New Urban High School Curriculum Guide New Urban High School Graduation Requirements Coursework Subject Credits Language Arts 4 Math 3 Algebra I (1 year) Geometry (1 year) Integrated Algebra/Algebra II (1 year) Science 3 Social Studies/History US History (1 credit) Government (0.5 credit) World History (1 credit) Economics (0.5 credit) 3 Fine Arts 1 Health 1 Physical Education 1 Youth Take Action 0.5 + 40 hours Senior Internship 1 + 60 hours Electives 6.5 Testing and Essential Skills Subject Math Reading Writing Speaking Science Passing Score of 236 + 2 work samples Score of 236 Score of 40 + 2 work samples 2 work samples 1 work sample in each lab science Not passing 2 attempts + 3 work samples 2 attempts + 2 work samples 1 attempt + 3 work samples 2 Level 1: Level one students are those who have not yet passed the core level one classes listed below. Level one classes teach skills to participate in exhibitions, be respectfully and effectively active in the community and address foundational academic skills in conjunction with the course curriculum. Algebra 1 credit required yearlong course Algebra courses will lead to a better understanding of simplifying numerical and variable expressions, ordering real numbers, extending and graphing linear patterns, understanding integers, rational numbers, linear functions and systems, solving first degree equations and inequalities, determining domain and range, evaluating function notation, graphing inequalities, calculating probability, statistics, second degree polynomials, exponential functions and related applications. Language Arts 1 1 credit required yearlong course English I integrates the study of composition, language, literature, and reading. Students read and write regularly. Grammar, vocabulary, and study skills are implemented through the reading and writing. Students will read and respond to a variety of literary genres and will develop essays through all stages of the writing process. Physics 1 credit required two-trimester course This course is a 2 term survey course of the basic principles of physics. The first term is focused on motion, momentum, forces, gravity, work, and conservation of energy. The second term is focused on heat and temperature, sound and light, and electricity and magnetism. World History 1 credit required two-trimester course World history is an exploration of immigration, the Progressive Era, World War I, Imperialism, the Russian Revolution, the twenties, the great depression, The New Deal, and World War II. The course will include topics relating to history. Government topics include, The Oregon Plan, expanding federal powers and the treaty process. Economic topics include New Deal policies and monetary and fiscal policies. Geography topics include migration, cultures, historical places and maps and charts. Students will practice and demonstrate the skills of social science analysis. World Geography .5 credit required one-trimester course Students are exposed to physical, cultural, and economic geography through topics including the exports and imports of natural resources from states and nations of the world. Students will develop discussion, analytical, evaluative and creative skills while exploring these geographic issues. 3 Level 2: Level two students are those who have passed the core level one classes. Level two classes extend skills needed to participate in exhibitions, prepare students to respectfully, effectively and independently act in the community and teaches higher-level core academic skills in conjunction with the course curriculum. Geometry 1 credit required yearlong course Geometry courses focus on the building blocks and properties of geometric figures. Topics include measurement, properties and relationships of points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, basic polygons, the coordinate plane, midpoint and slope, properties of circles, area, transformations and tessellations, constructions, Pythagorean theorem, right triangle trigonometry, properties of three dimensional figures, volume, similarity and related applications. To be eligible to enroll in this class, students must have one full credit of Algebra 1, or teacher approval. Language Arts 3-4 1 credit required yearlong course In this course students build upon the reading, writing, and analysis skills from language arts 1-2. They will explore a variety of literature as a class and individually, beginning the year with a study of 1984 and the impact the government has on individuals, continuing into second trimester with a study of poetry and foreign relations, reading 19 Varieties of Gazelle, and finishing the year with book groups based on our school theme. In each trimester, students will engage in class discussions, small group activities, writing informative and narrative essays and journals, and engage in a culminating project where they will apply the knowledge they’ve gained. In this course, as students study their place in the world, and the structures that impact us, they will practice clearly communicating ideas and analysis of texts studied, and learn to bridge the text-to-world connection. U.S. Government 0.5 credit required one-trimester course Government topics include: the three branches of government, citizenship, constitutional issues, federalism, the political spectrum and the United Nations. Economic topics include capitalism and other economic systems. Students will be expected to do research on issues and use materials from various perspectives. Students will practice and demonstrate the skills of social science analysis. Biology 1 credit required yearlong course This course is a three-term survey course of the basic concepts of biology, and it is aligned with the current state standards for life science. Term 1 will focus on ecology. Term 2 focuses on cell biology and genetics. Term 3 will focus on heredity and evolution. 4 Level 3: Level three students are those who have passed level one and two core classes. In level three, students begin working directly with the community, participating in large-scale project-based learning and creating a vision for their future. Integrated Algebra 1 credit required yearlong course This course provides a review of concepts covered in Algebra 1 and Geometry and extends student knowledge of topics covered in these classes with the intent of better preparing students for Algebra 2. This course is intended for students that have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, but will benefit from review and/or a slower pace or have not been enrolled in math classes continuously. To be eligible to enroll in this series of courses, students must have at least one full credit in Algebra 1 and Geometry, or teacher approval. The topics covered in Integrated Algebra 1.5a include, ratios, proportions and percents, geometric concepts such as perimeter area and volume, identifying and solving single variable equations and inequalities, identifying graphing and manipulating linear equations, and the related applications. non-linear relations and functions including absolute value, rational, exponential, logarithmic, quadratic and polynomial relations, rational exponents, complex numbers, probability and statistics, the Pythagorean theorem, right triangle trigonometry, and related applications. OR Algebra II 1 credit required yearlong course Algebra 2 builds off concepts discussed in Algebra 1 and Geometry. Topics include integer exponents, simplifying numerical and variable expressions, identifying graphing and manipulating linear relations, using and understanding graphing utilities, functions, function notation, inverses and related applications, rational exponents, complex numbers, solving graphing and manipulating non-linear relations and equations including radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, quadratic and polynomial relations and equations, key features of graphs, use and understanding of graphing utilities, average rate of change, Pythagorean theorem, right triangle trigonometry, identifying extending and modeling periodic functions, radians, the unit circle, normal distribution, standard deviation, surveys, sampling, bias, randomized experiments, use and understanding of graphing utilities, and related applications. To enroll in this class, students must have at least one full credit in Algebra 1 and Geometry, or teacher approval. Language Arts 5-6 1 credit required yearlong course This course is the third level of language arts in which students continue to build reading, writing, and analysis skills. They team up with the chemistry class to create real-life projects and integrate skills in a meaningful way. They begin the year with the Coffee Project in which they develop their own coffee company. They read an edited version of the Henry Rollins short story “Black Coffee Blues”, as well as many informational articles and essays. They write persuasive essays, narrative and analytical journals, and present the entire project to a panel of community judges. Second trimester, students work on a Biodiesel Unit in which they read The Grapes of Wrath and study the agricultural impacts of biodiesel. Students read articles and essays about the history of farming, and the presence of biodiesel as an option for fuel. They culminate this trimester with a large presentation to a panel of community members where students have chosen to be either for or against biodiesel. Third trimester, students participate in the whole-school themed project, and book groups where they hone their analytical skills, as well as presentation skills as they teach one another about the texts and writings. This level of language arts focuses on real-life application as students prepare to enter their senior year. 5 Level 3 Continued U.S. History. 1945-Present 1 credit required two trimester course The history topics start with a review of American history 1900-1945 and an in depth study of America since 1945. Topics include civil rights, the Great Society, the Cold War, the Korean War, Vietnam, the rise and fall of communism in Russia/USSR. Related economic, government and geographic issues will be explored. Students will practice and demonstrate to skills of social science analysis. Chemistry 1 credit required yearlong course This year-long course focuses on the fundamental elements of chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, the Periodic Table, physical and chemical properties of compounds, the law of conservation of mass, types and strengths of bonds, and chemical reactions. Students use their scientific inquiry skills to design an investigation, collect, organize, display, summarize, analyze, and interpret data, and propose and communicate explanations supported by data. Students practice technical writing, use multiple types of technology, create visual presentations, work in collaborative teams, and participate in cross-curricular projects. They evaluate the impact of human activities on their environment and society. Youth Take Action (Y.T.A.) .5 credit required trimester-long course This 1 trimester course focuses on empowering students to pro-actively participate in their communities. Y.T.A. is a school-based service-learning program designed to connect education with service in the community. Y.T.A. is based on the following concepts: 1) youth should be given a voice and challenged to identify, research and propose solutions to real life problems in the community as part of their curriculum; 2) peer discussion on current, relevant civic topics increases youth engagement in their society ; and 3) providing students with a servicelearning option to meet state standards while helping their community can promote lifelong civic engagement and citizenship. Each participating student is required to do at least 40 hours of service through individual and group projects with community-based organizations. The course curriculum includes civics and government lessons such as the rights and responsibilities of being a U.S. citizen and how these concepts relate to serving in the community. Students will also learn important career skills, such as interviewing, public speaking and teamwork, and have the opportunity to explore career possibilities. This class supports the goals and skills required during their Senior Internship. 6 Level 4: Level 4 is called the senior house. Students advance to the senior house when they have earned enough credits to graduate in a year or less. Each senior participates in a senior cohort where they articulate some basic truths about themselves, create a network in the community and develop skills and plans for their post-high school years. Pre-Calculus yearlong course Pre-Calculus builds off of topics covered in Algebra 2 and previous courses. Topics for the first trimester include review and extension of expressions, rational exponents, geometry, Pythagorean theorem, and linear relations, as well as set notation, conic sections, review and extension of functions, function notation, domain, range, and inverses, and continues these discussions to include piece-wise functions, polynomial division, asymptotes, identify, evaluating, modeling and writing periodic functions, trigonometric formulas, solving trigonometric equations, laws of sine and cosine, nonlinear data fitting, and related applications. This course is technology intensive. To be eligible to take this course series, students must have a full credit in Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. Calculus yearlong course Calculus builds off of topics covered in Pre-Calculus. Topics include Polar coordinates, vectors, matrices, graphing in three dimensions, 3x3 systems of equations and inequalities including non-linear equations, as well as review of functions including exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions, limits, rate of change of a function, the tangent line problem, continuity, calculating derivatives, rules of differentiation, chain rule integration including indefinite and definite integrals, integration by substitution, area between curves, disk and shell method, integration by parts, and related applications. This course is technology intensive. To be eligible for this course series, students must have a full credit of Pre-Calculus. This course is technology intensive. Senior Cohort: Senior English/Senior Internship 1 credit required yearlong course The senior cohort is designed to help students through the transition from one focus (high school) to another (work, college an apprenticeship, etc.). It allows students the opportunity to explore themselves (dreams, skills, the type of person he/she is constantly working to become), the world of employment, post-high school options and a career field of interest. The senior cohort combines a student’s interests, vision for their future, their academic skills and knowledge and will help them make professional connections. The cohort is a combination of senior internship and senior English. The three-trimester course addresses the state standards for career related learning and language arts. Students write research papers about themselves; conduct and present career research using technological tools; apply for colleges, FAFSA and scholarships; write a detailed 5 year plan and back up plan; develop a portfolio; complete a 60 hour internship; read classic and contemporary literature; write expository, narrative and persuasive papers and speeches; and present their year-long experience to a panel of school staff, program alumni and community members. 7 Level 4 continued Economics 0.5 credits required trimester-long course This course is offered to grades 11 & 12. The political issues include the Constitution and citizenship while studying national and world issues. The economic issues include the market, economic conditions and the State and National budgets. Related economic, government and geographic issues will be explored. Students will practice and demonstrate to skills of social science analysis. Non-level requirements: Students are required to earn credit in the following classes, but may earn the credits at any level. Physical Education 1 credit required Physical education is an integral part of the total education program and contributes to the development of the individual through the natural medium of physical activity; human movement. The physical education experience should be a positive motivating force that will help develop a lifestyle of physical activity. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in sport, components of overall fitness, and life long activities that can be enjoyed now and in the future. Health I 0.5 credits required This class is designed to assist students in evaluating and analyzing their current health related behaviors and beliefs with the intention of inspiring change. Specifically, we will focus on Healthy relationships, non-violent communication, decision-making skills, self-esteem, sexual health promotion and nutrition. Health II 0.5 credit required This class is focused on mental health as well as drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention. Specifically we will focus on stress management, depression, suicide prevention, mental disorders, refusal skills, decision-making skills and addiction of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Intro to Art 0.5 credit required year-long course This is an introductory art course focusing on the study of the elements (line, shape/form, color, texture/pattern, space) and principles (balance, rhythm, unity, contrast, emphasis) of design and how they relate to each other in a composition. Sample projects include sculpture, two and three- dimensional drawings, tempera and watercolor paintings. 8 Non level requirements continued 0.5 credit required in one of the three following art courses Drawing and Painting This is an intermediate level course specializing in various drawing and painting media and techniques. Emphasis is placed on representation of still life, landscapes, animals, and human form. Art history is incorporated into the curriculum. Media include pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolors, and paint. Graphic Design This is an introductory course to the use of electronic media in the arts. This computer art course is designed to introduce students to the basics of computer technology and to how artists might use this tool to solve visual problems in graphic and studio art. The emphasis of this course is building upon the basic elements and principles of Intro to Art while acquiring the skills necessary to communicate visually with the use of a computer. Ceramics In Ceramics, students will learn basic skills and technical knowledge of traditional hand building methods: pinched forms, coil and slab construction and wheel throwing and will use a range of surface decoration and firing techniques. Printmaking This course is designed for the student who has a special interest in printmaking and textiles. Some of the following processes are taught in printmaking: block printing, silkscreen, intaglio, relief printing, and etching. Electives: Students are required to earn a minimum of 6.5 elective credits. Any combination of elective credits can be used to meet the requirement. Seniors in good standing have the option to take elective credits at the Sabin-Schellenberg Skill Center. Global Science Global science is a science elective that is meant to: familiarize students with current scientific events, use the internet to locate and utilize resources for enhancement of knowledge and understanding of current global scientific issues, draw interest to science related issues, critically evaluate new / current global scientific trends in research and assert how the knowledge may be used, understand the impact of science and technology on the global society, discuss and identify ethical issues that new technology raises 9 Electives continued Reading The reading course is designed to improve reading comprehension and fluency, to set aside time to read and to helps students to develop reading skills to become more successful in all of their classes. Students will practice oral reading fluency (practice reading out loud); Rewards Plus, which builds social studies vocabulary and comprehension; comprehension passages – short readings with six questions; and personal reading and journaling – read and then write about what they’ve read. Media Literacy/Filmmaking This course is a one-term course that contains three parts. The first section develops the students' skills in filmmaking where students learn to film and edit their own pieces, while learning about the power of editing and film (and TV) as a medium. The second section focuses on how media shapes our perceptions and the stereotypes we have. The third section is a culmination of the first two, where student create a final project (film) that attempts to persuade their audience of a “bias”. Photography This course is an introduction to digital photography with a focus on basic photographic composition. Students will complete 4 photography projects that include self and peer evaluations. Work will be displayed at the exhibition at the end of the trimester. This class may also be used as a fine arts credit. Yearbook Yearbook is a junior and senior level course that offers the student total involvement in the production of the school yearbook. Activities include advertising, layout planning, photography, copy writing, and proofing. Leadership In this course, students study the skills necessary to be an effective leader. They read texts such as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and the guiding texts for learning the Synergy Pals roles in order to teach themselves how to effectively make goals, and how to lead in their own lives. They pair that with biographies of people in leadership positions in order to discuss the different methods of being a leader. Finally, they assume the role of leadership in their own school as they design projects that will help build a positive community at New Urban. By focusing on the skills, analysis, evaluation, and practice of leadership, students gain a better understanding of the importance of being able to lead. 10 Electives Continued Poetry This course studies the function and form of poetry. Students begin with a survey of different forms of poetry, working on analysis and writing, and then move into the study of a specific them of poetry (middle eastern poetry, for example), and finish with a study of spoken word, or Slam poetry. Students enhance their reading, writing, analysis, and presentation skills in this course as they learn to distinguish between effective and ineffective ways of expression. They read, write, watch, and listen to a large variety of poetic forms, and then transfer that knowledge into creating their own form of expression in either a poetry book or a spoken word performance. Culinary Chemistry This one-trimester course focuses on the fundamental elements of chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, the Periodic Table, physical and chemical properties of compounds, the law of conservation of mass, types and strengths of bonds, and chemical reactions. Food and carbon-based molecules are the platform by which all topics are introduced and understood. Students use their scientific inquiry skills to design an investigation, collect, organize, display, summarize, analyze, and interpret data, and propose and communicate explanations supported by data. Students practice technical writing, use multiple types of technology, create visual presentations, work in collaborative teams, and participate in cross -curricular projects. They evaluate and relate chemistry’s role in food. Electives/Support Classes: The following electives are available by referral and/or assignment only. Skill Building Skill Building is an elective credit class that provides academic, behavioral and transition support to students with disabilities. All students receive their special education services in this class, as outlined on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Students participate in direct instruction math, reading, writing programs that are targeted to increase skills and performance in these respective areas. Additionally, students are also taught strategies for how to improve both study and organizational skills. Beginning ELD Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 0 to 1, and/or designated as a newcomer. ELD Specialist Approval Required. Students will learn beginning English listening, speaking, reading and writing, using vocabulary and concepts from everyday life and mainstream language arts. Students will know basic sentence and paragraph structures, spelling patterns and punctuation, as well as the basic elements of the short story, poetry and drama, and skills for brief oral presentations. Coursework will generally be completed within the class period. Regular attendance and positive participation are required for success in this class. 11 Electives/Support Classes Continued Beginning ELD: Language Arts Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 0 to 1, and/or designated as a newcomer. ELD specialist approval required. Beginning ELD: Language Arts Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 0 to 1, and/or designated as a newcomer. 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. Students will complete maps, posters, presentations, brief reports, dramatizations, graphic organizers and timelines. Coursework will generally be complete within the class period. Regular attendance and positive participation are required for success in this class. Early Intermediate ELD Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 1 to 2, and/or completion of the Beginning ELD program. ELD specialist approval required This level develops students’ academic English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. By the end of the beginning level, students will be able to write a clear paragraph and be familiar with the writing process. Students will be able to read simple texts independently with a comprehension of general meaning. Students will also be able to show comprehension of social and academic concepts and use a variety of sentences to communicate orally. This level develops students’ academic English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. By the end of the early intermediate level, students will be able to write a multi-paragraph essay with an identifiable introduction, body and conclusion. Students will be able to read simple texts independently for main idea, drawing conclusions, and extending understanding. Students will also be able to show comprehension of social and academic concepts and use a variety of sentences to communicate in academic and social settings. Early Intermediate ELD: Language Arts Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 1 to 2, and/or completion of the Beginning ELD program. ELD specialist approval required. 12 Electives/Support Classes Intermediate ELD Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 2 to 3, and/or completion of Early Intermediate ELD program. ELD specialist approval required. This level develops students’ academic English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. By the end of the beginning level, students will be able to follow the writing process to produce multi-paragraph essays for a variety of purposes and audiences. . Students will be able to read and respond to increasingly complex texts independently and will scaffold grade-level tests for main idea, drawind conclusions, and extending understanding. Students will also be able to show comprehension of social and academic concepts and experiment with newly acquired vocabulary using longer phrases and sentences. Integrated I ELD (will become Early Advanced next year) Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 3 to 4, and/or completion of the Intermediate ELD. ELD specialist approval required This level develops students academic English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. By the end of the intermediate level students will be able to produce increasingly elaborate essays for a variety of purposes and audiences, using more complex sentences. Students will be able to read and respond, with decreasing scaffolding, to a wider range of grade level tests for main idea, drawing conclusions, text analysis, inference and extending understanding. students will be able to communicate effectively with an audience for a variety of social and academic purposes. Integrated II ELD (Will become Advanced English Language Development next year) Prerequisite: Language proficiency score of 4 to 5, and/or completion of Early Advanced ELD. ELD specialist approval required. This class supports the mainstream language arts curriculum with sheltered instruction strategies (such as focus on language forms, functions, vocabulary development, use of graphic organizers, visuals, teacher modeling, and student practice of new concepts) in reading, writing, listening, and speaking targeted for students whoa re English Language learners. Credit Recovery This course offers students the opportunity to recover credits by combining computer programs and personal support. Counselor approval required. 13 NUHS Counseling Services New Urban High School has two full-time guidance counselors who provide students support in the areas of academics, mental health, postsecondary education and career decision-making, and personal/social development. This year, additional counseling resources include one full-time social worker through Outside In, an organization that provides students with mental health support and access to community health and medical resources. The school counselors and the Outside In social worker provide one-on-one counseling and support groups. Members of the counseling department assist students’ in fostering high self-esteem and help maintain a positive school culture. Encouraging students to discover his/her personal strengths is a goal of this counseling department. Through New Urban’s community partnerships with Outside In, Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Services, Clackamas County Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition, Clackamas County Resolution Services and the Vibrant Future of Milwaukie Coalition the counseling department it able to provide New Urban students with wrap around services to support their educational and personal growth. Current programs and support services include: Outside In Medical Van The Med.Van visits the New Urban campus once a week for four hours. A doctor, medical assistant and clinic coordinator are available for visits and treat any student regardless of insurance status. Support Groups In addressing various issues and barriers, support groups promote students’ personal wellness and resiliency, social competency, academic tenacity and community involvement. Peer Mediation Program A small group of outstanding students that have been identified as being leaders at NUHS received training from Clackamas County Resolution Services on how to use effective mediation techniques to resolve conflicts. Peer Mediation provides students with the opportunity to peaceful resolve their conflicts and come to mutual agreements. Noontime Activity Groups A variety of activities are done during lunchtime to provide students with opportunities to connect with their peers in positive and meaningful ways. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Behavioral Support for all students including non-violent communication instruction and advocacy Consultation Team Process of Referral NUHS Substance Prevention Consultation Team Team Members: Outside In: Molly Hudson Northwest Behavioral Services: Kris Bella New Urban High School counselors, principal and two teachers Clackamas County Substance Prevention Coalition: Kitty Huffstutter New Urban High School has been chosen as a pilot school for best practices policy development Vibrant Future of Milwaukie Coalition SPED Consultation Team Behavioral and Attendance Consultation Team 14