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First Semester - 2010-2011
Summer 2010
| Browse By Category: American Studies / Art / Civics / Computer / Culminating Project / CWA / Economics / English / Foreign Language / Government / History / Journalism / Math / Music / PE / Health / Photography / Science / | |||
| American Studies A - Open
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| Semester A begins with a review of the foundations of American government, looking at the Constitution and the rights and responsibilities we have as American citizens. Following that first unit, the course jumps to the Gilded Age, examining the industrialization of America and its rise to power in the world. We will look at the issues of child labor, immigration, and imperialism as we study America at the turn of the 20th century, and then we will see the impact of WWI on American society. This semester of American Studies concludes with a look at the “roaring twenties,” the stock market crash, and the great depression of the 1930’s. | |||
| Color & Design A - Open
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| This course will help develop a more effective visual vocabulary. You will develop skills and learn various techniques while working with the elements of design. You will work with various media such as graphite, ink, and acrylic paint. You will later increase your understanding by developing compositions that employ the principles of design; Balance, proportion, repetition, harmony, unity, emphasis, and visual movement. By the end of this course you will have developed a strong foundation in the arts with both your demonstration of art techniques and art appreciation. Color and Design 1 and 2 will complete your fine arts graduation requirement. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
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| Civics - Open
Prerequisites: This class in for non SPS students only.You must not attend a Spokane Public Schools High School. |
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| Civics is a one semester course designed to give you knowledge of the American political system and an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course will include both the study of general concepts used to interpret US politics and the analysis of specific examples. Throughout the course of the semester, you will become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US politics. You will also become familiar with a variety of political perspectives and their explanations for various political behaviors and outcomes. | |||
| Computer Applications - Open
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| Information technology permeates our society and our entire educational system. More than just a series of courses and competencies, information technology is an information-gathering, organizing, and problem-solving tool that supports every discipline in the schoolhouse.
Computer Applications is a 90-hour exploratory course designed to introduce project-based curriculum using specific skills and tools necessary for today’s world and the future. It is a foundational course for students in the Business and Marketing area and helps to prepare students for any of the five career clusters (identified by the U.S. Department of States Career Clusters) in the Business and Marketing Pathway. Communication is the theme and is integrated throughout. Using various technologies and inputting gives students the ability to effectively communicate in the various media they will encounter at school and in the workplace |
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| Digital Game Programming A - Open
Prerequisites: Sucessful completion of: Computer Applications or equivalent |
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| This course is a primer course for students who are interested in pursuing a career in digital game programming/development. Students will learn game character development, storyboarding, and foundational programming skills used in producing casual computer based games. The digital interactive entertainment industry has grown to become a multi-billion dollar industry and is still growing! If you think that you may want to pursue working in this rapidly changing industry, this course is right for you!!! | |||
| Web Design A - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Computer Applications or equivalent |
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| Web Design is a two-semester, project-based curriculum that teaches digital communication skills in the context of the professional web design and development process, using Adobe web tools. Web Design develops four key skill areas: • Project management and collaboration • Design • Research and communication • Professional web-authoring tools Students develop these key skills in a spiral—each project adds more challenging skills onto the foundation proficiencies. Web Design addresses each of these areas, using a project-based approach. Each project has phases that follow a design and development process, from project planning to evaluation and launch. To simulate a professional work environment, students gradually migrate their design work from an individual process to a group process. Design and technical work by its very nature is iterative, so the projects contain activities that require students to evaluate and then redesign and rework their communications. Specific attention has been paid to developing concepts and principles for thorough, effective design. |
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| Culminating Project ( Running Start ) - Open
Prerequisites: Must be a current Running Start student |
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| This Culminating Project class is open to Running Start student only. | |||
| Current World Affairs (CWA) - Open
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| Current World Affairs gives a structure for students to examine current issues and the position of the United States in these issues. Students are encouraged to form opinions based and determine their personal response (including voting) based on research facts. The class will cover historical, economic, social and political issues in “hot spots” around the world, especially as they relate to the development of American foreign policy. Students finishing this class will leave with a base of knowledge and a system of analysis that will help them make sense of the world and foster participation in world issues. | |||
| Economics - Open
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| In this course, students will study basic, practical economic concepts within the framework of the personal, local, national, and international settings to help each student better understand his/her contemporary world.
Through the examination of a variety of topics students will be able to analyze economic activity, identify recurring problems, and make reasoned, objective judgments about current issues. I believe that students graduating from high school should have some background in economics as it relates to their personal lives as well as at a societal level. Each student should have a fundamental understanding of consumer economics, business economics, finance and investment economics, and the role of government in economics. Enduring Understandings for Course: · People have to make choices between wants and needs and evaluate the outcomes of those choices. · Economic Systems approach decisions regarding scarcity in differing ways. · Governments have specific roles within the economy. · All societies face some common economic issues and problems. · Students must use critical reasoning skills to analyze and evaluate positions. |
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| AP English 11 A - Open
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| The College Board offers two advanced placement courses in English: Language and Composition, and Literature and Composition. An AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both the reading and writing should make students aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to the effectiveness in the writing. The content focus of the class is not the literary texts you are used to reading in the English classroom, but the rather the nonliterary texts often ignored. These texts, including essays, biographies, speeches, and reviews; as well as alternative texts, including advertisements, graphic images, cartoons, and photographs will help us study the fundamental elements of rhetoric. |
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| AP English 12 A - Open
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| The Senior Advanced Placement course is structured to allow students to pass the College Board National Advanced Placement Test. Strong emphasis is placed on all genres of literature, grammar, usage, essay writing, research (both the process and the product), and other facets of written communication. Students must apply for admittance to this class. Students may elect, in the spring, to take the College Board Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Exam. Through the AP Audit process, College Board approves of this course and allows SVL to use the Advanced Placement designation on student transcripts. |
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| English 09 A - Open
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| English 9 A & B will combine the many facets of language arts. An emphasis is placed on writing skills, including grammar, usage, and composition. Designated genre for literature includes short story, drama, and poetry. Units in library use, study skills, listening skills, and a variety of writing activities are also incorporated. | |||
| English 10 A - Open
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| English 10 is a continuation and refinement of skills from the 9th grade. English 10 A - B will further challenge sophomores in the language arts. Grammar usage and a variety of writing are included. Writing strategies and skills will make up the writing strand. Students will read a variety of texts, practicing and further exploring and refining the skills of careful readers, including marking and annotating texts. In addition to short story, novel, drama, and poetry, units on mythology, research writing and careers are presented. Students may choose their own level of rigor: the regular sophomore track or the honors track. | |||
| English 11 A - Open
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| This course helps students become confident writers, analytical thinkers, and clear communicators. Because ours is a highly visual world, we will pair classic American literature and non-fiction with visual media such as photographs, advertisements, and film. Students will learn to be careful readers of visual and written text with the ability to synthesize materials from multiple sources into their own compositions. The class will observe MLA conventions and teach research skills. | |||
| English 12 A - Open
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| This course will provide “multiple and varied opportunities for students to read, inquire, and respond across disciplines, genres, and purposes.” Readings will include literature, non-fiction and technical texts. Students will practice “reading and responding to complex and sophisticated situations in order to be ready for the demands of the college curriculum.” Writing instruction will promote rhetorical awareness and will give students practice in a broad range of essay and rhetorical modes. College testing (SAT, ACT) and the personal essay for applications will be included. | |||
| Japanese 1 A - Open
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| First year Japanese. Build a foundation of fundamental Japanese vocabulary and essential language structure. Begin to learn Japanese and speak with confidence. Master basic conversational skills, including greetings and introductions, simple questions and answers, shopping and much more. | |||
| Japanese 2 A - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: First year Japanese |
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| Second year Japanese. Build a foundation and navigate your surroundings. Learn Japanese fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure from greetings and introductions to simple questions and their answers. Gain the confidence to talk about your environment such as giving and getting directions, telling time, dining out, shopping, and enjoying basic social interactions. | |||
| Japanese 3 A - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Second year Japanese |
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| Third year Japanese. Communicate and connect around the world as you learn Japanese. Build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Develop the Japanese language skills to enjoy social interactions such as travel and shopping and learn to share your ideas and opinions in Japanese. | |||
| Japanese 4 A - Open
Prerequisites: Successfule completion of : Third year Japanese |
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| Fourth year Japanese. Communicate and connect around the world as you learn Japanese. Build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Develop the Japanese language skills to enjoy social interactions such as travel and shopping and learn to share your ideas and opinions in Japanese. | |||
| Spanish 1 A - Open
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| First Year Spanish. Build a foundation of fundamental Spanish vocabulary and essential language structure. Begin to learn Spanish and speak with confidence. Master basic conversational skills, including greetings and introductions, simple questions and answers, shopping and much more. | |||
| Spanish 2 A - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: First year Spanish |
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| Second year Spanish. Build a foundation and navigate your surroundings. Learn Spanish fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure from greetings and introductions to simple questions and their answers. Gain the confidence to talk about your environment such as giving and getting directions, telling time, dining out, shopping, and enjoying basic social interactions. | |||
| Spanish 3 A - Open
Prerequisites: Sucessful completion of: Second year Spanish |
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| Third year Spanish. Communicate and connect around the world as you learn Spanish. Build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Develop the Spanish language skills to enjoy social interactions such as travel and shopping and learn to share your ideas and opinions in Spanish. | |||
| Spanish 4 A - Open
Prerequisites: Sucessful completion of : Third year Spanish |
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| Fourth year Spanish. Develop your command of the language. From the simple to the complex, gain the confidence to learn Spanish and share your ideas and opinions. Develop the conversational skills to plan adventures, care for your health and move abroad. Talk about government, work, movies, family, and more. Be able to fully express your ideas and opinions in Spanish. Includes everything you need to learn Spanish at home and on the go. | |||
| AP US Government - Open
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| AP United States Government and Politics is a one semester course designed to give you an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course is equivalent to a one semester college-level introductory course and will include both the study of general concepts used to interpret US politics and the analysis of specific examples. Throughout the course of the semester, you will become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US politics. You will also become familiar with the variety of theoretical perspectives and their explanations for various political behaviors and outcomes. |
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| Washington State History - Open
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| World History A - Open
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| In World History, students are exposed to a global perspective of our world from 1450 to the present. Students will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of globalization. More specifically, students will study the development and interaction of cultures, the interactions between humans and the environment, and the creation, expansion and interaction of economic, political and social systems. This understanding will develop from a combination of factual knowledge, social science perspectives and analytical skills. | |||
| Journalism - Open
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| This course's subject matter will emphasize journalistic style, with a strict adherence to deadlines. Besides the traditional 5-W leads, inverted pyramid structure and headline writing, students will practice other written forms utilized in newspapers, such as editorials, photography, features, and columns. The use of electronic desktop publishing as a means of producing for the journalistic media will be explored. The students will be introduced to the Associated Press style book and learn the fundamentals of copyediting. They will learn the importance of a free press in a democracy, and a primary focus of this course is to develop entry-level skills for students in today's modern newsroom. | |||
| Algebra 1A - Open
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| Algebra 1 will weave together a variety of concepts, procedures, and processes in mathematics including basic algebra, geometry, statistics and probability. Students will develop the ability to explore and solve mathematical problems, think critically, work cooperatively with others, and communicate their ideas clearly as they work through these mathematical concepts. | |||
| AP Calculus AB - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Pre-Calculus. |
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| Students do best when they have an understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of calculus. This course stresses the dual concepts of conceptual understanding of calculus and fluency in the procedures that accompany those concepts. If students can grasp the reasons for an idea or theorem, they can usually figure out how to apply it to the problem at hand. We will study the following major ideas during the year: limits, derivatives, indefinite integrals, Taylor series, parametric functions, polar functions and vector-valued functions. Students practice the skills of calculus while they solve real-world problems with calculus concepts. | |||
| AP Calculus BC - Open
Prerequisites: Must have completed Honors Pre-Calculus. |
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| Students do best when they have an understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of calculus. This course stresses the dual concepts of conceptual understanding of calculus and fluency in the procedures that accompany those concepts. If students can grasp the reasons for an idea or theorem, they can usually figure out how to apply it to the problem at hand. We will study the following major ideas during the year: limits, derivatives, indefinite integrals, Taylor series, parametric functions, polar functions and vector-valued functions. Students practice the skills of calculus while they solve real-world problems with calculus concepts. | |||
| AP Statistics A - Open
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| Statistics are used everywhere from ordering hamburger patties in a fast food business to predicting a student’s future success by the results of a test. Students will become familiar with the vocabulary, method, and meaning in the statistics which exist in the world around them. The TI-83 calculator will be used to explore the world of data and the patterns which can be found by analyzing this information. Students who want to take the Advanced Placement Statistics test may receive college credit. Through the AP Audit process, College Board approves of this course and allows SVL to use the Advanced Placement designation on student transcripts. |
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| Geometry A - Open
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| Math Applications - Open
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| Building on the skills developed in the first two years of high school math, students will continue to improve their ability to reason mathematically by applying and extending their learning in this third year math course. This course will broaden their ability to model situations and solve problems. Students will formalize their understanding of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures. Triangles will continue to be a primary focus as we deepen the understanding of right triangles, special right triangles, applying the Pythagorean Theorem and applying the basic trigonometry ratios of sine, cosine and tangent. Students will also review and expand their understanding of transformations and uses of the coordinate plane. Students will develop an understanding of quadratics, functions and probability. After covering the material in each unit of this course, students need a way to solidify what they have learned. The final element of each unit will be to allow the student to apply, hands-on, the concepts covered in the unit. This will be in the form of a project or activity (ex. designing and racing a ‘stock’ car made entirely of poster board; using Google Sketch-Up for the layout and design of their car and then defend their design using precise mathematical reasoning and language. | |||
| AP Music Theory A - Open
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| A major component of any college music curriculum is a course introducing the first-year student to musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. Such a course may bear a variety of titles (Basic Musicianship, Elementary Theory, Harmony and Dictation, Structure of Music, etc.). It may emphasize one aspect of music, such as harmony; more often, however, it integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and, to some extent, history and style. Musicianship skills such as dictation and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony are considered an important part of the theory course, although they may be taught as separate classes. The student’s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to such a course. It is also assumed that the student has acquired at least basic performance skills in voice or in an instrument.” |
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| Music Theory - Open
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| Health - Open
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| Areas of study include body systems, CPR, first aid, substance abuse, mental health, human growth and development, nutrition and personal hygiene. The course is continually modified by the district to include new health concerns that may develop. | |||
| Intro to Fitness - Open
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| Introduction to Fitness is a required course for 9th graders. This semester long course will focus on the basics of health-related fitness, including the components of fitness, the F.I.T.T. formula, and the principles of training. Fitness tests, goal-setting, videos, PowerPoint presentations, readings, written assignments, heart rate monitors, and the Fitness Center will be used to introduce, review, and apply fitness concepts. This information in this course will provide a foundation for completing the required culminating project in 10th grade. | |||
| Lifetime Fitness A - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Intro to Fitness |
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| As a teenager, it's time to take control of your health and fitness! Healthy habits that are established now can last a lifetime. The culminating project in Lifetime Fitness allows students to design their own plan for maintaining their fitness and health as they get older. Over the course of this year, students willl complete many activities, both physical and academic, that will guide them in the decision-making process regarding their personal plan. By the end of the course, these activities will help students achieve their goals that were based on the pre-test fitness scores conducted at the beginning of the course. |
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| Lifetime Fitness B - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Intro to Fitness Lifetime Fitness A |
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| As a teenager, it's time to take control of your health and fitness! Healthy habits that are established now can last a lifetime. The culminating project in Lifetime Fitness allows students to design their own plan for maintaining their fitness and health as they get older. Over the course of this year, students willl complete many activities, both physical and academic, that will guide them in the decision-making process regarding their personal plan. By the end of the course, these activities will help students achieve their goals that were based on the pre-test fitness scores conducted at the beginning of the course. | |||
| Digital Photography A - Open
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| Digital Photography is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of photographyand related fields. This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of digital photography, including: exposure control, shooting techniques, composition, and image editing software. **May be taken for Fine Arts or Career and Technical Credit** |
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| Digital Photography B - Open
Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Digital Photography A |
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| Digital Photography is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of photographyand related fields. This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of digital photography, including: exposure control, shooting techniques, composition, and image editing software. **May be taken for Fine Arts or Career and Technical Credit** |
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| Science 09 A - Physics - Open
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| This is a multidisciplinary science course that provides students the opportunity to lunderstand science concepts and principles, acquire reasoning, develop problem solving abilities, and use inquiry skills. The four major units in the course are chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science. The ninth grade course is designed to enable students to achieve a fundamental level of scientific literacy that will provide the competencies needed for successful participation in our scientifically and technologically oriented society. |
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| Science 10 A - Open
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| This course is designed to prepare students for success in their future through the exploration of different Science disciplines. Emphasis will be given to equip students with the skills and understandings required for success on the WASL. At the same time this course will cover topics, hands on experiments and simulations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science giving students a broad background that will assist them in future Science courses | |||
| Browse By Category: American Studies / Art / Computer / CWA / Economics / English / History / Journalism / Math / PE / Health / Photography / Science / | |||
| American Studies A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Semester A begins with a review of the foundations of American government, looking at the Constitution and the rights and responsibilities we have as American citizens. Following that first unit, the course jumps to the Gilded Age, examining the industrialization of America and its rise to power in the world. We will look at the issues of child labor, immigration, and imperialism as we study America at the turn of the 20th century, and then we will see the impact of WWI on American society. This semester of American Studies concludes with a look at the “roaring twenties,” the stock market crash, and the great depression of the 1930’s. | |||
| American Studies B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Semester B begins with a study of the outbreak of WWII and America’s involvement in this global conflict and continues on with an examination of the development of the cold war and its global consequences. Moving on chronologically, the course explores the American Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam war, and the impact of events such as the Watergate scandal that led to a loss of faith in the American government. Finally, the course will conclude with a study of “modern America” in which we will look at the impact of events such as the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, and the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |||
| Color & Design A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course will help develop a more effective visual vocabulary. You will develop skills and learn various techniques while working with the elements of design. You will work with various media such as graphite, ink, and acrylic paint. You will later increase your understanding by developing compositions that employ the principles of design; Balance, proportion, repetition, harmony, unity, emphasis, and visual movement. By the end of this course you will have developed a strong foundation in the arts with both your demonstration of art techniques and art appreciation. Color and Design 1 and 2 will complete your fine arts graduation requirement. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
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| Color & Design B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course will help develop a more effective visual vocabulary. You will develop skills and learn various techniques while working with the elements of design. You will work with various media such as graphite, ink, and acrylic paint. You will later increase your understanding by developing compositions that employ the principles of design; Balance, proportion, repetition, harmony, unity, emphasis, and visual movement. By the end of this course you will have developed a strong foundation in the arts with both your demonstration of art techniques and art appreciation. Color and Design 1 and 2 will complete your fine arts graduation requirement. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
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| Computer Applications - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Information technology permeates our society and our entire educational system. More than just a series of courses and competencies, information technology is an information-gathering, organizing, and problem-solving tool that supports every discipline in the schoolhouse.
Computer Applications is a 90-hour exploratory course designed to introduce project-based curriculum using specific skills and tools necessary for today’s world and the future. It is a foundational course for students in the Business and Marketing area and helps to prepare students for any of the five career clusters (identified by the U.S. Department of States Career Clusters) in the Business and Marketing Pathway. Communication is the theme and is integrated throughout. Using various technologies and inputting gives students the ability to effectively communicate in the various media they will encounter at school and in the workplace |
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| Current World Affairs - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Current World Affairs gives a structure for students to examine current issues and the position of the United States in these issues. Students are encouraged to form opinions based and determine their personal response (including voting) based on research facts. The class will cover historical, economic, social and political issues in “hot spots” around the world, especially as they relate to the development of American foreign policy. Students finishing this class will leave with a base of knowledge and a system of analysis that will help them make sense of the world and foster participation in world issues. | |||
| Economics - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| In this course, students will study basic, practical economic concepts within the framework of the personal, local, national, and international settings to help each student better understand his/her contemporary world.
Through the examination of a variety of topics students will be able to analyze economic activity, identify recurring problems, and make reasoned, objective judgments about current issues. I believe that students graduating from high school should have some background in economics as it relates to their personal lives as well as at a societal level. Each student should have a fundamental understanding of consumer economics, business economics, finance and investment economics, and the role of government in economics. Enduring Understandings for Course: · People have to make choices between wants and needs and evaluate the outcomes of those choices. · Economic Systems approach decisions regarding scarcity in differing ways. · Governments have specific roles within the economy. · All societies face some common economic issues and problems. · Students must use critical reasoning skills to analyze and evaluate positions. |
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| English 09 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| English 9 A & B will combine the many facets of language arts. An emphasis is placed on writing skills, including grammar, usage, and composition. Designated genre for literature includes short story, drama, and poetry. Units in library use, study skills, listening skills, and a variety of writing activities are also incorporated. | |||
| English 09 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| English 9 A & B will combine the many facets of language arts. An emphasis is placed on writing skills, including grammar, usage, and composition. Designated genre for literature includes short story, drama, and poetry. Units in library use, study skills, listening skills, and a variety of writing activities are also incorporated. | |||
| English 10 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| English 10 is a continuation and refinement of skills from the 9th grade. English 10 A - B will further challenge sophomores in the language arts. Grammar usage and a variety of writing are included. Writing strategies and skills will make up the writing strand. Students will read a variety of texts, practicing and further exploring and refining the skills of careful readers, including marking and annotating texts. In addition to short story, novel, drama, and poetry, units on mythology, research writing and careers are presented. Students may choose their own level of rigor: the regular sophomore track or the honors track. | |||
| English 10 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| English 10 is a continuation and refinement of skills from the 9th grade. English 10 A - B will further challenge sophomores in the language arts. Grammar usage and a variety of writing are included. Writing strategies and skills will make up the writing strand. Students will read a variety of texts, practicing and further exploring and refining the skills of careful readers, including marking and annotating texts. In addition to short story, novel, drama, and poetry, units on mythology, research writing and careers are presented. Students may choose their own level of rigor: the regular sophomore track or the honors track. | |||
| English 11 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course helps students become confident writers, analytical thinkers, and clear communicators. Because ours is a highly visual world, we will pair classic American literature and non-fiction with visual media such as photographs, advertisements, and film. Students will learn to be careful readers of visual and written text with the ability to synthesize materials from multiple sources into their own compositions. The class will observe MLA conventions and teach research skills. | |||
| English 11 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course helps students become confident writers, analytical thinkers, and clear communicators. Because ours is a highly visual world, we will pair classic American literature and non-fiction with visual media such as photographs, advertisements, and film. Students will learn to be careful readers of visual and written text with the ability to synthesize materials from multiple sources into their own compositions. The class will observe MLA conventions and teach research skills. | |||
| English 12 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course will provide “multiple and varied opportunities for students to read, inquire, and respond across disciplines, genres, and purposes.” Readings will include literature, non-fiction and technical texts. Students will practice “reading and responding to complex and sophisticated situations in order to be ready for the demands of the college curriculum.” Writing instruction will promote rhetorical awareness and will give students practice in a broad range of essay and rhetorical modes. College testing (SAT, ACT) and the personal essay for applications will be included. | |||
| English 12 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course will provide “multiple and varied opportunities for students to read, inquire, and respond across disciplines, genres, and purposes.” Readings will include literature, non-fiction and technical texts. Students will practice “reading and responding to complex and sophisticated situations in order to be ready for the demands of the college curriculum.” Writing instruction will promote rhetorical awareness and will give students practice in a broad range of essay and rhetorical modes. College testing (SAT, ACT) and the personal essay for applications will be included. | |||
| Washington State History - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| World History A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| In World History, students are exposed to a global perspective of our world from 1450 to the present. Students will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of globalization. More specifically, students will study the development and interaction of cultures, the interactions between humans and the environment, and the creation, expansion and interaction of economic, political and social systems. This understanding will develop from a combination of factual knowledge, social science perspectives and analytical skills. | |||
| World History B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| In World History, students are exposed to a global perspective of our world from 1450 to the present. Students will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of globalization. More specifically, students will study the development and interaction of cultures, the interactions between humans and the environment, and the creation, expansion and interaction of economic, political and social systems. This understanding will develop from a combination of factual knowledge, social science perspectives and analytical skills. | |||
| Journalism - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course's subject matter will emphasize journalistic style, with a strict adherence to deadlines. Besides the traditional 5-W leads, inverted pyramid structure and headline writing, students will practice other written forms utilized in newspapers, such as editorials, photography, features, and columns. The use of electronic desktop publishing as a means of producing for the journalistic media will be explored. The students will be introduced to the Associated Press style book and learn the fundamentals of copyediting. They will learn the importance of a free press in a democracy, and a primary focus of this course is to develop entry-level skills for students in today's modern newsroom. | |||
| Algebra 1 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Algebra 1 will weave together a variety of concepts, procedures, and processes in mathematics including basic algebra, geometry, statistics and probability. Students will develop the ability to explore and solve mathematical problems, think critically, work cooperatively with others, and communicate their ideas clearly as they work through these mathematical concepts. | |||
| Algebra 1 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Algebra 1 will weave together a variety of concepts, procedures, and processes in mathematics including basic algebra, geometry, statistics and probability. Students will develop the ability to explore and solve mathematical problems, think critically, work cooperatively with others, and communicate their ideas clearly as they work through these mathematical concepts. | |||
| Calculus A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed Pre-Calculus |
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| Students do best when they have an understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of calculus. This course stresses the dual concepts of conceptual understanding of calculus and fluency in the procedures that accompany those concepts. If students can grasp the reasons for an idea or theorem, they can usually figure out how to apply it to the problem at hand. We will study the following major ideas during the year: limits, derivatives, indefinite integrals, Taylor series, parametric functions, polar functions and vector-valued functions. Students practice the skills of calculus while they solve real-world problems with calculus concepts. | |||
| Integrated Math 2A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course is designed to prepare students for success in their future. Emphasis will be given to equip students with the skills and understandings required for success on the WASL. At the same time, this course will focus on the keys to success in future math coursework and, most importantly, the implementation of math in everyday living. | |||
| Health - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Areas of study include body systems, CPR, first aid, substance abuse, mental health, human growth and development, nutrition and personal hygiene. The course is continually modified by the district to include new health concerns that may develop. | |||
| Intro to Fitness - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Introduction to Fitness is a required course for 9th graders. This semester long course will focus on the basics of health-related fitness, including the components of fitness, the F.I.T.T. formula, and the principles of training. Fitness tests, goal-setting, videos, PowerPoint presentations, readings, written assignments, heart rate monitors, and the Fitness Center will be used to introduce, review, and apply fitness concepts. This information in this course will provide a foundation for completing the required culminating project in 10th grade. | |||
| Lifetime Fitness A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| As a teenager, it's time to take control of your health and fitness! Healthy habits that are established now can last a lifetime. The culminating project in Lifetime Fitness allows students to design their own plan for maintaining their fitness and health as they get older.
Over the course of this year, students willl complete many activities, both physical and academic, that will guide them in the decision-making process regarding their personal plan. By the end of the course, these activities will help students achieve their goals that were based on the pre-test fitness scores conducted at the beginning of the course. |
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| Lifetime Fitness B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| As a teenager, it's time to take control of your health and fitness! Healthy habits that are established now can last a lifetime. The culminating project in Lifetime Fitness allows students to design their own plan for maintaining their fitness and health as they get older.
Over the course of this year, students willl complete many activities, both physical and academic, that will guide them in the decision-making process regarding their personal plan. By the end of the course, these activities will help students achieve their goals that were based on the pre-test fitness scores conducted at the beginning of the course. |
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| Digital Photography A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Digital Photography is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of photographyand related fields. This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of digital photography, including: exposure control, shooting techniques, composition, and image editing software. **May be taken for Fine Arts or Career and Technical Credit** |
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| Digital Photography B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| Digital Photography is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of photographyand related fields. This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of digital photography, including: exposure control, shooting techniques, composition, and image editing software. **May be taken for Fine Arts or Career and Technical Credit** |
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| Science 09 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This is a multidisciplinary science course that provides students the opportunity to lunderstand science concepts and principles, acquire reasoning, develop problem solving abilities, and use inquiry skills. The four major units in the course are chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science. The ninth grade course is designed to enable students to achieve a fundamental level of scientific literacy that will provide the competencies needed for successful participation in our scientifically and technologically oriented society. |
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| Science 09 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This is a multidisciplinary science course that provides students the opportunity to lunderstand science concepts and principles, acquire reasoning, develop problem solving abilities, and use inquiry skills. The four major units in the course are chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science. The ninth grade course is designed to enable students to achieve a fundamental level of scientific literacy that will provide the competencies needed for successful participation in our scientifically and technologically oriented society. |
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| Science 10 A - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course is designed to prepare students for success in their future through the exploration of different Science disciplines. Emphasis will be given to equip students with the skills and understandings required for success on the WASL. At the same time this course will cover topics, hands on experiments and simulations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science giving students a broad background that will assist them in future Science courses | |
| Science 10 B - Open
COST: $185/class for SPS students. $275/class for Out of District students Prerequisites: |
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| This course is designed to prepare students for success in their future through the exploration of different Science disciplines. Emphasis will be given to equip students with the skills and understandings required for success on the WASL. At the same time this course will cover topics, hands on experiments and simulations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science giving students a broad background that will assist them in future Science courses | |