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High School Completion

HSC-037: U.S. History, Credits = 1 - 5
The history and culture of the United States from approximately 1898 to the present.

HSC-038: Civics and Current World Problems, Credits = 1 - 5
A study of basic world geography and contemporary national and international issues.

HSC-039: Pacific Northwest History, Credits = 1 - 3
Geography, Indian cultures, settlement, economy, and ecology of the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

HSC-041: Biology 1, Credits = 1 - 5
An introduction to the life science of Biology, including topics from the fields of genetics, anatomy and physiology, the cell, and microbiology.

HSC-042: Biology 2, Credits = 1 - 5
Biology 2 is the second in a series of two courses covering the fundamentals of Biology, preparing students to pass the End of Course Biology test required for graduation. Topics for Biology 2 include classification and physiology, genetics, evolution and animal behaviors.

HSC-043: American Government, Credits = 1 - 5
A study of the structure and function of the Federal Government with the focus on the US Constitution and Bill of Rights.

HSC-044: College Prep Chemistry, Credits = 1 - 5
A study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter, and the way matter changes.

HSC-050: Geography and World Affairs, Credits = 1 - 5
A study of basic world geography and contemporary national and international issues

HSC-060: Algebra IA, Credits = 1 - 5
The first half of a modern high school algebra sequence with a focus in seven major topics: transition from arithmetic to algebra, solving equations & inequalities, probability and statistics, proportional reasoning, linear equations and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and operations on polynomials. Students enrolled in this course must take the WA State High School End of Course Algebra Assessment if they have not attempted it once already. Prerequisite: Must be working toward a high school diploma.

HSC-061: Algebra IB, Credits = 1 - 5
The second half of a modern high school algebra sequence with a focus in seven major topics: transition from arithmetic to algebra, solving equations & inequalities, probability and statistics, proportional reasoning, linear equations and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and operations on polynomials. High school students enrolled in this course must take the WA State End of Course Assessment. Prerequisite: Attempted Algebra 1-2, earned .5 high school credit of Algebra 1, or HSC060; must be a student working toward a high school diploma.

HSC-062: Geometry 1, Credits = 1 - 5
Fulfills the first half in the fundamentals of plane geometry, covering the vocabulary and concept of geometry through the use of formal proof and algebra. Completion of the geometry sequence prepares students for higher level mathematics courses and for those science courses requiring a working knowledge of geometry.

HSC-063: Geometry 2, Credits = 1 - 5
Course fulfills the second half in fundamentals of plane geometry, covering the vocabulary and concept of geometry through the use of formal proof and algebra and coordinate geometry. Completion of the geometry sequence prepares students for higher level mathematics courses and for those science courses requiring a working knowledge of geometry.

HSC-064: Financial Algebra, Credits = 1 - 5
Financial Algebra builds on basic operations of arithmetic, develops understanding and management of personal finances, provides an overview of business finance fundamentals, develops competency in percentages, discounting, pricing, simple and compound interest, and understanding of hidden costs. This course fulfills high school graduation requirements for math.

HSC-065: Algebra Through Evidence, Credits = 1 - 5
A review of the entire curriculum of Algebra 1a and 1b through the application of state constructed practical based questions. This will prepare the students to pass the End of Course assessment at the end of the quarter. The students will also have the opportunity to create a Collection of Evidence as an alternate demonstration of their proficiency to the state.

HSC-066: Geometry Through Evidence, Credits = 1 - 5
A review of the entire curriculum of Geometry 1 and 2 through the application of state constructed practical based questions. This will prepare the students to pass the End of Course assessment at the end of the quarter. The students will also have the opportunity to create a Collection of Evidence as an alternate demonstration of their proficiency to the state. Must be a student working toward a high school diploma.

HSC-080: Reading Fundamentals, Credits = 1 - 5
Students work on skill development in reading. Students practice a variety of reading comprehension strategies as they read a range of materials.

HSC-085: Writing Fundamentals, Credits = 1 - 5
Students work on skill development in writing. Using the writing process, students will practice writing to a variety of audiences and purposes.

HSC-090: Senior Culminating Project, Credits = 1 - 3
Designed to assist students enrolled in the College's Alternative Education Program in completing both the 'High School and Beyond Plan' and the 'Culminating Project', state-mandated high school graduation requirements. The course provides assistance for students in planning and implementation in the three broad areas of Academic Development, Career Development, and Personal and Social Development.

HSC-092: Walking/Health, Credits = 1 - 5
Students will enhance physical fitness and develop lifelong skills through walking. Students will learn to use a heart rate monitor and will explore the importance of cardiovascular health.