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Olympia High School
2008 - 2009
COURSE CATALOG *************** Introduction
Career Pathways
Art Department
Business Education Department
English Department
Family & Consumer Science Department
Foreign Language Department
Health and Fitness Department
Library and IT/Multimedia Departments
Mathematics Department
Music Department
Science Department
Social Studies Department
Special Services Department
Technology Education Department
Integrated Learning Program
Miscellaneous
New Market Vocational Skills Center ***************
Principal: Matt Grant
1302 North Street, Olympia, Washington 98501
(360) 596-7000
INTRODUCTION
Graduation Requirements
All Olympia graduates must fulfill minimum graduation requirements to
receive a diploma from the Olympia School District. Students must
successfully complete:
. 22 Annualized Credits
. High School and Beyond Plan
. Culminating Project
. Certificate of Academic Achievement/Certificate of Individual
Achievement
The new requirements also expand student opportunities to demonstrate their
learning in many different ways, both in and out of the classroom. (www.osd.olympia.wednet.edu or www.sbe.wa.gov)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT CREDITS
Twenty-two (22) credits earned in grades 9 through 12 are required. A
credit is defined as 180 fifty-minute hours of classroom instruction.
Olympia High School operates on a semester system with a six period day;
.50 credit is granted for the successful completion of a semester's work in
each class. Required courses: English 3.0
Mathematics 2.0
Science 2.0
Social Studies:
Washington State History .5 (If not taken in middle school or in
another state)
World History (10th) 1.0
United States History (11th) 1.0
Senior Social Studies- 1.0
Economics, Psychology,
Current World Problems,
Social Psychology or
Government & Civics
Health and Fitness 2.0
Arts 1.0
Occupational Education 1.0
Electives 7.5
Total 22 credits
CULMINATING PROJECT
Each student shall complete a culminating project for graduation. This
project consists of students demonstrating both their learning competencies
and preparations related to State of Washington learning goals three and
four. All projects shall, at a minimum, include the following components:
Project proposal, annotated bibliography, journal, end result product,
reflective paper, and presentation. State Learning Goals
1. Read with comprehension, write with skill, and communicate effectively
and responsibly in a variety of ways and settings.
2. Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics;
social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history; geography; arts;
and health and fitness.
3. Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and integrate
experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems.
4. Understand the importance of work and how performance, effort, and
decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.
The Culminating Project is required of all students. There are three ways
to complete the Culminating Project:
. Independent Study
. Classes with a Culmination Project Option (as noted by CPO)
. Classes that are designed to direct Culmination Projects only (as
noted by CP)
Independent Study is an option for students who would like to complete the
Culminating Project on an independent basis with a project topic of the
student's own choice. Interested students are responsible for connecting
with a sponsoring teacher. CPO Classes are classes that integrate the Culminating Project within
existing curricular classes. In other words, there will be certain classes
within each department that are designated as CPO classes. This
designation will be on the OHS Master Schedule of classes (available in
spring), but may not be listed in the OHS Course Catalog. Culminating Project Option class (CPO):
A) Mandatory - Everyone in the class completes the CP in class.
1) It can be related to the curriculum OR
2) The topic may be student choice B) Optional - Student in this class have the option of completing
a CP
1) It can be related to the curriculum OR
2) The topic may be student choice The Student Guide to the Culminating Project is available to download from
the OHS homepage. Students may download this guide at any time to become
familiar with the expectations and requirements of the Culminating Project. Running Start/New Market Students:
All students are expected to complete a culminating project for graduation.
Full-time Running Start students will need to sign up for a CP Class or
Independent Study with an OHS supervising teacher. Running Start students
are expected to work closely with their OHS counselor to assure all credits
are met within their graduation plan. Most New Market Skills programs offer the Culminating Project in their
coursework. Students planning to complete the project at New Market
Vocational Skills Center will need to meet with either the Culminating
Project Coordinator or OHS counselor to set up eligibility and a plan for
graduation. Students will complete this requirement in project-only
classes, classes with opportunity for projects, and independent study or at
New Market Skills Center Project Class.
HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN Students shall have an education plan for their high school experience,
including what they expect to do the year following graduation. The HS and
Beyond Plan will be developed in their Bear Tracks advisory class, which
meets about once a month. Each student will be assigned to a Bear Tracks
class in the 9th grade, where they will remain with that class during their
four years of high school. The Bear Tracks Teachers will disseminate
materials and store all of the students' required 1 inch "clear view"
binders, which will become their High School and Beyond portfolio.
Completion of the High School and Beyond plan/portfolio is a graduation
requirement. The High School and Beyond plan at OHS includes the following:
. Four-Year Graduation Requirements Worksheet.
. Grade Reflections and Annual Goals.
. Information about 4-year College Requirements, Community College, Tech
Prep classes, Career Pathways.
. Test Scores that include WASL, ASVAB, PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT.
. Letter of Recommendation request form.
. Lists of Extracurricular Activities, Community Service/Volunteer
Activities, Work Experience/Career Exploration, and
Awards/Certificates.
. Career Interest and Learning Styles self-assessment inventories.
. Cover letter and Resume from Occupational Education classes.
. Post-high school and beyond planning sheet.
. Samples of their best work.
Advisory Teachers will:
. Distribute and explain materials.
. Manage and keep folders for students.
. Explain Career Pathways and give students direction.
Occupational Education Teachers will:
. Teach students how to write a resume and cover letter.
. Help students work on WOIS and Careers-Internet.org.
Counselors will:
. Work individually with students on planning; do credit checks with
seniors who have not completed the plan.
. Present information in classrooms:
. 9th -- High school career and four-year planning.
. 10th - Career planning and high school programs.
. 11th - Future-planning exploration related to colleges.
. 12th - Post high school planning and college applications.
Career Specialist will:
. Work individually with students on Career Pathways.
. Help students use and apply the information in OHS Career Center.
Parents will:
. Act as a resource.
. Review plan with child and sign necessary forms.
. Communicate with counselor or teachers about concerns. CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Students must earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or the
Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) demonstrating that they met
10th grade reading, writing, and math standards as measured by passing the
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) or other Washington State
approved alternative. COLLEGE PLANNING Many colleges and universities have course requirements beyond the minimums
for high school graduation. While college entrance requirements vary from
one college to another, a student preparing to enroll in a four-year
institution after high school should complete the following: English - 4 years
Math - 3 years (2 years algebra, 1 year geometry)
Science - 2 years
(including at least 1 year of lab science)
Foreign Language - 2 years of same language
Social Studies - 3 years
Fine, Visual or Performing Arts or additional academic electives - 1 year It is highly recommended that students take challenging courses such as
Honors and Advanced Placement classes, additional electives from two or
more of the above core areas. Students interested in a career involving
math and/or science should plan to complete four years of college
preparatory math and science. Counselors can