Clackamas High School
Engaged . . .Inspired . . .Ready
2016-2017
Curriculum Guide
West Campus: 14486 SE 122nd Ave • Clackamas • Oregon • 97015
East Campus: 14331 SE 132nd Ave. • Clackamas • Oregon • 97015
503-353-5800
http://clackhi.nclack.k12.or.us
Revision Date: 1/20/2016
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“Preparing graduates who are inspired and
empowered to strengthen the quality of life
in our local and global communities.”
Using the Curriculum Guide.....
Dear Clackamas Students and Parents,
Welcome to Clackamas High School. From seniors to freshmen, this planning guide marks an
exciting journey into the future worlds of education and career development. It is much more
than just a compilation of course offerings, it is a guide and counseling tool to help you plan
not only your high school education, but also prepare for your post-secondary education and
career goals. We urge you to seriously consider taking a rigorous, challenging course of study.
Best wishes for a successful high school experience!
A comprehensive, well-rounded academic program is provided to high school students by
the North Clackamas School District. Our programs include courses in Social Science,
Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, Science, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, and extensive
offerings in the professional/technical areas. We offer challenging and interesting courses of study which include the
acquisition of academic and technically-oriented knowledge and skills. Additionally, the school-based experiences are
connected with work-based opportunities. Through a planned focused-program of academic and professional/technical
courses, students can prepare for lifelong learning including: direct placement into the work force, and/or advanced study
at technical institutions, military training, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities.
We encourage you to carefully choose classes that keep your goals and aspirations in mind, as well as the district
graduation requirements, listed in the next couple of pages. If you are planning to attend a four-year college, look at the
college requirements listed in this book. Consult web sites and books in the CAV Center for more information on specific
colleges and training programs. As you are planning for your future, be sure to ask a lot of questions - of teachers,
counselors, and professionals in the field in which you are interested. This is your future!
If you are a junior or a senior:
You will have opportunities to meet state graduation requirements via work samples and the SBAC assessments, among
others. Our teaching faculty is committed to students meeting these performance standards. If not met by the end of your
junior year, an extra effort to meet requirements must be made during your senior year.
Your success at Clackamas is very important, so choose your classes with care. If you have questions or concerns about
courses or your academic plan, please contact a teacher, counselor or administrator.
Go Cavs!
Christine Garcia
Principal
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Table of Contents
Part 1:
Graduation Requirements/Diploma Options ................... 5
NCSD Essential Skills Requirements & Options............ 6
Academic Policies ........................................................... 8
College Information ...................................................... 11
Part 2:
CHS Core Courses:
Language Arts Flow Chart ..................................... 15
Language Arts Courses .......................................... 16
Mathematics Flow Chart ........................................ 20
Mathematics Courses ............................................. 21
Science Flow Chart ................................................ 23
Science Courses ..................................................... 24
Social Science Flow Chart ..................................... 30
Social Science Courses .......................................... 31
Health & Physical Education Courses ................... 34
CHS Elective Courses:
Art ........................................................................... 37
Leadership .............................................................. 39
Music ...................................................................... 39
Psychology.............................................................. 42
Publications ............................................................ 43
Speech..................................................................... 44
Theatre Arts ............................................................ 45
World Languages .................................................... 46
Other Elective Courses ........................................... 49
Special Programs .................................................... 51
Alternative Programs .............................................. 52
Equal Education Opportunity
No person shall, on the basis of age, handicap, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or
sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any educational program or activity provided or authorized by the North
Clackamas School District. The School District staff is directed to make a continuous effort to
provide equal educational opportunities for students to eliminate those conditions that may cause
discrimination. Students or parents/guardians who have a complaint alleging discrimination
should first contact the staff member immediately involved for an informal conference. If the
problem is not resolved, the school principal or the District’s equal educational opportunity officer
should be contacted. (Reference District Policy JB)
Although it is the intention to offer all courses listed in this Curriculum Guide, some courses may not be offered
due to low enrollment numbers.
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Graduation Requirements/Diploma Options
Standard Diploma
 24 Credits:
4.0 Language Arts
3.0* Mathematics
3.0+ Science
3.0 Social Science
1.0 Health
1.0 Physical Education
3.0^ Arts/Second Language/
Professional Technical
6.0 Electives
*Three credits of mathematics requirements must be at the
Algebra 1 level or higher.
+Two of three Science credits must be lab-based.
^Most colleges/universities require 2.0 credits of the same
world language and .5 or more credits of fine arts.
 Maintain a Personal Education Plan and Profile
 Complete two (2) Career Related Learning
Experiences (CRLEs)
 Complete Extended Application (EA)
 Meet the state attendance requirements
 Performance Standards/Essential Skills:
Reading: Pass English Language Arts/Literacy
test or pass 2 secure work samples
Writing: Pass English Language Arts/Literacy
test or pass 2 secure work samples
Math:
Pass Math test or pass 2 secure math
work samples
Science: Two scientific inquiry work samples
attempted
Biliteracy Seal
In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must
meet the reading and writing Essential Skill graduation
requirements in English and demonstrate an proficiency
in reading, writing, speaking and listening in a partner
language. (See entire Biliteracy Seal details on Page 8
of this Curriculum Guide.)
Honors Diploma
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Meet all Standard Diploma requirements
GPA 3.5 or better by the end of 7th semester
Meet all State and NCSD graduation requirements
5.0 credits of the required 24.0 credits must be
Advanced Placement (AP), honors (H) and/or
college credit-bearing courses (excluding Speech 1,
Adv. Speech and Sabin-Schellenberg courses which
bear college credit)
 The 5.0 credits of honors and/or college creditbearing courses required to earn an Honors
Diploma must be completed during the junior and
senior years. However, all AP courses taken in
any year of high school will count towards the
Honors Diploma. Freshman and sophomore
honors/accelerated courses in language arts,
social science, science, algebra, and geometry do
not count towards the required 5.0 credits.
 If a course is not prefaced by “AP” or “H” but is
still applicable towards the 5 credits of Advanced
Placement or Honors, it must offer college credit
at the 100 level or higher in the core academic
areas of math, language arts, social science,
science or second languages. These include:
Math:
 FST (Functions, Statistics & Trigonometry)
 Pre-Calculus
 Calculus
 Probability and Statistics
World Languages:
 Spanish 3 or 4
 French 3
 Japanese 3
 Students enrolled in AP and college creditbearing courses are required to complete the
courses. Students do not need to earn college
credit through high scores on the AP exams or by
completing registration for college credit.
While recognition for class honors is primarily one of
academic achievement, the NCSD reserves the right to
deny or revoke class honors to any student who is found
to have engaged in illegal activity and/or behaviors
contrary to school policies and rules which bring
dishonor to himself/herself or to the district while
enrolled in high school. Such a decision to deny class
honors shall be made by the high school principal and
shall be subject to appeal to the district superintendent,
whose decision shall be final. (NCSD Policy: IKC)
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Essential Skills Requirements & Options
What is the purpose for the NCSD Essential Skills Options?
The North Clackamas School District (NCSD) Board of Directors adopted revised graduation requirements in
February, 1998, which include demonstrations of essential skills in reading, writing, speaking and math at the
high school level. The NCSD Essential Skills may be demonstrated through state tests and secure work samples.
Options allow students who have been unable to meet essential skills on state tests and/or secure work samples,
taken under standard conditions, a variety of formats to demonstrate proficiency using comparable assessments.
What are the Options?
The Options include additional secure work samples, state tests completed under modified conditions or in a
language other than English, and nationally recognized exams such as SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement (AP)
or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, and other options as approved. Students need only select and
complete a single bulleted item included in the table on the next page for any one area of assessment. It
should be noted that many AP and IB exams listed, as well as their related courses, may not be available
within the district.
Who may use the Options?
Students who meet one of the following conditions:
• have attempted a state test, but have not met the required score.
• have unique learning characteristics or exceptional abilities and whose Individualized Education Plan
(IEP) or 504 plan specifies modifications for testing and/or completing work samples.
• are beginning English Language Learners as identified on a language proficiency survey.
• enroll in NCSD late in their high school careers and who have insufficient time, as determined by a
district team, to complete all NCSD Performance Standards requirements.
How will a student know if using an Option is appropriate for demonstrating an NCSD
essential skill required for graduation?
Students who meet one of the conditions listed above in Who may use the Options? or the parent or guardian,
should contact a counselor or specialist to discuss which Option best allows the student to demonstrate what
they know and can do. As a general rule, all students will be required to take a state test prior to selecting an
Option. NCSD Options can only be used to demonstrate NCSD Essential Skills required for graduation.
Who should students and parents/guardians contact for additional information about the
Options?
Additional information regarding the Options is available through the high school counseling office or a
building administrator.
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Essential Skills Requirements & Options
Essential Skill
Read and comprehend a
variety of texts.
Assessment Options
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A score of 2515 or greater on the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) English Language
Arts/Literacy assessment or a score of 236 or greater on OAKS; or;
Two secure reading work samples, at least one informational. Score of 12 across the three
traits, with each individual trait score of at least 3; or
The indicated score on one of the following tests:
Accuplacer – 86
ACT - 18
ASSET - 42
Compass - 81
NCRC - 5
PLAN - 18
PSAT - 44
SAT - 440
Work Keys - 5
AP Comparative Govt. & Politics - 3
AP English Literature & Comp. - 3
Write clearly and
accurately.
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A score of 2583 or greater on the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) English Language
Arts/Literacy assessment; or a score of 40 or greater on OAKS; or
Total of two secure work samples, at least one must be expository or persuasive, the other
may be in any of the approved modes (expository or persuasive or narrative) with a score
of 4 or greater on each of the four traits; or
The indicated score on one of the following tests:
ACT - 19
Apply mathematics in a
variety of settings.
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SAT - 460
A score of 2543 or greater on the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) Mathematics assessment; or
a score of 236 or greater on OAKS; or
Total of two secure work samples, in different modes: Algebra or Geometry or Statistics.
Score of 4 or greater on each of the four traits, plus accuracy; or
The indicated score on one of the following tests:
ACT - 19
ASSET - 41
Compass - 66
NCRC - 5
PLAN - 19
PSAT - 45
SAT – 450
Scientific Inquiry.
AP European History - 3
AP Macroeconomics - 3
AP Microeconomics - 3
AP Psychology - 3
AP US Government & Politics - 3
AP US History - 3
AP World History - 3
IB English Language - 4
IB European History - 3
IB History of Americas - 4
IB Psychology - 4
Work Keys – 5
AP Calculus AB - 3
AP Calculus BC - 3
AP Statistics - 3
IB Math Studies - 4
IB Mathematics HL - 4
IB Mathematics SL - 4
Two scientific inquiry work samples attempted in science lab classes.
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Academic Policies
Athletic Requirements (OSAA)
Biliteracy Seal
Students who participate in athletics/activities must have
passed five credit classes in the prior semester and be
currently enrolled in five credit classes. Study Hall is not a
credit-bearing class. Credits earned during the summer may be
used as passed classes for athletic eligibility provided they
have been posted on the student’s transcript by the first day of
school.
The Oregon Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy is an
award given by a school district in recognition of students who
have studied and attained proficiency in two or more
languages by high school graduation. It encourages students
to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students have
attained, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to
future employers and college admissions offices.
In addition, in order to be scholastically eligible, a student
must also be making satisfactory progress towards the
school’s graduation requirement by earning a minimum of the
quantity of credits indicated below for a specified year.
Based on credits to graduate: ..........24
Prior to Year 2: ..............................4.5
Prior to Year 3: ...............................10
Prior to Year 4: ...............................17
The mark of the Seal represents a standardized measure of
student’s language proficiencies on the path to college and
career readiness. As a result, there are multiple pathways for
students to demonstrate their language proficiency in reading,
writing, speaking and listening, irrespective of the partner
language.
Athletic Requirements Beyond High School
Students who are planning to enroll in college as a freshman
and wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics
must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students
should register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org and enter
the site as an NCAA College-Bound Student Athlete. The
NCAA suggests that student-athletes register with them at the
beginning of their junior year in high school.
Students wishing to participate in college athletics at an NAIA
school must be certified by the NAIA. Students should
register online at www.PlayNAIA.org.
For more specific information on credits needed, GPA
requirements, and other preparations, please visit the
Clackamas High School website at
www.nclack.k12.or.us/clacikhi. Click on the Sports tab and
then on College Athletics Requirements.
Auditing A Class
A class may be taken on an audit basis without credit with
instructor consent. Change to audit status may be made up
until the deadline for dropping classes each semester. Students
must consult counselors and teachers when considering a
course for audit.
In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must meet the
reading and writing Essential Skill graduation requirements in
English and demonstrate an advanced-low proficiency in
reading, writing, speaking and listening in a partner language.
Students who are interested in earning this graduation honor
should speak with their counselor for more information.
Courses That May Be Repeated For Original
Credit
Acting 2
Online Newspaper
Advanced Art
Orchestra - all courses
Advanced Drama
Peer Tutor*
Advanced Leadership
Russian Language/Culture
Advanced Speech 1 & 2
Specially Designed Inst.
Aerobics
Strength/Conditioning
Art & Technology
Strength Training
Band - all courses
Student Assistant*
Ceramics 2
Student Store Mgr.
Dance
Team Sports
Guaranteed Start
Theatre Mgt./Prod.
Journalism
Vocal Music - all courses
Mixed Media
Work Experience
Office Assistant*
Yearbook
*Up to 1.0 credit limit toward graduation
Credit Limits
Students may take only one Student Assistant, Office
Assistant, or Peer Tutor class per semester. Students can earn
up to 1.0 credit towards graduation requirements for any
combination of Student Assistant, Peer Tutor and/or Office
Assistant.
Credit Recovery
See course description on page 51.
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Academic Policies
Early Graduation
Earning Credits off CHS Campus (Cont.)
Students who plan to complete their program of study in less
than four years must have prior written agreement with the
Assistant Principal – Counseling. These arrangements are
made through the student’s counselor. Formal graduation is
held only once each year in June. There are procedures and
timelines that must be met in order to complete the program in
less than four years.
 For June completion deadline, application must be
made by November of the same school year.
 For January completion deadline, application must be
made by the May of junior year.
Students applying for 7th semester early graduation should ask
their counselor about the NCSD Early College program. This
is a cooperative program with Clackamas Community College
and would provide the opportunity to have tuition paid for the
spring quarter.
Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) include at
least 130 hours of work, study, writing, participation in
workshops and seminars, and preparing and implementing oral
and poster presentations. Administrative approval must be
obtained in advance of apprenticeship experiences. (Note 130
hours is equivalent to 1.0 high school elective credit) with a
maximum of 1.0 credit per apprenticeship experience. See a
counselor for additional information.
Earning Credits off CHS Campus
By NCSD policy, a student may earn up to eight (8) units of
credit while in high school for non-district experiences. Nondistrict experiences include credits from accredited institutions
and programs such as community college, community schools,
correspondence courses, evening and summer high schools. A
student must have a Prior Approval Form completed and
approved by their counselor prior to receiving credit for any
non-district study.
Approved college, summer school, and/or evening school
credits will be accepted for credit recovery or for original
credit in situations in which the classes are either not available
at the high school or not available due to scheduling conflicts.
Correspondence courses, through accredited programs, may be
taken for credit recovery or for original credit in order to allow
greater flexibility in the student’s schedule.
For college course work to receive high school credit, the
content of the college course will be reviewed and compared
to a comparable high school course. Courses whose content
matches will receive comparable credit. For example, a
college Math 90 course that includes all the content in one
year of the high school Algebra 2 course would receive 1.0
credit for completion.
For courses that do not identically match the high school
content, the following formula will be used:
 6 quarter hours of college credit shall equate to 1.0 high
school credit.
 3 quarter hours of college credit shall equate to .5 high
school credit.
Credit may be granted for off-campus experience and will
only be awarded for accredited institutions as affiliated with
Advance ED. All programs must have prior written approval
from the designated building administrator or designee.
Excused Periods
Excused periods can only be used by juniors and seniors.
Fees – Activity/Class
The NCSD has assessed fees for various activities and classes.
Specific fee prices are listed on the Fee Schedule in the
Student Handbook. Courses with fees are indicated with a
“Fee: Yes” below the course title in this book.
Minimum Schedule
Students must take a minimum of five classes to be enrolled as
a full-time CHS student. Work Experience can count as your
5th class. Exceptions to the five class minimum require
administrative approval and must meet NCSD guidelines.
PE Class Limits
Students are not allowed to take more than two classes in
physical education for credit during one semester.
Repeating Courses For Replacement Credit
Students may, through their counselor, request to repeat any
course in which the student has previously earned assessment
scores below proficiency. The grades and credits from the
original course, as well as the repeated course, shall be
documented on the transcript. The repeated courses would be
issued, as core credit and the original course will be changed
to elective credit toward graduation.
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes are extremely limited and require
administrative approval.
Standard Progress Toward Graduation
It is the responsibility of the student to know their credit status
and the minimum number of credits required for their
graduation. Counselors meet periodically with students to
review these requirements, however, it is the student’s
responsibility to enroll in and successfully complete all
necessary requirements. If you have questions about the
requirements, please schedule an appointment with your
counselor. To participate in the graduation ceremony students
MUST have successfully completed all State and District
requirements for each graduating class as set by the North
Clackamas School District School Board. Students who do
not meet these requirements WILL NOT participate in
graduation ceremonies.
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Academic Policies
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selection
Those students on a standard diploma who earn the highest
grade point average and rank number one in the class by the
end of the eighth semester or equivalent for early graduation,
will become class valedictorians. In the event of ties, all
students who earn the top GPA will receive this award (all
GPAs are rounded to the nearest hundredth for this
designation, and all classes are included in computing the
GPA). Students must be enrolled full time (5 classes) in both
the junior and senior year.
Students on a standard diploma who earn the second highest
grade point average in the class by the end of the eighth
semester or equivalent for early graduation, will become class
salutatorian. In the event of ties, all students who earn the
second highest GPA will receive this award (all GPAs are
rounded to the nearest hundredth for this designation, and all
classes are included in computing the GPA).
While recognition for class honors is primarily one of
academic achievement, The North Clackamas School District
reserves the right to deny or to revoke class honors to any
student who is found to have engaged in illegal activity and/or
behaviors contrary to school policies and rules which bring
dishonor to himself/herself or to the district while enrolled in
high school. Such a decision to deny class honors shall be
made by the high school principal and shall be subject to
appeal to the district superintendent, whose decision shall be
final. (NCSD Policy: IKC)
Withdrawing from Classes
Students who drop a class after the drop date (four weeks from
the first day of the semester) will receive an “F” on the
transcript. Students are expected to stay in year-long courses
for the entire year and will not be able to drop the course at
semester. Exceptions are made in extenuating circumstances
and only with administrative approval.
Withdrawing From School
Students who withdraw from school (from all classes) midterm will leave with a withdrawal grade; however, no midterm
grade will be reported on the transcript. Students who
withdraw at mid-term, either to attend another school or be
home schooled, risk the forfeiture of athletic eligibility under
OSAA rules.
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College Information
Courses for College Credit taught at CHS
The following courses are taught at Clackamas High School. Students taking these classes are able to earn college credit from the
institution listed. More information will be available to them through their instructor but all college credit requires payment of tuition
to the issuing institution and students may be required to meet other institution guidelines.
CHS Course
Credits
AP Biology
8
AP Chemistry
10
AP Environmental Science
8
FST
4
Pre-Calculus
4
Speech 1
3
Calculus
4
4
H Humanities
8
8
Prob. & Stat.
4
4
Adv. Speech 1
3
Adv. Speech 2
3
Institution
CCC
OIT
CCC
CCC
CCC
CCC
PSU
PSU
PSU
PSU
PSU
PSU
OIT
OIT
College Course Title
BI 101, 103 Intro to Biology for non-majors
CHE 221, 222
ESR 171,172 Environmental Science
MTH 105
MTH 111
COMM 100
MTH 251 Calculus I
MTH 252 Calculus II
HST 101, 102 Western Civ.
ENG 107, 108 World Lit.
STAT 243 Non-Business
STAT 244 Non-Business
SPE 111 Fund of Communication
SPE 111 Fund of Communication
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College Information
Oregon Public Universities General Requirements for Freshman Admission
To be considered for freshman admission, you must meet each of the minimum requirements (or alternatives) as specified in steps 1
through 4 below. Also, you must satisfy the specific admission requirements for the college or university.
1. High School Graduation
High school students must graduate from a standard or
accredited high school.
2. Subject/Grade Requirements
High school graduates must satisfactorily complete a least
fifteen (15) units (one year equal to one unit) of college
preparatory work with a grade of C- or better. Additional
college preparatory course work may be considered by
some colleges and universities in selectively admitting
students. Units are divided as follows:
 English (4 units) – Shall include the study of the
English language, literature, speaking and listening,
and writing, with emphasis on frequent practice in
writing expository prose all four years.
 Mathematics (3 units) – Shall include first year
algebra and two additional years of college
preparatory mathematics such as geometry (deductive
or descriptive), advanced topics in algebra,
trigonometry, analytical geometry, finite
mathematics, advanced applications, calculus,
probability and statistics, or courses that integrate
topics from two or more of these areas. One unit is
highly recommended in the senior year. (Algebra
and geometry taken prior to the ninth grade will be
accepted.)
 Science (3 units) – Shall include a year each in two
fields of college preparatory science such as biology,
chemistry, physics, or earth/physical science; one
recommended as a lab science.
 Social Science (3 units) – Shall include one year of
global studies (geography, world history, world
cultures, etc.), one year of U.S. history, and one year
of government and/or economics.
 Second Language (2 units) – Two years of the same
high school-level second language, or a grade of Cor better in the third year of a high school-level
language, or two terms of a college-level second
language with a grade of C- or better, or satisfactory
performance on an approved assessment of second
language knowledge and/or proficiency.
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3. Grade Point Average
To be considered for admission, students must have earned
a minimum grade point average in all graded subjects
taken toward graduation in high school, or meet one of the
alternatives to the GPA requirement.
4. Entry Test Requirement
You must submit official scores of the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT).
Minimum test scores are not set, but test results must be
submitted and may be used during additional campus
review processes.
Specific Campus Admission Requirements
Each university determines minimum requirements for
admission. Because of changes occurring throughout the state
education system, students should call each university’s
admissions office directly, or check their websites for up-todate information. Selective admission means that campuses
will use a combination of minimum admission requirements
and other academic factors to admit the number of students
that can be accommodated from a pool of qualified applicants.
In addition to the minimum admission requirements, the other
academic factors that may be considered to determine
admission include the following: quality of academic course
work taken in high school or college, grade point average,
class rank, college aptitude and achievement test scores,
number of college credit hours earned, and special admission
considerations. All admission requirements must be fulfilled
prior to enrollment in the university. You must pay a
nonrefundable fee to each university to which you submit an
application.
Selective Colleges
Highly selective colleges have course requirements that
exceed Clackamas High School’s graduation requirements as
well as the minimum requirements for Oregon’s public
universities. Four years of math and science are generally
expected as well as an honors or advanced placement
curriculum.
College Information
Community Colleges and Vocational Schools
Community colleges are two year institutions that provide
both career oriented training as well as transfer credit toward a
four-year university degree. Since tuition is about half that of
the four-year state universities, students often start with their
first year or two at the community college and if courses are
chosen carefully, all credits should transfer to a four-year
college. Many community colleges and four-year universities
have formed partnerships to ease this transition.
Community colleges accept all students. You do not need to
have followed a college preparatory curriculum or have a
certain GPA to be accepted. Community colleges generally
do not require an SAT or ACT, however they do require that a
student take a placement test before registering for classes in
order to determine appropriate class placement. Remedial
classes for students who are not ready for college work are
also available.
Community colleges and vocational schools do a good job of
preparing students to meet the needs of the world of work by
offering career oriented training after only one or two years of
college. Students completing one year programs receive
certificates and students completing two year programs earn
associate degrees. These programs are often custom designed
by the colleges to meet local business and industry standards
and reflect local community needs.
State of Oregon Community Colleges:
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton - (541) 276-1260/www.bluecc.edu
Central Oregon Community College
Bend - (541) 383-7700/www.cocc.edu
Chemeketa Community College
Salem - (503) 399-5000/www.chemeketa.edu
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas - (503) 657-6958/www.clackamas.edu
Clatsop Community College
Astoria - (503) 325-0910/www.clatsopcc.edu
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles - (541) 506-6000/www.chcc.cc.or.us
Klamath Community College
Kalamath Falls - (541) 882-3521/www.klamathcc.edu
Lane Community College
Eugene - (541) 463-3000/www.lanecc.edu
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany - (541) 917-4999/www.linnbenton.edu
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham - (503) 491-6422/www.mhcc.edu
Oregon Coast Community College
Newport - (541) 265-2283/www.occc.cc.or.us
Portland Community College
Portland - (503) 244-6111/www.pcc.edu
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass - (541) 956-7500/www.roguecc.edu
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay - (541) 888-2525/www.socc.edu
Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook - (503) 842-8222/www.tillamookbay.cc/
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario - (541) 881-8822/www.tvcc.cc.or.us
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg - (541) 440-4600/www.umpqua.edu
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Clackamas High School
Core Classes
Core Curriculum Flow Charts
and
Course Descriptions
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Language Arts
The reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical
reasoning taught in English classes are a vital part of
everyone’s development. These skills carry over into all
subject matters and all parts of life. Students can expect to
read a variety of literature, to write in all modes of writing,
to present their ideas in formal and informal
presentations, to listen to others’ ideas in class discussions
and be challenged intellectually.
010011110 - English 9
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
English 9 is a general study of world literature with readings
in mythology, Shakespeare, poetry, short stories, and various
novels. Communication skills are stressed. Writing
assignments will include imaginative, narrative, and
expository modes. Students will review grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary.
010012110 - Accelerated English 9
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None, but it is strongly recommended that students have
met or exceeded on the 8th-grade state reading and writing
tests.
Accelerated English 9 is a program that expands the concepts
of English 9. Students will read challenging literary
selections, write longer and more in-depth papers, and be
responsible for reading independently. This is a rigorous
course that will help prepare students for future advanced
courses.
010682121 Reading
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Elective Credit: .5 per semester
Pre: None
This course is recommended for students who need reading
instruction including decoding, oral reading fluency,
vocabulary in context and critical reading. Reading goals are
based on student choice texts while instruction involves fiction
and non-fiction selections.
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010021110 - English 10
Grade: 10
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Students continue to explore a broad variety of literary forms,
including plays, novels, short stories, and poetry. There is a
concentration on reading comprehension and essay writing in
several different modes. In addition, students will continue to
develop communication skills. Grammar and usage are taught
throughout the year.
010022110 - Accelerated English 10
Grade: 10
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None, but it is strongly recommended that students have
met or exceeded on the 8th-grade state reading and writing
tests and successful completion of English 9.
Accelerated English 10 is a program that expands the concepts
of English 10. This course will give college-bound students a
broader range of compositions and literary selections.
Students will be expected to read independently and to analyze
challenging text.
010031110 - English 11
Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
This course will expand on the concepts of English 10, but is
meant to give students a broader range of compositions and
literary selections. Students will have the opportunity to
develop their higher level reasoning skills through literary
analysis of American literature and class discussions.
010051110 - AP Language & Composition
Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Very strong reading, study and writing
skills recommended
AP Language and Composition provides students with an indepth study of American literature through many genres.
Students will analyze and evaluate writings from various time
periods in order to identify reoccurring themes with
contemporary relevance. In addition, this course requires
students to write in several forms, emphasizing synthesis,
analytical, and argumentative writings. Course reading and
writing activities are designed to help students gain textual
understanding, empowering them to be more alert to an
author's purpose, the needs of an audience, the demands of the
subject, and the resources of language: syntax, diction, and
tone. This course requires summer reading and writing
assignments. Students in this course will take the AP
Language and Composition exam in May, and if they receive a
high score, they can earn college credit. As this course is a
year-long study, students forecasting for this selection will not
be able to drop the course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
010581110 – Honors Humanities
PSU HST 101, 102 Western Civilization
PSU ENG 107, 108 World Literature
Grade: 12
Credit: 2.0
Pre: AP Language & Composition
1.0 English 12
or AP US History
.5 Economics Credit
recommended
& .5 Government Credit
CRLE Required
Humanities is a team-taught, interdisciplinary study of key
epochs in Western Civilization with a corresponding study of
the major literature and philosophies that reflect the
experiences of Western peoples. Units include Greek and
Roman culture from Homer to Augustine; the emergence of
Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and Reformation, the Enlightenment and the
Modern World. Writing assignments stress analysis and
research. This series of courses requires active participation
as well as extensive summer reading. Students will have an
opportunity to complete the Extended Application
requirements for graduation in this course. To register for
Portland State University credit, tuition is required and
students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher - 8 History
credits in Western Civilization and 8 English credits in World
Literature.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
010061110 - AP Literature and Composition
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Successful completion of English 11 and a meet or
exceed on the state high school reading and writing tests.
This advanced placement literature and writing course is
designed to teach beginning college writing through the
fundamentals of literary criticism. Students will learn and
practice the vital aspects of writing including structure and
style (diction, syntax, figurative language, and mechanics).
This course also includes an intensive study of representative
works of both British and American writers, as well as works
written in several genres from the Ancient Greeks to
contemporary times. This course requires summer reading
assignments. Students in this course will take the AP
Literature and Composition exam in May and with a high
score may earn college credit. This class is designed as a
selective course and will meet the requirement of a year of
English credit. As this course is a year-long study, students
forecasting for this selection will not be able to drop the
course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
010041110 - English 12
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Students will explore language and theme by studying a
variety of texts by authors across the world, from the United
States to Afghanistan, India, Africa, Latin America, and
Europe. Students will develop communication skills through
writing, speaking and listening, and self-selected reading.
Themes for writing are largely inspired by studies in the
literature and viewed through the lens of equity and social
justice in order to build a culturally-responsive community.
010561121 – Shakespeare (1st Sem.)
010561122 – Shakespeare (2nd Sem.)
Grade: 11,12
Credit: .5 per semester
Pre: None
CRLE Required
Co-Req: Juniors must be concurrently enrolled in English 11
or AP Lang/Comp
Students will examine the histories, comedies, and tragedies of
Shakespeare. Shakespeare will be demystified and the student
will develop a clear understanding of the archaic language.
The student will read, discuss, and evaluate a number of plays
and develop a critical appreciation for the works from the
perspective of an audience member. They will watch selected
films, do library research, and write essays. Attendance at live
productions of Shakespeare is required. Reading, writing,
listening, speaking and critical reasoning skills will be
developed in this course.
Titles may include: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, The
Winter’s Tale, The Tempest, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer
Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Much Ado
About Nothing, Taming of the Shrew, Comedy of Errors,
Merchant of Venice, Henry IV parts one and two, Henry V,
Richard III, Titus Andronicus, and selected sonnets. Each
semester will focus on different plays and sonnets.
010044110 - Women in Literature
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Students will first examine classical images of women in
Western literature and how these images reflect societal
values. Secondly, students will read literature by a variety of
authors to examine the development of gender images as
women's place in society has changed. Students will also read
informational texts on women's rights and place in society.
Students will develop their voice in writing and speaking
about the world, literature, and self. In some instances,
students will reread texts through the lens of gender
awareness. Topics include: classical depictions of women
and early female writers, women’s rights and modern female
writers.
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010042110 - Image of War in Literature
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
This course examines how World War II is portrayed in nonfiction literature and film. Through the literature and film,
students will scrutinize the portrayal of war and how factual
events can be altered through a writer's, a producer's, or a
director's influence. To demonstrate command of the course
objectives, there will be readings, class discussions, essays,
research, tests, and projects in addition to viewing films and
reading the prescribed course literature. Due to the nature of
all warfare, the content of these books and films will include:
profanity, violence, carnage, and intense and graphic
sequences of war.
011041120 – Creative Writing
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
Co-Req: Sophomores and Juniors
CRLE Required
taking this course are required to be concurrently
enrolled in English 10/Accelerated English 10 or English
11/AP Language & Composition
In this course students will experiment with writing in the
genres of poetry, short fiction, narrative, journalism and
memoir. The study of master texts and author’s craft will
provide the foundation of the course while daily writing
prompts will foster students’ creativity and confidence in
writing. Students will share their work in small critique
groups, editing pairs as well as in Open-Mic-style settings. In
addition, students will keep a portfolio of work and prepare at
least one piece for authentic publication. This course is
designed as a selective course and will fulfill .5 of the
required senior English 1.0 credit. Credit is not accepted
as a core course for NCAA, but is accepted by Oregon
public universities.
English Language Development –
Language Arts
The ELD program offers students who do not speak English as
their first language the opportunity to improve their speaking,
writing, reading, and listening skills in English. Entrance into
the ELD program and placement within the ELD program are
done through the ELD Specialists and after a WoodcockMunoz or Oregon State ELPA placement test. ELD courses
may be taken only with the permission of an ELD Specialist.
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010086110 - Newcomer ELD
010086210 - Newcomer ELD: Language Arts
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credits: 2.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 0 to 1, 1 Language Arts
and/or designated as a newcomer. ELD & 1 Elective Credit
Specialist approval required
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At this level,
students will read simple texts with pictures and communicate
in simple sentences using familiar vocabulary. Students will
use basic writing conventions in sentence construction
Students will develop and enhance their understanding of
American culture as they transition to life in the United States.
They will be introduced to the rigor of the U.S. language arts
classroom. Students will be provided with a variety of
reading, writing, conventions, and background knowledge to
be successful in a mainstream language arts classroom.
By the end of this course, student will be able to write a clear
paragraph on a familiar topic and be introduced to the writing
process. Students will be able to read simple texts
independently to comprehend general meaning. Students will
also be able to orally demonstrate comprehension of social and
academic concepts using simple tenses. Students in this
course participate in state testing for English language
proficiency. This class meets every day.
010081110 - Beginning ELD
010084110 – Beginning ELD: Language Arts
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credits: 2.0
Pre: Language Proficiency score of 0 to 1,
1.0 English &
and/or completion of the Newcomer
1.0 Elective Credits
Program. ELD Specialist Approval Required
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At this level
students will read simple texts with pictures and communicate
in simple sentences using familiar vocabulary. Students will
use basic writing conventions in sentence construction.
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking and listening. At this level
students will develop and enhance their understanding of
American culture as they transition to life in the United States.
They will be introduced to the rigor of the U.S. language arts
classroom. Students will be provided with a variety of
reading, writing, conventions, and background knowledge to
be successful in a mainstream language arts classroom.
By the end of this course students will be able to write one to
two paragraphs about a familiar topic. Students will
comprehend and respond to basic questions in oral and written
form using a range of simple tenses. Additionally, students
will be introduced to some aspects of the American culture
including appropriate classroom behavior and study skills.
Students in this course participate in state testing for English
language proficiency. This class meets every day.
010081210 – Early Intermediate ELD
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 1 to 2,
Elective Credit
and/or completion of the Beginning ELD
Program. ELD Specialist approval required
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At this level,
students will read simple texts independently for main idea,
drawing conclusions, and extending understanding with
increasingly academic vocabulary.
By the end of this course students will be able to write a multiparagraph essay with an identifiable introduction, body and
conclusion. Students will also be able to show comprehension
of social and academic concepts through a variety of sentence
structures and tenses to communicate in academic and social
settings. Students in this course participate in state testing in
English language proficiency. Students will take
mainstream English concurrent with this class.
010082110 – Intermediate ELD
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 2 to 3,
Elective Credit
and/or completion of Early Intermediate ELD
course. ELD Specialist approval required
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At this level
students will read fiction and non-fiction texts using sheltered
instruction strategies that support content in the mainstream
language arts classroom. Students will be able to produce
academic vocabulary, increasingly complex language
functions and forms in all language domains.
By the end of this course students will be able to write a multiparagraph essay with an identifiable introduction, body and
conclusion with increasing details, elaboration and specificity
on familiar, abstract and content-specific topics. Students in
this course participate in state testing in English language
proficiency. Students will take mainstream English
concurrent with this class.
010081310 – Early Advanced ELD
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 3 to 4,
Elective Credit
and/or completion of the Intermediate ELD
course. ELD Specialist approval required
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking and listening. At this level
students will specifically focus on reading and writing through
non-fiction text using some complex sentence structures,
complex and some content-specific vocabulary, forms and
functions. Students will be able to read near grade level text
using sheltered instruction strategies that support content in
the mainstream language arts classroom.
By the end of this course a student ill be able to demonstrate
near grade level comprehension of text and produce near grade
level writing using a variety of language forms and functions
on abstract and content specific topics. Students in this course
participate in state testing in English language proficiency.
Students will take mainstream English concurrent with
this class.
010083110 - Advanced ELD
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 4 to 5,
Elective Credit
and/or completion of early Advanced ELD
course. ELD Specialist approval required
This course develops English language acquisition by focusing
on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At this level
students will focus on reading and writing through non-fiction
text using complex sentence structures, complex and contentspecific vocabulary, forms and functions. Students will be
able to read grade level text using sheltered instruction
strategies that support content in the mainstream language arts
classroom.
By the end of this course a student will be able to demonstrate
access to grade level text and produce grade level writing
using a variety of language forms and functions on abstract
and content specific topics. Students in this course participate
in state testing for English language proficiency. Students
will take mainstream English concurrent with this class.
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Mathematics Flow Chart
Graduation Requirement: 3.0 credits must be at the Algebra 1 level or higher
Sample Student Schedules:
9th Grade Year
10th Grade Year
11th Grade Year
12th Grade Year
Student 1:
Algebra I^
Geometry
Algebra Integration*
Algebra 2
Student 2:
Algebra 1^
Algebra Integration*
Geometry
Algebra 2
Student 3:
Algebra 1^
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus or FST
Student 4:
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Calculus or
Probability &
Statistics
Student 5:
Geometry
Algebra 2
FST
Pre-Calculus or
Probability &
Statistics
Student 6:
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Calculus or
Probability &
Statistics
Probability &
Statistics or Calculus
* Algebra Integration is not accepted as a core course for NCAA or the Oregon public universities.
^ Students needing extra assistance in Algebra will be placed into Algebra Support as well (see course description
on following page).
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Mathematics
We recognize the increasing importance of mathematics
relative to the changing demands of society and offer a
planned program of sequential instruction for each level of
ability. A minimum of three years of high school math,
including Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Algebra 2), will be
required for entrance into state-supported Oregon colleges
or universities. North Clackamas School District requires at
least three years of math during grades 9-12 at the Algebra 1
level or higher for graduation. You should not assume that
these minimum skills are sufficient to guarantee successful
entrance into college. The math department at Clackamas
High School encourages students to take mathematics all four
years of their high school experience. Students will need a
strong foundation in mathematics when they enter and
successfully complete college or other post secondary
programs.
To aid students and parents in selecting the best math
course(s):
1. Discuss your math placement with your current math
teacher. Examining your skill level and work ethic with
your current teacher will help to determine proper
placement. The mathematics department believes
regular attendance, hard work, and an open, inquiring
mind are essential for the proper study of mathematics.
Students need a Texas Instruments - graphing
calculator for all courses above Geometry.
2. Counsel with parents and school personnel to gain
additional insight into your educational, vocational,
and/or professional opportunities. Most college degrees
require a minimum of Math 111 which is Pre-Calculus at
the high school level. Many degrees require Calculus
and/or Statistics. Researching math requirements at the
college level will help you to determine the correct math
pathway during high school.
020491120 - Algebra Support
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 & Elective Credit
Department Approval
Algebra Support provides an opportunity for students to build
a strong algebra foundation while practicing Oregon State
Algebra Core Standards learned in Algebra 1, skill building
and problem solving. Students will have some time to be
supported working on their current Algebra 1 class work.
Students will earn a graded elective credit for this class.
020521110 - Algebra 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval
This course builds the mathematical background for those
students who plan to continue in the fields of science or
mathematics. The emphasis is on the why behind the rules of
manipulations and computation. This course is basic to
anyone continuing the study of mathematics and for all
students who plan to go to college. First semester content
includes, quantities and modeling, understanding functions,
linear functions, equations, and inequalities, statistical
models, and linear systems. Second semester content includes
exponential relationships, polynomial operations, quadratic
functions, quadratic equations and modeling, and inverse
relationships.
020721110 - Geometry
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Algebra 1, Algebra Integration or Department Approval
This course will examine the development of geometry as
suggested by the Common Core Standards. Concepts studied
in the first semester include building the vocabulary of
geometry, transformations, angle relationships, discovering
properties of triangles and quadrilaterals and proving triangle
congruence. Concepts covered in the second semester include
similarity, discovering properties of circles, basic
trigonometry, volume of 3-D figures and probability.
020562110 - Algebra Integration
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Algebra 1, Geometry or Department Approval
This course is meant to build algebra readiness for Algebra 2.
Topics studied in this course will include investigating
patterns, monomial, binominal, and polynomial functions,
introduction to trigonometry, statistics, and applications of
geometry. Work samples and state testing opportunities will
be given throughout the year. Students may take this course to
reinforce foundational Algebra skills after passing Algebra 1,
concurrently with Geometry, or after Geometry. This course
will ease the transition to Algebra 2 and counts toward the
math requirements for high school graduation. Credit is not
accepted as a core course for NCAA.
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020561110 - Algebra 2
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Algebra Integration, Geometry, or Department Approval
This course will extend the student’s study of functions and is
designed for those students whose interests are in the fields of
mathematics and/or science. The work can be expected to be
challenging as a stepping stone to higher math courses.
Concepts covered in the first semester include problem
solving, systems of equations, functions, relations,
transformations, quadratics and polynomials. Concepts
covered in the second semester include exponential, power,
logarithmic, radical and rational functions and statistics.
Algebra 2 is a minimum requirement to be accepted into a four
year university.
021051110 - Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry
CCC Mth 105
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Algebra 2
CRLE Required
FST is an advanced math class designed to improve the skill
of students following Algebra 2, as well as learn the topics of
Math 105. In FST, students explore concepts and applications
of logic rules, basic probability and statistics, as well as
personal finance models. They will investigate problemsolving techniques (algebraic and non-algebraic) as well as
some non-traditional mathematics topics such as social choice
or discrete mathematics. This course integrates technology
where appropriate. Concepts covered in the first semester
include continuing to study functions related to exponential,
statistics, probability, logic and graph theory. Concepts
covered in the second semester include a unit reviewing basic
skills in algebra and geometry, function notation, functions
and graphs, linear functions and systems of equations. This
course will provide additional support for students who
struggled with Algebra 2 concepts and better prepare them for
Pre-Calculus. To register for Clackamas Community
College credit, tuition is required and students must meet
CCC guidelines.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
021101110 - Pre-Calculus
CCC Mth111
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Successful completion of Algebra 2 (A or B),
teacher approval with grade of C or lower, or
department approval
This course bridges the gap between algebra and calculus.
Concepts covered in the first semester include relations and
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functions, theory of equations, rational functions, exponential
functions, polynomial functions and logarithmic functions.
Second semester includes trigonometric functions and
inverses, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric
equations and identities, applications, sequences and series.
Students should be prepared for rigorous development of
certain areas which will be conducted in the manner of a
college class. To register for Clackamas Community
College credit, tuition is required and students must meet
CCC guidelines.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
021211110 - Calculus
PSU Mth251, Mth252 Calculus I & II
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus (A or B),
teacher approval with grade of C or lower, or
departmental approval
This class covers two terms of calculus and is available for
eight hours of college credit. Concepts covered in the first
semester include limits, derivatives, differentiation rules and
applications of differentiation. Concepts covered in second
semester include applications of differentiation, integrals,
applications of integration, and techniques of integration.
There is summer homework assigned for this course. To
register for Portland State University credit, tuition is
required and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
022011110 - Introduction to Probability & Statistics
PSU STAT 243 Non Business, STAT 244 Non Business
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Pre-Calculus or FST
CRLE Required
This course covers two terms of college Probability &
Statistics and is available for eight hours of college credit via
Project Challenge through Portland State University.
Concepts covered in the first semester include displaying and
analyzing data, probability and counting rules, discrete
probability distributions, normal distribution and confidence
intervals. Concepts covered in the second semester include
hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-squared test
and ANOVA testing. To register for Portland State
University credit, tuition is required and students must
have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
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Science
The science program at Clackamas High School provides an
introduction to (1) concepts, laws, processes of physical and
biological sciences; (2) methods of scientific inquiry and
reasoning; (3) application of scientific knowledge to everyday
life; and (4) social/environmental implications of
scientific/tech-nological development. Students are required
to earn 3.0 science credits to graduate, of which 1.0 must be in
life science and 1.0 must be in physical science.
030511110 - Biology (Life Science)
Grade: 9, 10
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Biology is a lab science course that focuses on life science
content standards including molecules to organisms, heredity,
evolution, ecosystems, earth systems, and human activity. This
content will be accessed through a variety of formats including
reading informational text, writing notes and reports,
participating in lectures and class discussions, engaging in
hands-on activities, conducting labs, inquiry activities, and
creating projects.
031082110 –Chemistry In The Community (Physical
Science)
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Algebra 1; Freshmen taking this course CRLE Required
are required to be concurrently enrolled in
Biology, Global Biology or Global Science
Necessary Skills: Successful students demonstrate good
attendance, time management and study habits.
Academically, students should be able to complete basic
algebraic math, have grade-level proficiency writing skills and
have the ability to problem solve and use logical thinking.
Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom) is a lab science
course that focuses on the physical science content standards
and science concepts. The overarching theme of the class is to
study how chemistry is connected to the environment and how
humans interact with our natural resources. The human
connection and environmental chemistry are taught throughout
the year with the following core topics:
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031082110 –ChemCom (Physical Science) Continued
 Water cycle, water purification, and water testing
 Properties of matter
 Chemical structures
 Origin of the periodic table and its organization
 Chemical bonding
 Acids, bases and pH
 Metallurgy
 Resource use
 Chemical reactions
 Behaviors of gasses
 Atmospheric chemistry
These topics will be learned through listening to lectures,
content specific readings, writing assignments, collaborative
(group) learning activities, lab experiments, evaluation of lab
data and constructing scientific claims.
030031121- Environmental Science (1st sem)
030031122- Environmental Science (2nd sem)
(Life & Physical Science)
Grades: 11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Biology
CRLE Required
Environmental Science is a lab science course that focuses on
the life, physical and earth science content standards, science
concepts and science and engineering practices. The core
topics will include earth’s systems, earth and human activity,
matter and interactions, energy, ecosystems, biological
evolution, and molecules to organisms.
Topics: Field Sampling Techniques
Wetland Ecology
Forest Ecology
Sustainable Resources
Awareness Education
Bioregionalism
Instruction: These topics will be learned through listening to
lectures, reading informational text, writing notes and reports,
participating in hands-on activities, completing labs, watching
videos, and designing projects. Students will also be given the
opportunity to participate in community connections with
SOLV and WES.
Overview: This course is designed to help the student
understand environmental science topics using a hands-on
approach. Environmental science is a project-based field class
that focuses on local ecological issues. This is a great class for
those students with basic math and writing skills that need an
alternative to the ‘traditional' classroom setting, but are still
hard workers.
030032121 – Env Sci/Sustainable Systems (1st sem)
030032122 – Env Sci/Sustainable Systems (2nd sem)
(Life & Physical Science)
Grades: 11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Biology
CRLE Required
Environmental Science is a lab science course that focuses on
the life, physical and earth science content standards, science
concepts and science and engineering practices. The core
topics will include earth’s systems, earth and human activity,
matter and interactions, energy, ecosystems, biological
evolution, and molecules to organisms.
Topics: Sustainable Agriculture
Composting
Permaculture
Re-thinking wants
Urban Development
and needs
Wastewater Management
Food Production/
Bicycling Maintenance
Nutrition
& Transportation Models Ethical Disposal of
Waste Products
Instruction: These topics will be learned through listening to
lectures, reading informational text, writing notes and reports,
participating in hands-on activities, completing labs, watching
videos, and designing projects. Students will also be given the
opportunity to participate in community connections with
SOLV and WES.
Overview: Sustainable Systems class is a hands-on,
leadership-based environmental class that is in charge of the
school-wide recycling program, sustainable living outreach
program (SLOP), and the Sustainable Agriculture Food
Cooperative. Students in this class will participate daily in
learning about what it means to be sustainable through
participation in these programs, prescribed readings,
educational projects, and discussions. Sustainable Systems
will focus on the study of our 'Ecological Footprint' and
'permaculture' as its underlying theme throughout the course.
Credit is not accepted as a core course for NCAA, but is
accepted by Oregon public universities.
030513110 - Global Biology (Life Science)
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Global Biology is an accelerated first year biology class
intended for students interested in taking AP Biology and AP
Environmental Science. The course will cover topics in earth
systems (plate tectonics, the rock cycle, radiometric
dating), atmospheric sciences (climate), and chemistry and
relate them directly to the biological sciences. Biological
topics will include ecology and ecosystems, classification and
a survey of the diversity of life on the planet, and evolutionary
biology. The aim is to develop a solid foundation in biology
and earth systems making a more fluid transition into AP
Biology and AP Environmental Science and to develop skills
that will aid in all of the advanced sciences. The class will be
lab based and cover a vast amount of material during the
course of the year. The course will also develop lab and
inquiry skills necessary for the higher level science
courses. Students taking the class should have a strong interest
in the sciences and have solid academic habits and skills.
032011110 - Global Science (Physical Science)
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Global Science is a lab science course that focuses on the
physical and earth science content standards, science concepts
and science and engineering practices. The core topics will
include forces, interactions, waves, energy, matter, & earth
systems. These topics will be learned through listening to
lectures, reading informational text, writing notes and reports,
participating in hands-on activities, completing labs, watching
videos, and creating projects.
Overview: This course is designed to help the student learn to
problem-solve and use critical reasoning skills to learn about
the nature of scientific knowledge within the physical and
earth sciences. Students will better understand the relevance
of science, apply scientific skills to a variety of situations,
apply science concepts and processes, and have an increased
awareness of Earth. Students will explore relevant science
concepts and processes while participating in activities that
invite inquiry and verification of information.
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031511110 - Physics (Physical Science)
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Algebra 2 previous to Physics is stronglyCRLE Required
recommended, but taking it concurrently is acceptable
students will learn and apply ideas of physics through largescale projects. These projects will include daily journals,
research, group planning and building, measurements,
calculations and individual final reports. Each project brings
together different topics and challenges from science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For
example, students will design, build and program a small fanpowered cart connected to an Arduino microcontroller. On
another project, students will use orbit simulation software to
create a model based on their research of a real gravitational
system. Other class activities will include: structured labs,
informal presentations of project work and homework
answers, unit tests, and guest speakers.
Projects are based on these standards:
1. Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
 Measure and describe the relationship between
position, time, velocity and acceleration
 Identify and explain graphs of motion
 Use Newton’s laws to predict and explain motion
 Measure momentum in a collision
 Describe the relationship between electric and
magnetic fields
2. Waves and this Applications in Technologies for
Information Transfer
 Carry out wavelength, speed and frequency
calculations
 Recognize properties of waves
 Program and record pulsed laser or sound signals
 Program and ultrasonic range-finder
3. Energy
 Measure kinetic and potential energy
 Identify the work done by various forces
 Explain how heat energy generated by friction affects
a system
4. Earth & Space Science
 Calculate gravitational force
 Describe the effects of variables on orbits
 Calculate escape velocity
 Model the evolution of planetary systems
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Science and Engineering Practices
 Design and build working devices
 Break problems into small parts
 Evaluate solutions
 Carry out tests and measure properties of working
devices
 Build and calibrate measurement equipment
Electronics and Programming
 Build and sketch circuits
 Identify simple components
 Measure and calculate voltage and current
 Modify programs and write code to control a device
Math Standards
 Re-arrange and calculate using: linear equations,
polynomials, inverse relationships, inverse squared
expressions, sine, cosine, and tangent functions
 Plot data and analyze graphs
 Develop, investigate and explain mathematical
models
Professionalism
 Write professionally formatted reports
 Relate project experiences to career and academic
goals
 Work consistently on daily reflections and homework
Tests and project reports cover several standards at the same
time. Students will receive separate letter grades for each
standard on an A, B, C, or no-pass scale. A detailed overview
of physics is available on the physics web page at:
www.nclack.k12.or.us/clackhiphysics
031021110 - Pre-AP Chemistry (Physical Science)
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Geometry
Topics: Measurement
Gas Laws
Atomic Structure
Solutions
Periodic Table of Elements Reaction Rates
Chemical Formulas
Equilibrium
Mole Concept
Acids and Bases
Chemical Reactions
Thermodynamics
Oxidation/Reduction
Instruction: Chemistry is a lab science course that focuses on
the physical science content standards, science concepts, and
science and engineering practices. Students choosing this
course should have strong mathematical skills in algebraic
relationships, analytical problem solving, and a desire to
understand and model abstract processes using chemical
principles. The core topics will include properties of elements
and compounds, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and
energy transformations. These topics will be learned through
listening to lectures, content specific readings, writing notes
and lab reports, and participating in lab activities.
Overview: Pre-AP Chemistry is designed for students who
are planning on pursuing a science-related career. It is a prerequisite for AP Chemistry or good preparation for a first-year
college chemistry course.
English Language Development – Science
The ELD program offers students who do not speak English as
their first language the opportunity to improve their speaking,
writing, reading, and listening skills in English. Entrance into
the ELD program and placement within the ELD program are
done through the ELD Specialists and after a WoodcockMunoz or Oregon State ELPA placement test. ELD courses
may be taken only with the permission of an ELD Specialist.
010086310 - Newcomer Science ELD
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 0 to 1,
and/or designated as a newcomer. ELD
Specialist approval required.
Students will learn basic vocabulary, concepts and processes
from the natural and physical sciences, including those from
geology and biology. This course will also address concepts
from environmental science, such as the food chain, habitat
destruction and pollution, elements of the scientific method
and of recording data in a lab report. Students will complete
diagrams, posters, and brief presentations. Coursework will
generally be completed within the class period.
Advanced Placement Science
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Science Advanced Placement (AP) courses are all
advanced science courses intended for students who
possess a serious interest in science.
Students enrolled in AP science courses will take the AP
exam. A high score on that exam could result in college
credit.
Courses can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
Students will be expected to purchase supplemental
resource materials and lab manuals for use in the class.
These courses are year-long studies and students
forecasting for these selections will not be able to drop
them at semester.
030561110 - AP Biology (Life Science)
CCC BI 101, 103 Intro to Biology for non-majors
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Biology, Algebra 1
CRLE Required
Overview:
The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a
two-semester college introductory biology course usually
taken by biology majors in their first year. The class is
designed for students who have had courses in biology and
chemistry and have developed a strong foundation in
biological science concepts, basic algebra and statistical skills,
and strong oral, written communication, and participation
skills.
Students interested in pursuing any major related to the
biological sciences in college and/or as a career are
encouraged to take the class. There are summer reading and
textbook assignments for this course. Students are strongly
encouraged to participate in multiple field trips throughout the
year that enhance the curriculum by allowing students to work
with professional biologists in the field. Students have an
option of taking the AP Biology exam in May (fee required)
and if they receive a high score, they can earn college credit or
they may register for ACC credit through CCC to receive
college credit. To register for Clackamas Community
College credit, tuition is required and students must meet
CCC guidelines. As this course is a year-long study, students
forecasting for this selection will not be able to drop the
course at semester.
*Please note these courses are listed for college credit based
on the 2014-15 offerings, and may change due to instructor
changes or changes to curriculum content at the high school
and/or college.
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030561110 - AP Biology (Life Science) Continued
Topics: Chemistry of Life, Cell Structure and
Communication, Cellular Energetics and Metabolism,
Heredity, Molecular Genetics, Evolutionary Biology,
Diversity of Life, Structure and Function of Plants and
Animals, and Ecology.
Instruction: All content taught is categorized into one of the
four big ideas set forth by College Board.
 Big Idea 1: the process of evolution drives the diversity
and unity of life.
 Big Idea 2: Biological systems utilize free energy and
molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to
maintain dynamic homeostasis.
 Big Idea 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and
respond to information essential to life processes.
 Big Idea 4: Biological systems interact, and these
systems and their interactions possess complex properties.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
031061110 - AP Chemistry (Physical Science)
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Pre-AP Chemistry
CRLE Required
Topics: Semester 1
Semester 2
Formulas & Equations
Moles
Stoichiometry
Solutions
Thermodynamics
Atomic Structure
Bonding
Gas Laws
Intermolecular Forces
Organic Chemistry
Fomulas & Equations
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Equilibrium
Stoichiometry
Acids & Bases
Solubility
Thermodynamics
Oxidation/Reduction
Colligative Properties
Instruction: Chemistry is a lab science course that focuses on
the physical science content standards, science concepts, and
science and engineering practices. The class is designed for
students who have had courses in biology and chemistry and
have developed a strong foundation in chemical nomenclature;
moles, chemical equations; stoichiometry; bonding; atomic
structure; equilibrium; acids and bases, as well as algebraic
relationships, including logarithms, and analytical problem
solving skills.
The core topics will include properties of elements and
compounds, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and energy
transformations. These topics will be learned through listening
to lectures, content specific readings, writing notes and lab
reports, and participating in lab activities.
Overview: Advanced Placement Chemistry is an advanced
science course designed for students who possess a serious
interest in disciplines that use chemistry knowledge. The
successful student will have an enhanced ability to solve
complex problems. AP Chemistry is roughly equivalent to a
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031061110 - AP Chemistry (Physical Science) Continued
first-year college chemistry course. There are summer reading
and memorization assignments for this course. Students in
this course will take the AP Chemistry exam in May, and if
they receive a high score, they can earn college credit. As this
course is a year-long study, students forecasting for this
selection will not be able to drop the course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
032071110 – AP Environmental Science
(Life & Physical Science)
CCC ESR 171,172 Environmental Science
Grades 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Biology
CRLE Required
Environmental Science is a college level lab science course
that focuses on the life, physical and earth science content
standards, science concepts and science and engineering
practices. The class is designed for students who have
developed a strong foundation in basic algebra and statistical
skills and demonstrate strong oral, written and participation
skills.
The core topics will include earth’s systems, earth and human
activity, matter and interactions, energy, ecosystems,
biological evolution, and molecules to organisms. This
content will be accessed through a variety of formats including
reading informational text, writing notes and reports,
participating in lectures and class discussions, engaging in
hands-on activities, conducting labs inquiry activities,
watching videos, and designing projects. There are summer
reading and textbook assignments for this course The class
includes a partnership with the Clackamas County Water and
Environmental Services, Clackamas River Basin Council,
SOLVE, and Portland State University. You will be required
to attend monthly in-class field trips to work with professional
biologists and researchers in restoration and bioassessment
efforts in the Rock Creek Watershed.
To register for Clackamas Community College credit,
tuition is required and students must meet CCC
guidelines. Students in this course may also take the AP
Environmental Science exam in May, and if they receive a
high score, they can earn college credit. As this course is a
year-long study, students forecasting for this selection will not
be able to drop the course at semester.
*Please note these courses are listed for college credit based
on the 2014-15 offerings, and may change due to instructor
changes or changes to curriculum content at the high school
and/or college.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
031562110 – AP Physics-C (Physical Science)
Grades 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Calculus or concurrently enrolled
CRLE Required
in Calculus, Physics
Advanced Placement Physics is a lab science course that
focuses on the physical science content standards and
engineering practices. This class is designed for the student
who has a desire to explain abstract processes and complex
interactions using fundamental physics principles. A
successful student will need to demonstrates strong skills
using algebraic relationships, graphical analysis and
trigonometry. In addition, students will gain experience using
derivatives and integrals to solve problems concerning
Newton’s Laws, equations of linear and rotational motion,
energy, momentum, and periodic motion.
The core topics will include:
• Conservation of mass, energy and momentum
• Laws of linear and rotational motion
• Periodic motion
These topics will be learned through listening to lectures,
reading informational texts, writing notes and reports,
participating in hands-on activities, completing labs, watching
demonstrations, developing experiments and creating
projects.
AP Physics will prepare students to take the Advanced
Placement Physics-C test in Mechanics. All motivated
students are welcome, but the course is directed toward
college-bound students interested in majoring in science or
engineering fields. In general, students will:
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Calculate values for situations using physics equations.
These rely heavily on geometry, algebraic expressions,
trigonometry and some calculus.
Apply concepts and equations from lessons to new,
unfamiliar and challenging problems.
Create experiments to measure, analyze and explain
patterns.
Work efficiently and accurately with laboratory
equipment to develop procedures to find physical
constants and laws.
Work independently outside of class to read about,
research and practice problems introduced during
lectures.
Students in this course will take the AP Physics exam in May,
and if they receive a high score, they can earn college credit.
As this course is a year-long study, students forecasting for
this selection will not be able to drop the course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
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Social Science
040012110 - AP Human Geography
Grades: 10
World History Credit: 1.0
Grades: 9,11,12
Elective or World History Credit: 1.0
Pre: Passing Score on 8th grade state reading test;
Very strong reading, study and writing skills recommended
Advanced Placement Human Geography is a year-long course
that aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of human
geography and provide a geographic framework for the
analysis of current world problems through the use of case
studies. The course develops the students’ ability to ask
geographic questions and acquire, organize and analyze
geographic information. Units of study include population,
culture, political geography, economic development, industry,
agriculture, and urban geography. The course work will be
accelerated and demanding, with multiple chapters of college
level reading required each week. Students take an Advanced
Placement exam in May and if they achieve a high score may
be able to receive college/university credit in geography. As
this course is a year-long study, students forecasting for this
selection will not be able to drop the course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
040521110 - World History
Credit: 1.0
Grade: 10
Pre: None
This is a required course for sophomores. The units include:
An Introduction to Geography and Culture, The Industrial
Revolution, Imperialism, Immigration, The 20th Century
Political Revolutions, Totalitarianism, World War I, World
War II, The Holocaust, and The Genocides of the 20th and
21st Centuries. Over the course of the academic year students
will be introduced to, and practice, a range of skills within the
various disciplines of the Social Sciences. Students will work
with maps, read and analyze primary source documents, and
think critically about the complex world in which they live as
well as their place in it.
041031110 - U.S. History
Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
*This course is required for all juniors. The history topics
include: a review of American history before 1860, an in depth
study of America since 1860 including Reconstruction,
Imperialism, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Roaring
Twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, civil rights, the
Great Society, and recent presidents. It will also include
American and world issues such as the Cold War, Korea,
Vietnam, and the collapse of communism. Related economic,
government, and geographic issues will be explored. Students
will need to demonstrate the skills of social science analysis.
041042110- AP US History
Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Ability to focus on “big picture” of
US History, rather than on names/facts
This course emphasizes the four historical thinking skills
under seven themes spread across nine historical periods. The
goal is for students to become apprentice historians who are
able to relate events and developments across and within time
periods to create a larger understanding of United States
history. Organized under seven themes, thematic learning
objectives ask students to compare and contrast events and
developments and analyze continuities and changes between
and among them over time.
Reading, thinking, and writing are the most critical skills that
a student must master to succeed in the AP United State
History course and on the nation-wide exam in May. Students
will also be expected to work cooperatively, in groups, and
develop study strategies as a team to further their
understanding. Students will also be expected to read, think,
and write at least 60 minutes a day. This course is taught at
the college level and students will be exposed to the rigor that
is expected of a college freshman throughout the year. This is
a challenging and rewarding course for juniors.
*The course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
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040642120 – Holocaust & Genocide Studies
Grades: 11,12
Elective or World History Credit: .5
Pre: None
Students will explore the Holocaust in an intense study, using
primary sources, literature, memoirs, music and other sources
that will take the students from the causes of the Holocaust
through the final solution to liberation. They will also study
other genocides of the 20th Century such as Armenia,
Cambodia, Bosnia and Rwanda in order to evaluate genocide
in its larger context. This is an interdisciplinary course
integrating history, government, language arts, psychology,
art, science and philosophy. It is a discussion-based, seminarstyle course and will require active participation of all
students. The subject matter of the course is challenging
intellectually and emotionally. Students will be required to
read and watch material of a mature nature.
040643120- Media, Politics and Government
Grade: 11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
Essential questions explored in the course include: What
impact do media have on society? How has media evolved
over time? How do media impact news, politics, and
government? How can a media consumer increase his or her
awareness of media techniques used in persuasion and
advertising? Students will explore the role of the media in
news, politics, government, propaganda/persuasion, and
advertising. Students will develop discussion, analytical,
evaluative and creative skills while exploring these media
issues.
Students will be evaluated primarily by completing projects,
participating in structured discussions, and by responding and
reflecting in a media journal throughout the semester.
This course meets the .5 government credit required for
graduation. Credit is not accepted as a core course for
NCAA, but is accepted by Oregon public universities.
041511120 – Government
Grade: 12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
*This course is required for all seniors. Government topics
include: the three branches of government, federalism,
citizenship, constitutional issues, the political spectrum and
current political issues. Oregon State and local government
issues will be explored. Students will be expected to do some
research on issues and use materials from various
perspectives. Students will practice and demonstrate the skills
of social science analysis. This course meets the .5
government credit required for graduation.
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042012120 - Economics
Grade: 12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
*This course is required for all seniors. Economics addresses
both personal financial knowledge and broader concepts of
national and global economics. Students will explore sources
and ramifications of credit in addition to insurance,
investments, taxes and the stock market. Students will make
the connection between voting and economic policies and will
be able to explain how various economic indicators describe
the condition of the economy. Students will explore the
impact government plays in economic policy including the
role of the Federal Reserve, the World Bank, and trade
policies. In addition, with a clear understanding of personal
finances and economic factors, students will prepare and
present a plan to fulfill their post-high school goals that will
meet our extended application requirements. Students will
have an opportunity to complete the Extended Application
requirements for graduation in this course. This course meets
the .5 economics credit required for graduation.
041572110 – AP US Government
Grade: 12
Pre: None
Credit: 1.0
.5 Government Credit
& .5 Economics Credit
This year-long course is a study of federal, state, and local
governments designed to give students a critical perspective
on government and politics in the United States. This course
will involve the study of political concepts and analyses of
specific case studies as they pertain to the interpretation of
American government and politics. Students will become
familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas
that comprise the American political reality. A major
emphasis of the course will be preparation for the College
Board examination in May. This 1.0 course meets both the .5
government credit and the .5 senior economics credit
required for graduation.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
040631110 – Honors Humanities
PSU HST 101, 102 Western Civilization
PSU ENG 107, 108 World Literature
Grade: 12
Pre: AP Language & Composition
or AP US History
recommended
Credit: 2.0
1.0 English 12
.5 Government Credit
& .5 Economics Credit
CRLE Required
Humanities is a team-taught, interdisciplinary study of key
epochs in Western Civilization with a corresponding study of
the major literature and philosophies that reflect the
experiences of Western peoples. Units include Greek and
Roman culture from Homer to Augustine; the emergence of
Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and Reformation, the Enlightenment and the
Modern World. Writing assignments stress analysis and
research. This series of courses requires active participation
as well as extensive summer reading. Students will have an
opportunity to complete the Extended Application
requirements for graduation in this course. To register for
Portland State University credit, tuition is required and
students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher - 8 History
credits in Western Civilization and 8 English credits in World
Literature.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
English Language Development – Social Sciences
The ELD program offers students who do not speak English as
their first language the opportunity to improve their speaking,
writing, reading, and listening skills in English. Entrance into
the ELD program and placement within the ELD program are
done through the ELD Specialists and after a WoodcockMunoz or Oregon State ELPA placement test. ELD courses
may be taken only with the permission of an ELD Specialist.
010086410 - Newcomer Social Sciences ELD
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Language proficiency score of 0 to 1,
and/or designated as a newcomer. Course may
only be taken one time. ELD Specialist approval
required.
Students will explore different types of maps, along with
geographical terms, major events in U.S. History, including
the major periods of immigration, the three branches of the
U.S. government, and the two-party system. Students will
also learn basic aspects of successful intercultural
communication, such as knowledge of personal space and
degrees of formality.
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Health & Physical
Education
Health and Physical Education provide the opportunities to
learn about mental, social, and physical well being in a
modern day complex society. Awareness is essential for each
student to understand his/her body, emotional state of being,
and growth in the environment today. It is imperative that each
student has this understanding in order to prolong his or her
own life expectancy.
Physical Education classes provide students with opportunities
for active participation. Activity is so important as it provides
a release for frustration and stress as well as an opportunity for
relaxation afterwards. Many people find that they can cope
with all sorts of life’s problems more effectively following
vigorous activities.
080511120 - Health 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
This REQUIRED course will cover the main areas of health:
mental/emotional, social, and physical. The following units of
study will be the focus during the semester: wellness, physical
fitness and healthy bodies, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs,
healthy sexuality, and communicable diseases.
080512120 - Health 2
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Health 1
This REQUIRED course will cover the main areas of health:
mental, social and physical. The following units of study will
be the focus during the semester: wellness/mental health,
nutrition, healthy sexuality-reducing the risks and safety, and
tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. A speech work sample will
be offered.
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080011120- Physical Education 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
This REQUIRED course is designed to help the student
develop fundamental skills through various activities. The
importance of physical, social and mental growth through
activities is recognized. The student will participate in various
team, individual, and dual sports. Emphasis is directed toward
daily participation and individual success through skills and
lifetime activities. Unites covered will include, but not be
limited to, daily exercising & conditioning, soccer, football,
volleyball, basketball, softball, swimming and bowling.
080021121 - Team Sports (1st sem)
080021122 - Team Sports (2nd sem)
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: PE 1.
This course is designed to help the student develop
fundamental skills through various team sports. The
importance of physical, social, and mental growth through
activities is recognized. The student will participate in various
team sports (some individual sports as well). Emphasis is
directed toward daily participation and individual success
through skills and lifetime activities. Units covered will
include, but not be limited to, soccer, football, volleyball,
basketball, bowling, golf, and softball. This course may be
used to fulfill .5 of the 1.0 PE requirement.
080091121 - Strength Training (1st sem)
080091122 - Strength Training (2nd sem)
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
This course is designed for all students from beginning (no
experience) to advanced strength development. An emphasis
will be placed on safety and use of proper technique. Utilizing
technology, each student will design and implement their own
strength training program to meet individual goals. Emphasis
is placed on active participation and improvement in strength
levels throughout the course. This course may be used to
fulfill .5 of the 1.0 PE requirement.
080016121 - Strength/Conditioning (1st sem)
080016122 - Strength/Conditioning (2nd sem)
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Dept. Approval
CRLE Required
This course is designed for the advanced athlete who would
like to enhance their strength, speed, agility, and quickness or
students with a career interest in sports medicine. Through
technology, each student will design and implement their own
strength training program to meet individual goals. Students
will be expected to participate in rigorous strength, speed,
agility, and quickness training each day. Emphasis is placed
on active participation and improvements in these areas
throughout the course. This course may be used to fulfill .5
of the 1.0 PE requirement.
080015120 - Aerobics
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: PE 1
CRLE Required
This course is designed for motivated students with a special
interest in aerobic group fitness classes. This class
emphasizes cardio respiratory endurance using activities such
as step aerobics and circuit training. In addition, the class will
feature samples of current group fitness classes offered in the
community. Aerobics also focuses on muscular strength and
endurance using low weight with high repetition designed to
firm and tone the body while maintaining flexibility. Yoga and
Pilates principles are incorporated. Although students of all
skill levels are welcome, this is a physically demanding course
requiring regular attendance and a strong personal effort. This
course may be used to fulfill .5 of the 1.0 PE requirement.
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Clackamas High School
Elective Classes
Course Descriptions
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Art
Everyone can make art! All you need is an idea and the
courage to find a creative way to make your idea happen. Art
is dynamic; it changes as we change. Art pushes boundaries;
we are always seeking to challenge the status quo. Art is
varied; there are limitless materials, tools and methods of
creation. Your imagination is the only limitation!
Art can be lucrative. According to Americans for the Arts
research, “3.9% of all U.S. businesses and 1.9% of all
employees are arts-based – demonstrating statistically that the
arts are a formidable business presence and broadly distributed
across our communities.” Final fun fact: you don’t have to be
a starving artist!
With all this in mind, the growing art department at CHS is
offering a variety of courses to choose from. Everyone is
welcome, whether you’re curious and want to try something
new, an art dabbler, or already a passionate artist.
051541110 - Art 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
ART 1 is a fantastic foundational year course offering you the
opportunity to explore a wide range of art-making possibilities. Are you curious about new ways to express yourself?
Would you like to try 10 different kinds of drawing materials
or 20 different ways to make a painting? Would you like your
voice heard? What about learning to create your own series of
statement prints for distribution, or collaborating with others
on a mural design? Do you find beauty in the stuff of everyday life? Collect what you love for the creation of a collage,
photo montage, or sculpture! Need to get it all out? Everyone
has a personal visual journal for doodling, practicing techniques, pasting images, recording thoughts, ideas and inspirations. Ever wonder what inspires the art you see in the streets,
online, in comics, clothing, or on museum walls? Each day in
class you will have the opportunity to learn about contemporary artists and their work. Bottom line: in ART 1, you will
not only learn about how to utilize essential art elements and
design principles, but you will also begin to think like an
artist. Think like an artist and you can make anything happen!
051542110 - Art 2
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Art 1
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Cannot be added at 2nd semester.
Do you love making art and want to keep learning? ART 2 is
designed for your second year of high school art. In this class,
you will first really focus on growing strong drawing,
painting, and compositional skills as well as developing a
deeper understanding of art elements and design principles.
As you grow, you’ll continue exploring diverse materials and
techniques, often pushing at the boundaries traditional art
formats. Curious about how to integrate technology,
photography, or video into your art? How might you turn an
ordinary book into a visual masterpiece? Have you ever used
a printing press? Created your own blog site? As the year
progresses, greater emphasis will be based on personal or
collaborative expression, as well as idea generation. Artist
Studies will be infused through the year via artist visits,
museum and gallery trips, and daily lessons. By spring, your
visual portfolio will be full of skillful, creative pieces of art!
ART 2 serves as a pre-requisite for the following courses:
Advanced Art & AP Studio.
051691120 - Art & Technology
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This class combines the visual arts and technology to bring
your artwork into the 21st century. Students will use
traditional media like printmaking and drawing, but then will
also use Photoshop to manipulate these works. Students will
learn basic photography and web design, cartooning and
animation wile always considering the elements and principles
of art. Students will look at masters of art from the past to the
present to inspire their works. They will create work that
conveys personal voice and vision while building a portfolio
of work that demonstrates growth, risk-taking, and developing
a sense of design and craftsmanship preparing them for
college and career.
ART 1 serves as a pre-requisite for the following courses: Art
2, Mixed Media, Photography, Advanced Art & AP Studio.
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051543110 - Advanced Art
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Art 2 and Department Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Do you love making art? Do you want to build a strong
portfolio for yourself and/or college admission? Are you
interested in using your developing skills to make strong
works focusing on personal expression? If you’ve completed
ART 1 and ART 2, Advanced ART offers the opportunity to
really develop your personal style through projects
emphasizing personal voice. The first semester will focus on
both the artist’s visual journal and corresponding small,
exploratory projects. After participating in either a
media/technique or a concept development workshop, you will
explore how to incorporate the new information into your own
artistic style and ideas. By December, you will be equipped
with a tool chest of developing ideas and personal style. Your
tool chest will have prepared you for the creation of welldeveloped, masterful works of art in your own personal voice.
In support of your work as an artist, we will continue to
explore a broad range of artists through school visits, gallery
and museum trips, and daily lessons. For those interested, we
will also explore colleges and careers that are available in the
arts. To be successful in this class, you will need to attend
class every day and be prepared to work. You will be
expected to give each assignment your best effort and
participate in class critiques. Work outside the classroom will
be required. This class may be repeated as an Independent
Study, and is a pre-requisite for AP Studio.
051711110 – AP Studio
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Advanced Art and Dept. Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Are you an experienced art student who would like the
opportunity to investigate an area of specific personal interest
in depth? Do you appreciate the growth that happens when
you’re challenged to go beyond your previous limits? How
does the idea of earning college credit in Art before leaving
high school sound? In AP Studio you will create a focused
body of work, thereby completing the portfolio you’ve been
working on in previous art courses. You will be encouraged
to push the boundaries of your current art practice, with
exploration of contemporary materials and styles. You will
need to be self-motivated and self-directed as well as
cooperative, responsible, and inspired. Work outside of class
is absolutely required. AP Studio is especially directed, but
not limited to, those preparing art portfolios for college
entrance. Just as you’ve done in previous art classes, written
analyses, sketchbooks, a written artist statement, and an
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artist’s portfolio will be required. You will continue to
participate in ongoing critiques and self-evaluations. If you
wish to be an AP Student, you must fully complete the
assigned summer work, as it is a condition of enrollment. You
must see the instructor prior to the end of previous school year
for assignments. Your AP portfolio will be submitted for
scoring by the College Board, with a high score earning
college/university credit.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
051641120 - Ceramics
Grades: 9, 10,11, 12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Ceramics focuses on hand-building techniques to create
expressive, functional and non-functional works of art. There
is a blending of skill development and ideas as forms emerge
out of clay. Art elements and design principles will be
integrated into this three-dimensional medium. Learn about
the history of pottery and be inspired by dynamic new
creations. This class serves as an entry level course for further
exploration of sculpture.
051592120 – Ceramics 2
New!
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Ceramics
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Students will use Ceramics skills to create work at a more
advanced and independent level. Hand-building, throwing on
the pottery wheel, glazing techniques and surface decoration
methods will be included. Students will investigate historic
and contemporary artists, as well as develop personal ideas
and voice while developing work showing growth, risk-taking
and craftsmanship.
052011120 - Mixed Media
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Mixed Media is a studio course focused on 3D art. Students
will explore both traditional and contemporary materials to
create sculptural forms. Some of these may include wood,
wire, paper mache, metals and found objects to create unique,
one-of-a-kind sculptures. Activities to generate ideas and
design possibilities will be used to define group and individual
projects. Historic and contemporary artists and their works
will be explored. This hands-on class will foster experience
making 3D art, create problem-solving skills and
communicating ideas visually.
Leadership
221011120 - Intro: Leadership
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
The overall objective of the class is to give students an
opportunity to participate more extensively in the various
skills required in leadership positions through activity-based
experiences. Units explored will be leadership styles, goal
setting, time management, coping with difficult people,
management skills, problem-solving techniques, group
process, and types of public speaking. In addition, students use
their acquired skills to plan, prepare and help at various school
service projects. School and community service is required.
221031110 - Advanced Leadership
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
CRLE Required
Pre: Intro: Leadership and Department
Approval
Advanced Leadership is designed to support the development
of strong school leaders and is devoted to the improvement of
the student and the school. It is a fun and exciting way to get
involved and make a difference. Activities include planning
homecoming, running assemblies, organizing clubs, and much
more. Students will design and implement their own
programs which will work with the school and/or community.
Students will further gain skills in personal management,
problem solving, communication, team work, public relations,
organizations, and systems through activity-based experiences.
School and community service required. All ASB officers are
required to take this course. Class council members and Spirit
Commissioners who have taken Intro: Leadership are strongly
advised to take this course.
Music
Band
051020110 - Concert Band
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Advanced middle school band and Department Approval
Top-level band for intermediate students. First choice for
incoming freshmen and students learning a second instrument.
Participation is required for concerts, competitions, possible
morning/evening rehearsal(s), assemblies, marching/pep band,
and league solo competition. Concert band members may
audition for symphonic band, wind ensemble, and jazz
ensemble. All members may participate in Introduction to Jazz
(instrumental considerations) and Symphony (department
approval). Activities taking place outside of class time are
required.
051021110 - Symphonic Band
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Advanced middle school band or
CRLE Required
Concert Band and Department Approval
Fee: Yes
Top-level band for intermediate to semi-advanced students.
Participation is required for concerts, competitions, possible
morning/evening rehearsal(s), assemblies, marching/pep band,
and league solo competition. Symphonic band members may
audition for wind and jazz ensemble. All members may
participate in Introduction to Jazz (instrumentation
considerations) and Symphony (department approval).
Activities taking place outside of class time are required.
051062110 - Wind Ensemble
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Audition and Department Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This course will provide advanced experience to students of
the highest playing levels. This is a select ensemble and it is
an honor to be a member. In order to maintain the high level
of consistency that this type of ensemble demands, once
enrolled, members are expected to participate through the end
of their senior year. Participation is required for concerts,
competitions, possible morning/evening rehearsal(s),
assemblies, marching/pep band, and league solo contest.
Wind ensemble members may audition for Jazz Ensemble.
All members may participate in Introduction to Jazz
(instrumentation considerations), Symphony (if appropriate),
and musical. Activities taking place outside of class time are
required. Any student receiving less than a grade of “A”
and/or at the director's discretion, in any one quarter, may be
placed in a less advanced band at the following semester.
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051052110- Intro to Jazz
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Experience in band, Concurrent
CRLE Required
Enrollment in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Wind
Ensemble, or Orchestra and Department Approval
Fee: Yes
This introductory course is designed to develop basic skills for
those interested in pursuing advanced studies in Jazz
Ensemble. Activities taking place outside of class time are
required.
051051110 - Jazz Ensemble
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Audition, Department Approval and concurrent
enrollment in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind
Ensemble or Orchestra
Fee: Yes
This class specializes in the study of jazz with the opportunity
for experience in improvisation. This is a select ensemble and
it is an honor to be a member. In order to maintain the high
level of consistency this ensemble demands, members are
expected to participate through the end of their senior year.
This group performs in many competitive events as well as at
concerts, assemblies, and in the community. Participation is
required for concerts, competitions, assemblies and possible
morning and/or evening rehearsals. Any student receiving less
than a grade of “A” and/or at the director’s discretion, in any
one quarter, may be placed in a less advanced band at the
following semester.
051063110 – Percussion
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Middle School Band or Department
CRLE Required
Approval
All percussion students (grade 9-12) are expected to take this
class. It is highly recommended that students concurrently
participate in their recommended band class. This course will
provide the student with an overview of basic technical and
performance skills on all basic percussion instruments.
Students will work daily on basic snare technique while
working on drumline, percussion ensemble, and drum-set
compositions. Students will explore timpani tuning and
performance, as well as familiarizing themselves with mallet
instruments. Advanced students will work on advanced
projects.
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Orchestra
051041110 – Intermediate Orchestra
Grades: 9
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This course is a year-long class that is for freshmen. This
class will include fundamentals of string orchestra playing,
including violin, viola, cello and bass and piano. Students will
learn to develop an appreciation of music, build skills for
efficient practicing, follow a conductor, and increase music
literacy - including music reading, recognizing articulations
and musical styles, and understanding musical terms.
Students will receive exposure to music's relation to history
and art. Emphasis will also be placed on exposing each
student to a variety of performing experiences and music in
which to apply these skills. Activities taking place outside of
class time are required.
051043110 – Advanced Orchestra
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit:1.0
Pre: Department Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This course is a year-long class for all sophomores, juniors
and seniors at an advanced level. Students will build on
techniques for playing the violin, viola, cello, bass and piano.
This will be a large orchestra ensemble focused on playing
works from major composers from a variety of historical
periods. Students will develop an appreciation of music, build
skills for efficient practicing, follow a conductor and increase
music literacy - including music reading, recognizing
articulations and musical styles, and understanding musical
terms. Students will receive exposure to music's relation to
history and art. Emphasis will also be placed on exposing
each student to a variety of performing experiences and music
in which to apply these skills. Activities taking place outside
of class time are required.
051042110 – Concert Orchestra
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit:1.0
Pre: Department Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This course is a year-long class for sophomores, juniors and
seniors who take private lessons and/or invest practice time on
their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass and piano). It is
recommended that students take this class before auditioning
for Chamber Orchestra. This will be a large orchestra
ensemble focused on playing works from major composers
from a variety of historical periods. Students will develop an
appreciation of music, build skills for efficient practicing,
follow a conductor and increase music literacy - including
music reading, recognizing articulations and musical styles,
and understanding musical terms. Students will receive
exposure to music's relation to history and art. Emphasis will
also be placed on exposing each student to a variety of
performing experiences and music in which to apply these
skills. Activities taking place outside of class time are
required.
051044110 - Chamber Orchestra
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This audition-only class offers students a chance to enhance
their orchestra skills on stringed instruments of violin, viola,
cello, bass and piano. This course is a year-long class for the
most advanced orchestra students. This will be a small group
chamber ensemble with high standards for performance and
playing skills. This course is in addition to students' private
lessons. This group performs in many competitive events as
well as concerts, assemblies, and in the community.
Participation is required for concerts, competitions, assemblies
and possible morning or evening rehearsals. Students will
develop an appreciation of music, build skills for efficient
practicing, follow a conductor, and increase music literacy including music reading, recognizing articulations and musical
styles, and understanding musical terms. Students will receive
exposure to music's relation to history and art. Emphasis will
also be placed on exposing each student to a variety of
performing experiences and music in which to apply these
skills. Activities taking place outside of class time are
required.
051045110 – Symphony Orchestra
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval
Symphony Orchestra is a year-long class for students who are
would like to play symphonic literature. Students may sign up
for class and be accepted with director approval. Symphony
consists of woodwinds (piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet,
bassoon), brass (French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba),
percussion (timpani, snare drum, base drum, cymbal, triangle,
tambourine, glockenspiel), and strings (harp, violin, viola,
cello, double bass, and piano). We will adjust the literature to
match the instrumentation. No audition is required. This
orchestra will be OSAA competition level, competing in the
Mt. Hood League, and hopefully State Orchestra competition.
Guitar
051081120 - Beginning Classical Guitar
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
For beginners only, this course is a semester-long class that
will introduce students to the fundamentals of music and
playing classical guitar. First-position fingering, playing
technique (both classical and folk), all treble clef notes,
strumming, chords, picking (classical and folk), and barre
chords will be studied. Playing tests and daily practice
required. Students are required to supply 2 sets of new strings
as described in the course syllabus. A personal guitar is not
required for this class, but is recommended.
Choir
051103110 – Men’s Ensemble
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Fee: Yes
Singing will change your life! Anyone can learn to sing well
and discover how fun it is. Designed for beginning and
intermediate bass/tenor singers, this choir teaches skills in
music reading and singing. Music theory basics include note
and rest values, notes of the staff, time and key signatures,
sharps and flats, major and minor scales, and intervals. The
class allows a high level of interaction with the instructor. It is
recommended that students take this class before auditioning
for advanced ensembles. All styles of music and music
literacy are studied; students in all grades may enroll.
Activities taking place outside of class time are required.
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051102310 – Lady Cavettes
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Fee: Yes
Singing will change your life! Anyone can learn to sing well
and discover how fun it is. Designed for beginning and
intermediate soprano/alto singers, this choir teaches skills in
music reading and singing. Music theory basics include note
and rest values, notes of the staff, time and key signatures,
sharps and flats, major and minor scales, and intervals. This
class allows a high level of interaction with the instructor. It is
recommended that students take this class before auditioning
for advanced ensembles. All styles of music and music
literacy are studied; students in all grades may enroll.
Activities taking place outside of class time are required.
051106110 - Cavelles
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval through Audition
Fee: Yes
An auditioned class, Cavelles is one of the select choirs at
CHS. It is made up of women’s voices that want the
experience of singing advanced music with a smaller group.
Students participate in contests/performances designed for
small ensembles. This course may be taken concurrently with
A-Choir or Lady Cavettes. Students should be enthusiastic,
have excellent musical potential and be self-disciplined. Vocal
tests are part of student evaluation. Private voice lessons
recommended. Activities taking place outside of class time
are required.
051108110 - A-Choir
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval through audition CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
This large varsity concert ensemble studies advanced choral
literature of many styles. Rehearsals are concentrated,
dynamic, and fast-paced. Student musicianship is developed
throughout the year and self-discipline is essential. Basic
knowledge of music theory and sight singing is required. A
high level of positive personal conduct is expected, as is
commitment to team and building relationships. The group
performs outside of the school for contests, festivals, and
community events. May be taken only after audition with
director. Vocal tests are part of student evaluation. Private
voice lessons are recommended. Activities taking place
outside of class time are required.
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051111110 - Cavalaires
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Concurrent Enrollment in A-Choir
CRLE Required
and Department Approval through audition
Fee: Yes
A small, very select choir of advanced singers who represent
CHS by performing at luncheons, meetings, hospitals and
other community activities. All styles are studied, including
madrigals, pop, jazz, and 20th century chamber music. The
class explores units in harmonic analysis, musical form,
conducting and rehearsal technique, the history of the blues
and jazz. Designed for the exceptionally talented and
knowledgeable music student seeking to be a scholar of music.
Significant time commitment is required. Activities taking
place outside of class time are required.
Psychology
042541121 - Psychology
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
The nature and origins of mental and emotional experience are
among the last and greatest unsolved scientific questions.
Psychology is a field of study that examines these questions
and attempts to apply the answers to practical problems. This
psychology course provides a guided exploration and survey
of major concepts, research, and theories that describe both
animal and human behavior. Specific areas of study will
include pseudo-psychology and critical reasoning, brain and
body, learning and cognition, human development,
consciousness, social psychology, sensation and perception.
Students will also be expected to develop their own
interpersonal skills and to monitor their own personal
psychological well-being. Students will be assessed using
formative and summative assessments, (labs, simulations, and
a variety of culminating unit assessments).
042541110 - AP Psychology
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Psychology highly recommended
CRLE Required
This course is designed to teach introductory psychology
concepts with college rigor. Your grade will be based on the
AP curriculum. Supplementary readings and test questions
will be college level. The aim of this course is to give
students a taste for the breadth of psychology as a profession
and as an invaluable complement to any career. Focus is
directed toward understanding of basic concepts of behavior in
psychology as well as basics of personality, social
psychology, intelligence and creativity, personality, disorders,
and therapies. Emphasis is placed on practical application
throughout the range of health and human services. Students
are expected to learn through a variety of on-location
observations and through first-hand investigation and
participation. Students take an Advanced Placement Exam in
Psychology in May and if they achieve a high score may be
able to receive college credit in psychology from most
colleges. As this course is a year-long study, students
forecasting for this selection will not be able to drop the
course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
Publications
111013920 – Journalism
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
This course is taught at one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
Campuses.
With an eye on current events, students follow news events
while developing basic journalism skills needed to write
stories for publication including: note taking, newsworthiness,
ethics, questioning techniques, interviewing, journalistic
writing style and copy editing. Students apply their final skills
by writing journalistic stories reflecting their knowledge.
Student writing may be considered for publication by The
Compass staff. The impact of current events and how the
professional media examines these daily news events is
observed. Students should enjoy writing factual accounts
about events and other people’s stories, be comfortable
speaking with and interviewing adults and other students.
Careers in journalistic fields are brought to the attention of
students.
111012910 – Online Newspaper (Advanced Journalism)
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 2.0
This course is taught at one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
Campuses.
Students create and publish the school district’s online
newspaper, The Compass. Students will polish writing,
photography, art, and editing skills. Students develop and
refine computer skills using word processing, online layout
skills (WordPress) and photo editing programs while working
on journalistic ethics, leadership and interpersonal
communication. Students and parents will sign a contract that
the student will attend every class, sell advertisements, work
independently, participate in editorial planning, work outside
of class and be willing to meet deadlines. Students learn
marketable skills used in the workplace. This course may be
repeated for credit.
111011120 - Yearbook
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Department Approval
CRLE Required
Assist in producing the school’s yearbook, The Lance, by
being a staff member and see your work published. Students
work on overall design, layout pages, write stories, take
photos and complete all materials needed to submit the
yearbook to the printing plant. Opportunities to polish
writing, photography, art, editing and layout skills are
plentiful. Students will get a great deal of experience using
different computer programs for word processing, page layout,
and photo editing, while managing deadlines, working on
leadership and interpersonal communication skills dependent
on position. Studies show publication students do better in
college and the workplace. Students will work with
professionals from the printing plant. No publication
experience is needed, but applicants must be willing to meet
deadlines and work outside of class time.
051671120 – Digital Photography
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Students improve their understanding of how to use a digital
camera and how to edit pictures. Students learn the basics of
Adobe Photoshop by editing pictures they take during the
semester. Recommend that students have access to a digital
camera. (The class has a limited number of cameras available
for students to check out.)
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Speech
011512120 - Speech 1
CCC COMM 100
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Pre: None
Credit: .5
Elective Credit
CRLE Required
This fun and energetic class focuses on teaching and
encouraging both outgoing and timid students to become more
vocal and confident in their speaking abilities. Topics such as
stage fright, interpersonal communications, group discussions
and Aristotle's principles are woven into the curriculum.
Students begin the semester with small group and partner
experiences and then move towards individual speeches such
as expository, persuasive and impromptu. All state essential
skill speeches are covered in Speech 1. To register for
college credit, tuition is required and students must meet
college guidelines. Instructor will provide more
information in class.
011511121 - Advanced Speech 1 (1st semester)
OIT SPE 111
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
This class is designed to build upon the competencies
introduced in Speech 1 and exploring group and interpersonal
communication on a deeper level. This class enhances
student's ability to speak publicly and to build confidence.
Students analyze topics in greater detail. Students will work
individually, in small groups and whole class activities. This
course will direct students towards polishing and performing
championship-quality materials. Multiple opportunities to
complete NCSD Performance Standards speaking tasks are
offered. Other speech styles taught include: expository, radio
commentary, oratory, extemporaneous and impromptu, and
political campaign. While taking Speech 1 is not necessary for
the successful completion of Advanced Speech 1, basic
speaking, organization and confidence is a must. To register
for college credit, tuition is required and students must
meet college guidelines. Instructor will provide more
information in class. This class may be taken for repeatable
high school credit.
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011511122 – Advanced Speech 2 (2nd semester)
OIT SPE 111
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
This course takes the acquired skills learned in Speech 1 and
Advanced Speech 1 and applies it to debate and rhetoric, while
exploring group and interpersonal communication on a deeper
level. This class enhances student's ability to speak publicly
and to build confidence. Students analyze topics in greater
detail such as panel discussion and debating current events.
Several forms of debate are studied and the class holds its own
debate tournament. Other speech styles taught include: Speech
to introduce, demonstration, student congress, extemporeaneous and impromptu. Multiple opportunities to complete
NCSD Performance Standards speaking tasks are offered.
While taking Speech 1 and Advanced Speech 1 is not
necessary for the successful completion of Advanced Speech
2, basic speaking, organization and confidence is a must. To
register for college credit, tuition is required and students
must meet college guidelines. Instructor will provide more
information in class. This class may be taken for repeatable
high school credit.
Theatre Arts
050551110 - Acting 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Stage or drama experience is not necessary for this class as its
primary objective is to help all students obtain greater
confidence and skill in presenting before an audience.
Students also receive a broad overview of theater with units in
pantomime, characterization, improvisation, staging, voice and
diction, scene work, spectacle and play production. The year
culminates in an evening showcase performance. The class
provides a fine arts credit (.5 per semester).
050552110 - Acting 2/Play Production
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Acting 1 or Instructor Approval
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Acting 2 takes up where Acting 1 left off by providing the
opportunity to learn more about play production. Students in
this class will rehearse and produce a wide variety of material
for public performance. These production experiences will
include any or all of the following: showcase performances,
Lunch Box Theatre (shows performed during the lunch hour),
Children’s Theatre Tour, performances at Regional and State
acting competitions, and CHS Arts Festival. Units of
instruction will include auditioning, scene study, rehearsal
protocols, and production media/marketing. The year of study
culminates in a fully-staged production for public
performance. All acting roles and many positions for
production will be members of the class. Activities taking
place outside of class time are required.
050533110 – Advanced Drama
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Acting 2 or Instructor Approval
CRLE Required
Advanced Drama will enable devoted drama students to
explore the theater and acting in depth. The class will touch
upon a broad range of topics from improvisation and theater
games to acting technique, technical theater, Shakespeare, the
techniques of dramatic composition, and theater history. This
class will create productions that serve the school community.
It will also explore post high school theater opportunities
including theater vocations, theater in college and theater in
the community. Because some students take Advanced Drama
more than once, the content of the class changes year-to-year,
to a certain degree, to individualize the class's instruction for
the interests, skills and needs of participants. Activities taking
place outside of class time are required.
050572110 –Theatre Management & Production
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Instructor Approval or one year exp.
CRLE Required
in theatre, choir, band, or orchestra
A technical theatre class that is designed to teach skills
required to manage a professional stage. Units of study to
include the following: stage management, theatre safety,
theatre communication systems, production management,
sound systems, theatrical rigging, and lighting systems.
Students in this class will manage district theatre spaces.
Class will require evening and weekend hours. Students
successfully participating in this class will be given the
opportunity to be employed as running crew for clients using
district theatre spaces for performances or events.
050011121 – Dance – Semester 1
050011122 – Dance – Semester 2
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
Fee: Yes
Do you want to learn to dance? This class is for you. All
levels of dance experience are encouraged in this class.
Absolutely no previous dance instruction is required. You will
learn fundamental technique and creative exploration of
dance, and improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness.
Class work, homework, and evaluation include learning
technique, choreography, rehearsals, and performance. To be
successful in this class, students must dress so they can move
comfortably and safely, participate in dance technique classes,
interact in small groups for choreography projects and
showcase performance projects. This class culminates in a
student-hosted evening dance event.
Semester 1: The focus is on a wide variety of social dance
styles, ballroom (Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz) folk/cultural, line
dance. Students are also exposed to the performance dance
styles of hip-hop, jazz, modern, musical theatre, and ballet.
Semester 2: The focus is on a wide variety of social dance
styles, folk/cultural dance, and line dance. This course will
focus on rhythmic social dances: Cha Cha, Rumba, Nite club
Two-Step and various swing dance styles. Students are also
exposed to the performance dance styles of hip-hop jazz,
modern, and ballet.
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World Languages
International partnerships and travel in foreign lands is now an
accepted part of a world that seems to be shrinking in size.
The need for communication and international understanding
increases as we all try to live together in peace. No matter
what career students may choose, knowledge of a second
language will add new dimensions to their future. They will
represent their own country better, be more understanding of
cultures that differ from their own, and enrich their own lives
not only emotionally, but also in a very practical way.
Goals:
1. Students should keep in mind that language learning
requires industry. Being able to communicate in
another language is a skill and to gain this power takes
the same kind of daily practice as does learning any
skill. A student should be willing to put forth a certain
amount of effort daily in order to progress at a speed
that will be satisfying to him. Proficiency in a skill
demands patience and self-discipline, and the learning
of a foreign language is no exception.
2. A student should expect to depend on memorization as
one of the necessary elements required in learning a
second language.
3. A student should be aware that training his/her ears to
listen well will play an important part in his/her
success, both in learning to speak and learning to
understand a second language.
4. Students are encouraged to study French, Japanese, or
Spanish for three years or more, for retention, fluency
and mastery of grammar. In addition, students are
invited to study an additional language for a more indepth understanding of the world and its cultures. Also,
many universities are requiring a placement test for
second languages. Three years of a language would
prepare a student for this test.
French
120512 - French 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
In this introductory course, listening, conversation, reading,
writing, comprehension, phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar
development are stressed. In addition, time is devoted to
studying the wide cultural spectrum of French life. Such topics
include French cuisine, holidays, songs, hand and body
gestures, and films. Students study the geography of Europe
and the French speaking world and gain insight to traditions
including school, family, and leisure time activities.
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061221110 - French 2
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: French 1
CRLE Required
In second year French, students express themselves more
precisely and creatively in both oral and written speech by
building on grammatical concepts and thematic vocabulary.
Students gain confidence in their ability to communicate in the
present, past and future, give commands and suggestions and
use questioning techniques appropriately. In addition,
students gain knowledge, appreciation and understanding of
poetry, short stories, films, music, geography and culture.
061231110- French 3
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: French 2
CRLE Required
The third year of French is designed to help students develop
proficiency in the four basic skills: listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. The emphasis is on communication. PreAP activities are incorporated into each unit. Students read
selected passages of French literature, newspaper and
magazine articles, poetry and real life materials. Because
upper level French classes tend to be small, students need to
understand that they are making a year-long commitment.
Students are encouraged to take three years or more of the
same foreign language if they plan to attend a private fouryear university.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
061321010– AP French 4
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: French 3 and Department Approval
CRLE Required
This course is designed for students who have successfully
completed three years of French. The emphasis is on French
literature and aspects of French culture, history and art.
Grammar, culture, literature, oral and written activities are
coordinated thematically and linguistically. Students are
required to use French not only in speaking, but also in
creative writing. Fluency is the ultimate goal at this level. AP
activities are incorporated into this course. Because upper
level French classes tend to be small, before enrolling,
students need to understand that these are year-long courses.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
Japanese
The four-year Japanese language instruction program in the
North Clackamas School District is designed to help students
develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and
writing Japanese. At the end of the four-year program,
students will possess a foundation in communication in the
Japanese language that will enable them to continue to learn
the language successfully at other education institutions in the
United States, or while living, working or studying in Japan.
Cultural, philosophical, historical, social, geographical, and
political information about Japan will be discussed and studied
to help students develop a better understanding of both
Japanese and American people and language. Performance in
the classroom builds skills in how to behave in Japanese
culture and use the Japanese language correctly in the
appropriate cultural context. All four levels of Japanese are
taught on one of the campuses of Sabin-Schellenberg.
064211910 - Japanese 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
This course is taught on one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
campuses.
This is an introduction to the Japanese language and culture.
Students are instructed and guided toward acquiring the
listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and
understanding of the meanings and readings of three writing
systems: hiragana, katakana, and about 100 kanji. Students
will learn words, phrases, everyday expressions and simple
statements on familiar topics in everyday situations. Students
will communicate using memorized/rehearsed phrases,
sentences and questions. Students will write simple journal
entries using basic action verbs, articles, and adjectives.
064221910 - Japanese 2
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Novice-Low Level of ACTFL
CRLE Required
proficiency and ability to read and write
Hiragana and Katakana, and about 100 Kanji
This course is taught on one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
campuses.
In Japanese 2 the students will continue with the listening,
speaking, reading, and writing aspects of the language.
Students will learn to express themselves more precisely in
both oral and written speech. Students will learn an additional
100 Kanji reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on
learning structures and grammatical concepts of the language.
Students will learn how to type essays, letters and Japanese
assignments in Japanese using the computer. Students will
write ideas and information for an audience. Students are
expected to complete summer assignments to prepare for
Japanese 2.
064231910 - Japanese 3
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Novice-Mid Level of ACTFL
CRLE Required
proficiency and be able to read and write
Hiragana and Katakana, and about 200 Kanji.
Students need to be able to type assignments in
Japanese using a computer.
This course is taught on one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
campuses.
The third year of Japanese is designed to help students
develop and enhance essential skills: listening, speaking,
reading and writing through authentic materials. Vocabulary
building and improvement of reading skills, as well as
extensive oral and written practice of Japanese verbs, and
grammatical structures will be emphasized. Through language
study, students compare the Japanese language and culture
with their own. Students are expected to complete summer
assignments to prepare for Japanese 3.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
064241910 - AP Japanese
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Novice-High Level of ACTFL
CRLE Required
proficiency and be able to read and write
Hiragana and Katakana, and about 300
Kanji. Students need to be
able to type assignments in Japanese
using a computer
This course is taught on one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
campuses.
The AP Japanese Language and Culture course is designed to
be comparable to college/university Japanese courses and
supports students as they develop the productive, receptive,
and cultural skills necessary to communicate with native
speakers of Japanese. In keeping the format of the AP
Japanese Language and Culture Exam, the various
components of language proficiency are often assessed within
the context of holistic performance tasks. Students'
proficiency levels at the end of the course are expected to
reach at least the Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid range,
as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students
are expected to complete summer assignments to prepare
for AP Japanese.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
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Spanish
061011110 - Spanish 1
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: None
Spanish 1 is an introduction to the language. Students are
instructed and guided toward acquiring the following skills:
listening, understanding, speaking, reading with
comprehension, and writing with accuracy. The emphasis is
on communication in everyday situations. In addition,
knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the cultures of
many Spanish-speaking countries will be taught.
061021110 - Spanish 2
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Spanish 1
CRLE Required
In Spanish 2 the students will continue with the listening,
speaking, reading, and writing aspects of the language. More
emphasis will be placed on learning structures and
grammatical concepts of the language. Students will become
more knowledgeable about the geography, history and culture
of Spanish-speaking people. In addition, there will be a focus
on reading comprehension as it pertains to literature in the
target language.
061031110 - Spanish 3
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Spanish 2
CRLE Required
In Spanish 3, the students will develop and enhance essential
skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary
building and improvement of reading skills, as well as
extensive oral and written practice of Spanish verbs and
gramatical structures will be emphasized. This class has
significant cultural components and pre-AP activities as well.
Classes are conducted primarily in Spanish. Students are
encouraged to take three years or more of the same foreign
language if they plan to attend a private four year university.
In addition, there will be a focus on reading comprehension as
it pertains to literature in the target language.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
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061041110 - Spanish 4
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Spanish 3 and Department Approval
CRLE Required
A student at this level will learn in-depth grammar concepts
and will work to improve oral, written and listening skills in
Spanish. Pre-AP activities are incorporated into this class to
increase the student's skills. The class will further enhance a
student's knowledge of the culture, history, and geography of
the Hispanic world. In addition, there will be a focus on
reading comprehension as it pertains to literature in the target
language.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
061121910 - AP Spanish 5
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Spanish 4 and Department Approval
CRLE Required
This course is taught on one of the Sabin-Schellenberg
campuses.
This course is based on the AP Spanish curriculum and is
intended for students who wish to develop their speaking,
listening and writing skills through the use of literature and
authentic materials and resources. The class is comparable to
a third year university course and is conducted in Spanish. A
significant amount of class time will be devoted to preparation
for the AP Spanish Language Exam. Students who take the
Advanced Placement exam and earn a high score can receive
college/university credit. There will be required listening
activities for homework over the summer. As this course is a
year-long study, students forecasting for this selection will not
be able to drop the course at semester.
*This course can be applied towards the Honors Diploma.
Other Elective Courses
220071010 – AVID 10
Grade: 10
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Selection Process; 2.0-3.5 GPA
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a
rigorous course designed for motivated and determined
students who intend to pursue a four-year college degree.
AVID students work through peer study groups and
collaborate with college academic coaches to deepen their
content knowledge, practice questioning strategies and lead
discussions. AVID course work focuses on entrance and
placement exams, career and college knowledge, preparing for
college study sessions, test taking strategies, refining Cornell
note taking strategy, time management, organizational skills,
and presentation methods. AVID is designed to prepare
students for success in four-year colleges and universities by
targeting students who want to challenge themselves to use
and refine inquiry, reading, writing, and collaborative
strategies that students use for success in rigorous courses and
in college. Another primary goal of AVID is to close the
achievement gap by providing greater access to the most
rigorous courses and college for all students.
220072010– AVID 11
Grade: 11
Credit: 1.0
Pre: AVID 10 or Selection Process
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a
rigorous course designed for motivated and determined
students who intend to pursue a four-year college degree.
AVID students work through peer study groups and
collaborate with college academic coaches to deepen their
content knowledge, practice questioning strategies and lead
discussions. AVID course work focuses on entrance and
placement exams, career and college knowledge, preparing for
college study sessions, test taking strategies, refining Cornell
note taking strategy, time management, organizational skills,
and presentation methods. AVID is designed to prepare
students for success in four-year colleges and universities by
targeting students who want to challenge themselves to use
and refine inquiry, reading, writing, and collaborative
strategies that students use for success in rigorous courses and
in college. Another primary goal of AVID is to close the
achievement gap by providing greater access to the most
rigorous courses and college for all students. AVID juniors
are required to develop a plan for entrance into four-year
colleges and universities, investigate admissions
requirements, the college application process and
scholarship requirements.
066061910 – Russian Literacy and Culture
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian
CRLE Required
Language and Instructor Approval
This course is for heritage Russian speaking students only.
Students will improve their Russian language skills by
exploring different aspects of the Russian culture, history and
literature to increase their employability in the global
economy. Students must use reading, writing and speaking
skills in Russian to complete course work. Students will be
asked to complete a proficiency assessment as a prerequisite.
This course is offered at Sabin-Schellenberg.
066061910 Курс по русскому языку и культуре
Классы: 9, 10, 11, 12
Обязательные условия для допуска: Свободное владение
разговорным русским или украинским языками;
разрешение преподава
Кредит 1.0
теля
Этот курс расчитан только для студентов из
русскоговорящих семей.
Ученики улучшат свои навыки владения русским языком
посредством изучения различных аспектов русской
культуры, литературы и истории. Это позволит им
увеличить свои шансы при приёме на работу в условиях
глобализации экономики. Студенты будут сдавать свои
курсовые работы, используя навыки по чтению, письму и
разговору на русском языке. Этот курс будет
преподаваться в центре Сабин-Шелленберг.
220055121 - Guaranteed Start (1st semester)
220055122 - Guaranteed Start (2nd semester)
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: None
CRLE Required
The purpose of this class is to tutor North Clackamas
elementary children to be proficient in skills to meet
benchmarks. The tutor will assist students with academic
skills. Transportation is provided. Grading system is Pass or
Fail unless a student is exceptional, in which case they would
earn an “A” and a CRLE. Dependability is important, as
attendance and participation contribute to your grade. More
than 10 absences in a semester will result in an automatic
failing grade.
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120481121 - Student Store Manager (1st semester)
120481122 – Student Store Manager (2nd semester)
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Instructor Approval
In this class you will run the Clackamas High student store,
the CAV Shack! You will learn customer service techniques,
how to run a cash register and handle money, inventory
procedures, management skills and employee inventory
procedures, management skills and employee relations. You
will also learn how to set up and run various promotions,
advertising techniques, and pricing policies.
Students must have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter.
Working well as an individual, as well as in a group, is critical
to your success.
This class will prepare you for an entry level position at many
businesses and will provide you with skills that could be used
in many different careers.
220061121 - Study Hall (1st semester)
220061122 - Study Hall (2nd semester)
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 0
Pre: None
*This is a recommended class for all 9th and 10th grade
students. Study Hall will provide the opportunity for students
to learn, practice, and develop the interpersonal and academic
skills they need to be successful in high school and beyond.
Students will also have the opportunity to complete
homework, work on projects, receive adult and peer support
for academic issues and have access to resources in the Media
Center.
404801121/2 - Work Experience Credit
Grades: 11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Employment
Credit for paid work experience is available to juniors and
seniors on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students may earn .5 credit
per semester (beginning no earlier than the summer preceding
the junior year) up to a maximum of 2.5 credits toward
graduation. Students must complete an application form,
signed by the student, parent and employer and return it to the
Counseling Office within the add/drop time frame. Students
must complete a total of 150 hours by the end of the semester,
as well as an employer evaluation during the semester in order
to be granted credit.
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220511121 - Student Assistant (1st semester)*
220511122 - Student Assistant (2nd semester)*
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Teacher or counselor approval, signed contract
The term “student assistant” shall apply to students who work
under direct supervision in a classroom, an office area, or a
service area. For this experience, the student shall receive a
maximum of one (1) credit toward a high school diploma.
Students are also limited to one student assistant class per
semester. Graded: Pass/No Pass.
220512121 - Office Assistant (1st semester)*
220512122 - Office Assistant (2nd semester)*
Grades: 11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Counselor approval and signed contract
The term “office intern” shall apply to students who work
under direct supervision in an office or service area. Positive
work skills, appropriate dress, excellent attendance and good
behavior are expected of students assigned to this non-paid
training position. Students will earn a Pass/No Pass.
220511121 - ESD Assistant (1st semester)*
220511122 - ESD Assistant (2nd semester)*
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Counselor approval and signed contract
Students will receive instruction on how to work with Special
Education students in the ESD classroom. They will help with
the class work, work on art projects, physical education,
special activities, and one-on-one assignments. Students will
work closely with ESD program staff and their adult
assistants. Graded: Pass/No Pass.
220531121 - Library - Media Center Asst (1st semester)*
220531122 - Library - Media Center Asst (2nd semester)*
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Librarian and counselor approval and signed contract
When assigned as library assistants, students will learn library
clerical skills such as processing, filing, shelving, and
circulating media center materials. Serving and assisting
patrons with computers, locating sources, and information are
other tasks. Graded: Pass/No Pass.
220511121 - Technology Support Assistant (1st sem)*
220511122 - Technology Support Assistant (2nd sem)*
Grades: 10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Technology Specialist and counselor approval and signed
contract
Students assigned as technology support assistants will
perform tasks involving the use and operation of audio/visual
equipment, computer technology, sound systems, as well as
the management or repair of resources. Graded: Pass/No Pass.
220541120 - Peer Tutor*
Credit: .5
Grades: 10,11,12, Exceptions for 9th Graders
by Administrative Approval
Pre: Must be pre-approved by the instructor. Approval
involves an application and may require an interview.
Graded: A/Pass/No Pass.
Students wishing to assist in the teaching of a subject may
apply to be a Peer Tutor. Teachers are looking for students
who have good attendance, model appropriate classroom/study
behaviors, follow teacher directions, display an interest in and
knowledge of a particular subject matter. Peer tutors must
also respect those being helped and keep all matters
confidential.
* These courses can be taken in any combination for a
total of 1.0 credit toward graduation.
Special Programs
All students who are enrolled in Special Programs will have
an Individualized Education Program (IEP) written for them.
Students must meet eligibility criteria under the Federal Law
IDEA. (A Modified Diploma may be issued only to IEP
students who fulfill the credit and program requirements.)
220051110 – Specially Designed Instruction for Freshmen
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Learning Specialist recommendation
This class is designed for freshmen who have a current IEP.
The focus is on IEP goals and building high school skills
necessary for high school success, such as organization, time
management, personal responsibility and academic growth.
220052110 – Specially Designed Instruction for
Sophomores
Grade: 10
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Learning Specialist recommendation
This course is designed for sophomores who have a current
IEP. The focus is continued development of IEP goals and
student skills such as organization, time management, personal
responsibility and academic growth.
220053110 – Specially Designed Instruction for Juniors
Grades: 11
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Learning Specialist recommendation
This class is designed for juniors on an IEP taking mainstream
classes. The focus of this class is to improve basic skills and
reinforce study skill strategies needed for success in
mainstream classes. NCSD Essential Skills work sample
opportunities are available.
220054110 – Specially Designed Instruction for Seniors
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Learning Specialist recommendation
This course is designed for seniors that have a current IEP.
Students will receive academic support as designed in the IEP,
as well as receive support toward passing their Extended
Application, NCSD Essential Skills work sample
requirements, and assistance with transition.
080071120 – Adapted Physical Education
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Placement by counselor and/or case manager
Adapted Physical Education (APE) is specifically designed
instruction for students who require adaptations and
modifications to participate safely and successfully in the
general Physical Education program. APE may include
adapting, modifying, and/or changing a physical activity so
that it is appropriate for the student to be successful in their
educational environment.
241006120 - Structured Learning Center-Academic
(SLC-A)
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: District placement
CRLE Required
School program will include instructional learning activities
that will provide for the introduction of self advocacy, positive
self-image, organizational skills, consumer awareness,
accessing community resources and transportation, personal
health and safety, decision-making, social skills, career
exploration, telephone skills, leisure skills, budgeting and
finance, functional reading, and math.
229991110 - Transitional Learning Center
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Credit: Varies
Pre: Special Education committee approval
This is a class for students eligible for an Individual Education
Plan. The IEP team will determine placement in this program.
Course credits are offered in language arts, math, science, and
social studies. Selected electives are available for student
credit.
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222531910 – Self-Determination
Grades: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
Pre: Special Education committee approval
Ideal students for this class are juniors or seniors on the
Autism Spectrum who are experiencing academic success in
the school setting, but are struggling with social competency,
independence, and experience uncertainty about postsecondary life.
Students in this class will:
 Increase awareness of personal identity.
 Develop post-secondary goals related to
career/employment, education, leisure, relationships
and living situation.
 Become effective observers of social etiquette in
order to flexibly fit into social and work
environments.
 Learn how to effectively work with others.
 Engage in activities to work towards their IEP
transition goals and CRLEs.
 Increase independence through self-awareness and
self-advocacy.
 Explore Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on
the individual and the world.
Alternative Options
220041121 - Credit Recovery (1st semester)
220041122 - Credit Recovery (2nd semester)
Grades: 11,12
Credit: .5
Pre: Referral by counselor, administrative approval
Credit Recovery offers students the opportunity to recover
credits by combining computer programs and personal
support. This program reconnects the student to academic
work. Students who recover credit prior to the end of the
semester will be assigned to a study hall or excused period
unless additional credits need to be recovered. Graded on a
Pass/No Pass basis.
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