Graduation Requirement: Elective courses may be used for all or part of the 4 additional credits beyond the other subject area requirements.
Composition:
This course emphasizes the basics of essay writing and explores different types. Students read essays, analyze them, and write their own.
Creative Writing:
The student will write personal essays, plays, poems, and short stories. The main goals are to strengthen a student’s reasoning skills and develop their personal writing style and voice.
English Usage, Advanced:
This course focuses on preparation for the reading and writing portion of the SAT or ACT test. Students will focus on grammar, usage, essay writing, test-taking skills and time management.
Grammar:
The student will cover grammar, usage, mechanics, writing, speaking, listening, and study skills.
Literature, Children's:
The student will read and analyze a variety of children’s literature to develop an appreciation for the literary form. The course will include a variety of genres, themes, and authors.
Literature, Nonfiction:
This course will focus is on understanding various types of nonfiction. Assignments will include reading the text, completing text exercises, and taking vocabulary tests.
Literature, Short Stories:
The student will read and discuss short stories. The purpose is to increase their understanding and ability to analyze literature. Assignments may include reading the text and completing text exercises, creating a literary dictionary, writing essays about stories, and taking vocabulary tests.
Literature, World:
This course will introduce the student to a variety of world literature, including nonfiction, essays, short stories, poetry, and/or novels. Analysis of literature will be emphasized.
Mythology:
The student will be introduced to a variety of myths that have shaped the ethical and social structures of past and present civilizations. A variety of mediums may be used.
Poetry:
This course will increase the student’s understanding of what poetry is, how it works, and how form and content work together to create meaning. Assignments may include reading the text and completing text exercises, creating a poetry notebook, writing short essays, and taking a vocabulary test.
Portfolio:
All students are required to complete a portfolio project including both a written project and presentation as part of our graduation requirements. Credit may be assigned for projects involving extensive work.
Problem Solving, Advanced:
This class prepares the student for the math portion of the SAT or ACT. Emphasis will be on math content, time management, and test-taking strategies.
Service Learning:
This class will learn about a variety of service organizations in the greater Woodinville area. They will explore the organization, management, and missions of non-profits and contribute to their work with volunteer service.
Shakespeare:
The student will study the life and times of William Shakespeare and his plays. Assignments will include reading and viewing plays and answering questions about them.
The following courses may be taken off campus for credit:
Drivers Ed:
Credit will be granted for completing a driver’s training course through a state-approved program. It must include classroom instruction and practicum as well as successful completion of all state requirements for a driver’s license. The student will need the course certificate or a driver’s license to verify completion. Graded Pass/Fail.
Religion:
The student will receive credit for extensive study/practice of their own religion. Different from Comparative Religion course. Graded Pass/Fail.
Service Learning:
This course is for students who volunteer in their community. Students may receive a letter grade if evaluated by a supervisor of the organization. Otherwise graded P/F. 45 hours volunteer service earns .50 credit.
Work Experience:
This course awards credit for paid employment. Students must be 16 years of age or older to participate. Verification of work hours required and will be coordinated by the consulting teacher. Limited to one credit per semester. Students may receive a letter grade if evaluated by a supervisor. Otherwise graded P/F. Credit based on state guidelines of 405 hours = 1.0 credit.