COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for 2010-2011 COURSES
(s) = semester (y) = full year (p) = prerequisite (e) = elected/selected position
(t) = tryout (h) = honors option (nc) = no credit (pnp) = pass/no pass
THE ARTS
Introduction to Visual Arts – (y) $85 Art Activity Fee
Introduction to Visual Arts is the prerequisite for the Advanced Art course. In this year long class, students will gain experience working with several media while creating a basic portfolio. Appropriate skills and techniques will be taught with each new medium with various in-class demonstrations, exercises, and sketchbook assignments. These techniques, along with good compositional skills, will be utilized in the execution of studio projects . Studio work will develop and reinforce student understandings of the elements and principles of art and design. Students will learn to create, critique, evaluate, and appreciate works of art.
Advanced Art – (p: Introduction to Visual Arts) $85 Art Activity Fee
This class is designed to expand the student-artist’s creative and technical ability through hands-on exploration of many media. Studio projects offer more opportunities for students to build their portfolio and express their personal voice in their artwork. In this class students will improve in their ability to draw from observation and continue learning the historical development and formal aspects of artwork (the elements and principles of design). While each year the curriculum will vary to offer a full range of techniques, the goal of personal creative growth and artistic maturity remains the same.
Concert Choir – (Boys & Girls offered in separate periods) (y) (t) $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee
Concert Choir is the main competition choir at WCHS so you must audition to be included in this class. In February, the choir competes at the League Choral Festival. The Concert Choir has qualified for the state choir competition at this league festival for the last eight years. In the spring, the Concert Choir takes a retreat for the purposes of building unity and preparing for the State competition. On the first Friday of May, the Concert Choir usually performs at the state choral competition which is held at George Fox University. Over the past seven years the choir has placed in the top three at State. The choir has two retreats per year. All retreats, concerts, and festivals have a mandatory attendance rule.
*PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
Mixed Ensemble/Soli Deo Gloria (To God alone be the glory) (y) (t) $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee
This is usually a twelve voice mixed ensemble consisting of three sopranos, three altos, three tenors and three basses. This is considered Westside's varsity choir. Soli Deo Gloria participates in all Concert Choir activities as well as their additional concerts. During the Christmas season, this choir does a two-day tour filled with several concerts around the Portland Metro area. Tryouts for this choir will be held in late May. Students will be required to perform a solo piece with a track or piano accompaniment before a panel of judges. They will also perform sight-reading exercises and take a music theory test. Since several concerts are scheduled for this group outside of school time, the student must realize the commitment level must be very high to participate in this group. *PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
Worship Team (y) (t) Only open to returning students. $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee *PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
Worship Team is a class that will focus on preparing and leading praise and worship for Westside’s weekly chapel meetings. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in playing guitar, bass, drums or keyboards in order to qualify for the class. This proficiency will be demonstrated by prior involvement in Westside’s chapel bands or a tryout with Mr. Watson. Those interested in singing with the bands will need to demonstrate vocal proficiency by prior involvement in Westside’s chapel bands or a tryout with Mr. Watson. Students will learn about playing in a worship band, theology of worship, and the technical aspects of sound reinforcement, video projection, and lighting.
Drama 1 (y) $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee *PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
Drama I will expose the student to all areas of theater. Students will be given application and performance opportunities in each of the following areas: stage language and conventions, improvisation, pantomime, voice and diction, acting, the structure of drama, evaluation of drama, fundamentals of play production, set construction, lighting, costuming, stage combat, and make-up. All Drama I students will be involved in Westside's One Act Play Festival in the spring and will be required to help with set construction of two yearly Advanced Drama productions.
Drama 2 – Intermediate Acting (y) $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee
The focus of this class is acting skills. Students will have opportunities to work on improvisational theater, monologues, and scene work. They will participate in chapels and contribute to the “One-Act Festival”.
*PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
Drama 3 – Advanced Drama (y) (t) (p: Drama 1) $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee
Advanced Drama is designed as a performance class. This class is responsible for two major productions (fall and spring) that WCHS produces each year. Grades for this class are determined by how well a student fulfills his/her responsibilities throughout the production process. At the end of one semester, contracts are given out and tryouts are held for the next semester's production. The prerequisite for this class is a minimum of one semester of Drama 1, the full course preferred, or an equivalent course taken at another school. If a student plans to enroll in Advanced Drama, the student should plan on attending the tryouts held during the spring. Scripts will be available from the director to prepare for tryouts. For the tryout, students will be expected memorize a portion of the script and audition before the director.
*PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
Theater Tech/Stagecraft (y) (t) $85 Performing Arts Activity Fee
Theater Tech class is an interactive, production based class. Students work on the various theater projects at Westside. Productions include two main stage productions and One-Acts, as well as Movie Night (with special effects). Students will further or develop skills in: Lighting, Sound, Makeup, Costuming, Props, Sets, Stage Dressing, House Management, Special Effects and all aspects of Set Construction as they build the sets used for the WCHS drama productions at the Alpenrose Opera House. The class meets during 7th period and will leave campus to begin work at Alpenrose Theater during production, or for special projects. Students enrolled in class will need to have completed Drama 1 or obtain special permission from the instructor. *PA fees assessed once for unlimited PA courses each year*
BIBLE
Freshman Bible
Bible Survey (semester 1)
This course will give a broad overview of the Old and New Testaments as the foundation of our faith. Students will be equipped with a basic historical layout of the Bible by exploring its major events, characters, themes, and theological concepts. The redemptive-historical thread of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation will be exposed, providing opportunity for students to see and experience God’s sovereign plan and grace to us all.
Christian Spiritual Formation (semester 2)
Three primary avenues of spiritual growth will form the basis of this course: Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. New Testament scriptures will be addressed as students discover inspiration and illumination from the Word and learn to use the Bible in life through study, memorization, meditation, and personal application. Our discussion of prayer will include elements of, and approaches and responses to, prayer. Fellowship in the Body will also be covered, including an initial introduction to the mentoring process.
Sophomore Bible
Life and Works of Jesus (semester 1)
This course will explore the accounts of Jesus’ life as recorded in the Gospels and the book of Acts while drawing practical insight and life application. The class will cover the historical context, structure, styles, key themes, and events of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts, focusing on applying God’s Word to our lives.
Christian Theology 1 (semester 2)
This course will study the foundational tenets of the Christian faith and their interlocking connections within each other, focusing on the authority and inspiration of the Bible. The course will cover the existence of the triune God, the deity and redemptive work of Jesus, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the church as the Body of Christ, and the nature of mankind and our need for a Savior.
Junior Bible
World Religions and World Views (semester 1)
The course will define “religion” and compare and contrast biblical Christianity to Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and “New Age” belief systems based on their views of God, salvation, Jesus, and the after life. Their scriptures, symbols, and historical and cultural backgrounds will also be discussed. The components of cults will be covered with the goal of students “knowing one when they see one.” Instruction will also focus on worldviews and their importance, helping students to see the world through a “biblical grid” and comparing Christianity with other worldviews: naturalism, atheism, agnosticism, transcendentalism, relativism, etc.
Christian Apologetics and Evangelism (semester 2)
This class will explore the personal and global need for the Gospel from a theological perspective. In response, students will learn how to understand, defend, and give a humble account of the Gospel Message. As the students learn biblical answers to the primary theological and cultural questions and how to respond in Truth and love, they will also grow in their understanding of how God has called believers corporately (as a body) and as individuals to spread the Gospel. Students will examine the concept of spreading the Gospel in words, deeds, relationships, and proclamation. Students will look at evangelism in the Scriptures, from The Great Commission through Acts and into the Epistles.
Senior Bible
World Religions and World Views (semester 1)
The course will define “religion” and compare and contrast biblical Christianity to Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and “New Age” belief systems based on their views of God, salvation, Jesus, and the after life. Their scriptures, symbols, and historical and cultural backgrounds will also be discussed. The components of cults will be covered with the goal of students “knowing one when they see one.” Instruction will also focus on worldviews and their importance, helping students to see the world through a “biblical grid” and comparing Christianity with other worldviews: naturalism, atheism, agnosticism, transcendentalism, relativism, etc.
Christian Leadership (semester 2)
Structured around the Greatest Commandment in Luke 10:27, this class will examine leadership as the process of loving God with our hearts, heads, and hands. The leadership of Jesus will be the basis of a definition of leading as influencing others. Leading with the heart will delve into the concept of biblical love, character, and integrity. The course will also look at what it means as a leader to love God with one’s entire mind, examining the price of leadership and discovering God’s vision for oneself and those one is leading. Practical application (leading with the hands and loving one’s neighbor) will be included as students learn effective leadership styles, communication skills, and relationship building. Throughout the course students will study Old and New Testament examples of leadership and those of historical and modern Christian leaders.
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Multimedia for Mac (y) $15 Lab Fee
Focusing on the multiple facets of multimedia and its use in today’s world, this course is designed to develop skills in basic multimedia creation. Students will learn a variety of creative techniques, recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities to incorporate multimedia creativity in daily life. Students will study professional applications, like Adobe Photoshop, used at the highest levels of corporate media production, as well as free programs, like Audacity, most common in the home.
Life Skills (y) (p - Seniors only) $75 Lab Fee
Life Skills teaches high school seniors the skills they will need when they leave home. A college planning unit will include writing an application essay, scholarship searches, and financial aid and loan counseling. Interpersonal and group communication skills will prepare students for living and working in community with others. Job application skills will be covered, as well as an analysis of the types of persuasion a young adult encounters personally and financially. Other survival skills will include personal financial management, cooking, clothing care, and bike and car repair.
ENGLISH
English 9 (y) (h)
Freshman English is an introductory course which includes weekly vocabulary and grammar. The various works studied in short story, novel, poetry, and drama units are designed to further develop reading comprehension and other genre specific skills. Regular written assignments help students begin the process of becoming clear and logical writers.
English 10 (y) (h)
A varied assortment of literature from many languages and cultures is studied as the students are encouraged to develop skills of analysis and critical thinking. Writing and speaking are enhanced by working on composition skills and presenting reports.
English 11 (y) (h)
This class focuses on reading and analyzing American Literature from an historical perspective, including author’s purpose, background, and the philosophy of each time period. Preparing for the SAT is the primary focus of our vocabulary work. Learning how to research and write a research paper is the major writing project of the junior year.
English 12 (y) (h)
The literature of the British peoples from the Anglo-Saxon Period to the twentieth century is studied as students are compelled to read selections with care and to analyze their thoughts to reach conclusions. The Senior Writing Project is designed to give preparation to write critical analyses of a literary work. Use of vocabulary studies in class is encouraged in all writing.
English 12 Advanced Placement (y)
The regular senior curriculum of British and European literature will still be covered, but will be expanded to cover more literary genres and philosophies of thought. Through active reading, students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide meaning and enjoyment for their readers. Writing assignments will be both formal and informal and will be used to emphasize and explore the literature. Students will be expected to engage fully with the class and come prepared to discuss and learn at a deeper level.
Publications (y) (t)
In this class, students learn publishing and graphics software as they create the Westside yearbook, School Directory and Performing Arts flyers. An application is required, and potential students will be interviewed by the instructor prior to enrollment. Decisions regarding student participation reside with the instructor.
Journalism (y)
Journalism is for those people that want to explore the different areas involved with the journalism field. We will be covering the basic skills needed for any number of careers related to journalism. There is a possibility for travel to participate in a National Journalism Convention in the spring. All levels welcome. Topics we’ll cover include Design
Photography, Advertising, Basic Layout, Graphics, Leadership Training, Business Management, Event Coordinating, Professional Conduct, Writing, Interviewing, Reporting (Copy Writing), Press Laws, Editing, Desktop Publishing Newsletter/Newspaper, Brochure/Poster Production, Literary Journal Writing.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish 1 (y)
Spanish I presents an introductory view of the Spanish language and the countries and cultures which speak Spanish. Students explore the Spanish-speaking world through various cultural activities, such as celebrating Spanish holidays, current events, researching Latin American countries, and geography. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the wide varieties of people, language, foods, and customs that exist in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will also increase their ability to communicate in the language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. In addition to basic vocabulary and the present and past (preterite) tense, students will also learn to communicate with conversational Spanish. Class time often includes singing songs that can be either grammatically fun, traditional, or for Christian worship.
Spanish 2 (y)
Spanish II continues more intensely with the study of the Spanish language, and the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Research will be conducted on the ancient Latin American civilizations and provinces of Spain. Several new verb tenses are covered, including the present, preterite, imperfect, imperative, future, and conditional. Students also study various pronouns such as direct and indirect objects, demonstratives, and reflexive verbs. Students continue to develop their writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. Vocabulary includes Christian expressions, useful for students traveling to Mexico on missions trips.
Spanish 3 (y)
Spanish 4 (y)
French 1 (y)
French I is a comprehensive study of the French language and the cultures of the countries which speak French. Students explore the French speaking world through various cultural activities: celebrating French holidays through their traditional ways, current events, monuments of Paris, all French-speaking countries, and a survey of the most important historical figures and events. There will be grammatical studies. Students will reinforce their learning of grammar through various writing, reading, and speaking activities. The students use various methods of showing their knowledge of the language: in class speaking activities, one-on-one conversations with the instructor, and traditional testing.
French 2 (y)
French II is a continuation and more intense study of the French language and culture. The culture studies of this year concentrate on the country of France. They will study the various provinces in France, impressionism, castles of France, and finally they will plan their own thirty-day trip through France. The students will also celebrate the traditional French holidays.
The grammar studies intensify with verb tenses (review of present and increased study of the past), future, and conditional. Students also study various pronouns (direct and indirect objects, relative, interrogative and demonstrative) among other aspects of grammar. Students continue to develop their writing, reading, and speaking skills.
French 3 & 4 (y) (Advanced French)
Advanced French is a continued study of the French language and culture. Students will apply the knowledge they have learned the previous years. They concentrate their studies on French history, literature, and culture with a mild emphasis in grammar. One year will concentrate on the period surrounding the French Revolution and the literature of that period. The following year, the first semester will be Pre-Revolution and the second semester will be Post-Revolution. Advanced French is conducted primarily in French and is the application of the language that they have learned in the previous years.
MATH
Algebra 1 (y)
Algebra One is a math course that teaches the basic algebraic concepts of working with signed numbers in the four operations, inequalities, using exponents, working with polynomials in the four operations, factoring, graphing linear and non linear equations, using radicals, and simplifying rational expressions. Daily lessons are taught and reinforced by homework.
Geometry (y)
In Geometry the student learns by doing. Students are not given concepts outright, rather they are asked to perform investigations, make and test conjectures, and then finally use their conjectures to solve problems. They will learn to use the tools of geometry and to perform geometric investigations with them. Their investigations will lead to geometric discoveries. Many of the geometric investigations are carried out in small cooperative groups where students jointly plan and find solutions. Daily lessons are taught and reinforced by homework with chapter tests administered every few weeks.
Algebra 2 (y)
In Algebra II, many topics from Algebra I are reviewed, including solving equations, factoring functions and relations, and radical expressions. (This review section will be done during the first 4-5 weeks of the first quarter). Also, included are radicals, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequence, series, and basic trigonometry.
Pre-Calculus (y)
This course involves an in-depth study of trigonometry, through graphing, polar and complex number systems, circular and inverse functions and applications. Other topics that are covered are vectors, sequences and series, and limits.
Advanced Placement Calculus AB (y)
This course involves an in-depth study of trigonometry, graphing, polar and complex number systems and also an expansion of some topics studied in Algebra II and Trigonometry. Other topics that may be covered are vectors and determinants, probability, statistics, and a look at limits and derivatives.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health (y)
The primary objective of Health class is for each student to gain the knowledge necessary to make wise choices concerning their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. The ability to integrate and apply God's truths in all areas of personal development is a vital part of this knowledge.
P.E. – Boys or Girls (y)
The first year course in physical education provides students with a variety of activities emphasizing physical fitness, team and individual (lifetime) sports, and recreation. Desirable health practices, safety concerns, game rules and strategies, and skill development will receive attention in each activity unit.
Weight Training – Boys (y)
The student will gain the knowledge necessary to improve the area of physical fitness that can be enhanced through regular training and physical conditioning through weight training. Please note that weight training does not count as a PE credit.
Fitness and Strength Training – Girls (y)
Through this course students will learn the fundamentals of group fitness by engaging in kick-boxing, boot camp, and sculpting exercises. Weight training will be incorporated to establish knowledge of the muscular system and encourage the life-long health benefits that occur through weight conditioning. This class offers the total package regarding physical health by incorporating cardio and weights to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active and healthy life for the rest of your life.
SCIENCE
Earth Science (y) $15 Lab Fee
This course introduces topics in astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, geology and environmental science. An emphasis on understanding concepts and skills will prepare the student for practical application to current issues in science.
Biology (y) (h) $15 Lab Fee
Biology is a laboratory class which will provide an understanding of the world of living things. The course covers such topics as cell biology, genetics, human biology, ecology, and evolution-creation. There is also an in-depth survey of the five kingdoms of organisms; Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animal.
Anatomy & Physiology (y) (p: Biology) $15 Lab Fee
This laboratory class will undertake an in-depth comparative study of the structure and function of the tissues and systems of the body. Requirements include an animal dissection as well as a field trip to Oregon Health Sciences University.
Chemistry (y) (h) (p: Biology and Alg 1 and 2) $15 Lab Fee
This laboratory class will provide an understanding of the physical world at the atomic level through the principles of chemistry such as the properties of matter, energy, atomic structure, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, and organics. General Algebra skills are necessary and students are required to have a calculator.
Conceptual Physics (y) (p: Alg. 1 & any HS level science course) $15 Lab Fee
Conceptual Physics introduces the essential concepts of physical science without the rigors of advanced mathematics. The course is intended for students interested in extending their knowledge of science but not necessarily majoring in science in college. The purpose of this course is to give students a view of physical reality by introducing them to the central ideas, principles, concepts and relationships of physics and then relating them to the everyday environment. Students learn through discussion of basic concepts, observation and laboratory work. Topics covered in this course include motion, force, and energy.
Advanced Placement Physics B (y) (p: Completion of Alg 2) $15 Lab Fee
Physics emphasizes the ability to use concepts in a problem-solving format. Critical thinking is encouraged as a means to understand the concepts and processes of science. The topics include measurement, linear motion, graphical analysis of data, vectors, dynamics, momentum and its conservation, two-dimensional motion, universal gravitation, work and power, energy and its conservation, heat and thermodynamics, waves and energy transfer, nature of light, reflection and refraction, mirrors and lenses, diffraction, electricity and magnetism. Students should have a strong background in algebra and geometry as these skills are used throughout the physics course.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
World History (y)
This course begins with the earliest formation of known world civilizations, traces the rise and fall of great empires, and connects events in different regions during various ages. The focus during second semester moves towards Western civilizations which most college bound students will be required to study. A variety of established teaching techniques are used to engage students in the process of reading, writing and discussing history. In conjunction with the English department, students will read one historical novel and write one short research paper. There is also an emphasis on writing skills and current political geography.
1 period of Advanced Placement World History is also offered. The general outline of the course is the same as regular World History but with increased rigor, prepares students for the AP World History test.
Advanced Placement Geography (y)
AP Geography is a year long study of the physical features of the world and its relationship to mankind. Not only will we be studying deserts, mountains, and rivers, but also climates, cultures, political divisions and human activities and attempts to influence their world. The study of Geography is the perfect compliment to the study of History, helping students link both time and space. Each student will be responsible for outside readings and presentations of current events relating to the class, as well as and in depth knowledge of current world political and physical geography. There will be a map test for each unit, as well as a 1st and 2nd semester final. This course is social science elective and does not replace the requirement for World History, US History and Government/Economics.
United States History (y)
This course is a chronological history of the United States. The goal is to understand the causes and effects of events in our nation's past and to help the student become culturally literate. Students study political, economic, social and intellectual history. Resources include A History of the United States (1992) by Daniel Boorstin, and teacher-developed comprehensive worksheets to cover each of the thirty-six chapters. Students read each chapter then go back and fill in the worksheet as homework. Usually two days of notes (using an overhead projector) and discussion take place and then a twenty point test over that chapter to check the student’s short term memory. Every three chapters we have a fifty point exam (to check for medium term memory) and a crossword puzzle is given to help study for the exam. At the end of each semester students take a one hundred point final to check for long term retention.
Advanced Placement United States History (y)
This Advanced Placement course uses the Boorstin/Kelley A History of the United States as the primary textbook. We will finish all 36 chapters. It is treated as a survey college course using notes/discussion which will emphasize cause/effect and relating the past to what is happening today. Students should sense that today’s current events are the result of past influences. Assessment is based on Exams every 3 chapters with multiple choice, chronological order, fill-ins, matching and essays. There will be finals at the end of both semesters.
Our Fall Semester Project is a debate featuring Oregon ballot measures (initiatives or referendums on even years or current event issues on odd years). The Spring Semester Project is an interview with someone who spent part of their teen years during the Great Depression or World War 2.
We emphasize map work. History is the study of time and geography is the study of space. Without understanding locations (a mental map) reading and current events suffer. We build on memorizing US physical and political maps. A Map Final, at the end of the 1st semester requires recall ability on states (ex. “What state is between _________ and ______________), and filling in blank maps of the rest of North and South America, and Europe (political and physical). We continue 2nd semester culminating with a comprehensive Map Final in June over all the above, African nations and surrounding waters and Asian nations, major cities and surrounding waters.
Government (s)
The text is Magruder's American Government (1994) in which students complete eighteen of twenty-five chapters. Note that this text is designed for either a yearlong or semester course. There will be two days of notes and discussion (questions are encouraged) over each chapter covered. Also the teacher has written a worksheet for the students to complete after they first read through the chapter; therefore students have opportunities to get the concepts and terms using three different methods. There is a short test over each chapter (short term memory) and an exam over units (medium term memory) and a semester final covering all sections of the chapters taught (longer term memory). Students do an executive branch project, a small group poll of the public and a team debate. They also read, take notes on, and are tested on two short books: Animal Farm (Orwell) and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (Solzhenitsyn). The semester begins with a worksheet, study of, and exam on the U.S. Constitution before we begin with the text.
Economics (s)
The text is Applied Economics (Junior Achievement, 1994). The student is responsible to read the next chapter (15 in all) by each Monday. An accompanying workbook is graded on Monday and finished on Tuesday. Wednesday they finish dealing with any concepts in the chapter and take a ten point quiz which is graded in class (immediate feedback). There is a seventy-five point midterm over chapters one through eight and a one hundred point multiple choice final (prepared by Junior Achievement) over the whole text. The student is also required to read Megatrends 2000 (John Naisbitt), turn in notes and take a sixty point exam over the main concepts in the third quarter. The additional reading for the fourth quarter is Economics in One Lesson (Henry Hazlitt, 1961). Notes are required in preparation for a final test. Some years, depending on interest, students will start student-companies.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Leadership (y) (e)
The class is designed so that there are three workdays for student council business, one of those days being a student council meeting. The other two days are split between social leadership skills and spiritual skills. This class consists of student body government leaders (ASB) and class representatives from each of the grade levels. The student government is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of many all-school and class activities throughout the school year.
OTHER CLASS OPTIONS
Teacher’s Aide (y) (pnp)
If requested by a teacher or office personnel, a student may work for a teacher or the main office during one of their periods and receive a pass/no pass credit. This means they receive an elective credit like any other class, but it does not impact their GPA.
Study Hall (y) (nc)
During the last few periods of the the school day, a student may enroll in a supervised study hall. No credit is given for this class period, but tardy and attendence rules still apply.
Study Skills (y) (pnp)
Different than the non-credit study hall, a student will receive a pass/no pass “grade” for this course. In this class the teacher will serve in a tutor-like role. Depending on the needs of the student, there will be notebook, locker, and assignment notebook checks; instruction in learning strategies; test preparation activities; and other support activites to become a more successful student. Students with a GPA above 3.0 are not eligible to join this class.
Late Arrival (nc)
For a variety of circumstances, a student may choose to start their school day after 1st period. No credit is given during this period and the student will need to be aware of the next day’s bell schedule so he/she is not late for the start of 2nd period.
Early Release (nc)
For a variety of circumstances, a student may choose to end their school day before the full school day. No credit is given during this period(s) and the student must exit the building after his/her fin