Additional Courses: Course Descriptions

OLC104: Online Health
Grades 9-12
.5 Credit

All coursework will be completed online. Students will receive an email from the teacher with a link to an instructional podcast in June. All coursework must be completed by July 28th.

Students will learn about nutrition, exercise, substance abuse prevention, managing emotions and stress, handling crisis, heart disease and cancer, human sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and CPR techniques. They will research health issues and discuss national and world concerns.

PLF200: Life Fitness
Grades 9-12
.5 Credit 

Class starts on July 6. Students will incorporate the Five Components of Fitness (Cardio-Respiratory Endurance, Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Flexibility) into their personal fitness program. District curriculum units will be done.

PTS100: Physical Education
Grades 9-12 
.5 Credit

Class starts on July 6. Students will incorporate the Five Components of Fitness into their personal fitness program. Personal fitness programs are developed from student’s personal goals and interests, which can include weight and resistance training. Students will do and track their mutually agreed upon physical activity. Details will be assessed by teacher.

SSW145: Washington State History Graduation Requirement
Grades 8-12
NO CREDIT

This course meets the Washington State History graduation requirement for Class of 2017 and beyond.

Cost waived for all first time students (in person or mail in registration only) Class: Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Class starts on Wednesday, June 22nd. No class on July 4th and 5th.

This course is for students who have not taken Washington State History. Students taking Washington State History for the first time will be required to complete additional assignments.

SCC170: Chemistry
Grades 9-12 
1.0 Credit

Class: Monday – Thursday except for one Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Class starts on Wednesday, June 22nd. No class on July 4th and 5th. See Summer School Calendar for specific class dates.This course is a rigorous, hands-on, college prep lab class intended for students who anticipate a possible career in science, technology, or health care. Students choosing this class should be expert in algebra and skilled in scientific thinking and methods. The content of the course will center on the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes at the atomic level. Basic principles will be developed in the laboratory and extended through class discussions, lectures, and readings. Students choosing this class should plan to spend considerable time at home completing course requirements.

ADD105 Drawing/Design
Grades 9-12
1.0 Credit

Class: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Class starts on Wednesday, June 22nd. No class on July 4th and 5th. See Summer School Calendar for specific class dates

No experience necessary. This basic course teaches students drawing skills and introduces them to the basic elements and principles of design while using a variety of media including watercolor, pen and ink, charcoal, color pencil and oil pastel. This class will teach students to draw in a step-by-step process. Students will learn how to use perspective, pattern, texture and color to create projects that are fun while improving knowledge of design. Thee skills are necessary to excel in all other art classes. This is a highly successful program that brings amazing results. Drawing skills are not required, even students with substantial art experience enjoy and benefit from this class.