East Valley High School 1900 Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA 98901
Career Planning & Course Selection Guide
Administration: 509-573-7400
Counseling: 509-573-7422
Fax: 509-573-7440
http://www.evsd90.org
East Valley School District Our Mission To Inspire and Empower All in the Pursuit of Excellence. The East Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer.
WELCOME TO EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL! At East Valley High School our school motto is, “Spirit, Pride, Excellence”. In academics, athletics, and activities our students promote this motto. I encourage you to get involved in your education and all the opportunities that are here at EVHS. Your high school years are what you make them—make them the best! Whether you are an incoming freshman or a returning upper classman, we hope that this Career Planning and Course Selection Guide will be an excellent tool as you plan for your high school education and beyond. EVHS is rich with wonderful academic opportunities, we like to pride ourselves on offering something for everyone, allowing you to find your niche - capitalizing on your strengths and meeting your challenges head on. This guide is designed for you. It will help you plan for your future. As you are planning your course of study, refer to the course descriptions, graduation requirements, and support services that are listed. Consider all options and make your choice wisely. The opportunities available to you in your future will be determined partly by the degree to which you challenge yourself in high school. In addition to the educational opportunities that exist for you here at EVHS, you are able to tap into our greatest asset and your best resource, our staff. When you have questions please ask! Your teachers, counselor, and other staff are here because of you and are eager to help you in any way possible. EVHS is a step on the path to your bright future. Mrs. Dottie Say, Principal
Statement of Compliance The East Valley School District #90 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and or extra-curricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Mr. Mike Messenger, 2002 Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA 98901 573-7300
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Contents Requirements for Graduation ........................................................................... 4-5 Testing Requirements ........................................................................................ 6 Alternate Options to Demonstrate HSPE Skills ....................................................... 7 Educational Planner ........................................................................................... 8 College Prep/Pre-Vocational Course Programs ....................................................... 9 Occupational Education Courses (Career and Tech Ed. Requirement) ..................... 10 Facts About Career and Technical Education (CTE) .............................................. 11 Selection Procedure for YV Tech ....................................................................... 12 Counseling/Student Assistance Services ......................................................... 12-14 Grading/Eligibility/Schedule Changes ............................................................. 14-15 College Credit for High School Courses........................................................... 16-17 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Agriculture .............................................................................................. 18-19 Business and Marketing Education ............................................................. 19-23 Family and Consumer Sciences .................................................................. 23-25 Health Careers ........................................................................................... 26 Technology Education (including Pre-Engineering Courses) ........................... 27-28 English as a Second Language ...................................................................... 28-29 English and Language Arts ........................................................................... 29-31 Fine and Applied Arts Music ..................................................................................................... 31-32 Art ......................................................................................................... 32-34 World Language .......................................................................................... 35-37 General Electives ............................................................................................ 38 Health and Fitness ........................................................................................... 39 Mathematics ............................................................................................... 40-42 Military Program (JROTC) ............................................................................. 43-45 Science ...................................................................................................... 46-47 Social Studies ............................................................................................ 47-50 Special Education ....................................................................................... 50-51 YV Tech ......................................................................................................... 52
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Graduation Requirements—East Valley High School Class of 2016, 2017, & 2018 The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation: Language Arts These language arts credits shall include instruction in:
4 credits
Writing, literature, speech and grammar Social Studies Freshmen year (1 cr): World History or JROTC World History
3.5 credits
Sophomore year (.5 cr): Economics 0r Business Economics Junior year (1 cr): U.S. History or JROTC: U.S. History Senior year (1 cr): Current World Issues/Civics or JROTC CWI/Civics Note — Washington State History is a graduation requirement that can be fulfilled in middle school. Health and Fitness
2 credits
Intro to Fitness — Freshmen year (.5 cr) Physical Education or JROTC Competition or Rifle (1 cr) Health (.5 cr) Mathematics Two credits in Algebra I and Geometry and
3 credits
One additional credit in Algebra II or an approved high school math course consistent with career goals Science Freshmen year (1 cr): Physical Science (Coordinated Science I)
2 credits
Sophomore year (1 cr): Biology (Coordinated Science II) Occupational Education ( Career and Technical Education) Freshmen – Micro-Computer Applications (.5 cr)—Required
1 credit
All Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classes fulfill this requirement as well as some JROTC courses (.5 cr) Visual or performing art – (cannot be substituted)—some CTE courses fulfill requirement
1 credit
Electives
6.5 credits
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE
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23
• Successfully earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or a Certificate of Individual Achievement • Complete a High School and Beyond (or 5-year) Plan State Testing Requirements: See page 6
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Graduation Requirements—East Valley High School Class of 2019 The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation: Language Arts These language arts credits shall include instruction in:
4 credits
Writing, literature, speech and grammar Social Studies Freshmen year (1 cr): World History or JROTC World History
3.5 credits
Sophomore year (.5 cr): Economics 0r Business Economics Junior year (1 cr): U.S. History or JROTC: U.S. History Senior year (1 cr): Current World Issues/Civics or JROTC CWI/Civics Note — Washington State History is a graduation requirement that can be fulfilled in middle school. Health and Fitness
2 credits
Intro to Fitness — Freshmen year (.5 cr) Physical Education or JROTC Competition or Rifle (1 cr) Health (.5 cr) Mathematics Two credits in Algebra I and Geometry and
3 credits
One additional credit in Algebra II or an approved high school math course consistent with career goals Science Freshmen year (1 cr): Physical Science
3 credits
Sophomore year (1 cr): Biology Junior or Senior year (1 cr): AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physics Occupational Education ( Career and Technical Education) Freshmen – Micro-Computer Applications (.5 cr)—Required
1 credit
All Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classes fulfill this requirement as well as some JROTC courses (.5 cr) Visual or performing art – (cannot be substituted)—some CTE courses fulfill requirement
2 credit
Electives
5.5 credits
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE
- - - -
24
• Successfully earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or a Certificate of Individual Achievement • Complete a High School and Beyond (or 5-year) Plan State Testing Requirements: See page 6
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East Valley High School Class of 2016 & Beyond Tests Required for Graduation Class of
Subject
Test Choose 1:
ELA
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Reading AND Writing HSPE* Smarter Balanced ELA test (exit exam cut score)+
Choose 1: 2016 Math
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Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 EOC Geometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 EOC exit exam Geometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC exit exam Smarter Balanced math test (exit exam cut score)
Science
Biology EOC++
ELA
Smarter Balanced ELA test (exit exam cut score) Choose 1:
2017 & 2018
Math
• • • • •
2019
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 EOC Geometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 EOC exit exam Geometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC exit exam Smarter Balanced math test (exit exam cut score)
Science
Biology EOC++
ELA
Smarter Balanced ELA test (cut score to be determined by State Board of Education)
Math
Smarter Balanced math test (cut score to be determined by State Board of Education)
Science
Biology EOC
HSPE—High School Proficiency Exam EOC—End of Course Exam * Reading and Writing HSPEs will be available to 12th graders who have not met their graduation requirements in spring & summer 2016 Page 6
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Alternate Options to Demonstrate HSPE Skills For those high school juniors and seniors that have yet to meet one or more of the standards on the high school High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) the state has created other options to demonstrate their skills. These options are summarized, have followed their student learning plan, and have taken the HSPE at least one time. READING / WRITING option — •
Compile a “Collection of Evidence (COE)” - Students create a set of work samples. The collection will be 8 to 12 pieces, each of which will demonstrate various skills identified in the state essential academic learning targets. The student will keep these completed tasks in a portfolio that will eventually include samples that demonstrate skills of all the essential learning goals for that subject. The final portfolio of collection of work samples will be sent to the state to be scored and determine if the work meets the HSPE level of proficiency. Students wishing to compile a COE should notify their Connections coach.
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Important note - This option is designed for students who have skills at the level to pass the Exit Exam, but to date have been unable to show proficiency on the state assessment. This alternative is not intended for students who are still working to gain the skills needed to pass the Exit Exam. The option is intended to be as challenging as the ELA test.
MATH options — •
Take the PSAT, SAT, or ACT — Students may use their math score on college readiness tests to show they have key math skills. The minimum scores are: PSAT — 47; SAT — 470; and ACT — 19.
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Compile a “Collection of Evidence (COE)”
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Take the AP Calculus test and earn a minimum score of 3 or higher to show key math skills.
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The AP Chemistry test and earn a minimum score of 3 or higher to show key science skills.
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Educational Planner Course Selection Based Upon Post High School Plans Subject Area
English
Minimum Required for High School Graduation
Technical and trade schools or community college
4 years
4 years
4 years
University (Four year institutions)
Math
3 years
3 years
3 years required, 1 in Senior year, 4 yrs. recommended
Social Studies
3.5 years
3.5 years
3.5 years
Fitness & Health
2 years
2 years
2 years
Science
2 years
2 years
2 years required, 3 years of lab science recommended.
World Language
None
Optional
2 years of same language
Occupational Education
1 year
2-3 years
1 year
1 year
1 year
Fine Arts
1 year (No substitution)
Elective Credits
8 credits
10 credits, as recommended above
10 credits, as recommended above
Total Credits
23 credits
24 credits
24 credits
Important notes to consider • Only one credit may apply, per year, toward the required English, math, and science credits needed for graduation. This does not apply to students who need to make up credits in order to stay on course for graduation (WAC 180-51-060). • Students planning to attend community college who do not take a fourth year of math
should expect to pay to take remedial math classes in college without earning credit. • Students planning to attend community college or university who do not take college
preparatory English courses should expect to pay to take remedial English classes in college without earning credit. • Research has revealed that one of the best predictors of whether a student will succeed at
the collegiate level is the difficulty of the coursework taken while in high school. This is even a better predictor than grade point average. East Valley students would benefit to remember that they are preparing not just with a goal of being accepted into the college of their choice, but to succeed once they have been accepted.
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SUGGESTED COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM FRESHMAN YEAR
SUGGESTED PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAM FRESHMAN YEAR
+ English
+ English
+ Science: Coordinated Science I
+ Science: Coordinated Science I
+ Into to Fitness & * Microcomputer
+ Health and Fitness and * Micro Computers
+ Math
+ Math
+ Social Studies; World History or JROTC World History
+ Social Studies: World History or JROTC World History
E Spanish I/German I or other elective
E Elective of choice
SOPHOMORE YEAR + English + Science: Biology + Health and Fitness or JROTC + Math + Family Health + Economics (2016 & beyond) E Spanish II/German II or E Fine Arts
JUNIOR YEAR
SOPHOMORE YEAR + English + Science: Biology + Health and Fitness or JROTC + Math + Family Health + Economics E * Occ. Ed. / CTE course
JUNIOR YEAR
+ English (Honors)
+ English
+ Social Studies (Honors) U.S. History; American Gov. or JROTC U.S. History/Gov.
+ Social Studies: U.S. History; American Government or JROTC U.S. History/Gov.
+ Science: Chemistry
+ Science: * Ag Science, * Hort., Chem, or Elec.
+ Math
+ Math
E * Occ. Ed. / CTE course
E *Occ. Ed. / CTE course or YV Tech Elective
SENIOR YEAR
SENIOR YEAR
+ English (College prep)
+ English
+ Social Studies: CWI/Civics or JROTC CWI/Civics
+ CWI/Civics or JROTC CWI/Civics (2016 & beyond)
+ Math: AP Calculus, AP Stats Science: Physics or AP Biology or AP Chemistry
+ Math or Science
Elective: * Occ. Ed. / CTE course
E * Occ. Ed. / CTE course or YV Tech
+ Courses required for East Valley High School Graduation. * Courses which fulfill the Occupational Education requirement are listed on the following page. E Elective
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Occupational Education / Career & Technical Education Courses (All students are required to earn 1 year of credit in Occupational Education.) Agricultural Education
Technology Education
Agriculture I, II, & III
Project Lead the Way Curriculum:
Horticulture Business Education Accounting I & II Business Economics Desktop Publishing
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Introduction to Engineering & Design
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Principles of Engineering
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Digital Electronics (offered even years)
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing (offered even years)
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Civil Engineering & Architecture
Digital Photography Graphic Design
YV Tech
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Intro to Graphic Design
Advanced Design/Pre-Engineering
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Advanced Graphic Design
Applied Algebra/Geometry
Intro to Business
Auto Collision Repair
Microcomputer Applications
Auto Technology
School Store
Carpentry/Construction
Sports & Entertainment Marketing I & II
Collision Repair
Video Production Technology
Computer Technology
Web Design & Multimedia
Cosmetology Culinary Arts
Family and Consumer Science
Dental Assisting
Careers in Education
Digital Media
Child Development & Parenting
Electrician/Green Energy Systems
Family Health
Firefighting
Fashion & Design
Law Enforcement
Food & Nutrition
Legal / Medical
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Basic Food & Nutrition
Nursing Assistant
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Advanced Food & Nutrition
Office Skills
Interior Design
Physical Therapy Tech/Aide
Personal Choices Relationships Military Program JROTC I, II, III, IV JROTC Leadership JROTC Rifle JROTC Drill & Ceremonies
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FACTS ABOUT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION •
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) represents approximately 27,000 teachers, administrators, educators, and counselors involved in career and technical education across the U.S. and abroad.
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There are 15.6 million secondary and postsecondary career and technical education students in the U.S. Career and technical education is offered in middle school, high schools, two-year community and technical colleges and other postsecondary schools.
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Career and technical education has a wide range of careers including: entrepreneurship, automotive technician, architect, carpenter, nursing, dental, medical technicians, careers related to food and fiber production and agribusiness, culinary arts, management and life skills, marketing, technology, and engineering.
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Career and technical education prepares both youth and adults for a wide range of careers that may require varying levels of education--from high school to postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate’s degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate. Research also indicates that 80 percent of current and emerging occupations require two-year technical degrees, while just 20 percent require baccalaureate degrees.
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Healthcare occupations are expected to make up seven of the 20 fastest growing occupations. The American Solar Energy Society and Management Information Services, Inc. published a 2009 report that forecasts the renewable energy and energy efficiency industry could generate up to $4.3 trillion in revenue and create more than 37 million jobs (more than 17 percent of all anticipated U.S. employment) by the year 2030.
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Investing in career and technical education yields big returns. For example, in Salt Lake City, for every dollar put into CTE programs at Salt Lake Community College there will be a return of $4.30 to the community. Wisconsin’s technical colleges return a public benefit of $10.65 for every $1 invested and fully paid back their annual public funding after 2.2 years.
For more information on career and technical education, visit the ACTE Web site at www.acteonline.org.
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YV-Tech Skills Center Selection Procedure East Valley High School, in conjunction with YV Tech, makes a wide range of vocational programs available to all students. With the proper planning, these programs can supplement the high school curriculum, providing valuable preparation for students entering the work force immediately after high school, as well as those who wish to pursue further study in their field. Because most of the YV Tech programs are full-year programs, it is important that interested students plan their course work carefully to allow for the successful completion of the program while, at the same time, continuing their progress towards graduation. Interested students are encouraged to become familiar with the available programs and their prerequisites by reading the course descriptions, visiting the school counselor, and attending the informational presentations provided by the YV Tech staff in February of each year. APPLICATION PROCEDURE - In the spring, students who wish to take part in the YV Tech program must submit a YV Tech application listing his/her desired program. Materials to do so are available in the counseling office.
Counseling & Student Assistance Services STAFF The support staff at East Valley High School consists of two guidance counselors, a drug/alcohol intervention specialist, registrar/guidance receptionist, and school psychologist. This team can best meet the needs of our students through a collaborative effort. Members of this team are happy to assist you in any way. We invite you to contact us. Our phone numbers are: Wendy Ross, counselor
573-7432
(Serves students with last names A – L)
Dawn Young, counselor
573-7433
(Serves students with last names M – Z)
Kristina Rhynes, receptionist
573-7422
Drug/alcohol specialist
573-7430
School psychologist
573-7328
STUDENT/COUNSELOR CONFERENCES Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with counselors to discuss academic status, postgraduation plans, career planning, etc. In addition, counselors provide similar information to students on a regular basis, both in the classroom and in small groups. In this way students can become prepared for the world of work. CAREER TESTING Part of making sound decisions requires a great amount of thought and personal exploration. The Guidance Center has invested in a variety of career assessments for use with students at various grade levels. In this way, students can gain insightful vocational information. It is strongly recommends students explore career testing inventories and training and educational options for career preparation using a variety of tools such as http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov or https:// www.collegeboard.org HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLANS "Five-Year Plans" are developed to help students make class choices that meet graduation requirements as well as college and technical school entrance requirements. The plans, developed during freshmen year, serve as guides during class registration, and are updated as needed.
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PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports are available on line at the East Valley High School home page www.evsd90.org Click on “Family Access” and then the link “student grades”. Teachers update student grades every two weeks. Parents are encouraged to track student progress and communicate with teachers via this website. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship information and applications are available to students interested in continuing their education after high school. Most of these scholarships are designed for current seniors, however there are some scholarships that are available to all grade levels. A current listing of all the scholarships sent to the school is posted on the EVHS website, click “Academics” and then “Scholarship List” on the drop down menu. Many scholarships are not advertised through high schools. Contact a counselor for tips on how to locate other monetary awards. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Counselors and teachers will provide letters of recommendation for awards, scholarships, employment, etc. To do so is a honor, however there are a couple of tips that students are asked to consider so that staff can write the best possible recommendation. 1. Please allow two to three weeks for a person to complete the letter. Last minute requests are nearly impossible to fulfill. 2. Take a few moments to fill out a "Letter of Recommendation" form, available from counseling office. The information will provide the writer with specific information in order to write a strong recommendation. TESTING An integral part of counseling services involves organizing, administering, and interpreting state assessments and college aptitude tests. Parents and/or students concerned about testing results are encouraged to contact a counselor. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES Parents who suspect that special education services may be needed are encouraged to contact the counseling office to initiate the process. SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONCERNS Substance abuse has become a critical problem in the lives of many, and this includes EVHS students. For this reason, a drug and alcohol intervention specialist is a member of the counseling team. In order to curb student use of drugs or alcohol, and to increase success in school, the specialist is available for individual counseling, group counseling, assessments, intervention, and community referrals. Help is available. Call 573-7422.
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CLASS SCHEDULES The involvement of both the student and the parents is vital to schedule planning. Counselors work with teachers to present credit and course completion information to students and parents prior to each registration.
STUDENT GRADING/ELIGIBILITY/SCHEDULE CHANGES Grading & Progress Reports: The regular issuance of grades and progress reports serves as the basis for continuous evaluation of student performance and determination of changes that should be made to effect improvement. These reports are designed to provide information that will be helpful to the student, teacher, counselor, and parent. At the beginning of each school year, each teacher shall specify the student learning objectives for his/her respective courses. If participation is the basis for mastery of an objective, an absence may adversely affect a student’s grade if a graded participation activity is missed. Student grades in EVHS classes are posted on-line on the EVHS homepage. The website is www.evsd90.org. Permanent grades posted to transcripts will not be removed. Student Fines: A student’s grade report and transcript will be withheld until the student pays for any school property that has been lost or willfully damaged. Upon payment of damages or the equivalency through voluntary work, the grade report will be released. The student or his/her parents may appeal the imposition of a charge for damages to the superintendent and board of directors. Incomplete Grades: If extenuating circumstances make it impossible to grant a final grade, an “I” may be given for the course. The student must complete missing assignments within a time frame arranged by the teacher to receive a passing grade. Independent Study: This option is intended to allow a student to take a class of interest or required class that he or she would otherwise not be able to take because of a scheduling conflict. Independent study means a student would take a class at a time other than the time listed on the master schedule. A student may not receive credit for two classes during one period (no double dipping). Applications must be completed and accepted during the first two weeks of the semester. Once the decision to take an independent study is made and contract signed, it is a binding agreement and failure to complete the course as described will result in an “F” grade This option is limited to two independent study courses per year. No cost to students.. Not all courses listed within the curriculum guide are available to be taken as an independent study. Alternative Programs-Credit Approval: Credit toward graduation requirements may be granted for planned learning experiences conducted away from East Valley High School. Credits that are earned from off-site or alternative courses may be applied to a student's minimum requirements for graduation under the following conditions: 1. The student has fallen behind in credits and cannot fulfill credit requirements during the regular high school day or East Valley does not offer the course. 2. The course meets the approval of the school counselor and the instructional staff as
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meeting the educational needs of the student without duplicating course work already completed. It must be appropriate to the instructional level of the student and arrangement for prior approval must be obtained before the student enrolls in the course. No credit will be granted "after the fact." 3. 1.5 credits will apply from alternative programs while enrolled at East Valley High School. 4. Only programs offered by accredited institutions will be considered. The counselor will furnish a list of these school programs. Student participation and eligibility in co-curricular activities: Students must be in attendance all day to be allowed to participate in that activity on that day. Also, students who are in P.E. classes must suit up and participate to be eligible for the co-curricular activity. Exceptions will be made for verified doctor or dental appointments or other cases prearranged through a building administrator. This policy affects all co-curricular activities and students involved in them, i.e. sports, drama, music, debate, cheer leading, FFA judging, etc. Any activity involving in-school time or out-of-school time requires school attendance that day. Coaches and/or advisors of the various activities will advise their students of their responsibility in this area and help implement its uniform application. Students must have passed all scheduled subjects the previous quarter in order to be eligible to participate in athletics. Honors Courses: Courses designated as "H" or Honors may be taken for honors credit. This designation must be prearranged at time of registration. Honors course works is an extension of the regular classes that will provide advanced learning concepts and alternative activities for the students. Entrance to these programs will require teacher and counselor approval. Students will be expected to sign a contract stating that they intend to fulfill the Honors requirements. The student's transcripts will designate "H" for honors work. Class Schedule Change Time-line: Time: One week before the opening of school to one week after the opening of school. Criteria: Electives may be changed with parent's written permission, if space is available in the requested class and if the student has taken the stated prerequisites and the core courses permit such a change. Schedules are not changed based upon friends, teachers or lunch period. Time: 2nd semester—5 days before 1st semester's end Criteria: Electives may be changed if there is room in the requested elective, there is no prerequisite of semester 1 or any other course and if the remaining core classes permit such a change. Any change of schedule must be accompanied by a written request by the parent stating the reason and exact class(es) to be changed. Requests to drop or change a class outside the window of schedule changes will be denied. Once a student has enrolled in a course and not made a change within the window, the course and final grade will be posted on their transcript.
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College Credit for High School Courses Tech Prep Credits: An Articulation Agreement with Yakima Valley Community College: East Valley High School and Yakima Valley Community College have an articulation agreement whereby a student may receive both college and high school credits for specific courses taken at EVHS. Students enter into an agreement prior to taking the course, then, depending on specific requirements, either take a proficiency test at the end or meet standards set for the classroom to be eligible for credit. Credits will be submitted with the high school transcript when the student applies for admission to YVCC. There is no fee for college credits earned through the articulation process. The designated courses in the Career and Technical Education Department (CTE) with articulation agreements include: (a B or better must be earned in the class to qualify) EVHS Courses
YVCC Credits
Agriculture I
1
Agriculture II
5
Child Development
5
Horticulture
5
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Word
3 2
Project Lead the Way Intro. To Engineering & Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics (offered even years) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (offered even years) Civil Engineering & Architecture EVHS Courses Careers in Education
8
Other Institutions Credits vary, some are direct credit, others waive a course
Running Start: SSHB 2379 enacted by the Washington State Legislature entitles eleventh and twelfth grade students the possibility of taking transfer level courses at community colleges. Students may enroll in a course for simultaneous high school credit and college level credit. Running start students pay no college tuition. However, they are responsible to pay for books, supplies, lab and other fees, as well as transportation to the college. Running start students must comply with the same requirements as all YVCC college students, including COMPASS testing verifying college-level placement and the maintenance of acceptable academic standing. All students interested in this program must have permission of their parents and the recommendation of the high school principal to enroll. Interested sophomores and juniors should see the counselor during their sophomore or junior year to plan for the Running Start program.
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College Credit for High School Courses
(Continued)
Advanced Placement: AP Calculus, AP Stats, AP Chemistry and AP Biology are advanced placement offerings to give interested and capable students higher expectations and detailed understandings of the subject. In May, students may elect to take the Advanced Placement Test. Those who pass within a sufficient scoring range may have an opportunity to waive freshman requirements in that subject and grant college credit for the course. Running Start English 101, 102, 105 at EVHS: These courses are taught at the high school in association with Central Washington University and follow the college's curriculum and grading scale. Admission to the program is based on achieving a score of 19 or higher on the English portion of the ACT test. Students pay no tuition, but must pay for their books. Students will earn high school and college credit at the same time. Transcripts will be available from C.W.U. and credits may be transferable to other colleges. Students interested in exploring the possibilities of Running Start or Advanced Placement courses should arrange a conference with an EVHS counselor.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Life Planning for All Whether you plan to go to work straight out of high school or eventually earn a PhD, whether you have a clear career goal or just want to learn something practical and new, you can benefit from Career and Technical Education (CTE). Everyone enjoys hands-on learning, and CTE offers something for everyone. Through CTE, students: • Explore careers in high school, especially careers in high-demand, high-growth fields such as healthcare and green technologies —some may be taken at YV-Tech Skills Center • Identify a career goal • Take classes in high schools, at skills centers and at community and technical colleges that apply math, science and other academic subjects in real-life, hands-on ways • Earn tuition-free college credits as well as high school credits required for graduation • Become leaders by participating in skills competitions and community service
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Career & Technical Education—Agricultural Ed. Agriculture The Yakima Valley thrives due to our diverse agriculture industry. East Valley Vocational Agriculture classes are a great place to explore the many jobs and careers involved with agriculture.
Agriculture Science I Grades: 9-11
Agriculture Science II YEAR
Grades: 10-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + 1 Tech Prep credit
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + 4 Tech Prep credits
Prerequisite: Recommended for Grades 9 & 10
Prerequisite: Agriculture I or Instructor’s Approval
This is an introductory course to the agriculture industry. Careers, Animal Science, fruit production, and mechanical skills will be emphasized. Future Farmers of America will be integrated into the Ag. I. Students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for local fair. To get the Tech Prep credit a B or better must be earned.
Continuation and strengthening of Ag. I skills. Emphasis areas will be in fruit and crop production, plant growth and reproduction, plant and weed identification and their control, specific crops and their importance to the nation, state, and to the local Yakima Valley. FFA will continue to be used to enhance the total program. Students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for local fair. One third of the time will be spent on required shop skills and projects. To get Tech Prep credits a B or better must be earned.
Agriculture Science III
Horticulture/Floriculture
Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE Prerequisite: Agriculture II or Instructor’s Approval
Grades: 11 –12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science or Fine Art + 5 Tech Prep credits Prerequisite: None
This is an advanced class emphasizing fruit production, fertilization, agri-business, plant pests and their control, and agricultural shop work. Leadership and communication skills will be taught through involvement in FFA. Students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for local fair.
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This is an introductory course to the horticulture industry. Future Farmers of America will be integrated into the class. Students will work on the Horticulture exhibit for local fair. Approximately half of the class time will be spent in the greenhouse studying plant growth and development, soils, fertilizers, landscaping, plant propagation, and agricultural chemicals. A large portion of the class will involve floriculture and floral design. This course meets Occ. Ed./CTE or fine art or science requirements (students must choose). To get Tech Prep credits a B or better must be earned.
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Career & Technical Education—Agricultural Ed. Applied Math Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: None The name, applied math, tells you this course is designed to show mathematics is used in everyday life. Hands-on activities & experiments are used to develop skills in the areas of arithmetic, algebra, & written communications. Due to the lab activities, good attendance & a good work ethic is crucial for success. The major focus is to teach skills employers look for!
Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing Accounting I Grades: 10-12
Accounting II YEAR
Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Accounting I
The accounting curriculum provides students with the foundation skills necessary for entry-level employment in the business world. In this course students will learn the rules and procedures of accounting for profit-motivated businesses. Learning the "how" and "why" of accounting will enable them to keep accurate financial records and to know how to use that information to make sound business decisions. Students will also learn the role that computers play in business and how computers are used to perform various accounting procedures. This course can help you no matter what career choice you make, from a farmer to a comedian, a disk jockey to a professional athlete, this course will give the background to make thorough business decisions.
Students will gain the skills to use the accounting cycle process to analyze and evaluate business financial decisions. Through use of generally accepted accounting principles, journalize transactions that have been gathered from source documents and analyzed for proper journalizing, prepare financial statements that support journal entries and provide external/internal individuals with information to make informed decisions.
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing Business Economics Grade: 10
Introduction to Business SEMESTER
Course Type: Required for Sophomores
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
This course is designed to help students understand economic concepts necessary for participation in a global and domestic capitalist system as wage earners, business owners, producers, investors and consumers. Topics will include: fundamentals of economics, comparative economic systems, supply & demand, consumer & economy, inflation, unemployment, investments, distribution of income, and the impact political and social decisions have on the economy.
Prerequisite: None Students will learn skills that bridge education with the world of work. Students will learn about business and criminal law, business communications, personal finance (credit, investing, financing, and budgeting), insurance, marketing, and many other topics related to the business world. Introduction to Business is centered upon the free-enterprise system (our economic system) but also explores current world economics.
Sports & Entertainment Marketing I
Sports & Entertainment Marketing II
Grades: 9-12
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Sports & Entertainment Marketing I
This curriculum is designed for students with an interest in the business and marketing side of the sports industry including theatre, television, radio, and music. This first semester class emphasizes the sports side of marketing. Instructional areas will include an introduction to the sports industry, event execution, event marketing, advertising, and promotion. Professional and college (amateur) sports are explored in depth. This class is a project oriented class that includes group projects and visiting professional sports venues.
This curriculum is designed for students with an interest in the business and marketing side of the sports industry including theatre, television, radio, and music. Instructional areas will include event execution, career opportunities, event marketing, advertising, and promotion. This second semester class emphasizes the entertainment side of marketing. Radio, television, and music is explored in depth. This class is a project oriented class that includes group projects and visiting professional sports venues.
*To earn Tech Prep credits you must take both Sports Marketing I & II
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*To get Tech Prep credits a B or better must be earned in both Sports Marketing I & II
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS)
Microcomputer Applications Grades: 9
SEMESTER
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER (can repeat 3 times)
Course Type: Occupational/CTE Required for freshmen + can earn a Microsoft Office User Certification
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + can earn Microsoft Office User Certification(s) & YVCC Credits
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications
This course will introduce students to word processing, database, integration, desktop publishing and presentation, and Internet concepts. Exercises present students with examples of how they can use software to tackle a school or business-oriented project. The exercises focus on the most common skills that every computer user needs for proficiency. The students will: • Create and edit attractive, well-organized word processor documents. • Calculate with a spreadsheet and work with numeric information. • Use the word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation programs with each other and the Internet.
You can earn a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification for Microsoft Office programs by taking this course. Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification can help you differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills, and result in higher earning potential. MOS certification will enable students to advance their education and start their careers with proven Office 2010 skills; based on globally recognized standards. Employers see this certification as proof of skills and abilities that they can count on. You will have the opportunity to complete the coursework and test for: Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Access 2010, Outlook 2010, and SharePoint 2010. For those with an even greater desire to learn, exams are also available for Word 2010 Expert and Excel Expert.
Student Store Grades: 10-12
SEMESTER (can repeat)
Course Type: Occupational/CTE Prerequisite: Previously or Concurrently enrolled in Introduction to Business, Advertising, or Sports and Entertainment Marketing, + Off-campus permit Student store takes material from previous marketing and business classes and applies them to the construction of a working business plan. Web page design is also explored using the Dreamweaver software. Students will manage day-to-day operations of the Devil’s Den (School Store) including product planning, pricing, selling, purchasing, and marketing.
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing Advanced Graphic Design
Intro to Graphic Design Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Intro to Graphic Design
Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, learning how to create and modify graphics. This class is an excellent beginning for students who are interested in working as a graphic designer. Students will learn how to use the Adobe tools to create brilliant graphics, letterheads, business cards, modify photographs, add interesting effects, and create real world projects such as movie and concert posters. To be successful in this class, all you need is a thirst to learn and a bit of creativity!
Students will learn more advanced techniques using Adobe Photoshop. This class is an excellent continuation from the Intro Graphic Design course and will be more of an Independent Study style of class. Students will work through advanced tutorials and learn advanced techniques that will enhance their graphic design skills. All projects will be real-world based and some may even be used by local businesses or published!
Digital Photography Grades: 9-12 Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Fine Art,
SEMESTER Fee: $20 + Student supplies own photo paper
Introduction to photography: how your eyes see, point & shoot or SLR, lens, shutter speeds, exposure, composition, and image editing. You will be presenting and critiquing photographs. Photography is explored as a means of communication as well as a method of self-expression. Students who participate in photography learn how to communicate visually; not only do they begin to see their world in a new and exciting way, buy they also learn how to influence the way others see their photos by using a variety of techniques. Photo assignments will include how to effectively compose photos, how to handle a subject in motion, night and flash photography, and using selective focus. The ability to work independently in a lab setting and care of fragile, expensive photographic equipment are essential for success in photography. The lab fee helps to cover the cost of materials that become the students' own works of art: mounting tissue, mat board, SD card (which the student may keep), etc.
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Career & Technical Education—Business & Marketing Video Production
Web Design & Multimedia
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art, Prerequisite: Teacher Approval Fee: $25
Grades: 9-12 SEMESTER Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications or Experience with Computer Technology or Graphic Arts
Have you ever watched a movie, a television show, or music video and wondered what it would be like to be behind the camera? Here is you chance! All students will receive the opportunity to be actor, lighting and sound specialists, director, writer, editor, and even producer! Students will learn the fundamentals of video production from camera movements and angles, to lighting tricks, sound, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and how to edit it all onto a work of art. With 1080 HD digital cameras and professional quality lighting and sound, this is your chance to make your dreams come true, or at least your creative visions.
While just about anyone can build a website in today’s world using WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors, this class will take you much deeper than cutting and pasting text into a program. You will learn:
• How to design a webpage using Adobe Photoshop (the industry standard graphics software. • How to take your design and turn it into a webpage using nothing other than Microsoft Notepad and HTML coding. • How to take the same design and turn it into a webpage using Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Dreamweaver. • How to make sites work for all viewers regardless of browser, operating system, or screen resolution. • Using Flash to create animated graphics and sounds to place on your webpage. • The use of style sheets and advanced web design techniques. • How to view the code of a website, understand what it means, and be able to translate it into something you can use on your own website.
Career & Technical Education—Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development & Parenting Grades: 10-12 or 9th gr. w/teacher approval
financial responsibility. • Paternity issues and the father’s role Course Type: Occupational/CTE, *Articulated with YVCC • Participation in the fun, creativity and for 3 Tech Prep credits pretending involved in being a child. Prerequisite: None • Child growth and development A comprehensive course involving a required five-day and • Child guidance four night commitment to be a responsible for a computer• Child safety and Health ized infant simulator. State STARS certification can be • Licensing, professionalism, and communicating with earned. Other issues covered are: parents • Anatomy, sexual responsibility, abstinence and teen * Earn 5 credits from YVCC, if a B or better is earned parenting for the semester STARS Certificate may earn credit • Prenatal/postnatal growth, development care and East Valley High School
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Career & Technical Education—Family & Consumer Sciences Fashion & Design
Careers in Education Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE & College Credit
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art
Prerequisite: Child Dev. strongly recommended
Prerequisite: None
This class is for those who are interested in occupation of teaching. Students from diverse backgrounds prepared to enter teacher preparation programs, in both vocational and general education, grades pre-K through 12th, at the state’s four-year institutions. College credit may be earned for this class.
A one semester introduction to fashion and design. This course involves the student in the process of understanding the elements and principles of apparel design as well as the properties of textiles and the process of assembling (sewing) textiles into apparel. this course guides students through the steps of becoming a fashion designer from the basics of textiles to constructing a garment.
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First semester: learn basic teaching strategies
• Second semester: work in a classroom (K-8) working with a mentor teacher
Family Health
Personal Choices
Grades: 9-12
Grades: 9
SEMESTER
Course Type: Health — Grad. Requirement
Fee: None
Fee: $25+
SEMESTER
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
This class meets EVHS health requirements . Students in this class will be taught decision-making and criticalthinking skills in addition to the "facts" about healthrelated issues. This is an attempt to help students make responsible and informed decisions, now and in the future, which will foster good personal health. The following units will be covered:
This is an introduction to all other FCS classes and is required for freshmen if they are interested in taking any other FCS classes 2nd semester Freshmen year or beyond.
• Mental Health and Wellness • Nutrition • Injury, Prevention, Safety, Blood Bourne Illnesses, and CPR (may earn CPR and First Aid certification) • Medicines and Drugs, Alcohol, Tabacco • Human Sexuality, Anatomy, Child birth
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The following units will be covered:
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Basic Foods and Nutrition Relationship Skills Child Development Interior Design Fashion Design
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Career & Technical Education—Family & Consumer Sciences Relationships Grades: 9-12
Food & Nutrition SEMESTER
Grades: 9-12
Course Type: Occupational/ CTE
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
In the INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS course, students develop competence in building and maintaining various types of relationships. They gain awareness of the impact their personal needs and characteristics have on relationships. They will learn how to build skills in conflict prevention and management, and consider behavioral standards that guide relationships. The course provides a strong foundation for improving quality of life through more positive, caring, and respectful relationships in the family, school, community, and the workplace.
Specialized course designed to spark creativity and knowledge about nutrition and foods by covering the following issues:
Interior Design
Advanced Food & Nutrition
Grades: 9-12
Fee: Cost of food handler’s permit about $10/Materials
SEMESTER
• Buying, planning, preparing, preserving and eating nutritious foods • Daily living…nutritional careers and food etiquette • Exploring cuisine around the world (culture, customs, and food preparation.
Grades: 9-12
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Art Fee: Materials
Course Type: Occupational/CTE
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Cost of food handler’s permit / Materials
A one semester introduction to interior design. This course involves the student in the process of designing and implementing the design of a room. It involves the student in the process of understanding and implementing the principles & elements of design. This course guides students through the steps of becoming an interior designer; from creating color boards to working with clients. Projects include classrooms within the district.
Prerequisite: Food & Nutrition with C or better
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Advanced learning building upon the Foods and Nutrition course.
• Altering, creating and analyzing recipes • Exploring cuisine around the world (culture, customs, and food preparation. • Spices and herbs • Food art • Cake decorating
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Career & Technical Education—Health Careers Health Science classes are designed for students interested in a health care occupations. Students interested in health related fields will explore training in basic patient care, medical terminology, infection control, health care related ethics and legal issues.
Intro to Health Science Careers
Sports Medicine
Grades: 9-12 YEAR Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science Elective or 50% Health Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-12 YEAR Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science Elective Prerequisite: None
Intro to Health Science Careers will introduce students to basic concepts, skills, and knowledge related to employment within the health care system. The course is designed to allow student the opportunity to explore various health careers through research, instruction and hands-on learning.
This program will combine course work with practical hands-on applications to prepare students to be employed as an assistant in any health care career area or entry into a Post-Secondary Health Sciences program. Skills developed in this program will include Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, First Aid/CPR/AED, Injury Prevention, and Practical Application of Taping & Wrapping for various injuries. The course does require a time commitment outside of class time to participate in supervised clinical application of the knowledge and skills gained from the course. The Sports Medicine program is a 2-year program.
Advanced Sports Medicine Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE or Science Elective Prerequisite: Sports Medicine This course will continue where Sports Medicine leaves off. The course will combine coursework with practical hands-on applications to prepare students to be employed as an assistant in any health care career area or entry into a Post-Secondary Health Sciences program. Skills developed in this program will include Anatomy & Physiology, Administration/Facilities, Sports Nutrition, Psychological Issues, Injury Prevention, Principles of Rehabilitation & Practical Application of Taping & Wrapping for various injuries. The course does require a time commitment outside of class time to participate in supervised clinical application of the knowledge and skills gained from the course. The Sports Medicine program is a 2-year program.
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Career & Technical Education—Technology Ed. Project Lead the Way: Pre-Engineering Curriculum If you are interested in a future in Aerospace, Architecture, Automotive, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, or Structural engineering or fields related to these areas you will want to take these courses. Project Lead the Way uses activities-, projects-, and problem-based learning that centers on hands-on projects that have real-world applications. The curriculum makes mathematics and science relevant and strives to help students understand how the skills they are learning in the classroom may be applied in everyday life.
Introduction to Engineering & Design Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + College credits TBD Prerequisite: None This is a foundation course for the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum that is designed for students interested in a future in an engineering field. In this course, students use computers and 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to computer application of the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards. This is a rigorous, relevant, reality based coursed designed by Project Lead the Way that can lead to university credit while still in high school.
Digital Electronics Grades: 10-12 YEAR Course Type: Occupational/ College credits TBD Prerequisite: Passed Algebra
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This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-definition televisions. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation. This is a rigorous, relevant, reality based coursed designed by Project Lead the Way that can lead to university credit while still in high school. This course is designed for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students. Students should have passed algebra before
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Principles of Engineering Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + College credits TBD Prerequisite: Passed Algebra This is a foundation course for the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum that is designed for students interested in a future in an engineering field. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts to fun and interesting hands on solutions of design problems. Students will be using interesting and exciting activities, projects, and problems to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology. They will also learn about various technology systems and manufacturing processes. This is a rigorous, relevant, reality based coursed designed by Project Lead the Way that can lead to university credit while still in high school. Students should have passed algebra before taking this class.
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Career & Technical Education—Technology Ed. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Grades: 10-12 YEAR Course Type: Occupational/CTE + College credits TBD & Engineering Design
Prerequisite: Passed Algebra
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing combines robotics and automation to Computer Aided Design (CAD) design. The course builds on computerized solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students will learn about automated control systems, computerized machine operation, production processes and fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing. Students will use their ideas and design to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. This is a rigorous, relevant, reality based course designed by Project Lead the Way that can lead to university credit while still in high school. This course is designed for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students.
Civil Engineering & Architecture Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Occupational/CTE + College credits TBD
Prerequisite: Passed Algebra (recommended)
Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. The course includes an introduction to building design and construction including building components and systems, structural design, site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and construction industry. CEA introduces students to current software in architectural rendering and labs in soil testing, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, and surveying. Students will be involved in collaborative teams as well as many hands on, student-centered activities.
English as a Second Language ESL I Grades: 9-12 Course Type: English or Elective
YEAR Prerequisite: WELPA Placement Testing
The ESL I class is the low to intermediate level ESL class at East Valley High School. This class is tailored to meet each student’s individual needs. In this class students will build confidence in oral expression and build pronunciation skills. English vocabulary will be introduced and expanded. Writing skills will be developed accordingly, from simple phrases and sentences to more complex sentences and simple paragraphs. Reading strategies will be developed and comprehension will be encouraged. Fundamentals of grammar will be introduced and practiced with increasing complexity. When students achieve maximum English proficiency at this level, they will advance into the next level of ESL, which is ESL II for advanced students.
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English as a Second Language ESL II Grades: 9-12 Course Type: English or Elective
YEAR Prerequisite: WELPA Placement Testing
The ESL II class is the advanced level ESL class at East Valley High School. This class is tailored to meet each student’s individual needs. In this class students will build confidence in oral expression by reducing accent and increasing speech techniques. English vocabulary will be expanded, while critical reading skills and analysis will be introduced and developed. Writing skills will advance to include multiple paragraph complex essays with a focus on clarity and unity. Intensive practice of complex grammatical structures will be utilized. When students achieve maximum English proficiency at this level, they will exit from the ESL program and be ready to function in mainstream English courses.
English — Language Arts REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Students will be required to earn four credits of English as a graduation requirement. All English courses integrate literature, writing, and communication skills.
Freshman English Grades: 9
Sophomore English YEAR
Grades: 10
YEAR
Course Type: Required
Course Type: Required
Freshman English is a full year course integrating literature, writing, grammar, communication and Smarter Balance preparation.
Sophomore English is a full year course integrating literature, writing, grammar, communication, and Smarter Balance preparation.
Foundations Sophomore English
Junior English
Grades: 9-10
YEAR
Course Type: Elective (Recommended by Freshman English Teacher) Prerequisite: MSP Level 2 This class is available for those who have been very close but have not yet passed the reading or writing portion of the MSP. This class provides additional practice on spe-
Grades: 11 Course Type: Required
YEAR Prerequisite: None
Junior English is a comprehensive survey of American Literature. Students will study American literature in an anthology and novels, Greek mythology and writing. Students will also prepare for the Smarter Balance assessment.
cific skills needed on the state assessment within the regular English curriculum.
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English — Language Arts Junior Honors English Grades: 11
YEAR
Course Type: Fulfills Requirement Prerequisite: No grades lower than a B+ in Freshman English and A- in Sophomore English and an application form with written recommendation from Sophomore English teacher. Honors English is a college preparatory reading and writing class intended to prepare students for the CWU College in the High School program and for college courses. Students will study American literature in an anthology and novels, Greek mythology and writing. Students will also prepare for the Smarter Balance assessment. Students should expect more demanding standards and a heavier work load.
Central Washington University College in the High School Program: English 101, 102, 105 Grades: 12
YEAR
Course Type: Fulfills Requirement Prerequisite: See below* **Students who select this program must meet the following requirements:
qualified for Honors. English 101, 102, and 105 are taught in conjunction with CWU and are the same series of courses as CWU’s English Composition 101 and 102 and as English 105: Introduction to Literature. The three courses are taught as a single, year-long class at EVHS.
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Be a senior
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Have taken three years of English, including Junior Honors English
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Have “A” or “A-“ grades in English sophomore and junior years
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Receive a superior evaluation from their Junior Honors Students will receive high school credit for their English English teacher requirement and college credit for up to 13 quarter hours. Score 19 or higher on the English portion of the ACT Students must purchase their own books, but do not pay test or 500 or higher on the verbal portion of the SAT tuition fees. Application forms are available through their by May of their Junior year Junior Honors English teacher. Have the permission of their parent and the program’s teacher
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English 101 and 102 will prepare the student to write and to think at a college level with specific attention to complex issues. Papers will be frequent and must meet CWU’s writing standards. English 105 will focus on critical reading and analysis.
An exception may be made for a student who has not taken Junior Honors if he/she receives approval from the CWU instructor in the case of an unresolvable schedule conflict or in the case of a newly enrolled student who would have
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English – Language Arts Senior English
College Prep Senior English
Grades: 12
YEAR
Grades: 12
YEAR
Course Type: Required
Course Type: Fulfills Requirement
General Senior English is a full year course integrating
College Prep Senior English is a full year course integrat-
both literature and writing. Literature will focus on
ing both literature and writing. Literature will focus on
Contemporary World Literature. Students will study
British and World literature, exploring the authors,
how literature reflects the cultures of the world and
characters, conflicts, and themes of major literary
applies to modern life. Writing will focus on
periods. Writing will focus on the writing in
both workplace and personal writing, exploring
content areas needed in college, emphasizing
technical, business, media, and other writings
the essay and research paper.
as they apply to life beyond high school.
Fine & Applied Arts—Music Jazz Band
Band Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Fine Arts
Course Type: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Two years of Band Instruction or Permission of Instructor
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. An audition may be necessary.
The band is a performance-oriented class. Students who take band will participate in parades, concerts, contests, and athletic event performances. Performances are mandatory and are a major part of the student’s grade.
A full year course for students interested in an instrumental group patterned after the large name bands for the study and performance of jazz. Some evening and out-of-class time is required. Performances are mandatory. Course meets during "Zero" hour 90 days over the course of the year. Students may receive a .5 credit.
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Fine & Applied Arts—Music Beginning Guitar Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts Prerequisite: None This course is designed for the beginning guitar student. Class content will begin at the very basic level and focus on reading music, identifying and playing chords, and playing tabs. If you have ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar, this is the class for you. In order to participate in the class, you must have a strong desire to practice and play. (.5 fine arts credit)
Fine & Applied Arts—Visual Arts General Art
Beginning Drawing
Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts
Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: None This is an introductory class emphasizing the elements and principles of art. Exploration of a variety of mediums such as graphite, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, and tempera is offered. Students will be required to research, report and reproduce a piece of art work by a master artist as well as keep a sketchbook/journal.
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Grades: 9-12 Course Type: Fine Arts
SEMESTER Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: None This is an introduction to basic drawing. Development of skills and ideas with emphasis on: form, shading, perspective, composition, detail and creativity. Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of techniques. A sketchbook/journal is required.
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Fine & Applied Arts—Visual Arts Ceramics II
Ceramics I Grades: 9-12 Course Type: Fine Arts
SEMESTER Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Grades: 10-12 Course Type: Fine Arts
SEMESTER Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
This class will explore in clay using pinch, coil, and slab construction, glazing and firing techniques. Students will learn to translate twodimensional thumbnail sketches into threedimensional functional and nonfunctional objects. Emphasis will be on creativity and finished form. A sketch book/journal is required.
This is a continuation of ceramics I using hand building techniques. Students will be expected to experiment with texture, color usage, and glazing techniques to produce an interesting / exciting finished piece. Emphasis is on creativity and development of personal style. Sketch book/journal is required.
Painting I
Painting II
Grades: 10-12 Course Type: Fine Arts
SEMESTER Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: General Art This a beginning painting class teaching the basic techniques and equipment used in painting. Students will be encouraged to creatively express themselves though painting. The class will incorporate a variety of concepts and mediums such as color theory, usage of light and shadow, salt resist, wax resist, tempera, watercolor, and acrylic. Students will develop their own style with a variety of projects to include: still life, landscape, portraiture and as well as exposure to different art movements throughout history. Sketch book/journal is require
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Grades: 10-12 Course Type: Fine Arts
SEMESTER Fee: $10 + Sketchbook
Prerequisite: General Art & Painting I This class is a continuation of the beginning painting class. Students will be encouraged to continue to develop their own style and artistic expression in a variety of mediums with freedom to individualize projects. Art forms from different cultures will be introduced and students will have an opportunity to incorporate them into their own piece. A sketch book/journal is required.
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Fine & Applied Arts—Visual Arts Advanced Art Grades: 11-12
SEMESTER
Course Type: Fine Arts
Fee: $10 + Sketchbook/Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher Signature Required This class is designed for the serious artist. Students will work on self-designed projects in a variety of media. The class will also include study of the techniques used by the masters. A sketchbook/journal will be required. In addition, students will be required to evaluate their work at the end of each project.
Students may also earn Fine Art credits in the following classes: Course
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Horticulture/Floriculture
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Adv. Graphic Design
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Intro. Graphic Design
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Video Production
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Digital Photography
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Interior Design
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Web Design & Multimedia
23
Yearbook (Annual)
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Fashion & Design
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World Languages It is recommended that students planning on college carefully consider finishing two years of a foreign language during high school. Most four year universities require this for admission.
Spanish I Grades: 9-12
Spanish II YEAR
Grades: 10-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Spanish I with a minimum "C" grade or instructor approval
First year Spanish is a yearlong course that focuses on developing fundamental communication skills. Students will build basic vocabulary and grammar skills to comprehend, speak, read, and write in the present tense. Students will gain listening proficiency through TPR’s natural method approach, teacher-directed conversations, stories, video activities, scripted dialogs. Students will focus on oral proficiency by interacting in conversational pairs and small groups, using TPR to understand and respond in Spanish, playing games, enjoying music, and creating language in a variety of activities. Students will read and create short stories, skits, and poems to build reading and writing skills. Spanish culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through discussions, Internet research , cultural readings and projects. Students will develop a basic understanding and knowledge of the language and its people.
Second year Spanish is a yearlong course that focuses on the further development of communication skills. Students will continue to build on and broaden beginning vocabulary and grammar skills to comprehend, speak, read, and write in the present, past, and future tenses. Students will master listening proficiency through TPR Storytelling’s natural method approach, teacherconversations, stories, CD activities, video, and scripted dialogs. Students will continue to build oral proficiency by interacting in conversational pairs and small groups, playing games, enjoying music and creating language in a variety of activities. Students will read and create more complex short stories, skits, and poems to build reading and writing skills. Spanish culture and history and their contributions to American culture are explored through discussions, Internet research, cultural readings and projects. Students will develop a stronger understanding and knowledge of the language and its people.
*See note page 36
*See note page 36
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I Grades: 9-12
YEAR/SEMESTER
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: None
This class is designated for students who can speak Spanish fluently, but have little or no ability reading or writing it. The focus will be on spelling, accentuation, grammar, etc. Materials will include reading from current Hispanic authors, periodicals, and (instructor-approved) self-selected reading materials in Spanish. Students will be expected to read a minimum of 90 minutes per week outside of class. This is an elective class. *See note page 36 **It is advised that incoming freshmen who have a grade below a “C” in English gain teacher permission to take this course.
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World Languages Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
Spanish III
Grades: 10-12
Grades: 10-12
YEAR/SEMESTER
YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (with a minimum of “C” grade or Instructor approval)
Prerequisite: Spanish II or Instructor approval
In this course students will further develop the level at which they can read and write Spanish in the past, present, and future as well as other tenses using extensive vocabulary and complex grammatical forms. Students will follow teacher-directed activities, read literature from Hispanic authors, magazines, newspapers, short stories, and some self-directed (Instructor approved) reading. Students will practice their increased skills on class projects like creating videos, writing essays or making other presentations as well as participating in cultural field trips. They become citizens of the global village through their strengthened ability to communicate with and understand other Spanish speaking people better. *See note page 36
Third year Spanish is a yearlong course taught completely in Spanish that focuses on enhancing the student's ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories & videos. Increasingly detailed literary works, which will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters, poetry, discussions, and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see the world from the Hispanic point of view. *See note page 36
Spanish IV Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish III or Instructor approval
Fourth year Spanish is a yearlong course and is taught completely in Spanish to enhance the student's ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories & videos. Increasingly detailed literary works, which will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters, poetry, and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see the world from the Hispanic point of view. *See note page 36
AP Spanish Language & Culture Grades: 11-12
YEAR/SEMESTER
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: B+ or better in Spanish III or IV or Spanish for Spanish Speakers II AND B+ or better in student’s current English course OR by Instructor approval Students complete their study of Spanish in this year-long course through a focus on the social studies, culture, and literature of the Spanish-speaking world. They learn and command the entire range of verb tenses as well as many other complex grammatical structures of the language. Students write extensively and discuss topics of interest and importance. Students focus on the application of their skills in many different situations and prepare to demonstrate their proficiency in various contexts. Both the teacher and the students conduct the course exclusively in Spanish; all materials and literature are in authentic Spanish. Online and digital activities support and extend classroom instruction. Students must have access to the Internet and a computer or be able to utilize the school computers on a regular basis. The course prepares students for the Spanish Language Advanced Placement Examination and all students enrolled in this course are expected to take the exam. Successful completion of this course and the exam may qualify the student to receive advanced standing at the college level or college credit. Students should check with their college of choice. *See note page 36 East Valley High School
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World Languages German I Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: None
First year German is a yearlong course that focuses on developing fundamental communication skills. Students will build basic vocabulary and grammar skills to speak in the present tense. Students will focus on oral proficiency by working in conversational pairs, using “TPR and TPRS,” responding to teacher-directed questions, playing memory games, singing songs, and participating in other creative activities. Students will gain listening proficiency through dictations, stories, video, and scripted dialogs. Students will read and create short stories, skits, and poems to build reading and writing skills. German culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through cultural readings and projects. In general, students will develop a basic understanding and knowledge of the language and its people. *See note below
German II Grades: 10-12
German III YEAR
Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in German I or Instructor Approval
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in German I or Instructor Approval
Second year German is a yearlong course that focuses on the further development of communication skills. Students will continue to build more extensive vocabulary and grammar skills to speak in the present, past, and future tenses. Instruction includes oral proficiency through work in conversational pairs, using “TPRS” responding to teacher-directed questions, and participating in various creative activities. Students will gain listening proficiency through dictations, stories, video, and tape-scripted dialogs. Students will read and create more complex short stories, skits, and poems to build reading and writing skills. German culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through cultural readings and projects. In general, students will develop a stronger understanding and knowledge of the language and its people.
Third year German is a yearlong course that focuses on enhancing the student's ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. Instruction includes oral proficiency through conversation and other creative activities. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories, video, and tape-scripted dialogs. Increasingly detailed literary works, which will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters, poetry, and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see the world from the German point of view.
*See note below
*See note below
*Students with a grade below a “C” first or second semester are required to get teacher permission to con nue to the next
semester.
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General Electives Leadership
Yearbook Grades: 9-12 (Priority to upper classmen)
YEAR
Grades: 10-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective or *Fine Art
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Completed application form and teacher recommendation on file in the spring before registering.
Prerequisite: ASB Officer or Application Process
In this class you will produce the school yearbook, Kamiakin. Students will be involved in layout design, writing, interviewing, and selling advertising and other fundraisers. Students with interests in art or graphic arts are encouraged to apply. May be repeated for credit. This class can fulfill district fine art requirement. *It will not meet the fine art requirement for most colleges
The leadership class at East Valley High School strives to create positive connections among students and staff. Leadership skills are developed through classroom activities and service learning. The class focuses on strengthening communication, managerial, and human relation skills. It places emphasis on human awareness and group practices. Respect, service, equality, and empowerment serve as a foundation for this course. This class serves as a training opportunity for students to become better equipped to lead and serve in their families, peer groups, future careers, and in society as a whole. This class is required for all ASB officers, with the exception of the Treasurer. It is encouraged for class presidents. An application process with teacher recommendations is required by all others wanting to take the course.
Teacher Assistant (T.A.) Grades: 11-12
SEMESTER OR YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: Teacher Permission Guidelines: It is the East Valley High School staff position that the class elective of TA provides the student a meaningful experience and at the same time fulfills an important clerical and recording function for the staff. The following guidelines have been established for the selection and evaluation of a student T.A.: Teacher permission is needed. Only junior and senior students are eligible to apply for T.A. positions and credits. A student shall receive a maximum of one T.A. credit to be applied toward grad requirements. A teacher may have no more than 2 TA”s unless an exceptional need has administration approval Students will receive either a pass (P) or a fail (F) grade.
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Health & Fitness Introduction to Lifetime Fitness
Recreational Choices
Grades: 9
Grades: 10-12 SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
SEMESTER
Course Type: Required Health & Fitness
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Credit From Intro to Lifetime Fitness
This is an 18 week activity-based course where students continue to work on fitness components through team and individual activities. Classroom Based Assessments (CBA’s) will be used to assess knowledge of health and skill-related components of fitness. Fitness assessment will be done using the EVHS Fitness Testing.
This class offers students a variety of individual, and team recreational sport activities. Students select the units at the beginning of each semester, and these are combined with continued work on fitness components. Fitness assessment will be done using the EVHS Fitness Testing.
Competitive Sports Grades: 11-12
SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Course Type: Health & Fitness Prerequisite: 1.5 credits earned in Physical Education This class is for students who have satisfied the State Requirements for Graduation and wish to participate in an activity-based class. Student's grade will be based on competitive participation in both individual and team sports.
Toning Grades: 10-12
Strength Training SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Grades: 10-12
SEMESTER-CAN REPEAT
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Course Type: Health & Fitness
Prerequisite: Credit from Intro to Lifetime Fitness
Prerequisite: Credit from Intro to Lifetime Fitness
This activity-based class provides the student an opportunity to improve their fitness level through weightlifting and cardio-endurance training. Students will lift 4 days a week using the principles of lower weight; high repetitions. A variety of lessons will emphasize cardio training on alternate days.
This class offers students the opportunity to strength train consistently, safely and systematically. Students lift 4 days a week and spend the other days working on a variety of fitness components to improve speed, quickness, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory conditioning.
Students may also earn Health & Fitness credits in the following classes: Course
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Mathematics Pre-Algebra Grades: 9
Algebra I YEAR
Grades: 9 & 10
YEAR/SEMESTER
Course Type: Math
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: Teacher & Counselor Recommendation Only
Prerequisite: An understanding of basic math and prealgebra skills
May not count as one of 3 math credits towards graduation. Pre-algebra focuses on sharpening students basic arithmetic & pre-algebra skills with the purpose of preparing them for Algebra 1. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimal numbers, proportions, percents, perimeter, area, volume, signed numbers, algebraic expressions & equations. A scientific calculator will be needed for homework
This course is the bridge from the concrete to the abstract study of mathematics. It will prepare students to approach and solve problems following a logical succession of steps. Skills taught in the course lay groundwork for upper level math and science courses and have practical uses. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations and inequalities, and graphing linear and quadratic functions & relations. Real world applications are presented within the course content. This course is offered at East Valley Central to 8th graders and is accepted for high school credit and grade if requested by a parent. Students will take the State Algebra End of Course Exam (EOC) in June
Geometry Grades: 9, 10, & 11
YEAR
Course Type: Math Prerequisite: Algebra I, Incoming 9th graders need a passing score on their Algebra I EOC Exam This math class is a comprehensive study that will develop mathematical skills & problem-solving strategies. Students will develop their skill in deductive reasoning when using properties, postulates & theorems for planning a proof & visualization to see the relationships between two or more figures. Definitions for points, lines, planes & angles will be understood & applied. Students will study the different types of triangles and other polygons using congruency, similarity, area, volume, transformations & formulas. Topics of study for circles will include arcs, chords, angles, & length of segments. Compute coordinate geometry using graphs, while continuing use of algebraic reasoning, number sense & inequalities. Students will take the State Geometry End of Course Exam (EOC) in June
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Mathematics Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Grades: 10 & 11
YEAR
Grades: 10 & 11
YEAR
Course Type: Math
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: Geometry
Prerequisite: Geometry and Teacher Approval - Must have passed Alg. I EOC exam—Students who plan to take Pre-Calc. and want to be challenged.
Students will continue to expand their algebraic skills. The topics of functions, linear equations and systems, matrices, quadratics, polynomials, exponentials, and logarithms will be explored. Students who have not passed the Alg. I EOC exam may have the opportunity to complete their Collection of Evi-
Students in Algebra II will continue to expand their algebraic skills & be introduced to analytical trigonometry. Topics of study will include functions, linear equations and systems, matrices, quadratics, polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, rational functions, radicals, conic sections, and analytic trigonometry. Students will need a graphing calculator for homework.
Applied Math Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: None
The name, applied math, tells you this course is designed to show mathematics is used in everyday life. Hands-on activities & experiments are used to develop skills in the areas of arithmetic, algebra, & written communications. Due to the lab activities, good attendance & a good work ethic is crucial for success. The major focus is to teach skills employers look for!
AP Statistics Grades: 11-12 YEAR Course Type: Math II AP Stats is a course designed for college bound students who have completed a three year math series by the end of their junior year. Advanced skills in the analysis of statistics will be developed. At the end of the year, students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement exam. If this exam is passed within a sufficient scoring range, colleges may grant college credit for the course.
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Prerequisite: Algebra
Classes that meet the 3rd year math requirement besides Algebra II:
• Accounting • Architectural Design • Financial Algebra • Principles of Engineering
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Mathematics Pre-Calculus—CWU Math 153 & 154 Grades: 11
YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: ALG 2 with “C” or higher or teacher permission
This rigorous college-prep math course will prepare students for Calculus or college math. Topics of study will include functions, polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, systems, conic sections, limits, and derivatives. You will need a graphing calculator for homework. Students who meet college eligibility requirements may enroll in this class for CWU credit. There will be an additional cost of approximately $55 per credit. Student may earn 10 college credits. It is not mandatory that students sign up for college credit. It will run in conjunction with the EVHS class.
AP Calculus Grades: 12
YEAR
Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus, Teacher, and Parent Approval
Advanced placement calculus is designed for college bound seniors who have completed Pre-Calculus. Differential and integral calculus are explored in detail. The last quarter is spent preparing for the Advanced Placement Exam. Students who pass this exam within a sufficient scoring range may receive college credit.
Financial Algebra Grades: 11-12 Course Type: Math
YEAR Prerequisite: ALG I with “C” or higher or teacher permission
Financial Algebra is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. You will use mathematics to give you the tools to become a financially responsible young adult. The course takes selected topics from Algebra, Algebra 2, statistics, and probability as they are needed to solve financial problems that occur in everyday life. Real-world problems in investing, credit, banking, auto insurance, mortgages, employment, income taxes, budgeting and planning for retirement are solved by applying the relevant mathematics.
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This course meets the 3rd year math graduation requirement
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This course can be used as a math or elective credit
This course can be taken at any time after Algebra I, even concurrently with another math class.
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Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) JROTC LET I Grades: 9 Course Type: Elective
YEAR Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide an introduction to ROTC and the U. S. Army and to provide a basic knowledge of the principles of leadership. Curriculum Let 1 • Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved (18 hrs.) • Being a Leader and Leadership Skills (18 hrs.) • Know Yourself, Learning to Learn, Study Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Financial Planning (30 hrs.) • Cadet Challenge (Presidents Physical Fitness Program) Special requirements of students (LET I - LET IV) • Students must wear the uniform a minimum of once each week.*
*Guidelines for personal appearance in the JROTC uniform: Male cadets' hair is to be neatly trimmed with sideburns no lower than the bottom of the ear opening. Male hair will not be in contact with or extend below the collar. Male cadets are to be clean shaven with no beards or goatees. Mustaches are permitted if they are neatly trimmed and do not extend over the top lip or past the corners of the mouth. Female cadets' hair will not be in contact with or extend below the collar. Hair, if long, will be worn up. Scrunches or wild-colored bows will not be worn. Students will demonstrate occupational skills and competencies.
JROTC LET III
JROTC LET II Grades: 10-12
• Students are required to march in parades and participate in one annual formal inspection. • Drill team color guard and rifle teams are activities students compete in. • Presidential challenge is used for fitness assessment
YEAR
Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: JROTC LET I
Prerequisite: JROTC LET II
The second year of JROTC focuses on leadership development and practical application of cadet experiences. Curriculum Let II • Achieving a healthy Lifestyle, First Aid for Emergency, and Non-emergency • Map Skills, Exploring the World and Environmental Awareness. (2 hrs.) • You the People, Citizenship Skills and We the People. • Participate in physical fitness activities Special requirements of students—same as for LET I.
The third year as a cadet provides each student the opportunity to perform in command and staff positions. There is a college credit available to those who meet the course requirements from the University of Colorado. Curriculum • Foundations of Army JROTC and getting involved. (2hrs.) • Leadership Planning, Leadership Strategies, and leading others. (12 hrs.) • Presenting Skills, Managing Conflicts, Career Planning, Planning Skills and Social Responsibility, and Financial Planning. (36 hrs.) • Critical Thinking in Citizenship. (16 hrs.) Special requirements of students—same as for LET I.
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Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) JROTC LET IV Grades: 12
JROTC P.E. Competition YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: JROTC LET III The fourth year cadets put into practice what they’ve been taught and are placed into leadership positions. Cadets take responsibility, display leadership, make decisions, and take part in operating the JROTC program. There is a college credit available to those who meet the course requirements from the University of Colorado. Curriculum
• Service to the Nation. (6 hrs.) Assistant teaching. • Leadership Principles (10 hrs.) Assistant Teaching, honors Credit. • College Credit: Financial Planning, Winning Colors, and Success Profiler. Teaching Skills. (16 hrs.) • College Credit Courses: YTP, Citizenship Projects, History Projects. Special requirements of students— same as for LET I.
Grades: 10-12
Course Type: Elective or PE (substitute for 10th Grade Requirement) Prerequisite: None Provides the tools students need to take responsibility for physical and mental wellness. Students will learn Yoga, Pilates, and will increase muscular fitness through manual resistance exercises. Students assess their personal status and develop plans for improving nutrition/exercise habits and for controlling stress. Students will receive training on leadership skills by conducting training. Students will work on fitness components through team and individual activities. Fitness assessment will be done using Cadet Challenge (Presidential Challenge). Students will also receive training on JROTC LET I and II
JROTC Rifle Safety and Marksmanship / LET I and II
U.S. History (JROTC)
Grades: 9-12
Grades: 11
YEAR
YEAR
YEAR
Course Type: Elective or PE & Fitness (substitute for 10th Grade Requirement)
Course Type: Fulfills U.S. History/Gov. Credit Requirement
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Students receive Washington State Hunter Safety, First Aid and Wilderness Survival Safety training. Participate in leadership and physical fitness activities. Students will comply with JROTC LET I and II requirements
Builds the basic skills and interest for participation in civic and political life. Students actively engage in We The People curriculum to explore the origins, structure, rights and responsibilities of the American Constitutional Government. Actively engages students in applying problem solving strategies to current political and social issues. Students will engage in active learning, from industrialization and emergence of the U.S. as a world power up to our current time. Students will engage in multiple learning approaches through writing, debating, and cooperative learning strategies.
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Military Program—Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) World History (JROTC)
Contemporary World Issues & Civics (JROTC) Grades: 12
Grades: 9
YEAR
Course Type: Fulfills World History Credit Requirement Prerequisite: None World History is a study of global expansion (1450 1750) and encounter, age of revolution (1750-1914) causes and consequences of international conflicts (1870—present), challenges to democracy and human rights (1900— present) and emergence and development of new nations (1945—present). The class will focus on using the Social Studies perspectives of history, geography, civics, and economics.
Course Type: Fulfills Social Studies-Current World Issues/Civics Credit Requirement Prerequisite: None Contemporary World Problems assist the student to comprehend current issues that are crucial in the world, nation, and region. The student learns to understand and adopt the role of an internationally informed participant in public affairs. Students will learn skills on participating as an effective involved citizen in a complex society. Students will apply their knowledge from previous social studies classes to present-day topics such as: Human rights, environmental issues, globalization and the economy and civic action and responsibility. Students will situate current world issues in their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. This course is designed to help prepare students to become future leaders of their communities and our nation.
JROTC Drill & Ceremonies Grades: 9-12
SEMESTER
JROTC Leadership YEAR
Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Course Type: Elective or PE
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Students will receive training on drill and ceremony in accordance with Field Manual 3-21.5. They will be taught the fundamental military movements. Students will learn precision marching movements and drill routines. Instructor and student input will be utilized to develop exhibition drill movements and routines. Students will perform their acquired skills before audiences and in competitions. Student will practice these drill components through team activities and participate in leadership and physical fitness activities.
Students learn to plan, prepare, accomplish, and assess JROTC activities. Students are involved in learning and applying leadership principle working in different leadership positions. Participate in leadership and physical fitness activities. Students will comply with JROTC LET I -IV requirements.
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Science Physical Science Grades: 9
Biology YEAR
Grades: 10
YEAR
Course Type: Teacher Placement
Course Type: Teacher Placement
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Physical Science or Intro. To Life Science This course is designed to meet the Next Generation Science Standards. It is the study of earth science, physics, and chemistry. The course is taught in inquiry format with emphasis on the process of science and the types of work that scientists do.
Chemistry Grades: 11-12, (10 with teacher approval)
Biology is designed to meet the Washington State and Next Generation Science Standards. It is the study of biological science and integrates concepts form earth science and chemistry. The course is taught in inquiry format with emphasis on the process of science and the types of work that scientists do.
Physics YEAR
Grades: 11-12
Course Type: Elective
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Prerequisite: Geometry
This course is designed as an introduction to chemistry, the study of matter. High school chemistry is a prerequisite for science study at most colleges, as well as nursing and allied health programs. This course features laboratory and traditional instruction aimed at preparing students for college. Chemistry includes hands-on activities, real world examples and other assignments.
Physics is the study of motion and energy. A special emphasis is placed on projects and hands-on learning. Problem solving and laboratory exercises in this course develop critical thinking skills essential for college.
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Science A.P. Chemistry
AP Biology Grades: 10-12
YEAR
Grades: 11-12
YEAR
Course Type: Teacher recommendation
Course Type: Elective
Fee: Approx. $95
Prerequisite: With teacher approval and purchase AP Chemistry Exam
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I , Coord. Sci. &, Teacher recommendation Students that choose the AP Biology option must register for the AP Exam within the first 2 weeks of the course. This course is designed to meet the College Board AP Biology standards as well as the Washington State and Next Generation Science Standards. It is the study of life sciences and integrates concepts from earth science, physical science, and chemistry. The course format features laboratory and traditional instruction integrated with inquiry elements. The course is aimed at preparing students for the End-of-Course exam for Biology and the AP Exam
This course features laboratory and traditional instruction aimed at preparing students for the A.P. Chemistry exam.
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Social Studies World History
Washington State History Grades: 9-12
YEAR
Grades: 9
YEAR
Course Type: Graduation Requirement
Course Type: Required for All Freshmen
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
Washington State History examines Washington’s history from Pre-territory-Present. This class follows all state requirements by studying the geography/ geology of Washington, early reform, the great depressions, WWII, and modern day Washington including our government and constitution.
This World History class follows the state guidelines/Common Core Standards. This course begins with exploration and expansion in the 1400’s and continues through to the 20th century. The class will focus on using the Social Studies perspectives of history, geography, civics, and economics.
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Social Studies U.S. History Grades: 11
YEAR
Course Type: Required Prerequisite: None U.S. History begins with a study of the early evolution of American Government and an examination of the philosophical foundations that influenced that evolution. The remainder of the course is dedicated to a study of the history of our nation, from the post-Civil War era through the modern day. Units of study will include: The Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras; Westward Movement and the era of Industrial Growth; the Progressive era; the era of Imperialism and Expansion; the Era of Prosperity; the Great Depression, WWII and the Cold War; the Civil Rights era; and the Modern era. During each unit, emphasis will also be placed on the evolution of the federal government and its changing role in our society and culture and on an evaluation of how well the government has upheld the basic principles of the Constitution throughout our nation’s history. The study of U.S. History will require the student to: read and evaluate information from the text book, supplemental documents, and online resources; examine and analyze various artifacts (including posters, music, and literature); and watch documentary videos and motion pictures to gain a more in-depth perspective of certain historical themes and trends.
College Prep U.S. History Grades: 11 Course Type: Fulfills Requirement
YEAR Prerequisite: None
College Prep U.S. History begins with a study of the early evolution of American Government and an examination of the philosophical foundations that influenced that evolution. The remainder of the course is dedicated to a study of the history of our nation, from the post-Civil War era through the modern day. Units of study will include: The Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras; Westward Movement and the era of Industrial Growth; the Progressive era; the era of Imperialism and Expansion; the Era of Prosperity; the Great Depression, WWII and the Cold War; the Civil Rights era; and the Modern era. During each unit, emphasis will also be placed on the evolution of the federal government and its changing role in our society and culture and on an evaluation of how well the government has upheld the basic principles of the Constitution throughout our nation’s history. College Prep U.S. History is designed to challenge high-achieving, college-bound students with more in-depth examination and analysis of the subject matter and more rigorous performance requirements. The course of study for College Prep U.S. History will progress in much the same manner as in the regular U.S. History class. However, students in College Prep U.S. History will be required to complete additional historical research during the units of study and will focus more on the writing process as an integral part of the process of historical study and analysis. Students will be required to complete essays and projects as well as participate in educated discussions and debates in addition to the course work required for the non-College Prep class.
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Social Studies Western Civilization Grades: 12 (11 with Civ. Teacher’s permission)
YEAR
Course Type: Elective Prerequisite: None This class is an experience. Western Civ will explore major periods in history, from Egyptians to Greeks to Romans to knights, castles and finally the Renaissance. We’ll take detours into how people lived, worked, thought, dressed, ate, fought, and created art. Emphasis will be on learning by participation in such activities as competitions, a toga party, and a medieval faire. This class provides an excellent background for general students. and prepares college bound students for their first year history class. If you like history, this is your class.
Contemporary World Issues/Civics Grades: 12
YEAR
Course Type: Required Prerequisite: Senior Standing Contemporary World Problems (Contemporary World Issues/Civics) is a study to help the student to understand the cause and effect of relationships with the issues of today and their role as participating citizens of the United States. Students will review the fundamental documents of American government and the structure of national, state, and local government. Students will listen to presentations on and research current issues and will discuss these issues, expressing their own opinions supported with facts. Discussions will be civil (non-threatening) and students will recognize that people can disagree without being disagreeable. Ways in which citizens participate in representative democracies and economics will be recognized as we discuss the issues of the day. Respect for different opinions will be demonstrated.
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Social Studies Psychology
Sociology Grades: 10-12
Grades: 10-12
SEMESTER
SEMESTER
Course Type: Elective
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite: None
In Psychology we study the psychological processes to help students understand themselves and other people. The study of psychology also gives students insight into why we act as we do. Through group interactions, students study such topics as the brain, dreams, personality development, psychological disorders, gender roles, learning and human development.
Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to religion, from the family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared stability to radical change in whole societies. Sociology’s purpose is to explain how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures.
Prerequisite: None
Students may also earn Social Studies credits in the following classes: Course
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(CWI) Contemporary World Issues (JROTC)
45
Business Economics
20
U.S. History (JROTC)
44
World History (JROTC)
45
Special Education Statement of Philosophy and Graduation Requirements Statement of Philosophy All special education students graduating from East Valley High School will have basic, useable skills in the areas of qualification including Reading, Written Expression, Math, Social, Prevocational, and Communication skills. Graduation Requirements Special education students must attain the same amount of credits as their general education peers to graduate
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Special Education Basics Math I, II, & III Grades: 9-12
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Course Type: Math
Prerequisite: IEP Team Recommendation
Life Skills/Real World Math is taught in the Basic Math classes to prepare student for the real world. Lesson activities are used to reinforce concepts such as whole number, fraction, decimal, percent, and general math skills.
English Basics 3/4
English Basics 1/2 Grades: 9-10 Course Type: English Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval
YEAR
Students begin with a daily entry task—writing & correcting (Daily Oral Language), follow the directions (using a certain amount of works in creating complete sentences), and sentence combing. Abridged novels are used to meet the student’s reading level. Writing assignments, using vocabulary, and hands-on activities are involved with the reading curriculum to enhance students reading comprehension skills
Grades: 11-12 Course Type: English Prerequisite: IEP Team Approval
YEAR
Reading and writing activities are assigned using Scope and Read Magazines which offer modified versions of various novels within the content areas to enhance basic reading fluency and comprehension skills.
Life Skills Grades: 9-12
YEAR
In the life skills classroom, student work on tasks that will enable them to live and function once they graduate. Morning Meeting: Teacher and students discuss what will be happening during their day. Students then transition into reading the newspaper for current world events. During this time students and teacher read together and prepare to present their article to the classroom.
real world situations. Addition, subtraction, telling time, counting money and making change are the focus throughout the year. Social Skills: Students learn appropriate interactions and social skills by working in three distinct settings to accomplish a variety of activities. These activities include working with a partner, in a small group and in a large group setting.
Reading/Written Expression: Students work on a variety of reading and written expression activities. Activities include sight works, reading comprehension and writing stories. Math: Students work to strengthen and apply math skills for
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Social Thinking: Students focus on skills that will enable them to achieve independence and success in everyday life. These skills include self-awareness, people skills, academic and school skills, practical living skills, vocational skills and problem solving skills.
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YV-TECH —Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center WE WILL HELP YOU GET THERE – The Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center is an area vocational/technical school devoted to teach student specific job skills, knowledge, comprehension, and application of technological concepts. Graduates either enter the job market or continue their education. There are sixteen programs in which students may enroll. Students from the valley’s high school and adults may register. Each course is designed around a basic, one-year (three periods-a-day) curriculum with an option for second year of advanced work in most programs. Mission Statement: At the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center, our mission is to prepare people from diverse backgrounds with skills, knowledge, and attitudes to successfully compete for jobs and cope with ever-changing workforce requirements; and to provide education that encourages life-long learning and growth, both in the workplace and as a member of the community.
COURSES Adv. Design/Pre-Engineering Dental Assisting Applied Algebra/Geometry
Digital Media
Auto Collision Repair
Electrician/Green Energy
Auto Technology
Firefighting
Carpentry/Construction
Law Enforcement
Collision Repair
Legal / Medical
Computer Technology
Nursing Assistant
Cosmetology
Office Skills
Culinary Arts
Physical Therapy Tech/Aide
No cost to high school students or eligible GED students. ENROLLMENT INFORMATION High School: High School students enroll through their home high school counselor. Students earn three annualized credits per year. Classes are three periods per day, for a full year. There is no tuition cost to high school students. www.yvtech.us Adult/College: Adult/College students enroll through Yakima Valley Community College. The enrollment process begins with an interview with the Skills Center Student Services Coordinator. Telephone the Skills Center office at 573-5000 for an appointment. Students pay tuition and lab fees as required by YVCC. Students earn 10 college credits per quarter or 30 credits per year. GED: Students who are working on their GED or have obtained a GED, but not a high school diploma, may enroll in the Skills Center providing they have not reached the age of 21. There is no tuition cost for eligible GED students. Home School:
Home School Students may enroll tuition free.
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