High School Selection Guide 2016-2017

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M arysv i l l e Sch ool Di stri ct
High School Selection Guide 2016-2017
Sch ool s:
Marysville Getchell Campus:
Academy of Construction & Engineering
BioMed Academy
International School of Communications
School for the Entrepreneur
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Engage
I nspi re
Prepare
Marysville Tulalip Campus:
Arts & Technology High School
Tulalip Heritage High School
360.965.0000
4220 80t h St reet NE
www.msd25.org
Marysvil l e, WA 98270
Non-discriminat ion St at ement . Marysville School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based of race, religion,
creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, or mental or physical disability, or the use of a
trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code
as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. Inquiries regarding compliance and/ or grievance procedures may be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX RCW 28.A.640; the
Athletics Director, Affirmative Action Officer; the Director of Categorical Programs, Section 504 Coordinator; and the Executive Director of Special Education, ADA Coordinator. Marysvil l e School Dist rict is a drug- and t obacco-f ree
workpl ace.
A message to families from Superintendent Dr. Becky Berg
“Planning for Success”
High school is both a challenging and exciting time. Students change so much from the time they enter as wide-eyed ninth
graders, to when they graduate as 18-year-olds full of promise. This is also a difficult time for us parents. Knowing how much to
lead and guide, and how much to empower our children is truly an art that I am not sure any of us perfect as much as we would
like to!
Planning is a key aspect of this stage of your child’s education. Our goal is that by the time they graduate from our district, they
have many options open to them – instead of some options out of reach. That means that whatever their post-high school plan is,
whether it be a four-year college, the military, community college or some kind of apprenticeship, that they have taken the
appropriate coursework in high school to pursue their own personal path.
The first aspect of this planning is helping your child choose a high school that is a ‘best fit’ for their interests. The Marysville
School District offers eight high school choices designed around student interests and Snohomish County career trends. We are
not expecting your 15-year-old to be positive about what she or he wants to do as an adult. We are hoping, however, that she or
he will find one or more that peaks a particular interest they may have in order to make the high school experience somewhat
more personalized. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please call our Learning and Teaching offices at 360965-0018.
The next important aspect of this planning is to ensure that your child has a full schedule of courses that are a good fit for them,
and that lead to on-time graduation. Please make sure that your child is taking the courses needed to qualify for education after
high school. We know that in this current economy, those with just a high school degree and no after high school education or
training will be fighting to find a family wage job. Instead, we want our students to thrive and to have choices. Therefore, please:
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Review your child’s high school course selection plan, (blank plans available at every high school office or call 360-9650018).
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Learn about what your high school offers to help prepare students for college and/or career.
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Encourage your child to sign up for college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT when they are eligible. See your
child’s school counselor for more details.
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Encourage your child to become involved as a volunteer. Colleges these days look for much more than a ‘book smart’
person. They need to be ‘people smart’ too.
Learn about financial aid options for families for college.
Sign up for College Bound! If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, and graduates from high school with a 2.0
grade point average, they will qualify for help with their in-state tuition. This program has literally changed lives. If you
qualify, please sign up at http://readysetgrad.org/college/college-bound-scholarship-program
The final aspect of planning is really about laying the groundwork so that your child has the habits of mind to be a successful
adult. In our district, instead of praising innate ability, we try to praise hard work and persistence.
It is great to be smart, but even those who find that school comes easily to them, will face a time in their life where something
does not come easily. At that point, they will need to dig deep, and rely on habits and mindsets that they have learned or been
taught. We call this a ‘Growth Mindset’ – meaning, that if I work hard, and access help when needed, I will indeed get
smarter. Regarding this mindset:
• Please consider enabling your child to take the lead on checking their progress and setting goals. Our Skyward grading program
is available on each school website, and enables students and parents to determine what homework or projects have been
submitted, if they have been graded, and the grade earned. As a ninth grade student, they will need more guidance in this
process, but our hope is that as they grow through the grades, that they personally use this tool to help track their own progress
and determine next steps.
• Please help your child reflect on hard work on an assignment and praise work habit, rather than praising them for ‘being
smart’. This kind of reflection has been shown in the research to help students more in the long run.
• Please help develop work plans and break assignments into parts if needed. Again, this task analysis is something we do every
day as adults in our work.
In closing, please be forgiving of yourself as a parent. These are exciting times. These may also be tumultuous times. I am
confident that you are doing the best job of parenting that you know how. After all – none of us gets it perfectly, but we do try to
do the best we can.
All of the best to each of you!
Superintendent Becky J. Berg, Ed.D.
“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your
body. ”― Elizabeth Stone
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Marysville School District
Engage. Inspire. Prepare.
Engaging our Community
Inspiring our Students
Preparing our Graduates
2014 – 2018
Engaging our community in support of students by:
1. Fostering family involvement;
2. Cultivating collective responsibility among staff for each student;
3. Nurturing partnerships and community support.
Inspiring students to find their passion and pathway by:
4. Ensuring our students and staff have a growth mindset;
5. Embracing students’ culture, language and uniqueness;
6. Empowering students to be active partners in their education.
Preparing graduates for economic and social realities by:
7. Building skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and
compassion in a technology-infused environment;
8. Equipping graduates for further education, career, and citizenship in our globallyconnected communities.
North Star Indicators:
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All students reading at or above grade level by the end of first grade.
All students attend school regularly.
All students achieve at or above state standard in English/Language Arts and Math.
All students graduate within five years of starting high school, with an identified post high
school pathway.
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School Year 2016 – 2017
This guide has been designed to assist students and parents in making informed
decisions regarding their prioritized high school selection choices for the 2016-2017
school year.
Each high school helps students meet high school graduation requirements and
college entrance requirements.
This guide contains information about the focus at each high school, and
comprehensive overview of the academic programs and course offerings in each
high school.
High School Selection Parent Information Night
With the transition to high school just around the corner, parents are invited to learn
about high school options available for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.
Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th ST NE, Marysville 98270
Strawberry Room
February 1, 2016
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Student/Parent High School Selection Information Nights
Cedarcrest Middle School, Cafeteria
6400 88th ST NE, Marysville 98270
February 2, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Marysville Middle School, Cafeteria
February 10, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Totem Middle School, Cafeteria
1605 7th ST, Marysville 98270
February 17, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
These are informational sessions, drop by anytime! Staff will be available to answer
questions regarding high school.
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Marysville Getchell Campus
Academy of Construction and Engineering (ACE)
Shawn Stevenson, Principal
360-965-2300 p
360-965-2304 f
www.msd25.org/ACE
BIO MED Academy (BIO MED)
Angela Delgado, Principal
360-965-2500 p
360-965-2504 f
www.msd25.org/biomed
International School of Communications (ISC)
Susan Hegeberg, Principal
360-965-2400 p
360-965-2404 f
School for the Entrepreneur (SFE)
Dave Rose, Principal
360-965-2600 p
360-965-2604 f
www.msd25.org/SFE
Marysville Pilchuck Campus
Marysville Pilchuck High School (MPHS)
Rob Lowry, Principal
360-965-2000 p
360-965-2004 f
www.msd25.org/Page/53
Marysville Tulalip Campus
7204 27th AVE NE, Marysville 98271
Arts & Technology High School (A&T)
Terri Kaltenbach, Principal
360-965-2900 p
360-965-2904 f
www.msd25.org/page/41/
Tulalip Heritage High School (THS)
Shelly Lacy, Principal
360-965-2800 p
360-965-2804
https://sites.google.com/a/msvl.k12.wa.us/heritage-high-school/
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Policy No. 2410 Instruction
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Recognizing that students differ in terms of their aspirations needs, and abilities, the
following constitute the Marysville School District graduation requirements and are designed
to provide high educational standards as well as the necessary flexibility to develop suitable
programs for individual students. Students will be encouraged to take advantage of the
educational opportunities provided by six periods in the regular school day.
High school credit will be awarded for successful completion of a specified unit of study. In
this district, successful completion of a specified unit of study means:
1. Earning a passing grade according to the district's grading policy; and/or
Demonstrating proficiency/mastery of content standards as determined by the
district; and/or
2. Successfully completing 150 hours of planned instructional activities
3. Successfully completing all elements of the High School and Beyond Plan
4. The district will establish a process for determining proficiency/mastery for creditbearing courses of study.
The board will establish graduation requirements which, at a minimum, satisfy those
established by the State Board of Education. The board will approve additional graduation
requirements as recommended by the superintendent. Graduation requirements in effect
when a student first enrolls in high school will remain in effect until that student graduates.
The board will award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in the district
who meets the requirements established by the district. Only one diploma will be awarded
with no distinctions being made between the various programs of instruction which may be
pursued.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Class of:
Entering 9th
grade
after July 1
of:
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Arts
Health and
Fitness
Career &
Tech
Education
World
Language
Electives
Total
Required
Credits:
2017
2013
2018
2014
2019
2015
2020
2016
2021
2017
4
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2*
7
23
7
23
7
23
7
23
4*
24
*Additional Credit Information — 1 arts credit, world language credit, career concentration credit and electives
may be substituted according to a student’s High School and Beyond Plan.1 Credit = 1 Year or 2 Semesters, .5
Credit = 1 Semester, .25 Credit = 1 Quarter
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Table of Contents
Academy of Construction and Engineering
(ACE)
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Arts and Technology High School
(A&T)
Page 10
Bio Med Academy
(BIO)
Page 13
International School of Communications
(ISC)
Page 16
(MPHS)
Page 19
(SFE)
Page 22
(THS)
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Marysville Pilchuck High School
Secondary Alternative Learning Experience Programs
Offered to Eligible Students
Marysville Mountain View High School
Secondary Options and Alternative Resources
School Home Partnership Program
Marysville On-Line Virtual Education Program
Page 28
(MMVHS)
(SOAR)
(SHoPP)
(MOVE UP)
Course Descriptions
Career & Technical Education Course Descriptions
Support Programs Offered to Eligible Students
English Language Learners
High School Athletics
Page 29
(CTE)
Page 40
(Special Education)
Page 56
(ELL)
Page 56
Athletics
Page 57
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At ACE, students develop the higher level thinking skills necessary to become successful students
and active citizens. Students will apply and broaden these skills in all classes. ACE provides a
small learning environment designed to establish strong supportive relationships with students
through meaningful collaboration among educators, parents and community members. Throughout
their experience at ACE, students will become college and career ready for options such as:
University, technical school, apprenticeship program, or the work force
AVID
We are proud to have AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) here at ACE.
AVID is intended to benefit students that have the desire to attend college but may need
additional academic support to maximize their potential. As students progress in AVID, their selfimages improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for our school
and community. AVID puts your student on the college track!
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Learn organizational strategies and study skills
Develop critical thinking and inquiry skills
Receive academic help from peers and college tutors
Participate in enrichment and motivational activities
that support community
Intramurals and Clubs
At ACE we have the only school-wide Intramural Program in
Marysville! We facilitate intramural sports tournaments once a
month after school exclusively for ACE students in order to have
fun, exercise, get involved, and build school spirit!
Intramural Events:
• The Amazing Race
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• Kickball
• Basketball
• Pickle ball
• Volleyball
Clubs: AVID club, Engineering and Science Research Club, Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA), Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), Construction and Engineering Club, Guitar
Club, and National Honor Society.
Lunch Clubs: Ping Pong Tournaments, Chess Club, and Game Club.
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Leadership and Preparation for the Future
Leadership:
All ASB elected officers are required to take this course. Students
establish goals and objectives to accomplish and develop a plan
to fit the needs of the individual’s ASB position. Students focus
on: teamwork, management, planning, communication,
organization, and evaluation skills. Students will be learning and
carrying out school assemblies, and events for small and large
groups on a regular basis. Students may need to work during
lunches, stay after school, or come to school on non-school days
depending on what each project demands.
Preparation for the future:
Along with core classes required for graduation, students will be
encouraged to enroll in the following classes which meet many
entry requirements for a 4-year university. All classes at ACE
strive to teach students the skills necessary to be successful in higher education and/or the
workforce.
Encouraged classes for 4 year university:
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4 years of math
3 or 4 years of science
2 years of world language
Skills developed in all academic classes at ACE:
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Leadership
Reading
Writing
Mathematical
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Critical thinking
Problem solving
Communication
Professionalism
Construction and Engineering
Construction
This course continues with fundamentals of the construction industry.
Students learn proper use of power tools and site safety practices. Topics
include: Electrical/Carpentry Safety; Introduction to Electrical Circuits;
Introduction to the National Electrical Code; Hand bending; Basic Electrical
Construction Drawings; Residential Electrical Services; Floor Systems; Wall
and Ceiling Framing; Roof Framing and Forms, and Basic Stair Layout.
Engineering
IED is a course appropriate for students interested in design and
engineering. IED focuses on exposing students to the design process,
research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and
human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. IED
gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of
course concepts through problem-based learning. The course assumes no
previous knowledge, but students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of
engineering design problems. In addition, students use the most current issued 3D solid modeling
design software package to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will
develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions
to various challenges that increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students will also learn how
to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the
professional community.
Coursework meets all four year university requirements.
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ACE Suggested Course Sequence for 2016- 2017
Work with your school counselor to develop an appropriate personalized High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP).
Language Arts
Freshman
Language Arts I
Social Studies
Sophomore
Language Arts II
Junior
Language Arts III
AP Literature
Senior
Language Arts IV
AP Language
World History
World Geography
US History
AP US History
Senior Civics - CWP
AP Comparative Politics
Science
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry - Physics
Green Sustainable
Technology(Engineering)
Math
Algebra
Geometry
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Chemistry - Physics
AP Biology
Green Sustainable
Technology (Engineering)
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus - AP Stats
Physical Ed.
Health
Physical Ed – Health
Physical Ed
Physical Ed
Fine Arts
Graphic Arts I
Graphic Arts I
Graphic Design II
Graphic Arts I
Graphic Arts II
Graphic Arts I
Fine Arts – Graphic Arts II
AVID
AVID
AVID
AVID
AVID
Career &
Technical
Education (CTE)
Microsoft Office
Intro to Engineering I
Intro to Building
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Graphic Design I
Construction I
Intro to Engineering
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Auto Tech (MP)
Graphic Design I / II
Construction II
Principles of Engineering
Introduction to Business
Business Management
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Auto Tech (MP)
Yearbook
Work Site Learning
Game Design I / II
Business Management
Introduction to Business
Construction III Capstone
Green Sustainable
Technology (Engineering)
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Auto Tech (MP)
Yearbook
Work Site Learning
Game Design I / II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II
Spanish III
Band Art Credit
Band, Jazz Art Credit
Choir (ISC) Art Credit
Band Art Credit
Running Start
Sno-Isle Skill Center
Band Art Credit
Running Start
World Language
Additional Course
Offerings
Band Art Credit
Band, Jazz Art
Credit
Choir (ISC) Art
Credit
9th and 10th grade, students take a semester of Engineering and a semester of Construction in order to see the broad range
of skills and work involved in the process from design through construction.
AVID students will take one AVID elective course each year. While this may impact the sequence in which courses are taken,
all graduation and college entrance requirements will be met. For additional details, speak with the ACE counselor or AVID
coordinator for more details.
Individual classes and their order may vary. Speak with your counselor if you have questions.
Course offerings are subject to staffing and enrollment restrictions.
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Arts and Technology High School
Our academic program at Arts & Technology High School, (A&T) is challenging for all students
within a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics curriculum (STEM). Students
benefit from courses such as welding, metal works, woodworking, various art courses that include
both two and threedimensional art as well as digital, theater set design, drama, computer
application courses, and a variety of core classes that prepare them to be more successful in both
the workplace and post high school education. Students learn college preparatory research, writing
and presentation skills needed in the workforce as well as in higher education. We have an array of
“College in the High School” courses as well as AP Art that allow students to earn college credit
while still attending classes at A&T.
At Arts & Technology High School, all teachers will personally get to know and encourage all their
students to participate fully in classroom activities. Teachers work hard to make their classroom
activities relevant to their students' lives as well as applicable to the workplace. Once they know
their students' interests, they encourage everyone to join in the variety of club activities available
as well. Other students will also be asking new students to become involved in the A&T community,
whether it is through drama, service learning projects, leadership, robotics, art and fashion club,
working in the shop, or sports – we try to have a place for everyone.
Our club activities are numerous and multifaceted with offerings from National Honor Society to
Robotics, Drama, DECA, Art and Fashion Club, Journalism, and LAN. We have a very active ASB
that is concerned with the role student’s play in the decision-making process on campus.
As students enter A&T, they automatically become a part of an advisory program that monitors
their academic and social inclusion in our school community. Students usually will maintain the
same adviser and will also stay with the same group of students over their four years at Arts &
Technology High School. This is where students prepare their portfolios and complete their High
School and Beyond Plan.
After four years at Arts & Technology High School, our students can have the credit and experience
necessary to enter the college and career of their choice. Our graduates are attending the Art
Institute of Seattle, Carroll College, Central Washington University, Digipen, Evergreen College,
Everett Community College, Gonzaga University, ITT Technical Institute, Shoreline Community
College, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.
If you are a creative problem solver, an individual that enjoys intellectual pursuits that can be
tackled as part of a team or within a hands-on project in a school environment where people want
to know you as a person, A&T is the place for you.
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Arts & Technology Suggested Course Sequence for 2016-2017
A .5 Physical Education credit may be met through:
WIAA sanctioned athletics (verification of eligibility and completion required), NJROTC enrollment for 3 or more years.
Students should work with the counselor or principal to establish an appropriate substitution.
For upper classmen the Health requirement may be met through: Students should work with the counselor or
principal to establish an appropriate substitution.
Language Arts
Freshman
Language Arts I
Social Studies
Sophomore
Language Arts II
Junior
Language Arts III
Senior
English 12/Composition
Semester of World
Geography
Semester of World History
US History
Current World Problems
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Financial Algebra
Chemistry (CIC)
Physics
Earth and Space Science
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Financial Algebra
Math
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Lab Science
Physical Science
Biology
Physical Science
Biology
Physical Education
Health
Fitness for Life
Fitness for Life
Sports & Weights
Fitness for Life
Sports & Weights
Fitness for Life
Sports and Weights
Fine Arts
Art I
Drama
Art 1
Art II
Drama
Art 1
AP Art
Art II
Drama
Art 1
AP Art
Art II
Drama
Career & Technical
Education (CTE)
Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications
Computer Programming
Marketing
Marketing
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Robotics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided
Robotics
Design
Exploring Computer Leadership
Yearbook
Science
Computer Repair Lab
NJROTC (MP)
Flash Animation
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Video Game Design
Leadership
Exploring Computer
Science
AP Computer Science
Journalism
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Auto Tech (MP)
Computer Applications
Adv. Computer Applications Adv. Computer Applications
Avionics Programming
Advanced Marketing
Student Store Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Adv. Manufacturing
Yearbook
Adv. Manufacturing
Computer Repair Lab
Computer Repair Lab
Flash Animation
Flash Animation
Video Game Design
Video Game Design
Advanced Computer
Advanced Computer
Applications
Applications
Financial Algebra
Financial Algebra
Exploring Computer Science
Exploring Computer
AP Computer Science
Science
Journalism
AP Computer
Tech Theater
Science
NJROTC (MP)
Journalism
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Tech Theater
Auto Tech (MP)
NJROTC (MP)
Work Site Learning
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Auto Tech (MP)
Work Site Learning
Leadership
Additional Course
Offerings
2.0/3.0 World Language
Required for 4 yr.
college or university
entrance
Spanish I
Horticulture
Spanish I-III
Psychology(sem)
Creative Writing
Horticulture
Spanish I, II
Creative Writing
Horticulture
Chemistry (CIC)
Physics
Earth and Space Science
Spanish II, III
Psychology/Sociology(sem)
Creative Writing
Horticulture
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BIO MED ACADEMY
DO YOU have an interest in SCIENCE and MATH?
DO YOU want to take part in the EXCITING and FAST-GROWING science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields?
IF YES, then consider BioMed Academy as your High School choice.
The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that jobs in science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) will grow 17 percent by 2018;
nearly double the growth for non-STEM fields.
BioMed Academy offers students the opportunity to develop the skills
necessary to succeed in our global economy. To deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the
sciences, all students will engage in multiple science and math elective courses throughout their high
school career.
At the BioMed Academy, we strive to:
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Promote an academic environment where students
continually question and grow their learning through the
rigorous study of the sciences, numeracy and literacy
Increase a sense of community, collaboration and
connectedness within our school
Strengthen the belief that all skills and talents can be
developed with dedication and effort
At the BioMed Academy we believe:
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All students can learn. Student learning is the chief priority of BioMed Academy
Each student is valued as an individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, and emotional
needs
We all share in the responsibility for providing a supportive and safe environment within BioMed
Academy
Students learn in different ways and are provided with a variety of instructional approaches to
support learning
Assessment of student learning provides students with opportunities to demonstrate knowledge
Continued growth and improvement is imperative to developing confident, self-directed, learners
Students at BioMed Academy have an advisor in addition to their scheduled course instructors. Advisors
support students with high school and beyond planning (HSBP), academic goals, and the critical thinking
and questioning skills required to prepare students to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
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Earning Credits: While at BioMed Academy, you can earn high school and college credits by enrolling
in:
1. High School courses that offer college credit in addition to high school credit. Consult school
counselor and individual teachers regarding college credit opportunities.
2. AP courses More than 90 percent of colleges and universities across the country offer college credit,
advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP exam scores. Earning a qualifying score on the AP
exam can help you gain advanced placement out of introductory courses. This means that you can
possibly skip introductory required college courses.
3. Running Start. Juniors and seniors can enroll in Running Start for part or all of the school day.
Graduates of BioMed Academy are ready to
pursue any post-secondary option. All course
offerings meet Marysville School District and
Washington State graduation requirements as
well as all Washington State technical, college,
and university entrance requirements.
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BioMed Academy Suggested Course Sequence 2016 – 2017
BioMed Academy freshman are enrolled in Principles of Biomedical Sciences in addition to biology. Principles of Biomedical
Sciences introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes.
BioMed Academy students are strongly encouraged to take science and math all four years of high school. Taking science and
math each year maximizes post-high school options by providing a foundation for lifelong learning in science, technology,
engineering and math fields.
Freshman Year
English
Math
Science
Health &
Fitness
Arts
World
Language
Additional
Course
Offerings
Junior Year
Senior Year
English I
English II
English III
AP Language and
Composition
College Writing
AP Literature and Composition
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra II
College Algebra
Algebra II
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Biology
Principles of Biomedical
Science +
Chemistry
Physical Science
Human Body Systems +
Physics*
Chemistry
AP Biology*
Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science*
Sports Medicine I/II
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus*
Physics*
Chemistry
AP Biology*
AP Environmental Science*
World Geography/
World History
US History
AP US History
Civics/CWP
AP US Gov’t. & Politics
Microsoft Office I/II
Graphic Design I/II
Principles of Biomedical
Science +
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership (SFE)
NJROTC (MP)
2D Studio Art
Studio Art AP
Graphic Design I/II
Auto Tech (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership (SFE)
NJROTC ((MP)
2D Studio Art
Studio Art AP
Graphic Design I/II
Commercial Graphic Design
Sports Med Lab (#)
Auto Tech (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership (SFE)
NJROTC ((MP)
Work Site Learning**
Yearbook (SFE)
2D Studio Art
Studio Art AP
Graphic Design I/II
Sports Med Lab (#)
Auto Tech (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership (SFE)
NJROTC ((MP)
Work Site Learning**
Yearbook (SFE)
2D Studio Art
Studio Art AP
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PE
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Health
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s
PE
Health
PE
Health
PE
Health
Graphic Design I/II
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Commercial Graphic
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Design
2D Studio Art
AP Art*
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Spanish
1
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Band (ISC) Art Credit
Band, Jazz (ISC) Art
Credit
Graphic Design I/II
2D Studio Art
AP Art*
Graphic Design I/II
2D Studio Art
AP Art*
Graphic Design I/II
2D Studio Art
AP Art*
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Band, Jazz (ISC) Art Credit
Running Start
Running Start
Social
Studies
Career &
Technical
Education
(CTE)
Sophomore Year
All courses are dependent upon student enrollment and staffing.
*Courses may be offered in alternating school years depending on enrollment.
# Courses are offered during zero hour (before school) or seventh hour (after school).
+ Courses are “Project Lead the Way,” a nationally known provider of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
programs.
**Available to students who are employed and 16 years old or older.
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About the International School of Communications (the ISC)
range of careers: writers and teachers, lawyers,
musicians, broadcast journalists, directors,
engineers, businessmen, doctors, police officers,
and others. Whatever their dreams, the ISC
offers students a solid educational foundation
within a supportive environment. ISC students:
The ISC embraces a world vision, valuing the
perspective and talents unique to each
individual in our international community. We
welcome all students, from those who seek
rigorous college-prep education to those whose
goal is immediate post-high-school employment.
Current ISC students aspire to a wide
Learn to analyze problems, formulate
questions, conduct research, and create
solutions by applying what they learn.
Develop skills in self-direction, critical
thinking, leadership, teamwork, and
communication.
Display integrity, self-respect,
and an appreciation for diversity in
our school, community, and world.
Become an integral part of a
prefecture, house, and the ISC
family.
The ISC Structure: Leadership and Community
As a member of ISC, you will be welcomed into one of four houses:
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, or Delta. Build pride and spirit while competing
for the ISC House Cup in academic, artistic, and athletic contests.
Your unique perspective, talents, skills, and strengths will
complement those of your teammates, building a strong foundation
for your house.
Interested in leadership? The ISC structure offers over 40 positions.
Each house is led by ten officers: Head of House, Vice Head of House, 2
Head of Houses and prefects.
What ISC Students Say is Unique About the ISC
“ISC is a great place where students discover
“The ISC is a really safe and fun learning
themselves and everyone is really welcoming with
environment to be in, full of teachers and leaders who
teachers and a principal who want you to be
help you achieve your greatest.”
successful.”
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JM
Maurice J
“The ISC is a school that celebrates differences, and
honestly that is the most amazing thing about this
school. No matter who you are, you’re a part of the
ISC family.”
Miguel
“At the ISC, you have so much support from your
teachers. They always push you to do your best and
succeed. I grew so much as a person in my first year
here, and I’m still learning to grow every day.”
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Leanna T
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nternational
ISC values our international community. In Latin, learn the language and cultural history of
different countries. In 2015, a group of ISC students travelled to Italy and Greece. Upcoming trips
in the planning stages include trips to Northern Italy and to England. In Spanish class,
communicate with students in Columbia and Mexico via Skype. We are working to create a network
of sister schools around the globe so students can interact with other cultures via different media.
Come and help develop
this important program! Consider volunteering as
a host family to bring someone here from another
country.
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ISC students study hard to prepare for college and
careers, but we also know how to have fun.
Students
plan and run numerous school activities, including
house competitions, poetry slams, movie nights,
mystery nights, and lunchtime activities such as
open mic. Since the ISC recognizes the
importance
of community not only within our school but beyond
it, students have devoted hundreds of hours to
community service projects. ISC students tutor
younger students at Cedarcrest Middle and
Kellogg Marsh Elementary.
ommunications
ISC students express themselves creatively
in a variety of ways. Enjoy writing? Express
yourself through TV3 scripts or print media
such as Charge, ISC’s magazine. Enjoy
music? Express yourself through jazz band,
pep band, chamber choir, or concert choir.
Enjoy broadcast or film? Produce movies or
become a part of the broadcasting world
through involvement in the ISC’s cable
channel 26. Appear as talent on screen as a
Charger Chat host; or pursue your passion
behind the scenes: engineering, filming,
managing, producing or directing.
Whatever your talent, whether you prefer to
stay behind the scenes or perform in front of
an audience, ISC gives you the opportunity to
share your creativity.
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ISC Suggested Course Sequence for 2016 - 2017
Language Arts
Freshman
Sophomore
Language Arts I
(Honors Option)
Language Arts II
(Honors Option)
Language Arts III AP
Lang & Comp*
Language Arts IV UW
English 111 & 131*
World
US
AP US
AP Comparative Politics
Social Studies
Math
Lab Science
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
Physical
Geometry
Algebra II
Junior
Algebra
AP
AP
AP
(must meet
Senior
Pre-Calculus* Financial
Algebra AP
AP
AP
AP
Physical
Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical Education
Fine Arts
Band (see Electives)
Choir (see Electives)
Studio Art
Studio Art
Studio Art
Studio Art
Career
Introduction to Video
Charger Chat (TV3)
NJROTC (MPHS)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Charger Chat (TV3)
Getchell News (TV3)
NJROTC (MPHS)
Auto Tech (MPHS)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
ASB Leadership
Charger Chat
Charger Chat
NJROTC
Auto Tech
Culinary Arts
Work Site
Yearbook
NJROTC
Auto Tech
Culinary Arts
Work Site
Yearbook
ASB
ASB
Latin II Latin III *
Spanish II *
Latin III *
Latin IV *
Spanish III *
World
Latin I
Spanish I
Additional
Band
Course Offerings (Jazz#, Pep#, Concert)
Studio Art
Choir
(Chamber#, Concert)
Latin I Latin II
Spanish II *
Band
Integrated
(Jazz#, Pep#, Concert) Studio
Art
Studio Art
Choir
Band
(Chamber#, Concert)
Choir
Running Start
Integrated
Studio Art
Band
Choir
Running Start
All courses are dependent upon student enrollment and staffing.
Some courses may be offered in alternating school years depending on enrollment
# Courses may be offered during zero hour (before school) or seventh hour (after school)
* These courses available for College in the High School credit with a fee
**Available to students who are employed and 16 years old or older.
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Marysville Pilchuck High School (MPHS)
Our mission is to develop within
each of our students the ability to
think critically and communicate
clearly, providing our graduates
the ability to successfully follow
their selected collegiate or career
pathway.
What do you need as a student to
be prepared for opportunities
after high school?
Learning to think is an essential
skill which is learned in the
diverse course offerings which are
available at MP. We are proud of
the wide array of courses which
you may find at our school.
On page four of the
MPHS insert you
will find the courses
that are available to
you. Take
advantage of these
opportunities to
become your best!
Why are
electives an
essential part of
your school
experience?
With
diverse
elective
offerings you will be able to
explore and discover areas that
make you a excited to learn.
Fine Arts:
Our band and choir are award
winning! Our students learn to
perform music at a superior
level.
MP Drama is very active. At
least
two
productions
are
performed each year!
What about being college
and career ready?
The
MP
CTE
and
AP
programs are diverse and
can easily match your goals.
On
the
following
page
you
will be able
to see the
rich Career
and
Technical
Courses we
have
available to
you. Check them out!
Advanced Placement and
College in the high school
courses allow students to
earn college credit without
ever leaving MP. Imagine
earning
25-30
college
credits while attending MP.
That is a savings of several
thousand dollars!
The Ceramic and Studio art
courses fuel passion to create
and prepare our students to
pass AP Art examinations with a
100% success rate!
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Find your voice. Become your best. It’s…
Why Marysville Pilchuck?
We believe that choice of classes plays a major role in the success of our students. Exploring
options that lead to future preparation is the best gift we can give to you as a student.
Each incoming 9th grader will be able to explore subjects that support their future goals. This is
why our 9th graders are required to take one CTE course. Exposure to CTE topics early leads to
future College and Career readiness.
Career exploration is attainable at MP and is described in the following areas below. You are not
locked into one specific area when you enter MP. At this point in your education, we don’t expect
you to know exactly what you want to do in your future career so we encourage you to explore
courses from different areas. You can determine about which areas you are passionate and what
makes you excited about your future.
Arts and Communication
Arts and Communication related courses
integrate elements of theatre, graphic arts,
public relations, music, writing and visual
arts with cultural studies and critical theory.
Students utilize their own specialty area to
explore common themes in works of art.
Arts and Communication brings out the
creativity in students while educating them
about the opportunities that exist in colleges
and businesses.
Health and Science
Health and Science related courses introduce
students to a variety of topics focusing in the
health and science fields. Topics covered in
Health and Science prepare students for
further training in health care, science, math or
industry.
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology related courses gives
students experience working with teachers
and business partners to design, develop,
install, operate, and maintain exciting and
challenging projects. The incorporation of
math, science, and communication skills used
in industry and engineering is explored.
Students gain valuable information in areas
such as electrical, mechanical, structural
engineering; manufacturing and production;
and automotive service and repair.
Business Management
Business and Management related courses
introduce students to the nature, goals, and
basic principles of the business management
function in the environment from small
business to large corporations. Students who
take Business and Management courses will
have the opportunity to focus in one of the
following areas: Marketing, Finance, or
Information Technology.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources related
courses explore several topics relevant to
natural resource sciences. Topics include
current issues in natural resource
management, animal science, forestry, plant
science, greenhouse and nursery production,
landscape design/naturescaping,
careers/employability related to these topics
and other ecological topics. Students are
exposed to many aspects of natural resources
science and food production.
Human and Social Service
Human and Social Services related courses
teach knowledge and skills associated with a
career in the human services field. Topics such
as human development, communication,
diversity, law, social psychology, political
systems, ethics, philanthropy, education and
social issues are explored. Students also
explore government and social agencies.
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Marysville Pilchuck Suggested Course Sequence for 2016 – 2017
Freshmen
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Language Arts
LA 1
LA 1 Honors
LA 2
LA 2 Honors
LA 3
AP Language
AP Literature
US History
AP US History
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
Two Senior Eng. Electives
AP Language
AP Literature
CWP/Senior Civics
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
Math
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Geometry
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Lab Science
Physical Science
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
AP Biology
Forensic Science
Chemistry
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Forensic Science
Chemistry
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Forensic Science
Physical Education
Aquatics, Aerobics,
Strength/Conditioning,
Tournament Sports,
Walk Fit
Aquatics, Aerobics,
Tournament Sports,
Walk Fit
Aquatics, Aerobics,
Tournament Sports,
Walk Fit
Aquatics, Aerobics,
Tournament Sports,
Walk Fit
Fine Arts
Studio Art 1-4
Ceramics 1-4
Drama 1-4
Guitar 1-2
Choir
Percussion Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Studio Art 1-4
Ceramics 1-4
Drama 1-4
Guitar 1-2
Choir
Percussion Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Studio Art 1-4,
AP Studio Art
Ceramics 1-4
Drama 1-4
Guitar 1-2
Choir
Percussion Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Studio Art 1-4,
AP Studio Art
Ceramics 1-4
Drama 1-4
Guitar 1-2
Choir
Percussion Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Career & Technical
Education (CTE)
Micro Office 1-2
Micro Office 1-2
*Tech. Writing (Eng)
Intro. To Web Design
Micro Office 1-2
Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics
Intro. to Auto
Intro. to Auto
Computer Graphics
Auto 1-4
Intro to Marketing
Intro. to Auto
Sports and Entertainment Intro to Marketing,
Auto 1-4
Market
Adv. Market Marketing Ops Intro to Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Adv. Market Marketing Ops
Independent Living
Sports and Entertainment
Market
Family & Consumer Science Social Media Marketing
Market
Independent Living
Design in Int. & Fashion
Sports Med 1
Family & Consumer Science*Independent Living
Sports Med Lab
Family & Consumer Science
Creative Cookery
Child Development
Child Development
Sports Med 1,
STEM Foods I
Sports Med 2,
Sports Med 1 - 2
ASMP/Advanced Leader
Sports Med Lab
Sports Med Lab
NJROTC
Anatomy & Physiology
Culinary Arts
Auto Tech
Yearbook
Creative Cookery
Creative Cookery
STEM Foods I - II
STEM Foods I - II
NJROTC
Culinary Arts
NJROTC
Culinary Arts
Auto Tech
Auto Tech
AVID 9
AVID 10
AVID 11
Spanish 1
Debate 1,2
*Sculpture
Japanese 1
Lead Spanish 1-2
AP Studio Art
Japanese 1-2
French 1
Debate 1,2
French 1-2
Poetry/Song Writing
Psychology
AP Lang./Comp
Sociology
AP Lit/Comp
Astronomy
College Writing
Marine Biology
Write about Film
Creative Writing
World Lit
Spanish 1-3
Japanese 1-3
French 1-3.
Psychology
Sociology
Astronomy
*Marine Biology
Additional Course
Offerings:
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
*Tech. Writing (Eng)
Micro Office 1-2
Comp. Graphics
Intro. to Auto
Auto 1-4
Intro to Marketing
Adv. Market Marketing Ops
Sports and Entertainment
Market
*Independent Living
Family & Consumer Science Design
in Int. & Fashion Child Development
Sports Med 1 - 2,
Sports Med Lab
Yearbook
Creative Cookery
STEM Foods I - II
NJROTC
Culinary Arts
Auto Tech
AVID 12
*Sculpture
AP Studio Art
Debate 1,2
Poetry/Song Writing
AP Lang./Comp
AP Lit/Comp
College Writing
Write about Film
Creative Writing
World Lit
AP Spanish
Spanish 1-3
Japanese 1-3
French 1-3
Psychology
Sociology
Astronomy
*Marine Biology
Marysville-Pilchuck provides students opportunities to earn college credit through enrollment in Running Start, Advanced Placement, Tech Prep,
and College-in-the-High School courses.
* denotes courses to be offered if there is a demand
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Could Entrepreneur Be For You?
Below are traits of an entrepreneur. Rate yourself by choosing a number that best describes you. Upon
completion, tally your score to determine if SFE could be the place for you! Our excellent staff is eager to
serve you.
Drive for success
Energy level
Willingness to take risks
Determination
Self – Confidence
Willingness to work hard
Desire to “control your own destiny”
Enthusiasm for projects you undertake
Low
1
2
3
4
High
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Score yourself:
30 – 40 = You are made of the entrepreneurial spirit! Sign up!
20 – 29 = With your skills and dreams, this is the place for you!
9 – 19 = Chances are you are made of the right stuff!
8 = Come on in! Our staff will help you fulfill your dreams!
Total
Why School for the Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurs are visionaries, organizers and leaders. They value quality of life and relish in
opportunities to extend their knowledge. Successful entrepreneurs actively continue their education
well beyond formal schooling.
In the School for the Entrepreneur, students will learn the basics of business and marketing, financial
literacy and develop their talents as school and community leaders. Through experiences offered in and
out of classes such as Mock Trial, The Charger Station, DECA and Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA). Students will have hands-on opportunities to experience many related facets of business.
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School for the Entrepreneur Record of
Student Success
Successful operation of “The Charger Station”
school store
Attended FBLA Fall leadership conferences
Organized and hosted Special Needs Winter Party
for Kellogg Marsh students
Participated in the National Scholastic art show
Hosted the FBLA Annual Holiday and Spring Bazaars
Attend DECA Western Regional leadership
conference & Disney YES Program with 22 students
b Attended winter and state DECA & FBLA competitive
conference
b Collected over 500 pairs of “Socks for Soldiers”
b Participate in MG Buddy Reading Days with local
elementary schools
b Sent students to National DECA Competitive
Conferences in both Anaheim CA and Nashville TN
b Students traveled to and participated in Orlando
DECA National Sports & Entertainment conference
Vision Statement
Knowing that all students can achieve, SFE
and its community will teach, inspire,
motivate, and empower our students to
become integral member of society through
rigorous and relevant coursework, cultural
awareness, respect and appreciation in
preparation for post-secondary education and
future careers.
Mission Statement
SFE is committed to building professional
relationships with our community through
C.A.R.E.
Creativity, Academic Rigor, and
Experiences.
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Opportunities for Students Beyond!
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) – A student organization that offers
opportunities for students to develop business and leadership skills and compete against other high school
students.
(DECA)– A student organization that offers opportunities for students to develop marketing and
leadership skills by participation in leadership development, community service, social activities, and
marketing skill development.
Mock Trial – Allows students to perform roles and responsibilities in a simulated court case.
The CHARGER STATION – (The SFE student run school store) – Allows students to gain work
experience and leadership skills on campus while making available spirit wear, snacks, espresso, and other
items for student purchase.
Peer to Peer Freshman Mentoring Program – All incoming SFE Freshmen are assigned to a
Junior/Senior mentor who is there to help the Freshmen make a smooth transition into High School.
Mentors help their mentees with grade checks, awareness of events, peer outreach, and one on one
tutoring when needed. This program also provides leadership opportunities for upper classmen who want
to become involved.
SFE Course Offerings 2016 – 2017
The School for the Entrepreneur course offerings meet all MSD and Washington State graduation requirements in
addition all Washington State technical, college, and university entrance requirements. SFE offers all base core
classes in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Eligible junior and seniors may meet graduation
requirements through Running Start course offerings.
The following courses are available and are offered campus wide: MG has an all-school Band, Jazz Ensemble
is offered during zero hour. After school Sports Medicine Lab, MG-ASB Leadership, Culinary Arts, Yearbook,
Sno-Isle Skill Center, NJROTC, Auto Tech, and Work-Site Learning are offered throughout the day. Check
with your counselor for times of day these courses are offered. For all off campus programs, district
transportation is provided except Worksite Learning.
Honors English option is available in each English class offered at SFE. Students who choose this option
are responsible for performing at a higher academic level, with a focus on analysis. Please speak with
instructors regarding specific requirements to access this option.
Students can get College Credit without leaving School for the Entrepreneur!
Tech Prep Credit Courses and College in the High School Courses – Some elective courses offer
college credit if the student achieves a “B” grade or better. These courses combine high school and college
academics and technical study while staying on campus. Some courses allow students to gain college credit
from Everett Community College without leaving the campus for a reduced price.
The School for the Entrepreneur is working hard to ensure that each of our students has
every possible opportunity. There are ongoing conversations with the Everett Community
Colleges (EvCC) Small Business Design program to align our curriculums so students
graduating from SFE can enter their program with college credits completed. Many of our
courses already offer college credit through EvCC; these credits are also accepted by many
state universities.
Introduction to Business, Advanced Marketing, and AP U.S. History are College in the High
School courses. Instructors of these courses are approved by Everett Community College
and for a reduced cost students may receive college credit upon successful completion of the
course.
Business Management, MOS I/II, and Business Management are Tech Prep courses. Students who achieve
a “B” grade or better can apply to receive high school and college credit for a reduced cost through
EvCC.
SFE also offers Financial Algebra to its seniors as an entrepreneurial way to obtain that last
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mathematics credit at the Algebra II or higher.
SFE Suggested Course Sequence for 2016 – 2017
Language Arts
Freshman
Language Arts I
Social Studies
Sophomore
Language Arts II
Junior
Language Arts III
AP Language & Comp
Debate I/II
Senior
Language Arts IV
AP Literature & Comp
Debate I/II Journalism
Creative Writing
World Geography
World History
US History
AP US History
AP US Government &
Politics
Senior Civics
CWP
AP US History
AP US Government &
Politics
Math
(must complete Alg. II)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
College Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
College Algebra
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
College Algebra
Financial Algebra
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
Science
Biology
Physical Science
Physics
Chemistry
Physics
Chemistry
Physical
Education/Health
Health Fitness
*Students must take
four PE courses. The
Health requirement is
integrated into each PE
course curriculum.
Health Fitness
*Students taking four PE
courses will have met the
Health requirement for
the district.
Health Fitness
*All Health Fitness
courses are one
semester in length.
Health Fitness
*Students may take two
Health Fitness courses in
one school year.
Fine Arts
Studio Art I/II
Crafts I/II
Band
Jazz Ensemble (0 hour)
Studio Art I/II
Crafts I/II
Band
Studio Art I/II
Crafts I/II
Band
Studio Art I/II
Crafts I/II
Band
Career & Technical
Education (CTE)
Req-Microsoft Office
( MOS I )
Req-Intro. to
Marketing I
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
MOS II
Intro. Marketing II
Marketing Operations
Intro. to Business
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
Leadership
Auto Tech (MP)
Business/Marketing
Business Law Business
Management Business
Procedures
Intro to Marketing II
Advanced Marketing
Project Management
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
MG Leadership MG
Yearbook
Work Site Learning
Auto Tech (MP)
Code.org
Business/Marketing
Business Law
Business Management
Business Procedures
Intro to Marketing II
Advanced Marketing
Project Management
NJROTC (MP)
Culinary Arts (TMS)
MG Leadership MG
Yearbook
Work Site Learning
Auto Tech (MP)
Code.org
Spanish I/II
AVID
Spanish I/II/III
AVID
Spanish II/III
AVID
Spanish I
Additional Course
Offerings
AVID
2 yrs. World Language
Required for 4 yr. college
or university entrance
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Where all students graduate as culturally aware and involved citizens, ready for college and work.
Tulalip Heritage High School (THHS) provides the opportunity for all students to realize their potential for
post-secondary success. Tulalip Heritage maintains high expectations and provides multiple levels of
support for all students. We expect our students to engage in highly rigorous academics daily. Infusing
Native culture through hands-on learning, encourages individual growth supporting a variety of learning
styles. We offer 8-man football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball and cheerleading.
School Demographics:
• Number of Students
• Number of Certificated Staff
• Number of Classified Staff
• Number of Classrooms
100
9
4
8
What makes Heritage Different?
• Native American Culture: Native American culture is the mainstay of our school. Native culture,
traditions, and structures are integrated in all courses. In addition, local artists and craftspeople work with
students to learn Native art and crafts, traditions, and ways of being.
• School Community: When a student comes to THHS they become a member of a small learning
community that has the benefits of small class sizes, close relationships with each staff member and with
other students. We are truly a school where every staff member knows your name and cares both about
your academic success and personal growth.
• Culturally Relevant Traditional Art: Students enrolled in Heritage art courses have the
opportunity to produce culturally relevant projects, such as Native Art and Production, TV Production and
general art classes.
• Artists in Residence: There are 14 Artist in Residence Days (AIR) each school year. Native artists
from the community come and share their knowledge and skills with our students. Classes can include:
carving, cedar weaving, flute making and playing, beading, round drum, native rapping and yoga.
• Tribal Connections: Heritage seeks many opportunities to have students interact with the
surrounding community by participating in local and statewide cultural events. Also, monthly field
expeditions allow students to visit colleges and technical schools, culturally relevant activities that relate
to our guiding question; as well as giving back through community service projects.
• Running Start: Students who are classified as juniors and/or seniors are encouraged to enroll in
college classes held at Everett Community College or Northwest Indian College.
• Social Consciousness: It is the goal of Heritage for each student to participate in giving back to the
community through individual and group tasks that are directly connected to community and the world.
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Who is a Tulalip Heritage student?
• Heritage students are passionate about learning more about
• Native American Culture and practices.
• A student who wants to learn to think critically, problem solve, and push their learning past high
school.
• A student who plans to go beyond high school to bring skills and knowledge back to their Tribe and
Community.
Intended Student Outcomes
•
All students graduate as culturally aware and involved citizens.
•
Students are ready to enter college and the work force.
•
Graduates have a rigorous understanding of Native American Culture, Art, History, Law and
Sovereignty.
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Students will have the ability to communicate in bother academic and workplace settings.
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Tulalip Heritage Suggested Course Sequence for 2016-2017
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Language Arts
Language Arts I
Language Arts II
Language Arts III
Language Arts IV
Social Studies
WA State History
World Geography
US History
World History
Current World Problems
Senior Civics
Tribal Law
Math
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
Financial Algebra
Pre-Calculus
COE if needed
Lab Science
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental
Science
(If previously not taken)
PE
Weight Conditioning
(all grades)
Health
PE
PE
Health
(if not previously taken)
Health
(If not previously taken)
Health
(If not previously taken)
Career & Technical
Education (CTE)
Native Art & Design
Native Crafts
Computer Apps
Leadership
Culinary Code.org
NJROTC (MPHS)
Native Art & Design
Computer Apps
Native Crafts
Leadership
Culinary Code.org
NJROTC (MPHS)
Auto Tech (MPHS)
Native Art & Design
Computer Apps
Native Crafts
Leadership
Work Site Learning
Culinary Code.org
NJROTC (MPHS)
Auto Tech (MPHS)
Native Art & Design
Computer Apps
Native Crafts
Leadership
Work Site Learning
Culinary Code.org
NJROTC (MPHS)
Auto Tech (MPHS)
Additional
Offerings
On-Line Spanish I/II
Astronomy
Elementary Tutoring
Astronomy
Elementary Tutoring
Astronomy
Elementary Tutoring
Psychology
Astronomy
Elementary Tutoring
Psychology
Bridges English
Bridges Math
Physical Education
Health
Course
Physics
(If previously not taken)
PE
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SECONDARY OPTIONS
PROGRAMS
An alternative learning experience (ALE) is a course of study for public school students that are primarily
characterized by learning activities that occur away from the regular public school classroom setting. The specific
requirements and expectations of these away-from-school learning activities are detailed in a written student learning
plan (WSLP) developed and supervised by a certificated public school teacher. In order to receive state basic
education funding for ALE, a school district must comply with the ALE funding requirements detailed in WAC 392-121182.
These programs are NOT a first option for students and require an application and administrative permission for
placement.
Marysville Mountain View High School (MMVHS)
Marysville Mountain View High School provides a variety of alternative learning options that may include any
combination of on-site, remote, project-based, work based learning and/or online courses that prepare motivated,
self-directed learners for successful transition into college and/or career programs. Students develop a personalized
learning plan in consultation with staff, based on student interests, experiences and learning goals. Full-time enrolled
students will document 25 hours of learning activities each week and must maintain satisfactory progress through
weekly contact and fulfillment of learning activities identified within the individualized written student learning plan.
Students may also participate in district programs, such as Culinary Arts, ROTC, Automotive Technology, Sno-Isle,
and Running Start.
Secondary Options and Alternative Resources (SOAR)
Secondary Options and Alternative Resources (SOAR) provides an option for m o t i v a t e d students who have not
found success in the “traditional” high school setting. The SOAR program provides an opportunity for students to
earn credits through shorter, more rigorous, academic terms, using an integrated learning curriculum combined with
independent learning experiences. SOAR is based in a philosophy that focuses on a student’s acceptance of
personal responsibility, establishment of positive relationships with staff and other students and relevance of study
that connects directly to career/college readiness. A full-time student will design an individualized learning plan with
their advisors to meet a goal of 25 hours of weekly learning activities. This may include a combination of AM or PM
Sessions that provide some flexibility in consideration of a students’ life situation, along with the requirement that
students work independently outside of class on homework and projects to meet learning goals and satisfactory
progress indicators.
School Home Partnership Program (SHoPP)
School Home Partnership Program (SHoPP) students are enrolled as full-time students in the
Marysville School District, b u t m a y c o m p l e t e the majority of their course work outside of the classroom
setting. Students work with a consulting teacher to develop a learning plan that may consist of a combination of online or remote courses, direct instruction classes, and project based and/or work based learning experiences that
prepare students for successful entry into college and/or career programs. Typically, students complete three courses
per quarter, earning up to six credits per year. Students are required to meet weekly with their consulting teacher to
provide evidence of satisfactory progress based on individual learning goals, and documentation of 25 hours of
learning activities per week for full-time enrolled students. A successful SHoPP student is someone who is a
motivated, self-directed learner.
Marysville On-line Virtual Education Program (MOVE-UP)
Marysville On-line Virtual Education Program (MOVE-UP) is a fully accredited cyber-school program, designed for
motivated students to complete their educational coursework on-line. Over 100 courses are offered in partnership
with C o n n e c t i o n s E d u c a t i o n , u s i n g Advanced Academics online curriculum. Verification of a 7th grade reading
level is required prior to apply to this program. MOVE UP students receive academic and social support on-line, via
telephone, e-mail, or on-line chat, from skilled; Washington State certified teachers and counselors. Spanishspeaking teachers are available. Students meeting all district and state graduation requirements will receive a
diploma from the Marysville School District. All students are enrolled as full-time and must complete 25 hours of
documented learning activities and meet all course target goals each week. Students are enrolled in three (3) courses
per quarter, for a maximum of six (6) credits per year. Students are expected to meet monthly progress goals in
order to remain enrolled in the program.
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General Education
Choral
Courses in Concert Band are designed to promote
students’ technique for playing brass, woodwind, and
percussion instruments and cover a variety of band
literature styles, primarily for concert performances.
Music Appreciation
Grades 9-12
1 year .5 Fine Arts
Welcome to your ears! Learn to listen to music like
never before, indentifying elements of music that
unify music from the wide range of history and styles
around the world. No prior music background is
needed-just an interest in learning how to actively
understand music as a critical listener.
Guitar I/II
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 Fine Arts/Elective credit
Fee: $10.00
Guitar courses introduce students to the
fundamentals of music and guitar-playing
techniques, such as strumming and chords. These
courses may also include more advanced guitarplaying techniques.
Music Theory AP
Grades 10-12
1 year 1.0 Fine Arts/Elective credit
Prerequisite: Instructor permission only.
Music Theory is the study and analysis of music.
Students will learn to analyze music by ear or by
sight and identify historical periods, compositional
techniques and performance elements, as well as
compose their own works. Literature will cover music
history from the Beatles to early Chant, as well as
many forms of non-Western music.
Jazz Ensemble I/II
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition or instructor permission
Instrumental Ensemble courses are intended to
develop students’ technique for playing brass,
woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments in
small ensemble groups. Instrumental Ensemble
courses cover one or more instrumental ensemble or
band literature styles.
Concert Ensemble
Grades 9-12
This course is open to all students, from experienced
musicians to first-time singers, who want to perform
choral music of all kinds in a big group environment.
Music will cover a wide range of choral styles, eras
and languages. This group has two required
performances a semester, and the opportunity to
travel to events around the region and country.
Focus is on developing and improving vocal
technique and reading music.
Chamber Ensemble
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition required.
Vocal Ensemble courses are intended to develop
vocal techniques and the ability to sing parts in small
ensemble or madrigal groups. Course goals may
include the development of solo singing ability and
may emphasize one or several ensemble literature
styles.
Treble Ensemble
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition required.
Treble Choir is an advanced choir for women.
Students will be admitted as space allows according
to audition. Music will be selected from college-level
literature, with an emphasis on independent parts.
This group will have multiple required performances
throughout the year both locally and around our
region.
Instrumental
Music Technology I
Grades 9-12
Composition/Songwriting courses prepare students
to express themselves thorough creating music.
These courses may use conventional or
nonconventional notation and may include
harmonization in addition to melody writing. Along
with musical instruments, students may also use
computers for creating music.
Music Technology II
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Music Technology I or
Instructor permission
Percussion Ensemble
Grades 9-12
Fee: $85.00
This course is exclusively percussion instruments:
snare, bass, timpani, mallets, auxiliary percussion,
quad tons, and other similar instruments. Topics
covered will include exploration of all facets of
percussion. Students will perform at school concerts
and be give the opportunity to perform with Concert
Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
Symphonic Band
Grades 9-11
Prerequisite: 9th grade by audition only, 10th & 11th
audition or instructor permission
Fee: $85.00
This course builds skills in sight reading, individual
and ensemble performances, scales performance and
conducting. Students perform in concerts and
festivals.
Concert Band
Grades 9-10
Prerequisite: Musical instrument exp.
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Wind Ensemble
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: 9th & 10th by audition only, 11th & 12th
Audition, instructor permission
This course builds skills in sight reading, individual
and ensemble performances, scales performance and
conducting. Students perform in concerts and
festivals and school events.
THEATRICAL ARTS
Drama I
Grades 9-12
Exploration in Drama courses are designed to
enhance students’ understanding of life through the
study and performance of dramatic works. They
emphasize developing students’ ability to express
themselves and establish personal criteria for the
critical evaluation of drama activities.
Drama II/III/IV
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher Permission Required
Drama courses promote students’ experience and
skill development in one or more aspects of
theatrical production, but they concentrate on acting
and performance skills. Focus on improving
technique, expanding students’ exposure to different
types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and
increasing their chances of participating in public
productions.
Visual
Advanced Placement Studio Art
Grades 11-12
Fee: $15.00
AP Art courses provide the opportunity for students
to critically examine architecture, sculpture, painting,
and other art forms within their historical and
cultural contexts. In covering the art of several
centuries (not necessarily in chronological order),
students learn to identify different styles, techniques,
and influences and to formulate and articulate their
reactions to various kinds of artwork.
Art I-II / Studio Art I-IV
Grades 9-12
Fee: $15.00
These comprehensive courses provide students with
the knowledge and opportunity to explore an art form
and to create individual works of art. These courses
may also provide a discussion and exploration of career
opportunities in the art world. Initial courses cover the
language, materials, and processes of a particular art
form and the design elements and principles
supporting a work of art. As students advance and
become more adept, the instruction regarding the
creative process becomes more refined, and students
are encouraged to develop their own artistic styles.
These courses may also include the study of major
artists, art movements, and styles.
Ceramics I
Grades 10-12
Fee: $10.00
Ceramics/Pottery courses focus on creating threedimensional works out of clay and ceramic material.
Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of
the raw materials, their transformation under heat,
and the various methods used to create and finish
objects.
Ceramics II & III
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Ceramics I/II
Teacher permission required.
Fee: $10.00
Crafts
Grades 10-12
Fee: $18.00
Crafts courses include calligraphy, quilting, silkscreening, tole-painting, mask making, knitting,
crocheting, paper-making, and so on.
Digital Photography
Grades 11-12
College in the High School Maybe Available
Prerequisite:
ART I or instructor’s permission
Photography courses expose students to the
materials, processes, and artistic techniques of
taking artistic photographs. Students learn about the
operation of a camera, composition, lighting
techniques, depth of field, filters, camera angles, and
film development. The course may cover black-andwhite photography, color photography, or both. As
students advance, the instruction regarding the
creative process becomes more refined, and students
are encouraged to develop their own artistic style.
These courses may also cover major photographers,
art movements, and styles.
Sculpture
Grades 10-12
Fee: $10.00
Sculpture courses focus on creating threedimensional works. Students typically work with
several media such as clay, ceramics, wood, metals,
and textiles.
Health & Fitness
Aerobics
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Fitness/Conditioning Activities courses emphasize
conditioning activities that help develop muscular
strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness.
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Aquatics
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Aquatic/Water Sports courses help students develop
skills useful or necessary in an aquatic environment.
They may focus on swimming and competitive
strokes, such as freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly,
and so on or may involve team-oriented water
sports, such as water polo and relay swimming.
These courses may also include (or concentrate
exclusively on) diving and/or lifesaving skills.
Athletic Development
Grades 10-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
This course is offered only during Zero Hour and is
designed for students who want sport specific
strength and conditioning principles/activities. The
Olympic lifts will be emphasized as well as core
training specifically for speed and power
development.
Elementary Swim
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Students will provide instructional swimming lessons
for elementary students.
Fit for Life
Grade 9
1 sem 0.5 credit
These courses emphasize acquiring knowledge and
skills regarding lifetime physical fitness; content may
include related topics such as nutrition, stress
management, and consumer issues. Students may
develop and implement a personal fitness plan.
Flex and Fitness
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
This course is energetic and active yet suited to all
levels of personal fitness. The main thrust of each
class is to bring about a transformation of the
physical body, relieve stress, sculpt muscles, develop
flexible bodies, and gain a greater calmness.
Health
Grades 10
1 sem 0.5 credit
Similar to Family Living courses, but more focused
on the individual, Personal Development courses
emphasize strengthening self-esteem, recognizing
and resisting negative peer pressure, and developing
coping skills for dealing with changes within one’s
self and within others. These courses may also have
a substance-abuse prevention component.
Net Sports I/II
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Individual/Dual Sports courses provide students with
knowledge, experience, and an opportunity to
develop skills in more than one individual or dual
sport (such as tennis, golf, badminton,
jogging/running, racquetball, and so on).
Sports Conditioning
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Fitness/Conditioning Activities courses emphasize
conditioning activities that help develop muscular
strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness.
Strength & Conditioning I/II
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Weight Training courses help students develop
knowledge and skills with free weights and universal
stations while emphasizing safety and proper body
positioning; they may include other components
such as anatomy and conditioning.
Tournament Sports
Grades 10-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Team Sports courses provide students with
knowledge, experience, and an opportunity to
develop skills in more than one team sport (such as
volleyball, basketball, soccer, and so on).
Walk Fit
Grades 9-12
1 sem 0.5 credit
Class uses walking to improve fitness!
Supplementary activities may include: water
walking, swimming, stretching, and fundamental
strength exercises. This courses is designed to
accommodate
students with temporary or permanent injuries and
limitations that inhibit full participation in other
physical education classes. All conditions or injuries
in which medical advice/attention has been sought
require a description from the student’s doctor (to
include a description/duration of limitations).
Language Arts
Advanced Placement English Language and
Composition
Grade 11-12
1 year 1.0 Language Arts credit
Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum
designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP
English Language and Composition courses expose
students to prose written in a variety of periods,
disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. These courses
emphasize the interaction of authorial purpose,
intended audience, and the subject at hand, and
through them, students learn to develop stylistic
flexibility as they write compositions covering a
variety of subjects that are intended for various
purposes.
Advanced Placement English Literature and
Composition
Grades 11-12
designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP
English Literature and Composition courses enable
students to develop critical standards for evaluating
literature. Students study the language, character,
action, and theme in works of recognized literary
merit; enrich their understanding of connotation,
metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write
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compositions of their own (including literary analysis,
exposition, argument, narrative, and creative
writing).
College Writing
Grade 12
1 sem 0.5 Language Arts credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Lang. Arts III
This course develops writing skills for students
pursuing post-secondary education. It teaches
students to organize, create, and effectively present
essays, reports, proposals, both as individuals and
groups.
Contemporary Literature
Grade 11-12
Literature courses offer the opportunity for students
to study and reflect upon the themes presented in
the body of literature being presented. Students
improve their critical-thinking skills as they
determine the underlying assumptions and values
within the reading selection and as they understand
how the work reflects society’s problems and culture.
Oral discussion is an integral part of literature
courses, and written compositions are often
required. Literature courses may survey
representative works, reflect a particular genre or a
specific theme, or survey works of a particular time
or people.
Creative Writing
Grade 11-12
Creative Writing courses offer students the
opportunity to develop and improve their technique
and individual style in poetry, short story, drama,
essays, and other forms of prose. The emphasis of
the courses is on writing; however, students may
study exemplary representations and authors to
obtain a fuller appreciation of the form and craft.
Although most creative writing classes cover several
expressive forms, others concentrate exclusively on
one particular form (such as poetry or playwriting).
Debate I/II
Grade 11-12
Creative Writing courses offer students the
opportunity to develop and improve their technique
and individual style in poetry, short story, drama,
essays, and other forms of prose. The emphasis of
the courses is on writing; however, students may
study exemplary representations and authors to
obtain a fuller appreciation of the form and craft.
Although most creative writing classes cover several
expressive forms, others concentrate exclusively on
one particular form (such as poetry or playwriting).
Journalistic Writing
Grades 10-12
1 year
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required
Journalism courses emphasize writing style and
technique as well as production values and
organization. Journalism courses introduce students
to the concepts of newsworthiness and press
responsibility; develop students’ skills in writing and
editing stories, headlines, and captions; and teach
students the principles of production design, layout,
and printing. Photography and photojournalism skills
may be included.
Language Arts I/ Language Arts I Honors
Grade 9
English/Language Arts I courses build upon students’
prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word
usage, and the mechanics of writing and usually
include the four aspects of language use: reading,
writing, speaking, and listening. Typically, these
courses introduce and define various genres of
literature, with writing exercises often linked to
reading selections.
Language Arts II/ Language Arts II Honors
Grade 10
English/Language Arts II courses usually offer a
balanced focus on composition and literature.
Typically, students learn about the alternate aims
and audiences of written compositions by writing
persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph
essays and compositions. Through the study of
various genres of literature, students can improve
their reading rate and comprehension and develop
the skills to determine the author’s intent and theme
and to recognize the techniques used by the author
to deliver his or her message.
Language Arts III / American Literature
Grade 11
English/Language Arts III courses continue to
develop students’ writing skills, emphasizing clear,
logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage, as
students write essays and begin to learn the
techniques of writing research papers. Students
continue to read works of literature, which often
form the backbone of the writing assignments.
Literary conventions and stylistic devices may
receive greater emphasis than in previous courses.
Language Arts IV: Integrated Communications
Grade 12
English/Language Arts IV courses blend composition
and literature into a cohesive whole as students
write critical and comparative analyses of selected
literature, continuing to develop their language arts
skills. Typically, students primarily write multiparagraph essays, but they may also write one or
more major research papers.
Language Arts IV: Senior Review
Grade 12
English/Language Arts IV courses blend composition
and literature into a cohesive whole as students
write critical and comparative analyses of selected
literature, continuing to develop their language arts
skills. Typically, students primarily write multiparagraph essays, but they may also write one or
more major research papers.
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Poetry and Song Writing
Grades 11-12
This course will provide students an opportunity to
gather, analyze, synthesize, and gather information
from a variety of poetry and musical sources.
Students will be able to articulate qualities that make
writing of poetry and song writing synonymous. As
well as, write poetry and music from a variety of
publishing options incorporating essays and
research. Students will receive support for their
culminating exhibition portfolio.
Reading/Strategic Reading
Grade 11-12
Strategic Reading courses are intended to improve a
student’s vocabulary, critical-thinking and analysis
skills, or reading rate and comprehension level.
Although these courses typically emphasize works of
fiction, they may also include works of nonfiction
(including textbooks). Strategic Reading courses
often have a time-management focus, offering
strategies for note-taking or for understanding and
evaluating the important points of a text.
Senior Literature: College Prep
Grade 12
English/Literature (juniors and seniors) courses are
designed for juniors and/or seniors and emphasize
comprehension, discernment, and critical-thinking
skills in the reading of texts and literature. These
courses introduce and explore more advanced
literary techniques (irony, satire, humor,
connotation, tone, rhythm, symbolism, and so on)
through two or more literary genres, with the aim of
creating sophisticated readers. Writing assignments
are required as an additional method to develop and
improve critical-thinking and analytic skills.
Speech I/II
Grade 11-12
Public Speaking courses enable students, through
practice, to develop communication skills that can be
used in a variety of speaking situations (such as
small and large group discussions, delivery of
lectures or speeches in front of audiences, and so
on). Course topics may include (but are not limited
to) research and organization, writing for verbal
delivery, stylistic choices, visual and presentation
skills, analysis and critique, and development of selfconfidence.
World Literature
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Lang. Arts II
World Literature courses use representative
literature selections from ancient and/or modern
times from countries around the world. Students
improve their critical-thinking skills as they
comprehend the diversity of literary traditions and
the influences of those traditions. Oral discussion is
an integral part of literature courses, and written
compositions are often required.
Writing about Film
Grades 11-12
This course will focus on English based topics as art
of fiction, film genre, plot analysis, and film history.
Discussions, clip analysis, and analysis by essay
writing will be stressed. Writing will include reviews
and research papers. A film list from different times
and genres will be submitted for approval before
viewing.
Writing for Publication
Grades: 9-12
1 sem or full year
0.5 – 1.0 Language Arts
credit
This course develops writers by combining elements
from journalistic and creative fiction writing courses.
Students will study the craft of writing for an
audience, developing style and voice, refining ideas
and content, editing to a high degree of clarity and
accuracy, and formatting final draft(s) for
publication. Aspiring photographers and artists will
provide original graphics to complement text as class
member’s work together to produce school and
community publications such as magazines, literary
collections, newsletters, TV3 screenplays, and web
pages. Students will produce a professional portfolio
to showcase college-ready skills. (Publication of all
pieces is not required.)
Bridge to College English
Grades 12
The Bridge to College English Language Arts course
uses timely and interesting topics to engage students
in rigorous reading and writing tasks that allow them
to develop essential college readiness skills.
Students have opportunities to develop their ideas
and perspectives about issues they care about.
This course will get students ready for college be
developing their skills in critical reading, academic
writing, speaking and listening, research and inquiry,
and academic language and will also develop
essential habits of mind necessary for success in
college, including independence, productive
persistence, and metacognition.
Mathematics
Algebra I
Grades 9, 10, 11
1 year 1.0 Mathematics credit
Algebra I courses include the study of properties and
operations of the real number system; evaluating
rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing
first degree equations and inequalities; translating
word problems into equations; operations with and
factoring of polynomials; and solving simple
quadratic equations.
Algebra II
Grades 9-11
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Algebra I &Geometry
Algebra II course topics typically include field
properties and theorems; set theory; operations with
rational and irrational expressions; factoring of
rational expressions; in-depth study of linear
equations and inequalities; quadratic equations;
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solving systems of linear and quadratic equations;
graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic
equations; properties of higher degree equations;
and operations with rational and irrational
exponents.
Advanced Placement Calculus
Grades 11-12
Following the College Board's suggested curriculum
designed to parallel college-level calculus courses, AP
Calculus AB provides students with an intuitive
understanding of the concepts of calculus and
experience with its methods and applications. These
courses introduce calculus and include the following
topics: elementary functions; properties of functions
and their graphs; limits and continuity; differential
calculus (including definition of the derivative,
derivative formulas, theorems about derivatives,
geometric applications, optimization problems, and
rate-of-change problems); and integral calculus
(including antiderivatives and the definite integral).
Advanced Placement Statistics
Grades 11-12
1 year
1.0 Mathematics credit
Following the College Board's suggested curriculum
designed to parallel college-level statistics courses,
AP Statistics courses introduce students to the major
concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and
drawing conclusions from data. Students are
exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring
data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating
patterns, and statistical inference.
Calculus
Grades 10-11
Prerequisite:
Pre-Calculus
Calculus courses include the study of derivatives,
differentiation, integration, the definite and indefinite
integral, and applications of calculus. Typically,
students have previously attained knowledge of precalculus topics (some combination of trigonometry,
elementary functions, analytic geometry, and math
analysis).
College Algebra
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Integrated 3
or Teacher permission
This course will prepare students for college level
mathematics, college placement tests, entrance
exams, and the SAT. Students will experience what a
freshman level college algebra student will see.
There is an increased emphasis on textbook
readings. The topics covered in this course will be:
algebraic expressions, equations and Inequalities,
relations and functions graphing relations and
functions, general graphing techniques, polynomial
and rational functions, graphs of polynomial
functions, rational functions, exponential and
logarithmic functions.
Financial Algebra
Grades 10-12
1 year 1.0 Mathematics credit or 1.0 CTE Credit
In Financial Mathematics, you will be introduced to
many of the mathematical concepts and models
involved in the business world, as well as personal
credit, budgeting, employment, banking, and other
mathematics important to living on your own. This
course is considered equivalent to Algebra 2 for the
purposes of graduation requirements, although it
may not count as a prerequisite to Pre-Calculus. This
course is cross-listed in Career and Technical
Education (CTE) and can count as a requirement in
CTE and mathematics.
Geometry
Grades 9-10
Prerequisite:
passing grade in Algebra
Geometry courses, emphasizing an abstract, formal
approach to the study of geometry, typically include
topics such as properties of plane and solid figures;
deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic;
geometry as an axiomatic system including the study
of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts
of congruence, similarity, parallelism,
perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle
measurement in triangles.
Intensified Algebra
Grades 9
1 year 1.0 Mathematics credit and 1.0 Elective Credit
Intensified Algebra is an extended-period course that
is designed to help students who struggled some in
middle school mathematics re-engage as motivated
learners and succeed in Algebra I. This course will
help you catch back up with mathematical concepts
and learn to face word problems with confidence.
You will learn Algebra I concepts while also learning
how to be a successful math students. This course
has no prerequisites and will prepare you for success
in Geometry.
Pre-Calculus
Grades 10-11
College in the High School Credit Available
Prerequisite:
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus courses combine the study of
Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, Analytic
Geometry, and Math Analysis topics as preparation
for calculus. Topics typically include the study of
complex numbers; polynomial, logarithmic,
exponential, rational, right trigonometric, and
circular functions, and their relations, inverses and
graphs; trigonometric identities and equations;
solutions of right and oblique triangles; vectors; the
polar coordinate system; conic sections; Boolean
algebra and symbolic logic; mathematical induction;
matrix algebra; sequences and series; and limits and
continuity.
Bridge to College Mathematics
Grades 12
1 sem 0.5 Mathematics credit
Bridge to College Mathematics is an engaging course
that emphasizes modeling with mathematics and the
Standards for Mathematical Practice fond within the
Washington K-12 Mathematics Learning Standards
(the Common Core State Standards, CCSS-M).
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This course is designed to prepare students for
entrance into non-calculus pathway introductory
college level mathematics courses by addressing
Algebra I, statistics, geometry, and Algebra II
standards essential for college-and career-readiness.
Science
Astronomy
Grades 11-12
1 sem 0.5 Science credit
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of one semester
physical science/Physics
Astronomy courses offer students the opportunity to
study the solar system, stars, galaxies, and
interstellar bodies. These courses usually introduce
and use astronomic instruments and typically explore
theories regarding the origin and evolution of the
universe, space, and time.
Advanced Biology
Grade: 11 & 12
1 year 1.0 Science credit
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Usually taken after a comprehensive initial study of
biology, Advanced Biology courses cover biological
systems in more detail. Topics that may be explored
include cell organization, function, and reproduction;
energy transformation; human anatomy and
physiology; and the evolution and adaptation of
organisms.
Advanced Chemistry
Grade: 11 & 12
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Completion of Chemistry
chemistry, Advanced Chemistry courses cover
chemical properties and interactions in more detail.
Advanced chemistry topics include organic
chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
macromolecules, kinetic theory, and nuclear
chemistry.
Advanced Placement Biology
Grades 11-12
Topics will include 1) molecules (biochemistry) and
cells, 2) genetics and evolution and 3) organisms
and populations. Students focus on detail and it is
intended for the college-oriented student. Lab work
is an integral part of this course and will require
creativity and problem solving skills in order to
complete.
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Grades 11-12
chemistry, Advanced Placement Chemistry courses
cover chemical properties and interactions in more
detail. Advanced chemistry topics include organic
chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
macromolecules, kinetic theory, and nuclear
chemistry. Students focus on detail and it is intended
for the college-oriented student. Lab work is an
integral part of this course and will require creativity
and problem solving skills in order to complete.
Biology
Grades 9-12
Biology courses are designed to provide information
regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life
processes. These courses include (but are not
restricted to) such topics as cell structure and
function, general plant and animal physiology,
genetics, and taxonomy.
Chemistry
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in Algebra II or
higher
Chemistry courses involve studying the composition,
properties, and reactions of substances. These
courses typically explore such concepts as the
behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid/base and
oxidation/reduction reactions; and atomic structure.
Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear
reactions are also studied.
Grades 10-12
1 sem 0.5 Science credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
Environmental Science courses examine the mutual
relationships between organisms and their
environment. In studying the interrelationships
among plants, animals, and humans, these courses
usually cover the following subjects: photosynthesis,
recycling and regeneration, ecosystems, population
and growth studies, pollution, and conservation of
natural resources.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Grades 11-12
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1 year of
Biology
Anatomy courses present an in-depth study of the
human body and biological system. Students study
such topics as anatomical terminology, cells, and
tissues and typically explore functional systems such
as skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, reproductive, and nervous systems.
Marine Biology
Grades 10-12
Marine biology allows students to investigate the
physical and biotic environment of the marine world.
They study the relationship between plants and
animals in the Earth’s oceans with emphasis on the
Puget Sound area. Taxonomy, physiology, and
anatomy of major marine groups are studied.
Natural Science
Grades 10-12
Introduction to Agriculture courses survey a wide
array of topics within the agricultural industry,
exposing students to the many and varied types of
agriculture and livestock career opportunities and to
those in related fields (such as natural resources).
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These courses serve to introduce students to the
agricultural field, providing them an opportunity to
identify an area for continued study or to determine
that their interest lies elsewhere. They often focus on
developing communication skills, business principles,
and leadership skills.
Physical Science
Grade 9
Physical Science courses involve study of the
structures and states of matter. Typically (but not
always) offered as introductory survey courses, they
may include such topics as forms of energy, wave
phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical and
chemical interactions.
Physical Science and Health
Grades 10-12
1 year .5 Science / .5 Health credit
Designed as a two part series, students investigate
the structure and function of the human body
through study of the eleven human body systems
and the properties of physical motion, Kinetic and
Potential Energy, as well, as the energy of sound and
light. The course is taught through a problem solving
approach. Students will individually and
collaboratively research, write, and present specific
topics and laboratory work is required. Dissection of
laboratory animals are included exercises in the
course.
Physical Science II
Grades 10-12
This course is intended to be a two part series with
one semester focusing on physical science chemistry
and the other semester will focus on Earth/Space
science. Through experimentation, observations,
discussions, demonstrations, and projects, student
will explore topics of Periodic Table groups, atomic
structure and bonding, a few common chemical
reactions, nuclear reactions of fusion and fission,
Conservation of Energy, and fundamental properties
of matter. Also through experimentation,
observations, discussions, demonstrations, and
projects, student will explore Evolution of the
Universe, Energy in Earth Systems, and the
Evolution of the Earth. Topics may include rock
formation of the Pacific Northwest, core samples of
glaciers, chemical composition of Earth’s atmosphere
and lithosphere, Big Bang theory, life cycles of stars,
and climate changes.
Physics
Grades 11-12
Fee: $20.00
Physics courses involve the study of the forces and
laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium,
motion, momentum, and the relationships between
matter and energy. The study of physics includes
examination of sound, light, and magnetic and
electric phenomena.
Social Studies
Advanced Placement Comparative Politics
Grade 12
1 year 1.0 Social Studies credit
designed to parallel college-level Comparative
Government and Politics courses, these courses offer
students an understanding of the world’s diverse
political structures and practices. The courses
encompass the study of both specific countries and
general concepts used to interpret the key political
relationships found in virtually all national policies.
Course content generally includes sources of public
authority and political power, the relationship
between states and society, the relationships
between the political and institutional frameworks of
citizens and states, political change, and comparative
methods.
Advanced Placement Government
Grade 12
designed to parallel college-level Comparative
Government and Politics courses, these courses offer
students an understanding of the world’s diverse
political structures and practices. The courses
encompass the study of both specific countries and
general concepts used to interpret the key political
relationships found in virtually all national policies.
Course content generally includes sources of public
authority and political power, the relationship
between states and society, the relationships
between the political and institutional frameworks of
citizens and states, political change, and comparative
methods.
Advanced Placement U.S. History
Grade 11
designed to parallel college-level U.S. History
courses, AP U.S. History courses provide students
with the analytical skills and factual knowledge
necessary to address critically problems and
materials in U.S. history. Students learn to assess
historical materials and to weigh the evidence and
interpretations presented in historical scholarship.
The course examines the discovery and settlement of
the New World through the recent past.
American Studies
Grade 10-12
This course integrates the study of American History
and American Literature. Students engage in special
activities, including projects, to better understand
the people and events that have shaped our past.
College preparatory writing skills will be included
second semester. This class will be 2 periods each
day and satisfy U.S. History and Language Arts III
requirements.
Contemporary World Problems
Grade 12
1 sem 0.5 Social Studies credit
Contemporary World Issues courses enable students
to study political, economic, and social issues facing
the world. These courses may focus on current
issues, examine selected issues throughout the 20th
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century, and look at historical causes or possible
solutions.
Economics
Grades 11- 12
Economics courses provide students with an
overview of economics with primary emphasis on the
principles of microeconomics and the U.S. economic
system. These courses may also cover topics such as
principles of macroeconomics, international
economics, and comparative economics. Economic
principles may be presented in formal theoretical
contexts, applied contexts, or both.
Psychology
Grades 11- 12
Psychology courses introduce students to the study
of individual human behavior. Course content
typically includes (but is not limited to) an overview
of the field of psychology, topics in human growth
and development, personality and behavior, and
abnormal psychology.
Senior Civics
Grade 12
Civics courses examine the general structure and
functions of American systems of government, the
roles and responsibilities of citizens to participate in
the political process, and the relationship of the
individual to the law and legal system. These courses
do not typically delve into the same degree of detail
on constitutional principles or the role of political
parties and interest groups as do comprehensive
courses in U.S. Government.
Sociology
Grades 10- 12
These courses examine a particular topic in
sociology, such as culture and society or the
individual in society, rather than provide an overview
of the field of sociology.
Tribal Law
Grades 11-12
Law Studies courses examine the history and
philosophy of law as part of U.S. society and include
the study of the major substantive areas of both
criminal and civil law, such as constitutional rights,
torts, contracts, property, criminal law, family law,
and equity. Although these courses emphasize the
study of law, they may also cover the workings of
the legal system.
U.S. Foreign Policy
Grades 11-12
This is an engaging opportunity to explore how the
U.S. interacts with other nations. Utilizing critical
thinking skills, students will learn to evaluate
historical, current, and future U.S. policy choices.
Students will: participate in discussion and
simulation activities; debate some of the hottest
issues in international affairs, while reflecting on how
these topics affect local citizens; and, will examine
the government’s decision-making process. Current
events will supplement such units as global
terrorism, the media, geopolitics, and regional
studies.
U.S. History
Grades 11- 12
U.S. History courses provide students with an
overview of the history of the United States,
examining time periods from discovery or colonialism
through World War II or after. These courses
typically include a historical overview of political,
military, scientific, and social developments. Course
content may include a history of the North American
peoples before European settlement.
World Geography
Grade 10-12
World Geography courses provide students with an
overview of world geography, but may vary widely in
the topics they cover. Topics typically include the
physical environment; the political landscape; the
relationship between people and the land; economic
production and development; and the movement of
people, goods, and ideas.
World History
Grade 10
World History courses provide students with an
overview of the history of human society from early
civilization to the contemporary period, examining
political, economic, social, religious, military,
scientific, and cultural developments.
World Languages
French I MPHS ONLY
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 World Language Credit
Designed to introduce students to French language
and culture, French I emphasizes basic grammar and
syntax, simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so
that students can read, write, speak, and understand
the language at a basic level within predictable areas
of need, using customary courtesies and
conventions. French culture is introduced through
the art, literature, customs, and history of the
French-speaking people.
French II MPHS ONLY
Grades 9-12
French II courses build upon skills developed in
French I, extending students’ ability to understand
and express themselves in French and increasing
their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to
engage in discourse for informative or social
purposes, write expressions or passages that show
understanding of sentence construction and the rules
of grammar, and comprehend the language when
spoken slowly. Students usually explore the
customs, history, and art forms of French-speaking
people to deepen their understanding of the
culture(s).
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French III MPHS ONLY
Grades 10-12
French III courses focus on having students express
increasingly complex concepts both verbally and in
writing while showing some spontaneity.
Comprehension goals for students may include
attaining more facility and faster understanding
when listening to the language spoken at normal
rates, being able to paraphrase or summarize written
passages, and conversing easily within limited
situations.
Japanese I MPHS ONLY
Grades 9-12
Designed to introduce students to Japanese language
and culture, Japanese I courses emphasize basic
grammar and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the
spoken accent so that students can read, write,
speak, and understand the language at a basic level
within predictable areas of need, using customary
courtesies and conventions. Japanese culture is
introduced through the art, literature, customs, and
history of the Japanese-speaking people.
Japanese II MPHS ONLY
Grades 10-12
Japanese II courses build upon skills developed in
Japanese I, extending students’ ability to understand
and express themselves in Japanese and increasing
customs, history, and art forms of Japanesespeaking people to deepen their understanding of
the culture(s).
Japanese III MPHS ONLY
Grades 10-12
Japanese III courses focus on having students
express increasingly complex concepts both verbally
and in writing while showing some spontaneity.
situations.
Latin I/Latin I Honors ISC ONLY
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Elective credit
Fee: $20
It is strongly recommended that a student has
achieved a C or better in English/Language Arts in
order to enroll in this course.
Latin I courses expose students to the Latin
language and culture, emphasizing basic grammar
and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the influence of
Latin on current English words. Students will be able
to read and write in Latin on a basic level.
Latin II/Latin II Honors ISC ONLY
Grades 10-12
Fee: $20
Latin II courses enable students to expand upon
what they have learned in Latin I, increasing their
skills and depth of knowledge through the practice of
structures, forms, and vocabulary. Reading materials
reflect Roman life and culture.
Latin III/Latin III Honors ISC ONLY
Grades 11-12
Fee: $20
Latin III courses build students’ knowledge of the
Latin language and culture, typically focusing on
having students express increasingly complex
concepts in writing and comprehend and react to
original Latin texts.
Latin IV/Latin IV Honors ISC ONLY
Grades 11-12
Fee: $20
Latin IV courses build students’ knowledge of the
Latin language and culture, typically focusing on
having students express increasingly complex
concepts in writing and comprehend and react to
original Latin texts.
Spanish I
Grades 9-12
Fee: There may be a fee of $13 for a consumable
student workbook.
Designed to introduce students to Spanish language
and culture, Spanish I courses emphasize basic
grammar and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the
spoken accent so that students can read, write,
speak, and understand the language at a basic level
within predictable areas of need, using customary
courtesies and conventions. Spanish culture is
introduced through the art, literature, customs, and
history of Spanish-speaking people.
Spanish II
Grades 9-12
Fee: There may be a fee of $13 for a consumable
student workbook.
Spanish II courses build upon skills developed in
Spanish I, extending students’ ability to understand
and express themselves in Spanish and increasing
customs, history, and art forms of Spanish-speaking
people to deepen their understanding of the
culture(s).
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Spanish III
Grades 11-12
Spanish III courses focus on having students express
increasingly complex concepts both verbally and in
writing while showing some spontaneity.
situations.
Spanish IV
Grades 11-12
Spanish IV courses focus on advancing students’
skills and abilities to read, write, speak, and
understand the Spanish language so that they can
maintain simple conversations with sufficient
vocabulary and an acceptable accent, have sufficient
comprehension to understand speech spoken at a
normal pace, read uncomplicated but authentic
prose, and write narratives that indicate a good
understanding of grammar and a strong vocabulary.
Marysville School District offers a variety of high school options to meet
student needs and interests. Students select their prioritized top three
choices for high school. Transportation is provided from anywhere in the
district to each of the high school campus locations. Marysville does not have
attendance boundaries for high schools.
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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
CAREER &
TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
CTE Vision
All students in grades 7 through 12 will enroll and be successful in career and technical
education and academic courses based on a guided career pathway selection. Students will
progress through their secondary programs with a high school and beyond plan, a
commitment to on-going education and training, and an understanding of how their current
learning can be directly applied to the career field of their choice.
CTE Mission
The mission of Marysville School District’s Career & Technical Education Department is to
develop, implement, and sustain innovative, rigorous, real-world educational programs that
are aligned with core academic courses, industry standards, and are fully integrated with 21st
Century Employability Skills. The Marysville School District CTE programs will have a strong
applied focus in high demand, high wage, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) courses. All Marysville CTE courses will prepare students to enter postsecondary education/training and to meet the needs of today’s competitive workforce.
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EDUCATION
C
T
E
Ever want to learn more about a career in aerospace, sports medicine, computer science,
robotics, or automotives? Is learning about culinary arts or project management more up your
alley? How about sustainable design in areas like solar power, or wind energy?
As a high school student, you are entering an exciting time filled with numerous opportunities
that allow you to take charge of your education and focus on specific class choices that
prepare you to be ready to enter a highly competitive workforce based on global knowledge
and information.
To be Career & College Ready, you need to be able to integrate and apply 21st Century
Employability Skills, technical knowledge, and core academic strengths. With an emphasis on
real-world, real-life skills, the Marysville School District’s CTE programs offer outstanding
hands-on, relevant instruction and training leading to industry specific pathways that will help
you become successful in the future. Our goal is that every Marysville student graduates with
the skills necessary to be globally competitive, and prepared to enter the workforce or
continue on with their post-secondary education.
CTE courses = Value Added Education
Meeting graduation requirement options through Credit Equivalencies, the “2 for 1 Rule”, and
college credit options:
CTE courses offering Credit Equivalencies help students successfully meet graduation
requirements more efficiently.
The 2 for 1 Rule applies only to CTE courses offering Credit Equivalencies offering additional
benefits for students.
CTE courses offering college credit afford students a jump start on their post-secondary goals.
ü Contact your school counselor for additional information on all of the above options
No matter what your career goals are, you can achieve them through CTE
Each year CTE students graduate from high school with identified career goals, job and
leadership skills, and professional certifications. In addition, these students know exactly
where they will go next to further their academic and post-secondary education and training.
ICON KEY:
Program of Study
CONNECTING
LEARNING TO
EARNING
Career & Technical Education
CTE
21st Century Employability
Skills
Credit Equivalent Course
More than one graduation
requirement/credit option met
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Courses focused on high demand career fields
FREE – Earn college credit in high school
College in the high school
Credits available for purchase at various community colleges
Consecutive courses with
career path focus
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STEM: Automotive
Technology
Engines Technology
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Career & Technical Education Credit
Location: Marysville Pilchuck
This exciting introduction into the world of engines
will launch students into a self-paced small engines
project. Students will utilize service information to
locate critical engine specifications, perform proper
tool identification, shop safety practices, precision
measurements, fuel, and ignition system
adjustments. Students will completely disassemble
and rebuild their own engine with the goal of making
it run properly by the end of the semester. This
course will prepare students to progress into the
Advanced Automotive Technology course as well as
additional educational and career opportunities.
diagnosis and repair of cars and light truck vehicles.
Students will use a self-paced computer based
curriculum that includes subjects in tools, safety,
brakes, steering & suspension, wheel alignment,
automatic and manual drive-trains, engine repair,
engine performance, electrical and electrical
systems, heating and air conditioning, and emission
systems. This course emphasizes and promotes
strong employability skills that will help lead to
future successful employment. This self-paced ASE
certified course is competency based and offers
students ASE examination and industry certification
opportunities.
Prerequisite: Intro to Automotive Technology or
Instructor Permission
Lab Fee: $20.00
STEM: Business & Marketing
Accounting I
Automotive Technology - Intro
Grades 9-12
Grade 11-12 at School for the Entrepreneur
1 year
1.0 Math OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Grades 9-12
Accounting prepares students to practice the
profession of accounting and to perform related
business functions. Includes instruction in: basic
accounting principles and theory, financial
accounting, budget control, ledgers, tax accounting,
general journals, legal aspects of accounting,
auditing, reporting procedures, statement creation
and analysis, professional standards and ethics, and
applications to specific for profit, public, payroll, tax
records, automated accounting systems, and nonprofit organization. Students will participate in a
leadership activity as part of the course.
Location: Maryville Pilchuck
This course is a MUST for every student that is currently
driving or plans on driving a car or light truck. This course is
geared to increase the level of awareness of light vehicle
maintenance and repair. Subjects include tools & equipment,
safety, mechanical and electrical systems, lubrication and
cooling systems, steering and suspension systems, brakes,
heating and air conditioning systems, body maintenance and
car buying tips. Students will gain valuable skills and
knowledge that will give them confidence to perform light
vehicle maintenance that will save them money on
expensive vehicle maintenance and repairs. The knowledge
gained will also benefit student’s in future mechanical-related
fields, including automotive technician, maintenance
technician, autobody, and sales and marketing of automotive
related products.
Automotive Technology I-IV
Grades 10-12
1 year 1.0 Lab Science OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Location: Marysville Pilchuck – Available to all students district-wide
This course is perfect for the student that has an
automotive, diesel, mechanical or electrical related
career interest. Curriculum emphasis is placed on
Accounting II
Grades 9-12
Grade 11-12 at School for the Entrepreneur
1 year
This course is a continuation of Accounting
I. Students will learn about accounting for sales and
cash receipts, purchases and cash payments, special
journals such as: sales and cash receipts and
purchases and cash payments, adjustments,
financial statements for a corporation and
merchandising corporation accounting as well as
publicly held corporations. This course is a great
continuation for students who are interested in
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pursuing a career in Accounting or Owning their own
business.
Prerequisite: Complete Accounting 1 with a C or
better
Business I
Grades 9-12
This course surveys an array of topics and concepts
related to the field of business. It introduces
concepts such as banking and finance, the role of
government in business, consumerism credit,
investment, and management. Students will also be
exposed to the varied opportunities in secretarial,
accounting, management and related fields.
Business Law
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Social Studies OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Location: School for the Entrepreneur
This course focuses on low and new issues from the
perspective of the social sciences and humanities.
Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the
legal systems, including the statutory,
administrative, and judicial components of civil and
criminal law.
Business Management
Grades 9-12
Business Operations Procedures
Grades 9-12
This course is a continuation of learning the basic
management skills of operating a business, with an
emphasis on the financial aspects. Students will
complete the development of a business plan and
will refine leadership and problem solving skills.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to
Business and Business Management
Sales & Marketing I
Grades 9-12
1 year
1.0 Career & Technical Education Credit
This project-based full year course introduces
students to economics, marketing, and
entrepreneurship. Topics covered include
Advertising, Promotion, Selling, Professional
Development, and Career Research and the course
emphasizes leadership, communication, social
awareness and critical thinking. Students in the
Marketing program operate the DECA Student Store
and other school businesses and have the
opportunity to participate in local, state, and national
DECA activities.
Marketing I
Grades 9-12
This introductory course places an emphasis on the
management of a business and entrepreneurship,
providing exposure to common techniques and
problems of management. Students will begin the
process of developing a comprehensive business plan
for a business of their choice.
Business Math/Financial Algebra
Grades 10-12 at all other campuses
Grades 11-12 at Marysville Pilchuck
1 year 1.0 Math OR Career & Technical Education Credit
This course has been aligned to the state Algebra 1
standards, and is appropriate for students who are
enrolled in schools with a business and marketing
focus. It applies business-related concepts to
problems-solving mathematical situations, including
the use of quadratic equations. This course is
designed to provide students with an opportunity to
utilize advanced algebraic concepts when solving
problems involving real-world applications in the
area of finance. Problem-solving skills and strategies
are applied to topics such as banking, simple and
compound interest, credit and debt management,
mortgages, and taxes.
In this course students will be introduced to the
basics of marketing, selling, and entrepreneurship
concepts. Topics covered include: marketing
functions, interpersonal skills, sales, and advertising
and promotion. The course emphasizes
communication and collaboration, creativity and
innovation, initiative and self-direction, leadership
and responsibility, and productivity and
accountability.
Sales & Marketing II
Grades 10-12
1 year
1.0 Lab Science OR Career & Technical Education Credit
This project-based full year course builds on
students’ prior knowledge of sales and marketing
and focuses on the development of real business and
marketing plans. Topics covered include Advertising,
Human Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing
Research, and Promotion, as well as an emphasis on
leadership, communication, social awareness and
critical thinking. Students Assist with running the
DECA Student Store and other school businesses and
have the opportunity to participate in local, state,
and national DECA activities.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sales & Marketing or
Instructor Permission
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Marketing – LAB II
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
1 year
Students in this course will focus on fashion
marketing, advertising/promotion, or travel and
tourism marketing. This project-based course
independent based course builds on student’s prior
knowledge of sales and marketing and focuses on
the development of promotional plans, campaigns,
and other projects. Topics covered include:
advertising, business law, economics, social
intelligence, specific industry basics; and marketing
research and promotional planning and development.
Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing I or prior approval
from the instructor.
Recordkeeping
Grades 9-12
1 semester
This project-based course introduces students to
marketing concepts and strategies while focusing on
the sports and entertainment industries. Topics
covered include facility design, merchandising,
advertising, public relations/publicity, event
marketing, sponsoring, ticket distribution, and career
opportunities as they relate to the sports and
entertainment industry. In addition, this course
emphasizes leadership, communication, social
awareness and critical thinking. Students assist with
operation of the DECA Student Store and
promotional events at various sporting events
throughout the school year.
0.5 or Career & Technical Education Credit
A course that prepares individuals to supervise and
coordinate activities of workers engaged in
maintaining records and document files. Directs and
assists workers in searching files to retrieve lost or
missing records, utilizing knowledge of common filing
errors. Also included is training in clerical duties
such as copying data, compiling records and reports,
tabulating and posting data in record books in multicolumn forms. Also included is instruction in
providing information and conducting interviews,
formulating budgets, operating office machines, and
handling mail and correspondence.
Grades 9-12
Location: Marysville Pillchuck
Discover the evolution and purpose of Social Media
and why it is a disruptive wave of innovation. Learn
about how it affects your personal and professional
life. Understand the importance of personal branding
and how these principles can be applied in the
professional world. Understand the history, purpose,
anatomy, best practices, current trends, and pros &
cons of the top 8 Social Platforms: Facebook,
Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn,
Google+ and Blogs.
Grades 10-12
1 year
0.5 or 1.0 Career & Technical Education Credit
This year long course provides marketing students
with a hands-on learning experience in the area of
retail marketing & management through the DECA
student store and the DECA Koffee Korner. Students
in this class are responsible for the complete
operation of the student store including:
merchandise buying and pricing, inventory
management, cash handling, accounting, scheduling,
and promotions. Students practice advanced
business, management, marketing, and
entrepreneurship fundamentals.
Prerequisite: Sales & Marketing I, or prior approval
from the instructor.
STEM: Computer
Technology
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Math OR Career & Technical Education Credit
This is an exploratory course giving students the
opportunity to create their own learning path for:
web design, photo manipulation, office productivity,
A+ networking, video game production, video editing
and/or programming languages. Students have the
freedom to learn technology that is relevant to their
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interests, but must be responsible for their individual
tutorials and study groups. An element to the
course is career exploration in the field of
information technology, and students will be
expected to research possible careers. Course may
be repeated with prior approval of the instructor.
Advanced Computer Applications –
Grades 11-12
1 year 1.0 Science OR Math OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Location: Arts & Technology
This career preparatory course is designed to give
electrical design and implementation, with a focus on
the creation and programming of a commercially
viable drone. Concepts are taught through ongoing
hands-on labs and group collaborations. By the end
of this course, students will develop knowledge of
programming methodology, procedural abstraction,
structuring of algorithms, and the use of data.
Students will leave class prepared to apply a problem
solving process to future learning and will be
prepared to take on future programming languages.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Animation
Grades 10-12
1 semester 0.5 Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Students will develop their computer skills to create
imaginative designs, graphic layouts and animations
using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and/or
Blender 3D. They will complete tutorials and use
those skills to create various projects including logos,
cartoons and collages. All work will be collected and
presented in portfolio form.
Prerequisites: Computer Applications
Computer Repair Lab
Grades 9-12
Computer Science Principles
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Math OR Science OR Career & Technical Education
Credit
This course is an exploratory introduction to
Computer Science. It is designed to introduce
students to the breadth of the field of computer
science through an exploration of engaging
and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire
course on learning particular software tools or
programming languages, the course
is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of
computing and help students understand why certain
tools or languages might be utilized to solve
particular problems.
Note: Students can choose to take the CSP AP test
from this class, but it is suggested that they take
both Computer Science Principles and CS50-AP first.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Exploring Computer Science
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Math OR Career & Technical Education Credit
This course of study is designed to allow students to
explore a variety of computer science topics, such as
Web design, human computer interactions,
programming, and problem solving. Optional topics
include mobile applications, robotics, and digital
animation. Students will develop critical thinking,
logic, and problem solving skills relevant to today’s
technology.
Computer Science AP
Grades 11-12
AP Computer Science A is a lab based course.
Concepts are taught through ongoing hands-on labs
and group collaborations. Students will study the
concepts behind Java, in preparation for the AP CS A
test. By the end of this course, students will develop
knowledge of programming methodology, procedural
abstraction, structuring of algorithms, and the use
of data. Students will leave class prepared to apply a
problem solving process to future learning and will
be prepared to take on future programming
languages.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Computer Science-50 AP
In this course, students learn hardware and software
via hands-on work. Students are members of the
Marysville Computer Repair Lab offering repairs to
community members and refurbishing donated
computers for use by Non Profit groups. This course
is repeatable.
Grades 10-12
This is Harvard University’s initial Computer Science
course that provides an exploratory introduction to
Computer Science. It is designed to introduce
students to the breadth of the field of computer
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science through an exploration of and
experimentation.
Note: Students can choose to take the CSP AP test
from this class, but it is suggested that they take
both Computer Science Principles and CS50-AP first.
Computer Graphics
Grades 9-12
Students will develop their computer skills to create
imaginative designs, graphic layouts, and animations
using Illustrator, Flash, and Photoshop programs.
They will complete tutorials and then use the
acquired skills to create various projects. All work
will be collected and presented in portfolio form.
Fireworks and Flash. Additional topics include HTML,
planning web pages, and layout and design
techniques.
Microsoft Office Specialist I
Grades 9-12
1-2 semester(s)
This course is designed to teach basic computer skills
in the Microsoft Office Suite. Topics include Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Access, and will prepare
students for Microsoft Core Exams. In addition,
students will also develop graphics skills and use
various forms of presentation software. Students
continuing on to develop more advanced skills will
learn to collaborate with workgroups, use macros,
and use multiple workbooks and mail merge.
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Course Description: This class is directed toward
developing industry standard skills in visual
communication for print production and graphic
design. Students utilize Adobe software such as
Photoshop and Illustrator. Design elements and
compositional principles are applied to visual
problem solving. The yearlong course is designed to
cultivate the student’s unique artistic visual
communication
style through reflection, critique and/or the
exploration in career and college
ready tertiary industries. Foundations in concept
development, design theory, typography, historic
relevance, digital imagery/photographic composition
and skills, digital painting, vectoring and print
publication will be developed as part of student
portfolio representation.
Graphic Design Foundations
Microsoft Office Specialist II
Grades 9-12
1-2 semester(s)
This is a hands-on course aimed at those who have
basic computer skills. Students who complete this
class will be able to use the computer as a tool to
enhance their education. Productivity software is
introduced using the Microsoft Excel, Access, and
PowerPoint 2013. Internet activities are integrated
into the coursework. Students will be participating in
a leadership activity as part of this curriculum.
Grades 9-12
Graphic Design courses emphasize design elements
and principles in the purposeful arrangement of
images and text to communicate a message. They
focus on creating art products such as
advertisements, product designs, and identity
symbols. Graphic Design courses may investigate the
computer’s influence on and role in creating
contemporary designs and provide a cultural and
historical study of master design works of different
periods and styles.
Prerequisite: Art I or teacher permission
Lab Fee: $15.00 per student
Web Design I
Grades 9-12
In this course, students will have the opportunity to
explore the field of web page development, design
and administration using Adobe Dreamweaver,
STEM: Construction,
Engineering & Manufacturing
Construction - Intro
Grades 9-12
Location: Academy of Construction & Engineering
This semester-long course introduces students to the
opportunities available in construction-related
trades, such as carpentry, masonry, air
conditioning/refrigeration, and plumbing. Students
learn about the processes involved in construction
projects and may engage in a variety of small
projects. The following topics are covered: Basic
Safety, Introduction to Construction Math,
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Introduction to Hand Tools and Power Tools,
Introduction to Blueprints and Basic Rigging.
Construction I
Grades 10-12
1 Year 1.0 Math OR Career & Technical Education Credit
This course continues with fundamentals of the
construction industry. Students learn proper use of
power tools and site safety practices. Topics include:
Electrical/Carpentry Safety; Introduction to Electrical
Circuits; Introduction to the National Electrical Code;
Hand bending; Basic Electrical Construction
Drawings; Residential Electrical Services; Floor
Systems; Wall and Ceiling Framing; Roof Framing
and Forms, and Basic Stair Layout.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Building
communication methods, global and human impacts,
engineering standards, and technical documentation.
This course examines the impact of human activities
on sustainability while exploring the basic principles
and technologies that support sustainable design.
Students learn about the potential for emerging
energy technologies such as water, wind, and solar
power and learn how to adapt to the increased
demand for sustainable products and services.
Students are also challenged to develop an
innovative, creative and well-researched solution to
a problem in the areas of technology, design,
biofuels or behavior.
Intro to Engineering Design (IED)
I/II PLTW
Grades 9-10
1 semester
0.5 Math OR Lab Science OR Career & Technical
Education Credit
Construction II-IV
Grades 11-12
1 year
These are advanced level courses that that provide
students with the knowledge and skills required for
construction of commercial, residential, and
institutional structures. Included are the following
topics: Orientation to the Trade; Building Materials,
Fasteners and Adhesives; Hand and Power Tools,
Reading Plans and Elevations; Advanced Floor
Systems, Wall, Ceiling and Roof Framing;
Introduction to Concrete; Reinforcing Materials and
Forms; Windows and Exterior Doors and Stairs.
During the second semester, students will move
outside to apply their knowledge and skills by
building sheds, pergolas and other projects.
Green Sustainable Technology &
Design (GSDT)
Grades 11-12
1 Year 1.0 Science OR Career & Technical Education Credit
IED is a course appropriate for students interested in
design and engineering. IED focuses on exposing
students to the design process, research and
analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global
and human impacts, engineering standards, and
technical documentation. IED gives students the
opportunity to develop skills and understanding of
course concepts through problem-based
learning. The course assumes no previous
knowledge, but students will employ engineering and
scientific concepts in the solution of engineering
design problems. In addition, students use the most
current issued 3D solid modeling design software
package to help them design solutions to solve
proposed problems. Students will develop problemsolving skills and apply their knowledge of research
and design to create solutions to various challenges
that increase in difficulty throughout the course.
Students will also learn how to document their work,
and communicate their solutions to their peers and
members of the professional community.
Principles of Engineering
Grades 11-12
GSDT is appropriate for students who are interested
in sustainable design and engineering and the impact
on the environment and society. The major focus of
the GSDT course is to expose students to design
process, research and analysis, teamwork,
Students will be fully immersed in problems that will
engage and challenge, exploration of a broad range
of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the
strength of structures and materials, and
automation. Students develop skills in problem
solving, research, and design while learning
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strategies for design process documentation,
collaboration, and presentation all focused around a
hands-on, project based learning model.
Computer Aided Design CAD
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Career & Technical Education/Elective Credit
This is an introductory course designed to create
career awareness and gain employable skills in
Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering. Students will
design products using two of the highest level
industrial programs in use today: Solidworks and
Catia, both popular in aerospace and throughout the
design world. Students will explore engineering as a
career and provide background in the first part of
automated manufacturing, where every part of an
airplane or automobile must begin with a designed
digital image.
aerospace, apprenticeship programs or further
education in manufacturing technology.
Prerequisite: 9th grade students may enroll with
prior approval of the instructor.
Robotics
Grades 9-12
1 year
1.0 Science OR Career & Technical Education Credit
This course helps students develop their skills and
knowledge for the design and construction of robotic
devices. Topics may include mechanics, electrical
and motor controls, pneumatics, computer basics
and programmable logic controllers. Students will
work in teams to enhance leadership and problem
solving experiences.
Culinary Arts Food Preparation
Culinary Arts,
Foods & Textiles
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education Credit (2 hour
block class)
Location: Available to all students district-wide
Manufacturing & Engineering
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Math OR Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education
Credit
This course will emphasize safety training, and then
culminate with construction of a design made in the
CAD class. Students will explore several career
options leading to careers or to advanced training at
a community/technical college. Topics in this course
include classic woodworking, computer aided wood
routing (CNC programmed machine tools),
composites, welding and precision machining.
Students will develop a project of their choosing
within one or more of the options of woods,
composites or metal or a combination of both.
Manufacturing Technology II
This course introduces the challenging, exciting, and
highly-in-demand world of professional cooking,
under the tutelage of a classically trained chef. The
nationally recognized curriculum integrates classical
and modern culinary techniques with strong kitchen
management skills. Students learn, through handson instruction the theory, methods, and techniques
of food preparation such as knife skills, sanitation
and safety, baking and pastry, stocks, soups and
sauces, meat, poultry and seafood cookery, grilling
roasting, braising, etc. Classes require an ability to
work under pressure and exceptional teamwork skills
while providing excellent customer service in the
School House Café, a student-run restaurant.
Students gain valuable employability training
beginning with the ServSafe® program curriculum
for food protection; which is the first step toward a
valuable HACCP certification learning how various
foods should be produced, handled, and served.
REQUIRED: Food Handlers Permit. Instructor will
provide details on this process.
LAB FEE: $20.00 and a Chef Uniform/kit available
for purchase. Industry exam and uniform fees may
apply and are the responsibility of the student.
Grades 10-12
1-2 semester(s) 0.5 or 1.0 Fine Art OR Career & Technical
Education/Elective Credit - Algebra II Credit Available
Students will continue sharpening their skills in the
use of composites, MIG, TIG, Arc and Gas Welding,
Automated CNC programming and CNC machine
operation, classic woodworking or precision
machining. These skills are targeted to careers in
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Culinary Arts Restaurant Operations
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education Credit (2 hour
block class)
Creative Cooking
Grades 9-12
This program is unique in that the program serves
students in grades 9-12 and offers restaurant and
hospitality exposure in a “real life” situation. The
Restaurant Operations course provides students with
knowledge and skills related to commercial and
institutional food service establishments, with an
emphasis on Management. Course topics therefore
include guest service, and relationships, planning,
resource management, professionalism, food
presentation, labor planning and scheduling, dining
room service and beverage service. The food
production lab will define basic fundamentals and the
requisite ingredients needed to accomplish food
preparation. Sanitation and safety practices will be
employed and reinforced as well as other topics
related to operating a restaurant.
REQUIRED: Food Handlers Permit. Instructor will
provide details on this process.
LAB FEE: $20.00 and a Chef Uniform/kit available
for purchase. Industry exam and uniform fees may
apply and are the responsibility of the student.
Child Development
Grades 11-12
Students operate and teach in the on-site Preschool
Lab while studying children through age eight. Topic
areas include: physical, emotional, social, moral,
and intellectual development of children; child
development theories and theorists; roles and
responsibilities of parenthood; multicultural and
global experiences of families throughout the world;
health and safety for children and families; early
childhood education curriculum and methods of
instruction; professional practices and standards
when working with children; and career exploration
of careers with children.
Dual College Credit Program for qualifying students
Required: School district volunteer application with
approved clearance including: confidentiality
agreement, disclosure statement, and Washington
State Patrol background check must be completed.
A lab class focus on: food production emphasizing
convenient and healthy meals; holiday meal planning
and preparation; food science; nutrition in daily life;
shopping and consumer awareness and managing
time, energy, and other resources.
LAB FEE: $15.00
Foods & Family Foundations
Grades 9–10
This is an exploratory class focusing on labs and
projects in the following areas: food preparation,
nutrition, food safety, shopping, meal planning,
family living, healthy lifestyle choices, parenting, and
interpersonal relationships.
LAB FEE: $15.00
STEM Foods I
Grades 9–12
1 semester 0.5 Health OR Lab Science OR Career & Technical
Education Credit
This class introduces students to the Science of Food
including: Basic Food Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
of macronutrients, Chemistry of micronutrients and
how to conduct experiments while cooking. Basic
math and science skills will be taught, along with the
use of technology to plan and prepare food and learn
about the nutrition and science of food. Leadership
and Employability Skills will be incorporated through
FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leadership
Association) projects.
Prerequisite: Successfully pass Alg I
LAB FEE: $10.00
STEM Foods II
Grades 10–12
1 semester 0.5 Health OR Lab Science OR Career & Technical
Education Credit
Advanced STEM Foods builds upon the basics learned
in the Introduction to STEM Foods course. Topics in
this class include: Food Microbiology & Food Safety,
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Food Preservation, Nutritional Guidelines, Digestion
& Metabolism, Research & Development of Food
Products, and Careers in Food Science. Students will
plan and prepare food using math, science and
technology. Leadership and Employability Skills will
be incorporated through FCCLA projects.
Prerequisite: Successfully pass Alg I
LAB FEE: $15.00
Fashion & Interior Design
related to such topics as interpersonal and family
relationships, financial literacy, career preparation,
life management, healthy living, foods and nutrition,
and housing.
Digital Photography/Photoshop I & II
Grades 10-12
Location: Marysville Mountain View
Grades 9–12
1 semester Fine Art OR 0.5 Career & Technical Education Credit
This is a project based course. Students will learn
design techniques teaching the skill of
communicating design ideas that improve the look
and feel of a space. Students will gain an overview of
the profession and career opportunities as you
explore the interior design process, including space
planning, furniture arrangements, material and
sample selection, purchasing techniques, and the
development of presentation boards. Students will
about fibers and fabric selections, sewing techniques
and completion of sewing projects. Lab fees cover all
fabric and materials needed for the course.
LAB FEE: $15.00
In this course, students will learn to set up camera
for the best image quality, take better photos, learn
the basics of layout and photo composition, how to
manipulate photos as well as Adobe Photoshop
basics. Projects will include a digital scrapbook, a
PowerPoint photo gallery, a PhotoStory and others.
This class requires a photo shoot each weekend as
well as an in-class shoot weekly.
Dual College Credit: Program for qualifying
students
Native Video Communications
Technology
Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Fine Arts OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Independent Living
Grades 10-12
This course allows students to focus on preparing for
living on their own. Students will engage in projects
and activities focused on: your role as a consumer;
finding and keeping a job; shopping and money
management; food purchasing and preparation;
financial management and banking and
understanding credit, insurance, and federal income
tax.
Location: Tulalip Heritage High School
Capturing the concepts of digital video
communication skills, students embrace the
elements of documenting and storytelling through
the lens of creative digital media. Historical and
contemporary aspects of Northwest Coast design
including social, spiritual, and functional aspects are
explored. Students will cover theory and practice in
videography, design, scripting, layout, filming,
editing and much more in this exciting genre.
Lab Fee: $15.00
Senior Connections
Grade: 12
Location: Mountain View
The primary focus of this course is the development
of essential skills for living on their own, in a family
or with others. This course is designed to prepare
students for responsible decision making in a variety
of areas that confront young adults as they leave
high school. Students are likely to try and balance
family, career and community roles, manage their
resources, and develop lasting relationships. This
course focuses on practical information and skills
Video Production I: Intro to Video
Production
Grades 9-12
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Location: International School of Communications
Audio/Visual Production courses provide students
with the knowledge and skills necessary for
television, video, film, and/or radio production.
Writing scripts, camera operation, use of graphics
and other visuals, lighting, audio techniques, editing,
production principles, and career opportunities are
typical topics covered within production courses.
Video Production II: Intermediate
Video Production
Grades 11-12
A continuation course offering, students in
Intermediate Video are usually required to produce
their own program or segment. Additional topics
such as broadcast industry regulations, radio/TV
operation, and power of the medium, photography,
and transmission technology may be included.
Prerequisite: Video Production I
broadcast programs. Typically, students prepare and
produce short programs, learning the technical
aspects of the operation and how to evaluate
programming and assess audience reaction and
impact.
Prerequisite: Prior approval of the instructor
Video Production V: Broadcast Video
Charger Chat
Grades 10-12
1-2 semester(s)
Credit
0.5-1.0 Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education
The Charger Chat course provides students with the
knowledge and skills to produce a broadcast
television talk show. Students prepare and produce a
30 minute talk show, learning the technical aspects
of the operation. In addition, students will learn oncamera presentation and interview skills.
Prerequisite: Video I & Video II
Video Documentary
Grades 10-12
1-2 semester(s) 0.5-1.0 English OR Fine Art OR Social Studies OR
Career & Technical Education Credit
Video Production III: Advanced
Digital Film Making
Grades 11-12
Documentary for Social Change allows students to
choose a topic that they'd like to make a difference
in, and produce a short film to assist in that change.
Students will write, shoot, and edit a 30-45 minute
film over the course of a semester. This is an upper
level video course, where students should enter with
a foundation in video filming and editing.
STEM: Fine & Technical Arts
Student will focus on script writing and the
production of large student projects. They will form
film companies and propose projects for instructor
approval. Much of the work is shot after school and
on weekends. Students will need to be selfmotivated, responsible, and able to complete
complex tasks within a given time frame. Topics
covered include: advanced script writing; advanced
filmmaking; final cut express editing; and, large
scale projects.
Prerequisite: Video Production II
Video Production IV: Broadcast Video
Morning Announcements
Grades 9-12
1-2 semester(s)
Credit
0.5-1.0 Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education
Broadcasting Technology courses provide students
with the knowledge and skills to produce television
Art Foundations: Crafts I & II
Grades 9-12
This comprehensive course proves students with the
knowledge and opportunity to explore various art
techniques in hand building three projects in clay.
More than half this class will be working in clay and
the remainder of the class will be working with paper
mache' and crayon resist. Students will learn how to
Critique and judge art and understand the concepts
of how Fine Art is different from crafts. A chance to
focus on learning about a particular artist will be
done through writing an Art Report and Art Essay.
This course will also provide a discussion and
exploration of career opportunities in the field of art.
Lab Fee: $20.00
Native Art Design & Production
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Grades 9-12
1 semester 0.5 Fine Arts OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Grades 9-12
Location: Tulalip Heritage High School
Historical and contemporary aspects of Northwest
Coast design including social, spiritual, and
functional aspects are explored. Students will cover
theory and practice in drawing, designing, and
painting in this genre.
Lab Fee: $15.00
Studio Art I & II
Grades 9-12
Location: BioMed Academy
This is an entry and intermediate level course in
developing the creative process, fundamental skills,
craftsmanship and artistic foundations. Emphasis on
developing a greater depth of understanding of Art
Elements and Principles of Design and their
application in other content areas will be explored
using a variety of media. Relevance in art history, art
movements and artists will be surveyed. Studio
experiences include drawing, painting, illustration,
sculpture, printmaking, multi-media and digital
imagery. Each student will demonstrate knowledge
and skills through reflection and the development of
a body of work through student portfolio
representation.
Lab Fee: $20.00
This comprehensive course proves students with the
knowledge and opportunity to explore various art
techniques in drawing, perspective, shading, color
theory, and painting. Students will learn how to
critique and judge art and understand the concepts
of how Fine Art is different from crafts. A chance to
focus on learning about a particular artist will be
done through writing an Art Report and Art Essay.
This course will also provide a discussion and
exploration of career opportunities in the field of art.
Lab Fee: $20.00
Theater Design Technology
Grades 9-12
This course examines what happens behind the
scenes during a stage production. It is a hands-on
class that takes the students through the artistic
process of planning, creating, performing,
presenting, and responding to a production. Core
content areas are: lighting, costuming, set
construction, makeup and stage management.
Students will design, construct and maintain sets as
needed for extra-curricular productions.
LAB FEE: $20.00
Publications
Grades 9-12
1 semester 1.0 Fine Arts OR English OR Career & Technical Education
Credit
2D Studio Art AP
Grades 9-12
AP 2D Studio Art students are expected to become
independent thinkers, self-starters and apply
knowledge of the Elements and Principles within their
body of work. Acceptance is based on portfolio
submission and/or intermediate level art course
completion. Artistic development and concentration
is individualized through mentorship and peer
critiques. AP students must submit portfolios (25 or
more art pieces) to the AP College Board for
evaluation in May.
Lab Fee: $20.00
Studio Art I & II
Publications is a journalism focused course which
emphasizes writing style with technique as well as
production values, marketing, and organization. This
course introduces students to the concepts of
newsworthiness and press responsibilities; develop
students’ skills in writing and editing stories,
headlines, and captions; and teaches students the
principles of production design, layout, and
printing. Photography and photojournalism skills
may be included. Students will produce a series of
publications to demonstrate their knowledge of
concepts learned.
Prerequisite: Technical Communication/Yearbook
OR instructor approval
Technical Communications
Grade 9-12
1 semester 0.5 English OR Career & Technical Education Credit
(Yearlong course for 1.0 credit available at Arts & Technology High
School)
This course meets the Senior Writing requirement or
qualifies as an English Elective. Technical Writing
combines writing skills, computer applications, and
communication strategies to assist students in
producing business documents and reports. Writing
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projects include memos, professional letters, and
employment documents. Students will also learn to
write different styles of reports and proposals.
Yearbook
Grade 11-12
1 year
1.0 English OR Fine Art OR Career & Technical Education
Credit
Publication Production courses provide students with
the knowledge and skills necessary to produce the
school newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, or
other printed publication. Students may gain
experience in several components such as: copy
writing, editing, layout and design, photography skill
building, computer program knowledge, creative
problem solving, teamwork and collaboration,
creative thinking skills, being self-motivated,
organized, and meeting deadlines under pressure;
building proficiency in interviewing people and
becoming responsible through development of
leadership skills.
Prerequisite: Yearbook application and prior
approval of the instructor.
Pre-approval: 10th graders may be allowed to
participate at certain school locations with prior
approval of instructor.
1 year 1.0 Fine Art OR 1.0 Career & Technical Education Credit OR
0.5 CWP Contemporary World Problems Credit for two years of
program study
NJROTC Naval Science I emphasizes citizenship and
leadership development, as well as maritime
heritage, sea power, and Naval operations and
customs. This course includes, but is not limited to,
an introduction to the Naval Junior ROTC program,
US Navy mission and organization, maritime
geography, Naval history, basic seamanship,
oceanography, and health education.
NJROTC: Naval Science II
Grades 10-12
1 year 0.5 Fine Art OR 1.0 Career & Technical Education/Elective
Credit OR 0.5 CWP Contemporary World Problems Credit for two years
of program study
NJROTC Naval Science II, builds upon the contect of
Naval Science I. These courses include, but are not
limited to leadership principles and discipline,
citizenship, naval opportunities and career planning,
naval ships and weaponry, seamanship, meteorology
and weather, and survival training. Students
continue to learn teamwork, naval history, and
military principles.
NJROTC: Naval Science III
Grades 10-12
1 year 1.0 Fine Art OR Physical Education OR Science OR Career &
Technical Education Credit OR 0.5 CWP Contemporary World Problems
Credit for two years of program study
Technical Mathematics
Grades 10-12
1 year
This course is intended for students from various
disciplines and lays the groundwork for applying
mathematical concepts and problem solving in the
technical fields. Moreover, this course is designed
for career-technical students. The topics focus on
critical thinking, problem solving and mathematical
communication using applications in applied
arithmetic, measurement, geometry, and statistics
Government & Public
Administration
This course broadens understanding of operative
principles of military leadership, the concept and
significance of teamwork, and discipline in the
accomplishment of an objective. Each lesson is
taught with a focus on being employable. Timeliness,
respect, and commitment are specific characteristics
practiced by wearing the uniform once a week,
ongoing instruction in leadership, naval orientation,
navigation, composition of the Navy, military and
international law, SEA power, Global Awareness:
Cultural Studies and nation security. Laboratory
sessions in drill, commands and ceremonies are also
provided. Classroom training is supplemented with
field trips and orientation visits to various military
facilities and museums.
NJROTC: Naval Science IV
and probability.
NJROTC: Naval Junior Reserves Officer Training
Corps
NJROTC: Naval Science I
Grades 11-12
Grades 9-12
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This course builds on employability skills and
provides leadership opportunities by closely
examining the roles of leaders and followers as well
as identifying characteristics and best practices of
each. Provides opportunity to exercise leadership in
group dynamics using the uniform to demonstrate
capabilities and leadership skills. Continually
conduct exercises in career planning and education
with experience in producing effective oral and
written communications. Will prepare the student to
readily accept the responsibility and importance of
citizenship as related to the democratic principles
upon which our country is founded. Laboratory
sessions in drill, commands and ceremonies and
classroom training will continue to be supplemented
with field trips and orientation visits to various
military facilities.
Leadership – Project Management I
Grade 9-12
1-2 semester(s) 0.5 or 1.0 Career & Technical Education Credit (1.0
Technical Writing – Arts & Technology ONLY)
All ASB elected officers are required to take this
course. Students establish goals and objectives to
accomplish and develop a plan to fit the needs of the
individual’s ASB position. Students focus on:
teamwork, management, planning, communication,
organization, and evaluation skills. Students will be
learning and carrying out school assemblies, and events for
small and large groups on a regular basis. Students may
need to work during lunches, stay after school, or come to
school on non-school days depending on what each project
demands.
Prerequisite: Teacher Permission required AND all
students must be an active ASB member in good
standing.
Associated Student Body ASB
Leadership - Project Management II
Grade 9-12
1 year
NJROTC: Naval Science V
Grades 9-12
Transportation: Course is conducted outside of normal school hours,
transportation is not provided.
This course broadens understanding of operative
principles of military leadership, the concept and
significance of teamwork, and discipline in the
accomplishment of an objective. Each lesson is
taught with a focus on being employable. Timeliness,
respect, and commitment are specific characteristics
practiced and taught to others using the uniform and
rank structure from the military model. Additionally:
it is an alternative period, after/before school, for
cadets who desire to participate in NJROTC but
cannot fit it into periods 1-6, it is program time for
Cadet Staff to accomplish jobs and run the unit,
Student will complete the curriculum for Naval
Science I, II, III, or IV, and Classroom training is
supplemented with field trips and orientation visits to
various military facilities.
Leadership Project
Management ASB
This course will provide students with the knowledge,
skills and experience needed to further the
development of their leadership strengths. Course
expectations include applying leadership lessons to
different situations, using our classroom, school, and
community as a laboratory. Students will participate
in a school or community service project, work
effectively in a group, and develop recognition
activities which may include some after school,
evening, and weekend activities essential in
completing projects. Cheer, class and club officers
are encouraged to take this class.
Prerequisite: Teacher Permission required AND all
students must be an active ASB member in good
standing.
STEM: Environmental &
Human Sciences
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Science/Lab Science OR Career & Technical Education
Credit
Environmental Science is truly an interdisciplinary
science: encompassing biology, botany, chemistry,
geology, climatology, geography and civics to
understand the systems of and human impacts to
the Earth’s environment. This course is comparable
to a semester long college course in rigor but is
completed over the full year.
Prerequisites: Passed Algebra 1 with a C or better
and Biology.
Associated Student Body ASB
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STEM Bio-Medical Science Intro
PLTW
Grade 9-12
1 year
Location: Bio Med Academy
Environmental Science AP
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Science/Lab Science OR Career & Technical Education
Credit
The AP Environmental Science course is a yearlong
class designed to be the equivalent of a onesemester, introductory college course in
environmental science. The goal of this inter
disciplinary course is to provide students with the
scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies
required to understand the interrelationships of the
natural world, to identify and analyze environmental
problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate
the relative risks associated with these problems,
and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or
preventing them.
Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry
Family Health
Grade 10
1 semester
0.5 Health OR Career & Technical Education Credit
Acquiring knowledge and decision-making skills to
maintain personal and family wellness throughout
the life cycle through the study of: health and fitness
planning; mental health and wellness;
communication and non-communicable diseases;
consumer health protection and safety; substance
abuse; nutrition and dietary guidelines; human
sexuality; social health and communication and;
career development workplace health and wellness.
Leadership and employability skills are an integral
part of this class emphasizing 21st Century Skills to
prepare students for personal enrichment and the
world of work.
This course will allow you to explore numerous
careers in the cutting edge field of biotechnology and
medicine. You will learn current health, societal, risk
management and safety issues; and legal
considerations. You will also gain information in
areas of: how various careers in this field interact;
understanding the importance of interaction with
various diverse groups; ethical and legal concepts,
and consider a self-assessment of goals, interests,
and abilities. You will also investigate future
education and employment options and in various
areas within this growing global career field.
Human Body Systems PLTW
Grade 10-12
1 year
Location: Bio Med Academy
This yearlong course is designed to provide an
introduction to the systems of the human body
through hands-on projects and problems. Students
examine the interactions of human body systems as
they explore identity, power, movement, protection,
and homeostasis. Exploring science in action,
students build organs and tissues on a skeletal
Maniken®; dissect representative organ system
specimens, use data acquisition software to monitor
body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and
voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the
roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world
medical cases.
Grades 9-12
1 year
1.0 Health OR Career & Technical Education Credit
In this course students will learn about the care of
athletes through the application of therapeutic tasks
that are designated by an athletic or fitness trainer.
Topics covered may include tapping, bandaging,
proper use of protective padding, treatment
modalities, anatomy and physiology, and medical
terminology. Students may learn to measure cardio
respiratory endurance, flexibility, body composition,
and blood pressure. More advanced topics may
include: injury assessment, the phases of healing,
and the use of exercise and equipment to help in the
reconditioning of injured athletes.
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Worksite Learning - Work Experience
Grades 11-12
Must complete 180 hours of verified paid work experience which meets
all requirements described below.
Sports Medicine Clinical I/II LAB
Grades 9-12
1 year 1.0 Career & Technical Education Credit
Worksite learning courses provide students with
work experience in a field related to their interests.
Goals are typically set cooperatively by the student,
teacher, and workplace supervisor. Students may be
placed in paid or unpaid work experience.
Students must be at least 16 years of age and have
completed or be concurrently enrolled in the
qualifying Career & Technical Education course.
This hands-on lab focused class is designed to allow
sports medicine students to apply skills and
knowledge learned to real clinical cases involving
real athletes. Each student will have a performance
skills competency check list system for all skills
introduced. Students will have the opportunity to
work directly with athletes and provide immediate
care and first aid to injuries. Sports medicine
students may work with one team or they may
rotate through different teams and gather a variety
of experiences. Students participating in a sport will
be assigned to that team. Hands-on skills include:
CPR, first aid training, blood borne pathogens
training, athletic taping and wrapping, care and
prevention of athletic injuries, rehabilitation of
injuries, fitness programs, human anatomy, injury
recognition an evaluation.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in Sports Med I or II
Work Experience
Career Choices
Grades 10-12
Career Exploration courses help students identify and
evaluate personal goals, priorities, aptitudes, and
interests with the goal of helping them make
informed decisions about their careers. These
courses expose students to various sources of
information on career and training options and may
also assist them in developing job search and
employability skills.
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MPHS Life Skills Program
The MPHS Life Skills Program provides educational services to students with moderate to severe
developmental disabilities. Our mission is to partner with parents and local resources to help
students with disabilities become capable, connected, and contributing members of their community.
We do this by offering instruction in functional academics, independent living, vocational education,
community-based learning, citizenship, and self-advocacy.
Life Skills students are an integral part of the larger MPHS learning community and have regular
opportunities to participate in a variety of courses and/or activities with nondisabled peers. Our
program philosophy is based on the goal of continuous growth in the following areas:
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Competence – the skills needed to maximize independence, quality of life, and
community participation
Character – personal traits such as honesty, courage, kindness, and integrity
Communication – the ability to understand and be understood by others
Critical thinking – the ability to ask questions, make decisions, and solve problems
Collaboration – the ability to work well with others towards a common goal
Creativity – the ability to think for oneself and generate new ideas, actions, and
products
Curiosity – the desire to explore, discover, and understand
Connection – meaningful relationships with other people and organizations
Caring – thoughtful respect for the well-being of others and the world around us
Citizenship – effective participation and contribution to the larger community
English Language Learners (ELL)-Sheltered Instruction
Sheltered instruction is an approach for teaching grade-level content to English learners in strategic
ways that make the subject matter concepts comprehensible while promoting the students’ English
Language development.
In the sheltered English classroom, teachers use physical activities, visual aids, and the environment
to teach important new words for concept development in mathematics, science, history, economics,
and other subjects.
Push in model: in this model the ELL staff member comes into the mainstream classroom and works
with the content area teacher to provide extra language support to ELLs. Students work on content
and language objectives within the same lesson. It also encompasses strategic introduction of
content vocabulary, explicit literacy instruction, and the use of hands-on manipulative.
English Language Learners remain in the mainstream classroom and receive ELL support services by
our ELL staff members for 15 to 30 minutes per session. Students may work in small groups with
the ELL staff member who functions as a resource instructor in the classroom or the ELL staff
member may co-teach a lesson using instructional techniques to support English Language Learners.
In small group activities, ELL students may engage in some of the same kinds of language study
found in a pull-out class; however, the ELL staff member works in collaboration with the classroom
teacher to tailor lessons to content study. Students who have gained a level of proficiency in English
will still be challenged during content study for perhaps as long as 5-7 years. The ELL staff member
may serve as a resource to help support students’ development of content vocabulary and concepts.
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Marysville School District High School Athletics
Marysville Getchell, Marysville Pilchuck and Tulalip Heritage High Schools are Washington Interscholastic
Athletic Association (WIAA) member schools and are subject to WIAA guidelines. We look forward to
offering athletic opportunities for all of our high school students that choose to participate.
Students that attend the following schools are listed under the campus where they will maintain their
athletic eligibility:
Marysville Getchell Chargers:
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Bio-Med Academy (BIO MED)
International School of Communication (ISC)
School for the Entrepreneur (SFE)
Marysville Pilchuck Tomahawks:
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MPHS (MP)
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Arts and Technology (A & T)
Tulalip Heritage Hawks
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Heritage
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Tulalip SHoPP Program
Marysville Getchell and Marysville Pilchuck are in the WESCO Athletic Conference and are in the
WIAA 3A classification. Tulalip Heritage is in the Northwest 1B Athletic Conference and in the 1B
classification.
Sports offered at each school:
MG and MP Boys: Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Basketball, Swim and Dive, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf,
Soccer, and Track and Field.
MG and MP Girls: Cross Country, Soccer, Swim and Dive, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Golf, Fast pitch,
Tennis and Track and Field.
TH Boys: Football and Basketball
TH Girls: Volleyball and Basketball
Things you need to know:
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Once eligibility is established at a school, all transfers are subject to the WIAA
transfer rules.
Alternative Learning Experience (ALE Programs) students compete for their original MSD
school of attendance.
Tulalip Heritage students can compete in individual sports and team sports that are not offered in
their school, by the district applying for a co-op/combined status with MP or MG.
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High School Selection Guide 2016-2017

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