COURSE GUIDE 2019-2020 · 2019-09-13 · Medford School District 549C provides equal opportunity and access to all educational services, facilities, and/or employment to every person

North Medford High School Home of the Black Tornado

1900 North Keene Way Drive • Medford, Oregon, 97504 Phone│541-842-3670 Fax│541-842-5206

Website│www.medford.k12.or.us

COURSE GUIDE

2019-2020

2 | North Medford High School Course Guide 2019-2020

Revised 9/13/19


TABLE OF CONTENTS

About NMHS 4 College Credit Opportunities 4-5 Diploma Requirements 6 College Entrance Requirements 8 Tornado Future Center 9 Oregon Transfer Module 10 Pathways 11-17 Freshman Academy 18 Honors Diploma 19 Valedictorians and Academic Medalists 20 Class Scheduling Policies 21 Activities/Sports Eligibility 21 Early Graduation 21 Late Arrival/Early Release 21 Teacher Assistants/Aides 21 Course Descriptions 23-69 Course Offerings Information Sheets 24-25 Computer Literacy 26-27 English/Language Arts 28-31 Services for English Language Learners (ELL) 32 Health 33-34 World Languages 35-36 Mathematics 37-40 Performing Arts 41-45 Physical Education 46 Science 47-50 Social Science 51-54 Special Education 55 Career and Technical Education 56-64 Visual Arts 65-67 College and Career Classes 68 Additional Education Programs 69-71


NORTH MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Home of the Black Tornado

North Medford High School is a four-year public high school with approximately 1700 students and 90 teaching faculty. We offer an outstanding variety of classes, many of which offer college credit. Our Tornado Future Center (TFC) provides in-depth guidance to support our students as they plan for their post-secondary steps. A key factor in this support is connecting our seniors to appropriate scholarship opportunities. During the last few years, with the support of our counseling team and the TFC staff, over 80% of our graduating seniors have applied to and been accepted by a university or college.

Our students have a significant number of choices in terms of activities and athletics. We are proud of our award-winning Fine Arts programs in Music and Drama along with the number of available Career-Technical Education (CTE) options.

Our staff is focused on supporting all students. We have a strong program of interventions to help those students who need specific assistance. North Medford provides a variety of programs that support every student to have a connection to a team of adults.

This Forecasting Guide will provide an overview of a four-year plan along with course requirements.

Medford School District 549C provides equal opportunity and access to all educational services, facilities, and/or employment to every person. Medford School District 549C does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, age, disability, or sexual preference, or any other identified protected class or status. The following have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies and compliance: Dan Smith, Principal Director of Human Resources/Compliance Coordinator 541-842-1189 541-842-5008

Special Offerings ∙ Full-year astronomy program with fully ∙ Full programs in music and drama, including ∙ Articulated vocational courses in equipped planetarium. orchestra, a four-year study of theater conjunction with Rogue Community ∙ Modern shop facilities for study in automotive, arts, and a digital music lab. College. drafting, robotics, and woodworking. ∙ Computer Labs ∙ College and Career Center ∙ Training in child development with an ∙ Scholarship program ∙ Resource Center for tutorial on-campus preschool and infant/toddler center. ∙ Work experience assistance.

∙ Four-year study available in French and ∙ Teen parenting program Spanish. ∙ On-campus alternative program

North Medford High School College Credit Opportunities

All North Medford High School students have the opportunity to earn college credit as they move through their high school careers. These credits may be earned free or at significantly reduced cost. There are three options available to earn college credit while in high school:

● Take a NMHS course that offers credit in conjunction with Rogue Community College or Southern Oregon University. ● Take a NMHS Advanced Placement course and pass the AP exam (your score and requirements of the university you choose

to attend will dictate how much credit you may receive). ● Take an RCC or SOU course through the RCC Underage, SOU Early Entry, or College Now at RCC or SOU while enrolled in

high school. When may I start earning college credit? Students and parents should consider college credit opportunities beginning freshman year. A strong four-year plan may result in significant savings in terms of time and money.

Where are these classes offered? The majority of these classes are taught on campus at North Medford High School. There are additional opportunities for college credit by taking a course at SOU or RCC.

How do I get started? Begin by reviewing the NMHS Forecasting Guide and Pathway options. See complete list and possible college credits earned in the Forecasting Guide.


Once you have your plan, discuss your selection with your counselor. Once enrolled, you may check with your teacher or counselor for any paperwork needed to receive college credit.

What courses are offered for which I may earn college credit?

NMHS Course Name AP or College Credit?

College Course # SOU/RCC Course Title College

Credits AP

Credits Anatomy & Physiology SOU ASC BI 199 SS/Non-Cadaver Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II Up to 8 AP Art History AP NA NA NA Varies AP Biology AP or SOU ASC BI 101 General Biology/Honors Biology Up to 8 Varies AP Calculus AP or SOU ASC MTH 251 & 252 Calculus I & II Up to 8 Varies AP Calculus 2 AP or SOU ASC MTH 253 Calculus III 4 Varies AP Chemistry AP NA NA NA Varies AP Economics AP NA NA NA Varies AP English Language & Composition AP or SOU ASC WR 121 & 122 English Composition Up to 8 Varies AP English Literature & Composition AP or SOU ASC ENG 104 & 105 Intro to Literature Up to 8 Varies AP European History AP NA NA NA Varies AP Government AP or SOU ASC PS 201 & 202 Power & Politics/Law, Politics, & the Constitution Up to 8 Varies AP Human Geography AP NA NA NA Varies AP Physics AP or SOU ASC PH 201 & 224 General Physics 1 and Lab 5 Varies AP Psychology AP or SOU ASC PSY 201 & 202 General Psychology Up to 8 Varies

AP Statistics AP or SOU ASC MTH 243 & 244 Introduction to Statistical Methods/ Applied Inferential Statistics Up to 8

Varies AP Art & Design 1 AP or SOU ASC ART 133 Drawing 1 4 Varies AP Art & Design 2 AP or SOU ASC ART 199 SS/Studio Art 1 Up to 8 Varies AP U.S. History AP or SOU ASC HST 250 & 251 American History & Life Up to 8 Varies AP World History AP or SOU ASC HST 110 & 111 World Civilizations Up to 8 Varies

Astronomy SOU ASC PH 112 & 114 PH 113/115

Astronomy/The Solar System & Lab Astronomy/The Stars & Lab

4 4

Business Computer Applications/Technology RCC College Now BA 131 Introduction to Business Computing 4 Career/College 11 RCC College Now CG 140 Career Development 3

Early Learning Field Experience 1 RCC College Now ECE 135 Advanced Creative Skills Promoting a Positive Self-Concept & Social Skills Providing Positive Guidance

3 3

Early Learning Field Experience 2 RCC College Now ECE 136 Early Childhood Education: A Professional Overview 3 Practicum in Education RCC College Now ED 170 Introductory Practicum 2 Intro to Early Learning RCC College Now ECE 125 Early Childhood Development 3 Best Practices in Education RCC College Now ECE 126 Early Childhood Education Best Practices 3 Manufacturing Design 1 RCC College Now MET 101 Mechanical Drafting 3 Manufacturing Design 2 RCC College Now MET 105 Blueprint Reading - Mechanical 3 Manufacturing Design 2 or 3 RCC College Now MET 121 CAD I: Mechanical (SolidWorks) 3 Manufacturing Design 3 RCC College Now MET 122 CAD II: Mechanical (SolidWorks) 3 Manufacturing Design 4 RCC College Now MET 123 CAD III: Mechanical (SolidWorks) 3 Graphic Design 1-- 7 RCC College Now GD 120 Digital Graphics Design I 3 Honors Biology RCC College Now BI 101 Intro to Biology I w/Lab 4

Honors Chemistry SOU ASC RCC College Now

CH 221/227L CHEM 104

General Chemistry/Honors Chemistry General Chemistry/Honors Chemistry

5 4

Marketing 1 RCC College Now BA 101 Introduction to Business 4 Marketing 2 RCC College Now BA 223 Marketing 3

Healthcare Careers/Medical Terminology RCC College Now CG 155/AH 100 Exploring Careers in Health Care/ Medical Terminology: Introduction

3/3

Pre-Calculus (Honors or Regular) RCC College Now MTH 111 College Algebra 4

Pre-Calculus Honors SOU ASC MTH 111 & 112 Precalculus 1: College Algebra/Precalculus II: Elem Functions Up to 8

Speech and Debate SOU ASC COMM 210 Public Speaking 4 Sports Psychology SOU ASC PE 199 SS/Sports Psychology 3

World Language(s) Advanced SOU FLPP Up to

20

Zoology SOU ASC RCC College Now

BI 199 BI 102

SS/Zoology I & II Intro to Biology II w/Lab

Up to 8 4

Auto 1 & Auto 2 RCC College Now AM 120 Automotive Maintenance Practices 3


OUR GOAL

Each student demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to transition successfully to the next steps of advanced learning, work, and citizenship.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

Subject Areas Graduating Class of 2015 and Beyond English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics 3-Algebra 1 and above** Science 3 Social Sciences 3 Physical Education 1 Health 1 Second Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Ed 3

Computer Literacy 0.5 Career Education* 1 Electives 4.5 Total Credits 24

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 1.0 English 1.0 English 1.0 English 1.0

Math 1.0 Math 1.0 Math 1.0 Cont. Issues 0.5

Science 1.0 Science 1.0 Science 1.0 Economics 0.5

PE 0.5 Personal Health 0.5 Car/Coll 11 0.5 Fam. Health 0.5

World Studies 1.0 American Studies 1.0 Elective 1.0 Car/Coll Path 12 0.5

Comp. Skills/Comp. Elective 0.5 Elective 1.0 Elective 1.0 Elective 1.0

Car/Coll 9 0.5 Elective 1.0 Elective 0.5 Elective 2.0

Elective 2.0 PE 0.5

Total 7.50 7.00 6.00 6.00 Upperclassmen may forecast for six credits if they are on track to graduate. *Career Ed credit is a Medford School District graduation requirement and is earned through specific assignments over the student’s four years. **Applied and integrated courses aligned to standards can meet credit requirements. It is important that you are aware of diploma options available in the Medford School District. Every effort will be made to help your child receive a standard high school diploma. If you and a school team decide that it is not possible for your child, and if he or she meets the definitions of eligibility defined by Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR 581-022-1134), you may opt for a modified diploma, an extended diploma, or an alternative diploma. You and the school team should discuss what options are best for your child. Essential Skills: The Essential Skills (ESs) are 21st century skills needed for success in college, the workplace, and civic life. Oregon students are required to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. The State Board has approved three assessment options for students to demonstrate Essential Skill proficiency: (1) Smarter Balance State Test, (2) work samples using official scoring guides, or (3) other approved standardized tests (e.g. SAT, PLAN, ACT, PSAT, Work Keys, Accuplacer, ASSET). Personalized Learning: These requirements personalize the diploma for each student and help prepare them for their post-high school goals. These requirements are fulfilled during the student’s enrollment at NMHS.

● Education Plan and Profile: Students develop an Education Plan and Profile to guide their learning and document academic achievement and progress toward their personal, career, and post-high school goals.

● Career-Related Learning Experiences: Students participate in experiences that connect classroom learning with real life experiences in the workplace, community, and/or school relevant to their education plan.

● Extended Application: Students apply and extend their knowledge in new and complex situations related to the student’s personal and career interests and post-high school goals through critical thinking, problem solving, or inquiring in real-world contexts.

● Career-Related Learning Standards (CRLS): Students demonstrate personal management, communication, problem solving, teamwork, employment foundations, and career development


● Modified Diploma: A modified diploma requires 24 total credits but the amount for each of the areas is different. A modified diploma allows students to have transition services until the end year in which they turn 21. Students pursuing a modified diploma may qualify for military service and financial aid.

● Medford School District Standard Diploma Students must earn twenty-four (24) credits comprised of required and elective classes:

MSD Standard Diploma Required Classes Credits

English 4

Mathematics (Algebra 1 and higher) 3

Science (Physical 1.0, Life 1.0, and 1.0 additional) 3

Social Sciences 3

Health 1

Physical Education 1

Applied Arts, Fine Arts, World Language, or Career and Technical Education 3

Computer Literacy 0.5

Career Education 1

Elective classes 4.5

Total required credits 24

Additional Requirements:

Senior Project

Essential Skills


College Entrance Requirements

FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Requirement Community College in Oregon 4-Year Public University in Oregon

4-Year Independent, Not- for-Profit University in Oregon

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum High School GPA 2.75-3.00 varies

High School Courses C- or better in all core classes A's and B's in rigorous courses for selective colleges

English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits

Math 3 credits (Algebra I and above) 3 credits (Algebra I and above) 3 credits (Algebra I and above)

Science 3 credits (2 labs) 3 credits (2 labs) 3+ credits

Social Science 3 credits 3 credits 3+ credits

Second Language 2 credits 3+ credits

SAT or ACT may be required may be required

Personal Essay may be required may be required

Letter(s) of Recommendation may be required

Although not required, colleges also look for involvement in school and community activities such as sports,

clubs, student government, volunteering, and part-time jobs. See if you're on track with this Right Classes worksheet.

http://fairtest.org/university/optional

http://fairtest.org/university/optional

http://oregongoestocollege.org/sites/default/files/itsaplan/rightclasses.pdf


NMHS TORNADO FUTURE CENTER Scholarship Office

Students use the Tornado Future Center to search for colleges, apply for scholarships, write application essays, investigate careers, meet with college and military representatives, and prepare for post-high school experiences. Reference materials and computers for online search opportunities are available. ASPIRE PROGRAM Administered by the Office of Student Access and Completion, ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) is Oregon’s official mentoring program to help students access education and training beyond high school. Learn more at https://oregonstudentaid.gov/aspire.aspx. Who may participate? ASPIRE is for all students. It is an all-comer’s program and serves the entire student body. Any student who believes they can benefit from an ASPIRE advisor is welcomed and encouraged to participate. By being inclusive, ASPIRE ensures that all of Oregon’s students have many options for a fulfilling future beyond high school. Who is an ASPIRE advisor/mentor? Volunteer ASPIRE advisors are assigned to work one-on-one with students, guiding them through important steps toward post-secondary education. The ASPIRE advisor position attracts a broad spectrum of adult volunteers. Many are parents/guardians of students at the ASPIRE school, professionals, some of whom are the first in their family to attend college, or retired community members. Volunteers do not have to have attended college themselves to be effective ASPIRE advisors. ASPIRE at NMHS Our goal is to help all students thoughtfully plan for life after high school. Considering the individual needs and plans of students, students and their mentors may work on a variety of activities including:

• Utilizing online skills and interest assessments • Researching careers and vocational opportunities • Research post-secondary educational opportunities • Completing college applications • Applying for scholarships • Exploring financial aid options • Planning ahead and keeping track of deadlines

Typically, students meet with their mentors from 20-40 minutes once every week or two, depending upon need. Students and mentors plan meeting times with the ASPIRE Coordinator, and all meetings are held in the NMHS Tornado Future Center. Mentors may choose to work with one or more students as they feel comfortable, and at times which are convenient for them. Every effort is made to match mentors with students for the most success. If you are a student who would like to participate in ASPIRE, or if you are an adult community member who would like to become an ASPIRE mentor, please contact Jeri Childress, Tornado Future Center, 541-842-1243 or [email protected].

https://oregonstudentaid.gov/aspire.aspx

mailto:[email protected]


North Medford High School Oregon Transfer Module

A transcript notation that completes the Freshman year of college in Oregon. Leads to the AAOT: Associate of the Arts Oregon Transfer Degree

Total OTM Credits: 45-56

REQUIRED CLASSES: NMHS COURSE TITLE:

Writing: 8 credits required Writing: 8 credits offered WR 121 English Composition I (4) AP English Language & Composition (Semester 1) - 4 WR 122 English Composition II (4) AP English Language & Composition (Semester 2) - 4 WR 227 Technical Writing (4) Speech & Debate (One semester) Oral Communication : 3-4 credits required *SP 111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Mathematics: 4-5 credits required above 100 Mathematics: 23 credits offered MTH 111 Pre-Calculus (3) Pre-Calculus (Semester 1) - 3 MTH 112 Pre-Calculus II (4) Pre-Calculus (Semester 2) - 4 MTH 243 Applied Statistical Methods (4) AP Statistics (One Semester) - 4 MTH 251 Calculus I (4) Calculus 1 (Semester 1) - 4 MTH 252 Calculus II (4) Calculus 1 (Semester 2) - 4 MTH 253 Calculus III (4) Calculus 2 (One Semester) - 4 Humanities: 9-12 credits required Humanities: 8 credits offered ENG 104 Intro to Lit (4) AP English Literature & Composition (Semester 1) - 4 ENG 105 Intro to Lit (4) AP English Literature & Composition (Semester 2) - 4 *HUM 101 (4) *MUS 105 (3) Social Science: 9-12 credits required Social Science: 24 credits offered *ANTH 100 HST 250 (4) AP US History (Semester 1) - 4 HST 251 (4) AP US History (Semester 2) - 4 PSY 201 (4) AP Psychology (Semester 1) - 4 PSY 202 (4) AP Psychology (Semester 2) - 4 HST 110 (4) AP World History (Semester 1) - 4 HST 111 (4) AP World History (Semester 2) - 4 Science/Math/Computer Science: 11-16 credits required including one biological or physical science with lab *Must be taken in person or online through: (must have counselor and principal approval) RCC Extended Options: http://www.roguecc.edu/pathfinder/extendedoptions.asp SOU Early Entry: http://www.sou.edu/youth/early-entry/guidelines.html


Pathways Program

WHAT IS THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM? The Medford School District Pathways program allows all students to connect with and engage in the high school experience by choosing four courses in an area of their interest. Students pursue an area of concentration in a pathway of their choice by taking classes they enjoy and becoming involved in a related club or co-curricular activity. Job shadowing or career internships are encouraged as part of the required Senior Capstone experience. Pathways provide opportunities for students to explore potential career paths, and to pursue a credentialed diploma by earning college credit and/or industry certification while still in high school.

WHICH PATHWAYS ARE OFFERED AT MEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE/STEM)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMIC PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Automotive Technology Band English Healthcare

Marketing Choir Math Law

Construction Orchestra Science Natural Resources

Culinary Arts Theater Social Science Service & Leadership

Education Visual Arts World Languages

Engineering

Computer Science

Manufacturing

Media Arts


The CTE Pathway integrates core academics into hands-on and project based learning activities that allow students to explore and develop the knowledge and skills for the high-demand 21st century job market while applying core academic knowledge. Students interested in manufacturing, auto-mechanics, culinary arts, and information technology may enjoy this Pathway. Students in the CTE Pathway may take dual credit, college courses, and benefit from internships within the local job market. The CTE Pathway is concurrent with a state endorsed CTE Program of Study.

Areas of Concentration

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE Required Courses (2 courses) Required Courses (2 courses) Automotive Service 1* (.5) Exploring Computer Science (ECS) (1) Automotive Service 2* (.5) AP Computer Science Principles (1) Metals Manufacturing* (.5) AP Computer Science A (JAVA) (1) Business Computer Applications/Technology (.5) Recommended Additional Courses (min. 1 course) Robotics Engineering 1 (.5) Auto Service 3-8* (.5) Robotics Engineering 2 (.5) Academic Tutor Automotive (1) Cooperative Work Experience CTE - Automotive (.5-1) Recommended Additional Courses (min. 2 courses) Metals Manufacturing 2-8* (.5) Video Production 1-4 (.5) Yearbook (1)

BUSINESS Advanced Math Courses (1 each) Required Courses (2 courses) Academic Tutor - ICT (1) Graphic Design 1 (.5) Cooperative Work Experience - ICT (.5-1) Business Computer Applications/Technology (.5) Graphic Design* 1 (.5) Exploring Computer Science (ECS) (1) Graphic Design* 2-7 (.5) Marketing 1 (1) CONSTRUCTION Recommended Additional Courses (min. 2 courses) Required Courses (2 courses) Graphic Design 2-7 (.5) Construction Tech 1 (.5) Marketing 2 (1) Construction Tech 2 (.5) Economics (.5) or AP Economics* (1) Psychology or AP Psychology* (1)

Recommended Additional Courses Speech & Debate (1) Construction Tech 3 (.5) Academic Tutor - Business (1) Construction Tech 4 (.5) Cooperative Work Experience - Business (.5-1) CWE CTE: Construction Tech (.5) Exploring Computer Science (.5) Academic Tutor - Construction (1) Business Computer Applications Technology (.5) Cooperative Work Experience - Construction (.5 - 1)

Metals Manufacturing 1 (.5) CULINARY ARTS Metals Manufacturing 2-8 (.5)

Required Courses (3 courses) Culinary Arts 1 (.5) Culinary Arts 2 (.5) Culinary Arts 3* (1) Culinary Arts 4* (1) Recommended Additional Courses (min. 1 courses) Academic Tutor - Culinary Arts (1) Cooperative Work Experience - Culinary Arts (.5-1)

*Indicates College Credit



EDUCATION MANUFACTURING Required Courses (up to 2 courses) Required Courses (up to 2 courses)

Intro to Early Education (.5) Metals Manufacturing (.5)

Early Learning Field Experience 1 (.5) Robotics Engineering 1-2* (.5) Human Development (.5) Woods Manufacturing 1-2* (.5)

Best Practices in Education (.5) Manufacturing Design 1-2 (.5)

Recommended Additional Courses (min. 2 courses) Recommended Additional Courses (min. 2 courses) Early Learning Field Experience 2 (.5) Metals Manufacturing 2-8 (.5) Practicum in Education (1-2) Robotics Engineering 3-8*(.5 credit each) Speech & Debate (1)

Woods Manufacturing 3-8* (.5)

Psychology or AP Psychology* (1) Architectural Drafting 1-8 (.5)

World Languages (1-2) Academic Tutor CTE - Metals (1)

College-Level Courses in Content Area of Emphasis (1-2) Academic Tutor CTE - Manufacturing (1) NMHS Academic Tutor (.5) Cooperative Work Experience CTE - Cabinetmaking (.5-1) Cooperative Work Experience CTE ECE (.5) Cooperative Work Experience CTE - Manufacturing (.5-1)

Cooperative Work Experience CTE - Metals (.5-1) ENGINEERING

Required Courses (up to 2 courses) MEDIA ARTS

Introduction to Engineering Design* - PLTW (1) Required Courses (2 courses) Principles of Engineering*- PLTW (1) Video Production 1 (.5) Architectural Drafting 1-2 (.5)

Graphic Design 1 (.5) Manufacturing Design 1-2* (.5)

Recommended Additional Courses (min. 2 courses) Recommended Additional Courses (min 2 courses) Video Production 2-4 (.5) Pre-Calculus* (1)

Graphic Design 2-7 (.5) Honors Pre-Calculus* (1)

AP Calculus 1* (1)

AP Calculus 2* (1)

Honors Chemistry* (1)

AP Chemistry (1)

AP Physics* (1)

Manufacturing Design 3-8* (.5)

Architectural Drafting 3-8* (.5)

Robotics 1-8 (.5 ea.)

Metals Manufacturing 1 & 2 (.5 ea.) Cooperative Work Experience CTE - Mechanical Tech (.5-1)



The Visual and Performing Arts Pathways are for students who want to nurture and cultivate their creativity, passion, and skill in both visual and performing arts. Students who enjoy art, music and theater will benefit from taking courses in one of these Pathways.


VISUAL ARTS PERFORMING ARTS Required Courses (4 courses) Developmental Courses (4 courses) Art 1 (1 credit) Tenor/Bass Ensemble

Sculpture 1 (.5) Treble Choir (1) Graphic Design* 1 (.5) Mixed Choir (1) Art 2 (.5 credit) Chamber Choir (1) AP Art & Design 1* (1) Concert Choir (1) AP Art & Design 1* (1) Concert Orchestra (1) Sculpture 2-3 (.5) Chamber Orchestra (1) Graphic Design* 2 (.5) Concert Band (1) Symphonic Band (1) Wind Ensemble (1) Jazz Cadets (1) Jazz Ambassadors (1) Intro to Guitar (.5)

World Drumming (.5)

Music Theory (1)

Theatre Arts 1 (.5)

Theatre Arts 2 (1)

Sinfonia (1) Stagecraft (.5) Physical Theatre (.5)



The Academic Pathway is intended for students who are interested in exploring advanced concepts in traditional content areas. If students are passionate about the fields of English, math, world languages, science or social science, the Academic Pathway is for them. Engaging in an Academic Pathway provides preparation for post-secondary education, whether you are attending a four-year university or any other post-secondary institution.


ENGLISH SCIENCE 4 Courses Required 4 Courses Required English 1 (1) Life Science (1) English 2 or AP Prep English 2 (1) Physical Science (1) English 3 or AP Language & Composition* (1) Biology or Biology Honors (1) English 4 or AP Literature & Composition* (1) Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (1) English Workshop (.5) Forensic Science (1) Digital Journalism (1) Physics (1) Dramatic Literature (1) AP Chemistry* (1) Speech & Debate (1) Environmental Science (1) Technical Writing (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology* (1) Gothic and Horror Fiction (1) AP Biology* (1) AP Physics* (1)

MATH Astronomy* (1) 4 Courses Required Zoology * (1) Algebra 1A (1) Algebra 1B (1) SOCIAL SCIENCE Algebra 1 (1) 4 Courses Required Geometry or Geometry Honors (1) World Studies Fundamentals of Geometry (1) AP World History (1) Algebra 2 Fundamentals (1) AP Human Geography* (1) Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors (1) American Studies or AP US History* (1) Pre-Calculus* or Pre-Calculus Honors * (1) Contemporary Issues or AP Government (1) AP Statistics* (1) Economics (1) AP Calculus* (1) AP Economics* (1)

AP Calculus 2* (1)

AP European History* (1)

Statistics (1) AP Psychology (1) Psychology (.5)

WORLD LANGUAGES

4 Courses Required French 1,2,3*,4* (1-4 credits) Spanish 1,2,3*,4*,5* (1-5 credits) Heritage Spanish 3,4 (1)



The pre-Professional Pathway is designed for all types of students to explore career possibilities while in high school. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pre-Engineering is a nationally renowned program offered at the Medford School District that gives students high quality, hands-on experience in the engineering world. If students are interested in business, healthcare, computer science, law, environmental science or education, this Pathway is for them.


HEALTHCARE NATURAL RESOURCES

Required Courses (2 courses) Required Courses (2 courses) Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (1) Environmental Science (1) Healthcare Careers/Medical Term* (1) Biology or Biology Honors (1) Recommended Additional Courses (min. 2 courses) Recommended Additional Courses Human Anatomy & Physiology* (1) (min. 2 courses) Kinesiology/Sports Medicine AP Biology (1) AP Chemistry* (1) AP Statistics (1) Psychology or AP Psychology* (1) Forensic Science (1) AP Biology (1) Speech and Debate (1)

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Choose 4 Courses LAW American Studies/AP US History* (1)

Required Courses (3 courses) Military Science 1 (.5) Introduction to Law (.5) Military Science 2 (.5-1) 11 &12 only Criminal Law (.5) NMHS Leadership (1) Mock Trial (1) Psychology/AP Psychology (1) American Studies or AP US History* (1) Speech & Debate (.5-1)

AP Government (.5) Recommended Additional Courses Mock Trial (1) (min. 2 courses) Student Government (.5-1) Forensic Science (.5, may be repeated) NMHS Link Leader (.5) Speech & Debate (1) Psychology or AP Psychology* (1)

Contemporary Issues (1) AP Language & Composition* (1) AP Government* (1) AP Economics (1)



Q: When should a student select a Pathway? A: Students will select a Pathway while planning for Sophomore year. Q: Can a student switch their Pathway? A: Yes. A student can switch their Pathway during their high school career, if they decide that another Pathway is more suitable to their interests. Q: Does a student need more credits to be in the Pathways program? A: No. All students will still be required to complete 24 credits to graduate and become involved with other like-minded students, surrounded by caring adults, and with co-curricular activities in which to participate. Q: Does a student’s Pathway dictate their future? A: No. A Pathway is simply letting a student explore an area of interest. Q: Is a Pathway required for a student to graduate? A: No, but the Medford School District believes that by choosing a Pathway, students will be much more engaged in their entire high school experience, better prepared for their futures, and more likely to graduate with an understanding of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Q: What is a credentialed diploma? A: A diploma that is tied to a career major course of study where the student earns an outside endorsement of accomplishment, which may include industry certification, dual credit, articulated credit, or a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam. Q: Can a student do more than one Pathway? A: Yes. The student schedule allows seven courses per term. There is room in the schedule to meet all core content course requirements as well as to participate in electives and advanced academic offerings.


FRESHMAN ACADEMY 2019-2020

At North Medford High School we are committed to ensuring all freshmen have a successful first year in high school. In order to make this happen we organize teams of teachers who will share the same group of students. Students will be on three teams: Team 91, 92, or 93. This gives us the opportunity to closely monitor each student’s progress. Freshman Academy will…

● Prepare all freshmen for high school academic success. ● Build character development and maturity. ● Welcome freshmen to the spirit and traditions of North Medford High School.

The following hallmarks of the Freshman Academy will highlight our mission:

● Support all students in academic excellence. ● Provide appropriate academic opportunities for all students. ● Provide a team of supportive adults for all students. ● Work with students to explore their dreams and passions. ● Work with students to explore pathways that will be chosen at the end of their freshman year. ● Establish a culture of family and a connection for all students to NMHS. ● Each freshman will have an advisory class to support them in all areas of school.

In order to encourage all students to strive for academic excellence, the Freshman Academy offers Honors and AP courses. Freshman Academy will explore post-secondary opportunities and will train all freshmen in the “8 Keys to Employability.” This will include: integrity, manners, punctuality, appropriate apparel, and interpersonal relationships.

Required Core Courses (Freshmen are required to take one class from each core area)

English Science Math Social Studies

English 1 Life Science Algebra 1 World Studies

Biology Geometry AP World History

Biology Honors Geometry Honors AP Human

Geography

Computer Skills PE Career/College 9 Computer Literacy PE

To preview elective choices available to Freshmen, please consult courses offered in this catalog.

Class of


HONORS DIPLOMA

The Medford Honors Diploma is available to those students who are seeking to challenge themselves academically. This program will prepare students for their post-secondary education by providing rigorous coursework along with the opportunity to earn college credit. Students who wish to pursue an Honors Diploma must confirm their intentions with their counselor at the start of their junior year.

To earn the diploma, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and earn nine or more credits in courses identified as Advanced Placement, Honors, or in other courses where evidence of academic rigor exists (*music courses listed may be repeated for Honors Diploma credit). Requirements must be met by the end of the 3rd quarter of graduation year. The student must also meet the District guidelines for graduation, including the required 24 credits.

Courses that qualify for an Honors Diploma:

DEPARTMENT COURSE CREDIT English/Language Arts AP English Language & Comp 1.0

AP English Literature & Comp 1.0 English 2 Honors 1.0

Social Science AP European History 1.0 AP Economics 1.0 AP Government 1.0 AP Human Geography 1.0 AP Psychology 1.0 AP US History 1.0 AP World History 1.0

Mathematics AP Calculus AB 1.0 AP Calculus 1.0 AP Statistics 1.0 Pre-Calculus 1.0 Pre-Calculus Honors 1.0 Algebra 2 Honors 1.0 Geometry Honors 1.0

Science Honors Biology 1.0 AP Biology 1.0 Honors Chemistry 1.0 AP Chemistry 1.0 Physics 1.0 AP Physics 1.0 Astronomy 1.0 Anatomy Physiology 1.0 Zoology 1.0 Medical Terminology 1.0 Healthcare Careers/Med. Term 1.0

World Languages French 3 - 4 1.0 Spanish 3 - 5 1.0 Spanish for Heritage Speaker 1.0

Fine Arts AP Art & Design 1 1.0 AP Art & Design 2 1.0

Music Wind Ensemble* 1.0 Chamber Choir* 1.0

Chamber Orchestra* 1.0

Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles 1.0 AP Computer Science A (JAVA) 1.0


VALEDICTORIAN AND ACADEMIC MEDALISTS The Valedictorian(s) will be determined on the basis of highest cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) while maintaining full-time student status. Within that group, one Gold Medalist and one Silver Medalist will be determined based on GPA and the number of Honors and AP credits (as defined on page 19) earned to achieve that GPA. The student who achieves the highest GPA and the most credits in Honors and AP courses will be the Gold Medalist. The student with the second most credits in Honors and AP courses will be the Silver Medalist. In the event of a tie for the number of Honors and AP credits, standardized test scores may be used. Students should check with their counselor each year to maintain eligibility.

TORCH HONOR SOCIETY To become a member, applications are accepted at the beginning of 4th quarter in April. To maintain membership in Torch Honor, you must meet or exceed the following requirements:

● Maintain a 3.6 GPA every quarter and accumulative. If you drop below you will be placed on probation. ● Enroll in at least 5 academic classes, including at least 3 honors/AP courses, ● Complete at least 10 community service hours, three of which are Torch Honor Society sponsored activities.

We host at least one activity a month. In this handbook, courses which qualify as honors or advanced area are denoted with the logo: Torch Honor.

HONOR ROLL Honor Roll is reported each quarter throughout the school year. Students must achieve a 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least five graded classes during the quarter.

TRANSFER CREDIT FOR ONLINE COURSES

On occasion, NMHS students may wish to enroll in online courses or wish to receive high school credit for classes not taken in the Medford School District. In order for these courses to be counted for credit, they must be earned from a school that is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS) or an organization that is formally affiliated with NAAS. Go to www.advanc-ed.org for more information and a listing of accredited institutions. To ensure that credits will count toward graduation please have all coursework approved in advance.

RECOMMENDED TESTING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION

Grade 10 October PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test Practice test ALL SOPHOMORES test during school hours

Grade 11 October PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (National Merit Scholarship Qualification Test)

Grade 11 Spring SAT Scholastic Assessment Test Grade 11 Spring ACT American College Testing Program - The ACT is required in lieu of the SAT at some

colleges. ALL JUNIORS test during school hours. Grade 12 Early Fall SAT Scholastic Assessment Test Grade 12 Early Fall SAT Subject Tests Grade 12 Early Fall ACT American College Testing Program

The SAT or ACT is usually required for college admission. Check admitting college to determine which test is preferred.

SAT Test Information: www.collegeboard.org

ACT Test Information: www.actstudent.org

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SCHEDULING POLICIES & PROCEDURES NUMBER OF CLASSES It is preferred that freshmen, sophomores, and juniors carry a full program of study which consists of seven credits. Juniors and seniors that are on track to graduate may forecast for six credits. ADDING, DROPPING, OR CHANGING A CLASS OR LEVEL Any student dropping a class for any reason after ten school days will receive an “F” or “W” (withdrawal) grade for that class for the semester. Any exceptions to this policy must be cleared through an administrator. If a student wants to drop a class after the first ten school days of the semester, s/he needs to see a counselor and pick up a drop form. A student is required to attend class until the change process is completed.

ACTIVITIES/SPORTS ELIGIBILITY OSAA REQUIREMENTS Students must take and pass a minimum of 2.5 credits in the previous two quarters and be currently enrolled and in good standing in five classes, as well as be on track to graduate by OSAA standards and not have earned an “F” in each of the two previous quarters. NCAA REQUIREMENTS: Students who wish to attend college and play Division I or II athletics must meet the following requirements:

● Division l: Use sliding scale to match ACT/SAT test scores and core GPA. ● Division ll: Requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. ● 16 core courses. ● Must be in the top fifty percent in your graduating class.

For specific information, you may visit the website at www.ncaa.org. It is the student’s/parent’s responsibility to ensure the student meets NCAA requirements for college-level participation.

EARLY GRADUATION

Early graduation is an opportunity for very capable students who have concrete plans to pursue further education (or work full-time) to complete their high school academic requirements in less than four years. Applications for early graduation must be received by the high school administration by May 1 of the student’s sophomore year.

LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY RELEASE

Some students may opt to not participate in a class every period. Students may schedule an open period either the beginning or end of the day as long as they are on track to graduate and parent permission.

TEACHER ASSISTANTS/AIDES

Students may request to serve as an assistant or aide for one period during a semester. Students must obtain permission from the person they want to assist and their counselor.


INTERNSHIPS

Internships are for Juniors and Seniors working toward Pathway completion.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Students can earn .25 credits for 90 hours of work experience.


North Medford High School Home of the Black Tornado

* Course descriptions listed are proposed. Some may not be offered due to lack of enrollment or changes in budget or personnel.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2019-2020


COURSE OFFERINGS 2019-2020

Courses shown below are year-long (1.0 credits) except those with an (*) which are semester courses (.5 credits). Courses are dependent upon teacher availability and student demand. OPEN TO OPEN TO COURSE # GRADE: COURSE # GRADE

COMPUTER LITERACY MATHEMATICS (cont.) 041 Exploring Computer Science 9,10,11,12 315 Geometry 9,10,11,12 045* Business Computer Applications/Tech 9,10,11,12 316 Geometry Honors 9,10 706* Graphic Design 1 9,10,11,12 318 Geometry Fundamentals 11,12

320 AP Statistics 10,11,12 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 321 Statistics 10,11,12 101 English 9 332 AP Calculus 2 11,12 103 Lit Skills 1 9,10 325 Pre-Calculus 10,11,12 104 Lit Skills 2 9,10,11,12 326 Pre-Calculus Honors 10,11,12 106 English 2 10 331 AP Calculus 11,12 108 English 2 Honors 10 109 Dramatic Literature: Modern Plays 10,11 PERFORMING ARTS 111 English 3 11 354 Symphonic Band 10,11,12 114 AP English Language & Composition 11 358* World Music Drumming 9,10,11,12 116 English 4 12 360 Concert Band 9,10,11,12 117 AP English Literature & Composition 12 361 Jazz Ambassadors 9,10,11,12 118 Technical Writing 11,12 362 Wind Ensemble 9,10,11,12 119* English Workshop 10,11,12 363 Jazz Cadets 9,10,11,12 121 Gothic and Horror Fiction 11,12 364 Music Theory 10,11,12 150 Competitive Speech/Debate 9,10,11,12 365 Concert Orchestra 9,10,11,12 156 Digital Journalism 9,10,11,12 366 Chamber Orchestra 9,10,11,12 159 Yearbook 10,11,12 369* Introduction to the Guitar 9,10,11,12

370 Mixed Choir 9,10,11,12 ELL SERVICES 371 Concert Choir 10,11,12 171 English Language Dev. 1 9,10,11,12 372 Chamber Choir 10,11,12 172 English Language Dev. 2 9,10,11,12 373 Treble Choir 9,10,11,12 173 English Language Dev.3 9,10,11,12 374 Tenor/Bass Ensemble 9,10,11,12 174 English Language Dev. 4-5 9,10,11,12 380* Theatre Arts 1 9,10,11,12 180 ELL Literacy and Content 9,10,11,12 381* Theatre Arts 2 9,10,11,12

382* Advanced Theatre Arts 9,10,11,12 FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES/HEALTH 383* Physical Theatre 9,10,11,12 200* Personal Health 10 383* Stagecraft 9,10,11,12 201* Family Health 12 210* Kinesiology & Sports Medicine 10, 11, 12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 211 Healthcare Careers/Med Term 11,12 407* PE - Strength and Conditioning 9,10,11,12 235 Parenting Lab 9,10,11,12 411* PE - Alternative Fitness 9,10,11,12 237 Parenting 9,10,11,12 425* PE - Recreational Games/Fitness 9,10,11,12

*** Athletic Participation 9,10,11,12 WORLD LANGUAGES *** Equivalent P.E. 11,12 250 French 1 9,10,11,12 251 French 2 9,10,11,12 SCIENCE 252 French 3 9,10,11,12 500 Physical Science 10,11,12 253 French 4 9,10,11,12 503 Life Science 9,10,11,12 265 Spanish 1 9,10,11,12 505 Biology 9,10,11,12 266 Spanish 2 9,10,11,12 506 Biology Honors 9,10 267 Spanish 3 9,10,11,12 507 AP Biology 11,12 268 Spanish 4 10,11,12 511 Environmental Science 11,12 269 Spanish 5 12 514 Biochemistry 11,12 271 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 9,10,11,12 515 General Zoology 11,12

516 Forensics 11,12 MATHEMATICS 518 Anatomy and Physiology 11,12 304 Math Support 9,10,11,12 520 Chemistry 1 10,11,12 307A Algebra 1A 9,10,11,12 521 Chemistry 1 Honors 11,12 307B Algebra 1B 9,10,11,12 522 AP Chemistry 11,12 308 Algebra 1 9,10,11,12 525 Physics 11,12 310 Algebra 2 9,10,11,12 526 AP Physics 11,12 311 Algebra 2 Honors 9,10,11,12 530 Astronomy 11, 12 314 Algebra 2 Fundamentals 9,10,11,12


OPEN TO OPEN TO COURSE # GRADE: COURSE # GRADE:

SOCIAL SCIENCE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (cont.) 601 World Studies 9,10 659* Architectural Drafting 4-6 10,11,12 604 AP World History 9,10,11,12 660* Metals Manufacturing 1 9,10,11,12 605 AP Human Geography 9,10,11,12 662* Metals Manufacturing 2 10,11,12 606 American Studies 10,11 663-668* Metals Manufacturing 3-8 10,11,12 610* Contemporary US Issues 12 676* Automotive Service 2 10,11,12 615* Economics 12 677 Automotive Service 3-8 11,12 617 AP Economics 11,12 680* Woods Manufacturing 1 9,10,11,12 620* Psychology 10,11,12 681* Woods Manufacturing 2 9,10,11,12 621 AP Psychology 10,11,12 682* Woods Manufacturing 3-8 10,11,12 626* Sports Psychology 9,10,11,12 691* Robotics Engineering STEM 1 10,11,12 627 AP Government 10,11,12 692-695* Robotics Engineering STEM 2-5 10,11,12 630 AP U.S. History 11,12 732* Construction Tech 1 9,10,11,12 635 AP European History 10,11,12 733* Construction Tech 2 9,10,11,12 636* Intro to Law 11,12 734-735* Construction Tech 3-4 10, 11, 12 637* Criminal Law 11,12 737 CWE CTE: Construction Technology 10, 11, 12 638 Mock Trial 9,10,11,12 909 Academic Tutor CTE

-* CWE CTE SPECIAL EDUCATION -* Independent Study CTE 551 Tutorial - Breswick 9,10,11,12 552 Tutorial Binney 9,10,11,12 VISUAL ARTS 553 Tutorial - Surridge 9,10,11,12 700 Art 1 9,10,11,12 565 Life Skills 9,10,11,12 701* Art 2 10,11,12 576 Math Basic 9,10,11,12 702 AP Art & Design 1 11,12 581 English Basic 9,10,11,12 704 AP Art & Design 2 11,12 585 Science Basic 9,10,11,12 706* Graphic Design 1 9,10,11,12 586 Social Science Basic 9,10,11,12 707* Graphic Design 2 9,10,11,12

708-712* Graphic Design 3-8 10,11,12 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 715* Sculpture 1 9,10,11,12 041 Exploring Computer Science 9,10,11,12 716* Sculpture 2 9,10,11,12 042 AP Computer Science Principles 10,11,12 717* Sculpture 3 10,11,12 043 AP Computer Science A (JAVA) 10,11,12 045* Business Computer Applications/Tech 9,10,11,12 CAREER LITERACY 056 Marketing 1 9,10,11,12 470* Military Science 9,10,11,12 057 Marketing 2 10,11,12 832* Internship 11,12 071* Video Production 1 9,10,11,12 849* Career/College 9 9 072* Video Production 2-4 9,10,11,12 851* Career/College 11 11 204* Intro to Early Learning 9,10,11,12 852* Career/College 12 12 205* Human Development 10,11,12 931* Work Experience 11,12 206* Best Practices in Education 10,11,12 207* Practicum in Education 11,12 ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 214* Culinary Arts 1 9,10,11,12 (Advance Permission Required) 215* Culinary Arts 2 9,10,11,12 810A-C AVID 9/10/11/12 9,10,11,12 216 Culinary Arts 3 10,11,12 810D AVID Prep 9,10 217 Culinary Arts 4 11,12 900* Office Aide-Main Office 10,11,12 218 Culinary Arts 5 12 901* Office Aide-Attendance Office 10,11,12 230* Early Learning Field Experience 1 9,10,11,12 902* Office Aide-Student Center 10,11,12 231* Early Learning Field Experience 2 10,11,12 903* Office Aide-Detention Center 10,11,12 640⁺⁺ Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) 9,10,11,12 905* Library Assistant 9,10,11,12 640A Principles of Engineering (PLTW) 9,10,11,12 906* Special Ed Assistant 10,11,12 641* Manufacturing Design 1 10,11,12 908* Academic Tutor 10,11,12 642* Manufacturing Design 2 9,10,11,12 909* Academic Tutor CTE 10,11,12 643-648* Manufacturing Design 3-8 9,10,11,12 910 Student Government 9,10,11,12 655* Architectural Drafting 1 9,10,11,12 911 Leadership 9,10,11,12 656* Architectural Drafting 2 9,10,11,12 -* CDC Teen Parent Student Asst. 9,10,11,12 657* Architectural Drafting 3-6 10,11,12 -* Teacher Aide/Lab Assistant 9,10,11,12


COMPUTER LITERACY EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE – 041 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None This class is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of this class is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues. This course can count as computer skills graduation requirement. GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 - 706 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Graphic Designer? Get ready to learn the world's most popular graphics editing programs. We will focus on learning and using the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programs to make some exciting and innovative projects. In this class we will explore a wide range of digital imaging techniques from photo touch-ups and fantasy scenes, to logo and t-shirt designs and more. You can learn the design skills and knowledge that professional graphic designers use daily. We will be creating projects for digital publication, product design, and print. From album art to movie posters, the projects will be fun and will challenge you to create art in a whole new way. Join us in the C-1 lab and get ready to journey into the limitless world of graphic design. *This class may be available for RCC College NOW credit. Talk with your teacher and counselor to know more. GRAPHIC DESIGN 2 - 707 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Graphic Design 1 Are you ready to take your design skills to the next level? This class will provide you with a more in-depth approach to the elements and principles of design. You will experience a greater variety of design projects and be given the opportunity to create your own student-driven projects. You will be challenged to delve deeper into the Adobe design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), research design history, investigate contemporary designers, and create a personal design portfolio. *This class is available for RCC College NOW credit for qualifying student. Talk with your teacher and/or counselor to know more about this amazing opportunity. GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 - 708 College Now GRAPHIC DESIGN 4 - 709 GRAPHIC DESIGN 5 - 710 GRAPHIC DESIGN 6 - 711 GRAPHIC DESIGN 7 - 712 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Graphic Design 2 The adventure continues... In Graphic Design 3-7 you will take on “boss level” creative design projects. We will dive deeper into the real world applications of design through externship projects, more advanced tools/processes in the Adobe software, and even more student-driven assignments. You will be encouraged to design and create a series of products for an online store or blog with the potential to launch your own product line. You will meet with local designers and possibly tour local design studios. Ultimately this course will springboard you into completing your Design Pathway and get you one step closer to being a professional graphic


designer. This class is available for RCC College NOW credit for qualifying students. Talk with your teacher and/or counselor to know more about this amazing opportunity. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY – 045 College Now Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Introduces students to basic computer concepts, software applications, and hardware processing. Students acquire basic competency by using microcomputer applications in operating environments, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and hands-on application.


ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

Course Options that Meet Requirements Elective Courses English 1 Literacy Skills 1 English 2 Literacy Skills 2 English 2 Honors English Workshop Dramatic Literature Digital Journalism English 3 Speech & Debate Technical Writing Yearbook AP English Language & Composition Gothic and Horror Fiction⁺⁺ English 4 AP English Literature & Composition

The primary goals of the English curriculum are to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The English curriculum is designed to meet Essential Skills requirements necessary for the Oregon Diploma and the College and Career Readiness goals of the Common Core State Standards. English courses at the ninth and tenth grade levels are designed with the belief that every student should have access to preparation for Advanced Placement and other challenging courses, as suggested by the College Board. AP ENGLISH COURSES: To enter AP English Language and Composition, and/or AP English Literature and Composition, students must exhibit advanced achievement in English and obtain a teacher recommendation. ENGLISH 1 - 101 Grade: 9 Year: Required Pre: None In this required course, students will study and complete narrative, informative, and argumentative reading, writing, and speaking assignments aligned to the Common Core College and Career Readiness Standards. Course content includes short stories, drama, poetry, novels, and literary nonfiction. The course is intended to further develop students’ critical reading and analytical skills through integrated reading and writing assignments. Outside and summer reading are required. LIT SKILLS 1 - 103 Semester: Elective Grade: 9, 10 Year: Required Pre: Teacher Recommendation This course emphasizes instruction of reading and writing skills. Building vocabulary, developing automaticity in reading, and analyzing test are key components of instruction. This course utilizes Scholastic’s Read 180 curriculum and class design, which consists of small groups, low student/teacher ratio, and a computer program that adjusts for student needs. Recommendation for this course is based on student achievement scores in reading. Students take this intensive course in conjunction with regular English. LIT SKILLS 2 - 104 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester Pre: Recommendation of departments/ administration This Course utilizes the Achieve 3000 curriculum. Recommendation for this course is based on student achievement scores in reading. Students take this course in conjunction with regular English.


ENGLISH 2 - 106 Grade: 10 Year: Required Pre: None This course offers a balanced focus on literature and composition, both fiction and non-fiction. Narrative, informational, and argumentative writing assignments are produced with growing emphasis on argument and research. Students study various genres of literature and build strategies for reading comprehension and analysis. The ability to determine an author’s intent and theme as well as to recognize the writing techniques employed to achieve the author’s purpose is a specific focus. ENGLISH 2 HONORS - 108 Grade: 10 Year: Required Pre: Instructor recommendation Designed to prepare students for the scope and rigor of college-level AP courses, AP English Prep will enable students to critically read, analyze and respond to works of literary merit. Students will study authorial intent, theme, figurative language, rhetoric, argument and more to build the necessary foundation for success in future AP English classes. Students learn to use syntax correctly and stylistically, to write with precision and clarify for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students completing this course fulfill the district and state requirements for English 2 Honors. DRAMATIC LITERATURE: MODERN PLAYS - 109 Grade: 10, 11 Year: Meets English Requirements Students will be actively involved in the reading, discussion, and staging scenes from Sophocles’ Antigone, and Oedipus Rex. We will also read selections from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night as well as A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Writing assignments will include research as well as some exercise in scene writing. In the second semester, in addition to select Shakespearean studies dependent on our season at North, students may read plays by George B. Shaw, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, Neil Simon, Lorraine Hansberry, Arthur Miller, Eugene O’Neill, August ENGLISH 3 - 111 Grade: 11 Year: Required Pre: None This course continues to develop student’s writing skills, emphasizing logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage. Students continue to read works of literature that emphasize exploration of literary elements and stylistic devices, with an emphasis on informational texts. Students will write narrative, literary analysis, and researched argument essays. Writing requirements include the junior argumentative research paper. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION - 114 Torch Honor Grade 11 Year: Meets English requirement Pre: Meets Honors criteria This introductory college-level composition course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Students may earn college credits through SOU and/or through the AP English Language and Composition Exam. The junior argumentative research paper is also integrated into this course.


ENGLISH 4 LITERATURE & COMPOSITION - 116 Grade: 12 Year: Required Pre: None This course blends composition and literature into a cohesive whole as students write critical and comparative analysis of reading selections with a focus on British literature. Writing assignments include a college or application essay, a 6-10 page research paper. The course concludes with a formal speech presenting the senior paper and project to a panel. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION – 117 Torch Honor Grade: 12 Year: Required Pre: Teacher Recommendation This course is designed to parallel college-level English courses. AP English will enable students to develop critical standards for evaluating literature. Students will study the language, character, action, and theme in works of recognized literary merit; enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write compositions of their own, including literary analysis, exposition, argument, narrative and creative writing. Students may earn college credits through SOU and/or may elect to take the AP Language and Composition exam. The course concludes with a formal speech presenting the senior paper and project to a panel. TECHNICAL WRITING – 118 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete; two credits of English This course is designed to prepare both college bound and non-college bound students for writing challenges in the real world. Students will deliver oral presentations; create tables, graphs, and charts; research and organize data; and write a variety of technical reports and proposals. This class is writing intensive. Computer application of skills is expected. It is recommended, but not required that students are enrolled in a CTE course while they are taking this course. GOTHIC AND HORROR FICTION – 121 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: None This course will help to develop skills in reading, analyzing and writing fiction, by using the fascinating world of gothic and horror fiction. Students will explore a variety of texts that aim to induce horror in the reader, from nineteenth century Gothic literature to 21st century horror. This course will focus on the major themes found in Gothic literature and demonstrate how the core writing drivers produce, for the reader, a thrilling psychological environment. Terror versus horror, the influence of the supernatural, and descriptions of the difference between good and evil are just a few of the themes presented. Students will read and analyze texts from many different time periods, as students evaluate how the very earliest gothic works are still influencing horror writers today. Students will also engage in discussion, conduct various research for task and purpose, write literature analysis essays, and create fictional pieces. There will also be an opportunity for publication and presentation. ENGLISH WORKSHOP - 119 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Teacher recommendation This course is designed to help students meet the Essential Skill Requirements for Reading and Writing for the New Oregon Diploma. Students will be placed in this course by recommendation of the English department and administration. Students take this course in addition to a regular English course.


SPEECH & DEBATE – 150 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Year: Elective Pre: None This is a performance-based class in which students will perform dramatic scenes, comedic scenes, prep and participate in mock congressional debates, write informative and persuasive speeches, debate political topics, and more. The class is designed around student choice and the freedom to research and critique current events, literary material, and philosophical ideas. Students learn the methods and styles of a variety of competitive speech, debate, and interpretive events. The team travels to tournaments within the Rogue Valley and participation in competition is encouraged. Lessons include logical thinking, public speaking techniques, performance techniques, rhetoric, and impromptu activities. DIGITAL JOURNALISM - 156 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective – may be repeated for credit Join us as we learn about digital journalism and write for our school newspaper, The Tornado Times! We spend time studying local, national and international news as we learn about journalistic writing, layout and ethics. Everyone in class will write original stories for our online newspaper! Each writer has the chance to write about what they are interested in whether it be “how to” guides, DIYs, student/staff showcases, sports or hard hitting news pieces about what is going on in our community. Take a moment to look at the online newspaper to get a better idea of what is possible when you take Digital Journalism at North - www.nmhstornadotimes.com. YEARBOOK - 159 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Pre: Completed application and instructor’s consent Students produce the school’s yearbook. Students with skills in photography, writing, and layout design are encouraged to apply for staff positions. Yearbook staff members are selected by the instructor on the basis of application, interview, and teacher recommendation. This course may be repeated for credit.

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SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEV 1 - 171 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEV 2 - 172 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEV 3 - 173 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEV 4 - 174 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Year: Required Pre: Recommendation Non-English proficient students are given intensive English language development. Course focuses on reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will also enroll in non-ELL courses, including either sheltered English or another language arts class. Students will develop English language proficiency and prepare for success in the future. Fine arts credit will be earned for all ELL language development courses taken and passed. ELD LITERACY AND CONTENT - 174 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Year: Required Pre: Recommendation The ELD Literacy and Content course is for beginning and intermediate ELL students who are developing reading, literacy, and pronunciation skills in English. The course emphasizes phonics; reading fluency and decoding skills; reading and viewing comprehension; English language conventions; “word attack” skills (spelling patterns, suffixes, prefixes, etc.); and basic writing development.


HEALTH

Two semesters of health are required. The first is taken in the sophomore year, and the second in the senior year. Health courses address the areas of nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, mental health, physical health, sexual health, alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention, and safe living. Students are encouraged to accept responsibility for their own health and to observe and understand that the decisions they make today will determine their level of wellness in the future. PERSONAL HEALTH - 200 Grade: 10 Semester: Required Pre: None One semester of Personal Health is required. This comprehensive health class places emphasis on the wellness lifestyle concept. Areas of study include self-responsibility and decision making, nutrition, stress management, physical fitness, mental health, American Health Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR, drug education and prevention education, and sexual health. FAMILY HEALTH - 201 Grade: 12 Semester: Required Pre: None One semester of Family Health is required. This semester class places an emphasis on being health-literate, and being able to obtain and apply knowledge and skills to enhance their own health and the health of others – both now and in the future as their needs change throughout their life. Topics include concepts related to health promotion, interpersonal relationships and how they change throughout life, and analysis of the influences of family, peers, culture, media, and technology on healthy behaviors. Students will also demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health, and for the promotion of respect and empathy for individual differences. KINESIOLOGY/SPORTS MEDICINE– 210 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: None This course provides exploration of the medical field and the human body. Students will learn applied anatomy as it relates to injury prevention and evaluation. This “hands on” class will involve practical application of skills in the areas of injuries, first aid, and taping. Future careers in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, and Physical Therapy will be explored in this course. HEALTHCARE CAREERS/MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - 211 College Now Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: None This course provides exploration of the medical field. Students will learn applied anatomy. Medical Terminology provides a basic understanding of medical terminology using a word-building approach based on the systems of the human body. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations and symbols are included in the content. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition usage and pronunciation. PARENTING LAB - 235 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Pre: Enrollment by permission only. Completion of intake assessment with Teen Parent Case Manager required. Parenting lab is designed for pregnant and parenting teens. This course expands on the concepts learned in parenting class to provide hands-on experiences that will further support and develop effective parenting skills and practices.


PARENTING SEMINAR - 237 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Pre: Enrollment by permission only. Completion of intake assessment with Teen Parent Case Manager required. Designed for pregnant and parenting teens. Students study aspects of reproductive health, anatomy, pregnancy, labor and delivery. Students will learn effective parenting skills to help deepen their understanding of the developing child. This class serves as a support to connect students and community resources for partnerships in parenting.


WORLD LANGUAGES

A minimum of two years of consecutive World Language study are a pre-requisite for entry into most universities. North Medford High School offers complete programs in both French and Spanish. Senior students who have completed a minimum of three years of language study at North will be eligible to participate in Southern Oregon University’s Credit for Proficiency Program, whereby students are able to earn up to 20 transferable university credits. Due to the rigorous nature of second language study, it is highly recommended that freshmen enrolling in a first year World Language class be at or near grade-level in both reading and writing. FRENCH I - 250 SPANISH I - 265 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Year: Elective Pre: None Students will develop the essential foundational skills that serve as the building blocks of the language, including greetings, alphabet, present-tense verb conjugation, and basic sentence structure. Emphasis is on speaking, writing, and comprehension. Students will be introduced to the underlying culture(s) of the language and be able to make comparisons to their home culture(s). Spanish 1 is not recommended for Spanish language heritage speakers. FRENCH 2 - 251 SPANISH 2 - 266 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Grade C or better in all four quarters of French 1/Spanish 1 or teacher’s consent Students will continue to build and expand upon their learning from their first year of language study. Students will learn to express themselves on everyday topics using language that is more complex and detailed, and will further develop their knowledge and understanding of the target culture(s). Spanish 2 is not recommended for Spanish language heritage speakers. FRENCH 3 - 252 Torch Honor SPANISH 3 – 267 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Grade C or better in all four quarters of French 2/Spanish 2 or teacher’s consent These courses are designed for students who intend to attain intermediate fluency in the target language. Emphasis is on oral proficiency and creative production with the language. Vocabulary will focus on familiar, common topics and everyday situations. Students will be able to initiate, sustain and close an extended conversation. FRENCH 4 - 253 Torch Honor SPANISH 4 - 268 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Grade C or better in all four quarters of French 3/Spanish 3 or teacher’s consent Students who complete their fourth year of language study will become largely fluent in the language. One of the primary goals of these courses is for students to achieve a level of linguistic proficiency that will enable them to earn up to 20 transferable university credits via Southern Oregon University’s Credit for Proficiency Program. Topical vocabulary will be expanded to include situations that are both familiar and unfamiliar, and emphasis will be on the sustained and creative use of the language. Students will be able to engage in authentic conversation, handle situations with a complication, and demonstrate consistent control of narration across multiple time frames.


SPANISH 5 - 269 Torch Honor Grade: 12 Year: Elective Pre: Grade of C or better in Spanish 4 or teacher’s consent Continuing development of increasingly complex target language skills with an emphasis on oral and written proficiency and production. Students will demonstrate a strong desire to converse in the target language only (in a clearly participatory manner) in order to communicate information on practical and factual matters. Students are required to communicate in Spanish and formulate opinions about topics while demonstrating control of the present, past and future time. SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS – 271 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Placement Test (1,700 or higher) The Spanish for Heritage Speakers’ class is designed to refine, enhance, and build Spanish reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills at the advanced level required to earn the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy. The Biliteracy Seal has many benefits to your college and career options that include building your resume, strengthening your candidacy for college admission, helping you obtain scholarships, and expanding your job opportunities. The class is intended to help you develop a diverse portfolio that will showcase a variety of writing styles and prepare you for college-level reading, writing, and thinking.


MATHEMATICS Adults functioning as responsible citizens in today’s technological age are increasingly affected by mathematics. The high school mathematics program is designed to give students the opportunity to attain their mathematical potential. Math courses are sequential and dependent on skills learned in previous math courses. Therefore, students should follow one of the recommended paths and must pass a particular course before moving on to a higher level.

Paths Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Path 1 Math 8 Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Fundamentals

Geometry or Geometry

Fundamentals

Path 2 Math 8 Algebra 1 Geometry or Geometry Honors

Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors

Pre-Calculus or Pre-calculus Honors or AP

Statistics

Path 3 Algebra 1 Geometry or Geometry Honors

Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors

Pre-Calculus, Pre-calculus Honors, Statistics, or AP

Statistics

AP Calculus or AP Statistics

Path 4 Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-

Calculus Honors AP Calculus or AP

Statistics AP Calculus 2 or AP

Statistics

MATH SUPPORT - 304 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Placement in this course is by teacher recommendation. Through the pre-teaching and re-teaching of concepts, and through extra practice on these topics, students will be supported in achieving success in their math class. Review for test retakes from the current quarter and opportunities for retrieving credit from previous quarters will also be provided. As students become proficient, they will be given opportunities to reach advanced and mastery levels by working through advanced materials with assistance. ALGEBRA 1A - 307A Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Teacher recommendation In this course, students will be introduced to topics that are studied in Regular Algebra 1. The pacing will be adjusted in order to give students extra time on each topic and to give opportunities for practice with support standards, such as those taught in Pre-Algebra. ALGEBRA 1B - 307B Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Teacher recommendation In this course, students will build on concepts studied in Algebra 1A and will expand their studies to include topics in regular Algebra 1. The pacing will be adjusted in order to give students extra time on each topic and to give opportunities for practice with support standards, such as those taught in Pre-Algebra.


ALGEBRA 1 - 308 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Teacher recommendation Algebra 1 is a foundational course, introducing students to the advanced concepts covered in high school mathematics. Algebra 1 is the bridge between concrete and abstract mathematics. Topics include solving equations, applications of equations, graphing solution sets of equations, applications and interpretations of graphs, solving inequalities, graphing solution sets of inequalities, methods of finding a solution to a system of equations, applications of a system of equations, basic statistics, and basic probability. ALGEBRA 2 - 310 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Algebra 1 and Geometry Algebra 2 continues the study of Algebra and is a college-prep course. This course includes the following topics: Function notation including explicit and recursive functions, linear, exponential, and quadratic functions with graphs and applications, scatter plots, best fit lines, and piece-wise functions, basic statistics, basic probability, test preparation for the ACT and SBAC, logarithmic functions and graphs, and operations with polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). ALGEBRA 2 HONORS - 311 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Algebra 1 and Geometry with grade B or better and teacher recommendation. Algebra 2 Honors course covers the topics found in the Algebra 2 course description. It is designed for students who are advanced in their conceptual understanding and math skills. The course is taught in such a way as to allow for greater depth, faster pace, and higher level thinking skills. Additional topics include polynomials and other functions. ALGEBRA 2 FUNDAMENTALS - 314 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Teacher recommendation Students will study several basic topics in Algebra 2. The pacing will allow for extended practice on each topic. The course has a restricted enrollment. Students may be recommended for this class through their IEP and/or by recommendation of an NMHS math teacher. GEOMETRY - 315 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Algebra 1 This course includes a study of the following topics: basic terminology and shapes, transformations, proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, similar triangles, trigonometry, and volume of basic shapes. Applications for each topic will be included as the topic is covered. GEOMETRY HONORS - 316 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Algebra 1 with grade B or better, study of Honors Algebra 1 topics for at least two quarters (within the regular class) and

teacher recommendation Geometry Honors covers all the topics found in the Geometry course description. This course is designed for students who are advanced in their maturity and math ability. The course is taught in such a way as to allow for greater depth, faster pace, greater


conceptual understanding, and higher level thinking skills. More emphasis is placed on proof, logical thinking, synthesis of concepts, and advanced algebraic representations of concepts. GEOMETRY FUNDAMENTALS - 318 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Meets math requirement Pre: Teacher recommendation Students will study several basic topics in Geometry, including area, volume, definitions, sketches, angle relationships, and similarity. The course has a restricted enrollment. Students may be recommended for this class through their IEP and/or by recommendation of an NMHS math teacher. AP STATISTICS - 320 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Algebra 2 with grade C or better AP Statistics closely parallels a college-level statistics course, emphasizing reading and problem solving. The learning strategies, activities, and labs emphasize real-life applications using real data. Calculators and computers will be used. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP Statistics exam. Topics include event probability, probability distributions including binomial and normal distributions, analysis of data, measures of central tendency and variability, random variables, random sampling, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. College credit may be available through SOU. STATISTICS – 321 College Now Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Algebra 2 with grade C or better This class will review all the standards from Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II that involve statistics and/or probability. These basic concepts will be studied in more depth in order to build a strong foundation for AP Statistics and/or subsequent college Statistics courses. Concepts could include but are not limited to: Graphical Displays of Data, Statistics of Distributions, Normal Distributions, Methods of Data Collection, Understanding and Interpreting Statistical Reports, Probability, Two-way Tables, Scatterplots and Non-Linear Regression. PRE-CALCULUS - 325 Torch Honor/College Now Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Algebra 2 with grade C or better Pre-Calculus topics include linear functions, quadratic functions, graphing polynomials, rational and inverse functions, systems of equations and inequalities, zeros of polynomials, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, and conic sections. Students may be eligible to earn Math 111 College Now credit through RCC for this course. See instructor for details. PRE-CALCULUS HONORS - 326 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Algebra 2 with grade B or better and teacher recommendation Pre-Calculus Honors covers all of the topics found in the Pre-Calculus course description above. This course is designed for students who are advanced in their maturity and math ability. Throughout the year, students will develop a conceptual understanding of the derivative as well as acquire skill in its fundamental computations. Additional topics include polar coordinates, parametric equations, and vectors. Students may be eligible to register for college credit through SOU for this course. See instructor for details.


AP CALCULUS - 331 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Pre-Calculus with grade B or better and teacher recommendation AP Calculus is a year-long college level course that is demanding and exhilarating. The two branches of Calculus will be explored: differentiation and integration. This course is designed for students who are advanced in their maturity and math ability. It is taught in such a way as to allow for greater depth, faster pace, and higher level thinking skills. Students in this class can either take the AP Calculus exam or register for college credit through SOU. AP CALCULUS 2 - 332 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: AP Calculus AP Calculus 2 is a year of Calculus for those students who have already successfully completed first year Calculus. It is designed to have students deepen their understanding of year one topics in differentiation and integration through additional applications and projects and learn a variety of new topics including sequences and series; Taylor and McClaurin series, and parametric, polar, and vector functions and applications. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the AP Calculus BC exam and/or earn Calculus 3 college credit through SOU.


PERFORMING ARTS The Performing Arts Department provides a variety of experiences. In music classes, experiences in performance, listening, rhythmic, and creative activities assist students in developing attitudes of discipline and cooperation, understanding of aesthetics, and critical listening skills in addition to musical skills. Incorporated in the music instruction is knowledge of the fundamentals of form, harmony, phrasing, history, literature, and musicianship. Theater Arts classes provide experiences in movement, mime, vocal training, acting techniques, and character and text analysis. Cultural contributions of the theater and its play, production styles, and technical aspects of production are also examined. Students may count one advanced Performing Arts class towards their minimum requirement of three honors courses for Torch Honors. SYMPHONIC BAND – 354 Grade: 10, 11, 12 (Could include advanced 9th graders) Year: Elective Pre: 3-4 years of prior band experience Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble consisting of outstanding freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior band students. Students will perform advanced literature, drawing upon skills acquired in Concert Band and middle school. Students will learn and/or review major scales/rudiments/arpeggios as they pertain to their instrument along with complex rhythms, proper tone quality, music terminology, and history as it relates to music being performed. Students will be expected to: demonstrate respect for music, instruments, and each other; follow the directions of the conductor, and attend all performances. Regular practice at home is expected. This course meets the fine arts graduation requirement. Students must be willing to commit to all requirements of both the concert and marching bands. This is a performance-based class that requires numerous extracurricular performances throughout the year. These performances include, but are not limited to, home basketball and football games, concerts, parades, and festivals. WORLD MUSIC DRUMMING - 358 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Do you walk to the beat of a different drummer? In our World Music Drumming Class, you’ll learn to perform traditional and newly composed music of West Africa and Latin America. Students will play a variety of hand drums and percussion instruments while learning about drumming traditions from around the world. This class does not teach traditional drum set. In-class performances and group collaboration skills are required. CONCERT BAND - 360 Grade: 9 Year: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: 2 years of playing experience This course is designed to develop skills and techniques for intermediate woodwind, brass, and percussion players. This course covers a variety of band literature for both concert and marching bands. Students must be willing to commit to all requirements of both the concert and marching bands. This is a performance-based class that requires numerous extracurricular performances throughout the year. These performances include, but are not limited to, home basketball and football games, concerts, parades, and festivals. Students will be expected to: demonstrate respect for music, instruments, and each other; follow the directions of the conductor, and attend all performances. Regular practice at home is expected. Students may repeat this course for credit. JAZZ AMBASSADORS - 361 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Students must audition prior to enrollment; active participation in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble required/exceptions cleared with band director. This course is designed to be a performing group with an emphasis on improvisational skills and professional playing atmospheres. Students are required to participate in several concerts throughout the year. This class is for the serious musician who is interested


in expanding his/her understanding, appreciation, and ability to play all forms of jazz, rock, and contemporary music. It is open by audition to all advanced students playing saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. Auditions will be held in late spring, and students will be selected according to ability level and instrumentation needs. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN CONCERT BAND OR WIND ENSEMBLE IS REQUIRED. All exceptions must be cleared with the band director. WIND ENSEMBLE - 362 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Audition prior to enrollment Wind Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble, and is designed to develop skills and techniques for advanced woodwind, brass, and percussion players. This course covers a variety of band literature for both concert and marching bands. Students will learn and/or review major and minor scales/rudiments/arpeggios as they pertain to their instrument along with complex rhythms, proper tone quality, music terminology, and history as it relates to music being performed. Students will be expected to: demonstrate respect for music, instruments, and each other; follow the directions of the conductor, and attend all performances. Regular practice at home is expected. Students must be willing to commit to all requirements of both the concert and marching bands before they will be allowed to enroll in wind Ensemble. This performance-based class requires numerous extracurricular performances throughout the year. These performances include, but are not limited to, home basketball and football games, concerts, parades, and festivals. Students may repeat this course for credit. JAZZ CADETS - 363 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Students must audition prior to enrollment; active participation in Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble required/exceptions cleared with band director. Jazz Cadets is a performance-based class designed for serious intermediate level students. Various styles of music will be explored including swing, rock, Latin jazz, and pop. Students will learn jazz music theory and improvisational skills. Jazz Cadets is open by audition to all band students who play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums, and guitar. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN CONCERT BAND, SYMPHONIC BAND, OR WIND ENSEMBLE IS REQUIRED. All exceptions must be cleared with the band director. Students are required to participate in several concerts throughout the year. MUSIC THEORY - 364 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Instructor approval; performance experience. Students must be currently enrolled in a band, choir or orchestra class. This course will introduce students to the five concepts of music (melody, harmony, form, rhythm, and timbre) using an interactive and collaborative approach. In this class, students will experience music by learning to decode its symbols, listen for the concepts in famous compositions, analyze beat and rhythm, and compose and perform music in a variety of ways. This course will focus on traditional western music theory, and will also emphasize training the ear and the voice as essential tools toward building a foundation in musical skills. CONCERT ORCHESTRA - 365 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Must have at least two years of playing experience and/or instructor approval Concert Orchestra is offered to students with previous experience on a traditional string instrument: violin, viola, cello or bass. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship skills, aural and technical facility (with emphasis on bowing, fingering, and reading music with good intonation and rhythm) through a large repertoire of string orchestra literature and technical studies. Student involvement in concert and performance activities will be part of the grading process for this course. Periodically there are special events, rehearsals, or concerts during non-school hours. Participation in such activities is an essential extension of the requirements. Group lessons that focus on instrumental technique, solo literature, and/or chamber literature may be included in this course offering.


SINFONIA - 359 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Audition and/or instructor approval Sinfonia is offered to string students who want to challenge themselves with more advanced music and music theory as well as a higher level of focus towards facility on the instrument, including both technique and expression. Good attention on foundations skills including appropriate posture, correct bowing, fingering, and reading music with good intonation and rhythm should already be in place. More emphasis will be placed on the finer details of string playing including bow speed and placement, vibrato, shifting, and tone. Performance activities, including special events, rehearsals, and concerts all during non-school hours, are an essential part of the course and will be considered in the grading process. Participation in such activities is an essential extension of the requirements. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 366 Torch Honor Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 (middle school students may also audition to participate) Year: Elective Pre: Audition and/or instructor approval This course is a selected ensemble offered to students with advanced string experience. Its purpose is to study and perform chamber orchestra literature of varying styles from the archives of standard repertoire. Performance activities, including special events, rehearsals, and concerts during non-school hours, are an essential part of the course and will be considered in the grading process. This course challenges music students interested in the finest concert performance and is strongly recommended for students who plan to major in music. Select winds, keyboard, and/or percussion will be invited to join this ensemble on occasion as instrumentation dictates. The orchestra performs several concerts a year and participates in district and regional music festivals and all-state orchestra. Chamber Orchestra students are strongly encouraged to enroll in Sinfonia. INTRODUCTION TO THE GUITAR - 369 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Instructor approval This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the acoustic guitar. Students will learn the parts of the instrument, proper playing position, strumming and picking techniques, and open position chords. Students will also learn how to read both standard music notation and tablature. Students may bring their own acoustic guitar or they may sign out one of the school-owned instruments. MIXED CHOIR - 370 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: Audition or instructor approval Students will practice vocal production techniques, study choral literature of all kinds, and participate in several concerts and performances throughout the year. Students will continue to develop their understanding of music reading, sight reading and music theory. Special attention will be given to music from various musical periods. This class may be repeated for credit. Students in mixed choir are encouraged to take on leadership roles in tenor/bass ensemble and treble choir. CONCERT CHOIR - 371 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: Audition or instructor approval This course is the major choral performing organization at NMHS. Students will practice vocal techniques, study a variety of choral literature styles, and participate in numerous concerts and performances. Students will also develop an understanding of music reading and music theory. Special attention will be given to music from various musical periods. This class may be repeated for credit.


CHAMBER CHOIR - 372 Torch Honor Grades: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: Audition or instructor approval; concurrent enrollment in Concert Choir required. Students taking this course will practice vocal production at an advanced level. They will study music primarily designed for smaller vocal ensembles. Students will touch on many different styles of music from all the major eras of music history including jazz and modern compositions. Students will also develop understanding of music reading and music theory. Students in Chamber Choir must also enroll in Concert Choir and, therefore, be a member of both ensembles. Chamber Choir will perform frequently for festivals and community events. This class may be repeated for credit. TREBLE CHOIR - 373 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: No audition required Students will practice basic vocal production techniques, study choral literature of all kinds, and participate in several concerts and performances throughout the year. Performances will include selections meant for treble voices only, and selections in which the Treble and tenor/bass choir combine to form the Mixed Choir. Students will also develop a general understanding of music reading. Although no audition is required, the director will interview each student to determine vocal range and ability. This class may be repeated for credit. TENOR/BASS ENSEMBLE - 374 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: No audition required Students will practice basic vocal production techniques, study choral literature of all kinds, and participate in several concerns and performances throughout the year. Performances will include selections meant for tenor/bass voices only, and selections in which the treble and tenor/bass ensembles combine to form the Mixed Choir. Students will also develop a general understanding of music reading. Although no audition is required, the director will interview each student to determine vocal range and ability. This class may be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS 1– 380 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS 2 – 381 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Semester: Elective, may be repeated Pre: None This course begins with an introduction to improvisation, movement, and vocal production for the stage. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and teamwork. Students will be expected to memorize a scene, a monologue, or a small part in a one-act as a culminating performance requirement for this class. Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 will be expected to participate in a night of scenes during the 2nd semester. ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS – 382 Grades: 10,11,12 Semester: Elective, may be repeated Pre: Intro to Theatre Arts 1 or Stagecraft This course begins with an introduction to script analysis, character work, and emotional subtext. Students will also be exposed to the work that goes into putting on a full length production, including but not limited to, purchasing rights, publicity, box office management, elements of directing. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and teamwork. Students will be expected to participate in one full length production during the first semester. Participating in either an acting, behind the scenes capacity, or both. Students may join in the second semester. During the second semester students, will be responsible to put on a night of scenes.


STAGECRAFT – 383 Grades: 9,10,11,12 1st Semester only: Elective, may be repeated Pre: None This 1st semester class offers opportunities to apply technical theatre skills on main stage and workshop productions. Students may take design and crew leads in lighting, sound, sets, properties, or costumes. Students will practice basic technical and production support skills for all NMHS performing arts groups using both the little theatre and the main stage. PHYSICAL THEATRE – 384 Grades: 9,10,11,12 2nd Semester only: Elective, PE, may be repeated Pre: None This 2nd semester class is a study of the use of the body on stage to communicate character and action. Activities include exercises in body control, body language, dance, and stage combat designed to provide movement theatre skills for the student actor, as well as to instill self-awareness, spatial awareness, and tools and techniques for effective physical expression.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The Physical Education curriculum at NMHS includes a variety of courses designed to link physical activities which are selected and performed relative to values in human growth, development, and behavior. The curriculum provides numerous experiences which aid the student in developing and maintaining maximum physical efficiency, neuromuscular skills, emotion control, social awareness, and realization of his/her fullest potential in motor development. Opportunities are provided to develop leadership skills, participate with others in a team environment, and experience a sense of achievement and enjoyment through participation. Activities are taught through demonstration and performance of fundamental skills and strategy of play and, when appropriate, presentation of rules and regulations. The curriculum strives to develop the proper physical fitness habits, attitudes, and lifetime sport skills that will benefit each student well beyond high school. Students must earn at least one full credit in the area of physical education to graduate from high school. PE - STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING – 407 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: PE Pre: None This is a physically demanding course with major emphasis directed to athletic development through strength, speed, and flexibility training. PE - ALTERNATIVE FITNESS - 416 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Aerobics is an alternative to traditional PE classes. In this course students will have the opportunity to experience Yoga, mindfulness, various forms of dance, and other ways of increasing flexibility and muscle tone. This course is designed for students who are interested in strategies to reduce stress and alternative ways to achieve and maintain lifelong fitness. PE - RECREATIONAL GAMES/FITNESS - 425 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: PE Pre: None Recreational games is a course that emphasizes various activities incorporating large team, small team and individual participation. Sportsmanship, and positive social interaction are stressed. This course is comprised of net sports, including volleyball, badminton, and pickleball, as well as the more traditional games like basketball, flag football, soccer, street hockey, and Frisbee golf. There is a portion of fitness, strength and cardiovascular training in addition to the games. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - EQUIVALENT Grade: 11, 12 Quarter: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: None Students who are involved in meaningful physical education programs outside of the school could be eligible for credit for those experiences. Students interested in pursuing such credit can obtain a contract through which they identify their after school activities.


SCIENCE

The Science Department performs two roles in the curriculum of NMHS. The first role is to present basic materials in the fields of both physical and biological (life) sciences designed to be of practical value to all students. Students must complete one year of study in both of these areas in order to meet the District graduation requirements. The second role is to provide an adequate background for students who plan a career related to science. This includes work of a more advanced nature in different areas such as laboratory techniques, logical thought, and the application of mathematics to scientific inquiry.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Life Science

Biology Physical Science Forensics

Biology Physical Science Chemistry Environmental Science

Honors Biology Chemistry Forensics Chemistry

Honors Chemistry* Environmental Science BioChem/BioMed

All students should have one year Physical Science and one year Life Science. In addition, all students must take one year elective science credit. Please

refer to the course descriptions for prerequisites and class information.

Physics Physics

Astronomy* Astronomy*

Anatomy* Anatomy*

Zoology* Zoology*

Natural Sequence AP Chemistry* AP Chemistry*

*Indicates course articulated for SOU or RCC credit or AP test credit. Honors Bio and Chem students continue these options

as Juniors and Seniors.

AP Biology* AP Biology

AP Physics* AP Physics PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 500 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets physical science requirement Pre: None This course is an introductory course covering topics in physics, chemistry, and earth science. Students will also learn fundamentals of scientific problem solving including design, conducting experiments, and writing lab reports. This course will feature practical hands-on activities. Chemical topics will include the periodic table, chemical bonding/reactions, solutions, etc. Physics topics will include motion, forces, energy, etc. Earth topics will include geology, meteorology, and astronomy. LIFE SCIENCE - 503 Grade: 9 Year: Meets Life Science Requirement Pre: None This course is an introductory biological science course for which provides the student a broad general background in biological science. This course covers a wide variety of subjects such as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, and genetics, but not to the same extent or depth as Biology. BIOLOGY - 505 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets life science requirement Pre: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra or higher math course. This course is a COLLEGE-PREPARATORY course designed to provide a student with a solid background in the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. Students will study selected biological topics including cellular biology, taxonomy, cell chemistry, genetics, microbiology, reproduction, photosynthesis, respiration, embryology, and ecology.


BIOLOGY HONORS – 506 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10 Year: Meets life science requirement Pre: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra or higher math course This COLLEGE-PREPARATORY course is designed for motivated students of high academic ability and maturity. Students in this class also should have a keen interest in science. While the general course description for Biology also applies to Biology Honors, the topics will often be covered in greater depth and breadth. Some topics will likely be covered more quickly. Students are expected to complete independent individual projects. In addition, an emphasis will be placed on higher level thinking skills. AP BIOLOGY - 507 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Biology and Chemistry with grade B or better or consent of teacher Recommended: Anatomy and Physiology This is a COLLEGE-LEVEL course that is, as much as possible, a comprehensive coverage of the biological sciences. This course stresses the development of the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and (through labs) analytical skills essential for dealing in a critical manner with the ever-changing nature of biology as a science. Three general areas are dealt with in this course. Twenty-five percent of the course addresses molecules and cells, 25% is devoted to genetics and evolution, and the remaining 50% focuses on organisms and populations. Potential benefits of taking AP Biology include being prepared to take the AP Biology exam. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 511 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Completion of one year of Biology and one year of a Physical Science (or concurrent enrollment) This course covers the complex interactions between Earth’s major systems (biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere) with a distinct focus placed on human environmental impacts and the importance of sustainability. Students will cultivate their scientific critical thinking skills while researching environmental issues that affect us on a local level in the Rogue Valley (wildfires, air quality, forestry, agriculture, water quality, waste management) and environmental issues that impact health, survival, and biodiversity on a global scale (climate change, ecosystem dynamics, overconsumption, renewable energy, pollution, ocean acidification, deforestation, overpopulation). BIOCHEMISTRY - 514 Grade: 11, 12 Semester: Meets science requirement Pre: Successful completion (passing grade all quarters) of both Chemistry and Biology This course explores the many varieties of carbon compounds and focuses on the four basic macromolecules present in life forms. Studies begin with hydrocarbons and expand to include recognition and classification of the common functional groups. The course will also incorporate an exploration of genetics. Students pursuing a career in the medical arts can use this course to provide basic knowledge that will be applied in college level Organic Chemistry. GENERAL ZOOLOGY - 515 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Biology with a grade B or better in all quarters or permission of instructor. This is an advanced COLLEGE-LEVEL biology course where students will learn about the classification and biology of animals. This course has been designed to provide a general study of the Animal Kingdom, including both invertebrates and vertebrates. Specific topics covered will include phylogeny, diversity, anatomy, morphology, physiology and life cycles. Aspects of their ecology and behavior will also be discussed. Students are expected to have extensive study skills which will assist them in classroom discussion, textbook readings, and pre -lab assignments. This course will also require extensive laboratory activities, including anatomical dissections and individual projects. This course may be taken for SOU credit (4 credits per semester).


FORENSIC SCIENCE - 516 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Completion of one year of Biology and one year of a Physical Science (or concurrent enrollment) This course is a lab-based introduction to Forensics – the application of scientific tools and principles to help solve crimes. Students will gain skills in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and macroscopic/microscopic investigation as they explore how to recognize, collect, and analyze evidences from the following areas: hair, fibers, fingerprints, blood spatter, DNA, drugs, poisons, documents, wildlife, plants, ballistics, death, insects, skeletal remains, and criminal psychology. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - 518 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Biology with grade B or better This is an advanced COLLEGE-LEVEL biological course of study which focuses on the general body plan and specific systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, digestive etc.). This course involves extensive laboratory activities including anatomical dissections. This course is recommended for students interested in careers in medicine. Students enrolled in this class may register for college credit through SOU. CHEMISTRY 1 - 520 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets essential science requirement Pre: Biology with grade B or better; concurrently enrolled in Geometry or higher math course This is a COLLEGE–PREPARATORY course which covers the fundamental concepts of lab skills and safety, atomic theory and nuclear chemistry, EMR, stoichiometry, bonding, chemical reactions, gas laws, solutions, and the energy changes involved in chemical reactions. Student knowledge and insight into how chemistry principles are present in the home and in the real world is expanded through collaborative learning, lectures, laboratory activities, classroom discussion, textbook readings, and demonstrations. Scientific inquiry methods provide the foundation for learning concepts. CHEMISTRY 1 HONORS - 521 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets essential science requirement Pre: Biology with B grade or better; concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 or higher math course This is a COLLEGE-PREPARATORY course which covers the same general topics found in the Chemistry 1 course, including lab skills and safety, atomic theory and nuclear chemistry, EMR, Quantum theory, stoichiometry, bonding, chemical reactions, gas laws, solutions, acid/base reactions and the energy changes involved in chemical reactions. Topics are explored at an accelerated rate, in much greater depth, and with greater use of mathematics. Emphasis is placed on not merely knowing a theory or concept, but also on understanding its application and derivation. Student knowledge is expanded through collaborative learning, lectures, laboratory activities, classroom discussion, textbook readings, and demonstrations. Scientific inquiry methods provide the foundation for learning concepts. RCC and SOU credit option. AP CHEMISTRY - 522 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Recommended Honors Chemistry with B grades or better; concurrently enrolled in pre-calculus or higher math course. The chief goal of this fast-paced COLLEGE-LEVEL course is to prepare students to master the chemistry concepts and knowledge defined by the College Board and assessed on the AP Chemistry exam. Students conduct college-level work in chemistry, covering topics such as equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics, and further develop fundamental chemistry concepts introduced in Honors Chemistry. The laboratory activities, equivalent to those of typical college courses, are completed collaboratively and utilize an inquiry approach involving probeware and technology. Students can earn 12-15 college credits by passing the AP exam.


PHYSICS - 525 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 (grade 10 with approval) Year: Elective Pre: Concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus or higher This COLLEGE-PREPARATORY physical science course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental scientific principles related to motion, force, energy, and wave phenomenon in relation to sound and light. Students will also learn to relate their growing scientific awareness to their own environment and will increase their computational and laboratory skills. AP PHYSICS - 526 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus or higher This COLLEGE-LEVEL course is a broad survey designed to present a wide range of phenomena and the physical laws that explain them. The mathematical level is a typical Algebra II course. Students should be comfortable with algebraic manipulations and trigonometry. At the college level, AP Physics is equivalent to an introductory physics course for students who are not entering the physical sciences. The breadth of the syllabus is daunting. The pace of the course will be faster than the traditional high school physics course. Students will also be able to create a procedure for a lab experiment, conduct the experiment, and analyze the data obtained and the procedure used. Students will leave the course with the ability to apply their understanding of physics to solve more complex problems and new scenarios. We will accomplish these objectives through lab work and lab reports, class activities, class discussions, and solving and presenting problems. In May, students will be prepared to take the Physics AP exam. ASTRONOMY - 530 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Geometry and Biology This course is a COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSE taught by the use of the district planetarium and includes study in the solar system, stars, galaxies, and interstellar bodies, and deep space research. Students learn how to operate telescopes and identify the essential parts of the solar system. Students enrolled in this class may register for college credit through SOU if they have completed or are currently enrolled in Algebra 2.


SOCIAL SCIENCE The Social Science Department offers courses designed to provide students with both the knowledge and skills necessary to be active and effective citizens in an ever changing democratic society. The required curriculum provides students with a broad based education covering a variety of topics ranging from the historical to the contemporary and from local concerns to global issues. The elective curriculum allows students to study these topics more in-depth. The curriculum includes activities to teach students analytical thinking skills and processes. Students learn how to integrate new knowledge with what they already know and how to reason objectively, critically, and creatively.

Course options that meet requirement Elective Courses

World Studies AP Economics" Psychology

AP World History* AP Government" AP Psychology

American Studies AP European History" Sports Psychology

AP U.S. History* AP Human Geography

Contemporary U.S. Issues

Economics

WORLD STUDIES – 601 Grade: 9, 10 Year: Required Pre: None This course examines the history, politics, economics, geography, society, and cultures of the world and covers the expanse of history beginning with the periods of imperialism and colonialism and continuing through World with War II. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach blending reading, writing, and speaking with history. AP WORLD HISTORY - 604 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets World Studies requirement Pre: None This course prepares students for the AP World History exam while inviting committed students to take a global view of historical processes and contacts between people in different societies from earliest time to the present. The course offers balanced global coverage with Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe all represented. This course devotes considerable time to critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources, analysis of historiography, oral presentations, and analytical essay writing. Students enrolled in this course should develop a broad vision of human societies, beginning as sparse and disconnected communities and arriving at a Twenty-First Century world in which people increasingly visualize a single global community. College credit through SOU may be available. AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - 605 Torch Honor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets World Studies requirement Pre: None This course prepares students for the AP Human Geography exam by introducing students to world population issues, border disputes, and international conflicts. The course exposes students to economic theories and models as well as world religions and the origins and diffusion of languages. Students will study urban development, industrialization, and city planning along with examining human social organization and its environmental consequences.


AMERICAN STUDIES - 606 Grade: 10, 11 Year: Required Pre: None This course provides an overview of the history of the United States, examining time periods from the post-industrial revolution through the Vietnam War. Political, military, scientific, geography, and social developments are included in this historical overview. CONTEMPORARY U.S. ISSUES - 610 Grade: 12 Semester: Required Pre: None This course presents the political, economic, and social issues facing the United States, with references to Oregon and local issues. This course focuses on the U.S. Constitution as well as current issues and examines selected events from the 1970’s to the present. ECONOMICS - 615 College Now Program Grade: 12 Semester: Required Pre: None This course provides an overview of economics with a primary emphasis on the U.S. economic system. This course covers topics such as banking, taxes, budgeting, and insurance. Economic principles are studied in both a formal and applied manner. RCC College Now credit may be available. AP ECONOMICS - 617 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Meets Economics/Personal Finance requirement Pre: None This course prepares students for AP exams in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course includes in-depth instruction in the course content of the Economics course described above. Additionally, the microeconomics content provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination and developing students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. PSYCHOLOGY - 620 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None This course offers a general survey of the field of psychology covering a range of scientific and applied areas including the methodology, developmental, biopsychological, and cognitive domains. Specific topics may include psychological science, neuroscience and behavior, the developing person, sensation & perception, learning, memory, thinking and intelligence, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, and social psychology. AP PSYCHOLOGY - 621 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: None The purpose of this course is to introduce committed students to systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human being and other animals. Students taking this course are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. In this course we will survey Psychology by examining topics ranging from the biological bases of behavior to social and cultural interactions. The main goal of this course is to provide the


AP student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology courses while preparing the students to take the AP Psychology exam. College credit through SOU may be available. SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY - 626 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None This course will approach major topics such as confidence, motivation, leadership, team harmony, and mental/physical toughness. The course is designed to help improve your performance at sports or any other situation where you need to achieve under the pressure. This course will help athletes with goal setting and stress management. It will help you learn how to overcome your fears in your sport and to control your emotions when you need them the most. Students who are interested in this course may be encouraged to continue on with AP psychology. AP GOVERNMENT - 627 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets Contemporary US Issues requirement Pre: None This course prepares students for AP exams in U.S. Government & Politics. This course provides students with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, involving both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and analysis of specific case studies. Additional comparative analysis of other political systems (including the United Kingdom, the French Republic, and the Russian Federation) provide students with comprehensive understanding of government and politics. College credit through SOU may be available. AP U.S. HISTORY - 630 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets American studies requirement Pre: None This course prepares students for the AP U.S. History exam and provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the events, people, concepts, and problems associated with United States history. Students learn to assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course examines U.S history from pre-Columbian America times through the Reagan Era. College credit through SOU may be available. AP EUROPEAN HISTORY – 635 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Meets World Studies requirement Pre: None This course prepares students for the AP European History exam and examines European civilization from the High Renaissance period to the present. It provides a basic exposure to the factual narrative of European history and develops an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, the ability to analyze historical evidence, and the ability to express that understanding and analysis in writing. Topics include: political, military, economic, religious, philosophical, artistic, and scientific history. College credit through SOU may be available. INTRODUCTION TO LAW - 636 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None For students interested in working in law enforcement or as an attorney, this course would be a great option. Introduction to Law is designed to help students understand and appreciate the impact of law and the legal system in our society. Students will learn how the legal system functions, the constitutional underpinning of our civil rights and liberties, and examine case studies that help analyze both the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of the legal system’s operations. Be prepared to write!


CRIMINAL LAW - 637 Grade: 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Intro to Law Criminal Law is an exploration of the historical development, current operation, and future trends of criminal justice. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary problems in the definitions of law, the enforcement of law, strategies of policing, judicial systems, sentencing strategies, correctional practices, and emerging forms of justice. While the focus of the content will be practices in the United States, we will also look at other cultures and their systems of justice. Students will be introduced to the notion that our definitions of what constitutes a “crime”, how society responds to it, and how we explain crime and criminals have changed over time. Similarly, those methods used to measure and compare crime have also changed and students will be introduced to the major sources of our understanding of what we know about the extent of crime in society. A broad survey of the origins, historical development of policing, prosecution, adjudication, sentencing and corrections in the United States will provide students with a basic understanding of the administration of criminal justice and challenge them to decide whether the criminal justice system is a “system” or a “process”. MOCK TRIAL – 638 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Pre: None Mock Trial is the focused study of the intersection between trial law and courtroom procedure. This class will prepare students to analyze criminal cases based on merit, to select jury members, create strategies for both defending and prosecuting defendants, and to present evidence in a courtroom setting in the attempt to “win” a legal case. This class will be interactive, as students will be expected to argue routinely for the guilt or innocence of alleged criminals.


SPECIAL EDUCATION TUTORIAL - BRESWICK – 551 TUTORIAL - BINNEY - 552 TUTORIAL - SURRIDGE - 553 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Placement determined by IEP team This course is designed to provide academic support for students with IEP’s who receive most of their instruction in the general education setting. Students will receive pre-teaching of skills and strategies to be used in the general education setting as well as assistance with completing tasks and assignments from the general education classroom. MATH BASIC - 576 Grade: 9, 10, 11 Year: Math Pre: Placement determined by IEP team This course is designed to help students meet the Essential Skills requirement for mathematics as required by the New Oregon Diploma. Students will be placed in this course by the recommendation of the case manager in order to build and develop basic math skills. ENGLISH BASIC - 581 Grade: 9, 10, 11 Year: Language Arts Pre: Placement determined by IEP team This course is designed to help students meet the Essential Skill Requirements for reading and writing as required by the New Oregon Diploma. Students will be placed in this course by recommendation of the case manager in order to build and develop skills. SCIENCE BASIC - 585 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Science Pre: Placement determined by IEP team This course is designed to support students in broadening their knowledge of science. Students make powerful connections between reading skills and science process skills to advance science literacy for all students. Students taking this course will gain a deeper understanding of their world while practicing reading comprehension and writing strategies. Students will be placed in this course by recommendation of the case manager in order to build and develop these skills. SOCIAL SCIENCE BASIC - 586 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Social Science Pre: Placement determined by IEP team This course is designed to support students in broadening their knowledge of the global world. Topics include geography, history, and culture. Students add a deeper understanding of their world while practicing reading comprehension and writing strategies. Students will be placed in this course by recommendation of the case manager in order to build and develop these skills.


CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Some Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are part of the state certified CTE programs. North Medford’s Mechanical Technology (Automotive) Program, Cabinetmaking Program, Architecture Program, Manufacturing Design Program, Marketing Program, Culinary Arts Program, Education Program, Computer Science Program, and Construction Programs are all certified CTE programs. The classes in these programs are noted by CTE.

The goal of the Career and Technical Education programs is to develop problem solving skills in the engineering, architectural design, manufacturing and automotive fields. The Career and Technical Education courses are designed to qualify students for employment and/or to provide an excellent foundation for further education in college or training. Many of the Career and Technical Education classes also offer college credit through Rogue Community College’s College Now Program. Career and Technical Education courses are beneficial for building industry based skills. Students completing a given level may qualify for advanced training, and be made aware of employment opportunities in each area of work as well as all aspects of industry. Safety is stressed in the use of tools and materials, as well as communication skills needed for various occupations. All courses may have a per semester fee. Additional materials fees may apply for optional materials or parts.

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE – 041 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None This class is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of this class is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues. This course can count as computer skills graduation requirement. AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES – 042 TORCH HONOR Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Exploring Computer Science (ECS) or Instructor approval The AP Computer Science Principles course is an introduction to computer science that covers the seven big ideas of: creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the Internet, and global impact. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY – 045 College Now Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Introduces students to basic computer concepts, software applications, and hardware processing. Students acquire basic competency by using microcomputer applications in operating environments, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and hands-on application. MARKETING 1 – 056 CTE/College Now Grade: 9,10,11,12 Year: Elective Pre: None Class Fee may apply. Do you want to develop leadership skills? Do you want the opportunity to travel? Do you want to develop job skills that employers really value? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then marketing may be the course for you! By enrolling in marketing education and joining DECA, you will gain skills in buying and pricing, promotion and sales, advertising and display, and human


relations. Through DECA you will travel and gain leadership skills. By working in the Student Store, you will gain work experience and management skills. Marketing makes sense! RCC College Now credit may be available. MARKETING 2 – 057 CTE/College Now Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: Marketing 1 Class Fee may apply. In-depth analysis of marketing strategies including market segmentation, branding, product positioning, market research, consumer behavior, and the 4 p’s of marketing. VIDEO PRODUCTION 1– 071 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete, or instructor approval Class fee may apply. Interested in producing your own YouTube or Vimeo videos? Video production is a course in which you will learn the basics of digital videography, pre-production, production, and post production skills. Learn how to tell a story using subtleties of composition and camera angles. Basic skills in using a camera, planning and scripting, editing, appearing on camera, and professionalism will be learned through classroom instruction and the preparation of practice and real-use videos. VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 – 072 VIDEO PRODUCTION 3 – 073 VIDEO PRODUCTION 4 – 074 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Video Production – C or better both quarters

Interested in broadcast media, producing your own movie, news story, commercial, and more? Video Advanced is a course in which you will learn the basics of lighting, sound, production styles, interview skills, and broadcasting. The class will build on the Video Production 1 skills of using a camera, planning and scripting, editing, appearing on camera, and professionalism. The focus of the class will be on creating student reports for our daily announcements and preparing for a role on the Digital Media team which produces the morning show daily. Students will create quality videos that can be proud to post on sites like YouTube or Vimeo. Students must complete Video Production to get into Video Advanced.

CULINARY ARTS 1 - 214 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Materials fee may apply Impress your friends and family with new culinary skills you will learn in Culinary Arts 1. You will learn basic food preparation skills including knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, measuring equivalents, cooking terms, equipment, nutrition, and meal planning and service. This is the class for those with an interest in food, food preparation, or the restaurant industry. Completion of this class and Culinary Arts 2 may meet requirements for RCC College Now credit. CULINARY ARTS 2 - 215 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Culinary Arts 1 Materials fee may apply Learn even more about the art and skills involved in food preparation. In this course you will be given the opportunity to learn and practice more advanced food preparation skills including nutrition, food purchasing and marketing, and service. Completion of this class in addition to Culinary Arts 1 with an A or B grade may meet RCC College Now requirements for three units of college credit.


CULINARY ARTS 3 - 216 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Culinary Arts 1 and 2, or approval of instructor Materials fee may apply Culinary Arts 3 is designed for students with more advanced culinary skills and interests. The students operate a school-based catering business where they will have the opportunity to plan and cater school-related events and to learn by doing. Completion of this class with an A or B grade may meet RCC College Now requirements for three units of college credits. CULINARY ARTS 4 - 217 CTE CULINARY ARTS 5 - 218 Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Culinary Arts 3 Materials fee may apply In a restaurant setting, students have the opportunity to receive first-hand training. Practical and lively learning can take place both on the job and in the classroom. Students are prepared for careers in the hospitality industry and have a jump-start on an academic pursuit of a degree in the hospitality field. Completion of this course with grade A or B may meet RCC College Now requirements for three units of college credit.

INTRO TO EARLY LEARNING – 204 CTE/College Now Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Class fees may apply This is the first course in a series of three courses that introduces student to the field of education and human development. This course explores professional education and career directions for teachers of young children. Students will be able to observe children in the NMHS Child Development Center. Students considering careers in education, pediatric medicine, speech pathology, childcare, etc. would benefit from this curriculum. This class is a prerequisite for all classes in the Early Learning/Teaching pathway. Completion of this course may meet RCC College Now requirements for three college credits. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – 205 CTE/College Now Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Must have passed Into to Early Learning This is the second course in a series of three courses that introduces student to the field of education and human development. Learn more about human development starting with prenatal development. Work through infant milestones, toddler temperament, and preschool/school age curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices. Students will study physical, cognitive, language, emotional, and social characteristics of children. Students will learn through classroom instruction, activities, projects, demonstrations and observations in the NMHS Child Development Center. Completion of this course may meet RCC College Now requirements for three college credits. BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION – 206 CTE/College Now Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Must have passed Intro to Early Learning and Human Development This is the third course in a series of three courses that introduces student to the field of education and human development. Learn how to set up classroom environments so that children will become self-directed in their learning, and learn to promote good health and nutrition. Promote children’s physical development by determining their needs and providing appropriate materials and activities. Learn and practice skills for promoting children’s cognitive development by involving them in exploring their world. Promote children’s communication skills through listening, speaking, emergent reading, and emergent writing. Completion of this course may meet RCC College Now requirements for three college credits.


PRACTICUM IN EDUCATION - 207 CTE/College Now Grade: 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: By teacher recommendation only. This is the final step in the Early Learning/Teaching Pathway. Students work directly with children gaining experience needed for employment in the field of education. Students will demonstrate professional practices and enhance their communication, collaboration and teaching skills. Up to two credits of RCC College Now credits are available if requirements are met. See instructor for specific requirements. EARLY LEARNING FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 230 CTE/College Now Grade: 9,10,11,12 Semester: Elective Pre: Intro to Early Learning Good attendance is required. Teacher recommendation required. This is the first of two courses that provides students with hands on experiences (field experience) in education and human development. Students will work in a lab setting in the North Medford Child Development Center under the supervision of staff. Students will help promote creativity through encouraging playful expression and freedom of activity. Students will explore dramatic play, creative art materials, and music and movement activities. They will work to enhance the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of the children. One credit of RCC College Now credit may be available if requirements are met. EARLY LEARNING FIELD EXPERIENCE 2 – 231 CTE/College Now Grade: 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Intro to Early Learning and Early Learning Field Experience 1 Good attendance is required. Teacher recommendation required. This is the second of the two courses that provides students with hands on experiences (field experience) in education and human development. Students will work in a lab setting in the North Medford Child Development Center under the supervision of staff. This is an opportunity to acquire advanced skills and professional practices applicable in the fields of education and program management. Three credits of RCC College Now credit may be available if requirements are met. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEER DESIGN PLTW - 640 OIT Credit Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software and will use an engineering notebook to document their work. PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING PLTW – 640A OIT Credit Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Intro to Engineer Design Students explore a broad range of engineering topics including mechanisms, strength of structure and materials, and automation. Then they apply what they know to take on design challenges.


MANUFACTURING DESIGN 1 - 641 CTE/College Now Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete or instructor approval. Recommend strong Algebra 1 skills or current enrollment in Geometry. Materials/class fees may apply This course introduces students to the technical skills of drawing illustrations to represent and/or analyze design specifications, and then refine these skills to meet industry standards. This course uses exercises from a variety of applications to provide students with the knowledge and experience to develop the ability to perform freehand sketching, lettering, geometric constructions, and multiview projections (orthographic) to produce various types of drawings. College Now credit may be available. MANUFACTURING DESIGN 2 - 642 CTE/College Now Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Manufacturing Design 1 with grade C or better both quarters. Materials/class fees may apply This course refines the technical skills of drawing illustrations to represent and/or analyze design specifications using examples drawn from architectural and/or mechanical applications. Basic machining and fabrication processes may be introduced as students draw schematic diagrams featuring cams, gears, linkages, levers, and pulleys using CAD techniques. Dimensioning standards are emphasized. Solidworks, MasterCAM, IntelliCAD, ProEngineer, Inventor, AutoCADD, and ProDesktop are all available software programs. 3D printing will be introduced. RCC College Now credit may be available. MANUFACTURING DESIGN 3 - 643 CTE/College Now MANUFACTURING DESIGN 4 - 644 CTE/College Now MANUFACTURING DESIGN 5 - 645 CTE/College Now MANUFACTURING DESIGN 6 - 646 CTE MANUFACTURING DESIGN 7 - 647 CTE MANUFACTURING DESIGN 8 - 648 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Manufacturing Design 2 with grade C or better both quarters. Materials/class fees may apply This course allows students to continue to strengthen their engineering design skills. Students will choose areas of interest and complete required projects and projects of choice. These can include civil engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, 3D printing, CNC, Robotics, and other areas of student interests. SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Chief Architect, IntelliCAD, ProEngineer, Inventor, AutoCADD, and ProDesktop are all available software programs. RCC College Now credit may be available. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 1 - 655 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete or instructor approval. Materials/class fees may apply This course introduces students to architectural design, history of architecture, working drawings, and building structure. Students learn about design concepts through computer design, and by developing working drawings. Students will complete required plan before moving on to the next project. Students earning a C or higher both quarters may advance to Architectural Drafting and Design 2 to continue architectural studies.


ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 2 - 656 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Architectural Drafting 1 – C or better both quarters Class fees may apply This course allows students to choose from a variety of projects and plans to create a set of working drawings after the initial required project. Students will use several software programs to develop working drawings to create a set of working drawings after the initial required project. Students will use several software programs to develop working drawings to demonstrate an understanding of building structures. Projects may be commercial and/or residential. Model development may be addressed. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 3 - 657 CTE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 4 - 669 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 5 - 670 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 6 - 659 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Architectural Drafting 2 C or better both quarters Class fees may apply This course allows students to further develop their design and drafting skills for residential and/or commercial properties. Students will use several software programs and hand sketches to develop working drawings to demonstrate an understanding of building structure. Model development may be addressed. METALS MANUFACTURING 1 - 660 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Metals 1 introduces students to the skills needed for the creation and engineering of various required projects using metal as a medium. This course emphasizes learning the correct and safe use of tools. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with machine use to maintain enrollment in the class. Students complete required projects to demonstrate competency of welding, sheet metal, machine milling, and lathe work. Due to size of the lab, class is limited to 20 students total, with priority given to Metals 2 students and upperclassmen. RCC College Now credit may be available. METALS MANUFACTURING 2 - 662 CTE METALS MANUFACTURING 3 - 663 CTE METALS MANUFACTURING 4 - 664 CTE METALS MANUFACTURING 5 - 665 CTE METALS MANUFACTURING 6 - 666 CTE METALS MANUFACTURING 7 - 667 CTE METALS MANUFACTURING 8 - 668 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Must have passed Metals Manufacturing 1 with B or better both quarters. Students who earned a C must have instructor approval. Materials/class fee may apply. Metals 2 provides students opportunity to further develop their skills needed for the creation and engineering of various projects using metal as a medium. Students will choose from a list of projects or design their own that meet the required skillsets. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with machine use to maintain enrollment in the class. Students complete projects to demonstrate competency of welding, sheet metal, machine milling, and lathe work. Due to size of the lab, the class is limited to 15 students total, with priority given to Metals 2 students and upperclassmen. RCC College Now credit may be available.


AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 1 - 675 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Materials/class fee may apply This course emphasizes shop and personal safety as well as proper use of hand tools. It includes preventative auto maintenance and small engine troubleshooting and repair. Mechanical tasks include tune-up; oil change and lubrication skills; basic knowledge of cooling, electrical, emission, fuel, and ignition systems. This class will require the ability to take weekly written tests over theory and parts as well as hands on lab skills. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2 - 676 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Automotive Service 1 with grade B or better in both quarters. Students who earned a C must have instructor approval. Must

be at least a sophomore or have instructor approval. Materials /class fee may apply. This course emphasizes specific topics in brake and steering repair and tire replacement and balancing. It includes automotive engine diagnosis and repair and other automotive systems such as emission systems, cooling systems, and electrical systems. This class requires the ability to take weekly written tests over theory and parts as well as hands on lab skills. RCC College Now credit may be available. Automotive Service 2 may be taken as a freshman with instructor approval. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 3 - 673 CTE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 4 - 678 CTE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 5 - 679 CTE Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Automotive Service 2 with grade B or better both quarters, or have instructor approval. Must be at least a junior or have

instructor approval. Must have driver’s license by the end of first quarter or have instructor approval. Students entering the NMHS Automotive Service Program from any other school in or outside the Medford School District must take and pass an entry exam with a grade “C” or better before taking the Advanced Automotive class. Materials/class fee may apply

This technical preparatory course is for the advanced student who has demonstrated an ability and desire to do more extensive work in the automotive area. The student will learn good techniques for electronics and computer tune up and will have an introduction to drive train, air conditioning service, and brake system overhaul. This course is taught at NMHS. RCC College Now credit may be available. WOODS MANUFACTURING 1 - 680 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None Materials/class fees may apply Woods Manufacturing 1 introduces students to the manufacture of various required projects using wood as a medium. This course emphasizes learning the correct and safe use of power tools. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with machine use to maintain enrolment in the class. Students complete required projects to demonstrate competency of wood joinery and power tool use. Materials estimation and project calculation are an integral part of class. RCC College Now credit may be available.


WOODS MANUFACTURING 2 - 681 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Woodworking 1 with grade B or better both quarters. Students who earned a C must have instructor approval. Materials/class fees may apply Woods Manufacturing 2 allows students to further develop their manufacturing of wood products skills. Students have the opportunity to either design and engineer their own projects or select pre-designed projects to build that meet requirements that demonstrate competency in drawer construction. Group and individual projects are required. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with machine use to maintain enrollment in the class. Materials estimation and project calculation are an integral part of the class. RCC College Now credit may be available. WOODS MANUFACTURING 3 - 683 CTE WOODS MANUFACTURING 4 - 684 CTE WOODS MANUFACTURING 5 - 685 CTE WOODS MANUFACTURING 6 - 686 CTE WOODS MANUFACTURING 7 - 687 CTE WOODS MANUFACTURING 8 - 688 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Woods 2 with grade C or better both quarters Materials/class fees may apply Woods Manufacturing 3 is for the student who has demonstrated an ability and desire to do more extensive work in the woodworking area. Students strengthen their joinery skills and develop machine maintenance skills. Students have the opportunity to either design and engineer their own projects or select pre-designed projects to build that meet requirements that demonstrate competency in cabinet making. Group and individual projects are required. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with machine use to maintain enrollment in the class. Materials estimation and project calculation are an integral part of the class. RCC College Now credit may be available. ROBOTICS ENGINEERING STEM - 691 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: 9th graders are welcome to take the class if they have passed any one of the following courses with grade C or better both

quarters, Architectural Design 1, Auto Service 1, Manufacturing design 1, Metals Manufacturing 1, Woods Manufacturing 1, or instructor approval. Strong Algebra 1 skills are recommended. Materials/class fees may apply.

Robotics Engineering is for the student who has demonstrated a strong ability with problem solving skills and wishes to develop and explore the robotics engineering process. Programming and robotic design are emphasized. Group and individual projects are required. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with equipment use to maintain enrollment in the class. ROBOTICS ENGINEERING STEM 2 - 692 CTE ROBOTICS ENGINEERING STEM 3 - 693 CTE ROBOTICS ENGINEERING STEM 4 - 694 CTE ROBOTICS ENGINEERING STEM 5 - 695 CTE ROBOTICS ENGINEERING STEM 6 - 696 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Pass Robotics Engineering STEM 1 with B or better both quarters or with

instructor approval. Materials/class fees may apply Robotics Engineering is for the student who has demonstrated a strong ability with problem solving skills and wishes to develop and explore the robotics engineering process. Programming and robotic design are emphasized. Group and individual projects are required. Students will need to consistently demonstrate safety, maturity, and coordination with equipment use to maintain enrollment in the class. Strong Algebra 1 skills are recommended.


CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 – 732 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: None Students will learn how to safely operate hand and power tools as they design and build construction projects. Students will receive an introduction to construction trades with an emphasis on framing. This is a creative, hands on class that involves building projects. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 – 733 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: Construction Technology 1 Students will use the knowledge and skills developed in Con Tech 1 to design and build more advanced construction projects. There will also be a focus on subcontractor trades (plumbing, electrical, framing, roofing). Students will design and build more advanced construction projects. This is a creative, hands on class that involves building projects. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 – 734 CTE Grade: 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: Construction Technology 1 and 2 Construction Technology 3 is the first half of a full year advanced Construction Technology series. Construction Technology 3 students will become members of the elite NMHS Con Tech Crew, learn job site roles and collaborate to build a variety of projects such as Tiny House construction. They will also develop on-the job skills needed for employment in the construction field. Students will have the opportunity to learn computer aided drafting (CAD) and 3D modeling for the production of small and large scale building projects. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 4 – 735 CTE Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: Construction Technology 3 Construction Technology 4 students will work with their Crew to complete construction projects that they started in Construction Technology 3 which include carpentry, concrete work, framing, electrical, plumbing, siding, and finishing. With instructor approval, students may also participate in internships with local building companies or trades, interview for employment in the Rogue Valley construction industry, and use their building project to meet MSD senior project requirements. CWE CTE: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - 737 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: Instructor approval Students who work with within a construction trade (paid or unpaid) may earn elective credit toward high school graduation.


VISUAL ARTS ART 1 - 700 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective-may be repeated for credit Pre: None This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to explore and create individual works of art. Design concepts, analysis of art, and personal growth as an artist will be emphasized in this year-long course.. This class focuses on two-dimensional media such as drawing and painting. Students will develop a variety of skills, including technical skills with a focus on problem solving and personal expression through their artwork. ART 2 - 701 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Art 1, with grade C or better in all four quarters. The language, materials, and processes of creating more advanced two-dimensional art are studied in depth in this course. Design principles, as well as techniques and aesthetics, are emphasized in the context of the work students create each semester. Students are encouraged to develop their own artistic style while building a portfolio. Possible studies include the use of charcoal, color pencil, pastels, acrylic and watercolor. Students will also investigate major artists, art movements, and artistic styles. AP ART & DESIGN 1- 702 Torch Honor Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Materials fees apply Pre: Art 1, Art 2, and Teacher approval This course is college level course designed for students who are seriously interested in the rigorous experience of creating an extensive two-dimensional art breadth portfolio of 12 art works, defined by the AP College Board as a range of approaches that demonstrate a variety of drawing and painting issues and topics. This class encourages creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues and emphasizes making art as an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making. AP ART & DESIGN 2 - 704 Torch Honor Grade: 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Art Studio 1 and Teacher approval Materials fee apply This course is a college level course designed for students who are seriously interested in the rigorous experience of creating an extensive two-dimensional art Concentration portfolio, defined by the AP College Board as a body of 12 artworks unified by an underlying idea or concept that has visual coherence. Every student will submit their entire body of 24-27 art works completed in the past two years to the AP College Board for the AP Studio Art exam. GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 - 706 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Computer Literacy requirement complete Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Graphic Designer? Get ready to learn the world's most popular graphics editing programs. We will focus on learning and using the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programs to make some exciting and innovative projects. In this class we will explore a wide range of digital imaging techniques from photo touch-ups and fantasy scenes, to logo and t-shirt designs and more. You can learn the design skills and knowledge that professional graphic designers use daily. We will be creating projects for digital publication, product design, and print. From album art to movie posters, the projects will be fun and


will challenge you to create art in a whole new way. Join us in the C-1 lab and get ready to journey into the limitless world of graphic design. *This class may be available for RCC College NOW credit. Talk with your teacher and counselor to know more. GRAPHIC DESIGN 2 - 707 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Graphic Design 1 Are you ready to take your design skills to the next level? This class will provide you with a more in-depth approach to the elements and principles of design. You will experience a greater variety of design projects and be given the opportunity to create your own student-driven projects. You will be challenged to delve deeper into the Adobe design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), research design history, investigate contemporary designers, and create a personal design portfolio. *This class is available for RCC College NOW credit for qualifying student. Talk with your teacher and/or counselor to know more about this amazing opportunity. GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 - 708 College Now GRAPHIC DESIGN 4 - 709 GRAPHIC DESIGN 5 - 710 GRAPHIC DESIGN 6 - 711 GRAPHIC DESIGN 7 - 712 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Graphic Design 2 The adventure continues... In Graphic Design 3-7 you will take on “boss level” creative design projects. We will dive deeper into the real world applications of design through externship projects, more advanced tools/processes in the Adobe software, and even more student-driven assignments. You will be encouraged to design and create a series of products for an online store or blog with the potential to launch your own product line. You will meet with local designers and possibly tour local design studios. Ultimately this course will springboard you into completing your Design Pathway and get you one step closer to being a professional graphic designer. This class is available for RCC College NOW credit for qualifying students. Talk with your teacher and/or counselor to know more about this amazing opportunity. SCULPTURE 1 - 715 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: None This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to create individual works of art. Technical skills, analysis of art, and personal growth as an artist will be emphasized in this semester long course. Students are introduced to a variety of sculptural mediums and techniques that include ceramics, fused glass, and printmaking. SCULPTURE 2 - 716 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Sculpture 1 Students have the opportunity to work more in depth with materials and explore further in this semester long course. Sculptural mediums may include ceramics, carving, fused glass, metal, and paper.


SCULPTURE 3 - 717 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: Sculpture 1, Sculpture 2, and teacher approval This course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of creating an extensive three-dimensional art portfolio. This class encourages creative and systematic investigation of technical and conceptual issues and emphasizes making art as an ongoing process that involves the student in informal and critical decision making.


COLLEGE AND CAREER CLASSES COLLEGE AND CAREER 9 - 849 Grade: 9 Semester: Required This course prepares all Freshmen for high school academic success. We will work with students on study skills, and habits. This class puts students with a caring adult for the school year who will help guide and direct them to a successful freshman year. Students will explore interests, college and career opportunities, and by the end of their freshman year be prepared to choose a pathway. CAREER AND COLLEGE 11 - 851 Grade: 11 Semester: Required This course is required for all Juniors to meet their Career Education Credit, effectively prepare them for their Senior year, and college and career future. There are two main components of the course as outlined below: College and Career Readiness Component: College and Career Pathways 1 offers exploration and preparation for a variety of college and career opportunities, focusing on jobs that are high skill and high demand, as well as satisfying and financially rewarding. It is designed to help students identify their interests, abilities, and skills with appropriate developmental information related to careers, educational pathways, and self-knowledge. Students will begin to create goals for the future based on their individual strengths and interests. The class will offer testing strategies for the ACT and other standardized tests. School Counselors will meet with students during this course to forecast for their next year. We will also work directly with the Tornado Future Center for financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and college research. CAREER AND COLLEGE 12 - 852 Grade: 12 Semester: Required This course is a continuation of College & Career Pathway 1. There are several benefits to this class. Students earn Career Education credit and are given class time to complete necessary portions of their Senior project. Students also get class time to fill out scholarship applications, write college admission essays, start the financial aid process, create a resume, apply for scholarships and receive support with many other college readiness tasks. Students get the opportunity to learn finance and career opportunities from community members. Finally, students have the opportunity to earn National Career Readiness Certification. WORK EXPERIENCE - 931 Grade: 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Approval of the Work Experience Coordinator This program gives students the opportunity to "earn and learn" while applying the “8 Keys to Employability.” Students interested in applying for this program must pick up an application and overview of student responsibilities from the College and Career Center. Students are required to complete educational components, maintain employment for a minimum of 90 hours per quarter, and receive positive employer evaluations. Grading is on a pass/no pass basis. Students will be allowed to earn a maximum of (2) credits through Work Experience. MILITARY SCIENCE - 470 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective, may be repeated for credit Pre: None The Military Science course provides an overview of leadership fundamentals and explores the competencies that are important for personal development. Explores essential leader knowledge areas such as direction setting, problem solving, effective writing, citizenship and the basics of military service.


ADDITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

AVID 9 – 810 AVID 10 – 810A AVID 11 – 810B AVID 12 – 810C Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Prerequisite: Students must apply AVID (Advancement Via Individual Achievement) is a college readiness class designed to enable students to develop skills to be successful in high school and college. AVID focuses on study habits, organization, note-taking, writing, speaking, and listening. AVID students participate in study groups (tutorials). Guest speakers from a variety of professions share to expand interest and understanding of possible future professions. Students participate in college field trips, community service, apply for scholarships, and complete college applications. This program is for highly motivated students with average and medium to high standardized test scores and GPA. Students must apply for and be accepted into the AVID program. Once accepted to the program, students stay with the same group of students through the rest of high school. AVID PREP – 810D Grade: 9, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Prerequisite: Students must apply AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) is a rigorous college and career prep program. In this class, students will learn study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. This program is for highly motivated students with average and medium to high standardized test scores. The course includes college exploration activities and family/community events. Students who apply and are selected to be in the AVID elective class will stay in it throughout their time at North. During their Junior year they will begin to look at college and scholarship applications. Interested students will be interviewed by the AVID selection committee during the early Spring-prior to the coming school year. Over 90% of students who start and finish the AVID elective course apply and are accepted to a 4-year university! OFFICE SERVICE MAIN OFFICE - 900 ATTENDANCE OFFICE - 901 STUDENT CENTER - 902 STUDENT MANAGEMENT - 903 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Approval of Office Manager Students taking this course will apply the basics of office practice procedures. Activities include running errands, picking up attendance sheets, delivering messages, and providing clerical assistance in the Main Office, Attendance Office, Student Center, and Student Management. This will be done by actual participation in these activities on a day-to-day basis. Good attendance is essential. LIBRARY ASSISTANT - 905 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Approval of Librarian Students will perform clerical tasks in the library. They will thoroughly study practical application of all the following: circulation procedures, shelving and filing, use of basic library tools, and basic processing procedures. Good attendance is essential.


SPECIAL ED ASSISTANT - 906 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Approval of instructor Students will assist in preparing materials for the Modified Diploma classes, tutor students, help supervise students doing outside activities, and provide an example of proper citizenship. Students will actually participate in class activities. ACADEMIC TUTOR - 908 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Application and interview Students will assist Learning Center, Modified Diploma or ESL students with assignments, homework, tutoring one-on-one either in the LC, the MD room or ESL room or in a mainstream classroom. Students must attend an inservice presented by the LC, MD and ESL staff to prepare for the assignment. CTE ACADEMIC TUTOR - 909 CTE Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Must have instructor’s approval and must have earned A’s in both quarters of class CTE Tutor will be assisting. Materials/class

fees may apply This class is for students who would like to continue in the development of their skills in the CTE area by assisting fellow students in coursework they have mastered in addition to developing more skills. This is not an aide class. The CTE tutor not only assists fellow students but also will need to meet certain state standards in their own development of their CTE area. An example of one skill standard might be machine tool maintenance and repair. STUDENT GOVERNMENT - 910 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Election by student body This course is for those students who are elected to represent their class and who want to make a difference at our school and in our community. Representatives are expected to strive toward our mission statement: “We will work as a family to infuse service, inclusiveness, and positivity into North Medford High School by embodying BTP (Black Tornado Pride) and leading by example.” This program requires dedication, creativity and intense participation. Students will spend a great deal of time and effort developing into young community leaders. LEADERSHIP - 911 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Selected through application This course is for those students who successfully go through the application process and who want to make a difference at our school and in our community. Leadership students are expected to strive toward our mission statement: “We will work as a family to infuse service, inclusiveness, and positivity into North Medford High School by embodying BTP (Black Tornado Pride) and leading by example.” This program requires dedication, creativity and intense participation. Students will spend a great deal of time and effort developing into young community leaders.


NMHS LINK CREW – 914 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Year: Elective Pre: Teacher recommendation Link Crew is a high school transition program in which upperclassmen welcome freshmen and help them throughout the first year of their high school experience. This program has four components that contribute to its success:

• High School Orientation - Link Leaders and freshmen start building the mentor relationship and freshmen receive information about how to be successful in high school.

• Academic Follow Ups - Link Leaders support freshman academic success and character development through structured classroom visits.

• Social Follow Ups - Link Leaders and freshmen connect outside the classroom at social events to increase student engagement and promote positive school climate.

• Leader Initiated Contacts - Link Leaders connect with their freshmen on a more individual basis.

CDC TEEN PARENT STUDENT ASSISTANT Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective; may be repeated for credit Pre: Must be consecutively enrolled in Teen Seminar 1 or Teen Seminar 2; enrollment by permission only Students will work with children in both the Infant/Toddler Center and the Preschool. Students will be working with children under the supervision of the staff. They will plan and carry out activities that will enhance the children’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development. TEACHER AIDE/LAB ASSISTANT Grade: 10, 11, 12 Semester: Elective Pre: Instructor approval Teacher Aide courses provide students with the opportunity to assist teachers with classroom duties. Teacher will authorize placement prior to registration for class.


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