QUESTIONS FOR REGISTRATION

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This packet contains information on the classes we offer and the academic choices you have as a Tiger. Before you register, please take time to look at your options and discuss your choices with your parents and teachers.

If you need to make changes to your class choices after we visit your school or if you have questions, you can email Mrs. Meyer at theresam@spokaneschools.org. You can also find more information about our registration process and choices on our web site: www.lctigers.com.

9th GRADE REGISTRATION FORM

SPOKANE VIRTUAL LEARNING (SVL)

SPOKANE VIRTUAL LEARNING (SVL)

9th GRADE ELECTIVES

STEM

9214 AP Computer Science [Algebra 2 or higher required] 8121 Intro to Engineering Design PLTW [CTE] 9200 Exploring Computer Science [CTE] 5307 Prin of Biomed Sci PLTW Year1 [CTE or Science]

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8261 Accounting [CTE] 8275 Business CO-OP [CTE] 8371 Business and Marketing [CTE] 8223 Certified Computer App Specialist [CTE] 8575 Foods & Nutrition [CTE] 8366 Sports Entertainment Marketing [CTE] 7834 TV/Video Production [CTE] 8215 Web Design [CTE or Art] 7860 Yearbook [CTE] - teacher permission required

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ICE 8560 Child Development [CTE]

7773 Criminal Justice [CTE] 8251 Legal Studies [CTE] 7772 Sports Medicine [CTE or Science]

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2310 AP Human Geography [Elective/.5 CWA] 9221 AVID 9 [Elective] 4770 Band - Intermediate [Art] 4613 Choir - Intermediate [Art] 4201 Drawing, Sculpting & Painting - DSP [Art] X Drill Team [Art] - Tryouts required to register 4789 Orchestra - Intermediate [Art] 4780 Percussion Ensemble - Intermediate [Art] 1601 Theatre - Beginning [Art] 1603 Theatre - Intermediate [Art] (some experience)

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6802 Chinese Year 1 [Elective] 6804 Chinese Year 2 [Elective] 6180 French Year 1 [Elective] 6380 Japanese Year 1 [Elective] 6680 Spanish Year 1 [Elective] 6682 Spanish Year 2 [Elective] 6690 Spanish Year 3 Honors [Elective]

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R 4776 Jazz Band [0 Hour] [Art] 4623 Jazz Choir Adv [0 Hour] [Art] 1519 Debate [0 Hour] [Elective] 4803 Marching Band [7th Hr] [Art]

LEWIS & CLARK HIGH SCHOOL FOUR YEAR PLANNING GUIDE

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Loyal ones of old LC

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and fight, fight, figh....t

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GO TEAM GO

WORLD LANGUAGES

Chinese French Japanese Spanish

Are you interested in learning another language and exploring new cultures? Did you know that learning a second language can improve your performance in other subject areas in school? Or that the earlier in life that you start your language acquisition, the easier it is to learn and use? Options for World Language at LC for 9th grade: • Chinese - Year 1, Year 2 • French - Year 1 • Japanese - Year 1 • Spanish - Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 Honors

Reasons to take a World Language: • Although, not required for high school graduation, most 4-year

universities require 2 or even 3 years of coursework in a world language for admission. Colleges require that it is the same language taken in consecutive (back-to-back) years.

• Research has shown that math and verbal SAT scores as well as scores on other standardized tests climb higher with each additional year of world language study.

• Research has also shown that acquiring a second language will improve your memory and brain function/cognitive ability.

• Knowing a second language will open future job opportunities and give you an advantage in the job market of today.

• You will gain an appreciation and understanding of other cultures and their customs, preparing you to become a world traveler.

• As you learn a second language, you will learn more about the English language as well.

• Learning another language is FUN!!!

Questions? Contact Sarah Jess at SarahJe@spokaneschools.org

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

SUMMER TRANSITION ACTIVITIES

In order to best prepare you for your transition to Lewis and Clark High School, you are invited to participate in a variety of activities to get to know your new school: May 28: 8th Grade Visit - all future Tigers are invited to spend the

morning at LC to learn about our school. If you go to a Spokane Schools Middle School, your school will arrange transportation. Details will be available on www.lctigers.com. Date to be announced later.

Summer Activities: • Speed and Strength Camp at Hart Field - more info coming soon • NewTech Summer Program at Skills Center - earn a .5 CTE

credit. • Sports Camps - more info coming soon • Band Camp - more info coming soon

August: 9th Grade Orientation - half day at LC before school begins

to get accustomed to the building, find your locker, and attend your first pep con. Date to be announced later.

DRAWING, SCULPTING, & PAINTING

Questions? Contact Chad Brazill (chadb@spokaneschools.org)

ENGLISH

All freshmen take English at Lewis and Clark. Carefully read the information about class expectations before you make your choice between Honors English 9 and English 9 coursework. Honors English in middle school is not a requirement for Honors at LC. Here are a few things to consider: The basic class description: Honors English 9 is like general English 9 with more of a focus on analyzing literary elements and stylistic technique in excerpts from short stories, novels, and poems and on learning to read actively and in such a way as to thoughtfully analyze fiction. Students will also study vocabulary and grammar throughout the course and will do so at a quicker pace than in the general English 9 class. The academic experience: Students who have most often experienced success in Honors English 9 would answer “yes” to the following questions: • Do I have a love of literature and am I eager to improve my writing skills? • Do I enjoy the learning in my current English class? • Do I want to become a student with a strong work ethic and a curious

nature? A summer reading is required for Honors English 9. It will be available on our web site in the next few weeks. It can be found at: www.lctigers.com (under Information).

Questions? Contact Andy Lang at andyl@spokaneschools.org.

MATH

All freshmen take Math at Lewis and Clark. Carefully read the information about class expectations before you make your choice. The math class you choose is based on the math class you have successfully passed in 8th grade. Here are a few things to consider:

• If I am currently enrolled in Middle School Math 2, I should sign up for Algebra I.

• If I am currently enrolled in Algebra I and being successful, I should sign up for Honors Geometry or I could choose regular Geometry.

• If I am currently enrolled in Geometry and being successful, I should sign up for Honors Algebra 2 or I could choose regular Algebra 2.

• If I am currently struggling in math, I should talk with my middle school math teacher for a recommendation for my next math class.

Questions? Contact Megan McLean at meganmcl@spokaneschools.org.

BUSINESS CO-OP

Questions? Contact Lisa Underhill at lisau@spokaneschools.org.

BUSINESS AND MARKETING

MARKETING…Skills that last a lifetime!

ASB president/DECA President - Halle Claypool: “This program has given me the opportunity to network with other students from all over the world and to travel to places I would’ve never gotten the chance to see without Marketing/DECA.” Marketing helps you to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, an experienced leader, and have the opportunity to join the National DECA Association (travel, competition, and scholarships).

- An Association of Marketing Students

Questions? Contact Chantal Czarapata at ChantalC@spokaneschools.org.

SCIENCE

All freshmen take Science at Lewis and Clark. Carefully read the information about class expectations before you make your choice between Biology, Biology MESA, Honors Chemistry, or Honors Physics coursework. All four classes count as Algebra-based science for college admission. Here are a few things to consider:

Biology: This traditional life science course provides ninth grade students the opportunity to learn scientific concepts and the biological sciences.

Biology MESA: MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement) is a special course designed for girls and students of color. This option follows a course syllabus that is similar to Biology and is designed for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in science and technology professions.

Honors Chemistry: This course is a full, quantitative high school chemistry course identical to the course taken by juniors. We begin our study of chemistry at the sub-atomic level then move up through the different levels of chemical organization: atomic, molecular, reaction, and finally the system level. The lab experience in this class will prepare you for Advanced Placement courses offered at LC.

Honors Physics: This course is a full, quantitative high school physics course identical to the course taken by juniors. The focus in this class is on laboratory science: the collection and analysis of data to discover the laws of motion and energy. The lab experience in this class will prepare you for Advanced Placement courses offered at LC. Students interested in the Engineering by Design class should consider taking this course.

Students taking Honors Geometry or higher as a 9th grader find greater success in Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics due to the math skills needed.

Questions? Contact Don Worthy at DonWo@spokaneschools.org.

• Real world experience • Hands on • Assignments done in class • Business savvy • Fun activities - Camp Reed,

computer simulation games • Volunteer events - Santa Express,

Hoopfest, Bloomsday, 2nd Harvest • Travel - Spokane, Seattle, Atlanta,

Disney World

FITNESS AND HEALTH OPTIONS You are required to earn 1.5 credits (3 semesters) of Fitness AND .5 credits (1 semester) of Health for graduation. Unlike middle school classes, Fitness and Health are two separate classes.

• Most students complete at least one Fitness class and one Health class in the 9th grade year and complete the other two Fitness classes in the 10th grade year.

• Some students choose to complete some or all their Fitness and Health credits via Spokane Virtual Learning (SVL).

Possible scenarios for Fitness and Health in 9th grade:

1. Take one semester Fitness and one semester Health at LC. 2. Take one semester Fitness and one semester Health Science Careers

at LC. 3. Take Health Science Careers at LC (both semesters) and take Fitness

on SVL (regular Intro to Fitness or Athlete Option). 4. Take Health OR Fitness at LC (only 1 semester) and take the other on

SVL (regular Intro to Fitness or Athlete Option). 5. Take Health AND Fitness on SVL (2 semesters) to open an additional

period for electives. Please keep in mind, SVL has a fee if you choose to take it during the summer. If you choose to take it during the school year, it is free, but you may be taking up to 7 classes. Be sure you can handle the increased workload of an additional class during the school year.

If you are choosing to take an SVL course, YOU are responsible for registering for the class. Making the selection on your registration form only alerts us to your choice; it does not register you for SVL. You will need to go online to www.spokanevirtual.com to complete the registration process. If you change your mind after registration, it is important you contact Mrs. Meyer at LC to make the change (theresam@spokaneschools.org or 354-6976).

CHILD DEVELOPMENT • Explore parenting skills • Learn about prenatal care, birth and

post-natal care • Fieldtrips & guest speakers • Practice parenting: “Real Care” babies • Fulfills your CTE or elective credit.

FOODS AND NUTRITION • Prepare, cook & eat meals • Learn basic and advanced culinary

skills • Explore nutrition and menu planning • Taste foods from other nations • Explore different countries & cultures. • Prepare foods with an international flair • Prepare for the Culinary and Hospitality ProStart class • Research careers in Culinary Arts and Hospitality • Fulfills your CTE or elective credit.

Questions? Contact Nancy Jewett at nancyje@spokaneschools.org.

ACCOUNTING This course introduces you to “The Language of Business. All professionals who want to own or run a business need to know their debits from the credits, their assets from their liabilities, and how balance sheets, accounts receivables/payables, income statements, owner’s equity, and cash flow affect their day-to-day success. All college business majors are required to take this class! CTE credit.

SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING “Learn to create, sell & run events!” In this class students will learn how to apply business principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic teams, fitness facilities and health clubs, events, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in business and financial management principles, sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards. Organize school and community events including all-school soccer, kickball, whiffle ball, badminton, basketball and volleyball tournaments. Also organize No-Shave November, Santa photos, Valentines photos and run the Bloomsday apparel booth at the Bloomsday Trade Show. Organize downtown poster distribution for Bloomsday & Hoopfest and create the Court Monitor binders for every court at Hoopfest. Includes field trips to Gonzaga and EWU Marketing departments and facilities, INB and Northern Quest, KHQ & SWX studios, Spokane Chiefs and Spokane Indians. True hands-on, practical, real-life learning! CTE credit.

Questions? Contact Lisa Underhill at lisau@spokaneschools.org.

FITNESS AND HEALTH OPTIONS

Health (LC or SVL)

Fitness (LC or SVL)

This required class focuses on a variety of health concepts, skills and behaviors to help you plan for personal and lifelong health goals. You will develop and demonstrate skills, such as analyzing behaviors and their consequences, preventing disease, developing overall wellness, and identifying community health resources. Topics include nutrition, conflict resolution, stress, addiction and dependency, human growth and development, emergency situations, and diseases.

Demonstrate and apply complex motor skills, movement concepts, skill-related components of fitness, safety, and teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. Examine individual health behaviors and analyze your current personal health and fitness plan by assessing your fitness in the components of health-related fitness. Demonstrate your ability to set and adjust individual fitness goals and to create a personal health and fitness plan based on your analysis. Identify barriers to physical activity and strategies to overcome those barriers to maintain a physically active lifestyle.

Health Sciences Careers (SVL)

Student Athlete Intro to Fitness (SVL only)

Are you interested in a career in the medical field that has job security, high wages and makes a significant difference in people’s lives? Explore careers in all areas of health care. You will take field trips to multiple health related sites and hear from guest speakers who currently work in health careers. Learn basic human anatomy, medical terminology, diseases and basic medical skills through hands on activities. Handling stress, making ethical decisions, working with a diverse population and leadership skills will be emphasized. This class satisfies the Health graduation requirement, or a .5 CTE graduation requirement. If you chose to stay in Health Science Careers for the full year, you will still need to complete 1.5 credits of Fitness prior to graduation.

This course is the online version of Year 1 Fitness-Intro to Fitness for the Student Athlete. The activity portion of the course is completed through participation in an approved community or school activity. Student must be actively participating in the school or community activity during the same semester they are enrolled in the Student Athlete class. This class earns a letter grade, based on the district’s A-F grading scale. A heart rate monitor (provided by SVL) will be used to record student workout data. For a list of approved activities please see the Verification of Athletic Participation form found on the SVL website.

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE - PLTW YEAR 1

In this class you will: • Solve a mysterious death • Dissect a heart • Establish a background in the medical sciences • Use genetic testing to diagnose a disease • Learn to work with bacteria in a lab setting • Gain experience in the way university level lab work is completed and

MUCH MORE This is a program for anyone who: • Wants to do “real world” science in the classroom. • Likes hands-on activities. • Is a self-motivated student who wants to learn how to become an

independent lifelong learner. • Is interested in learning about cutting-edge careers in medicine and

biotechnology. • Wants to be part of something truly extraordinary that will look great

on college and job applications. Interested? A few details: • After completing Principles of Biomedical Science PLTW Year 1, you can

choose to continue to years 2 through 4. • Principles of Biomedical Science PLTW Year 1 counts as a CTE, lab

science, or elective credit. It does not count as an Algebra-based science for 4-year college.

Questions? Contact Marianne Dunn at MaryanneDu@spokaneschools.org

LEGAL STUDIES “Your one-year law school!” Thinking of a career in law? If so, this class is a must. Legal Studies focuses on legal practices and issues from the perspective of the social sciences, humanities, and business. Your learning will include instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. This class culminates with in-class mock trials and a large intra-school mock trial in a courtroom with a real judge. Includes multiple field trips to live action courtrooms, Gonzaga Law School classes, Juvenile Detention facilities & downtown law firms. CTE credit.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE “Explore your future in law enforcement” This course outlines the administration of justice, U.S. Constitution and bringing someone to trial to determine innocence or guilt. The student will learn about the legal implications of various decisions made during these processes and reflect on the criminal justice system with a critical and ethical eye with an emphasis on the enforcement of our laws. This class culminates with several in-class mock trials and a large intra-school mock trial in a courtroom with a real judge. Includes multiple field trips to live action courtrooms, Gonzaga Law School classes, Juvenile Detention facilities & downtown law firms. CTE credit.

Questions? Contact Dave Jackson at DaveJ@spokaneschools.org

CERTIFIED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST

“Get Microsoft Certified!” These courses introduce advanced computer applications and cover all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite. Students completing these courses may earn Microsoft User Specialist Certifications in the areas of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Desktop publishing, graphics, web pages, and multi-media video editing are also taught. CTE credit.

Questions? Contact Lisa Underhill at lisau@spokaneschools.org.

SPORTS MEDICINE • Fun, engaging, yearlong course, includes labs. • GREAT for any student interested in pursuing a

career in the Health Care Industry and GREAT for our LC athletes!! Stay healthy and gain an understanding of how to take care of your body during your sports season! Be the best student athlete you can be!

• Learn anatomy, recognition, treatment & rehab of sports related injuries

• Become certified in First Aid, CPR, and the use of AED • Fulfills your CTE, lab-based Science or elective credit. It does not

count as an Algebra-based science for 4-year college.

Questions? Contact Tara Groves at TaraG@spokaneschools.org.

INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN - PLTW YEAR 1 Are you a problem

solver? Do you enjoy creating

new things? Do you like to know

how things work? Do you think about

ways to make things work better?

Do you want to find new ways to apply math and science?

Today’s engineers apply science and math to the solution of technological problems. Using knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology, teams of engineers create or improve the products that are the basis of our lifestyle. Some examples of these modern marvels include our system of highways, towering skyscrapers, high-yield crops, artificial hearts, and space vehicles. Intro to Engineering Design PLTW is an introductory engineering course in which students identify a problem and then develop a solution to the problem. They follow the same procedures used by engineering teams in solving real-world problems as they develop products, processes, or systems that support human enterprises and institutions. This elective course fulfills the Career & Technical Education (CTE) graduation requirement credit. How do I know if this class is right for me? Can you answer YES to these questions? • I am confident in math and basic science (Honors courses are not

required). • I am willing to take a risk when I know that I can learn from my mistakes. • I do not give up easily, I know how to persevere, and I see things through. • I have an interest in exploring future careers in engineering, math, or

science.

Questions? Email Matt Huddle (MatthewHu@spokaneschools.org)

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE

Questions? Contact Lisa Underhill (LisaU@spokaneschools.org)

WEB DESIGN

Questions? Contact Lisa Underhill (LisaU@spokaneschools.org)

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

AP Human Geography is the equivalent of an introductory college-level course in human geography. While maps are a part of what we do, people are more the focus. We study culture, region, migration, human interaction with the environment, agriculture, industry, and city models. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today. Historical information serves to further understand and analyze the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human-environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction. We are all interconnected on the globe; this course will help to enhance understanding of the global community in which we live.

Specific topics with which students engage include the following: ▶ problems of economic development and cultural change ▶ consequences of population growth, changing fertility rates, and

international migration ▶ impacts of technological innovation on transportation, communication,

industrialization, and other aspects of human life ▶ struggles over political power and control of territory ▶ conflicts over the demands of ethnic minorities, the role of women in society,

and the inequalities between developed and developing economies

▶ explanations of why location matters to agricultural land use, industrial development, and urban problems

▶ the role of climate change and environmental abuses in shaping the human landscapes on Earth

In May, you will have the opportunity to take the AP Exam which can help you earn college credit.

Questions? Contact Trevor Mott at TrevorM@spokaneschools.org

AVID

The AVID program is an elective class that supports students by teaching and reinforcing study and organizational skills, encouraging students to take more rigorous and challenging classes, providing skills necessary to succeed in college, and ultimately preparing

them for success at a four-year university/college. AVID students have skilled tutors to help them with their studies at least one day per week. Students go on field trips to local colleges and universities to familiarize them with college options. The projects planned are rich in content, cooperative learning, and applications that simulate "the real world" after high school. Students are given the resources to help them apply for scholarships and grants and to colleges and universities of their interest. AVID is not a remedial education program or a daily study hall; instead, it is a program designed to provide support for students who possess academic potential and work ethic, but desire to improve the quality of their learning for even greater success in current and post-secondary endeavors.

AVID is for students who: May be the first in their family to attend college. Want to learn more about their options for college. Are earning at least a 2.5, and are willing to put in

the added effort to earn As and Bs. Desire extra support to take on rigorous coursework

in preparation for college. Objectives: To provide academic instruction and other support to students and to

prepare them for eligibility to 4-year colleges and universities To give students college-level entry skills To motivate students to seek a college education To increase students’ levels of career awareness

The application process for AVID consists of…

1. Filling out, signing and submitting the application and questionnaire. 2. Being interviewed by members of the LC AVID Site Team. 3. Note: Please keep in mind that previous grades, standardized test scores,

and previous behavior records WILL be considered in conjunction with your application.

Questions? Contact Sarah Pooler at SarahP@spokaneschools.org

TIGER DRAMA

BEGINNING THEATRE develops acting skills and a general knowledge of the theater world. This is a group activity class in which all students take an active part.

INTERMEDIATE THEATRE is intended for students who come into high school with some theatre experience and is aimed at students who are highly motivated to perform in class and in our school productions. Beginning and/or Intermediate Drama

are the prerequisites for Advanced Drama and Musical Theatre.

FUTURE 9th GRADER: We would love to have you as a member of our Tiger Drama family. Working together to create class work and/or on one of our productions is a great way to meet new people and eventually take on a leadership role. You also have opportunities to travel to local, regional, state, and national theatre festivals and competitions. QUESTIONS? CONTACT GREG PSCHIRRER AT

GREGP@SPOKANESCHOOLS.ORG