Course Options

A Brief Review of Course Options

2019-2020

Learn about Courses

• This presentation will only cover a brief overview of the courses available to you.

• For complete course descriptions, you will need to access the Curriculum Guide 2019-2020 online on the SWHS Website

– Available on the main SWHS page and the Counseling Center Pages

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English Course Progression

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Fulfills High School & State requirements

• English 9 • English 10 • English 11 • 1.0 credit of English Electives

Accelerated English Pathway*

(suitable for four-year college

or university)

• Honors English 9

• Honors English 10

• Bridge to College English

• AP Language and Composition

• Bridge to College English

• English Composition I

• AP Literature and Composition

English Elective Options – 0.5 Credit Options

9th 10th 11th 12th

Intro to Creative Writing * *

Intro to Literature Through Music * *

Introduction to Graphic Novels * *

Intro to Literature Through Film * *

Debate (eligible for 0.5 Senior English credit) * * * *

Journalism (Application required - eligible for 0.5 Senior English credit) * * * *

Creative Writing * *

Graphic Novels * *

Diversity in Literature * *

Sports Literature * *

Dramatic Literature and Composition * *

Playwriting * *

Literature Through Film * *

Career Planning * *

Technical English * *

Drama III (Only available if passed Drama 1&2) * *

Math Course Progression9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Fulfills High

School & State

requirements

• Algebra• Algebra in

Manufacturing (AMPED)

• Geometry 201 or 202

• Geometry in Construction

• Adv. Algebra 302• Adv. Algebra &

Drones• Math 250• Financial Algebra• Accounting I• NCTA Math

*None required if state requirements

are met. Minimum of 3-years math required for graduation

Accelerated

Math Pathway

(suitable for

four-year college

or university)

• Geometry 202• Algebra

• Adv. Algebra 302• Geometry 202

• Pre-Calculus• Adv. Algebra 302• AP Statistics

• AP Calculus• Pre-Calculus• AP Statistics• Bridges to

College Algebra

**Math Course Placement for registration is based on recommendation from your current Math teacher.

Please let them know if you want to progress more quickly**

Specialty Math Courses

• Gaming and Mathematics– Elective only

– Must have passed or currently taking Algebra

– 0.5 Credit/Year

Science Course Progression9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Fulfills High

School & State

requirements

Biology, Biology

Animal Science, or

Biology Plant

Science

Physics Chemistry Science Electives*

*None required- if State

Requirements are met

Accelerated

Science Pathway

(suitable for

four-year college

or university)

Biology Physics or AP Physics 1

AND

Chemistry or

Preparatory Chemistry

(CHS – Chem 100)

*Students would take 2

science courses

concurrently*

AP Chemistry

OR

Chemical Concepts

with Lab (CHS –

Chem 110)

AP Biology

Starting with the class of 2021, all students will be required to pass the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) to

graduate

Science Elective Course OptionsScience Elective Credit Prerequisite? Requirement

Horticulture 0.5 No

Greenhouse Management 0.5 Yes Horticulture and Instructor Permission

Biology Animal Science 1.0 No

Biology Plant Science 1.0 No

Marine Biology 0.5 Yes Biology, Bio Plant Sci, Bio Animal Sci

Human Anatomy & Physiology A 0.5 Yes Biology, Bio Plant Sci, Bio Animal Sci

Human Anatomy & Physiology B 0.5 Yes Biology, Bio Plant Sci, Bio Animal Sci

AP Biology 1.0 Yes Biology, Bio Plant Sci, Bio Animal Sci(Chemistry recommended)

Preparatory Chemistry (CHS) 1.0 Yes Completion of Advanced Algebra or placement into SVC Math 98 required

AP Chemistry 1.0 Yes Chemistry(Advanced Algebra is strongly recommended)

Chemical Concepts with Lab (CHS) 1.0 Yes Chemistry(Completion of Advanced Algebra or placement into SVC Math 99 required)

AP Physics 1 1.0 No (Completion or concurrent enrollment in Advanced Algebra is strongly recommended)

Social Studies Course Progression

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Fulfills High School &

State requirementsWorld History (0.5) &Social Studies Elective (0.5)

19th US & WA St History (0.5) & 20th US & WA St History (0.5)

Current Domestic Issues (0.5) & Current Foreign Issues (0.5)

Accelerated Social

Studies Pathway

(suitable for

four-year college or

university)

Social Studies Elective (0.5 Credit)

ORAP Human Geography (1.0 Credit)

World History (0.5 Credit)

ORAP Human Geography (1.0 Credit)

AP US History (1.0 Credit)

AP Comparative Government & Politics (1.0)

Social Studies Elective Options

Course Name Credit 9 10 11 12

The American Revolution 0.5 * * * *

Child Psychology 0.5 * * * *

Psychology 0.5 * * *

Economics 0.5 * * *

Art History 0.5 * * *

Music as a Political Voice 0.5 * *

AP Human Geography 1.0 * *

AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics 1.0 * *

AP Comparative Government & Politics 1.0 *

French 1, 2, and French 3 (CHS)• French 3 is available for “College in the High School” credit.• You can earn college credit by receiving an A or B in French 3 and paying the college tuition fee.American Sign Language (ASL) 1, 2, 3 and 4• Also counts as an Occ. Ed CreditIntroduction to Spanish, Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4/ Heritage Spanish • You can earn 5 Skagit Valley College Credits by receiving an A or B in

Spanish 4

World Language (or a PPR) is now a graduation requirement for all classes except the Class of 2020.

For those students planning to attend a 4-year university, the requirement

is typically a minimum of 2 years. • Some schools like UW require 3 years (with the option to take the 3rd year at UW)• Check with your college of interest to be sure!!

World Language Choices

WA State requires 1.0 credits (1 year) in the Arts to graduate.

Fine Art

General Information

Fine Art Courses that may also fulfill a 0.5 credit CTE Graduation Requirement

Art II Studio Art

Ceramics II Wheel Pottery

Band (4th year) Choir (4th year)

Orchestra (4th year) Independent Tech Theater

Fine Arts- Visual Arts

OPEN TO ALL

• Art 1

• Ceramics 1

• Graphic Arts 1

• Sculpture

GRADES 10-12

• Art History (dual credit)

SKILLS, INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION

• Art 2

• Ceramics 2

• Ceramics Studio

• Studio Art

• Wheel Pottery

*Note: No Visual Arts course may be repeated, with the exception of

Studio Art

Fine Arts - Drama

• Drama I– No experience necessary– Theater exercises & games– Intro to acting principles– Participate in class performances– Play attendance and analysis

• Drama II, III– Drama II can be taken after successful completion of Drama I.– Drama III is repeatable for credit

• Playwriting (11th-12th only)– Successful completion of Junior English or Instructor permission

Fine Arts - Instrumental Music

Guitar• Beginning• Intermediate• Advanced (audition required)

Music Theory• Music Theory• AP Music Theory

Orchestra and Band• Prior experience (CMS)

required• Orchestra (must complete at least one

year of middle school orchestra)

• Advanced Orchestra• Symphonic Band• Wind Ensemble (audition required)

• Percussion Ensemble (instructor permission)

• Jazz Band• Advanced Jazz Band (audition

required)

Fine Arts – Choral Music

• Concert Choir (No experience necessary)

• Advanced Treble Choir (by audition)

• Chamber Singers (by audition)

• “Blue Horizon” Jazz Choir (by audition)

Fine Arts- CTE

• Digital Photography & Imaging• Cinematography• Desktop Publishing, Digital Imaging, and Graphics• Digital Design• Broadcasting

*These courses fulfill an Occupational Education and Fine Arts Dual Credit Equivalency

Fine Arts

• Learn more about Fine Arts classes on the Fine Arts Presentation online or

at the Course Fair- Feb 13th• Questions?

▪ Art – Mr. Williams▪ Ceramics/Sculpture/Art History – Ms. Kennedy▪ Drama – Ms. Gregory▪ Choir – Mr. Brask▪ Guitar – Mr. Brask▪ Orchestra – Mr. Brask▪ Band – Mr. Hendry▪ CTE – Mr. McCartt

When can you join AVID :)

You can join any year, as long as you are ready to take notes, work hard and plan for a successful future - register today! Then get an application from your counselor or an

AVID teacher.

Freshman or Sophomore Year note taking strategies, organization, study skills, reading strategies,

meet deadlines and academic support for success

Junior Yearcollege reading and writing, SAT/ACT prep, cooperative study groups,

college essay practice for applications and scholarships

Senior Yearcollege applications, scholarships, FAFSA, SAT/ACT support, more

college reading, writing, and academic study groups

Physical Education

❖ PE is a State and District Requirement❖ 3 classes (1.5 credits) of PE are required for graduation

➢ All PE courses have an online component

❖ You may take as many PE classes as you wish during your high school career

❖ You are allowed 1 class per semester❖ Students may be allowed 2 per semester but must be on

opposite days

❖ When you are a Junior or Senior you may be a TA for a PE class and be enrolled in one, too

Physical Education Available Classes

Fitness Classes:Aerobics (9-12)

Bodyworks (9-12)

Cross Training (9-12)

Strength & Conditioning (9-12)

Activity Classes:Competitive Sports (9-12)

(2nd semester 9th graders may only enroll upon successful completion of Team Sports)

Racquet Sports (9-12)

Team Sports (9-12)

Unified PE (9-12 only w/instructor permission)

*See more about the PE courses through the PE Presentation online

Career and Technical EducationWhat is it?

• A great preparation for your future.

• Hands-on, real-world learning.

• The path to high wage careers.

• Connected directly to university and professional training programs.

• Ties what you learn to what you can do.

SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses:

Name Credit 9 10 11 12

Computer Science 1 0.5 * * * *

Computer Science 2 0.5 * * * *

Computer Tech Intern 0.5 * * *

AP Computer Science 1.0 * *

Digital Design 1 0.5 * * * *

Digital Design 2 0.5 * * * *

Digital Photography * 0.5 * * * *

Cinematography * 0.5 * * * *

Broadcasting * 0.5 * * * *

Desktop Publishing (Yearbook) * 1.0 * * * *

Computer Technology and Communication Technology Courses

* Also counts for Fine Art

SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses:

Name Credit 9 10 11 12

Digital Communication (required 9th grade) 0.5 *

Computer Applications 0.5 * * *

Accounting 0.5 * * *

Intro to Business 0.5 * * * *

Marketing 0.5 * * *

Project Management 0.5 * * * *

Career Planning 0.5 * * *

Technical English 0.5 * * * *

Entrepreneurship 0.5 * * *

Economics 0.5 * * *

AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics 0.5 * *

Business and Marketing Courses

SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses:

Name Credit 9 10 11 12

Beginning Automotive 0.5 * * * *

Intermediate Automotive 0.5 * * * *

Engine and Motor Technologies 0.5 * * * *

Horticulture 0.5 * * * *

Floral Design 0.5 * * * *

Greenhouse Management 0.5 * * * *

Landscaping 0.5 * * * *

Automotive and Agriculture Courses

SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses:

Name Credit 9 10 11 12

Beginning Welding 0.5 * * * *

Welding 1 0.5 * * * *

Welding 2 0.5 * * *

Welding Technologies 0.5 * * * *

Beginning Woods 0.5 * * * *

Woodworking 1 0.5 * * * *

Woodworking 2 0.5 * * *

Geometry in Construction (Math credit) 1.0 * * * *

Construction Technology 0.5 * * *

Engineering Related Design 1 0.5 * * * *

Engineering Related Design 2 0.5 * * * *

Engineering Related Design 3 0.5 * * *

AMPED (Math Credit)(Algebra in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship, and Design)

1.0 * * * *

Adv. Algebra & Drones 1.0 * *

Welding, Woodworking, and Engineering Courses

SWHS Career and Technical (CTE) Courses:

Name Credit 9 10 11 12

Sports Medicine 1 0.5 * * * *

Sports Medicine 2 0.5 * * *

Child Psychology (also meets SS elective) 0.5 * * * *

Elementary School Assistant 0.5 * * *

Exploring Careers in Education 1.0 * *

Food Production 1 0.5 * * * *

Food Production 2 0.5 * * * *

Food Production 3 Catering & Entrepreneurship

0.5 * * *

Sports Medicine and Family Consumer Science Courses

Benefits to Career and Technical Education Courses

• Cross-Credited Courses• Meet 2 grad requirements with one course.

• Exploratory and Preparatory Courses• Explore for life or prepare for a career

• College Credit for HS Courses (Dual Credit)• Skagit Valley College credits for free if your grade is at least a “B”.

• Northwest Career and Technical Academy• Advanced courses and change in scenery