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Course Options A Brief Review of Course Options 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 2017-
A Brief Review of Course Options
need to access the Curriculum Guide 2017- 2018 online on the SWHS Website
– Available on the main SWHS page and the Counseling Center Pages
1. Motivated students, want to be challenged and were successful in English 8. Students with a grade lower than a B speak with your current English teacher about best fit. 2. Reading and Writing outside of class is required. 3. Summer Reading is also required. Collect summer reading material from your counselor.
9th 10th 11th 12th Debate * * * * Creative Writing * * * * Introduction to Graphic Novels * * * * Sports Literature * * Dramatic Literature and Composition * * * Playwriting * * Literature Through Film * * * * Journalism * * * Career Planning * * * Technical English * * * * Drama III (Only available if passed Drama 1&2) * *
(All Grades)
**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**
Recommended for students planning
4-year college, community college, or tech school Geometry 202 Algebra
Geometry 202 Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics Pre-Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus Bridges to College Algebra Fulfills High School & State requirements Algebra Intensified Algebra Algebra in Manufacturing (AMPED) Geometry 201 Geometry in Construction
Financial Algebra Accounting I Math 250
None required if State Requirements are met
– Elective only – Must have passed or currently taking Algebra – 1.0 Credit/Year
(1 credit)
however – the order of them is interchangeable.
require 4 years of science
(Class of 2021)
Students must also pass Biology End-of-Course Exam or Next Generation Science Assessment (taken at end of 11th grade)
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Fulfills High School & State requirements Biology or Agricultural Biology Physics or Chemistry Physics or 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 AND Chemistry or College in the High School Chemistry
*Students would take 2 science courses concurrently*
AP Chemistry AP Biology
.5 Credit Science Electives
*The Social Studies Elective requirement must be met before the end of your Senior year*
Requirement to meet 0.5 credit by the end of senior year
French 1, 2, 3
paying the college tuition fee. American Sign Language (ASL) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4/ Heritage Spanish
Spanish 4
World Language is not a graduation requirement. For those students planning to attend a 4-year university, the requirement is typically a minimum of 2 years.
(with the option to take the 3rd year at UW)
Arts to graduate.
courses can also fulfill Occ. Ed. graduation requirement (see your Arts teacher for details).
Art II, Studio Art, Ceramics II, Wheel Pottery, Band (4th year), Choir (4th year), Orchestra (4th year), Independent Tech Theater
OPEN TO ALL
GRADES 10-12
SKILLS, INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION
– No experience necessary – Theater exercises & games – Intro to acting principles – Participate in class performances – Play attendance and analysis
– Drama II can be taken after successful completion of Drama I. – Drama III is repeatable for credit
required
Audition)
Fine Arts PowerPoint online or at the Course Fair- Feb 13th
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 Year
college reading and writing, SAT/ACT prep, cooperative study groups, college essay practice for applications and scholarships
Senior Year
college applications, scholarships, FAFSA, SAT/ACT support, more college reading, writing, and academic study groups
Health is a STATE and DISTRICT requirement: ❖ You need .5 credits of Health ➢ or 1 semester of Family Health
❖ PE is a State and District Requirement ❖ You need 3 classes (1.5 credits) of PE ➢ All PE courses have a computer component ❖ You can take as many PE classes you want during your high school career You are allowed 1 class per semester When you are a Junior or Senior you may be a TA for a PE class and be enrolled in one, too
Fitness Classes:
Aerobics (9-12) Bodyworks (9-12) Cross Training (9-12) Strength Training (9-12)
Activity Classes:
Advanced PE (10-12) Racquet Sports (9-12) Team Sports (9-12) Unified PE (9-12 and instructor permission)
professional training programs.
Design, Greenhouse Management and Landscaping.
II, Computer Tech Intern, Digital Design I (also counts for Art), Digital Design II, AP Computer Science
Digital Photography, Cinematography, Desktop Publishing (Yearbook).
(required 9th), Computer Applications, Accounting, Intro to Business, Marketing, Career Planning (also counts as English), Technical English, Entrepreneurship, Economics (also counts as History Elective).
and Construction.
Manufacturing Foundations and AMPED- Algebra in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship and Design.
Intermediate Automotive Technology.
meets History Elective), Elementary School Assistants, Elementary School Tutors, Food Production I and II, Food Production III Catering and Entrepreneurship, Family Health
– Meet 2 grad requirements with one course.
– Explore for life or prepare for a career
– Skagit Valley College credits for free if your grade is at least a “B”.
– Advanced courses – Half Day – Juniors and Seniors