Asotin High School Course List for 2016-2018 Courses may only count in one subject area for high school credit. For example: SolidWorks can count as an Occupational Credit but not as a Fine Arts credit Minimum College Admission Standards College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) are also defined in this document. Read and choose your classes well if you are 4-year college bound. English 8 semesters (4.0 credits) 9 th English (1 year) 10 th English (1 year) 11 th English (1 year) 12 th English (1 year) English 4 credits English Must include three credits of college-preparatory composition or literature. One credit may be satisfied by courses in drama as literature, public speaking, debate, journalistic writing, business English, English as a Second Language (ESL), or Learning Support English. Remedial or applied courses are not acceptable (e.g., acting, basic English skills, developmental reading, library, newspaper staff, remedial English, review English, vocabulary, yearbook/annual). NOTE: Passing the state mandated high school assessment in Reading is equivalent to earning the first two credits of high school English. 1
Math 6 semesters (3.0 credits) Math sequence normally goes: Algebra 1 to Geometry to Algebra 2 to Pre-Calculus to Calculus 1(Four Year College minimum sequence Algebra 1 & Geometry & Algebra 2) 2(Four Year College: 2 semesters math or math-based science in the senior year) Algebra (1 year) Geometry (1 year) Algebra 2 (1 year) Pre-Calculus (1 year) Calculus (1 year) Technical Math (1 year) (with permission may count as Math credit for graduation) ALEKS Math (1 year) NOT A MATH CREDIT COUNTS AS ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY Accounting 1 (1 semester/year) (with permission may count as Math credit for graduation) Accounting 2 (1 semester/year) (with permission may count as Math credit for graduation) Mathematics 3 credits Mathematics Must include one credit each of Algebra I, geometry, and Algebra II. OR three credits of Integrated Math (Integrated Math I, II, III). NOTE: Passing the state mandated high school assessment in math is equivalent to earning the first two CADR credits of high school math (Algebra I and geometry or Integrated Math I and II). Senior year mathbased quantitative course Math-based quantitative course 1 credit One credit of math-based quantitative coursework is required in the senior year. This requirement may be met through enrollment in one of the three required math courses; Math or math-based quantitative course in senior year This requirement can be met by taking Algebra II (intermediate algebra), or Integrated Math III; OR pre-calculus or math analysis (if Algebra II or Integrated Math III was completed prior to grade 12); OR a quantitative course such as statistics, advanced level of applied math, or math-based career and technical courses; OR an algebra-based science course, e.g., chemistry, physics, or other science course that incorporate knowledge of algebra. EXCEPTION: Prior to the senior year, completion of higher-level math e.g., precalculus, math analysis, or calculus exempts students from the senior-year quantitative course requirement. 2
Science 4 semesters (2.0 credits) (1 semester must be a lab science) Science sequence is: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics or Anatomy/Physiology (Four Year College: 2 credits of math based lab science (most require either chemistry or physics) Physical Science (1 year) (non-lab science) Biology (1 year) (lab science) (not math based) Medical Terminology (1 year) (lab science) (not math based) Principles of Engineering (1 year) (lab science) (algebra- based) Chemistry (1 year) (lab science) (algebra- based) Advanced Biology (1 year) ( lab science) (not math based) Physics (1 year) (lab science) (algebra- based) Civil Engineering and Architecture (1year) (lab science) (algebra- based) Computer Science Software Engineering (1year) (non-lab science) Anatomy and Physiology (1year) (not math-based) 3 years of Ag = 1 year of non-lab science (not math based) (not counted as college entrance science) 3 years of Ag that includes Plant and Animal Science = 1 year of Biology (not counted as college entrance science) (not math based) Science 2 credits Two credits of laboratory science are required. Science 1. One of these credits must be in an algebra-based science. a. One credit must be in an algebra-based science course. Students completing this requirement typically take this course in two successive high school semesters. 2. One of these credits must be in biology, chemistry, or physics a. One Credit must be in biology, chemistry, or physics (this course may also meet the algebra-based requirement). b. To complete the second credit, students may take courses identified by the school district as laboratory science courses, e.g., astronomy, environmental science, geological science, genetics, or marine science. The principles of technology courses taught in Washington state high schools may also satisfy the laboratory science requirement. **An algebra-based science course with laboratory taken in the senior year may satisfy both the science requirement and the senior-year math-based credit requirement (see senior year math-based quantitative course requirement) 3
6 semesters needed (3.0 credits) Social Studies Pacific Northwest US History Economics Government/Civics Additional Social Studies Pacific Northwest History: 1 semester; US History: 2 semesters Government/Civics: 1 semester Economics: 1 semester Additional Social Study: 1 semester (Four Year College: 6 semesters of Social Studies) Pacific Northwest History (1 semester) 2 semesters (1.0 credits) US History 11 (1 year) Economics (1 semester) 12 th grade Ag Agriculture Business (1 semester) Counts as Economics credit or Occupational credit but NOT both. Government/Civics (1 semester) Psychology (1 semester) Sociology (1 semester) Social Science 3 credits Social Science Three credits are required in history or in any of the social sciences e.g., anthropology, contemporary world problems, economics, geography, government, political science, psychology, or sociology. NOTE: Credit for religion courses, consumer economics, student government, or community service will not count towards the requirement. 4
Occupational 6 semesters (3.0 credits) BUSINESS Accounting 1 (1 year) (with permission may count as Math credit for graduation) Accounting 2 (1 year) (with permission may count as Math credit for graduation) Entrepreneurship (1 year) Career Readiness (1 semester) Office User Specialist (1 year) FAMILY AND CONSUMER Personal Choices (1 semester) Independent Living (1 semester) Nutrition and Wellness (1 semester) (may count as Health credit with permission) Food Science (1 semester) Career Choices (1 semester) - Work-Based Learning Class must be employed. Psychology / Sociology (1 year) AGRICULTURE 9 th grade Ag Agriculture Orientation and Careers (1 semester) 9 th grade Ag Animal Science (1 semester) 10 th grade Ag Architecture and Design (1 semester) 10 th grade Ag Horticulture (1 semester) 11 th & 12 th grade Ag CAD/Machining (1 semester) 11 th & 12 th grade Ag Agriculture Mechanics (1 semester/year) 11 th & 12 th grade Ag Agriculture Engineering (1 semester/year) 12 th grade Ag Agriculture Business (1 semester) 12 th grade Ag Floriculture (1 semester) OTHER Annual/Digital Design (Must have good writing skills) (1 semester) Principles of Engineering (1 year) (lab science) (algebra- based) Computer Science Software Engineering (1year) (non-lab science) Civil Engineering and Architecture (1 year) (lab science) (algebra- based) Choir (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Band (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Jazz Band (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Guitar (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Art (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Art 2 (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) 5
Health Fitness Arts 9 th Grade Health (1 semester) Nutrition and Wellness (1 semester) * with approval only 3 semesters (1.5 credits) 9 th Grade Fitness (1 semester) Fitness (May be repeated for credit) (1 semester) Elemode (1 semester) With PE teacher approval only PE waivers for Athletes * Three (3) waivers (1.5 credits) allowed. (Waivers available online or in the office) 2 semesters (1.0 credits) Choir (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Band (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Jazz Band (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Guitar (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Art (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Art 2 (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Digital Design (Counts as high school and college Fine Arts) (1 semester) Floriculture (1 semester) (DOES NOT Count as COLLEGE FINE ART) 10 th grade Ag SolidWorks (1 semester) (DOES NOT Count as COLLEGE FINE ART) Civil Engineering and Architecture (lab science) (algebra- based) (1 semester) (DOES NOT Count as COLLEGE FINE ART) Arts 1 credit One credit of fine, visual, or performing arts, or one additional credit in math, English, social science, lab science, or world languages. Arts 1 credit Arts One credit in the fine, visual, or performing arts or an additional year in any of the academic areas defined above is required. Acceptable coursework in the fine, visual, or performing arts may be chosen from art appreciation, band, ceramics, choir, dance, dramatics performance and production, drawing, fiber arts, graphic arts, metal design, music appreciation, music theory, orchestra, painting, photography, print making, or sculpture. Courses not acceptable toward this requirement include architecture, color guard, creative writing, drafting, drill team, fashion design, interior design, sewing, speech, web design or graphics, woodworking, and yearbook. Academic electives are courses in any of the six subject areas (defined above) beyond the minimum number of years specified above. 6
World Languages NOT REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION (10-12) Spanish 1 (1 year) (11-12) Spanish 2 (1 year) 2 credits World Languages 2 credits Two credits must be earned in the same language. The World Language course work requirement will be considered satisfied for applicants who complete their education through the seventh grade in school(s) (a) where English was not the language of instruction and (b) in countries other than Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States. World Languages Coursework completed in any World Language may be used to satisfy this requirement, including an American Indian language, American Sign Language (ASL), or languages no longer spoken, such as Latin and ancient Greek. However, other forms of sign language or computer languages do not satisfy the World Language requirement. Schools may award credit based on a district approved competency assessment consistent with the SBE sample policy and American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines. NOTE: A World Language course taken in middle school may satisfy one credit of the requirement if the second year level course is completed in high school grades 9-12. 15 semesters (5.5 credits) Electives The following classes count as elective credit. Also, if a student takes more classes than necessary in a core category the extra classes count as an elective. For example a student takes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. They have met the 3 math credits for graduation; the remaining 1 credit (Pre-Calculus) counts as elective. ALEKS Math (1 year) NOT A MATH CREDIT COUNTS AS ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY (11-12) Teacher s Aide (TA) only worth 0.25 credit per semester (1 semester) 7