Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: FFA

Do you love animals and enjoy caring for them? Are you interested in a career working with animals? Animal Science is a practical science class where you can learn the basics.  

CTE Equivalency credit: Lab Science, Biology

• Biology Principles (cells, Basic Biological Processes)

• Animal Reproduction systems

• Behavior, Safety, Housing and Training of Animals

• Animal Nutrition and Feeding

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Health Care

• Animal Products (Meat, Wool, Dairy, Eggs)

• Supervised Agricultural Education projects: Hands-on Projects

• Identify Animal Breeds, Medical Tools, Parasites

Grades: 10 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FFA

Would you enjoy growing beautiful flowers, or your own nutritious food? Would you enjoy a career doing this every day? Plant biology is a hands-on science where we will learn everything you need to know to get started. 

CTE Equivalency credit: Lab Science, Biology

• Biology Principles

• Plant growth and structure

• Soils, fertilizers, and pesticides 

• Plant identification and propagation

• The cell, its functions and how plant and animal cells differ 

• Involves growing plants for the annual plant sale. Students are REQUIRED to work one hour on the weekend plant sale (usually occurs in May) 

• All students are required to have a supervised agricultural education project

Grades: 9 -12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FFA

If you are an active FFA member, you are learning all the time and can earn credit for your involvement while maintaining your eligibility for FFA membership. 

• This is an arranged class that will be completed independently. 

• Supervised Agricultural Experience class is designed for students that are FFA members with a well-developed SAE project, and learning goals to be able to document learning outside of school. 

• It also allows students with busy school schedules to maintain their FFA membership through continued involvement in agricultural education.

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: FBLA

Dual Credits: EvCC Word Processing & Spread Sheet (CL103 & CL104) - 4 credits (total)

• This course will study each program in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• It provides students an opportunity to gain elevated computer skills in various computer software applications.

• It will also prepare students for the Microsoft Office User Specialist exam, which if passed, students earn the MOUS Certificate from Microsoft endorsing their software knowledge.

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Word

Grades: 11 - 12 

Inter-curricular Student Organization: FBLA

CTE Dual Credit: EvCC Business Computations (BUS 130) - 5 credits

Graduation Requirement: 3rd-year math (counselor review needed)

• This class will prepare students for today’s jobs by incorporating math concepts using two approaches:  

  • A traditional math learning approach

  • Excel Spreadsheet software for calculations.  Students will create formulas in Excel, making it a powerful tool to use in everyday life and in business.

• Personal finance will be the foundation of all of the following curriculum

• Operation of a numeric keypad, calculator, and Excel spreadsheet 

• Processing payroll (gross, net, deductions, taxes)

• Insurance (Health, Automobile, and Life)

• Computing simple and compound interest

• Bank accounts & reconciling a bank statement

• Pricing merchandise, calculating cash and trade discounts

• Calculating finance charges on credit cards (previous balance vs. average daily balance)

• Calculations relating to Investing: Annuities, Stocks, Bonds

• Creating financial statements

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular 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

• Explore career options and expectations in journalism

• Learn the basics of photography/photojournalism

• Learn the basics of layout and design

• Write stories to potentially publish on the school news website

• Learn the basics of broadcast & podcast

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

• Learn the fundamentals of journalistic writing

• Understand press rights and responsibilities

• Learn how to write specific types of stories

• Learn how to interview

• Explore career options and expectations in journalism

• Learn the basics of photography/photojournalism

• Learn the basics of layout and design

• Write stories to potentially publish on the school news website

• Learn the basics of broadcast & podcast

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association

• CTE Equivalency: Fine Art or Senior English

• Can be repeated for CiHS credit.

• Students will:

  • This is a production class.  Students create the school yearbook

  • Writing and photography may be published on the school news website

  • Develop skills in layout and design to create yearbook pages

  • Understand press rights and responsibilities

  • Interview students both in and out of school

  • Outside hours required each month; tons of options of how to get them.

  • Develop photography skills and take pictures at events

  • Edit photos and include them in the yearbook

  • Explore career options and expectations in journalism and graphic design

  • Learn Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

Grades: 9 - 12
Inter-curricular Student Organization: Washington Journalism Education Association
Can be repeated for CiHS credit.

Students will:
This course focuses on media literacy, journalism, and storytelling across multiple formats. Students will analyze media bias, evaluate sources, and develop technical skills in digital media production.

• Examine media bias and analyze the credibility of sources

• Engage in responsible information gathering and ethical journalism

• Create written, visual, and multimedia narratives for various audiences

• Explore journalistic ethics, press rights, and media responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and develop storytelling skills

• Produce news stories using video, photography, and digital design

• Gain hands-on experience in broadcast journalism, including live streaming events

• Develop skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and video editing software

• Participate in real-world media production, including school news and yearbook projects

• Explore career pathways in journalism, broadcasting, and digital media

Outside classwork may be required for event coverage and project deadlines.

Grades: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: DECA  

• Prerequisite: Marketing, submit application and instructor permission 

• Students will continue to refine their skills in marketing and business with a focus on management and operating the Eagle Company, our retail business/laboratory. Intro students will complete a quarter in each of the key management categories: 

  • Operations

  • Buying and merchandising

  • Promotion.  

• Opportunities include work experience in the Eagle Company espresso and store, competition, leadership/business conferences, and other DECA activities

Grades: 11 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: DECA  

• Prerequisite: Retail Management 1

• Students will continue to refine their skills in marketing and business with a focus on managing the Eagle Company, our retail business/laboratory. Students will be “hired” into one of the key management categories:

  • Operations (student store/ espresso)

  • Buying and merchandising

  • Promotion 

• Opportunities include work experience in the Eagle Company espresso and store, competition, leadership/business conferences, and other DECA activities

Grade: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Sign Language Club

CTE Equivalency: Global Language

• This course continues the teaching of ASL, moving from signing concrete concepts to abstract concepts. 

• Additional vocabulary, grammar, and culture are covered to build on the core knowledge of the language. 

• Both expressive and receptive skills of students will be the focus of the course, with an equal emphasis. 

• Students will participate extensively in interactive classroom activities using the “Voices Off” Policy to ensure ASL immersion.

Grade: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Sign Language Club

CTE Equivalency: Global Language

• This course continues the teaching of ASL, moving from signing concrete concepts to abstract concepts. 

• Additional vocabulary, grammar, and culture are covered to build on the core knowledge of the language. 

• Both expressive and receptive skills of students will be the focus of the course, with an equal emphasis. 

• Students will participate extensively in interactive classroom activities using the “Voices Off” Policy to ensure ASL immersion.

Grade: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

Prerequisites: Culinary 1 or Baking 1

• Culinary & Baking 2 is a yearlong course that introduces students to the food industry.  

• Culinary & Baking 2 students will:

  • Learn the knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in Food Production and Services

  • Study and apply management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation 

  • Improve familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques

Grades 11-12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Skills USA

English Credit for 12th grade

• Teaching is both a science and an art. Be deliberate about developing both by 

• Understanding the Profession.  Learn about the profession to explore career opportunities, develop the skills you need, and make informed decisions about pathways to accomplished teaching.

• Learning About Students. Learn about yourselves and your students for the purpose of building relationships and supporting student development.

• Building Content Knowledge. Learn how to build content knowledge for the purpose of creating relevant learning opportunities and breaking information into manageable chunks. 

• Engaging in Responsive Planning. Learn how to be proactive in your planning but also how to respond to students' needs through thoughtful planning.

• Implementing Instruction. Learn effective instructional strategies to engage students and promote learning.

• Using Assessment and Data. Learn to use assessments and interpret data for the purpose of making decisions that will advance teaching and learning.

• Engaging in Reflective Practice. Learn how to really reflect on what you do and how your actions in the classroom impact student learning and professional growth. 

Grades 11-12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Skills USA

• Take what you learned in Careers in Education and apply it to a classroom setting. You will go into a classroom in the district and work with students and teachers. 

• Students will maintain a journal reflecting on their experiences in the classroom. 

• Students will maintain observation notes of their classroom observations

• Students will create a unit overview and at least a week of lesson plans for the classroom they observe

• Students will prepare and present a 15-minute lesson (including lesson, activity, formative/summative assessment, and a reflection) in the content area of their choice--as agreed upon by the teacher they are observing.

• Students will present to their classmates as they reflect on their experiences in the practicum.

Grades 9-12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Skills USA

The course is a study of the principles of child growth and development from conception through adolescence. The focus of the course is on meeting children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs in their homes and classrooms. Students apply their learning in various educational settings.

• UNIT 1: Children and Parenting

• UNIT 2: Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery

• UNIT 3: Baby's First Year 

• UNIT 4: Child from One to Three

• UNIT 5: Child from Four to Six

• UNIT 6: Child from Seven to Twelve

• UNIT 7: Adolescents and Safety

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular 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

Grades: 9 - 12 

Intercurricular Student Organization: Sports Medicine Club

CTE Dual credit: EvCC Medical Terminology (HLTH 100) - 5 Credits 

• Career exploration in Sports Medicine including healthcare and fitness

• Human Anatomy (how the body is put together)

• Human Physiology (how the body works)

• Medical terminology 

• Emergency care including First Aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogens

• Prevention, recognition, and care of athletic injuries

• Taping, bracing, and other hands-on skills

• Field trip to Tmobile & CenturyLink Fields

Grades: 10 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Sports Medicine Club

• Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1

• Medical terminology

• Emergency care including First Aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogens

• Prevention, recognition, and care of athletic injuries- Modalities for injuries

• Sports Nutrition

• Training and conditioning planning (including strength, speed, agility, and plyometrics)

• Taping, bracing, and other hands-on skills

• Field trip to T-mobile & CenturyLink Fields

Grade: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

• 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, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Students will:

  • Program efficiently in JavaScript

  • Learn basic programming concepts

  • Study graphics, data structures, animation & games

Grades: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: 3rd-year math (counselor review needed)

• Prerequisite: Students must have passed Intro to Computer Science, or passed Algebra 1.

• The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles exam in May.  

• The test is part of a nationally recognized program in which students may earn college credit by taking an accelerated class while still in high school. 

• This course will give students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity.

• Students will:

  • Explore how computing and technology can impact the world around you

  • Learn and apply the foundations of computer science to address real-world problems

  • Pursue personal interests in digital projects that showcase their creativity 

  • Complete one performance tasks during the course

  • Note: The AP test has a fee. Let the instructor or your counselor know if you need financial help with this fee

Grades: 9 - 12 

Inter-curricular Student Organization: FIRST Robotics (Neobots)

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

• Robotics Foundations is a semester course designed to introduce students to understanding and building simple robots. 

• Students will work in small groups using robot kits to build the robots, including the NXT/EV3 brick or “brain” of the robot, servos, motors, sensors, and programming software. Students will be:

  • Designing

  • Building

  • Programming

  • Applying skills

  • Communicating

  • Documenting

  • Presenting

Grades: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

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

• Ever wonder how ideas come to reality? You'll learn how to use mechanical, architectural, CAD, and 3D modeling software to take your ideas from a thought in your head to an actual working model and product. 

• Learn how to use this software to produce working models that can be stress-tested, as well as using it to produce professional-quality drawings that will serve as plans to build projects. 

• From civil/mechanical engineering, to design development, product testing, robotics, you will be hitting a multitude of projects!

  • 3D Modeling

  • Engineering Design

  • Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

  • Robotics

  • Truss construction

  • Bridges

  • Electronics

Grade 11-12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: Lab Science, Science, or 3rd year Math (must have counselor review)

• Students will continue to refine skills with mechanical, architectural, CAD, and 3D modeling software.

• Students will focus on project builds and modifications within different areas of Engineering.

• Some of the builds will include:

  • Mechanical Cars

  • Circuits

  • Robots

  • Drones

  • RC Planes

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

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

• Only offered as a 2nd-semester course, for participation in a statewide programming competition held in the spring

• 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 strong problem-solving  and technical skills 

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

  • Utilize the Zero Game Engine to build such games as Platformers, RPG’s, Scrolling Backgrounds, Vertical Shooters, & Tower Defenses

  • Use curriculum from the DigiPen Institute of Technology

Grades: 10 - 12

Prerequisites: Construction Geometry or Woods Technology 1

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

• Advanced techniques of furniture and cabinetry

• Students must select their own project and use applications of Woods Tech. I; to include student’s own design, working drawings, bill of materials, and plan of procedure

• Advanced joinery and construction methods will be used

• Introduction to residential electrical

• Introduction to residential plumbing

• Students will learn to make a variety of projects on a lathe

• Examples of projects: tables, cedar chests, and dressers

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Stagecraft Club

Equivalency credit: Fine Art

• This course covers designing sets and props, applications of construction and electronics with emphasis on 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 final comprehensive design of a show of the student’s choice

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular 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 the field of 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 instruction in materials, manufacturing processes, automation, communication and employability skills, and safety. 

• Topics to be covered include:

  • Safety Procedures

  • Welding

  • Metalworking

  • Sheet metal forming

  • Basic Machining

  • Fabrication

Grades: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

• Prerequisites: Manufacturing 1

• This year-long class will go deeper and into more advanced concepts dealing with the Metal manufacturing industry.   

• The class will talk about post-secondary options from going straight into the workplace, apprenticeship, and career training opportunities.  

• Students will be expected to compete in regional and state competitions in their related fields, and will also be expected to complete a culminating project at the end of the year.

• Topics to be covered will be:

  • Advanced welding techniques

  • Advanced metalworking techniques

  • Culminating projects

  • Mill and Lathe Machining

  • CNC Machining

Grades 10-12

Intercurricular Student Organization: Skills USA

This course is a part of a pathway sequence of courses in manufacturing mechanics. This course prepares individuals for employment in careers that repair, maintain, or restore manufacturing machinery and equipment. Students will learn, and practice knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits required for performing tasks autonomously, including the selection and use of appropriate techniques and equipment with minimum supervision.

In Field Tech. students will receive hands-on experience:

• Field Welding

• Field Fabrication

• Small Gas Engine Repair

• Basic Machining

Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Media Arts Club

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Graphic Art 1

Dual Credit: Fine Art

• 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 movies using stop motion animation, and explore three-dimensional design. 

• 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: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: Media Arts Club

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Graphic Art 2

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

Dual Credit: 

• This full-year course will explore various mediums and techniques in the world of art. 

• As a studio class, the majority of time will be spent on completing projects.

• Students will:

  • Expand skills in Adobe Photoshop

  • Begin introduction to Adobe Illustrator

  • Experiment with 3D design

  • Illustration

  • Children’s Books

  • Participate in public art installations.

Grades:  9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: FCCLA

CTE Equivalency: Fine Art

• This class teaches the principles and elements of digital photography, the vocabulary of visual communication and expression. Students will: Explore Composition: What guidelines make a good image

• Observe and explore lines, patterns, and shapes that are present in our environment, in relation to 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 on the DSLR camera

• Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom

• Print and mat photos

• Grades:  9 - 12

Inter-curricular 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 process of staging, shooting, and retouching portraits in a studio setting using lighting and backdrops

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite:  Science of Flight or Upperclassmen

• Survival Basic Skills: Personal Protection, Nutrition, Self-Aid

• Learning how to deal with hunger, fatigue, and the “will to survive.”

• Build shelters + start and maintain fires

• Finding food/water sources and identifying plants used for medicine

• Basics of knot tying

• Land Navigation (map & compass)

• Search & Rescue operations and recovery signaling techniques

• Students take in-demand knowledge and skills from the courses they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives on any career path they take.

• Team building

• Making wise Decisions – leading, evaluating, negotiating, delegating

• Time & Change Management

• Critical Thinking strategies, the importance of Listening and Presentation Skills

• Resume building through Character development, Integrity, Positivity, and Cohesion

• Field Trips to Military Bases, University of WA, WA State Patrol Academy, Museum of Flight, National Nordic Museum, and possibly others

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