The course will introduce students to the fundamentals of play production. Students will participate in a variety of activities designed to encourage confidence, cooperation, and presentation skills. Students will master the skills associated with producing the school play; including but not limited to play structure, rehearsal techniques, set construction, and technical theatre (lights, sound, props, costume). Students will perform the selected play before the student body and the community. This class requires extensive after-school and evening time.

Students will demonstrate learning through tests which evaluate understanding and mastery of theatre skills and basic knowledge. Final evaluation will be a public performance of the play selection. Students will compile a reflection notebook which includes, historical perspective, character analysis, research, costume design and a personal reflection.

The course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of musical theater. Students will develop their skills in movement, voice, singing, acting and presentation for the musical theatre stage. Students will work with a director, choreographer, vocal director and live orchestra. Students will perform the selected play before the student body and the community. This class requires extensive after-school and evening time.

Students will demonstrate learning through tests which evaluate understanding and mastery of musical theatre skills and basic knowledge. Final evaluation will be a public performance of the musical theatre selection. Students will compile a reflection notebook which includes, historical perspective, character analysis, research, costume design and a personal reflection.

Camerata is for anyone who enjoys singing and being a part of a choir. We will sing all types of music including popular songs, vocal jazz, traditional literature, and seasonal songs. Students will be required to participate in all performances. 

Participation in rehearsals and performances and quizzes of musical elements are used to evaluate students.

The Concert Orchestra is a string orchestra that focuses on medium to advanced repertoire. Students will work on improving playing techniques and developing skills necessary for membership in the Chamber Orchestra. Private lessons are strongly encouraged. Members are required to participate in all rehearsals, concerts and programs at which the group performs.

Members will be able to demonstrate their ability and technique through various concerts and performances throughout the year.

Symphonic Band is a preparatory ensemble for Wind Ensemble and is the first level of band in our wind band sequence. Course content includes rehearsals, sectionals, performances, festival adjudications, guest conductors and performers, and travel, all based in the preparation and study of a variety of wind band repertoire. Students must commit to preparation of their parts, working on both the technical and artistic aspects of their musicianship in order to experience higher levels of complexity and beauty in music.

Learning will be assessed through performances (in and out of class), playing tests, discussions, written work, etc.

The course will begin to build the fundamentals of acting. If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway” this is the class for you! Students will master the skills associated with acting through theatre games, improvisation, pantomime, scene work.

This course is also appropriate for the more serious minded acting student, as course work will:

• Continue to build improvisational acting skills and character development techniques. Intensive training in creative dramatics through advanced theatre game techniques and script analysis.
• Focus on styles of acting, including
• Comedy
• physical humor
• line delivery
• character roles
• scene analysis

This is an introduction to all aspects of journalism. Although it is an intensive writing class, students will also have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of print and Web journalism through a variety of hands-on, real world projects - many of which will be submitted to the school's newspaper/online news site, the Hawkeye. Learning will be demonstrated in the following ways:
- Develop a portfolio of several writing approaches.
- Submit work to the school's award winning newspaper - the Hawkeye.
- Learn reporting, editing, advertising sales, photojournalism and desktop publishing

Offered only in the first semester.  First half of course will have an emphasis on bicycling; the second half is similar to Fit for Life.   Students will prepare for lifelong bicycling and given the opportunity to earn certification in bicycle education through the League of American Bicyclists. Content includes safety, technique, equipment, fitness, roadside repairs, preventative maintenance, touring, commuting, racing, mountain biking and environmental awareness. Students must have a way to get their bicycle to school and home for class.

Students will demonstrate course content skills and knowledge through a variety of hands on and written assessments. Students will demonstrate the use of heart rate monitors in performing fitness activities with the bicycle. Students will demonstrate physical and safety skills while riding. Students will demonstrate an understanding of their fitness levels and design a workout and or program leading toward improvement. 

Tech Prep College Credit Available

This is a course that integrates Science, Health, and Fitness. Students will explore the world of Sports Medicine by learning human anatomy and physiology, health, fitness, injury treatment, injury responses, injury rehabilitation, and nutrition. First Aid, CPR, athletic injury prevention and emergency procedures will also be taught. Equivalency credits: .5 Science-Elective credit, and .5 CTE/Elective credit. Recommended supporting courses: Health and Biology. STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER FOR FIELD EXPERIENCE - SPORTS MEDICINE PHE 037/038.

Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: comparisons to scoring rubrics and models, traditional tests, demonstrations of ability to apply knowledge, individual and group projects, teacher observations/evaluations and peer evaluations.

Tech Prep College Credit Available

This course a continuation of Sports Medicine I. It is a course which integrates science, health and fitness. Students will expand their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology health, fitness, injury treatment, injury responses, injury rehabilitation, and nutrition. First Aid, CPR, athletic injury prevention and emergency procedures will also be taught. This course is designed for students who wish to expand their interests in sports medicine. Equivalency credits: .5 Science-Elective credit, and .5 CTE/Elective credit. Recommended supporting courses: Health and Biology. STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER FOR FIELD EXPERIENCE PHE 037/038.

Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: comparisons to scoring rubrics and models, traditional tests, demonstrations of ability to apply knowledge, individual and group projects, teacher observations/evaluations and peer evaluations.

Purpose: This course expands the clinic experience for the sports medicine student. This is a semester (repeatable course). General Content: Student will arrange 90 after school hours over the semester with the instructor or in a medical professional office. Experiences may be obtained through working with athletic teams, high school sports coverage, in physical therapy clinics and fitness facilities. Students enrolled in Field Experience should be concurrently enrolled in PHE 032/033 or PHE 040/041.

Learning demonstrations: weekly teacher evaluations, practical demonstrations, on-site evaluations and journals.

Boeing, Microsoft, McDonald’s and Pepsi: all are household names thanks to marketing. This introductory course to the exciting field of marketing provides students the opportunity to learn why some companies are successful and others fail. The course looks at business ownership and the role marketing plays in our free enterprise system. Students learn about marketing the most important product they will ever sell, themselves. Writing effective resumes, cover letters, and job interview techniques are covered along with personal selling and advertising.

The Broadcast Production program at Mountlake Terrace High School is academically structured to teach the basics of television production in a journalistic setting. The basic skills necessary for effective school-based productions are operating equipment, script writing, directing, producing, anchoring and reporting. Equally important to these skills are the less tangible attitudes of responsibility, commitment and professionalism which are stressed as essential attributes in establishing and maintaining the integrity of the program. Students in this program will understand how journalism enhances and provides direction to creating meaningful videos. This program focuses on the need for truth and integrity in journalism. 

Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: comparisons to scoring rubrics and models, traditional tests, demonstrations of ability to apply knowledge, projects, teacher observations/evaluations, peer evaluations, and journals.

Students gain valuable “hands on” experience by managing and operating the “Hawk Shop” school store. Students rotate through various positions learning first hand how a retail store can run efficiently, thus increasing the store’s profit and sales productivity. Topics include personnel management, personal selling, cashiering, auditing, shrinkage control, merchandising, inventory control and financial statement generation. Store management personnel are selected from employees in previous retail store classes. All student store personnel are selected through an interview process prior to the beginning of the semester.This course may be repeated for credit.

Bienvenue! In first year French you will learn the foundations of the language that include understanding, speaking, questioning, reading, and writing in a culturally and language rich environment. This course does not stress grammatical instruction, but rather encourages grammatical correctness by modeling correct grammar through storytelling. This method promotes long-term memory retention. It will teach you to relate language to actual objects and actions.

Course will be assessed through a variety of methods including participation, tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and projects.

Bienvenue! In second year French you will build upon the foundations of the language acquisition. You will enrich your vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking skills. You will also add the past tense to your language repertoire. Storytelling remains the principle method of language instruction. Your participation will continue to be a major component of your learning.

Course will be assessed through a variety of methods including participation, tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and projects.

Congratulations! You've made it this far. See the evidence in holding a spontaneous conversation, reading authentic materials, understanding song lyrics, and delving into cultural and social issues. Your grammar base expands to include the conditional and future tenses. This year promises to be one that you will always remember.

Course will be assessed through a variety of methods including participation, tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and projects.

Wow! You are awesome! Your language skills will be polished this year. You will fine-tune and continue to develop your advanced skills in the language. Some independent work will be required.

Course will be assessed through a variety of methods including participation, tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and projects.