26-27 HS Course Catalog v2 by Lexie Boren

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About

Oregon Charter Academy

Everystudentdeservesalearningenvironmentthat helpsthemgrowandpreparesthemforcollegeand careers. At Oregon Charter Academy, we center instructiononthe21stcenturyskillsneededtofind successin atechnologicallyadvanced, increasingly global society. Our online public charter school serves elementary, middle school, and high school studentsthroughoutOregonatnocost,providinga high-qualityeducationinanadvancedvirtualschool environment. We are fully accredited and highly rated!

Oregon Charter Academy students will utilize 21st Century skills of communication, collaboration,creativityandcriticalthinkingto preparefortherapidlychangingeconomiesof tomorrow.

Our Mission

The mission of Oregon Charter Academy is to prepareallstudentsforsuccessinaglobalsociety through an inclusive, rigorous, academic environment where students have daily live interaction with highly qualified teachers and continuous access to curriculum. Oregon Charter Academy staff partners with families in a transparent, collaborative school environment to supportallstudentsintheiracademicjourney.

The Administration Team

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The Counseling Team

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LANGUAGE ARTS

MATHEMATICS

Course Index

Personal Finance 1A/1B

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SOCIAL STUDIES

FUTURE PLANNING

HEALTH & PE

THE ARTS

WORLD LANGUAGES

CAREER & TECH. ED

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CAREER & TECH. ED

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CAREER & TECH. ED

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Environmental & Natural Resources

LANGUAGEARTS9A/B

Grade9

Prerequisite:None

Language Arts

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Foundations&Honors

Language Arts 9 builds upon students’ prior knowledge ofgrammar,vocabulary,wordusage,andthemechanics of writing and emphasizes the four aspects of language use:reading,writing,speaking,andlistening.Thecourse introduces and defines various genres and themes of literature, with writing exercises often linked to reading exercises.

LANGUAGEARTS10A/B

Grade10

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Foundations&Honors

LanguageArts10offersabalancedfocusoncomposition and literature. Students may learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive,critical,andcreativemulti-paragraphessays and compositions. Through the study of various genres of literature, students improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author’s intent and theme and to recognize the techniquesusedbytheauthortodelivertheirmessage.

LANGUAGEARTS11A/B

Grade11

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Foundations&Honors

Language Arts 11 continues to develop students’ writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice,andusage,asstudentswriteessaysandbeginto learnthetechniquesofwritingresearchpapers.Students continue to read works of literature by a diverse, representative set of voices, which may form the backbone of the writing assignments. Literary conventions and stylistic devices may receive greater emphasisthaninpreviouscourses.

LANGUAGEARTS12A/B

Grade12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Foundations&Honors

LanguageArts12blendscompositionandliteratureintoa cohesive whole as students write critical and comparativeanalysesofselectedliterature,continuingto developtheirlanguageartsskills.Typically,students primarilywritemulti-paragraphessays,buttheymayalso writeoneormoremajorresearchpapers.

APLANG.&COMPOSITIONA/B

Grade12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

Taken after AP Literature and following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP Language and Composition exposes students to prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. The course emphasizes the interaction of authorial purpose, intended audience, and the subject at hand, and through them, students learn to develop stylistic flexibilityastheywritecompositionscoveringavarietyof subjects that are intended for various purposes. Highly recommended but not required to take AP Literature beforethisclass

APLIT&COMPOSITIONA/B

Grade11-12

Prerequisite:LA10,ALevelwork orCounselorapproval

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredits

Taken before AP Language and following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-levelEnglishcourses,APEnglishLiteratureand Composition enables students to develop critical standards for evaluating literature. Students study the language, character, action, and theme in works of recognizedliterarymerit;enrichtheirunderstandingof connotation,metaphor,irony,syntax,andtone;andwrite compositions of their own (including literary analysis, exposition,argument,narrative,andcreativewriting).

Mathematics Yrs 1 & 2 - OPTION 1

Algebra1AParts1&2

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Algebra I courses include the study of properties and operationsoftherealnumbersystem;evaluatingrational algebraicexpressions;solvingandgraphingfirst-degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials;andsolvingsimplequadraticequations.

Algebra1BParts1&2

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Algebra1A

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Algebra1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Geometry1

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Algebra1

Credit:0.5/Sem Fall HonorsVersionAvail.

Geometry emphasizes an abstract, formal approach to the study of geometry. The course tends to focus on topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence,similarity,parallelism,perpendicularity,and proportion; rules or properties of triangles; and angle measurementintriangles.

DataScience1

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1&Geom1

Credit:0.5/Sem Spring HonorsVersionAvail.

Takenaspartofyourfirsttwoyearsofhighschoolmath, in this course students will learn to understand, ask questionsof,andrepresentdatathroughapplicationof probability,statistics,andcriticalthinking.

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring HonorsVersionAvail.

Algebra I courses include the study of properties and operationsoftherealnumbersystem;evaluatingrational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first-degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials;andsolvingsimplequadraticequations

Mathematics Yrs 1 & 2 - OPTION 2

MathinAction1A/1B;Alg1,Data,Geom Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Takew/PersonalFin.

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

The first year-long course of this four-year math program covers functions, statistics, and geometry topics, building skills and applying them in authentic contexts. Students participate in a co-requisite Personal Finance lab where they experience real-life applications in simulations. This course provides a math pathway focused on introducing relevancy with unique preparationforlife,collegeandcareer.Itemphasizesthe use of mathematics to model and explore financial phenomena including interpreting and justifying reasoning to make data-supported financial decisions using algebra and probability and statistics to solve problems occurring in everyday life. It includes inquirybasedproblemunitsinvolvingdiscretionaryandessential expenses, independent living, employment, modeling a business, investing, credit, banking and mortgages. (Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Co-RequisitePersonalFinance1A/1B Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Takew/MathinAction 1A/1B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This is a co-requisite lab component of the Math in Action 1A/B course and must be taken simultaneously. The lab will provide work-based learning simulations workinginconjunctionwiththeMathinActioncourseto fulfillCTEandPersonalFinancegraduationrequirements andauthenticapplicationofthemathcurriculum.

MathinAction2A/2B;Alg2,Data,Geom Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction1A/1B; TakewithEntrepreneurship

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

MathinAction2A/Bisthesecondcourseinthisfouryear series. It includes advanced math topics with more complex work in functions, statistics, and geometry topics, and is equivalent to completing Algebra 2 and Geometry. This applies student developed skills in authenticcontexts.Thiscourseprovidesamathpathway focused on introducing relevancy with unique preparationforlife,collegeandcareer.Itemphasizesthe use of mathematics to model and explore financial phenomena including interpreting and justifying reasoning to make data-supported financial decisions using algebra, and probability and statistics to solve problems occurring in everyday life and the entrepreneurial world. It includes inquiry-based problem units involving discretionary and essential expenses, automobile ownership, income taxes, banking services, consumer credit and modeling a business. (Weighted gradehonorscourse)

Co-RequisitePersonalFinance2A/2B Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: Take w/ Math in Action 2A/2B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

ThislabmustbetakenwithMathinAction2A/B.Thelab will provide work-based learning simulations working in conjunction with the Math in Action course to fulfill CTE requirements and authentic application of the math curriculum.

NOTE: Completion of Math in Action 1A/B & 2A/B & Labs will satisfy the Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry standards and two of the three math credits required for graduation. These courses can be followed by Precalculus (Math 111z and Math 112z, Dual Credit) and/or Explorations in Data Science. Students will also earn two CTE: Business credits. Students will concurrently earn 1 credit in CTE: Business through the required lab component. Students will earn required PersonalFinancecredit.

Mathematics Electives

IntegratdMathApplicationsA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1,Geom.,Data Sciorequivalent

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

Integrated Mathematical Applications is intended for students who have taken Algebra, Geometry and Data Science,butdonotwishtostudyAlgebraII.Thiscourse emphasizes proficiency in basic mathematics and understanding of applications in the real world. Focus is on understanding and using functions to develop an undestanding of the benefits of saving, analyzing and evaluating investment opportunities with exponential functions, using data analysis to better understand insurance and risk, and to develop an appreciation for theinsightmathematicscangiveindailylife.

ConstructionMath

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1Recommended

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Construction Math is a hands-on, applied math course designed for students in Trades, Engineering, and Manufacturing pathways. Students develop essential skills in measurement, unit conversion, area, volume, ratios, and basic geometry—all within real-world construction and manufacturing contexts. The course emphasizes interpreting blueprints, estimating materials, andsolvingjob-siteproblems,helpingstudentsbuildthe foundational math skills required in careers such as carpentry, electrical work, welding, machining, and engineeringtechnology.

Algebra2A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1,Geom.,DataSci

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsavail.

Algebra II course topics may include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher-degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.

APCalculusA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:PrecalculusorAlevel work

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level calculus courses, AP Calculus AB provides students with an understanding of theconceptsofcalculusandexperiencewithitsmethods and applications. These courses introduce calculus and includethefollowingtopics:functions,graphs,limits,and continuity; differential calculus (including definition, application,andcomputationofthederivative;derivative at a point; derivative as a function; and second derivatives); and integral calculus (including definite integralsandanti-differentiation).

APStatisticsA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:PrecalculusorAlevel work

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

Following the College Board's suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level statistics courses, AP Statistics courses introduce students to the major conceptsandtoolsforcollecting,analyzing,anddrawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference.

StatisticsA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:GeometryorDataSci

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Thiscourseintroducesthestudyoflikelyeventsandthe analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantitative data. Course topics generally include basic probability and statistics: discrete probability theory, odds and probabilities, probability trees, populations and samples, frequency tables, measures of central tendency, and presentation of data (including graphs). Course topics may also include normal distribution and measures of variability.

Mathematics Electives

ExplorationsinDataScienceA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1,Geom.,DataScior MathinAction2A/B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. At the end of the course students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developedabilities.(Weightedgradehonorscourse)

PrecalculusI:Functions(Math111z)

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction2A/Bor Algebra2

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

A course primarily designed for students preparing for trigonometry or calculus. This course focuses on functions and their properties, including polynomial, rational,exponential,logarithmic,piecewise-defined,and inverse functions. These topics will be explored symbolically, numerically, and graphically in real life applications and interpreted in context. This course emphasizes skill building, problem solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines relevant to ASCEND pathway students, and theappropriateuseofpresent-daytechnology.Students will model and solve applied, theoretical mathematical, real-world problems related to various career pathways requiring the solution of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational,exponential,andlogarithmicfunctions.Graphing calculator required. TI-83 or TI-84 recommended. (College Credit Available: 4 Math Credits, meets first termpre-calculuscollegesciencepathwayrequirement). Weightedgradehonorscourse.

PrecalculusII:Trigonometry(Math 111z)

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction2A/Bor Algebra2

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

This semester-long college level trigonometry course examines the theoretical, applied, and real-world mathematical implications related to various ASCEND pathways of the trigonometric functions. The symbolic, numerical, and graphical representations of these functions and their applications form the core of the course. This course emphasizes solving problems symbolically, numerically and graphically and understanding the connections among these methods in interpreting and analyzing results. Graphing calculator required. TI-83 or TI-84 recommended. (College Credit Available: 4 Credits, meets college science pathway requirement for math credit). Weighted grade honors course.

PhysicsA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Science

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsavailable Includeslab

Physics explores how different types of energy and forces make everything in the universe work. Examine the people, sports, animals and machines around you to explain how energy can be transferred in motion, temperature change, chemical bonds, waves and electricity.

BiologyA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsavailable Includeslab

Biologyisthestudyoflifeandlifeprocesses.Semester1 will focus on life at the cellular level with topics such as: cellbiology,photosynthesis&cellularrespiration,protein synthesis, genetics, inheritance and biotechnology. Semester 2 will look at life on a larger scale with topics such as: living things, evolution, population genetics, ecologyandhumanimpactontheenvironment.

EnvironmentalScienceA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Includeslab

Explore how human actions impact the natural environment and how all life on Earth is interconnected. Examinethedirectandindirecteffectsofourchoiceson the planet to see how we can create a more sustainable andprosperousfutureforalllivingbeings.

ChemistryA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Algebra1,Physics1

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsavailable Includeslab

This course explores the fundamental principles of chemistry, including the structure of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of substances. Students will develop problem-solving skills and discover realworld applications of chemistry in cooking, campfires, medicine, and environmental science. With an emphasis on inquiry and critical thinking, this course provides a solidfoundationforanyonecuriousabouthowtheworld worksatamolecularlevel.

APEnvironmentalScienceA/B

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:BiologyorAlevelwork

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Examine how humans influence our natural environment. Consider how our choices have both direct and indirect impactsonEarthandthespeciesthatliveuponit.Thisis an Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science course designed to meet the learning objectives and science practices outlined by the College Board, which will prepare students for the AP Environmental Science exam.

Anatomy&PhysiologyA/B

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:Biology

Science Electives

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit,incl.lab

This year-long course introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology of animals with an emphasis on humans. Focus is placed on tissues, organs, organ systems, and how they function together to maintain human health. This course introduces students to the integration of human body systems and factors that influencehumanhomeostasis.

A - The systems covered in Part A include the integumentary, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretorySystems.

B-ThesystemscoveredinPartBincludetheendocrine, nervous, skeletal, muscular, immune and reproductive systems.

MarineScience

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Explore the science of marine ecosystems. This class examines the oceans and its organisms to discover the adaptations, interactions, and processes that help organismssurviveinthisuniqueenvironment.Learnhow the ocean acts as a global conveyor of nutrients, water, and air. Explore the dynamic relationship between humans and the ocean to discover what we can do to protectthisessentialglobalresource.

GeneticsandBiotechnology Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:BiologyA/B

Credit:0.5/Year Spring27/28

Offeredalternatingyears

Students will learn about the fundamentals of genetics and the applications of genetics in agriculture, medicine, industry and biotechnology. Through activities, virtual simulations,andreal-worldprojects,studentswillgainan understanding of the importance of genetics in our lives and will have the opportunity to address social and ethicalissuessurroundingbiotechnology.

AlternativeEnergy Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring26-27

Offeredalternatingyears

Discoverthefutureofenergybyexploringthepowerand potential of alternative energy sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and nuclear. Learn how these technologies are shaping a cleaner, more sustainable world while gaining insight into well-paying careers in science,engineering,andtheenergyindustry.

Astronomy Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1&Physics1

Credit:0.5/Year Fall Includeslab

Astronomy offers students the opportunity to study the solar system, stars, galaxies, and interstellar bodies. Topicsmayinclude:introductionanduseofastronomical instruments and typically exploration of theories regardingtheoriginandevolutionoftheuniverse,space, andtime.

Science,Technology,andSociety

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall27/28 Offeredalternatingyears

Can we teach crows (and ourselves) new tricks? What extremescanthehumanbodyendure?Canwesolvethe problem of global warming? Today, scientists, explorers, andwritersareworkingtoanswerallofthesequestions. LikeEdison,Einstein,Curie,andNewton,thescientistsof todayareaskingquestionsandworkingonproblemsthat may revolutionize our lives and world. This course focuses on 10 of today’s greatest scientific minds. Each module takes an in-depth look at one of these individuals,andshowshowtheirideasmayhelptoshape tomorrow’sworld.

NaturalResourcesManagement Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fallof26-27 Offeredalternatingyears

This course examines how natural resources are managed for sustainability through forest production, wildlifepreservation,andtheresponsiblecommercialuse ofresources.Studentsexplorereal-worldexamplessuch as hunting and fishing preserves to understand the balancebetweenconservationandhumandemand.

TechnologicalInquiryA/B Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This class will look at potentially disruptive technologies and their economic and ethical impacts. The tech covered includes: Artificial Intelligence (AI & AGI), Blockchain & Decentralized Systems, Quantum Computing, Autonomous Systems & Advanced Manufacturing, Immersive Tech & Brain Interfaces, Biotech & Personalized Medicine, Clean Energy & AdvancedStorage,OrbitalLaunchSystems

WorldStudiesA/B

Grade:9

Prerequisite:None

Social Studies

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsavailable

Thiscourseequipsstudentswithanunderstandingofthe constraints and possibilities that the physical environment places on human development throughout the world. The course may include discussion of the physical landscape through geomorphology and topography, the patterns and processes of climate and weather,andnaturalresourcesandhowtheyimpactthe cultural and human development of the region. Honors throughHonorsWorldHistory

USHistoryA/B

Grade:11

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsavailable

This course provides students with an overview of the history of the United States from the beginning of the colonial era to the early 2000s. The course emphasizes historical skills such as critical reading, textual analysis, primarysourceevaluation,andwriting.

AmericanGovernment&EconA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring FallfulfillsCivicsrequire. Honorsavailable

This course combines a study of the structure of national, state, and local U.S. government with an overview of the principles of market economics. Course content may include contemporary U.S. issues. This course prepares students to perform effectively as informedcitizens.

APUSHistoryA/B

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:Alevelwork

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Collegecredit

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level U.S. History courses, AP U.S. History provides students with the analytical skillsandfactualknowledgenecessarytoaddresscritical problems and materials in U.S. history. Students learn to assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Thecourseexaminesthediscoveryandsettlementofthe NewWorldthroughtherecentpast.

HonorsWorldHistoryA/B

Grade:9

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Honorsonly,pairedwith WorldStudies

This course provides students with an overview of the history of human society from early civilization to the contemporary period, examining political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments. The course may include geographical studies, but often these components are not as thoroughlytaughtasinWorldStudies.

PsychologyA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Social Studies Electives

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This course is the study of individual human behavior. Course content typically includes (but is not limited to) an overview of the field of psychology, topics in human growth and development, personality and behavior, and abnormalpsychology.

Criminology:InsidetheCriminal Mind

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall26/27 Offeredalternatingyears

In today’s society, crime and deviant behavior are often one of the top concerns of society members. From the nightly news to personal experiences with victimization, crime seems to be all around us. In this course, we will explore the field of criminology or the study of crime. In doing so, we will look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints,explorethevarioustypesofcrimeandtheir consequencesforsociety,andinvestigatehowcrimeand criminalsarehandledbythecriminaljusticesystem.

Sociology:IntrotoSociology

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

IntrotoCriminalJustice

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring27/28 Offeredalternatingyears

This course trains students to understand and apply the principles and procedures essential to the U.S. criminal justicesystem.Topicsmayinclude:structure,historyand philosophy of the federal, state, county, and municipal courtsystems;judicialappointmentprocesses;arrest-tosentencing sequences; laboratory, forensic, and trial procedure; probation and parole; state and federal correctional facilities; and system interrelationships with lawenforcementagencies.

ForensicScience

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fal27/28l Offeredalternatingyears

ForensicScienceprovidesanoverviewofthetheoretical understanding and practical application of forensic science techniques. The course may explore applied science and biology, chemistry, physics, and crime science investigation. Topics covered may include: genetics, anthropology, toxicology, entomology, ballistics, pathology, computer forensics, fire debris and traceevidenceamongotherrelevant,topicaltopics.

Credit:0.5/Year Spring26-27 Offeredalternatingyears

This course introduces students to the study of human behaviorinsociety.Itprovidesanoverviewofsociology, generally including (but not limited to) topics such as: social institutions and norms, socialization and social change, and the relationships among individuals and groupsinsociety.

SeniorCapstone

Grade:12

Prerequisite:None

Future Planning

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

This required course encourages students to reflect on and apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout their school experience, as well as the personal characteristicsandcareerinformationgatheredinCareer Ed in the context of their personal career interests and post-high school goals. This course may include classroom activities, further graduation and post-gradrelated tasks, study of the selected career field or discussion regarding experiences that students encounterintheworkplace.

PersonalFinanceSkills

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall/Spring

This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts and principles involved in managing one’s personal finances. Emphasis may be on: lifespan goalsetting, individual and family decision making, and consumer rights as well as topics that are commonly associatedwithpersonalfinancesothatonecanbecome a financially responsible consumer. Topics may include savingsandinvesting,credit,insurance,taxesandsocial security, spending patterns and budget planning, contracts, and consumer protection. The course may also investigate the effects of the global economy on consumersandthefamily.

CareerPathAdvisory Grade:9,10,11

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.25/Year Fall/Spring

This required course is taken in grades 9, 10, and 11 and is designed to support students in meeting Oregon's Higher Ed. & Career Path Skills graduation requirement. During the three years of the course, students identify their own interests, learn essential employability skills, explore career options, and develop a post-high school plan.

“Success is not Final; Failure is not Fatal; It is the Courage to Continue

PhysicalEd&PersonalFitnessA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Health & PE

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Physical Education provides students with knowledge, experience, and an opportunity to develop skills in various sports or activities with the aims to develop individual lifelong fitness habits: team sports, individual/dual sports, recreational sports, and fitness/conditioningactivities.

Health,Fitness,andNutritionA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This course combines the topics of Health Education (nutrition, stress management, substance abuse prevention, disease prevention, first aid, and so on) with an active fitness component (typically including aerobic activity and fitness circuits) with the intention of conveyingtheimportanceoflife-longwellnesshabits.

ArtHistory

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

The Arts

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Art History introduces students to significant works of art,artists,andartisticmovementsthathaveshapedthe world and influenced or reflected various periods of history. The course may emphasize the sequential evolutionofartforms,techniques,symbols,andthemes. Art History may also develop an understanding of art in relation to social, cultural, political, and historical events throughout the world, while covering multiple artists, aestheticissues,andtheevolutionofart.

GraphicDesign&IllustrationA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Thiscourseemphasizesapplyingfundamentalprocesses of artistic expression through the exploration of the purposeful arrangement of images, symbols, and text to communicate a message. Studies may include investigations of how technology influences the creation of graphic and digital designs and study historical and contemporary visual communications design. Students learntheprocessofrespondingtotheirownartandthat ofothersthroughanalysis,critique,andinterpretationfor thepurposeofreflectingonandrefiningwork.

ArtinWorldCultures

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

This course introduces students to the study of and foundation for many forms of art throughout the world and its cultures. The course helps students form an aesthetic framework to examine social, political, and historicaleventsintheworldandculturesandhowvisual images express the ideas of individuals and such cultures.

Theater,Film,CinemaProduction

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fallof26-27

Offeredalternatingyrs

This course provides an overview of the production of theater,film,andcinemaartwork.Itmayinclude--butnot belimitedto--topicssuchas:anoverviewoftheatricalor film elements including acting, set design, stage management,directing,playwriting,andproduction.

IntroofPhotography

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This course builds a foundational understanding of the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing digital imagery, graphics, and photography. Students study the techniques, genres, and styles from multiple mediums and forms. This course is meant to preparestudentsforDigitalPhotographyA/B.

Journalism

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

This course emphasizes writing style and technique as well as production values and organization. It introduces students to the concepts of newsworthiness and press responsibility; develops students’ skills in writing and editing stories, headlines, and captions; and teaches students the principles of production design, layout, and printing. Photography, photojournalism, and digital technologyskillsmaybeincluded.

Music Appreciation

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

This course provides students with an understanding of music and its importance in their lives. Course content focuses on how various styles of music apply musical elements to create an expressive or aesthetic impact. Students may also have the ability for informal music performanceandcreationwithintheclassroom.

DigitalPhotographyA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Introto Photography

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring27/28 Offeredalternatingyrs

This course explores the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing digital imagery, graphics, and photography. Students study the techniques, genres, and styles from multiple mediums and forms. Topics may include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing, and programming of imagery and graphical information; their transmission, distribution, and marketing;andcontextual,culturalandhistoricalaspects andconsiderations.

Spanish1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

World Languages

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

DesignedtointroducestudentstoSpanishlanguageand culture, Spanish I prepares students to communicate authentically in Spanish by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on a variety of topics. It introduces the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectivesofSpanish-speakingcultures.

Spanish2A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Spanish1

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Spanish II builds upon skills developed in Spanish I, preparing students to communicate authentically in Spanish by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging(speakingandlistening;readingandwriting), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on concrete topics. Spanish II introduces the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speakingcultures.

Spanish3A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Spanish2

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring Collegecredit

Spanish III prepares students to communicate authentically in Spanish by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information, concepts, and ideas on a variety of topics, including connections to other subject areas. It expands students’ knowledge of relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanishspeakingcountriesandcultures.

SpanishforBusiness

Grade:12

Prerequisite:Span.3orHeritagespeaker

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Students can learn Spanish as they also learn about basic business principles. This is a full immersion style course. All instruction and content is in Spanish. Prerequisites include Spanish 3, heritage Spanish speakers (students that speak Spanish at home), or by teacher permission. Come join us and expand your Spanish vocabulary in the business arena. A certificate will be awarded to students that pass the course with 75% or higher overall score. This certificate can be used asevidenceofyourbilingualskillstopotentialemployers.

FrenchIA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Designed to introduce students to French language and culture, French I prepares students to communicate authenticallyinFrenchbyinterpreting(reading,listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on a variety of topics. It introduces the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectivesofFrench-speakingcultures.

FrenchIIA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:FrenchI

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

French II builds upon skills developed in French I, preparing students to communicate authentically in French by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging(speakingandlistening;readingandwriting), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on concretetopics.

AmericanSignLanguage1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Designed to introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL) and culture. ASL I prepares students to communicate authentically in American Sign Language by interpreting (reading/viewing), exchanging (signing and reading), and presenting (signing) information on a varietyoftopics.Itintroducestherelationshipamongthe practices, perspectives, and cultures of deaf people and communities.

AmericanSignLanguage2A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:AmericanSignLang1

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

American Sign Language II builds upon skills developed in American Sign Language I, preparing students to communicate authentically in American Sign Language by interpreting (reading/viewing), exchanging (signing and reading), and presenting (signing) information on concretetopics.Itintroducestherelationshipamongthe practices, perspectives, and cultures of deaf people and communities.

Career & Technical Education

MathinAction1A/1B:Alg1,Data& Geometry

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Takenw/PersonalFin1A/1B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

The first year-long course of this four-year math program covers functions, statistics, and geometry topics, building skills and applying them in authentic contexts. Students participate in a co-requisite Personal Finance lab where they experience real-life applications in simulations. This course provides a math pathway focused on introducing relevancy with unique preparationforlife,collegeandcareer.Itemphasizesthe use of mathematics to model and explore financial phenomena including interpreting and justifying reasoning to make data-supported financial decisions using algebra and probability and statistics to solve problems occurring in everyday life. It includes inquirybasedproblemunitsinvolvingdiscretionaryandessential expenses, independent living, employment, modeling a business,investing,credit,bankingandmortgages. (Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Co-RequisitePersonalFinance1A/1B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Takenw/MathinAction 1A/1B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This is a co-requisite component of the Math in Action 1A/B course and must be taken simultaneously. This will provide work-based learning simulations working in conjunction with the Math in Action course to fulfill CTE and Personal Finance graduation requirements and authenticapplicationofthemathcurriculum.

MathinAction2A/2B:Alg2,Data& Geometry

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction1A/1B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Co-RequisiteEntrepreneurship2A/2B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Takenw/MathinAction 2A/2B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

ThiscoursemustbetakenwithMathinAction2A/B.This will provide work-based learning simulations working in conjunction with the Math in Action course to fulfill CTE requirements and authentic application of the math curriculum.

Career & Technical Education

PrecalculusI:Functions(Math111z)

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction2A/B orAlg2

Credit:0.5/Year Fall CollegeCredit

PrecalculusII:Trigonometry (Math112z)

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Precalculus1

Credit:0.5/Year Spring CollegeCredit

ExplorationsinDataScienceA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1or2,Geom.,Data Sci,MathinAction2A/B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Preparing students for both career and college, this course is appropriate for those who have completed Alg 1, Geometry, and Data Science or Math in Action 2A/2B. Itwillfurtherexpandstudentexpertiseasdatascientists throughtheutilizationofvarioustools(thatmayinclude) Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. At the end of the course students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developedabilities.(Weightedgradehonorscourse)

ConstructionMath

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Geometry

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Career & Technical Education

IntrotoWebDesign

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Welcome to Intro to Web Design, where creativity meets technology!

Thisclassisforbeginnersandwillguideyouthroughthe fundamentals of web design using visual projects and hands-on practice. You will explore essential skills like understanding file types, working with images and text creating simple animations and designing basic layouts. We will cover key concepts such as UI and UX design, typography, color theory, and responsive web design whileusingbeginner-friendlytoolstobringyourideasto life! By the end of the course you will have a strong foundationindigitaldesignandwebsitebuildingreadyto take your creativity to the next level. No experience neededjustcuriosityandadesiretocreate.

PythonProgrammingA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:CompSci1B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

A - This is a year long course which is an application programming class enhancing basic computer programming skills, design, planning and implementation learningthepythonprogramminglanguage.Studentswill be able to work on micorbit labs that create the relationshipbetweenhardwareandpythonprogramming.

B - This course will continue to enhance basic computer to intermediate to intermediate programming skills, design, planning, and implementation. Learning python programmingasitappliestodictionaries,objects,tuples, and databases. Continue to use more of recalled knowledge to work with microbits and now microbot in advancedways.

CybersecurityA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Eng9,CompSci1B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

A - This is a year long course. You will learn about the variouspartsofyourcomputer,howtheyworktogether, and how you can manipulate them to keep your data safe. You’ll also dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attack and discover the many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Course focuses on networking terminology, concepts, and security. Students will work ontechnicalandinformationalcommunicationwriting. B-Thisisthesecondhalfofayearlongcourse.Youwill continue to learn about the various parts, networking, andthecomputer,howtheyworktogether,andhowyou can manipulate them to keep your data safe. You’ll also dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attack and discover the many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.

IntrotoGameDesignA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

A-Thisyear-longcourseexploresthecreative,technical and conceptual aspects of designing and producing interactive game experiences and products. Topics may include: aesthetic meaning; artistic, design and technical methods and practices. Establishing basics concepts of game construction and development, game theory and dynamics; analysis and media literacy; construction, development,processing,modeling,andprogrammingof game-basedexperiences;theirtransmission,distribution, placement and marketing; and contextual, cultural and historicalaspectsandconsiderations.

B-Thiscoursethatwillcontinuewhatwaslearningin A. Students will gain experiences with development using Construct3 which will prepare for future game developmentenvironments,terminology,orcourses.

WebDesign1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:IntrotoWebDesign

Credit:0.5/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

A-Howmanytimesperdaydoyouaccesstheinternet, including social media? The web is an important part of our daily lives, so it’s no surprise that web development is one of the hottest career fields. In this year long course, students start to explore professional web development, including how to create content for the web. You’ll learn about topics such as servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the developmentstackthatwillletyoubuildanywebsiteyou candreamup.

B - In the second part of Nexgen Pages Web Design, student advance skills learned in Web Design 1A by lookingatanumberoftheseprinciplesorganizedaround threeessentialcategories:layout,color,andtypography. This is a whirlwind tour of design, a subject to which professionals devote their lives. But after this, you’ll be able to start thinking about your own design workflow, along with an understanding of how time-tested principlesmakestatementsaboutwhatbeautyis.

ExploringComputerScienceA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:AlgIB

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

A - In this year long course, students will be Introduced tofoundationalskillsandwillexploretheroletechnology plays in our lives as well as study fundamentals of computer science, hardware and software, how the internetfunctions,andthebasicsinpythonprogramming language.

B - The second part of this computer science course cultivates your understanding of programming and expands on your knowledge of website development. Learnthedifferencebetweenwebdevelopmentandweb application development as well as further practice Python Programming. You will also examine software engineeringconcepts,learnmoreaboutsecurity,privacy, and ethics in technology. Course is a prerequisite for PythonProgrammingA/B.

Career & Technical Education

ASCENDONLYITSkillsMasterPrep Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:ExploringCSA/B

Credit0.5/Year Fall

IT Mastery comes from the ability to learn skills and be able to apply them when needed. IT Cert+ is the first levelofprofessionalunderstandingthatwillestablishthe knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, infrastructure, software development,anddatabaseuse.TheclassalsocoversIT concepts including identifying and explaining computer components, software, network connectivity and preventing security risks. Industry Certification can be obtainedafterthiscourse.

IntrotoHospitality&Tourism Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Where is your dream travel destination? Now imagine working there! You’ll be introduced to a thriving industry that caters to the needs of travelers through managing hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, and any other kind of hospitality you can imagine. Operating busy tourist locations, creating marketing around leisure and travel, spotting trends, and planning eventsarejustafewofthekeyaspectsyouwillexplore within this exciting field. Students will be introduced to ourHospitality&TourismManagementpathwayatORCA if this is a career they'd be interested in pursuing. Open toallORCAstudents.

ChildSafetyandNutrition

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

This course examines the basic physical, psychological, and emotional needs of children from birth to 8 years of age.Topicsinclude:recognizingchildabuseandneglect, first aid, emergency response, basic nutrition, and creatinghealthylearningenvironments.

IntroductiontoEducation

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

This course provides a foundational understanding of educationasaprofession.Topicsinclude:currenttrends and issues, program types, popular educational theories and theorists, working with families, and state licensing regulations for both K-12 schools and early learning centers.

ASCENDONLYSeniorCompSci Practicum Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:ITSkills

Credit0.5/Year Spring

This course is the culmination of the ASCEND Computer Science pathway series. It offers students the chance to apply their IT skills gained from CTE pathway courses in real-world technical experiences. Students will enhance their abilities through hands-on projects, while also developing crucial employability skills to prepare for post-high school endeavors. This course provides a comprehensive bridge from high school education to futurecareeropportunitiesintheITindustry.

HotelManagement1A/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

A - In this course, you will learn about the business of hospitalityandthedifferenttypesofhotelownershipand programs.You’llexploretheessentialfunctionsofahotel from bookings, management systems, front and back of house operations, technologies, and more. You’ll also discover what it takes to keep guests happy and run a sustainable program. Let’s create some management magic.

B-Inthiscourse,you’lldigdeeperintohotelorganization from structure to departments and staffing needs. You’ll explore management and leadership including types of managers; management styles, roles, and responsibilities; and technical and communication management skills. You’ll also learn more about the big picture of the travel and tourism industry, how to handle emergencies, growth and sustainability, laws and ethics, careers in the industry, and more! Let’s push those curtains wide open for a better view of your road to management.

ParentingSkills

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Do you love children? Maybe you plan on babysitting or having your own someday. Learn how being a parent is much more than merely feeding, bathing, and protecting a child. Creating a positive environment, nurturing, fostering education, and serving as a role model are critical aspects. Learn how to be a positive force in the development of your future children, as well as others aroundyou.

Career & Technical Education

SportsManagement

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing and managementconceptsandtheoriesastheyrelatetothe sports or entertainment industries. Content may address some, but not limited to, topics such as: promotion of sports/events,licensing,sponsorshipandendorsements, branding, marketing research, product development, pricing and distribution strategies, sales, event planning andtheroleofexistingandemergingtechnologies.

SocialMediaMarketing

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Step into the role of a social media marketing manager! Learn the principles of marketing while creating ads, analyzing data, testing strategies, and managing budgets. This hands-on course uses real-world simulations to build skills that drive engagement and business success. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to earnaSocialMediaMarketingcertification!

IntrotoBusiness(BA101z)

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:1creditinCTE

Credit:0.5/Year Fall CollegeCredit

Explorethefundamentalsofbusinessoperationsthrough interactive simulations. This course covers entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, and leadership. Utilizing Stukent's simulation labs, you'll assume the role of a business professional to make decisions and tackle challenges. The curriculum also emphasizes ethics, globalization, and the role of businessesinaddressingreal-worldissues.

FoundationsofBusiness1:Basicsof Business

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Explore business basics like starting a company, managing finances, marketing, sales, and customer service. Whether you dream of owning a business or leadinginacompany,thiscoursesetsyouonthepathto success!

FoundationsofBusiness2: Technology&Teamwork

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:FoundationsofBus1

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Build on your business basics by exploring technology, teamwork,andprofessionalskills.Learnhowtousetools like spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software toprepareforcareersinbusinessandtechnology.

PublicSpeaking:Communicatewith Confidence(Comm111) Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring CollegeCredit

Public speaking can feel intimidating, but this class makes it approachable. Students learn how to communicate clearly, speak with confidence, and deliver presentations for academic, professional, and real-world situations. Through guided practice and supportive feedback, students will strengthen their voice, reduce anxiety, and develop the skills needed to lead and succeed.CollegeCreditNowoption:4creditsforCOMM 111zthroughWesternOregonUniversity.

ASCENDONLYSenior Business/HTMPracticum1/2

Grade:12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall AdvancedLevel

1 - Focuses on building foundational employability skills, personalbranding,andthefirstphaseofsimternshipand credentialopportunities. focuses on advanced application of employability skills, expandedcredentialopportunities,continuedsimternship experiences, and the completion of a career readiness portfoliotosupportpost–highschooltransition.

IntrotoAccountingA/B

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Credit: 1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This hands-on course introduces students to accounting basics through a real-world business simulation. Students record transactions, complete journalentries,andpreparefinancialstatementswhile managing a small business. Ideal for students interested in business, finance, entrepreneurship, or real-worldmathapplications.

Career & Technical Education

Adulting101:IntrotoHealthcare intheUS

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Doyouwanttofeelmoreconfidentthenexttimeyouare in a healthcare clinic? This course provides a foundational understanding of the healthcare field, including basic medical terms, utilizing health insurance, personal impact on global health, promoting mental health awareness, and current topics in healthcare. This introductory course welcomes students from 8-12 grade tolearnhowtonavigatetheUSHealthcaresystem.

HealthScienceEducation1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

A - This introductory course presents information and terminology for health science careers. This course will focus on healthcare systems and delivery, safety and infectioncontrol,anddiseaseclassification.

B - This course will focus on health and wellness, first aid,professionalcommunication,anddocumentation.

HealthScienceEducation2A/2B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HSEd1A/B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

IA - Explore the foundations of healthcare and the many careersitoffers,frompatientcaretodiagnosticservices. Students learn how the healthcare system works, basic medical terminology and calculations, and key legal and ethicalprincipleswhilebuildingastrongfoundationfora futureinhealthcare.

B - Build on your healthcare foundation by exploring patient safety, injury assessment and treatment, emergency response, and the basics of CPR and life support.Studentsalsolearntheimportanceofteamwork and communication while preparing to make a positive impactinhealthcaresettings.

IntrotoMedSci

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Explore the exciting and in-demand world of healthcare! Thisintroductorycourseisopentostudentsingrades8–12 and provides a broad overview of health, wellness, preventive care, and how the human body works. Studentswillexploreawiderangeofhealthcarecareers, from patient care and diagnostics to biotechnology and informatics, while building essential skills and learning about the education and training needed for future successinthisgrowingfield.

MedicalTerminologyA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HSEd1,Adulting101,or IntrotoMS

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

Students will learn the meaning of medical terms by learning how to break down medical words into their prefixes, suffixes, and roots. This class is ordered by bodysystems.

Students will learn about human diseases, diagnostic toolsandtreatmentsastheyrelatetoeachbodysystem. Falltermwillcovertheskeletalsystem,muscularsystem; nervous system; blood, lymphatic and immune systems andcardiovascularsystem.

Spring term will cover the respiratory system, digestive system, special senses (eyes and ears), endocrine system,urinarysystemandreproductivesystems.

MedicalLaw&Ethics

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HSEd1orAdulting101

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Medical Law and Ethics begins by introducing students tothehistoricalcrimesthatleadtothecreationofformal bioethic codes, including The Nuremberg Code and The BelmontReport.Studentswillreadthesecodesandlearn how to apply the four principles of bioethics — beneficence,nonmaleficence,justiceandautonomy—to a variety of clinical case studies. We will also discuss legal and professional rights and responsibilities within healthcaresettings.Othertopicsincludetortlaw,HIPAA, Medicare,MedicaidandtheAffordableCareAct.

HealthOccupations

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HSEd1,orenrolledin ASCEND

Credit:0.5/Year Spring CollegeCredit

This course will expose students to a variety of healthcare professions via presentations, guest lectures, and reflections. The intentions are to help students: reflect upon their personal strengths and interests; understand the similarities, differences, and interconnectedness of a spectrum of healthcare professions; and decide on an appropriate career path forthemselvesandunderstandhowtopursueit.

ASCENDONLYSeniorMedSci

PracticumA/B

Grade:12

Prerequisite:HealthSci1&2

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This year-long course is a highly individualized, projectbased course designed to support Medical Science ASCEND seniors as they complete Work-Based Learning or Capstone experiences. Students engage in real-world medical and healthcare settings while working closely with the instructor to set personalized goals and expectations. Offered in in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats, this practicum emphasizes hands-on learning and professional skill development. Students may also have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications such as CCMA (NHA), CEHRS (NHA), EMR, FEMA,BloodbornePathogens,orAHABasicLifeSupport (BLS).

Career & Technical Education

IntroductiontoAnimalCareers

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

TheIntroductiontoAnimalCareerscoursewillprovidean in-depth look at the various careers available in the animal field. Students will explore the career pathway and learn about the educational and work experience requirementsandskillsneededtobesuccessfulinthese careers working with animals. This course includes an FFAmembership;participationisoptional.

AnimalDiseasesandParasites

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

TheAnimalDiseasesandParasitescoursewillprovidean overview of the diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of common animal diseases and parasites. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphologicaldefects,alongwithexternalvariables,can affectanimalsandmakethemmoresusceptibletothese diseases or parasites. This course includes an FFA membership;participationisoptional.

ExploringLeadershipinFFA

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Mustbecurrently enrolledinFFA

Credit:0.25/Year Fall/Spring

IntheExploringLeadershipcoursestudentswillhavethe opportunity to demonstrate career specific leadership skills through classwork and participation in FFA events. SomeexamplesarePublicSpeaking,VeterinaryScience, Ag Sales and many more. Every student in this course will be required to create a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project. Live class participation is an importantpartofyoursuccess.

AnimalScience1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

The Animal Science series will help students begin to develop the skills necessary for employment in the animal science or veterinary medical industries. Some topics covered are breed identification, production management and Veterinary Assisting skills. Students in this series will gain the knowledge necessary to pursue entrylevelemploymentinaveterinaryclinic,boarding,or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership,participationisoptional.

AnimalScience2A/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:AnimalScience1A/B

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

In Animal Science 2 students will continue to develop skills necessary for employment in the Veterinary Medical industry. Students will deepen their knowledge in this field by learning animal anatomy, physiology, animalhandling,andclinicprocedures.Studentswillgain the knowledge needed to work toward employment in a veterinary clinic, boarding, or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

ASCENDONLYSeniorAnimalSci

Practicum

Grade:12

Prerequisite:AnimalScience1&2

Credit0.5/Year Fall

This class guides and supports Animal Science ASCEND Seniors through their Veterinary Science Work-Based Learning or Capstone projects. This class is focused on real-life experiences and project-based learning. This class is highly individualized, with student’s goals and expectations being cooperatively set by the student, teacher, and Work-Based Learning host(s). This course includesanFFAmembership;participationisoptional.

ASCENDONLYVetSciElancoVet

MedicalCertPrep

Grade:12

Prerequisite:AnimalScienceWBL

Credit0.5/Year Spring

This class prepares students to sit for and pass the 100question exam to earn an Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification. This is a review class, where students will work to master material from past courses including Animal Science 1 and 2 A/B. Students will also havetheopportunitytotakemultiplereviewassessments andtwominipracticeexamsinthisclass.Thesearevery importantifyouplantositfortheElancoexam.

AVID Grade:9

General Electives AVID

Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

AVID courses encourage students to pursue college and/or career readiness. Typically, the course offers activitiesthatenablestudentstolearnorganizationaland study skills, enhance their critical thinking skills, receive academic assistance as necessary, and be motivated to achievetheirgoals.

AVID Grade:10

Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

AVID Grade:11

Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

AVID Grade:12

Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Skills Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

General Electives

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

FoodsandCooking

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:Nutrition&Foods

Credit:0.5/Year Spring

Meant to accompany or follow Nutrition and Foods, this course assists students in understanding the role of nutrition in foods and cooking, with an emphasis placed on life skills and relevant application. Demonstrations through Live Class and guided instruction are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessary skills to understandthestructureandfunctionofalltheessential nutrients, plan, purchase and prepare nourishing meals and to evaluate and improve their day-to-day food choices.Cookingskillslearnedmustbedemonstratedon camerathroughliveclassparticipation,video,orphotos.

ForensicScience

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall27-28

OfferedAlternatingYears

Forensic Science provides is an overview of the theoretical understanding and practical application of forensic science techniques. The course may explore applied science and biology, chemistry, physics, and crimescienceinvestigation.Topicscoveredmayinclude: genetics, anthropology, toxicology, entomology, ballistics, pathology, computer forensics, fire debris and traceevidenceamongotherrelevant,topicaltopics.

IntroductiontoCriminalJustice

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring27-28

OfferedAlternatingYears

IntrotoCooking

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Spring 26-27

OfferedAlternatingYears

IntroductiontoCookingstudentswilllearnbasiccooking skills and nutrition. Demonstrations through Live Class and guided instruction are used throughout the course. Ultimately,studentswillbegiventheopportunitytohave the necessary skills to learn about kitchen safety, sanitation, kitchen equipment, cooking terms, proper measuring, microwave cooking, and basic cooking skills. Cooking skills learned must be demonstrated on camera throughliveclassparticipation,video,orphotos.

Nutrition&Foods

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:Health,Fitness& NutritionA/B

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

Nutrition and Foods assists students in understanding the role of nutrition in health and wellness. Demonstrations through Live Class and guided instruction are used throughout the course. Ultimately, students will be given the opportunity to have the necessaryskillstounderstandthestructureandfunction of all the essential nutrients to plan, purchase and prepare nourishing meals and to evaluate and improve their day-to-day food choices. Cooking skills learned must be demonstrated on camera through live class participation,video,orphotos.

Criminology:InsidetheCriminalMind

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall26-27

OfferedAlternatingYears

CreativeWriting

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

General Electives

Credit:0.5/Year

Spring27-28

OfferedAlternatingYears

This course lays the groundwork for a student to have a career in writing. Students will learn the backbone skills of good writing along with expressing their creativity. They will learn collaboration skills in working with peers by communicating through giving and getting feedback. Students will be exposed to differing perspectives and opinions through their writing which will induce and promotecriticalthinking

SocialMedia

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year

Spring27-28

OfferedAlternatingYears

This Social Media course exposes students to various types of social media and how social media has influenced society. It may emphasize the forms, functions, regulations, implications, and utilization of socialmedia

TeamSports

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:0.5/Year Fall

This course explores and applies physical education and health concepts through the lens of team sports in America&variousinternationalcultures.

WorkplaceExperienceA/B

Grade:12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year Fall/Spring

This course allows students to earn high school credit while simultaneously gaining work experience in an occupation of their choice. Please discuss this option withyourcounselororadvisorifinterested.

StrategiesforOnlineLearningA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit:1.0/Year

Fall/Spring27-28

OfferedAlternatingYears

This elective course explores what it means to be a digital learner and teaches strategies that will help students excel in an online learning environment. Topics includedigitalcitizenshipandliteracy,internetsafetyand etiquette, navigating online courses and building good study habits as an online learner, reflecting on the technology and digital tools we use for learning, communicatingwellinadigitalcontext,andmanymore

EnglishLearnersHSA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Fall/Spring

English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for the acquisition and rapid mastery of the English language, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. It usually begins with extensive listening and speaking practice, building on auditory and oral skills, andthenmovesontoreadingandwriting.Thesecourses provide an explanation of basic structures of the English language, enabling students to progress from an elementary understanding of English words and verb tensestoamorecomprehensivegraspofvariousformal and informal styles and then to advance to “regular” English courses. ESL classes may also include an orientation to the customs and culture of the diverse populationintheUnitedStates.

ACESHSSkillsforSuccessA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Fall/Spring

ACES Skills for Success focuses on transition and independent living skills. They cover topics such as organizational skills, hygiene, wellness, safety awareness, and life after high school. ACES Skills for Success is open to students who are earning an extendeddiplomaorcertificateofattendance

ACESSocialSkills

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Fall/Spring

ACES Social Skills focuses on building communication andemotionalskills.Theycovertopicssuchasemotional regulation, conversation skills, interpersonal relationships, and improving self-efficacy and confidence. ACES Skills for Success is open to students who are earning an extended diploma or certificate of attendance

ACESHSLanguageArtsA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Fall/Spring

Our special education teachers curated the ACES curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student in the program. We also use n2y (Unique) and other onlineinstructionaltools(e.g.IXLandiReady)tosupport our students in their learning. ACES is taught at the student’sinstructionallevelratherthangradelevel-this includes general education electives where significant modifications will be required. ACES Language Arts focuses on functional reading and writing to build comprehension and fluency. ACES Language Art is open to students who are earning an extended diploma or certificateofattendance

ACESHS

MathA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Fall/Spring

Our special education teachers curated the ACES curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student in the program. We also use n2y (Unique) and other onlineinstructionaltools(e.g.IXLandiReady)tosupport our students in their learning. ACES is taught at the student’sinstructionallevelratherthangradelevel-this includes general education electives where significant modifications will be required. ACES Mathematics focuses on functional math skills such as telling time, money math, and other basic math skills. ACES Mathematics is open to students who are earning an extendeddiplomaorcertificateofattendance.

ACESEnrichment

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Fall/Spring

ACESEnrichmentcoversbothscienceandsocialstudies content at the student’s instructional level. ACES Enrichment is open to students who are earning a certificateofattendance

John Greenleaf Whittier

Mr. John Meyer Welcome ASCEND

Your Career & Technical Education Program

AtOregonCharterAcademyweunderstandthereisnot one educational path that fits the needs of all students. We want to help students gain the skills they need as they move beyond high school and into college or a career. My name is John Meyer and I'm the ASCEND Administrator. Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is designed to provide ORCA students with career-relevant knowledge and skills. ASCEND currently has five career pathways that high school studentscanparticipatein:ComputerScience,Business + Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Medical Science, and Animal Science. ASCEND students will be a part of a smaller cohort of students that will haveauniquehighschooljourney.Whiletheywillhave some extra expectations during high school, they will have the close support of teachers that have worked as professionals in their chosen career fields. ASCEND students will have the opportunities for more hands-on learning and will be expected to take part in Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities during their senior year. They will also have opportunities to be a part of national student organizations while in high school. In many cases, ASCEND students will have opportunities to obtain industry certificates and participate in college-level courses in their fieldofstudy.

Students can apply for the CTE program in 9th, 10th or 11th grades. Please contact us if you have any questions. Click here to visit our ASCEND site!

Advisory Teachers

Mrs. Liberty Lacy

Medical Science

Veterinary Science

Ms. Karen Heigel

Business, Computer Science, Hotel & Tourism Management

Mrs. Lacy brings 20+ years of experience to the role of ASCEND Advisory Teacher. She has served as a teacher, college and career readiness facilitator, and internship coordinator. Mrs. Lacy cares deeply about students and their goals and believes strongly in the benefits of Career & Technical Education. Traveling with her family, reading and crafts are someofherfavoritethings.

Ms. Heigel began her career as a Silicon Valley software engineer after graduating from OSU with a BS in Computer Science. After working 10+ years on large software programs for the Department of Defense, she decided to make a change to teaching. After teaching middle and HS math for a number of years she moved into advising and managing dual credit. She is very excited be a part of the ASCEND Advisory team. She loves helping students realize their career path may have many twists andturns!

About About our PROGRAM

What is ASCEND ? What is ASCEND ?

At Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA), we understand that no one educational path can fit the needs of all students, and that students need professional skills as they navigate their post-high school college or career goals. ASCEND is ORCA’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program, designed to provide ORCA students with customized career-relevant knowledgeandskills.

Why ASCEND ? Why ASCEND ?

ASCENDstudentswillbepartofasmallergroup of ORCA students that will have a unique high school journey. While ASCEND students will have some extra expectations during high school, they will also have the close support of specializedCareerAdvisoryTeachersthatfollow them through high school as well as certified Pathway Teachers that have worked in the industrytheyareteaching.

Industry Certificates

Students who choose to join ASCEND will have the opportunity to graduate high school with industry recognizedcredentials.

College Credit

Did you know that you could earn college credit while attending high school? Check with your Career Advisory Teacher for more information on college credit courses offered in ASCEND pathways. College credit is dependent on the course and will be indicated in the course listings.

Career Technical Education

Organizations Organizations

We believe that Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO's) are key to a strong Career and Technical Education program. CTSO's provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and demonstrate occupational competency. Students can participate in activities, events, and competitions which provides further knowledge and skills per ACTEonline.org. We currently offer four pathway CTSOs:

HOSA is an organization for future healthcare professionals and leaders. The purpose of HOSA is to develop the leadership abilities of its student members through a program of motivation, awareness,competition,awards,scholarships,and recognition at the local, state, and national levels. Students who join HOSA can choose to compete against other members in events that test their knowledge and skill at the annual HOSA State Conference. Students may qualify for the nationalcompetitionaswell.

FutureFarmersofAmerica(FFA)isadynamicyouthorganizationthatchangeslivesandpreparesmembers for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members' potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give membersthetoolstoachievereal-worldsuccess.

FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of thethreecomponentsofagriculturaleducation.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.SkillsUSAsupportsallpathwaysintheirprofessionalskills.

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondarychaptersacrosscountry.

NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships annually, and strives to help connecteducationandindustrytobuildahighlyskilledworkforce.

The DECA experience starts in the classroom where students learn business concepts in preparation for college and careers. A powerful instructional component, DECA brings the classroom to life by empowering the teacher-advisor to make learning relevant with educational programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. The successful integration of each of these four interconnected components, also part of DECA’s guiding principles, results in a strong program that produces college- and career-readystudents.

Practicum Practicum ASCEND

In ASCEND we know the importance of integrating classroom studies with practicum opportunities to bring career relevance to student’s academic endeavors. Our practicum classes arebaseduponagoal-oriented,dynamicpartnershipamongthethreepartners:

Thestudent

IndustryProfessionals

TheASCENDstaff

What to expect from your practicum

During your practicum, students engage in a variety of professional work activities designed to provide a total learning experience where students can apply knowledge from their written learning objectives. In addition, students will reflect upon their experiences and integrate their experience material into ASCEND pathway coursework. Practicum provides the student with an excellent opportunity to self-evaluate their career goals and experience the workplace environmentandculturalnorms.

Academiccreditisnotgivenforpracticumexperiencealone.Rather,thework-relatedexperience is combined with curricula and classroom course requirements. We believe the best educational experiences arise when learners are actively involved in constructing their own meaning and knowledge. Thus, our practicum experiences are focused on the following principle: learning is meanttobeequallyasdependentonpracticalexperienceaswellasacademicachievement.

Math Courses

The Math in Action series is an innovative, real-world-focused mathematics pathway that integrates algebra, statistics, and geometry with hands-on applications in finance and entrepreneurship. Students begin with Math in Action 1, paired with a Personal Finance lab, where they develop essential financial literacy skills through mathematical modeling. They progress to Math in Action 2, which includes an Entrepreneurship lab, equipping them with problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills applicable to various careers. Completing this series prepares students for advanced coursework such as Precalculus (MTH 111Z & MTH 112Z), AP Calculus, or specialized topics like Explorations in Data Science and Construction Mathematics, ensuring a strong foundation for both college and career success.

MathinAction1A/1B:Alg1,Data& Geometry

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:TakewithPersonal Finance1A/1B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring

The first year-long course of this four-year math program, covers functions, statistics, and geometry topics, building skills and applying them in authentic contexts. Students participate in a co-requisite Personal Finance lab where they experience real-life applications in simulations. This course provides a math pathway focused on introducing relevancy with unique preparationforlife,collegeandcareer.Itemphasizesthe use of mathematics to model and explore financial phenomena including interpreting and justifying reasoning to make data-supported financial decisions using algebra and probability and statistics to solve problems occurring in everyday life. It includes inquirybasedproblemunitsinvolvingdiscretionaryandessential expenses, independent living, employment, modeling a business, investing, credit, banking and mortgages. (Weightedgradehonorscourse)

MathinAction2A/2B:Alg1,Data& Geometry

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction1A/1B TakewithEntrepreneurship

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

CO-RequisitePersonalFinance1A/1B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:TakewithMathinAction 1A/B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

This is a co-requisite component of the Math in Action 1 1A/B course and must be taken simultaneously.This is a co-requisite lab component of the Math in Action 1A/B course and must be taken simultaneously. The lab will provide work based learning simulations working in conjunction with the Math in Action course to fulfill CTE and Personal Finance graduation requirements and authenticapplicationofthemathcurriculum.

CO-RequisiteEntrepreneurship2A/2B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:TakewithMathinAction 2A/2B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

ThiscoursemustbetakenwithMathinAction2A/B.The lab will provide work-based learning simulations working in conjunction with the Math in Action course to fulfill CTE requirements and authentic application of the math curriculum.

NOTE: Completion of Math in Action 1A/B & 2A/B & Labs willsatisfytheAlgebra1,2andGeometrystandardsand two of the three math credits required for graduation. ThesecoursescanbefollowedbyPrecalculus(Math111z and Math 112z, Dual Credit) and/or Explorations in Data Science. Students will also earn two CTE: Business credits. Students will concurrently earn 1 credit in CTE: Business through the required lab component. Students willearnrequiredPersonalFinancecredit.

ConstructionMath

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Algebra1recommended

Math Courses

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring

PrecalculusI:Functions(Math111z)

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:MathinAction2A/2B

Credit1.0/Year

Fall/Spring CollegeCredit

ExplorationsinDataScienceA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Alg1,Geom,DataSci,Alg 2orMathinAction2A/2B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring

Preparing students for both career and college, this course is appropriate for those who have completed Alg 1, Geometry, and Data Science or Math in Action 2A/2B. Itwillfurtherexpandstudentexpertiseasdatascientists through the utilization of various tools that may include Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. At the end of the course students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developedabilities.(Weightedgradehonorscourse)

PrecalculusII:Trigonometry(Math 112z)

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisites:Functions(Math111z)

Credit0.5/Year Spring CollegeCredit

Your

ASCEND ASCEND

teacher: Dr. Cynthia Lofts

I am so excited to be part of the ASCEND team and I am looking forward to seeing you in my classes. Most of my life I have owned my own business. I have experience in hospitality, tourism, managing employees and operations, as well as graphic and website design. I graduated with a BA in Economics from University of Washington and received my MAT Secondary Mathematics from University of Southern California. I completed my Doctorate from Grand Canyon University in Education. I began my teaching career in 2017. This year I will be teaching mathematicsandCTEcourses.

Career Pathways

“The pathway to your greatest potential is straight through your greatest fears!”

Craig Groeschel

Business is the foundation for many paths. Whether you see yourself owning your own business, going into the Trades, the military or heading to college for a formal Business certificate program ordegree,youhaveoptions.GetyourstarthereatORCAandgoplaces.TheASCENDprogramwill prepare you with essential skills that employers, apprenticeship programs, and colleges are looking for in ideal candidates. We invite you to come explore your areas of interest, complete your graduation requirements in collaborative courses (such as our exclusive Math x CTE classes) that meet Math & CTE grad requirements in one class. You’ll create your personal brand, build your social capital and earn Industry Recognized certifications. Make your four years count, and getreadytoASCEND.

You might love a career in the Business + Management field if you are strong in these skill areas:

Organization

Marketing

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Money management

Examples of degrees, certificates and potential paths ASCEND graduates can pursue after high school:

Associate of Science-Oregon Transfer

Degree (Community College)

Bachelors of Science-Business

Masters of Business Administration

Business Technical Certificates

(Accounting, Data Analytics, Tax, Payroll, Virtual Office, HTM, etc)

Trades: Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Military

Workforce

Digital tools

Delegating tasks

Time management

Problem solving

Networking

Working inside, outside

Teamwork/collaboration

Examples of possible careers that ASCEND graduates can pursue:

Business Industry Manager

Sales & Marketing

Consulting

Entrepreneurship / Business Ownership

Construction & Skilled Trades

Office Administrative

Hotel Manager

Ecotourism Operator

Sports Facility Manager and SO much more!

Business/Hospitality&TourismManagement andMathClassProgression

This visual will help you understand the classes that are part of the Computer Science Pathway. Some of these courses are required while others are optional but, to be a pathway completer, students must pass 3 or more credits with a grade of C or better. = College Credit

ENTRY LEVEL HERE

CTE ELECTIVE

ENTRYLEVEL FoundationsofBusiness1/2

1credit/0.5each

Develop technology and teamwork skills while exploring careers

CTEELECTIVE

ENTRYLEVEL IntrotoHospitality&Tourism

0.5credits

Explore all sectors of HTM and earn Food Handlers

NOTE: Intermediate and Advanced Courses have a prerequisite of a entry-level course; check the catalog course description.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVELCLASS SportsManagement

0.5Credits

Learn all aspects of SM through simulation

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVEL SocialMediaMarketing

0.5credits

Certify as a social media marketer

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVEL HotelManagement1A/B

1credit/0.5each

Learn mgmt skills and earn certificates

ASCEND FINAL YEAR

ADVANCEDLEVEL ASCENDSrBus/HTMPracticum1/2

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

1credit/0.5each

Build branding skills and complete projects

CTEELECTIVE

ADVANCEDLEVEL SpanishforBusiness

0.5credits

Develop proficiency in business principles

CTEELECTIVE

ADVANCEDLEVEL FindYourVoice:SpeakforSuccess(Comm111

0.5credits (Collegecreditoffered)

Insert goals of class here

ADVANCEDLEVEL IntrotoBusiness(BA101z)

0.5credits

Insert goals of class here

CTEELECTIVE

Business Courses

FoundationsofBusiness1:Basicsof Business

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall EntryLevel

FoundationsofBusiness2: Technology&Teamwork

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:Found.ofBus.1

Credit0.5/Year Spring EntryLevel

IntrotoHospitality&Tourism

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall EntryLevel

Where do you dream of traveling? Now imagine working in that incredible place! This course opens the door to the world of hospitality: hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, and even theme parks. You’ll learn how events come together, how destinations attract visitors, and howtraveltrendsshapetheindustry.Ifyou’reinterested inHospitality,Tourism,orManagement(HTM),thisclass is the perfect place to start. Bonus: You’ll also earn your OregonFoodHandlerCardtoboostyourresumeandjob opportunitiesrightaway.

SportsManagement

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Spring IntermediateLevel

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing and managementconceptsandtheoriesastheyrelatetothe sports or entertainment industries. Content may address some—butnotlimitedto—topicssuchas:promotionof sports/events,licensing,sponsorshipandendorsements, branding, marketing research, product development, pricing and distribution strategies, sales, event planning andtheroleofexistingandemergingtechnologies.

SocialMediaMarketing

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Spring IntermediateLevel

Will you be at the top of the leaderboard? Immerse yourselfasasocialmediamarketingprofessionalforBuhi Bagsasyouconnectyourknowledgeofmarketingwitha real life social media simulation that will test your knowledge and skills in target audiences, consumer behavior,contentcreationanduseofinfluencerstomeet themetricstomeetthebusinessgoalsandexpectations. The MIMIC SIM will give you a hands-on approach to learning. Students in this course can certify in social mediamarketing.

HotelMangement1A

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall IntermediateLevel

In this course, you will learn about the business of hospitalityandthedifferenttypesofhotelownershipand programs.You’llexploretheessentialfunctionsofahotel from bookings, management systems, front and back of house operations, technologies, and more. You’ll also discover what it takes to keep guests happy and run a sustainable program. Let’s create some management magic.

HotelMangement1B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HotelMgmt1A

Credit0.5/Year Spring IntermediateLevel CollegeCredit

In this course, you’ll dig deeper into hotel organization from structure to departments and staffing needs. You’ll explore management and leadership including types of managers; management styles, roles, and responsibilities; and technical and communication management skills. You’ll also learn more about the big picture of the travel and tourism industry, how to handle emergencies, growth and sustainability, laws and ethics, careers in the industry, and more! Let’s push those curtains wide open for a better view of your road to management.

ASCENDSeniorBusiness/HTM

Practicum1

Grade:12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall AdvancedLevel

This capstone experience helps students connect classroom learning with real-world career preparation. Grounded in the OES standards, students strengthen adaptability, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving while developing a professional identity for life. Through simternship options, DECA-aligned tasks, and career-building activities, and earn multiple industry-recognized credentials. Part 1 focuses on building foundational employability skills, personal branding, and the first phase of simternship and credentialopportunities.

ASCENDSeniorBusiness/HTM

Practicum2

Grade:12

Prerequisite:Bus/HTMPracticum1

Credit0.5/Year Spring AdvancedLevel

This capstone experience helps students connect classroom learning with real-world career preparation. Grounded in the OES standards, students strengthen adaptability, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving while developing a professional identity for life after high school. Through simternship options, DECA-aligned tasks, and career-building activities, and earn multiple industry-recognized credentials. Part 2 focuses on advanced application of employability skills, expandedcredentialopportunities,continuedsimternship experiences, and the completion of a career readiness portfoliotosupportpost–highschooltransition.

SpanishforBusiness

Grade:12

Business Courses

Prerequisite:Spanish3orheritage speaker

Credit0.5/Year Fall AdvancedLevel

Students can learn Spanish as they also learn about basicbusinessprinciples.Allinstructionandcontentisin Spanish. Come join us and expand your Spanish vocabulary in the business arena. A certificate will be awarded to students that pass the course with 75% or higher overall score. This certificate can be used as evidenceofyourbilingualskillstopotentialemployers.

PublicSpeaking:Communicatewith Confidence(Comm111)

Grade:12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Spring AdvancedLevel CollegeCredit

Public speaking can feel intimidating, but you’ll have the support of an instructor who overcame her own fears in high school to become ASB president and deliver a commencementspeech.Whetheryou’reshyoroutgoing, this class will help you build confidence, find your voice, and develop the speaking skills needed to lead and succeed. (College Credit Now Option, 4 credits (Comm 111)throughWesternOregonUniversity.)

IntrotoBusiness(BA101z) Grade:12

Prerequisite:1creditCTE

Credit0.5/Year Fall AdvancedLevel CollegeCredit

Your Master teacher ASCEND ASCEND

Mrs. Summer Highfill

Our teaching team brings a rich history of business experience. You’ll get instruction from teachers that understand the world of Business AND have owned and operated their own businesses. We are ready to help you start your journey and define your future. I own my own marketing & consulting business and I enjoy bringing my knowledgetomystudents.I’veenjoyedteachingforover20yearsandIunderstandwhat YOU need to be successful. I’ll prepare you for what is next and if college is in the plans, I’ll share strategies that I’ve used to fund my 4 degrees from Lane Community College, University of Oregon, Pacific University and Creighton University-where I just earned my MBA. I teach: Public Speaking, Principles of Marketing, Intro to Hospitality & Tourism, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Foundations of Business and Senior Practicum.JoinusinyourlearningadventureasweprepareYOUforyournextchapter.

Your teacher: ASCEND ASCEND

Mr. Eric Briggs

It’s great to see you are considering the ASCEND Business + Management pathway. Perhaps I can share a little about myself in hopes that I will get to know you better in the near future. I have spent most of my career providing products and services to large multinational technology companies. I became a teacher in 2014 and have taught ESOL (English as a Second Language) Spanish as well as various business courses. I can help you connectasolidHSeducationtofuturecareerglobalopportunities.Myeducationincludesa B.S. in Business Management from BYU, a Masters in Teaching from Willamette University and am currently finishing up a Masters in Teaching Spanish from SOU. I have taught ESOL, Spanish, Marketing, Accounting and, currently, Principles of Business Management, Marketing&Finance.

The Computer Science program is designed to address key skill sets preparing you for future certifications or college classes in Computer Science fields. The ASCEND program helps better prepare you for the rigor and responsibility of the workforce. As you move through your core classes, portfolio work will be addressing goals of the Computer Science program and allows you to learn skills needed to succeed in this field of study. The focus will be on Computer Science principles such as software programming languages, hardware, and team building skills that will berelevanttoyoursuccessafterhighschool!

You might love a career in the Computer Science field if:

You are detail-oriented.

You like learning new languages.

You are always interested in the newest technology.

You are creative.

You like problem solving.

At first you don’t succeed, you try and try again.

Examples of degrees that ASCEND graduates can pursue after High School:

ComputerProgramming

SystemAdministration&Network

Security

WebDevelopment

ComputerScience

Examples of possible careers that ASCEND graduates can pursue:

GameDesigner

ITSupportSpecialist

AnimationDesign/Programmer

Robotics

Programmer/Engineer

ComputerScienceClassProgression

Progressive sequencing to acquire three credits. Students should be taking at least one credit from beginning and intermediate levels. ASCEND Advisor can help with proper sequencing. All Seniors in the program are required to take both classes in the ASCEND Final year, usually during their senior year.

ENTRY LEVEL HERE

ENTRYLEVEL ExploratoryComputerScienceA/B

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

1credit/0.5each

Learning essential of skills of computer science and programming

CTEELECTIVE

ENTRYLEVEL IntrotoGameDesignA/B

1credit/0.5each

Essential skills of design, problem solving, and programming

ENTRYLEVELCLASS IntroWebDesign

0.5Credits

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASSES = College Credit

CTEELECTIVE

Essential skills of design, problem solving, and programming

NOTE: Intermediate and Advanced Courses have a prerequisite of a entry-level course; check the catalog course description

INTERMEDIATELEVEL CybersecurityA/B

1credit/0.5each

CTEELECTIVE

Enhancing the levels of industry security in the CS environment.

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVEL WebDesign1A/B

1credit/0.5each (CS195DualCreditoffered)

Next-level focus on web developers and the Front & Backend of the Web Environment.

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVEL PythonProgrammingA/B

1credit/0.5each (CS160dualcreditoffered

Development of programming skills, problem solving, and design

REQUIRED ADVANCED COURSES, ASCEND FINAL YEAR

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

ADVANCEDLEVEL ITCertificationPrep

0.5credits

Developing industry technology skills, professional, and technical skills. Preparing for CompTIA Tech+

ADVANCEDLEVEL ASCENDSeniorCSPracticum

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

0.5credits

Application of technology skills and professional and workplace skills.

Computer Science Courses

IntrotoGameDesignA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring EntryLevel

A-Thisyear-longcourseexploresthecreative,technical and conceptual aspects of designing and producing interactive game experiences and products. Topics may include: aesthetic meaning; artistic, design and technical methods and practices. Establishing basic concepts of game construction and development, game theory and dynamics; analysis and media literacy; construction, development,processing,modeling,andprogrammingof game-basedexperiences;theirtransmission,distribution, placement and marketing; and contextual, cultural and historicalaspectsandconsiderations.

B - This 2nd part continues from part one. Students will gain experiences with development using Construct3 which will prepare for future game development environments,terminology,orcourses.

IntrotoWebDesign

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Spring EntryLevel

Welcome to Intro to Web, where creativity meets technology! This class is designed for beginners and will guideyouthroughthefundamentalsofwebdesignusing visual projects and hands-on practice. You will explore essentialskillslikeunderstandingfiletypes,workingwith images and text creating simple animations and designingbasiclayouts.Wewillcoverkeyconceptssuch as UI and UX design, typography, color theory, and responsive web design while using beginner-friendly toolstobringyourideastolife!Bytheendofthecourse you will have a strong foundation in digital design and websitebuildingreadytotakeyourcreativitytothenext level.Noexperienceneededjustcuriosityandadesireto create.

ExploringComputerScienceA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:ConcurrentlyinAlg1B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring EntryLevel

A - This is a year long course. Students will be Introduced to foundational skills of Computer Science, you will explore the role technology plays in our lives as well as study the fundamentals of computer science, review hardware and software, and learn how the internetfunctions.Establishingwhatcomputerscienceis andbasicsinpythonprogramminglanguage.

PythonProgrammingA/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:ExploringCS1B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel CollegeCredit

A - This is a year long course which is an application programming class enhancing basic computer programming skills, design, planning and implementation learningthepythonprogramminglanguage.Studentswill be able to work on collaborative projects and labs that create the relationship between hardware and python programming.

B - Continue enhancing basic computer to intermediate programming skills, design, planning, and implementation. Learning that python programming as it applies to dictionaries, objects, tuples, and databases. Continuetousemoreofrecalledknowledgetoworkwith microbitsandnowmicrobotinadvancedways.

CybersecurityA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:Eng9,CompSci1B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel

This is a year long course. You will learn about the various parts of your computer, how they work together, and how you can manipulate them to keep your data safe. You’ll also dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attack and discover the many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Course focuses on networking terminology, concepts, and security. Students will work ontechnicalandinformationalcommunicationwriting.

WebDesign1A/B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:IntrotoWebDesign

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel

A. How many times per day do you access the internet, including social media? The web is important to our daily lives, so it’s no surprise that web development is a hot career field. This year long course will start to explore professional web development, including creating web content. Topics include servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the development stack that will buildanywebsiteyoudreamup.

B - In the second part of Nexgen Pages Web Design, student advance skills learned in Web Design 1A by lookingatanumberoftheseprinciplesorganizedaround three essential categories: layout, color, and typography. This is a whirlwind tour of design, a subject to which professionals devote their lives. But after this, you’ll be able to start thinking about your own design workflow, along with an understanding of how time-tested principlesmakestatementsaboutwhatbeautyis.

Computer Science Courses

ITSkillsMasterPrep Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:ExploringCSA/B

Mastery comes from the ability to learn skills and be able to apply them when needed. IT Cert+ is the first levelofprofessionalunderstandingthatwillestablishthe knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, infrastructure, software development,anddatabaseuse.TheclassalsocoversIT concepts including identifying and explaining computer components, software, network connectivity and preventing security risks. Industry Certification can be obtainedafterthiscourse.

ASCENDSeniorCompSciPracticum Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:ITSkills

Your Master teacher:

Mrs. Catherine Hay

Blending her career with her teaching experience, Mrs. Hay enjoys helping students set a path to pursue their career goals in information technology through college or certification. By establishing a computer science pathway of relevant classes, computer labs, certifications and experiences, students gain industry knowledge of 21st Century professional skills for any job and are exposed to the different IT study paths. Mrs. Hay strives to improve computer science throughout related to Oregon Career Technicial Education programs and has served on the Oregon Department of Education Consultant group in 23-24 to establish a Computer StateWidePlanforK-12educationtobringcomputersciencetoall.

Your teacher: ASCEND ASCEND Mr. Shawn Higgins

I believe that Computer Science and Media Arts are the keystone to every student's future success, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to show you all the ways creative digital making can empower you! I've got 15 years experience teaching video, digital art, graphic design and audio, and 10 of those teaching creative coding with a focus on animation, motion graphics and game making. I've worked extensively with the Scratch, ScratchEd, and Processing teams, and have tons of connections to the indie gaming community in Oregon and beyond. I'm super excited to help you in your creative making journey, connect you to those who share your passions, and to see all the great things you’ll be abletomake!

Your teacher: ASCEND ASCEND

Mr. Michael Jones

I love learning about and teaching STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, and math). Teaching middle school and high school since 2011, with a focus on math and computerprogramming,IamexcitedtobepartofORCA’sASCENDteamandseewhereit will take us! Prior to teaching, I spent ten years flying helicopters in the US Army and managing military personnel and assets, so I have a lot of real-world experience administering avionics systems, hardware and networks, and many technical software applications. Over the years, I have earned both a B.S. and a Masters in Engineering in Computer Science with a focus on interface program design, along with another Master’s degree in Geology & Geophysics, and continue to take graduate courses every year to keep my learning skills fresh. In my free time I like to play sports and computer games, coach, fish, and travel with family. I also joke around a lot. Recommend your favorite game,bookormovietome!

Medical Science Pathway students will leave high school well prepared to enter a variety of healthcare careers. Students who complete this pathway often use their newfound healthcare knowledge and experience in one of two main ways: 1) Students may choose to go straight into the healthcare workforce as a CCMA-NHA right after high school, or 2) Students may leverage their coursework, internship experience and healthcare certifications to gain acceptance into competitive future healthcare training opportunities. In ASCEND, we value both of these options equally. Thus, this program is built to be foundational to a myriad of healthcare career choices, such as phlebotomist, EKG technician, physical therapist, nurse or even physician. We encourage anyone interested in a career in healthcare to come learn and explore with us.

During their coursework, Medical Sciences Pathway students will learn about human diseases, disorders, diagnostic tests and treatments; how to ethically and professionally act in a variety of healthcare settings; how to perform and interpret routine medical exams; how to don and doff personal protective equipment; and how to perform CPR/AED/First Aid. On top of this coursework, students will have numerous opportunities to visit local clinics for tours, talk to healthcare professionals during synchronous video lessons, and learn about a wide-variety of healthcare career choices.

You might love a career in the Medical Science field if:

You enjoy helping people.

You are interested in job stability and growth.

You want to be able to live or work anywhere in the United States.

You are motivated to succeed.

You enjoy collaborating.

You are comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

You like learning about how things work.

You want to be a lifelong learner.

You would like to build customer service skills.

You are detail-oriented.

Medical Science graduates have many degree and certification options after completing high school. Some examples include:

Certificates: Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, Cardiographic Technician, Telemetry Monitor Technician, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, or Dental Assistant. Associate degrees: Health Administration, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Cardiovascular technology. Bachelor degrees: Nursing, Biology or Pre-Med

Master degrees: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Public Health, Master of Health Administration or Master of Science Healthcare Management. Terminal degrees: Doctorate Degree in Nursing (DNP), PhD in Nursing, Medical Degree (MD), PhD in Healthcare Administration, or PhD in Biomedical Research.

Examples of possible careers that ASCEND graduates can pursue:

MedicalAssistant

PhlebotomyTechnician

EmergencyMedicalTechnicians(EMT)

&Paramedic

EKGTechnician

CardiographicTechnician

TelemetryMonitorTechnician

MedicalBillingandCodingSpecialist

DentalAssistant

NeurodiagnosticTechnician

DiagnosticCardiacSonographer

CathLabTechnician

MedicalFrontOfficeAdministration

Specialist

BehaviorialTechnicianSpecialist

VascularTechnician

RespiratoryTherapist

RadiologicTechnician

OccupationalTherapist

AthleticTrainer

Nursing

BiomedicalResearcher

HealthcareAdministrator

Informaticist

Epidemiologist

GeneticCounselor

Physician

DID YOU KNOW?

The Certified Medical Assistant training program through Lane Community College costs around $12,755 to complete. But the ASCEND CCMA program is FREE for ORCA students.

MedicalScienceClassProgression

Students must complete Health Science I A/B and Health Science II A/B prior to enrolling in ASCEND Medical Sciences Senior Practicum A/B. Students are encouraged to enroll in additional Medical Sciences courses based on their interests. For individualized course planning and guidance, students should consult with the Medical Sciences Lead Teacher and/or an ASCEND Advisor. To be a pathway completer, students must pass 3 or more credits with a grade of C or better.

ENTRY LEVEL HERE

CTEELECTIVE

ENTRYLEVELCLASS

IntrotoMedSci

0.5 credits

ENTRYLEVELCLASS

Adulting101:IntrotoHealthcareintheUS

0.5 credits

ENTRYLEVELCLASS

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

HealthScienceEd1A/1B

1 credit/0.5 each

INTERMEDIATELEVEL

HealthOccupations

0.5 credits

ADVANCEDLEVEL

NEXT LEVEL CLASSES

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVEL CTEELECTIVE

MedicalLaw&Ethics

0.5 credits

INTERMEDIATELEVEL

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

HealthScienceEd2A/2B

1 credit/0.5 each

ASCEND FINAL YEAR

ADVANCEDLEVEL

CTEELECTIVE

CTEELECTIVE MedicalTerminologyA/B

1 credit/0.5 each

ADVANCEDLEVEL

1 credit/0.5 each

NOTE: Intermediate and Advanced Courses have a prerequisite of a entry-level course; check the catalog course.

ASCENDSeniorMedSciPracticumA/B

1 credit/0.5 each

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE = College Credit

CTEELECTIVE

Medical Science Courses

Adulting101:IntrotoHealthcareinthe US

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Spring EntryLevel

IntrotoMedSci

Grade:8,9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall EntryLevel

HealthScienceEducation1A/1B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring EntryLevel

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing and managementconceptsandtheoriesastheyrelatetothe sports or entertainment industries. Content may address some—butnotlimitedto—topicssuchas:promotionof sports/events,licensing,sponsorshipandendorsements, branding, marketing research, product development, pricing and distribution strategies, sales, event planning andtheroleofexistingandemergingtechnologies.

MedicalLaw&Ethics

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HSEd1orAdulting101

Credit0.5/Year Fall IntermediateLevel

This course introduces students to the historical crimes that lead to the creation of formal bioethic codes, includingTheNurembergCodeandTheBelmontReport. Students will read these codes and learn how to apply the four principles of bioethics — beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice and autonomy — to a variety of clinical case studies. We will also discuss legal and professional rights and responsibilities within healthcare settings. Other topics include tort law, HIPAA, Medicare, MedicaidandtheAffordableCareAct.

Anatomy&PhysiologyA/B

Grade:11,12

Prerequisite:Biology

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel CollegeCredit

This year-long course introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology of animals with an emphasis on humans.Focusisplacedontissues,organsandsystems, and how they function. This course introduces students to the integration of human body systems and factors thatinfluencehumanhomeostasis.Thesystemscovered include the integumentary, circulatory, respiratory, digestiveandexcretorySystems.

PartBincludetheendocrine,nervous,skeletal,muscular, immuneandreproductivesystems.

HealthOccupations

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HealthSciEd1,or enrolledinASCEND

Credit0.5/Year Spring IntermediateLevel CollegeCredit

MedicalTerminologyA/B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HSEd1orAdultig101

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel CollegeCredit

Students will learn the meaning of medical terms by learning how to break down medical words into their prefixes, suffixes, and roots. This class is ordered by bodysystems.

Spring term will cover the respiratory system, digestive system, special senses (eyes and ears), endocrine system,urinarysystemandreproductivesystems.

Medical Science Courses

HealthScienceEd2A/2B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:HealthSci1A/1B

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel

2A - Are you a team player interested in coordinating patient care? Then a career as a medical assistant may be right for you! In this course, you will acquire medical terminology, investigate anatomy and physiology, learn keys to professionalism in an office setting, and explore office roles while building a professional portfolio. Let’s learnwhatittakestofilltheimportantshoesofamedical assistanttoday!

2B - You’ve pulled back the patient curtain and learned thebasics.Now,it’stimetodigdeeperandpeerintothe anatomy of the role to determine what best suits you. You will learn more about patient care and procedures, testing and care coordination, pharmacology, safety, reimbursement, and the law. You will narrow your areas of interest, research organizations to shadow, and ultimately prepare for certification. Throw that curtain wide open, and let’s continue the pursuit of a medical assistant!

ASCENDSeniorMedSciPracticumA/B

Grade:12

Prerequisite:HealthSci1&2

Credit0.5/Year Fall/Spring AdvancedLevel

This course is a highly individualized, project-based course designed to support Medical Science ASCEND seniors as they complete Work-Based Learning or Capstone experiences. Students engage in real-world medical and healthcare settings while working closely with the instructor to set personalized goals and expectations. Offered in in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats, this practicum emphasizes hands-on learning and professional skill development. Students may also have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications such as CCMA (NHA), CEHRS (NHA), EMR, FEMA,BloodbornePathogens,orAHABasicLifeSupport (BLS).

Dr. Elizabeth "Beth" Washak

Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Washak, DC, NREMT holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. She is nationally certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and has additional clinical experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a role she held throughout her undergraduate and doctoral studies. With more than fifteen years of professional experience, Dr. Washak has served in multiple clinical capacities, including as the clinical director of her own chiropractic practice. Her areas of expertise include patient care and education, medical coding and billing, and medical documentation and annotation. She is also a certified Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor with the American Heart Association (AHA).

Your teacher: Mrs. Amy Lee ASCEND ASCEND

Mrs. Lee began her career as an athletic trainer after graduating from Oregon State University. While managing a physical therapy clinic, she went back to school to become a licensed massage therapist. After a few years, she began teaching massage therapy classes and discovered her love for teaching. Mrs. Lee completed her Master of Education degree through Grand Canyon University. She is excited to share her knowledge about the amazing human body, her personal experiences, and all the ways to be involved in the healthcare fieldwithherstudents!

Your teacher: ASCEND ASCEND

Mrs. Kellen Sherwood

Mrs. Sherwood has loved learning for as long as she can remember, and developed an interest in science and heath in high school. After graduating from UC Irvine with a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Biological Sciences, she became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to gain experience in the medical field. Mrs. Sherwood was a Medical Assistant for five years. Her passion for education was rekindled and she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at George Fox University. Mrs. Sherwood is excited to combine these areas of interest, and help students discover their own paths toward fulfilling careers.

Ever wanted to work with animals? Don’t think it’s a possibility? Students will learn that working with animals is not just playing with kittens and puppies. You will be introduced to diagnostic tests, diseases, treatments, cleaning, and hygiene. Students can learn what it takes to be successful as a veterinary assistant. As a part of ASCEND, you will also be exposed to personal growthtopicssuchasprofessionalism,teamwork,recordkeeping,andtimemanagement.

ASCEND Animal Science students will take a variety of courses throughout their high school career.StudentswillalsoberequiredtocompleteaAnimalScienceInternshiptheirsenioryear.

You might love a career in the Animal Science field if:

Youlovehelpinganimals

Youaredetail-oriented,butcanseethebig pictureaswell

Likefindingsolutionstoproblems

Youhaveastrongworkethic

Youlikestudyingscience

Example of degrees that graduates can pursue after High School

VeterinaryTechnician

Certification

DoctorateinVeterinary Medicine

AssociatesorBachelor

DegreesinAnimal Science,Biology,andmore!

Example of possible careers that graduates can pursue:

VeterinaryAssistant/ Technician

Veterinarian

AnimalScientist

LaboratoryAnimal Technician

ZoologistorWildlife

Biologist

Agriculture/AnimalScienceClassProgression

This visual will help you understand the classes that are part of the Ag/Animal Science Pathway. Some of these courses are required while others are optional but, to be a pathway completer, students must pass 3 or more credits with a grade of C or better.

ENTRY LEVEL HERE

CTEELECTIVE

ENTRYLEVEL IntroductiontoAnimalCareers

0.5credits

To gain an understanding of what careers are available working with animals

CTEELECTIVE

ENTRYLEVELCLASS ExploringLeadershipinFFA

0.5credits

Students will work on their SAE projects and will participate in FFA leadership activities

NOTE: Intermediate and Advanced Courses have a prerequisite of a entry-level course; check the catalog course description.

NEXT LEVEL CLASSES

CTEELECTIVE

INTERMEDIATELEVEL AnimalDiseasesandParasites

0.5credits

Will learn what affects animals to make them susceptible to diseases

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

ADVANCEDLEVEL

AnimalScience2A/2B

1credit/0.5each

Will build upon the knowledge learned in AS1 to broaden work opportunities

INTERMEDIATELEVEL

AnimalScience1A/1B

1credit/0.5each

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

Will gain knowledge to pursue entry level employment in vet clinics

ASCEND FINAL YEAR

CTEREQUIREDCOURSE

ADVANCEDLEVEL ASCENDSeniorAnimalSciPracticum

0.5credits

Students will complete their WorkBased Learning projects

CTEELECTIVE

ADVANCEDLEVEL VetSciElancoVetMedicalCertPrep

0.5credits

To sit for and pass the Elanco Certified Vet Medical Assisting exam

Ag/Animal Science Courses

IntroductiontoAnimalCareers

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Fall EntryLevel

This course will provide an in-depth look at the various careersavailableintheanimalfield.Studentswillexplore the career pathway and learn about the educational and work experience requirements and skills needed to be successful in these careers working with animals. This course includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

ExploringLeadershipinFFA

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:EnrolledcurrentlyinFFA

Credit0.25/Year Fall/Spring EntryLevel

AnimalDiseasesandParasites

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit0.5/Year Spring IntermediateLevel

TheAnimalDiseasesandParasitescoursewillprovidean overview of the diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and prevention of common animal diseases and parasites. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphologicaldefects,alongwithexternalvariables,can affectanimalsandmakethemmoresusceptibletothese diseases or parasites. This course includes an FFA membership;participationisoptional.

AnimalScience1A/1B

Grade:9,10,11,12

Prerequisite:None

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring IntermediateLevel

The Animal Science series will help students begin to developtheskillsnecessaryforemploymentintheanimal science or veterinary medical industries. Some topics coveredarebreedidentification,productionmanagement andVeterinaryAssistingskills.Studentsinthisserieswill gain the knowledge necessary to pursue entry level employment in a veterinary clinic, boarding, or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership; participationisoptional.

AnimalScience2A/2B

Grade:10,11,12

Prerequisite:AnimalSci1

Credit1.0/Year Fall/Spring AdvancedLevel

In Animal Science 2 students will continue to develop skillsnecessaryforemploymentintheVeterinaryMedical industry. Students will deepen their knowledge in this field by learning animal anatomy, physiology, animal handling, and clinic procedures. Students will gain the knowledge needed to work toward employment in a veterinary clinic, boarding, or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

ASCENDSeniorAnimalSciPracticum

Grade:12

Prerequisite:AnimalScience1&2

Credit0.5/Year Fall AdvancedLevel

VetSciElancoVetMedicalCertPrep

Grade:12

Prerequisite:AnimalScienceWBL

Credit0.5/Year Spring AdvancedLevel

This class prepares students to sit for and pass the 100question exam to become an Elanco Certified Veterinary Medical Assistant. This is a review class, where students will work to master material from past courses including Animal Science/Veterinary Assisting A and B. Students will also have the opportunity to take multiple review assessments and two mini practice exams in this class. These are very important if you plan to sit for the Elanco exam.

Your teacher: ASCEND ASCEND

Mrs.Jessica Morgan

Mrs. Morgan started learning about agriculutral and animal science industries in high school where she was very active in FFA (Future Farmers of America). After high school Mrs. Morgan earned her BS in Animal Science from Colorado State University. After college she worked in a veterinary supply company for a specialty veterinary hospital. Mrs. Morgan then took several years off from working to start her family and decided to go back to school to become an Elementary School Teacher. She earned her teaching license and second Bachelors Degree from Western Governors University. Her first teaching position was as a substitute teacher for ORCA. Mrs. Morgan realized after subbing in the Veterinary Science pathway that she really missed being a part of the agricultural world! Now she is excited to bring her love of animal science and agriulturetoherstudents!