Academic Planning Guide 2016-2017

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Academic Planning Guide
2016-2017
BEAVERTON HIGH SCHOOL
Building a community that fosters the power to think, the courage to act
and the strength to persevere.
13000 SW 2nd Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-259-5000 Fax: 503-259-4990
Web: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/beaverton
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Anne Erwin
Melissa Baran
Andy Robinson
Allyson Dubuque
Mike Blok
Jason Sarmiento
Dr. Carl Mead
Mike Chamberlain
Constance Bull
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
Activities Director
Title II Officer (503) 591-4311
Title IX Officer (503) 591-4429
District 504 Manager (503) 591-4380
For prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging discrimination based on sex or
disability, please refer to Administrative Regulation AC. For information on harassment complaint procedures, refer to
Administrative Regulations GBN/JBA, GBNA or JFCF.
Table of Contents
Academic Definitions........................................................... 4
Counseling.......................................................................... 6
Career Education/StEPP..................................................... 12
Advanced Programs............................................................ 14
Pathway Programs.............................................................. 17
Four Year Plan..................................................................... 20
AVID and Dual Language.................................................... 22
Digital Media and Technology.............................................. 24
Engineering......................................................................... 26
English Language Arts........................................................ 28
English as a Second Language........................................... 32
Health Careers.................................................................... 36
Health and P.E..................................................................... 38
Marketing............................................................................. 40
Mathematics........................................................................ 42
Science................................................................................ 44
Social Studies...................................................................... 48
Student Support (SPED)..................................................... 52
Visual and Performing Arts.................................................. 56
World Language.................................................................. 62
Other Courses..................................................................... 65
District Options.................................................................... 66
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’
status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. The school district staff
is engaged in a continuous effort to provide equal education opportunities for students and to eliminate those conditions
which may cause discrimination. BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT/BOARD POLICY #GBA
2016-2017
Academic Definitions
Additional Course Work/Credit
Recovery
Credits for making up courses failed may be
earned through Evening Academy, summer
sessions, an accredited correspondence
school, college/university, or community
college. See your counselor to discuss these
and additional options.
Advanced Placement Scholar
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AP Scholar: 3+ on 3 exams
AP Scholar with Honors: 3+ on 4 exams
AP Scholar w/ Distinct: 3+ on 5 exams
AP National Scholar: 4+ on eight exams
Athletic/Activity Eligibility
Students must meet the Beaverton School
District and OSAA eligibility standards if they
wish to participate in athletics, extra-curricular
and co-curricular activities. All ninth graders
are eligible to participate during the first six
weeks of school if they are taking five or more
classes. After the first six weeks of school,
there will be additional standards for 9-12
grade students. Students must be enrolled in
a minimum of five classes for eligibility.
AVID
The AVID philosophy is to hold students
accountable to the highest standard, provide
them with academic and social support to
they can rise to the challenge. See the AVID
section of this guide for more information.
Beaverton High Scholar
Graduation
Requirements
24 total credits,
including
requirements in
Applied Arts
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Math
Health and P.E.
Graduating students must meet all of
the following criteria to be considered a
Beaverton High Scholar:
• Earn a cumulative 3.75 or higher weighted
GPA
• Complete a full load of courses in four
years of school (maintain at least 6 classes
throughout senior year earning a minimum of
27 credits).
• Complete an Education Plan and Profile
including career credit.
• Be an active participant in at least one
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co-curricular activity each year of high school
(e.g. sports/clubs and activities/performing
arts)
• Maintain a high level of integrity and
character with no behavioral incidents
that reflect a consequence recommending
expulsion as indicated by the BHS/BSD
Consistent Discipline Handbook.
• Receive an endorsement in a Career
Pathway OR
• Be a candidate to achieve 3+ on three or
more AP exams
Class Standing
The total number of credits earned
determines a student’s class standing. The
minimum credits required for Grade 10
(Sophomore) class standing is 5.0, Grade 11
(Junior) 11.0, Grade 12 (Senior) 17.0.
Credits
Credits are the units by which academic
progress is measured. Students earn .5
credit by passing one (1) semester class.
Students may earn 7 credits per year and
must earn 24 credits to graduate.
Dual Language Program
Formally known as the Two-Way Immersion
program, the mission of Beaverton High
School’s Dual-Language program is to
honor and develop multilingual, multiliterate
and multicultural students through rigorous,
culturally inclusive education. All Dual
Language courses have the same learning
targets and credits as their respective English
courses, but these courses are taught almost
entirely in Spanish.
Essential Skills
The State of Oregon requires that students
demonstrate that they are proficient in
certain “essential skills” – skills that are
deemed critical for future success – before
they are awarded a diploma. Essential Skills
are process skills that can be applied in a
variety of courses, subjects, experiences
Grade Point Average
Grade point averages are computed on a
4-point scale with the following point values
awarded per grade: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D =
1, and F = 0. Weighted points are offered for
Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit
courses. For example, an “A” in a weighted
class will yield 5 points (4 points for the “A”
and 1 more point as a weighted “bonus”),
a B = 4, C = 3. Both regular and weighted
GPA will appear on a student’s academic
transcript.
Graduation with Honors
Seniors with an unweighted 3.5 or higher GPA
will be recognized as honor graduates.
Independent Study
Independent study credit is available to
students on an individual basis. It is not
offered for courses taught during the regular
school day. Students interested in petitioning
for credit must complete an independent
study application and have it approved by the
cooperating teacher, counselor and school
principal.
Pathway
Area of focused study with specific
coursework requirements. At BHS, the
Health Careers and Marketing departments
offer Pathway programs.. An Engineering
Pathway is under development. See page 17
for more information.
Prerequisite
A course which is required or recommended
and must be passed (sometimes with a
specific grade) before taking a course.
Students who do not meet the prerequites
must have instructor approval to enroll.
Salutatorian Requirements
The salutatorian will be the graduating senior
with the second highest cumulative weighted
GPA, earn credit in at least 6 classes each
semester their senior year, and qualify as a
Beaverton High Scholar.
Schedule Change Requests /
Withdrawal from Courses
In the event that a student is placed
incorrectly, has an incomplete schedule, or an
error in their schedule, he/she may request
a schedule change. The last day to request
a schedule change will be five days after
the semester begins. If a student withdraws
from a class after the last day to request a
schedule change, he/she will receive a failing
grade for the class. The only exception is
teacher- approved level changes, which can
be made throughout the semester without
penalty.
Semester Calendar
Beaverton High School is on a semester
schedule. Students attend seven classes
plus Beaver Lodge for each of two (2) terms
for a total sixteen (16) semester classes per
year.
Student Placement
Student placement is based on grade
level graduation requirements, teacher
recommendation, present classroom work,
past performance, test scores, and other
criteria related to the student’s ability,
potential, and career goals. Make certain
you check the forecasting sheet closely for
courses that need a teacher’s approval prior
to enrollment.
Valedictorian Requirements
The valedictorian will be the graduating
senior with the highest cumulative weighted
GPA, earn credit in at least 6 classes each
semester their senior year, and qualify as a
Beaverton High Scholar.
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Academic Definitions
and settings. Current state tests and local
assessments will provide most students the
opportunity to show they have mastered the
requirements. Additional evidence options are
considered as well.
Counseling
2016-2017
The BHS Counseling department is the
destination for new student enrollment,
registration and scheduling. Beyond these
fundamental responsibilities, our counselors
offer many other services to students,
including:
Conferences with credit deficient students
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test
College representative visitations
College National Merit Applications processed
BHS College Application Week
• Alternative education options
• College and Career planning
• Conflict mediation
• Credit deficiency make-up options
• Crisis counseling
• Graduation credit checks
• Home/hospital coordination
• Letters of recommendation
• Monitoring students’ progress toward graduation
• Parent information nights
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Personal counseling intervention
• Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
• Special education needs
• Student support groups
• Transcripts of coursework
• Student Education Plan & Profile (StEPP)
guidance activities
November
How to Find Affordable Colleges Night
Scholarship Information Night
College applications processed
College representative visitations
Nine weeks grade report
10th Grade Career Guidance
National College Fair
Senior Advisory lesson: Scholarship Financial
Aid
Annual BHS Counseling Calendar
August
New student orientations
Scheduling and credit review
September
Registration
Schedule reviews and changes
Freshman Parent Night
Senior credit checks
Back-to-School Night
Senior College Night
Freshman Orientation Groups
Post HS conferences for seniors
October
Latino College Night
10th Grade Plan/Profile activity
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December
January 1st college applications due to
counselor by Dec. 1st
Financial Aid Night
January
Students file Financial Aid Form (FAFSA)
Second Semester schedule reviews
Final Exams-Semester grade report
FAFSA Completion Night
February
Senior credit checks
Incoming Freshman Family Night
9th-11th Grade College Night
New student registration
9th/10th Grade Plan/Profile activities
Semester schedule changes
Senior grad checks
Student/Parent Sucess workshops
March
Financial Aid deadline – March 1
Forecasting
Progress reports
OUS Visitation Day
11th Grade Plan/Profile Activity
Scholarship applications processed
May
Advanced Placement exams
Credit-deficient students monitored
Scholarship awards assembly
Beaverton High School Counselors have
planned the following college information
nights specific to Beaverton families:
• Latino College Night October 20, 2016 6 PM @ BHS
• Finding Affordable Colleges Night
November 3, 2016 6:30 PM @ BHS
• Scholarship Night
November 10, 2015 6:30 PM @ BHS
June
Graduation for seniors
Notification of non-grads
Final exams-Semester grade report
Beaverton School District College
Information Nights
Each year, district counselors plan a series
of district-wide college information nights at
various high schools. Check the Beaverton
School District website under the Parent and
Students tab/Student Services and College/
Career Information for a complete list of
college information nights.
Topics covered at these college information
nights include:
•
12th Grade College/Post High School
Planning
•
Scholarships
•
College Financial Planning
•
Financial Aid (FAFSA)
•
8-11th Grade College/Post High School
Planning
2016-2017 SAT/ACT/PSAT Testing
Dates (anticipated)
• PSAT
October 22, 2016
• SAT
October 1, 2016
November 5, 2016
December 3, 2016
January 28, 2017
March 11, 2017
May 6, 2017
June 3, 2017
• ACT
December 10, 2016
February 11, 2017
June 10, 2017
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Counseling
April
Scholarship applications processed
Junior post-high school planning conferences
Nine weeks grade report
9th Grade Career Education
ACT Assessment Testing Day
Sophomore advisory lesson: college
admissions
Beaverton High School College
Information Nights
2016-2017
Oregon University System (OUS) Admissions Requirements, 2016-2017
Here are the basic admission requirements for all Oregon public universities. Students must also fulfill the
Campus Admission Requirements for each university they are interested in (see overview chart below or visit
a campus website)
The general admission requirement include the following:
Counseling
•Graduation from a public or accredited private high school or home schooling program
•A satisfactory, minimum grade poit average (GPA) in all graded subjects taken toward high school
graduation, or meeting requirements and deadlines; find out more on campus websites.
GED or Non-Standard High Schools
If you earned a General Education Development certificate (GED) or graduated from a non-standard or
unaccredited high school or homeschool program, ask a counselor about OUS admission requirements.
Honors Colleges and Programs
Several of Oregon’s public universities offer selective honors colleges and programs to Oregon students.
Opportunities may include working closely with scholars, completing an undergraduate thesis, and learning
within a community of highly motivated students. These programs sometimes have special admissions
requirements and deadlines; find out more on campus websites.
Housing
Three OUS institutions, OIT, PSU, and UO—do not require freshmen to live on campus. EOU, OSU, SOU
and WOU require freshmen to live in campus-approved housing. Many freshmen choose a group living
situation such as a residence hall because it offers such advantages as convenient location, reasonable cost,
prepared meals, and the opportunity to interact with other students in a learning and living environment. For
campus housing applications and further information, visit unversity websites.
Minimum Undergraduate Freshman Admission Requirements, 2016-2017
High School
Graduation
Subject
Requirements
SAT / ACT
Scores 1
High School
GPA
Additional
Campus
Review
Required3
EOU
OIT
OSU*
PSU
High School Graduation Required
SOU
UO
WOU
15 Units Required (4-English, 3-Math, 3-Science, 3-Social Studies, 2-Second
Language.) Course grades must be C- or above to count as a unit.
No minimum score, but test results are required. They may be used for
additional review, or to determine scholarship eligibility.
2.75 3.00
3.002
3.00
3.00
3.00
2.75
If below
2.75; or
fewer
than 15
subject
units
If 2.50 Applications
to
are reviewed
2.99
through a
If below
3.00; or
fewer
than 15
subject
units
If
below
3.00
Applications
reviewed
through a
comprehensive
review process.
(Average GPA
of admitted
students 3.6)
If
below
2.75;
or
fewer
than 15
subject
units
Minimum test scores are not set for regular campus admissions, but test results may be used during additional campus
review processes. OUS schools may require a standardized writing exam. Students submitting the SAT II Reasoning exam
will e submitting a standardized writing exam. Students submitting the ACT should submit scores from the optional writing
examination.
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2
OSU requires the Insight Resume
All OUS institutions conduct more comprehensive reviews of applicants who do not meet the minimum required GPA for
admission. Reviews include additional factors such as standardized test results, rigor of courses taken, review of writing
sample or personal essays, non-cognitive factors, and other indicators that predict potential success in college. Academic
performance and meeting minimum qualifications are not the sole criteria for admission to an OUS university. A university
may evaluate other factors to determine ability to maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected
at the university.
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NAIA Athletic and Scholarship
Eligibility
As a prospective student-athlete at a Division
I or II institution, students have certain
responsibilities to attend to before they
may participate. Information concerning
who needs to register with the NCAA
clearinghouse and what documents should
be submitted can be found in “The Guide for
College-Bound Student Athletes” at www.
ncaaclearinghouse.org.
As a prospective student-athlete at an
NAIA institution, students have certain
responsibilities to attend to before they may
participate. Information concerning who
needs to register with the NAIA Eligibility
Center and what documents should be
submitted can be found in “The NAIA Guide
for the College-Bound Student Athlete” at
www.playNAIA.org.
NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses:
•4 years of English
•3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
•2 years of natural/physical science (one must
be a lab science)
•1 year of additional English, math, or science
•2 years of social studies
•4 years of additional core courses (from any
area listed above, or from foreign language,
nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
If you graduate from an accredited high
school, to participate at the NAIA level
you must meet two of the three following
requirements:
1.Test score requirement: Achieve a minimum
of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT.
2.GPA requirement: Achieve a minimum 2.0
GPA.
3.Class Rank requirement: Graduate in the
top half of your high school class.
NCAA Division II requires 14 core courses:
•3 years of English
•2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
•2 years of additional English, math, or natural
physical science
•2 years of social science
•3 years of additional courses (from any
area listed above, or from foreign language,
nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
Information on NCAA Initial Eligibility
Clearinghouse Approved courses can be
found at www.ncaaclearinghouse.org. Not all
courses offered at Beaverton High School are
approved for NCAA initial eligibility. Contact
your school counselor, coach or athletic
director for complete and current information.
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Counseling
NCAA Athletic and Scholarship
Eligibility
Counseling
2016-2017
BSD Diploma Requirements
Subject
Credits
English/Language Arts
4
Mathematics - Algebra I level or above
3
Science
3
Social Studies
3
Physical Education I / Physical Education II
.5 / .5
Health
1
Second Language, The Arts, Career & Technical
Education
3
Electives
5.5
Career Development
.5
TOTAL CREDITS
24
Essential Skills
Read & Comprehend a Variety of Text
Write Clearly & Accurately
Apply Mathematics in a Variety of Settings
Smarter Balanced / OAKS / PLAN or ACT / Work
Samples / Local Assessment Option / Compass /
WorkKeys
Smarter Balanced / OAKS / ACT / Work Samples /
Local Assessment Option
Smarter Balanced / OAKS / PLAN or ACT / Work
Samples / Local Assessment Option / Compass /
WorkKeys
Personalized Learning
Educational Plan & Profile
Career-Related Learning Experiences
Extended Application
Develop an educational plan and build an
educational profile to guide learning toward
student’s personal, career and post-high school
goals
Participate in experiences that connect classroom
learning with real life experiences in the
workplace, community, and/or school relevant to
student’s education plan
Apply and extend knowledge and skills in new
and complex situations related to the student’s
personal and career interests and post-high
school goals
Please contact your High School’s Counseling Office for additional details.
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Graduation and Essential Skills
The following are test options approved by
the Oregon State Board of Education for
Reading and Math.
Test
Smarter Bal.
ACT
PLAN
Work Keys
Compass
ASSET
SAT
PSAT
Accuplacer
Reading
2515
18
18
5
81
42
440
44
86
Math
2543
19
19
5
66 (Int. Alg.)
41 (Int. Alg.)
450
45
N/A
AP exam scores of three or higher on
mathematics exams, the English Literature
exam, and various social studies exams can
serve as evidence of proficiency in Math or
Reading.
The following are test options approved by the
Oregon State Board of Education for Writing.
Smarter Balanced
ACT Writing
SAT Writing
2583
19**
19**
*a composite score of 40 (with an average
score of four on each required trait)
**These achievement standards are based
on the composite score derived from both the
selected response and direct-writing portions
of the test. The SAT refers to this as the
Writing section of the SAT. The ACT refers to
this as the combined English/Writing test.
Work Sample Options for Essential
Skills
Students may meet essential skill
requirements using work samples scored with
the official state scoring guides.
Reading
Students must produce two reading work
samples, at least one of which must be
informative. Each work sample must have
a total score of twelve or higher, with no trait
lower than three. Traits are Demonstrate
General Understanding, Develop an
Interpretation, and Analyze Text.
Writing
Students must complete two writing work
samples, at least one of which must be
expository or persuasive, the other may be
in any of the approved modes (expository,
persuasive, narrative). Scores on each
work sample must be four or higher in the
required traits of Ideas/Content, Organization,
Sentence Fluency and Conventions
Applying Mathematics
Students must complete two mathematics
problem solving tasks, one each for any two
of the required content strands--Algebra,
Geometry, or Statistics. Each work sample
must score four or higher in all five Process
Dimensions. The five Process Dimensions
are Making Sense of the Task, Representing
and Solving the Task, Communicating
Reasoning, Accuracy and Reflecting and
Evaluating.
Four Year Planning
Each year counselors work with students to
develop their 4-year plan. This plan ensures
students take appropriate required and
elective courses depending on their career
pathway and post-high school plans. Parents
are also encouraged to review their child’s
4-year plan annually. To create your own four
year plan, see pages 20 and 21 of this guide.
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Counseling
To obtain an Oregon diploma, all students
must demonstrate proficiency in the Essential
Skills of reading, writing and applying
mathematics. There are several options
available for students to demonstrate their
proficiency.
2016-2017
Career Education/StEPP
Student Education Plan and Profile
(StEPP)
Graduation
requirements
0.5 credit of
career education
is required for
graduation. This
credit is earned
during the four years
of StEPP activities.
Beaverton High School strives to empower
all students to be prepared for, excited about,
and confident in their future. Students must
complete Personalized Learning Activities,
(StEPP), a graduation requirement. To meet
these requirements, each student must:
1. Develop an education plan and build an
education profile
2. Participate in career-related learning
experiences
3. Apply and extend knowledge for the Senior
Project.
Personalized Learning Activities happen in the
community, in classes, and in Beaver Lodge.
Students use the Oregon Career Information
System (CIS) to document their StEPP
requirements by developing an electronic
portfolio. Progress towards completing
career education credit is reported on the 2nd
semester report cards. Beaverton does not
offer a career education class. Instead, the
0.5 credit reqirement is spread over the four
years of high school according to the following
schedule:
9th Grade: 0.125 Credits
• Create Portfolio
• Interest Profiler
• Career Cluster Exploration
• Four Year Plan
• CRLE (a documented Career Related
Learning Experience)
•College Campus Visit
• Update Portfolio
• Skills Assessment
• Reality Check
• Four Year Plan
• CRLE
•Industry Site Visit
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• Resume
• Mock Interview
• CRLE
• Senior Project
• Financial Aid Sort
• CRLE
Please note CRLE forms are available on
the Beaverton High School website, from
your child’s Beaver Lodge teacher, or in the
Counseling office. Completed CRLE forms
should be turned in to your Beaver Lodge
teacher or the Counseling office. Please
contact Karen Stabeno, Director of College/
Career Readiness at karen_stabeno@
beaverton.k12.or.us or 503-259-4913 if you
have questions.
Senior Project
Senior Project Requirements:
1. Résumé
2. Product
3. Reflection Essay
4. Project Cover Letter
5. Presentation
1. Résumé
A résumé is an essential tool of any graduate.
For most BHS seniors, please just update the
resume you created your junior year for the
mock interviews.
4. Project Cover Letter (1 page typed)
The Senior Project cover letter serves as an
introduction to your senior project. Your cover
letters should include a general overview
of your knowledge and skills, why you are
prepared to graduate, and your future plans.
Use specific examples of your abilities. This
should be a typed one-page letter. The letter
should explain the connection between your
experiences, Reflection Essay and Product.
5. Presentation
Senior Projects will be displayed and
presented on May 19th/20th. All seniors will
present an oral exposition in an exhibition
style (like a Science fair), to a rotating
audience of community members, family
members, and BHS students.
2. Product
This component of the Senior Project is the
student’s opportunity to choose a product
that proves they are ready to graduate, and
demonstrates their best work. (including their
skills, knowledge, interests, and abilities)
Examples of Products
• a portfolio of experiences
• a video that captures an experience, talent,
or accomplishment
• an awareness campaign on a topic of your
choosing
• create something related to your future (like
a comic book, children’s book, charity run or a
new recipe for professional chefs)
•development of an app or website
•an experiment and results
•a project that you already completed/
constructed (like an engine repaired by
AutoTech students, or a BHS Pathway
project, or the School-Based Health Center
committees’ work.)
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Career Education/StEPP
The required Senior Project offers students
an opportunity to reflect on their experiences,
learning, and growth during high school and
their preparation for the future. Successful
completion of the Senior Project is required
to earn the 0.5 Career Education credit, a
graduation requirement.
3. Reflection Essay (2 pages typed)
A personal reflection of how far you’ve come,
how much you learned, what you learned
from the senior project, and how well you are
prepared for your future.
Advanced Programs
2016-2017
Beaverton High School offers many
opportunities for students to pursue a
challenging academic program. College
credit is available in many circumstances.
Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement or AP program at
Beaverton offers twenty-two college-level
courses that are challenging and stimulating.
These allow for individual academic progress
and accomplishment, and explore subjects
in greater depth. Exams held in the spring
give students the opportunity to gain
advanced placement and/or college credit
at a substantial savings over regular college
tuition. Please refer to individual colleges for
their AP policies. To forecast for an AP course
at Beaverton please refer to the course
descriptions in this guide. AP exams cost
$89.00 each; exam registration is in March of
the exam year. Fee waivers are available for
students on free/reduced lunch.
The AP Program at Beaverton High School is
committed to providing exam fee assistance
to all students in need.
PCC Dual Credit
PCC Dual Credit courses offer students the
opportunity to start their college education
while in high school. PCC credits are
transferable to all public universities within
the Oregon University system and many other
institutions outside the state. The cost to
students is free.
Portland State University Challenge
Program
Portland State University (PSU Challenge
Program) concurrent credit courses provides
qualified students the opportunity to enroll in
PSU courses for credit. Courses are taught
in BHS classrooms during the regular school
day by BHS teachers who have met the
criteria to be hired as college instructors at
PSU. Students pay a program fee, which
constitutes approximately a 60% savings
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over the price regular college tuition. All
Oregon University system schools accept
the PSU Challenge credit, as do most private
universities. BHS offers Writing 121, English
Literature Survey, French, Personal Finance,
and Business & Marketing Communication
as PSU Challenge courses. Beaverton High
School is committed to providing exam fee
assistance to all students in need.
BHS Pathway Programs
Pathway programs in Health Careers and
Marketing offer students the chance to focus
their program of study and demonstrate
their accomplishment by earning Pathway
distinction at graduation. Learn about the
specific pathway requirements for each
beginning on page 17.
BHS Honors Designation
Honors designation offers 9th and 10th
graders the opportunity to prepare for
the challenge of advanced programs.
The Language Arts and Social Studies
departments offer honors opportunities to
all students. In the fall, students in Lit and
Comp 9 & 10 and Social Studies 9 &10 can
register for the Honors option.
Special Note
Students should take the most challenging
courses for which they are qualified–within
reason. All Beaverton classes are challenging,
especially when taken in combination with
AP or dual credit classes. The challenge is
finding the right balance. You may need to be
challenged to push yourself harder by seeking
tougher classes. On the other hand, you may
have a tendency to over-extend yourself. For
all but the most organized and committed
students, it is not recommended to take more
than three AP, PSU Challenge or dual credit
classes in addition to participating in extracurricular activities, community service and/
or working. We encourage all students to talk
with their parents, teachers, and counselors
regarding the courses they take next year.
Advanced Placement
at Beaverton High School
With twenty-two courses and exams,
Beaverton’s AP program offers something for
everyone. The only requirements are a strong
curiosity about the subject you plan to study
and the willingness to work hard. Here are
just a few reasons to sign up:
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
•Get a head start on college-level work.
•Improve your writing skills and sharpen your
problem-solving techniques.
•Develop the study habits necessary for
tackling rigorous course work.
Stand Out in the College Admissions
Process
•Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for
college.
•Show your willingness to push yourself to the
limit.
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
•Explore the world from a variety of
perspectives, most importantly your own.
•Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
•Assume the responsibility of reasoning,
analyzing, and understanding for yourself.
How Do I Enroll?
Talk to an AP teacher or to your counselor
about the course you want to take. Discuss
the course workload and any preparation you
might need.
Beaverton High School offers AP courses
and exams in English Literature, English
Language, Spanish, French, Japanese,
Studio Art, Music Theory, Statistics, Calculus
AB, Calculus BC, US History, Psychology,
Human Geography, Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics, United States Government,
Comparative Government, Environmental
AP Exams and College Credit
The tests are designed to assess the extent
to which high school students have learned
the skills and concepts taught in college
courses in these subject areas. Colleges and
universities notify students of the advanced
placement or degree credit they have been
granted. Scores are mailed directly to
students. Registration is in March and the
exams take place in May. There is a fee of
$59 per exam.
Exam fee waivers are available for students
who qualify for free or reduced lunch or those
with financial need.
AP Exams are scored on a range of 1-5.
Scores of 4 or 5, respectively, mean the
student is well qualified or extremely well
qualified in the subject area; these scores
are comparable to a college grade of A. A
score of 3 means the student is qualified and
is comparable to a B; a score of 2, possibly
qualified and comparable to a C; and a score
of 1 indicates no recommendation.
Students who score at least a 3 may receive
one or more of the following benefits:
•Exemption by a college or university from
beginning courses
•Academic college credit in the subject in
which the exam is taken
•Eligibility for honors and other special
programs
NOTE: Not all colleges accept AP credit.
Check with the institution(s) of choice before
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Advanced Programs
Why Participate in AP?
Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics 1 and
Physics 2. Course descriptions are found
in the individual department course listings.
Students may choose to take as many
AP courses as they desire as long as they
meet the prerequisites. Qualified students
may arrange independent study in subjects
not offered at BHS with the permission of
interested staff.
2016-2017
Advanced Programs
signing up for the exam(s).
PCC Dual Credit Courses
BHS Pathway Information
The following BHS courses offer FREE
Portland Community College credit. This is a
simple and easy way to obtain college credits,
as the BHS courses are aligned with real
PCC courses. The PCC course code for each
is included below, along with the number of
credits awarded in parentheses.
Marketing
This pathway is designed to prepare students
for employment and/or continuing education
opportunities in business and marketing
through:
•Classroom instruction;
•Experiential education; and
•Leadership and personal development by
participating in events and organizations.
Each course in this pathway prepares
students to advance toward higher education
as well as acquire immediate job skills.
Students learn how to become productive
employees and gain the academic skills to
increase their earning potential while still in
high school.
Marketing Courses
Marketing 1: MSD (1)
Marketing 2: MSD (2)
Sports & Event Marketing: MSD 279 (4), CAS
220 (3), MSD 180A (1), MSD 164 (1)
Marketing Management: MSD 101 (4)
Digital Marketing: CAS 104 (1), CAS 110 (1),
MSD 177 (1)
Marketing Seminar: MSD 121 (4), MSD 123
(1), MSD 160A (1), MSD 174 (1), MSD 194(1)
Digital Media and Technology Courses
Computer Applications 1: CAS 133 (4)
Computer Applications 2: CAS 109 (1), CAS
170 (1), CAS 216 (1)
Drafting/Design 1: DRF 117 (4)
Drafting/Design 2: DRF 126 (3), ARCH 111 (3)
Computer Graphics 1: CAS 208 (3)
Computer Graphics 2: CAS 175 (3), CAS 232
(3)
Web Design: CAS 111D (3), CAS 106 (1)
Computer Animation: CAS 175 (3)
Health Careers Courses
Health Careers 1: HE 252 (4), CG 130H (2)
Health Careers 2: MP 111 (4), CG 130H (2)
Math Courses
Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry: M95
(pending PCC approval for 2016-2017)
Precalculus: M111/112
Science Courses
STEM Physics: EN100 (1)
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Health Careers
This pathway is designed for students with
an interest in exploring or pursuing a career
in health services. Students learn core
knowledge and skills common to major health
careers. Students will develop a realistic view
and understanding of the preparation needed,
educational pathways and day in the life of
a health care professional. This pathway
would be appropriate for students looking
at careers in nursing, medicine, dentistry,
veterinary medicine, emergency medicine,
physical and occupational therapy, speech
and rehabilitation, fitness, sports medicine
and medical social services.
Engineering
Beaverton High School is currently developing an Engineering Career Pathway. The
Engineering 1 course meets the year 1
requirement, and the Drafting & Design and
Programming courses each meet elective
requirements, for the developing Engineering
pathway. Further requirements and opportunities for this pathway will be presented in
2017-2018 and beyond.
•Algebra and Geometry OR
higher science credits
2.0
•Introduction to Health Careers 1.0
(available for ELL students only)
Marketing Core Courses (3.0 required) •Computer Applications 1 (0.5)
•Computer Graphics 1 (0.5)
•Marketing 1 (1.0)
•Marketing 2 (1.0)
Upper Level Core (4.0 credits required)
•Anatomy and Physiology
1.0
•Health Careers*
1.0
*Application required
5.0 total credits required
All Marketing Pathway courses are PCC dualcredit courses
Marketing Elective Courses (1.0 required)
•Personal Finance (0.5)
•Digital Marketing (1.0)
•Sports Marketing (1.0)
•Marketing Management (1.0)
Marketing Capstone Course (required)*
•Marketing Seminar (1.0)
Recomended Course Sequence
9th grade
Computer Apps 1
Computer Graphics 1 OR
10th grade
Marketing 1
11th grade
Marketing 2
Marketing elective
12th grade
Marketing Seminar
Marketing elective
•Core Courses satisfy requirements for CRLS
•Marketing electives and Marketing Seminar
satisfy requirements for CRLE
Health Careers Pathway (chart next
page) 8.0 total credits required
Lower Level Core (4.0 credits required)
•Physics and Chemistry OR
higher science credits
2.0
All performance standards must be met to
move to Advanced Health Careers
•Advanced Health Careers Core 1.0
•Advanced Health Careers Clinic 1.0
Highly Recommended Courses
•STEM Physics
•Chemistry
•Biology or AP Biology
•4 years of Math through Precalc
•4 years of English Language Arts
•3 years of Social Studies
•1 year each of Health and PE
•Spanish I, II, III
Recommended Courses
•AP Physics
•AP Chemistry
•AP Statistics
•AP Psychology
•Social Anthropology
•Lower Level Core Courses are Performance
Indicators
•Upper Level Core Courses satisfy
requirements for CLRS and CLRE
Engineering Pathway
pathway. Further requirements and opportunities for this pathway will be presented in
2017-2018 and beyond.
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Pathway Programs
Marketing Pathway (chart next page)
Pathway Programs
2016-2017
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Pathway Programs
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Sample Four Year Plan
2016-2017
Freshman Program of Study
Sophomore Program of Study
Freshmen are required to take seven
academic classes during each semester of
9th grade, plus Beaver Lodge.
Sophomores are required to take seven
10th grade, plus Beaver Lodge.
Freshmen courses offerings include:
Sophomore course offerings include:
Language Arts Lit/Comp 9
1.0 cr
Social Studies Soc. St. 9
1.0
Science
Physics
1.0
STEM Phy*
1.0
STEM Chem*
1.0
Math
Alg/Geo/Stats 1 1.0
Geometry
1.0
Health
Health 1
0.5
PE
PE 1
0.5
World Lang
(Highly Recommended)
Electives/Other
2.0
Language Arts Lit/Comp 10
1.0 cr
Social Studies Soc. St. 10
1.0
Science
Chemistry
1.0
STEM Chem
1.0
AP Biology*
1.0
Math
Alg/Geo/Stats 1* 1.0
Geometry*
1.0
Geo Survey*
1.0
Algebra II*
1.0
Adv. Algebra II 1.0
Health
Health 2
0.5
PE
0.5
World Lang
Electives/Other
2.0
* teacher recommendation required
Junior Program of Study
* teacher recommendation required
Senior Program of Study
Juniors are required to take seven
their 11th grade year, plus Beaver Lodge.
Seniors are required to take six academic
classes during each semester of their 12th
grade year, plus Beaver Lodge.
Junior course offerings include:
Senior course offerings include:
Language Arts American Lit.
1.0
AP Eng Lang
1.0
Social Studies Any semester or .5/1.0
full year course
Science
Any semester or .5/1.0
full year course
Math
Algebra II
1.0
Geometry
1.0
Adv. Algebra II
1.0
AP Stats
1.0
FST
1.0
Pre-Calculus
1.0
World Lang.
Electives/Other
2.0
Language Arts Full year Lit.
1.0
Social Studies Any semester or .5/1.0
full year course
Science
Any semester or .5/1.0
full year course
Math
Adv. Algebra II
1.0
FST
1.0
Pre-Calc
1.0
AP Stats
1.0
AP Calc AB
1.0
AP Calc BC
1.0
World Lang.
Electives/Other
1.0-2.0
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Four Year Plan
Student Name:
BHS ID:
Current Grade (circle):
Today’s Date:
10
Freshman Year
11
12
Required Course
Social Studies 9
Lit. & Comp 9
Health 1
P.E. 1
Science
Math
Credit
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
Electives
Must total 7 credits
Sophomore Year
Required Course
Social Studies 10
Lit. & Comp 10
Health 2
P.E.
Science
Math
Electives
Junior Year
Senior Year
Credit
Required Course
Credit
Required Course
1.0
Social Studies
Language Arts
1.0
Language Arts
1.0
Science
1.0
1.0
Math
Electives
Electives
Note: It is required to take two years of the same World Language in sequence
if you plan to apply to a four-year university.
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Your Four Year Plan
Credit
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
9
2016-2017
AVID Program
AVID
Graduation
requirements
Three years of
Applied Arts
are required for
graduation. AA
credit can be
obtained from
several different
departments.
Now entering its third year, Beaverton’s
AVID program serves students in the
AVID Workshop class, where students are
placed based on application. All BHS ninth
grade core courses feature AVID strategies
implemented school-wide.
What is AVID?
AVID, Advancement Via Individual
Determination, is a global nonprofit
organization dedicated to closing the
achievement gap by preparing all students
for college and other postsecondary
opportunities. Established more than 30 years
ago with one teacher in one classroom, AVID
today impacts more than 800,000 students in
44 states and 16 other countries/territories.
See more at www.avid.org
What AVID Does
Simply, AVID trains educators to use proven
practices in order to prepare students for
success in high school, college, and a
career, especially students traditionally
underrepresented in higher education.
How AVID Works
AVID brings research‐based strategies and
curriculum to educational institutions in
elementary, secondary, and higher education.
The AVID System annually provides more
than 30,000 educators with training and
methodologies that develop students’ critical
thinking, literacy, and math skills across all
content areas throughout the entire campus,
in what we call Schoolwide AVID.
AVID Methods:
•Teach skills and behaviors for academic success
•Provide intensive support with tutorials
and strong student/teacher relationships
•Create a positive peer group for students
•Develop a sense of hope for personal
achievement gained through hard work and
determination
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BHS AVID Oportunities
New 9th grade AVID core classes are created
each year and filled based on application.
The 9th grade AVID cohort continues together
through their high school years. Our first
cohort will enter 11th grade together in the fall
of 2016. All AVID Core teachers are specially
trained in AVID strategies.
AVID Workshop 9
One year/Elective Credit
Grades 9
Prerequisite: Application
E909
AVID Workshop 10
Grades 10
Prerequisite: AVID 9
E910
AVID Workshop
Grades 11
Prerequisite: AVID 10
E911
AVID Tutor
Grades 11, 12
E312
Students in the class will tutor and mentor
AVID students in AVID workshop classes.
Student tutors will be assigned students
to work with as identified through the AVID
teaching staff.
Dual Language courses 2016-2017
See individual department sections for course
descriptions.
•Algebra/Geometry/Statistics 1
•Physics
•STEM Physics
•Chemistry
•STEM Chemistry
•Spanish Literature & Composition 1
•AP Spanish Language
La misión del Programa de Lenguaje Dual
de la escuela preparatoria Beaverton High
School, anteriormente conocido como
programa de Doble Inmersión, es honrar
y desarrollar estudiantes multilingües,
multiculturales a través de una educación
rigurosa, culturalmente incluyente.
Basándose en la idea de que el bilingüismo
tiene un valor positivo, los estudiantes
desarrollan un alto nivel de habilidad
académica en inglés y español mientras
obtienen créditos necesarios para su
graduación. Todos los cursos de Lenguaje
Dual tienen las mismas metas de aprendizaje
y créditos que sus respectivos cursos en
inglés, pero estos cursos se enseñan casi
completamente en español. Este programa
está diseñado para ser la continuación de
los Programas de Whitford y Meadow Park,
pero sirven también a los estudiantes recién
llegados al país y a los estudiantes que
deseen avanzar en su idioma nativo español.
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Previously known as the Two-Way Immersion
program, the mission of Beaverton High
School’s Dual-Language program is to
honor and develop multilingual, multiliterate
and multicultural students through rigorous,
culturally inclusive education. Building upon
the notion that bilingualism is a positive asset,
students develop a high level of academic
biliteracy in both English and Spanish while
earning credits towards graduation. All Dual
Language courses have the same learning
targets and credits as their respective English
courses, but these courses are taught almost
entirely in Spanish. This program is designed
as the continuation of Whitford and Meadow
Park’s Two-Way Immersion program, but
also serve newcomers and students wishing
to advance their native Spanish language.
The Dual Language program culminates in
Advanced Placement Spanish and an Oregon
Seal of Biliteracy awarded on a student’s
diploma.
El programa de Lenguaje Dual culmina en
cursos de español de nivel avanzado y en un
diploma con un Sello de Bilingüe del estado
de Oregon.
2016-2017
Digital Media
& Technology
Computer Graphics 1
F271
One semester/0.5 AA credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course expands on basic graphic design
principles to introduce the features of Adobe’s
digital image development software. The
course highlights the image-editing features
and techniques of Adobe Photoshop and
Illustrator to create and refine graphics and to
interface efficiently in the production of web
images and assets.
Students may earn both high school credit
and P.C.C. Dual Credit.
Computer Graphics 2
F272
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 1
This course expands upon digital design
skills learned in Computer Graphics 1. Adobe
InDesign (desktop publishing software) is
utilized to create effective publications such
as print and digital announcements, fliers,
advertisements, and reports. This course
covers the processes to create, import, and
manipulate text and/or graphics through use
of software features. Students may earn both
high school credit and P.C.C. Dual Credit.
Drafting and Design 1
A531
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Graduation
requirements
Three years of
Applied Arts
are required for
graduation. AA
credit can be
obtained from
several different
departments.
This course teaches the skills necessary
for communication within the industries of
design, architecture, engineering, drafting,
construction, and many other career choices.
Students will learn basic terms, practices and
conventions used in industry and how to use
several computer-aided drafting & design
(CADD) programs. Students may earn both
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A532
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drafting 1
This course teaches more advanced skills of
solid modeling and basic three-dimensional
rendering required for those students
pursuing a career in architecture & design.
Students explore basic design of a residential
building with discussions of environmental
impact and sustainable building practices.
Students will ultimately produce the working
drawings needed to obtain a building permit
for the home they design.
Computer Programming 1 A451
One semester/0.5 AA credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Programming 1 is for students highly
interested in a career in computer science.
Computer Programming teaches problem
solving using the C++ programming language.
Students are challenged to solve problems
using the programmers’ tools of input, output,
operations, decisions, loops and functions.
It is highly recommended that students
complete Algebra 1 & have keyboarding skills.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: C or better in Computer
Programming 1
This course is designed for students who wish
to do more advanced studies in computer
programming. The model of Object Oriented
Programming (OOP) will be utilized in
programming simple games. May explore
software and languages for mobile app
creation.
Web Design A431
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Computer Animation
F480
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course uses the first quarter to introduce
the basic features of Adobe Flash to create
and edit animated movies and web graphics.
Covers shape and motion tweening, masks,
symbols, and basic ActionScripting. The
second quarter of Computer Animation
explores 3-dimensional computer generated
animation. Students learn to use 3D
animation software and produce their own
animation while learning about character
design, storyboarding, character motion, and
acting.
TV News/Documentary
A235
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Video Journalism or
equivalent experience.
Students will be responsible for news and
events on The Stream, broadcast regularly
from the high definition studio on the BHS
campus. Students will continue skills of fieldwork and broadcast studio work. Ability to
meet deadlines and work as part of a team
are crucial to success in this class. Discussion
includes news judgment and story selection,
writing and editing copy, working with various
video formats and other visuals, delivering
the news across a closed cable network and
preparing news in various formats.
Video Journalism
A231
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn media production through
hands-on video projects. Class units include
planning, camera operation, audio work,
interviewing, copyright. Discussion includes
story selection, information gathering and an
introduction to broadcast equipment including
professional cameras, soundboard, switcher,
and broadcast graphics. Working in groups
PCC logo indicates PCC Dual Credit
course. Free Portland Community
College credit available.
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Digital Media
& Technology
Web Design is an introductory course in
which students will learn to create web pages
and sites using both a text editor with HTML
code and the web design software Adobe
DreamWeaver. The students often create
sites with content of their own interest in this
project-based curriculum. Some knowledge of
computers and keyboarding would be helpful
but is not required.
is essential as this class requires functioning
in a supportive, collaborative and positive
manner, just as demanded by the news
reporting process.
Engineering
2016-2017
Graduation
requirements
Three years of
Applied Arts
are required for
graduation. AA
credit can be
obtained from
several different
departments.
pathway. Further requirements and opportunities for this pathway will be presented in 20172018 and beyond.
Engineering I: Engineer Your World Grades 10,11,12
A555
One year/1.0 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: None
Engineer Your World is a one-year high
school engineering curriculum developed
by the Cockrell School of Engineering at
University of Texas at Austin in collaboration
with the National Science Foundation and
NASA. This hands-on, project-based course
emphasizes the historic achievements and
contemporary challenges of engineers, the
engineering design process, and the skills
and habits of mind that engineers find most
essential in their work. This course meets
NGSS standards for high school Engineering,
Technology and Society (HS-ETS 1-1,1-2,
1-3 and 1-4). Our first unit focuses on
establishing norms for all of our group
interactions and for effective documentation of
our projects in our Engineering Journals. The
next five units all involve designing, building,
and testing devices or systems of devices
to accomplish specific tasks in response to
customer needs. Each unit also emphasizes
several specific aspects of the work of
professional engineers. The remaining
units are: 2. Pinhole Cameras (Discovering
Design), 3. Earthquake Simulator (Data
Acquisition and Analysis), 4. Piggy Flashlights
(Reverse Engineering and Redesign), 5.
Aerial Imaging (Systems), and 6. Robotics
(Automation and Control).
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A531
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course teaches the skills necessary
for communication within the industries of
design, architecture, engineering, drafting,
construction, and many other career choices.
Students will learn basic terms, practices and
conventions used in industry and how to use
several computer-aided drafting & design
(CADD) programs. Students may earn both
A532
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drafting 1
This course teaches more advanced skills of
solid modeling and basic three-dimensional
rendering required for those students
pursuing a career in architecture & design.
Students explore basic design of a residential
building with discussions of environmental
impact and sustainable building practices.
Students will ultimately produce the working
drawings needed to obtain a building permit
for the home they design.
One semester/0.5 AA credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Programming 1 is for students highly
interested in a career in computer science.
Computer Programming teaches problem
solving using the C++ programming language.
Students are challenged to solve problems
using the programmers’ tools of input, output,
operations, decisions, loops and functions.
It is highly recommended that students
complete Algebra 1 & have keyboarding skills.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: C or better in Computer
Programming 1
Engineering
This course is designed for students who wish
to do more advanced studies in computer
programming. The model of Object Oriented
Programming (OOP) will be utilized in
programming simple games. May explore
software and languages for mobile app
creation.
PCC logo indicates PCC Dual Credit
course. Free Portland Community
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English Language Arts
2016-2017
NINTH AND TENTH GRADE
ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH GRADE
Literature and Composition 9 L605
One year/1 LA credit
Grade 9
American Literature and Composition One year/1 LA Credit
Grade 11
All 9th grade students will be enrolled in
this course and can receive a year’s credit
in English. Students will develop their skills
in reading literature, writing, and discussion.
They will read a variety of novels, poems,
plays, and short stories. Students will write
in a variety of forms, including expository and
narrative essays, poetry, and narration. They
will develop skills in speech, critical thinking,
and analytical and expressive writing. Honors
option available.
Literature and Composition 10 L610
Grade 10
Students will further develop their skills in
reading literature, writing, and speaking.
They will read a variety of novels, poems,
plays, essays, and short stories and will write
in a variety of forms, including narrative,
persuasive, and analytical essays. Students
will develop skills in research, speech, critical
reading, and analytical and expressive writing.
Honors option available and recommended
for students planning to take AP courses as
juniors and seniors.
L510
Students will continue to develop their skills
in reading literature, writing, and speaking.
Students will study classic and modern
American literature; they will read a variety
of novels, poems, plays, and short stories.
Students will write in a variety of forms,
including expository, narrative, persuasive,
and analytical essays. Students will further
develop skills in research, speech, and critical
thinking.
Practical Reading & Composition L225
One year/1 LA Credit
Grades 11 & 12 only
Prerequisite: Grade 11 or 12. *This class
does NOT meet college entrance requirements.
This course is designed to provide skill
building for students behind grade level
in reading and who struggle with written
language. Students will study a variety of
reading techniques to address reading speed,
comprehension, vocabulary building, and
general content area reading. Students will
learn various practical writing skills: how to
self-edit, spelling tips, grammar guidelines,
and vocabulary building tips. All students will
develop paragraph skills in preparation for a
major essay which aligns to Writing Learning
Targets for 11th grade.
Exploration Literature and
Composition
L518
Grade 12
Graduation
requirements
in analyzing literature, writing in a variety
of forms, and engaging in class discussion
and oral presentations. Reading selections
will include novels, such a King Rat, Kite
Runner, Into Thin Air, Brave New World
and Fahrenheit 451 as well as films, such
Four years of
English Language
Arts are required for
graduation.
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Nonfiction Literature & L533
Composition One year/1 LA Credit
Grade 11
in reading literature, writing, and speaking.
Students will read and respond to works of
nonfiction, as well as view and respond to
film documentaries. Sample readings include
The Color of Water, Into the Wild, There Are
No Children Here, Farewell to Manzanar, and
Night. Students will write in a variety of forms,
including expository, narrative, persuasive,
and analytical essays. Students will further
develop skills in research, speech, and critical
thinking.
Mythology/Bible Literature L516
and Composition
Grade 12
in analyzing literature, writing in a variety
of forms, and engaging in class discussion
and oral presentations. Reading selectiosn
will include Norse, Greek and Celtic Myths
anthologies, The Fellowship of the Ring, The
Bible, The Plague, The Screwtape Letters and
Lord Foul’s Pan’s Labyrinth and Inception.
Plays, short stories and poetry that link to
the major works in the course will provide
the students with greater understanding
and insight into the characters, themes and
symbols emerging from the class materials.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH
These courses develop college-level skills
in composition and reading. Students will
read extensively in classical as well as
modern literature, practice composition and
research skills needed in college, and prepare
for Advanced Placement Examinations.
Taking the examinations is encouraged, but
not mandatory. AP English courses have
summer reading assignment requirements.
Please go to the Beaverton HS web site at
www.beaverton.k12.or.us/beaverton, to the
Curriculum link.
AP English Language
L810
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
This course is a college-level class focused
on rhetoric and its uses throughout society,
sophisticated analysis and critical reading
of primarily nonfiction texts and writing that
centers on the ability to construct sound and
valid arguments. Students will investigate
the science of language use and apply this
knowledge to their own compositions and
will practice writing at a level necessary to be
successful on the Advanced Placement exam
and in college. This course has a required
summer assignment.
AP English Literature
L820
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
This year-long course is designed to engage
seniors in critical analysis and enjoyment of
literature. Through talking and writing about
complex literature, students deepen their
understanding of how writers use language
to enhance meaning and engage audiences.
They write essays in and out of class. In
these ways, they prepare for the Advanced
Placement exam in English Literature in
the spring. Those who pass the exam may
qualify for advanced credit at various colleges
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as Schindler’s List, Memento, Mystic River
and Gattaca. Plays, short stories and
poetry that link to the major works in the
course will provide the students with greater
understanding and insight into the characters,
themes and symbols emerging from the class
materials.
2016-2017
and universities. Because of this, students
in this course are expected to meet collegelevel expectations. This course has a required
summer assignment.
Writing 121
L465
One sem./0.5 LA credit
Grade 12
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and
Teacher Recommendation
Writing 121 is a Portland State University
course offered on the BHS campus. It is
a rigorous college-level writing course for
students in which they develop critical thinking
abilities by reading and writing, increase
their rhetorical strategies, practice writing
processes, and learn textual conventions.
The PSU course component will require a
fee of $220. Beaverton High is committed to
providing financial assistance to students in
need.
Students choosing either Writing 121 or English
Literature Survey must register for BOTH
classes, which will serve as their senior English
requirement.
English Literature Survey L514
One sem/0.5 LA credit
Grade 12
Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and Teacher Recommendation
English Literature 204 is an opportunity for
students to take a college-level PSU course
while on the Beaverton High School campus
through the PSU Challenge program.
In English 204, students will survey English
literature of the period from Old English
(Beowolf, etc. c. 800) to the 18th Century
(John Milton). The focus of study will be
concerned with significant works and literary
movements. Students should be equipped
with a basic knowledge of literary terms and
be prepared to think about, write, and discuss
in depth the literature studied. The PSU
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course component will require a fee of $220.
Beaverton High is committed to providing
financial assistance to students in need.
Students choosing either Writing 121 or English
Literature Survey must register for BOTH
classes, which will serve as their senior English
requirement.
ELECTIVES - NO LANGUAGE ARTS
CREDIT
Speech 1
L301X
One semester/0.5 Elective credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $85 Activity fee (subject to
change, fee waivers available from
athletic office)
This elective is designed for students to
develop their speaking skills in accordance
to the state standards. Students will use
organization, writing, researching and
performance skills to formulate various types
of speeches and/or debates. Students will
be required to participate in at least three
tournaments each semester outside of class
time at an additional cost of approximately $5
per tournament.
Speech 2
L302X
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
athletic office)
This elective is designed for students at a
competitive level. More emphasis will be
given to interpretation of written work and
debate concepts. Students will be required to
participate in at least four tournaments each
semester out of class time at an additional
cost of approximately $8 per tournament.
Creative Writing Workshop L410X
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Newspaper
A207
One year/1 Elective credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Permission of
the instructor. Computer skills
and coursework in photography
recommended.
Students gain working experience as writers,
editors, page designers, photographers,
graphic artists and business managers
by producing The Hummer, the school
newspaper. Ability to meet deadlines and
work as part of a team are crucial to success
in this class. All students will be expected
to master the rules of style and conventions.
They also will be expected to read and
comment regularly on news articles, features,
and editorials in major newspapers. NO
LANGUAGE ARTS CREDIT.
Yearbook
A206
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application and consent
of instructor
This publication class (The Beaver staff) is
designed to provide students with practical
learning experience in designing and
publishing the yearbook. NO LA CREDIT.
Learn strategies to improve reading skills,
increase reading speed and comprehension,
build vocabulary, and read for pleasure.
This class provides additional support to
required Lit/Comp courses.
Literacy Workshop
L208
Grade 10
Prerequisite: Placement by
counseling department
This course provides instruction in basic
language skills, integrating reading, writing,
speaking, and listening, while placing
emphasis on the progress of individual
students. Course content may include
vocabulary building, improving spelling and
grammar, developing writing and composition
skills, reading silently or aloud, and improving
listening and comprehension abilities.
AP courses prepare students to take
AP exams in the spring. College
credit may be available.
PSU Challenge Program courses
offer discounted PSU college credit
for courses taught at BHS.
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This course is designed for student who
wish to focus on writing poetry, short stories,
drama and other creative pieces. Students
will write in a workshop setting with both peer
and teacher response. Students will keep
portfolios of their writing from which they will
select a minimum of one piece per quarter for
publication in a variety of media.
NO LANGUAGE ARTS CREDIT.
Reading Workshop
L206
Grades 9, 10
Prerequisite: Placement by Counseling
Department
English as Second Language (ESL)
2016-2017
2013-2014
Graduation
Requirements
Some courses meet
specific graduation
requirements; others
may award elective
credit. See your case
coordinator for specific
information.
The mission of the Beaverton School
District English Language Support Program
is to implement researched instructional
approaches that ensure English proficiency
in reading, writing, speaking and listening
and are in compliance with Federal and State
Guidelines. English language proficiency
is defined as the acquisition of language
functions and grammatical forms in reading,
writing, listening, and speaking. Instructional
approaches which foster English language
proficiency include a rigorous, thematic
curriculum which is inclusive of students’
unique backgrounds and cultures, group and
individual learning opportunities, and intensive
language development through reading and
writing workshops.
Beginning English Language
N205
Development One year/2 Elective credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ELD Teacher Approval
This course is designed for students who
are newly arrived to the United States or
have limited English skills. Thematic units
will incorporate Oregon English Language
Proficiency (ELP) standards in speaking,
reading, listening, and writing.
Early Intermediate English Language
N208
Development
One year/1 Elective credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
have an early intermediate level of proficiency
in English and have acquired basic skills in
Beginning Language Development. Thematic
units will continue to incorporate Oregon ELP
standards in speaking, reading, listening, and
writing.
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Intermediate English Language
Development N210
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
have an intermediate level of proficiency in
English and have acquired basic skills in
Early Intermediate Language Development.
Thematic units will continue to incorporate
Oregon ELP standards in speaking, reading
and writing.
Early Advanced English Language
Development N215
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
have an early advanced level of proficiency
in English and have acquired language skills
through Intermediate English Language
Development. Thematic units will continue
to develop the Oregon ELP standards in
speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
Opportunities will be given for collecting
and scoring work samples in the areas of
speaking, reading and writing.
Advanced English Language
N220
Development One year/1 Elective credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: ELD teacher approval
This course is designed for students who have
an advanced proficiency in English and who
are preparing to exit the English Language
Development program. Opportunities will be
given to collect proficient work samples in
reading, writing and speaking in addition to
other essential elements of the exit portfolio.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
LITERACY CLASSES
COMMON COURSE CURRICULUM
Academic Content English N505
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
have a beginning level of proficiency
in English. Thematic units in the area
of Science and Health will emphasize
language structures in each of the content
areas. This class focuses on reading and
learning strategies, vocabulary development,
and writing skills. This course is taken
concurrently with beginning English Language
Development.
Literature & Composition II L602N
One year/1 Language Arts credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is aligned with the Oregon
State Standards for Language Arts. The
course is designed and taught for the Early
Intermediate English Language Learner.
Through the use of a variety of strategies
and curriculum design, students have
access to the same content as Literature
and Composition 9 & 10. The combination
of language, content, learning objectives,
and the creation of comprehensible input,
improves student understanding and
proficiency in Language Arts skills. Access
and support for learning will be provided by
both Language Arts and ESL departments.
Literature & Composition I L601N
One year/1 Language Arts credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is aligned with the Oregon State
Standards for Language Arts. The course
is designed and taught for the beginning
English Language Learner. Through the
use of a variety of strategies and curriculum
design, students have access to the same
content as Literature and Composition 9.
The combination of language, content,
learning objectives, and the creation of
comprehensible input, improves student
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In order for all students to meet the Mission
of the Beaverton School District’s English
Language Support Program, additional
literacy support may be necessary for some
students with little or no prior education,
or English Language Learners who are
significantly below their peers in reading and
writing. In schools with a significant number
of same-language students with literacy
needs, a primary language literacy class will
be provided. Effective literacy instruction
includes multicultural, age appropriate
literature, and instructional practices
appropriate for English language learners.
understanding and proficiency in Language
Arts skills. Access and support for learning
will be provided by both the Language Arts
and ESL departments.
2016-2017
2013-2014
SHELTERED/RELATED COURSES
FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
LEARNERS (ELL’S)
The term sheltered refers to the strategies used
to provide access to a given curriculum. Through
the combination of language, content, and learning
objectives, the goal is to create comprehensible
input, improve student understanding and
proficiency, and to demonstrate higher levels of
achievement in skills for the given content area.
Math Skills
M210
One Year/1 Elective credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Math placement exam or
instructor recommendation
This course is designed to prepare students
for PreAlgebra or Algebra 1 through intensive
skills and vocabulary development. The
main content topics covered in the course
are integer operations, order of operations,
simplifying expressions, solving equations,
and graphing linear equations. Different
strategies will be used to address each
student’s needs, including the use of
manipulatives, guided practice, and working
in small groups. Vocabulary is developed
through various activities to help students
remember and apply definitions in the class
and in the future.
Intro To Health Careers
H390
One Year/1 Elective credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intermediate & above
ELD students.
The focus of this course is to introduce
Health Careers to Intermediate or higher
ELD students in preparation for taking Health
Careers courses. Students need to be
motivated with an interest in pursuing a health
career after high school. This course includes
an introduction to the human body, health
care guest speakers and an emphasis on
study skills and language acquisition.
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Beaverton High School ELL Program
Recommended Sequence of Coursework
Students become eligible for ESL services via Intake testing, and the scores determine ELL Profile of 1-5. The Profile determines recommended courses.
Where scheduling conflicts with SPED occur, a students’ IEP needs are given priority over ELL services.
Profile 2 Students
Profile 3 Students
•
•
•
•
Beginning ELD
Academic Content
English (Health &
Science)
CORE classes:
• Lit & Comp I
• Math Class*
(*Level determined by
previous math teacher
recommendation or math
placement test given at
intake)
• PE
• Elective
Optional classes:
• Spanish as determined
by student’s native
language literacy
needs.
Proficient/Exited or Waived
Services: Monitoring Status
for 24 months from date of
exit.
Program name:
Monitoring I OR II
Student grades are
reviewed and interventions
are determined for those in
danger of failing classes.
Early Intermediate ELD
CORE classes:
• Lit & Comp II or L/C 9
• SS 9
• Physics
• Health 1
Optional classes:
language literacy
needs.
Intermediate ELD
CORE classes:
• Lit/Comp 9 or 10 – L/C
9 is required for L/C 10
• SS 9 or SS 10
• Science – (determined
by language ability and
previous education)
• Math Class (see
previous note*)
• Health 1, Health 2 if
needed
Optional classes:
language literacy
needs.
• Intro to Health Careers
Profile 5 Students
Profile 4 Students
•
•
Advanced ELD
Early Advanced ELD
Mainstream CORE classes:
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Language Arts
• Health 1 &/or Health 2
Mainstream CORE classes:
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Language Arts
• Health 1 &/or Health 2
Optional classes:
Optional classes:
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Profile 1 Students
Health Careers
2016-2017
Graduation
requirements
Human Anatomy
and Physiology
is a 1.0 Science
credit course.
Other Health
Careers courses
are for elective
credit.
Health Careers I
H431
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application Process
Fees: $35 for program t-shirt, First
Aid and Healthcare Professional CPR
certifications and lab supplies.
PCC Credit Options:
Health 252 First Aid Basics & Beyond (4)
CG130H Intro. to Today’s Careers (2)
This full year introductory course is for the
student who has an interest in exploring
or pursuing a career in health services.
Students will learn core knowledge and
skills common to major health careers.
Areas of emphasis are medical terminology,
medical ethics, safety in health care, career
exploration, self-assessment portfolios,
and some basic health care skills. Students
will be involved in community health
projects such as elementary school health
screenings, blood drives and other related
community experience. These students have
the opportunity to be involved with Health
Occupations Students of America (HOSA),
a pre-professional organization of potential
health care workers. The Red Cross course,
Responding to Emergencies is part of the
curriculum in which students will explore
and demonstrate basic first aid, first aid in
remote settings, Healthcare Professional CPR
for adult, child and infant, and educational
training in Automated External Defibrillation
(AED).
Human Anatomy/Physiology C425
One year/1 Science credit
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
PCC Credit Options: Biology
121/122, Intro to Human Anatomy and
Physiology (8 PCC credits)
This year-long class specializes in the study
of the human body. Exercises include the
identification of the body systems (skin,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory)
as well as investigations in how those
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systems function. Lecture/discussions are
complemented by labs involving microscopic
studies, hands on discovery and some
dissections. This class is for any junior or
senior interested in the science of the human
body; it also fulfills the science prerequisite to
be accepted into Advanced Health Careers.
Advanced Health Careers H440/441
One year/2 Elective credits
Meets daily
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Health Careers I, Human
Anatomy and Physiology, Instructor
Approval
Fees: Program/Uniform costs are
approximately $100 per year. (Need based
scholarships are available)
PCC Credit Options:
MP 111 Medical Terminology (4 PCC creds)
CG130H Intro to Today’s Careers (2)
This course is designed for senior students
who have successfully completed Health
Careers and Human Anatomy. First semester
curriculum includes mastery of basic patient
care skills, introductory pathophysiology
of common diseases, professional skills
and medical terminology. The curriculum
also includes guest lecturers from diverse
healthcare fields who explain their career
pathways, share their expertise and provide
updates on current practices. Second
semester, students will be placed in the
community to explore career options with
healthcare professionals. Among the clinical
sites offered to students are hospital,
medical, dental, veterinary medicine,
physical and occupational therapy, speech
and rehabilitation, fitness, sports medicine,
and medical social service. Students are
encouraged to continue their membership
in Health Occupations Students of America
(HOSA). Advanced Health Careers provides
students with a realistic view of career
options. Clinical experiences allow students
to collect information for decisions regarding
their future in college or the workplace.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Grade: 12
To apply to the Health Careers program,
complete the Beaverton School District
Common Option Application available
at www.beaverton.k12.or.us/options/ or
from your school counseling office. Have
your counselor sign your application and
submit it along with signing up for Health
Careers on your high school forecasting
form. A lottery will be held if there are more
applicants than space available. In order
to be included in the lottery applicants must
attend a mandatory informational meeting in
the spring.
Career Pathway: Health Careers
Minimum Total Required Credits: 8.0
Introduction to
Health Careers: 1.0
(Available option for ELL
students only)
Lower Level Core Courses
Total Required Credits: 4.0
Physics and Chemistry OR
higher science credits: 2.0
Performance
Indicators
Algebra I and Geometry OR
higher math credits: 2.0
*Application
Required
Upper Level Core Courses
Totaled Required Credits: 4.0
Anatomy and Physiology: 1.0
*Health Careers: 1.0
CRLS &
CRLE
(Advancement requires all performance
standards are met)
Advanced Health Careers Core: 1.0
Advanced Health Careers Clinic: 1.0
Highly Recommended Courses for HC students:
STEM Physics (1.0)
Chemistry (1.0)
Biology or AP Biology (1.0)
4 years of Math through Pre-calculus (4.0)
4 years of English (4.0)
3 years of Social Science (3.0)
1 year each Health and PE (2.0)
Spanish I, II, III (3.0)
CRLS &
CRLE
Recommended Courses for HC Students:
AP Physics (1.0)
AP Chemistry (1.0)
AP Statistics (1.0)
AP Psychology (1.0)
Social Anthropology (1.0)
Student Plan & Profile:
CLRS – Satisfies requirements for Career Related Learning Standards
CLRE – Satisfies requirements for Career Related Learning Experiences
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Health Careers
Designed to prepare students to perform
routine nursing assistant tasks to clients
in the following venues: long-term and
skilled nursing care facilities, home care
and community health agencies. There will
be a minimum of 80 hours of classroom/
lab instruction as mandated by the Oregon
State Board of Nursing and 82 hours of
clinical training preparing NA students to
perform routine assistant tasks to clients in
hospitals, long-term, community and skilled
care facilities. Students will sit for the state
licensing examination at the end of this
course.
Health & P.E.
2016-2017
Health
Physical Education
Health 1
H201X
One semester/0.5 HE credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None All students must complete one year (1.0
credit) of physical education. Freshmen are
required to take Physical Education 1 during
one semester of their freshman year. If PE1 is
not passed during the freshman year, it must
be taken during sophomore year.
Students will have the opportunity to explore
health-related issues such as mental and
emotional health, violence prevention,
alcohol, tobacco & other drugs, human
sexuality, including sexually transmitted
infections, and unintentional injury prevention.
The focus in this class is on accessing
information and developing strategies for
improving communication, problem solving,
and decision-making.
Health 2
H202X
One semester/0.5 HE credit
Grades 10, 11,12
Prerequisite: Health 1
Students will have the opportunity to explore
health topics & issues such as: stress & ways
to manage stress, fitness & nutrition, drug use
& abuse and terminology and sexual health
including sexually transmitted infections. The
focus in this class is on decision making,
accessing information and becoming a health
literate individual through the use of BSD
adopted assessments and standards.
Physical Education 1
P430X
One semester/0.5 PE1 credit
Grade 9
Prerequisite: None
This class will cover skills, rules, strategies
and training techniques for a variety of
individual, team and movement activities
both competitive and recreational in nature.
Activities could include soccer, football,
volleyball, ping pong, badminton, yoga, and
dance. Activities will vary due to weather
conditions and facility availability. Students
will learn to make responsible life-long fitness
choices through practical applications of
fitness and wellness concepts. Focus of this
course will be fitness, rule implementation,
skill development, teamwork and
sportsmanship. Grades will be based on daily
participation, knowledge of sports/activities,
proficiency, and fitness assessments.
Weight Training P401X
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: PE1
The weight training class is designed for
students who are serious about working out
and physical improvement and/or athletic
development. This class emphasizes total
body development including upper and lower
body, core training and flexibility. Class is
structured so all levels of students benefit
from beginner to elite. Physical development
is monitored and evaluated, but assessment
is based on participation and effort.
Graduation
Requirements
Health 1 and
Health 2 are
required for
graduation.
Two semesters
of PE are
required for
graduation.
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Flexibility & Strength Techniques P415
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: PE1
Net Games P530X
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: PE1
Fitness
P420X
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: PE1
This class will have a cross training focus
and is designed for individuals who want
to improve their overall fitness level. The
class will revolve around the increase of
the individual fitness level in the areas of
muscular endurance, aerobic conditioning,
flexibility and whole body fitness. The class
will instruct in fitness testing, goal setting,
nutrition, proper training technique to specific
fitness activities and personal fitness program
design.
This class will focus on five sports that involve
the use of a racquet: tennis, aerial tennis,
ping pong, pickle ball, and badminton. The
class will teach proper technique, strategies
and both individual/dual play. This class
is recommended for the student looking
to improve individual aspects of court
movement, swing technique and the strategy
involved in these activities. Focus of this
course will be fitness, rule implementation,
skill development, teamwork and
sportsmanship. Grades will be based on daily
participation, knowledge of sports/activities,
proficiency, and fitness assessments.
Team Sports
P505X
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: PE1 This class will concentrate on five sports that
involve the use of a ball in the play of the
game: football, soccer, basketball, volleyball
and softball. This class is recommended
for students looking to improve in the team
aspects of these sports. Focus of this course
will be fitness, rule implementation, skill
development, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Grades will be based on daily participation,
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Health & P.E.
The goal of this class is to calm the body and
mind through a variety of standing and seated
postures. Students will have the opportunity
to develop strength, flexibility, coordination
and balance, as well as improve body
alignment. These techniques encourage
greater flexibility and suppleness in the joints
and muscles while providing a total-body
workout. Assessment in this class is based
on participation and effort.
knowledge of sports/activities, proficiency,
and fitness assessments.
Marketing
2016-2017
Graduation
Requirements
Three years of
Applied Arts
are required for
graduation. These
can be earned in
several different
departments.
PCC Dual
Credit Available
If you are interested in entrepreneurship,
marketing, public relations, management,
advertising, or digital media, the Marketing
Department has the program for you! In
addition to classroom instruction, you may
earn FREE college credit and valuable handson experience during Week of Wishes and
in The Pond, our student store. You will also
have the opportunity to meet and network
with industry leaders and participate in field
studies in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami,
and Orlando, Florida.
Computer Applications 1
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
A411
Computer Applications 1 provides an
overview of basic computer applications
including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), and
integration of the applications. This course
challenges students to work independently
toward the goal of improving your computer
literacy. Students may earn both HS credit
and PCC Dual Credit.
Marketing I
B601
One year/1 AA credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Open to students who are interested
in learning about the many activities,
responsibilities, and services involved with
business and marketing. In Marketing I, the
student will be exposed to branding, selling,
advertising, communications, merchandising,
fashion and retail, travel and tourism, green
marketing, management, and product
technology. Students may earn both HS
credit and P.C.C. Dual Credit.
Marketing 2
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Marketing I
B602
Marketing II is a continuation of Marketing
I and focuses on the promotional mix
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during the first semester. Students will
further explore advertising, publicity, sales
promotions, and personal selling. This course
will also explore branding, packaging, and
market research. Students may earn both HS
credit and P.C.C. Dual Credit.
Sports & Event Marketing B515
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Sports Marketing is an introduction to
the intersection of sports, entertainment,
business, and society through project
management including product development,
pricing, licensing, and sponsorship.
Throughout the year, students study the
elements of event marketing and project
management through the development of a
comprehensive marketing plan for an event
or organization. Students also gain hands-on
experience during the production of Week of
Wishes, consisting of Swishes & Wishes and
Jam the Dam. Students may earn both HS
credit and PCC Dual Credit.
Marketing Management
B560
Grades 11, 12
Marketing Management will focus
on management and leadership skill
development. Students will be required
to apply their knowledge of management
and leadership by planning, organizing and
controlling activities for the student store,
The Pond. This course emphasizes the
importance of teamwork, responsibility, and
decision-making. A large part of this class will
be a hands on experience in The Pond. Both
in the store and in the classroom, the student
will work in areas such as promotions, sales
operations, human relations, communication
and more. Through work in the student store
and the classroom, these students will be
given a chance to explore those work fields
open to marketing graduates. Students may
earn both HS credit and PCC Dual Credit.
Digital Marketing
B616
One year/1.0 AA credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Marketing Seminar
B620/BA101
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Instructor Appproval
Marketing Seminar is the capstone course
for the Business & Marketing program, and
it challenges students to demonstrate and
display their mastery of skills and knowledge
through student-selected concentrations.
During the first semester, students focus on
leadership development through exploration
of case studies and the creation of an
advertising or entrepreneurship project.
During the second semester, students
develop their portfolio of experience through
career-related learning opportunities and
experiences. Marketing 1 should be taken
before registering for this course Students
may earn both HS credit and PCC Credit.
Personal Finance B725/FIN 205
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students study financial management and its
Business & Marketing Communication
One Semester/.5 AA credit B360
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course provides students the tools
they need to collect, organize and present
information in a business environment.
Students will learn how to use library and
Internet resources to collect information.
Word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics
applications will be used to organize and
present business information. Students will
be introduced to business report writing,
developing and delivering a persuasive
presentation, and electronic-mail methods for
team based communication. This course is a
continuation of Computer Applications 1.
Students may earn both HS credit and PSU Credit.
Marketing Pathway
The Marketing Pathway is designed to prepare
students for employment and/or continuing
education opportunities in business and
marketing. Each course in this pathway prepares
students to advance toward higher education as
well as acquire immediate job skills. See page
17 for specific pathway requirements.
PSU Challenge Program
PCC Dual Credit Program
PCC logo indicates PCC Dual Credit course. PCC
Dual Credit courses offer students the opportunity to
start their college education while in high school. PCC
credits are transferable to all public universities within
the Oregon University system and many other institutions outside the state. The cost to students is free.
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Marketing
Digital Marketing focuses on the development
of effective marketing plans within a dynamic
digital environment. Students will explore
how to coordinate marketing initiatives across
online and offline channels and between
desktop and mobile audiences to show how
various disciplines within digital marketing
are interrelated. In addition to understanding
the tools and techniques required to create a
digital marketing plan, students both develop
the skills to manage an online presence and
put those skills into action. The focus of the
class will be developing and implementing a
holistic Internet and social media marketing
strategy. Marketing 1 should be taken before
registering for this course. Students may earn
both HS credit and PCC Dual Credit.
application to family and personal resources.
Family spending, saving, and investing are
discussed along with an overview of basic
economics, banking, employment, and capital
management. Issues of budget management,
consumer consumption, and consumer
legislation are the focus of this course.
Students explore such topics as rational
spending, goods and services, the electronic
economy, and risk management.
Mathematics
2016-2017
Graduation
requirements
Three years of math
are required for
graduation, and two
years must be past
Algebra I.
Advanced
Placement
The mathematics program at Beaverton High
School is built on the belief that all students
should have the opportunity to successfully
learn mathematics. We wish to develop
mathematically literate students who are able
to explore, conjecture, reason logically and
communicate their mathematics knowledge.
Beaverton School District requires three
credits in mathematics for graduation. Most
colleges require at least three years of
mathematics (Algebra/Geometry/Statistics
1, Geometry, and Algebra II). It is strongly
recommended that students planning on
attending a four-year college or university
take an advanced math course their senior
year.
Algebra/Geometry/Statistics 1
One year/1 Math credit
M381
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Math or PreAlgebra
Use lines, angles, triangles and other twodimensional figures to learn congruence and
geometric proof; and learning basic statistical
measures of center and spread, including
graphical representations.
Algebra/Geometry/Statistics DL 1
Dual Language
M381D
This course is the same as A/G/S 1 except
that it is taught almost entirely in Spanish
Geometry Survey
M350
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: A/G/S 1
Topics include angles, congruence, similarity,
area and volume of 2-dimensional and
3-dimensional figures.
Geometry
Prerequisite: A/G/S 1
M360
Topics include angles, congruence, similarity,
area and volume of 2-dimensional and
3-dimensional figures, formal construction
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and two-column proofs.
Algebra 2
M505
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Geometry Survey or
Geometry
Topics include quadratic, exponential,
logarithmic, rational, and polynomial
functions, complex numbers, operations, and
conic sections.
Advanced Algebra 2 M510
Prerequisite: Algebra/Geometry/
Statistics 1
Topics include quadratic, exponential,
logarithmic, rational, and polynomial
functions, complex numbers, operations,
conic sections, trigonometric functions
and identities, and single-variable data
distributions.
Functions Statistics &
M520
Trigonometry (FST)
One year/ 1 Math credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II or
Advanced Algebra II or teacher
recommendation
Topics include logic, set theory, probability,
transformations, linear, quadratic, exponential,
logarithmic, polynomial, and rational
functions, trigonometric functions, singlevariable data distributions, bi-variate data
analysis. Students may have the opportunity
to earn PCC credit in Math 95.
Pre-Calculus
M600
Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra II,
FST or teacher recommendation
Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential,
logarithmic, polynomial, and rational
functions, trigonometric functions and
identities, vectors, complex numbers, logic,
set theory. Students have the opportunity to
earn PCC credit in Math 111/112.
Topics include describing data distributions,
collecting data using sampling and
experiments, probability and random
variables, and statistical inference.
AP Calculus AB
M750
Prerequisite: Precalculus
Topics include limits, derivatives, rate
problems, maxima and minima problems,
anti-derivatives, techniques of integration,
area and volume problems.
AP Calculus BC
M755
Prerequisite: Calculus AB
Topics include a detailed review of Calculus
AB, sequences and series, polar coordinates.
PCC logo indicates PCC Dual Credit course.
Free Portland Community College credit
available.
BHS Math Sequence
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Mathematics
AP Statistics M775
Prerequisite: Functions
Statistics Trigonometry, Advanced
Algebra II, or Precalculus
2016-2017
Science
The science teachers at Beaverton High
School believe that a fundamental and vital
function of education is to enhance each
student’s ability to make responsible decisions
about their role in society. Scientific literacy
in the disciplines of Physical Science, Earth
and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics is an important foundation to being
a citizen in the 21st century when many local
and global issues and careers are based on
S.T.E.M., (Science-Technology-EngineeringMath.)
Students attending Beaverton High School
have a variety of opportunities, beginning
in the Physics/STEM Physics curriculum
and continuing through higher-level course
offerings, to participate in a rigorous and
challenging science program that helps them
develop the skills needed to be successful
citizens.and foster a life-long interest and
appreciation for science learning.
Our college/career pathway will use an
articulated learning sequence of Physics,
Chemistry and Biology. This core science
pathway should be followed, with other
science electives taken concurrently or after
the completion of the Physics, Chemistry,
Biology sequence. Students will enroll at the
appropriate level taking into account their
aspirations, skills, knowledge, experiences,
ACT scores, and mathematical abilities. The
goal is to provide them challenge, rigor and
the proficiencies to succeed and excel in
science.
The freshman, sophomore and junior
curricula are organized around a series of real
world problems and are designed to prepare
students to achieve state content standards.
The upper level course offerings include
discipline specific courses in Advanced
Placement (AP), Health Careers, Science
Research, and elective courses. Our existing
9th, 10th, and 11th grade program prepares
students well for the state assessments and
AP curricula and our focus on scientific inquiry
and engineering and design is consistent with
the AP/College/Career readiness philosophy.
Currently, three years of science in high
school is required for graduation. Students
who take the Physics, Chemistry, Biology
sequence will meet these requirements. For
college preparation it is recommended that
students take four years of science.
SCIENCE
College and Career Pathways
Advanced STEM Interest
9th
Physics/Physics DL
STEM Physics/ STEM Physics
DL
STEM Chemistry*
10th
Chemistry/Chemistry
DL
STEM Chemistry/STEM
Chemistry DL
AP Biology*
11th
Biology
AP Biology*
Health Careers Students*
AP Science Electives
Health Careers Students*
The above core science pathway should be followed, with other science electives taken concurrently or
after the completion of the Physics, Chemistry, Biology sequence.
Graduation
Requirements
Three credits
of Science are
required for
graduation.
12th
•AP Physics 1 and 2, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology
•Marine Systems, Biotechnology, Science Research, Human Anatomy and Physiology,
Health Careers
•Health Careers is a lottery application program that includes – Jr. year – Human Anatomy and Physiology
See Advanced Health Careers for more information.
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Physics C611
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Physics DL
Dual Language
C611D
This course is the same as Physics except
that it is taught almost entirely in Spanish.
STEM Physics C612
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
PCC Dual-Credit Option: EN100
Exploring Engineering
This is a lab-based physics course designed
for freshmen. Using the processes of
scientific inquiry, engineering design, and
critical thinking students will discover and
apply patterns in such major physics topics
as motion, forces and momentum, energy,
waves, and electromagnetism. An important
aim of the course is to develop and build
students’ math abilities, performance in
problem solving, scientific literacy, and
technical communication skills that will be
useful in later science courses. This course
will address all ODE physics, inquiry, and
engineering standards. STEM physics
STEM Physics DL
Dual Language
C612D
This course is the same as STEM Physics
except that it is taught almost entirely in
Spanish
Chemistry
C511
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics or STEM Physics
This year long, lab-based course addresses
all of the ODE standards for chemistry,
inquiry and engineering, emphasizing the
connections between the laboratory and
the world around you. This course will
help students to build fundamental science
related math skills. This course is intended to
provide students with college ready science
skills regardless of higher-level educational
focus. The course will study the interactions
among different forms of energy and matter.
Topics addressed will include the structures
of atoms and compounds, the Periodic
Table, chemical reactions, gases, solutions,
chemical quantities, kinetic theory, and
thermodynamics. Content and skills from
Physics will be built upon. The student will
see how chemistry is taking place all around
us and will understand the many chemical
products s/he uses each day.
Chemistry DL
Dual Language
C511D
This course is the same as Chemistry except
that it is taught almost entirely in Spanish.
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Science
This is a lab-based physics course designed
for freshmen. Using the processes of
scientific inquiry, engineering design, and
critical thinking students will discover and
apply patterns in such major physics topics
as motion, forces and momentum, energy,
waves, and electromagnetism. An important
aim of the course is to develop and build
students’ math abilities, problem solving
skills, scientific literacy, and technical
communication that will be useful in later
science courses. This course will address
all Oregon Department of Education (ODE)
physics, inquiry, and engineering standards
as well as reinforce good educational
behaviors and study skills that will promote
academic success.
will weave together a deeper conceptual
understanding of required topics with more
sophisticated mathematical analyses in the
form of extension projects and activities.
Students have the option in this course
of earning dual credit for the PCC EN100
Exploring Engineering 1 hour elective course.
2016-2017
Science
STEM Chemistry
C512
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics or STEM Physics
This year long, lab-based course will
study the interactions among different
forms of energy and matter, emphasizing
higher level mathematical relationships
and reasoning. The mathematical skills
necessary for success include algebraic
manipulation, graphing, and data analysis.
This course is intended for students who are
interested in exploring Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) career
or educational pathways. It will address,
with extended depth, the ODE standards.
Topics addressed will include the structures
of atoms and compounds, the Periodic
Table, chemical reactions, gases, solutions,
chemical quantities, kinetic theory, and
thermodynamics. An ACT Explore science score
of 21+ is recommended for 9th taking this class.
STEM Chemistry DL
Dual Language
C512D
This course is the same as STEM Chemistry
except that it is taught almost entirely in
Spanish.
AP Chemistry
C590
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application and consent
of instructor.
This course has summer reading/assignment
requirements. Please visit or email the instructor
in June. This course is for students who wish
to complete one year of college chemistry
and take the AP Chemistry exam. This is
a rigorous college level course with high
expectations. The curriculum covers content
in the areas of matter and energy, atomic
theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical
reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the
gas laws, acids and bases, equilibrium and
oxidation-reduction.
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Biology
C411
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Chemistry or STEM
Chemistry
In this laboratory-based course, students will
have the opportunity to better understand
their relationship with other living things.
Students will explore the fundamental
characteristics of living matter and the
unifying principles of life. Students will study
and learn about the diversity of all living
things, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics,
ecology and environmental issues and
evolution. This course is designed to meet
Oregon State Science Standards.
AP Biology
C490
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Chemistry, STEM
Chemistry, STEM Physics, Biology or
consent of instructor
This is a laboratory-based course that follows
the curriculum similar to that of a first year
college level biology course. Topics include
ecology, animal anatomy and physiology,
plant biology, evolution, cell biology,
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology.
This course is for students who wish to get
biology college level credit by taking the AP
exam in the spring. College level credit is
often granted to students who pass the AP
exam and these students are able to register
for courses where biology is a prerequisite.
Biotechnology
C855
One semester/0.5 Science credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physics, Chemisty or
consent of instructor.
This course will explore the field of
biotechnology research. Students will
learn about the theory and implications of
biotechnology by participating in its practice
and discussing relevant bioethical issues.
Students will splice and clone genes, do
electrophoresis fingerprinting and amplify
their own DNA and run it on a gel.
Human Anatomy & Physiology C425
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: Physics, Chemistry
PCC Credit Options: Biology 121/122
Marine Systems
C460
One Semester/0.5 Science Credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: Physics, Chemistry.
Marine Systems is designed for students
interested in ocean life and the marine
environment. Students will explore sciences
such as geology and oceanography that
shape the marine environment as well as
investigate the diversity of sea life and the
different marine ecosystems. Current issues
concerning the ocean--laws, management,
and conservation will be included.
AP Physics 1
C6931
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: STEM Physics or STEM
Chemistry NOTE: AP Physics 1 and 2 can
be taken in ANY order.
AP Physics is an algebra-based collegelevel course that explores topics such as
Newtonian mechanics (including rotational
motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical
waves and sound; and introductory, simple
AP Physics 2
C6941
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: STEM Physics or STEM
Chemistry. NOTE: AP Physics 1 and 2 can
be taken in ANY order.
AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, collegelevel physics course that explores topics
such as fluid statics and dynamics;
thermodrynamics with kinetic theory; PV
diagrams and probability; electrostatics;
electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic
fields;electromagetism; physical and
geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and
nuclear physics.
AP Environmental Science C790
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: Chemistry
AP Environmental Science is a one year
advanced science course that studies
the environment viewed through an
interdisciplinary lens. Students will use
scientific principles to analyze a variety of
environmental issues and examine possible
solutions. In this examination, students
will explore the political, social, and moral
implications of human activities with respect
to the environment. Topics range from
human population growth to global warming.
This course is open to all students who are
interested in learning more about the natural
world. Skills and concepts can be applied
to careers that involve natural resources,
ecotourism, environmental law, wildlife
management and related fields..
AP courses prepare students
to take AP exams in the spring.
College credit may be available.
PCC logo indicates PCC
Dual Credit course.
Free Portland Community
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Science
This year-long class specializes in the study
of the human body. Exercises include the
identification of the body systems (skin,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory)
as well as investigations in how those
systems function. Lecture/discussions are
complemented by labs involving microscopic
studies, hands-on discovery and some
dissections. This class is for any junior or
senior interested in the science of the human
body; it also fulfills the science prerequisite to
be accepted into Advanced Health Careers.
circuits. Through inquiry-based learning,
students will develop scientific thinking and
reasoning skills.
Social Studies
2016-2017
Graduation
requirements
Three years
(3.0 credits) of
Social Studies
is required for
graduation.
Advanced
Placement Course
The social studies department at Beaverton
High School believes that the content of
social studies courses can be used to develop
the skills that students need for career and
college readiness. Skills such as critical
thinking, communication and research are
included in every course.
While three years of social studies are
required for graduation, those students
seeking college admission are advised
to complete four years of social studies,
including one or more AP courses.
Social Studies 10
One year/1 SS credit
Grade 10
Prerequisite: None
S230
All 10th grade students will be enrolled in this
course. They will receive a year’s credit (1.0)
in Social Studies. The course will emphasize
written and oral communication skills, critical
thinking, research skills, and acquiring content
knowledge in U.S. history and economics.
The course of study is based on the themes
of Economic Change, Reform, and the Age of
Disillusionment.
After completing the required 9th and 10th
grade courses, Beaverton students are able
to pick from a wealth of courses to compete
the third required year. Options include full
year or semester courses, including five
Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Honors Designation transcript credit will be granted
REQUIRED COURSES
Any student who does not receive credit in
one or both semesters of 9th grade Social
Studies will need to take equivalent credits
later in order to meet the 3.0 SS credit
graduation requirement. The student will
enroll in 10th Grade Social Studies as a
sophomore, and can make up the credits for
9th Grade at any time. Any student who fails
one or both semesters of 10th Grade Social
Studies will need to retake 10th Grade Social
Studies.
Social Studies 9
S225
Grade 9
Prerequisite: None
All 9th grade students will be enrolled in this
course. They will receive a year’s credit (1.0)
in Social Studies. The course work integrates
social science skills around three themes
in the 20th Century: Role of Government,
Imperialism and International Relations.
There will be an emphasis on skill building,
research, and problem solving.
Honors Designation transcript credit will be granted
to 9th and 10th grade students who complete the
“Honors” course of study. The course of study will
consist of in-depth readings, and independent
research projects.
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to 9th and 10th grade students who complete the
“Honors” course of study. The course of study will
consist of in-depth readings, and independent
research projects.
When students have completed the 3 credits
of social studies required for graduation,
additional SS courses may be taken for
elective credit. Each course may be taken
only once for Social Studies credit.
Note: Social Anthropology and AP Psychology
do not count as Social Studies credit.
SEMESTER ELECTIVES
Students will apply and develop basic
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
concepts to local and global issues in
Economics. Topics will include: market types,
the stock market, consumerism, Federal
Reserve, International Monetary Fund,
world trade, and economic development in
developing countries. Skill development will
range from real-world budgeting to analyzing
and creating solutions for current economic
problems.
History In Film
S485X
One semester/0.5 SS credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students will view historical
films with the goal of critiquing and assessing
each film in question. This may include how
various themes and/or issues are treated
throughout time and how they are impacted
by historical events. The West, War and
Conflict, and Cultures are examples of
possible themes. Students will view eight to
ten films during the semester, including both
US and World History. Written assignments
will be of short and medium length. Small and
large group discussion will be held before and
after each film. The curriculum for this course
may include R-rated movies and parents will
be asked to sign a permission form.
Civil Law
S536X
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This semester course is a study of the
American legal system as it relates to civil
law. The course will include a study of the
US constitution, civil rights, torts and the jury
process. Activities will include Supreme Court
simulations and mock trials. Students will
gain experience in public speaking, forming
legal arguments and persuasive writing.
Students who have completed “Law” at BHS
may enroll in Civil Law.
FULL YEAR ELECTIVES
World History
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
S440
World History examines major trends in
history and culture using a global perspective.
Contemporary issues are included to show
relationships between the past and present.
Students will learn to analyze, evaluate and
interpret historical events and trends. The
development of research and writing skills is a
key component of the course.
Criminal Law
S531X
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This semester course is a study of the
American legal system as it relates to crime
and law enforcement. The course will include
a study of the US constitution, the rights of
the accused, and our system of punishment.
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Social Studies
Economics
S605X
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Activities will include Supreme Court
simulations and mock trials. Students will
gain experience in public speaking, forming
legal arguments and persuasive writing.
Students who have completed “Law” at BHS
may not enroll in Criminal Law.
Social Studies
2016-2017
AP Economics
S620
One year/1.0 SS credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
AP United States History S410
Grades 10, 11, 12
The macroeconomics component of the
course is to give students a thorough
understanding of the principles of economics
that apply to an economic system as a
whole. It also develops students’ familiarity
with economic performance measures,
the financial sector, stabilization policies,
economic growth, and international
economics. College credit may be available to
College credit may be available to students who
The AP Economics course prepares students
for the AP exams in Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics. The microeconomics
component of the course gives students an
understanding of the principles of economics
that apply to the functions of individual
decision makers, both consumers and
producers, within the economic system.
students who score a 3 or higher on the Avanced
Placement exam in May of 2017. Exam fee
waivers available.
AP Human Geography
S340
Grades 11, 12
Advanced Placement Human Geography
is a college level survey course of the
discipline. Students will be introduced to the
systematic study of patterns and processes
that have shaped human understanding,
use, and alteration of Earth’s surface.
Students will examine and analyze human
social organization and its environmental
consequences. Units of study include
Population, Cultural Patterns and Processes,
Political Organization of Space, Agriculture,
Economic Development, and Urban Land
Use. College credit may be available to students
who score a 3 or higher on the Avanced Placement
exam in May of 2017. Exam fee waivers available.
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This course is a survey of the history of the
United States, with particular emphasis on
political, economic, and foreign policy aspects
of history from 1492 to the present. AP U.S.
History is designed as the equivalent of a
college-level course; strong reading and
writing skills are essential. A major goal of
the course is to develop the skills students will
need to succeed in college courses.
score a 3 or higher on the Avanced Placement
AP Government
S515
Grades 11, 12
this course prepares students to sit for two
AP exams, the United States Goverment
exam and the Comparative Government and
Politics exam. The US government portion of
the course introduces students to key political
ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles,
and behaviors that characterize the political
culture of the United States. The Comparative
government portion of the course introduces
students to the rich diversity of political life
outside the United States.The course uses
a comparative approach to examine the
political structures; policies; and the political,
economic, and social challenges among six
selected countries: Great Britain, Mexico,
Russia, Iran, China, and Nigeria. Additionally,
students examine how different governments
solve similar problems by comparing the
effectiveness of approaches to many global
issues.
ELECTIVE COURSES--NO SOCIAL
STUDIES CREDIT
Social Studies
Social Anthropology
S730
One year/1 elective credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students will study several
societies and cultures, comparing such
variables as family structure, socialization,
ritual, migration, religious beliefs, and
education. Students use their own
experiences and knowledge of their own
culture as a basis for comparison. Students
will read three ethnographic studies
and conduct their own anthropological
observations. Strong reading and writing
skills are essential.
AP Psychology
S725
One year/1 elective credit
Grades 11,12
Advanced Placement Psychology is a college
level survey course of the discipline. The
course is designed to introduce students
to the systematic and scientific study of the
behavior and mental processes of human
beings and other animals. Students will be
exposed to the psychological facts, principles,
and phenomena associated with each of the
major subfields within psychology. Students
also learn about the ethics and methods
psychologists use in their science and
practice. It includes physiological psychology,
child and adolescent development, abnormal
psychology, perception, elements of social
psychology, and other psychological topics.
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Student Support (SPED)
2016-2017
Graduation
requirements
Some courses meet
specific graduation
requirements; others
may award elective
credit. See your
case coordinator for
specific information.
Beaverton High School is committed to
promoting life-long learning in all students.
By providing small classroom size and
tailored instruction, the Student Support
Program addresses the specific needs of
students who have met the requirements
under Federal Law IDEA for an Individualized
Education Program (IEP). Classes offered
in the Student Support Program are in the
areas of Language Arts and Composition,
Mathematics, Communications, Study Skills,
and Self-Enhancement.
improving pragmatic communication skills.
Work Experience I-IV
R650,
R655, R660, R665
One year/1 Elective credit each
(students advance to each level)
Grades 9,10,11,12
Requires IEP and case coordinator
approvalThe work experience program
This course will provide organizational
support along with content strengthening
in the core areas of social studies, science,
English and mathematics through lecture
review, practice of learning strategies and
tutorial time.
assists students in entering the world of
work. Students begin acquiring competitive
work skills while working at “in building”
placements at BHS. Most students follow a
natural progression from their “in building”
BHS placement, to a monitored job slot in
the community; some students advance to
hold an employer paid position. Students
complete an interest inventory, participate in
job shadowing, and receive one on one job
coaching. These pre-employment training
opportunities help students to develop the
skills necessary to find and keep future
employment and explore career interests.
Communication I
R
Grades 9, 10
Requires IEP case coordinator
approval
Life Choices (EGC)
R605
Grades 9,10,11,12
approval
Academic Seminar
R415
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
approval
This course is designed to support students
in receptive and expressive language skills.
Focus is on expanding vocabulary and
imporving inpersonal communication skills.
Communication II
R210
Grades 10, 11
approval
This course is designed to support students
in receptive and expressive language skills.
Focus is on developing/expanding vocabulary
knowledge and concepts, understanding
abstract concepts of figurative language,
identifying main ideas/supporting details and
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Life Choices is a course that focuses on
positive decision-making. Anger management
and communication techniques are explored.
ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER (ALC)
Math Fundamentals I-IV
R307-309 &
R312
One year/1 Elective credit ea.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: IEP and case
coordinator approval
These courses are designed for students
whose IEP’s reflect a need for basic
calculation, money skills, time, measurement,
analyzing graphs, and other functional math
skills.
Literacy Foundations I-IV R246-R249
One year/1 Elective credit ea.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
whose IEP’s reflect a need for decoding
skills, word building, word meanings, and
comprehension skills. Using a variety of
texts, students will have the opportunity to
read and write in real life situations.
Life Skills I-IV
R506-R509
One year/2 EL credits each/2 periods
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
These courses are designed for students in
a specialized program. The focus will be on
how science applies to our lives and the world
around us.
History Basics I & II R550, R551
One semester/0.5 Elective credit ea.
Grades 9,10,11,12
These classes are designed for students in
a specialized program. They will expose
students to important events and people in
World History.
Government Basics I & II R560, R561
One semester/.5 Elective credit ea.
Grades 9,10,11,12
These classes are designed for students in
a specialized program. Study includes the
composition and function of local, state, and
national governments in the United States
and in other countries throughout the world,
as well as rights and responsibilities of
citizenship.
Health Basics I & II R510, R511
One semester/0.5 Elective credit ea.
Grades 9,10,11,12
These classes are designed for students
in a specialized program. They provide
knowledge for life-long health and well-being.
whose IEP’s reflect a need for independent
living skills training, community awareness
and social skills training.
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The ALC program provides specifically
designed instruction for students whose
Individual Education Program reflects a need
for instruction in academic areas through the
modification of grade-level curriculum and
instruction. This program provides instruction
in reading, writing, science, social studies,
life skills, and social skills. ALC students also
participate in elective classes in the regular
education setting.
Science Foundations I-IV R351-354
One year/1 Elective credit each
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
2016-2017
INDEPENDENT SKILLS CENTER (ISC)
The ISC program is designed to meet the
needs of students who have intellectual
disabilities and/or other disabilities. Students
are identified for this program by formal
testing and observation by a Multidisciplinary
Team. An Individual Education Plan is
developed with each student and his/her
family. This program provides instruction
in basic life skills, communication, literacy,
social skills and transition skills. Instruction
is environmentally integrated and meaningbased. ISC students graduate from BHS at
age 21 with an alternative certificate.
Adaptive Physical Ed
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Community Living
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
P300
Household Skills
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R735
Literacy
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R705
Communication
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R710
Leisure Skills
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R740
Math
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R715
Social Skills
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R720
Work Experience
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
R760
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R725
STRUCTURED ROUTINES CENTER
(SRC)
The SRC is a specialized program that
provides services to students whose
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
demonstrates a need for communication,
socialization, life skills and academic
instruction, as well as provision of sensory
supports. Students in this program exhibit
the ability to learn routines quickly and follow
them with minimal support. Students are
placed in this program by the Beaverton
School District’s Program Review Team.
Adaptive Physical Ed P300
One Year/1 PE credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This class provides an opportunity for
SRC students to interact in a P.E. class.
Community Skills
R725S
One Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Areas of instruction include money
handling skills, shopping, eating out,
appropriate community behaviors, safety,
use of public transportation, as well
as trips to the library, post office, and
community center. The focus of the class
will be on developing social skills in a
public setting.
Household Skills
R735S
One Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Areas of instruction include cooking,
cleaning, laundry, and simple home
maintenance.
Literacy
R705S
One Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Areas of instruction include: reading
and comprehension, writing, functional
vocabulary, and reading for information.
Math
R715S
One Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Students use real life situations and
manipulatives to understand functional
concepts such as time, numbers, money,
schedules, story problems, fractions, and
budgets.
Social Skills
R720S
One Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Areas covered include manners,
interpersonal relationships, personal
safety, and conversation topics.
Work Experience I
WEX 1
One Year
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: IEP team
recommendation, nonstandard
diploma
This course is designed to assist students
in learning basic work skills through both
direct instruction and real life hands on
experiences. Students will work toward
work experience learning targets with a
focus on gaining independence. WEX
1 focuses on a variety of in-building job
tasks.
Work Experience II
WEX 2
One Year
Grades 12
Prerequisite: IEP team
recommendation, nonstandard
diploma and transition specialist
recommendation
This course is designed for students
who have met a level of independence
on WEX learning targets and have
demonstrated readiness for community
includsion. This course will give students
an opportunity to learn work skills in
a community setting. Students will
complete a structured work experience
with community partners working
on learning targets in a community
setting. Travel training is offered when
appropriate.
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Leisure Skills
R740S
One Year
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Areas covered include interpersonal
relationships, personal safety, arts and
crafts, and community recreation,
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Visual & Performing Arts
Theatre
Graduation
requirements
3.0 credits of
Applied Arts
are required
for graduation.
Applied Arts credit
can be obtained
from several
departments.
Theatre 1
F521
One semester/.5 AA credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the world
of theatre. It includes the study of basic acting
techniques (voice, movement, imagination,
pantomime, improvisation), terminology,
and Western theatre origins. Students build
teamwork, rehearsal, performance, production
crew and critique skills.
Theatre 2
F522
One semester/ 0.5 AA credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 or teacher’s
permission
This course is an extension of Theatre 1.
Students will learn about one or more of the
following topics: techniques in acting, major
developments in dramatic literature, major
playwrights, hold leadership roles in class
production work, and critical appreciation of
the art.
Theatre Design 1 F501
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None $10 lab fee
The focus of this course is the technical
elements necessary to each and every
production. Through a combination of handson participation and design projects, students
will explore the world of technical theatre.
Students will create original designs for sets,
costumes, props, make-up/hair, and publicity
packages.
Acting I
F531
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Proficient in Theatre I or
teacher’s permission
Acting I builds on skills and techniques
learned in Theatre I to expand the student
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actor’s ability to build a character. Using
unique inspirations such as hats, paintings,
music, animals, and other people, students
will learn to develop a character. Students
will also learn in-depth character analysis
skills that can be used to interpret any script.
Through these character analysis techniques,
students will improve their essential acting
skills: rehearsal, performance, and critique.
Acting II
F532
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Proficient in Acting I or
This course is a more advanced acting
experience. Students fine-tune their acting
skills through various projects/ performances.
Additionally, they have the opportunity to
direct fellow actors and learn about historical
& influential playwrights/artists.
Acting III
F533
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Proficient in Acting II or
Acting III expands the advanced student’s
theatrical horizons. Students will continue
to improve and refine acting skills while
exploring new areas of theatre. Throughout
the course, students will experience world
theatre, while exploring alternative aspects of
theatre (script writing, directing, designing).
Students will also learn critical audition
techniques that can be applied not only to
theatre but also to all endeavors. Students
will also continue to build their essential
rehearsal, performance, and critique skills.
Choir
F 620
Women’s Choir F620X
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None, students may
forecast for either one semester or one
year
This class is designed to develop the
fundamentals of vocal technique for women’s
voices. The class also focuses on music
reading, performance and learning to sing
in three part harmony. Music of various style
periods is studied and performed at quarterly
Beaverton choral concerts. Class members
will have the opportunity to sing different voice
parts to improve music reading and discover
which vocal part they sing with greatest ease
and beauty.
Men’s Choir One year/1.0 AA credit
F 622
Men’s Choir F622X
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None, students may
forecast for either one semester or one
year
This class is designed to develop the
fundamentals of vocal technique for men’s
voices. The class also focuses on music
reading, performance and learning to sing in
two and three part harmony. Music of various
style periods is studied and performed at
quarterly Beaverton choral concerts.
Concert Choir F630
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition
Cost: $85 Activity Fee (subject to
athletic office)
Advanced Vocal Ensemble F670
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Concurrent participation
in Concert Choir. Audition and choir
director approval
Cost: Dress/tuxedo purchase
AVE is a select vocal ensemble that meets at
6:55 a.m. every other morning. Literature is
selected from many genres: everything from
Medieval motets to vocal Jazz. This 16-20voice mixed group sings in Beaverton High
School concerts, carolers in the winter as
well as community performances and at Solo/
Ensemble contest. AVE auditions are held in
June, open to Concert Choir singers only.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra
F755
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Orchestra provides students, who have
intermediate-to-advanced orchestra skills,
with opportunities to perform small chamber
ensemble music and larger orchestra
literature. Students will study and perform in a
variety of classical musical styles.
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Women’s Choir One year/1.0 AA credit
Concert choir is for students with advanced
musical skills. This choir studies and performs
music literature of various style periods. Vocal
technique, musicianship and performance
skills are further developed. Students perform
in concerts and festivals. Students who plan
to try out for Concert Choir should sign up for
a full year of Women’s or Men’s Choir to save
a period in their schedules for Concert Choir.
Auditions for the choir will be held in April.
After the auditions, the counseling office will
pull the forecasting sheets for the students
accepted into Concert Choir and change their
placement.
2016-2017
Band
Concert Band
F705
One Year/1 AA credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Previous participation
in middle school band.
Cost: $85 Activity Fee, (subject to
athletic office)
Marching is not required, but is
strongly recommended.
Concert Band is a performance class open
primarily to freshmen and sophomores. The
class will stress playing fundamentals, major,
minor, and chromatic scales. Home practice
is expected and private lessons encouraged.
Concert Band members are eligible to
participate in the solo/ensemble festival and
may audition for All-State and All-Northwest
performing groups. Members perform at
school concerts and have the option of
participating in the Marching Ensemble, which
is highly recommended. As part of the band
commitment, students will also participate
in the Football and Basketball Band. Along
with attendance and class assignments,
students will be responsible for performances
at 3 evening concerts, 4-5 home football
games, 5-6 home basketball games, and
one parade as part of their grade. Failure to
meet these expectations will result in a lower
grade. Members must also purchase their
performance attire for evening concerts.
Symphonic Band
F710
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Admission for 9th grade
and transfer students by permission
of instructor.
Cost: $85 Activity Fee (subject to
athletic office)
Marching not required, but strongly
recommended
Symphonic Band is a performance class
open to qualified instrumentalists with
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permission from the instructor. The class
will stress playing fundamentals, major,
minor, and chromatic scales and rudiments
of music theory. Home practice is expected
and private lessons are encouraged.
Members are eligible to participate in the
solo/ensemble festival and may audition
for All-State and All-Northwest performing
groups. Symphonic Band members perform
at school concerts and have the option of
participating in the Marching Ensemble, which
is highly recommended. As part of the band
commitment, students will also participate
in the Football and Basketball Band. Along
with attendance and class assignments,
students will be responsible for performances
at 3 evening concerts, 4-5 home football
games, 5-6 home basketball games, and
2-3 parades as part of their grade. Failure to
meet these expectations will result in a lower
grade. Members must also purchase their
performance attire for evening concerts.
Wind Ensemble
F715
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Admission by consent of
instructor.
athletic office)
Marching is not required, but is
strongly recommended.
Wind Ensemble is a performance class open
to the highest level instrumentalists with
permission from the instructor. The class
will stress rudiments of music theory, ear
training, and advanced playing techniques.
Some evening and after school rehearsals
will be required along with three to four
festivals after school or during the school
day. Home practice is expected and private
lessons are encouraged. Wind Ensemble
members are eligible to participate in the
solo/ensemble festival and may audition
for All-State and All-Northwest performing
groups. Members perform at school concerts
Jazz Ensemble
F720
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Admission by audition
and permission of instructor,
athletic office)
Open to band members of advanced ability.
Emphasis is placed upon the study of jazz
materials and techniques with the inclusion
of some study of music theory. The Jazz
Ensemble will perform at concerts, festivals,
civic events and special activities as part
of the class work. Along with attendance
and class assignments, students will be
responsible for performances at three
evening concerts as part of their grade.
Participation in two to three festival events
after school or during the school day is also
expected. Members must also purchase their
performance attire for evening concerts and
festivals.
AP Music Theory
F6541
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: consult with music
teacher
AP Music Theory will develop a student’s
ability to recognize, understand, and describe
the basic materials and processes of
music. The course focuses on music of the
Common Practice Period (1600-1900) but
will include others as well. Students’ musical
abilities will be developed through various
listening, performance, written, creative, and
analytical exercises. Students may sit for the
AP Music Theory Exam and if planning to
major in music in college might enroll in an
advanced music theory course, depending
upon the individual college’s policy. (Basic
knowledge of sheet music notation is strongly
recommended.)
Instrumental Music Studio F770
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: consult with music
teacher
Learn to play a new instrument or improve
your performance skills on the instrument you
already play! Learn to read music or improve
your knowledge of reading music and music
theory. Class time is divided between group
rehearsal, individual practice time, and short
in class performances. Guitar, Ukelele, wind
instruments, strings, are all welcome! Some
school owned instruments are available for
students in need.
Visual Arts
Fees are used to purchase the bulk of
supplies and equipment used in the art studio,
such as canvas, printing inks, art papers, and
ceramic tools and glazes. Students need to
provide pencils and erasers.
Art 1
F211
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20
Get started having fun with art. Learn to
express your creative side using the elements
and principals of art . Learn about patterns,
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and have the option of participating in the
Marching Ensemble. Along with attendance
and class assignments, students will be
responsible for performances at three evening
concerts, four to five home football games,
five to six home basketball games and two to
three parades as part of their grade. Failure
to meet these expectations will result in a
lower grade. Members must also purchase
their performance attire for evening concerts
and festivals. Wind Ensemble is a highly
competitive hard working team of students
that relies on each members’ commitment
to each and every festival and competition.
Only the most dedicated musicians will be
considered for this class. Wind Ensemble is a
year-long committment.
2016-2017
texture, value, balance, composition and more
in a way that encourages experimentation
and self-expression. From there, you decide
how to proceed and create three significant
pieces with a choice of themes. Whether you
are a first time art student or an experienced
art student craving the opportunity to make
something great …this is the class for you.
The course may also be the start of more fun
with art in the future because it prepares you
for other courses such as Drawing 1, Painting
1, Printing Making 1 and Computer Graphics.
work. Emphasis is on development of
concept, technical and critical skills, and a
strong portfolio. Students will study historical
and contemporary art through in-class study,
and a few gallery visits. Some out of class
time is expected. This class may be taken as
a culminating experience in 2-D visual art at
Beaverton High School or as preparation for
AP Studio Art. Students may be able to use
work from Advanced Art in their AP Studio Art
portfolio. Course may be repeated once for
credit.
Drawing 1
F221
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Fee: $20
Ceramics 1
F321
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20
Love to draw? Do you want to try your hand at
learning something new? This class will teach
you to draw what you see, to sketch what
you are imagining, and to relax by drawing.
Drawing 1 will introduce a variety of drawing
techniques and drawing materials including,
but not limited to, graphite, charcoal, oil
pastel, chalk pastel, Sharpie, crow quill pen
& ink and Copic markers. You will learn
different styles of drawing so that you can
develop your own style. If you are interested
in expressing yourself visually, this class is for
you.
Painting 1
F231
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Fee: $20
Advanced Art
F360
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art 1 and consent of
instructor
Fee: $20 per semester
This course provides advanced study in the
fine arts – drawing, painting, mixed media,
book arts, printmaking and three-dimensional
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Students will learn basic handbuilding
techniques to create both functional and
non-functional works. The basics of wheel
thrown ceramics, including glazing and
firing methods, will be taught. Historical and
cultural aspects of three-dimensional art
will be integrated in the curriculum. Critical
analysis (both spoken and written) of three
dimensional works, as well as students’ own
works, is required.
Ceramics 2
F322
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: B or higher in Ceramics 1
Fee: $20
The Ceramics 2 course provides an advanced
studio experience for the student who
desires a continuation in the media. Students
participate in the entire process including the
design, construction, decoration, and firing
of assigned projects. The class covers the
construction of complex forms including fitted
lids and components, the construction of
modular projects, sculptural ceramics, and
larger forms. Areas of focus include Pottery
of the Southwest, Japanese, Chinese and
contemporary ceramics.
Ceramics Studio provides the opportunity
for students who have excelled in Ceramics
2 to further explore the media. The course
requires a proposal outlining focus of study
and projects to be completed during the
semester. The curriculum for the course
will be developed on an individual basis
in collaboration between the teacher and
student. Monthly presentations and an
exhibition of the portfolio of work generated
during the course are required.
Sculpture
F340
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20
The sculpture class is an introduction to
3-dimensional sculpture made from clay,
wood, stone, plaster and paper. Students
will explore history, aesthetics, art criticism
and production. Sculpture projects will
emphasize the required knowledge and skills
in the media as well as the exploration of
conceptually driven projects.
Digital Photography F410
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20
In this course students will have an
opportunity to develop knowledge and skills
necessary to explore the art-related concepts
of good photographic composition. In
addition, students will practice computerized
image manipulation in the digital darkroom
using modern software systems.
Digital Photography 2 F420
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Digital Photog 1
Fee: $20
This class will provide advanced level
education in digital techniques, including
Adobe software, and the development of
expertise in the elements and principles
of design as they relate to the art of
photography. Lighting techniques are taught
in detail including studio electronic flash
lighting and continuous lighting. The working
methods of the professional photographer
are explored in the production of a portfolio
of black-and-white and color images for
commercial or fine art applications. Students
will leave this class with an extensive digital
and hard-copy portfolio.
AP Studio Art
F385
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Advanced Art and
Fee: $25 per semester
Advanced Placement Art is a national
program designed to serve students who wish
to pursue college-level studies while still in
high school. Students taking AP Studio Art
will develop an extensive portfolio in Drawing
or 2-D Design, which will be submitted
to the College Board in May. Students
who score well may receive college credit
and appropriate college placement from
participating colleges.
History of Motion Pictures A270
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course examines the history and
evolution of motion pictures as an art form by
viewing films from the silent to the modern
era, class discussion, lecture and writing.
We will examine innovation in filming
techniques, technology & different genres.
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Ceramics Studio
F350
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: A in Ceramics 2 or
teacher approval
Fee: $20
World Language
2016-2017
Graduation
Requirements
Three years of
Applied Arts
are required for
graduation. AA
credits can be
earned in multiple
departments.
Learning to use a second language effectively
in real life situations and developing an
understanding and appreciation for other
cultures are focuses for all world language
classes. World language students build
proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and
writing in a second language as they become
acquainted with the cultures where the
language is spoken. At least two years of the
same language is required to meet college
admission requirements in most universities,
including Oregon’s public four-year colleges
and universities. AP classes are available in
Spanish, French and Japanese for students
who completed fourth year courses and
beyond. French students who enroll in the
Challenge Program may receive up to 12
units of college credit at Portland State
University.
FIRST-YEAR COURSES
Spanish I
W201
French I
W301
Japanese I
W501
One year/1 Applied Arts Credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
to build their speaking, reading, writing, and
listening skills in their second language.
Students increase proficiency through roleplays, individual and small group practice, and
activities based on cds and videos. Students
learn about other cultures through films,
readings, guest speakers, and a variety of
authentic materials. Note that most colleges
require two years or more of second language
study for admission and some require
students to demonstrate a certain level of
proficiency in the language. Successful
completion of the course will prepare students
for the rigorous expectations and rewarding
experiences of subsequent course work in the
second language.
THIRD-YEAR COURSES
Spanish III
W203
French III
W303
Japanese III
W503
One year/1 Applied Arts credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2 years of language or
Students in first-year language courses will
develop the skills needed to communicate
at a basic level in their second language.
Students build reading, writing, speaking, and
listening skills through role-plays, individual
and small group practice, and activities based
on cds and videos. Students learn about
the culture of countries where the language
is spoken through films, readings, guest
speakers, and a variety of authentic materials.
Third-year language students build on
skills covered in the first two years. The
course helps students converse in the
second language about topics from their
own lives, handle simple real life situations,
understand greater detail in the spoken
language, write guided compositions, read
and comprehend poetry, short stories, and
short articles. Students learn about culture
through readings, films, discussion, and guest
speakers. Classes are conducted primarily in
the second language.
SECOND-YEAR COURSES
Spanish II
W202
French II
W302
Japanese II
W502
One year/ 1 Applied Arts Credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 1st Year, C or better,
Consent of instructor
FOURTH-YEAR COURSES
Spanish IV
W204
French IV
W304
Japanese IV
W504
One year/1 Applied Arts credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3 years of language or
Second-year language students continue
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Students in fourth-year courses continue
AP Japanese W506
One Year/ 1 AA credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3 years Japanese,
including Japanese III or equivalent.
AP French Language
W306
One Year/ 1 AA credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3 years French, including
French III or equivalent. Consent of
instructor.
If a student intends to take the AP exam, they
will need to see their world language teacher
for the summer assignment requirement(s).
This is a college-level course designed for
students who want to excel in the French
language. This course will strengthen oral
and written communications and sharpen
awareness of the diversity of people and
places where French is spoken. Exploration
of Francophone literature, history, current
events and culture is also central to this class.
Students will prepare for the AP examination,
although taking the exam is not mandatory.
Students have the options of enrolling in
the PSU Challenge Program as part of this
course and may receive up to 12 units of
college credit at Portland State University.
If a student intends to take the AP Exam, they
This advanced course is designed for
students who wish to continue Japanese after
high school or who want to prepare for the
Advanced Placement Examination. Emphasis
will be placed on the spoken language, the
development of composition skills, and on the
comprehension of Japanese written materials.
Students will prepare for the AP examination,
although taking the exam is not mandatory.
AP Spanish Language
W206
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: 4 years Spanish
including Spanish IV or equivalent
This is a college-level course for students
wanting to excel in Spanish. Discussions
in Spanish revolve around current events,
culture, and history of Spanish-speaking
countries as well as aspects of students’ own
lives. Students write in detail and focus on
reading literary works, articles, and many
other authentic texts. Students prepare for
the Advanced Placement Examinations. The
examinations are not mandatory.
If a student intends to take the AP exam, they
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World Language
to develop their ability to converse in the
language and to handle more complex
real life situations. They increase their
listening skills through a variety of media and
classroom activities and read more complex
excerpts from articles, literary works, and
other authentic texts. Students continue to
develop composition skills through guided
compositions and peer editing. Students
learn about culture through readings,
films, discussions, guest speakers, and
relevant web sites. Fourth-year courses are
conducted in the language being studied, and
students are expected to communicate in that
language.
World Language
2016-2017
Spanish Literature and Composition I One year/1 AA credit
W230
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement Test
This course is designed for heritage speaking
students. Students will learn basic writing
conventions and grammar structure. Students
will have the opportunity to write personal
and business letters as well as narrative,
descriptive and biographical essays.The class
will also focus on reading comprehension to
enrich/expand vocabulary and knowledge
to communicate in different disciplines such
as science, finance, law, government, art,
literature, geography and business. In this
course, students will learn the importance of
using the Spanish language in an academic
setting.This course offers Spanishspeaking
students an opportunity to study formal
Spanish in an academic setting similar to the
way native Englishspeaking students study
English language arts. The course allows
students to reactivate the Spanish they have
learned previously and develop it further in
order to learn more about their language and
cultural heritage.
Spanish Literature & Composition II
One year/ 1 AA credit
W231
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement Test, or
Heritage Speaker Class I, or Consent
of Instructor
This course is designed for heritage speaking
students who have completed Heritage
Speaker I Class or have placed into Heritage
Speaker Class II. Students will further develop
their academic reading in different disciplines
such as science, finance, law, government,
art, literature, geography, business and
writing and formal verbal skills. In this course
students will learn the importance of how
to speak Spanish in a professional setting.
Students will continue to focus on reading
comprehension and expanding/ enriching
their vocabulary. Students will have the
opportunity to express themselves by writing
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in different forms: expository, persuasive,
narrative, descriptive, personal and business
letters. The students will continue to develop
their vocabulary by reading, analyzing and
discussing a variety of literary forms and
genrespoetry, novel, short story, essay, fable
and theater. In class, students will have
current speeches and debates with higher
output expectations.
Spanish Literature & Composition III
One year/ 1 AA credit
W232
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Placement Test, or
Heritage Speaker Class II,
Consent of Instructor
This course is designed for native speaking
students who have completed Heritage
Speaker II Class or have scored in the top
percent of the Native Speaker Placement
Test. Students will further develop their
academic reading, writing and formal verbal
skills. In this class the students will read
a variety of different literary works and
demonstrate their comprehension through
literary analysis, thematic based discussions
and compositions. This class focuses on the
development of formal academic Spanish
that is required in upper level courses and
beyond the classroom. Students will continue
to focus on reading comprehension and
expanding/enriching their vocabulary that will
prepare them for the Advanced Placement
class. This class will refine the student’s
skills in punctuation, writing conventions,
sentence structure and high level grammar.
Students will be prepared to deliver short
impromptu speeches that will reflect the same
expectations as an Advanced Placement
student.
Student Leadership E401X
One Semester/0.5 Elective credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 be graded on a P/F basis.
for all elected student body and class officers,
students throughout BHS. Student tutors will
site council, and appointed offices of diversity
through a coordinator. Student tutors will
themselves to some evening work as required by
comfortable approaching new students and
Student Leadership is composed of elected
and appointed representatives from the student
Body (ASB) Constitution. This course is required
Students in the class will tutor and mentor other
appointed representatives to the school board,
be assigned students to work with as identified
awareness and historian. Members must commit
also assist Access Tutorial classes.
Student Leadership responsibilities. The grade is
knowledgeable of all 9th and 10th core classes.
based upon participation in activity committees,
community service projects, and leadership
training assignments.
Introduction To Leadership E400X
One Semester/0.5 Elective credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None Introduction to Leadership is open to all students
who are interested in developing their leadership
skills. The course provides opportunities to
Must be
Elementary School Tutor E301X
Grades 11, 12
Students in this class will be assigned to serve as
tutors and teacher assistants at a local elementary
school. Nearby schools include Vose, Fir Grove
and William Walker. If beyond walking distance,
transportation is the responsibility of the student.
personal management. The course is designed
Work Experience Tutor
E721X
One semester or one year
Elective Credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: See counselor
and to offer several essential skills and extended
education students from the ALC, SLC, SCC,
study, practice and develop group and individual
leadership skills including decision-making,
problem solving, communication, teamwork and
to provide a hands-on, interactive environment
Students interested in this class will assist special
application opportunities, which will require time
and ISC self-contained programs with their work
outside of class on occasion to complete.
experience activities.
Teacher/Office Assistants* E700X
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor;
*An approved/signed app must be
returned with forecasting form
AVID Workshop
E909/910/911
Grades 9, 10, 11
Assistants serve in positions of trust and
responsibility. Their assignments are dependent
upon regular attendance and normal progress
toward graduation. Assistants work with individual
teachers or in the main office, the attendance
office, the library, the counseling office, or the
Independent Skills Center. Students will receive
credit for no more than two (2) semesters and will
See course details in the AVID section, page 18.
AVID Tutor
Grades 11, 12
E312
Students in the class will tutor and mentor AVID
students in AVID workshop classes. Student
tutors will be assigned students to work with as
identified through the AVID teaching staff.
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body as determined by the Associated Student
Peer Tutor
E300X
One Semester or One Year
Elective credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application Graduation
requirements
5.5 elective
credits are
required for
graduation.
Elective credit is
available in all
departments.
2016-2017
BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH
Arts & Communication Magnet Academy
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
97005
SCHOOL OPTIONS PROGRAMS:
The Beaverton School District is nationally
recognized for high student achievement and
innovative programs. BSD high school students
have the opportunity to investigate learning options
that best fit their individual academic needs.
Students can choose their neighborhood high
school or one of a number of learning options.
District Options
District transportation is provided to all District
learning options. For more information, visit:
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/
Pages/default.aspx
Neighborhood High Schools - Aloha,
(ACMA) - 11375 SW Center Street, Beaverton, OR
ACMA serves students in grades 6-12. Students
are attracted to ACMA because they possess
a skill, are proficient, or show strong potential
in one of the arts. At ACMA students receive a
rigorous academic program combined with rich
pre-professional experiences in an array of artistic
disciplines. The combination of high expectations
and an art-focused curriculum produces graduates
who are well prepared for post-secondary study
in a wide range of pursuits, both within and
outside of the arts. For more information, visit
www.beaverton.k12.or.us/acma. Contact: ACMA
503.672.3700.
Beaverton, Southridge, Sunset and Westview
Health & Science School (HS2) - 18640 NW
Beaverton School District has five neighborhood
HS2 serves students in grades 6 through 12
High Schools.
high schools that provide challenging, meaningful
educational options and extracurricular
opportunities for each student. Strong academic
offerings include World Languages, International
Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP)
classes and dual credit (DC) options. Students
can participate in athletics, drama, band, choir,
art, leadership and club activities, as well as
community service. College/Career Centers
support students in post-high school planning and
the student bodies represent the richness of the
culture and diversity in our community. Students
are automatically enrolled in their neighborhood
school. No application is required to attend your
neighborhood school. For more information about
your neighborhood school, visit: www.beaverton.
k12.or.us/home/schools/high-schools/ .
Learning Option High Schools - Common
Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006
and is open to all students with an interest in
science, medicine and engineering. HS2 is a
powerful learning community in a small school
setting for students from all social, cultural and
economic backgrounds. As a part of this college
prep program, students learn in small, teacher-led
investigative teams that foster communication,
engagement, research skills, critical thinking,
and problem solving. Students are able to earn
college credit in grades 9 through 12 and will be
prepared to pursue a career in the science, health,
or engineering professions. In addition, there are
opportunities for health career certification courses
for all students. HS2 students may also participate
in internship rotations at local hospitals, medical
facilities and research labs. Visit www.beaverton.
k12.or.us/health_and_sciences/ . Contact: HS2
503.533.1853.
Application Programs
International School of Beaverton (ISB) - 17770
application through the BSD Learning Options
ISB is an International Baccalaureate World
The following interest-based schools require
Common Application. Applications and information
about the application process and timeline are
available at: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/
schools/option-schools-and-programs/ .
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SW Blanton, Beaverton, OR 97006
School authorized to offer the IB Middle Years
Program (MYP, grades 6-10) and the IB Diploma
Program (DP, grades 11-12). The International
Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous standardized
worldwide curriculum enhanced with World
Languages including Chinese, Japanese, or
beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/
presentations and/or dialogue sessions about
• Mail your application to the Learning Options
Spanish. At ISB, students experience regular
international topics presented by international
visitors and community members. International
perspectives and critical thinking skills are
emphasized and promoted throughout the rigorous
curriculum. In addition, students are required to
engage in individual research, inquiry into the
theory and nature of knowledge, and to participate
in community service and action projects. The
Middle Years Program at ISB prepares students
course of studies, leading to examinations, that
meets the needs of highly motivated secondary
school students. Visit www.beaverton.k12.or.us/isb/
Placement Office, Beaverton School District,
16550 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, Oregon 97006
by 4:00pm on January 24, 2014. A lottery will
be conducted for programs where the number of
applicants exceeds space available. Applications
received after the deadline will be considered on a
space available basis.
• Want to know more? Ask your counselor,
teacher or principal about your learning options.
Visit https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/
opts/Pages/default.aspx for a schedule of Open
Houses.
. Contact: ISB 503.259.3800 ADDITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING
School of Science and Technology (SST) -
Partial Day Option Programs: The BSD offers
Merlo Campus - 1841 SW Merlo Drive, Beaverton
OR, 97006
SST is a science magnet school for 9th-12th
grade students who enjoy learning and desire
an educational focus on science, math and
technology. Course offerings include life science,
physical and earth sciences, math and computers,
as well as a rich variety of language arts and
social studies classes. Spanish is the world
language offered. Writing, critical-thinking and
discussion skills are developed in all classes. High
expectations, regular homework and challenging
projects help students develop their minds. The
small school setting fosters a strong community
between teachers and students. SST students
enjoy extra activities such as dances, Drama,
Mock Trial, Science Fair, Ultimate Frisbee and
more. While SST attracts many TAG students,
OPTIONS
three partial day option programs for high school
students. The programs are: Automotive
Technology, located on the campus of Aloha
HS, Health Careers, located at Beaverton HS,
and Field Biology/Sustainable Foods, located
at Terra Nova Organic Farm. Students register
for these classes as part of their regular high
school forecasting process. The applications for
Automotive Technology, Health Careers, and Field
Biology/Sustainable Foods are available at https://
www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/
High-School-Learning-Options.aspx and in the
counseling office at your school. The application
should be returned, with your completed high
school forecasting form, to your high school by the
forecasting deadlines at your school.
Automotive Technology 1
many students without the TAG designation have
1 Year/3.0 Elective credits
google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/merlostation/sst
Prerequisite(s): Application and pre-test
talents and gifts that enrich SST. Visit https://sites.
. Contact: Merlo Campus 503.259.5575 How to Apply to a Learning Option High School
- Common Application Program
• Complete the BSD Learning Options Common
Application available in English and Spanish from
your school counseling office and at https://www.
Grade(s): 11 and 12
College Credit(s): 8 credits from PCC
Fee: $20 per year lab fee, plus $20 for shop
shirt
Automotive Technology 1 is designed for students
who intend to pursue training after high school
in automotive technology or related fields. The
program is based on National Automotive
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for the Diploma Program, a rigorous pre-university
default.aspx
2016-2017
Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
Lab. Transportation is provided. The required
brakes, electrical, steering, suspension and engine
your school and https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/
industry standards. The curriculum includes
performance. Students are invited to participate
in the following competitions: Ford AAA and
depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/Applications.aspx .
Skills USA with opportunities to win scholarships
Health Careers 1
demands of the industry with 50% hands-on
Grade: 11 and 12
and tools. The Auto Tech program models the
experience and 50% academic content. Students
have opportunities to participate in site visits and
industry activities including job shadows and
summer internships. Classes are held at the Aloha
District Options
application is available in the counseling office at
High School Auto Lab. Transportation is provided.
NOTE: Automotive Technology applicants must
1 Year/1.0 Elective credit
Prerequisite(s): Completion of, or concurrent
enrollment in, Human Anatomy & Physiology;
application required.
Fee: $35 per year for program T-shirt, first
aid and professional rescuer CPR/AED
certifications, and lab supplies.
attend one of the following mandatory testing
PCC credit options: MP 109: Medical
the lottery: Monday, March 16, 2015 at 7:00pm or
Basics and Beyond (4 credits)
sessions for their application to be considered for
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 7:00pm at Aloha High
School Auto classroom. The required application
is available in the counseling office at your school
and at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/
tchlrn/opts/Pages/Applications.aspx.
Automotive Technology 2
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: C in Auto Tech 1
College Credit(s): 8 credits from PCC
Fee: $20 per year lab fee, plus $20 for shop
shirt
Students receive advanced theory and hands-
on experience in the following NATEF areas of
study: electrical, brakes, suspension, steering and
engine performance. Students develop leadership
skills as well as mechanical skills needed in the
automotive industry. Students complete task-
based activities demonstrating competency in
common diagnostic formats. Course activities
include visits to industry sites and college
programs, job shadows and summer internships.
These activities allow students to become
familiar with industry standards that will prepare
them for postsecondary training and gainful
employment. Students have the opportunity to
compete in the Ford AAA and Skills USA contests.
Classes are held at the Aloha High School Auto
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Terminology (2 credits) and HE 252: First Aid
This full-year introductory course is designed
for a student who has an interest in exploring or
pursuing a career in health services. Students
learn core knowledge and skills common to major
health careers. Areas of emphasis are medical
terminology, medical ethics, safety in health care,
career exploration, self-assessment portfolios
and some basic health care skills. Students are
involved in community health projects such as
elementary school health screenings, blood drives
and other related community experience. These
students have the opportunity to be involved with
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA),
a pre-professional organization of potential health
care workers. The Red Cross course, Responding
to Emergencies, is part of the curriculum. Students
explore and demonstrate basic first aid, first
aid in remote settings, professional rescuer
CPR for adult, child and infant and educational
training in Automated External Defibrillation
(AED). Health Careers 1 meets every other day
at either Beaverton or Westview High School.
Transportation is provided.
Note: Health Careers 1 applicants must attend
one of the following mandatory meetings for
their application to be considered for the lottery:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 7:00-8:30pm at
Westview HS, or Thursday, April 2, 2015, 7:00-
8:30pm at Beaverton HS. The required application
is available in the counseling office at your school
foundational principals of modern life through
www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/schools/option-
Nova Farm. Students will work outside and in the
and at
schools-and-programs/hard-copy-applications/
Advanced Health Careers
Grade: 12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of
Health Careers 1 and Human Anatomy &
Physiology required.
Fee: Program/Uniform costs are approximately
$100/year.
Terminology (2 credits)
Advanced Health Careers is designed for senior
students who have successfully completed
Human Anatomy and Physiology at their home
high school and Health Careers 1. First semester
curriculum includes mastery of basic patient care
skills, introductory pathophysiology of common
diseases, patient rights, professional skills and
medical terminology. The curriculum also includes
guest lecturers from diverse health care fields who
explain their career pathways, share their expertise
and provide updates on current practices. During
second semester, students are placed in the
community to explore career options with health
care professionals. Among the clinical sites
offered to students are: hospital, medical, dental,
veterinary medicine, physical and occupational
therapy, speech and rehabilitation, fitness, sports
medicine and medical social service. Students
are encouraged to continue their membership
in Health Occupations Students of America
(HOSA). Advanced Health Careers provides
students with a realistic view of career options.
Clinical experiences allow students to collect
valuable information facilitating educated decisions
regarding their future in college or the work place.
Advanced Health Careers meets every day at
Beaverton High School. Transportation is provided.
Field Biology & Sustainable Foods
Length/Credit(s): 1 Year / 1.0 Biology credit &
1.0 Applied Arts credit
Grade(s): 11 and 12
This lab-based hands-on course covers the
classroom learning field biology techniques as
well as modern biology laboratory techniques.
All Oregon state standards for Biology,
Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design are
integrated into the course. Course content will
include the studies of biochemistry, cellular
processes, genetics, evolution, sustainability, and
ecology. Technological, historical, political, and
environmental aspects of biology and sustainability
will be addressed. Content learned in physics and
chemistry courses is built upon and expanded on
in a biological context. Critical thinking, research,
communication, and analysis are emphasized. For
more information visit: https://www.beaverton.k12.
or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/Applications.aspx
HIGH SCHOOL REVOLVING APPLICATION
PROGRAMS
The following high school programs accept
applicants throughout the year, generally at the
beginning of a quarter or trimester. For more
information, see your high school counselor,
contact the school or visit https://www.beaverton.
k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/High-SchoolLearning-Options.aspx
Community School - Merlo Campus - 1841 SW
Merlo Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006
Community School is a full-day program for
students in grades 9-12 who want a more
supportive high school experience. Community
School provides smaller classes, a caring staff, a
school-based health center, a flexible schedule,
online courses, a no homework policy and a fully
staffed daycare center. It is a small, nurturing
school community with close ties between teachers
and students. Students build self-confidence that
culminates in a senior exhibition. Students in
grades 9-10 focus on developing academic and
social skills necessary for successful progress
toward earning a high school diploma. In grades
11-12, they continue building academic skills, work
on credit completion and add an emphasis on
community service, career exploration, internships,
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PCC credit options: MP110: Medical
the lens of sustainable agriculture at the Terra
2016-2017
and Merlo Station College Track. Senior exhibitions
are a required part of the curriculum in order to
graduate from Community School. Community
beaverton.html .
School also includes the Continuing Education
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING
who qualify can earn college credit through PCC
Continuing Education for Young Parents
Program for Young Parents (CEYP) and students
coursework while obtaining a high school diploma.
Applications are accepted for possible openings
at the beginning of each six-week wheel, and
students may earn 7.5 credits per year. See your
high school counselor for application information.
Contact: Merlo Campus 503.259.5575.
District Options
information, visit www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/
Early College High School (ECHS) - Located at
two campuses: Rock Creek and Sylvania
• PCC Rock Creek Campus – 17705 NW
Springville Road, Portland, OR 97229
• PCC Sylvania Campus - 12000 SW 49th Ave,
Portland, OR 97219
ECHS is a unique opportunity for students to blend
high school and college in a personalized and
rigorous education program at Portland Community
College. ECHS is available at both the Rock
OPTIONS
(CEYP) Merlo Campus - 1841 SW Merlo Drive,
Beaverton, OR 97006
CEYP provides a supportive environment for teen
mothers and fathers completing their education
while meeting the responsibilities of pregnancy and
parenthood. In addition to regular coursework,
students learn about community organizations
and social service agencies that provide personal
and family counseling, medical assistance, job
counseling and other services. A childcare center
is available on site and serves as a laboratory
for child development and parenting classes.
Volunteers and trained staff provide childcare
for the infants and toddlers while students
attend classes. For information, or to enroll,
see your counselor or contact Rhea Medina at
503.259.5575.
Creek and the Sylvania campuses. Students
Evening Academy Merlo Campus - 1841 SW
the program and attend PCC full-time. Students
Evening Academy is an individualized credit
must be willing to make a two-year commitment to
manage their own schedules and take regular,
college courses with other PCC students. ECHS
staff provides a system of support and career
guidance. Every student takes orientation classes
and career development coursework. Eligible
students are in the 11th or 12th grade or are 16
years of age. Students may be referred by their
high school counselor or teacher. Students may be
admitted fall, winter, and spring terms, depending
on the availability of open slots. In ECHS, it
is possible for students to earn a high school
diploma, an Associate’s Degree or up to two years
of college credit. Students also have the option
Merlo Road, Beaverton, OR 97006
recovery program for 12th grade students on a
graduation plan who need two or fewer additional
credits to graduate. Students apply through their
home school counselor and attend a minimum of
4 hours per week from 1-8 pm, Monday through
Thursday. Students are required to make steady
progress toward completion of individualized
contracts. To apply contact your counselor.
The application is available at https://sites.
google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/merlostation/
eveningacademy Contact: Merlo Campus
503.259.5575.
of pursuing their interest in a Career Technical
GED --Contact your home high school
plan and be applied to a diploma or GED program.
students who are at least 16 years of age and at
Pathway that supports their individualized learning
Applications are accepted at the beginning of each
college quarter. See your high school counselor
for application information. Contact: ECHS at
PCC Rock Creek: 503.614.7473 . For more
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GED Preparation is a program designed for
least 6 credits behind in graduation requirements.
Students are admitted through an application
and interview when openings exist. Contact your
school counselor for more information.
PASSAGES - 1841 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton,
1. Multicultural Academic Program (MAP) serves
Passages is a transitional program located on the
English speakers and have left high school or are
OR 97006
Merlo Campus for students ages 16-20 who are
not currently attending their home high school.
Students may transition into another educational
setting within a semester. This might include
returning to their home high school, entering
Community High School, the GED prep program
or PCC. On average, students attend Passages
for approximately eight weeks. Candidates explore
students who are 16-20 years old, are non-native
risk of leaving before graduation. MAP students
build their English literacy skills and academic
habits, preparing them to succeed in college.
Students may then transition to PCC’s YES!
program or PCC’s Gateway to College program.
To apply, see your counselor or contact: PCC Prep
Intake (PCC) 971.722.6213.
2. YES to College (formerly Youth Empowered to
academic plan, and bolster core skills before
students who have either dropped out of high
based on age and level of credits, map out their
re-entering their comprehensive high school
or other educational option program. While in
the Passages program, students will have the
ability to earn up to 1.0 elective credit through a
course titled Project Success. This course will
focus on math, reading and writing skills, as well
as behavior and organizational skills. Students
will also be asked to complete an independent
project. Both direct and individualized instruction
are offered to meet student needs. Students in the
program will work with the teacher to complete
required course work while improving attendance,
Succeed of YES!) serves 16-20 year old at-risk
school or are on the verge of dropping out. YES
to College students attend GED prep classes
2-4 times per week and explore future academic
opportunities through career development and
college classes held once a week. Students are
encouraged to continue their college education and
may be able to transition to Gateway to College.
After completing their GED program, students may
be able to apply to Early College HS. To apply, see
your counselor or contact: PCC Prep Intake (PCC)
971.722.6213.
academic achievement, and developing a positive
3. The Gateway to College Program serves 16-20
learner. For more information visit https://sites.
out of high school or are on the verge of dropping
commitment to being a motivated and successful
google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/merlostation/
passages
Contact: Merlo Campus 503.259.5575
Portland Community College Prep
PCC Rock Creek – 17705 NW Springville Road,
Portland, OR 97229
The three PCC Prep programs listed below provide
an accessible route to college, increasing access
for second language students, GED prep students
and students who have not been successful in
the traditional high school environment. Three
programs support and develop students’ reading,
writing, math, study habits and personal skills so
they can meet the rigor of college-level classes.
year old at-risk students who have either dropped
out. Students simultaneously accumulate high
school and college credits, earning a high school
diploma while progressing towards an Associate’s
Degree or Certificate. In the first one to two terms,
students are in a learning community, building
academic and personal skills that prepare them
for college courses with the general student
population. In addition to reading, writing and
math, students, working together, take a college
survival and success class to learn how to take
effective notes, study for tests and juggle school,
work and family life. To apply, see your counselor
or contact: PCC Prep Intake (PCC) 971.722.6213.
For more information visit www.pcc.edu/prepare/
head-start/prep/ .
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the academic opportunities available to them
2016-2017
Rights
Under
FERPA
Distric
t Option
s
Notification of Rights Under FERPA
The Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
of 1974 (FERPA) requires school districts to
notify parents that schools maintain official
records regarding their child, which include
information deemed necessary to the welfare
of students and the orderly operation of
schools or information required by law and
regulation. A student’s cumulative record
consists of personal and family data including
certification of name and date of birth, test
data, health status reports, permanent
records, attendance records, transcripts of
coursework, and data showing progress
toward the diploma.
Student records are the property of the
school district; however, parents may inspect
and review their child’s records by making a
written request to the school principal for an
on-site appointment. Parents may challenge
the inclusion in their student’s records of
any information believed to be inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of the student’s
privacy or other rights. Parents may request
modification of the records or enter their own
statements of explanation. Concerns about
the information included in the student’s
records are to be addressed in writing to
and discussed with the school principal. If
the concern cannot be resolved between the
parent and the principal, a fair and impartial
hearing upon the written request of the
aggrieved will be convened to review the
matter.
BSD may not release any personally
identifiable records or files about an individual
student without prior written, signed consent
of a parent, legal guardian, or adult student.
Exceptions include disclosures without
consent to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A legitimate educational
interest exists when the official needs to
review an education record in order to fulfill
his/her professional responsibilities.
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Another exception includes release of
education records without consent when
requested by officials of another school
district in which a student seeks or intends
to enroll. The school can release certain
directory information without consent by
the district for non-commercial use: name,
address, telephone listing, date and place of
birth, grade level, school attended, program
of study, records or participation in school
activities and sports, weight and height of
team members, dates of attendance, awards
and honors received, and most recent
previous school attended. The Act grants
parents the right to request in writing to
the school principal that any or all directory
information not be released without their
prior consent. This request must be made by
the end of the second week of the start of a
school year.
These rights of natural parents are also
extended to adoptive parents, legal
guardians, separated parents consistent with
agreements of custody, and students 18 years
of age or older or who are attending a postsecondary institution.
Digital Media and Technology--page 24
F271 Comp Graphics 1
F272 Comp Graphics 2
A531 Drafting/Design 1
A532 Drafting/Design 2
A451 Comp Programming 1
A 452 Comp Programming 2
A431 Web Design
F480 Computer Animation
A231 Video Journalism
A235 TV News/Documentary
English as a Second Language--page 32
N205
Beg. Eng Lang Dev
N208
Early Int Eng Lang Dev
N210
Int Eng Lang Dev
N215
Early Adv Eng Lang Dev
N220
Adv Eng Lang Dev
N505 Acad Content Eng
L601N Lit Comp 1
L602N Lit Comp 2
M210 Math Skills
H390 Intro to Health Careers
Health Careers--page 36
H431 Health Careers 1
C425 Human Anatomy
H440
Advanced Health Careers
Health and Physical Education--page 38
H201 Health 1
H202 Health 2
P430 PE 1
P401 Weight Training
P415 Flex and Strength
P525 Net Sports
P505 Team Sports
P420 Fitness
Marketing--page 40
A411 Comp Apps 1
A412 Comp Apps 2
B601 Marketing 1
B602 Marketing 2
B515 Sports and Event Mktg
B560 Marketing Management
B616 Digital Marketing
B620 Marketing Seminar
B725 Personal Finance
Math--page 42
M310 Algebra 1
M350 Geometry Survey
M360 Geometry
M505 Algebra 2
M510 Advanced Alg 2
M520 FST
M600 Pre-Calculus
M775 AP Stats
M750 AP Calc AB
M755 AP Calc BC
Science--page 44
C611
Physics(or Dual Language)
C612 STEM Physics (or Dual Language)
C511 Chemistry (or Dual Language)
C512 STEM Chemistry(or Dual Language)
AP Chem
Biology
AP Bio
Biotech
Human Anatomy
Marine Systems
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Env Science
Social Studies--page 48
S225 SS9
S230 SS10
S605 Economics
S485 Hist Film
S531 Criminal Law
S536 Civil Law
S620 AP Econ
S440 World History
S340 AP Human Geo
S410 AP US Hist
S5151 AP Government
S730 Social Anthropology
S725 AP Psychology
BHS
Distric
Cours
t Option
e Index
s
English Language Arts--page 28
L605
Lit Comp 9
L610 Lit Comp 10
L211
Reading Lab
L510
American Lit
L225
Practical Read/Comp
L518
Exploration Lit Comp
L533
Non-fiction Lit Comp
L516
Myth Bible Lit Comp
L810
AP English Lang
L820
AP English Lit
L465
Writing 121
L514
English Lit Survey
L301
Speech 1
L302
Speech 2
L410
Creative Writing Wkshp
L355
Newspaper
L360
Yearbook
L208
Literacy Workshop
C590 C411 C490 C855 C425 C460 C6931 C6941 C790 Visual and Performing Arts--page 56
F521 Theatre 1
F522 Theatre 2
F501 Theatre Design 1
F531 Acting 1
F532 Acting 2
F533 Acting 3
F620 Women’s Choir
F622 Men’s Choir
F630 Concert Choir
F670 Ad Vocal Ens
F705 Concert Band
F710 Symphonic Band
F715 Wind Ensemble
F720 Jazz Ensemble
F770
Instrumental Music Studio
F6541 AP Music Theory
F211 Art 1
F221
Drawing 1
F231
Painting 1
F360
Advanced Art
F321 Ceramics 1
F322 Ceramics 2
F350 Ceramics Studio
F340 Sculpture
F410 Digital Photography
F420
Digital Photography 2
F385 AP Studio Art
A270 History of Motion Pictures
World Language--page 62
W201 Spanish 1
W301 French 1
W501 Japanese 1
W202 Spanish 2
W302 French 2
W502 Japanese 2
W203 Spanish 3
W303 French 3
W503 Japanese 3
W204 Spanish 4
W304 French 4
W504 Japanese 4
W206 AP Spanish
W306 AP French
W507 AP Japanese
W230 Span Lang Lit I
W231 Span Lang Lit II
W232 Span Lit Comp III
Other Courses--page 65
E401
Student Leadership
E400
Intro to Leadership
E300
Peer Tutor
E301
Elementary Sch Tutor
E721
Work Experience Tutor
E 909/910/911 AVID Workshop 9/10/11
Page 73
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13000 SW 2nd Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-259-5000
503-259-4990 (fax)
www.beaverton.k12.or.us/beaverton/

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