Burlington-Edison North Program Handbook and Course Descriptions

Burlington-Edison North Alternative High School 2019-2020

PROGRAM HANDBOOK AND COURSE DESCRIPTION CATALOG

Mission: It is our mission to meet all students where they are currently in their educational program and help them to graduate from High school, become productive members of our community, and prepare for post-high school success.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of B-E North …………………………………………………………………………….. 2 B-E North Student Eligibility and Enrollment Process ……………………………….. 3 Program Expectations ………………………………………………………………………………. 4 B-E North Graduation …………………………………………………………………………….. 8 WA State Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………. 9 Additional WA State Graduation Requirements …………………………………….. 10 Health and Fitness World Language State Assessment Requirements ………………………..………………………………….. 11 North Course Catalog …………………………………………………………………………… 12 CTE (Career and Technical Education) …..12 English Department …..14 Fine/Visual and Performing Arts Department…..16 Math Department…..17 Science Department …..19 Social Studies Department…..20 Miscellaneous …..23 5 Ways to earn College Credit while in High School ………………………………. 24 Equal educational opportunity …………………………………………………………….. 26 Track your credits for graduation …………………………………………………………… 27

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BURLINGTON-EDISON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (NORTH) OVERVIEW Burlington-Edison North (North) is a public alternative high school authorized under Washington state law. All enrolled students are required to follow all rules and laws that govern public schools including graduation, behavior, and testing requirements. All courses offered at North are monitored, assessed and evaluated by certificated teachers.

Our mission at North is to help you graduate from high school, become a productive member of our community and prepare for post-high school success, whatever that may be for you individually, whether that is a 1-year apprenticeship program, 2-year colleges, or 4-year universities. Your high school years will be filled with many wonderful experiences, choices and opportunities. We encourage you to select courses and programs of study that best meet your interests and future goals.

North operates on an alternating, 8-period schedule. The schedule consists of alternating 4-period days, which we refer to as Blue days (periods 1-4) and Gold days (periods 1-4), with class periods that are approximately 87-minutes long. In general, students enroll in 4 to 6 courses at a time. In order to stay on track for timely graduation, you will need to complete 8 classes every semester.

We have designed a program at North that will allow all students to learn at their own pace. This program is organized on a pass/fail, competency based, continuously enrolled concept. In order to complete a course, the student must demonstrate mastery of the material by completing all tests and assignments at 80% proficiency or better. Students will be allowed to revise and resubmit each and every assignment that does not meet the 80% proficiency expectations. Our competency based program structure allows students to demonstrate proficiency and progress through classes more quickly. The courses at North are not time bound. What this means is that students are in courses until completed, whether that takes months or years to complete. The removal of time limits provides students time to develop a deep understanding of concepts and build skills with the assistance of a certificated instructor. As each student is working at his/her own pace, periods called Core Extensions are built into your schedule to provide additional time to work on your coursework during the school day. You will also pursue courses for skill-building and career exploration through our CTE courses, theater arts classes and, if desired, to participate in programs like Running Start, the Northwest Career and Technical Academy, and/or Work Co-op.

Each North student is assigned a certificated North staff member as a Mentor. As part of ALE enrollment requirements, each student must meet monthly with his/her mentor to discuss progress towards achievement of individual course goals towards graduation. The goal is to monitor and document student progress towards graduation. Should the student fail to make “satisfactory progress,� an intervention plan must be developed and implemented to help the student get back on track to make the satisfactory progress needed for course completion.

Placement Procedure Prior to being accepted at North, the student and parent must meet with the administrator to sign enrollment documents, explain the rules, assign a mentor teacher and outline the expectations and procedures of the program. Once accepted at North, the student will meet with his or her counselor to set the student’s schedule. Prior to the first day of attendance, the North staff will develop a Written 2

Student Learning Plan (WSLP) which will be reviewed within 10 days of placement and adjusted as necessary.

In order to stay on track for graduation, each student should complete a minimum of 4.0 credits per semester which will generate 8.0 credits per school year in order to stay on track for graduation. Student progress is evaluated monthly and is based on the student’s ability to complete course goals and instructor initiated learning benchmarks for the month. If a student fails to make satisfactory progress, an Intervention Plan will be put into place for the following month. State law allows that students who fail to make satisfactory progress for three (3) consecutive months may be withdrawn from the B-E North program.

Students must demonstrate progress towards standards based learning outcomes in order to make satisfactory progress. Demonstration may come in the form of assignments, projects, assessments or other means as determined by the certificated teacher. In addition to the course schedule, these benchmarks may also come in the form of lesson, unit, assignment, and /or assessment completion dates. These established progress benchmarks allow teacher and students to assess the student’s educational progress in meeting the course learning standards.

Grades Course grades are determined on a pass/fail system. Students must complete all assignments at 80% proficiency. Assignments that are not at 80% will be given back to the student for revision and resubmission with the old assignment. Passing each assignment requires 80% accuracy on or higher.

79% or lower is not passing.

Hints for Success 1. Come to school regularly, on time and ready to learn.

2. Do your course work every day.

3. Work on your courses every day outside of class.

4. Come ready to learn, laugh, and interact in a positive manner with the other students and staff at Burlington-Edison North.

Accountability Full-time students at B-E North are required to be at school on time, every day, all day, and should spend a minimum of 30 hours per school week in instructional activities to stay on track. If a student is behind in credits, more time will be required to recover lost credits. This includes hours in class and hours of personal study at home.

NORTH STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT PROCESS B-E North is a school of choice with limited enrollment. To enroll, students must be between 14 and 21 years of age, and must have had a ninth (9 ) grade experience. Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis. Students who have been suspended or expelled are not eligible to enroll until the suspension or expulsion has been lifted. Students and parents/guardians must meet with the counselor and administrator for B-E North to determine if it is the best educational placement for the student. th

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Enrollment Process – During the first week of each quarter 1. Contact your school counselor at 360-757-4074 for information regarding B-E North.

Kip Jones, Counselor (last names A-f) Darcy Taylor, Counselor (last names G-H; Special Ed Students) Ellen Masten, Counselor (last names I-Q) Laural Ringler, Counselor (last names R-Z; Exchange Students) 2. Obtain, complete and submit an application packet, including official transcripts to the North principal. No applicant will be considered until the packet is complete. The application documents will be reviewed prior to an interview with the student and parents/guardians to be sure all documents are present and completed.

3. An interview will be set up with the counselor, administrators, student and parents/guardians to determine final acceptance and placement at B-E North.

4. Acceptance into B-E North depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: • Space available • In District/Out of District status • Credit Status • Commitment to education • Student willingness to engage in education *(The final determination for acceptance into the program is made by the administrator.)

5. Upon enrollment, a request will be sent to the Tech Department to have an account set up for the student.

6. Students will sign the acceptable use policy.

7. Student will sign the photo release form and mark either (yes) or (no).

8. Student information will be sent to the Tech Department to generate a student account.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS The foundation of the educational program at Burlington-Edison North is self-directed learning. The program is recommended for mature students who take learning seriously and are both self-motivated and self-disciplined. By entering this program each student has chosen to be responsible for his/her learning.

Productivity Students are to be productive in class each and every day. Students are expected to participate in group activities, be on-task, and stay focused throughout the learning session. In order to be successful in the program, it is essential that students make efficient use of class time. Students must demonstrate progress towards standards based learning outcomes as defined by the course instructor in order to make satisfactory weekly progress. Demonstration may come in the form of assignments, projects, assessments or other means as determined by the certificated teacher.

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Students who are disruptive, non-compliant, or choose to interfere with the rights of others will be asked to leave for the day. Should this behavior continue, the student would lose his/her privilege to attend B-E North.

Withdrawn students/Re-enrollment If a student has been withdrawn from the program either for lack of attendance or lack of satisfactory academic progress, they are not eligible to re-enroll in the program until the next enrollment period, the beginning of each quarter except, provided there is space available. Students wishing to re-enroll will be required to have a re-entry interview with the administrators, the student, and parents/guardians. A student may only re-enroll once during a semester.

The Importance of Attendance Regular attendance is necessary for a quality education and is directly related to success in school. In addition to developing an appreciation for lifelong learning, the students develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline and responsibility. At B-E North we encourage the development of these skills by requiring daily attendance. It is the students’ responsibility to be on time for classes. State Regulations (State Law, RCW 28A.255.010) also requires students from the age 5-18 to attend school.

Absences If a student is absent from school, the parent or guardian should call the school on the day of the absence. Students may be asked to justify absences by providing a written note signed by a parent, guardian or a doctor. Please schedule appointments around the class schedule. Students should inform the staff at B-E North if they have a prearranged absence from school. As per school district board policy (3122), absences will be excused for the following reasons: • Participation in a school-approved activity • Absence due to illness, health condition, family emergency or religious purpose • Absence for parental-approved activities • Absence resulting from disciplinary action – or short-term suspension • Extended illness or health condition • Excused absence for chronic health condition Tardiness Students are expected to be on time, using the clock that is in the classroom. When students are late it is disruptive and disrespectful of the class, the staff, and the other students. The student is responsible to make sure all absences are excused through the Attendance Office.

Student Conduct Appropriate student conduct is expected at all times at B-E North. We strive for a safe environment that supports the primary focus at B-E North: teaching and learning for all. Mutual respect for all is an integral part of B-E North’s philosophy.

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Productive and free from disruptions describes the learning environment at B-E North. Students are expected to maintain an atmosphere that allows focus and concentration to be on learning. Students who interfere with the learning of others will be asked to leave for the day. Should such behavior continue, the student may lose the right to attend B-E North.

Profanity, Name Calling & Harassment The Burlington-Edison School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional written, verbal or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 9A.36.080(3), (race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or mental or physical disability), or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional written, verbal or physical act: • Physically harms a student.

• Damages the student’s property.

• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education.

• Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening. educational environment.

• Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats or other written, oral or physical actions. “Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s). Informal procedures to report and resolve the issue may be made to a staff member. Formal reporting needs to follow specific procedural guidelines set by the district.

Dress and Appearance All students are expected to come to school well-groomed and appropriately dressed. In order to provide a safe and focused learning environment, students are prohibited from wearing: • Revealing Clothing – including halter tops, midriff skirts, skirts and shorts above mid-thigh, exposed underwear – undergarments and holes in the clothing that expose inappropriate body areas. Pants need to be worn on the waist or hips (not falling off). Students will be asked to change or cover up.

• Inappropriate Messages – including any obscene language slogans, gang, sexual or drug related messages or any slogans/signs that may be offensive to others.

• Disruptive or Dangerous Items – such as chains, or other sharp, protruding objects attached to necklaces, collars, bracelets, rings or clothing. Sunglasses may not be worn in the classroom.

Campus Upkeep B-E North students and staff take great pride in the condition of the facility. It is our responsibility to maintain our classroom. Students are responsible for keeping clean and tidy workstations. All students are responsible for keeping our bathrooms clean and tidy. Please use the trash can and recycling bin that is in the classrooms and on the grounds.

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Textbooks Students are responsible for the care and return of all textbooks and other educational materials issued by B-E North. Failure to return materials following completion of courses or withdrawal from the program will result in a fine.

Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco B-E North strives to be a “drug-free” facility. In accordance with state law (RCW 28.210.310), students attending B-E North will comply with the Burlington-Edison School District policies: 1. Never bring alcohol or illegal drugs to B-E North 2. Never come to B-E North under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs 3. Respect the “no tobacco” policy while you are at school 4. If a student is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she will be sent immediately to the building administrator Vandalism/Theft Students are expected to respect and care for all property at B-E North: tables, chairs, textbooks, restrooms, computers, etc. Students will be held liable for damaging or defacing property associated with B-E North. Willful destruction, defacement of property, belongings or theft is cause for suspension or expulsion from the program and may result in criminal charges. This includes graffiti of any form.

Cheating and Plagiarism CHEATING: The dishonest act of using someone else’s work to better one’s own efforts and/or dishonestly claiming that someone else’s work is one’s own.

PLAGIARISM: The act of stealing and passing off the ideas or words of another as one’s own; using (creating a production or document) without crediting the source; presenting as new or original an idea or product taken from another source.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM are met with the same consequences. On the first offense all parties dishonestly involved will receive a zero on the work involved. If there should be a second offense in a semester long class, those involved would be removed from the class with a “NC” posted to transcript.

If a class is a year-long class a 1 offense during the first semester would carry over into the second semester and any further incident after the 1 offense would result in a 2 offense and receive the corresponding discipline. st

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Graduation Requirements Counselors and Mentors help students understand the high school credit system, provide information regarding graduation requirements and assist in accessing credit retrieval options.

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Complete all required courses and the 24 credit requirement Meet the state standard in Reading and Writing, Mathematics, and starting in 2021 Next Generation Science Standards 7

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Meet High School and Beyond Plan by completing Advisory

NORTH GRADUATION The Burlington-Edison School District Board voted to adopt a 24-credit diploma for students enrolled at North. When students have completed all graduation requirements, met all state standards, and earned 24 credits they will participate in an evening graduation ceremony exclusively for North students held in the PAC in June (generally the Thursday before the B-EHS ceremony). Students will wear a cap and gown to receive their diploma. Students who graduate from North will not be allowed to participate in the B-EHS graduation ceremony on the football field unless they meet the B-EHS graduation requirements.

Enrollment at North is during the first week of every quarter. A student desiring to graduate from North with the 24-credit diploma must be enrolled in at least one North course no later than the fifth day of the fourth quarter in April.

BE North aligns with the Minimum Washington State Graduation Credit Requirements 8

CLASSES

REQUIRED CREDITS

Classes of 2016-2018

Class of 2019 and Beyond

English

4

4

Mathematics

3

3

Science

2

3

Social Studies**

3

3

Arts

1

2*

Health and Fitness

2

2

Career and Technical Education

1

1

Electives

4

4

World Language or Personalized Pathway Requirement

0

2*

Total Required Credits

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24 (Up to 2 credits can be waived locally based on a student's unusual circumstances.)

*(PPR) A Post-High School Personalized Pathway allows students to take classes other than 2.0 World Language or 1.0 Art.

ADDITIONAL WA STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 9

High School and Beyond Plan - Advisory - PW00BN Job Shadow Student Led Conference Senior Presentation and Resume WA Graduation Requirements offered through our partner school Burlington-Edison High School (B-EHS).

There are a few other WA State graduation requirements a student must complete to receive a 24credit diploma from B-E North.

Washington State History WA State History (,05) This requirement is generally met in our district during 7th and 8th grade.

Health and Fitness (2 credits) Health (.50) and Fitness (1.5) World Language (2 credits of same language) Below are a few different options on how a student can fulfill or waive these requirements.

1. Students can elect to complete two years of a language at B-EHS. 2. Students can take a STAMP in a World Language to show proficiency.

3. Students can elect to waive their World Language requirement based on a Personalized Pathway (PPR). If a student is not going directly to a 4-year college, but rather will enroll in a 2year community college, Technical School, or plans to enter the workforce immediately after high school.

STATE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Students at North will take a variety of assessments throughout their high school career.

Some will be state assessments for graduation, some will be interest and aptitude tests in an 10

effort to help students develop their High School and Beyond Plan, and some will be college admission and/or Advanced Placement tests. Here is a summary of assessments students may take. *Only retested if standard not yet met by previous testing.

See www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting or talk to your Counselor for more info.

Once a North student has attempted both exams - ELA and Math without success, there are a few additional ways to meet those standards: • Retake and pass the English/Language (ELA) and/or MATH test in the fall or spring the following year.

• Take a CollegeBoard SAT and earn a qualifying score that meets WA state standards in either or both ELA and MATH. If both of those fail to meet standards after attempting both parts ( ELA and/or MATH Smarter Balanced tests), student can enroll in a Collection of Evidence (COE ELA and/or COE MATH) class. A passing grade in a COE classes will also verify a student has met state standards

for graduation.

State Assessments: 9 Grade 10 Grade English Language Arts (ELA) – Smarter Balanced ELA Math – Smarter Balanced Math th

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11 Grade ELA – Smarter Balanced ELA* Math – Smarter Balanced Math* Science- Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) th

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Burlington-Edison North Course Catalog CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) (1.5 credits) Career and technical education programs provide students with real life application of academic skills in preparation for life after high school. Students are required to take 1.0 credits in CTE as a graduation requirement. Participation in leadership development is a key component of these programs.

PERSONAL FINANCE Target Population: 11-12 ALB351 Fees: None Students will learn how to wisely manage their time, money and investments. Basic fundamentals of budgeting, money management, checking, savings, credit, interest, financing a vehicle, stock market and real estate investing will be covered. Students will also arm themselves with knowledge about the dangers of credit cards, identity theft, and overspending. In addition, current events in the business world are discussed, explained, and followed. Personal Finance is a chance for students to take control of their future by learning fundamentals that will prepare them for the road ahead.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: CTE Cross Credit: none Course Designation: none Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Target Population: 11-12 ALB141 Fees: None Good communication skills are key to success in life. Learn to write business letters, create charts and graphs, flyers and newsletters plus create presentations using Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint.

Proper use of the internet is taught.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Digitools Grad Requirement: CTE and English elective Cross Credit: CTE and English elective Course Designation: none Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit. This meets an English credit for graduation, check with your college of choice to see if it meets their college entrance requirements. This class counts for both the CTE and English graduation requirement. See your counselor for details.

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WORK CO-OP Target Population: 10-12 BUS315 / BUS316 (AL***) Fees: None Real Life. Real Income. Real School Credit. Students can earn credit for their paid off campus work experience. This class does NOT meet. Your instruction is part of the CTE course you have already taken as an exploratory course. The skills learned on your job will prepare you for career and college.

You can be released up to two periods early from school each day if you are working enough hours.

180 work hours = 0.5 credit; 360 work hours = 1.0 credit Total Credits Available: 0.5 - 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Must be previously or concurrently enrolled in a CTE course that is related to your offcampus work experience.

Grad Requirement: CTE Cross Credit: none Course Designation: none Notes: You must fill out paperwork in the Career and College Center and then report monthly to the BEHS onsite Coordinator. May be repeated for credit MICROSOFT OFFICE 1 Target Population: 9-12 ALB401 Fees: None The main focus of this class will be in preparing students to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist tests in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The exams are offered at no cost to students. Students will develop business office technology skills to prepare them to be successful in college or business careers while learning how to create a variety of business related documents.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 Prerequisites: None Grad Requirement: CTE or Computer Technology Cross Credit: none Course Designation: none Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit. Students who complete the course with a grade of B or better and pass the MS Office Specialist tests can earn college credits from Skagit Valley College through the Tech Prep program.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT English (4 credits)

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North students are required to take 4 credits of English in order to graduate.

Students will take English 1,2,3, or 4 to meet the 4-credit requirement. In alignment with the Common Core State Standards, students will develop their skills in reading, writing, research, speaking, and listening in order to meet standard on the Smarter Balanced Consortium state assessments.

ENGLISH 1 Target Population: 9 ALE111 Fees: None Students will be reading, writing about and discussing short stories, essays, poetry, novels and plays to improve reading comprehension, writing skills and ability to communicate effectively about the themes of the universal experience, deception versus truth and the power of love or hate. In addition, to writing about literature, students will write for a variety of purposes, using the MLA format. Outside reading required.

Total Credits Available: 1.0 Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: English 9 Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

ENGLISH 2 Target Population: 10 ALE211 Fees: None Students will develop and refine their proficiency in reading, writing, thinking, and communication. Students will develop as learners and be able to apply their learning on state assessments and in life after high school. Students will develop skills in WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), learn MLA writing, citation, and formatting conventions, participate in discussions, and complete individual and group assignments. Students will study a wide range of genres within both fiction and non-fiction.

Total Credits Available: 1.0 Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: English 10 Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: Successfully meeting standard for English 2 may backfill previously attempted credits for English 1. In order to successfully backfill English 1 credits, the student must be in 10th grade or higher upon initial enrollment into English 2. May not earn additional credit if English 1 requirement has already been met.

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Target Population: 11 ALE501 Fees: None English 11 focuses on Language and Composition with an examination of written language and argumentation. Students will read a wide variety of essays, speeches, and visual media as well as rhetorically rich books such as Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.

This course is specifically designed for students who want to challenge their thinking, reading, and writing skills and potentially earn up to three English credits towards graduation.

Total Credits Available: 1.0 Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: English Elective Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: Successfully meeting standard for English 3 may backfill previously attempted credits for English 1 and English 2. In order to successfully backfill English 1 and 2 credits, the student must be in 11th grade or higher upon initial enrollment into English 3. May not earn additional credit if English 1 and or 2 requirements have already been met.

ENGLISH 4 Target Population: 12 ALE521 Fees: None English 4 us a course focused on the examination of literature in all of its components and its impact on society. Students are required to read challenging literature actively, discuss openly in class, write analytical papers, and give formal presentations. Representative texts include: Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (Note: many of these texts overlap with British Literature). This course is specifically designed for students who want to challenge their thinking, reading, and writing skills and potentially earn up to 4 English credits towards graduation.

Total Credits Available: 1.0 Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: English Elective Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: Successfully meeting standard for English 4 may backfill previously attempted credits for English 1, 2, and 3. In order to successfully backfill English credits, the student must be in 12th grade or higher upon initial enrollment into English 4. May not earn additional credit if English 1, 2, and/or 3 requirements have already been met.

English Elective: ALB141 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (See description in CTE section)

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Fine Arts (2 credits) North students are required to take 2.0 credit in the arts as a graduation requirement. Research suggests that students who are involved in the arts have better critical thinking and problem solving skills, and generally score higher on the SAT/ACT tests. Students in courses that are performance based will be expected to participate in various performances as part of the course grade. All courses require the Classroom Based State Assessment.

BASIC ACTING Target Population: 9-12 ALF151 Fees: None Students will develop basic stage performance skills through practice with pantomime, improv games, voice and body warm ups and exercises, duo and group scenes, and monologues. Students will learn and connect basic theater vocabulary and history to their performance work.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: Fine Arts Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit TECHNICAL THEATER Target Population: 9-12 ALF (Needs Code) Fees: None This class develops backstage theatrical skills and vocabulary regarding set design, lighting, sound, make-up, and costumes. This class will help paint and dress the sets for school productions. Students who have completed or are enrolled in a Woodshop Course and have passed the Safety Test may be allowed to help with set construction.

Semester Long: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: Fine Arts Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May be repeated for credit.

MATH DEPARTMENT Mathematics (3 credits)

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Students must earn 3.0 math credits to graduate, including Algebra 2 or an approved career related math course and meet the state assessment standards.

ALGEBRA 1A & 1B Target Population: 9-12 ALM141 / ALM146 Fees: None This entry-level course is required for all students for graduation. This course is designed to help prepare students for the SBA exam which is also required for graduation. Topics of study include: linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, data analysis, understanding of number systems and operations on algebraic expressions. Students will be actively involved in learning and communicating mathematical ideas and concepts.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credits per course Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: Algebra 1 Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR, Quantitative Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

GEOMETRY A & B Target Population: 9-12 ALM201 / ALM211 Fees: None This course combines the study of algebraic concepts with the exploration of the following geometric relationships: lines and angles, logic and proofs, 2 and 3 dimensional figures, basic trigonometry, coordinate geometry and geometric transformations. This course is designed to prepare students for success on the SBA exam which is required for graduation.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course Prerequisites: 1.0 cr. Algebra 1 Grad Requirement: Geometry Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR, Quantitative Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

ALGEBRA 2 A & B Target Population: 9-12 ALM / ALM (Code) Fees: None This course continues the study of algebraic and geometric concepts including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and rational functions, systems of equations and inequalities. Students will be refining algebraic skills they need to be successful in subsequent math classes. This course is aligned to the CCSS Algebra 2 standards. Students must take 3 years of math, through Algebra 2 or a career related math class to graduate from high school.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course Prerequisites: 1.0 cr. Algebra 1 Grad Requirement: 1.0 cr. Geometry Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR, Quantitative

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Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

This course should be taken by students who wish to apply to a four-year college directly after high school.

Non- Algebra 2 Option North does not offer an Algebra 2 class. If a student wishes to take Algebra 2 they can either take it on the B-EHS campus or through BEAM. There is an alternative course for students choosing a NonAlgebra 2 options for third credit if student plans to enroll in a community/technical college or nontransfer degree program, military, apprenticeship program or to enter the workforce immediately after high school. Note: Student must meet with counselor to complete the Approval Form.

APPLIED MATHEMATICS A & B Target Population: 11-12 ALM 110, ALM 102 Fees: None This course is recommended for students who learn well in an application-based approach to learning. Students completing this course will satisfy the third year of HS Math graduation requirement if parents complete and sign the student’s Approval Form for Non-Algebra 2 Options for Third Credit of Math.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course.

Prerequisites: 1.0 cr. Algebra 1 and 1.0 cr. Geometry and signed Approval Form for Non-Algebra 2 Options for Third Credit of Math Grad Requirement: CTE and Math Elective Cross Credit: CTE and Math Elective Course Designation: Quantitative Notes: Each section A and B will earn 0.5 credits. This course is designed for students not going directly to a 4-year post-secondary institution unless they have already completed Alg.2.

MATH COE Target Population: 12 ALM150 Fees: None This math course is for seniors who have not yet met standard on Washington State Assessments and who have already attempted the state assessments at least one time prior to enrollment into the course. It is designed to help students meet WA state standards in Math through a collection of evidence if a student has attempted to meet the state standard on the Smarter Balanced Assessment but failed to do so.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 Credit Prerequisites: Attempted math Smarter Balanced Assessment at least once.

Grad Requirement: Math Elective Cross Credit: None Course Designation: None Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Science (3 credits - two lab sciences)

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North students must earn 3.0 credits of science, two of which must be a Lab Science. Students who plan to enter a 4-year university straight from high school need 3-4 years of science, and Washington public universities require math their senior year or an algebra-based science class.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE A & B Target Population: 9 ALS151 / ALS156 Fees: None This lab-based interdisciplinary science course is designed for all incoming 9th grade students in order to develop a greater understanding of scientific concepts and processes as described by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students will participate in inquiry-based units where they will explore the natural world through interactive hands-on laboratory exercises that focus on modeling, data analysis and problem solving. This course embraces topics from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology and astronomy in order to help students build a solid scientific foundation to prepare for future science courses.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course Prerequisites: None Grad Requirement: Physical - Lab Science Cross Credit: None Course Designation: CADR; Science Lab Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

BIOLOGY A & B Target Population: 10-12 ALS201 / ALS211 Fees: None This course is an introduction to the biological (life) sciences. Using laboratory investigations and other scientific techniques, students will explore the fields of genetics, biochemistry, ecology, cell biology and division, taxonomy, and organic evolution.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: Life - Lab Science Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR; Science Lab Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

APPLIED CHEMISTRY A & B Target Population: 10-12 ALS111 / ALS116 Fees: None Chemistry is a lab-based course designed to provide foundational understanding of the science of chemistry. It meets the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The course covers topics of introductory chemistry including matter and energy, chemical reactions, atomic theory, states of matter and molecular properties.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course Prerequisites: None Grad Requirement: Physical - Lab Science Cross Credit: none

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Course Designation: CADR; Science Lab Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Social Studies (3 credits) plus WA State History North students must earn 3.0 credits in Social Studies for graduation and take the Classroom Based Assessment in US History. If they did not pass WA State History in 8th grade, they will also have to take that course.

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY Target Population: 9-12 SOC106 Fees: None Washington State History is a semester-long course designed to teach students the important historical trends and events in the state’s history and how this impacts our lives today. Students will examine past and present issues concerning Washington State in an effort to prepare them for future courses and further their understanding of the world around us through the personalities, events, and ideas pertinent to understanding Washington State’s past and its influence on our present time. Successfully completing Washington State History is a graduation requirement for all Washington state high school students. Students completing WA State in grades 7 or 8 are not required to complete it again in HS. Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: WA State History Cross Credit: none Course Designation: none Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit. Students who completed Washington State History in 7th or 8th grade are exempt from taking this course. This course is only offered once a year by our partner school B-EHS. Older students who need this course may opt to take the class via an online third party provider in the B-EHS BEAM class.

GEOGRAPHY Target Population: 9 ALH CODE Fees: None This required semester course will study the regions of the world with an emphasis on geography as it affects a country’s history, economy, customs, and political system. Through lecture, discussion, and projects, this course will cover units on the Five Themes of Geography, Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. One semester is required for graduation.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: Geography Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit. This course is offered through B-EHS by a third party.

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WORLD HISTORY Target Population: 10 ALH211 Fees: None This required course will study the relationships between history, geography, and cultural interactions. This class will focus on how these relationships impacted Europe and spread worldwide from 1450 A.D. and influenced modern times. Through lecture, discussion, and projects, this course will cover geography, the rise of empires, global expansion, various cultures, economic and political systems, causes and effects of revolutions and international conflicts, challenges to democracy and human rights, and the emergence and development of new nations.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: World History Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

US HISTORY A Target Population: 11 ALH301 Fees: None This required semester course will attempt to reveal the personalities, events, and ideas pertinent to the understanding of our past and its influence on the present. Through lecture, discussion, and projects, this course will cover American history from the 1890’s through World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. The American governmental system will also be covered. Students will learn about the basic functions and political processes of the American government, our founding documents, and the role of Native American nations in the United States. This class also meets the state requirement for Civics.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: US History, Civics Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

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ALH311 Fees: None This required semester course uses a decade approach to the political, social, and economic study of the emergence of the US as a world power. It will trace the development of our nation from the beginnings of the Cold War in the 1950s through the 1990s and the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

Additionally, all students taking this course will be required to complete the social studies CBA titled “US Foreign Policy. This class meets the state requirement for Civics.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: US History, Civics Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: May NOT be repeated for credit.

CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS 1 & 2 ALH401, ALH411 Target Population: 12 Fees: None Contemporary World Problems is a required semester course for seniors. The courses will provide an opportunity for students to explore current, relevant, global issues that have social, political, economic, military and technological implications for our world and community. Sample units might include U.S. policy in the Middle East, international terrorism, espionage, drug trade, economic interdependence among nations, etc. The courses will challenge students to clarify and refine their opinions and to better understand how contemporary, national and global problems relate to each other.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 per course Prerequisites: none Grad Requirement: Cont. World Problems (CWP) Cross Credit: none Course Designation: CADR Notes: CWP 2 meets required .05 credit of Social Studies/Civics state graduation requirement.

CWP - May NOT be repeated for credit.

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Burlington-Edison Academy of Mastery (B.E.A.M.) Target Population: (11-12) BEAM (North code?)

Fees May Apply Burlington-Edison Academy of Mastery is a program that uses third party providers to offer digital learning opportunities for students in need of credit retrieval and/or seeking enrichment.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Students will be placed in this course.

Grad Requirement: various Cross Credit: none Course Designation: Online Notes: Credit retrieval courses are graded Pass/Fail. This course is offered through our partner school B-EHS by a third party.

HABITS FOR SUCCESS Target Population: 10-12 ALX 100 Fees: None The purpose of this course is to improve school and community understanding of disabilities. The tutor is assigned to a group of students or single student with diverse challenges. The tutor will assist, encourage, and model social and academic skills. The tutor is expected to meet course requirements, participate in training, and keep an updated daily log. Students will be assigned to one of four programs based on interests and abilities.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation Grad Requirement: General Elective Cross Credit: none Course Designation: none Notes: May be repeated for credit. This is a Pass/Fail course.

CORE EXTENSION Target Population: All students ALCJC 01/ALCJC 02 Fees: None This course is designed to help students work towards completion of courses he or she is already enrolled in and to provide them time to work on completing these courses. Specific assistance on understanding the content and concepts of those courses will be provided, as well as time for students to seek help from one another and teachers of each of those areas. A strong focus will be on successful course work completion.

Total Credits Available: 0.5 credit per semester Prerequisite: None Grad Requirement: General Elective Cross Credit: none Course Designation: ATT100 ENG/CE, ATT101 MA/SCI/CE, ATT102 CTE/MA/CE Notes: Only one section will count for credit during a semester. Students must attend 80% of the time and use his or her time well in class. May be repeated for credit. This is a pass/fail course.

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Additional WA State Graduation Requirements needed for a HS diploma

There are a few other WA State graduation requirements that are offered by our partner school B-EHS and therefore are not listed in the B-E North Course Catalog (Health and Fitness and World Language).

Below are a few different options on how a student can meet (or waive) these state requirements.

1. Students can elect to complete these courses at B-EHS on the main campus.

2. Students can take a STAMP in a World Language to show proficiency.

3. Students can elect to waive their World Language requirement and one year of Fine Arts based on a Personalized Pathway (PPR). If a student is not going directly to a 4-year college, but rather will enroll in a 2-year community college, Technical School, or plans to enter the workforce immediately after high school.

HEALTH AND FITNESS Students are required to take 0.5 credits of Health and 1.5 credits of Fitness for graduation which are both offered by our partner school B-EHS. Please see the B-EHS Course Catalog for course offerings.

World Languages Department North students must have 2 credits of World Language or a Personalized Pathway Form on file with their counselor. Students are encouraged to take a World Language in order to be career and college ready. We offer WL Competency testing twice a year through the STAMP test or a student can enroll in a WL course at B-EHS. Please see the B-EHS Course Catalog for course offerings.

5 WAYS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL 1. RUNNING START Running Start allows qualified B-EHS juniors and seniors to attend a community college or technical program in order to earn high school credits and college credits simultaneously. To be eligible, students must have at least 14 credits, a 2.25 cumulative GPA, parent permission, and complete the application process. Students must take a placement test before registering for classes. Running Start students are financially responsible for their books and supplies and must provide their own transportation.

Interested students should meet with their counselor.

2. MAESTROS PARA EL PUEBLO (MPEP) Maestros Para el Pueblo is a career pathway that encourages and supports Latino students and school district employees through Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University to become teachers who will return to work in their home district.

B-EHS Course College Course Credit Recruiting Washington Teachers A SVC - EDUC202 5 credits Recruiting Washington Teachers B SVC - SOSC132 2 credits

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3. NORTHWEST CAREER AND TECHNICAL ACADEMY (NCTA) The Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA) offers B-EHS juniors and seniors hands-on, professional training. To be eligible, students must have at least 14 credits, and be committed to good attendance and thorough work in their chosen program. Students will participate in internships, job shadows, field studies, and clinical experiences. Students will earn both high school and college credits.

Industry certifications and licenses can be earned in applicable programs. Students will attend either a morning or afternoon session, for the equivalent of three consecutive high school periods daily. NCTA is tuition free for high school students; however, some programs may have industry related costs/lab fees. NCTA runs on the Mount Vernon School District Calendar.

NWCTA Programs Offered: Main Campus – Mt. Vernon Campus • NCT250 Applied Medical Sciences • NCT050 Criminal Justice and Public Safety • NCT100 Culinary Arts • NCT200 Dental • NCT150 Fire Science and EMS • NCT 780 Professional Office Careers • NCT300 Video Game Development • NCT475 Animal Care and Handling • NCT500 Veterinary Assisting • NCT275 Construction

Anacortes Campus • NCT600 Aerospace Manufacturing • NCT800 Marine Services Sedro Woolley High School Campus • NCT850 Automotive Services

4. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) allows students the opportunity to earn credit for college, and prepares them for the rigor of university courses. Students can earn college credit through adequate performance on the AP Examination. Students interested in enrolling in an AP course should demonstrate excellent study habits. See your Counselor or course instructor for details. All AP courses are completed on the B-EHS campus.

5. COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL College in the High School provides college-level courses to students. Courses are taught at the high school, by high school teachers, with college curriculum, college textbooks, and oversight by college faculty and staff. Students will pay a reduced tuition. Some state subsidies may be available for lowincome students. These courses are available only on the B-EHS campus.

• Creative Writing (ENG236) • Spanish 3 (FLA150) • Spanish 4 (FLA160)

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Equal Educational Opportunity The district will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are: · Affirmative Action Official, Dr. Jeffery A. Drayer, jdrayer@be.wednet.edu (360-757-331) · Title IX Official, Dr. Jeffery A. Drayer, jdrayer@be.wednet.edu (360-757-3311) · ADA Coordinator, Jeff Brown, jbrown@be.wednet.edu (360-757-3311) · Section 504 Coordinator, Jeff Brown, jbrown@be.wednet.edu (360-757-3311) Address: 927 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233 El distrito proveerá igualdad de oportunidades educativa y tratamiento para todos los estudiantes en todos los aspectos del programa académico y actividades sin discriminación por motivos de raza, religión, credo, color, origen nacional, edad, veterano honorablemente descargado o estatus militar, el sexo, la orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, estado civil, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio por una persona con una discapacidad. El distrito proveerá igualdad de acceso a las instalaciones de la escuela para los Boy Scouts de América y el resto de los grupos de jóvenes designados que se mencionan en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como una sociedad patriótica. Los programas del Distrito estarán libres de acoso sexual. Las personas encargadas de manejar las preguntas sobre la política de no discriminación son: · Oficial de Acción Afirmativa, Dr. Jeffery A. Drayer, jdrayer@be.wednet.edu (360-757-331) · Oficial De Título IX, Dr. Jeffery A. Drayer, jdrayer@be.wednet.edu (360-757-3311) · Coordinador ADA, Jeff Brown, jbrown@be.wednet.edu (360-757-3311) · Coordinador de Sección 504, Jeff Brown, jbrown@be.wednet.edu (360-757-3311) Dirección: 927 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233

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Track your credits towards graduation in the chart below: Classes

# Required ENGLISH

4

MATHEMATICS

3

SCIENCE

3

SOCIAL STUDIES

3

ARTS

2

HEALTH & FITNESS

2

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Course 4

CAREER & TECHNICAL ED 1

ELECTIVES

4

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Other State Requirements: WORLD LANGUAGE

2

WA STATE TESTING ELA MATH

Personalized Pathway ALTERNATE COE COE

SAT SAT

WA STATE HISTORY ADVISORY

RESUME JOB SHADOW

SENIOR PRESENTS

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