ORCA Course Catalog V7 by Lexie Boren

Area and Subject Requirements for Graduation

Students must earn the following credits in the respective areas and subjects in order to graduate.

SUBJECT AREAS

Language Arts .

Mathematics

Lab Science

Other Science

Social Studies

Health

Physical Education

Second Language, The Arts, and Career & Technical Ed

Future Planning - includes Sr. Capstone

Electives

TOTAL

Additionally, students in the class of 2027 and beyond must earn 0.5 credit of Personal Financial Skills (included in the 24.0 total credits for graduation.

LANGUAGE ARTS

LanguageArts10A/B

LanguageArts11A/B

MATHEMATICS

Course Index

SOCIAL STUDIES

Course Index

FUTURE PLANNING

&

THE ARTS

Course Index

WORLD LANGUAGES

CAREER & TECH. ED

Gen Electives AVID

Course Index

Language Arts

Language Arts 9 A/B

Grade:

Students earning a standard diploma will complete 4.0 credits (four years) of Language Arts. Students take the following courses in order from ninth to twelfth grade: Language Arts 9, Language Arts 10, Language Arts 11 and Language Arts 12. Students may take Honors, Advanced Placement or Foundations coursesassubstitutes.

Language Arts 11 A/B

Grade:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall/Spring

Foundations and Honors versions available

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Foundations and Honors versions available

Language Arts 9 builds upon students’ prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of writing and emphasizesthefouraspectsoflanguageuse: reading,writing,speaking,andlistening.The courseintroducesanddefinesvariousgenres andthemesofliterature,withwritingexercises oftenlinkedtoreadingexercises.

Language Arts 11 continues to develop students’ writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage,asstudentswriteessaysandbeginto learn the techniques of writing research papers. Students continue to read works of literature by a diverse, representative set of voices,whichmayformthebackboneofthe writingassignments.Literaryconventionsand stylisticdevicesmayreceivegreateremphasis thaninpreviouscourses.

Language Arts 10 A/B

Grade:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall/Spring

Foundations and Honors versions available

LanguageArts10offersabalancedfocuson composition and literature. Students may learnaboutthealternateaimsandaudiences ofwrittencompositionsbywritingpersuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph essays and compositions. Through the study of variousgenresofliterature,studentsimprove their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author’s intent and theme and to recognize the techniquesusedbytheauthortodelivertheir message.

Language Arts 12 A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Foundations and Honors versions available

Language Arts 12 blends composition and literature into a cohesive whole as students write critical and comparative analyses of selectedliterature,continuingtodeveloptheir language arts skills. Typically, students primarily write multi-paragraph essays, but they may also write one or more major researchpapers.

Language Arts

AP Literature & Composition A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

11-12

0.5/0.5

LA 10, A level work or counselor approval

Fall/Spring

College Credit

TakenbeforeAPLanguageandfollowingthe College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP English Literature and Composition enables students to develop critical standards for evaluating literature. Students study the language, character, action, and theme in works of recognized literary merit; enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write compositions of their own (including literary analysis, exposition, argument,narrative,andcreativewriting).

AP Language & Composition A/B

Grade:

Taken after AP Literature and following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP Language and Composition exposesstudentstoprosewritteninavariety ofperiods,disciplines,andrhetoricalcontexts. The course emphasizes the interaction of authorialpurpose,intendedaudience,andthe subjectathand,andthroughthem,students learntodevelopstylisticflexibilityastheywrite compositions covering a variety of subjects thatareintendedforvariouspurposes.Highly recommended but not required to take AP Literaturebeforethisclass 12

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

LA 11, A level work or counselor approval

Fall/Spring

College Credit

Mathematics Yrs 1 & 2 Option 1

Algebra 1A Parts 1 & 2

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Algebra I courses include the study of propertiesandoperationsoftherealnumber system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions;solvingandgraphingfirst-degree equations and inequalities; translating word problemsintoequations;operationswithand factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadraticequations.

Alegebra 1B Parts 1 & 2

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Alg 1A

Fall/Spring

Students earning a standard diploma will complete at least 3.0 credits of Mathematics at or above Algebra 1. For non-ASCEND students, the first 2.0 of these credits will cover Algebra 1, Geometry,andDataScience.ASCENDstudents'first2.0credits will be Math in Action. The 3rd and beyond credits are taken from the mathematics electives section and chosen based on post-secondaryplansandinterests.

Algebra 1 A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Honors version avail.

Geometry I

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites: Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Algebra 1 Fall

Honors version avail.

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;rulesorpropertiesoftriangles;and anglemeasurementintriangles.

Data Science I

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Alg 1 & Geom 1 Spring

Honors version avail.

Takenaspartofyourfirsttwoyearsofhigh schoolmath,inthiscoursestudentswilllearn to understand, ask questions of, and represent data through application of probability,statistics,andcriticalthinking.

Mathematics

Yrs 1 & 2 Option 2

MathinAction1A/1B:Alg1,Data&

Geometry

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Take w/ Personal Fin 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

The first year-long course of this four-year math program covers functions, statistics, and geometry topics,buildingskillsandapplyingtheminauthentic contexts. Students participate in a co-requisite PersonalFinancelabwheretheyexperiencereal-life applications in simulations. This course provides a math pathway focused on introducing relevancy withuniquepreparationforlife,collegeandcareer. Itemphasizestheuseofmathematicstomodeland explorefinancialphenomenaincludinginterpreting and justifying reasoning to make data-supported financial decisions using algebra and probability and statistics to solve problems occurring in everyday life. It includes inquiry-based problem unitsinvolvingdiscretionaryandessentialexpenses, independent living, employment, modeling a business, investing, credit, banking and mortgages. (Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Co-RequisitePersonalFinance1A/1B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5 (counts towards Personal Finance & CTE credit

Take w/ Math in Action 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Thisisaco-requisitelabcomponentoftheMathin Action 1A/B course and must be taken simultaneously. The lab will provide work-based learningsimulationsworkinginconjunctionwiththe Math in Action course to fulfill CTE and Personal Finance graduation requirements and authentic applicationofthemathcurriculum.

MathinAction2A/2B:Alg2,Data& Geometry

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Math in Action 1A/1B; Take w/ Entrepreneurship

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

MathinAction2A/Bisthesecondcourseinthisfour year 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 authentic contexts. This course provides a math pathway focused on introducing relevancy with unique preparation for life, college and career. It emphasizes the 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.(Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Other Info: Co-Requisite Entrepreneurship 2A/2B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5 (Counts towards CTE credit Take w/ Math in Action 2A/2B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

This lab must be taken with Math in Action 2A/B. The lab will provide work-based learning simulationsworkinginconjunctionwiththeMathin Action course to fulfill CTE requirements and authenticapplicationofthemathcurriculum.

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 Personal Finance credit.

Mathematics Electives

Integrated Math Applications A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Alg1,Geom,DataScior equivalent

Fall/Spring

College Credit

Integrated Mathematical Applications is intended for students who have taken Algebra,GeometryandDataScience,butdo not wish to study Algebra II. This course emphasizesproficiencyinbasicmathematics andunderstandingofapplicationsinthereal 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 understandinsuranceandrisk,andtodevelop an appreciation for the insight mathematics cangiveindailylife.

Students earning a standard diploma will complete at least 3.0 credits of Mathematics at or above Algebra 1. For nonASCEND students, the first 2.0 of these credits will cover Algebra 1, Geometry, and Data Science. ASCEND students' first 2.0 credits will be Math in Action. The 3rd and beyond credits are taken from the mathematics electives section and chosenbasedonpost-secondaryplansandinterests.

Construction Math 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Algebra 2 A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Alg 1, Geom, Data Sci

Fall/Spring

Honors version avail.

Algebra II course topics may include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions;factoringofrationalexpressions; 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 irrationalexponents.

Mathematics Electives

Statistics A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Geometry,DataSci,or equivalent Fall/Spring

This course introduces the study of likely events and the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantitative data. Course topicsgenerallyincludebasicprobabilityand statistics:discreteprobabilitytheory,oddsand probabilities,probabilitytrees,populationsand samples, frequency tables, measures of central tendency, and presentation of data (including graphs). Course topics may also include normal distribution and measures of variability.

AP Calculus A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Precalculus, A level work, teacher approval Fall/Spring

College Credit

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level calculus courses, AP Calculus AB provides students with an understanding of the concepts of calculus and experience with its methods and applications. These courses introduce calculus and include the following topics: functions, graphs, limits, and continuity; differential calculus (including definition,application,andcomputationofthe derivative;derivativeatapoint;derivativeasa function;andsecondderivatives);andintegral calculus(includingdefiniteintegralsandantidifferentiation).

Students earning a standard diploma will complete at least 3.0 credits of Mathematics at or above Algebra 1. For non-ASCEND students, the first 2.0 of these credits will cover Algebra 1, Geometry, and Data Science. ASCEND students' first 2.0 credits will be Math in Action. The 3rd and beyond credits are taken from the mathematics electives section and chosen based on postsecondaryplansandinterests.

AP Statistics A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Precalculus, A level work, and/or teacher approval Fall/Spring

College Credit

Following the College Board's suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level statistics courses, AP Statistics courses introducestudentstothemajorconceptsand tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusionsfromdata.Studentsareexposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipatingpatterns,andstatisticalinference.

Mathematics Electives

Explorations in Data Science A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Preparingstudentsforbothcareerandcollege,this course is appropriate for those who have completed Alg 1, Geometry, and Data Science or MathinAction2A/2B.Itwillfurtherexpandstudent expertiseasdatascientiststhroughtheutilizationof various tools (that may include) Google Sheets, Python,DataCommons,andTableau.Studentswill learn to be data explorers in project-based units, throughwhichtheywilldeveloptheirunderstanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data,makingandevaluatingdata-basedarguments, thepowerofdatainsociety,andmore.Attheend ofthecoursestudentswillhaveaportfoliooftheir data science work to showcase their newly developedabilities.(Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Precalculus I: Functions (Math 111z)

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Math in Action 2 A/B or Alg 2

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

College Credit available

Acourseprimarilydesignedforstudentspreparing fortrigonometryorcalculus.Thiscoursefocuseson functionsandtheirproperties,includingpolynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, piecewisedefined,andinversefunctions.Thesetopicswillbe 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 ASCENDpathwaystudents,andtheappropriateuse ofpresent-daytechnology.Studentswillmodeland solve applied, theoretical mathematical, real-world problems related to various career pathways requiring the solution of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.Graphingcalculatorrequired.TI-83orTI84recommended.(CollegeCreditAvailable:4Math Credits,meetsfirsttermpre-calculuscollegescience pathway requirement). Weighted grade honors course.

Precalculus II: Trigonometry (Math 112z)

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Precalculus I

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

College Credit available

This semester-long college level trigonometry course examines the theoretical, applied, and realworld 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 andanalyzingresults.Graphingcalculatorrequired. TI-83 or TI-84 recommended. (College Credit Available: 4 Credits, meets college science pathway requirement for math credit). Weighted grade honorscourse.

Alg 1, Geometry, Data Sci, or Math in Action 2 A/B

Science

Physics A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Honors version avail., Includes lab

Physics explores how different types of energy and forces make everything in the universe work. Examine the people, sports, animalsandmachinesaroundyoutoexplain how energy can be transferred in motion, temperature change, chemical bonds, waves andelectricity.

Biology A/B

Grade:

10, 11, 12

Students earning a standard diploma will complete at least 3.0 creditsofScience,atleast2.0ofwhichare Lab(L)Science.All students typically take Physics 1 (Physical Science prior to 2021-22), Biology, and either Environmental Science or Chemistry in their first three years. Students may take additional science electives. Students may take Honors or AdvancedPlacementwhereavailable.

Chemistry A/B

Grade:

10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Algebra 1, Physics 1

Fall/Spring

Honors version avail., Includes lab

This course explores the fundamental principlesofchemistry,includingthestructure of matter, chemical reactions, and the interactions of substances. Students will develop problem-solving skills and discover real-world applications of chemistry in cooking, campfires, medicine, and environmentalscience.Withanemphasison inquiry and critical thinking, this course providesasolidfoundationforanyonecurious about how the world works at a molecular level.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Honors version avail., Includes lab

Biologyisthestudyoflifeandlifeprocesses. Semester 1 will focus on life at the cellular level with topics such as: cell biology, photosynthesis & cellular respiration, protein synthesis, genetics, inheritance and biotechnology.Semester2willlookatlifeona largerscalewithtopicssuchas:livingthings, evolution, population genetics, ecology and humanimpactontheenvironment.

Environmental Science A/B

Grade:

10, 11, 12

AP Environmental Science A/B

Grade:

11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Biology,Alevelwork, teacherapproval

Fall/Spring

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring Includes lab

Explorehowhumanactionsimpactthenatural environment and how all life on Earth is interconnected. Examine the direct and indirecteffectsofourchoicesontheplanetto see how we can create a more sustainable andprosperousfutureforalllivingbeings.

Credits: Other Info:

Examine how humans influence our natural environment.Considerhowourchoiceshave bothdirectandindirectimpactsonEarthand the species that live upon it. This is an Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Sciencecoursedesignedtomeetthelearning objectives and science practices outlined by theCollegeBoard,whichwillpreparestudents fortheAPEnvironmentalScienceexam.

Science electives

Anatomy & Physiology A/B

Grade:

11, 12

Genetics and Biotechnology

Grade:

11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Biology A/B

Spring

Offered alternating years

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites: Offered:

Biology

Fall/Spring

CollegeCredit,Includeslab. However,forNCAA,this doesn'tcountforlab.

AnatomyandPhysiologyintroducesstudents to basic anatomy and physiology of animals withanemphasisonhumans.Focusisplaced ontissues,organs,organsystems,andhow they function together to maintain human health. Students learn the integration of human body systems and factors that influence human homeostasis. The systems coveredinPartAincludetheintegumentary, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems. The systems covered in Part B include the endocrine, nervous, skeletal, muscular, immune and reproductive systems.

Marine Science

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Studentswilllearnaboutthefundamentalsof genetics and the applications of genetics in agriculture, medicine, industry and biotechnology. Through activities, virtual simulations,andreal-worldprojects,students willgainanunderstandingoftheimportance of genetics in our lives and will have the opportunity to address social and ethical issuessurroundingbiotechnology.

Alternative Energy

Grade:

11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Spring 26-27

Offered alternating years

Astheworldmovestowardmoresustainable energy solutions, this class focuses on alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and nuclear power. This course is ideal for students interested in science, engineering, environmental issues, or careers in the growingrenewableenergysector.

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

Prerequisites: Offered:

None 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. Learn how the ocean acts as a global conveyorofnutrients,water,andair.Explore the dynamic relationship between humans andtheoceantodiscoverwhatwecandoto protectthisessentialglobalresource.

Science electives

Grade:

Natural Resources Management

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall of 26/27

Offered alternating years

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info: Astronomy

11, 12

0.5

Alg 1 & Physics 1

Fall

Includes lab

Astronomy offers students the opportunity to study the solar system, stars, galaxies, and interstellar bodies. Topics may include: introduction and use of astronomical instruments and typically exploration of theoriesregardingtheoriginandevolutionof theuniverse,space,andtime.

Science, Technology, and Society

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Natural Resources Management courses combine the fields of ecology and conservationwithplanningfortheefficientuse andpreservationofland,water,wildlife,and forests. Within the general area of natural resources management, these courses usually cover specific topics and uses, such as hunting or fishing preserves, safe usage initiatives,forestproductionandmanagement, wildlife preservation, and commercial use of naturalresources.

“Technology is anything that wasn’t around when you were born.” Alan Kay (Computer Scientist)

Technological Inquiry A/B

Grade:

11, 12

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

None

Fall

Offer alternating years

Science, Technology, and Society courses encourage students to explore and understand the ways in which science and technology shape culture, values, and institutions and how such factors, in turn, shape science and technology. Topics covered may include how science and technologyentersocietyandhowtheychange asaresultofsocialprocesses.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5 / 0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Thiscourseexplorestherelationshipbetween technology, society, and problem-solving. Through critical analysis and real-world applications, students will examine emerging technologies, ethical considerations, and the impactofinnovationonvariousaspectsoflife. The course encourages students to think critically, adapt to new technological landscapes, and consider solutions to contemporary challenges. Technological Inquiry is open to all students interested in understanding how technology shapes the worldaroundthem.

Social Studies

World Studies A/B

Grade:

Students earning a standard diploma will complete at least 3.0 credits of Social Studies. All students must take: World Studies, U.S. History, and American Government & Economics. Other courses may be taken as electives. Students may take Honors or Advanced Placement where available.

American Government & Econ A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Fall fulfills Civics req., Honors version available

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Honors offered through Honors World History

This course equips students with an understanding of the constraints and possibilities that the physical environment placesonhumandevelopmentthroughoutthe world.Thecoursemayincludediscussionof the physical landscape through geomorphologyandtopography,thepatterns and processes of climate and weather, and natural resources and how they impact the cultural and human development of the region.

US History A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Honors version avail.

This course provides students with an overview of the history of the United States fromthebeginningofthecolonialeratothe early2000s.Thecourseemphasizeshistorical skillssuchascriticalreading,textualanalysis, primarysourceevaluation,andwriting.

Thiscoursecombinesastudyofthestructure ofnational,state,andlocalU.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.

AP US History A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

11, 12

0.5/0.5

Alevelwork, Teacherapproval

Fall/Spring

College Credit

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level U.S. History courses, AP U.S. History providesstudentswiththeanalyticalskillsand factual knowledge necessary to address criticalproblemsandmaterialsinU.S.history. Students learn to assess historical materials andtoweightheevidenceandinterpretations presented in historical scholarship. The courseexaminesthediscoveryandsettlement oftheNewWorldthroughtherecentpast.

Honors World History A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Honors only, paired with World Studies

This course provides students with an overviewofthehistoryofhumansocietyfrom 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 componentsarenotasthoroughlytaughtasin WorldStudies.

Social Studies electives

Psychology A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Intro to Criminal Justice

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Spring

Offered alternating years

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Thiscourseisthestudyofindividualhuman behavior. Course content typically includes (butisnotlimitedto)anoverviewofthefield of psychology, topics in human growth and development, personality and behavior, and abnormalpsychology.

Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Thiscoursetrainsstudentstounderstandand applytheprinciplesandproceduresessential to the U.S. criminal justice system. Topics mayinclude:structure,historyandphilosophy of the federal, state, county, and municipal court systems; judicial appointment processes; arrest-to-sentencing sequences; laboratory, forensic, and trial procedure; probation and parole; state and federal correctional facilities; and system interrelationships with law enforcement agencies.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

None

Fall 26-27

Offered alternating years

Crimeanddeviantbehaviorareoftenoneof the top concerns of society members. From thenightlynewstopersonalexperienceswith victimization,crimeseemstobeallaroundus. Wewillexplorecriminology/crimeandwewill look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints, explore the various types of crimeandtheirconsequencesforsociety,and investigate how crime and criminals are handledbythecriminaljusticesystem.

Sociology: Intro to Sociology

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Spring 26-27

Offered alternating years

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothestudy of human behavior in society. It provides an overviewofsociology,generallyincluding(but not limited to) topics such as: social institutionsandnorms,socializationandsocial change, and the relationships among individualsandgroupsinsociety.

Forensic Science

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Fall

Offered alternating years

ForensicScienceprovidesanoverviewofthe theoretical understanding and practical application of forensic science techniques. Thecoursemayexploreappliedscienceand biology,chemistry,physics,andcrimescience investigation. Topics covered may include: genetics, anthropology, toxicology, entomology, ballistics, pathology, computer forensics, fire debris and trace evidence amongotherrelevant,topicaltopics.

Future Planning

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Credits:

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Thisrequiredcourseencouragesstudentsto reflectonandapplytheknowledgeandskills learnedthroughouttheirschoolexperience,as wellasthepersonalcharacteristicsandcareer information gathered in Career Ed in the contextoftheirpersonalcareerinterestsand post-high school goals. This course may includeclassroomactivities,furthergraduation and post-grad-related tasks, study of the selected career field or discussion regarding experiences that students encounter in the workplace.

Credits:

Prerequisites: Offered: Grade:

10, 11, 12

This course provides students with an understandingoftheconceptsandprinciples involvedinmanagingone’spersonalfinances.

Emphasis may be on: lifespan goal-setting, individual and family decision making, and consumer rights as well as topics that are commonly associated with personal finance so that one can become a financially responsible consumer. Topics may include savingsandinvesting,credit,insurance,taxes and social security, spending patterns and budget planning, contracts, and consumer protection. The course may also investigate the effects of the global economy on consumersandthefamily.

Students earning a standard diploma will complete 1.0 credit of Career Ed. All students will complete the Senior Capstone in twelfth grade. For Students in the ASCEND program, the Work Based Learning course replaces the Sr. Capstone requirement. Additionally, students in the class of 2027 and beyond must earn 0.5 credit of Personal Financial Skills (included in the 24.0 total creditsforgraduation).

Career Path Advisory 9, 10, 11 0.25 / 0.25

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: Offered:

None

Fall/Spring

Thisrequiredcourseistakeningrades9,10, and11andisdesignedtosupportstudentsin meetingOregon'sHigherEd.&CareerPath Skills graduation requirement. During the three years of the course, students identify their own interests, learn essential employability skills, explore career options, anddevelopapost-highschoolplan.

Students earning a standard diploma will complete 1.0 credit of PhysicalEducationand1.0creditofHealth.Thesetwocourses aretypicallytaken,insomeorder,duringninthandtenthgrade.

Health & PE

Health, Fitness, and Nutrition A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Physical Ed & Personal Fitness A/B

Prerequisites: Offered: Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Physical Education provides students with knowledge,experience,andanopportunityto 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.

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites: Offered:

None

Fall/Spring

This course combines the topics of Health Education (nutrition, stress management, substance abuse prevention, disease prevention,firstaid,andsoon)withanactive fitnesscomponent(typicallyincludingaerobic activityandfitnesscircuits)withtheintention of conveying the importance of life-long wellnesshabits.

“To keep the body in good health is a duty.” Buddha

The Arts

Students earning a standard diploma will complete 3.0 credits in this category which includes The Arts, World Languages, & Career Technical Education and may choose based on their interests,academicgoalsorpostsecondarygoals.

Art in World Cultures

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Grade:

Credits: Other Info: Art History

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

None

Fall

Art History introduces students to significant works of art, artists, and artistic movements thathaveshapedtheworldandinfluencedor reflected various periods of history. The course may emphasize the sequential evolution of art forms, techniques, symbols, andthemes.ArtHistorymayalsodevelopan understanding of art in relation to social, cultural, political, and historical events throughouttheworld,whilecoveringmultiple artists,aestheticissues,andtheevolutionof art.

Graphic Design & Illustration A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall/Spring

Thiscourseemphasizesapplyingfundamental processes of artistic expression through the explorationofthepurposefularrangementof images,symbols,andtexttocommunicatea message.Studiesmayincludeinvestigations of how technology influences the creation of graphic and digital designs and study historical and contemporary visual communications design. Students learn the process of responding to their own art and that of others through analysis, critique, and interpretationforthepurposeofreflectingon andrefiningwork.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

None

Spring

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothestudy 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 historicaleventsintheworldandculturesand how visual images express the ideas of individualsandsuchcultures.

Digital Photography A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Intro to Photography

Fall/Spring 25-26

Offered alternating years

This course explores the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing digital imagery, graphics, and photography. Students study the techniques, genres,andstylesfrommultiplemediumsand forms.Topicsmayinclude:aestheticmeaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing, and programming of imagery and graphical information; their transmission,distribution,andmarketing;and contextual,culturalandhistoricalaspectsand considerations.

Music Appreciation

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall

This course provides students with an understandingofmusicanditsimportancein their lives. Course content focuses on how various styles of music apply musical elementstocreateanexpressiveoraesthetic impact.Studentsmayalsohavetheabilityfor informal music performance and creation withintheclassroom.

The Arts

Theater, Film, Cinema Production

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Fall of 26-27

Offered alternating years

This course provides an overview of the production of theater, film, and cinema artwork.Itmayinclude--butnotbelimitedto-topics such as: an overview of theatrical or film elements including acting, set design, stagemanagement,directing,playwriting,and production.

Introduction to Photography

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None

Fall 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5/0.5

Fall/Spring

This course builds a foundational understandingofthecreativeandconceptual aspects of designing and producing digital imagery,graphics,andphotography.Students studythetechniques,genres,andstylesfrom multiple mediums and forms. This course is meant to prepare students for Digital PhotographyA/B.

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: Offered:

Other Info: Journalism

None

Fall 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

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;andteachesstudentstheprinciples of production design, layout, and printing. Photography, photojournalism, and digital technologyskillsmaybeincluded. 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

World Languages

Spanish 1 A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

Spanish 3 A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

0.5/0.5

None Fall 9, 10, 11, 12

None

Fall/Spring

Designed to introduce students to Spanish language and culture, Spanish I prepares students to communicate authentically in Spanish by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing),exchanging(speakingandlistening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking,writing)informationonavarietyof topics. It introduces the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speakingcultures.

Spanish 2 A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Spanish I Fall/Spring

Spanish II builds upon skills developed in SpanishI,preparingstudentstocommunicate authentically in Spanish by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speakingandlistening;readingandwriting), andpresenting(speaking,writing)information onconcretetopics.SpanishIIintroducesthe relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

0.5/0.5

None

Spanish II

Fall 9, 10, 11, 12

Fall/Spring

College Credit

SpanishIIIpreparesstudentstocommunicate authentically in Spanish by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speakingandlistening;readingandwriting), andpresenting(speaking,writing)information, concepts, and ideas on a variety of topics, includingconnectionstoothersubjectareas.It expandsstudents’knowledgeofrelationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking countries andcultures.

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

StudentscanlearnSpanishastheyalsolearn aboutbasicbusinessprinciples.Thisisafull immersion style course. All instruction and content is in Spanish. Prerequisites include Spanish 3, heritage Spanish speakers (studentsthatspeakSpanishathome),orby teacherpermission.Comejoinusandexpand 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 evidence of your bilingual skills to potentialemployers.

World Languages

French I A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

Designed to introduce students to French language and culture, French I prepares students to communicate authentically in French by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing),exchanging(speakingandlistening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking,writing)informationonavarietyof topics. It introduces the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speakingcultures.

French II A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

French I Fall/Spring

French II builds upon skills developed in FrenchI,preparingstudentstocommunicate authentically in French by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speakingandlistening;readingandwriting), andpresenting(speaking,writing)information onconcretetopics.

Studentsearningastandarddiplomawillcomplete3.0creditsin this category which includes The Arts, World Languages, & Career Technical Education and may choose based on their interests,academicgoalsorpostsecondarygoals.

American Sign Language 1 A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

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)informationonavarietyoftopics.It introduces the relationship among the practices, perspectives, and cultures of deaf peopleandcommunities.

American Sign Language 2 A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

American Sign Lang I Fall/Spring

AmericanSignLanguageIIbuildsuponskills 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 concrete topics. It introduces the relationship among the practices, perspectives, and cultures of deaf peopleandcommunities.

Career & Technical Education

MathinAction1A/1B:Alg1,Data& Geometry

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Taken w/ Personal Fin 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Co-RequisitePersonalFinance1A/1B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Taken w/ Math in Action 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

MathinAction2A/2B:Alg1,Data& Geometry

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5/0.5

Math in Action 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Co-Requisite Entrepreneurship 2A/2B College Credit Available

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Taken w/ Math in Action 2A/2B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Career & Technical Education

Explorations in Data Science A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Alg 1 or 2, Geometry, Data Sci, or Math in Action 2 A/B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Precalculus I: Functions (Math 111z)

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Math in Action 2 A/B or Alg 2

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

Precalculus II: Trigonometry (Math 112z)

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Precalculus I

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

College Credit available

Career & Technical Education

Intro to Game Design A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Intro to Web Design

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None Spring

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

A - This year-long course explores the creative,technicalandconceptualaspectsof 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, and programming of game-based experiences; their transmission, distribution, placement and marketing; and contextual, cultural and historical aspects and considerations.

B-Thisisthe2ndpartofayear-longcourse that will continue to establish the creative, technical, and conceptual aspects of designing and producing interactive game experiencesandproducts.Studentswillgain experiences with development using Construct3whichwillprepareforfuturegame development environments, terminology, or courses.

Welcome to Intro to Web, where creativity meetstechnology!

Thisclassisdesignedforbeginnersandwill guide you through the fundamentals of web design using visual projects and hands-on practice.Youwillexploreessentialskillslike understandingfiletypes,workingwithimages and text creating simple animations and designing basic layouts. We will cover key concepts such as UI and UX design, typography,colortheory,andresponsiveweb design while using beginner-friendly tools to bring your ideas to life! By the end of the course you will have a strong foundation in digital design and website building ready to take your creativity to the next level. No experienceneededjustcuriosityandadesire tocreate.

Web Design 1 A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Intro to Web Design Fall/Spring

Howmanytimesperdaydoyouaccessthe internet, including social media? The web is animportantpartofourdailylives,soit’sno surprisethatwebdevelopmentisoneofthe hottestcareerfields.Inthisyearlongcourse, students start to explore professional web development,includinghowtocreatecontent fortheweb.You’lllearnabouttopicssuchas servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the development stack that willletyoubuildanywebsiteyoucandream up.

In the second part of Nexgen Pages Web Design,studentadvanceskillslearnedinWeb Design 1A by looking at a number of these principles organized around three essential categories:layout,color,andtypography.This is a whirlwind tour of design, a subject to which professionals devote their lives. But afterthis,you’llbeabletostartthinkingabout your own design workflow, along with an understanding of how time-tested principles makestatementsaboutwhatbeautyis.

Career & Technical Education

Exploring Computer Science A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Microbits and Bots Python A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Comp Sci 1B

Fall/Spring

College Credit

This is a year long course which is an application programming class enhancing basic computer programming skills, design, planning and implementation learning the python programming language. Students will be able to work on micorbit labs that create therelationshipbetweenhardwareandpython programming.

This course will continue to enhance basic computer to intermediate to intermediate programming skills, design, planning, and implementation. Learning python programming as it applies to dictionaries, objects, tuples, and databases. Continue to usemoreofrecalledknowledgetoworkwith microbits and now microbot in advanced ways.

Cybersecurity A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Eng 9, Comp Sci 1B Fall/Spring

This is a year long course. You will learn aboutthevariouspartsofyourcomputer,how they work together, and how you can manipulatethemtokeepyourdatasafe.You’ll also dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attackanddiscoverthemanyopportunitiesin the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Course focuses on networking terminology, concepts,andsecurity.Studentswillworkon technical and informational communication writing.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

ConcurrentlyinAlgIB orinstructorapproval

Fall/Spring

In this year long course, students will be Introduced to foundational skills and will exploretheroletechnologyplaysinourlives as well as study fundamentals of computer science, hardware and software, how the internet functions, and the basics in python programminglanguage.

The second part of this computer science course cultivates your understanding of programmingandexpandsonyourknowledge ofwebsitedevelopment.Learnthedifference between web development and web application development as well as further practice Python Programming. You will also examinesoftwareengineeringconcepts,learn more about security, privacy, and ethics in technology. Course is a prerequisite for MicrobitsandBotsPythonA/B.

Child Safety and Nutrition

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall

This course examines the basic physical, psychological, and emotional needs of childrenfrombirthto8yearsofage.Topics include:recognizingchildabuseandneglect, firstaid,emergencyresponse,basicnutrition, andcreatinghealthylearningenvironments.

Introduction to Education

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None Spring

This course provides a foundational understanding of education as a profession. Topics include: current trends and issues, program types, popular educational theories andtheorists,workingwithfamilies,andstate licensing regulations for both K-12 schools andearlylearningcenters.

Career & Technical Education

Introduction to Animal Careers

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

8, 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None Fall

TheIntroductiontoAnimalCareerscoursewill provideanin-depthlookatthevariouscareers available in the animal field. Students will explore 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;participationisoptional.

Animal Diseases and Parasites

Grade:

Animal Science 1A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites: Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall/Spring

Thisyearlongserieswillhelpstudentsbegin 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. Studentsinthisserieswillgaintheknowledge necessary to pursue entry level employment in a veterinary clinic, boarding, or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership;participationisoptional.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None Spring

The Animal Diseases and Parasites course will provide an overview of the diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of common animal diseases and parasites. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphological defects, along withexternalvariables,canaffectanimalsand make them more susceptible to these diseasesorparasites. Thiscourseincludesan FFAmembership;participationisoptional.

Exploring Leadership in FFA

Grade:

Animal Science 2A/2B

Grade:

10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.25

FFA Advisor Approval Fall/Spring

Exploring leadership in FFA is a fun class wherestudentswilllearnaboutbeingleaders in the field of agriculture. Students will have the opportunity to work on their supervised agriculture project, career development events,andlearnleadershipskills.

Credits: Other Info:

Animal Science 1 A/B

Fall/Spring

InAnimalScience2studentswillcontinueto develop skills necessary for employment in theVeterinaryMedicalindustry.Studentswill deepen their knowledge in this field by learning animal anatomy, physiology, animal handling,andclinicprocedures.Studentswill gain the knowledge needed to work toward employmentinaveterinaryclinic,boarding,or groomingfacility. ThiscourseincludesanFFA membership;participationisoptional.

Career & Technical Education

Adulting 101: Intro to Healthcare in the US

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Health Occupations

Grade:

10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

HS Ed 1

Spring

College Credit

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

None Spring

Doyouwanttofeelmoreconfidentthenext time you are in a healthcare clinic? This courseprovidesafoundationalunderstanding ofthehealthcarefield,includingbasicmedical terms, utilizing health insurance, personal impact on global health, promoting mental health awareness, and current topics in healthcare. This introductory course welcomesstudentsfrom8-12gradetolearn howtonavigatetheUSHealthcaresystem.

Health Science Education 1A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Survey of medical and health-related occupations, including biomedical sciences. Discussion of health care structure, private and public entities, the research community, andtrendsinhealtheducationandpractice.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

None

Fall/Spring

This year long course presents info and terminology for health science careers. This coursewillfocusonhealthcaresystemsand delivery, safety and infection control, and diseaseclassification.

The second semester course will focus on health and wellness, first aid, professional communication,anddocumentation.

Career & Technical Education

Health Science Education 2A/2B

Grade:

11, 12

Medical Terminology A/B

Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

HS 1 A/B / HS 2A

Fall/Spring

It takes a strong team to offer top-notch patientcare,andeachteammemberplaysan integralrole.Areyouateamplayerinterested incoordinatingpatientcare?Thenacareeras 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 anofficesetting,andexploreofficeroleswhile building a professional portfolio. Let’s learn what it takes to fill the important shoes of a medicalassistanttoday!

You’ve pulled back the patient curtain and have learned the basics of the world of a medicalassistant.Now,it’stimetodigdeeper andpeerintotheanatomyoftherolesoyou candeterminewhichtypeofmedicalassistant best suits you. In this course, you will learn more about patient care and procedures, testing and care coordination, pharmacology andsafety,reimbursement,andthelaw.You will also narrow your own areas of interest, research organizations to shadow, and ultimatelyprepareforcertification.Throwthat curtain wide open, and let’s continue the pursuitofamedicalassistant!

HS Ed 1 or Adulting 101 Fall/Spring College Credit available

Students will learn the meaning of medical termsbylearninghowtobreakdownmedical wordsintotheirprefixes,suffixes,androots. Thisclassisorderedbybodysystems.

Students will learn about human diseases, diagnostictoolsandtreatmentsastheyrelate toeachbodysystem.

Fall term will cover the skeletal system, muscular system; nervous system; blood, lymphatic and immune systems and cardiovascularsystem.

Springtermwillcovertherespiratorysystem, digestive system, special senses (eyes and ears),endocrinesystem,urinarysystemand reproductivesystems. 10, 11, 12

Medical Law & Ethics

Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

MedicalLawandEthicsbeginsbyintroducing students to the historical crimes that lead to thecreationofformalbioethiccodes,including The Nuremberg Code and The Belmont Report. Students will read these codes and learn how to apply the four principles of bioethics — beneficence, nonmaleficence, justiceandautonomy—toavarietyofclinical casestudies.Wewillalsodiscusslegaland professional rights and responsibilities within healthcare settings. Other topics include tort law, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid and the AffordableCareAct. 10, 11, 12

HS Ed 1 or Adulting 101 Fall

Career & Technical Education

Foundations of Business 1: Basics of Business

Grade:

Sports Management

Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

None Spring

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None Fall

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

Foundations of Business 2: Technology & Teamwork

Grade:

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithathorough understanding of fundamental marketing and management concepts and theories as they relate to the sports or entertainment industries. Content may address some, but not limited to, topics such as: promotion of sports/events, licensing, sponsorship and endorsements,branding,marketingresearch, productdevelopment,pricinganddistribution strategies,sales,eventplanningandtherole ofexistingandemergingtechnologies.

Social Media Marketing

Grade:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

Foundations of Bus 1 Spring

Build on your business basics by exploring technology,teamwork,andprofessionalskills.

Learn how to use tools like spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software to prepare for careers in business and technology.

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None Spring

Stepintotheroleofasocialmediamarketing 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 opportunitytoearnaSocialMediaMarketing certification!

Career & Technical Education

Intro to Hospitality & Tourism

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

Find Your Voice: Speak for Success (Comm 111)

Grade:

11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None Spring College Credit available

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

None

Fall

Whereisyourdreamtraveldestination?Now imagineworkingthere!You’llbeintroducedto athrivingindustrythatcaterstotheneedsof travelers through managing hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, and any other kind of hospitality you canimagine.Operatingbusytouristlocations, creatingmarketingaroundleisureandtravel, spottingtrends,andplanningeventsarejusta fewofthekeyaspectsyouwillexplorewithin thisexcitingfield.Studentswillbeintroduced to our Hospitality & Tourism Management pathwayatORCAifthisisacareerthey'dbe interested in pursuing. Open to all ORCA students.

Intro to Business (BA101z)

Grade:

11, 12

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 commencement speech. Whether you’re shy or outgoing, this class will help you build confidence,findyourvoice,anddevelopthe speakingskillsneededtoleadandsucceed. CollegeCreditNowOption,4credits(Comm 111)throughWesternOregonUniversity.

Hotel Management 1A/1B

Grade:

10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall/Spring

Credits: Other Info:

0.5

Prerequisites: Offered:

1creditCTE/instr.approval Fall

College Credit available

Explore the fundamentals of business operations through interactive simulations. Thiscoursecoversentrepreneurship,finance, marketing, management, and leadership. Utilizing Stukent's simulation labs, you'll assumetheroleofabusinessprofessionalto make decisions and tackle challenges. The curriculum also emphasizes ethics, globalization, and the role of businesses in addressingreal-worldissues.

A - In this course, you will learn about the businessofhospitalityandthedifferenttypes of hotel ownership and programs. You’ll exploretheessentialfunctionsofahotelfrom 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’lldigdeeperintohotel organization from structure to departments and staffing needs. You’ll explore management and leadership including types ofmanagers;managementstyles,roles,and responsibilities; and technical and communicationmanagementskills.You’llalso learnmoreaboutthebigpictureofthetravel and tourism industry, how to handle emergencies, growth and sustainability, laws andethics,careersintheindustry,andmore! Let’s push those curtains wide open for a betterviewofyourroadtomanagement.

General Electives AVID

AVID 9 A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Approved Application Fall/Spring

AVID courses encourage students to pursue collegeand/orcareerreadiness.Typically,the courseoffersactivitiesthatenablestudentsto learnorganizationalandstudyskills,enhance their critical thinking skills, receive academic assistanceasnecessary,andbemotivatedto achievetheirgoals.

AVID 10 A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Approved Application Fall/Spring

The AVID elective class is designed for students who are determined to find success in post-secondary fields. The AVID elective class utilizes rigorous instructional methods and 21st century skills to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in whatever path is chosen. Students engage in weekly socraticstyle lessons to strengthen their skills in Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration,OrganizationandReading.

AVID 11 A/B

Grade:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Approved Application Fall/Spring

AVID 12 A/B

Prerequisites: Offered: Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Approved Application Fall/Spring

General Electives

Parenting Skills

Grade:

Intro to Cooking

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Spring 26-27

Offered alternating years

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

Do you love children? Maybe you plan on babysitting or having your own someday. Learnhowbeingaparentismuchmorethan merely feeding, bathing, and protecting a child. Creating a positive environment, nurturing,fosteringeducation,andservingas arolemodelarecriticalaspects.Learnhowto beapositiveforceinthedevelopmentofyour futurechildren,aswellasothersaroundyou.

Foods and Cooking

Grade:

Introduction to Cooking students will learn basic cooking skills and nutrition. Demonstrations through Live Class and guided instruction are used throughout the course.Ultimately,studentswillbegiventhe opportunity to have the necessary skills to learnaboutkitchensafety,sanitation,kitchen equipment,cookingterms,propermeasuring, microwavecooking,andbasiccookingskills.

Nutrition & Foods

Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

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Prerequisites:

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Credits: Other Info:

Meant to accompany or follow Nutrition and Foods, this course assists students in understanding the role of nutrition in foods andcooking,withanemphasisplacedonlife skillsandrelevantapplication.Demonstrations throughLiveClassandguidedinstructionare used throughout the course. Ultimately, studentswillbegiventheopportunitytohave the necessary skills to understand the structure and function of all the essential nutrients, plan, purchase and prepare nourishingmealsandtoevaluateandimprove theirday-to-dayfoodchoices.

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 necessary skills to understand the structure and function of all the essential nutrients to plan,purchaseandpreparenourishingmeals andtoevaluateandimprovetheirday-to-day foodchoices.

Sociology: Your Social Life

Grade:

Credits: Other Info:

Prerequisites: Offered:

Offered alternating years

This course examines a particular topic in sociology--the individual in society--rather than provide an overview of the field of sociology.

General Electives

Grade:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info: Forensic Science

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Fall 25-26

Offered alternating years

Forensic Science provides is an overview of the theoretical understanding and practical application of forensic science techniques. Thecoursemayexploreappliedscienceand biology,chemistry,physics,andcrimescience investigation. Topics covered may include: genetics, anthropology, toxicology, entomology, ballistics, pathology, computer forensics, fire debris and trace evidence amongotherrelevant,topicaltopics.

Creative Writing

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Spring 25-26

Offered alternating years

Thiscourselaysthegroundworkforastudent tohaveacareerinwriting.Studentswilllearn thebackboneskillsofgoodwritingalongwith 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 promote criticalthinking.

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Spring 25-26

Offered alternating years

Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall 26-27

Offered alternating years

Intoday’ssociety,crimeanddeviantbehavior areoftenoneofthetopconcernsofsociety members.Fromthenightlynewstopersonal experienceswithvictimization,crimeseemsto be all around us. In this course, we will explorethefieldofcriminologyorthestudyof crime. In doing so, we will look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints, explore the various types of crime and their consequences for society, and investigate how crime and criminals are handled by the criminaljusticesystem.

General Electives

Social Media

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Spring 25-26

Offered alternating years

ThisSocialMediacourseexposesstudentsto varioustypesofsocialmediaandhowsocial media has influenced society. It may emphasize the forms, functions, regulations, implications,andutilizationofsocialmedia.

Students earning a standard diploma will complete at least 5.0 credits in this category and may choose based on their interests, academic goals or postsecondary goals. General Electives for other ASCEND pathway elective offerings, marked with A*. Courses in other subject areas beyond the requirements (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, World Languages and CTE) may be applied to thiscategory.

Team Sports

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Other Info:

9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None

Fall 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

Fall

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

Strategies for Online Learning A/B

Grade:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

None

Fall/Spring 25-26

Offered alternating years

Thiselectivecourseexploreswhatitmeansto beadigitallearnerandteachesstrategiesthat willhelpstudentsexcelinanonlinelearning environment.Topicsincludedigitalcitizenship and literacy, internet safety and etiquette, navigating online courses and building good studyhabitsasanonlinelearner,reflectingon the technology and digital tools we use for learning, communicating well in a digital context,andmanymore.

Workplace Experience A/B

Grade:

This course allows students to earn high school credit while simultaneously gaining work experience in an occupation of their choice. Please discuss this option with your counselororadvisorifinterested. 12

Offered:

Credits: Other Info:

0.5/0.5

Prerequisites:

None

Fall/Spring

OTHER

English Learners HS A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

None

All Year

English as a Second Language (ESL) is designedfortheacquisitionandrapidmastery oftheEnglishlanguage,focusingonreading, writing,speaking,andlisteningskills.Itusually beginswithextensivelisteningandspeaking practice, building on auditory and oral skills, and then moves on to reading and writing. These courses provide an explanation of basic structures of the English language, enabling students to progress from an elementary understanding of English words and verb tenses to a more comprehensive grasp of various formal and informal styles and then to advance to “regular” English courses. ESL classes may also include an orientationtothecustomsandcultureofthe diversepopulationintheUnitedStates.

ACES HS Skills for Success A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

None

All Year

ACESSkillsforSuccessfocusesontransition and independent living skills. They cover topics such as organizational skills, hygiene, wellness,safetyawareness,andlifeafterhigh school. ACESSkillsforSuccessisopento students who are earning an extended diplomaorcertificateofattendance.

ACES Social Skills

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

None

All Year

ACES Social Skills focuses on building communication and emotional skills. They cover topics such as emotional regulation, conversation skills, interpersonal relationships,andimprovingself-efficacyand confidence.ACESSkillsforSuccessisopen to students who are earning an extended diplomaorcertificateofattendance.

ACES HS Language Arts A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

None

All Year

Our special education teachers curated the ACEScurriculumtomeettheindividualneeds ofeachstudentintheprogram.Wealsouse n2y (Unique) and other online instructional tools (e.g. IXL and iReady) to support our studentsintheirlearning.ACESistaughtat the student’s instructional level rather than gradelevel-thisincludesgeneraleducation electives where significant modifications will berequired. ACESLanguageArtsfocuseson functional reading and writing to build comprehensionandfluency. ACESLanguage Art is open to students who are earning an extendeddiplomaorcertificateofattendance.

ACES HS Math A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

None

All Year

Our special education teachers curated the ACEScurriculumtomeettheindividualneeds ofeachstudentintheprogram.Wealsouse n2y (Unique) and other online instructional tools (e.g. IXL and iReady) to support our studentsintheirlearning.ACESistaughtat the student’s instructional level rather than gradelevel-thisincludesgeneraleducation electives where significant modifications will berequired. ACESMathematicsfocuseson functional math skills such as telling time, money math, and other basic math skills. ACES Mathematics is open to students who areearninganextendeddiplomaorcertificate ofattendance.

Credits: ACES Enrichment

Grade:

Prerequisites:

Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

None

All Year

ACES Enrichment covers both science and social studies content at the student’s instructionallevel.ACESEnrichmentisopen to students who are earning a certificate of attendance.

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Mr. John Meyer Welcome YOUR Career & Technical Education Program

AtOregonCharterAcademyweunderstandthereisnot oneeducationalpaththatfitstheneedsofallstudents. 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 partofnationalstudentorganizationswhileinhighschool.Inmanycases,ASCENDstudentswill haveopportunitiestoobtainindustrycertificatesandparticipateincollege-levelcoursesintheir 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

llacy@oregoncharter.org

Medical Science

Veterinary Science

Jordan Harlow

Hotel & Tourism Management Liberty Lacy

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.

Business + Management

Computer Science

Mr. Harlow has taught high school Language Arts and College and Career Readiness for 10 years and with ORCA as an Advisory Teacher going into his 4th year. His passion is in the value of CTE programs.

Mr. Harlow also coaches collegiate baseball and in his spare time enjoys spending time with family, watching/playing sports, and being in the outdoors.

About

What is ASCEND ? ?

At Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA), we understandthatnooneeducationalpathcanfit 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 ?

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.

Advanced 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 dual credit courses offered in ASCEND pathways. College credit is dependent on the course and will be indicated in the course listings.

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 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 national competition as well.

Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members 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 members the tools to achieve real-world success. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of the three components of agricultural education.

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. SkillsUSA supports all pathways in their professional skills.

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 postsecondary chapters across country. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.

Practicum

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 iscombinedwithcurriculaandclassroomcourserequirements.Webelievethebesteducational 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.

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 ConstructionMathematics,ensuringastrongfoundationforbothcollegeandcareersuccess.

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

MathinAction1A/1B:Alg1,Data& Geometry

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Take w/ Personal Fin 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

The first year-long course of this four-year math program, covers functions, statistics, and geometry topics,buildingskillsandapplyingtheminauthentic contexts. Students participate in a co-requisite PersonalFinancelabwheretheyexperiencereal-life applications in simulations. This course provides a math pathway focused on introducing relevancy withuniquepreparationforlife,collegeandcareer. Itemphasizestheuseofmathematicstomodeland explorefinancialphenomenaincludinginterpreting and justifying reasoning to make data-supported financial decisions using algebra and probability and statistics to solve problems occurring in everyday life. It includes inquiry-based problem unitsinvolvingdiscretionaryandessentialexpenses, independent living, employment, modeling a business, investing, credit, banking and mortgages. (Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Co-RequisitePersonalFinance1A/1B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Take w/ Math in Action 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Thisisaco-requisitelabcomponentoftheMathin Action 1A/B course and must be taken simultaneously. The lab will provide work based learningsimulationsworkinginconjunctionwiththe Math in Action course to fulfill CTE and Personal Finance graduation requirements and authentic applicationofthemathcurriculum.

NOTE: CompletionofMathinAction1A/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 followedbyPrecalculus(Math111zandMath112z, 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. StudentswillearnrequiredPersonalFinancecredit.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES

MathinAction2A/2B:Alg2,Data& Geometry

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5/0.5

Math in Action 1A/1B; Take w/ Entrepreneurship

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Math is my Super Power!

Other Info: Co-Requisite Entrepreneurship 2A/2B College

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Take w/ Math in Action 2A/2B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Alg 1, Geom, Data Science,Alg 2 or Math in Action2 A/B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Preparingstudentsforbothcareerandcollege,this course is appropriate for those who have completed Alg 1, Geometry, and Data Science or MathinAction2A/2B.Itwillfurtherexpandstudent expertiseasdatascientiststhroughtheutilizationof various tools that may include Google Sheets, Python,DataCommons,andTableau.Studentswill learn to be data explorers in project-based units, throughwhichtheywilldeveloptheirunderstanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data,makingandevaluatingdata-basedarguments, thepowerofdatainsociety,andmore.Attheend ofthecoursestudentswillhaveaportfoliooftheir data science work to showcase their newly developedabilities.(Weightedgradehonorscourse)

Precalculus I: Functions (Math 111z)

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Math in Action 2 A/B or Alg 2

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

College Credit available

Precalculus II: Trigonometry (Math 112z) College Credit available

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Functions (Math 111z) Precalc I

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

IamsoexcitedtobepartoftheASCENDteamandIamlookingforwardtoseeing you in my classes. Most of my life I have owned my own business. I have experienceinhospitality,tourism,managingemployeesandoperations,aswellas graphicandwebsitedesign.IgraduatedwithaBAinEconomicsfromUniversityof 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.

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 + Management Course Descriptions

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

Foundations of Business 1: Basics of Business

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

Explore business basics like starting a company,managingfinances,marketing,sales, and customer service. Whether you dream of owning a business or leading in a company, thiscoursesetsyouonthepathtosuccess!

Foundations of Business 2: Technology & Teamwork

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

Foundation of Bus 1

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

Build on your business basics by exploring technology,teamwork,andprofessionalskills. Learn how to use tools like spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software to prepare for careers in business and technology.

Sports Management

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithathorough understanding of fundamental marketing and management concepts and theories as they relate to the sports or entertainment industries. Content may address some — but notlimitedto—topicssuchas:promotionof sports/events, licensing, sponsorship and endorsements, branding, marketing research, productdevelopment,pricinganddistribution strategies,sales,eventplanningandtheroleof existingandemergingtechnologies.

Intro to Hospitality & Tourism

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

Where is your dream travel destination? Now imagineworkingthere!You’llbeintroducedto athrivingindustrythatcaterstotheneedsof travelers through managing hotels, restaurants,cruiseships,resorts,themeparks, and any other kind of hospitality you can imagine. Operating busy tourist locations, creating marketing around leisure and travel, spottingtrends,andplanningeventsarejusta fewofthekeyaspectsyouwillexplorewithin this exciting field. Students will be introduced toourHospitalitypathwayatORCAifthisisa careerthey'dbeinterestedinpursuing.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES

Social Media Marketing

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

Will you be at the top of the leaderboard? Immerseyourselfasasocialmediamarketing professional for Buhi Bags as you connect your knowledge of marketing with a real life social media simulation that will test your knowledge and skills in target audiences, consumer behavior, content creation and use ofinfluencerstomeetthemetricstomeetthe business goals and expectations. The MIMIC SIM will give you a hands-on approach to learning.Studentsinthiscoursecancertifyin socialmediamarketing.

Hotel Management 1A College Credit available

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

In this course, you will learn about the businessofhospitalityandthedifferenttypes of hotel ownership and programs. You’ll exploretheessentialfunctionsofahotelfrom bookings, management systems, front and back of house operations, technologies, and more.You’llalsodiscoverwhatittakestokeep guestshappyandrunasustainableprogram. Let’screatesomemanagementmagic.

Hotel Management 1B College Credit available

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Hotel Mgmt 1A

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

In this course, you’ll dig deeper into hotel organization from structure to departments andstaffingneeds.You’llexploremanagement and leadership including types of managers; managementstyles,roles,andresponsibilities; and technical and communication management skills. You’ll also learn more aboutthebigpictureofthetravelandtourism 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 roadtomanagement.

ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES

ASCEND Senior Business/HTM Practicum 1

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

This course focuses on developing the essential skills employers seek in today's workforce. Students will explore and practice key competencies such as adaptability, communication, teamwork, problem solving, and leadership, aligned with the Oregon Employability Skills standards. Through interactive activities, self-reflection, and realworld applications, students will build a strong foundation for success in any career pathway while earning a recognized credentialtoshowcasetheirreadinessforthe workplace.

ASCEND Senior Business/HTM Practicum 2

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

Bus/HTM Practicum 1

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

This capstone course empowers students to connect classroom learning with real-world career preparation. Featuring Oregon Employability Skills and a SIMTERNSHIP experience, students will define their strengths, refine their professional skills, and developstrategiesforfuturesuccess.Through hands-on projects and applied learning, students will integrate the knowledge gained in their CTE Business program to confidently transitionintopost-highschoolopportunities.

Other Info: Spanish for Business

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5 Spanish 3 or heritage Speaker

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

StudentscanlearnSpanishastheyalsolearn about basic business principles. All instruction and content is in 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 evidence of your bilingualskillstopotentialemployers.

Intro to Business (BA 101z)

Grade:

Prerequisites: 11, 12

Credits:

Explore the fundamentals of business operations through interactive simulations. This course covers entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, and leadership. Utilizing Stukent's simulation labs, you'll assumetheroleofabusinessprofessionalto make decisions and tackle challenges. The curriculum also emphasizes ethics, globalization, and the role of businesses in addressing real-world issues. (College Now course (BA101z), 4 credits Chemeketa CommunityCollege.)

Find Your Voice: Speak for Success (Comm 111)

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 11, 12 0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Publicspeakingcanfeelintimidating,butyou’ll have the support of an instructor who overcame her own fears in high school to become ASB president and deliver a commencement speech. Whether you’re shy or outgoing, 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.)

Your Master teacher: ASCEND

Mrs. Summer Highfill

shighfill@oregoncharter.org

Our Business teaching team invites you to consider and participate in our ASCEND Business Pathway programs at ORCA. Whether you see yourself owning your own business and showcasing your entrepreneurship skills, working in a business with your intrapreneurial skills, creating your personal brand, working as an influencer, or working in the Travel, Hospitality and Recreation industries, we have a little something for everyone. Our teaching team brings a rich history of business experience. You’ll get instruction from teachers that understand the world of Business ANDhaveownedandoperatedtheirownbusinesses.Wearereadytohelp you start your journey and define your future. I own my own marketing & consultingbusinessandIenjoybringingmyknowledgetomystudents.I’ve enjoyedteachingforover20yearsandIunderstandwhatYOUneedtobe successful.I’llprepareyouforwhatisnextandifcollegeisintheplans,I’ll sharestrategiesthatI’veusedtofundmy4degreesfromLaneCommunity

College, University of Oregon, Pacific University and Creighton University-where I just earned my MBA. I teach: Digital Literacy, Business Communications, Public Speaking, Principles of Marketing, Intro to Hospitality & Tourism, HotelManagement,RestaurantManagementandWorkBasedLearningcourses.Joinusinyourlearningadventure asweprepareYOUforyournextchapter.

ASCEND

Your teacher: Mr. Eric Briggs

ebriggs@oregoncharter.org

It’s great to see you are considering the ASCEND Business + Management pathway.PerhapsIcansharealittleaboutmyselfinhopesthatIwillgetto know you better in the near future. I have spent most of my career providing products and services to large multinational technology companies.Ibecameateacherin2014andhavetaughtESOL(Englishasa Second Language) Spanish as well as various business courses. I can help youconnectasolidHSeducationtofuturecareerglobalopportunities.My education includes a 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,portfolioworkwillbeaddressinggoalsoftheComputerScienceprogramandallowsyou 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:

Youaredetail-oriented.

Youlikelearningnewlanguages.

Youarealwaysinterestedinthenewesttechnology. Youarecreative.

Youlikeproblemsolving. Atfirstyoudon’tsucceed,youtryandtryagain.

ExamplesofdegreesthatASCEND graduatescanpursueafterHigh School:

ComputerProgramming

SystemAdministration&Network

Security

WebDevelopment

ComputerScience

Examplesofpossiblecareersthat ASCENDgraduatescanpursue: GameDesigner

ITSupportSpecialist

AnimationDesign/Programmer

Robotics

Programmer/Engineer

Computer Science Course Descriptions

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

Intro to Game Design A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

A - This year-long course explores the creative, technical and conceptual aspects of designing and producing interactive game experiences and products. Topics may include: aesthetic meaning; artistic,designandtechnicalmethodsandpractices. Establishing basic concepts of game construction and development, game theory and dynamics; analysis and media literacy; construction, development, processing, modeling, and programming of game-based experiences; their transmission, distribution, placement and marketing; and contextual, cultural and historical aspectsandconsiderations.

B-This2ndpartcontinuesfrompartone.Students will gain experiences with development using Construct3 which will prepare for future game development environments, terminology, or courses.

Intro to Web Design

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites:

Sem(s) Offered:

9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None Spring

Welcome to Intro to Web, where creativity meets technology!Thisclassisdesignedforbeginnersand will guide you through the fundamentals of web designusingvisualprojectsandhands-onpractice. 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 while using beginner-friendly tools to bring yourideastolife!Bytheendofthecourseyouwill have a strong foundation in digital design and websitebuildingreadytotakeyourcreativitytothe nextlevel.Noexperienceneededjustcuriosityand adesiretocreate.

Exploring Computer Science A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Concurrently in Alg 1B or instructor approval

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

A - This is a year long course. Students will be Introduced to foundational skills of Computer Science,youwillexploretheroletechnologyplaysin our lives as well as study the fundamentals of computer science, review hardware and software, and learn how the internet functions. Establishing what computer science is and basics in python programminglanguage.

B-Thesecondpartofthiscomputersciencecourse cultivatesyourunderstandingofprogrammingand expands on your knowledge of website development. Learn the difference between web development and web application development as well as further practice Python Programming. You will also examine software engineering concepts, learn more about security, privacy, and ethics in technology. Course is a prerequisite for Python ProgrammingA/BandCyberSecurityA/B.

Microbits and Bots Python A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Exploring CS 1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

College Credit available

A-Thisisayearlongcoursewhichisanapplication programming class enhancing basic computer programming skills, design, planning and implementation learning the python programming language. Students will 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. Continue to use more of recalledknowledgetoworkwithmicrobitsandnow microbotinadvancedways.

Cybersecurity A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

Eng 9, Comp Sci 1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Thisisayearlongcourse.Youwilllearnaboutthe 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 on technical and informational communicationwriting.

Web Design 1 A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Intro to Web Design

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

A. How many times per day do you access the internet, including social media? The web is importanttoourdailylives,soit’snosurprisethat 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 willbuildanywebsiteyoudreamup.

B - In the second part of Nexgen Pages Web Design, student advance skills learned in Web Design 1A by looking at a number of these principles organized around three essential categories:layout,color,andtypography.Thisisa 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 howtime-testedprinciplesmakestatementsabout whatbeautyis.

ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES

IT Skills Master Prep

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 11, 12 0.5

Exploring CS A/B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

IT Mastery comes from the ability to learn skills andbeabletoapplythemwhenneeded.ITCert+ isthefirstlevelofprofessionalunderstandingthat willestablishtheknowledgeandskillsrequiredto identify and explain the basics of computing, infrastructure, software development, and database use. The class also covers IT concepts including identifying and explaining computer components, software, network connectivity and preventingsecurityrisks.IndustryCertificationcan beobtainedafterthiscourse.

ASCEND Senior Computer Sci Practicum

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 11, 12 0.5 IT Skills

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

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 crucialemployabilityskillstoprepareforpost-high school endeavors. This course provides a comprehensive bridge from high school education tofuturecareeropportunitiesintheITindustry.

Your Master teacher:

Mrs. Catherine Hay chay@oregoncharter.org ASCEND

Prior to becoming a teacher, Mrs. Hay spent 15 years with the Army Corp of Engineers working in IT. She knows how invaluable practical experience is to anyone's career. Problem solving, professional skills and communication are essential in any job. She started as a summer hire IT technician in her senior year of high school. From there she networked and was able to obtain an internship, which lead to a position. Over time she became the IT manager of the overseeing hardware, software, networking and web design staff. All this wouldn't have been possible without the experience gained early on. Paying it forward, Catherine decided to help at local schools and help students see the differentcareerpossibilitiesComputerSciencehastooffer.

Blending her career with her teaching experience, she 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 professionalskillsforanyjobandareexposedtothedifferentITstudypaths.Mrs.Haystrivestoimprovecomputer science throughout related to Oregon Career Technicial Education programs and has served on the Oregon DepartmentofEducationConsultantgroupin23-24toestablishaComputerStateWidePlanforK-12educationto bringcomputersciencetoall.

IbelievethatComputerScienceandMediaArtsarethekeystonetoeverystudent'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,digitalart,graphicdesignandaudio,and10ofthoseteachingcreativecoding 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 shareyourpassions,andtoseeallthegreatthingsyou’llbeabletomake!

Your teacher: ASCEND

Mr. Shawn Higgins shiggins@oregoncharter.org

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 computer programming, I am excited to be part of ORCA’s ASCEND team andseewhereitwilltakeus!Priortoteaching,Ispenttenyearsflyinghelicoptersin the US Army and managing military personnel and assets, so I have a lot of realworld experience administering avionics systems, hardware and networks, and manytechnicalsoftwareapplications.Overtheyears,IhaveearnedbothaB.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 totakegraduatecourseseveryyeartokeepmylearningskillsfresh.Inmyfreetime I like to play sports and computer games, coach, fish, and travel with family. I also jokearoundalot.Recommendyourfavoritegame,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.

MedicalAssistant

PhlebotomyTechnician

EmergencyMedicalTechnicians(EMT)

&Paramedic

EKGTechnician

CardiographicTechnician

TelemetryMonitorTechnician

MedicalBillingandCodingSpecialist

DentalAssistant

NeurodiagnosticTechnician

DiagnosticCardiacSonographer

CathLabTechnician

MedicalFrontOfficeAdministration

Specialist

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.

BehaviorialTechnicianSpecialist

VascularTechnician

RespiratoryTherapist

RadiologicTechnician

OccupationalTherapist

AthleticTrainer

Nursing

BiomedicalResearcher

HealthcareAdministrator

Informaticist

Epidemiologist

GeneticCounselor

Physician

Medical Science Course

Descriptions

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

Adulting 101: Intro to Healthcare in the US

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

Do you want to feel more confident the next time you are in a healthcare clinic? This course provides a foundational understanding of the healthcare field, includingbasicmedicalterms,utilizinghealth insurance, personal impact on global health, promoting mental health awareness, and currenttopicsinhealthcare.Thisintroductory course welcomes students from 8-12 grade to learn how to navigate the US Healthcare system.

Health Science Education 1A/1B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Thisintroductorycoursepresentsinformation and terminology for health science careers. This course will focus on healthcare systems anddelivery,safetyandinfectioncontrol,and diseaseclassification.

1B - This course will focus on health and wellness, first aid, professional communication,anddocumentation.

Other Info:

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES

Medical Law & Ethics

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

HS Ed 1 or Adulting 101

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

This course introduces students to the historical crimes that lead to the creation of formal bioethic codes, including The Nuremberg Code and The Belmont Report. Studentswillreadthesecodesandlearnhow 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 professionalrightsandresponsibilitieswithin healthcare settings. Other topics include tort law, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid and the AffordableCareAct.

Health Occupations

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5

Health Sci Ed 1

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

College Credit available

Medical Terminology A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12

0.5/0.5

HS Ed 1 or Adulting 101

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

College Credit available

Inthiscourse,studentswilllearnthemeaning of medical terms by learning how to break down medical words into their prefixes, suffixes, and roots. This class is ordered by body systems. Students will learn about human diseases, diagnostic tools and treatments as they relate to each body system.

A - This term will cover the skeletal system, muscular system; nervous system; blood, lymphatic and immune systems and cardiovascularsystem.

B - This term will cover the respiratory system,digestivesystem,specialsenses(eyes and ears), endocrine system, urinary system andreproductivesystems.

Anatomy & Physiology A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 11, 12

0.5/0.5 Biology

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

College Credit available

This year-long course introduces students to basicanatomyandphysiologyofanimalswith 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 influence human homeostasis. The systems covered in Part A systems covered include the integumentary, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretorySystems.

The systems covered in Part B include the endocrine, nervous, skeletal, muscular, immuneandreproductivesystems.

ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES

Health Science Ed 2A/2B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 11, 12

0.5/0.5

Health Science 1A/B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

2A - It takes a strong team to offer top-notch patientcare,andeachteammemberplaysan integralrole.Areyouateamplayerinterested incoordinatingpatientcare?Thenacareeras 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 learn what it takes to fill the important shoes ofamedicalassistanttoday!

2B - You’ve pulled back the patient curtain and learned the basics of being a medical assistant. Now, it’s time to dig deeper and peer into the anatomy of the role to determinewhatbestsuitsyou. Youwilllearn 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 medicalassistant!

Medical Assisting Certification Prep

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

Health Science 2

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

This class prepares students to sit for and pass the 150-question CCMA-NHA exam to become Certified Clinical Medical Assistants. This is a review class, where students will work to master material from past courses includingMedicalTerminology,MedicalLaw& Ethics,HealthScienceEducation1,andHealth Science Education 2 using NHA’s online study material. Students will also have the opportunity to take three full-length practice exams in this class. A must if you plan to sit fortheCCMAexam.

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist Prep

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

HS Ed 1 or Intro to Public Health

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

CEHRSisacertificationthatvalidatesahealth care professional's baseline knowledge and understanding of electronic health records (EHR), and why what they do in the EHR can have a significant impact on patient safety outcomes, reducing errors, and ultimately increaserevenue.

ASCEND Senior Med Sci Practicum

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

Med Assist. Prep or EHR Spec Prep

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

This class guides and supports Medical Science ASCEND Seniors through their Medical 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-BasedLearninghost(s).

Emergency Medical Responder A/B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12

0.5

HSE 1 and Med Term or A&P

Sem(s) Offered: Coming 26-27

Other Info:

A - Have you ever wondered what happens after makinga911call?Getarealisticlookintothedayto-day, fast-paced life of an EMR and how their rolesandresponsibilitiesfitintothelargerpicture withEmergencyMedicalServices.Discoverhowto conductapatientassessmentwhenyouarriveon a scene and assess and treat various medical emergencies.Ifyou’veeverdreamtofbeingonthe frontlines,exploretheexcitingcareerasanEMR.

B - Being an EMR is dynamic and challenging. Explore how to care for diverse patients and in unique and even difficult situations. From advanced trauma to childbirth, from mass casualties to special conditions. EMRs are trained tohelpinvarioussituationsandplayavitalroleas partofanEMSresponseteam.

The Certified Clinical Medical Technician costs approximately $12,000 at a community college and the ASCEND program offers it for free. You can graduate andmakeover$40,000rightoutofhighschool.

Your Master teacher: Dr. Elizabeth "Beth" Washak

ewashak@oregoncharter.org

Dr.Elizabeth“Beth”Washak,DChasaBachelor’sinScienceandaDoctoratein ChiropracticfromPalmerCollegeofChiropractic.Dr.WashakworkedasaCNA through college and in chiropractic for over ten years, rising to the level of clinical director of her own practice. She has extensive experience in patient care and education, medical coding and billing, medical annotation and is a certifiedBLSinstructorthroughtheAmericanHeartAssociation(AHA)

Mrs.LeebeganhercareerasanathletictraineraftergraduatingfromOregon 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 healthcarefieldwithherstudents! Your teacher: Mrs. Kellen Sherwood ksherwood@oregoncharter.org

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 fromUniversityofCalifornia,IrvinewithaBachelorofArtsinPhilosophyanda Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, she became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to gain experience in the medical field. Mrs. Sherwood ended up taking a job as a Medical Assistant instead, working in that role for five years. Along the way, her passion for education was rekindled and she went back to school to complete a Master of Arts in Teaching degree (MAT) at George Fox University. Mrs. Sherwood is excited to combine these areas of interest, and help students discover their own paths towardfulfillingcareers.

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.

Exampleofdegreesthat graduatescanpursueafterHigh School

VeterinaryTechnician

Certification

DoctorateinVeterinary Medicine

AssociatesorBachelor

DegreesinAnimal Science,Biology,andmore!

Exampleofpossiblecareersthat ASCENDgraduatescanpursue:

VeterinaryAssistant/ Technician

Veterinarian

AnimalScientist

LaboratoryAnimal Technician

ZoologistorWildlife

Biologist

Ag/Veterinary Sciences Course Descriptions

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

Introduction to Animal Careers

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

The Introduction to Animal Careers course will provide an 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 requirements and skills needed to be successful in these careers working with animals. This course includes an FFA membership;participationisoptional.

Exploring Leadership in FFA

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.25

FFA Advisor Approval

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

Exploring leadership in the FFA is a fun class wherestudentswilllearnaboutbeingleaders in the field of agriculture. Students will have the opportunity to work on their supervised agriculture project, career development events and learn leadership skills. Thiscourse includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES

Animal Diseases and Parasites

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12

0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

TheAnimalDiseasesandParasitescoursewill provide an overview of the diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and prevention of common animal diseases and parasites. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphological defects, along with external variables, can affect animals and make them more susceptible to these diseases or parasites. This course includes an FFAmembership;participationisoptional.

Animal Science 1A/1B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5/0.5

None

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

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. Studentsinthisserieswillgaintheknowledge necessarytopursueentrylevelemploymentin a veterinary clinic, boarding, or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

Animal Science 2A/2B

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 10, 11, 12 0.5/0.5

Animal Science 1A/1B

Sem(s) Offered: Fall/Spring

Other Info:

In Animal Science 2 students will continue to develop skills necessary for employment in theVeterinaryMedicalindustry.Studentswill deepen their knowledge in this field by learning animal anatomy, physiology, animal handling,andclinicprocedures.Studentswill gain the knowledge needed to work toward employmentinaveterinaryclinic,boarding,or grooming facility. This course includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

ASCEND Senior Animal Sci Practicum

Grade:

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

Animal Science 1&2

Sem(s) Offered: Fall

Other Info:

ThisclassguidesandsupportsAnimalScience 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 goalsandexpectationsbeingcooperativelyset by the student, teacher, and Work-Based Learning host(s). This course includes an FFA membership; participation is optional.

Vet Sci Elanco Vet Medical Cert. Prep

Grade:

“What are you looking at? I’m just dropping in to see if you have anything to eat, I’m a little hungry!”

Credits:

Prerequisites: 12 0.5

Animal Science WBL

Sem(s) Offered: Spring

Other Info:

This class prepares students to sit for and pass the 100-question exam to become an Elanco Certified Veterinary Medical Assistant. Thisisareviewclass,wherestudentswillwork 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 thisclass.Theseareveryimportantifyouplan tositfortheElancoexam.

The NAVTA Veterinary Assistant training program through Animal Behavior College costs $5,730 to complete, but the ASCEND Elanco Veterinary Medical ApplicationscertificationprogramisFREEforORCAstudents.

jmorgan@oregoncharter.org

Mrs. Morgan is the Agriculture Sciences pathway teacher. She started learning about the agriculutral and animal science industries in high schoolwhereshewasveryactiveinFFA(FutureFarmersofAmerica).After high school Mrs. Morgan earned her Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from Colorado State University. After college she worked as an Inside Salesrepresentativeforaveterinarysupplycompanyandthenlaterasan inventorymanagerforaspecialtyveterinaryhospital.Mrs.Morganthen

took several years off from working to start her family and decided to go back to school to become an ElementarySchoolTeacher.SheearnedherteachinglicenseandsecondBachelorsDegreefromWestern GovernorsUniversityinElementaryEducation.Herfirstteachingpositionwasasasubstituteteacherfor ORCA.Mrs.MorganrealizedaftersubbingintheVeterinarySciencepathwaythatshereallymissedbeing a part of the agricultural world! Now she is excited to bring her love of animal science and agriulture to herstudents!