9th - Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Agricultural Science - 1.0 credit

Grades:  9

Intercurricular Student Organization: FFA

CTE Equivalency credit: Lab Science

Ever wonder where your food comes from or how science shows up in everyday life? Agricultural Science is a hands-on lab science that connects real-world skills with one of Washington State’s largest industries. This course is built for students who like learning by doing and want science that actually makes sense outside the classroom.

You’ll explore:

• Employability and job-ready skills

• Safety in agricultural businesses

• Natural resources and environmental science

• Agri-science applications

• Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

• Basic plant science

• Animal agriculture

• Agricultural mechanics

• Food production and processing

If you eat, care about the environment, or enjoy working with your hands, this class is for you.

Grades: 9 -12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FFA

Already active in FFA? This course allows you to earn credit for the learning you’re doing outside the classroom while staying eligible for FFA membership.

• This is an arranged, independent class

• Designed for students with a well-developed SAE project and clear learning goals

• Focuses on documenting learning that happens beyond the school day

• Supports students with busy schedules who want to stay involved in agricultural education

If you’re putting in the work through FFA, this course recognizes it.

Grade: 9 - 10

Intercurricular Student Organization: FBLA

• Computer & Career Foundations is a hands-on course that builds essential computer skills while preparing students for future careers.

• Students learn how technology is used in real workplaces through projects using Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets, along with keyboarding, digital citizenship, and professional communication. Students also explore career interests, leadership skills, and workplace expectations.

• A major focus of the course is career readiness. Students develop a career portfolio, create a resume, research a career of interest, and practice professional behavior. The course culminates in a mock job interview, where students present their portfolio and interview with an adult as if applying for a real job.

• By the end of the course, students leave with stronger digital skills, clearer career direction, and real experience preparing for the workforce.

Grades: 9 - 12   

Intercurricular Student Organization: FBLA

Students will learn skills in the following areas:

• HTML/CSS Coding (Basic website creation)

• Adobe Dreamweaver (Basic website creation)

• Adobe InDesign (Layouts: i.e., magazine, newsletter)

• Adobe Illustrator (Logo and artistic design)

• Adobe Photoshop (Photo editing)

• Current Technology Innovations Research

Grades: 9 - 11

Intercurricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association

• Learn the fundamentals of journalistic writing

• Understand press rights and responsibilities

• Learn how to write specific types of stories

• Learn how to interview

• Outside hours required each month; tons of options for getting them.

• Be reading a nonfiction piece written by a journalist/follow journalists

• Explore career options and expectations in journalism

• Learn the basics of photography/photojournalism

• Learn the basics of layout and design

• Publish stories to the school news website

• Participate in producing one podcast and one broadcast/live stream of a sporting event each sports season.

Grades: 9-12

CTE Equivalency: English

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

• Learn how to create professional videos, from small clips to complete projects.

• Explore exciting careers in film, broadcasting, and audio-visual technology.

• Master Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Character Animator to create impressive video effects.

• Work on real-world projects such as schoolwide broadcasts and public service announcements.

• Gain hands-on experience with professional video equipment and tools.

• Understand copyright laws, ethics, and legal considerations in broadcasting.

• Develop critical 21st-century skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

• Build confidence with mock interviews and industry-specific resume preparation.

• Collaborate with peers on creative projects and learn how to manage deadlines.

• Experiment with animation and special effects to bring your ideas to life.

• Participate in live and live-to-tape productions, rotating through roles like director and camera operator.

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art or Senior English

College in the High School: EdCC Introduction to Journalism (JOURN170) -  3 credits available (student pays tuition)

• Prerequisite: Students MUST have instructor permission to register for this course

• Students will:

  • Create the school yearbook

  • Write and photograph to publish on the school news website

  • Develop skills in layout and design

  • Understand press rights and responsibilities

  • Interview students both in and out of school

  • Outside hours required each month; tons of options for getting them.

  • Develop photography skills and take pictures at events 

  • Explore career options and expectations in journalism and graphic design

  • Learn Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

• Grades: 9 - 12

• Intercurricular Student Organization: DECA  

• In this course, you will explore the world of Business/Marketing

• Topics include marketing careers, human relations, communications, sales, advertising, and business basics.

• Learn by using a store video game and competing with others in the class

• Find out what the “real world” is like through guest speakers and “apprentice” projects

• Opportunities include competition, leadership/business conferences, and other DECA activities

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: Health

• Students gain the knowledge and skills essential for healthy choices for their life span:

  • Relationships and personal responsibilities

  • Family and social health, mental health 

  • Effects of drugs and alcohol

  • Human development and nutrition

Grade: 9 - 12

CTE Equivalency: World Language

Intercurricular Student Organization: Arlington ASL Club

• ASL introduces students to the language and culture of Deaf people in the United States. 

• The course will focus on specific language and cultural behaviors and introduce students to the grammar of ASL. 

• Students' expressive and receptive skills will be the focus of the course, with a significant emphasis placed on expressive skills. 

• Students will participate extensively in interactive classroom activities, periodically using the “Voices Off” Policy to build ASL skills.

• Students will compete in a yearly ASL competition with the potential to win a trophy.

Grade: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

• It is preferred that students have passed Pre-Algebra with at least a C or better.

• This course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, emphasizing the development of logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Students will:

• Program efficiently in JavaScript

• Learn basic programming concepts

• Study graphics, data structures, animation & games

Grades: 9 - 12 

Intercurricular Student Organization: FIRST Robotics (Neobots)

CTE Equivalency: 3rd year Math (counselor review needed)

Ever wanted to build a robot and make it do something? Robotics Foundations is a one-semester, hands-on course where you jump right into designing, building, and programming robots from the ground up—no experience required.

You’ll work in small teams using real robot kits with motors, sensors, servos, and a programmable “brain” (like the NXT/EV3). Then you’ll bring your robot to life with code and test it through fun challenges and mini-competitions.

In this class, you’ll:

• Design robots to solve problems

• Build and modify real working machines

• Program robots to move, sense, and react

• Apply engineering and problem-solving skills

• Communicate & collaborate with your team

• Document and present what you built

If you like hands-on projects, teamwork, gaming logic, problem solving, or just figuring out how things work, this class is for you.

No long-term commitment
No experience needed
Just one semester of building cool robots

ENGR111: Engineering 1 - 1.0 credit

Grades: 10 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: 3rd year Math (must have counselor review)

Dual Credit: EvCC Intro to Engineering Graphics & 2D AutoCAD (ENGT100) - 2 Credits

College in the High School: EvCC Intro to Engineering (ENGR100) - 5 credits may be available through EvCC (student pays tuition)

Ever wondered how something goes from a random idea in your head to a real, working product? In this class, you won’t just learn about engineering—you’ll do it.

You’ll use professional software, including CAD, 3D modeling, and mechanical and architectural design tools, to turn your ideas into digital models, working prototypes, and real-world projects. Design it, test it, break it, fix it—just like real engineers.

You’ll learn how to:

• Create professional-quality designs and blueprints

• Build and test models for strength, function, and performance

• Use industry-level tools to bring projects to life

• Design parts for 3D printing, robotics, and fabrication

From civil and mechanical engineering to product design, testing, and robotics, this class is packed with hands-on projects that challenge you to think, build, and create.

If you like building, problem-solving, creativity, or figuring out how things work, this class is for you.

• 3D Modeling

• Engineering Design

• Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

• Robotics

• Truss construction

• Bridges

• Electronics

Grades: 9 - 12  

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

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• This course starts with traditional skills, including basic drawing, composition, line, value, and perspective. 

• Skills taught in this course prepare students to pursue post-secondary education in Fine Arts and Animation. 

• Students will:

  • Develop strong visual communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.

  • Learn essential animation skills, including character concept and design

  • Study basic keyframe animation, motion concepts, and 2D & 3D computer animation

  • Work to find practical solutions to problems professional animators face

  • Use the curriculum from Unity.

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: 3rd year Math (counselor review needed)

• The program will prepare students for continued study at Sno-Isle Skill Center. 

• Students will:

  • Create a series of video games that require them to integrate math concepts, language arts skills, and design/art theories and concepts

  • Develop solid and technical problem-solving skills 

  • Gain experience applying mathematics and computer science to video game production

  • Utilize the Unity Engine to build such games as Platformers, RPGs, Scrolling Backgrounds, Vertical Shooters, & Tower Defenses.

  • Use the curriculum from Unity.

Grade 9-12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

This course will focus on the foundation of construction trades. Students will learn and practice basic safety skills. They will need to understand and demonstrate basic math skills. Students will be introduced to different hand tools and be able to recognize and demonstrate each one. They will also be introduced to power tools and be able to recognize and demonstrate each one. Students will learn how to read and explain blueprints.

In Construction, students will receive hands-on experience building:

• Laying out and building stairs

• Basic house frame construction

• Wall and floor framing

• Window and door installation

• Roof construction

• Surveying and plot layout

Grade 9-12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

This course will focus on the foundation of construction trades. Students will learn and practice basic safety skills. They will need to understand and demonstrate basic math skills. Students will be introduced to different hand tools and be able to recognize and demonstrate each one. They will also be introduced to power tools and be able to recognize and demonstrate each one. Students will learn how to read and explain blueprints.

In Construction, students will receive hands-on experience building:

• Laying out and building stairs

• Basic house frame construction

• Wall and floor framing

• Window and door installation

• Roof construction

• Surveying and plot layout

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Stagecraft Club

Equivalency credit: Fine Art

• This course covers designing sets and props, applications of construction and electronics, and emphasizes creative problem-solving for challenging systems and projects.

• Units to be covered include set design and construction, light design, special effects, stage management, and safety practices.

• Class success hinges on proficient completion of individual unit designs, shop safety tests, and the final comprehensive design of a show of the student’s choice.

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Dual credit: EvCC Industrial Safety and Metal Trades & Welding Skill Building (WELD154 & WELD225) - 4 Credits (Total)

• This year-long class will focus on career exploration in Manufacturing. 

• A hands-on course will focus on the theories, methods, and techniques used in Welding and multiple Manufacturing fields. 

• Instruction in core cluster skills includes materials, manufacturing processes, automation, communication, employability skills, and safety. 

• Topics to be covered include:

  • Safety Procedures

  • Welding,

  • Metalworking,

  • Sheet metal forming

  • Basic Machining

  • Fabrication

Grades:  9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Media Arts Club

CTE Equivalency: Fine Arts

Dual Credit: 

• They are designed for students who want to explore a wide range of media, techniques, and approaches to the visual arts. 

• The class will begin with studies of the elements and principles of art, then move on to more advanced concepts. 

• Students will be exposed to drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, 3D design, lettering, and computer-generated art. 

• We will spend the vast majority of class time completing projects with lectures and demonstrations at the beginning of each unit. 

• Topics to be covered:

  • Typography

  • 3D Design 

  • Printmaking

  • Photoshop

  • Graffiti 

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Media Arts Club

CTE Equivalency: Fine Arts

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Graphic Art 1

Dual Credit: 

• Graphic Art II is a course that further investigates concepts covered in Graphic Arts I. 

• Students will expand their skills in Adobe Photoshop, experiment with various printmaking methods, including screen printing and t-shirt design, complete stop-motion animation projects, and explore three-dimensional structure. 

• The vast majority of class time will be spent completing projects with lectures and demonstrations at the beginning of each unit. 

• Topics to be covered include:

• Elements and Principles of Design

• Multimedia Exploration

• Printmaking: Screen printing (t-shirts), linoleum

• Photoshop 

• Installation Art

Grades:  9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FCCLA

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

• This class teaches the principles and elements of digital photography, as well as the vocabulary of visual communication and expression. Students will: Explore Composition: What guidelines make an excellent image?

• Observe and explore lines, patterns, and shapes present in our environment. Concerning photography, investigate digital photography techniques through experimentation with a DSLR digital camera and its settings. 

• Learn about the exposure triad of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and how to set it on a DSLR camera.

• Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom

• Print and mat photos 

Grades:  9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FCCLA

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

• This class expands on the basics of digital photography.  We will review and increase knowledge in the following areas:

• Camera equipment and computer software

• DSLR cameras will be used

• Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings in a variety of projects

• Applying elements of art and principles of design

• Studying and emulating a famous photographer

• Careers in photography

• Working as a team to create photographic stories

• The staging, shooting, and retouching of portraits in a studio setting using lighting and backdrops.

Grades: 9 - 12 

Intercurricular Student Organization: AFJROTC

CTE Equivalency: Science (non-lab)

• Recommended for 1st-year JROTC students

• Weather & effects of flight on the human body – G forces, motion sickness, etc.

• Theory of flight – lift, drag, thrust, and the effects of wind on flight operations.

• Basic navigation, map reading, course-plotting, and dead reckoning

• Practice leadership & followership, drill, and developthe  foundations of citizenship

• How to manage stress / Health & Wellness / First Aid /Self-discipline / Respect for others

• Solving personal and interpersonal conflict, problem resolution, adaptive leadership, and financial planning

• Guest speakers from the different branches of the military will discuss options

• Field trips to Aerospace Manufacturing, Flight Training, I-Fly “indoor skydiving,” etc.

• Opportunity to experience a week-long Leadership camp with 7-10 other schools

Grades: 9 - 12 

Intercurricular Student Organization: AFJROTC

• Prerequisite: Must have currently or previously been in a JROTC class (Leadership 1-4)

• Drill - Precision marching movements as a team with rifles (Armed) or without (Unarmed)

• Marksmanship - Shooting Air Rifles at targets from 10 meters using .177 pellets

• Strength – Push-ups, planks, mile run

• Color Guard – Precision flag and rifle movements

• Exhibition Drill – Armed and Unarmed 

• Academics – A JROTC version of “Knowledge Bowl” – using Cahoot, Quizlet, etc.

• Perform at assemblies, parades, and events in Western WA (Mariner’s, Silvertips, etc.)

• Compete against cadets from Marysville-Pilchuck, Everett, Snohomish, Burlington-Edison, Oak Harbor, Peninsula, and Port Angeles + 23 other high schools