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Curriculum
Typical
Freshman Schedule
Shaded courses are required.
*Electives
open to Freshmen: Photography, Engineering Graphics,
Fundamentals of Technology, Business Law, A+ Certification,
Aerobic Fitness, Aerobic Dance, Conditioning, Drawing,
Painting, KIDS, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion
Sewing, Auto Technology, Auto Basics, Field Experience in
Sports Medicine, Chef School
Honors designation is available in English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, French and Spanish. Please contact your teacher at
the beginning of the trimester.
-Shaded courses are required classes for Graduation/WA State Public 4
yr. College admission.
-Darker shaded courses are recommended. See the counselor for
specific college entrance requirements.
Honors designation is available in English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, French and Spanish. Please contact your teacher at
the beginning of the trimester.
Electives can be chosen from those listed above or in the AOS
program of study. You are strongly encouraged to talk to your
counselor about your college plans as early as possible.
Different colleges have different minimum requirements.
Course Offerings
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Course Offerings
Advanced Placement classes
not offered in AOS may be taken in other small schools. |
Art
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Opportunities for art instruction
will be made available either within AOS or through another
small school. Four year colleges require 1.0 credit in
fine arts.
Beginning Photography
Adv. Photography
Drawing |
| English |
Those planning to attend a four year
college are required to pass four years of English.
English 9 - Literature and Composition
English 10 - Focus to be determined
English 11 - Survey of American Literature from Early American
to present
English 12 - Focus to be determined |
| Social
Studies |
The courses range from Geography
to US/World History to Current Issues. Courses are designed
to be relevant to current events.
9 - Cultural Geography
11 - US History
10 - World History
12 - Social Studies - will include Civics |
| Mathematics |
All students must take mathematics
through geometry. Four year colleges have a three year
math requirement which includes 1st year Algebra, Geometry,
and 2nd year Algebra. All math classes are available to
every AOS student.
1st year Algebra
Math Analysis
Geometry
Calculus or College Calculus or AP Statistics
2nd year Algebra |
| Science |
The freshmen and sophomore integrated
science courses are designed to help them pass the Science WASL.
9/10 - Intro to Chemistry & Physics
AP Chemistry
9/10 - Intro to Biology & Physical Science
AP Physics
Chemistry
Physics |
| World
Language |
Students in AOS are required to take
at least one year. Four year colleges require minimum
of two years.
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3 Spanish 4
French 1
French 2
French 3 French
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| Health/Physical
Education |
A variety of active/fun courses will
be offered to improve your fitness and wellness. One of
the health classes is part of our required FIST program.
9-12 Aerobics Conditioning
& Fitness
Wide World of Sports Sports Medicine |
| Contemporary Living |
Grade 12. Teaches independent
life skills. |
| Career and Technical Education |
See Electives for complete list.
Two of the required Career and Technical Ed. classes are part
of our required FIST program.
Business and Technology Courses Family
and Consumer Courses
Sports Medicine
Industrial Technology Courses |
| Culminating Project |
Students will have the opportunity
to do a senior Culminating Experience. This class will
meet District and State requirements. |
| Electives |
AOS believes a strong elective program
is very important. Students are able to explore their
passions through a wide selection of courses. If you are
planning to go to a four year college talk to your counselor/advisor
early about what electives to choose.
Family and Consumer Science Education
10-12 Child Psychology & Development, K.I.D.S.
9-12 Interior Design, Fashion Sewing, Fashing Design
Sports Medicine 10-12
Business Technology
9-12 Fundamentals
of Business Technology
9-12 Web
Internet Basics
Industrial Technology
9-12 CAD
Drafting +3D
9-12 Auto Technology
9-12 3D Computer Design
Other courses as listed in Art, PE, Advanced Math and Science
count as electives when taken beyond the minimum requirements.
Any course taken beyond graduation requirement counts as an
elective. Juniors and seniors may take electives from
other small schools on a space-available basis with the overall
goal of 75% of courses taken within their small school. |
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