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TABLE OF CONTENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 2COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS . 4EARN COLLEGE CREDITS IN HIGH SCHOOL . 5Advanced Placement (AP) . 5College in the High School . 5CTE Dual Credit . 6Running Start. 6SAMPLE HS & BEYOND PLAN WORK SHEET . 7SAMPLE SCHEDULE WORKSHEET . 8COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 10FINE ARTS . 10ENGLISH . 13HEALTH & FITNESS . 16PEER TUTOR .17MATHEMATICS.18SCIENCE . 20SOCIAL STUDIES . 23WORLD LANGUAGE . 25SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES . 27CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE). 29Agriculture Education . 30American Sign Language . 31Fire Service Technology . 31Business Education . 32Family & Consumer Sciences . 34Health Science . 35Technology Education . 35Visual Communications . 37Worksite Learning/ Career Choices . 372021-2022 SHS Course Catalog1
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStanwood High School graduation requirements are listed below and align with School Board Policy 2410 and WAC180-51-068.FOR THE CLASS OF 2021 & Beyond:17 CORE CREDITSENGLISHMATH4 credits3 credits ALGEBRA GEOMETRY 3rd Year Math*SCIENCE3 creditsSOCIAL STUDIES3 credits World History US History CWP/CivicsHEALTH & FITNESS: Health PE0.5 credit1.5creditsCTEArt1 credit1 credit3 PERSONALIZEDPATHWAYCREDITS3 Credits that lead to aspecific post-secondarycareer or educationalgoal chosen by thestudentOptions Include: 2 World Language 1 Additional Art Career & TechnicalEd. Or any combination ofclasses that relate toa student’s specificgoal.4 ELECTIVECREDITS4 additional credits inany area of study.The intent is to allowstudents to exploreopportunitiesOptions Include: Additional Language Additional Art CTE Courses Additional Math orScience Psychology Additional PE And Much More24 Career& CollegeReadyGraduationCredits*The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student's interest and High School and Beyond Plan,and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor orprincipal (WAC 180-51-068).What other requirements must a student meet to graduate?Additional Non-Credit Requirements: Complete & Pass Washington State History Complete a High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP)Meet Standard in the following areas through Statewide Assessments:Graduation Personalized Pathway Requirement:Satisfy one of the following: ACT/SAT in English & Math Dual Credit exams (Advanced Placement) State Assessments in English & Math Career/Technical (CTE) Field Course Sequence ASVAB Military Career Interest2021-2022 SHS Course Catalog2
What is the Personalized Pathway Requirement for Graduation?Three locally determined courses identified in a student's high school and beyond plan that are deemed necessary toattain the post-secondary career or educational goals chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and Highschool and Beyond Plan. While the State Board of Education recommends these credits include 2 years of a WorldLanguage (ASL, German, or Spanish) and a second Fine Arts Credit, these courses are not required and may besubstituted with three courses that more closely relate to the student’s post-high school goal.How is the Personalized Pathway determined?During their 8th grade year, students will begin to develop goals for what they would like to do after high school. Basedon a career interest inventory, students select from one of the 16 Career Clusters to determine an area of focus andmap their Personalized Pathway to achieve this goal.POST SECONDARYCAREER &EDUCATION GOALS Goals for the studentafter high school Based on interestsurvey Developed by thestudent incollaboration withparents/ guardiansand school staff Revisited annuallyHIGH SCHOOL &BEYOND PLANPERSONALIZEDPATHWAYCOURSESELECTION Plan for attaining postsecondary career &education goals Draft during advisorylessons Revisited annually Created incollaboration betweenstudent, parent/guardian, and schoolstaff 3 credits ofcoursework Based on HSBP tohelp student achievePost-SecondaryCareer & EducationGoals Performed annually Based on creditrequirements, HSBP,& personalizedpathwayCan a student change their Personalized Pathway during their high school career?Yes! The student’s Personalized Pathway Requirements need to align with the student’s career and education goals,but the student’s goals may change during high school. If a student changes his or her mind about their career andeducation goals, his/her next choice for a Personalized Pathway Requirement should align with his/her new goalsbased on his/her High School and Beyond Plan. The student does not need to start over with a new sequence of threecourses. The purpose of the Personalized Pathway Requirement is for the student to have intentionality in their highschool course choices.What is a High School & Beyond Plan?The High School and Beyond Plan is a formal process designed to help students think about their future goals andhow to accomplish those goals. This includes exploring interests and career options, developing a course plan for highschool, and exploring opportunities to develop skills. Students create their High School and Beyond Plans incooperation with parents/guardians and school staff. Students will start their plans in eighth grade and then continue torevise them throughout high school to accommodate changing interests or goals.Why is the High School and Beyond Plan important?The High School and Beyond Plan provides students with the opportunity to explore their own skills and interests anddiscover potential career and educational options they may not have been aware of previously. It allows students totake ownership over their high school experience and choose coursework and activities that are relevant to their goals.The HSBP also provides a means of tracking requirements for graduation and entry into postsecondary programs. Theplan will guide a student’s choice for the third credit of math, third credit of science, and the development ofpersonalized pathways.What is the process for developing the High School & Beyond Plan?The High School & Beyond Plan will be developed in collaboration between the student, parents/ guardians, andschool staff. Students will begin to develop their HSBP by conducting a series of interest surveys and goal settingactivities. They will complete their plan on online through our Student & Family Access system. Parents/ Guardiansand school staff will have the ability to review these plans and work with students. The plans will be reviewed andupdated annually by students, parents/ guardians, and school staff to ensure the student is on track and that theirgoals are current.2021-2022 SHS Course Catalog3
Can middle school credits be transferred up to the high school?Students that take Algebra 1 and/ or Geometry in middle school may have those courses count for high school credit.Sometime during their grades 9-12, students will meet with their counselor to have these added to their transcript. If astudent elects to bring credits up to the high school from the middle school, the grade earned at the middle school levelwill be reflected on the transcript and in their GPA.How much student choice is involved?3 Personalized PathwayCredits4 ElectiveCourses that lead to a specificCreditspost-high school career and7 Flexible CreditsFor students to explore andto pursue a pathway thatleads to a post-high schoolcareer or educationaleducational outcome chosen byoutcome of their choice.the student.Also, the content of the third credit of math and the third credit of science are student choice, with the agreement of aparent, guardian, counselor or principal. Some Career and Technical Education courses have been determined to beequivalent to core requirements, thus allowing for greater flexibility in course selection. Additionally, within the 17 Corerequirements there are a variety of choices of courses for students to meet their interests and level of challenge.COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS4-Year UniversityEntranceRequirements inWashington State4 Credits3 Credits2 Credits3 Credits1 CreditsCommunity/Technical College,Apprenticeship, &MilitaryStudents need to meetthe HS graduationrequirements. Someprograms may requireextra emphasis inparticular areas ofstudy.EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesArtsHealth & FitnessCareer & Technical EdPersonized PathwayWorld Language2 CreditsElectivesPlease check with each school of interest for complete details. Below is a brief list of Washington Schools:SCHOOLCentral Washington UniversityEastern Washington UniversityEvergreen State CollegeGonzaga UniversitySeattle UniversitySeattle Pacific UniversityUniversity of WashingtonWashington State UniversityWestern Washington UniversityENTRANCE freshman/freshman-requirementsVisit the Washington Achievement Council at: http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-admissionsHere is a list of local Community & Technical Colleges:SCHOOLBellingham Technical CollegeCascadia CollegeEdmonds Community CollegeEverett Community CollegeLake Washington Institute of TechnologySkagit Valley CollegeENTRANCE er 455For a complete list of Community & Technical Colleges in Washington go eges/default.aspx2021-2022 SHS Course Catalog4
EARN COLLEGE CREDITS IN HIGH SCHOOLStanwood High School provides students with several different programs in which they are able to earn college Creditwhile still in high school. A brief description of these programs is provided below. For a comparison of these programsvisit: ol/dual-credit-student.aspxAdvanced Placement (AP)Stanwood High School offers students the opportunity to take part in a number of AP Courses. These courses aredesigned to provide students with a rigorous and challenging college prep experience. At the end of the course,students may take the AP Exam in order to receive college credit for the course. AP courses at Stanwood High Schoolinclude:EnglishMathScienceHistoryWorld LanguageAP Literature andAP Calculus ABAP BiologyAP European History German IVCompositionAP U.S. HistoryAP Language andAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP ComparativeSpanish IVCompositionAP StatsAP Physics 1GovernmentAP Physics CAP EnvironmentalScienceWhere can more information about the AP Program be found?https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/homeHow do AP Scores translate into college credit?Each college and university has a different policy on how AP Test Scores are translated into credits. Please visit thelink below to search for an individual school’s dplacement/search-credit-policiesCollege in the High SchoolWhat is the "College in the High School" (CHS) Program?College in the High School program is a cooperative program between Stanwood HighSchool and Everett Community College. The program allows high school students theopportunity to earn EvCC college credit while simultaneously earning their high school credit for approved advancedhigh school courses. Students are able to earn college credit because the work they perform in their high schoolcourse is equivalent to a similar course taught on campus. These college credits are accepted as transfer credits to allcolleges and universities that normally accept credit from Everett Community College.Which Stanwood High School classes qualify for College in the High School?(See course descriptions in the English, Mathematics, Science, History and World Language sections)EnglishMathScienceHistoryWorld LanguageCP English 11AP Calculus ABChemistryAP European History German IIHonors US HistoryCP English 12AP StatsAP ChemistryGerman IIIThrough LiteratureAP Literature andHonors Pre-Calculus PhysicsSpanish IICompositionAP Language andAP Physics ISpanish IIICompositionAP Physics CHow do students apply?Participation in the program is a 3-step process:1. Apply for Admission to Everett Community College2. Take the Compass Placement Test (if required to meet course prerequisites) 30.00 Fee3. Register and pay for the course.2021-2022 SHS Course Catalog5
What are the advantages of College in the High School?1. Each College in the High School course is five (5) college credits and costs 210.00 The cost for an equivalentcourse taken at EvCC can be as much as 534.00.2. Textbooks are free and provided by the high school.3. Students do not need to commute to Everett Community College.4. Students attend class in familiar settings with qualified high school teachers who also qualify to teach collegelevel courses.5. Students can participate in high school extracurricular activities.*Students who qualify for F/R Lunch may be eligible for a scholarship – See SHS counselor.In the past, students taking an AP class who also enrolled in the College In the High School (CHS) program wouldhave the course title indicate the AP course and would also get CHS credit as well as both an “A” and “C” for thecourse designation. Now the state mandate requires students to choose whether they will take the course for one orthe other but not both. The main difference is when it comes to the transcript only. In other words, if a studentchooses to pay for CHS, he/she will not have the AP title or designation on his/her transcript or vice versa. As anexample, students in the AP English Literature and Composition class who sign up for CHS will have English 101 ontheir transcript, not AP Literature. So if a student enrolls for college credit in the CHS course, the student’s transcriptshows the CHS course title and designation code. It is important to note, the student would still have the option to takethe AP exam as well.Where can more information be gh-schoolCTE Dual CreditWhat is CTE Dual Credit?CTE DUAL Credit (Formerly known as Tech Prep) courses align Career and Technical Education classes at StanwoodHigh School to courses offered at Everett Community College. The CTE Dual Credit program creates an opportunityfor students to earn both high school credits for graduation while earning college credit. EvCC’s CTE Dual Creditprogram is accessible to ALL high school students with no costs involved. Because there is no charge for collegetuition and students do not need to purchase textbooks or provide transportation, the savings for students, parents andtaxpayers is significant.Why take CTE DUAL CREDIT classes? CTE Dual Credit students get a “jump start” on their college education and career plans. CTE Dual Credit students save time and money by fulfilling degree requirements while still in high school. CTE Dual Credit students are able to bypass entry-level college courses when they register at a communitycollege. CTE Dual Credit credits are guaranteed at Everett Community College and may be used at anothercommunity college or university, dependent on their admission criteria. Or, you may enter the military at ahigher rank.How can I get college credit now?Enroll in a CTE Dual Credit class at your high school. Talk to your teacher or Career & Technical Education Office ifyou’re unsure. Earn a grade of “B” or better. During the 2018-2019 school year, over 173 students earned 988 credits.Where can more information about CTE Dual Credit be found?Contact the Stanwood High School Career & Technical Education Office at (360) 629-1313.Stanwood CTE Program: http://cte.stanwood.wednet.edu/Everett Community College: editState Board of Community & Technical Colleges: ices/cte-dual-credit/Running StartWhat is Running Start?The Running Start program provides tuition free, college-level courses for high school juniors and seniors to take atEverett Community College or Skagit Valley College. Running Start students, full or part-time, can apply credits earnedtoward both high school graduation and future college degrees at the same time. Students must provide their owntransportation, pay for books, and may be subject to other fees.Where can more information about Running Start be found?Everett Community College: unning-startSkagit Valley College: http://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp?pagenumber 602021-2022 SHS Course Catalog6
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLAN WORKSHEETPROGRAM OF STUDY FOR:As I prepare for my 9th grade year, I have developed the following Program of Study to guide me through High School & Beyond.MY GOALS:My goal is to pursue a career in the following Career Clusters: (Please select up to 3)Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesArchitecture & ConstructionArts, A/V Tech & CommunicationsBusiness Management & AdminEducation & TrainingFinanceGovernment & Public AdminHealth ScienceHospitality & TourismHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyManufacturingLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & SecurityMarketingScience, Tech, Engineering, & MathTrans., Distribution, & LogisticsWithin these Career Clusters, My targeted careers are:1.or a2.or a3.or a4.To get there, after high school I plan to: (Please indicate your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Choices)Attend a 4 Year UniversityAttend a Community College Attend a Technical SchoolDo an ApprenticeshipJoin the MilitaryEnter the World of WorkOtherTo reach my goal I must:Stanwood High School Graduation Requirements (each represents 0.5 credits)English (4.0 credits) English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12Social Studies (3.0 Credits) Wash.St.(met requirement ) World History U.S. History CWP CivicsMath (3.0 Credits) Algebra Geometry 3rd Year MathScience (3.0 credits) Freshman Science Sophomore Science Jr/ Sr SciencePE (1.5 credits) Health (0.5 credit) Fine Art (1.0 credit) Career And Technical Education (1.0 credit)Elective courses (4.0 credits)Personalized Pathway Credits:University Bound:Community/ Technical College, Apprenticeship, Military, Work, Etc Bound:World Language (2.0 Credits):Credits Related to Path (3.0 Credits):Add. Art (1.0 Credits): OR Related Path Course (1.0 Credits):24 Total Credits Minimum for EveryoneStudents must meet Washington state standards in the following areas: 9th Grade:English 9MathSciencePE/ Health 10th Grade:English 10MathScienceWorld HistoryI Plan to enroll in a Community/ Technical College, joinan Apprenticeship, join the military, or enter theworkforceMy Personalized Pathway & Elective CoursesPersonalized Pathway Courses: Electives: I am interested in these:Apprenticeship & Local Training ProgramsELA--SBAMath—SBAScience--WCAS11th Grade: English US History 12th Grade: English CWP/Civics Activities/ Athletic Involvement I Plan to enroll in a 4 Year University.My Personalized Pathway & Elective CoursesPersonalized Pathway Courses: ASL 1I am interested in these:Community/ Technical College ProgramsT CTE Dual CreditQ QuantitativeGerman 1Spanish 1 ASL 2German 2Spanish 2 2nd Art Credit or Pathway Course:Electives: 2021-2022 SHS Course CatalogH HonorsB CADRC College in the High SchoolHS & Beyond PlanA Adv PlacementI am interested in these:4-Year College/ University Programs7
YOUR PLANSAMPLE1st Semester2nd SemesterEnglish 9Math (Algebra 1)Science ExplorationsHealthSelf-selected course (CTE or Fine Art)Self-selected course (Elective)English 9Math (Algebra 1)Science ExplorationsPE 9 or 9th Weight TrainingSelf-selected course (CTE or Fine Art)Self-selected course (Elective)1st Semester2nd SemesterEnglish 9Math:Algebra 1 ORGeometry ORAlgebra 2 ORSAMPLEHonors Algebra 2Science:Science Explorations A/B ORHonors Geology/ AstronomyHealthPE 9 OR9th Weight TrainingStudent Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:1st SemesterYOUR PLAN10TH GRADE10th GRADE9TH GRADE9TH GRADESAMPLE SCHEDULE WORKSHEET2nd SemesterEnglish 10Math (Geometry)ScienceWorld HistoryPE of student’s choicePersonalized Pathway CreditEnglish 10Math (Geometry)ScienceWorld HistoryPE of student’s choicePersonalized Pathway Credit1st Semester2nd SemesterEnglish 10 ORHonors English 10Math:Biology ORAnimal Science ORHorticulture ORNatural Resources ORAP BiologyPE:World History ORStudent Choice:AP European HistoryStudent Choice:2021-2022 SHS Course CatalogH HonorsB CADRC College in the High SchoolT CTE Dual CreditQ QuantitativeA Adv Placement8
SAMPLE11THGRADE1st Semester2nd SemesterEnglish 11Math (Algebra 2)3rd Year ScienceUS HistoryPersonalized Pathway CreditCTE, Art, or Elective CreditEnglish 11Math (Algebra 2)3rd Year ScienceUS HistoryPersonalized Pathway CreditCTE, Art, or Elective CreditYOUR PLAN2nd SemesterEnglish 11 ORCP English 11 ORAP LanguageMath:Science:US History ORHonors US History ORAP US HistoryStudent Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:1st SemesterSAMPLE12th GRADE11TH GRADE1st Semester2nd SemesterEnglish 12CWPMath/ Science (Elective)Personalized Pathway CreditCTE, Art, or Elective CreditCTE, Art, or Elective CreditEnglish 12CivicsMath/ Science (Elective)Personalized Pathway CreditCTE, Art, or Elective CreditCTE, Art, or Elective CreditYOUR PLAN12th GRADE1st SemesterEnglish 12 OR2nd SemesterBusiness English ORCP English 12 ORAP LiteratureCWP/ CIVICS ORAP Comparative GovernmentStudent Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:Student Choice:2021-2022 SHS Course CatalogH HonorsB CADRC College in the High SchoolT CTE Dual CreditQ QuantitativeA Adv Placement9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONSFINE ARTSVISUAL, MUSIC, AND PERFORMINGART IPHOTOGRAPHY IITranscript Designation: BCourse Code: FPA111/FPA112Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 Fine ArtsPrerequisite: NoneRequired: Materials Fee 15This class is designed to give students of any skill level a foundation ofunderstanding and practicing art as a form of creative expression.Students will have the opportunity to use several art mediumsthroughout the year. Drawing, painting, printmaking, and threedimensional art are just a few. This class is designed as introduction tothe creative process and will help to develop each student as a uniqueartist. Grades are determined by effort, completion of assignments,and improvement. This class is for those who love art and those whojust want to try it out.Transcript Designation: BCourse Code: CTB227/CTB228Grade Level: 10, 11,12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 CTE or Fine ArtsPrerequisite: Photography 1 or PhotojournalismIn Photography II, students further refine the skills learned inPhotography I and explore visual communications and different typesof photography in greater detail. Students use Photoshop moreextensively and also have the opportunity to do high-quality printing.Students will also be required to take photos at school events, whichoften occur after school, in the evenings, or on the weekends.CERAMICSTranscription Designation: BCourse Code: FPA131/FPA132Grade Level: 10,11,12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 Fine ArtsPrerequisite: NoneRequired: Materials Fee 25This course is designed as a beginning level experience in the use ofclay as a fine art medium. Forming techniques, surface developmentand glazing, and kiln firing practices will be introduced. Hand buildingtechniques of coil, pinch, and slab will be used to create threedimensional artwork.PHOTOJOURNALISM ICourse Code: CTB125/CTB126Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts*Prerequisite: NoneRequired: USB Storage DeviceThis course is a combination of technical knowledge, artisticpresentation, and the practical application of photography skills in aJournalism setting. Although most coursework will be completed duringclass, students will be required to attend one event outside of theschool day each semester (athletic events, club activities,art/music/drama related events). Topics include equipment selection,camera operation, lighting, exposure, night photography, and thetheory of Black & White photography. Elements of Art (color,composition, and perspective) will be explored. Students will work withindustry-standard photo editing software, Photoshop.*Does not meet CADR’s requirement.GLASS ARTCourse Code: FPA141/FPA142Grade Level: 10, 11, 12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 Fine ArtsPrerequisite: NoneRequired: Materials Fee 45Students will learn techniques to create beautiful stained glass, fusedglass, and glass mosaic pieces. They learn the copper foil method forsoldering stained glass art, basic glass fusing techniques, and createglass mosaic three dimensional artwork.PHOTOGRAPHY ITranscript Designation: BCourse Code: CTB127/CTB128Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 CTE or Fine ArtsPrerequisite: NoneIn Photography 1, students take photos for their class projects and alsofor the high school’s yearbook. In addition, they process digital imagesusing the latest version of Adobe Photoshop for high-quality printingand other web-based projects. A major emphasis of the class isoperating a DSLR camera manually to understand how shutter speedand aperture work together to create proper exposures for differentartistic effects.MULTIMEDIA ICourse Code: CTB221/CTB222Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 CTE or Fine ArtsPrerequisite: NoneMultimedia I course introduces the student to the different aspects ofMultimedia/Visual Communications. This course provides relevantexperiences and problem-solving skills that can be transferred to theworld of work. Students will learn: How to shoot, edit, and create high quality videos Skills in using Adobe Premiere Digital image editing techniques with Photoshop Motion graphics/ animation skills Visual design principles Audio production techniquesMULTIMEDIA IICourse Code: CTB321/CTB322Grade Level: 10, 11, 12Length of Class: Year-LongCredit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts*Prerequisite: Multimedia IMultimedia II students will build on the skills developed in Multimedia I.Focus will be on developing a digital portfolio of multimedia projects.Students should be motivated, focused and able to workindependently; using problem-solving skills. Most video projects willrequire shooting footage outside of the school day.*Does not meet CADR’
AP courses at Stanwood High School include: English Math Science History World Language AP Literature and Composition AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP European History AP U.S. History German IV AP Language and Composition AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Comparative Spanish IV AP Stats AP Physics 1 Government
