Course Catalog - Foss High School

Art & Music

Course		Description	Grade
AAA422	Illustration 1A	In this course, students use observational skills to express their perception of the world. The focus will be on individual development of style and drawing skills as they communicate effectively to an audience. Students will experience drawing techniques.	9th - 12th
AAA423	Illustration 1B	The focus of this class is on individual development of the student's style and drawing skills as they meet the expectations of a client. Students will demonstrate competency in drawing techniques through a variety of media.	10th - 12th
APT402	Ceramics & Tile 1A	This course serves as an introduction to the materials, tools, skills, techniques and products associated with ceramics and tile. Students learn how to design three dimensionally, using the most basic and ancient material-clay.	9th - 12th
APT403	Ceramics & Tile 1B	Students will continue to learn the materials, tools, skills, techniques and products associated with ceramics and tile. This course focuses on the technical aspects of working with clay, which include throwing technique and control, production tile making, etc.	9th - 12th
APT440	Ceramics & Tile 2A	Students will continue to learn the materials, tools, skills, techniques and products associated with ceramics and tile. Projects will explore a variety of commercial applications and related careers. Students will analyze, interpret and evaluate works.	10th - 12th
APT442	Ceramics & Tile 2B	Students will continue to learn the materials, tools, skills, techniques and products associated with ceramics and tile. Projects will emphasize the commercial application of these skills. Students will analyze, interpret and evaluate works of art.	10th - 12th
APT436	Painting/Design 1A	Prerequisite: Any Introduction to Design class. This class will help students develop technical skills and discover a personal style as they communicate effectively to an audience. Students will experience a variety of painting techniques and styles.	9th - 12th
APT437	Painting/Design 1B	Prerequisite: Applied Painting & design 1 (APT436). This class will help students refine technical skills and discover a personal style as they solve design challenges for a client. Students will use a variety of painting techniques.	10th - 12th
AAC400B	IB Art & Design 1A & 1B BL	Elements and principles of design as they apply to visual communication through drawing. This is an introduction to skills needed for CTE arts programs.	11th
AAC501B	IB Art & Design 2A & 2B BLOCK	Development of technical skills needed to discover a personal style while experiencing a variety of painting techniques and styles to communicate to an audience.	12th
UBD422B	Concert Band 1A & 1B Block	Expectations for students entering this applied music class include being able to produce a mature tone on the instrument as well as being able to successfully read and perform music in complex time signatures and keys.	9th - 10th
UOR401B	Orchestra 1A & 1B Block	Expectations for students entering this applied music class include being able to read music and being able to play his/her instrument. Members are expected to attend all performances and rehearsals. Participation in all performances is required.	9th - 10th
UBC401B	IB Music Band 1A & 1B	Students will play their own instruments as well as study music history and theory. Performances include pep assemblies, formal concerts, pep bands, and parades.	11th
UBC403B	IB Music Band 2A & 2B	Students will play their own instruments as well as study music history and theory. Performances include pep assemblies, formal concerts, pep bands, and parades.	12th
UOR501B	IB Music Orchestra 1A & 1B	Students will play their own instruments as well as study music history and theory. Performances include pep assemblies, formal concerts, pep assemblies, district orchestra concert, and solo ensemble contest.	11th
UOR503B	IB Music Orchestra 2A & 2B	Students will play their own instruments as well as study music history and theory. Performances include pep assemblies, formal concerts, pep assemblies, district orchestra concert, and solo ensemble contest.	12th
UCH424B	Mixed Chorus 1A & 1B Block	This choir emphasizes music reading skills and vocal production as well as blend and balance within a mixed ensemble. Literature will be performed in four-part harmony and may be sung in languages other than English. Attendance at concerts is mandatory.	9th - 10th
UCH401B	IB Music Choir 1A & 1B	This ensemble course will cover music literacy, theory, history, world music and creation. Performances include formal concerts, assemblies, solo ensemble contest, district choir contest.	11th
UCH403B	IB Music Choir 2A & 2B	This ensemble course will cover music literacy, theory, history, world music and creation. Performances include formal concerts, assemblies, solo ensemble contest, district choir contest.	12th
UPT401B	Percussion Techniques 1 & 2 Block	Year 1: Students will receive instruction on the fundamentals of playing an instrument. Emphasis is placed on memorization of the 12 major scales, chromatic scale, rudiments, proper tone production and tuning, sight-reading skills, and rhythmic concepts.	9th - 12th
UPT403B	Percussion Tech 3 and 4 block	Continuation of Percussion Techniques year 1.	10th - 12th
UPT405B	Percussion Tech 5 and 6 block	Continuation of Percussion Techniques year 2.	11th & 12th

English

Course		Description	Grade
LFR401B	English 1A & 1B Block	Freshman English is a yearlong course incorporating literature, composition, and communication. Literature units include the study of a novel, short stories, poetry and plays. Literary analysis and critical thinking will be emphasized.	9th
LAN420B	AP Language/Comp Block	The AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes.	10th
LEN500B	IB English A1 HL block	High level IB course where students investigate language through a variety of texts and the ways in which it shapes and influences identity and culture.	11th
LEN670B	IB Senior English 1A & 1B Blck	IB Senior English builds on the IB Junior curriculum, adding a variety of authors and additional Shakespeare, poetry, short stories and essays. Continued also is the emphasis on increasing the student's mastery of the skills necessary analysis.	12th

Health & PE

Course		Description	Grade
CAH321	Allied Health	This is a gateway class to the Health & Human Services career pathway. In this class thinking & problem-solving skills will be used to address issues of concern to teenagers, including improving your image, getting along with your family, and more.	9th - 12th
PPE401	Physical Education 1	This is a required one-semester course that draws from the widest possible base of physical education activities that include, but are not limited to, sports, aquatics, rythmic activities, basic movement patterns, skill related fitness, and more.	9th
PPE500	Individual/Team Sports 1	Individual/Team Sports includes, but is not limited to, pickle ball, badminton, tennis, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and weight training. Prerequisite: PPE401.	10th - 12th
PPE503	Weight Training & Cond 1	The student will develop the knowledge necessary to train specific muscle groups as they apply to body development and/or specific sports and activities. Students will improve their strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Prerequisite: PPE401	10th - 12th
PRV401B	Physical Fitness & Wellness Block	CTE course that lead to credential for certificate professional trainer, includes anatomy & physiology, movement, nutrition, physical fitness.	9th - 12th
RSM401b	Sports Medicine 1 & 2 Block	Sports Medicine is designed to prepare students to work in consultation with and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions.	9th - 12th

Math

Course		Description	Grade
MAL321B	Algebra 1A & 1B Block	Topics will include review of operations on rational numbers, proportionality, solving linear equations, basic operations on polynomials, and properties of exponents. Supplemental activities and problems will be assigned.	9th
MGE401B	Geometry 1A & 1B Block	Topics will include the use of logic in establishing proofs concerned with relationships involving points and lines in two- and three-dimensional space. Also basic postulates, parallel and perpendicular lines, construction. Also similarity, right triangle	9th - 10th
MAL403B	Algebra 2A & 2B Block	Topics include a review of linear and quadratic relationships, equation-solving algorithms and functions, and an introduction of matrix algebra. Students intending to go to college should complete at least through Algebra 4/Trig or Integrated Math 3B.	10th - 12th
MCA403B	IB Pre-Calc 1A & 1B Block	This is a two-semester course in mathematics designed for those students planning to take calculus and take the IB mathematics test. Topics will include a study of the real number system involving field postulates, proofs, and more.	10th - 12th
MCA521B	IB Calculus 1A & 1B Block	This is the first of a series in IB Calculus classes designed to prepare students for the IB exams. Topics will include the study of limits and their evaluation, differentiation applied to graphs, to related rates, and to maximum and minimum problems.	11th - 12th
MST400B	AP Statistics Block	This is the first of a series in AP Statistics classes designed to prepare students for the AP Statistics exam. Topics include the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.	12th

Occupational Ed (Career & Technical CTE)

Course		Description	Grade
BCA401	Microsoft IT Academy 1A	Learn the core competencies for Word & Excel, which are necessary to earn the core Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Basic to intermediate activities in word processing & spreadsheets, as well as software integration skills.	9th - 12th
BCA402	Microsoft IT Academy 1B	This is a continuation of the Microsoft Office 1 course in a lab setting. MS Office 2 permits students to learn skills required for a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Intermediate to advanced activities in word processing, spreadsheets, & more	9th - 12th
BCA403	Microsoft IT Academy 2A	This is a continuation of the Microsoft Office 2 course in a lab setting. MS Office 3 permits students to learn skills required for a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Intermediate to advanced activities in word processing, spreadsheets, & more.	10th - 12th
BCA404	Microsoft IT Academy 2B	This is a continuation of the Microsoft Office 3 course in a lab setting. MS Office 4 permits students to select the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification they would like to work towards earning. Intermediate to advanced activities.	10th - 12th
BMC401B	Business & Market 1 & 2 Block	This class presents an overview of marketing--the business operations that connect a product or service to its user. Students will learn skills and concepts such as the four P's of marketing, channels of distribution, sales, customer service, advertising.	9th - 12th
BMC404B	Marketing 3/Advanced Block	This advanced course in marketing skills and concepts addresses product development, pricing, distribution, and marketing research. Through this class, students will develop marketing employability skills identified by local and national business leaders	10th - 12th
CAF401B	AF JROTC Intro Block	This is the first semester of a two semester course open to students in grades 9-12 and is the introductory course to the Air Force Junior ROTC program of study. The major topics are history of air power, military customs & courtesies, basic military.	9th - 12th
CAF403B	AF JROTC Intermed 1 & 2 Block	This the first semester of a two semester course open to 10-12 graders is the second year Air Force Junior ROTC program course of study. The major topics include the study of aerospace environment, weather, navigation, jet engines, advanced customs etc.	10th - 12th
CAF405B	AF JROTC Intermed 3 & 4 Block	This the first semester of a two semester course open to 11th and 12th grade students is the third year Air Force Junior ROTC program course of study. The major topics are the study of space exploration, rockets, engines, advanced customs etc.	11th - 12th
CAF407B	AF JROTC Applied Leader Block	This the first semester of a two semester course open to students in the 12th grade is the last year of the Air Force Junior ROTC program course of study. The major topics include independent leadership management study.	12th
PRV501	Fitness and Exercise Health
IMB401B	Broadcasting Media 1 & 2 Block	This course will introduce students to the business and craft of mass media. The student will become familiar with how radio, television, newspaper, Internet, pod-casting and blogs fit into the larger context of mass media.	9th - 12th
IMB501B	Broadcasting Media 3 & 4 Block	Students will learn complex techniques and equipment use for broadcasting for television, newspaper, internet, pod-casting, and blogs fit into the larger context of mass media.	10th - 12th
IWT401	Wood Technology 1A	Students will learn how to plan & construct products made of wood such as bookcases, cabinets & boxes. Topics to be covered include use of hand & power tools, shop safety, methods of construction, & more.	9th - 12th
IWT402	Wood Technology 1B	Students will improve and add to the skills and knowledge they gained in Wood Technology 1. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in woodworking and finish carpentry.	9th - 12th
IWT403	Wood Technology 2A	The course prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out and shape stock, assemble wooden articles or subassemblies, mark, bind, saw, carve and sand wooden products	10th - 12th
IWT410	Wood Technology 2B	In this class, students will continue to develop their skills related to wood products construction while learning about building construction.	10th - 12th
VPS401B	Prostart Food Svc 1 & 2 Block	Are you interested in a career in the hospitality industry? This class was developed with the Washington State Restaurant Association. Completion of the two-year program leads to industry-recognized certification.	9th - 11th
VPS403B	Prostart Food Svc 3 & 4 Block	This class is a continuation of ProStart Food Services, the program developed with the Washington State Restaurant Association. Completion of the two-year program leads to industry-recognized certification.	10th - 12th
VPS501B	Restaurant Mgmt 1 & 2 Block	This course prepares individuals to plan, manage and market restaurant food services in hospitality establishments, food service chains and franchise networks and restaurant supply operations. Students learn hospitality administration, food service management.	11th - 12th
VPS601B	Restaurant Mgmt 3 & 4 Block	This course prepares individuals to plan, manage, and market their own restaurant concept in the food service industry. This course follows restaurant management 1-2.	12thAS
UAS	UAS Practical Flight	Practical Drone Flight lessons and option for Certification

Science

Course		Description	Grade
SBI401B	Biology 1A & 1B Block	Students explore disciplinary core ideas; Ecosystems, Interactions, Energy &Dynamics, History of Earth's Atmosphere, Photosynthesis, Respiration & Evidence of Evolution. Inheritance & Variation of Traits, Structure, Function, Growth & Ecosystem Stability.	9th
SCH501B	Chemistry 1A & 1B Block	Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter (especially of atomic and molecular systems). In this course students will discover how elements, components, and compounds react to form other compounds.	10th - 12th
SBI412B	IB Biology 2A & 2B Blk	This class is part of a two-year program in preparation for higher level IB examination. Students examine topics in chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and ultra structure, cell physiology, respiration, photosynthesis, molecular biology, and more.	11th
SBI419B	IB Biology 3A & 3B Blk	This class is the second year of the two-year IB Biology course. Students examine topics in ecology; evolution; the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, and immune systems; reproduction; and embryology.	12th
SCH512B	IB Chemistry 2A & 2B Block	This course extends the study of chemistry. The emphasis this year is on energy related areas including thermochemistry, rates of reactions, electrochemistry, energy sources in society, and nuclear chemistry.	11th
SCH514B	IB Chemistry 3A & 3B Block	This course will build on the topics studied in Chemistry 1 and 2. It will be taught at the level of a first-year college chemistry course. Familiar topics will be expanded, the knowledge base deepened, and problem-solving skills improved.	12th
SPH101B	IB Physics 1A & 1B Block	IB Physics courses prepare students to take the IB physics exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences.	11th - 12th
SPH403B	IB Physics 2A & 2B Block	IB Physics extends the study of physics to a third semester. Students investigate current, electricity, electromagnetic induction, nuclear physics, and radioactivity. Laboratory work will be an integral part of the course.	11th - 12th
SPH675B	IB Physics 3A & 3B Block	The course follows the IB syllabus for High Level Physics & is comparable to first-year college course in physics, emphasizing conceptual understanding over practical application. It's designed for those with strong interest in the fields of engineering or physics.	12th

Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)

Course		Description	Grade
HIN601B	AP Human Geography Block	This course will focus on the inter-relationship between physical/climate, geographic characteristics of the earth and the political, economic, and social /cultural manifestations of human beings living in groups.	9th
HWH401B	World History 1A & 1B Block	The World History course presents a study of selected events, individuals, groups, institutions, ideas, etc., dealing with the great civilizations in the history of the world. Special emphasis will be placed on social, cultural, economic, and political contexts.	10th
HWH431B	AP World History 1A & 1B Block	AP World History is a course designed for college-bound students who wish to get a jump start on their college education by challenging themselves in high school and potentially earning college credit or advanced placement in college.	10th
HUS401B	US History 1A & 1B Block	This required course is a one-semester survey of American history from exploration to the 20th century. This course will include pre-colonial background, the colonial society, the westward movement, the Civil War and reconstruction, America's role	11th
HIS520B	IB Contemp World History Block	This junior course emphasizes the political, social, economic and cultural developments of world history from the late 19th century to our times. The aims are to develop an international historical perspective for a better understanding of our own world.	11th
HCV401B	Civics & Cont World Prob Block	Areas of study include the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government, as well as well as organization and World Issues is a one semester required course of study on the pervasive issues and global dynamics of our modern world.	12th
HIS524B	IB Hist of the Americas Block	This senior course at Foss High School is a comprehensive study of the Western Hemisphere in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The aims are to develop a content base to aid students in understanding the current role of our country.	12th
HPY420B	IB Psychology Block	IB psychology examines the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior, thereby adopting an integrative approach. Understanding how psychological knowledge is generated, developed and applied.	11th - 12th

World Languages

Course		Description
FCH402	Chinese 1B	This course is a continuation of the first semester course. At the end of this level, students will have acquired the following language skills: asking and answering questions, narrating events, describing likes and dislikes, making short oral presentation
FCH406	Chinese 2B	This course is a continuation of the first year course and continues to lay the basic groundwork in Chinese. There is a particular focus on developing writing and reading skills. Students will continue to learn more about Chinese grammar and become more
FCH408	Chinese 3B	This course is a continuation of the Chinese Language and continues to lay the basic groundwork in Chinese. There is a particular focus on developing writing and reading skills.
FCH410	IB Chinese 4B	This course is the continuation of the Chinese language and culture study. Emphasis will be on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and understanding the language and people, with a cross cultural perspective.
FCH412	IB Chinese 5B	This course is the continuation of the Chinese language and culture study. Emphasis will be on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and understanding the language and people, with a cross cultural perspective.


FFR402	French 1B	French 1 through 6 make up the first six semesters of the regular French program. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed as they are used today throughout the French speaking world.

FFR404	French 2B	French 1 through 6 make up the first six semesters of the regular French program. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed as they are used today throughout the French speaking world. .

FFR406	French 3B	French 1 through 6 make up the first six semesters of the regular French program. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed as they are used today throughout the French speaking world.

FFR432	IB French 4B	This course will concentrate on implementing the vocabulary, structure and grammar acquired in previous French classes. Two unedited texts will be read in French and studied in detail including location, genre, relationship, purpose and interpretation.

FFR434	IB French 5B	This class will concentrate on implementing the vocabulary, structure and grammar acquired in the prevous French clases. Literature and themes inherent in the IB curriculum will be studied and grammar skills will be polished.
FSP402	Spanish 1B	Spanish 1 through 6 make up the first six semesters of the regular Spanish program. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed as they are used today throughout the Spanish speaking world.

FSP404	Spanish 2B	Spanish 1 through 6 make up the first six semesters of the regular Spanish program. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed as they are used today throughout the Spanish speaking world.

FSP406	Spanish 3B	Spanish 1 through 6 make up the first six semesters of the regular Spanish program. All four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are employed as they are used today throughout the Spanish speaking world.

FSP522	IB Spanish 4B	This course will concentrate on implementing the vocabulary, structure and grammar acquired in previous Spanish classes. Two unedited texts will be read in Spanish and studied in detail, including location, genre, relationships etc.

FSP525	IB Spanish 5B	This course is a continuation of IB Spanish 9. Instruction will focus on building vocabulary to approximately 3,000 words as well as complex sentence patterns and grammar.

FSP528	IB Spanish 12	This course is the continuation of the Spanish language and culture study. Emphasis will be on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and understanding the language and people, with a cross cultural perspective.

Other

Course		Description	Grade
HPL520B	IB Theory of Knowledge/EE & CAS1	How do we really know the things we think we know? IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) stimulates reflections on the sources and verification of knowledge. Students explore the world views/epistemology of various disciplines. This is part of one of a two-part, multi-year course. Starting in the fall of the students' Junior year, EE/CAS supports researching, writing and presenting student generated questions for college level-essays.	11th
HPL620B	IB Theory of Knowledge/EE & CAS2	TOK continues in the fall of the senior year with exploring world-views and epistemologies of various communities. EE & CAS 2 is taken in the spring of Senior year, students will learn project management skills to support DP Candidates in Creativity, Activity, Service project which is a major requirement for full DP Diploma candidates.	12th
HSC420B	Student Council 1 & 2 Block	Student Council is composed of elected and appointed representatives from the student body as determined by the Associated Student Body (ASB) Constitution. Students oversee all ASB income and expenses. Teacher permission	9th - 12th
YSA400	Student Assistant	Upper class students assist teachers with clerical work and daily record keeping. Teacher permission.	11th -12th