Course Offerings

English

9th grade English:

Literature/Composition 1

10th grade English:

Literature/Composition 2

11th grade English courses:

Literature/Composition 3

AP English Literature and Composition

12th grade English courses:

Creative Writing

Film Analysis

University of Washington in the High School English 131

Bridge to College English

English elective options:

Yearbook

This course is designed to provide advanced techniques in layout, copywriting, graphic design, advertising, photography, typesetting, and leadership. Students will assume the higher levels of responsibility required of the annual staff to produce and publish the school’s yearbook. The ability to work 6-8 hours per month outside of school is required.

English Language Learners

Fine Art

Ceramics 1

Learn how to work with clay; make cups, bowls, and plates on the pottery wheel, and create beautiful sculptures and usable objects by hand in the first year of class. Students will also be taught the basics of kiln firing and glazing, and be encouraged to consider the relationship between form and functionality in their work.

Concert Band

9th grade wind ensemble.

Graphic Arts and Multimedia

This course will introduce you to many of the processes used in the Graphic Design and Multimedia world. You will learn about Adobe’s Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. You will complete many fun projects worthy of a portfolio.

Guitar 1

This is a beginning level class where the music fundamentals of reading music, rhythm, pitch and ensemble playing (duets) will be taught. Basic guitar techniques will be taught through melody and chords.

Guitar 2

Students will work on music selections of their choice and teacher directed assignments with weekly class performances. Students must be self-disciplined, and motivated to improve. Guitar II may only be taken once.

Jazz Band

Before-school class for all grade levels.

Photography 1

Have you ever wondered how to take a great photo with your phone? In the photography 1 class you will learn how to take amazing photos using all different types of cameras including your cell phone camera. You will learn about photographic composition and theory as well as lighting and other important aspects of photography to help you improve your photos. You do not need to own a camera for this class, cameras will be provided for use in class.

Photography 2

This course builds off of skills acquired in Photography 1. In photography 2 you will continue to learn about using the DSLR in manual settings and exploring things like long exposure photography and stop motion photography. You will learn more about studio lighting and photographing people. We will explore more photo editing and build an online portfolio of your work.

Symphonic Band

Wind ensemble for grades 10-12.

Visual Arts

In this course students will explore a variety of art materials, with an emphasis on introducing new techniques and processes. Projects may include: painting, printmaking, collage, wood, paper sculpture, jewelry, textiles, and mosaics, and will emphasize an understanding of the elements and principles of design.

Health and Physical Education

Inclusive Education and Supports

Mathematics

Occupational

AP Computer Science Principles

Learn and understand the big pictures throughout the world of information systems. Learn to answer questions such as: How does the internet work? How do computers interpret information? What is programming? What is big data?

Computer Science Discoveries

Have you ever wondered what goes into making the world’s most popular website or apps? What did it take to build Twitter, Instagram or Facebook? In CS Discoveries, we learn about the user-centered design process and then create our own website and apps.

Graphic Arts and Multimedia

This course will introduce you to many of the processes used in the Graphic Design and Multimedia world. You will learn about Adobe’s Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. You will complete many fun projects worthy of a portfolio.

Introduction to Robotics

Avoid becoming batteries for an army of mechanized revolutionaries. This course will give you the basic knowledge and skills to design, build and operate robots that do exactly what you tell them to do. Learn to be the master of your own future in Introduction to Robotics Engineering.

Wood Technology

The class is all about woodworking and construction by learning the technology and tools for this trade. Traditional wood working tools and techniques are at the core of the program and are combined with learning the power tools that allow for more efficient completion of projects.

Science

Anatomy and Physiology

How does the human body work? What is the relationship between the structure and function of body parts and systems? In this course students explore the human body and biological systems in more detail. May include dissections.

Astronomy

Astronomy is a lab based course that includes the study of the solar system, stars, constellations, galaxies, and interstellar bodies. The use of astronomic instruments will be introduced.

Biology

AP Biology

Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

Physics

Social Studies

AP U.S. History

AP World History

Civics

Contemporary Global Issues

Introduction to Sociology

This introductory course deals with a scientific study of social behavior. It includes an overview of theories and concepts. Highlights include the study of culture and social conformity, social and economic stratification, and techniques for measuring demographic trends. Also included is a study of social institutions, along with a study of social change and social movements. Current events and career development are explored.

Modern World History

U.S. History

Other Electives

Clerical Assistant

Students gain practical, hands-on experience in office operations by working in the school’s attendance office, counselors’ office or library. A staff member acts as “employer,” and jointly evaluates the student “employee” with the supervising classroom teacher. Completion of the on-the-job training with a positive evaluation provides a valid entry in a student’s resume, making him/her a more competitive candidate for employment.

COURSE NOTE: Clerical Assistant TA form required. You can pick up a form in the Counseling Office. Must be a junior or senior, have good attendance & passing classes.

Peer Tutor

Students gain practical, hands-on experience by assisting teachers in the classroom. Exact duties may vary depending upon which teacher and classroom students are paired with. Expectations may include: tutoring small groups of students, helping students with their English skills, helping students with basic life and social skills, safely setting up and taking down science labs. Classrooms that typically have peer tutors are: ELL, ILC, Math and Science.

COURSE NOTE: Peer Tutoring form required. You can pick up a form in the Counseling Office. Must be a junior or senior, have good attendance and be passing classes.