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MJ Term Survey Course Catalog 2016-2017

Scappoose High School is excited to offer MJ Term during the month of May and

June. The term will be 18 school days long and allow students to participate in 3

classes per day. Each class will be approximately 105 minutes long.

The purpose of The MJ Term Survey is to expose students and parents to all the

courses SHS staff have proposed. The SHS counseling department will use the

survey results to narrow the focus of classes that will actually be offered when

students forecast for MJ Term classes on May 3, 2017.

Please review the MJ Term Survey Course Catalog. The guide can be found on

the SHS webpage (http://shs.scappoose.k12.or.us/index.html), the SHS Counsel-

ing Website (www.scappoosehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com), and the SHS

Facebook page. Students that do not have access to the electronic version of the

course guide online will be provided with a paper copy.

Please read all course descriptions carefully! There are over 70 amazing classes

that have been proposed. Please note any course fees or prerequisites listed.

The attached MJ Term Survey is an exact copy of the electronic survey students

will take on Monday, March 6th. Please complete the attached survey, so the

electronic survey will only take a few moments.

The courses that students choose on the MJ Term Survey will NOT be used

for placement into a class. This information is used solely by the SHS coun-

seling department to determine which classes will be offered to students dur-

ing forecasting in May.

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AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH

MUSICAL FILM (1955-Current)

This class covers the late 1950's through the Obama

era. Historic events and cultural trends covered via mu-

sicals will include "Grease” (late 50’s),

“Hairspray” (1962-63), “Across the Universe” (1963-

’69), “Dreamgirls” (1963-late 70’s), “Hair” (1968-’69),

“Company” (early 1970’s),“The Wiz” (African-

Americans in the 1970’s), clips from “Can’t Stop the

Music”, ”Xanadu” (early 1980’s), the rise of music vid-

eos (Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc.) in the 1980’s,

“Footloose” (1984), clips from “Breakin’” & “Beat

Street” (1980's), “Rent” and "Singles" (1990's), and

clips from “American Idiot,” “Wicked” & “Glee” (post

-2000).

ANCESTORY: THE HISTORY OF US

Students will explore their family's past through Ances-

try.com and develop a better understanding of the

forces that shaped their present by exploring the past.

Students will research historical events relevant to their

family's history, and build a presentation of what they

discover.

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

Why do birds migrate? How do bees find pollen? How

do whales communicate? It is all part of their behav-

ior. In this class, students will study the evolutionary

causes of animal behavior, including communication,

foraging, antipredator behavior, mating behavior, pa-

rental care, and social behaviors.

AUDREY HEPBURN—HER LIFE AND

CAREER

Get ready to be inspired! Audrey Hepburn's life starts

and ends in style and grace. Let's get to know this

amazing, brilliant, joyful person through her work in

film, as a humanitarian and UNICEF ambassador, a

fashion icon, and a writer. During this course we will

watch several of her films, look at biographical ex-

cerpts, and be inspired by her love of people and of life

- a life that brought joy and hope to the entire world!

BACKYARD ASTRONOMY

Have you looked up recently? Wondered what patterns

lie in the “fire-flies that got stuck up there in that bluish

-black thing?” In this course you will learn to recognize

25 constellations, how to use them to map the sky, use

the moon to tell time, and prove that the Earth isn’t the

center of the universe. Course will meet 3 times during

MJ Term outside of class after dark to learn to work the

telescope, practice constellation finding, and view plan-

ets and Messier objects.

BIRDING 101/102 Students will learn the basics of bird identification in

this hands-on course. Highlights will include identify-

ing birds by common field marks, habitat and calls.

This course will include one field trip to Sauvie Island.

BOOK CLUB Bring your love for reading and the ability to share

your thoughts and ideas about literature. In this class,

you will read books of your choice, share in class dis-

cussions, arts and crafts, and Lit Circles. Be prepared

to share your insights, make recommendations, and

analyze literature on a higher-level.

BOXING/MMA

Fee: $10, Hand wraps This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of

boxing and MMA including defense and safe holds,

footwork, punch boxing and MMA. Students will also

utilize shadow-boxing, mitt work and heavy bag work

to develop their skills and techniques. Conditioning

work (jump roping, running, etc) will also be an inte-

gral part of this class. This class will be worth .25 PE

credit.

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BUDGET FOODIE

Fee: $10, Food Handlers Permit

Prerequisite: Age 15+

In this course, we will focus on the high price of eating

cheap food, nutrition label analysis, building menus

with our body and wallet in mind, smart comparison

shopping skills, polite table etiquette, and general food

service skills. We will earn our food handler’s card, a

must for any food industry job. The class final will

involve planning, prepping and hosting an end of MJ

Term dinner party, putting to use all of our new budget

foodie skills and etiquette techniques! Enjoyed the

course during January? I’ll put you on an “advanced”

culinary course now that you have some basic skills

under your belt.

CIVIL RIGHTS FOR ALL

Are you interested in exploring the topic of equality in

America? Do you have questions or concerns about

how issues of gender, race, and class have evolved

throughout our history and the civil rights issues we are

presented with today? In this class, we will examine the

expansion of civil rights throughout US History, and

evaluate limitations to equality still experienced by

some Americans today. Bring an open mind as we ex-

plore these issues through conversation, research, and

reflection.

CODE ACADEMY—Intro HTML & CSS

Computer Programming

HTML is the language of the internet, one of the most

basic forms of computer programming that some call

the internet’s skeleton. In addition to improving your

high school transcript and resume, this class will help

you learn the basics of HTML or build your existing

programming skills with hour of code activities. If

you’re interested in learning HTML to explore a career

in computers, liven up blogs, edit scripts, personalize

webpage templates like Weebly or Wordpress, visually

improve seller descriptions in sites like Amazon or

Ebay or add pizzazz to sites like Evite, this class is for

you!

COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION

Your future is a big deal! Start preparing for life after

high school in the College & Career Exploration

course. Discover various careers based on your person-

ality, interests, and skills. Understand your post-

secondary options. Complete the SuperMatch college

search to find colleges that are the best match for you.

Bonus: the class includes a one day field trip to three

local colleges!

COLLEGE PREP 101

College is right around the corner and the time to pre-

pare is now! Spend time daily preparing for ACT and

SAT math. Learn an introduction to statistics and use

this to analyze and compare college options. Compile

and share key info, stats, and graphs for colleges and

universities of your interest. Take stress out of college

planning by doing research and preparation early!

COME TO YOUR SENSES!

Why do people experience phantom limb? Why do

some people see sounds or hear colors? Explore your

senses and perception through experiments.

COMIC BOOKS & POP CULTURE

In this course, students will read and write comic books

while they explore how this genre impacts pop culture.

They will also have the opportunity to grapple with

recent claims that comic books may have more literary

merit than previously suspected.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Community Awareness is a class based on making our

school and community a better place. Students will aide

in and develop projects that will have a positive impact

on our community. Projects will range from cleaning

up around the school, painting, volunteering and more.

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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE

TEAM (CERT)

What should you do in the event of a disaster like a life

-threatening earthquake? This course will teach disaster

response for the individual when there is no help. This

class will include hands-on training that includes work-

ing with local Police and Fire departments. Topics in-

clude: emergency preparedness, fire suppression and

Hazmat, triage, disaster medicine, damage assessment,

rescue, and disaster psychology.

COMPETITIVE FENCING

Have you ever imagined training to be a Jedi warrior or

desired the skills of a pirate like Captain Jack Sparrow?

Then you might want to try our new competitive fenc-

ing class. The class will give the beginning student ba-

sic knowledge of the sport of fencing and teach the fun-

damental movements required in the sport. Students

should expect to learn some officiating and etiquette of

the sport and acquire the ability to fence at the novice

level. The instructor will use any combination of the

following: instructional videos, written handouts, guest

fencers for demonstrations, drills, and group and indi-

vidual instruction.

CONFLICT SIMULATION GAMES

Command Napoleon’s Grand Armee at Waterloo or

come to the aid of Wellington as General Blucher with

the Prussian Army. Or maybe you’d rather command

the British army and repulse the French Old Guard in

their final charge. Not interested in the age of Napo-

leon! How does commanding the entire American and

British forces in the pacific to fight off the Japanese

aggression. What are conflict simulation

games? Think Risk...on steroids. What might you gain

from this? An appreciation of military history, practice

mathematics, organization skills, teamwork, map read-

ing skills, reading and comprehension...and you won’t

even realize it’s happening!

CONGRESSIONAL SIMULATION

Students will experience and understand the legislative

process in the U.S. Congress by following the creation

of laws from drafting a bill to overriding a presidential

veto. Students will comprehend the roles that political

party leadership, public opinion, the political climate of

the moment, the committee system, floor debate and

presidential veto all play in lawmaking.

The class is designed to help create a simulation of the

U.S. Congress and its committee system and floor de-

bate process. In general, the simulation seeks to teach

lessons about the various issues that factor in to the

decision-making process of a member of Congress.

Some of the issues woven into the simulation include

parliamentary rules and procedures, the role of con-

stituents, competing demands for time, conflicting pol-

icy interests, roles of political party and committee

leadership, and political concerns and institutional con-

cerns.

CROCHETING

Students will learn the basics of crocheting, and com-

plete two projects. Students will need to bring a crochet

needle, yarn, and tapestry needle the first day of class.

CURRENT EVENTS WITH MR. ATKINS

This class will be a sometimes serious, sometimes de-

lirious look at the news of the day and trending stories,

all from the perspectives of Mr. Atkins, and you, and

your classmates. We will be watching, reading, and

exploring the news as it occurs from varied perspec-

tives. Where appropriate, we will explore historical

antecedents to better understand current news stories.

We will work on ways/steps to determining reliable

sources of news information.

DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Are you thinking about our world today and wanting to

make a difference? Bring your voice, your experiences

and knowledge. Participate in courageous conversa-

tions about equality (gender, race, etc). Learn from

others’ experiences. Work to implement change with

random acts of kindness. Have discussions, watch

films, share cultural experiences, hear from guest

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DRUGS & THE BRAIN

This class will be an introduction to pharmacology

(study of drugs) and their mechanisms (how they

work). From Tylenol to Zyrtec, the world is full of fas-

cinating drugs. If you are poisoned by sarin nerve gas,

you may be able to save your life by huffing some BZ

nerve gas. This class will look at that chemical oddity,

along with a host of other interesting tidbits of pharma-

cology. The structure of the class will utilize basic con-

cepts with specific examples so that it is not loaded

with boring abstract theories. For example, you will

learn what a neurotransmitter is and be able to apply

that knowledge to the effect that caffeine has on your

body.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Dungeons and Dragons is a course dedicated to all

things Dungeons and Dragons. In this course, you will

research the history of the game, learn the ins and outs,

and PLAY PLAY PLAY!

ELECTRONICS & PROGRAMMING

Learn basic electronics and programming principles

while making a creative interactive project of your

choice. Examples of past student projects include a re-

motely-operated webcam to monitor a room, or creat-

ing simple button-activated games. Other projects may

include making a GPS tracker, smart phone garage

door opener, or even a Twitter account for your favorite

plant, where it can tweet when it needs water! Any

student wishing to keep their project is welcome to pur-

chase their own equipment—parts are generally quite

cheap, so most projects are affordable.

ENGINEERING

Engineering is the creative application of scientific

principles to design or develop structures or machines

to meet a specific need. Engineers play a vital role in

society in a wide variety of applications, such as de-

signing transportation vehicles, buildings, or bridges.

The course is designed for students who are interested

in the career field of engineering, or simply interested

in applying math and physics to real-world scenarios.

In this class, students will design and build a bridge,

and test their designs in a contest within the class.

FAIRY TALES

Fairy tales are ancient tales that have survived for cen-

turies. Why are these tales still relevant today? We will

examine the problems fairy tale heroes confront since

they are often the same as problems we still face today.

We will cover three traditional stories: “Beauty and the

Beast” by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont,

“Rapunzel” by the Brothers Grimm, and “The Little

Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen. We will com-

pare these and other tales to more modern versions

through art and writing. Come prepared to listen to sto-

ries by the fireside, illustrate differences through col-

lages and art work, and write your own fairy tale.

FANFICS

Maybe you’ve heard the word FANFICTION and have

no idea what it means; or maybe you use acronyms like

OTC, OC, OOC, R&R, and WIP in daily conversa-

tions. Either way, you’re gonna love this class. From

the Ancient Greeks to the ZINES of the 60’s, FANFIC-

TION has grown into a vast and vibrant literary subcul-

ture. We will explore how FANFICTION came to be

and what it looks like today. And, of course, we will

read, write, and discuss our own fanfiction. The only

thing stopping you is your imagination!

FIELD SPORTS

The purpose of this course is to provide learning ex-

periences that will lead to the development of basic

skills in team sports. This competitive class will feature

activities such as Softball, Flag football, Soccer, and

Ultimate Frisbee.

FISH & WILDLIFE

In Fish and Wildlife we will explore issues that are im-

portant to those who utilize the outdoors. This course

will be composed of short films, discussions and re-

search on issues that concern Oregonians. Some exam-

ples of topics are the reintroduction of wolves in Ore-

gon, dams on the Columbia River system, hoof rot in

elk, the use of funds gathered from the Columbia River

Basin Fee and many more.

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FOOD BANK OUTREACH

In this course, students will have the opportunity to

work side by side with food bank volunteers in experi-

encing day to day challenges of a community hunger,

food security malnutrition, and access to other health

resources. As a class, we will volunteer weekly at our

local food bank filling client orders. For a final project,

we will decide where there is a need that we can fill in

our time together. The project will be decided upon

and organized as a group. This valuable project will

allow students to evaluate non-profit needs and work to

fill the void within our community. Walking field

trips, fundraising skills, and community service all

rolled into one. Join the movement!

FOOTBALL & STRENGTH TRAINING

This Advanced Football course is designed to provide

students with conditioning and intensive weight train-

ing. The emphasis is to increase endurance, strength,

and flexibility through a focus in a specific sporting

event and provide a foundation for intensive training

that will benefit the athlete. Participation in this course

will improve physical fitness and skill acquisition and

is designed to reduce the risk of injuries in athletic

events for all participants. Students are expected to ex-

hibit a high level of motivation, cooperation, and

sportsmanship. Class activities include strength

training, speed/agility development, and specific sport

related drills. This course is not mandatory for team

members.

FOUNDATIONS OF CHESS

Chess is the classic game that develops focus, spatial

thinking, and strategic application. The class is geared

for all levels of chess players. All students will learn

chess history, study classic chess scenarios, and will

compete daily against other students in a low-stress

environment. Beginners will learn basic game rules and

opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced play-

ers will learn notation, sophisticated combinations, tac-

tics, checkmates, strategies, and advanced opening,

middle and endgame concepts.

FRENCH CULTURE FOR BEGINNERS

Ooh la la! From croissants, to Jean Valjean, to shop-

ping, this class will introduce the novice who wonders,

“what about those French” and give a brief and fun

overview of the incredible francophone world. After

completing this course, students will not only better

understand French culture, but learn a little of the lan-

guage and how to make something yummy!

GAME ON

Get your Ticket to Ride on to strategy and fun! Learn

about the history and strategy of board and card games,

and design your own game in class. This course will be

graded pass/no pass.

GARAGEBAND: AN INTRO TO MUSIC

PRODUCTION and SONGWRITING

Come explore the basics of guitar, keyboarding, song-

writing and how to record your very own music. In Ga-

rageBand: An Intro to Music Production, you will en-

hance your appreciation for music by learning and

playing either guitar or keyboards, gaining a better un-

derstanding of different musical genres, and learning an

introduction to music composition and song flow. We

will wrap up the course by writing and performing an

original song in small ensembles!

GARDENING: Grow your own salsa garden!

Students will learn the basics of vegetable gardening,

starting vegetables from seeds and transplanting the

starts to create a container garden to take home with

them. Class will meet in the greenhouse, and research

will be done on soil conditions, pest control, and the

benefits of growing vegetables. A field trip will also be

planned to learn more about hydroponic gardening at a

local nursery.

GUIDE TO GLOBETROTTING

Interested in travel? Learn about and plan travel to do-

mestic (US) and international destinations! Create and

share itineraries, budgets, and travel plans for all types

of travel, including specialty vacations and camping.

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HISTORY OF POP: Music in America

A short history of pop music in the USA from Ragtime,

to Swing to Rock!

HISTORY THRU CINEMA A look at US History using a variety of film sources as

our tool of study. Hollywood movies, government

documentaries, and every medium in between will be

used to cover key periods in United State history.

HOW TO ADULT It’s a big, exciting world out there, be ready for it! In

this course we will learn a huge range of skills that will

better prepare you for a successful post-SHS launch

into real life. We will learn how to plan, shop, and cook

simple meals, change a tire, jump start a car, do our

own taxes, open and manage a bank account, CPR and

first aid, workplace communication and interview

skills, table etiquette and how to give a toast, sew on a

button, read a map (without GPS), write thank you

notes, email dos and don’ts, and basic time manage-

ment.

IMAGINATION: FAIRY TALES

Fairy Tales enchant children and they fascinate adults,

who study their deeper meaning and the impact which

they have exerted on all ages and cultures. This course

introduces students to a wide selection of fairy tales

and examines the social and psychological values that

they reflect. Students will develop or enhance their un-

derstanding of the continuing cultural influence of fairy

tales in literature and film. We shall explore and dis-

cuss selected classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm.

Concentrating on the role of the imagination and the

significance of the miraculous, we shall analyze recur-

ring motifs and symbols as well as typical human and

animal characteristics of fairy tales.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Want to learn how diseases spread? Ebola, HIV, Zika

and food-borne outbreaks will be investigated. Students

will learn how these diseases lead to epidemics and

what can be done to stop them. Students will participate

in three hands on simulated epidemics that help them

understand how they occur, how they can be contained

and ultimately how to survive!

INTERNATIONAL FOOD & FILM

FESTIVAL

Travel the world through film and culinary discovery.

If you love movies and food, this class is for you. We

will focus on 3 continents (French Canada, India, and

Asia) and learn about that culture through quality, ap-

propriate films as well as sample cuisine from each.

INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE

PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction to the principles of exercise physiology

including VO2 max, blood pressure, cardiac and mus-

cle physiology.

KNITTING

Already thinking of a cold next winter? Learn to knit a

scarf, hat, and an item of your own choice. Students

will need to purchase their own knitting needles and

yarn. This course will be graded pass/no pass.

KOREAN DRAMA CULTURE

There is a fascination in western culture with Korea

right now for multiple reasons. Putting all politics and

serious news aside, this course will focus on Pop cul-

ture. Specifically, K-Pop and K-dramas are wildly

popular all over the world and spur even the most sen-

sitive gastronomes to indulge in Kimchi and ramen (or

ramyeon, as Koreans call it). This course will delve

into the cultural aspects of Korea that demystify the

“back hug,” masculinity under all the make-up, and

slurping of noodles! Korea has a rich and inspiring cul-

tural background that will only add to your love of all

things Korean.

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LIFETIME SPORTS: GOLF & TENNIS

Lifetime Sports class will teach skills that will enable

students to embrace an active lifestyle throughout their

lives. Basic skills, rules, etiquette, and history of Ten-

nis and Golf will be introduced and covered.

Golf and Tennis are sports that are free of limitations

based on gender, physical size, and age. If you’re a be-

ginner, we’ll start with all the basics and teach you the

proper techniques to improve and keep score. We will

work up to playing rounds/matches.

MAKE YOUR OWN ZINE

What are Zines? Short for magazine or fanzine, zines

are DIY self-publications, motivated by self-

expression. In this class, you will choose a topic for

your zine, and get to work... all you need is paper, pen/

pencil, a photocopier (and of course, a passion for your

topic!).

MINDFUL STUDIES

Worried? Stressed? Overly anxious? This course will

discuss ways to deal with stressful tests/classes, how to

help overcome negative self talk, how to think posi-

tively, how to live healthy, and how to cope with other

high-anxiety situations teens routinely encounter. There

are many emotional and mental stresses in teenage life

and mindfulness will help prepare you for the chal-

lenges of life in a positive way. Mindfulness has been

studied in schools and is shown to dramatically im-

prove student’s physical and mental well-being. Ms.

Scott has a certificate in mindfulness and will be teach-

ing many meditation and mindfulness techniques

throughout the course. Yoga mats are encouraged.

Learn more about Mindfulness in other Oregon high

schools at http://www.peaceinschools.org/our-

programs/

MISS REPRESENTATION: WOMEN IN

MEDIA & FILM

The media is selling the idea that girls need to look

pretty and "sexy," and that boys need to toughen up and

"act like men." In this course, we will take an inside

look at mainstream media and how it shapes who we

are and who we want to become. We will also learn

more about what it means to value people as whole hu-

man beings, not gendered stereotypes, as we work col-

laboratively to raise awareness in the community.

MOUSETRAP POWERED CARS

Students will explore the concepts of speed, accelera-

tion, forces, and energy by designing and testing

mousetrap-powered cars. These concepts are also cov-

ered in Physical Science B, though this class explores

these concepts in a project-based manner, offering stu-

dents a different lens to explore and interact with the

concepts.

MUSIC CRITIQUE: BLONDIE, MADONNA,

& GAGA

This is a class in writing music reviews for fun, enter-

tainment, and conveying essential information to oth-

ers. This class is designed around the core artists of

Blondie, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, but other female

pop and rock artists of the past 40 years will also be

covered. Students are responsible for numerous indi-

vidual song reviews, album reviews, and a final col-

laborative presentation on the artists' cultural impact.

NIGHTY NIGHT

You spend a third of your life sleeping. What's going

on when you're sleeping and dreaming? This class will

explore sleep and dreams and other states of conscious-

ness.

ODDBALLS, ECCENTRICS & NON-

COMFORMISTS

What does it mean to step outside the rules or traditions

of society, and resist following the crowd? How/why

are some behaviors or attitudes seen as

"deviant?" How do we treat those who don't "fit in,"

and what happens when those people build their own

tribes of outsiders? Come enjoy this overview of char-

acters who "color outside the lines" for various rea-

sons. Films and subjects include "Freaks" (prejudice)

"Pleasantville" "Auntie Mame" (embracing individual-

ism) "The Station Agent" (physical challenges/anti-

social behavior); "Temple Grandin" (autism), "Whale

Rider" "Mulan" (gender non-conformity), "The Perks

of Being a Wallflower" "Geography Club" (LGBT is-

sues), "Harold and Maude" and "Edward Scissor-

hands" (unusual love stories). This class may contain at

least one R-rated film and mature content.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

Outdoor Recreation will strive to give students the

skills and passion to develop a lifetime appreciation for

activities available in our area. in order to acquire es-

sential skills, students will go through a series of field

days in which they will learn basic techniques to travel

safely and care for themselves in the outdoors. Some

days we will stay close to home, exploring the nearby

trails, while others we will take trips to Forest Park,

Sauvie Island, and other local recreation areas. We will

also introduce components of outdoor leadership and

facilitation. This semester we will explore climbing/

bouldering, kayaking, hiking, camping skills, mindful-

ness in the wilderness, and other outdoor pursuits avail-

able during the class.

PARASITOLOGY

Invisible to macroscopic, protists to arthropods, para-

sites hijack a hosts body to reproduce and continue its

own legacy. In this project-based course, we will learn

about the parasites that affect humans and our pets,

their life cycles, and how to control an outbreak of each

infection. While many parasites are considered tropical

today, climate change is warming up the temperate

zones for parasites such as malaria, leishmaniasis, and

trypanosomiasis. ...Are you prepared? WARNING:

This class is not for the squeamish of stomach.

PET PORTRAITURE

Love art? Love your pet or maybe just love animals?

Then this is the course for you. During this class stu-

dents will have the opportunity to create art pieces fea-

turing their pets. We will focus on collage pieces as

well as mixed media methods including pencil work,

painting and newspaper. Students will gain inspiration

from artists like Rex Ray and Samuel Price, who use

collage to create bright vibrant images.

PINTEREST: CRAFTS, SCRABOOKING &

UPCYCLING

Build and share Pins on Pinterest and make your favor-

ite crafts come to life. You can choose to work on fun

and relaxing seasonal craft projects, scrapbooking or

upcycling inexpensive or recycled materials to make

jewelry, decorative items, or art. Crafts can be a fun

lifelong hobby!

PLAYWRITING

Students will learn to write plays by, well, writing

plays. The primary goal of the course is to encourage

students to write fearlessly with their own fresh voice.

Focus will be on character creation, word wizardry, and

story crafting. Prepare to write, but not perfectly, be-

cause experimentation is key when a play is being

forged. Field trip included. (Students with a C+ or

higher in current Language Arts class encouraged to

enroll.)

SLAM POETRY

This is not your grandpa's poetry class.

This is not SSR.

This is poetry;

Performed and reformed and performed again.

This is drama class, English class, and music class--

Slammed together.

We will write, we will yell, we will listen;

We will SLAM.

SOCCER & STRENGTH TRAINING

The emphasis of the class is on skill development

through drills and conditioning. Specific skills that will

be taught are dribbling, passing, shooting and defen-

sive/offensive fundamentals. Players will be taught of-

fensive and defensive schemes and apply them in

scrimmage or game situations. Students are expected to

exhibit a high level of motivation, cooperation and

sportsmanship.

SOIL TO SPORK

We all appreciate a beautiful, nutritious, tasty meal…

but what are the logistics involved that make this meal

a reality? Through various fieldtrips and hands-on lab

experiences, we will explore the complex process by

which food reaches our plate. Our topics will include:

The ins and outs of raising protein (cattle, fish , chick-

ens etc.), fruit and vegetable farming, local soil health,

and consumer food safety protocols. We will explore

our local food sources, learn how to eat seasonally, and

evaluate the politics surrounding food availability and

overall health/environmental costs. We will get dirty!

We will be outside! We will eat real food!

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SPANISH DANCE

Students will learn about various Spanish dances

including: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Mexican

Folklórico, Flamenco and Zumba. We will learn

basic steps and hear from guest speakers.

SPORTS MARKETING

Do you have an interest in sports? Marketing? Busi-

ness? Then this may be the class for you. In this course,

we will look at the world of sports business & market-

ing to get a sense of how these worlds intersect. Guest

speakers and a hands on sports marketing opportunity

will also be features of this class.

TERRORISM IN THE MODERN WORLD

We hear an incredible amount about terror attacks in

our current news-cycles and since our collective experi-

ence with terrorism on 9/11/2001 we have seen dra-

matic changes in our society. This class will look at

questions like:

-What is terrorism?

-What is the objective of terrorism?

-Do all terrorists have the same objectives or do they

differ?

-What is the difference between a "terrorist" and a

"freedom fighter"?

-"Direct action" is an activity which ranges from civil

disobedience to outright violence. Is it just a synonym

for terrorism?

-What, if any, is the difference between political and

religious terrorism?

-What effect would special laws to deal with terrorists

have?

We will also construct a timeline of terrorist attacks in

the United States.

Films, reading, writing, discussion - you bet.

THE BOARD ROOM

Fee: Starts at $15; depends on board

Prerequisite: Woods I

Construct your own skateboard, longboard or skim

board. Learn how to create patterns, laminate, finish

and fiberglass with our own inhouse skateboard ex-

pert. See how the experts do it. What you might gain

from this: Improved woodworking skills, learn how to

laminate, use new power tools, learn how to fiberglass.

TOP FLIGHT BUSINESS PROJECTS (FBLA)

Money! Money! Money! Want to be your own boss?

Want to find the road to being a millionaire? In this

class, students will take part in FBLA’s “Business

Achievement Award” program and complete an FBLA

project. FBLA members are highly encouraged to take

this class, but you do not need to be a member to par-

ticipate. Student will complete one or more of the four

FBLA levels; Future, Business, Leader and America.

Students will complete quizzes online, develop bill-

boards, lead meetings in class, and more! Projects can

range from creating your own business plan, partner-

ship with a business and community service projects.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Driving is the most dangerous thing we do every single

day. It is the number one unintended cause of death

among 16-25 year old people. Since the official driver

education course is only offered to students with driv-

ing permits and those under 18, many students may not

qualify. This course is meant for these students that

already have their license and have not taken the driver

education course yet. This course will use most of the

same curriculum of an ODOT-Approved course, and

include personal reflection and a traffic safety project.

Upon passing, students will receive a Certificate of

Completion that will prove they have taken a traffic

safety course. (These can be used for insurance pur-

poses, check with your insurance company)

WRITING A WINNING COLLEGE ESSAY

Prerequisite: Priority given to non AP students

Students will learn tips and tricks for writing a winning

college application or scholarship essay. Each student

will finish the class with two polished college applica-

tion essays.

YOGA

This course will provide an opportunity for stu-

dents to practice beginner to intermediate Yoga.

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ZOMBIE

APOCALYPSE: HOW TO SURVIVE WITH

HOUSEHOLD GADGETS

This class is for people that like to make things but

also enjoy the prospect of surviving in a post-

apocalyptic world where you cannot assume a lim-

itless supply of electricity and other resources. We

will develop projects that help us generate electric-

ity, carry on surveillance and monitoring for pro-

tecting your base, and also to develop communi-

cation methods and devices that will allow you to

find and send messages to other survivors when

the zombie apocalypse begins!

In addition to credit recovery options offered in

Science, Math, English and Social Studies, the

following classes will be offered and pre-

scheduled for students prior to Arena-Style

Scheduling.

ART I

CHAMBER CHOIR

EF: LONDON, PARIS, & ROME

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS: COSTA RICA

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS: GERMANY

HEALTH 10

HEALTH 11

PAINTING

PRE-SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC & JAZZ BAND (0 PERIOD)

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