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Curriculum
At-A-Glance• 9th Grade: Northwest History and Northwest Literature 9th Grade Language Arts: Literature & Cultures of the Northwest This freshman language arts course will examine literature, art and culture from the Northwest, through an integrated curriculum with 9th grade Social Studies Humanities. Students will explore essential questions rising from the lives and experiences of the native peoples of this region, settlers, and current populations. Major readings in this course will include a variety of texts, both fiction and nonfiction, from all over the Northwest. Poetry, drama, prose, biography and essays will be explored and analyzed through a guiding theme of local community and responsibility. The complimentary study of music, art, dance and other essential forms of communication and expression from the Northwest will enrich our understanding of our region, our communities and our passions. Students will have many opportunities to develop their language arts skills, through expository analyses, creative and persuasive writings, as well as presentations and projects. Vocabulary study will be reinforced using the Sadlier-Oxford vocabulary workshop, which students will continue to use through all four years of English courses at North. 10th Grade Language Arts: Global Literature & Global Studies This global language arts course will examine literature, art and culture from around the world, through a curriculum integrated with the 10th grade Global Studies Humanities course. Students will explore the essential questions of literature and humanity through the eyes of authors from around the world. Major readings in this course will include a variety of culturally important texts, both fiction and nonfiction, from each of the geographical areas covered. Poetry, drama, prose, biography and essays will be explored and analyzed through a guiding theme of world community and responsibility. The complimentary study of music, art, dance and other essential forms of communication and expression from the various cultures will enrich our understanding of the land, the people and their passions. Students will have many opportunities to complete CIM work samples, through expository analyses, creative and persuasive writings, as well as presentations. Read Right Every new student entering North is tested for reading proficiency and will be enrolled in the Read Right program if deemed necessary. Additionally, students may choose to enroll if they want to improve their already strong reading skills. Read Right will improve skills regardless of the level already achieved. It is the policy at NEHS that students enrolled in Read Right must complete the program in order to graduate. Family and Consumer StudiesChild Development I Do you love children and wonder about how they think and learn? Child Development is the introductory class for the Child Development and Education focused area of study in the Human Resources CAM. Working with young children in the North Eugene Preschool, high school students will become familiar with children’s developmental needs and interests. Guidance skills will be practiced in the context of the preschool. If you are interested in becoming a teacher or working with children, or simply want to be an informed parent someday, this is the class for you. Child Development II Fine ArtsBeginning Photography In the photography course students will learn to use a camera and black and white film, and will process negatives and print in the darkroom. Composition and subject selection will be presented and discussed. Access to a camera is strongly recommended. Advanced Photography Advanced methods and independent work in photography are the focus of this course, designed for those who have had Photojournalism and have a desire to continue their exploration of photographic and darkroom techniques. Drawing and Painting Drawing and Painting emphasizes the building of skills in a variety of design, drawing, and painting techniques. Students will experiment with a number of materials, including drawing pencil, charcoal, pastel, craypas, watercolor, and acrylics. Images will be developed based on drawing from both imagination and observation. Critiques using art history, aesthetics, and vocabulary will be used to assess progress. This course should be taken for the full 18 weeks. Advanced Drawing and Painting Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting, Art Portfolio, and consent of teacher. Advanced techniques in drawing and painting are the focus of this course, designed for those who have had Drawing and Painting and have expressed a desire to continue with their interest in this area of art. Acting This course is open to all students interested in exploring acting. Emphasis will be placed on allowing the individual to gain confidence on stage through workshop exercises, preparation of monologues, and scenes for performance and participation in one-act plays. Students will also become familiar with many aspects of theater from watching plays, writing reviews, watching films, and many other activities. Participation in class showcases in the evening is required. Students should take this class for the full 18 weeks. Advanced Acting Prerequisite: Student must have taken Acting and have consent of teacher. Students will study advanced skills in acting. Skills will be developed in scene and monologue work, voice, movement, script and character analysis, acting for film, original written work, and improvisation. At the end of the course, students will be prepared for a college or community theater audition. They will have acquired a basic knowledge of television and film audition preparation as well. Students will leave the course with a resume and a head shot. The course text is A Practical handbook for the Actor. Intro to Desktop Publishing/Journalism Students learn to take digital photos, upload files and save to a file server. Students also scan color prints and save images as digital files. Using Adobe Photoshop 7, students learn to crop and resize digitally, correct the color balance of the digital images, and then prepare them for production, including converting to grayscale. Students learn the impact of image resolution when preparing photos for yearbook, newspaper and website, and the photos they prepare may get published. Students learn the basic functions of the workspace and palettes in Photoshop 7, including layers and brushes and Adobe InDesign 2CS. Using InDesign, students learn how to place images and text, arrange elements on a page to be visually appealing, and save files into journalism workflow on the main file server using individual accounts. Students design mock-up pages for publications, posters and billboards. Course is designed to train future staff for the school yearbook, newspaper, and literary magazine. Concepts are also useful for web design and other school projects. Class sections rotate into (or from) the Nonfiction Writing and Reporting class. In the nine-week Journalism portion of the course, students will develop basic skills in news writing, interviewing and reporting. The focus of the course will be print journalism. Whenever possible, students apply the principles they've learned in class to production of North's student newspaper, The Caledonian. In addition to teaching the basics of news writing and reporting, the course will include such topics as the "inverted pyramid' news story, basic newspaper style, copy editing, interviewing techniques, journalism law and ethics. In addition, students will be expected to follow local, state and national news developments. You must take both 9 week components. Yearbook This class designs and produces the school yearbook,
the Tartan. Students who take this class will learn desktop publishing
principles including InDesign CS2, Photoshop 7.0 and computer file management
using Mac OSX. Concepts such as layout and design, photography, advertising
design, and journalism will also be taught. Skills include conducting interviews,
creating layouts, placing text and graphics onto InDesign documents, writing
headlines and captions, taking action and contrived photographs, cropping
prints, and some black and white film developing including film and color
correcting photos. After-school time is required for covering events and
for production during deadline weeks. This class is ideal for those pursuing
an Arts and Communication CAM, and is also geared towards students who
enjoy being part of a team who work well under pressure of deadlines. Ninth
graders should take Intro to DTP/J unless they have yearbook experience
or a recommendation from a middle school teacher. Radio Broadcasting Students will learn the art of Radio Broadcasting. Through a hands-on approach working with FM radio station KRVM, student will write and produce radio spots, public service and sports announcements. Students will have the opportunity to practice “on-air” radio skills, as well as voice tracking techniques used in today’s broadcast field. Student broadcasts from North Eugene High School can be heard daily on 91.9 FM. NE Concert Choir Prerequisite: Consent of teacher; audition. Meets on A/B schedule. Alternates with Hi Tones. The Concert Choir is an auditioned group that performs quality choral literature. Returning students audition in the spring. Freshmen may audition by appointment or before school starts in the fall. Participation in festivals and concerts is required. You will be expected to provide appropriate dress for concerts. Hi Tones Prerequisite: Consent of teacher; audition. Meets on A/B schedule. Alternates with Concert Choir. Hi Tones is the Select Jazz-Show Choir. Auditions are held in the spring for the following school year. Members of Hi Tones also will be enrolled in NE Concert Choir. Many day-long festivals and performances are a required part of the class. You will be expected to pay for your performance attire. Musical Theater Prerequisite: Qualified for Concert Choir or a B or better in Acting. Have you ever wanted to be “On Broadway”? This is where it can start. Actors, singers, dancers of all levels (especially beginners) are welcome in this class that gives you the chance to develop skills in these areas in a friendly environment. We also study the history of this American art form and prepare two showcases featuring YOU on the North Eugene theatre stage. Concert Band Prerequisite: Consent of teacher. Develop your musicianship and perfect your instrumental technique. This class is open to any student with previous experience in a school band. Performances at concerts and festivals is required. Stage Band Development of concepts, techniques, and style fundamentals in jazz. Experience in this course will prepare students for Jazz Ensemble. Emphasis is placed on improvisation and chord/scale theory. Wind Ensemble Prerequisite: Consent of teacher. The focus of this course will be the study and performance of wind band repertoire. The quality of students’ work in this group must be at the highest level of excellence. Participation in solo and ensemble festival will be encouraged and large group festival performance will be required. Jazz Ensemble Prerequisite: Consent of teacher; audition. The North Eugene Jazz Ensemble is a select group of our finest musicians. Students may audition in the spring for the following school year. As part of this class, many performances for jazz festivals, community events, and school functions are required. String Orchestra Prerequisite: String experience. Improve musical skills and technical ability through class study, daily rehearsal, and performances of all periods of orchestral composition. In preparation for concerts, the orchestra rehearses with brass, woodwind, and percussion players selected from the band. The orchestra accompanies musical productions by the drama department and performs in several concerts each year. Attendance at these events is required. HealthWellness The Wellness class will explore the holistic view of health, showing students how to assess their own level of wellness. They will also demonstrate, through various fitness activities, their understanding of proper fitness programs. Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs will also be covered, as well as AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. We will try to help the student learn decision-making skills needed to live a healthy lifestyle. Child Development I Do you love children and wonder about how they think and learn? Child Development is the introductory class for the Child Development and Education focused area of study in the Human Resources CAM. Working with young children in the North Eugene Preschool, high school students will become familiar with children’s developmental needs and interests. Guidance skills will be practiced in the context of the preschool. If you are interested in becoming a teacher or working with children, or simply want to be an informed parent someday, this is the class for you. HumanitiesThe Palette: Human Expressions This is an exciting introductory course, offering in-depth exploration of the visual, performing and communication arts, taught by a team from the arts faculty and guest presenters. This course will provide students with an opportunity to examine what the arts are, why they are important, how they impact both individuals and cultures, and how famous artists conceive their work. Students will have hands-on experiences in a variety of the arts. MathAlgebra Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or teacher’s recommendation. The objectives of Algebra are: to improve the student’s ability to solve problems, to broaden the concept of the nature of math, to improve and extend understanding of arithmetic and algebraic symbols, and to develop an appreciation for the use of mathematics in everyday affairs. Positive and negative numbers, formulas, equations, graphing, ratio and proportion, problem-solving, and elementary probability and statistics will be some of the specific mathematical topics studied. CIM work samples offered. Geometry Prerequisite: Algebra or teacher’s recommendation. This course is a study of visual patterns. Algebra is integrated with Geometry. Coordinates and transformations are used in both two and three dimensions throughout the curriculum. Measurement, area, and volume topics are studied. Problem-solving, applications, and logical reasoning are emphasized. CIM work samples offered. Advanced Algebra Prerequisite: Geometry or teacher’s recommendation. This course continues the study of the principles and skills of algebra integrated with geometric concepts. Reading and problem-solving are emphasized. Elementary functions are studied in detail for their application to real world problems. This course is essential to those students planning to pursue careers in mathematics, engineering, or most sciences. It is recommended for all college-bound students. CIM work samples offered. Physical EducationGeneral Physical Education The physical education program
will give the student an opportunity to work on individual skills as well
as team activities. A variety of activities will be offered each 9 weeks.
A list of some of the activities offered in the classes is as follows: Girls Only PE This class is designed to encourage participation
of young women in physical education. A supportive atmosphere will be offered
where each young woman may progress at her own pace. A variety of activities
will be offered that reflect the interests of the young women. A list of
some of the activities offered in the classes is as follows: Athletic PE Prerequisite: Consent of teacher. This class is designed for in and out of season athletes. It will include specific sport activities, as well as conditioning. ScienceIntegrated Science This course uses an integrated approach to understanding energy and matter and how these fundamental components of our physical world interact to create the planetary ecosystem in which we live. Major topics will include forces and energy, Newton’s Laws of Motion, the structure of matter, energy flow in Earth’s ecosystem, and plant and animal communities. Biology Prerequisite: Algebra recommended. Biology is an 18-week college prep lab science course. Topics covered will include classification, cell biology, genetics, evolution, organism diversity, and ecology. Students will develop an awareness of human society’s role in the biosphere, and will have an opportunity to work in teams on laboratory investigations. Chemistry Prerequisite: Algebra. Chemistry is an 18-week course involving the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. It is highly laboratory oriented. Students will be expected to carry out controlled, documented experiments that are designed to reinforce the basic principles of chemistry. This course is strongly recommended for ALL college-bound students. Physics Prerequisite: Algebra. This course investigates forces, motion, energy, sound, light, electricity, and the laws that govern the physical world around us. This course is highly laboratory oriented and students will conduct microcomputer-based investigations. Many opportunities will be afforded to further develop manipulative and investigative skills. Social StudiesFreshman Humanities (Local History) The social studies portion of the Freshman Humanities course will focus on local, Oregon and regional history and geography. Students will use this local and regional history as a lens to explore the region’s major social, economic and political trends over time. Course themes will include the history and culture of the region’s indigenous people prior to contact with Europeans; the impact of European contact with native peoples; regional patterns of human migration and immigration; the relationship between major social, racial and ethnic groups; and the ever-changing relationship between people and the natural environment. Students will develop a variety of social science skills and tools to explore such themes, including oral history interviews, community history, library research and field work. Wherever possible, the social studies content will reinforce the themes and content of the literature taught in the Language Arts portion of the Freshman Humanities program. Sophomore Humanities (Global Studies) The social studies portion of the Sophomore Humanities course will introduce students to important social science concepts from government, economics, history, and culture from around the world. Students will examine differences as well as similarities existing from one culture to another. Students will explore these topics as they relate to the major regions of the world. World LanguagesFrench 1 This course presents an introduction to the culture of France and French-speaking countries as well as basic language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. There will be intensive practice in all areas and homework nightly. French 2 This class reviews and expands the French 1 program providing extensive practice in all aspects of the language. This class should be taken the same year as French 1. French 3 This course is conducted mostly in French. Students will continue to perfect their language skills with added emphasis on composition, reading, and advanced grammar. French 4 This course is conducted in French, and students will be expected to speak French as well. It will provide students with practice in advanced grammar, conversation, reading, and composition. The course will include representative works from French literature and further study of French culture and civilization. It is recommended that French 4 be taken the term immediately following French 3. Spanish 1 This course offers basic Spanish grammar, stressing comprehension, conversation, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on cultural aspects of the many Spanish-speaking countries. There will be homework nightly. Spanish 2 This course reviews and advances the Spanish 1 program. Intensive oral and written exercises are designed to help the student acquire a more accurate use of Spanish. It is recommended that Spanish 2 be taken the 18 weeks immediately following Spanish 1. There will be homework nightly. Spanish 3 This course consists of continued progress in building vocabulary in advanced grammar aspects and in improving skills of listening, speaking, reading, and composition. Spanish 4 This course is conducted mainly in Spanish and continues progress in building vocabulary, learning advanced grammar aspects using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and composition. Units of study include history, literature, and other aspects of Hispanic culture. It is recommended that Spanish 4 be taken the 18 weeks immediately following Spanish 3. Japanese 1 (YG) This is an introductory course in Japanese language and culture. Students will learn the basic phonetic alphabet, Hiragana, along with basic oral and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on practical application of the language. Students will also spend time learning about Japan and Japanese people. Japanese 2 (YG) This course is a continuation of Japanese Level I. Students continue to build basic oral and written communication skills, including the secondary phonetic alphabet, Katakana, and some basic Chinese characters, Kanji. Emphasis is placed on acclimation to a classroom run primarily in Japanese and strong oral communication skills. Japanese 3 (YG) This course is designed to continue building a strong base in vocabulary and advanced grammar. The course is conducted primarily in Japanese. There is a focus on full mastery of basic written skills including fluent reading and writing of Hiragana, Katakana, and the 100 Basic Kanji. A full review and evaluation of basic and intermediate skills will help students prepare for advanced study. Japanese 4 (YG) This course is conducted in Japanese only. There will be continued progress in building vocabulary, grammar, and Kanji skills with a strong emphasis on teaching students to interact more meaningfully with authentic source material from Japan. Units of study on Japanese history and culture will be integrated.
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