Newberg High School Course Guide 1 2018-2019 · SMAW:Mild Steel & Oxy-acetylene Cutting 4 credits...

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Newberg High School Course Guide

2018-2019

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WelcometoNewbergHighSchool...........................................................4GraduationRequirements........................................................................5AcademicInformation(Grades,DualCredit,AdvancedPlacement).....6-9AlternativeOptions.................................................................................10Co-CurricularAthletics&Activities....................................................11-13College&UniversityInformation...........................................................14FuturePlanning.......................................................................................15ScheduleChangeProcess.......................................................................16CourseOfferings................................................................................17-50 Art............................................................................................17-18 Business...................................................................................19-20 ELL–EnglishLanguageLearners..................................................21 Family&ConsumerSciences...................................................22-23 Health...........................................................................................24 Industry&Engineering............................................................24-27 LanguageArts..........................................................................28-29 Mathematics............................................................................30-32 NaturalResourceSciences...........................................................33 OtherPrograms.......................................................................34-35 PerformingArts.......................................................................36-40 PhysicalEducation...................................................................40-41 Science.....................................................................................42-43 SecondLanguage.....................................................................44-46 SocialScience...........................................................................47-48 SpecialEducation..........................................................................49

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NewbergHighSchoolTigers:As your principal, I take the responsibility of working with students, parents, staff andcommunitytoensureALLstudentsgraduatecareer,collegeand lifeready.Astudent’shighschool experience can be one that accelerates them towards their personal dreams andaspirations. Graduating from high school opens doors to possibilities and opportunities.Whether a student’s aspirations lead them to college, apprenticeship or directly into theworkforce,therearegrowingopportunitiesatNewbergHighSchooltopreparethemforthatnextstep.ThereisaseriesofrequiredcoursesthatallstudentsinOregonmustcomplete.Additionally,wearefortunatetooffermanyelectiveandcareerandtechnicalcoursestosupportstudentsastheypreparefortheircollegeand/orcareeraspirations.Ourschoolisproudofitsgrowingcommunity partnerships that create relevant opportunities for students in many of ourcourses. ALL students and parents have access to their school counselor, our school-to-businesscoordinatorandtheschool’scollegeadvisortohelpthemplanapathtotheirgoalsandaccessopportunitiestohelpthemgetthere.NewbergHighSchoolalsooffersawidevarietyofclubs,activities,sportsandperformingartstomeettheinterestsofstudentsandenhancetheiroverallexperience.Studentinvolvementwill helpmake the high school experiencemore engaging, successful, andmemorable.Weencourage everyone, including adults, to get involved to make sure these opportunitiescontinuetogrowandsupportthesuccessofourstudents.OurdedicatedstaffiscommittedtodeliveringanexceptionaleducationalexperienceforALLstudents.Iencourageparentstoreachouttostafftolearnmoreaboutopportunitiesandtoworkwith staff to support the successof your student.WewantALL studentsatNewbergHigh School to feel cared about and encouraged to work hard towards their vision of asuccessfulfuture.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

StandardDiploma HonorsDiploma(3.5GPA)

CreditRequirements

English/LanguageArts

CreditsRequired:4Includesreading,writing,speaking,listening,

literaturewithemphasisonexpositorywritingeachyearforfouryears

CreditsRequired:4Two(2)ofthefour(4)creditsmustbetakeninAdvancedPlacementordualcollegecredit

classes

Mathematics

CreditsRequired:3AllatAlgebra1andaboveandanyotheradvancedmathcoursesacceptedfor

admissiontoanOregonPublicUniversity

CreditsRequired:4Includesone(1)creditinmathematicsofAdvancedPlacementorcollegebearing

credit.

ScienceCreditsRequired:3

Includesphysicalscienceandlifescience(2withlabexperiences)

CreditsRequired:4Includestwo(1)creditsofAdvanced

Placementorcollegebearingcreditorotherapprovedadvancedcourseworkinlife

scienceorphysicalscience

SocialSciences CreditsRequired:3

CreditsRequired:3Includestwo(2)creditsofAdvanced

Placementorcollegebearingcreditorotherapprovedadvancedcoursework

PhysicalEducation CreditsRequired:1 CreditsRequired:1

Health CreditsRequired:1 CreditsRequired:1

SecondLanguageCreditsRequired:2

Withproficiencyin2ndLanguage(twoyearsofsamelanguage)

CreditsRequired:3

TheArts/CareerTechnicalEducation CreditsRequired:1 CreditsRequired:1

Electives CreditsRequired:8 CreditsRequired:7

TotalCredits CreditsRequired:26 CreditsRequired:28

EssentialSkills

ProficiencyinallEssentialSkills:Reading/Writing/MathRequired

PersonalizedLearningRequirements

EdPlan&Profile:Requiredforalldiplomas

Career-RelatedLearningExperiences:Requiredforalldiplomas

Students must earn 26 credits in the designated subject areas. In addition, students mustcomplete thepersonalized learning requirementsand showproficiency inessentialskills.Onehalf(.5)creditisearnedforeachclasssuccessfullytakenandpassedeachsemester.

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EssentialSkillsInadditiontomeetingthecourseandcreditrequirements,studentsmustmeettheEssentialSkillsgraduationrequirementsbydemonstratingproficiencyinreading,writingandmath.Proficiencyintheseskills canbedemonstratedthroughavarietyofassessmentoptions thatareadministeredundersecureconditions.

• TheOregonStatewideAssessments(SmarterBalanced)• Samples of student work administered under secure conditions and score by trained

teachers• Additionalstandardizedassessments(suchasthePSAT,SATandACT)

To support students in meeting proficiency in Essential Skills, students may be enrolled inLab/Tutorial courses. More information about Essential Skills can be found at the OregonDepartmentofEducation:http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2042PersonalizedLearningThefollowingrequirementspersonalizethediplomaforeachstudentandhelppreparethemfortheirpost-highschoolgoals.EducationPlanandProfile:StudentsdevelopanEducationPlanandProfile to guide their learning and document academic achievement and progress toward theirpersonal, career and post-high school goals. Career-Related Learning Experience: Studentsparticipate in experiences that connect classroom learning with real life experiences in theworkplace,community,and/orschoolrelevanttotheireducation.ExtendedApplication:Studentsapplyandextendtheirknowledgeinnewandcomplexsituationsrelatedtothestudent’spersonaland career interests and post-high school goals through critical-thinking, problem solving, orinquiryinrealworldcontexts.AcademicInformation

Valedictorian/Salutatorian:ThevaledictorianwillbethestudentwiththehighestgradepointaverageandearninganHonorsDiploma.ThesalutatorianwillbethestudentwiththehighestgradepointaverageandearningaStandard Diploma. In case of a tie for the valedictorian/salutatorian, co-valedictorians/ co-salutatorianswillbeawarded.Grading:

UnweightedGradesAhighschoolcoursewithanunweightedgradeshallbedefinedas:• Astandardcoursethatdoesnotreceiveafour-yearpublicuniversitycredit.• Astandardcoursethatdoesnothavean“AdvancedPlacement”(AP)designation.

WeightedGrades(GradeWeighting)Ahighschoolcoursewithgradeweightingshallbedefinedas:

• Acourseforwhichastudentmayreceiveafour-yearpublicuniversitycredit.• A course receiving an “Advanced Placement” (AP) designation by the College Board or

othernationalentitywithauthoritytocertifyadvancedplacementcourses.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

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Beginningwiththegraduatingclassof2019,thefollowingcourseswillbeawardedaweightedgradedesignation.Dual-creditclassesthatwillearnaweighted-gradedesignationareasfollows:NHSCourseTItle CollegeEquivalent Course

Credits Institution

English(*Performanceonnationalexamdeterminesearnedcredit)

APEnglishLanguage&Composition TBDbyInstitution * --

APEnglishLiterature&Composition TBDbyInstitution * --

Mathematics(*Performanceonnationalexamdeterminesearnedcredit)

Pre-CalculusA Math112 5 PCC

Pre--CalculusB Math111 5 PCC

APCalculusAB TBDbyInstitution * --

APStatistics TBDbyInstitution * --

Science

APChemistry TBDbyInstitution * --

APPhysics TBDbyInstitution * --

Industry&Engineering(*Performanceonnationalexamdeterminesearnedcredit)

APComputerSciencePrinciples TBDbyInstitution * --

APComputerScienceA TBDbyInstitution * --

SocialStudies(*Performanceonnationalexamdeterminesearnedcredit)

APEuropeanHistory TBDbyInstitution * --

APUSGovernment TBDbyInstitution * --

APUSHistory TBDbyInstitution * --

PerformingArts(*Performanceonnationalexamdeterminesearnedcredit)

APMusicTheory TBDbyInstitution * --

VisualArts(*Performanceonnationalexamdeterminesearnedcredit)

APStudioArts TBDbyInstitution * --


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Letter-GradeMark UnweightedGrade WeightedGradeA 4 5B 3 4C 2 3D 1 2F 0 0

Pass/NoPassGradesPass/NoPassGradesare issued forcourseswhichdonothavea recognizedsetof state,nationalorindustrystandards.Pass/NoPasscoursesmay include:Aide,Tutor,PELeader,WorkExperience,etc.CoursesissuedaPass/NoPasswillbedesignatedassuchinthecourseguide.Pass/NoPasscoursesdonotcalculateintotheGPA,butshallbe issuedelectivecredittowardsgraduationrequirementswhenpassed.RecoveringAFailedCourse*FLC,SummerSchool,RepeatingacourseRepeating Courses Previously Taken and Passed Some coursesmay be repeated for credit. This isnotedwithinthiscourseguideundercoursedescription.BothgradeswillshowonthetranscriptandbecalculatedintotheGPA.GradeChangeRequestsGradechangerequestsmustbesubmittedtotheteacherofrecordinwritingbytheendofthenextsemesterinordertobeconsidered.College Dual Credit Options Newberg High School has articulated coursework with PortlandCommunity College, Linn-Benton Community College, and Chemeketa Community College and OIT.Studentshavetheopportunity toearndualhighschoolandcollegecredit.Collegecredit isawardedbased on individual course requirements. Please see below and refer to course descriptions in thiscatalogformoreinformation.Courseofferingsdeterminedbyteacheraccreditationandavailability.NHSCourseTitle CollegeCourseInformation CourseCredits

ComputerAidedDesign&Drafting

CADDesign&Software1,2&3 CADD185 Inventor-Fundamentals 3credits

LandscapeTechnology

GeneralHorticulture LAT106 BasicHorticulture 4credits

OrnamentalHorticulture LAT109 PlantPropagation 3credits

MachineManufacturingTechComputerIntegratedManufacturing MCH210 ProjectMachineTechIV 6credits


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CollegeDualCreditOptions(continued)


NHSCourseTitle CollegeCourseInformation CourseCredits

Math

PreCalculusA MTH112 ElementaryFunctions 5credits

PreCalculusB MTH111 CollegeAlgebra 5credits

CalculusA MTH251 CalculusI 4credits

CalculusB MTH252 CalculusII 5credits

Science

APChemistryA CHEM221 ChemistryI 5credits

APChemistryB CHEM222 ChemistryII 5creditsParticularTopicsinBiology/OregonEcology TBA TBA TBA

Spanish

Spanish4A/B SPA101 FirstYearSpanish:FirstTerm 4Credits

Welding

Welding3 WLD111 SMAW:MildSteel&Oxy-acetyleneCutting 4credits

Welding3 WLD271 Oxy-acetyleneWeldingProjects 1credits

AdvancedPlacementNewbergHighSchoolstudentshavetheopportunitytotakeAdvancedPlacement(AP)classes inEnglish,socialstudies,math,scienceandart.ThroughAPExams,studentshavetheopportunitytoearncreditatmostofthenation’scollegesanduniversities.Theonlyprerequisiteisastrongcuriosityaboutthesubjectandawillingnesstoworkhard.AdvancedPlacementcoursesoffernumerousbenefits;studentsgetaheadstartoncollege levelwork, they stand out in the collegeadmissionsprocess, and theybroaden theirown intellectualhorizons. Formore information please refer to the course descriptions or contact your counselor. Fee waivers may beavailable.

Formoreinformation:https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policiesAdditionalCollegeCreditOptionTheExpandedOptionsProgram(EOP)isanopportunityforhighschoolstudentstoearnconcurrenthighschoolandcollegecreditsthroughpubliccommunitycollegesanduniversitiesinthestateofOregon.Thisprogramwascreated in 2005 via Senate Bill 300 (SB300). The goal of the program is to provide students with additionaloptions to continue or complete their education in subjects in which they have exhausted current courseofferingsatthehighschool.Ifacceptedintotheprogram,NewbergSchoolDistrictcoversthecostoftuitionandfees.Tobeeligibletoapply,thestudentmustbe:

• 16yearsofageorolderatthetimeofenrollmentandingrade11or12• Currentlyenrolledinhighschool,and• Ontracktocompletecourserequirementsforgraduation

All sophomores and juniors are mailed information about EOP and an Intent to Enroll form in February.InterestedstudentsmustcompletetheIntenttoEnrollformandreturnittheCounselingCenterbythespecifieddate.Interestedstudentsshouldcontacttheircounselor.

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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS

FlexiblePathwaysCenterTheFlexiblePathwaysCenterisanopportunityforstudentstorecovercredit inaclass inwhichtheypreviouslyearnedagradeof"F."Mostcorecontentclassesareavailablethroughastudent'scounselorrecommendation.Online learning expandsoptions for students toget backon track for graduation.Studentsworkindependentlyandarenotchargedafee,unlikesummerschool.Creditisgrantedinthesame manner as other courses and the courses are managed by a licensed teacher. Successfulcandidates for credit recovery have good attendance, are self-motivated, and are ready to takeresponsibilityfortheir learninggoals.Basickeyboardingskillsarealsoveryhelpful.NOTE:CannotbeusedtomeetNCAAcorecourserequirements.CatalystCatalyst High School is an alternative program, on a separate campus from, NHS, with a variety ofoptions designed tomeet the educationalneedsof studentswhohavestruggled tobesuccessful inothersettings.CatalystOptionsThe Discovery Program: Discovery serves as an orientation to the program with the goal of skillbuilding in the area of working in a group, communication, angermanagement, conflict resolution,problemsolving,andassertiveness.Wefocusonhowtotreateachotherwithdignityandrespectandformahealthycommunity.Thisprogramisthe“gateway”forRealWorldCatalyst.“RealWorld” Catalyst: After students graduate fromDiscovery, they are scheduled into a full-time,five-periodday from 9:00am-2:45pm. These classes cover all of the requirements for a NewbergorOregonhighschooldiploma.Catalystoffersclasses ina smallersetting,withaverageclassunder20,staffwhopayscarefulattentiontohealthy,assertiverelationshipsandaculturemarkedbydignityandrespectforall.Distance Ed: For the self-motivated, academically talented student, distance ed students work ononlineclassesdailyfromhomewithregularprocessmonitoringandgoal-setting.Thesestudentsareaccountabletoreportweeklyface-to-faceandaccessforinstructionasneeded.Goodcommunicationviaemailandtelephoneisalsoakeyelementtosuccessinthisprogram.Extension: Themorningextensionis from8-11,M-F. Instruction isonlinewith theBlendedLearningmodel. This is for students who have not had behavioral issues but have been unsuccessful inDiscoveryorRealWorldCatalystorarewaitingtobeacceptedorearntheirwaybackintooneofthoseprograms.Catalystschoolyearconsistsofsix,six-weekLearningCyclesinwhichastudentcanearn.25foreachcoursetheyareenrolledinandpass.CreditsareearnedbasedonproficiencyinOregonStateStandards (including the Common Core Standards) for each subject area. Graduates of Catalystcomplete the credit requirements set forth by the School Board and earn a Newberg High Schooldiploma or Oregon Diploma. For more information about The Catalyst Program, please visit:http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/nhs/catalystorcall503-554-4492.

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CO-CURRICULAR ATHLETICS

The Newberg School District considers co-curricular activities to be an integral part of the totaleducational program. Participation in these activities often provides the best opportunity for thedevelopment of student citizenship. Therefore, all students should be given the opportunity toparticipateinco-curricularactivities.Theco-curricularprogram,whetheraparticularsport,activityoracombinationofbothinourschool, isabodyofpeopleandprocedures that sharescommongoals.Thegoals includeprovidinganenjoyableexperienceandcreatinganatmospherewhereall studentscan:

• understandthevalueofparticipation• understandthebenefitsofteamworkfeelasenseofbelonging• feelasenseofaccomplishment• learnhowtodealwithadversity• learnhowtodealwithsuccess• developproperstandardsofconduct• developdesirablecitizenshiptraits• learntorespectthemselvesandothers• strengthenpersonalgrowthandhelpotherstodothesame• develophealthfulhabits• understandtheimportanceofcommitment• developleadershipskills• learntogivebacktotheircommunity

Through participation in various co-curricular programs, students can develop into well-roundedindividuals. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities. Lessons learned in co-curricular activities increase success for students in school, and outside the school setting. Positivestudentbehaviorinthecommunityleadstoamorepositiveimageofyoungpeople,andcanenhancecommunitysupportforallschoolprograms.BenefitsofCo-curricularActivitiesActivitiesSupporttheAcademicMissionofSchools.Theyarenotadiversionbutratheranextensionof a good educational program. Students who participate in activity programs tend to have highergrade-pointaverages,betterattendance records, lowerdropout ratesand fewerdisciplineproblemsthanstudentsgenerally.Activities are Inherently Educational. Activity programs provide valuable lessons for practicalsituations – teamwork, sportsmanship,winning and losing, and hardwork. Through participation inactivity programs, students learn self-discipline, build self-confidence and develop skills to handlecompetitivesituations.Thesearequalities thepublicexpects schools toproduce in students so thattheybecomeresponsibleadultsandproductivecitizens.ActivitiesFosterSuccessinLaterLife.Participationinhighschoolactivitiesisoftenapredictoroflatersuccess–incollege,acareerandbecomingacontributingmemberofsociety.

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CO-CURRICULAR ATHLETICS

AcademicRequirementsStudentathletesmustpassatleastfiveclassesthesemesterbeforetheirseasonbegins,andmustbeenrolled in at least fivecreditbearing classes throughout thesport season to satisfyOSAA rules foreligibility. In addition, students must also meet graduation credit requirements established by theOSAA. Failure to do sowill result in immediate ineligibility for the athlete.Newberg School Districtpolicyrequiresthatstudentshavenofailinggrades,andachievea2.0+GPAinthesemesterbeforetheseasonbegins inordertoparticipate inathleticsand/oractivities.StudentswithoneFand/ora1.5+GPAmayqualifyforprobationonetimeeachschoolyear,allowingthemtocontinuetoparticipate.Fordetailsontherequirementsfortheprobation,studentsshouldcontacttheAthleticoffice.NCAAStudentswhowishtoparticipateinathleticsincollegeshouldvisittheNCAAClearinghousewebsiteathttp://eligibilitycenter.org and register with the Clearinghouse at the end of their junior year. Noonline/correspondence/distance learning credits are accepted by the NCAA. Review coursedescriptionsfor“NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSE”.SeeMr.Burkeoryourcoachformoreinformation.NOTE:NotallNHSCoursesmeetNCAAstandards.PleasecheckwithMr.Burke,AthleticDirector,foranyquestions.FallAthleticPrograms(August-November)

BOYS GIRLS

CrossCounty CrossCountry

Football Soccer

Soccer Volleyball

WaterPolo WaterPolo

WinterAthleticPrograms(November-February)

BOYS GIRLS

Basketball Basketball

Swimming Swimming

Wrestling Rugby,forbothboysandgirls,runsfromDecembertoMay

SpringAthleticPrograms(March-June

BOYS GIRLS

Baseball Softball

Golf Golf

Lacrosse Lacrosse

Tennis Tennis

Track Track

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Year-RoundActivities/ClubsArtClubNHSBandCeramicsCheerleadingChoirCloseUpCreativeWriting&PoetryDanceTeam(TigerDanceTeam)DressageFFA(FutureFarmersofAmerica)GSA(GayStraightAlliance)InternationalClubInteract(ServiceClubAffiliatedwithRotary)KeyClub(ServiceClubAffiliatedwithKiwanis)MarchingBandClubMEChAMockTrialNHS(NationalHonorSociety)OHSET(OregonHSEquestrianTeam)OrchestraPinPals(applicationrequired)Pro-Start(CulinaryTeam)RoboticsRugbySkiRacingThespians

Studentswhoarehomeschooledmaybeeligibletoparticipate inco-curricularprogramsatNewbergHighSchool, providing theymeet thenecessary requirements. Formore information,please contacttheathleticsand/oractivitiesdepartments.

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COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

OregonPublicUniversity(OPU)AdmissionRequirementsBelow are theminimum credit requirements for an Oregon Public University. Please see Universitywebsitesforspecificrequirements.OregonPublicUniversityCourseRequirements

English 4CreditswithaCorbetter

Math 3CreditsculminatingwithAlgebra2orhigher,withaCorbetter

Science 3CreditswithaCorbetter

SocialScience 3CreditswithaCorbetter

SecondLanguage 2CreditswithaCorbetter

SATand/orACT RequiredCommunityCollegeRequirementsOregon community colleges have an open enrollment admission policy. Students can complete acertificate program, a 2-year associate program, or transfer to a 4-year college or university.Placementtestingatcommunitycollegeisrequiredbeforeanycoursescanbescheduled.StudentsarenotrequiredtotaketheSATorACTforcommunitycollegeadmission.Private Colleges and Universities Private and out of state colleges and universities have specificentrance requirements. Consult your counselor or research requirements on CIS or the collegewebsite.CollegeAdmissionTestDates:http://www.collegeboard.orgAnticipatedSATTestDates ACTTestDates PSAT*TestDate

August25,2018 September8,2018 October13,2018

October6,2018 October27,2018 November3,2018 December8,2018 December1,2018 February9,2019 March8,2019 April13,2019 May4,2019 June8,2019 June1,2019 July13,2019 *ThePSATwillbeofferedtoallsophomoresatNewbergHighSchoolonthisdatefreeofcharge.Juniorsareencouragedtotakethetestonthisdateaswell.Therewillbeasmallfeefortestmaterials.

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FUTURE PLANNING/SCHEDULING

CISThe Oregon Career Information System (CIS) is a web-based program to assist students in makingfuture plans. Students are able to access this program from any computer with Internet access.Studentsandparentsareencouragedtovisitthewebsite.Belowisthewebaddressaswellasthelogininformationneededtoaccessthesite.WebAddress:http://oregoncis.uoregon.eduLogin:nhstigersPassword:victoryDistrictWebsiteVisitthefollowinglinksfromtheNewbergHighSchoolwebsiteformoreinformationoncollegeandcareerplanning:http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/nhs/newberg-high-school-graduation-requirementshttp://www.newberg.k12.or.us/nhs/counselingCollegeandCareerExplorationStudents will participate in numerous career and college exploration opportunities in grades 9-12.These activities encourage active career related research – taking into account each student’sinterests, strengthsand futureplans,whether it isa4-yearcollegeoruniversity,a twoyearcollege,theworkforce,themilitaryortechnicaltraining.SchedulingInformationTheNewbergHighSchoolCourseGuidecontainsvaluablecourseinformationthatwehopeiscarefullyreviewedandguidescourseselection for the2018-2019schoolyear.Thisguideshouldbeusedasatool to help plan course work that reflects your post-secondary goals. Each spring students beginforecasting for the following year.Weask students to select courseswithcareful consideration andconsultwiththeircurrentteachersforassistanceonbestplacements.Weencourageparentstohaveconversationsaround the selected courses prior to signing the forecastingsheet.A list ofall classesofferedareincludedinthiscourseguide.Thelistingdisplaysthenameoftheclass,numberofcredits,numberof semesters,materials fees, grade level andanyprerequisiteclasses required.As youplanyoureducationfornextyearweaskyoutokeepthefollowinginmind:

• Areyouselectingcourseworkthatsupportsfuturegoals?• Areyoutakingthemostrigorousandchallengingcourseworkthatmeetyourcapabilities?• TheclassesofferedatNHSarebasedonstudentrequests.• Areyoupreparedtocompletethecoursesrequestedonyourforecastingsheet?• Checkprerequisitesbeforeselectingaclass.• Students should be consulting with their current teachers regarding the selection of core

classesinmath,socialstudies,science,andEnglish.• Teacher conversation regarding Advanced Placement course work is highly encouraged

therebyfacilitatingmoreinformeddecisionsaboutexpectationsandpotentialforsuccess.• Studentsparticipating inathletics/activitiesmustbeenrolledin5classes,whichisequivalent

tofull-timestatus.• Yourcounselorisagreatresourceduringtheforecastingprocess.

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SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCESS

ScheduleChangeProcedurePriortorequestingaschedulechangepleasereadthroughthefollowingprocedure.Every attempt will be made to honor forecasting requests and build the best schedule for eachstudent.Forschedulingconcerns,pleasecometotheCounselingCenter.Schedulechangerequestswillbemadeforthefollowingreasons:

• Aperiodismissing.• Thestudentwasplacedinthewronglevel(i.e.needstotakeSpanish1,butisinSpanish2).• Arequiredclass/subjectismissing.• Illness/Injury(adoctor’snotemayberequired)

Schedulechangesaretypicallynotmadeforthefollowing:

• Requestingforaspecificteacher.• Changeoflunchperiod.• Changeofunwantedelectiveorcoreclass.(includingA.P.classes)

AstudentwhodropsaclassAFTER10daysfromthestartofthesemesterwillreceiveanFforthesemester,regardlessofcurrentgradeinclass.TheFwillappearontheirtranscriptandimpactthestudent’sGPA.Counselorandadministratorapprovalisrequiredforextenuatingcircumstances.Pleasecontactyourcounselorforconsiderationofthefollowingcircumstances:Illness/Injury:Student,parent,teacher,andcounselorcollaboratetodeterminethemostappropriateplantomeetstudent’sneeds.Insomecasesadoctor’snotemayberequired.Requestforchangeofelectives:Studentsmustfollowtheirschedulethroughthefirst10schooldaysofthesemester.Afterthispoint,requests to change an elective tomeet a student’s personalized educationplanwill be considered.Afterthefirst10schooldays,pleaseseeyourcounselorforchangeconsideration.Pleasecomeduringtheperiodyouarelookingtochange.The following pages outline our course offerings for 2018-2019. Please read coursedescriptionscarefully(includingprerequisites)beforecompletingcourserequests.

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ART

CERAMICS-POTTERY1,2&3NCES:05159Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.

CourseNote: Level 3 classmay be repeated for creditwithinstructor’sapproval.Ceramics/PotteryCeramics/Pottery courses focus on creating three-dimensional works out of clay and ceramic material.Studentswillcreateworksofartoutofclayandwillusetheir hands to create both functional and sculpturalceramic pieces. Ceramics 1 students focus on hand-building techniques. Ceramics 2 students will have anopportunity to learnwheel throwing basics. Advancedstudentsmustbe able to researchandcarryout ideasindependently.CREATIVEART-DRAWING1/PAINTING1NCES:05155Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20

CourseNote:ThisisanentrylevelcoursethatreplacesDrawing 1 or Painting 1 previously offered and is arequiredcourseforDrawing2andPainting2.ItisalsoarecommendedcourseformanyoftheclassesinArt.CreativeArt—Drawing/PaintingThis course will focus on drawing and painting. Inkeeping with this attention on two-dimensional work,students typically work with several media (including,but not limited to pen-and-ink, pencil, chalk,watercolor, & tempera) This course provides basicdrawing and painting skill required formore advancedart courses. Lessons are designed to be suitable forstudentswithanyamountofartexperience.

CREATIVEART-DRAWING2&3NCES:05156Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite:CreativeArt-Drawing/Painting1

CourseNote:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.Level3classmayberepeatedforcredit.CreativeArt—Drawing2&3Creative Art—Drawing courses focus on drawing andpainting. Students will deepen their understanding ofdrawing through hands-on practice in this course. Avariety of drawingmaterials including pencil, charcoal,andinkwillbestudied.CREATIVEART-PAINTING2&3NCES:05157Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$25Prerequisite:CreativeArt-Drawing/Painting1.

CourseNote:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.Level3 class may be repeated for credit with instructor’sapproval.CreativeArt—Painting2&3Students will deepen their understanding of paintingthrough hands-on practice in this course, building onskills developed in level one – strong drawing skillsrecommended. Different historical and cultural artstyles will be explored, along with techniques forapplying paint to different surfaces. Students typicallyworkwithseveralmedia(suchaswatercolor,tempera,oils,acrylics,andsoon),butsomecoursesmayfocusononlyonemedium.CREATIVEART-CALLIGRAPHYNCES:05156Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite: Creative Art-Drawing/Painting 1 isrecommended.CreativeArt-Drawing/CalligraphyThis course focuses on Calligraphy. Studentswill learnbasic lettering styles and make books. Students maywritetheirownworkinthisclassorutilizethewritingofotherstopracticetheirletteringskills.Sketchbookswillbeusedforexplorationofideas,practiceoftechniques,andreflection.

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ART

CREATIVEART-SCULPTURENCES:05158Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite: Creative Art-Drawing/Painting 1 isrecommended.

CourseNote:Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.

CreativeArt—SculptureThiscoursebuildsstudentcreativeandcriticalthinkingskills through sculpting. Students typically work withseveralmediasuchasclay,ceramics,wood,metalsandtextiles.Thestudentswillhavetheopportunitytoworkinavarietyofmediums.Studentswillbeaskedtokeepasketchbookofsculpture ideas,practiceoftechniquesandreflection.GRAPHICDESIGN1&2NCES:05162Grade:10-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite: Creative Art-Drawing/Painting 1 isrecommended.

CourseNote:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.Level2 class may be repeated for credit with instructor’sapproval.GraphicDesignGraphic Design is an introductory course wherestudents learn conceptsand techniques thatDesignersuseforacareerinvisualcommunications,exploringthehistorical and cultural underpinnings of graphicdesign.Students learnhowtoapplytheElementsandPrinciplestotheprocessofcreatingsolutionstographicdesign challenges with an emphasis on Icons andSymbols. Students will learn how to work with AdobeIllustrator.

GraphicDesign II is a continuationofGraphicDesign I,building on the foundations learnedwith an emphasisonlogodesignandbranding.Studentswillcreatedigitalimages used for vinyl printing, web publication, andprint.ProgramsusedareAdobeIllustrator.

PHOTOGRAPHYNCES:05167Grade:10-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite: Creative Art-Drawing/Painting 1 isrecommended.

CourseNote:DigitalphotographybasedPhotographyPhotographycoursesexpose studentstothematerials,processes, and artistic techniques of taking artisticphotographs. This course is an introduction tophotography as an artistic medium which allowsstudentstheopportunitytoincorporatetechnologyandart. Students will have the chance to enhance,manipulate and combine their own photographs usingAdobe Photoshop while learning techniques of whatmakesasuccessfulphotograph.APSTUDIOART-GENERALPORTFOLIONCES:05171Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearMaterials Fee: $20 per semester AP Exam Fee: $94Prerequisite: Minimum of 3 other art courses &portfolioreview.

Course Notes: Students are expected to submitportfoliosforAPStudioArtcreditandexpectedtotakeAP test. May be repeated for credit with instructor’sapproval.APStudioArt—GeneralPortfolioThis course is designed for students with a seriousinterestinart,APStudioArt—GeneralPortfoliocoursesenablestudents torefine theirskillsandcreateartisticworks to be submitted to the College Board forevaluation.Given thenature of the APevaluation, thecourses typically emphasize quality of work, attentionto and exploration of a particular visual interest orproblem, and breadth of experience in the formal,technical,andexpressiveaspectsofthestudent’sart,indrawing, color organization, design, and sculpture.Students in AP Studio art have the opportunity tosubmitoneormoreportfoliosperyearinAPStudioArt2-DDesign,APStudioArt3-DDesign,orAPStudioArtDrawing.

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BUSINESS

CONSUMERECONOMICS/PERSONALFINANCENCES:19262Grade:10-12Semesters:1Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS socialsciencerequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.ConsumerEconomics/PersonalFinanceConsumerEconomics/PersonalFinancecoursesprovidestudents with an understanding of the concepts andprinciplesinvolvedinmanagingone’spersonalfinances.Topics may include savings and investing, credit,insurance, taxesand social security, spending patternsand budget planning, contracts, and consumerprotection.ThesecoursesmayalsoprovideanoverviewoftheAmericaneconomy.BUSINESSCOMMUNICATIONSNCES:12009Grade:11-12Semesters:1Course Note: Good communication and soft skills areessential in today's workplace. Students will have theopportunity to receive the National Career ReadinessCertificate (NCRC) fromACTandwill include field tripsaswellasclassspeakerstoenhancethiscourse.BusinessCommunicationsBusiness Communications courses help students todevelop an understanding and appreciation foreffective communication in business situations andenvironments. Emphasis is placed on all phases ofcommunication: speaking, listening, thinking,responding, reading, writing, communicatingnonverbally, and utilizing technology forcommunication. Business communication functions,processes, and applications in the context of businessmaybepracticed through problem-basedprojectsandrealworldapplication.

INTRODUCTIONTOBUSINESSNCES:12051Grade:9-12Semesters:1IntroductiontoBusinessThis course provides a foundational understanding ofthe role of business in a global society, Americanbusiness as a dynamic process, forms of businessownership, management concepts, marketing,production and distribution, and accounting andfinance. Along with a brief historical perspective,businessterminologyandprincipleswillbeemphasized.This course will help students to contribute to theimprovementof economic citizenship andprofessionalliteracy throughanalysisof thebusinessandeconomicenvironment, inwhichweall live.This coursewill alsoutilize Virtual Business-Restaurant, where studentsmake tough business decisions that go into running asuccessful,profitablerestaurant.MARKETING-COMPREHENSIVE/SPORTS & EVENTSMARKETINGNCES:12152Grade:9-12Semesters:1Marketing—Comprehensive/Sports & EventsMarketingThis course will develop critical thinking, decisionmaking and communication skills. This classwill utilizeVirtual Business - Sports and EntertainmentOnline,asimulation of a sports and entertainment venue letsstudents handle promotion, ticket pricing, stadiumoperationsand staffing,sponsors, concessions, concertbooking, andmore. This course stresses the utilizationoffundamentalmarketingskills.

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RETAILMARKETINGNCES:12161Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite: Introduction toBusiness, andeither IntrotoMarketing-Comprehensive/Principles OR Sports andEventsMarketing

Course Note: Operating the student store. This classmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.RetailMarketingRetailMarketingisahands-onclasscoveringallaspectsofrunningaretailoperationthroughtheNewbergHighSchool student store - The Tiger’s Den. This coursecoversprinciplesandconceptsrelatedtotheprovisionof goods or services directly to the consumer,emphasizingstoreoperation,advertisementanddisplayof goods, store security, sales, customer relations andhumanrelations.ThiscoursewillutilizeVirtualBusiness- Retailing,an on-line simulationwhere students startwith a family grocery/convenience store. As theyadvance, they manage sporting goods and electronicsretailers. Promotion options include traditional mediaandnewoptionssuchasemailcampaigns.

MARKETINGMANAGEMENTNCES:12166Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite: Intro to Business, Intro to Marketing-Comprehensive/Principles OR Sports and EventsMarketing, and Retail Marketing. This class may berepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.MarketingManagementMarketing Management covers purchasing anddistribution systems; advertising and sales; and so onbut places a particular emphasis on businessmanagementandentrepreneurship,providingexposureto common techniques andproblems ofmanagement.Students learn hands on though the operation of theStudent Store. This course will also utilize VirtualBusiness - Management Online, an on-line simulationwhere students takeover the role of generalmanagerat a bicycle or jeans factory and make managementdecisionstooperatesoas tomaximizeprofits.As theygrow in business knowledge, they can grow intomanufacturinggiants.

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ELL: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

ENGLISHLANGUAGEDEVELOPMENT1,2&3NCES:01008Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Instructor/CounselorplacementonlyEnglishLanguageDevelopmentEnglish Language Development (ELD) courses aredesignedfortherapidmasteryoftheEnglishlanguage,focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listeningskills. Language Arts/ ELL course is required for allEnglishLanguageLearnersnewtotheEnglishLanguage;18 months or fewer in the country. Early level ELD 1course is required for all English language learners atbeginningtoearlyintermediatelanguageproficiency.Ithas been organized to develop skills in listening,speaking,reading,andwriting;allelementsofeffectivecommunication. Primary focus is on phonetics,vocabulary, and basic sentence format for functionalEnglishcommunication.IntermediatelevelELD2courseis required for all English language learners withintermediatetoearlyadvanced languageproficiency.Ithas been organized to develop skills in listening,speaking,reading,andwriting;allelementsofeffectivecommunication. We focus on developing academicvocabulary skills, reading fluency, and on structuredparagraphwriting.AdvancedlevelELD3isrequiredforstudents who have not yet demonstrated Englishlanguage proficiency,, but have a strong vocabulary.This course addresses close reading skills, academiclanguage development in discourse and in well-developedparagraphandessaywriting.

LANGUAGEARTS/ELL1&2NCES:01009Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Instructor/Counselorplacementonly

CourseNote:ThisclassisdesignedforstudentsnewtotheUSA.LanguageArtsLaboratoryThe Language Arts Laboratory course providesinstruction in close-reading of grade-appropriateliterature and effectivewriting skills. Studentsdevelopcommunication skills, integrating reading, writing,speaking,andlistening,whileplacinggreatemphasisonthe text. Course content depends upon students’abilities and includes vocabulary building, improvingspelling and grammar, developing writing andcomposition skills, close-reading skills, and improvinglistening and comprehension abilities. Content followsmainstream English courses. Students produce 1+districtworksampleseachsemester.

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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

FAMILYLIVING/INTERPERSONALRELATIONSHIPSNCES:19259Grade:9-12Semesters:1

CourseNote:ThisclassisoneofthreeclassestaughtintheareaofEarlyChildhoodEducation.FamilyLivingThe Family Living Course emphasizes building andmaintaining healthy interpersonal relationships amongfamily members and other members of society. Thecourseemphasizes(butisnotlimitedto)topicssuchtheneed for healthy families in society, personalresponsibility and responsibility as a parent /wageearner. The course covers family patterns, trends andchanges, and how culture, economics and technologycan affect families. Additionally the course coverssocial/dating practices, human sexuality, marriagepreparation,parenthoodandthefunctionofthefamilyunitthroughlifestages.CHILDDEVELOPMENT1&2NCES:19052Grade:9-12Semesters:1

Course Note: Child Development 1 (conceptionthrough year one) will be offered during the 2018-2019schoolyearandChildDevelopment2(ages1-12)will be offered during the 2019-2020 school year.Nosequencerequirements.ChildDevelopment1Child Development classes provide students withknowledge about the physical,mental, emotional, andsocial growth and development of children fromconception to preschool age, emphasizing theapplication of this knowledge in child care settings.These courses typically include related topics such astheappropriatecareofinfants,toddlers,youngchildrenandthestudyofhumanreproduction.ChildDevelopment2Child Development 2 provides knowledge ondevelopment from 1 to 12 years of age. It will beofferedinthe2018-2019schoolyear.

CHILDCARE1&2NCES:19051Grade:10-12Semesters:1Prerequisite: Two of the following classes: FAMILYLIVING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 or 2; or instructorapproval.Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.

CourseNote: Level 2 classmay be repeated for creditwithinstructor’sapproval.ChildCareChild Care courses provide students with knowledgeabout the physical, mental, emotional, and socialgrowthanddevelopmentofchildrenfrombirththroughchildhood. Main topics include the fundamentals ofworking with infants, toddlers, and older children;providing healthy environments; evaluating child caresettings; and the practices, regulations, andopportunities in the child care industry. Often, ChildCarecoursesprovidestudentswithpracticalexperiencein a child care center. Advanced topics may includevarious learning theories; development of activities;operation of a child care center; recognition ofchildhood diseases, abuse, and neglect; and firstaid/emergencytraining.CLOTHING/SEWINGNCES:19256Grade:9-12Semesters:1

CourseNote:Thisclassmayberepeatedforcredit.Clothing/SewingClothing/Sewing courses introduce students to andexpand their knowledge of various aspects of wearingapparel, sewing, and fashion. This course typicallyincludeswardrobeplanning; selection, care, and repairof variousmaterials; and construction of one ormoregarments.Italsoincludesincluderelatedtopics,suchasproduct design, fashion history, the social andpsychological aspectsof clothing, careers inthedesignindustry,andcraftsewing.

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FOOD&NUTRITIONNCES:19252Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20

FoodandNutritionThe course in Food and Nutrition is a one-semesterclass. This courses provide students with anunderstanding of food’s role in society, instruction inhow to plan and prepare meals, experience in theproper use of equipment and utensils, knowledge ofmeasurements, recipe conversion and pricing and afoundation of the nutritional needs and requirementsfor healthy living.This classplacesa heavier emphasison learning safety and sanitation and themethods offood preparation as the prerequisite for advancedculinary classes. This course may present careeropportunities in the food service industry, and willemphasizebothhomeandcareer-relatedfoodprep.CULINARYMANAGEMENT3,4,5,6NCES:16052Grade:10-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition with C or above, orinstructorapproval.

Course Note: Class sections 1 & 2 will be offered in2019-2020.Classsections3&4willbeofferedin2018-2019. This program requires four semesters forcertification. No sequence requirements (coursenumbersindicatetopics,notsequence).

CulinaryManagementCulinary Management courses provide students withknowledge and skills related to commercial andinstitutional foodserviceestablishments.Course topicsrangewidely,butusually include sanitation and safetyprocedures, nutrition and dietary guidelines, foodpreparation (and quantity food production), andmealplanning and presentation. Culinary Managementcourseswill include“back-of-the-house”and“front-of-the-house” experiences, and will cover reservationsystems, customer service, and restaurant/businessmanagement. Food preparation units vary eachsemester and over the four semesters includeinternationalfoods;soups,stocksandsauces;fruitsandvegetables;sidedishes;meats;breakfast foods;salads;sandwiches;garnishing;anddesserts.

PERSONALDEVELOPMENT/MFMC/STARSNCES:22209Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Instructorapproval

CourseNote:Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.PersonalDevelopmentSimilar to Family Living courses, butmore focused onthe individual, Personal Development coursesemphasize strengthening self-esteem, recognizing andresistingnegativepeerpressure,anddevelopingcopingskills for dealing with changes within one’s self andwithin others. This coursemay also have a substance-abuse prevention component. The culminating activityisthatthestudentswillbetrainedTeenLeadersforMyFuture, My Choice program, leading seventh gradersboth at Mountain View and Chehalem Valley MiddleSchoolstoencouragepositivelifechoices.CHILDDEVELOPMENT/PARENTINGNCES:19255Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Counselorplacementonly.

Course Note: This is a recommended course for allstudent parents or parents to be. This class may berepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.ChildDevelopment/ParentingChildDevelopment/Parentingcoursesprovide studentswithknowledgeaboutthephysical,mental,emotional,and social growth and development of children fromconceptiontopre-schoolage.Inaddition,thesecourseshelp students discoverhowparents should respond tothe various stages of childhood. Course contenttypically includes topics such as prenatal and birthprocesses; responsibilities and difficulties ofparenthood; fundamentals of children’s emotional andphysical development; and the appropriate care ofinfants,toddlers,andyoungchildren.

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HEALTH/INDUSTRY & ENGINEERING

HEALTHHEALTHEDUCATION1&2NCES:08051Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Coursestobetakeninsequence.

Course Note: Curriculum for HIV, AIDS, HBV and HCVtaughtaccordingtodistrictpolicyIGAEACurriculumforDrug,AlcoholandTobaccoPreventiontaughtaccordingtodistrictpolicyIGAEBHealthEducationTopics covered within Health Education courses mayvary widely, but typically include personal health(nutrition, mental health and stress management,drug/alcoholabuseprevention,diseaseprevention,andfirstaid)andconsumerhealthissues.Health1- Topics include families, relationships,humansexuality, alcohol & tobacco, addiction and recovery,health/medicalcareeroptions.Health2-Nutrition,stressmanagement,mentalhealth,violenceprevention,firstaid/CPRHEALTH&FITNESS/NUTRITIONNCES:08052Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:HealthEducation1&2

Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS healthrequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.HealthandFitnessHealthandFitnesscoursescombinethetopicsofHealthEducation courses (nutrition, stress management,substance abuse prevention, disease prevention, firstaid, and so on) with an active fitness component(typically including aerobic activity and fitness circuits)with the intention of conveying the importance oflifelong wellness habits. Health and Fitness coursescombine the topics of Health and Nutrition includingbut not limited to (understanding of nutrition science,modern issues in nutrition, nutrition concepts andcontroversies, disease prevention, along with thereading of Michael Pollan’s “Omnivore’s Dilemma”,“Food Rules”) with the intention of conveying theimportanceoflifelongwellnesshabits.

INDUSTRY&ENGINEERINGINTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN - PROJECTLEADTHEWAYNCES:21001Grade:9-11Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15Prerequisite: Algebra 1 is strongly suggested (studentmaybeconcurrentlyenrolledinAlgebra1)IntroductiontoEngineeringDesignStudents engage in pre-engineering activitiesintegrating technology-oriented applications ofmathematics and science. Course topics may includecomputer-aided design, material sciences, technologyprocesses,andcareeropportunities.Studentslearnandapply the engineeringdesign process through hand-onprojects featuring math, science, and engineeringstandards. This is the first course of the Project LeadTheWay(PLTW)PathwaytoEngineeringcurriculum. InPLTW Engineering, students engage in open-endedproblemsolving,learnandapplytheengineeringdesignprocess,andusethe same industry-leading technologyandsoftwareasareusedintheworld’stopcompanies.CADDESIGN1NCES:21107Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.

CourseNote:CadDesign&Software2mayberepeatedfor credit.Up to 3 PCC Dual Credits are available forCAD1CADDesign1StudentswillusetheexactsameCADsoftwareasreal-worldengineersandartistsusetocreatephotorealisticArt. The computer graphics that students andengineers create replaces traditional hand drafting.CADiseverywhere in the21stcenturyand it isused tocreate everything from TV commercials to NASArockets. Local home-builders use CAD, along withinterior decorators, mechanical engineers, civilengineers, surveyors, and people who make artificiallimbs for themedical field. In addition, famous brandsports shoes are designed with CAD (basically everyitemsthatissoldinstores)aswellasallcarsandtrucks.Also,CADisusedtocreateDisneyandPixarmoviesandallmoviesthatuseagreenscreenuseComputerAidedDesignforthespecialeffects.

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CADDESIGN2NCES:21999Grade:10-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:ByTeacherPlacementonly.

CADDESIGN2The week or longer projects will enable students todevelopaskillsetthatrevolvesaroundtheapplicationof graphics used for conveying information related toentertainment,design,andmanufacturing.PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING - PROJECT LEAD THEWAYNCES:21002Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15Prerequisite:IntroductiontoEngineeringDesignorCADDesign;Algebra1recommendedbutnotrequiredCourseNote:Upto3OITDualCreditsareavailableforPrinciplesofEngineering

PrinciplesofEngineeringThiscourseallowsstudentstoexploreabroadrangeofengineering topics, including building solar cars,electroniccircuits,smartmachinesandotherhandsonprojects relevant to Mechanical, Civil, Computer,Electronic andMaterials Engineering. This is a ProjectLead The Way (PLTW) course. In PLTW Engineeringstudentsengage inopenendedproblem solving, learnandapplytheengineeringdesignprocess, anduse thesame industry-leading technology and software as areusedintheworld’stopcompanies.MANUFACTURING–COMPREHENSIVENCES:13002Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Instructorapproval;Applicationrequired.

TigerManufacturingTiger Manufacturing is a student-run enterprise thatproduces machined metal parts to customers’specifications. The enterprise is supervised by alicensedCTEteacherandcommunityvolunteersskilledin machining. Students will learn applied math,metric/imperialconversionandhowtoreadblueprints,estimate costs, price products, produce parts,manageinventory, interact with customers, perform qualitycontrol,etc.

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE (ECS): ComputerScienceforAllNCES:10160Grade:9-10Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:NoneCourse Note: Class can be taken as a semester class(partAorB). Doesnothavetobetaken insequentialorder.ComputerScienceforAllThisclassisforanystudentwhowantstoexploreSTEMtopics;nocomputerskillsrequired.ExploringComputerScience issupportedbytheBroadeningParticipationinComputingdivisionoftheNational ScienceFoundation(Into the Loop) and is focused on diversifyingclassroomsandengaginghistoricallyunderrepresentedstudents incomputer science.Therewillbeafocusonhow Computer science is broad, including conceptssuch as how computing systems work, how data isstored,processedandanalyzed,whatproblemscanandcannot be solved using computing devices, how todevelop processes to solve problems computationally,andhowcomputing impactssociety(It’snotjustaboutprogramming).APCOMPUTERSCIENCEPRINCIPLES:Games,AppsandWebDesignNCES:10152Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94Prerequisite:Algebra1recommendedbutnotrequired

CourseNote:StudentsareexpectedtotakeAPtest.ComputerScience:Games,AppsandWebDesignThis is a beginning level AP Course. Students designgames, Android/iOS apps, andweb sites usingPython,Javascript, andPHP asprimary toolsand incorporatingmultipleplatformsandlanguagesforcomputation.Thiscourse aims to develop computational thinking,generate excitement about career paths that utilizecomputing,andintroduceprofessionaltoolsthatfostercreativity and collaboration. Computer SciencePrinciples helps students develop programmingexpertise and explore the workings of the Internet.Projects and problems include app development,visualizationofdata,cybersecurity,andsimulation.

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AP COMPUTER SCIENCEA: AndroidApplications andJavaNCES:10157Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94Prerequisite:Algebra1isrecommended

Course Note: Computer Science A will be the year 2courseintheComputerScienceCTEpathway.StudentsareexpectedtotakeAPtest.AP Computer Science A: Android Applications andJavaFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesigned to mirror college-level computer sciencecourses, AP Computer Science A courses providestudentswith the logical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills needed to design structured, well-documentedcomputerprogramsthatprovidesolutionstoreal-worldproblems.Thesecoursescoversuchtopicsas programming methodology, features, andprocedures; algorithms; data structures; computersystems;andprogrammerresponsibilities.INTEGRATEDDESIGNSTUDIONCES:17998Grades:11-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$10

Course Note: This class is a 3 period class in whichstudents will earn credits in math, English andCTE/elective.IntegratedDesignStudioEachyearoftheIntegratedDesignStudiowillcenteronstudent-led interrogations of a critical, environmentaland social topic (food,water, shelter, energy).Wewillexamine each topic through a variety of relevantcultural and socio-economic lenses (poverty, equity,race, gender) on local, regional, national, and globalscales. Over multiple class periods, a team of threeteachers (One CTE, one STEM, one Humanities) willguide students through a series of design challenges,each building upon another, applying their topicalresearch to address a real-world, community needwhilebuildingasolution.

ENGINEERINGPROCESSES1NCES:21009Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:BeginningLevelClass

EngineeringProcesses1Thiscourseisamustforthosestudentsseekingcareersinthefollowingfields:aerospaceengineer,automotiveengineer, construction engineer, electrical-mechanicalengineer, industrial engineer, mechanical engineer,materials engineer, mining engineer, naval engineer,production engineer, systems engineer, helicoptermechanic, and machinist. Course topics include:Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), Computer AssistedManufacturing (CAM), electronics, precisionmeasurement, machining part to plus or minus .003inchandblueprintreading.ENGINEERINGPROCESSES2NCES:21010Grade:10-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:EngineeringProcesses1

CourseNote:Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’s approval. Up to 6 PCC Dual Credits areavailable

EngineeringProcesses2Themain focus of this classwill be building a runningengine from scratch. Course topics include: ComputerAssisted Drafting (CAD), Computer AssistedManufacturing (CAM), electronics, precisionmeasurement, machining part to plus or minus .003inchandblueprintreading.PARTICULARTOPICSINWELDING1,2&3NCES:13208Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.

CourseNote:Welding 2 & 3 only available to 10-12thgrade. Level 3 class may be repeated for credit withinstructor approval. Up to 5 PCC Dual Credits areavailable

ParticularTopicsinWeldingIn these courses students gain knowledge and skills inparticular aspects of welding. Examples include thefollowingtypesofwelding:gasmetal,gastungsten,andshieldedmetalandfluxcorearcwelding.

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WORLD OF SPEED As articulated in ClackamasCommunityCollegeCourseGuideGrades:11-12Semesters:FullYearAutomotiveFundamentals(FallSemester)An introductory automotive service class intended toprovide fundamental knowledge and basic experienceabout automobiles. Covers automotive systems,preventivemaintenance and performing basic repairs.Also provides skill and knowledge for purchasing cars,choosingqualitymechanics,andmakinggoodeconomicdecisionsaboutrepairsandcosts.Intendedgenerallytoenhance theoverall satisfactionofbeingan automaticconsumerandcarowner.

StudentLearningOutcomes:Upon successful completion of this course, studentsshouldbeableto:1. maintain, diagnose and repair basic automotive

systems,2. identifymajorcomponentsofanautomobile,3. implementaplantonegotiateafairpriceonanew

andusedvehicle,4. researchandlocateaqualifiedrepairfacility,5. use and describe tools used in the automobile

industry,6. describealternativefuelsystems.GeneralAutoRepair1(SpringSemester)Coursematerialiscoordinatedwithotherautocourses.Includes live repair work and fundamentals such assafety, tools, measuring, and fasteners. For first termautomotivestudents.

StudentLearningOutcomes:Upon successful completion of this course, studentsshouldbeableto:

1. demonstrate proper and safe use of allequipmentused,

2. summarize how to identify and handlehazardouschemicalsintheworkplace,

3. identify and demonstrate the proper use ofhandtools,

4. demonstrate an understanding of English andMetricmeasurements,including;

a. linear,b. temperature,c. pressure,

5. demonstrate effective workplacecommunicationskills,

6. demonstrate good working relationships withsupervisors,co-workersandcustomers.

ENGINEERINGDESIGN&DEVELOPMENTNCES:21007Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Principles of Engineering, ComputerScience A, or twoyearsof foundational coursework inthesameCTEpathway.EngineeringDesign&DevelopmentEngineering Design and Development courses providestudents with the opportunity to apply engineeringresearch principles as they design and construct asolution to an engineering problem. Students typicallydevelopand test solutions using computer simulationsormodelsbuteventuallycreateaworkingprototypeaspartofthedesignsolution.FURNITUREDESIGNNCES:05193Grade:10-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$10Prerequisite:NoneInteriorDesignThis studio will bring the design process to life asstudentsdevelopandconstructtheirowncustompieceof furniture. A primer for careers in Interior Design,Architecture and Industrial Design, students willresearchcasestudies,critiqueaesthetic,functionalandergonomicaspectsof furniture,buildmodelsusingthelaserengraver, learn tosafelyusethewood shop,andcompletelyfabricateacustompieceoffurnitureoftheirowndesign.BUILDINGCONSTRUCTIONTECHNOLOGYNCES:17002Grade:10-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$10Prerequisite:NoneConstruction—ComprehensiveThis course is designed for students interested inpursuingacareerinconstructionupongraduation.Thiscourse will provide experiences and informationregarding career opportunities and trainingrequirementsinconstruction-relatedoccupations.Withan emphasis on safety, students will gain knowledgeusingvarioushandandpowertoolscommonlyusedonjobsites.Thisknowledgewillbeappliedtoreal,hands-onconstructionprojectsthroughoutthesemester.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTS1(9THGRADE)NCES:01001NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9Semesters:FullYearEnglish/LanguageArtsI(9thgrade)English/LanguageArts I (9thgrade)coursesbuilduponstudents’ prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary,wordusage,and themechanicsofwriting, andusuallyinclude the four aspects of language use: reading,writing,speaking,andlistening.Typically,thesecoursesintroduceand definevarious genresof literature,withwritingexercisesoftenlinkedtoreadingselections.ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTS2(10THGRADE)NCES:01002NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10Semesters:FullYearEnglish/LanguageArtsII(10thgrade)English/Language Arts II (10th grade) courses usuallyoffer a balanced focus on composition and literature.Typically, students learn about the purpose andaudiences of written compositions by writingpersuasive,critical,andcreativemulti-paragraphessaysandcompositions.Throughthestudyofvariousgenresof literature, students will improve their reading rateand comprehension, as well as develop skills todetermine author intent and theme, includingidentification&analysisofvariousliterarytechniques.ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 2/ACCELERATED (10THGRADE)NCES:01002NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10Semesters:FullYear

Course Note: This is a more advanced course ofEnglish/Language Arts 2 with reading and writing ofincreasedsophisticationandcomplexity.English/LanguageArtsII(10thgrade)English/Language Arts II (10th grade) courses usuallyoffer a balanced focus on composition and literature.Typically, students learn about the purpose andaudiences of written compositions by writingpersuasive,critical,andcreativemulti-paragraphessaysandcompositions.Throughthestudyofvariousgenresof literature, students will improve their reading rateand comprehension as well as develop the skills todetermine author intent and theme, includingidentification&analysisofvariousliterarytechniques.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTS3(11THGRADE)NCES:01003NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11Semesters:FullYearEnglish/LanguageArtsIII(11thgrade)English/LanguageArts III (11thgrade)coursescontinueto develop students’ writing skills, emphasizing clear,logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage, asstudentswriteessaysandbegintolearnthetechniquesof writing research papers. Students continue to readworksof literature,whichoften form the backboneofthe writing assignments. Literary conventions andstylistic devicesmay receive greater emphasis than inpreviouscourses.ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTS4(12THGRADE)NCES:01004NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:FullYearEnglish/LanguageArtsIV(12thgrade)English/Language Arts IV (12th grade) courses blendcomposition and literature into a cohesive whole asstudents write critical and comparative analyses ofselectedliterature,continuingtodeveloptheirlanguagearts skills. Students primarily write multi-paragraphessays, in addition to one or more major researchpapers.APENGLISHLANGUAGE&COMPOSITIONNCES:01005NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94

CourseNote:Collegelevelcoursework;summerreadingassignments TBA; Students are expected to take APtest.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.APEnglishLanguageandCompositionFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesigned to parallel college-level English courses, APEnglish Language and Composition courses exposestudents to prose written in a variety of periods,disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. These coursesemphasize the interaction of authorial purpose,intended audience, and the subject at hand. Studentslearn to develop stylistic flexibility as they writecompositions covering a varietyof subjects for variouspurposes.

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APENGLISHLITERATURE&COMPOSITIONNCES:01006NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94

CourseNote:Collegelevelcoursework;summerreadingassignments TBA; Students are expected to take APtest.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.APEnglishLiteratureandCompositionFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesigned to parallel college-level English courses, APEnglish Literature and Composition courses enablestudents to develop critical standards for evaluatingliterature. Students study the language, character,action,andthemeinworksofrecognizedliterarymerit;enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor,irony,syntax,andtone;andwritecompositionsoftheirown (including literary analysis, exposition, argument,narrative,andcreativewriting).LITERATUREOFANAUTHOR/SHAKESPEARE1&2NCES:01060NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYear

CourseNote:Collegelevelcoursework;summerreadingassignments TBA. Approved advanced course forHonorsDiploma.LiteratureofanAuthorThese courseshave the sameaimasgeneral literaturecourses(toimprovestudents’languageartsandcritical-thinking skills), focusing on aparticularauthorand hisor her work. Students determine the underlyingassumptions and values within the selected works;comparetechniques,styles, andthemesoftheauthor;and reflect upon the time period in which the authorlived. Oral discussion is an integral part of literaturecourses,andwrittencompositionsareoftenrequired.

LANGUAGEARTSLABORATORY/(M)LALABNCES:01009Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:CaseManager/Counselorplacementonly

LanguageArtsLaboratoryLanguageArtsLaboratorycoursesprovideinstructioninbasic language skills, integrating reading, writing,speaking, and listening,while placing emphasis on theprogress of individual students. Course contentdepends upon students’ abilities and may includevocabulary building, improving spelling and grammar,developing writing and composition skills, readingsilently or aloud, and improving listening andcomprehensionabilities.PUBLICATIONPRODUCTION/YEARBOOKNCES:11104Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Instructorconsent

CourseNote:Studentswillbeexpectedtoattendschoolevents if theirassignmentrequiresthemtodoso.Thisclass may be repeated for credit with instructor’sapproval. This class does not fulfill an NHS languageartsrequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.

PublicationProductionPublication Production courses provide students withthe knowledge and skills necessary to produce theschool yearbook. Students either gain experience inseveral components (writing, editing, layout,production,andsoon)ormayfocusonasingleaspectwhileproducingthepublication.

TUTORIAL/LAESSENTIALSKILLS11/12NCES:22005Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Instructor/Counselorplacementonly

CourseNote:Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’s approval. This class doesnot fulfill anNHSlanguage arts requirement; elective credit will beissued.

LanguageArtsLaboratoryLanguage Arts Lab provides instruction in basiclanguage skills, integrating reading and writing whileplacingemphasisontheprogressofindividualsinordertomeet essential skills in reading and writing. Coursecontent depends upon students’ abilities and mayinclude vocabulary building, improving spelling andgrammar while developing writing and compositionskills.

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INFORMALMATH/(M)INFORMALMATHNCES:02001Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:CaseManager/CounselorplacementonlyInformalMathematicsInformalMathematics courses emphasize the teachingof mathematics as problem solving, communication,and reasoning, and highlight the connections amongmathematical topics and between mathematics andotherdisciplines.These coursesapproach the teachingof generalmath,pre-algebra, andpre-geometry topicsby applying numbers, and algebraic and geometricconceptsandrelationshipstorealworldproblems.GENERALMATHNCES:02002Grade:9Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Instructor/Counselorplacementonly

Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS mathrequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.GeneralMathGeneralMath courses reinforce and expand students'foundationalmath skills, suchasarithmeticoperationsusing integers, area, perimeter, and volume ofgeometric figures,anglerelationships,thePythagoreantheorem, the rectangular coordinate system, ratios,percentagesandproportion,simpleprobability,solvingandgraphingequationsandinequalities.ALGEBRA1NCES:02052NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-12Semesters:FullYearAlgebraIThe objective of this course is to build upon, process,andapplyfundamentalskillsofmathematicsasalignedto the Oregon Common Core State MathematicsStandards: Structure in Expressions, Create Equations,Linear Functions, Inequalities, Quadratic Functions,Probability and Statistics. Students will makeconnections between algebraic relationships throughinvestigation, discovery, direct instruction, andtechnology.

GEOMETRYNCES:02072NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Successful completion of 1.0 Algebra 1credit.GeometryThe objective of this course is to build upon, process,andapplyfundamentalskillsofmathematicsasalignedto the Oregon Common Core State MathematicsStandards: Congruence, Similarity, Right Triangles,Trigonometry, Circles, Geometric Properties withEquations, Measurement & Dimensions, andMathematical Practices. In addition there will be astrong component of Algebraic problem/equationsolving. Students will make connections betweengeometric relationships through investigation,discovery,directinstruction,andtechnology.INTEGRATEDMATHNCES:02061Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: A minimum of 1.5 credits earned inAlgebra1andGeometryIntegratedMathThis Integrated Math courses emphasizes problemsolving, communication, and reasoning, and makingconnections between mathematics and otherdisciplines. ThisclassappliesAlgebraic,Geometric,andStatistical knowledge and skills to real world businessand personal finance situations. This class is forstudents that need additional support to prepare forAlgebra2.

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ALGEBRA2NCES:02056NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: At least 1.5 credits earned in Algebra 1and Geometry with a C or better, or successfulcompletionofIntegratedMathAlgebra2Algebra2isacollegepreparatorycourse.Theobjectiveof this course is to build upon, process, and applyfundamental skills of mathematics as aligned to theOregon Common Core State Mathematics Standards.Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge andskillsoftheCommonCoreStateStandardsforAlgebra2which are: Linear, Quadratic, Polynomial, Radical,Advanced (exponential, logarithmic, rational), andTrigonometric relations and functions as well as thestudentofDiscreteMathematics(sequencesandseries,statisticsandprobability)andMathematicalPractices.TRIGONOMETRYNCES:02105NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Algebra 2 and Instructor signature/approval

CourseNote:Placementbyteacheronly.TrigonometryCovering topics of both Trigonometry, these coursesprepare students for eventualwork in calculus. Topicsinclude the study of right trigonometric and circularfunctions,inverses,andgraphs;trigonometricidentitiesandequations; solutionsof rightandobliquetriangles;complex numbers; numerical tables; polynomial,logarithmic, exponential, and rational functions andtheir graphs; vectors; set theory; Boolean algebra andsymboliclogic;mathematical induction;matrixalgebra;sequencesandseries;andlimitsandcontinuity.

PRE-CALCULUSNCES:02110NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Algebra2withanAorB;Trigonometryorinstructor consent; PCC placement test score forMTH111.

Course Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.Upto10PCCDualCreditsareavailablePre-CalculusSemester 1: Explores relations and functionsgraphically, numerically, symbolically and verbally.Examines exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, andrational functions. Investigates applications from avarietyofperspectives.

Semester 2: Investigates trigonometric functions,equations and identities. Examines right and obliquetriangles, vectors, polar coordinates, parametricequations and complex numbers. Explores topicsgraphically,numerically,symbolically,andverbally.APSTATISTICSNCES:02203NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSESemesters:FullYearGrade:11-12Prerequisite:Algebra2Materials Fee: Graphing Calculator TI-83 or TI-84requiredAPExamFee:$94

Course Note: Students are expected to take AP test.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.Upto9PCCDualCreditsareavailableAPStatisticsFollowing the College Board's suggested curriculumdesigned to parallel college-level statistics courses, APStatistics courses introduce students to the majorconcepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, anddrawingconclusionsfromdata.Studentsareexposedtofourbroadconceptualthemes:exploringdata,samplingand experimentation, anticipating patterns, andstatisticalinference.

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STATISTICSANDPROBABILITYNCESCODE:02201Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Algebra2StatisticsandProbabilityThis course is designed to give students a deeperunderstandingofStatisticsandProbabilityandthetestsofsignificancethatareusedtomakeconclusionsusingdata. Current courses provide a cursory view ofstatistical practices and basic probability. This coursewillpreparestudentsforMath244andMath245atallOregoncollegesanduniversities.APCALCULUSABNCES:02124NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94

Class Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.StudentsareexpectedtotakeAPtest.Upto9PCCDualCreditsareavailableCalculusFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesignedtoparallelcollege-levelcalculuscourse,theAPCalculus AB courses include the study of derivatives,differentiation, integration, the definite and indefiniteintegral,andapplicationsofcalculus.Typically,studentshave previously attained knowledge of Pre-Calculustopics (somecombinationoftrigonometry,elementaryfunctions, analytic geometry, andmath analysis).In APCalculus AB, students will learn to understand andmodel the mathematics of change, as it relates toinstantaneous ratesof changeandareasundercurves.Thetwocentralconceptsthatcomprisethiscoursearethe derivative and the integral. Students will learnvarious techniques for constructing both. The coursewill explore a vast array of applications, using a widevariety of technological tools for discovery wherecritical thinking skills are both developed andchallenged. Standards and outcomes that will beinvestigated:Reasoningwithdefinitionsand theorems,connecting concepts, implementing algebraic/computational processes, connecting multiplerepresentations, building notational fluency,communicating.

TUTORIAL/MATHESSENTIALSKILLSNCES:22005Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Instructor/Counselorplacementonly

Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS mathrequirement;elective credit of either Pass or Failwillbeissued.Thefocusofthisclassistoprovideadditionalsupport and opportunities for students to meet theirMath Essential Skills requirement, by passing worksamples.EssentialSkillsMathLabEssential Skills Math Lab provides instruction in basicmath fundamentals, while placing great emphasis ontheprogressofindividualstudents.Coursecontentwillinclude the three fundamental math areas that arecovered in the Work Samples: Algebra, Geometry &Statistics.Thefocusofthisclassistoprovideadditionalsupport and opportunities for students to meet theirMath Essential Skills requirements, by passing worksamples.

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AGRICULTURALLEADERSHIPNCES:18203Grade:9-12Semesters:1

Course Note: This course is focused towards studentsinterestedinFFA.

AgriculturalLeadershipAgricultural Leadership courses help students developleadership skills with a focus on opportunities in thefood,fiber,andnaturalresourcesindustries.Topicsmayincludebutarenot limitedtohumanrelationshipsandeffective communication, decision-making andproblem- solving, leadership qualities and styles, andensuringsuccessfulcompletionofgroupactivities.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES -COMPREHENSIVENCES:18003Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYear

AgricultureandNaturalResources—ComprehensiveAgriculture and Natural Resources—Comprehensivecourses cover a wide range of topics concerningagriculture and natural resources, including plant andanimal science, production, and processing;environmental science and conservation; ecology;agricultural mechanics; agricultural construction;businessoperationsandmanagement;andthecareersavailable in theagricultural/natural resources industry.Theymayalso include topicssuchaschemical andsoilscience,forestry,agriculturalmarketing,andveterinaryscience.GENERALHORTICULTURENCES:18052Grade:9-12Semesters:1

CourseNote:Thiscoursesatisfies.5NHSsciencecredit.Upto4PCCDualCreditsareavailable

GeneralHorticultureGeneralHorticulturecoursesexposestudentstotheartand science of growing plants, shrubs, trees, flowers,fruits, and vegetables. In doing so, they cover a widevariety of topics, including greenhouse and nurseryoperations, soils and media mixtures, fruit andvegetable production, interior and exteriorplantscaping,irrigationsystems,weedandpestcontrol.

ORNAMENTALHORTICULTURENCES:18053Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:GeneralHorticulture

CourseNote:Thiscoursesatisfies.5NHSsciencecredit.This class may be repeated for elective credit withinstructor’s approval. Up to 3 PCC Dual Credits areavailable

OrnamentalHorticultureSimilar to General Horticulture, OrnamentalHorticulture coursesprovide informationregardingthecare and propagation of plants, flowers, trees, andshrubs,butplacea specialemphasison thoseusedfordecorative and aesthetic purposes. Because of thisparticular emphasis, Ornamental Horticulture coursesusually concentrateon nurseriesand learningmultipletechniquesofgraftingofwoodyplants.INTROTOAGRICULTURESCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGYNCES:18001Grade:9-12Semesters:1

CourseNote: This class doesnot fulfill anNHS sciencerequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.

Introduction to Agriculture and Natural ResourcesIntroductiontoAgriculturecoursessurveyawidearrayof topics within the agricultural industry, exposingstudents to the many and varied types of agricultureand livestock career opportunities and to those inrelatedfields(suchasnaturalresources).Thesecoursesserve to introduce students to the agriculture field,providing opportunities to identify an area forcontinued study. They often focus on developingcommunication skills, business principles, andleadershipskills.EQUINESCIENCENCES:18104Grade:10-12Semesters:1

CourseNote: This classdoes not fulfill anNHS sciencerequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.

EquineScienceEquine Science courses focus on the care andmanagement of horses. Animal nutrition, health,behavior, reproduction and breeding, anatomy andphysiology, facilities, handling and training, andgroomingaretypicalareasofstudy.

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CAREEREXPLORATION/INTERNSHIPSNCES:22151Grade:11-12Semesters: 1, Counselor/Career Center Coordinatorplacementonly.Mayberepeatedforcredit.

Course Note: Pass/No Pass; Application Process, musthaveowntransportation.130hoursrequiredforcredit.

CareerExplorationCareer Exploration courses help students identify andevaluate personal goals, priorities, aptitudes, andinterestswiththegoalofhelpingthemmake informeddecisionsabouttheircareers. Internshipsopportunitiesmay be either paid or unpaid and give students parttime employment skills in a workplace setting. Inaddition to employment training at the work site,students are required to participate in activities atschoolthatsupportworkplaceeducation.EDUCATION - WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE (CADETTEACHING)NCES:19198Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Counselor/SchooltoBusinessCoordinatorplacementonly;musthaveowntransportation.

CourseNote:Pass/NoPass;Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.

Education—WorkplaceExperienceEducation—Workplace Experience courses providestudents with work experience in fields related toeducation. Goals are set cooperativelyby the student,teacher, and employer (although students are notnecessarilypaid).Thesecoursesmay includeclassroomactivitiesaswell, involvingfurtherstudyofthefieldordiscussion regarding experiences that studentsencounterintheworkplace.EDUCATION-OTHER/TUTORNCES:19199Grade:10-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Instructor’ssignature/approvalCourseNote: Students receive anA-F grade;Examplesof tutors include AVID, Life Skills, Core Classes, PEStudentLeaderandcoretypeclasses.Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.

Education-OtherStudents receive the opportunity to support others inoneofmanystudentassistanceprograms.

MISCELLANEOUS - WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE (WORKSTUDY)NCES:19998Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Counselorplacement

Course Note: Pass/No Pass. 130 hours required forcredit.

WorkplaceExperienceWorkplace Experience courses provide students withwork experience in a field related to their interests.Goalsaresetcooperativelybythestudent,teacher,andemployer (although studentsare notnecessarily paid).Thesecoursesmay includeclassroomactivitiesaswell,involving further study of the field or discussionregarding experiences that students encounter in theworkplace.LEADERSHIPNCES:22101Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite: Activities Director Approval andapplicationprocess.

CourseNote:Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.

LeadershipThiscourseisdesignedtostrengthenstudents’personaland group leadership skills. Typically intended forstudentsinvolvedinextracurricularactivities(especiallyas officers of organizations or student governingbodies), these coursesmay cover such topicsaspublicspeaking, effective communication, human relations,parliamentary law and procedures, organization andmanagement,andgroupdynamics.

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OFFICEAIDE/OFFICENCES:22051Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Staffsignature/approvalCourseNote:Pass/NoPass;Examplesofanofficeaideinclude Career Center, Main Office, Kitchen, Library,CounselingandAttendance.Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithstaff’sapproval.OfficeAideThis course provides studentswith the opportunity towork in campus offices, developing skills related toclerical office work. Duties may include, typing, filing,record-keeping, greeting visitors, and answeringphones.OFFICEAIDE/TEACHERNCES:22051Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Instructor’ssignature/approvalCourseNote:Pass/NoPass;Thisclassmayberepeatedforcreditwithinstructor’sapproval.OfficeAideThis course provides students with the opportunity towork in campus offices, developing skills related toclericalofficework.Dutiesmay include,amongothers,typing, filing, record keeping, receiving visitors, andansweringthetelephone.

AVID1,2,3&4NCES:22005Grade:9-11Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.MustpassAVID3tobeeligibleforAVID4.CourseNote:Application&InterviewProcessA year-long elective coursedesigned for studentswithC’s or better, a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 3.5,who aremotivated to do well and have the desire toattend a four-year college after graduation. AVIDelective courses at all grade levels are designed toprepare students for entrance into four-year collegesand universities. This course emphasizes collegereadiness skills that focus on writing, inquiry, reading,organization,andcollaboration.AVIDThereisaspecificfocusonpreparationandsupportforhonors classes, retaining the AVID binder, developingCornell notes, study skills, collaboration tutorials,inquiry, critical reading skills and motivational/teambuilding activities. AVID students are expected to bemotivated and determined to achieve universityacceptanceattheendoftheirhighschoolcareer.ItwillbenecessaryforAVIDstudentstomanagetheirtimesothat school and studies become a top priority. Thismeansthattheywillneedtoberesponsibleformakingwiseandsometimesdifficultchoices.

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CHORUS/MENNCES:05110Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearMaterials Fee: Students purchase a Cardigan SweaterandTieandwearawhitedressshirt,blackdresspantsand black dress shoes. Approx. cost $55 (Financialassistanceavailablebasedonneed.)Prerequisite:NoexperiencenecessaryCourse Note: Level 1. Public performances expected.Class may be repeated for credit with instructor’sconsent.ChorusMen’schoirteachesstudentstodeveloptheirvoicesastenor, baritone and bass singers, singing chant to Do-wop,classicaltomusicaltheater.Learningtargetscoverhowtosingwithgoodtone,expandthe singingrange,readmusic,workasateamandappreciatemusicfromallovertheworld.CHORUS/WOMENNCES:05110Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15ChoirRobedrycleaningfeePrerequisite:NoexperiencenecessaryCourse Note: Level 1. Public performances expected.Class may be repeated for credit with instructor’sconsent.Membersweararobeprovidedbytheschool.ChorusWomen’schoirteachesstudentstodeveloptheirvoicesas soprano, mezzo-soprano and alto singers, singingworld music to Do-wop, classical to musical theater.Learning targets cover how to sing with good tone,expand the singing range, readmusic,workasa teamandappreciatemusicfromallovertheworld.

CHORUS/CONCERTNCES:05110Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15ChoirRobedrycleaningfeePrerequisite: Men’s/Women’s Choir or Audition withChoirDirectorCourseNote:Level2.Publicandfestivalperformancesexpected. Class may be repeated for credit withinstructor’sconsent.Membersweararobeprovidedbytheschool.ChorusA choir for mixed voices, members sing world music,classical and musical theater. Learning targets coverintermediate tone production, diction, languages,expansionof the singing range,workingasa teamandtheexaminationandappreciationofintermediate levelchoralmusic.CHORUS/SYMPHONICNCES:05110Grade:10-12(9thGradebyspecialpermission)Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15ChoirRobedrycleaningfeePrerequisite: Audition required, OSAA academiceligibilityenforcedCourseNote:Level3.Publicandfestivalperformancesexpected. Class may be repeated for credit withinstructor’sconsent.Membersweararobeprovidedbytheschool.ChorusChoruscoursesprovidetheopportunitytosingavarietyof choral literature styles for men’s and/or women’svoices and are designed to develop vocal techniquesandtheabilitytosingparts.ThisOSAA-sanctionedchoirrepresentsNewbergatTRLandOSAAevents,Stateandareacompetitionsthroughouttheyear.Learningtargetscover advanced tone production, diction, languages,expansionof the singing range,workingasa teamandthe examination and appreciation of importanthistoricalmasterworks.

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VOCALENSEMBLE(VocalPoint)NCES:05111Grades:10-12Semesters:FullYearMaterials Fee: $50 Uniform Fee. (Financial assistanceavailablebasedonneed.)Prerequisite: Audition with Choir Director andconcurrentmembershipinSymphonicChoirCourseNote:Level4.Publicand festivalperformancesexpected. Class may be repeated for credit withinstructor’s consent. Women purchase a black tea-lengthdress,Menpurchaseatuxedovestensemble.

VocalEnsembleThis advanced vocal ensemble is our premiere vocalensemble singing chamber choir music, vocal jazz,worldmusicandmusicaltheater.Learningtargetscoveradvancedvocaltechniques,vocalstylingandworkingasateam.MUSICAPPRECIATIONNCES:05118Grades:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:NoneCourse Note: Level 1 class that earns a .5 Fine ArtsCredit

MusicAppreciationStudents learn about the history of music from thebeginning to current trends in music. There is aparticularfocusonunderstanding the rootsofpopularmusicthroughthestudyofallWesternMusic.MUSICTHEORYNCES:05113Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:None

MusicTheoryStudentsfocusondevelopingauralandvisual skills formusic analysis, melodic and harmonic dictation andsightsinging.Studentsworkonharmonic,formanalysisandcompositionalskills.

APMUSICTHEORYNCES:05114Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94Prerequisite: 2 Years of music ensemble stronglysuggested.CourseNote:StudentsareexpectedtotakeAPtest.

APMusicTheoryAPMusicTheorycoursesaredesignedtobeequivalentofa first-yearmusic theory college courseas specifiedby the College Board. AP Music Theory developsstudents’ understanding of musical structure andcompositional procedures. Usually intended forstudentswhoalreadypossessperformance-levelskills.CONCERTBANDNCES:05102Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Instructor Consent, 1 year of previousbandexperiencerecommendedCourse Note: Level 1; Public performances areexpected.

ConcertBandOpen toany studentwithpreviousmusicalexperienceor a desire to learn to play on a woodwind, brass orpercussion instrument, Concert Band provides anopportunity to develop musicianship skills throughexposure to a variety of musical styles. Studentsperform at four concerts and one festival outside ofschool.

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CONCERTBAND/SYMPHONICNCES:05102Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:ConcertBandorInstructorconsentCourse Note: Level 2; Public performances areexpected.MayberepeatedwithInstructorconsent

ConcertBand/SymphonicCourses in concert Band are designed to promotestudents’ technique for playing brass, woodwind, andpercussion instruments and cover a variety of bandliterature styles, primarily for concert performances.Open to students who have completed Concert Band,Symphonic Band provides an opportunity to furtherdevelop musicianship skills through exposure to avariety of musical styles while preparing students forWindEnsemble.Studentsperformatfourconcertsandonefestivaloutsideofschool.CONCERTBAND/WINDNCES:05102Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearMaterials Fee: Uniform Fee $50 (Financial assistanceavailablebasedonneed.)Prerequisite: Audition Required, OSAA AcademicEligibilityEnforcedCourse Note: Level 3; Public performances areexpected.MayberepeatedwithInstructorconsentConcertBand/WindCourses in Concert Band are designed to promotestudents’ technique for playing brass, woodwind, andpercussion instruments and cover a variety of bandliterature styles, primarily for concert performances.Thisauditiononlygrouprepresentsthetoplevelofourband program and represents NHS at OSAA eventswhilegivingstudentstheopportunitytoperformatthehighest musical level. Students perform atapproximately 7 concerts and up to four festivalsoutsideofschool.

CONTEMPORARYBAND/JAZZNCES:05105Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearCourse Note: Level 1, Public Performances areExpected, May be repeated with Instructor consent.Concurrentmembershipinaconcertbandrequired.ContemporaryBandContemporary Band courses help students developtheir techniques for playing brass, woodwind,percussion, and string instruments, as well as guitarsand keyboards, focusing primarily on contemporarystagebandliteraturestyles,suchastraditionaljazz,jazzimprovisation, and rock. Open to any student withpreviousmusical experience on a woodwind, brass orpercussion instrument and currently enrolled in aconcert band, concert choir or orchestra, jazz bandprovides an opportunity to develop musicianship andimprovisation skills through exposure to a variety ofcontemporary musical styles. Students perform atmultipleconcertsandonefestivaloutsideofschool.CONTEMPORARYBAND/JAZZENSEMBLENCES:05105Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:AuditionRequiredCourseNote:Concurrentmembershipinaconcertbandrequired.ContemporaryBandContemporary Band courses help students developtheir techniques for playing brass, woodwind,percussion, and string instruments, as well as guitarsand keyboards, focusing primarily on contemporarystagebandliteraturestyles,suchastraditionaljazz,jazzimprovisation, and rock. This audition only grouprepresents the top level of our jazz program andrepresents NHS at league and state festivals whileproviding the opportunity to further developimprovisation skills through exposure to a variety ofcontemporary musical styles. Students perform atapproximately 8 concerts and up to four festivalsoutsideofschool.

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ORCHESTRA/STRINGSNCES:05104Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearMaterials Fee: $60 for Uniform. (Financial assistanceavailablebasedonneed.)Prerequisite:AuditionorinstructorconsentCourseNote:Publicperformancesareexpected.OrchestraOrchestra courses are designed to develop students’abilitiestoplaystringinstruments,coveringavarietyofstringandorchestralliteraturestyles.GUITARNCES:05108Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$15CourseNote:Mayberepeatedforcredit.GuitarGuitarcourses introducestudentsto thefundamentalsof music and guitar-playing techniques, such asstrummingandchords.Thesecoursesmayalsoincludemoreadvancedguitar-playingtechniques.INSTRUMENTALENSEMBLE/PERCUSSIONNCES:05106Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15

InstrumentalEnsembleInstrumentalEnsemblecoursesareintendedtodevelopstudents’ technique for playing brass, woodwind,percussion,and/orstringinstrumentsinsmallensemblegroups. Instrumental Ensemble courses cover one ormore instrumental ensemble or band literature styles.Opentoanystudent interested inplayingapercussioninstrument, percussion ensemble provides anopportunity to learn music reading skills and drumtechnique through performance at football games.Studentsperformatuptofivefootballgamesandoneconcertinthefall.

INTRODUCTIONTOTHETHEATERNCES:05051Grade:9-12Semesters:1

IntroductiontotheTheaterIntroduction to the Theater courses provide anoverview of the art, conventions, and history of thetheater. Although the courses sometimes includeexperiential exercises, they emphasize learning aboutthe theater along with performance. Students learnabout one or more of the following topics: basictechniques in acting, major developments in dramaticliterature,major playwrights, the formation of theateras a cultural tradition, and critical appreciation of theart.DRAMA-ACTING/PERFORMANCENCES:05055Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite: IntroductiontoTheater, StageMovementorinstructorconsent.

Drama-Acting/PerformanceDrama - Acting/Performance courses are intended topromotestudents’experienceandskilldevelopment inoneormoreaspectsof theatricalproduction,buttheyconcentrate on acting and performance skills. Initialcourses are usually introductory in nature, while themoreadvanced courses focuson improving technique,expanding students’ exposure to different types oftheatrical techniques and traditions, and increasingtheirchancesofparticipatinginpublicproductions.STAGEMOVEMENTNCES:05003Grade:9-12Semesters:1

StageMovementExpressive Movement courses help develop students’abilitytoincorporatemovementsofthestage,focusingoncharacteridentityandmovement,pantomime,stagecombat,relaxationandbreathingtechniques.

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PERFORMINGARTSSTAGECRAFT1&2NCES:05056Grade:9-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.CourseNote: Level 2 classmay be repeated for creditwithinstructor’sapproval.

Drama-StagecraftDrama - Stagecraft courses are intended to helpstudents develop experience and skill in one or moreaspects of theatrical production, but concentrate onstagecraft(suchaslighting,costuming,setconstruction,makeup,stagemanagement,andsoon).Initialcoursesareusuallyintroductoryinnature,whilemoreadvancedcoursesconcentrateonimprovingtechnique,expandingstudents’ exposure to different types of theatricaltechniques and traditionsand increasing their chancesof participating in public productions. These coursesmayalsoprovideadiscussionofcareeropportunitiesinthetheater.STAGECRAFT3NCES:05056Grade:10-12Semesters:1MaterialsFee:$25Prerequisite:Stagecraft1&2

Drama-StagecraftStagecraft 3 is an upper level design based course.Studentswillusethe skills they learned inStagecraft1and 2 as a basis for learning design techniques inLighting, Sound, Scenic, Costumes and Make-up. TheclasswillmeetduringStagecraft1during1stsemester(and/or2secondsemesterifneeded)andthestudentswill be called on tomentor some younger students inthat class. This class content gives the students theability to move forward in a college setting or publictheater arena with a basic knowledge of design in allthedisciplines.

PHYSICALEDUCATIONNHS Physical Educationhas a Two (2)Tiered program.InTier1,allstudentsmusttakePhysicalEducationandone (1) of the other following classes(Fitness/Conditioning Activities/Aerobics 1,Fitness/Conditioning Activities/ Personal Training forWomen, Recreational Sports1, Team Sports 1,WeightTraining 1) before he/she can take one of the Tier 2classes.AllTier2coursesmayberepeatedforcredit.

TIER 1- All of the students must take PhysicalEducation and one of the five Tier 1 classes. AllstudentsmustpurchaseaPEuniform-costis$15.P.E.Lockis$6.Required:PhysicalEducationPickone(1)ofthefollowing:

• Fitness/ConditioningActivities/Aerobics1• Fitness/ConditioningActivities/Personal

TrainingforWomen• RecreationalSports1• TeamSports1• WeightTraining1

PHYSICALEDUCATIONNCES:08001Grade:9-10(9thgraderecommended)Semesters:1

PhysicalEducationPhysical Education courses provide students withknowledge,experience,andanopportunity todevelopskills in more than one of the following sports oractivities: team sports, individual/dual sports,recreationalsports,andfitness/conditioningactivities.FITNESSACTIVITIES/PERSONALFITNESSFORWOMENNCES:08005Grade:9-12Semesters:1CourseNote:Mayberepeatedforcredit.Fitness/Conditioning Activities/Weight Training forWomenThis personal training for women class is designed tomeet the needs of the female student/athlete.EmphasiswillbeplacedOlympicweightlifting,strengthdevelopment, speed and agility, with conditioning tomaximizetheirphysicalpotential.

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RECREATIONALSPORTS1&2NCES:08004Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:CompletionofTier1beforetakingaTier2course.RecreationSportsRecreation Sports courses provide students withknowledge,experience,andanopportunity todevelopskills in more than one recreational sport or outdoorpursuit (Unitstoincludediscgolf,hiking,climbing,trailrunning,archery,flyfishing,kayakingifavailable).TEAMSPORTS1&2NCES:08002Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:CompletionofTier1beforetakingaTier2course.TeamSportsTeam Sports 1- Students will learn and be able todemonstrate a variety of specific skills designed toenhance play in team sports. (Volleyball, basketball,soccer, football, handball, ultimate Frisbee, indoorhockeysoftball,speedball)Team Sports 2 - This course is designed for a higherlevelofathleticcompetitiveness.WEIGHTTRAINING1,2NCES:08009Grade:9-10Semesters:1Prerequisite:CompletionofTier1beforetakingaTier2course.WeightTraining1&2Weight Training courses help students developknowledge and skills with free weights whileemphasizing safety and proper body positioning; theymay include other components such as anatomy andconditioning. This weights and conditioning class isdesigned to enhance functional movement in thestudent. Emphasis will be placed on weightlifting,strength development, speed and agility, withconditioningtomaximizetheirphysicalpotential.

WEIGHTTRAINING3NCES:08009Grade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite: Completion of Weight Training 1 & 2 isrequired before taking Weight Training 3 or withinstructor approval. Level 3 may be repeated withinstructorapproval.WeightTraining3Weight Training 3 is specifically designed to cater tocompetitive athletes and their multi dynamic trainingneeds.Itwillfocusonweightliftingalongwithstrengthtraining, plyometric training, andconditioning that canbe more tailored toward the specific athlete’s needs.Setrepschemesaredesignedtomaximizetheathlete’sneedsinandoutofseason.ADAPTIVEPHYSICALEDUCATIONNCES:08007Grade:9-12Semesters:1CourseNotes:Counselorplacementonly.AdaptivePhysicalEducationThis course provides physical education activities(sports, fitness,andconditioning)adapted forstudentswithspecialneeds.

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PHYSICALSCIENCENCES:03159NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9Semesters:FullYear

Course Note: Satisfies Physical Science graduationrequirement.

PhysicalSciencePhysical Science courses involve the study of thestructuresandstatesofmatter. Inthiscoursestudentswill explore how humans study and use the laws ofnature to design transportation devices. Students willalso study our planet, and how our natural resourcesareused. Interwoventhroughout isenergyandenergytransformations,aswellashowscientistsandengineersstudyandusematerialstobenefitsociety.BIOLOGYNCES:03051NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYear

Course Note: 9TH Grade based on teacherrecommendation. Satisfies Life Science graduationrequirement.

BiologyBiology courses are designed to provide informationregarding the fundamental concepts of life and lifeprocesses.Thesecoursesinclude(butarenotrestrictedto) such topics as cell structure and function, generalplantandanimalphysiology,genetics,andtaxonomy.CONCEPTUALCHEMISTRYNCES:03105Grade:10-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsfee:$15Prerequisite:AlgebraI

Course Note: Satisfies Physical Science graduationrequirement

ConceptualChemistryConceptual Chemistry courses are practical, non-quantitative chemistry courses designed for studentswhodesireanunderstandingofchemicalconceptsandapplications. This chemistry class is for students whoare interested in learning the essential skills ofchemistry through projects and practical applicationsandwhodonotplan togo intoamedicalor scientificfieldofstudy.

CHEMISTRYNCES:03101NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsfee:$15Prerequisite:Biology&Algebra1Course Note: Satisfies Physical Science graduationrequirement.Upto5ChemistryDualCreditsfromOITareavailable.ChemistryChemistry courses involve studying the composition,properties, and reactions of substances.These coursestypically explore such concepts as the behaviors ofsolids, liquids, and gases; acid/base andoxidation/reductionreactions;andatomicstructure.MARINEBIOLOGYNCES:03005NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:BiologyMarineScienceCourses in Marine Science focus on the content,features, and possibilities of the earth’s oceans. Theyexploremarineorganisms,conditions,andecologyandsometimes cover marine mining, farming, andexploration.ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGYNCES:03053NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$20Prerequisite:BiologyandChemistryCourse Note: Approved Advanced course for HonorsDiploma.AnatomyandPhysiologyUsually taken after a comprehensive initial study ofbiology, Anatomy and Physiology courses present thehuman body and biological systems in more detail. Inorder to understand the structure of the human bodyand its functions, students learn anatomicalterminology, study cells and tissues,explore functionalsystems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory,digestive, reproductive, nervous, and so on), andmaydissectmammals.

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APPHYSICS1NCES:03155NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94Prerequisite:Algebra2Course Note: Students are expected to take AP test.Approved advanced course for Honors Diploma.SatisfiesPhysicalSciencegraduationrequirement.APPhysics1APPhysics1coursesaredesignedbytheCollegeBoardto parallel college-level physics courses that provide asystematic introduction to the main principles ofphysics and emphasize problem solving withoutcalculus. This Algebra based course covers Newtonianmechanics (including rotational dynamics and angularmomentum);work,energy,andpower;andmechanicalwavesandsound.Itwillalsointroduceelectriccircuits.APCHEMISTRYNCES:03106NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15APExamFee:$94Prerequisite:ChemistryandAlgebra2Course Note: Students are expected to take AP test.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.Upto10ChemistryDualCreditsfromOITareavailable.APChemistryFollowing the curricula recommended by the CollegeBoard,APChemistrycoursesusually followhighschoolchemistryandsecond-yearalgebra.Topicscoveredmayincludeatomictheoryandstructure;chemicalbonding;states of matter; and reactions (stoichiometry,equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics). AP Chemistrylaboratories are equivalent to those of typical collegecourses.

FORENSICS/INTEGRATEDSCIENCENCES:03201NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearMaterialsFee:$15Prerequisite: 2 Years of lab science (Biology &ChemistryRecommended)

IntegratedScienceThe specific content of Integrated Science coursesvaries, but they draw upon the principles of severalscientific specialties—earth science, physical science,biology, chemistry, and physics—and organize thematerial around thematic units. Common themesincludesystems,models,energy,patterns,change,andconstancy.Thesecoursesuseappropriateaspectsfromeachspecialtytoinvestigateapplicationsofthetheme.PHYSICSNCES:03151NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Alg.2 is strongly suggested (studentmaybeconcurrentlyenrolledinAlg.2)

Course Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma. Satisfies Physical Science graduationrequirement.

PhysicsPhysicsisthestudyofthemotionandenergyofmatter.Concepts will include: Newtonian mechanics; work,energy and mechanical waves. It is a college-prepcoursedesignedforstudentstoinvestigateanddevelopaworkingknowledgeof the conceptsandproblems inintroductory physics. Mathematics is used as afundamentalmodeltofurtherapplybasicconcepts.PARTICULARTOPICSINBIOLOGY/OREGONECOLOGYNCES:03063Grade:11-12Semesters:FullYearMaterials Fee: Lab/Field trip feemaybecharged for3dayfieldtripPrerequisite:Biology

Course Note: Approved Advanced course for HonorsDiploma.

ParticularTopicsinBiologyParticular Topics in Biology courses concentrate on aparticular subtopicwithin the field of biology (such asbotany, zoology, genetics, and so on) that is nototherwisedescribedwithinthisclassificationsystem.

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FRENCH1NCES:06121NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-11Semesters:FullYear

FrenchIDesignedtointroducestudentstoFrenchlanguageandculture,FrenchIemphasizesbasicgrammarandsyntax,simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so thatstudents can read, write, speak, and understand thelanguage at a basic level within predictable areas ofneed, using customary courtesies and conventions.Frenchcultureisintroducedthroughtheart,literature,customs,andhistoryoftheFrench-speakingpeople.FRENCH2NCES:06122NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Completed French1with a “C” or betterand/orteacherrecommendation

FrenchIIFrenchIIcoursesbuilduponskillsdevelopedinFrenchI,extending students’ ability to understand and expressthemselves in French and increasing their vocabulary.Typically,studentslearnhowtoengageindiscourseforinformative or social purposes, write expressions orpassages that show understanding of sentenceconstruction and the rules of grammar, andcomprehend the language when spoken slowly.Students usually explore the customs, history, and artforms of French-speaking people to deepen theirunderstandingoftheculture(s).FRENCH3NCES:06123NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:French1&2,witha“C”orbetterand/orteacherrecommendation

Course Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.

FrenchIIIFrench III courses focus on having students expressincreasingly complex concepts both verbally and inwriting while showing some spontaneity.Comprehension goals for students may includeattaining more facility and faster understanding whenlisteningtothelanguagespokenatnormalrates,beingabletoparaphraseorsummarizewrittenpassages,andconversingeasilywithinlimitedsituations.

FRENCH4NCES:06124NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: French 1, 2 & 3, with a “C” or betterand/orteacherrecommendationCourse Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.

FrenchIVFrench IV courses focus on advancing students’ skillsandabilities to read,write, speak, andunderstand theFrench language so that they can maintain simpleconversations with sufficient vocabulary and anacceptable accent, have sufficient comprehension tounderstand speech spoken at a normal pace, readuncomplicated but authentic prose, and writenarratives that indicate a good understanding ofgrammarandastrongvocabulary.GERMAN1NCES:06201NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-11Semesters:FullYear

GermanIDesigned to introduce students to German languageand culture, German I courses emphasize basicgrammarandsyntax,simplevocabulary,andthespokenaccent so that students can read, write, speak, andunderstand the language at a basic level withinpredictable areas of need, using customary courtesiesandconventions.Germancultureisintroducedthroughtheart,literature,customs,andhistoryoftheGerman-speakingpeople.

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GERMAN2NCES:06202NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: German 1, with a “C” or better and/orteacherrecommendationGermanIIGerman II courses build upon skills developed inGermanI,extendingstudents’abilitytounderstandandexpress themselves in German and increasing theirvocabulary. Typically, students learn how to engage indiscourse for informative or social purposes, writeexpressions or passages that show understanding ofsentence construction and the rules of grammar, andcomprehend the language when spoken slowly.Students usually explore the customs, history, and artforms of German-speaking people to deepen theirunderstandingoftheculture(s).GERMAN3NCES:06203NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: German 2 with a “C” or better and/orteacherrecommendationCourse Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.GermanIIIGerman III courses focus on having students expressincreasingly complex concepts both verbally and inwriting while showing some spontaneity.Comprehension goals for students may includeattaining more facility and faster understanding whenlisteningtothelanguagespokenatnormalrates,beingabletoparaphraseorsummarizewrittenpassages,andconversingeasilywithinlimitedsituations.

GERMAN4NCES:06204NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: German 3 with a “C” or better and/orteacherrecommendationCourse Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.

GermanIVGerman IV courses focus on advancing students’ skillsandabilities to read,write, speak, andunderstand theGerman language so that they can maintain simpleconversations with sufficient vocabulary and anacceptable accent, have sufficient comprehension tounderstand speech spoken at a normal pace, readuncomplicated but authentic prose, and writenarratives that indicate a good understanding ofgrammarandastrongvocabulary.SPANISH1NCES:06101NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-11Semesters:FullYear

SpanishIDesignedtointroducestudentstoSpanishlanguageandculture,SpanishIcoursesemphasizebasicgrammarandsyntax, simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent sothat students can read, write, speak, and understandthelanguageatabasiclevelwithinpredictableareasofneed, using customary courtesies and conventions.Spanishcultureisintroducedthroughtheart,literature,customs,andhistoryofSpanish-speakingpeople.

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SPANISH2NCES:06102NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Spanish 1, with a “C” or better and/orteacherrecommendation

SpanishIISpanishIIcoursesbuilduponskillsdevelopedinSpanishI,extendingstudents’abilitytounderstandandexpressthemselves in Spanish and increasing their vocabulary.Typically,studentslearnhowtoengageindiscourseforinformative or social purposes, write expressions orpassages that show understanding of sentenceconstruction and the rules of grammar, andcomprehend the language when spoken slowly.Students usually explore the customs, history, and artforms of Spanish-speaking people to deepen theirunderstandingoftheculture(s).SPANISH3NCES:06103NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Spanish1&2,witha“C”orbetterand/orteacherrecommendationCourse Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.SpanishIIISpanish III courses focus on having students expressincreasingly complex concepts both verbally and inwriting while showing some spontaneity.Comprehension goals for students may includeattaining more facility and faster understanding whenlisteningtothelanguagespokenatnormalrates,beingabletoparaphraseorsummarizewrittenpassages,andconversingeasilywithinlimitedsituations.

SPANISH4NCES:06104NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite: Spanish 1, 2 & 3, with a “C” or betterand/orteacherrecommendationCourse Note: Approved advanced course for HonorsDiploma.Upto4PCCDualCreditsareavailableSpanishIVSpanish IV courses focus on advancing students’ skillsandabilities to read,write, speak, andunderstand theSpanish language so that they can maintain simpleconversations with sufficient vocabulary and anacceptable accent, have sufficient comprehension tounderstand speech spoken at a normal pace, readuncomplicated but authentic prose, and writenarratives that indicate a good understanding ofgrammarandastrongvocabulary.SPANISHFORNATIVESPEAKERS1&2NCES:06106NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:Coursesmustbetakeninsequence.Course Note: Spanish for Native Speakers 1 & 2satisfies the second language requirement. Studentsmay take Spanish for Native Speakers course forelectivecredit.SpanishforNativeSpeakersSpanishforNativeSpeakerscoursessupport,reinforce,and expand students’ knowledge of their own tongue.Because students understand at least the rudimentsand structure of the language and have a workingvocabulary (to a greater or lesser degree), Spanish forNative Speakers courses often move faster than doregular Spanish foreign language courses andemphasize literary development (with a study ofliterature and composition). These courses may alsoinclude the culture or history of the people andintroduce translation skills. Students who completelevel2mayconsidertakingtheAPSpanishtest.

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MODERNWORLDHISTORYNCES:04053NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:9*&11(Beginningwiththeclassof2021)Semesters:FullYearModernWorldHistoryModernWorldHistory coursesprovide an overviewofthehistoryofhumansocietyfromthelate19thcenturythrough the contemporary period-exploring political,economic, social, religious, military, scientific, andculturaldevelopments.MODERNU.S.HISTORYNCES:04103NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10Semesters:FullYearModernU.S.HistoryModernU.S.HistorycoursesexaminethehistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromtheCivilWarorReconstructionera(some courses begin at a later period) through thepresenttime.Thesecoursestypicallyincludeahistoricalreview of political, military, scientific, and socialdevelopments.APU.S.HISTORYNCES:04104NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:10-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94CourseNote:Collegelevelcoursework;summerreadingassignments TBA; Students are expected to take APtest.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.APU.S.HistoryFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesigned to parallel college-level U.S. History courses,AP U.S. History courses provide students with theanalytical skills and factual knowledge necessary toaddresscriticallyproblemsandmaterialsinU.S.history.Students learn to assess historical materials and toweigh the evidence and interpretations presented inhistorical scholarship. The course examines thediscoveryandsettlementoftheNewWorldthroughtherecentpast.

APEUROPEANHISTORYNCES:04056NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94CourseNote:Collegelevelcoursework;summerreadingassignments TBA; Students are expected to take APtest.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.APEuropeanHistoryFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesigned to parallel college-level European Historycourses, AP European History courses examineEuropeancivilizationfromtheHighRenaissanceperiodto the recent past and also expose students to thefactual narrative. In addition, these courses helpstudents develop an understanding of some of theprincipal themes in modern European history and theabilities to analyze historical evidence and to expressthatunderstandingandanalysisinwriting.U.S.GOVERNMENT–COMPREHENSIVENCES:04151NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:1U.S.Government—ComprehensiveU.S. Government—Comprehensive courses provide anoverview of the structure and functions of the U.S.government and political institutions and examineconstitutional principles, the concepts of rights andresponsibilities,theroleofpoliticalpartiesandinterestgroups,andtheimportanceofcivicparticipationinthedemocratic process. These courses may examine thestructure and function of state and local governmentsandmaycovercertaineconomicandlegaltopics.

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APU.S.GOVERNMENT&POLITICSNCES:04157NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:FullYearAPExamFee:$94

CourseNote:Collegelevelcoursework;summerreadingassignments TBA; Students are expected to take APtest.ApprovedadvancedcourseforHonorsDiploma.

APU.S.GovernmentandPoliticsFollowing the College Board’s suggested curriculumdesignedtoparallel college-levelU.S.GovernmentandPoliticscourses,thesecoursesprovidestudentswithananalyticalperspectiveongovernmentandpoliticsintheUnited States, involving both the study of generalconceptsusedtointerpretU.S.politicsandtheanalysisofspecificcasestudies.Thecoursesgenerallycovertheconstitutional underpinnings of the U.S. government,political beliefs and behaviors, political parties andinterest groups, the institutions and policy process ofnationalgovernment,andcivilrightsandliberties.ECONOMICSNCES:04201NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:12Semesters:1

EconomicsEconomics courses provide students with an overviewof economicswith primary emphasis on the principlesof microeconomics and the U.S. economic system.These coursesmayalso cover topics suchasprinciplesof macroeconomics, international economics, andcomparative economics. Economic principles may bepresented in formal theoretical contexts, appliedcontexts,orboth.Financialliteracyisdiscussedaswell.PSYCHOLOGY1NCES:04254NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:1

Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS socialsciencerequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.

PsychologyThiscollegeprepcourseisdesignedtoengagestudentsin a look at individual behavior andwhy an individualthinks, feels, and reacts to certain stimuli. Psychologyunitsthatarecovered,butnotlimitedto,are:ahistoryofpsychology,researchmethodsandexperiments, thebrain,sensationandperception,emotion,andlearning.

PARTICULARTOPICSINPSYCHOLOGY(PSYCHOLOGY2)NCES:04255NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:Psychology1Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS socialsciencerequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.ParticularTopicsinPsychology(Psych2)This college prep course is a further look into humanbehavior and cognitive activities. Psychology 2 unitsthat are covered, but not limited to, are: memory,intelligence, personality, psychological disorders, andtreatmentsofpsychologicaldisorders.SOCIOLOGYNCES:04258NCAAAPPROVEDCOURSEGrade:11-12Semesters:1Course Note: This class does not fulfill an NHS socialsciencerequirement;electivecreditwillbeissued.SociologySociology courses introduce students to the study ofhuman behavior in society. These courses provide anoverview of sociology, generally including (but notlimitedto)topicssuchassocial institutionsandnorms,socialization and social change, and the relationshipsamongindividualsandgroupsinsociety.

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StudentswithanIndividualizedEducationPlan(IEP)willbescheduledintoclassesbasedontherequirementsoftheir plan. Students on IEP’s have access to a StudySkillssupportclass.COMMUNICATIONINSTRUCTION/FASTFORWORDNCES:22252Grade:9-12Semesters:1Prerequisite:CaseManagerPlacementCourseNote:Pass/FailCommunicationInstructionCommunication Instruction courses are typicallyindividualizedaccordingtoeachstudent’sconditionandneeds. Increasing the student’s communication skills—oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, andwriting—is emphasized; communication techniques inseveral areas (educational, social, and vocational) areoftenexplored.LIFESKILLS/ILSNCES:19257Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:CaseManagerPlacementCourse Note: This class will be graded with both aPass/Failandlettergrade.LifeSkillsLife Skills courses provide students with informationabout a wide range of subjects to assist them inbecomingwiseconsumersandproductiveadults.Thesecourses often emphasize such topics as goal-setting,decision-making,andsettingpriorities;moneyandtimemanagement; relationships; and the development ofthe self. Practical exercises regarding selecting andfurnishing houses, meeting transportation needs,preparing food, selecting clothing, and building awardrobe are often integral to these classes. Inaddition,specifictopicssuchasinsurance,taxation,andconsumerprotectionmayalsobecovered.

STUDYSKILLS/LRCNCES:022003Grade:9-12Semesters:FullYearPrerequisite:CaseManagerPlacementCourseNote:A-FStudySkillsStudySkillscoursespreparestudentsforsuccessinhighschool and/or for postsecondary education. Coursetopicsmayvaryaccordingtothestudentsinvolved,buttypically include reading improvement skills, such asscanning, note-taking, and outlining; library andresearch skills; listening and note-taking; vocabularyskills; and test-taking skills. The courses may alsoinclude exercises designed to generate organized,logicalthinkingandwriting.T.A.G.(TalentedandGifted)Students who are identified as T.A.G. and/or studentswho wish to pursue intensive study in a particularcontentareawillhavetheopportunitytobementoredby the T.A.G. coordinator. Through this mentorship,students can explore topics not offered at NewbergHigh School and/or gain a deeper understanding ofparticular topics. Students can meet with the T.A.G.coordinator during the school day or at pre-arrangedlocation.

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