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East Valley High School
Career Planning
&
Course Selection
Guide
The East Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Administration: 509-573-7400
Fax: 509-573-7440
1900 Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA 98901
East Valley School District
Our Mission
To Inspire and Empower All in the Pursuit of Excellence.
Counseling: 509-573-7422
http://www.evsd90.org
WELCOME TO EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL!
At East Valley High School our school motto is, “Spirit, Pride, Excellence”. In aca-demics, athletics, and activities our students promote this motto. I encourage you to get involved in your education and all the opportunities that are here at EVHS. Your high school years are what you make them—make them the best!
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a returning upper classman, we hope that this Career Planning and Course Selection Guide will be an excellent tool as you plan for your high school education and beyond. EVHS is rich with wonderful academic opportunities, we like to pride ourselves on offering something for every-one, allowing you to find your niche - capitalizing on your strengths and meeting your challenges head on.
This guide is designed for you. It will help you plan for your future. As you are planning your course of study, refer to the course descriptions, graduation require-ments, and support services that are listed. Consider all options and make your choice wisely. The opportunities available to you in your future will be determined partly by the degree to which you challenge yourself in high school.
In addition to the educational opportunities that exist for you here at EVHS, you are able to tap into our greatest asset and your best resource, our staff. When you have questions please ask! Your teachers, counselor, and other staff are here be-cause of you and are eager to help you in any way possible.
EVHS is a step on the path to your bright future.
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Statement of Compliance
The East Valley School District #90 complies with all federal rules and regulations
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handi-
cap. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educa-
tional programs and or extra-curricular school activities. Inquiries regarding com-
pliance procedures may be directed to the school district Title IX Officer and Sec-
tion 504/ADA Coordinator, Mr. Russell Hill, 2002 Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA 98901
573-7300
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Contents
Requirements for Graduation ........................................................................... 4-5
Testing Requirements ........................................................................................ 6
Alternate Options to Demonstrate SBAC/EOC Skills ............................................... 7
College Prep/Pre-Vocational Course Programs ....................................................... 8
Occupational Education Courses (Career and Tech Ed. Requirement) ....................... 9
Facts About Career and Technical Education (CTE) .............................................. 10
Selection Procedure for YV Tech ....................................................................... 11
Counseling/Student Assistance Services ......................................................... 11-13
Grading/Eligibility/Schedule Changes ............................................................. 13-14
College Credit for High School Courses ............................................................... 15
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Agriculture .............................................................................................. 16-17
Business and Marketing Education ............................................................. 17-20
Family and Consumer Sciences .................................................................. 20-22
Health Careers ........................................................................................... 23
Technology Education (including Pre-Engineering Courses) ............................... 24
English as a Second Language .......................................................................... 25
English and Language Arts ........................................................................... 25-26
Fine and Applied Arts
Music ......................................................................................................... 27
Art ......................................................................................................... 28-29
World Language .......................................................................................... 30-33
General Electives ........................................................................................ 33-34
Health and Fitness ........................................................................................... 35
Mathematics ............................................................................................... 36-38
Military Program (JROTC) ............................................................................. 38-40
Science ...................................................................................................... 40-41
Social Studies ............................................................................................ 42-44
Special Education ............................................................................................ 45
YV Tech ......................................................................................................... 46
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Graduation Requirements—East Valley High School
Class of 2019 & 2020
The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation:
Language Arts 4 credits These language arts credits shall include instruction in:
Writing, literature, speech and grammar
Social Studies 3.5 credits
Freshmen year (1 cr): World History
Sophomore year (.5 cr): Business Economics
Junior year (1 cr): U.S. History
Senior year (1 cr): Current World Issues/Civics
Note — Washington State History is a graduation requirement that can be
fulfilled in middle school.
Health and Fitness 2 credits
Intro to Fitness — Freshmen year (.5 cr)
Physical Education or JROTC Rifle (1 cr)
Health (.5 cr)
Mathematics 3 credits
Two credits in Algebra I and Geometry and
One additional credit in Algebra II or an approved high school math course consistent
with career goals
Science 2 credits
Freshmen year (1 cr): Physical Science
Sophomore year (1 cr): Biology
Occupational Education ( Career and Technical Education) 1 credit
Freshmen – Micro-Computer Applications (.5 cr)—Required
All Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classes fulfill this requirement as well
as JROTC courses (.5 cr)
Visual or performing art – (cannot be substituted)—some CTE courses fulfill requirement 1 credit
Electives 6.5 credits
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE - - - - 23
Successfully earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or a Certificate of Individual Achievement
Complete a High School and Beyond (or 5-year) Plan
State Testing Requirements: See page 6
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Graduation Requirements—East Valley High School
Class of 2021 and Beyond
The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation:
Language Arts 4 credits These language arts credits shall include instruction in:
Writing, literature, speech and grammar
Social Studies 3.5 credits
Freshmen year (1 cr): World History
Sophomore year (.5 cr): Business Economics
Junior year (1 cr): U.S. History
Senior year (1 cr): Current World Issues/Civics
Note — Washington State History is a graduation requirement that can be
fulfilled in middle school.
Health and Fitness 2 credits
Intro to Fitness — Freshmen year (.5 cr)
Physical Education or JROTC Rifle (1 cr)
Health (.5 cr)
Mathematics 3 credits
Two credits in Algebra I and Geometry and
One additional credit in Algebra II or an approved high school math course consistent
with career goals
Science 3 credits
Freshmen year (1 cr): Physical Science
Sophomore year (1 cr): Biology
Junior or Senior year (1 cr): TBD
Occupational Education ( Career and Technical Education) 1 credit
Freshmen – Micro-Computer Applications (.5 cr)—Required
All Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classes fulfill this requirement as well
as JROTC courses (.5 cr)
Visual or performing art – (cannot be substituted)—some CTE courses fulfill requirement 2 credits
World Language *2 credits
*Both credits may be a Personalized Pathway Requirement
Electives 3.5 credits
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE - - - - 24
Successfully earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or a Certificate of Individual Achievement
Complete a High School and Beyond (or 5-year) Plan
State Testing Requirements: See page 6
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*EOC—End of Course Exam
Tests Required for Graduation
Class of Subject Test
2019-2020
ELA
Choose 1:
Smarter Balanced ELA Test (exit exam score)*
WA-AIM (exit exam score)*
Math
Choose 1:
Smarter Balanced Math Test (exit exam score)*
WA-AIM (exit exam score)*
2021 and beyond
ELA
Choose 1:
Smarter Balanced ELA Test (exit exam score)*
WA-AIM (exit exam score)*
Math
Choose 1:
Smarter Balanced Math Test (exit exam score)*
WA-AIM (exit exam score)*
Science
Choose 1:
WCAS Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science
WA-AIM (exit exam score)*
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Alternate Options to Meet Standard on the
Smarter Balanced/End of Course Exams
For those high school juniors and seniors that have yet to meet one or more of the standards
on the Smarter Balanced/End of Course (EOC) Exam, the state has created other options to demonstrate their skills. These options are summarized below. Students must attempt the
SBAC?EOC at least one time before using an alternative.
English Language Arts (ELA) option —
Take the SAT or ACT—Students may use their ELA score on college readiness tests to show
they have key skills. The minimum scores are TBD for the Class of 2018 and beyond.
AP exam—Student must earn a 3 or higher on eligible AP Exams. See your counselor for
more information
MATH options —
Take the SAT or ACT — Students may use their math score on college readiness tests to
show they have key math skills. The minimum scores are: SAT — 430; and ACT — 16.
Compile a “Collection of Evidence (COE)”
AP exam—Student must earn a 3 or higher on eligible AP Exams. See your counselor for
more information
Science options —
Take the SAT or ACT — Students may use their science score on college readiness tests to
show they have key science skills. The minimum scores are: SAT — N/A; and ACT — 16.
Compile a “Collection of Evidence (COE)”
AP exam—Student must earn a 3 or higher on eligible AP Exams. See your counselor for
more information
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SUGGESTED COLLEGE
PREPARATORY PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
+ English
+ Science
+ Into to Fitness & * Microcomputer
+ Math
+ Social Studies: World History
E Spanish I/German I/French I or other elective
SOPHOMORE YEAR
+ English
+ Science: Biology
+ Health and Fitness or JROTC Rifle
+ Math
+ Family Health
+ Economics (2016 & beyond)
E Spanish II/German II/French II or
E Fine Arts
JUNIOR YEAR
+ English (Honors)
+ Social Studies (Honors) U.S. History; American
Gov.
+ Science: Chemistry
+ Math
E * Occ. Ed. / CTE course
SENIOR YEAR
+ English (College prep)
+ Social Studies: CWI/Civics
+ Math: AP Calculus, AP Stats
Science: Physics or AP Biology or AP Chemistry
Elective: * Occ. Ed. / CTE course
SUGGESTED PRE-VOCATIONAL
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
+ English
+ Science
+ Health and Fitness and * Micro Computers
+ Math
+ Social Studies: World History
E Elective of choice
SOPHOMORE YEAR
+ English
+ Science: Biology
+ Health and Fitness or JROTC Rifle
+ Math
+ Family Health
+ Economics
E * Occ. Ed. / CTE course
JUNIOR YEAR
+ English
+ Social Studies: U.S. History; Government
+ Science: * Ag Science, * Hort., Chem, or Elec.
+ Math
E *Occ. Ed. / CTE course or YV Tech Elective
SENIOR YEAR
+ English
+ CWI/Civics (2016 & beyond)
+ Math or Science
E * Occ. Ed. / CTE course or YV Tech
+ Courses required for East Valley High School Graduation.
* Courses which fulfill the Occupational Education requirement are listed on the following page.
E Elective
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Agricultural Education
Agriculture I, II, & III
Horticulture
Floral Design
Business Education
Accounting I & II
Business Economics
Graphic Design
Intro to Graphic Design
Advanced Graphic Design
Microcomputer Applications
Photography
Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography
School Store
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Video Production Technology
Family and Consumer Science
Child Development & Parenting
Early Childhood Services 1
Early Childhood Services 2
Early Childhood Education 3
Early Childhood Education 4
Family Health
Fashion & Design
Food & Nutrition (both only offered 1st sem.)
Food & Nutrition
Food & Nutrition 2
Food Lab Science (not offered this year)
Interior Design (not offered this year)
Personal Choices
Relationships
Health Careers
Intro. to Health Science Careers
Sports Medicine
Advanced Sports Medicine
Military Program
JROTC I, II, III,
JROTC IV (Leadership)
JROTC Rifle
Technology Education
STEM:
Introduction to Engineering & Design
Robotic & Automation
Woods
YV Tech
Auto Collision Repair
Auto Technology
Business Admin. / Legal Medical Office
Carpentry/Construction
Computer Technology
Culinary Arts Management
Dental Assisting
Digital Media
Drones & Automation
Electrician / Green Energy Systems
Firefighting / Wild Land Redcard
Hair Design / Cosmetology
Law Enforcement
Nursing Assistant
Physical Therapy Technician
Welding (Sunnyside Campus only)
Occupational Education / Career & Technical
Education Courses
(All students are required to earn 1 year of credit in Occupational Education.)
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FACTS ABOUT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) represents approximately 27,000 teachers, administrators, educators, and counselors involved in career and
technical education across the U.S. and abroad.
There are 15.6 million secondary and postsecondary career and technical education students in the U.S. Career and technical education is offered in middle school, high
schools, two-year community and technical colleges and other postsecondary schools.
Career and technical education has a wide range of careers including: entrepreneur-
ship, automotive technician, architect, carpenter, nursing, dental, medical techni-cians, careers related to food and fiber production and agribusiness, culinary arts,
management and life skills, marketing, technology, and engineering.
Career and technical education prepares both youth and adults for a wide range of
careers that may require varying levels of education--from high school to postsec-ondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one-third of the fastest
growing occupations will require an associate’s degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate. Research also indicates that 80 percent of current and emerging occupa-
tions require two-year technical degrees, while just 20 percent require baccalaureate degrees.
Healthcare occupations are expected to make up seven of the 20 fastest growing
occupations. The American Solar Energy Society and Management Information Services, Inc. published a 2009 report that forecasts the renewable energy and
energy efficiency industry could generate up to $4.3 trillion in revenue and create
more than 37 million jobs (more than 17 percent of all anticipated U.S. employ-ment) by the year 2030.
Investing in career and technical education yields big returns. For example, in Salt
Lake City, for every dollar put into CTE programs at Salt Lake Community College there will be a return of $4.30 to the community. Wisconsin’s technical colleges
return a public benefit of $10.65 for every $1 invested and fully paid back their annual public funding after 2.2 years.
For more information on career and technical education, visit the ACTE Web
site at www.acteonline.org.
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YV-Tech Skills Center Selection Procedure
East Valley High School, in conjunction with YV Tech, makes a wide range of vocational programs available to all students. With the proper planning, these programs can supplement the high school
curriculum, providing valuable preparation for students entering the work force immediately after high school, as well as those who wish to pursue further study in their field. Because most of the YV Tech programs are full-year programs, it is important that interested students plan their course
work carefully to allow for the successful completion of the program while, at the same time, continuing their progress towards graduation. Interested students are encouraged to become familiar with the available programs and their prerequisites by reading the course descriptions,
visiting the school counselor, and attending the informational presentations provided by the YV Tech staff in February of each year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE - In the spring, students who wish to take part in the YV Tech
program must submit a YV Tech application listing his/her desired program. Materials to do so are available in the counseling office.
Counseling & Student Assistance Services
STAFF The support staff at East Valley High School consists of two guidance counselors, a drug/alcohol intervention specialist, registrar/guidance receptionist, and school psychologist. This team can best
meet the needs of our students through a collaborative effort. Members of this team are happy to assist you in any way. We invite you to contact us. Our phone numbers are:
Ken Hails, counselor 573-7432 (Serves students with last names A – Gom)
Kelli Blakney, counselor 573-7480 (Serves students with last names Gon – O)
Dawn Young, counselor 573-7433 (Serves students with last names P – Z)
Kristina Rhynes, receptionist 573-7422
Drug/alcohol specialist 573-7430
School psychologist 573-7438
STUDENT/COUNSELOR CONFERENCES
Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with counselors to discuss academic status, post-graduation plans, career planning, etc. In addition, counselors provide similar information to students on a regular basis, both in the classroom and in small groups. In this way students can
become prepared for the world of work.
CAREER TESTING
Part of making sound decisions requires a great amount of thought and personal exploration. The
Guidance Center has invested in a variety of career assessments for use with students at various grade levels. In this way, students can gain insightful vocational information. It is strongly recom-mends students explore career testing inventories and training and educational options for career
preparation using a variety of tools such as http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov or https://www.collegeboard.org
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLANS
"Five-Year Plans" are developed to help students make class choices that meet graduation require-
ments as well as college and technical school entrance requirements. The plans, developed during freshmen year, serve as guides during class registration, and are updated as needed.
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PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports are available on line at the East Valley High School home page
www.evsd90.org Click on “Family Access” and then the link “student grades”. Teachers update student grades every two weeks. Parents are encouraged to track student progress
and communicate with teachers via this website.
SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship information and applications are available to students interested in continuing
their education after high school. Most of these scholarships are designed for current seniors, however there are some scholarships that are available to all grade levels. A
current listing of all the scholarships sent to the school is posted on the EVHS website, click “Academics” and then “Scholarship List” on the drop down menu.
Many scholarships are not advertised through high schools. Contact a counselor for tips on how to locate other monetary awards.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Counselors and teachers will provide letters of recommendation for awards, scholarships, employment, etc. To do so is a honor, however there are a couple of tips that students are
asked to consider so that staff can write the best possible recommendation.
1. Please allow two to three weeks for a person to complete the letter. Last minute
requests are nearly impossible to fulfill.
2. Take a few moments to fill out a "Letter of Recommendation" form, available from
counseling office. The information will provide the writer with specific information in order to write a strong recommendation.
TESTING An integral part of counseling services involves organizing, administering, and interpreting
state assessments and college aptitude tests. Parents and/or students concerned about testing results are encouraged to contact a counselor.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Parents who suspect that special education services may be needed are encouraged to contact the counseling office to initiate the process.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONCERNS
Substance abuse has become a critical problem in the lives of many, and this includes EVHS students. For this reason, a drug and alcohol intervention specialist is a member of
the counseling team. In order to curb student use of drugs or alcohol, and to increase success in school, the specialist is available for individual counseling, group counseling, as-
sessments, intervention, and community referrals. Help is available. Call 573-7422.
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CLASS SCHEDULES The involvement of both the student and the parents is vital to schedule planning.
Counselors work with teachers to present credit and course completion information to students and parents prior to each registration.
STUDENT GRADING/ELIGIBILITY/SCHEDULE CHANGES
Grading & Progress Reports:
The regular issuance of grades and progress reports serves as the basis for continuous evaluation of student performance and determination of changes that should be made to
effect improvement. These reports are designed to provide information that will be helpful to the student, teacher, counselor, and parent. At the beginning of each school year, each
teacher shall specify the student learning objectives for his/her respective courses. If participation is the basis for mastery of an objective, an absence may adversely affect a
student’s grade if a graded participation activity is missed.
Student grades in EVHS classes are posted on-line on the EVHS homepage. The website is
www.evsd90.org. Permanent grades posted to transcripts will not be removed.
Student Fines: A student’s grade report and transcript will be withheld until the student
pays for any school property that has been lost or willfully damaged. Upon payment of damages or the equivalency through voluntary work, the grade report will be released. The
student or his/her parents may appeal the imposition of a charge for damages to the superintendent and board of directors.
Incomplete Grades: If extenuating circumstances make it impossible to grant a final grade, an “I” may be given for the course. The student must complete missing assign-ments within a time frame arranged by the teacher to receive a passing grade.
Independent Study: This option is intended to allow a student to take a class of interest or required class that he or she would otherwise not be able to take because of a
scheduling conflict. Independent study means a student would take a class at a time other than the time listed on the master schedule. A student may not receive credit for two
classes during one period (no double dipping). Applications must be completed and accepted during the first two weeks of the semester. Once the decision to take an
independent study is made and contract signed, it is a binding agreement and failure to complete the course as described will result in an “F” grade This option is limited to two
independent study courses per year. No cost to students.. Not all courses listed within the curriculum guide are available to be taken as an independent study.
Alternative Programs-Credit Approval: Credit toward graduation requirements may be
granted for planned learning experiences conducted away from East Valley High School. Credits that are earned from off-site or alternative courses may be applied to a student's
minimum requirements for graduation under the following conditions: 1. The student has fallen behind in credits and cannot fulfill credit requirements during
the regular high school day or East Valley does not offer the course.
2. The course meets the approval of the school counselor and the instructional staff as
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meeting the educational needs of the student without duplicating course work already completed. It must be appropriate to the instructional level of the student
and arrangement for prior approval must be obtained before the student enrolls in the course. No credit will be granted "after the fact."
3. 1.5 credits will apply from alternative programs while enrolled at East Valley High School.
4. Only programs offered by accredited institutions will be considered. The counselor will furnish a list of these school programs.
Student participation and eligibility in co-curricular activities: Students must be in attendance all day to be allowed to participate in that activity on that day. Also, students
who are in P.E. classes must suit up and participate to be eligible for the co-curricular activity. Exceptions will be made for verified doctor or dental appointments or other cases
prearranged through a building administrator. This policy affects all co-curricular activities and students involved in them, i.e. sports, drama, music, debate, cheer leading, FFA
judging, etc. Any activity involving in-school time or out-of-school time requires school attendance that day. Coaches and/or advisors of the various activities will advise their
students of their responsibility in this area and help implement its uniform application. Students must have passed all scheduled subjects the previous quarter in order to be eligible to participate in athletics.
Honors Courses: Courses designated as "H" or Honors may be taken for honors credit. This designation must be prearranged at time of registration. Honors course works is an
extension of the regular classes that will provide advanced learning concepts and alterna-tive activities for the students. Entrance to these programs will require teacher and
counselor approval. Students will be expected to sign a contract stating that they intend to fulfill the Honors requirements. The student's transcripts will designate "H" for honors work.
Class Schedule Change Time-line: Time: One week before the opening of school to one week after the opening of school.
Criteria: Electives may be changed with parent's written permission, if space is available in the requested class and if the student has taken the stated prerequisites and the core
courses permit such a change. Schedules are not changed based upon friends, teachers or lunch period.
Time: 2nd semester—5 days before 1st semester's end Criteria: Electives may be changed if there is room in the requested elective, there is no
prerequisite of semester 1 or any other course and if the remaining core classes permit such a change. Any change of schedule must be accompanied by a written request by the parent stating the reason and exact class(es) to be changed.
Requests to drop or change a class outside the window of schedule changes will
be denied. Once a student has enrolled in a course and not made a change within the window, the course and final grade will be posted on their transcript.
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College Credit for High School Courses
Tech Prep Credits: An Articulation Agreement with Yakima Valley Community College: East
Valley High School and Yakima Valley Community College have an articulation agreement whereby a
student may receive both college and high school credits for specific courses taken at EVHS. Students
enter into an agreement prior to taking the course, then, depending on specific requirements, either
take a proficiency test at the end or meet standards set for the classroom to be eligible for credit. Cred-
its will be submitted with the high school transcript when the student applies for admission to YVCC.
There is no fee for college credits earned through the articulation process.
The designated courses in the Career and Technical Education Department (CTE) with articulation
agreements include: (a B or better must be earned in the class to qualify)
Running Start: SSHB 2379 enacted by the Washington State Legislature entitles eleventh and twelfth
grade students the possibility of taking transfer level courses at community colleges. Students may
enroll in a course for simultaneous high school credit and college level credit. Running start students pay
no college tuition. However, they are responsible to pay for books, supplies, lab and other fees, as well
as transportation to the college. Running start students must comply with the same requirements as all
YVCC college students, including COMPASS testing verifying college-level placement and the mainte-
nance of acceptable academic standing. All students interested in this program must have permission of
their parents and the recommendation of the high school principal to enroll. Interested sophomores and
juniors should see the counselor during their sophomore or junior year to plan for the Running Start
program.
Advanced Placement: AP Calculus, AP Stats, AP Chemistry and AP Biology are advanced placement
offerings to give interested and capable students higher expectations and detailed understandings of the
subject. In May, students may elect to take the Advanced Placement Test. Those who pass within a suf-
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Life Planning for All Whether you plan to go to work straight out of high school or eventually earn a PhD, whether you have a clear career goal or just want to learn something practical and new, you can benefit from Career and Technical Education (CTE). Everyone enjoys hands-on learning, and CTE offers something for everyone.
Through CTE, students: Explore careers in high school, especially careers in high-demand, high-growth fields such as healthcare
and green technologies —some may be taken at YV-Tech Skills Center
Identify a career goal
Take classes in high schools, at skills centers and at community and technical colleges that apply math,
science and other academic subjects in real-life, hands-on ways
Earn tuition-free college credits as well as high school credits required for graduation
Become leaders by participating in skills competitions and community service
EVHS Courses YVCC Credits
Agriculture I 1
Agriculture II & III (both courses must be completed) 5
Horticulture 5
Early Childhood Services 1 3
Early Childhood Services 2 5
Early Childhood Education 3 5
Early Childhood Education 4 2
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: Occupational/CTE + 5 Tech Prep credits
if Ag II is also completed
This is an advanced class emphasizing
production, fertilization, agri-business,
plant pests and their control, and agri-
cultural shop work. Leadership and
communication skills will be taught
through involvement in FFA. Students
will work on the Horticulture exhibit
for local fair.
Agriculture Science III
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Career & Technical Education—Agricultural Ed.
Agriculture The Yakima Valley thrives due to our diverse agriculture industry. East Valley Vocational Agriculture classes are a
great place to explore the many jobs and careers involved with agriculture.
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + 1 Tech Prep credit
This course is an introduction to many areas in
agriculture, including basic animal science, basic plant
and soil science, ornamental horticulture, floral design,
natural resource management, agriculture mechanics,
business management, leadership and communication
through FFA, and career skills. An essential part of this
course will be leadership activities and Supervised
Agriculture Experience Programs. There will be time
spent in the greenhouse and the shop. Students will also
have the opportunity to work on the fair exhibit.
To get the Tech Prep credit a B or better must be
earned.
Agriculture Science I
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + 5 Tech Prep credits
if Ag III is also completed
Prerequisite: Agriculture I or Instructor’s Approval
Continuation and strengthening of Ag. I skills. Emphasis
areas will be in fruit and crop production, plant growth
and reproduction, plant and weed identification and their
control, specific crops and their importance to the
nation, state, and to the local Yakima Valley. FFA will
continue to be used to enhance the total program.
Students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for local
fair. One third of the time will be spent on required
shop skills and projects.
To get the Tech Prep credit a B or better must be
earned.
Agriculture Science II
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + 1 Tech Prep credit
This course is an introduction to many areas in
agriculture, including basic animal science, basic plant
and soil science, ornamental horticulture, floral design,
natural resource management, agriculture mechanics,
business management, leadership and communication
through FFA, and career skills. An essential part of this
course will be leadership activities and Supervised
Agriculture Experience Programs. There will be time
spent in the greenhouse and the shop.
Students will also have the opportuni-
ty to work on the fair exhibit.
To get the Tech Prep credit a B or
better must be earned.
Grades: 10 –12 YEAR (may take a 2nd year)
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science or Fine Art
This course is an introductory course into the horticul-
ture industry. Areas of study include scientific investi-
gations in horticulture, basic plant processes and anato-
my, soils, plant propagation, plant growth requirements,
cultivation practices, business management, horticulture
and environment, and leadership and career skills.
Approximately half the class time will be spent in the
greenhouse. An essential part of this course will be
leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experi-
ence Programs. FFA will be integrated into the class and
students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for the
local fair.
Floral Design
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Career & Technical Education—Agricultural Ed.
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
The accounting curriculum provides students with the
foundation skills necessary for entry-level employment in
the business world. In this course students will learn the
rules and procedures of accounting for profit-motivated
businesses. Learning the "how" and "why" of accounting
will enable them to keep accurate financial records and
to know how to use that information to make sound busi-
ness decisions. Students will also learn the role that
computers play in business and how computers are used
to perform various accounting procedures. This course
can help you no matter what career choice you make,
from a farmer to a comedian, a disk jockey to a profes-
sional athlete, this course will give the background to
make thorough business decisions.
Accounting I
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Students will gain the skills to use the accounting cycle
process to analyze and evaluate business financial
decisions. Through use of generally accepted accounting
principles, journalize transactions that have been
gathered from source documents and analyzed for
proper journalizing, prepare finan-
cial statements that support jour-
nal entries and provide external/
internal individuals with infor-
mation to make informed deci-
sions.
Accounting II
Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing
Grades: 11 –12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science or Fine Art
This course is an introductory course into the horticul-
ture industry. Areas of study include scientific investi-
gations in horticulture, basic plant processes and anato-
my, soils, plant propagation, plant growth requirements,
cultivation practices, business management, horticulture
and environment, and leadership and career skills. Ap-
proximately half the class time will be spent in the
greenhouse. An essential part of this course will be
leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experi-
ence Programs. FFA will be integrated into the class and
students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for the
local fair.
Horticulture
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing
Business Economics
Grade: 10 SEMESTER
Course Type: Required for Sophomores
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to help
students understand economic
concepts necessary for participation in
a global and domestic capitalist system
as wage earners, business owners,
producers, investors and consumers. Topics will
include: fundamentals of economics, comparative
economic systems, supply & demand, consumer &
economy, inflation, unemployment, investments,
distribution of income, and the impact political and so-
cial decisions have on the economy.
Grades: 9 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE Required for freshmen
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to word processing,
database, integration, desktop publishing and presenta-
tion, and Internet concepts. Exercises present students
with examples of how they can use software to tackle a
school or business-oriented project. The exercises focus
on the most common skills that every computer user
needs for proficiency. The students will:
Create and edit attractive, well-organized word pro-
cessor documents.
Calculate with a spreadsheet and work with numeric
information.
Microcomputer Applications
Digital Photography
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art Fee: $20
Introduction to photography: how your eyes see, point &
shoot or SLR, lens, shutter speeds, exposure, composi-
tion, and image editing. You will be presenting and cri-
tiquing photographs. Photography is explored as a
means of communication as well as a method of self-
expression. Students who participate in photography
learn how to communicate visually; not only do they
begin to see their world in a new and exciting way, buy
they also learn how to influence the way others see their
photos by using a variety of techniques. Photo assign-
ments will include how to effectively compose photos,
how to handle a subject in motion, night and flash
photography, and using selective focus. The ability to
work independently in a lab setting and care of fragile,
expensive photographic equipment are essential for
success in photography. The lab fee helps to cover the
cost of the SD card (which the student may keep at the
end of the semester or trade for a USB drive), camera
repairs, etc.
Advanced Digital Photography
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Fine Art
Prerequisites: Must have taken Introduction to Photog-
raphy & Introduction to Graphic Design
--or an equivalent art credit to enroll
Fee: $25
If you love working with your hands and being creative,
Advanced Digital Photography is the class for you. This
course enables students to expand their knowledge of
Digital Photography including unique composition, the
triangle of exposure, and how to edit photos using Ado-
be Photoshop.
Students will learn how to shoot in manual mode, mas-
tering how to adjust the camera for optimal focus, ex-
posure, and lighting. A strong emphasis will be placed on
human, animal, and landscapes. This course will require
working outside of the classroom on a weekly basis, so
prospective students need to be willing to invest time on
the weekends in order to improve their photography
skills.
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing I
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE (pending CTE approval)
Prerequisite: None
This curriculum is designed for students with
an interest in the business and marketing side
of the sports industry including theatre,
television, radio, and music. This semester
class emphasizes the sports side of marketing. Instruc-
tional areas will include an introduction to the sports
industry, event execution, event marketing, advertising,
and promotion. Professional and college (amateur) sports
are explored in depth. This class is a
project oriented class that includes group
projects and visiting professional sports
venues.
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER (can repeat once)
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: Previously or Concurrently enrolled in
Introduction to Business, Advertising, or Sports and
Entertainment Marketing, + Off-campus permit
Student store takes material from
previous marketing and business
classes and applies them to the
construction of a working business
plan. Web page design is also
explored using the Dreamweaver
software. Students will manage
day-to-day operations of the Devil’s Den (School Store)
including product planning, pricing, selling, purchasing,
and marketing.
Student Store
Grades: 9-12 UP to 2 SEMESTERS
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn the basics of
Adobe Photoshop, learning how to
create and modify graphics. This
class is an excellent beginning for
students who are interested in
working as a graphic designer.
Students will learn how to use the
Adobe tools to create brilliant graphics,
letterheads, business cards, modify
photographs, add interesting effects,
and create real world projects such as
movie and concert posters. To be suc-
cessful in this class, all you need is a
thirst to learn and a bit of creativity!
Graphic Design
Grades: 9-12 UP to 2 SEMESTERS
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art
Prerequisite: Intro to Graphic Design
Students will learn more advanced
techniques using Adobe Photoshop. This
class is an excellent continuation from
the Intro Graphic Design course and will
be more of an Independent Study style
of class. Students will work through
advanced tutorials and learn advanced
techniques that will enhance their
graphic design skills. All projects will be
real-world based and some may even be
used by local businesses or
published!
Advanced Graphic Design
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art Fee: Materials
Prerequisite: None
A one semester introduction to interior design.
This course involves the student in the process
of designing and implementing the design of a room. The
student also gains understanding in I implementing the
principles & elements of design. This course guides stu-
dents through the steps of becoming an interior design-
er; from creating color boards to working with clients.
Projects include classrooms within the district.
Interior Design (Not offered this year)
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art
Fee: Cost of materials for final project
Prerequisite: None
A one semester introduction to fashion and design. This
course involves the student in the process of under-
standing the elements and principles of apparel design
as well as the properties of textiles and the (sewing)
process of assembling textiles into apparel. This course
identifies the steps of becoming a fashion designer
Fashion & Design
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art Fee: $20
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Have you ever watched a movie, a television show, or music video and wondered what it would be like to be behind the cam-
era? Here is you chance! All students will receive the opportunity to be actor, lighting and sound specialists, director,
writer, editor, and even producer! Students will learn the fundamentals of video production from camera movements and
angles, to lighting tricks, sound, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and how to edit it all onto a work of art. With 1080 HD
digital cameras and professional quality lighting and sound, this is your chance to make your dreams come true, or at least
your creative visions.
Video Production
Career & Technical Education—Family & Consumer Sciences
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE Prerequisite: None
A comprehensive course involving a required 5 days and 4 nights commitment to be responsible for a com-
puterized infant simulator. Other issues covered include: pregnancy, fetus development, parenting skills and
general child development up to age 5.
Child Development & Parenting
Career & Technical Education—Family & Consumer Sciences
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Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Health — Grad. Requirement
This class meets EVHS health requirements . Students
in this class will be taught decision-making and critical-
thinking skills in addition to the "facts" about health-
related issues. This is an attempt to help students make
responsible and informed decisions, now and in the fu-
ture, which will foster good personal health. The follow-
ing units will be covered:
Mental Health and Wellness
Nutrition
Injury, Prevention, Safety, and CPR (may earn CPR
and First Aid certification)
Medicines and Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco
Family Health
Grades: 9-12 1ST SEMESTER ONLY
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art credit
Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition with C or better
Advanced learning building upon the Foods and Nutrition
course.
Altering, creating and analyzing recipes
Exploring cuisine around the world
(culture, customs, and food preparation.
Spices and herbs
Food & Nutrition 2
Grades: 9-12 1st SEMESTER ONLY
Course Type: Occupational/CTE Prerequisite: None
Food & Nutrition
Grades: 9-12 Course Type: Occupational/CTE SEMESTER
In the INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS course, students develop competence in building and maintaining various
types of relationships. They gain awareness of the impact their personal needs and characteristics have on interactions
with others. They will learn how to build skills in managing and preventing conflict and communication. Curriculum will
also cover the behavioral standards that guide relationships. The course provides a strong foundation for improving
quality of life through more positive, caring, and respectful relationships in the family, school, community, and the
workplace.
Relationships
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Grades: 9 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
This is an introduction to all other FCS classes and is
available for freshmen—seniors. It is an “overview” of
other FCS classes that are taught in greater depth. The
following units will be covered:
Relationship Skills
Child Development
Interior Design
Fashion Design
Personal Choices
Food & Kitchen Safety
and Sanitation
Measurements and
Conversions
Recipe Skills
Baking/Desserts
Principles
Kitchen Equipment/
knife skills/procedures
and kitchen organization
Nutrition
Careers
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Career & Technical Education—Family & Consumer Sciences
Grades: 10-12 Course Type: Elective Science Credit and/or CTE credit YEAR
The Science and Scientists Behind the Food... Connect students to this dynamic real world application of
chemistry, biology and physics. This will allow students to explore the world of opportunities in food science
related fields such as Nutritionist, chef, food chemist or process engineer. During this course, students will
work in teams to prepare and conduct food experiments. This course will be taught in a three-dimensional
manner using performance expectations found in the Next Generation Science Standards. The details about each
performance expectation, they will then predict, interpret, and evaluate food laboratory results.
Food Lab Science (not offered during 2018-19 school year due to construction)
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE & *College Credit
Prerequisite: Child Development recommended
This course is designed to meet the STARS 30-hour
basic training outcomes for early childhood and school
age professionals recognized in the MERIT system.
Topics: child growth/development, cultural competency,
guidance, and health/safety/nutrition.
* Earn 3 YVCC Credits (ECED& 100: Child Care Basics)
if you pass this course with a B or better.
Early Childhood Services 1 Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE & *College Credit
Prerequisite: Child Development recommended
Develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health,
nutrition, and safety of children in group care and
education programs. Recognize the signs of abuse and
neglect, responsibilities for mandated reporting, and
available community resources.
* Earn 5 YVCC Credits (ECED& 107: Health, Safety,
and Nutrition) if you pass this course with a B or better.
Early Childhood Services 2
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE & *College Credit
Fee: None
Prerequisite: Child Development recommended
Explore the foundations of early childhood education.
Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends,
best practices, and program models. Observe children,
professionals, and programs in action.
* Earn 5 YVCC Credits (ECED&
105: Introduction to Early Childhood Edu-
cation) if you pass this course with a B or
better.
Early Childhood Education 3
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE & *College Credit
Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 3 with a B or bet-
ter E
In an early learning setting, apply best practice for en-
gaging in nurturing relationships with children. Focus on
keeping children healthy and safe while promoting
growth and development. Four days a week students will
be placed with an Elementary teacher to observe and to
work with one on one, small group, and/ or whole groups
of students. (This is a Practicum Course)* Earn 2 YVCC
Credits (ECED& 120: Practicum-Focus on Relationships &
Communication) if you pass this course with a B or
better.
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Career & Technical Education—Health Careers
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Health Science classes are designed for students interested in a health care occupations. Students interested
in health related fields will explore training in basic patient care, medical terminology, infection control, health
care related ethics and legal issues.
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science Elective
or 50% Health
Prerequisite: None
Intro to Health Science
Careers will introduce
students to basic concepts,
skills, and knowledge
related to employment
within the health care
system. The course is
designed to allow student
the opportunity to explore various health careers
through research, instruction and hands-on learning.
Intro to Health Science Careers
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science Elective
Prerequisite: None
This program will combine course work with practical
hands-on applications to prepare students to be employed
as an assistant in any health care career area or entry
into a Post-Secondary Health Sciences program. Skills
developed in this program will include Anatomy & Physiolo-
gy, Medical Terminology, First Aid/CPR/AED, Injury Pre-
vention, and Practical Application of Taping & Wrapping
for various injuries. The course does require a time com-
mitment outside of class time to participate in supervised
clinical application of the knowledge and skills gained from
the course. The Sports Medicine program is a 2-year
program.
Sports Medicine
Advanced Sports Medicine
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science Elective
Prerequisite: Sports Medicine
This course will continue where Sports Medicine leaves off. The course will
combine coursework with practical hands-on applications to prepare students
to be employed as an assistant in any health care career area or entry into a
Post-Secondary Health Sciences program. Skills developed in this program
will include Anatomy & Physiology, Administration/Facilities, Sports Nutrition,
Psychological Issues, Injury Prevention, Principles of Rehabilitation &
Practical Application of Taping & Wrapping for various injuries. The course
does require a time commitment outside of class time to participate in
supervised clinical application of the knowledge and skills gained from the
course. The Sports Medicine program is a 2-year program.
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Career & Technical Education—Technology Ed.
Introduction to Engineering & Design
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + College credits TBD
Prerequisite: None
This is a foundation course for the Project Lead the
Way (PLTW) curriculum that designed for interested in
a future in an engineering field. In this course, students
use computers and 3D solid modeling design software to
help them design solutions to solve proposed problems.
The major focus of the IED course is to expose
students to computer application of the design process,
research and analysis, teamwork, communication
methods, global and human impacts, engineering
standards. This is a rigorous, relevant, reality based
coursed designed by Project Lead the Way that can lead
to university credit while still in high school. Students
will have an opportunity to build the projects they design
which includes utilizing 3D
PRINTING TECHNOLOGY.
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: None
This course is excellent for anyone interested in careers in woodworking, mill working, carpentry,
cabinetmaking, and construction trades as well as those individuals that enjoy making things, working with their hands,
designing, creating, and building. This is an occupational elective course that provides instruction and practice in
woods manufacturing areas. Students will spend the majority of their time doing hands on activities in the wood shop
learning how to safely operate woodworking equipment commonly used for carpentry and cabinetry. Students will build
their own projects. One project will be built using hand tools, another project using machines, and finally students will
be building a mass production project during which they will learn industrial woodworking techniques.
Woods (Construction Technology)
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: College credits TBD
Prerequisite: Passed Algebra (recommended)
This course utilizes the “coolness” of robotics with the
excitement of head to head competitions. Robotics &
Automaton will concentrate on building, programming, and
competing in robotic competitions. Students will build
mechanical robots to be the fastest, strongest and best
design while going head to head against their peers and
potentially students from across the state. The class is
an exciting platform to immerse the student in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by focusing on
problem-solving skills, Computer Science and Mechanical
Engineering.
Robotics & Automation
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English as a Second Language
ESL II
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: English or Elective
Prerequisite: WELPA Placement Testing
The ESL I class is the low to intermediate level ESL
class at East Valley High School. This class is tailored
to meet each student’s individual needs. In this class
students will build confidence in oral expression and
build pronunciation skills. English vocabulary will be
introduced and expanded. Writing skills will be devel-
oped accordingly, from simple phrases and sentences to
more complex sentences and simple paragraphs. Read-
ing strategies will be developed and comprehension will
be encouraged. Fundamentals of grammar will be intro-
duced and practiced with increasing complexity. When
students achieve maximum English proficiency at this
level, they will advance into the next level of ESL, which
is ESL II for advanced students.
ESL I Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: English or Elective
Prerequisite: WELPA Placement Testing
The ESL II class is the advanced level ESL class at East
Valley High School. This class is tailored to meet each
student’s individual needs. In this class students will
build confidence in oral expression by reducing accent
and increasing speech techniques. English vocabulary
will be expanded, while critical reading skills and analy-
sis will be introduced and developed. Writing skills will
advance to include multiple paragraph complex essays
with a focus on clarity and unity. Intensive practice of
complex grammatical structures will be utilized. When
students achieve maximum English proficiency at this
level, they will exit from the ESL program and be ready
to function in mainstream English courses.
Grades: 9 YEAR
Course Type: Required
Freshman English is a full year course integrating litera-
ture, writing, grammar, communication and Smarter Bal-
ance preparation.
Freshman English
Grades: 10 YEAR
Course Type: Required
Sophomore English is a full year course
integrating literature, writing, grammar,
communication, and Smarter Balance
preparation.
Sophomore English
English — Language Arts
REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students will be required to earn four credits of English as a graduation requirement. All English courses integrate lit-
erature, writing, and communication skills.
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English — Language Arts
Grades: 11 YEAR
Course Type: Required
Junior English is a comprehensive survey
of American Literature. Students will
study American literature in an
anthology and novels, Greek mythology
and writing. Students will also
prepare for the Smarter
Balance assessment.
Junior English
Grades: 12 YEAR
Course Type: Required
General Senior English is a full year
course integrating both literature and
writing. Literature will focus on Contem-
porary World Literature. Students will
study how literature reflects the cul-
tures of the world and applies to modern
life. Writing will focus on both workplace
and personal writing, exploring technical,
business, media, and other writings as
they apply to life beyond high school.
Grades: 11 YEAR
Course Type: Fulfills Requirement
Prerequisite: No grades lower than a B+ in Freshman English and A- in
Sophomore English and an application form with written recommendation
from Sophomore English teacher.
Honors English is a college preparatory reading and writing class intend-
ed to prepare students for the College Prep Senior English and for
college courses. Students will study American literature in an anthology
and novels, Greek mythology and writing. Students will also prepare for
the Smarter Balance assessment. Students should expect more
demanding standards and a heavier work load.
Junior Honors English
College Prep/Advanced Placement Senior English
Grades: 12 YEAR
Course Type: Fulfills Requirement (Students taking this course will be eli-
gible to take the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
test in May )
College Prep/Advanced Placement Senior English is a full year course
aligned to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The
course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of Brit-
ish and World literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writ-
ers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read,
students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use
of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assign-
ments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that re-
quire students to analyze and interpret literary works. There are no pre-
requisites but previous grades in English classes and STAR reading data
may be considered to ensure success.
Senior English
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Fine & Applied Arts—Music
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Previous experience or Permission of In-
structor.
This course will provide a large ensemble setting for
students who wish to continue to develop both their
instrumental and
ensemble skills.
Students are expected
to participate in
parades, concerts,
contests, and athletic
event performances.
Band
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: : Permission of Instructor and concurrent
enrollment in Band or Choir.
This course will provide students with the opportunity to
perform various styles of music, characteristic to the
Jazz Ensemble. Emphasis will be placed upon
performance and will be
required for both the school
and the community. The class
will meet before school
throughout the school year.
Students may receive a .5
credit.
Jazz Band
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with an opportunity to
participate in a large ensemble setting. Students will
focus on the development of vocal skills and learn basic
musicianship. Students will apply these skills through
the preparation and performance of
music for both the school and the
community. No prior experience is
necessary! There will be 3 after school
concerts throughout the school year,
with more performance opportunities to
be announced.
Choir
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory course that traces the history of
Rock N’ Roll music from its rise as a blending of American
music traditions in post-World War II America to its
subsequent diversification. This history will be viewed in
the context of the political, historical, demographic,
cultural and technological forces at work in the modern
and post-modern world. The course will also encourage
the development of qualitative and quantitative listening
skills and will incorporate extensive use of recorded
musical examples. Students will be expected to complete
listening and research assignments. No prior musical
experience is necessary.
History of Rock & Roll
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General Art
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 +
Sketchbook
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory class emphasiz-
ing the elements and principles of art.
Exploration of a variety of mediums
such as graphite, pastels, charcoal,
watercolor, and tempera is offered.
Students will be required to
research, report and reproduce a
piece of art work by a master artist
as well as keep a sketchbook/
journal.
Beginning Drawing
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction to basic drawing. Development of
skills and ideas with emphasis on: form, shading,
perspective, composition, detail and creativity. Students
will have the opportunity to
experience a
variety of
techniques. A
sketchbook/
journal is re-quired.
Fine & Applied Arts—Visual Arts
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: None
This class will explore in clay using pinch, coil, and slab
construction, glazing
and firing techniques.
Students will learn to
translate two-
dimensional thumbnail
sketches into three-
dimensional functional
and nonfunctional
objects. Emphasis will
be on creativity and
finished form. A
sketch book/journal is required.
Ceramics I
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
This is a continuation of
ceramics I using hand
building techniques.
Students will be expected
to experiment with
texture, color usage, and
glazing techniques to
produce an interesting / exciting
finished piece. Emphasis is on
creativity and development of
personal style. Sketch book/journal
is required.
Ceramics II
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Fine & Applied Arts—Visual Arts
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: General Art
This a beginning painting class teaching
the basic techniques and equipment used
in painting. Students will be encouraged
to creatively express themselves though
painting. The class will incorporate a
variety of concepts and mediums such as
color theory, usage of light and shadow,
salt resist, wax resist, tempera, water-
color, and acrylic. Students will develop
their own style with a variety of
projects to include: still life, landscape,
portraiture and as well as exposure to
different art movements throughout
history. Sketch book/journal is required
Painting I
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: General Art & Painting I
This class is a continuation of the beginning
painting class. Students will be encouraged to
continue to develop their own style and
artistic expression in a variety of mediums
with freedom to individualize projects. Art
forms from different cultures will be
introduced and students will have an
opportunity to incorporate them into their
own piece. A sketch book/journal is required.
Painting II
Grades: 11-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Fee: $10 +
Sketchbook/Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher Signature
Required
This class is designed for the serious
artist. Students will work on self-designed
projects in a variety of media. The class
will also include study of the techniques
used by the masters. A sketchbook/journal
will be required. In addition, students will
be required to
evaluate their
work at the end
of each
project.
Advanced Art
Students may also earn Fine Art credits in the following
classes:
Course See on
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Floral Design 17 Video Production 20
Digital Photography 18 Interior Design 20
Adv. Digital Photography 18 Fashion & Design 20
Graphic Design 19 Food & Nutrition 2 21
Adv. Graphic Design 19 Yearbook (Annual) 34
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World Languages
It is recommended that students planning on college carefully consider finishing two years of a foreign language during
high school. Most four year universities require this for admission.
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
First year French is a yearlong course that
focuses on developing fundamental communi-
cation and cultural skills. Students will build
basic vocabulary and grammar skills to com-
prehend, speak, read, and write in the present
tense. Students will gain listening and speaking profi-
ciency through the TPR/TPRS natural method approach
and the AIM program, supported conversations with
the teacher and each other, story telling, and scripted
role-playing. Students will enjoy learning games, music,
videos, online practices, reading and writing letters,
skits, short stories, articles to build reading and writing
skills. All activities are interwoven with the culture of
French-speaking people both here in the Americas and
around the world. *See note below
French I
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
First year Spanish is a yearlong course
that focuses on developing fundamental
communication and cultural skills. Stu-
dents will build basic vocabulary and gram-
mar skills to comprehend, speak, read, and write in the
present tense. Students will gain listening and speaking
proficiency through a combination of the following: TPR/
TPRS natural method approach and the AIM program,
supported conversations with the teacher and each oth-
er, storytelling, and role-playing. Students will enjoy
learning games, music, videos, online practices, and read-
ing and writing letters, skits, short stories, advertise-
ments, and articles to build reading and writing skills.
Spanish culture and its contributions to American cul-
ture are interwoven in all activities. Students will devel-
op a basic understanding and knowledge of the language
and its people. *See note below
Spanish I
*It is advised that incoming freshmen who have a grade below a “C” in English gain teacher permission to take this course. Students with a grade below a “C” first or second semester are required to get teacher permission to continue to the next semester.
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
First year German is a yearlong course that focuses on developing fundamental communication skills. Students will build
basic vocabulary and grammar skills to speak in the present tense. Students will focus on oral proficiency by working in
conversational pairs, using “TPR and TPRS,” responding to teacher-directed questions, playing memory games, singing
songs, and participating in other creative activities. Students will gain listening proficiency through dictations, stories,
video, and scripted dialogs. Students will read and create short stories, skits, and poems to build reading and writing
skills. German culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through cultural readings and pro-
jects. In general, students will develop a basic understanding and knowledge of the language and its people. *See note
below
German I
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World Languages
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite:
Spanish I with a minimum "C" grade or instructor approval
Second year Spanish is a yearlong course that focuses on
the further development of communication skills. Stu-
dents will continue to build on and broaden beginning vo-
cabulary and grammar skills to comprehend, speak, read,
and write in the present, past, and future tenses. Stu-
dents will master listening proficiency through TPR Story-
telling’s natural method approach, teacher-conversations,
stories, CD activities, video, and scripted dialogs. Stu-
dents will continue to build oral proficiency by interacting
in conversational pairs and small groups, playing games,
enjoying music and creating language in a variety of activi-
ties. Students will read and create more complex short
stories, skits, and poems to build reading and writing
skills. Spanish culture and history and their contributions
to American culture are explored through discussions,
Internet research, cultural readings and projects. Stu-
dents will develop a stronger understanding and knowledge
of the language and its people.
Spanish II (*See note page 30)
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in German I or Instructor Approval
Second year German is a yearlong course that focuses on the further development of communication skills. Students
will continue to build more extensive vocabulary and grammar skills to speak in the present, past, and future tenses.
Instruction includes oral proficiency through work in conversational pairs, using “TPRS” responding to teacher-directed
questions, and participating in various creative activities. Students will gain listening proficiency through dictations,
stories, video, and tape-scripted dialogs. Students will read and create more complex short stories, skits, and poems to
build reading and writing skills. German culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through cul-
tural readings and projects. In general, students will develop a stronger understanding and knowledge of the language
and its people.
German II (*See note page 30)
French II (*See note page 30) Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: French I with a minimum "C" grade or instruc-tor approval
Second year French is a yearlong course that focuses on
the further development of communication and cultural
skills. Students will continue to build and broaden begin-
ning vocabulary and grammar skills to comprehend, speak,
read, and write in the present, past, and future tenses.
Students will master listening and speaking proficiency
through the TPR/TPRS natural method approach and the
AIM program, motivating conversations with the teacher
and each other, story telling, and role-playing. Students
will continue to enjoy learning games, music, videos, and
creating language in a variety of activities. Students will
continue to do online practices, read and create more
complex skits and short stories, write letters, advertise-
ments, and read articles to build reading and writing
skills. All activities are interwoven with the culture and
history of French-speaking people both and around the
world. Students will strengthen first-year knowledge and
learn about daily self-care and interests, medical care,
technology, work and home routines, life in the city and
country, and the visual and performing arts.
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish II or Instructor approval
Third year Spanish is a yearlong course taught completely in
Spanish that focuses on enhancing the student's ability to
communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival
language. Students will gain listening proficiency through
stories & videos. Increasingly detailed literary works, which
will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and
extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills.
Students are encouraged to express their thoughts compe-
tently in letters, poetry, discussions, and in compositions of
greater length. Through an examination of art, politics,
literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to
see the world from the Hispanic point of view
Spanish III (*See note page 30)
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish III or Instructor approval
Fourth year Spanish is a yearlong course and is taught
completely in Spanish to enhance the student's ability to
communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival
language. Students will gain listening proficiency through
stories & videos. Increasingly detailed literary works, which
will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and
extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills.
Students are encouraged to express their thoughts
competently in letters, poetry, and in compositions of
greater length. Through an examination of art, politics,
literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see
the world from the
Hispanic point of
view.
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World Languages
Spanish IV (*See note page 30)
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in German I or In-
structor Approval
Third year German is a yearlong course that focuses on
enhancing the student's ability to communicate in
speech and writing beyond simple survival language. In-
struction includes oral proficiency through conversation
and other creative activities. Students will gain listening
proficiency through stories, video, and tape-scripted
dialogs. Increasingly detailed literary works, which will
require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and
extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading
skills. Students are encouraged to express their
thoughts competently in letters, poetry, and in
compositions of greater length. Through an examination
of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be
encouraged to see the world from the German point of
view.
German III (*See note page 30)
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: French II or Instructor approval
Third year French is a yearlong course taught completely in
French that enhances the student’s ability to use and enjoy
the language in meaningful ways. The students listen to,
view, and read dramas, videos, news articles, stories, and
poetry about which they discuss, gather more information
and viewpoints, and write. Students exchange letters in a
teacher-monitored pen-pal program with students in the
U.S. and Francophone countries. They will explore the
deeper culture of politics, traditions, economies, societies,
histories, and the arts, and learn what interest’s French
people. The students are encouraged to develop a deeper
understanding of our community and those around the
world.
French III (*See note page 30)
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World Languages
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (*See note page 30) Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
This class is designated for students who can speak Spanish fluently, but have little or no ability reading or writing it.
The focus will be on spelling, accentuation, grammar, etc. Materials will include reading from current Hispanic authors,
periodicals, and (instructor-approved) self-selected reading materials in Spanish. Translation skills will be developed.
Students will be expected to read a minimum of 90 minutes per week outside of class. This is an elective class.
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Electisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (with a minimum of “C” grade or Instructor approval)
In this course students will further develop the level at which they can read and write Spanish in the past, present,
and future as well as other tenses using extensive vocabulary and complex grammatical forms. Students will follow
teacher-directed activities, read literature from Hispanic authors, magazines, newspapers, short stories, and some self
-directed (Instructor approved) reading. Students will practice their increased skills on class projects like creating
videos, writing essays or making other presentations as well as participating in cultural field trips. They become citi-
zens of the global village through their strengthened ability to communicate with and understand other Spanish speak-
ing people better. Advanced translation skill will be developed.
General Electives
Grades: 9-11 SEMESTER
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
The purpose of the EVSH Leadership Program is to create and maintain a school culture that promotes Spirit, Pride,
and Excellence by creating positive connections between students and staff, with the ultimate goal of making EVHS a
place where students want to be. The Beginning Leadership Class will focus on helping students understand the concept
of leadership and the characteristics that make good leaders. Throughout the semester, students will work to under-
stand how they can utilize their individual talents and skills to serve others in leadership roles, including running for
elected ASB offices, and will participate in a variety of character-building activists. Students will then use their tal-
ents and skills in a leadership capacity to plan for and implement activities that will promote school spirit and unity.
Beginning Leadership
Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (*See note page 30)
Grades: 9-12 (Priority to YEAR
upper classmen)
Course Type: Elective or *Fine Art
Prerequisite: Completed application form
and teacher recommendation on file in the
spring before registering.
In this class you will produce the school
yearbook, Kamiakin. Students will be in-
volved in layout design, writing, interviewing,
and selling advertising and other fundraisers.
Students with interests in art or graphic
arts are encouraged to apply. May be re-
peated for credit. This class can fulfill dis-
trict fine art requirement. *It will not meet the
fine art require-
ment for most
colleges
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General Electives
Grades: 11-12 SEMESTER OR YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Teacher Permission
Guidelines: It is the East Valley High School staff position that the class elective of TA provides the student a mean-
ingful experience and at the same time fulfills an important clerical and recording function for the staff. The following
guidelines have been established for the selection and evaluation of a student T.A.:
Teacher permission is needed.
Only junior and senior students are eligible to apply for T.A. positions and credits.
A student shall receive a maximum of one T.A. credit to be applied toward grad require-
ments.
A teacher may have no more than 2 TA”s unless an exceptional need has administration ap-
proval
Students will receive either a pass (P) or a fail (F) grade.
Teacher Assistant (T.A.)
Grades: 10-12 YEAR-MAY REPEAT
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Beginning Leadership, ASB/Officer, or Application Pro-
cess
The purpose of the EVSH Leadership Program is to create and main-
tain a school culture that promotes Spirit, Pride, and Excellence by
creating positive connections between students and staff, with the
ultimate goal of making EVHS a place where students want to be.
The Adv. Leadership Class will focus on continuing to help students
build their talents and abilities as school and community leaders.
Adv. Leadership students will work to develop their leadership capac-
ity through understanding group dynamics and how leadership styles
can complement each other. They will focus on building communica-
tion skills, interpersonal relations, time management, and organiza-
tional abilities as they plan and implement events, activities and
school/community service projects. This class is required for all ASB
officers, with the exception of the Treasurer, and is highly recom-
mended for class presidents and activities directors. For those who
have not completed a semester of Beginning Leadership, an applica-
tion process with teacher recommendation is required by all others
wanting to take the course
Advanced Leadership
Grades: 9 SEMESTER
Course Type: Required Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: None
This is an 18 week activity-based course
where students continue to work on fitness components
through team and individual activities. Classroom Based
Assessments (CBA’s) will be used to assess knowledge of
health and skill-related components of fitness. Fitness
assessment will be done using the EVHS Fitness Testing.
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Health & Fitness
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: Credit from Intro to Lifetime Fitness
This activity-based class provides the student an oppor-
tunity to improve their fitness level through weightlift-
ing and cardio-endurance training. Students will lift 4
days a week using the principles of lower weight; high
repetitions. A variety of lessons will emphasize cardio
training on alternate days.
Toning
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: Credit From Intro to Lifetime Fitness
This class will combine lifetime fitness activities
(cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength,
muscular endurance, and flexibility), game-based
activities, as well as cognitive knowledge in the Health/
Fitness realm. Fitness assessments will be done using
the EVHS Fitness Testing.
Lifetime Fitness
Grades: 11-12 SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: 1.5 credits earned in Physical Education
This class is for students who have satisfied the State Requirements for Graduation and
wish to participate in an activity-based class. Student's grade will be based on competitive
participation in both individual and team sports.
Competitive Sports
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: Credit from Intro to Lifetime Fitness
This class offers students the opportunity to strength
train consistently, safely and systematically. Students
lift 4 days a week and spend the other days working on a
variety of fitness components to improve speed, quick-
ness, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory conditioning.
Strength Training
Grades: 9 YEAR
Course Type: Math elective
Prerequisite: Teacher & Counselor Recommendation Only
Does not count as one of 3 math
credits towards graduation.
Pre-algebra focuses on sharpening
students basic arithmetic &
pre-algebra skills with the purpose
of preparing them for Algebra 1.
Topics include: whole numbers,
fractions, decimal numbers,
proportions, percents, perimeter,
area, volume, signed numbers,
algebraic expressions & equations.
A scientific calculator will be
needed for homework
Pre-Algebra
Grades: 9 & 10 YEAR/SEMESTER
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: An understanding of basic math and
pre-algebra skills
This course is the bridge from the concrete to the
abstract study of mathematics. It will prepare
students to approach and solve problems following a
logical succession of steps. Skills taught in the course
lay groundwork for upper level math and science
courses and have practical uses. Topics include
simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving
equations and inequalities, and graphing linear and
quadratic functions & relations. Real world applications
are presented within the course content.
This course is offered at East Valley Central to 8th
graders and is accepted for high school credit and
grade if requested by a parent.
Algebra I
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Mathematics
Grades: 9, 10, & 11 YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This math class is a comprehensive study that will develop mathematical
skills & problem-solving strategies. Students will develop their skill in
deductive reasoning when using properties, postulates & theorems for
planning a proof & visualization to see the relationships between two or more
figures. Definitions for points, lines, planes & angles will be understood &
applied. Students will study the different types of triangles and other
polygons using congruency, similarity, area, volume, transformations &
formulas. Topics of study for circles will include arcs, chords, angles, &
length of segments. Compute coordinate geometry using graphs, while
continuing use of algebraic reasoning, number sense & inequalities.
Geometry
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Mathematics
Grades: 10 & 11
YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: Geometry and Teacher Approval — Students
who plan to take Pre-Calc. and want to be challenged.
Students in Algebra II will continue to expand their algebra-
ic skills & be introduced to analytical trigonometry. Topics of
study will include functions, linear equations and systems.
Honors Algebra II
Grades: 10 & 11 YEAR
Course Type: Math Prerequisite: Geometry
Students will continue to expand their algebraic
skills. The topics of functions, linear equations
and systems, matrices, quadratics, polynomials,
exponentials, and logarithms will be explored. Stu-
dents who have not passed the Alg. I EOC exam
may have the opportunity to complete their Col-
lection of Evidence.
Algebra II
Financial Algebra
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Math or Elective Prerequisite: ALG I with “C” or higher or teacher permission
Financial Algebra is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational
goals and future earnings potential. You will use mathematics to give you the tools to become a financially responsible
young adult. The course takes selected topics from Algebra, Algebra 2, statistics, and probability as they are needed to
solve financial problems that occur in everyday life. Real-world problems in investing, credit, banking, auto insurance,
mortgages, employment, income taxes, budgeting and planning for retirement are solved by applying the relevant
mathematics.
Grades: 11 YEAR
Course Type: Math Prerequisite: ALG 2 with “C” or higher or teacher permission
This rigorous college-prep math course will prepare students for Calculus or college math. Topics of study will include
functions, polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, systems, conic sections, limits, and derivatives. You will
need a graphing calculator for homework. Students will be given the opportunity to earn 10 college Math Credits
through CWU. In order to earn college credit, students will need to get a qualifying score on a college math place-
ment exam, such as the APTP or Accuplacer.
Pre-Calculus—CWU Math 153 & 154
AP Statistics
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Math Prerequisite: Algebra II & Teacher recommendation
AP Stats is a course designed for college bound students who have completed Algebra 2. Advanced skills in the
analysis of statistics will be developed. At the end of the year, students will have the opportunity to take the
Advanced Placement exam. If this exam is passed within a sufficient scoring range, colleges may grant college credit
for the course.
Classes that meet the 3rd year
math requirement besides Algebra
II:
Accounting
Financial Algebra
Principles of Engineering
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Mathematics
Grades: 12 YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus, Teacher, and Parent Approval
Advanced placement calculus is designed for college bound
seniors who have completed Pre-Calculus. Differential and
integral calculus are explored in detail. The last quarter is
spent preparing for the Advanced Placement
Exam. Students who pass this exam within a
sufficient scoring range may receive college
credit.
AP Calculus
Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC)
Grades: 9 YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide an
introduction to ROTC and the U. S. Army
and to provide a basic knowledge of the
principles of leadership.
Curriculum Let 1
Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved (18
hrs.)
Being a Leader and Leadership Skills (18 hrs.)
Know Yourself, Learning to Learn, Study Skills,
Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Financial
Planning (30 hrs.)
Cadet Challenge (Presidents Physical Fitness Program)
Special requirements of students (LET I - LET IV)
Students must wear the uniform a minimum of once
each week.*
Students are required to march in parades and
participate in one annual formal inspection.
Drill team color guard and rifle teams are activities
students compete in.
Presidential challenge is used for fitness assessment
*Guidelines for personal appearance in the JROTC uniform:
Male cadets' hair is to be neatly trimmed with sideburns
no lower than the bottom of the ear opening. Male hair will
not be in contact with or extend below the collar. Male
cadets are to be clean shaven with no beards or goatees.
Mustaches are permitted if they are neatly trimmed and
do not extend over the top lip or past the corners of the
mouth. Female cadets' hair will not be in contact with or
extend below the collar. Hair, if long, will be worn up.
Scrunches or wild-colored bows will not be worn. Students
will demonstrate occupational skills and competencies.
JROTC LET I
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Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC)
Grades: 10-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: JROTC LET I
The second year of JROTC focuses on leadership devel-
opment and practical application of cadet experiences.
Curriculum Let II
Achieving a healthy Lifestyle, First Aid for Emergency,
and Non-emergency
Map Skills, Exploring the World and Environmental
Awareness. (2 hrs.)
You the People, Citizenship Skills and We the People.
Participate in physical fitness activities
Special requirements of students—same as for LET I.
JROTC LET II
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: JROTC LET II
The third year as a cadet provides each student the op-
portunity to perform in command and staff positions.
There is a college credit available to those who meet the
course requirements from the University of Colorado.
Curriculum
Foundations of Army JROTC and getting involved.
(2hrs.)
Leadership Planning, Leadership Strategies, and lead-
ing others. (12 hrs.)
Presenting Skills, Managing Conflicts, Career Planning,
Planning Skills and Social Responsibility, and Financial
Planning. (36 hrs.)
Critical Thinking in Citizenship. (16 hrs.)
Special requirements of students—same as for LET I.
JROTC LET III
Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC)
Grades: 12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: JROTC LET III
The fourth year cadets put into practice what they’ve
been taught and are placed into leadership positions.
Cadets take responsibility, display leadership, make deci-
sions, and take part in operating the JROTC program.
There is a college credit available to those who meet the
course requirements from the University of Colorado. Curriculum
Service to the Nation. (6 hrs.) Assistant teaching.
Leadership Principles (10 hrs.) Assistant Teaching,
honors Credit.
College Credit: Financial Planning, Winning Colors, and
Success Profiler. Teaching Skills. (16 hrs.)
College Credit Courses: YTP, Citizenship Projects, His-
tory Projects. Special requirements of students— same as for LET I.
JROTC LET IV (Leadership)
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Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC)
Science
Grades: 9 YEAR
Course Type: Required course
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to meet the
Next Generation Science Standards.
Including Disciplinary Core Earth and
Space Science Standards, Science and
Engineering Practices and Crosscut-
ting Concepts. Physical Science is an
introduction to chemistry and physics. The course is
taught in inquiry format with an emphasis on science and
engineering practices.
Physical Science
Grades: 10 YEAR
Course Type: Teacher Placement
Prerequisite: Physical Science or Intro. To Life Science
This course is designed to meet the
Next Generation Science Standards.
Including Disciplinary Core Life Science
Standards, Science and Engineering Practices and
Crosscutting Concepts. The areas of study include:
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes,
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics,
Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Biological
Evolution: Unity and Diversity. The course is taught in
inquiry format with an emphasis on science and engineer-
ing practices.
Biology
JROTC Rifle
Grades: 9-12 YEAR (May repeat)
Course Type: Elective or PE & Fitness (substitute for 10th Grade Re-
quirement)
Prerequisite: None
Students receive Washington State Hunter Safety,
First Aid and Wilderness Survival Safety training.
Students will be introduced to Air Rifle Marksman-
ship and the sport of shooting. Rifle Marksmanship
is a sport with military heritage; an Olympic Sport
practiced world-wide; a sport that stresses control,
discipline, concentration and extreme precision and
an enjoyable, lifetime recreation and competition
activity. Participate in leadership and physical fit-
ness activities. Students will comply with JROTC
LET I and II requirements
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Science
Grades: 11-12, (10 with teacher approval) YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course is designed as an introduction to chemistry,
the study of matter. High school chemistry is a prerequi-
site for science study at most colleges, as well as nursing
and allied health programs. This course features labora-
tory and traditional instruction aimed at preparing stu-
dents for college. Chemistry includes hands-on activities,
real world examples and other assignments.
Chemistry Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II or 3 years of H.S. Math
Physics is the study of motion and energy.
A traditional physics course. Problem
solving and laboratory exercises in this
course develop critical thinking skills es-
sential for college.
Physics
Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: With instructor approval, algebra II and
purchase AP Chemistry Exam
This course features laboratory
and traditional instruction
aimed at preparing students for
the A.P. Chemistry exam.
A.P. Chemistry
Grades: 10-12 Course Type: Elective Science Credit and/or CTE credit YEAR
The Science and Scientists Behind the Food... Connect students to this dynamic real world application of chemistry,
biology and physics. This will allow students to explore the world of opportunities in food science related fields such
as Nutritionist, chef, food chemist or process engineer. During this course, students will work in teams to prepare and
conduct food experiments. This course will be taught in a three-dimensional manner using performance expectations
found in the Next Generation Science Standards. The details about each performance expectation, they will then
predict, interpret, and evaluate food laboratory results
Food Lab Science (not offered in 2018-19 do to construction)
Science Elective
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Social Studies
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
Course Type: Graduation Requirement
Prerequisite: None
Washington State History examines
Washington’s history from Pre-territory-
Present. This class follows all state requirements by studying
the geography/geology of Washington, early reform, the great
depressions, WWII, and modern day Washington including our
government and constitution.
This is a required course for graduation, the credit
can be fulfilled at the middle school.
Washington State History World History
Grades: 9 YEAR
Course Type: Required for All Freshmen
Prerequisite: None
This World History class follows
the state guidelines/Common Core
Standards. This course begins
with exploration and expansion in
the 1400’s and continues through
to the 20th century. The class will
focus on using the Social Studies
perspectives of history,
geography, civics, and economics.
Grades: 11 YEAR
Course Type: Required
Prerequisite: None
U.S. History begins with a study of the early evolution of American Government and an examination of the philosophical
foundations that influenced that evolution. The remainder of the course is dedicated to a study of the history of our
nation, from the post-Civil War era through the modern day. Units of study will include: The Reconstruction and Jim
Crow eras; Westward Movement and the era of Industrial Growth; the Progressive era; the era of Imperialism and Ex-
pansion; the Era of Prosperity; the Great Depression, WWII and the Cold War; the Civil Rights era; and the Modern
era. During each unit, emphasis will also be placed on the evolution of the federal government and its changing role in
our society and culture and on an evaluation of how well the government has upheld the basic principles of the Constitu-
tion throughout our nation’s history.
The study of U.S. History will require the student to: read and evaluate information
from the text book, supplemental documents, and online resources; examine and ana-
lyze various artifacts (including posters, music, and literature); and watch documen-
tary videos and motion pictures to gain a more in-depth perspective of certain histor-
ical themes and trends.
U.S. History
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Social Studies
Grades: 11 YEAR
Course Type: Fulfills Requirement Prerequisite: None
College Prep U.S. History begins with a study of the early evolution of American Government
and an examination of the philosophical foundations that influenced that evolution. The
remainder of the course is dedicated to a study of the history of our nation, from the post-
Civil War era through the modern day. Units of study will include: The Reconstruction and Jim
Crow eras; Westward Movement and the era of Industrial Growth; the Progressive era; the era
of Imperialism and Expansion; the Era of Prosperity; the Great Depression, WWII and the
Cold War; the Civil Rights era; and the Modern era. During each unit, emphasis will also be
placed on the evolution of the federal government and its changing role in our society and
culture and on an evaluation of how well the government has upheld the basic principles of the
Constitution throughout our nation’s history.
College Prep U.S. History is designed to challenge high-achieving, college-bound students with more in-depth examina-
tion and analysis of the subject matter and more rigorous performance requirements. The course of study for College
Prep U.S. History will progress in much the same manner as in the regular U.S. History class. However, students in
College Prep U.S. History will be required to complete additional historical research during the units of study and will
focus more on the writing process as an integral part of the process of historical study and analysis. Students will be
required to complete essays and projects as well as participate in educated discussions and debates in addition to the
course work required for the non-College Prep class.
College Prep U.S. History
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None
In Psychology we study the psychological processes to
help students understand themselves and other people.
The study of psychology also gives students insight into
why we act as we do. Through group interactions,
students study such topics
as the brain, dreams,
personality development,
psychological disorders,
gender roles, learning and
human development.
Psychology
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Sociology is the study of human social
relationships and institutions. Sociology’s
subject matter is diverse, ranging from
crime to religion, from the family to the
state, from the divisions of race and social class to the
shared stability to radical change in whole societies.
Sociology’s purpose is to explain how human action and
consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding
cultural and social structures.
Sociology
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Social Studies
Grades: 12 YEAR
Course Type: Required
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Contemporary World Problems (Contemporary World Issues/Civics) is a study to help the student
to understand the cause and effect of relationships with the issues of today and their role as
participating citizens of the United States. Students will review the fundamental documents of
American government and the structure of national, state, and local government. Students will
listen to presentations on and research current issues and will discuss these issues, expressing
their own opinions supported with facts. Discussions will be civil (non-threatening) and students
will recognize that people can disagree without being disagreeable. Ways in which citizens
participate in representative democracies and economics will be recognized as we discuss the issues of the day. Re-
spect for different opinions will be demonstrated.
Contemporary World Issues/Civics
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Statement of Philosophy
All special education students graduating from East Valley High School will have basic, useable skills in the areas of
qualification including Reading, Written Expression, Math, Social, Prevocational, and Communication skills.
Graduation Requirements
Special education students must attain the same amount of credits as their general education peers to graduate
Statement of Philosophy and Graduation Requirements
Special Education
Grades: 9-10 YEAR
Course Type: English Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval
Students begin with a daily entry task—writing & correcting (Daily Oral
Language), follow the directions (using a certain amount of works in
creating complete sentences), and sentence combing. Abridged novels
are used to meet the student’s reading level. Writing assignments,
using vocabulary, and hands-on activities are involved with the reading
curriculum to enhance students reading comprehension skills
English Basics 1/2 English Basics 3/4 Grades: 11-12 YEAR
Course Type: English Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval
Reading and writing activities are assigned using
Scope and Read Magazines which offer modified
versions of various novels within the content are-
as to enhance basic reading fluency and compre-
hension skills.
Grades: 9-12 Course Type: Math YEAR
Basic Math I = Students will learn to calculate problems with single/double digits, using the four basic operations and solve
single step word problems. Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval
Basic Math II = Students will learn to calculate problems with multi-digits, using the four basic operations and solve multi-step
word problems. Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval and basic calculation automaticity skills
Basic Math III = The students will apply their math skills in every day life situations. The students will learn to apply their
skills as a consumer. Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval and basic calculation automaticity skills
Basics Math I, II, & III
Grades: 9-12 YEAR
In the life skills classroom, student work on tasks that will
enable them to live and function once they graduate.
Reading/Written Expression:
Students work on a variety of reading and written expression
activities. Activities include sight works, reading compre-
hension and writing stories.
Math:
Students work to strengthen and apply math skills for real
world situations. Addition, subtraction, telling time, counting
money and making change are the focus throughout the year.
Health & Life Management:
Students learn appropriate interactions and social skills by
working in three distinct settings to accomplish a variety of
activities. These activities include working with a partner, in
a small group and in a large group setting.
Self-Management:
Students focus on skills that will enable them to achieve in-
dependence and success in everyday life. These skills include
self-awareness, people skills, academic and school skills,
practical living skills, vocational skills and problem solving
skills.
Life Skills
WE WILL HELP YOU GET THERE – The Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center is an area vocational/technical school
devoted to teach student specific job skills, knowledge, comprehension, and application of technological concepts.
Graduates either enter the job market or continue their education. There are sixteen programs in which students
may enroll. Students from the valley’s high school and adults may register. Each course is designed around a basic,
one-year (three periods-a-day) curriculum with an option for second year of advanced work in most programs.
Mission Statement: At the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, our mission is to prepare people from diverse
backgrounds with skills, knowledge, and attitudes to successfully compete for jobs and cope with ever-changing
workforce requirements; and to provide education that encourages life-long learning and growth, both in the work-
place and as a member of the community.
No cost to high school students or eligible GED students.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
High School:
High School students enroll through their home high school counselor. Students earn three annualized credits per
year. Classes are three periods per day, for a full year. There is no tuition cost to high school students.
http://www.yvtech.us
Adult/College:
Adult/College students enroll through Yakima Valley Community College. The enrollment process begins with an in-
terview with the Skills Center Student Services Coordinator. Telephone the Skills Center office at 573-5000 for
an appointment. Students pay tuition and lab fees as required by YVCC. Students earn 10 college credits per quar-
ter or 30 credits per year.
GED:
Students who are working on their GED or have obtained a GED, but not a high school diploma, may enroll in the
Skills Center providing they have not reached the age of 21. There is no tuition cost for eligible GED students.
Home School: Home School Students may enroll tuition free.
YV-TECH —Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
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COURSES
Auto Collision Repair Drones & Automation
Automotive Technology Electrician / Green Energy Systems
Business Admin / Legal Medical Office Firefighting / Wild Land Red card
Carpentry / Construction Hair Design / Cosmetology
Computer Technology Law Enforcement
Culinary Arts Management Nursing Assistant (Yakima & Sunnyside)
Dental Assisting Physical Therapy Technician
Digital Media Welding (Sunnyside campus only)