High School Course Catalog

Description: This class presents an overview of marketing--the business operations that connect a product or service to its user.  Students will learn skills and concepts such as the four P's of mktg, channels of distribution, sales, customer service, advertising. Prerequisite: None.

• Course Code(s): BMC401TOL & BMC402TOL
• Graduation Requirements: CTE
• Dual Credit: CTE
• Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
• NCAA: No

Description: Small Business of Art - courses explores how artistic practice can intersect with concepts of commerce and professional engagement. Students continue to develop their fine skill development and conceptual understanding of design, production, and presentation as they consider the ways artists share their work with broader audiences. Emphasis is placed on the processes involved in creating and presenting artwork in a variety of contexts, with attention to how creative decisions relate to goals, audiences, and materials. Students examine how ideas evolve from concept to object to offering, responding to the shifting roles of artist, maker, and entrepreneur. Through hands-on projects, reflective practice, and exploration of artistic intention, students expand their ability to navigate creative and professional challenges. They also consider the cultural, social, and practical aspects of presenting work in both traditional and nontraditional settings. Prerequisite: None.

• Course Code(s): CBA101 & CBA102 or CBA101TOL & CBA102TOL (Tacoma Online Only)
• Graduation Requirements: CTE, Arts
• Dual Credit: CTE
• Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
• NCAA: No

Description: Visual Arts—Comprehensive courses enable students to explore one or several art forms (e.g., drawing, painting, two- and three-dimensional design, and sculpture) and to create individual works of art. Initial courses emphasize observations, interpretation of the visual environment, visual communication, imagination, and symbolism. Courses cover the language, materials, media, and processes of a particular art form and the design elements used. Courses encourage students to refine their skills while also developing their own artistic styles following and breaking from traditional conventions. Courses may also include the study of major artists, art movements, and styles. Prerequisite: None.

• Course Code(s): CFA101 & CFA102 or CFA101TOL & CFA102TOL (Tacoma Online Only)
• Graduation Requirements: CTE, Arts
• Dual Credit: CTE
• Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
• NCAA: No

Description: Learn & develop attitudes, skills, and strategies to be applied to situations and contexts with an emphasis on skills development for the workplace. Prerequisite: None.

• Course Code(s): CVW301TOL & CVW302TOL
• Graduation Requirements: CTE
• Dual Credit: CTE
• Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
• NCAA: Yes

Description: ONLINE CLASS. An introductory course to explore software design, low-and high-level programming languages, program development and customization. Students also learn about computer theory, computer systems design and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Prerequisite: None.

• Tacoma Flex Online Course
• Course Code(s): BCI301TOL & BCI302TOL
• Graduation Requirements: CTE
• Dual Credit: CTE
• Course Length: Year, 1 credit
• NCAA: Yes

Description: ONLINE CLASS. Topics will include review of operations on rational numbers, proportionality, solving linear equations, basic operations on polynomials, and properties of exponents. Supplemental activities and problems will be assigned. Prerequisite: None.

• Tacoma Flex Online Course
• Course Code(s): MAL321TOL & MAL322TOL
• Graduation Requirements: Algebra 1, Mathematics
• Dual Credit: None
• Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
• NCAA: Yes

Description: ONLINE CLASS. Topics include a review of linear and quadratic relationships, equation-solving algorithms and functions, and an introduction of matrix algebra. Students intending to go to college should complete at least through Algebra 4/Trig or Integrated Math 3B. Prerequisite: Tacoma Online: Algebra 1 - MAL321TOL & MAL322TOL.

• Tacoma Flex Online Course
• Course Code(s): MAL403TOL & MAL500TOL
• Graduation Requirements: Algebra 2/3rd Year Math, Mathematics
• Dual Credit: None
• Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
• NCAA: Yes