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1 Quillayute Valley School District Insight School in Washington COMPREHENSIVE COURSE CATALOG Version 6 Last updated 5/21/

2 Contents Course Credit Eligibility Matrix... 5 Advanced Placement (AP) Course Required Prerequisites... 8 Courses by Credit Type... 9 Graduation Requirements Credit Requirements Course Descriptions Administrative Online Learning Finding Your Path I Finding Your Path II Finding Your Path III Finding Your Path IV Art D Art I - Modeling D Art II - Animation Art Appreciation Digital Arts I Digital Arts II Music Appreciation English AP English Literature A AP English Literature B Creative Writing A Creative Writing B English Foundations I A English Foundations I B English Foundations II A English Foundations II B English I A English I A CR English I B English I B CR English II A English II A CR English II B English II B CR English III A English III A CR English III B English III B CR English IV A English IV A CR English IV B English IV B CR Grammar and Composition A Grammar and Composition B Journalism Math Algebra I A Algebra I A CR Algebra I B Algebra I B CR Algebra II A Algebra II A CR Algebra II B Algebra II B CR Calculus A Calculus B Consumer Math A Consumer Math B Geometry A Geometry A CR Geometry B Geometry B CR Math Foundations I A Math Foundations I B Math Foundations II A... 36

3 Math Foundations II B Biology B CR Personal Finance Chemistry A Practical Math A Chemistry B Practical Math B Earth Science A Pre-Algebra A Earth Science B Pre-Algebra B Environmental Science Pre-Calculus Forensic Science Trigonometry Physical Science A Occupational Education Physical Science A CR Accounting A Physical Science B Accounting B Physical Science B CR C++ Programming Physics A Career Planning Physics B Careers in Criminal Justice Senior Project Computer Literacy Culminating Project-Washington Computer Science Social Studies Criminology American (US) Government Digital Photography American History A Game Design American History A CR Intro to Entrepreneurship I American History B Intro to Entrepreneurship II American History B CR Intro to Marketing I Anthropology Life Skills AP World History A Programming I (VB.Net) AP World History B Programming II (Java) Contemporary World Issues A Web Design Contemporary World Issues B Physical Education / Health Geography Health Law and Order Physical Education A Psychology Physical Education B Sociology A Physical Education C Sociology B Science U.S. Government CR Biology A Washington State History Biology A CR World History A Biology B World History A CR Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

4 World History B World History B CR World Languages French I A French I B French II A French II B French III A French III B French IV A French IV B German I A German I B German II A German II B German III A German III B German IV A German IV B Japanese II A Japanese II B Spanish I A Spanish I A CR Spanish I B Spanish II A Spanish II B Spanish III A Spanish III B Spanish IV A Spanish IV B Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

5 Course Credit Eligibility Matrix Algebra I Algebra II Art Contemporary World Issues Elective English Health Health/PE Lab Math Occupational Education Pacific Northwest History Science Senior Project US Government Civics US History 3D Art I - Modeling 3D Art II - Animation Accounting Algebra I Algebra I CR Algebra II Algebra II CR American (US) Government American History American History CR Anthropology AP(R) English Literature AP(R) World History A AP(R) World History B Art Appreciation Biology Biology CR C++ Programming Calculus Career Planning Careers in Criminal Justice Chemistry Computer Literacy Computer Science Consumer Math Contemporary World Issues Creative Writing Criminology 5 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

6 Culminating Project- Washington Digital Arts I Algebra I Algebra II Art Contemporary World Issues Elective English Health Health/PE Lab Math Occupational Education Pacific Northwest History Science Senior Project US Government Civics US History Digital Arts II Digital Photography Earth Science English Foundations I English Foundations II English I English I CR English II English II CR English III English III CR English IV English IV CR Environmental Science Finding Your Path I Finding Your Path II Finding Your Path III Finding Your Path IV Forensic Science French I French II French III French IV Game Design Geography Geometry Geometry CR German I 6 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

7 Algebra I Algebra II Art Contemporary World Issues Elective English Health Health/PE Lab Math Occupational Education Pacific Northwest History Science Senior Project US Government Civics US History German II German III German IV Grammar and Composition Health Intro to Entrepreneurship I Intro to Entrepreneurship II Intro to Marketing I Japanese II Journalism Law and Order Life Skills Math Foundations I Math Foundations II Music Appreciation Personal Finance Physical Education Physical Science Physical Science CR Physics Practical Math Pre-Algebra Pre-Calculus Programming I (VB.Net) Programming II (Java) Psychology Sociology Spanish I 7 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

8 Spanish I A CR Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Trigonometry U.S. Government CR Washington State History Web Design World History A World History CR World History B Algebra I Algebra II Art Contemporary World Issues Elective English Health Health/PE Lab Math Occupational Education Pacific Northwest History Science Senior Project US Government Civics US History Advanced Placement (AP) Course Required Prerequisites Course AP(R) English Literature AP(R) World History Required Prerequisites 2.0 Credits in a Core English Class 1.0 Credit in Contemporary World Issues 8 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

9 Courses by Credit Type Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered ALG1 Algebra I A MTH123: Algebra I A S1 ALG1 Algebra I A CR Algebra I A CR S1, S2 * ALG1 Algebra I B MTH123: Algebra I B S2 ALG1 Algebra I B CR Algebra I B CR S1, S2 * ALG2 Algebra II A MTH303: Algebra II A S1 ALG2 Algebra II A CR Algebra II A CR S1, S2 * ALG2 Algebra II B MTH303: Algebra II B S2 ALG2 Algebra II B CR Algebra II B CR S1, S2 * ART 3D Art I - Modeling TCH017: 3D Art I - Modeling S1 ART 3D Art II - Animation TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation S2 ART Art Appreciation Art Appreciation-WA S2 ART Digital Arts I TCH028: Digital Arts I S1 ART Digital Arts II TCH029: Digital Arts II S2 ART Digital Photography Digital Photography S1, S2 ART Music Appreciation Music Appreciation - AVT S1, S2 CIV American (US) Government HST403: U.S. Government & Politics S1, S2 CIV U.S. Government CR American (US) Government CR S1, S2 * CWI Anthropology HST010-APL: Anthropology S1, S2 CWI AP World History B HST560B: AP(R) World History S2 CWI Contemporary World Issues A Contemporary World Issues A-WA S1 CWI Contemporary World Issues B Contemporary World Issues B-WA S2 CWI Geography HST213: Geography & World Cultures S1, S2 CWI Sociology A Sociology A S1 CWI Sociology B Sociology B S2 CWI World History B HST103: World History B S2 CWI World History B CR World History B CR S1, S2 * ELE AP World History A HST560A: AP(R) World History S1 ELE English Foundations I A ENG001A-APL: English Foundations I S1 ELE English Foundations I B ENG001B-APL: English Foundations I S2 ELE English Foundations II A ENG011A-APL: English Foundations II A S1 ELE English Foundations II B ENG011B-APL: English Foundations II B S2 ELE Finding Your Path I ORN100: Finding Your Path I S1, S2 * ELE Finding Your Path II ORN200: Finding Your Path II S1, S2 * ELE Finding Your Path III ORN300: Finding Your Path III S1, S2 * ELE Finding Your Path IV ORN400: Finding Your Path IV S1, S2 * ELE French I A WLG110A: French I S1 ELE French I B WLG110B: French I S2 ELE French II A WLG210A: French II S1 9 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog Note

10 Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered ELE French II B WLG210B: French II S2 ELE French III A WLG310A: French III S1 ELE French III B WLG310B: French III S2 ELE French IV A WLG410A: French IV S1 ELE French IV B WLG410B: French IV S2 ELE German I A WLG120A: German I S1 ELE German I B WLG120B: German I S2 ELE German II A WLG220A: German II S1 ELE German II B WLG220B: German II S2 ELE German III A WLG320A: German III S1 ELE German III B WLG320B: German III S2 ELE German IV A WLG420A: German IV S1 ELE German IV B WLG420B: German IV S2 ELE Japanese II A WLG250A: Japanese II S1 ELE Japanese II B WG250B-AVT: Japanese II S2 ELE Law and Order OTH091-DYN: Law and Order S1, S2 ELE Math Foundations I A MTH001A-APL: Math Foundations I S1 ELE Math Foundations I B MTH001B-APL: Math Foundations I S2 ELE Math Foundations II A MTH011A-APL: Math Foundations II S1 ELE Math Foundations II B MTH011B-APL: Math Foundations II S2 ELE Pre-Algebra A Pre-Algebra A-WA - AVT S1 ELE Pre-Algebra B Pre-Algebra B-WA - AVT S2 ELE Psychology Psychology S1, S2 ELE Spanish I A WLG100A: Spanish I S1 ELE Spanish I A CR Spanish I A CR S2 * ELE Spanish I B WLG100B: Spanish I S2 ELE Spanish II A WLG200A: Spanish II S1 ELE Spanish II B WLG200B: Spanish II S2 ELE Spanish III A WLG300A: Spanish III S1 ELE Spanish III B WLG300B: Spanish III S2 ELE Spanish IV A WLG400A: Spanish IV S1 ELE Spanish IV B WLG400B: Spanish IV S2 ELE World History A HST103: World History A S1 ELE World History A CR World History A CR S1, S2 * ENG AP English Literature A AP English Literature A S1 ENG AP English Literature B AP English Literature B S2 ENG Creative Writing A Creative Writing A S1 ENG Creative Writing B Creative Writing B S2 ENG English I A ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IA S1 10 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog Note

11 Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered ENG English I A CR English I A CR S1, S2 * ENG English I B ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IB S2 ENG English I B CR English I B CR S1, S2 * ENG English II A ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIA S1 ENG English II A CR English II A CR S1, S2 * ENG English II B ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIB S2 ENG English II B CR English II B CR S1, S2 * ENG English III A ENG303: American Literature A S1 ENG English III A CR English III A CR S1, S2 * ENG English III B ENG303: American Literature B S2 ENG English III B CR English III B CR S1, S2 * ENG English IV A ENG403: British & World Literature A S1 ENG English IV A CR English IV A CR S1, S2 * ENG English IV B ENG403: British & World Literature B S2 ENG English IV B CR English IV B CR S1, S2 * ENG Grammar and Composition A Grammar and Composition A S1 ENG Grammar and Composition B Grammar and Composition B S2 ENG Journalism Journalism S1, S2 HEA Health Health - AVT S1, S2 HPE Physical Education A Physical Education A - AVT S1 HPE Physical Education B Physical Education B - AVT S2 HPE Physical Education C OTH020: Physical Education S1, S2 LAB Biology A SCI203: Biology A S1 LAB Biology A CR Biology A CR S1, S2 * LAB Biology B SCI203: Biology B S2 LAB Biology B CR Biology B CR S1, S2 * MAT Calculus A MTH433A-AVT: Calculus S1 MAT Calculus B MTH433B-AVT: Calculus S2 MAT Consumer Math A Consumer Math A S1 MAT Consumer Math B Consumer Math B S2 MAT Geometry A MTH203: Geometry A S1 MAT Geometry A CR Geometry A CR S1, S2 * MAT Geometry B MTH203: Geometry B S2 MAT Geometry B CR Geometry B CR S1, S2 * MAT Personal Finance Personal Finance - AVT S1, S2 MAT Practical Math A MTH307: Practical Math A S1 MAT Practical Math B MTH307: Practical Math B S2 MAT Pre-Calculus MTH403: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry A S1 MAT Trigonometry MTH403: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry B S2 11 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog Note

12 Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered OCC 3D Art I - Modeling TCH017: 3D Art I - Modeling S1 OCC 3D Art II - Animation TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation S2 OCC Accounting A Accounting A S1 OCC Accounting B Accounting B S2 OCC C++ Programming TCH060: C++ Programming S2 OCC Career Planning Career Planning - AVT S1, S2 OCC Careers in Criminal Justice OTH038: Careers in Criminal Justice S1, S2 OCC Computer Literacy TCH010: Computer Literacy S1, S2 OCC Computer Science TCH036: Computer Science S1 OCC Criminology Criminology S1, S2 OCC Digital Arts I TCH028: Digital Arts I S1 OCC Digital Arts II TCH029: Digital Arts II S2 OCC Digital Photography Digital Photography S1, S2 OCC Game Design Game Design S1, S2 OCC Intro to Entrepreneurship I BUS040: Introduction to Entrepreneurship I S1 OCC Intro to Entrepreneurship II BUS050: Introduction to Entrepreneurship II S2 OCC Intro to Marketing I BUS060: Introduction to Marketing I S1 OCC Life Skills Life Skills S1, S2 OCC Programming I (VB.Net) Programming I (VB.Net) S1 OCC Programming II (Java) Programming II (Java) S2 OCC Web Design Web Design - AVT S1, S2 PNW Washington State History WAH100: Washington State History S1, S2 SCI Chemistry A SCI303: Chemistry A S1 SCI Chemistry B SCI303: Chemistry B S2 SCI Earth Science A SCI113: Earth Science A S1 SCI Earth Science B SCI113: Earth Science B S2 SCI Environmental Science SCI010: Environmental Science S1, S2 SCI Forensic Science SCI030: Forensic Science S1, S2 SCI Physical Science A SCI102: Physical Science A S1 SCI Physical Science A CR Physical Science A CR S1, S2 * SCI Physical Science B SCI102: Physical Science B S2 SCI Physical Science B CR Physical Science B CR S1, S2 * SCI Physics A SCI403: Physics A S1 SCI Physics B SCI403: Physics B S2 SRP Culminating Project-Washington Culminating Project-Washington S1, S2 USG American (US) Government HST403: U.S. Government & Politics S1, S2 USG U.S. Government CR American (US) Government CR S1, S2 * USH American History A HST303: U.S. History A S1 USH American History A CR American History A CR S1, S2 * 12 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog Note

13 Credit Type Course Name OLS Course Name Terms Offered USH American History B HST303: U.S. History B S2 USH American History B CR American History B CR S1, S2 * * Not available for student selection. Assigned by Administration. Note 13 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

14 Graduation Requirements There are specific requirements that a student must meet in order to graduate from Insight School of Washington. These four kinds of requirements are: o o o o o CREDIT Requirements COURSE Requirements STATE Assessments Certificates of Achievement SENIOR CULMINATING project NOTE: This section is redacted from the Student Handbook and only includes information pertinent to making an informed course selection. Additional information regarding graduation requirements can be found in the Student Handbook. Credit Requirements Insight School of Washington requires 21.0 credits in order for students to graduate. Credit is awarded when students meet or exceed the minimum academic requirements of the class. Students are responsible for accurately tracking their graduation requirements and credits needed to be on-track for graduation. Please contact your academic counselor if you have questions or need assistance. Graduation Cohort Year In Washington state, the year you entered 9 th grade determines your graduation cohort. Your graduation rules are based on this graduation cohort regardless of the year that you acutally graduate from high school. The following examples help illustrate this point: 11 th grade student graduating this year follows the 2016 graduation rules 12 th grade student (who started 9 th grade in ) graduating this year follows the 2015 graduation rules 12 th Grade (5 th Year Senior) student that graduates this year follows the 2014 graduation rules Use the table below to determine you Grduate Cohort Year Entered 9 th Grade Current Grade in High School Graduation Cohort Year th Grade th Grade th Grade th Grade th Grade (5 th Year Senior) th Grade (6 th Year Senior) Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

15 Required Credits for Graduation Subject Cohorts ( ) Cohorts ( ) Cohort 2015 Cohorts 2016 to 2018 English Math* Science (1 must be LAB Science) Social Studies** 2.5** 2.5** 2.5** 3.0*** Physical Education/Health 2.0# 2.0# 2.0# PE 1.5 Health 0.5 Occupational Education Art Culminating Project/High School and Beyond Plan**** (Seniors Only) Not Required Not Required Electives Total Credits * For 2013 and beyond, students must pass Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II or an approved CTE Math Class. ** All students are required to earn at least.5 credit of American History,.5 credit of American Government,.5 credit of Pacific Northwest History, and 1.0 credit of Contemporary World Issues (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, World History-2 nd Semester, or Civics). *** All students are required to earn at least 1.0 credit of American History,.5 credit of American Government (Civics),.5 credit of Pacific Northwest History (if passed in Middle School select another Social Studies Elective), and 1.0 credit of Contemporary World Issues (Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, World History-2 nd Semester, or Civics only if above and beyond the government/civics requirement). **** Elements include: (1) the student s Senior (i.e. Culminating) Project; (2) development, maintenance, and completion of the student portfolio; and (3) completion of the High School and Beyond Plan. # A minimum of 1.0 CR PE and 0.5 CR Health required. The remaining half credit could be PE or Health 15 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

16 Course Descriptions Administrative Online Learning ORN010 ORN010: Online Learning This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. The Online Learning course explains to students how the K12 high school program works, and provides tips on successful online learning. Students are introduced to the online tools they will use during their high school experience, including the Learning Management System that delivers course assignments. Students take part in online discussions and practice submitting computer-scored assessments and other assignments to teachers. Lifelong learning skills such as time management and study habits are also covered. By the end of the course, students will be fully prepared to begin their K12 high school courses. ** New Students Only Prerequisites: None Finding Your Path I ORN100 ORN100: Finding Your Path I Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a home base where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. Prerequisites: None Finding Your Path II ORN200 ORN200: Finding Your Path II Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a home base where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. * course implementation/sequence to be determined at a later date. Prerequisites: None 16 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

17 Finding Your Path III ORN300 ORN300: Finding Your Path II Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a home base where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. * course implementation/sequence to be determined at a later date. Prerequisites: None Finding Your Path IV ORN400 ORN400: Finding Your Path II Students begin each school year with a course specifically targeted to the unique concerns of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This 10-hour orientation course is unique for each student, as school counselors, advisors, and other staff guide students through an in-depth exploration of their interests, abilities, and skills. Students explore their education and career interests, define goals, and create a path through high school that will get them there. In addition, this course serves as a home base where students and school counselors can address topics that are critical to ensuring success in high school and beyond. * course implementation/sequence to be determined at a later date. Prerequisites: None Art 3D Art I - Modeling TCH017 TCH017: 3D Art I - Modeling This is a Semester 1 course. This course introduces students to 3D modeling tools and concepts. Using Blender, the popular open-source 3D modeling package, students learn the basics of creating shapes, adding textures and lighting, and rendering. By the end of the course, students produce a series of increasingly sophisticated projects for their 3D portfolio. This course is suitable for students with no prior experience in 3D game design or digital media authoring tools. Course Length: One semester Materials: 3-button mouse or trackpad is required Prerequisites: None 3D Art II - Animation 17 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

18 TCH018 TCH018: 3D Art II - Animation This is a Semester 2 course. In this advanced course, students build on the skills they developed in 3D Art I to learn 3D animation techniques. Using Blender, a powerful open-source modeling tool, students master the basics of animation rigging, bones, and movement while learning how to apply traditional animation techniques to their 3D models. Course Length: One semester Materials: 3-button mouse or trackpad is required Prerequisites: TCH017: 3D Art I Modeling Art Appreciation ART120 Art Appreciation-WA This course is offered semester 2. This course will introduce learners to the various forms of the visual arts, such as painting, sculpture, film, and more. Students will learn how to look at a work of art, identify and compare key characteristics in artworks, and understand the role art has played throughout history. Through hands-on activities, virtual museum tours, discussion, and research, learners will develop an overall appreciation for the art they encounter in their daily lives. Digital Arts I TCH028 TCH028: Digital Arts I This is a Semester 1 Course. In this exploratory course, students learn the elements and principles of design, as well as foundational concepts of visual communication. While surveying a variety of media and art, students use image editing, animation, and digital drawing to put into practice the art principles they've learned. They explore career opportunities in the design, production, display and presentation of digital artwork. They respond to the artwork of others, and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively communicate their ideas. Materials: Software: Inkscape (free download provided in course) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher operating system, 1 GHz or faster processor; at least 512 MB of memory (RAM); at least 1 GB of available hard drive space Digital Arts II TCH029 TCH029: Digital Arts II This is a Semester 2 Course. Students build on the skills and concepts they learned in Digital Arts I as they develop their vocabulary of digital design elements. By the end of the course, they will have created a collection of digital art projects for their digital design portfolio. 18 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

19 Materials: Software: Blender (free download provided in course) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X 10.2 or higher operating system; 300 MHz or faster processor; 512 MB of memory (RAM); 64 MB of video RAM; OpenGL graphics card with 16 MB RAM; 3-button mouse; 1024 X 768 monitor resolution with 16 bit color; at least 2 GB of available hard drive space Pre-Requisites: Digital Arts I (or equivalent) Music Appreciation ART281 Music Appreciation - AVT This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. Students receive an introduction to the elements, instrumentation, and history of music in this one-semester course. Instructional materials emphasize the significance of surroundings and time periods and how they influenced the music of the day. Students listen to and evaluate several types of music and are assessed on their comprehension through projects, presentations, and exams. After completing the course, students have the skills to identify basic musical elements, compare and contrast elements in difference musical genres, identify key musical time periods and their characteristics, identify significant composers and musicians from different time periods, describe different instrumentations in music, and develop critiques of musical pieces based on information in the course. English AP English Literature A ENG432 AP English Literature A This is a Semester 1 course. This is a college level class that ultimately prepares students for the Advanced Placement exam in May. In addition, it provides students with other skills associated with the most advanced classes in high school English, including research skills. When they have completed the class, students will have acquired the reading and critical thinking skills necessary for understanding challenging new material, analyzing that material to deduce meaning, and applying what they have learned to our world. They will have the composition skills needed to communicate their understanding effectively to a variety of audiences. Students will read and analyze classic works of literature because these works contain literary qualities that merit study and provoke thinking, not because of a requirement to know a particular work or author. They will also look at modern and contemporary works as they examine all genres: plays, short stories, poetry, essays, and novels. PREREQUISITES: None COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters total between AP English Literature A and B REQUIRED TEXT: No required text for this course. AP English Literature B ENG433 AP English Literature B 19 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

20 This is a Semester 2 course. This is a college level class that ultimately prepares students for the Advanced Placement exam in May. In addition, it provides students with other skills associated with the most advanced classes in high school English, including research skills. When they have completed the class, students will have acquired the reading and critical thinking skills necessary for understanding challenging new material, analyzing that material to deduce meaning, and applying what they have learned to our world. They will have the composition skills needed to communicate their understanding effectively to a variety of audiences. Students will read and analyze classic works of literature because these works contain literary qualities that merit study and provoke thinking, not because of a requirement to know a particular work or author. They will also look at modern and contemporary works as they examine all genres: plays, short stories, poetry, essays, and novels. PREREQUISITES: AP(R) English Literature A COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters total between AP English Literature A and B REQUIRED TEXT: No required text for this course. Creative Writing A ENG221 Creative Writing A This is a Semester 1 Course. In this course, students will explore a range of creative writing genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. Students will study examples of writing through classic and contemporary selections and will apply that knowledge and understanding to their writing. In addition, students will develop an intimate understanding of the writing process and its application to various projects. As students move through the course, they will understand and evaluate the writings of others, and be able to apply the evaluation criteria to their own writing. By the end of the course, students will have created a well-developed portfolio of finished written works. Learning activities include reading; listening; discussing; writing; multiple choice games; self- check activities; and reflective journals. The unit structure includes the broader idea of the unit as defined by the main heading. Units will include a combination of activities and will culminate in a submittal of the finished unit project. Unit projects will be developed in phases throughout each section of the unit. Unit lessons and performance tasks have been scaffolded carefully to help students achieve deeper levels of understanding. Creative Writing B ENG222 Creative Writing B This is a Semester 2 Course. In this course, students will explore a range of creative writing genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. Students will study examples of writing through classic and contemporary selections and will apply that knowledge and understanding to their writing. In addition, students will develop an intimate understanding of the writing process and its application to various projects. As students move through the course, they will understand and evaluate the writings of others, and be able to apply the evaluation criteria to their own writing. By the end of the course, students will have created a well-developed portfolio of finished written works. Learning activities include reading; listening; discussing; writing; multiple choice games; 20 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

21 self- check activities; and reflective journals. The unit structure includes the broader idea of the unit as defined by the main heading. Units will include a combination of activities and will culminate in a submittal of the finished unit project. Unit projects will be developed in phases throughout each section of the unit. Unit lessons and performance tasks have been scaffolded carefully to help students achieve deeper levels of understanding. English Foundations I A ENG001 ENG001A-APL: English Foundations I This is a Semester 1 course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Through carefully paced, guided instruction, and graduated reading levels, students improve reading comprehension and strategies, focusing on literacy development at the critical stage between decoding and making meaning from text. Instruction and practice in writing skills help students develop their composition skills in a variety of formats. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. If needed, students can continue their remediation of reading and writing skills with English Foundations II. Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation English Foundations I B ENG002 ENG001B-APL: English Foundations I This is a Semester 2 course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Through carefully paced, guided instruction, and graduated reading levels, students improve reading comprehension and strategies, focusing on literacy development at the critical stage between decoding and making meaning from text. Instruction and practice in writing skills help students develop their composition skills in a variety of formats. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. If needed, students can continue their remediation of reading and writing skills with English Foundations II. Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation English Foundations II A ENG011 ENG011A-APL: English Foundations II A This is a Semester 1 Course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Struggling readers develop mastery in reading 21 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

22 comprehension, vocabulary building, study skills, and media literacy. Students build confidence in writing fundamentals by focusing on composition in a variety of formats, grammar, style, and media literacy. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation; English Foundations I is not required English Foundations II B ENG012 ENG011B-APL: English Foundations II B This is a Semester 2 Course. Students build and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and basic academic skills needed for success in high school. Struggling readers develop mastery in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, study skills, and media literacy. Students build confidence in writing fundamentals by focusing on composition in a variety of formats, grammar, style, and media literacy. Formative assessments identify areas of weakness, lessons are prescribed to improve performance, and summative assessments track progress and skill development. Pre-Requisites: Teacher/school counselor recommendation; English Foundations I is not required English I A ENG116 ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IA This is a Semester 1 Course. This course challenges students to improve their written and oral communication skills, while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze literature in a variety of genres. Literature: Students read a broad array of short stories, poetry, drama, novels, autobiographies, essays, and famous speeches. The course guides students in the close reading and critical analysis of classic works of literature, and helps them appreciate the texts and the contexts in which the works were written. Literary selections range from classic works such as Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet to contemporary pieces by authors such as Maya Angelou. Language Skills: Students broaden their composition skills by examining model essays in various genres by student and published writers. Through in-depth planning, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and feedback, they hone their writing skills. Students build on their grammar, usage, and mechanics skills with in-depth study of sentence analysis and structure, agreement, and punctuation, reinforced by online activities (Skills Updates). Student vocabularies are enhanced through the study of Greek and Latin root words, improving students ability to decipher the meanings of new words. Materials: Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8; Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8: An Audio Companion; BK English Language Handbook, Level 1; Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Book C; The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass; Anne Prerequisites: Intermediate English A and B (or equivalent) 22 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

23 English I A CR ENG117 English I A CR This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. In this credit recovery course, students learn about modern forms of communication and the media, with a focus on the Internet. They also explore elements of fiction and expository texts, build their vocabulary, and develop their language skills through reading and writing assignments. Vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in both English and Spanish. Tools to improve study skills are embedded throughout the course; threaded discussions, rubrics, and study guides help students absorb and proactively respond to the course content. Because the course is designed specifically for credit recovery students, content is appropriately grouped into smaller topics to increase retention and expand opportunities for assessment. Materials: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English I B ENG118 ENG103: Literary Analysis & Composition IB This is a Semester 2 Course. This course challenges students to improve their written and oral communication skills, while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze literature in a variety of genres. Literature: Students read a broad array of short stories, poetry, drama, novels, autobiographies, essays, and famous speeches. The course guides students in the close reading and critical analysis of classic works of literature, and helps them appreciate the texts and the contexts in which the works were written. Literary selections range from classic works such as Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet to contemporary pieces by authors such as Maya Angelou. Language Skills: Students broaden their composition skills by examining model essays in various genres by student and published writers. Through in-depth planning, organizing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and feedback, they hone their writing skills. Students build on their grammar, usage, and mechanics skills with in-depth study of sentence analysis and structure, agreement, and punctuation, reinforced by online activities (Skills Updates). Student vocabularies are enhanced through the study of Greek and Latin root words, improving students ability to decipher the meanings of new words. Materials: Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8; Classics for Young Readers, Volume 8: An Audio Companion; BK English Language Handbook, Level 1; Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Book C; The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass; Anne Prerequisites: Intermediate English A and B (or equivalent) English I B CR ENG119 English I B CR 23 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

24 This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. In this credit recovery course, students learn about modern forms of communication and the media, with a focus on the Internet. They also explore elements of fiction and expository texts, build their vocabulary, and develop their language skills through reading and writing assignments. Vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in both English and Spanish. Tools to improve study skills are embedded throughout the course; threaded discussions, rubrics, and study guides help students absorb and proactively respond to the course content. Because the course is designed specifically for credit recovery students, content is appropriately grouped into smaller topics to increase retention and expand opportunities for assessment. Materials: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English II A ENG215 ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIA This is a Semester 1 Course. In this course, students build on existing literature and composition skills and move to higher levels of sophistication. Literature: Students hone their skills of literary analysis by reading short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and works of nonfiction, both classic and modern. Authors include W. B. Yeats, Sara Teasdale, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Kate Chopin, Amy Tan, and Richard Rodriguez. Students read Shakespeare s Macbeth. They are offered a choice of novels and longer works to study, including works by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Elie Wiesel, and many others. Language Skills: In this course, students become more proficient writers and readers. In composition lessons, students analyze model essays from readers and writers perspectives, focusing on ideas and content, structure and organization, style, word choice, and tone. Students receive feedback during the writing process to help them work toward a polished final draft. In addition to writing formal essays, resumes, and business letters, students write and deliver a persuasive speech. Students expand their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics through sentence analysis and structure, syntax, agreement, and conventions. Unit pretests identify skills to address more fully. Students strengthen their vocabularies through thematic units focused on word roots, suffixes and prefixes, context clues, and other important vocabulary-building strategies. Materials: Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B; Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B: An Audio Companion; Vocabulary for Achievement, Fourth Course; Macbeth by William Shakespeare Prerequisites: Literary Analysis and Composition I (or equivalent) English II A CR ENG216 English II A CR 24 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

25 This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. In English II Credit Recovery, students conduct an in-depth survey of literature. They read literary works from a variety of genres and cultures and examine both classic and modern periods. In the process, students learn about literary techniques and the effectiveness and purposes of common literary devices. The course stresses critical thinking skills; assignments include speaking and writing projects to help students develop these skills. Students continue to build their vocabulary in this course; as in English I (E), vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in English and Spanish. Interactive questions and games allow students to check their understanding before taking assessments. Materials: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English II B ENG217 ENG203: Literary Analysis & Composition IIB This is a Semester 2 Course. In this course, students build on existing literature and composition skills and move to higher levels of sophistication. Literature: Students hone their skills of literary analysis by reading short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and works of nonfiction, both classic and modern. Authors include W. B. Yeats, Sara Teasdale, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Kate Chopin, Amy Tan, and Richard Rodriguez. Students read Shakespeare s Macbeth. They are offered a choice of novels and longer works to study, including works by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Elie Wiesel, and many others. Language Skills: In this course, students become more proficient writers and readers. In composition lessons, students analyze model essays from readers and writers perspectives, focusing on ideas and content, structure and organization, style, word choice, and tone. Students receive feedback during the writing process to help them work toward a polished final draft. In addition to writing formal essays, resumes, and business letters, students write and deliver a persuasive speech. Students expand their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics through sentence analysis and structure, syntax, agreement, and conventions. Unit pretests identify skills to address more fully. Students strengthen their vocabularies through thematic units focused on word roots, suffixes and prefixes, context clues, and other important vocabulary-building strategies. Materials: Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B; Journeys in Literature: Classic and Modern, Volume B: An Audio Companion; Vocabulary for Achievement, Fourth Course; Macbeth by William Shakespeare Prerequisites: Literary Analysis and Composition I (or equivalent) English II B CR ENG218 English II B CR 25 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

26 This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. In English II Credit Recovery, students conduct an in-depth survey of literature. They read literary works from a variety of genres and cultures and examine both classic and modern periods. In the process, students learn about literary techniques and the effectiveness and purposes of common literary devices. The course stresses critical thinking skills; assignments include speaking and writing projects to help students develop these skills. Students continue to build their vocabulary in this course; as in English I (E), vocabulary lists and definitions are provided in English and Spanish. Interactive questions and games allow students to check their understanding before taking assessments. Materials: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English III A ENG315 ENG303: American Literature A This is a Semester 1 Course. In this course, students read and analyze works of American literature from colonial to contemporary times, including poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and nonfiction. The literary works provide opportunities for critical writing, creative projects, and online discussions. Students develop vocabulary skills and refresh their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics in preparation for standardized tests. Materials: Journeys in Literature: American Traditions, Volume C; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Students will also read one selection of their choice from the following: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway; The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros; A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Pre-Requisites: English II (or equivalent) English III A CR ENG316 English III A CR This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. This credit recovery course helps students understand how the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills they have been developing in high school can be applied to work they may do it college courses and in their future careers. In English III, students use an online literature anthology to continue their study of literature. Course content progresses chronologically through the periods of American literature, from Native American oral traditions through contemporary works of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction. Each unit focuses on a literary movement through the lens of an overlying theme. Students continue to work on their vocabulary skills and supplement their learning with multiple-choice games, self-check activities, and writing projects. Materials: The Crucible by Arthur Miller; The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation 26 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog

27 English III B ENG317 ENG303: American Literature B This is a Semester 2 Course. In this course, students read and analyze works of American literature from colonial to contemporary times, including poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and nonfiction. The literary works provide opportunities for critical writing, creative projects, and online discussions. Students develop vocabulary skills and refresh their knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics in preparation for standardized tests. Materials: Journeys in Literature: American Traditions, Volume C; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. Students will also read one selection of their choice from the following: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway; The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros; A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines; The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Pre-Requisites: English II (or equivalent) English III B CR ENG318 English III B CR This course is offered both Semester 1 and 2. This credit recovery course helps students understand how the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills they have been developing in high school can be applied to work they may do it college courses and in their future careers. In English III, students use an online literature anthology to continue their study of literature. Course content progresses chronologically through the periods of American literature, from Native American oral traditions through contemporary works of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction. Each unit focuses on a literary movement through the lens of an overlying theme. Students continue to work on their vocabulary skills and supplement their learning with multiple-choice games, self-check activities, and writing projects. Materials: The Crucible by Arthur Miller; The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks; Computer must be equipped with microphone and audio recording software Pre-Requisites: Student previously took the course or its equivalent but did not receive credit; Teacher/school counselor recommendation English IV A ENG415 ENG403: British & World Literature A This is a Semester 1 Course. Students read selections from British and world literature in a loosely organized chronological framework. They analyze the themes, styles, and structures of these texts and make thematic connections among diverse authors, periods, and settings. Students complete guided and independent writing assignments that refine their analytical skills. They have opportunities for creative expression in projects of their choice. Students also practice test-taking skills for standardized assessments in critical reading and writing. Materials: Journeys in Literature: British and World Classics; Hamlet by William Shakespeare Pre-Requisites: English III (or equivalent) 27 Insight School of Washington Course Catalog