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High School Sexual Health Education (Continuation Course) (amy)

Note: This class is open to high school students only.

Health and Fitness Credit

In our second term of Sex Ed, students will continue to develop their Relationship Skills by delving into the crucial topic of consent. This course emphasizes the significance of consent as the most essential relationship skill, ensuring a thorough understanding of its principles. Furthermore, students will deepen their knowledge regarding bodies, and explore the spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations. By taking a philosophical approach, this class invites students to critically examine cultural beliefs surrounding these topics. As a continuation of a year-long class, registration requires completion of the first term of Sex Ed.

Upon completing the full year of this class, Health and Fitness credit will be earned based on assignment completion, class attendance, and active participation in discussions.

Outside work: Occasional throughout the term
Mature themes: content related to pregnancy, sex, sexual assault, birth control, and abortion
Minimum students: 3
Sessions per week: 2

Yearbook Class! Term II (Sieglinde)

Career & Technical Credit (CTE)

In this twice weekly, yearlong class, students design, lay out, edit, and print the 24-25 PSCS Yearbook. Over the course of three terms, students use community-process to decide on a theme to represent the school year, and collaborate to ensure representation of the student experience, student creativity, and to archive important local and global events.

In small and full group process, students create a timeline, track deadlines, write copy, take pictures, solicit content, and organize pages using a fun, accessible, online cloud-based marketing platform (Canva!). The final product will be professionally printed and shared with the community at the end of the school year,

Middle School students who register, commit to all three terms, as well as to participation, attendance, and respectful collaboration, will receive Elective Credit on your transcript.

High School students who register, commit to all three terms, as well as to participation, attendance, and respectful collaboration, will receive full Career & Technical OR Elective Credit based on your need.

If any student would like to join the class in Winter or Spring Term, please reach out to Sieglinde for permission. You’ll be eligible to receive partial credit upon completion.

Outside work: Occasional throughout the term
Minimum students: 4
Sessions per week: 2

Math Foundations (Bryan Hopster)

In this exciting year-long math course (which will now meet 3 times per week!) students will have the opportunity to strengthen their foundational skills and build confidence in their math abilities. Designed for those who want to revisit and master key concepts such as fractions, decimals, introduction to percents, and basic geometry. With engaging activities and supportive instruction, students will work at their own pace, ensuring they fully understand each concept. This course is a safe space for everyone, where making mistakes is part of learning and improvement. Whether you feel a bit unsure of your math skills or simply want to solidify your knowledge, this class is the perfect place to grow and shine in mathematics!

Outside work: Occasional throughout the term
Minimum students: 2
Sessions per week: 3

Middle School Sexual Health Education (Continuation Course) (amy)

Note: This class is open to middle school students only.

Health and Fitness Credit

This term of our Middle School Sex Education program builds on the foundational knowledge acquired in the first term, delving deeper into reproductive anatomy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Students will engage in thoughtful discussions and collaborative activities to enhance their understanding of these vital topics.

Please note that enrollment in this course requires completion of the initial term.

Credit will be earned based on assignment completion, class attendance, and overall participation in discussions. Completing the full year will earn students Health & Fitness credit.

Outside work: Occasional throughout the term
Mature themes: sex, consent, birth control, STIs and prevention, sexual abuse
Minimum students: 3
Sessions per week: 2

French I (Sam) (BLOCK)

This is a block class.

World Language Credit

In this two day a week world language class, students will be immersed in intermediate French. This class will experience the language in three different styles; written, vocalization and learning. During each class session, students will be expected to fully participate in speaking aloud, written vocabulary and sentence structure work and active listening to several speakers from several French speaking countries. Each student will be given the time to meet with me, one on one for additional guidance.

To receive credit for this class, you must complete all assigned language exercises (written and oral), turn in all notes, complete vocabulary work and assigned short quizzes.

Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session
Minimum students: 2
Sessions per week: 3

Geometry, Continued (Scobie)

In this year-long PSCS class, we’ll continue to establish and refine basic elements of geometry and geometric definitions. We’ll learn and refine geometric drawing techniques while looking at the practical math and beauty of angles and shapes. We’ll also continue to explore systems of measurement for distance, angle, slope, area, and volume, linear and non-linear equations, graphing, and visual & algebraic proofs.

The class will finish in the spring with a unique introduction to the core principles of Trigonometry as inspired by an insightful New Zealand math curriculum.

Outside work: A moderate amount (e.g., 30-60 min) for each session