Language Arts 4 credit graduation requirement
Language Arts 9: World Literature (Two-semester course)
This course is designed to offer a variety of non-fiction literature with an emphasis on themes that pertain to social issues surrounding the author’s time period. Students will work on developing skills in the area of not only reading texts, but using evidence to support claims in writing. Students will be required to write explanatory and persuasive essays, building on the conventions of the English language. The course will cover fiction and non-fiction texts poetry, philosophy, and concepts from the greatest century in the history of civilization.
Advanced Language Arts 9 (Two semester course) – Teacher recommendation and signed approval required
This course is designed to offer an in-depth study of non-fiction literature with an emphasis on themes that pertain to social issues surrounding the author’s time period. Students will develop high-level skills in the area of not only reading texts but using evidence to support claims in writing. Students will be required to write explanatory and persuasive essays, building on the conventions of the English language. The course will cover fiction and non-fiction texts poetry, philosophy, and concepts from the greatest century in the history of civilization. College-level short stories, Narrative Writing, SAT vocabulary, and conventions will be areas of focus.
Language Arts 10 (Two-semester course)
This course is designed to offer a variety of non-fiction literature with an emphasis on themes that pertain to social issues surrounding the author’s time period. Students will work on developing skills in the area of not only reading texts, but using evidence to support claims in writing. Students will be required to write explanatory and persuasive essays, building on the conventions of the English language.
AP Language and Composition (Two-semester course – 10th grade) – Teacher recommendation and signed approval required
This course aligns with an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods.
Language Arts 11 – (Two semester Course)
AP Literature (Two-semester course – 11th grade) – Teacher recommendation and signed approval required
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition aligns with an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.
Writing 121 English Composition (One-semester course – 12th Grade) – Teacher recommendation and signed approval required
This is a Semester 1 HS/College Dual credit class that introduces critical reasoning and analysis. Explores connections between thesis, structure, and tone. Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including an argumentative research paper, are required. Focuses on the writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect. Students will receive 4 college credits upon successful completion of the course. This course, along with Writing 122, fulfills the core curriculum requirements for most Oregon State Universities.
Writing 122 Argumentative Writing (One-semester course – 12th Grade) – Teacher recommendation and signed approval required
This is a Semester 2 HS/College Dual credit class designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including argumentative research papers, are required. Focuses on the writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect. Students will receive 4 college credits upon successful completion of the course.
Mathematics 3 credit MINIMUM graduation requirement.
Integrated Math 1 (two-semester course)
Integrated Math 1 is the first course of a three-year college preparatory integrated math sequence. The following topics will be covered: Quantities and Modeling; Understanding Functions; Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities; Statistical Models; Linear Systems; Exponential Relationships; Transformations and Congruence; Lines, Angles, and Triangles; Quadrilaterals and Coordinate Proof.
Integrated Math 2 (two-semester course) (pre-requisite: satisfactory completion of Integrated Math 1 or transfer equivalent)
Integrated Math 2 follows Integrated Math 1 in a college preparatory math sequence. This course covers the concepts of analyzing functions, polynomials, quadratics, geometric proofs, similarity and trigonometry in right triangles, properties of circles, volume, and understanding probability.
Integrated Math 3 (two-semester course) (pre-requisite: satisfactory completion of Integrated Math 2 or transfer equivalent.
In Integrated 3, students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from their previous courses. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems.
Math 111/112-Dual Credit Courses – Pre-requisite: Integrated Math 3
Math 111 and Math 112 are each semester-long, dual credit courses through OCCC. Math 111 is College Algebra and Math 112 is College Trigonometry. In these courses, you explore relations and functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Examines exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Investigates applications from a variety of perspectives. Investigates trigonometric functions, equations, and identities. Examines right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, parametric equations, and complex numbers. Explores topics graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Math 111 and Math 112 fulfill basic core curriculum requirements at most Oregon State Universities.
Math 243/Math 244 – Dual Credit Courses (AP Statistics) Pre-Requisite: Integrated Math 3
Math 243 and 244 are each a semester-long, dual credit course through OCCC. Math 243 is Statistics 1 and Math 244 is Statistics 2. These courses Introduce displaying data with graphs, numerical descriptions of data, producing data, elementary probability, probability distributions, confidence intervals, and significance testing. Investigates applications from science, business, and social science perspectives. Includes confidence interval estimation; tests of significance including z-tests, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square; and inference for linear regression. Investigates applications from science, business, and social science perspectives.
Math 251/252 (AP Calculus AB) – Dual Credit Courses- Pre-Requisites: Math 111 and Math 112.
Math 251 and Math 252 are each semester-long, dual credit courses through OCCC. Math 251 is Calculus 1 and Math 252 is Calculus 2. These courses cover derivatives, limits, and integrals in various situations and use correct mathematical terminology, notation, and symbolic processes in order to engage in work, study, and conversation on topics involving derivatives, limits, and integrals with colleagues in the field of mathematics, science or engineering.
Construction Math (Two-semester Course) (only open to 12th-grade students)
Construction Math is an alternative to Integrated 3, which covers basic math skills needed for students who plan to attend a trade school or join the workforce. This course combines the traditional math classroom with hands-on experiences in the CTE department. Students will review basic math operations, essential geometry skills, and construction-specific applied math. They will take these skills and use them in real-life hands-on applications in the CTE department.
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Science 3 credit MINIMUM graduation requirement, 4 credits recommended.
Integrated Science (Two-semester course)
Prerequisite: 9th grade standing. This course focuses on developing intuition and hands-on experience with physical science concepts through laboratory experiments and discussion. Topics include experimental design, scientific graphing, heat, energy, radioactivity, basic astronomy, chemical bonding, acids and bases, chemical reaction rates, Newton’s laws of force and motion, and wave properties.
Biology (Two-semester course) Lab Science course
This is the scientific study of life using lab investigations, local field trips, and individual research projects. Students will learn how to improve scientific investigation techniques to answer important questions. Topics covered in class include the study of cells, DNA, genetics, evolution, microbiology, classification of organisms, and ecology. This is a fun and challenging course for sophomores.
Environmental Science (Two-semester course) – Lab Science Course
The goal of the Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. This course incorporates hands-on projects, fieldwork, laboratory experiments, lecture, and other classroom activities.
Chemistry (Two-Semester course) (Pre-Requisites: Integrated Math 2, Biology) Lab Science Course
Physics (Two-semester course) (Pre-Requisites: Integrated Math 2, Physical Science) Lab Science Course
This course is a college preparatory course for college sciences. It will be an in-depth investigation of Physics. The class will be introduced with a review of Newton’s Laws, and be followed up by an investigation of those laws, gravity, and spring constants in a scientific investigation. We will then discuss the laws of thermodynamics and energy in our universe. We will discuss how energy transfers from one state to another and work on our calculator skills of transfer of energy from one type to another. We will do an experiment involving these concepts as we explore how various types of energy transform into another. As a class we will then discuss electromagnetic work, this involves an understanding of electricity, light, and the energy involved in both. We will discuss how scientists use these concepts in the modern world and how tech utilizes physics to prepare hardware and software in the modern world. If time, the choice will be yours of the last unit you wish to study which interests you. I will provide choices for you and we will vote as a class on the topic of study.
Social Sciences 3 credit graduation requirement.
Global Studies (Two-semester course) (Formerly World History) open to 10th-grade students GRADUATION REQUIREMENT This course is a survey course covering world history with a focus on the modern world, 18th century to 21st century. However, the course will start with a brief look at some aspects of the ancient world. A major focus throughout the course will be developing and supporting opinions on historical events, using facts. Students will also be asked to view events through differing points of view. This course is required for graduation from high school. A passing grade will receive .5 credits per term. One full credit of World History is required to graduate.
United States History (Two-semester course) 11th grade students (Pre-Requisite: Global or World History)
The class will be an overview of the history of the United States with a focus on 1860- present. However it will start with a brief review of US history prior to the Civil War. Test and Projects will be designed to assess students on the Oregon State Standards and their mastery of information from text, class discussion and research. Homework and in class assignments are used to aid the student in progressing toward an understanding of those standards.
Civics and Government 12th-grade students (One-semester course) Pre-requisite: US history or HST 202 and HST 203 GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
The goal of this course is to gain a basic understanding of the philosophies and events that helped develop principles and practices of the United States government. As a class, we will discuss the events that shaped the rights and responsibilities that we as Americans have today. Students will need to work in small groups and individually to develop arguments in support of their ideas on questions of government and civics. The student will work with the US and Oregon State Constitutions and case laws to develop a deeper understanding of the issues of constitutionalism. This course is for .5 credits and is a graduation requirement.
Economics (One-semester course) 12th-grade students GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
This is an introductory course in economics, covering macro and microeconomics; in addition, some person finance will be covered. The goal of the course is to give the student a general understanding of how the American Economic System works, and their role in that system. This course offers .5 credits and is a graduation requirement.
Hist 202 (19th Century US history) Open to 11th-grade students (Semester course) Pre-requisite grade of B or better in Global Studies course. Dual credit college course
This survey course begins the study of the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the United States from 1820 to 1899. The course will start with a brief review of the founding of the United States and the Antebellum Era. It is the first term of a two-semester introductory survey of United States history. The course is designed to have a higher rigor than “normal” high school US history, and students will have to keep up on the reading. History 202 (19th Century US History) satisfies requirements as a .5 US History Credit for Waldport High School. The second half of the course History 203 (20th Century US History) is needed to complete the full required credit for graduation. The course is offered as dual credit with OCCC.
History 203 – 20th Century US History – Pre-Requisite: Hist 202 with a passing grade. Open to 11th-grade students (semester course) Dual credit college course
The course will start with events that led to US involvement in the First World War and run to approximately 2008. In the course, we will examine how the economic, political, and social conflict helped to shape the United State over the 20th Century. Students may also enroll for duel credit OCCC. The course is designed to be of higher rigor than a typical high school history course. Students will be expected to stay up on readings, both from the text and supplemental.
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Electives Minimum 6 credits required for graduation
Personal Finance (two-semester course) Open to 11th and 12th-grade students.
Personal Finance is a two-semester course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on their career and education goals and future earnings potential. Students will design personal and household budgets; simulate the use of checking and saving accounts; demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, savings, and credit management; evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions.
High School Leadership (One-semester course)
Waldport High School Leadership allows students the opportunity to better their school community. The goal is to promote Irish traditions and spirit! This student-driven class prompts students to think about, discuss, and implement activities and events that reflect the needs and wants of the WHS student body.
Responsibilities include planning and running assemblies, dances, and related events, creating the yearbook, working with community members and organizations, and participating in activities to promote involvement. Students committed to this class must be good stewards of the school and class, as they will be asked to represent both.
AVID Grade: 9, 10, and 11 (Two-semester course) – Prerequisite: Application, Interview, and Administration Approval
This course is designed to improve student academic performance and achievement via college prep skills. Students will receive two hours/week of instruction in college-level skills, two hours/week in tutor-led study groups, one hour/ week in motivational activities, and academic survival skills. The focus of the course will be the connection between reading and writing skills across the curriculum. https://www.avid.org/
Physical Education/Health PE 1.0 PE credit required for graduation and 1.0 health credit required for graduation
PE (One-semester course)
The mission of this course is to increase student fitness through participation in sports and fitness activities. Students will have the opportunity to participate in many different forms of exercise to build healthy habits to carry throughout their lives.
Health 1 (One-semester course)
Students will expand their knowledge in health and wellness to assist them in making informed, healthy choices for the rest of their lives.
Health 2 (One-Semester course)
Students will expand their knowledge in health and wellness to assist them in making informed, healthy choices for the rest of their lives.
Weight Training (One-semester course)
Students will learn the proper use of weight lifting and conditioning strategies as a means of increasing muscular strength, muscular endurance, speed, agility, power, flexibility, and balance. Students will also learn the benefits of exercise and how it affects different systems of the body.
Oregon Outdoors (One-semester course)
During this term of Oregon Outdoors, we will experience a variety of activities and knowledge related to the coastal environment. As we proceed through the term, students will learn about and participate in Surfing, Kayaking, Hunter Safety Education, Crabbing/Fishing, Survival, Forestry, Archery, and Boater’s Safety. (There may be a participation fee required)
Fine Arts/Foreign Language
Spanish 1 (Two-semester course)
Spanish 1 (Two-semester course) Students in Spanish 1 will work toward developing proficiency by acquiring functional vocabulary and basic grammatical structures for use in speaking and writing about self, school, family, preferences, after school activities, daily schedule, and other topics relative to interpersonal communication. Students will also begin studying the different cultures of countries where the Spanish language is spoken.
Spanish 2 (Two-semester course) – Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 1
This class is a continuation of Spanish language and culture study with an emphasis on expanding vocabulary and improving skills of reading, writing, and conversation. Topics covered in this course include a review of all content of Spanish 1 with the addition of vocabulary pertaining to household chores, shopping, vacation/travel, volunteering in the community, entertainment, and narrating one’s daily preparation routine using reflexive verbs in both the present and past verb tenses. Students are encouraged to apply language to life situations through creating original descriptions, narratives, role-plays, etc. with a focus on gaining further communicative proficiency.
Performing Arts (FA/CTE credit)
(some electives require a fee to participate)
Beginning Band High School (yearlong course) open to all hs grades
In this class, students will be taught to perform instrumental music while reading standard music notation. No prior experience on a band instrument is required. Students will be able to pick an instrument from the following list: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Group performances are a required portion of this class. Performances will include 1-2 concerts per semester and possibly a competition field trip in the spring.
High School Symphonic Band(YEARLONG Course) Pre-Requisite: experience on a band instrument.
In this class, students will be taught to perform instrumental music while reading standard music notation. Experience on a band instrument is required (a student without experience needs to be approved for the class): flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Group performances are a required portion of this class. Performances will include 1-2 concerts per semester, home football, volleyball, basketball games, festival field trips in the spring, and high school graduation.
High School Choir (One-semester course)
Choir is a place for students to sing in a group setting. No prior singing experience is required, but students do need a willing attitude to learn and try new things. Students in this class will learn about reading standard notation sheet music, singing with solfege syllables, concepts of group singing, and tone production. This class sings mostly standard choral repertoire. Group performances are a required portion of this class. Group performances will include 1-2 concerts per semester, competition field trips in the spring, and other possible concerts. Come and sing with us!
Drama (One semester course)
Participation in the performing arts is a way for students to learn about themselves and others; to become more human by experiencing and sharing human interaction through artistic endeavors; to value creativity and the creative mind; to develop an understanding of the styles, language, and structure of the performing arts; to understand the contribution of the performing arts to societies; and to develop commitment, responsibility, sensitivity, esteem, and pride through performance.
CTE Art Classes & Computer Science (CTE/Fine Arts credit)
Exploring Computer Science (Semester Course)
This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities in the field of science. technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. It covers how the Internet works, how to analyze big data, how to code to create websites and programs, and how computers impact our everyday lives. Each student will also develop better thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, writing, and speaking skills as they become better prepared for college and careers. Furthermore, students will be engaged in several projects to demonstrate the real-world application of computing.
Art 2 – 3D Ceramic/Sculpture (semester course)
In this 3D art class, you’ll learn the basic techniques of slab building, pinch and coil—working with clay to create ceramic and mosaic projects. You’ll sculpt with a variety of materials and found objects to create 3-dimensional artworks using the elements and principles of design, sparked by your wildest imagination!
Commercial Art (semester course)
Commercial art is the art of creative services referring to art created for advertising purposes. Students in this class will become graphic designers and illustrators in order to craft logos, cool lettering, decal stickers, package designs and more, all with the “clients” goals in mind.
Digital Photography (Semester Course)
Exposes students to the materials, processes, and artistic techniques of taking photographs. As students advance, the instruction regarding the creative process becomes more refined and the students are encouraged to develop their own artistic style.
Digital Media & Design (semester course)
Develop your creative skills at stop-motion animation, digital photography, and video projects. We’ll use hands-on and digital art processes, including storyboarding, writing scripts, editing, and designing visually ‘out-of-the-box’ presentations of your work!
Mixed Media (semester course)
In this art class, we’ll create artworks in both 2D and 3D, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. Explore combining a variety of art techniques and materials, and make mixed media artworks that are uniquely your own! In this intermediate art class, you will expand your creative confidence and skills in both 2D and 3D art-making. You’ll have the opportunity to combine materials and techniques to create mixed media artworks that express your individual style.
Art 2 – Studio Art (semester course) – Pre-requisite at least 1 high school level art class
For more advanced students, Studio Art is for students that want to enter the art industry. It’s here that student artists will have access and the time needed to further develop their skills and build a portfolio that will help them enter the art field.
Mass Media Production Broadcasting 1 (Semester Course)
Mass Media Communications with a focus on Broadcast Journalism through the production of the weekly news segment Irish Student News. Students are expected to work collaboratively at an advanced pace preparing and producing segments for the show.
Video Production
In the Video Production class, you’ll learn the basic techniques used in producing videos that serve many different purposes. You will learn how to use Premier Pro and Adobe Rush for video editing. You’ll learn the basic operation of media equipment such as digital cameras and camcorders, and much more.
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CTE Shop Electives (FA/CTE credit)
(there is a $5.00 materials fee per student for participation in each CTE Forestry Classes)
Forestry 1
Forestry provides students with the information and experience necessary for the cultivation, management, and care of forests or timberlands. These courses cover topics such as the processes of regeneration and reforestation, harvesting and conservation of natural resources, erosion and pest control, trail development and maintenance, mapping and surveying, operation of forestry tools, government regulations, environmental stewardship, and urban forestry, including the principles of selecting, planting, and caring for trees in urban settings. Settings may include streets, parks, commercial/industrial landscape settings, and recreational use of forests. These courses also address forestry harvesting and methods to manage, protect, and harvest timber stands and specialty forest crops; equipment maintenance and repair; the selection, planting, transplanting, and harvesting of trees; forest management; and safety procedures.
Forestry 2 (pre-requisite Forestry 1)
Forestry provides students with the information and experience necessary for the cultivation, management, and care of forests or timberlands. These courses cover topics such as the processes of regeneration and reforestation, harvesting and conservation of natural resources, erosion and pest control, trail development and maintenance, mapping and surveying, operation of forestry tools, government regulations, environmental stewardship, and urban forestry, including the principles of selecting, planting, and caring for trees in urban settings. Settings may include streets, parks, commercial/industrial landscape settings, and recreational use of forests. These courses also address forestry harvesting and methods to manage, protect, and harvest timber stands and specialty forest crops; equipment maintenance and repair; the selection, planting, transplanting, and harvesting of trees; forest management; and safety procedures.
Metals
Metals class allows students to study the physical and chemical properties of metals, woods, and composites and to use these materials to construct usable products according to industry standards. These courses enable students to experience the process of translating an idea into a finished product, with instruction in planning, designing, selecting materials, and using tools and machines.
Small Engine Mechanics
Small Engine Mechanics courses provide students with the opportunity to learn how to service and recondition small engines, typically emphasizing two- and four-cycle engines. These courses provide students with opportunities to troubleshoot and repair speed controls, lubrication, ignition, fuel, power transfer, cooling, exhaust, and starting systems; use hand, power, and overhaul tools; and read and interpret service manuals and parts catalogs. Applications may include lawnmowers, tractors, tillers, power tools, and so on.
Wildland Fire Fighting (Pre-Requisite Forestry 1 and 2) Yearlong class only open to seniors
Students must be 17 years of age or older and have a driver’s license before completion of the course. Fire Fighting courses offer students the opportunity to learn fire prevention and control under controlled conditions. Typically, students learn about the organization, rules, requirements, and regulations of fire departments; study and practice the tools and techniques used by firefighters to control or extinguish fires, and examine the behavior of fires. These courses also usually include emergency medical procedures and present fire investigation techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn their basic wildland fire fighter’s red card and be career-ready for job opportunities in this field when they turn 18.
Woodshop (Wood Processing)
Wood Processing courses allow students to study the physical and chemical properties of woods and composites made from woods and to use these materials to construct usable products according to industry standards. These courses enable students to experience the process of translating an idea into a finished product, with instruction in planning, designing, selecting materials, and using tools and machines.
CERT (One-semester course)
Teen CERT training teaches you readiness and response skills. Hands-on practice and realistic exercises prepare you for the unexpected in your community. Newly acquired leadership skills empower you to safely respond to an emergency and assist victims without endangering yourself or others. You’ll be equipped with skills that last a lifetime.