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- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- English Language Arts (ELA)
Description: Advanced Education through Outdoor Learning 1A/1B course applies educational pedagogy concepts to engage students interested in careers in education, specifically focused on facilitating learning in outdoor settings and incorporating environmental education at the K-6 level. Units include building safe and inclusive learning communities, culturally sustaining pedagogies and belonging, teaching methods, planning for instruction, and immersive learning experience. Unit topics reflect specific educator skills such as but not limited to projecting voice, reading audience, instructor reflection, and standing in front of a room are important as educators. The course aligns with and can be used in conjunction with the Introduction to Education through Outdoor Learning framework. This course is designed to meet requirements for 1.0 credit of English Language Arts credit. Students will participate in Washington State's 5th or 6th grade Outdoor Schools or other outdoor/environmental education programming throughout this course. Prerequisite: Introduction to Education through Outdoor Learning 1.
- Course Code(s): CEO201 & CEO202
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, ELA
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Stadium
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Lab Science
- Science
- Social Studies
Description: The Introduction to Restoration Ecology course applies scientific, restoration ecology, and social studies principles to the restoration of Washington habitats. The course includes units on safety and well-being; land management practices; plant identification and watershed ecology; restoration ecology practices; restoration ecology laws and agencies; and career pathways. The course aligns with and can be used in conjunction with the Advanced Restoration Ecology framework. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in a local natural area as part of the course. The course is designed to meet requirements for 1.0 credit of lab science. Prerequisite: Intro Restoration Ecology 1.
- Course Code(s): CRE201 & CRE202
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, Cont. World Problems, Lab Science
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Stadium
- Arts
- Elective
Description: Advertising Design courses emphasize applying the fundamental processes of artistic expression used in the fields of advertising and commercial art for the purpose of visual communication. These courses offer practical experiences in generating advertisements, commercial art, logos, executing layouts, illustrations, displays, lettering, and works with a variety of media, techniques, and processes. They also include preparing artwork for reproduction and presentation. Advertising Design courses present an historical and contemporary view of advertising art and commercial art. Students learn and practice responding to their own art and that of others including professional designers through analysis, critique, and interpretation for the purpose of reflecting on and refining work. Prerequisite: None.
- Course Code(s): CAA101 & CAA102
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, Arts
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Stadium
- Elective
Description: Advanced machining, simulation, and design creation/evaluation of products. Prep for more advanced engineering. Prerequisite: Applied Engineering Sciences 1.
- Course Code(s): ESC402
- Graduation Requirements: Elective
- Dual Credit: No
- Course Length: Semester, 0.5
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Stadium
- Health
- Lab Science
- Science
Description: This advanced course is an extension to Outdoor Education. The Outdoor Education curriculum integrates hands-on outdoor skills workshops, fitness tracking, and scientific field studies to foster physical wellness and environmental literacy. Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students will engage in ecosystem modeling and plant identification field studies, exploring ecological relationships, photosynthesis, and the carbon cycle. Incorporating physical education standards, students will develop personal physical activity plans, participate in guided outdoor fitness activities, and use multisensory learning experiences to enhance movement proficiency. Critical thinking challenges and guided choice activities allow students to refine decision-making skills, problem-solve in outdoor settings, and adapt fitness and recreational activities to different environments. Reflection and journaling further support student growth by connecting outdoor experiences to lifelong wellness and environmental responsibility. Prerequisite: Outdoor Education 1
- Course Code(s): AOE201 & AOE202
- Graduation Requirements: Health and Fitness, Lab Science
- Dual Credit: No
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Stadium
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Description: Prerequisite:
- Course Code(s): RSM501 & RSM502
- Graduation Requirements: CTE
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- Mount Tahoma
- Silas
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Lab Science
Description: This course focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business. Prerequisite: N/A
- Course Code(s): JVC601 & JVC602
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, Lab Science
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 1 credit
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- Oakland
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Lab Science
- Science
Description: Agriculture and Natural Resources—Comprehensive courses may cover a wide range of topics concerning agriculture and natural resources, including plant and animal science, production, and processing; environmental science and conservation; ecology; agricultural mechanics; agricultural construction; food production for a growing global population, business operations and management; and the careers available in the agricultural/natural resources industry. These courses may also include topics such as chemical and soil science, forestry, agricultural marketing, and veterinary science. Prerequisite: None.
- Course Code(s): CAS101 & CAS102
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, Lab Science
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- IDEA
- Lincoln
- Mount Tahoma
- SAMi
- SOTA
- Silas
- Stadium
- Arts
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Elective
- Health
- Physical Education (PE)
Description: The Drill and Ceremonies course goals are to develop leadership skills and proficiency in Air Force drill and ceremonies. The course will cover topics in customs and courtesies, flag honors, drill positions and movements, command of the flight. Prerequisite: Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 4 - CAF407 & CAF408.
- Course Code(s): CAF409 & CAF410
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness, Arts
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Elective
- Health
- Physical Education (PE)
Description: This is 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. Prerequisite: None.
- Course Code(s): CAF401 & CAF402
- Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness
- Dual Credit: CTE
- Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
- NCAA: No
- Foss
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