students acquire the necessary reading

skills to succeed in school and life. It covers reading skills and strate-

gies using several genres, test-taking skills, and state assessment

strand data to help prepare students to demonstrate the Essential Skill

of Reading (as defined by the Oregon Department of Education).

Students will be simultaneously enrolled in a Language Arts class.

1592/1593: Reading Workshop S1/S2

1485/1486: Basic Reading Workshop S1/S2

Grades: 9-12




This course is designed to help students acquire necessary reading

skills by focusing on comprehension and fluency. It covers reading

skills and strategies using several genres, test-taking skills, and state

assessment strand data to help prepare students to demonstrate the

Essential Skill of Reading (as defined by the Oregon Department of

Education). Students will be simultaneously enrolled in a Language

Arts class.

1590/1591: Reading Strategies S1/S2

1483/1484: Basic Reading Strategies S1/S2

Grades: 9-12




This course is designed to help students acquire foundational reading

skills and strategies using several genres. It focuses on reading decod-

ing skills through explicit phonics instruction. Test-taking skills to

help prepare students to demonstrate the Essential Skill of Reading (as

defined by the Oregon Department of Education) are also covered.

Students will be simultaneously enrolled in a Language Arts class.

1205/1206: English Language Development 1 S1/S2


Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: By placement only; Woodcock-Muñoz Language

Survey (WMLS) score of 1 for S1 or 2 for S2, IDEA

Proficiency Test (IPT) scores of 1-2 for S1 or 3-4 for

S2, or Oregon English Language Proficiency Assess-

ment (ELPA) score of 1 for S1 or 2 for S2.


English Language Development courses are designed to help students

acquire academic proficiency in all domains of the English language

(reading, writing, listening, and speaking). At these beginning and

early intermediate stages, students gain familiarity with the sounds,

rhythms, and patterns of English. Teachers introduce the following

language functions: Interpersonal Communication (i.e., express feel-

ings and preferences, request assistance and clarification); Describe,

Compare/Contrast (i.e., describe actions using verbs and adverbs, de-

scribe location of objects in space using prepositions); and Express

Action/Time Relationships (i.e., discuss or create a plan, describe

routine events, make and report observations).


Grades: 9-12


Survey (WMLS) score of 3 (RPI 34-57), IDEA Pro-

ficiency Test (IPT) scores of 5-7, or Oregon English

Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) score of

3.


At this intermediate stage, students demonstrate good comprehension

of general meaning and increased comprehension of specific meaning.

Teacher introduces the following language function at this level: Mak-

ing Predictions; Asking Informational Questions; Asking Clarifying

Questions; Expressing and Supporting Opinions; Comparing and Con-

trasting; Summarizing; Persuading; Literary Analysis; Cause and Ef-

fect; and Drawing Conclusions.


Grades: 9-12


Survey (WMLS) score of 3 (RPI 58-81), IDEA Pro-

ficiency Test (IPT) score of 8, or Oregon English

Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) score of

4.


At this early advanced stage, students re-

spond with detail in compound and com-

plex sentences. Teacher introduces the

following language function at this level:

Defining; Explaining; Generalizing; Evalu-

ating; Interpreting; Sequencing; Hypothe-

sizing and Speculating; and Summarizing.

Language Arts

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204/205: Algebra 1 S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics

A traditional approach to the study of variables, equations, ex-

ponents, and formulas. Real world applications are employed

to aid in the understanding of algebraic concepts. Students are

encouraged to provide their own scientific calculators, espe-

cially for work at home.

206/207: Geometry S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Algebra 1 or teacher recommendation


Traditional Euclidean geometry. The course reinforces and

extends knowledge of algebra and carefully develops an under-

standing of proof. Real world applications are provided

throughout. Students are encouraged to provide their own

scientific or graphing calculators, especially for work at home.

208/209: Algebra 2 S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Geometry


A traditional approach to the study of linear, quadratic, expo-

nential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polynomial functions.

Real world applications are used to develop and clarify func-

tion concepts. Students are encouraged to provide their own

scientific or graphing calculators, especially for work at home.

210/211: Functions/Trigonometry (Pre-Calculus) S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Algebra 2

Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (honors core class)

Review of advanced algebra topics. Includes the study of func-

tions and their solutions. The course integrates the use of graph

-ing calculators into the processes. Exponential and logarith-

mic functions are included. This first part of the course corre-

sponds to college algebra. The study of trigonometry follows.

Includes trig functions and their graphs. Applications to prob-

lem solving including trig identities. Students are encouraged

to have their own graphing calculators.

212/213: AP Calculus AB S1/S2

Grades: 12

Prerequisites: Functions/Trigonometry

Credit: 1.0 credit of Mathematics (honors core class);

receives weighted grade

Provides a background in calculus needed for those students

entering college with a major related to or requiring college

calculus. Covers graphs, functions, and limit theory, deriva-

tives and integrals and their applications. Inverse functions,

techniques of integration, and sequences and series will also be

covered. Students are encouraged to have their own graphing

calculators.

Math Interventions

250/251: Math Workshop 1 S1/S2

Grade: 9

Prerequisites: By placement only; math level assessment score

Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives; if student passes the

Math OAKS during the term in which he/she is

enrolled in Math Workshop, he/she may earn

0.50 credit of Math.

This course is designed to help students master the essential

skills necessary to pass the OAKS mathematics exam required

for graduation. The Accelerated Math program is primarily

used in this class, as it allows each student to work at their own

pace and develop the skills needed to pass the OAKS math ex-

am. Critical thinking and test-taking techniques will be empha-

sized as well. The instructors will also be available to assist

students in their regular mathematics classes.

252/253: Math Workshop 2 S1/S2

256/257: Basic Math Workshop 2 S1/S2

Grades: 10-11

Prerequisites: By placement only; math level assessment score

Credit: 1.0 credit of Electives; if student passes the

Math OAKS during the term in which he/she is

enrolled in Math Workshop, he/she may earn

0.50 credit of Math.

This course is designed to help students master the essential

skills necessary to pass the OAKS mathematics exam required

for graduation. The Accelerated Math program is primarily

used in this class, as it allows each student to work at their own

pace and develop the skills needed to

pass the OAKS math exam. Critical

thinking and test-taking techniques will

be emphasized as well. The instructors

will also be available to assist students in

their regular mathematics classes.

Mathematics

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Science

300/301: Integrated Science S1/S2

Grades: 9

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 1.0 credit of Science

Students will develop an understanding of methods used in

scientific problem solving. Students will become aware of the

various forces in nature and how they relate to matter. Stu-

dents will also be introduced to the various forms of energy at

work in the natural world.

302/303: Introductory Physical Science (IPS) S1/S2

Grades: 9

Prerequisites: Algebra, 8th-grade teacher recommendation


Students will develop an understanding of science and the ap-

plication of scientific principles as they relate to physical sci-

ence. Students will measure mass and volume, study the char-

acteristics of solids, liquids, and gases, and develop procedures

to separate different substances. Students will then discover

the differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures,

and will work with scientific models. Finally, students will

look at radioactive decay, the periodic table, and end the chem-

istry section with sizes and masses of atoms and molecules.

The book and the course conclude with five chapters of intro-

ductory physics, including heating and cooling, potential and

kinetic energy, and finish the year with forces and how they

affect motion.

304/305: Biology S1/S2

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: None


Students will have the opportunity to become aware of

the wide variety of living organisms and their relation-

ship to environment. An understanding of man’s rela-

tionship to his place in nature and how he can affect his

own environment will be discussed. Basic laboratory

skills will be developed.

308/309: AP Biology S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Chemistry recommended

Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (honors core class); re-

ceives weighted grade; dual enrollment credit

available (Central Oregon Community College)

AP Biology is a national standardized course that is designed to

teach high school students biology at a college level. It is a

rigorous course that challenges students to excel in biological

study. The course covers the material that would be taught in a

Biology 101 college course. Students who choose to take and

pass a proficiency test at the end of the class can obtain credit

for Biology 101 or the equivalent at most colleges, in addition

to receiving credit toward high school graduation. This class

will require a good deal of out-of-class study and reading.

There will also be many inquiry-based labs utilizing special-

ized laboratory equipment.

310/311: Chemistry S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Algebra 1

Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (honors core class)

Students will be introduced to the reasons we believe in atoms

and in molecules by looking at the properties of solids, gases,

and liquids. Students will develop an understanding of the

unique properties of elements and how they react with one an-

other. Computers will be used extensively in the laboratory.

This course is necessary for anyone considering a career in the

health care industry. A rigorous course; students should expect

daily homework.

314/315: Physics S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Algebra 2 or taken concurrently

Credit: 1.0 credit of Science (honors core class)

Students will study motion, forces, collisions, waves, and light.

This course will emphasize the application of scientific con-

cepts and math relationships. Each student will build a spa-

ghetti bridge for testing, which allows him/her to practice some

engineering concepts. Experiments will include the extensive

use of computers and equipment designed to interface with

computers. This course is needed for anyone considering a

career in health care or engineering. A rigorous course; stu-

dents should expect daily homework.

3051: Biology 2: Zoology

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology


Zoology is a course for juniors or seniors who need a half

credit of science. This class is a survey of the animal

Kingdom. The course will cover the ten major phyla of

animals from sponges through the vertebrates. Major

characteristics and evolutionary and adaptive trends will

be covered in this lab-based class.

743: Horticulture Science

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of Science or CTE; dual enrollment


lege)

See course description on Page 7.

752: Animal Science

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of Science or CTE; dual enrollment


lege)

See course description on Page 7.

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4500: Global Studies

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: None

Credit: 0.50 credit of Social Studies

In addition to an overview of geographic terms and themes, this

course will focus on political, physical, and human geography

of several world regions. Regions include Latin America,

South Asia, Africa, and others. Current social and political

issues facing these regions will also be discussed.

4600: Global Studies Enriched

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: BLT team recommendation


This is an enriched study of physical, cultural, and regional

geography. In addition to an overview of geographic terms

and themes, this course will focus on political, physical, and

human geography of several world re-

gions. Regions include Latin America,

South Asia, Africa, and others. Current

issues facing these regions will also be

discussed. Extra emphasis will be placed

on current global issues and problems,

essay writing, and document analysis.

4501: US History 1

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: Global Studies strongly

encouraged

Credit: 0.50 credit of Social

Studies

This is an American History survey course covering the time

period of 1865 to the 1920s. Topics include Westward expan-

sion, early labor conflicts, the challenges of growing cities,

Progressivism, Imperialism, World War I, and the 1920s.

World history, government, geography, and economics will

also be integrated into this course.

4601: US History 1 Enriched

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: Global Studies 1 Enriched or teacher recom-

mendation


This is an enriched American History survey course covering

the time period of 1865 to the 1920s. Topics include Westward

expansion, early labor conflicts, the challenges of growing cit-

ies, Progressivism, Imperialism, World War I, and the 1920s.

World history, government, geography, and economics will

also be integrated into this course. This course will emphasize

the use of primary documents, supplemental reading evalua-

tion, essay writing, and historical analysis.

4502: US History 2

Grades: 11

Prerequisites: Global Studies and American Studies 1 strongly

encouraged


A survey of American history in the time period of the Great

Depression through the Cold War. Topics include: the causes

of the Depression, the rise of European dictatorships, the Holo-

caust, World War II, the Cold War, and the culture of the1950s.

This class will also address relevant topics in geography, world

history, government, and economics.


Grades: 11

Prerequisites: Global Studies Enr. and US History 1 Enr.

strongly encouraged


A survey of American history in the time period of the Great

Depression through the Cold War, approximately 1930 to the

1960s. Topics include: the causes of the Depression, the rise

of European dictatorships, the Holocaust, World War II, the

Cold War, and the culture of the1950s. This class will also

address relevant topics in geography and

world history, government, and economics.

This course will emphasize the use of prima-

ry documents, supplemental reading evalua-

tion, essay writing, and historical analysis.

4503: US History 3

Grades: 11

Prerequisites: Global Studies and Ameri-

can Studies 1 and 2 strongly encouraged


A survey of American history in the time

period of the mid 1960s to the present. Top-

ics include the Civil Rights movement, social movements of

the 1960s, Vietnam, Watergate, the Conservative Revolution,

and the Clinton era. This class will also address topics in gov-

ernment, economics, geography, and current events.


Grades: 11

Prerequisites: Global Studies Enr., US History 1 and 2 Enr.

strongly encouraged


A survey of American history in the time period of the mid 1960s to the

present. Topics include the civil rights movement, social movements of

the 1960s, Vietnam, Watergate, the Conservative Revolution, and the

Clinton era. This class will also address topics in government, and eco-

nomics. The impact of these historical events will be used to discuss

current issues. This course will emphasize the use of primary docu-

ments, supplemental reading evaluation, essay writing, and historical

analysis.

406/407: Civics and Economics S1/S2

Grades: 12

Prerequisites: Global Studies and US History 1, 2, and 3

Credit: 1.0 credit of Government

This is a required class for seniors. A one-year survey course

of U.S. government and economic issues, such as how govern-

ment operates, our role in the government, and how economic

issues influence our lives.

Social Studies

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Social Studies 411/412: AP Government S1/S2

Grades: 12


Credit: 1.0 credit of Government (honors core class);

receives weighted grade

A college-level course in U.S. government; can earn college

credit if national AP exam is taken and passed. It will be

strongly encouraged that each student actively engage in taking

the AP exam. One-year course; can elect in place of Civics/

Economics. Topics covered are the American system, opinions,

interests, and organizations, institutions of government, and the

politics of public policy.

Social Sciences Electives

404: Topics in U.S. History: The Holocaust

Grades: 11-12



Not available for 2013-2014; offered alternate years

(alternating with Psychology 1, 2). An in-depth look from an

American perspective at one of the most tragic events in histo-

ry: the calculated extermination of Jews and others in Nazi-

controlled Europe in the 1930s and 1940s.

413: Psychology 1

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: None


Available for 2013-2014; offered alternate years (alternating

with Topics in U.S. History: The Holocaust). Students will

study psychological methods, biology and behavior, sensation,

perception, and consciousness. We will also take a close look

at memory, problem solving, and intelligence. The last part of

the course will focus on infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

414: Psychology 2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: None


Available for 2013-2014; offered alternate years (alternating

with Topics in U.S. History: The Holocaust). Students will

study adulthood, motivation, and emotion. We will also discuss

various theories of personality, psychological tests, and gender

roles. The last part of the course will focus on stress and health,

psychological disorders, methods of therapy, and social interac-

tion.

Foreign Language is not required for high school graduation.

Spanish fulfills the Fine Arts or Elective requirements. Two

years of a single foreign language (Spanish 1/2) or one year of

Level Three (Advanced Spanish) is required for admission to

and graduation from most four-year colleges. Most community

colleges have no foreign language requirement. All courses in

the Spanish Department are proficiency-based and involve per-

formance assessment.

6000: Spanish Essentials (formerly Spanish Culture)

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


Novice-level survey of Spanish-speaking cultures and history

with basic vocabulary in Spanish. Students will participate in

cooking, crafts, and games. This course is designed to prepare

the student for in-depth language study begin-

ning with Spanish 1 and does not meet college

entry requirements for language. Recommend-

ed for students who find Language Arts chal-

lenging: students enrolled in Reading Work-

shop, Reading Strategies, or English Language

Development classes should enroll in Spanish

Culture prior to taking Spanish 1. Proficiency/

performance based grading. May be offered in

alternate semesters or alternate years. Check

with instructor to verify course availability.

602/603: Spanish 1 S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: English 1 (or concurrent enrollment), Spanish

Culture, or teacher signature required; no herit-

age speakers of Spanish.

Credit: 1.0 credit of Foreign Language

This class is designed for the college-bound student. Students

will learn basic communication in Spanish as well as a basic

understanding of Hispanic/Latino culture. The fundamentals of

listening, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed. Rigorous

focus on long-term language acquisition. Classwork requires

active, attentive, and persistent participation (i.e., speaking) in

group and partner settings. Class members will be expected to

actively participate in a variety of experiences including speak-

ing tests. It is strongly recommended that students pass Semes-

ter 1 to continue with Semester 2. Students enrolled in Reading

Workshops, Reading Strategies, or English Language

Development classes should enroll in Spanish Culture/

Spanish Essentials prior to taking Spanish 1. Profi-

ciency/performance based grading.

604/605: Spanish 2 S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 1; no heritage speakers

Credit: 1.0 credit of Foreign Language

This class is designed for the college-bound student.

Rigorous focus on long-term language acquisition,

with emphasis on spoken and impromptu language

Foreign Language: Spanish

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7000: Success 111

Grade: 9

Prerequisites: None; students entering after their 9th grade

year may develop a computerized portfolio in

their Guide Room and challenge this course for

credit

Credit: 0.50 Career Exploration

This required course is designed to help students foster aca-

demic success in their high school careers, and to aid in suc-

cessfully reaching life goals set by the individual student. Stu-

dents will be introduced to strategies for identifying possible

career interests and researching those interests, and end the

semester with a working digital and paper career resource port-

folio using the Career Information System (CIS). The student’s

working portfolio will be accessible to him/her throughout the

rest of his/her high school career and beyond, in order to build

upon the foundational framework started with the work done

here.

4150/4151: Language and Culture of the Confederated

Tribes of Warm Springs S1/S2

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisites: None


This course is a survey of Native American literature, lan-

guages, history, styles of dance, music, visual arts, and social

customs of American tribal communities with emphasis on the

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. This course will take a

comprehensive approach to studying the contemporary issues

affecting the group in the past and present, with a look toward

the future. Semester 1 will focus on Native American litera-

ture, and Semester 2 will feature instruction in the CTWS an-

cestral languages of Kiksht, Numu, and Ichishkiin.

804/805: JROTC 1 S1/S2

806/807: JROTC 2 S1/S2

808/809: JROTC 3 S1/S2

810/811: JROTC 4 S1/S2

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None for JROTC 1; passing grade required be-

fore advancing to next level


This Program of Instruction (POI) focuses on the development

of better citizens through the instruction of skills in leadership,

citizenship, life success, geography, and wellness in a struc-

tured, interactive environment. The program intends to teach

cadets to: appreciate the ethical values and principles that un-

derlie good citizenship; develop leadership potential while liv-

ing and working cooperatively with others; be able to think

logically and to communicate effectively with others, both oral-

ly and in writing; appreciate the importance of physical fitness

in maintaining good health; understand the importance of high

school graduation for a successful futures, and learn about col-

lege and other advanced education and employment opportuni-

ties; develop mental management abilities; become familiar

with military history as it relates to America’s culture, and un-

derstand the history, purpose, and structure of the military ser-

vices; and develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a

member of a team.

132/133: Yearbook S1/S2

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Teacher invitation (interested students not re-

ceiving invitations should consult with the

Yearbook instructor for more details)


This is a class for self-directed students who are able to get

along with others, structure their time, and be responsible for

Foreign Language: Spanish

use. Classwork requires active, attentive, and persistent partici-

pation (i.e., speaking) in group and partner settings. Grammar

patterns and skill building are continued in all four areas of

language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Cultural

history and geography are presented in a variety of activities. It

is strongly recommended that students pass Semester 1 to con-

tinue with Semester 2. Proficiency/performance based grading.

606: Advanced Spanish

Grades: 10-12 (9th graders only with permission of in-

structor)

Prerequisites: Spanish 2 or Heritage Speaker of Spanish

(hispanohablante)

Credit: 0.50 credit of Foreign Language (honors enrich-

ment class-2 semesters)

This class is designed for the college-bound student. Rigorous

focus on long-term language acquisition, with emphasis on

spoken and impromptu language use. Classwork requires ac-

tive, attentive, and persistent participation (i.e., speaking) in

group and partner settings. Language arts in Spanish for his-

panohablantes (students who already speak Spanish) as well as

Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 students. Exploration of Hispanic/

Latino culture and literature in Spanish. Development of the

four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Students will be expected to collaborate with each other to

bring their personal strengths in Spanish to the group. Grading

is based on each student’s portfolio of evidence and Individual-

ized Learning Plan. Up to four terms may be taken for credit.

May be offered in alternate semesters or alternate years.

Check with instructor to verify course availability.

Electives

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the completion of assigned projects. Skill and/or aptitude in

writing, design, or photography is required. Students are re-

sponsible for the development and publication of the Hi-Sage

Yearbook.

134/135: Yearbook Editor S1/S2

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Yearbook, teacher invitation

Credit: 1.0 credit of CTE (honors enrichment class)

This is a class for self-directed students who are willing to take

on a leadership role in overseeing development and completion

of the Hi-Sage Yearbook. Yearbook Editors must be able to get

along with others, structure their time well, meet deadlines, and

produce quality work.

814: Teen Parenting Lifeskills

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: Teacher signature required

Credit: 0.50 Pass/Fail credit of Electives

A lifeskills class for pregnant and parenting teens. This class

offers a supportive environment to students who balance

parenthood and school. The class content is based on the needs

of the individual student with a strong focus on positive parent-

ing, pre/post-natal health for parent and child, community re-

sources, and building strong families and healthy relationships.

May be repeated for credit.

865: TPP Child Care Center Teacher Assistant

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisites: Teacher approval

Credit: 0.50 Pass/Fail credit of Electives

Students must love to work with kids age 6 weeks to 3 years.

Other skills/assets: ability to work with others, good attend-

ance, and desire to gain experience in a professional childcare

setting. Having childcare or babysitting experience is a plus

but not a requirement. May be repeated for credit.

820: School to Work/Peer Tutor

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Counselor approval


The same as an internship with the exception that the mentor is

an elementary school teacher. The student works in the ele-

mentary classroom with the teacher/mentor learning transfera-

ble workplace skills as well as a variety of skills associated

with elementary teaching. In addition to the classroom experi-

ence, students will be responsible for assignments.

821: School to Work/General Work Experience

Grades: 11-12


Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives; dual enrollment credit


On-site actual work by the student that is not related to the cur-

riculum of the student’s occupational goal, but which is coordi-

nated by school staff and is approved in advance with the STW

Coordinator. Mini-

mum requirements for

0.50 credit of work

experience include 60

hours in the work-

place and 8 writing

assignments.

822: School to

Work/Internship

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Coun-

selor

ap-

proval

Credit: 0.50 credit of Electives; dual enrollment credit


Students choose and are placed in a local business where they

explore a career area of interest, learn basic transferable work

skills, and gain additional information for planning their next

job or career step after high school. Minimum requirements for

0.50 credit for internship include 60 hours in the workplace and

8 writing assignments

823: School to Work/Health Occupations

Grades: 11-12



In cooperation with St. Charles Medical Center, the student will

explore several health care occupational areas of interest, rotat-

ing among several hospital departments during the term. Mini-

mum requirements: 1) completion of the Field Curriculum; 2)

completion of assignments; 3) coordination with STW Supervi-

sor. Scheduled as a two-period block earning 1.0 credit per

term.

817: Office Assistant

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Administrative signature required


Students will perform various duties as assistants in the Main

Office or Student Services, including copying, sorting and de-

livering mail, and delivering messages.

803: Driver Education

Ages: 15-17

Prerequisites: Driver’s instructional permit

Credit: No credit offered for this class; offered by High

Desert ESD

Students may find more info and register for this class online at

www.hddriversed.org or contact High Desert Educational Ser-

vice District at 541-693-5600.

The Oregon Parent Guide to Teen Driving:

http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/7190.pdf#parent_teen

Electives

http://www.hddriversed.org/

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