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Course Guidebook 2014-2015

Chiawana High School

8125 West Argent Road

Pasco, WA 99301

(509)543-6786

High School Graduation Requirements (Classes of 2015 through 2018) ............................................................ 2

College Admission Requirements and NCAA Eligibility .............................................................................................. 3

Earning college credits while at Chiawana ....................................................................................................................... 4

Career/Technical and Community College, Apprenticeship/Military, and Culminating Project ................ 6

Guidance and Counseling Services ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Chiawana High School Course Guide

English ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Mathematics .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Science .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Social Studies ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Fitness & Health ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Performing Arts ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

World Language ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21

General Electives ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Classes offered at New Horizons High School ............................................................................................................... 27

Classes offered at Pasco High School ................................................................................................................................ 28

Classes offered at Tri-Tech Skills Center ........................................................................................................................ 29

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Pasco School District complies with all Federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX Officer in the Human Resources Office or Section 504 Coordinator/ADA Coordinator, 1215 West Lewis, Pasco, WA 99301, (509) 543-6700.

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Please remember that all courses become electives when specific area requirements have been fulfilled.

To be eligible for a Chiawana High School diploma, a student must complete the following:

Earn a minimum of twenty-two (22) credits from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Credit accrual is possible at the middle school level for Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, Spanish 1-2, and

Spanish 1-2 (SP).

Successful completion (receiving a grade of A, B, C, D, P, or S) of one semester’s work in one class = 0.5 credits.

These twenty-two (22) credits, must include:

English ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.0 credits

Must include: 9 English, 10 English, 11 English, and one (1) semester each of World Literature and English elective

Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3.0 credits

Science ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.0 credits

Minimum of two years required. Must include one year of lab science.

Health & Fitness Education ................................................................................................................................................ 2.0 credits

Must include three (3) semesters of Fitness and one (1) semester Health usually taken in Grade 11.

Social Studies (class of 2015 , 2016, and 2017) .......................................................................................................... 2.5 credits

Social Studies (class of 2018) ............................................................................................................................................ 3.0 credits

World History 1-2, U.S. History 1-2, and Civics/CWP (A NW History course must be taken and completed)

Occupational Education ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 credits

Includes Financial Literacy

Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts).............................................................................................................................. 1.0 credits

May be fulfilled with courses that meet the Fine Art requirement.

Elective Courses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6.0 credits

Non-Credit Requirements

Successful completion of the Senior Project.

Successful completion of the High School and Beyond Plan. Successful completion of Assessment Requirements as follows *subject to change by legislative action

Meet standard on Reading HSPE Meet standard on Writing HSPE Meet standard on Algebra EOC or Geometry EOC Meet standard on Biology EOC Options available after not meeting standard(s)

Collection Of Evidence (COE) for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science ACT/SAT cut scores (not available for Science)

Chiawana High School Graduation Requirements

Class of 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018

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If a student wishes to participate in college athletics, they must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Applications are available online and should be submitted during the junior year. Visit the NCAA’s Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/index.html or at www.eligibilitycenter.org for more information.

4-Year College Admissions Requirements

NCAA Eligibility for Prospective Students

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Meeting high school

graduation requirements is

one step toward college

admission.

Acceptance to highly

selective colleges and

universities requires

coursework in these areas:

Good!

Minimum requirements for

Washington public, four-

year colleges, and

universities.

Better!!

Recommended courses for

more selective colleges and

universities.

Best!!!

Recommended coursework

for highly selective colleges

and universities.

ENGLISH 4 Credits 4 Credits

(Including AP)

In addition to all the credits

required in the Better!!

column, enroll in

coursework that will count

for both high school

graduation AND college

credit.

Examples:

Advanced Placement (AP),

College in the High School,

CTE/Tech Prep credits,

Running Start

MATHEMATICS

3 Credits

(must include one credit

each of Algebra 1-2,

4 Credits

(including Algebra 3-4 and

higher)

Senior year math-based

quantitative course

1 Credit

(Statistics, Applied Math,

Technical Math)

1 Credit

(Statistics, Applied Math,

Technical Math)

SCIENCE (one must be a

lab science)

2+ Credits

(Two credits of lab science.

One must be Biology,

3-4 Credits

WORLD LANGUAGES 2 Credits

(of the same language)

3-4 Credits

SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 Credits 3-4 Credits

ART (visual and/or

performing)

1 Credit 2-3 Credits

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) as of 8/20/2012 www.collegeboard.com

Advanced Placement Classes Chiawana High School is dedicated to challenging all students to achieve at their highest academic potential. The Ad-vanced Placement program is designed to attract every student who is interested in rigorous learning and working up to the College Board standard. At the conclusion of each Advanced Placement course students will take a national AP test. College credits may be earned for high scores on AP tests.

Running Start Running Start offers academically capable juniors and seniors an opportunity to earn college credits while completing high school requirements at the community college level. For more information, contact your counselor or the Run-ning Start Coordinator.

Tech Prep Through the Tech Prep Articulation Agreement between Pasco School District and Columbia Basin College, high school students have the opportunity to receive college credit if they are enrolled in a career program and maintain an 85% or better grade in the class. Tech Prep is undergoing changes at the state level and credit may or may not be granted at the college’s discretion.

Earning College Credits While at CHS

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Chiawana High School Course

Columbia Basin College Direct Credit Program

Credit

PHS Auto Mechanics 3-4 (one year enrollment required)

AMT 110, Intro to Automotive Technology 15

CADD/Solid Works (one year enrollment required)

MT 102, Solid Works for Machine Technology 5

Careers in Education (one year enrollment required)

ECE 101 Issues & Trends in ECE ECE 118 Skills Training ECE 151 Supervised Practicum* ECE 1511 Supervised Practicum Lab*

3 3 3 1

*Only students whose internship placement is in a birth to age 8 (early childhood/

K-3) setting for 33 or more contact hours are eligible for the supervised practicum

lab credits.

Commercial Foods Academy 1st year (one year enrollment required)

BUS 120, Personal Finance 5

Commercial Foods Academy 2nd year (one year enrollment required)

BUS 267, Marketing Special Projects 5

Early Childhood Education/GRADS (one semester enrollment required)

ECE 113, STARS 30 Hours Basic Training 3

Entrepreneurship (one year enrollment required)

BUS 103 Salesmanship 5

Fashion Marketing + Sports & Entertain-ment Marketing (two semesters enrollment required)

BUS 103, Salesmanship 5

Introduction to Marketing 1-2 (one year enrollment required)


Advanced Marketing (one year enrollment required) BUS 103, Salesmanship

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School Store-Marketing Operations (one year enrollment required)


Advanced Financial Literacy (one semester enrollment required)

BUS 120, Personal Finance 5

Pasco School District’s Career and Technical Education Pro-

grams (CTE) are on the cutting edge of today’s technology. Courses are designed and taught to industry standards. All of the skills students gain in our program transfer directly to the workforce and/or to prepare them for post-secondary education.

Students have the opportunity to receive college credits.

Our Work-based Learning Program offers students opportunities to gain workplace skills through either paid or nonpaid employ-

ment.

All our programs offer student leadership opportunities through

co-curricular organizations. Students are able to compete, travel, and interact with students from across the nation. Many of our students have placed in national contests. These competitions help further students skills.

Many of our courses* offer students the opportunity for credit

equivalency (Example: Photography satisfies Fine Arts gradua-tion requirement).

Tri-Tech Skills Center and Delta High School are cooperatively owned facilities with area school districts and are an extension and educational resource to Pasco School District students.

Career & Technical Education Pasco School District 2014-2015

(*) course meets High School graduation requirement

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Agriculture Education

Agricultural Biotechnology* Agricultural Science* Animal Science* Floriculture* Horticulture

Business Education Accounting

Advanced Accounting-Credit Union Management (CHS operates a credit union through Gesa)

2D & 3D Animation & Design*

Technology Literacy

Web Design

Work-based Learning Program

Marketing Education Entrepreneurship* (CBC credits) Fashion Marketing* (CBC credits) Marketing* (CBC credits) School Store Management*

(CBC credits) School Store Operations* (CBC credits) Sports & Entertainment Marketing*

(CBC credits)

Family & Consumer Sciences Education American Sign Language Clothing Design Commercial Foods Academy* (CBC

credits)

Early Childhood Education (CBC credits) Financial Literacy (CBC credits) Foods & Nutrition Human Development Interior Design* Sports Medicine* Translation & Interpretation

Technology Education Auto Mechanics (CBC credits—classes

held @ PHS) Computer Aided Design (CAD/Solid

Works) (CBC credits) Construction Trades Photography* Metals Technology* (classes held @

PHS) Woods Technology* (classes held @

PHS)

TRITRITRI---TECH SKILLS CENTERTECH SKILLS CENTERTECH SKILLS CENTER

Auto Body Technology Auto Systems Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Diesel Tech Digipen Computer Science Digital Video & TV Production Early Childhood Education Fire Fighting Graphic Communications Health Information Technician Law Enforcement Pre-Nursing Pre-Veterinarian Technician Radio Broadcasting Teen Parent Education Welding Technology

DELTA HIGH SCHOOLDELTA HIGH SCHOOLDELTA HIGH SCHOOL (Most meet credit equivalency and/or attain college credits) Computer Science Drafting and Design Web Design Pre-Engineering Work-based Learning Program

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Chiawana High SchoolChiawana High School

ASB

What does your ASB get you?

Athletic eligibility

Free admission into home games

Discount admission into away games

Discount dance tickets

What does your ASB pay for?

Assemblies

Group Games

Athletics

Link Crew

Guest Speakers

Student Awards

Dances

Movie Nights

Poster Supplies

Decorations

Career/Technical & Community College Admissions Requirements

Apprenticeship/Military Service Admissions Requirements

For regular admission leading to an AAS degree or an AA degree, you must do the following:

Submit an official high school transcript or GED test re-sults

Complete Compass or school-specific entrance exam

Requirements for Apprenticeship Programs:

High School Diploma 18 years of age

Rigorous math and English courses Driver’s License

Requirements for Military Service:

17 years of age High School Diploma Physically qualified

No criminal record Qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Ap-

titude Battery (ASVAB)

CHS Culminating Project

Washington state requires all students to participate in a culminating project .

The CHS Culminating Project criteria requires each student to do a 15-hour community service project.

Students must find a “Mentor” who oversees their project. Mentors must be at least 21 years of age and cannot be a family member.

Students are also required to compile a Portfolio. Portfolios are viewed by community members when evaluating their Project presentations. Contents of the portfolio include all components of the Project which are:

Senior students must also create an 8-10 minute PowerPoint presentation. The presentation includes student’s goals

and aspirations for life after graduation, as well as information about their service project and the lessons learned

from this experience. Students may choose to include other life-changing events that have helped to mold their char-

acter. PowerPoint presentations will be made to a panel of community members at Senior Boards, which are held in

the spring ~ prior to graduation.

Letter of Intent Mentor Registration and Verification forms Experience Log of service project hours

Letters of recommendation Completed application (college or employment) and resume Samples of their best work throughout their high school career

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The Chiawana High School course schedule is created based on the courses that each student chooses in the spring.

When a student enters their requests in the computer, the number of classes that are offered come from that infor-

mation. If a student chooses classes that they do not really want to take and decide to change their schedule once

school begins, there may not be enough room for students in particular classes.

The counselors provide registration advising for each student prior to registering for classes. Each student should

register for the required classes for their grade level and the electives that they wish to take next year. A student must

only register for the amount of classes that they will be taking. They may not register for more or less than they may

take during the year.

After receiving their schedules in the fall students without six (6) classes must meet with their counselor and fix their

incomplete schedule.

Students wishing to make a change to their schedule must fill out a Schedule Change Request Form which requires sig-

natures from the student, parent, and teacher. The counselor will then review and either approve or deny the request.

Requests made simply to get a specific teachers or lunch will not be approved. Dropping a class after 20 days will re-

sult in a failing grade that will remain on the transcript and will impact the permanent GPA. A student also may not

change their schedule because they changed their mind after registering for classes.

After all students have full schedules, there may be schedule changes for the following reasons.

1. To balance class loads so that classes are equal.

2. To make adjustments for failed classes or for classes completed during summer school.

3. To make adjustment for inappropriate placement.

CHS Scheduling

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Guidance and Counseling Services

Counselors are available to assist students with registration, graduation planning, post high school planning, conflict reso-lution, and personal counseling. Students are placed with a counselor based on their expected year of graduation as fol-lows:

Class of 2015 .......................................................... Tino Barrera ................................. D Wing ............................. Extension 5682

Class of 2016 .......................................................... Ginaflor Hinnant ......................... C Wing ............................. Extension 5687

Class of 2017 .......................................................... Domingo Gonzales ..................... B Wing ............................. Extension 5689

Class of 2018 .......................................................... Andre Wren .................................. D Wing ............................. Extension 5690

Transition Counselors:

9th and 10th Grades ........................................... Brian Thomas ............................... Student Services.......... Extension 5550

11th and 12th Grades ......................................... Mary Gutierrez ............................ Student Services.......... Extension 5564

Guidance Department Lead ............................. KC Bennion.................................... Student Services.......... Extension 5525

Every student must earn 4 credits in English

before graduating.

ENGLISH

9 ENGLISH 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG111

Listening, speaking, thinking, reading, grammar, and writ-ing will be subjects of intense study.

Students study the power of language and discover how language can manipulate the world.

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9 ENGLISH 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG131 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and Advanced Placement English classes.

An intense fast paced study of a variety of concepts.

A variety of genres will be introduced and explored.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week including multiple independent reading projects.


Improve grammatical skills and communicate ideas clear-ly.

Curriculum encompasses speech, vocabulary, grammar and composition, novels, poetry, short stories, and drama.

Compose papers and be responsible for a research paper.

10 ENGLISH 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG231 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement English classes.

An intense and fast-paced study of a variety of texts with an emphasis on style analysis, rhetorical analysis, exposi-tory writing, and argumentation, as well as literary analy-sis.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year. Many readings outside of class time.


American Literature which studies American writers and their works from colonial times to modern day.

Refine thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Technical writing skills are also taught in preparation for the Senior Project.

WORLD LITERATURE YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG410

Introduce students to international authors.

The philosophies and artistic achievements that make up the body of World Literature.

11 ENGLISH 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG511 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement exam.

A college-level class in which college credit may be earned through a recommended score on the AP exam.

An intense and fast-paced study of a variety of texts, em-phasizing non-fiction, in which rhetoric and style are the focus of the class.

American literature is also a focus within the class.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year. Many readings outside of class time.

12 ENGLISH 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: English Requirement ENG521 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement exam.

A college-level class in which college credit may be earned through a recommended score on the AP exam.

An intense and fast-paced study of a variety of texts em-phasizing critical analysis of works from various genres and periods of literature as suggested by the College Board.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year. The reading is challenging and writing is frequent.

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ENGLISH ELECTIVES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Elective ENG103 Grade: 9

Improve student literacy and academic success.

Focus is on the Master Student concept, reading skills, and non-fiction texts.

Guides students toward building successful academic and personal behaviors and skills in language arts.

Improving comprehension strategies, vocabulary skills, and reading skills.

JOURNALISM 1-2 YEAR Credits: English Elective ENG361 Grades: 9-12

Fundamental journalistic ideas and practices.

Students will produce the school newspaper.

CREATIVE WRITING SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG420 Grades: 10-12

Designed for those who like to write and think creatively.

Emphasis will be placed on creativity, perception of ide-as, and the methods to express those ideas in writing.

CHICANO/LATINO LITERATURE SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG417 Grades: 9-12

Provide a brief but thorough overview of the impact and significance of Chicano/Latino Literature.

An introduction to Chicano and Latino authors along with studying poetry and short stories.

Students will complete an author’s project and read two novels.

MYTHOLOGY SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG350 Grades: 10-12

Mythology of Greeks and Romans

The origins of our present literary forms of myths, epics, poetry, and drama.

SPEECH SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG440 Grades: 9-12

Develop self-confidence necessary to prepare and deliver a speech to a familiar or unfamiliar group of people.

Students practice the important skills of public speaking, which includes listening skills.

COE READING SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG089 & ENG091 Grades: 11-12

This course is for students who have not passed the Reading HSPE .

Students must complete typed reading responses using different prompts provided by OSPI. These will be edit-ed/evaluated and submitted by the classroom teacher to the state for approval.

COE WRITING SEMESTER Credits: English Elective ENG090 & ENG092 Grades: 11-12

This course is for students who have not passed the Writing HSPE.

Students will learn how to draft expository and persua-sive essays and then create a collection of essays to sub-mit to the state for approval.

MATHEMATICS

A student must successfully complete the previ-

ous math course (both semesters) before enrol-

ling in the next level. Sequence of courses may be

subject to change based on legislative action and/

or student needs.

ALGEBRA 1A-1B YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH151

Teaches the first semester of Algebra 1-2 in one year.

Intended for students who have not passed the state Math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses.

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ALGEBRA 2A-2B YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH161

The continuation of Algebra 1A-1B

Teaches the second semester of Algebra 1-2 in one year.

Intended for students who have not passed the state math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses

ALGEBRA 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH211

Increases problem solving skills and emphasizes solving equations.

Introduces properties of the real number system.

GEOMETRY 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH311

Plane geometry course emphasizing applications and problem solving.

Algebra techniques will be used to solve geometry prob-lems.

ADV ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS 1 – 2 YEAR

Credits: Math Requirement MTH347

Intended for students who have not passed the state math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses.

Students will complete a math portfolio consisting of per-formance tasks that illustrate a student’s mastery of the state standard.

SENIOR MATH 1-2 YEAR


For students who have not passed the state math assess-ment and/or have failed previous math courses.

Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.

CALCULUS 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH401

Covers the four main concepts of calculus (limits, deriva-tives, definite integrals, and integrals).

Discusses analysis of functions graphically, numerically, algebraically, and verbally.

This course is not intended for students wishing to take the AP Exam.

Most colleges will accept either SAT or ACT scores but

you will need to check with each individual college to

make sure. It is best to take both tests just in case.

Find information at www.collegeboard.com and

www.actstudent.org

ALGEBRA 3-4 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH353

Complete study of number system including complex numbers.

Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions.

ADV ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS 3 – 4 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH348

Covers Algebra 3-4 concepts

Intended for students who have passed the state math as-sessment or a COE.

PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY 1-2 YEAR


Includes introduction to trigonometry, matrices, and log-arithms.

Provides a transition to college mathematics courses.

CALCULUS 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH421 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Covers the four main concepts of calculus (limits, deriva-tives, definite integrals, and integrals).

Discusses analysis of functions graphically, numerically, algebraically, and verbally.

Prepares students for the AP Calculus exam.

PRE-CALCULUS ADV 1-2 YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH523 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Includes all topics of Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry 1-2.

Introduces additional topics not addressed in Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry 1-2.

Designed to prepare students for AP Calculus.

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STATISTICS 1-2 YEAR


Emphasis on extracting data and organizing, summariz-ing, and analyzing it in order to draw conclusions or make predictions.

Intended for students who have not passed the state math assessment and/or have failed previous math courses.

STATISTICS 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Math Requirement MTH431 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Includes description of data, normal distribution, regres-sion analysis, planning studies, and the rules of probabil-ity and conditional probability.

Prepares students for the AP Statistics exam.

SCIENCE Every student must earn 2 credits in Science (at

least 1 in a lab science) in order to graduate from

Chiawana High School. It is highly recommended

that students take more than 2 years of Science.

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dered what education you need for a career?

Check out WOIS.org for more information. See

your counselor for the password.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS161

Students use inquiry and mathematics to explore science as it applies to agriculture and learn to design and ana-lyze experiments.

Studies earth science including rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and physical science including chemistry and Newton’s laws as it applies to agriculture and agricultural careers.

Cooperative learning with hands on activities, lab re-ports, leadership opportunities, FFA, and projects.

Students will be expected to participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project (SAEP).

EARTH/PHYSICAL SCIENCE MESA YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN166

MESA encourages a 4 year commitment to math and science courses, participation with speakers, competi-tions and campus and lab visits.

MESA provides opportunities to explore STEM careers.

Students require a strong desire to work on projects in science, technology, math and engineering.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 3-4 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS261

Fundamental concepts of biology in agriculture through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and inquiry-based instruction.

Prepares students for the state exam by using various agricultural examples, which engages students unifying concepts in biology.

Cooperative learning with hands on activities, lab re-ports, leadership opportunities, FFA, and projects.


BIOLOGY 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN231 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Fundamental concepts of biology designed to prepare motivated and interested students for Advanced Place-ment courses.

Prepares students for the state exam and the rigor of Advanced Placement Science courses.

EARTH/PHYSICAL SCIENCE ADV YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN131 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Students ask questions, use and develop models, then plan and conduct investigations.

Math is used to analyze data and construct explanation and solution from the data.

Students will be expected to exceed standard in the area of climate change, renewable and non renewable energy, and basic chemistry.

BIOLOGY 1-2 MESA YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN251

Fundamental concepts of biology through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and inquiry-based instruction.

Prepares students for the state exam using frequent hu-man examples which engages students unifying concepts in biology.

Students require a strong desire to work on projects in science, technology, math and engineering.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS361 Prerequisite: 1 year of a Lab Science

For Students interested in veterinary science, agricultur-al business, livestock production, and animal training.

Students will learn about animal behavior, feeding and nutrition, anatomy, breeding, and reproduction.

Students will learn through hands on experience to properly handle and care for animals.

Helps to prepare students for the Biology EOC.

Students will participate in FFA competitions, leadership conferences, and Supervised Agriculture Experience Pro-jects (SAEP).

ANIMAL SCIENCE 3-4 Year Credits: Lab Science Requirement AGS461 Prerequisite: Animal Science 1-2

Students will go more in depth into the management of

livestock animals, including practicing judging and public

speaking as it pertains to jobs in the animal science

industry.

Provides career exploration opportunities through hands on activities in animal science.

Students will study the relationship between proper animal management and quality food products.

Animal health will be an emphasis area, as well as current events in the animal science industry.

Students will participate in FFA competitions, leadership conferences, and Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects (SAEP).

AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 –2 Year Credits: Lab Science Requirement. AGS371 Prerequisite: 1 year of a Lab Science

Teaches a range of techniques that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, (including breeding) to make or modify products, improve plants or animals, or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses.

Students will learn and apply laboratory skills .

Students will apply fundamental concepts of biology in agri-

culture through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and in-

quiry-based instruction.

Students will learn and demonstrate leadership and em-ployability skills.

Students will develop their own Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP).

AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 3-4 Year

Credits: Lab Science Requirement. AGS471 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Agricul-tural Biotechnology 1-2

Students will be using advanced laboratory skills and technology to examine and identify proteins related to genetic modifications, compare DNA from plant tissue clones as well as other techniques.

Students will apply fundamental concepts of biochemistry

through problem-solving, critical-thinking, and inquiry-

based instruction.

Hands on experience on how and where biotechnology is being used in the world with a focus on the Pacific North-west.

Students will learn and apply leadership and employabil-ity skills.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of Super-vised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP).

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1-2 YEAR Credits: Science Elective SCN421

Studies the anatomy and physiology of the human body. As body systems are covered, common laboratory proce-dures for those body systems will be presented, includ-ing animal dissections.

Intended for those wishing to pursue higher education in advanced collegiate science courses.

Student should have a high level understanding of biolo-gy. This course is recommended for those who have the desire to explore health care careers.

BIOLOGY 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN521 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Prepares highly motivated and interested students for college and for the Advanced Placement Biology exam.

Recommended successful completion of biology/advanced biology, AP Chemistry or AP Environmental.

This is a college-level class in which college credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam.

An intense and fast-paced study of biological topics in-cluding evolution, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

Hands-on experience with advanced scientific laboratory techniques, college note-taking, and reading and writing strategies.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year. Extra studying is highly recommended.

CHEMISTRY 1-2 YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN441

For students planning to take Chemistry 1-2 AP and/or attend college upon graduation.

The study of matter and the changes it undergoes.

Properties of matter, the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the gas laws, and acids and bases.

Requires approximately 5 hours of homework per week throughout the year.

CHEMISTRY 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN511 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

This is a college-level class in which college credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam.

Major emphasis on thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, and voltaic cells.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year and additional studying is also highly rec-ommended.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN433 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

This is a college level class in which college credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam.

Provides scientific practices to understand the interrela-tionships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

This reading- and writing-intensive course includes a rigorous testing schedule.

Approximately 5 hours a week for homework and addi-tional studying is also highly recommended.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1-2 YEAR Credits: Science Elective SCN431

Students will complete a Biology COE. They will see con-nections in prior biology standards to environmental science.

Students analyze environmental problems and explore alternative solutions for prevention or resolve.

Major topics include sustainability, ecology, climate change, populations and pollution. Review of cells and genetics will also be incorporated into COE tasks.

MESA APPLIED PROJECT 1-2 YEAR Credits: Science Elective SCN457

This project and competition based class emphasizes the application of scientific concepts to solve real world problems. Students will compete in area and state sci-ence competitions and design their own research pro-ject.

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PHYSICS 1-2 ADV YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN411

Students study the relationship between matter and en-ergy.

The study of kinetics, light, sound, magnetism, and elec-tricity.

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year.

PHYSICS 1-2 AP YEAR Credits: Lab Science Requirement SCN541 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

This course is designed to be a college level physics class.

College credit may be earned upon successful passage of the AP exam.

Introduction to the core principle of physics and applica-tion of principles to problems.

Major emphasis on Newtonian mechanics, thermal phys-ics, electricity and magnetism,

Approximately 5 hours of homework per week through-out the year and additional studying is also highly rec-ommended.

SOCIAL STUDIES

For the classes of 2015, 2016, and 2017, 2.5 cred-its of Social Studies are required for graduation. For the class of 2018, 3.0 credits of Social Studies are required for graduation.

Successful completion of Washington State Histo-ry (or NW History) is also required for gradua-tion and is usually taken at the middle school lev-el. High school credit is only given for Washing-ton State History that is taken at the high school level.

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NW HISTORY Semester Credits: Graduation Requirement SOC110 Grades: 9-12

This course is generally taken in the 7th or 8th grade and is offered at the high school level as a make-up course.

Washington history from its discovery to the present.

Units covered include physical geography, government, Native Americans, statehood, and economic growth.

WORLD HISTORY 1-2 Year Credits: World History Graduation Req. SOC467 Grades: 10-12

Students will explore world history from 1450 to pre-sent.

Major themes and developments that shaped the mod-ern world including human rights, revolution, and de-mocracy.

Development and understanding of the roots of current world issues.

The second semester is a survey of human historical de-velopment from human origins to the present.

US HISTORY 1-2 Year Credits: US History Graduation Req. SOC211 Grades: 11-12

This course will include instruction starting with the Civil War era and continuing to Modern American Issues.

Topics to be covered will also include the Civil War Era, Industrial Progression, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War.

CIVICS/CWP Year Credits: Civics/CWP Graduation Req. SOC551 Grade: 12

The origins of American constitutionalism.

Political parties, the three branches of government, and the protections found in the Bill of Rights.

Major contemporary problems facing both the United States and the world.

Students will apply the knowledge gained in this class to modern American issues.

US HISTORY 1-2 AP Year Credits: US History Graduation Req. SOC511 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

This course covers United States history from the 1400’s to the present time.

Trains students to analyze and interpret primary sources, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graph-ic evidence.

Prepares students to take the College Board AP US Histo-ry Exam.

A college level course which requires rigorous reading and writing assignments.

This course requires a summer assignment and an aver-age of 1-2 hours of homework each night.

US GOVT & POLITICS 1-2 AP Year Credits: Civics/CWP Graduation Req. SOC531 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Concentrates on the institutions of American constitu-tional democracy, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

Students will study political parties, interest groups, mass media, national government, public policy, and civil rights.

Prepares students to take the College Board AP US Gov-ernment and Politics Exam.


This course requires a summer assignment and an aver-age of 1-2 hours of homework each night.

SOCIOLOGY Semester Credits: Social Studies Elective SOC370 Grades: 10-12

Examines the ways people interact with one another.

Involves learning about relationships within groups such as social classes and the family.

Sociology deals with vital issues and problems of today's society.

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PSYCHOLOGY Semester Credits: Social Studies Elective SOC380 Grades: 10-12

An introduction to understanding how and why we op-erate the way we do.

Psychology encompasses broad areas of research about human and animal behavior.

Units of instruction include: brain, body and awareness, cognitive processes, personality, and psychological dis-orders.

PSYCHOLOGY 1-2 AP Year Credits: Social Studies Elective SOC385 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Introduction to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.

Exposure to the psychological factors, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.

Ethics and methods psychologists use in science and practice.


This course requires a summer reading assignment and an average of 1-2 hours of homework per night.

Students are required to take the College Board AP Psy-chology exam in May.

FITNESS 1 Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED110 Grade: 9

Freshmen must have one semester of Fitness and Health Education exposing students to a variety of activities.

Students will be required to dress down in required uni-form.

Students will receive a basic understanding of the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) principle and how it applies to the components of fitness.

Using the components of fitness, students will be able to create an individualized fitness plan.

There will be a classroom unit covering sexual health and HIV education.

FITNESS & HEALTH

Every student must complete 3 semesters of Fit-ness and 1 semester of Health for a total of 2 credits in Fitness and Health.

FITNESS 2 Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED210 Grades: 10-12 or 9th grader who has successful-ly completed Fitness 1.

A general physical education course.

Students will participate in several activities including racquet sports, individual and team sports, cardio lab, fitness testing, and other activities that promote life long fitness.

Students will be expected to dress down in required uni-form.

FITNESS 3 Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED230 Grades: 10-12 or 9th grader who has successful-ly completed Fitness 1.

A lifetime fitness course.

Activities will include intense aerobic workouts, cardio lab, strength training, and circuit workouts to promote muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and in-crease cardio-respiratory health.


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ADAPTIVE FITNESS Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED181 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: A doctor’s note

This class is designed for students with physical limita-tions.

Activities will be the same as a regular class, but adapted to the abilities of individuals.

Students will be required to dress down in required uni-form.

9 ATHLETIC WEIGHT TRAINING Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED121 Grade: 9 Prerequisite: Signature from a coach or middle school Athletic Director on registration sheet.

Must participate in a sport during semester of enroll-ment.

Freshman athletes wanting to improve their strength, speed, and agility.

A program that incorporates weight training to increase muscular strength, agility, speed, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, and increase flexibility.


There will be a classroom unit covering sexual health and HIV education.

WEIGHT TRAINING Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED311 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Signature from a fitness teacher on registration sheet.

Weight Training is a course for students who want to become bigger, stronger, and faster through power lift-ing.

Intense weight training course to develop muscular strength.

Includes muscular strength, agility, speed, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, and increase flexibility.


AEROBICS Semester Credits: Fitness Requirement PED331 Grades: 10-12 or 9th grader who has successfully completed Fitness 1.

Aerobics has fun routines that change every week.

Designed to expose students to a variety of different types of aerobic workouts which may include: cardio, toning, step aerobics, Pilates, yoga, dance, kickboxing, use of stability balls, and exercise bands.

Focus is on developing muscular strength, muscular en-durance, cardiorespiratory endurance, lowering resting heart rate, and increasing flexibility.


HEALTH Semester Credits: Health Requirement PEH120 Grades: 10-12

Related health units include: improving health behaviors, goal setting, mental and emotional health, violence and injury prevention, first aid/CPR/AED training, drug and alcohol, human sexuality/HIV and nutrition.

Students are taught how to apply these principles to cre-ate a healthier lifestyle.

SPORTS MEDICINE—INTRO 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Health SMV031 Grade: 9-12

Study of the human body in terms of injury evaluation and assessment, care, and treatment.

Students participate in many CHS athletic events and attend leadership workshops with other schools.

Interested students also may visit WSU’s cadaver lab and Tri-City operation/surgical centers.

First aid re-certification is provided every year.

Students may receive a .5 Health credit and a .5 Occupa-tional credit if they are enrolled for the whole year.

SPORTS MEDICINE ADV 3-4 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Health SMV051 Grade: 10-12

Students become comfortable with taping techniques and handling minor injury emergencies.

Students may assist the instructor with guiding the Intro-duction to Sports Medicine students.

Other topics such as drugs in sports, equipment fitting, and psychological aspects of sports are further discussed.

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PERFORMING ARTS

All students enrolled in a Performing Art class must purchase an ASB.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BEG, INT, ADV) 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS123, MUS125, MUS127 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in either Freshmen Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra.

Auditions will be held during the first two weeks of school to determine the level of each student.

Elements of Jazz, Swing, and Blues music.

All members will learn the basics of solo improvisation.

Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests.

There are dress requirements for this class.

There may be fees associated with travel and uniforms for this class.

Attendance is required for all events.

STRING ORCHESTRA 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS135

Open to any student with a desire to learn and improve on violin, viola, cello, and/or bass.

Performances include concerts, festivals, and contests.




SYMPHONIC BAND 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS131 Grades: 10-12

Students must have previous band experience.


There are dress requirements for this class

FRESHMEN BAND 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS115

Open to any freshmen with previous band experience.



MARCHING BAND/COLORGUARD Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS141 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in either Freshmen Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orches-tra.

A performance oriented group that represents our school in a high caliber way at all times.

Performances include field competitions and half-time performances at all home football games.

Members may be required to help raise money to defray costs related to this class.

Includes physical conditioning and demands good physi-cal health. Students will receive Fitness credit in some circumstances.

There are uniform and dress requirements for this class.

Class begins in mid-August with a required Band Camp.

BASKETBALL BAND Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS152 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in either Freshmen Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orches-tra.

Supports the High School basketball teams by playing energetic music at home basketball games.

Class meets one day a week after school from November to March.

MARIACHI ENSEMBLE 7th hour 2nd Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS171 Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band, orchestra,, advanced guitar, or choir

Class is open to students who play guitar, violin, or trumpet as well as positions available for vocalists.

Auditions, if necessary, will be held during the first two weeks of the class.

Performances include concerts, community events, and possibly regional festivals.

There are dress requirements that may require the pur-chase of specific clothing

WIND SYMPHONY 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS241 Prerequisite: Audition with instructor


There are dress requirements for this class that may require the purchase of specific clothing.

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PERCUSSION LAB 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS281 Prerequisite: Prior experience in band

Emphasis will be placed on the performance of percus-sion ensemble literature, marching percussion tech-niques, and concert percussion techniques.

There may be fees associated with travel, uniforms, and equipment for this class.

Part assignments for the concert bands will be made from the Percussion Lab class.


TREBLE CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS221

Treble Choir is a women’s choir and is a non-auditioned ensemble for women or treble voices.


There are Dress requirements for concerts and perfor-mances.

BASS CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS111

Bass Choir is a men’s choir and is a non-auditioned en-semble for men or low voices.


There are dress requirements for concerts and perfor-mances.

CONCERT CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS225

Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble.

Performances include concerts, local festivals, and con-tests.

Dress requirements for concerts and performances that might involve the purchase of specific clothing.

JAZZ CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS231 Prerequisite: Audition with Choral Director

Must register concurrently for Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, or Wind Ensemble.

Students may be required to purchase a performance outfit.


CHAMBER CHOIR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS235 Prerequisite: Audition with Choral Director

Performances include concerts, regional festivals, and contests

There are dress requirements that might involve the purchase of specific clothing or matching outfits.

PIANO LAB Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS251 Grade: 9-12

Piano Lab is a non performance class for the beginning pianist.

Limited to 21 students.

May be repeated for credit.

GUITAR LAB 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS261 Grade: 9-12

Beginning Guitar is a non-performance class for the be-ginning guitarist.

Basic chords, strumming, music notation, fingerings, and styles are covered throughout this course.


GUITAR LAB 2 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS262 Grade: 9-12

Intermediate Guitar is a non-performance class intended to be a continuation of Guitar Lab 1.

Intermediate chords, strumming, music notation, finger-ings, and styles are covered throughout this course.


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All students must take Introduction to Art before taking Painting & Drawing or Sculpture & Pot-tery.

ADVANCED GUITAR 1-2 Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement MUS265 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Completion of a guitar course and permission from instructor

Advanced Guitar is a performance-based ensemble class designed for the advancing guitarist.

Course will expose students to a wide variety of styles of music: Classical, Rock, Jazz, Modern Music, and Mariachi.

An in-depth study in music notation, chord playing, sin-gle-note playing, and more.

Students will be expected to participate in performances outside the school day.


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DRAMA 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement DRA330

Students will cover the various stages of beginning act-ing and a basic history of theatre.

Stage direction and blocking, pantomime, and scene im-provisation.

Sustaining a scene, entrances and exits, and duo scenes.

DRAMA 2 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement DRA332 Prerequisite: Drama 1

Intermediate to advanced acting.

Improvisation, character study, script, and scene analy-sis.

Students will do monologues, directing, and one act plays.

DRAMA 1-2 ADV Year Credits: Fine Art Requirement DRA341 Prerequisite: Drama 1, Drama 2 and by audition only

For the top actors and actresses at Chiawana High School who will act as leaders for the theatre depart-ment.

The cast of the spring production will come from this class and will perform at regional and state festivals.

Contrasting monologues, duo scenes, and ensemble scenes.

Focus on musical and children’s theatre and learn how to audition for plays and musicals.

THEATRE TECH Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement GEN150 Grade: 10-12

This class will study all aspects of stagecraft.

Focus on safety, set design, model building, set building, lights, sound, scenic painting, costuming, and make-up.

Design and construction of all play productions.

15 hours of out of class time building is required.

Must be responsible and willing to learn how to operate tools and become an active member of the theatre tech team.

VISUAL ARTS

THEATRE PRODUCTION Semester Credits: Elective DRA351 Grade: 9-12

Offered after school 3:45 to 5:30 and occasionally in the

evenings and on weekends.

An advanced course that gives students the opportunity to perform in a production at Chiawana.

This course does not only meet Monday-Friday for one period.

Combines the acting and technical students to produce quality shows.

INTRODUCTION TO ART Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement ART160 Grades: 9-12

Entry level art in 2 and 3 dimension fine art media.

Incorporates elements and principles of art into fine art projects.

A broad exploration of techniques in 2 and 3 dimension-al fine art media.

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SCULPTURE & POTTERY 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art ART211 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduc-tion to Art

An introductory course that explores 3-Dimensional art.

Basic hand-building skills, glazing techniques, and sur-face designs to create both functional and decorative pottery.

Incorporates elements and principles of art into 3-D pro-jects.

SCULPTURE & POTTERY 3-4 Year Credits: Fine Art ART411 Grades: 11-12

Students will focus on individual skill development and creative problem solving.

Advanced techniques in sculpture and pottery.

Students will participate in student art shows and class critiques.

Students will create a portfolio with a minimum of 5 works of art and an artist’s statement.

STUDIO ART 1-2 AP Year Credits: Fine Art ART611 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

Personal artistic development and creation of an individ-ual body of work.

Prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will showcase work and be submitted to the College Board.

Portfolio includes artwork that meets the AP Studio Art requirements of breadth, quality, and concentration.

All students will work toward mastery in concept, com-position, and execution of their individual ideas.

Class critiques, sketchbooks, and summer assignments are a required component of the course. PAINTING & DRAWING 3-4 Year

Credits: Fine Art Requirement ART421 Grades: 10-12

Focuses on individual skill development and creative problem solving using a variety of painting and drawing media.

This is a studio class where students work on advanced techniques and composition.

Upon completion of this course, students will have a portfolio of a minimum of five matted works of art and an artist’s statement.

PAINTING & DRAWING 1 Semester Credits: Fine Art Requirement ART221 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduc-tion to Art

Students will acquire skills through contour line draw-ing, shaded renderings, perspective, portraiture, and composition.

Students will explore a variety of media that may include pen and ink, watercolor, acrylics, and pastels.

Students will investigate and research the work, meth-ods, and styles of various artists and cultures.

PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art ART291 Grades: 11-12

Explore career opportunities in sports, portraits, wed-dings, illustration, and architecture.

Learn how the top photographers work.

Apply advanced photographic techniques, workflow, business practices, and image editing.

Build a professional portfolio and resume.


Take professional assignments in studio lighting, portrai-ture, event photography, architecture, and more.

Learn pro business practices and design a basic portfo-lio.

Be creative with advanced PhotoShop techniques.


Students learn photography basics: camera functions and use, composition and design, applications, history, business practices, and technology.

Students use professional quality digital SLR cameras.

Students learn picture editing basics in PhotoShop.

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Develop your own personal style and a professional portfolio.

Explore education and employment opportunities.

Advanced projects, printing technologies, and marketing strategies.

Expand knowledge of image editing techniques.

WORLD LANGUAGE

Students planning on attending a 4-Year univer-sity after high school must take 2 consecutive years of the same foreign language.

SPANISH 1-2 Year Credits: Elective FLS131 Grades: 9-12

Personal enrichment or college entrance preparation.

Students begin to speak, understand, read, and write the Spanish language.

The class also introduces some aspects of Spanish cul-ture and geography.


Personal enrichment or college entrance preparation.

Students continue to study the Spanish language.

Students deepen their appreciation for the cultures of Spanish speaking people through arts and crafts.


Personal enrichment or career preparation.

Students refine and expand the language skills begun in Spanish 1-2 and 3-4.

Introduction of Spanish literature.

SPANISH 7-8 AP Year Credits: Elective FLS431 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract


This course will be similar to college level in expecta-tions and will concentrate on literature and conversa-tion.

At the end of this course, students may take the Ad-vanced Placement test for college placement/credit.

TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION 1-2 Year Credits: Elective GEN141 Grades: 11-12

Provides training and experience in converting spoken words and written materials.

Students learn to present information clearly, quickly, and efficiently.

Identify and correct grammatical errors within written text and utilize appropriate syntax and vocabulary.

Students then continue by applying their translation and interpretation skills in certain areas of concentration.

SPANISH 1-2 (SP) Year Credits: Elective FLS141 Grades: 9-12

A course for college entrance preparation.

This course is designed for Spanish Speakers who would like to improve their writing and reading skills.

This course is not generally meant for students that are in the ESL program, or students that are in (L1) or (SET) classes.

SPANISH 3-4 (SP) Year Credits: Elective FLS241 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract

A course for personal enrichment or college entrance preparation.

This course is designed to challenge Spanish speakers to intensify their grammatical, written, and spoken skills.


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FRENCH 1-2 Year Credits: Elective FLF111 Grades: 9-12

Personal enrichment or for college entrance preparation.

Students begin to speak, understand, read, and write French.

Aspects of French culture and geography are introduced.


Personal enrichment or for preparation for college en-trance.

Students continue study of the French language and also gain greater appreciation of France and its people.



Students refine and expand language skills.

French literature is introduced.

FRENCH 7-8 AP Year Credits: Elective FLF411 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Signed AP/Advanced Class Contract


This course will be similar to college level in expecta-tions and will concentrate on literature and conversa-tion.


AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective ASL101 Grade: 9-12

American Sign Language is the language of the Deaf Community.

Provides an opportunity for personal enrichment, career opportunities, and/or college entrance.

This communication consists of signs and finger spelling.

Cultural comparisons and issues; career opportunities with the deaf community as well as working as an inter-preter.


An intermediate level and expands upon vocabulary, culture, historical changes and attitudes, controversial issues, and careers.

This course offers more opportunity for interpreting experience, to attend social events for the deaf, and so-cialize.


For the more advanced student that has successfully completed 2 years of an ASL program with a minimum of 70% or better.

Advanced vocabulary, role play, job shadow, and more.

Discovery of the many careers/jobs available with and for the deaf population.

GENERAL ELECTIVES

FLORICULTURE 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art AGF201 Grade: 9-12

Introduction to cut flower production and hands-on projects designing a variety of floral arrangements.

Principles of design; color schemes, balance, and other art-related topics.

Students will also learn about business, management, and marketing topics and be able to participate in floral competitions.

Participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience Pro-ject (SAEP) throughout each semester.

FFA-related activities and leadership are used as an ap-proved part of the curriculum.

FLORICULTURE 3-4 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art AGF301 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Students will run the floral shop and all aspects of the business.

Opportunities to participate in floral competitions and events through FFA.


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HORTICULTURE 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective HRT291 Grade: 9-12

Focuses on the science techniques of growing landscap-ing and ornamental plants.

General landscaping and landscape maintenance skills, along with performing various landscaping jobs.

Cooperative learning with hands on activities, lab re-ports, leadership opportunities, FFA, and outside pro-jects.

Students will be expected to participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project (SAEP) each semester.

3D ANIMATION & DESIGN 1 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS180 Grade: 9-12

Students will use Autodesk’s 3D Studio Max (3ds Max) and learn the fundamental components of 3D design and animation.

Students will be able to use their creative skills to create their own scenes and animations.

Students will learn how to turn their animations into QuickTime movies.

WEB DESIGN 1 Semester


Introduction to the elements of graphic design and lay-out for web pages.

Create a webpage using notepad, HTML, and Photoshop.

Create first-class web pages with Flash animations and sophisticated banners using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks.

2D ANIMATION & DESIGN Semester


Create high quality user interactive movies and presen-tations with animation, music, sound, narration, and special effects.

Students will learn all of the features for altering pic-tures in Photoshop including adding shadows and re-moving backgrounds.

Use “industry standard” software such as Adobe Flash, and Photoshop.

ACCOUNTING 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective BUS211 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1-2

Teaches double-entry bookkeeping system and the ba-sics of business vocabulary and financial records.

Complete an accounting cycle for a service sole proprie-torship and for a merchandising corporation.

Simulations and computerized accounting with Quick-Books.

DECA-related activities and curriculum are used as an approved part of the curriculum.

ACCOUNTING 3-4 Year Credits: Occupational Elective BUS221 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Account-ing 1-2

Students will operate an in-school credit union.

Learn about banking, cash transactions and balancing, customer service skills, marketing, and operation of an on-line banking computer system.

Builds theory and practice of the accounting cycle, man-ual and electronic payroll systems, understanding busi-ness information, corporate financial statement analysis, and accounting systems.

DECA-related activities and leadership curriculum are used as an approved part of the curriculum.

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS270 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Good reading skills or technology skills and teacher approval.

This class is responsible for the daily production of Hawk News so students enrolled in this class must be reliable and able to work independently.

Learn how to plan, design, shoot, edit, and produce pro-fessional quality digital video productions.

Learn industry standard techniques and software, in-cluding Premiere Pro and After Effects.

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3D ANIMATION & DESIGN 2 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS280 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: 3D Animation & Design 1

Students will use Autodesk’s 3D Studio Max (3ds Max) to continue learning the fundamental components of 3D design and animation.

Develop large-scale designs and animations that focus on the demands of the 3D computer industry.

The core scope and sequence of this course will be based on the training framework provided by AutoDesk and the Washington State Career and Technical Educa-tion Model Curriculum Framework for Digital Computer Animation & Design.

Audio and video will also be integrated into some indi-vidual student projects.

WEB DESIGN 2 Semester

Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art BUS285 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Web Design 1

Develop both design and technical skills using Dream-weaver, notepad for HTML, Photoshop, Fireworks, and Flash.

Develop advanced skills with Cascading Style Sheet to enhance page appearance.

Focus on dynamic pages that enable users to interact by building form components and inline frames.

Build professional web pages for various companies and businesses.

WORK-BASED LEARNING 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective BUS451 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Attend required classes during the school day and par-ticipate in an on-the-job work experience, earning both credit and pay

In weekly, 30 minute seminars, students develop the technical and work-readiness skills required of all be-ginning employees.

Accounting classes are strongly recommended

for any student who may plan on going into

business.

TECHNOLOGY LITERACY or Semester TECHNOLOGY LITERACY ADV BUS610 or BUS613 Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9

Teaches basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access along with file management and presentation skills.

Focuses on computer use in school and on the job.

Advanced Technology Literacy is for students that en-joy working in a faster-paced classroom environment and are already comfortable on the computer.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING A+ 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective CEP201 Grade: 10-12

Build, troubleshoot, and repair personal and notebook computers.

Perform system upgrades, diagnostics, and maintenance.

Handle necessary software and operating system instal-lation and configuration problems.

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Essentials and the Comp-TIA+ 220-602 certification exam.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art CAD121 Grade: 10-12

Introduction to the basics of engineering and architec-tural drafting and design.

Students will use their Math and computer skills.

Course may be repeated for credit.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING A+ 3-4 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective CEP203 Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Computer Engineering 1-2 with 70% or better

Experience repairing, building, and configuring comput-ers.

Students are given an opportunity to work in a local net-work with an array of networking protocols including Windows, Lunux, and Mac OS X operating systems.

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CAREERS IN EDUCATION 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective CIE311 Grade: 11-12

This class will provide students with background knowledge of everyday tasks that it takes to be a teacher.

Students will assist in an elementary school classroom for the majority of the time.

Students will also learn about different teaching methods during classroom instruction.

COMPUTER INTEGRATED Year MANUFACTURING 1-2 CIM101

Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Enrollment in Algebra 1-2 or higher

Class is held in a computer lab and in an applied learning lab.

Teaches students Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming language used with automated equip-ments in manufacturing.

Students will use their CNC programming skills to pro-duce a prototype.

FINANCIAL LITERACY Semester Credits: Financial Literacy Requirement CON410 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Must be at least 16 years of age

Provides the skills necessary to meet the challenges and demands of the transition to post-high school experienc-es.

Topics include: economics, personal finance, spending and credit, saving and investing, understanding taxes, and career planning.

Business professionals participate as part of the Junior Achievement program when available.

Students are required to do a Mock Job Interview.

Be sure to set up your schedule so that

your senior year includes any classes that

you will have to continue in college. For

example, if you are going to have to take a

foreign language in college, be sure to start

your foreign language so that you will still

be taking it your senior year. That will make the infor-

mation fresh and the college course easier for you.

FINANCIAL LITERACY ADV Semester Credits: Financial Literacy Requirement CON430 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Must be at least 16 years of age

This course is designed to engage advanced students while giving them the tools to be successful consumers.

Units of study include AP Economic concepts, personal financial planning for college, taxes, credit, saving and investing, and career planning.

Business professionals participate with students as part of the Junior Achievement program when available.

Students are required to complete a Mock Job Interview.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1-2 Year

Credits: Occupational Elective ECE211 Grade: 10-12

This class focuses on how to care for newborns to eight ears old.

Topics include: learning styles, play, child development, safety, diversity, disabilities, and much more.

Many hands on leadership activities including: child ob-servations, field trips, volunteering, etc.

Students who earn 85% or better on all STARS/MERIT course work will receive three college credits through CBC.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Semester Credits: Occupational Elective ECE110 Grade: 9-12

Human Development will focus on people and why we are the way we are.

Ways to help people grow and develop will be studied. Strong focus on relationships and communication.

Topics covered include: Care of Infants, childhood, sib-lings, adolescence, relationships, communication, dating, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging, and even death/grief.

INTERIOR DESIGN Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art FCS110 Grade: 10-12

This class will provide students with a broad under-standing of the skills needed to have a career as an interior designer and other related fields.

Topics include: principles and elements of design, refur-bishing furniture, room makeovers, and selection of flooring, walls, lighting, storage, and window treatments.

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CLOTHING DESIGN Semester Credits: Occupational Elective FCS221 Grade: 10-12

This course will give students the knowledge and skills they need to start a career in the fashion industry.

Students will learn how to design and make clothing.

Topics covered include: Careers, Sketching, Textiles, De-sign, and Sewing .

COSTUMING 1 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art FCS231 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Art class, Theatre Tech or Clothing Design

Entry level costuming

Broad exploration of costuming as an art form and occu-pation.

Incorporate history, design, rendering, construction, and production.

Outside time commitment of 10 hours working on shows.

COSTUMING 2 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art FCS232 Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Costuming 1

Students will investigate and research time periods relat-ing to costumes in relation to current and former cos-tumers.

Students will explore costume design based on a script.

Students will acquire necessary sewing, fabrication, hair, and makeup skills to create a total look.

Refined study of costuming as an art form and occupa-tion.

Outside time commitment of 10 hours working on shows.

FOODS & NUTRITION 1 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective FCS410 Grade: 9-12

Entry level foods course.

Nutrition, kitchen safety, kitchen basics, equipment, sci-ence experiments, consumer skills, food selection and storage, food preparation, entertaining, and food careers.

Must pass safety requirements and tests.

FOODS & NUTRITION 2 Semester Credits: Occupational Elective FCS420 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition 1

Students develop an understanding of advanced cooking.

Specialties such as: Chinese, French, and German cook-ing, desserts and yeast breads.

Must pass safety requirements and tests.

LEADERSHIP 1-2 Year Credits: Elective GEN111 Grade: 9-12

Leadership skills as well as personal effectiveness.

Impact of attitude on success, public presentation, and improving communication and listening skills.

Performance based class that involves commitments outside of the school day.

Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and teacher’s approval to enroll in this class.

LEADERSHIP 3-4 Year Credits: Elective GEN117 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Leadership 1-2, ASB Officer, or Teacher Approval

Skills taught include parliamentary procedure and budg-et process.

Students will learn short and long term planning.

Students will organize and produce all class and ASB projects.

Students must have a 2.5 GPA and teacher’s approval.

YEARBOOK 1-2 Year Credits: Elective GEN121 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Teacher Approval based on recom-mendation from current English teacher.

Students will learn journalistic skills and marketing skills to produce the school yearbook.

This production-based course requires both in class and after school commitments.

Students are required to sell advertising to help support the printing costs of the yearbook. Sales are part of the final grade.

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INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective MKT111 Grade: 9-12

Develop confidence and leadership skills that will pre-pare you for the real world.

Participate in projects, competitions, conferences, and travel opportunities through DECA.

Marketing vocabulary and concepts that prepare you for understanding in the business world.

Understand economics, entrepreneurship, and more.

FASHION MARKETING Semester Credits: Occupational Elective MKT160 Grade: 9-12

History of fashion, fashion promotion, buying, selling, visual merchandising, retailing, and career skills.

Develop and produce a community fashion show event.


SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Semester MARKETING MKT250 Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12

Sports and entertainment promotion, buying, selling, visual merchandising, retailing, and career skills.

Development and production of a sports and entertain-ment event.


MARKETING 1-2 ADV Year Credits: Elective MKT211 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing

Apply marketing concepts to projects encountered in business.

Learn how businesses conduct market research, admin-ister surveys, and lead focus groups.

Develop advertising and promotional campaigns.

Start and operate a business through Junior Achieve-ment.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective MKT221 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing

Develop and use a Marketing Plan as well as learn how to start and run a business.

Conduct and plan for legal issues in the workplace in-cluding applying for a business license, loan and copy-right laws.

Creating and promoting business names, logos, and slo-gans.


SCHOOL STORE OPERATIONS 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective MKT231 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: 1 year of Marketing

The “The Hawks Nest” provides an opportunity for stu-dents to operate a school-based retail store.

Develop employable skills including operating a cash register, managing a store budget, purchasing and con-trolling inventory, pricing, and advertising.


Students will have the opportunity to obtain their food handler’s permit

CLASSES OFFERED

AT NHHS

Some students may attend classes at New Hori-zons High School due to special circumstances.

GRADS TEEN PARENTING 1-2 Years Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12 Note: 3-hour AM block course.

GRADS (Graduation, Reality, and Dual-Role Skills) is a program that helps teen parents stay in school and achieve their goals.

Course content: process skills, self-formation, child de-velopment, parenting skills, relationships, economic independence, and employability.

Students will also be enrolled in a work experience class in the child care center.

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GRADS PRENATAL Semester Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 9-12 Note: 2-hour PM block course.

GRADS (Graduation, Reality, and Dual-Role Skills) Prena-tal is a class designed for pregnant teens.

Course content: prenatal and postnatal care, labor and delivery, and care of a newborn.

Included is a six-day labor and delivery class conducted by a health care professional.

CLASSES OFFERED

AT PHS

Some students may attend classes at Pasco High School. These courses are only offered as 2 hour blocks which are 1st and 2nd hours (except Con-struction Trades which is 2nd and 3rd hours). All Chiawana students attending classes at PHS must take a bus to and from PHS.

AUTO MECHANICS Year Credits: Occupational Elective ATO283 Grade: 10-12

Basic auto repair, safety, and preventative maintenance.

Covers engines, electrical systems, minor tune-ups, wheel alignment, brakes, engine accessories, and trou-bleshooting.

A hands-on course working in the shop and in a class-room.

COMMERCIAL FOODS ACADEMY Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Financial Lit FCS511 Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing and/or Foods 1

For students who enjoy inventing new foods and/or cooking.

Students learn food production, packaging, marketing, business planning, and operation.

METALS TECHNOLOGY Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art MET257 Grade: 10-12

The basics of metal work and fabrication.

Instruction on oxyacetylene, electric art, TIG and MIG welding, machine shop, and sheet metal.

A hands-on experiential learning class.

Additional proficiency and experience using various fabrication methods.

Shop safety and use of tools will be emphasized.

Students will design and build their own projects.

WOODS TECHNOLOGY Year Credits: Occupational Elective/Fine Art WDS233 Grade: 10-12

Students develop skills to use hand tools and power equipment.

Students design, build, and finish a project of their choice.

Opportunities to learn about the woodworking industry and to use a CNC router, CNC wood lathe, and laser tech-nology.

Students learn lamination and joinery of woods, cabi-nets, and building construction.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES Year Credits: Occupational Elective WDS263, WDS267 Grade: 10-12 or WDS265

Students construct a residential home.

Opportunities to learn a variety of construction skills.

Students may choose between learning site supervisor skills or assisting with current community renovation projects.

ROBOTICS 1-2 Year Credits: Occupational Elective Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: computer skills with an aptitude for computer programming and computer con-struction.

Focuses on computer construction, operating system installation, computer programming, electronics, and micro robotics.

Arduino hardware will be the primary tool used for mi-cro robotics and LED (Light Emitting Diode) program-ming.

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CLASSES OFFERED

AT TRI-TECH

SKILLS CENTER

Tri-Tech Skills Center offers Juniors and Seniors an opportunity to get a head start on a career and after high school training. Students learn skills to be successful in entry-level jobs while at the same time earning high school credits. In addition most programs offer college credit through the Tech Prep system. Bus transporta-tion is provided to programs at Tri-Tech, but not for cosmetology. Students planning to enroll in a Tri-Tech course must meet with their counselor to complete an application form. For more de-tailed program information, refer to the com-plete Tri-Tech Skills Center catalog available in the counseling office, at Tri-Tech Skills Center or online at http://school.ksd.org/tritech.

AUTO BODY TECH 1-2 Years

Students develop the necessary technical skills, knowledge, and attitude to be successful in the collision repair industry.

Students prepare for ICAR (http://www.I-car.com) certi-fications.

May earn CBC credits.

COSMETOLOGY 1-2 Years Classes held at Lucas Marc Academy, Richland: Monday – Friday 1:00 - 4:00 P.M

Classes held at Victoria’s Academy, Kennewick: First Year Mon-Fri 7:30 - 10:30 A.M. or 11:30 A.M.- 2:30 P.M. or Sec-ond Year Tues-Sat 8:30-11:30 A.M. or 12:30-3:30 P.M.

Prepares students for licensing by the Washington State Board of Cosmetology.

Licensing requirements consist of theory and practical application

CONSTRUCTION TRADES 1-2 Years

Provides a foundation in basic residential construction allowing students to go directly into a construction in-dustry job.

Instruction includes the proper and safe use of tools, design and blueprint process, lot development, footings and foundations, metal and wood framing, and roof con-struction.

CULINARY ARTS 1-2 Years

A nationally accredited and certified program that is designed to prepare students to be leaders in the food or hospitality industry.

Students learn kitchen procedures, dining room service, baking/food preparation, banquet and catering service, hosting and storeroom management.

Students will take part in the operation of the Tri-Tech catering business.

May earn CBC credits and American Culinary Federation Junior Culinarian Certification.

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECH 1-2 Years

Learn about the automotive service industry in a nation-ally certified program.

Students service and diagnose vehicles.

Students gain experience in engine fundamentals, maintenance, tune-up and repair, brakes, steering and suspension, and wheel alignment.

Successful students are eligible for paid summer intern-ships in repair facilities through the AYES program (www.ayes.com).

May earn CBC credits.

COMPUTER SCIENCE/CYBER SECURITY 1-2 Years

Designed to prepare students for a career in the fast growing, high paying, Cyber Security industry.

Students gain knowledge and experience in computer hardware, networking, IT security and Linux.

Successful students are prepared to enter the industry as an entry level IT security administrator.

Program utilizes up to date cutting edge web based cur-riculum available 24/7 allowing students to advance at their own pace.

http://school.ksd.org/tritech

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DIESEL TECH 1-2 Years AM Only

Technical and mechanical skills required to service, re-pair, and test various types of machinery and equipment.

Internal combustion engines, diesel fuel systems, electri-cal, hydraulics, power trains, and machinery mainte-nance.

Successful students may also be eligible in a paid sum-mer internship through the AYES program and may earn college credits.

DIGIPEN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1-2 Years Prerequisite: “B” grade or better in Algebra 1-2 or Geometry and ready for Algebra 3-4

Creating technology, not just using it, is what the DigiPen Computer Science program is all about.

Focus is on computer animation and programming for video games.

Students will be trained in object-oriented programming languages and software engineering techniques.

Students will also study the core building blocks of com-puter mathematics higher math, and computer program-ming.

DIGITAL VIDEO & TV PRODUCTION 1-2 Years PM Only

Provides students with skills in digital video production, motion graphics, editing, and live studio situations.

Introduces hard working students to career opportuni-ties in broadcasting, graphics, movie making, advertis-ing, and journalism.

Students may earn college credits.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1-2 Years

Teaches students about working with young children.

Covers the developmental stages of pre-school children and how to create lessons.

The Tri-Tech Preschool is the only laboratory preschool in the Tri-City area.

Students may earn college credits and STARS certifica-tion.

FIRE FIGHTING Year

For students interested in a career in Fire Fighting and Emergency Service.

Prepares students to work in the volunteer fire depart-ment or as a wild land fire fighter.

Prepares for additional training at the post secondary level.

Students may earn college credits and Fire Certifications.

DENTAL ASSISTING Year

Students learn oral anatomy, sterilization and disinfec-tion, oral pathology, preventive dentistry, and radiog-raphy (x-ray).

Other course objectives include chair-side procedures, impressions, safety standards, and regulations.

Students participate in observations and internships.

May earn CBC credits and receive points on the applica-tion to the CBC Dental Hygiene Program.

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 Years AM Only

This program is for students desiring advanced training in graphic communication and web design.

Students will learn to use CS4, PhotoShop, In-Design and other software applications.

This program is articulated with CBC and students may earn college credits.

HEALTH INFORMATICS Year

Designed for students interested in a health care career but not in hands on patience care.

Students will receive advanced training in the ever changing facets of healthcare concerned with patient access; scheduling, billing, and medical analysis.

Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and disease processes.


LAW ENFORCEMENT Year

Provides an overview of the criminal justice system and the careers available in this growing employment field.

Students will investigate local and state law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, corrections, and supporting careers.

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RADIO BROADCASTING 1-2 Years

Designed to hone students’ communication skills every day.

Students will demonstrate skills by running 88.1, the Tri-Tech student operated radio station.


PRE-VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN 1-2 Years

Prepares individuals to enter the animal health care field and includes theory and practical application of skills and concepts.

Students will gain hands on experience in area clinics.

After completion of the program the student is well pre-pared to enter a college Vet Tech program.


WELDING TECHNOLOGY 1-2 Years

Designed to instruct students in the basic skills of weld-ing.

Students are instructed in blueprint reading, shop math, layout and fit-up, and fabrication of a wide variety of projects.

Numerous jobs are available in the construction industry and welding shops.


TEEN PARENT EDUCATION 1-2 Years

For high school age students who are or are about to become parents.

Enrollment is open throughout the year and day care is provided on a space-available basis.

PRE-NURSING Year

This program has been developed to meet the needs of students interested in a hands on/direct patient care career in the medical field.

The program prepares students for initial certification as a Nursing Assistant as well as continued medical train-ing .


CLASS and Elective Credit

Equivalency Credits Offered

Auto Body Technology 2.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English

Auto Systems Technology 1.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Math 0.5 Science 0.5 Technical English

Computer Science/Cyber Security 1.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Math * 0.5 Science * 0.5 Technical English *

Construction Trades 1.5 occupational Credits

1.0 Math (Construction Trades I only) 0.5 Technical English

Cosmetology 0.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 1.0 Lab Science .5 Technical English

Culinary Arts 1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 Math 0.5 Technical English

Dental Assisting 1.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Lab Science 0.5 Technical English

Diesel & Technology 1.5 Occupational Credits


DigiPen Computer Science 0.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Math (DigiPen I only) 1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 Technical English

Digital Video & TV Production 1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 English 0.5 Technical English

Early Childhood Education 2.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English

Fire Fighting 1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fitness 0.5 Science 0.5 Technical English

Graphic Communications 1.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 Technical English

Health Informatics 2.0 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English 0.5 Health

Law Enforcement 1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fitness 0.5 Science 0.5 Technical English

Pre-Nursing 0.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Lab Science 0.5 Technical English 0.5 English 0.5 Health

Pre-Veterinary Technician 1.5 Occupational Credits

1.0 Lab Science 0.5 Technical English

Radio Broadcasting and Production 1.0 Occupational Credits

1.0 Fine Arts 0.5 English 0.5 Technical English

Teen Parenting 1.5 Occupational Credits

0.5 Technical English 0.5 Math 0.5 Health

Welding Technology 1.5 Occupational Credits


2013-14 TRI-TECH CREDITS

*Pending New Program Approval

Pasco School District No. 1

School Board Members

Sherry Lancon, President

Ryan Brault, Board Member

Steve Christensen, Board Member

Scott Lehrman, Board Member

Amy Phillips, Board Member

Superintendent

Saundra Hill

Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

Glenda Cloud

Chiawana High School Principal

John Wallwork

Assistant Principals

Brian Baker

Phil Koestner

Bryan Meredith

Antonio Rubalcava

Chiawana High School 8125 W. Argent Road

Pasco, Washington 99301

(509)543-6786 www.psd1.org

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