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APPLIED
TECHNOLOGY
(Courses
satisfy the Professional Technical or elective graduation requirements)
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Architecture
Drafting 1-4
1-2
Semesters Grades 10-12
Be an
architect -- design your own home. Each student has the opportunity to
design a residence of their own, interpret codes, learn construction and
building techniques, cost estimating, basic surveying, and application of
computer skills using CAD drafting. Students will learn to produce a
complete set of working drawings. Students will acquire skills in
Computer Aided Drafting. Completion of
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Computer
Programming
1-2
Semesters Grades 10-12
Sign up for training in computer
programming, the fastest growing occupation for
the decade of 2000 - 2010 (U.S. Department of
Labor). This cutting edge course will train you
on the technology used by major corporations to
build custom applications. It will not stop
there! The new Visual Studio.NET (Dot Net)
allows programming in four languages, and is
state of the art in Object Oriented Programming
(OOP). These are the skills most demanded by
employers, and are also used to build exciting
video games! Begin the path to MCAD and MCSD
certification. Sign up today!
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Computer
Repair
1-2
Semesters Grades 9-12
Sign up for Computer Repair and
learn the tricks your friends do not know! This
A+ Certification Training Course will provide
“hands on” training with “live” computers, as
you learn the requirements and opportunities A+
Certification can bring. Thousands of companies
now recognize this training as the entry-level
document to an exciting IT career. You will
learn the command line interface, assembly /
reassembly, operating system installation, and
device installation / upgrade. Sign up today to
discover if this is the career for you! |
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Computer
Repair (Advanced)
1-2 Semesters
Grades 10-12
Continue your A+ Certification training at an
advanced level, while you practice the skills
you have learned. The advanced course offers
participation in a program called TEConnections
(Connecting Technology, Education, and
Community). This exciting program has you
designing and rebuilding Spokane Schools surplus
computer systems, and then delivering them to
local families who do not have a computer in the
home. Not only will you be developing hardware
/ software / leadership skills, you will be
helping your neighbors in the community. Sign
up today!
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Criminal Justice
1-2 Semesters
Grades 10-12
The Criminal
Justice class offers juniors and seniors an
overview of the criminal justice system.
Students learn how to write police reports, how
to dust for latent fingerprints, how and when to
apply handcuffs, how traffic collisions are
investigated, among many other police tasks. The
class takes several field trips and has numerous
guest speakers from the criminal justice
community. Students can receive college credit
for taking the class.
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Criminal Justice Intern (COP
Shop)
1-4 Semesters Grades 11-12
Students who
successfully complete the Criminal Justice
course with a C or better are eligible to be
interns in the LC COPS Shop. In the COPS Shop,
students focus on crime prevention within the LC
community and outlying LC neighborhood. Student
interns spend one or more class periods daily
patrolling the school campus and parking lots,
photographing vandalism and graffiti, painting
over graffiti, and taking crime reports.
Students learn police procedures, including
radio procedures, and have the opportunity to
work with the school security officer as well as
the Spokane Police Department to detect and
prevent crime. The criminal background check
must be clear of all criminal activity in order
to be an intern in the LC COPS Shop. |
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Drafting
& Design 1-2
2
Semesters Grades 9-12
This
course focuses on developing skills used by designers, engineers, and
architects to develop ideas and produce drawings to tell others about their
product. This course includes freehand drawing, instruments, and
blueprint reading. Students begin to develop skill in the use of
Computer Aided Drafting. |
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Engineering
Graphics 1-4
2
Semesters Grades
10-12
The
engineering field is open for students with inquisitive minds. Find out
what methods, materials, and equipment are being used in the areas of
engineering drawing. This emphasizes problem solving in the area of
space relationships through the medium of graphic construction. Among
the areas of study are drafting symbols, orthographic projection of complex
parts, complex isometrics, charts and graphs, cams and gears, topography, and
3D modeling using Computer Aided Drafting. Completion of Basic Drafting required.
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Jewelry Making
1 Semesters Grades 10-12
Students
will apply the techniques of fabrication and casting in jewelry making.
Students will work with a variety of metals and basic stone setting.
Aesthetics, criticism, and the elements of art and principles of design will be explored.
Students will also learn to read and compose in
a variety of technical writing formats. |
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Photography
1
1
Semester Grades
9-12
Introductory photography
courses designed to provide a comprehensive overview of photography and
related fields. This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of
photography, including exposure control, shooting techniques, composition,
and image editing using digital cameras and image editing software.
Successful completion of Photo 1
& Advanced Photo satisfies
the Fine Arts Graduation Requirement.
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Advanced Photography
1
Semester Grades
9-12
Advanced photography is designed to take
students further into digital photography.
Students will continue to work with programs
such as Adobe Photoshop and use digital SLR's.
Students will build on their knowledge obtained
in Photography 1 and become proficient with
advanced camera controls, techniques,
composition, and lighting. Completion of Photo 1
& Advanced Photography satisfies the Fine Arts
Graduation Requirement.
Prerequisite: Photography 1
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Sports
Medicine 1-2
1
Semester Grades 9-12
The Sports Medicine program is for students interested
in pursuing a career in a medical or health related field. The program will
provide students the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills for a
variety of entry level positions. In addition, this program will
encourage students to pursue a post secondary education in the medical or health
field. The program will have both classroom instruction and
supervised clinical application in the area of athletic training and physical
therapy.
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Sports Medicine
Clinic
1
Semester Grades 10-12
Students
who have successfully completed the Sports Medicine course have the option to
continue their medical interests by enrolling in Sports Medicine Clinic. This
course offers two different pathways, giving students the opportunity to
choose an area of interest in the filed of
either athletic training or medicine. The
athletic training pathway placed trained
students with our athletic teams, preventing,
recognizing, and treating athletic injuries. The
medical pathway places students in the medical community
to shadow medical professionals. Students spend one hour a
day working in that setting and fulfilling responsibilities that will help
them to determine a career in that field. Successful completion of Sports
Medicine and instructor permission
are required.
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Stagecraft
1 Semester Grades 10-12
This course
offers an introduction to technical theatre.
Subjects include lighting, sound, costuming, and
scenic design. Students will be actively
involved in the design and construction of LCHS
shows.
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Video Production
1 Semester Grades 9-12
This introductory class provides
students the opportunity to experience the
entire video production process, including
planning, shooting, editing, and making the
finished movie. Video is shot with digital
cameras and edited using Pinnacle’s Studio
software. Editing includes adjusting the video
and audio, adding text, transitions, music, and
special effects. Completed videos are made into
digital files or DVDs.
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Yearbook
2 Semesters Grades
10–12
Students in this class have the task of publishing a historical record
for the year at Lewis and Clark High School. The class requires
advanced skills in design, writing, and photography. Much of the work is
done independently, and there is significant
work outside of school and/or class time. Teacher permission is required.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
(Courses satisfy the Professional Technical or elective graduation
requirements) |
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Advanced Marketing and Economics 1-2
2
Semesters
Grades 11-12
This course
has 4 components. The classroom explores
merchandising, promotion, etiquette, business
ethics, international marketing, finance and
credit, product/service planning, portfolios,
and communication. Tiger Den (school store)
allows students to participate as an employee.
DECA an association of over 180,000 marketing
students focuses on business, leadership, and
community service. Students have the opportunity
to travel to Seattle for leadership training and
DECA competitions. Work credit allows an
individual to get credit for their job. If you
are working or plan to sign up for Marketing
education work. 3 college credits available
from SCC and SFCC. Prerequisite: Introduction to
Marketing and special permission. Introduction
to Marketing + Advanced Marketing +
Work/Internship = Senior Econ.
The University of
Washington and the NCAA will not count this
course as a social studies requirement.
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Accounting/Bookkeeping
1 Semester
Grades 10-12
This course introduces you
to the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Including instruction in accounting principals and theory, financial
accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting,
auditing, reporting procedures, statement creation and analysis,
professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for profit
organizations. |
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Career Focus
1 or 2 Semesters
Grades 11-12
Career Focus is a
community-based, learning and training opportunity for juniors and seniors. The class is on-site at Deaconess
and Sacred Heart Hospital. Students receive instruction
from a business mentor as well as the teacher.
Individualized training
plans are collaboratively developed to allow students to explore their
interests, gain medical field related skills, as well as apply classroom
learning in a hands-on setting. Each student is assessed individually,
based on real performance and visible benchmarks of performance, and work
place readiness. |
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Computer
Applications 1
1
Semester
Grades 9-12
A course that generally
prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and
customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills,
personal computer and workstation operation, reading draft texts and raw
data forms, audio and tape dictation with voice recognition software, and
various interactive software courses used for tasks such as word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, and others. |
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Computer
Applications 2
1 Semester
Grades 9-12
This course covers most aspects
of the Microsoft Office 2003 software suite in
an easy to learn, self-paced format. Students
completing this course have the option of paying
to take the Microsoft User Specialist
Certification tests at school. Photo editing
with Adobe Photoshop Elements, and video
production with Pinnacle Studio, are also
covered. Prerequisite: Computer Applications
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Advanced
Computer Applications
1
Semester Grades 10-12
These courses cover all aspects
of the Microsoft Office 2003 software suite in
an easy to learn, self-paced format. Students
completing these courses have the option of
paying to take the Microsoft User Specialist
Certification tests at school. Desktop
Publishing with Microsoft Publisher, and
advanced video editing with Pinnacle Studio, are
also covered. Prerequisite:
Computer
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CO-OP/Entrepreneurship 1-2
2 Semesters
Grade 11-12
This is a capstone course for students
interested in business who wish to enhance their
technical skills, job search knowledge, public
relations abilities, entrepreneurship, and
business savvy. You will access the Internet and
utilize various computer applications to create
numerous types of business documents and
presentations to gain a more thorough
understanding of what business is about and how
to meet their current demands. As a bonus,
students create a business plan that satisfies
the requirements for the Senior Culminating
Project. In addition, you will participate in
the CO-OP Club activities including social
functions, field trips, and service projects.
For those enrolled and who wish to find
employment to apply skills learned in the
classroom, the teacher assists placement in a
paid, part-time job in Spokane’s business
community. Contact your CO-OP teacher for
information and an application form. This is a
special permission class. Prerequisite:
Digi-Tools or a strong background in computer
applications. |
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CO-OP Worksite
2 Semesters
Grades 11-12
This is the paid
job component of the CO-OP program for those
seeking additional credit or work experience.
For each 180 hours of work, students receive a
half a credit. You may find your own job (any
job) or the instructor will help place you (if
you are enrolled in the CO-OP class) in such
areas as doctors’ offices, medical facilities,
banks, insurance companies, attorney firms, or
educational offices. This is a special
permission class. Prerequisite: Digi-Tools |
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Introduction to
Business/Marketing
1 Semester
Grades 10-12
Student's first step to...waive Senior
Economics, receive a work credit, and have
the opportunity to go on to Advanced Marketing
and or the Tiger Den. The course focuses on
entrepreneurship, leadership, economics, job
skills, sales, marketing math, distribution,
career exploration, diversity and more. These
skills along with guidance from Junior
Achievement will be used to start a business.
Students will run a corporation, develop/market
a product and donate profits to a charity of
their choice. Individuals who have successfully
completed this course will always have the
option to receive a work credit. Introduction
to Marketing + Advanced Marketing +
Work/Internship = Senior Econ.
The University of
Washington and the NCAA will not count this
course as a social studies requirement. |
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Legal
Studies
1
Semester
Grades 10-12
This course will provide
students an opportunity to understand and apply concepts of the legal
system, which will enable them to operate their business and personal lives
more effectively. Enrichment activities include community field trips,
mock trials, and guest legal expert speakers. The “one
semester law school”! |
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Marketing Management (Tiger
Den)
2 Semesters
Grades 11-12
Want to run a
business? Tiger Den, a student store laboratory
provides a structured hands-on setting where you
will experience market research, buying,
pricing, advertising, accounting, merchandising,
inventory, security precautions, computer
applications, human relations, and cash register
operations. It doesn’t get more real than this!
Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing and
special permission. Intro. to Marketing +
Advanced Marketing + Marketing Work/Internship =
Senior Econ.
The
University of Washington and the NCAA will not
count this course as a social studies
requirement.
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Marketing Worksite
2 Semesters
Grades 11-12
Employed? Want a
credit for your job? Work 180 hours a semester,
document your shifts, and be evaluated on goals
set by you and your employer every 9 weeks. It’s
that easy. Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing
Intro. to Marketing + Advanced Marketing +
Marketing Work/Internship = Senior Econ.
The
University of Washington and the NCAA will not
count this course as a social studies
requirement. |
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Tiger Depot
(Business Procedures) 1-2
2 Semesters
Grades 11-12
This course is a
continuation of CO-OP but students work in the
student-run gift store The Tiger Depot, where
they sell balloons, flowers, personalized
calendars, gift cards, tiger earrings, pins,
water bottles, stuffed animals, and more.
Students will experience creating products,
market research, buying, pricing, advertising,
accounting, inventory, computer applications,
human relations, customer service and money
handling. This is a wonderful experience for
students who want to enter management or own
their own business. This is a special
permission class. Prerequisite: CO–OP 1-2 |
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Web Design 1-2
2 Semesters
Grades 10-12
The Web Design classes give
students the opportunity to learn how to easily
create their own multimedia websites by using
Macromedia Studio MX and other popular software.
No prior web experience is required and writing
HTML code is not covered. Students create web
pages by using the layout view of Dreamweaver MX,
web photos and graphics with Adobe Photoshop
Elements and Fireworks MX, web animation with
Flash MX, and web video with Pinnacle Studio.
The curriculum is designed to teach the full
process of designing, developing, and managing
the creation of websites. Prerequisite: Digi-Tools
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
(Courses satisfy the
Professional Technical or elective graduation requirements)
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Teaching Academy/Careers
in Education
4
Semesters Grades 11-12
Have you ever considered being a teacher?
Discover Careers in Education. You’ll visit
classrooms at local elementary and middle
schools while learning teaching techniques,
discipline and how to get kids to learn and like
school. During 2nd semester you’ll
intern 4 days per week during our class period
in an elementary or middle school class. Earn
college credit with successful completion. A
student may complete his/her Senior Culminating
Project as a part of the course. |
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Child
Development/Parenting
1
Semester Grades 10-12
Babies don’t
come with instructions! This course explores
prenatal and developmental stages, costs of
raising children: motivation and education of
young children. Learn parenting skills through
activities, guest speakers, field trips and
cooperative learning activities. This course is
great for any one who plans to “parent” a child
in the future, or is interested in careers with
children. Earn college credit with successful
completion of Child Development and Early
Childhood.
A
student may complete his/her Senior Culminating
Project as a part of the course. |
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Fabric & Fashion 1
1 Semester - Grades 9-12
Explore fabrics and basic sewing
machine operation as you create your own cotton
quilt project. Additional topics to be covered
are a design/alter project, clothing care, and
project cost/evaluation and marketing. An
exploration of community resources and career
options are also included in this class.
A
student may complete his/her Senior Culminating
Project as a part of the course. |
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Fabric & Fashion 2
1 Semester - Grades 9-12
Are you interested in a career in
apparel, fashion, or sewing? In Fabric & Fashion
2, you will learn about different fabrics and
textiles as you create individual sewing
projects. You will apply principles and elements
of design, experiment with computerized sewing
equipment, and learn about sewing construction.
An exploration of community resources and career
opportunities are also included.
A
student may complete his/her Senior Culminating
Project as a part of the course. |
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Fabric & Fashion Internship
1 Semester - Grades 11-12
Discover the fascinating world of the fashion
industry. Have fun analyzing textiles,
exploring fashion trends, and examining the past
influences on fashion. Students looking for a
career in designing, manufacturing, or retail
sales of apparel and interior design will find
this exciting class that will introduces them to
the many options available in the textile and
apparel industries. This course consists of an
internship at a local fabric/apparel business in
addition to the classroom instruction. A
student may complete his/her Senior Culminating
Project as a part of the course. |
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Early
Childhood Ed
1 Semester Grades 11-12
Do you like working with young children ages
eight weeks through preschool? If so, then you
know that working with children is a very
rewarding and challenging experience. This
program will help you to prepare for employment
as a childcare worker or preschool teacher.
Learn about children while working with them in
a preschool lab. Earn college credit with
successful completion of Early Childhood
Education and Child Development. |
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Fitness & Foods 1 & 2
1-2 semesters Grades 10-12
Need a PE
credit? Fitness & Foods provides an alternative
to PE by cooking nutritious foods part of the
week, and participating in traditional fitness
the other part. Enjoy healthy foods while you
learn how to cook and plan nutritious food
items. Learn about stress, dangerous dieting,
assertiveness & body image. Fitness and Foods
satisfies the Fitness or Professional Technical
graduation requirement. |
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Foods
and Nutrition
1
Semester Grades 9-12
Hungry? Learn
first hand how to cook and prepare a variety of
foods. Explore recommendations for healthy
eating, making meals on a budget and cultural
foods. Learn about the new ‘My Pyramid” a
personal guide to choosing the right foods. You
will use the newest technology and equipment.
Participate in multiple food labs and “eat your
homework.” |
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Independent
Living
1 Semester Grades 11-12
Want to live with your parents forever? Are you
ready to move out and live on your own? In
Independent Living you will learn how to manage
your money and still have some left over for
fun. You will balance a check book, rent an
apartment and pay your bills. You will prepare
quick, easy and inexpensive meals and learn to
entertain your friends on a budget. You will
learn how to buy a car that won’t break down &
insurance to protect you. You will go on
multiple field trips and hear from community
leaders. Independent Living is a valuable class
to take before you leave LC. |
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ProStart
2-4 Semesters Grades 11-12
Do you want
to explore one of the fastest growing
industries, Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism?
In ProStart you will learn professional chef
cooking techniques, run a student espresso
business “Tiger Perk,” go on field trips to
local restaurants, trade shows and have frequent
guest speakers. Sign up for ProStart! You will
participate in multiple food labs, cake
decorating, and learn to prepare advertise and
sell products. You will have a chance to
participate in the state Culinary Cup
Competition in Seattle.
Sign up for ProStart! Earn a
credit for your job as well as the class.
Permission is required from the instructor.
A
student may complete his/her Senior Culminating
Project as a part of the course. |
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ProStart
Lab Intern
1 Semester Grades 11-12
Lab Internship class is an opportunity to
practice skills learned in ProStart. Students
become lab assistants and learn to be a kitchen
management assistant. Duties of the workplace
are simulated as student organize labs, practice
communication skills, and learn advanced cooking
techniques. Previous ProStart class required. |
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ProStart Worksite
Experience
1
Semester Grades 10-12
If you have taken and successfully completed a
Family and Consumer Science class, you can earn
a credit for work experience. Qualifying classes
are: Foods and Nutrition, ProStart, Foods &
Fitness, Child Development, & Teaching Academy..
This class is considered 8th period
(after school). There is a required seminar
at the beginning for the semester. |
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FINE ARTS
& MUSIC
(For
the class of 2008 & beyond, these courses satisfy Visual/Performing Arts
graduation requirements) |
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Advanced Band
2 Semesters Grades 10-12
This select band consists of students who have a
strong instrumental music background. Students will get a chance to sharpen their skills through challenging
music and performances. All styles of
band music will be performed. Students
in this class will also be part of the school
marching and pep band. Participation
requires a commitment to performing both in class and outside of the school
day. Opportunities to perform include (but are not limited to) festivals,
contests, sporting activities and concerts. Audition required.
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Advanced Choir
2 Semesters
Grades 9-12
This choir consists of students
who desire to have a strong singing/musical background. Students will
get a chance to sharpen their vocal skills through challenging music and
performances. All styles of choral music will be performed. Participation requires a commitment to performing both in class and outside
of the school day. Opportunities to perform include (but are not
limited to) festivals, contests, and concerts. Audition required.
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Advanced Vocal Ensemble
2 Semesters
Grades 10-12
This class is for students
who would like to develop a thorough understanding of proper singing
techniques and vocal “chamber music”. An active performing schedule
including school concerts and special community events is a major aspect of
this ensemble. Opportunities to perform include (but are not limited
to) festivals, contests, and concerts. Audition is required as well as
possible ties to membership in another performing ensemble. There are
possible fees for uniform cleaning that may be charged.
Audition required.
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Ceramics
1 Semesters
Grades 10-12
Students will apply the art elements
and principles of design while learning various skills and techniques
including: hand building; throwing on the potter’s wheel; glazing and
decorating. Students will construct a variety of functional, utilitarian, and
sculptural forms. Aesthetics, criticism and art history will be explored.
This class may be used by
seniors to complete the Culminating Project.
Color
and Design is a prerequisite unless waived by a demonstration of established
criteria. |
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Chamber Orchestra
2 Semesters Grades 10-12
This class is for experienced orchestra students who
would like to develop a thorough understanding of proper string techniques
and string chamber music. An active
performing schedule including school concerts and special community events is
a major aspect of this ensemble. Opportunities to perform include (but are not
limited to) festivals, contests, and concerts. Audition required. |
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Color & Design 1-2
2 Semesters
Grades 9-12
Students of all abilities will learn and apply the
elements and principles of design by using a variety of media. Aesthetics,
criticism and art history will be explored. These classes are a basic
foundation and prerequisite for all other art classes unless waived by a
demonstration of proficiency of established criteria.
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Creative Drawing
1 Semesters
Grades 10-12
Students
will apply the art elements and principles of design by using a variety of
drawing media and techniques. Subject matter will vary from still life to the
human form to nature and abstract design. Aesthetics, criticism and art
history will be explored. This class may be used by seniors to complete the
Culminating Project. Color and Design is a prerequisite unless waived
by a demonstration of established criteria. |
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Intermediate Band
2 Semesters Grades 9-12
Students
who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments should enroll in this
class. Fundamentals of all band instruments
will be introduced and explored. This
is a great class to sharpen performance skills in order to audition for the
select, more advanced ensembles. Various styles of band music will be performed. Students in this class will also be part of the school marching and pep bands. Opportunities to
perform include (but are not limited to)
festivals, contests, sporting activities and
concerts.
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Intermediate Choir
2 Semesters
Grades 9-12
This choir
is available to students who are interested in singing and want to improve
their musicianship skills. It is essential for students who would like
to be in the Advanced Choir or auditioned specialty ensembles. Students will get the chance to improve
their vocal skills while emphasizing the basics of proper techniques. Participation requires a commitment to
performing both in class and outside of the school day. Opportunities
to perform include (but are not limited to) festivals, contests, and
concerts. No special permission is required. |
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Intermediate Orchestra
2 Semesters Grades 9-12
Students
who play string instruments should enroll in this class. Fundamentals of orchestral techniques will
be introduced and explored. This is a
great class to sharpen performance skills in order to audition for the
select, more advanced ensemble. Various styles of orchestral music will be performed.
Opportunities to perform include (but are not
limited to) festivals, contests, and concerts. |
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Jazz Band
(“0” Hour)
2nd
Quarter & Spring Semester Grades
9-12
Students will
learn the fundamentals of jazz performance with
emphasis on improvisation and jazz style. Enrollment in either Intermediate Band or
Advanced Band required. Auditions will be held in the fall. |
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Marching Band
(“0” Hour)
1st Quarter Grades
9-12
Students will learn to
combine physical movement through precision drill with instrumental musical
performance . The Marching Band performs at all home football games,
with opportunities to attend regional Marching Band Contests. Enrollment in either Intermediate Band or
Advanced Band required. |
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Music Theory
2 Semesters Grades
10-12
Students will
learn the mechanics of music composition,
construction, instrumentation, arranging, form,
and music analysis. This course is highly
recommended for students enrolled in music
performance classes and those interested in
jazz. Requires that the student has a solid
foundation in reading music. Permission of
the instructor is required. |
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Painting
1 Semesters
Grades 10-12
Students
will apply the art elements and principles of design by using a variety of
painting techniques. Subject matter will vary from still life and the human
form to nature and abstract design. Aesthetics, criticism and art history
will be explored.
This class may be used by
seniors to complete the Culminating Project.
Color and Design is a prerequisite unless waived by a
demonstration of established criteria. |
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Senior Studio
3-4
Semesters
Grade 12
This class is
for students that want to use their art to
become visually articulate! The students use
their skills and a wide variety of mediums to
communicate their feelings on such things as
social issues and Valentine's Day. Students will
discover their personal direction through a
variety of projects and participation in class
critiques. Students will have the opportunity to
produce a portfolio of selected work. This class may be used by
seniors to complete the Culminating Project.
Permission of the instructor
is required determined by a demonstration of
established criteria.
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AP Studio Art
2 Semesters
Grade 11-12
Advanced Placement Studio Art is for art
students that are interested in completing the
AP Drawing Portfolio
to submit to the College Board to receive
college credit. Students are challenged to
develop their own work while meeting the
requirements for the portfolio as stated by the
College Board. This class explores a variety of
mediums, subject matters, and styles. This
class may be used by seniors to complete the
Culminating Project. Prerequisite: Both
Color and Design 1 & 2 plus one semester of
either Creative Drawing or Painting.
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Vocal Ensemble (“0” Hour)
2 Semesters
Grades 9-12
Students who would like to
explore vocal “chamber music” should take this
class. A large variety of music styles will be
introduced. Participation requires a commitment
to performing both in class and outside of the
school day. Opportunities to perform include
(but are not limited to) festivals, contests,
and concerts. Audition
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FITNESS
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Advanced Conditioning (“0”
Hour)
1 Semester Grades 10-12
This
course follows the basic premise as the Fitness class. Both classes are fitness
based, both classes are performance based, both classes will use Heart Rate
Monitors, and both classes will assess and reassess progress. The main
difference is that Advanced Conditioning will use free weights for strength
instead of selectorized equipment in the fitness center. This course is
repeatable. Advanced Conditioning is designed for students who are interested
in “year-round” conditioning: agility training, stretching, cardiovascular
development, and free weight training. |
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Fitness
2 Semesters Grades 10-12
Students
will understand and demonstrate components of fitness and health and how they
contribute to a self-directed wellness lifestyle. Keeping in line with the
Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements, our new curriculum will
promote fitness as the key component in our programs. Students will leave the
program understanding: 1) why it is important to be fit, 2) how to become
fit, and 3) how to remain fit, as well as developing a personal wellness
program. This course is repeatable. |
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Drill Team/Precision
Dance
1 or 2 Semesters
Grades 9-12
Dancers enrolled in this course learn pom,
drill, and high kick routines as demonstrated by
advanced choreography with an efficient and
superior level of movement. Dancers perform
these routines at school events, community
events, and competitions through the course of
an entire academic school year. Students who
enroll in this class partake in a substantial
amount of required fundraisers as well. Due to
the high intensity of choreography and the
variety of movements covered all year long, this
class counts as a P.E. credit for freshmen and
sophomores, and a Fine Arts Credit for Juniors
and Seniors. |
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Fitness and Foods 1-2
1 or 2 Semesters Grades 10-12
This
class offers you the chance to become nutritionally and physically fit!
Opportunities are provided to evaluate the attitudes and behaviors related to
your wellness. Learn health management skills through foods, nutrition,
a variety of activities and exercise, and positive self-image and stress
management. Food labs focus on healthy food preparation methods.
Experiences with Super Circuits and heart rate monitors support individual
student workouts. This class may be
used for occupational or PE credit. |
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Health
1 Semester Grade 9
Health is
a required course and includes exploration of areas of health that are pertinent
to the students. Areas of study include body systems, CPR, first aid, substance
abuse, mental health, human growth and development, nutrition and personal
hygiene. The course is continually modified by the school district to include
new health concerns that may develop. |
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Cheerleading
2 Semesters Grade
11-12
The
cheerleading course curriculum introduces a
variety of performance oriented skills as well
as leadership qualities for large and small
groups, and additional assignments for the
purpose of generating school spirit and
community pride. The performance oriented skills
include: 1. perfecting cheer/chant motions and
words for Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and
Wrestling events; 2. creating and perfecting
dance routines with appropriate music and
motions for high school performances; 3.
learning and executing correct and safe stunt
routines. Cheerleaders will be active
participants in all school pep-assemblies, work
on personal speaking skills for that purpose,
and learn how to handle small group dynamics and
problem solving at cheering events. Additional
school spirit promotional activities will
include locker signs for all varsity athletes,
school spirit banners for hallways, and creating
positive large group spirit events such as the
Rubber Chicken Game. |
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ENGLISH
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English 9
2 Semesters Grade 9
English 9 A - B will combine the many facets of
language arts. An emphasis is placed on writing skills, including grammar,
usage, and composition. Designated genre for literature includes short story,
drama, and poetry. Units in library use, study skills, listening skills, and a
variety of writing activities are also incorporated. |
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English 9 Honors
2 Semesters Grade 9
This course provides an in-depth focus of the
regular English 9 A - B curriculum. Enrichment activities are provided
throughout the course. This is a more challenging course intended for the
more capable student. A pre-course summer assignment is required for this
course. It can be downloaded at:
http://www.spokaneschools.org/lewis_clark/information/Registration/index.htm
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English 10
2 Semesters Grade 10
A continuation and refinement of skills from the
9th grade. English 10 A - B will further challenge the sophomores in language
arts. Grammar usage and a variety of writing are included. In addition to short
story, novel, drama, and poetry, units on mythology, speech, and careers are
presented. |
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English 10 Honors
2 Semesters Grade 10
This course
provides an in-depth focus of the regular
English 10 A - B curriculum. Students will have
the opportunity to work with enrichment
activities throughout the year. Units include
mythology, rhetoric and persuasive language,
research and MLA, poetry, grammar, vocabulary
and SAT prep. Writing strategies and skills
based on AP College board standards will make up
the writing strand. This is a more challenging
course intended for the more capable student. A
pre-course summer assignment is required for
this course. It can be downloaded at:
http://www.spokaneschools.org/lewis_clark/information/Registration/index.htm
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English 11 (Practical
Application)
2 Semesters Grade 11
Students who choose to be in this
course plan to continue their education at
community college, technical school, or
university level. This class will focus on
developing critical thinking and reading skills,
and developing writing skills using literature
and research techniques. Units in this class
will include vocabulary, research, and
literature studies. Students create a writing
portfolio that includes both literary and
technical writing components for possible
college credit.
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English 11 (College Prep)
2 Semesters Grade 11
College Prep
English11 is specifically designed to prepare
and meet the needs of the college bound student
who plan to continue their post secondary
education at the university/collegiate level and
value the intellectual pursuit of the liberal
arts. Through a survey of American Literature,
this class focuses on analyzing for character,
symbol, and theme in such works as Arthur
Miller's "The Crucible", the poetry of Whitman,
Dickinson, and Hughes, the essays of Thoreau,
Emerson, and Douglass, and the great fiction
writers from America's innovative past and
inspired present. Grammar and usage will be an
instructional focus as necessary for effective
essay writing, as preparation for the SAT, as
well as preparation for and production of a
research project. |
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AP English 11 (Language &
Composition)
2 Semesters Grade 11
The
Advanced Placement English Course for 11th grade will engage
students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of
periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers
who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and reading will make students aware of the
interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects
as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language
contribute to effectiveness in writing.
A pre-course summer assignment is
required for this course. It can be downloaded
at:
http://www.spokaneschools.org/lewis_clark/information/Registration/index.htm |
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English 12 (Practical
Application)
2 Semesters Grade 12
Students who choose to be in this
course are continuing studies begun in 11PA.
Preparation for “real world” application in the
workplace, or post-secondary education, is
strengthened in this course. Emphasis on
developing critical thinking and reading skills,
and developing writing skills using literature
and research techniques, is extended. Units in
this class will include vocabulary, research,
and literature studies which will support
development of the culminating project. Students
continue the writing portfolio begun in 11PA,
including both literary and technical writing
components for possible college credit.
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English 12 (College Prep)
2 Semesters Grade 12
This course is designed for students who plan to
continue their post secondary education at the university/collegiate level and
value the intellectual pursuit of the liberal arts. Study will include world
literature of various historical periods and application of reading, writing,
oral communication and critical thinking skills. |
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AP English 12 (Literature &
Composition)
2 Semesters Grade 12
The
Senior Advanced Placement course is structured to allow students to pass the
College Board National Advanced Placement Test. Strong emphasis is placed on all genres of
literature, grammar, usage, essay writing research (both the process and the
product), and other facets of written communication. Students may elect, in the spring, to take
the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in either Language and Composition
or Literature and Composition.
A pre-course summer assignment is
required for this course. It can be downloaded
at:
http://www.spokaneschools.org/lewis_clark/information/Registration/index.htm |
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Creative
Writing
1
Semester Grades 9-12
Students will
explore sights, sounds, and experiences through
writing. Creative expression and writing for
enjoyment will be encouraged. Students will
experiment with different prose and poetic
styles by imitation of professional writers and
by developing their own. Students will produce a
portfolio of polished writing and are required
to make submissions of work for possible
publication.
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Advanced
Creative
Writing
1
Semester Grades 10-12
Students will
work with the instructor to set personal writing
goals and work towards a larger collection or
single work in the genre of their choice.
Frequent meetings with the instructor and
collaboration with other students are major
components of the course. This course
emphasizes creating and polishing manuscripts
for publication, and students are required
throughout the semester to submit work for
possible publication. This course can be used
to complete a Culminating Project related to
creative writing. Possible creative writing
Culminating Projects include, but are not
limited to: 1) Organizing/participating in
public reading; 2) Organizing/producing literary
magazine; 3) Publishing a personal website of
your work; 4) Producing a “spoken word” album of
your work; 5) Self-publishing a collection or
chapbook of your own work; 6) Preparing an
extended manuscript or collection and submitting
to major publishers; and 7) Hosting/producing a
local poetry program on community cable or
radio. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Creative Writing.
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Debate
Up
to 8 Semesters Grades 9-12
This
course is designed for any students interested in perfecting their speaking
styles, fine-tuning their critical thinking skills, and mastering research
techniques for use in many other areas. Students will have the opportunity
to participate in the following forensic events: original oratory,
extemporaneous, impromptu, and expository speaking; humorous, dramatic, and
reading interpretation. Much of the work will be done independently,
outside of school and/ or class time. Participation in competition is
required. |
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Drama
1
2
Semesters Grades 9-12
Play creative
games, improvise and explore movement and sound.
Students develop basic theatre and movement
skills while having fun and performing with
their peers. This class features large group
activities in music, movement, and theater.
Students explore and develop different forms of
expression while they learn about teamwork and
communication. Topics include improvisation,
stage combat, and characterization. This
class satisfies the visual/performing arts
credit requirement for graduation.
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Advanced Drama & Musical
Theatre
2
Semesters Grades 10-12
This advanced
drama course takes a deeper look into all areas
of the theatre. In depth topics include study of
make-up, set design, costumes, properties,
acting, types of theatre and directing as well
as creating your own short plays. The class
focuses on practical application of the material
learned during beginning Drama. Drama 1 is
the prerequisite for this course. This
class satisfies the visual/performing arts
credit requirement for graduation. |
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Introduction
to Philosophy
1 Semesters – Grades 11-12
The Bible has been called the
most influential, the most published, and the
most widely read book in the history of the
world. This class will be structured so as to
provide for a rigorous study of the Bible as
literature, teaching proficiency in reading
primary and secondary sources to attain
appreciation, understanding, and enhanced
knowledge of this important text. Writing will
be a strong component of the class as students
will be asked to engage in literary analysis
through written expression. Gaining an
understanding of major plots and plot lines as
well as important literary traditions and
techniques will be the focus. |
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Journalism
2
Semesters Grades 9-12
This is an
introductory course in journalism in which all
aspects of news printing and news publication
are studied. Students intending to participate
in Newspaper or Yearbook must first take this
course as a prerequisite. |
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Mythology
1 Semester Grade 9-12
This
course provides a study of classical mythology from primarily traditional
sources, also recognizing mythological allusions and inferences in the modern
world. |
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Newspaper
2
Semesters Grades 10-12
Members of
this class publish the school newspaper. Much of
the work must be done independently outside of
school and/or class time. Journalism is a
prerequisite but can be taken concurrently.
Instructor permission required for these
students taking the classes concurrently. Instructor permission required.
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Vocabulary
1
Semester Grades 10-12
Your learning style and strengths will be honed
in this word seminar. The class builds on the
Greek and Latin roots learned in your English
classes to determine clues to sophisticated word
meanings. Games (such as Pictionary),
competitions (such as Flash Card Frenzy), and
activities (such as Vocabulary Haiku) are used
to increase the student’s word power, which, in
turn, helps improve writing, SAT scores and
reading comprehension. |
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Writing
about Film
1
Semester Grade 10-12
This course will analyze films to discover how
directors successfully portray their vision on
the screen. Clips from films ranging from "The
Godfather" to "Groundhog Day" to "Blade Runner"
will be shown, while the class will explore
genres such as comedies, westerns, crime films,
romances and documentaries. Some class time will
be taken watching eight films in their entirety,
but much of the class time will be spent
discussing filmmaking topics, such as editing,
screenwriting, cinematography, and careers in
film. This course fulfills an English elective,
and first semester students can complete their
culminating project in this class. The course
syllabus can be found at
www.writingaboutfilm.com
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Integrated Math 1
2
Semesters Grades 9-12
Integrated Math 1 will weave together a variety of concepts, procedures, and
processes in mathematics including basic algebra, geometry, statistics and
probability. Students will develop the ability to explore and solve mathematical
problems, think critically, work cooperatively with others, and communicate
their ideas clearly as they work through these mathematical concepts.
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Integrated Math 2
2
Semesters Grades 9-12
Integrated Math 2 is an extension of the learning in Integrated Math 1. By the
completion of this course, students will learn the concepts and procedures from
basic algebra and geometry along with strands from statistics, probability, and
discrete math. Integrated Math 1 is a prerequisite for Integrated Math 2.
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Integrated Math 2 Honors
2 Semesters Grades 9-12
This math course option
follows the Integrated Mathematics 2 curriculum, but will go into greater depth
in the development of the course concepts. This Honors course is a challenging
option designed for students who have
demonstrated high levels of academic achievement
in mathematics. Successful completion of Integrated 1 is
required. |
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Intermediate
Math
2 Semesters Grades 11-12
This is a
yearlong math course, earning one credit for the
third year in mathematics requirement. Students
successfully completing this course will be able
to enroll in Integrated 3, or
take the college placement tests, including the
SAT and ACT. This course will also serve to
function as a rigorous math course for students
not yet meeting standard on the WASL and needing
to show continuous growth toward that standard. |
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Integrated Math 3
2
Semesters Grades 10-12
Integrated Math 3 continues and strengthens the learning of concepts,
procedures, and processes in algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and
discrete math and includes trigonometry. Integrated Math 2 is a
prerequisite. |
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Integrated
Math 3 Honors
2 Semesters Grades 10-12
This math course option
follows the Integrated Mathematics 2 curriculum, but will go into greater depth
in the development of the course concepts. This Honors course is a challenging
option designed for students who have demonstrated high levels of academic
achievement in mathematics. Approval is
needed to enroll in this course. Pre-requisite:
Integrated 2. |
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AP Calculus AB
2 Semesters Grades 11-12
This course examines the
underlying concepts of calculus, as well as its
applications. Graphing calculators will be used
to develop concepts in addition to numerical
analysis. The applications will include business
and economics problems, physics and engineering
problems, exponential growth and decay, and
surface areas and volumes of solids. Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus.
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AP Calculus BC
2 Semesters Grades
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